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Residential/Light Commercial

Irrigation Controller

Owner’s Manual and

Programming Instructions

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600i

6-station Indoor Model

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601i

6-station Indoor Model

(International)

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900i

9-station Indoor Model

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901i

9-station Indoor Model

(International)

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MPC

Optional Outdoor Cabinet

SRC

NOW WITH

NON-VOLATILE MEMORY

Summary of Contents for 600i

Page 1: ...ler Owner s Manual and Programming Instructions 600i 6 station Indoor Model 601i 6 station Indoor Model International 900i 9 station Indoor Model 901i 9 station Indoor Model International MPC Optional Outdoor Cabinet SRC NOW WITH NON VOLATILE MEMORY ...

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Page 3: ...Relay 8 Connecting a Weather Sensor 9 Connecting a SRR or ICR Remote Control 11 Connecting to IMMS Central Control System 11 Power Failures 11 CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION Sprinkler System Fundamentals 12 Programming Fundamentals 13 Creating a Watering Schedule 14 How to Fill Out the Watering Schedule Form 14 Watering Schedule Form 15 Programming the Controller Setting the Date and Time 16...

Page 4: ...g Specific Days of the Week to Water 18 Selecting Odd or Even Days 19 Run 19 Weather Sensor Bypass 19 System Off 19 Manually Run a Single Station 19 Manually Run All Stations 20 One Touch Manual Start and Advance 20 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SPECIFICATIONS Troubleshooting Guide 21 22 Frequently Asked Questions 23 24 Specifications 25 FCC Notice Back Cover ...

Page 5: ...complete with a protective door provides your controller with a neat and professional appearance And the SRC is filled with the essential features that landscapes demand like a rain sensor bypass circuit and primary power surge protection but without some of the unnecessary frills that often lead to contractor call back The SRC is so easy to use that after reading this User Guide thoroughly you wi...

Page 6: ...LL STATIONS SET CURRENT DATE TIME SET WATERING START TIMES SET STATION RUN TIMES AC AC R RS C MV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FUSE 0 75A 9 V Battery A B C 1 2 3 4 PROGRAM START TIMES STATION RUNTIME YEAR MONTH DAY RUNNING AM PM 24 HR SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT EVEN ODD PROGRAM START TIMES STAT A B C 1 2 3 4 PROGRAM START TIMES STATION RUNTIME YEAR MONTH DAY RUNNING AM PM 24 HR SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT EVEN...

Page 7: ...rogramming a snap All essential keypad functions are clearly marked to eliminate the confusion that s a characteristic of so many other controllers D Control Dial Run Normal dial position for automatic and manual operation Run Bypass Sensor Used to disengage optional weather sensor that may be wired to your system Set Current Date Time Allows current date and clock time to be set Set Watering Star...

Page 8: ... controller housing by pulling the bracket down and slightly away from the unit 3 Place the mounting bracket slightly below eye level Using the hole at the top and the slide cutout at the bottom secure the bracket with the 1 25mm screws B provided Note Install screw anchors if attaching mounting bracket to drywall or masonry 4 Align slotted openings on back of controller housing C with rails on th...

Page 9: ... wiring should be routed through the large center hole in the enclosure using an appropriate conduit and conduit fitting NOTE Installation of the primary voltage wires should be done by a licensed electrical professional Improper installation may result in fire or shock hazard MPC Enclosure 4 With primary power off the primary power wires should be routed through an agency approved electrical cond...

Page 10: ...note of the color corresponding to each valve and the watering station it controls 3 Secure the wires with a waterproof wire connector to protect the connection 4 Open hinged wiring compartment door to access the terminal strip area shown in the diagram 5 Route the valve wires through the large opening on the base of the cabinet or through 1 2 inch conduit if installed Strip 1 4 inch of insulation...

Page 11: ...retains all program information in the event of a power outage CONNECTING A MASTER VALVE NOTE Complete this section only if you have a master valve installed A master valve is a normally closed valve installed at the supply point of the main line that opens only when the automatic system is activated 1 At the Master Valve attach the common wire to either solenoid wire of the valve Attach a separat...

Page 12: ... pump start relay and the pump When a pump start relay comes on it sends out surges that may potentially cause damage to a controller that is mounted to close When a pump is to be operated by the controller a pump start relay must be used Hunter offers a full range of pump start relays for most applications 1 Route a wire pair from the pump relay into the controller housing 2 Connect common wire t...

Page 13: ...g when precipitation is sufficient The sensor connects directly to the controller and allows you to easily override the sensor by using the RUN BYPASS SENSOR position on the dial 1 Route the wires from the rain sensor up through the same opening used for valve wiring 2 Connect one wire to the RS terminal and the other to the C terminal 3 Connect the valve common from the field to the RS terminal N...

Page 14: ...r ICR Remote Control System you must install the SmartPort outlet 1 Install a 1 2 female threaded PVC Tee in the field wiring conduit PVC pipe approximately 12 below the SRC 2 Feed the red white and blue wires of the harness through the base of the Tee and into the wiring compartment as shown in Figure 1 3 Screw the harness housing into the Tee as shown in Figure 1 4 Access the terminal strip area...

Page 15: ...a desk miles away from the actual installation In addition scheduled operation of non irrigation components also in use at these sites e g lighting systems at athletic fields fountains at shopping centers as well as pumps and sensors can also be programmed and monitored from a single central location A key function of the IMMS is its ability to monitor changing conditions With the aid of such opti...

Page 16: ...oday They are the controller control valves and the sprinklers The controller is what makes the whole system operate efficiently It is technically the brain of the entire system instructing the valves when to supply water to the sprinklers and for how long to do so The sprinklers in turn will direct the water towards the surrounding plants and lawn The valve controls a group of sprinklers called a...

Page 17: ...es and then automatically shut off The controller will automatically activate station 2 sprinklers These sprinklers will also run for 15 minutes and then shut off Then watering on station 3 will begin automatically The sprinklers will turn on for 20 minutes and shut off automatically Since no times were programmed for stations 4 5 and 6 the controller skips them This will conclude the program and ...

Page 18: ...types of sprinklers being used Since there are so many different variables that can determine your individual watering schedule it is impossible to give an exact schedule to follow However we have included some guidelines to help you get started HOW TO FILL OUT THE WATERING SCHEDULE FORM Program Start Times Indicate the time of day that the program will begin Each program can have 1 to 4 start tim...

Page 19: ...O TU WE TH FR SA ODD EVEN ODD EVEN ODD EVEN LOCATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STATION ZONE RUN TIME ZONE RUN TIME ZONE RUN TIME 1 2 3 4 PROGRAM START TIMES Front Lawn Side Lawn Back Lawn Flowers Garden Front Corner 15 15 20 Off Off Off Off Off Off 15 Off Off Off Off Off Off 20 60 6 00 AM Off Off Off 8 00 AM Off Off Off 5 00 AM Off Off Off X X X X X X X X X ...

Page 20: ...B PROGRAM C CALENDAR ODD EVEN WATERING DAY SCHEDULE SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA ODD EVEN ODD EVEN ODD EVEN LOCATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STATION ZONE RUN TIME ZONE RUN TIME ZONE RUN TIME 1 2 3 4 PROGRAM START TIMES ...

Page 21: ... have four daily start times permit plants with different watering requirements to be separated on different day schedules Multiple start times permit morning afternoon and evening watering perfect for the establishment of new lawns and thirsty annual flowers A built in 365 day calendar clock accommodates odd even watering restrictions without requiring monthly reprogramming Or just simply designa...

Page 22: ...rogram This eliminates the need to enter each station s start time Multiple start times in a program can be used for separate morning afternoon or evening watering cycles Eliminating a Program Start Time With the dial set to the SET WATERING START TIMES position push the or button until you reach 12 00 AM Midnight From here push the button once to reach the OFF position NOTE If a program has all f...

Page 23: ...g Days To Water 1 Turn the dial to SET DAYS TO WATER 2 The display will show the last program selected A B or C You can switch to another program by pressing the button 3 The controller will display currently programmed active day schedule information This dial position provides different watering options choose to water on specific days of the week or choose to water only on odd days or even days...

Page 24: ...C works with the Hunter Mini Clik plus some other rain wind or freeze sensors on the market today If the sensor is preventing system operation just turn the dial to RUN BYPASS SENSOR and the weather sensor will be overridden System Off Valves currently watering will be shut off after the dial is turned to the SYSTEM OFF position for two seconds All active programs are discontinued and watering is ...

Page 25: ...urn to stations 1 and 2 One Touch Manual Start and Advance You can also activate all stations to water without using the dial 1 Hold down the button for 2 seconds 2 This feature automatically defaults to program A You can select program B or C by pressing the program 3 The station number will be flashing Press the button to scroll through the stations and use the or buttons to adjust the station r...

Page 26: ...r surge Call dealer Time of day display is blinking Unit has just been powered up for the first time Set time date Extended power outage has occurred that has drained backup battery Replace battery and reprogram current time Short power outage has occurred but backup battery is dead Replace battery and reprogram current time The display reads ERR Electrical noise is entering the system through the...

Page 27: ...ot set correctly Correct AM PM of start time Start time is disabled Set for Off Set start time See Setting Start Times page 17 Rain sensor is preventing operation Turn dial to RUN BYPASS SENSOR Controller is not receiving AC power Check AC connections Valve will not turn on Short in wire connections blown fuse Check wiring for short or faulty wire connections Bad solenoid Replace solenoid Fuse blo...

Page 28: ...ck on you want to shut off the controller by turning the dial to the off position If the station is still running you will need to shut off the main water supply to the sprinkler system Most likely there is a valve stuck open caused by debris in the valve A loose solenoid or loose valve cap may also be the problem Check these connections or call your contractor for assistance 6 WHAT IS A MINI CLIK...

Page 29: ...65 day clock calendar Electrical Specifications Transformer Input 120VAC 60Hz 230VAC 50 60Hz International Use Transformer Output 26VAC 75 amps Station Output 24VAC 35 amps per station Maximum Output 24VAC 75 amps includes Master Valve Circuit Battery Backup 9 volt alkaline battery not included Three Programs A B and C Non Volatile Memory Dimensions Overall Height 81 2 21 cm Width 81 4 6 cm SPECIF...

Page 30: ...___________________________________________________________________ Location of Control Valves ___________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of Weather Sensor __________________________________________________________________________________ _____...

Page 31: ...27 NOTES ...

Page 32: ...try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Move the controller away from the receiver Plug the controller into a different outlet so that controller and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the f...

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