SRC Residential/Light Commercial Irrigation Controller 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 ® N Y WITH NOW E MEMOR IL OLAT V N O
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................. INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 SRC Components..................................................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) ....................................................................................... Programming the Controller Setting Station Run Times (Length of Watering for Each Area) .................................................................................................................. 18 Setting Days To Water.......................................................................................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... Finally, there’s an affordable controller for your home. Hunter Industries is pleased to present the SRC – a Simple and Reliable Controller for residential applications. Designed with the needs of the customer in mind, the SRC offers simplified dial programming and an impressive range of features typically found in controllers costing twice as much.
SRC COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................. A STATION PROGRAM A B C START TIMES 1 2 3 4 B RUN TIME YEAR MONTH DAY RUNNING AM PM 24 HR. STATION STAT RUN TIME YEAR MONTH DAY RUNNING AM PM 24 HR.
This section will give you a brief overview of some of the components on the SRC faceplate. Each item will be discussed in further detail later, however this section can be helpful in getting acquainted with the different options available. A – LCD Display Start Time – Identifies selected start time (only one start time per program is required). Program Designator – Identifies program in use A, B, or C. Station Number – Identifies currently selected station number.
MOUNTING CONTROLLER TO WALL................................................................................... NOTE: The SRC is not water or weather resistant. The controller must me installed indoors or in a protected area. If outdoor installation is desired, the MPC (an optional outdoor mounting enclosure) is available. A B 1. Select a location as close as possible to a standard electrical outlet, one that is not controlled by a light switch.
MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER OUTDOORS (MPC ENCLOSURE) .................................. 1. The MPC enclosure has 4 mounting holes, 3 along the top of the unit, and one at the bottom center. These may be punched out in order to secure the unit to a wall. 2. Remove the door and mounting plate from the SRC. Attach the SRC to the MPC by inserting the mounting tab on the mounting plate inside the MPC, into the keyhole in the back of the SRC. Slide down the SRC until it locks into place.
CONNECTING VALVES AND TRANSFORMER .................................................................... 1. Route control wires between control valve location and controller. Typically it is recommended that an 18 AWG multi-wire sprinkler connection cable be used. This type of connection is insulated for burial and is color-coded to help keep track of your connections. 6. Secure the white valve common wire to the screw on the terminal marked C.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY................................................................................................. The battery allows you to program the SRC Controller without having AC power available. However, the battery will not be able to activate any of the station valves. Electrical power must resume before watering will continue. The SRC has non-volatile memory which retains all program information in the event of a power outage. FUSE 0.
CONNECTING A PUMP START RELAY................................................................................. NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a pump start relay installed. A pump start relay is an electronic device that uses a current from the controller to actuate a separate electrical circuit to energize a pump to provide water to your system. The controller should be mounted at least 15 feet (4.5m) away from both the pump start relay and the pump.
CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR ................................................................................... A Hunter Mini-Clik ® rain sensor or other type of interrupt weather sensor can be connected to the SRC. The purpose of this sensor is to stop watering 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.
CONNECTING AN SRR OR ICR REMOTE CONTROL (NOT INCLUDED) ......................... The Hunter SRC is remote-ready for use with the SRR or ICR remote control system. The remote makes it possible for contractors and end-users alike to operate an system without having to walk back and forth to the controller. To utilize the SRR or ICR Remote Control System you must install the SmartPort ® outlet. To Controller 1.
CONNECTING TO THE HUNTER IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEM™ (Not Included)............................................................................. With the IMMS™, automatic irrigation systems at multiple sites or multiple controllers at a single site can be programmed for functions that would typically be handled directly at each controller.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS............................................................................. There are three main components that are involved with all automatic sprinkler systems that are made today. They are the controller, control valves, and the sprinklers. water that can be pumped to the location. Each valve is connected via wire to the terminal strip area inside of the controller. Here the wire is connected to a number that corresponds to the valves station number.
PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS .....................................................................................
CREATING A WATERING SCHEDULE ................................................................................... For most consumers, it is much easier to plan your specific watering schedule onto paper before actually programming the information into the controller. It’s also handy to have a written record of your programming information for easy reference. There are some guidelines that should followed when determining when and how long to water.
WATERING SCHEDULE FORM (Example)............................................................................
WATERING SCHEDULE FORM...............................................................................................
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER ................................................................................... The SRC Controller is easy to program. The easy to understand dial design allows you to step through the process of programming and activate manual watering with a twist of the wrist. The SRC display shows time and day when the controller is idle. The display changes when the dial is rotated to indicate the specific programming information to enter.
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER (Continued).............................................................. 6. Hours will be flashing. Press the or button to change the hour shown on the display. Press the to proceed to setting the minutes. 7. Minutes will be flashing. Use the or button to change the minutes shown on the display. The date, day and time have now been set and the dial may be returned to the RUN position. STATION RUN TIME YEAR MONTH DAY RUNNING AM PM 24 HR.
Setting Station Run Times (Length of Watering for Each Area) Setting Days To Water 1. Turn the dial to the SET STATION RUN TIMES position. 1. Turn the dial to SET DAYS TO WATER. 2. The display will show the last program selected (A, B, or C) the station number selected, and the run time for that station will be flashing. You can switch to another program by pressing the button. 2. The display will show the last program selected (A, B, or C). You can switch to another program by pressing the button. 3.
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER (Continued).............................................................. Selecting Odd or Even Days This feature will use a numbered day of the month for watering instead of specific days of the week (Odd days 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.; Even days 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.) STATION PROGRAM A B C START TIMES 1 2 3 4 RUN TIME YEAR MONTH DAY RUNNING AM PM 24 HR. SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT EVEN/ODD 1. Press the button until the arrow cursor is above either EVEN or ODD on the display. 2.
One Touch Manual Start and Advance Manually Run All Stations 1. Turn dial to MANUAL-ALL STATIONS. MANUAL - ALL STATIONS 2. You can select program A, B, or C by pressing the button. 3. Press the button until desired starting station is displayed. 4. Station run time will flash in the display. Use the or buttons to select the amount of run time for the station to water. 5. Use the button to move to the next station. You can also activate all stations to water without using the dial. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................. 22 PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Display indicates irrigation but station does not water. Fuse is blown. Replace fuse. Faulty or miswired valve Check valve and valve wiring. Faulty pump or pump relay. Check pump and pump relay. Replace if defective. No water pressure to supply. Turn on main system water system. Display is blank. No AC power reaching controller.
PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Rain Sensor does not suspend irrigation. Rain sensor is defective or miswired. Verify operation of sensor and proper wiring. Rain sensor is in the RUN (BYPASS SENSOR) position. Return dial to the RUN position. Frozen Display Power surge. Unplug transformer, remove battery, wait several seconds, repower and reprogram controller. Automatic irrigation does not start at start time and controller is not in the system off mode. AM/PM of time of day not set correctly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....................................................................................... 1. WHY DOES MY SYSTEM CONTINUE TO CYCLE THROUGH OVER AND OVER? You may have too many start times entered. Only one start time is needed to run a program. See section titled “Setting Watering Start Times.” 2. DO I NEED A START TIME FOR EVERY STATION? No! You only need one start time per program.
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... Operating Specifications • Station Run Time: 0 to 99 minutes in 1-minute increments • Start Times: 4 per day, per program, for up to 12 daily starts • Watering Schedule: 7-day calendar or odd-even programming with 365-day clock/calendar Electrical Specifications • Transformer Input: 120VAC, 60Hz (230VAC, 50/60Hz International Use) • Transformer Output: 26VAC, .
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM........................................................
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FCC NOTICE............................................................................................................................... This controller generates radio frequency energy and may cause interference to radio and television reception.
