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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTALLATION
XC Components ........................................................................ 1-2 Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water ............................ 8
Mounting the Controller .............................................................. 3 Selecting Odd or Even Days to Water ........................................ 8
Connecting Valves and Transformer .............................................. 3 Selecting Interval Watering ...................................................... 9
Residential Irrigation Controller Activating the Battery................................................................... 3 Setting Event Day(s) Off ........................................................... 9
Replacing the Battery ................................................................... 4 Automatic Watering ............................................................. 9

Owner’s Manual and Connecting a Master Valve ........................................................... 4 System Off ........................................................................ 9

Programming Instructions Connecting a Pump Start Relay ................................................... 4 Programmable Rain Off ............................................................ 9
Connecting a Weather Sensor....................................................... 5 Seasonal Adjustment .........................................................10
XC
RUN
Bypass Weather Sensor ............................................................... 5 1 Manually Run a Single Station ..........................................10
SENSOR BYPASS
SYSTEM OFF
CURRENT TIME/DAY Power Failures ............................................................................. 5 ALL Manually Run All Stations .................................................10
ACTIVE
MANUAL-ALL STATIONS ALL
One Touch Manual Start and Advance ......................................10
START TIMES CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION
Advanced Features ......................................................................11
MANUAL-ONE STATION 1
Watering Schedule Form .............................................................. 6
RUN TIMES
Programmable Sensor Override ...............................................11
Programming the Controller ......................................................... 7
SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT
WATER DAYS Test Program ..........................................................................11
Setting the Date and Time ................................................... 7
Hunter Quick Check™ ..............................................................11
Setting the Program Start Time .......................................... 7
Easy Retrieve™ Program Memory ............................................12
Eliminating a Program Start Time ............................................. 8
Programmable Delay Between Stations ....................................12
Setting Station Run Times .................................................. 8
Clearing the Controller's Memory/Resetting the Controller .......12
Setting Days to Water ........................................................ 8
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SPECIFICATIONS
Troubleshooting Guide ...........................................................13-14
Specifications .............................................................................14
CE Notice ...................................................................................15

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A – LCD Display 17. Terminal Strip – Use to attach transformer, sensor, and valve wires from
XC COMPONENTS their source to the controller.
1. Run Times – Allows user to set each valve station run time 18. Reset Button – Use to reset the controller.
from 1 minute to 4 hours.
2 3 4 6 1 11 9 8 C – Control Buttons
A C 2. Start Times – Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in each
7 program. Button – Increases the selected item flashing in the display.
A C
3. Station Number – Indicates currently selected station number. Button – Decreases the selected item flashing in the display.
AM PM
%24HR
4. Program Designator – Identifies program (A, B, or C) in use. Button – Returns selected flashing display to previous item.
EVEN PRG PRG
2,4...30
MO TU WE TH FR SA SU ODD 1,3...29 5. Day of the Week – Identifies day of the week Button – Advances the selected flashing display to the next item.

RUN
RUN
6. Interval Watering – Identifies month when programming current date. Button – Selects program A, B or C for different watering zone
SENSOR BYPASS
12 13 5 10 14 SENSOR BYPASS
SENSOR BYPASS CURRENT TIME/DAY
SYSTEM OFF requirements.
SYSTEM OFF CURRENT TIME/DAY
ACTIVE
19
ACTIVE
ACTIVE MANUAL-ALL STATIONS ALL START TIMES
7. Odd/Even Watering – Identifies if Odd or Even watering has been
MANUAL-ALL STATIONS ALL START TIMES selected. 19. Sensor Bypass Switch.
MANUAL-ONE STATION 1 RUN TIMES

MANUAL-ONE STATION 1 RUN TIMES

SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT WATER DAYS 8. Flashing Sprinkler – Indicates that watering is taking place. Dial Settings
D
SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT WATER DAYS Run – Normal dial position for all controller automatic and manual
24VAC BAT SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. System Off – Allows user to discontinue all programs and
RST
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watering. Also allows the user to set the programmable "rain off" operation.
24VAC BAT SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RST which stops watering for a period from 1 to 7 days. Current Time/Day – Allows current day and clock time to be set.
10. Umbrella – Indicates that the rain sensor is active. Start Times – Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in each program.
11. Seasonal Adjustment – Allows the user to make run time Run Times – Allows user to set each valve station run time from 1
changes according to the seasons without reprogramming the minute to 4 hours.
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controller. Bars on the left allow quick visual reference to the Water Days – Allows the user to select interval days to water.
Note: Plug may seasonal adjustment percentage.
look different from B Seasonal Adjustment – Allows user to make run time changes ac-
Terminal block
Illustration. 15 15 for -E (International 12. Rain Drop – Indicates watering will occur on the selected day. cording to the seasons without reprogramming the controller. Bars
models only) 13. Crossed Rain Drop – Indicates the watering will NOT occur on on the left allow quick visual reference to the seasonal adjustment
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the selected day. percentage.
16 B 1 Manual-One Station – Allows user to activate a one-time watering
14. Calendar – Indicates interval watering schedule has been
programmed. Icon also appears when programming the current day. of a single valve.
Indoor Model Outdoor Model
ALL Manual-All Stations – Allows user to activate a one-time watering
(Internal Transformer Included) B – Wiring Compartment of all valve stations or a few selected stations.
15. Lithium Battery – The replaceable lithium battery (included) allows
System Off – Allows user to discontinue all programs and water-
the controller to be programmed in the absence of AC power. In
ing. Also allows the user to set the programmable rain off which
addition, the battery will provide power for backup timekeeping in
stops watering for a period from 1 to 7 days.
the event of a power outage.
16. Internal Junction Box – Junction box in outdoor models for D – External Transformer (Indoor Model only)
1 making AC power connections. A plug in transformer is provided to supply AC power to the controller. 2
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4. Secure the white valve common wire to the C (Common) screw on Lithium Battery 2. The common wire should be attached to the C terminal inside the
MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO WALL the terminal strip. Attach each of the individual valve control wires
REPLACING THE BATTERY controller. The other wire coming from the master valve should be
A high-energy lithium battery is included with your Battery
to the appropriate station terminals and tighten their screws. attached to the P terminal inside the controller. Tighten each termi-
NOTE: The indoor XC is not waterproof or weather resis- XC controller. The battery allows the user to remotely (--) (+)
nal screw.
tant, and must be installed indoors or in a protected area. 5. Indoor Models: route the transformer cable through the hole on program the controller without connecting AC power.
the left side of the controller and connect the wires to the two It is also used to keep the current time and day during Holder
screws marked 24VAC. power outage conditions. To replace the battery: CONNECTING A PUMP START RELAY
1. Secure one screw into the wall. Install screw anchors if attaching
Outdoor Models: transformer wires are already connected to the Battery Compartment
to drywall or masonry wall. 1. Remove the screw from the battery holder. NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a pump
AC terminals so all that is required is to connect primary power to
2. Slide the keyhole on top of the controller over the screw. 2. Slide the battery holder down to 24VAC SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 start relay installed. A pump start relay is a device that
the junction box (see below). RST
access the battery. uses a signal from the controller to actuate a separate
3. Secure the controller in place by installing screws in the holes
E – High Voltage Wiring (Outdoor Model only) electrical circuit to energize a pump to provide water to
below the terminal strip. 3. Remove and replace the new battery
your system.
NOTE: XC outdoor models are water and weather resis- into the battery holder and reinstall the BAT

Do not plug transformer into power source until control- tant. Connecting the outdoor XC to primary AC power battery holder.
ler is mounted and all valve wiring has been connected. The controller should be mounted at least a 15 ft (4.5 m) away from
should only be done by a licensed electrician following both the pump start relay and pump to minimize any potential electri-
all local codes. Improper installation could result in NOTE: This positive(+) side of the battery should face
the inside of the battery holder. cal interference.
shock or fire hazard.
CONNECTING VALVES AND TRANSFORMER 1. Route a pair of wires from the pump relay into the controller.
Installation of the XC should only be done by trained personnel. Battery type: CR2032 3V
1. Route AC power cable and conduit through the ½" (13mm) conduit 2. Connect a common wire to the C (Common) terminal inside the
1. Route valve wires between the control valve location and controller. opening on the left side bottom of the cabinet. controller and connect the remaining wire from the pump start
2. At valves, attach a common wire to either solenoid wire on all 2. Connect one wire to each of the two wires inside the junction box.
CONNECTING A MASTER VALVE relay to the P terminal.
valves. This is most commonly a white colored wire. Attach a The ground wire should be connected to the green wire. Wire nuts NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a master Relay holding current draw must not exceed .30 amps. Do not connect
separate control wire to the remaining wire of each valve. All wire are provided to make these connections. Note: For –E models valve installed in your irrigation system. A master valve the controller directly to the pump or damage to the controller will result.
connections should be done using waterproof connectors. only: Connect the wires to the AC terminal block inside the junc- is a "normally closed" valve installed at the supply point
tion box. AC supply wires must be 14 AWG (1.85 mm) or larger of the main line that opens only when the controller PSR Series
3. Route the valve wires through the conduit. Attach the conduit Pump Start Relay
with appropriate circuit breaker for the wire size. A switch or cir- initiates a watering program.
through the bottom right side of the controller. XC
RUN
SENSOR BYPASS
Valve 4 cuit-breaker shall be included in the building installation (in close SYSTEM OFF
CURRENT TIME/DAY
ACTIVE

MANUAL-ALL STATIONS ALL

START TIMES

MANUAL-ONE STATION
proximity to the controller, within easy reach of the operator) and 1. At the Master Valve, 1 RUN TIMES

SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT
Valve 4 WATER DAYS

marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment. attach the common wire 24VAC BAT SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4.5 Meters Minimum (15')
RST
Valve 3
3. Replace the junction box cover. to either solenoid wire
Valve 3
SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
of the valve. Attach a
24VAC BAT

RST separate control wire to

Valve 2 To Pump
Master Valve Wire
ACTIVATING THE BATTERY the remaining solenoid Valve 2

wire.
After installing your XC make sure to remove the bat-
Valve 1
Connect the Two Valve tery contact insulator to allow the XC to keep time in Valve 1
Transformer Wires to Wires Valve
the Two AC Terminals Wires
the event of a power outage. Master Valve

Valve Common Wire Valve Common Wire

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CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR- Testing the Weather Sensor WATERING SCHEDULE

The XC provides simplified testing of a rain sensor when the sensor is
A Hunter weather sensor or other micro-switch type weather sensors
wired into the sensor circuit. You can manually test proper operation
can be connected to the XC. The purpose of this sensor is to stop
of the rain sensor by running a MANUAL ALL STATIONS cycle or by
automatic watering when weather conditions dictate. HUNTER XC PROGRAM A PROGRAM B PROGRAM C
activating the system using the One Touch MANUAL START (see page
1. Remove the metal jumper plate that is attached across the two 10). During the Manual cycle, pressing the test button on the Mini-
SEN terminals inside the controller. DAY OF THE WEEK MO TU WE TH FR SA SU
Clik ® will interrupt watering.
2. Connect one wire to one SEN terminal and the other wire to the Manually Bypassing the Weather Sensor ODD/EVEN OR INTERVAL
other SEN terminal.
If the rain sensor is interrupting irrigation you can
Mini-Clik Rain Sensor
1
bypass it by using the bypass switch on the front of BYPASS
the controller. Slide the switch to the SENSOR BYPASS 2
24VAC BAT SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 /DAY PROGRAM
RST
position to disable the rain sensor from the system
ACTIVE
to allow for controller operation. You can also bypass START TIMES 3
the weather sensor for manual operation by using the
MANUAL – ONE STATION function. 4
STATION LOCATION STATION RUN TIME STATION RUN TIME STATION RUN TIME
POWER FAILURES 1
Due to the possibility of power failures, the controller has non-volatile
memory. Programmed information will never be lost due to a power 2
When the weather sensor has deactivated outage. The lithium battery will keep the correct time without AC
automatic watering, the OFF, and icon power. Normal watering will resume when AC power is restored.
will appear on the display.
3
4
5
6
NOTES:

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START TIMES
5. The time will be displayed. Use the and Eliminating a Program Start Time Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER buttons to select AM, PM, or 24 hour.
The XC display shows the time and day when the controller is idle. With the dial set to START TIMES position, 1. With the cursor on a specific day
Press the button to move to hours. Hours push the or button until you reach (the cursor will always start with MO),
The display changes when the dial is rotated to indicate the specific will be flashing. Use the and buttons
programming information to enter. When programming, the flash- 12:00 AM (Midnight). From here push the press the button to activate a particular
to change the hour shown on the display. button once to reach the OFF position. day of the week to water. Press the Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
ing portion of the display can be changed by pressing the or Press the button to move to minute.
buttons. To change something that is not flashing, press the or button to cancel watering for that day. After pressing a button the
Minutes will be flashing. Use the and Setting Station Run Times cursor automatically advances to the next day.
buttons until the desired field is flashing. buttons to change the minutes shown on the 1. Turn the dial to Run Times position.
Three programs A, B, and C, each with the ability to have four daily display. The date, day, and time have now 2. Repeat step 1 until all desired days have been selected. The
RUN TIMES
2. The display will show the last program selected days will show a to indicate their status is ON. The last
start times, permit plants with different watering requirements to be been set.
selected (A, B, or C), the station number is the last day of watering for that program.
separated on different day schedules.
Setting the Program Start Time(s) selected, icon, and the station will be
1. Turn the dial to the START TIMES position. flashing. You can switch to another pro- Selecting Odd or Even Days to Water
NOTE: A basic programming rule is that whatever symbol
START TIMES gram by pressing the button. This feature uses numbered day(s) of the month for watering instead
or character is flashing will be the item programmed. For 2. The factory preset is set on program A. If
instance, if the hour is flashing when setting the time, the 3. Use the or button to change the station run time on the of specific days of the week (odd days: 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.; even days:
necessary, you can select program B, or C 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.).
hour can be changed or programmed. For illustration pur- by pressing the button. display. You can set the run times from 0 to 4 hours.
poses in this manual, flashing characters are in GRAY type. 4. Press the button to advance to the next station. 1. With the cursor on Su press the button
3. Use the or button to change the once. The icon and odd will be displayed.
start time. (The start times advance in Setting Days To Water
CURRENT TIME/DAY 2. If odd day watering is desired, turn the dial
Setting the Date and Time 15 minute increments). Odd Day Watering
1. Turn the dial to the WATER DAYS position. back to the run position.
1. Turn the dial to the CURRENT TIME/DAY position. 4. Press the button to add an additional start time, or button
2. The display will show the last program se- WATER DAYS
3. If even day watering is desired, press the
2. The current year will be flashing. Use the or for the next program.
lected (A, B, or C). You can switch to another button once. The icon and EVEN will be
buttons to change the year. After setting Even
program by pressing the button. displayed. You can move back and forth from 2, 4,...30
the year, press the button to proceed to
NOTE: One start time will activate all stations sequential- ODD to EVEN by pressing the and buttons.
setting the month. 3. The controller will display the seven days of the week (MO, TU, Even Day Watering
ly in that program. This eliminates the need to enter each
WE, TH, FR, SA, SU). Each day will have a icon or a icon
3. The month and day will be in the display. station’s start time. Multiple start times in a program
above the day. The icon would represent an “On” water day, NOTE: The 31st of any month and February 29th are
The month will be flashing and the icon can be used for separate morning, afternoon, or evening
while a icon would represent an “Off” watering day. always “off” days if Odd watering is selected.
will be displayed. Use the or buttons watering cycles. Start times may be entered in any order.
to change the month. Press the button to The XC will automatically sort them.
proceed to setting the day.
4. The day will be flashing and the icon
will be displayed. Use the or buttons
to change the day. Press the button to
proceed to setting the time.

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Automatic Watering Seasonal Adjustment Manually Run All Stations ALL
ALL
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER (cont.) MANUAL-ALL STATIONS

After programming the XC, set the dial to the RUN position Seasonal Adjust is used to make global run time changes without 1. Turn dial to MANUAL – ALL STATIONS
Selecting Interval Watering re-programming the entire controller. To use the seasonal adjustment
to enable automatic execution of all selected watering position.
With this option you can select interval water- programs and start times. feature:
ing from 1 to 31 days. 2. Select program A, B, or C by pressing the button.
System Off 1. Turn the dial to the SEASONAL
SYSTEM OFF SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT 3. Station run time will flash in the display. Use the or button
1. With the cursor on EVEN, press the ADJUSTMENT position.
button once and the icon will appear and a 1 flashing in the Valves currently watering will be shut off after the to select the amount of time for a station to water if different from
display. Interval watering schedule appears on the display. dial is turned to the SYSTEM OFF position for two 2. The display will now show a flashing number the run time displayed.
seconds. All active programs are discontinued and followed by a %, as well as the bar graph which
2. Press the or button to select the number of days between 4. Use the button to move to the next station.
watering is stopped. To return the controller to normal always remains on the display. Press the or
watering days (from 1 to 31 days). This is called the interval. automatic operation, simply return the dial to the RUN position. button to adjust the percentage of the seasonal adjustment. Each 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to customize each station.
The controller will water the selected program at the next start time bar on the graph represents 10%. This feature can adjust the con- 6. Press the button until you reach the station at which you would
and will then water at the interval programmed. Programmable Rain Off troller from 10% to 150% of the original program. like watering to begin.
This feature permits the user to stop all programmed waterings for To view the adjusted run times, simply turn the dial to the RUN TIMES
Setting Event Day(s) Off a designated period from 1 to 7 days. At the end of the programmed Turn the dial clockwise to the RUN position (the controller will water
position, the displayed run time will be updated accordingly as the the entire program beginning with the station number last left in the
The XC allows you to program a No Water Day(s). This feature is use- rain off period, the controller will resume normal SYSTEM OFF
seasonal adjustment is made. display, then return to the automatic mode with no change in the
ful to inhibit watering on specific day(s). For example, if you always automatic operation.
mow the lawn on Saturdays, you would designate Saturday as a No previously set program).
1. Turn the dial to the SYSTEM OFF position. NOTE: The controller should always be initially
Water Day so that you are not mowing wet grass. Wait for OFF to be displayed. programmed in the 100% position. One Touch Manual Start and Advance
1. Turn the dial to the WATER DAYS position. 2. Press the button as many times as needed to You can also activate all stations to water without using the dial.
2. Enter an interval watering schedule as described on page 8. set the number of days off (up to 7 days). Manually Run a Single Station 1 1. Hold down the button for 2 seconds.
RUN
3. Press the button to scroll to the No Water Days at the bottom of 3. Turn the dial back to the RUN position at which OFF, a 1. Turn dial to MANUAL – ONE STATION MANUAL-ONE STATION 1 2. This feature automatically defaults to program A. You can select
the display. MO will be flashing number, the and icons will be displayed. position. program B or C by pressing the button.
4. Use the button until the cursor is at the day of the week you The days off remaining will decrease at midnight 2. Station run time will flash in the display. Use the button to 3. The station number will be flashing. Press the button to scroll
wish to set as a No Water Day. each day. When it goes to zero, the display will show move to the desired station. You may use the or button to through the stations and use the or button to adjust station
5. Press the button to set this day as a no water day. The will normal time of day and normal irrigation will resume select the amount of time for a station to water. run times. (If no buttons are pressed for a few seconds during
illuminate over this day. at the next scheduled start time. 3. Turn the dial clockwise to the RUN position to run the station (only step 2 or 3, the controller will automatically begin watering).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all desired event day(s) are off. the designated station will water, then the controller will return to 4. Press the button scroll to the station you wish to begin with.
automatic mode with no change to the previously set program). After a 2 second pause, the program will begin. At any time during
NOTE: You also have the option in the interval watering Also see One Touch Start and Advance. the manual cycle, you can use the or buttons to navigate
schedule to program Odd or Even days off from station to station manually.

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ADVANCED FEATURES Test Program of All Stations Easy Retrieve™ Program Memory Clearing the Controller's Memory/Resetting the Controller
The XC allows the user a simplified method for running a test pro- The XC is capable of saving the preferred watering program into mem- If you feel you have misprogrammed the controller, there is a process
Programmable Sensor Override gram. This feature will operate each station in numerical sequence, ory for retrieval at a later time. This feature allows for a quick way of that will reset the memory to the factory defaults and erase all pro-
The XC allows the user to program the controller so that the sensor from the lowest to the highest. resetting the controller to the original programmed watering schedule. grams and data that have been entered into the controller.
disables watering on only desired stations. For example, patio gardens
that have pots under overhangs and roofs may not receive water when 1. With the dial in the RUN position, press and hold the button. To save the program into the memory 1. Press and hold down the , , and buttons.
it rains and will continue to need to be watered during periods of rain. The station number will be displayed and the time will be flashing. 1. With the dial in the RUN position, press and hold the and 2. Press and release the reset button in the lower wiring compartment.
To program sensor override: 2. Use the or buttons to set the run time from 1 to 15 minutes. buttons for 5 seconds. The display will scroll three segments 3. Wait 2 seconds and release the , , and buttons. The display
RUN
1. Turn the dial to the RUN position. The run time needs to be entered only once. from left to right across the display indicating the program is be- should now show 12:00 am. All the memory has been cleared and
3. After a 2 second pause, the test program will start. ing saved into memory. the controller may now be reprogrammed.
2. Press and hold the button down while turning
the dial to START TIMES position. 2. Release the and buttons.
Hunter Quick Check™ Diagnostics
3. Release the button. At this point, the display To retrieve a program that was previously saved into memory.
This feature allows you to quickly diagnose wiring problems with
will show the station number, ON, and the icon, your controller. Instead of having to check each field wiring circuit for 1. With the dial in the RUN position, press and hold the and
will be flashing. potential problems, you can use the Hunter Quick Check circuit test buttons for 5 seconds. The display will scroll three segments
Sensor Enable procedure. To initiate the Quick Check test procedure: from right to left across the display indicating the program is be-
4. Press the or button to enable or disable the
sensor for the station shown. ing saved into memory.
1. Press the , , , and buttons simultaneously. In the stand-
ON = Sensor enabled (will suspend irrigation) by mode, the LCD will display all segments. 2. Release the and buttons.
Sensor Disabled
OFF = Sensor disabled (will allow watering) 2. Press the button once to begin the Quick Check procedure. Programmable Delay Between Stations
Within seconds, the system searches all stations for detecting any This feature allows the user to insert a delay between stations between
5. Use the or buttons to scroll to the next station that you would
circuit problems. When a field wiring short is detected, an ERR when one station turns off and the next one turns on.
like to program the sensor override.
symbol preceded by the station number will momentarily flash on
the display. After the Quick Check completes running the circuit 1. Start with the dial in the RUN position.
NOTE: The controller default is for the sensor to disable
diagnostic procedure, the controller returns to the automatic 2. Press and hold the button down while turning the dial to the
watering on all zones when rain occurs.
watering mode. RUN TIMES position.
When the XC receives an input from the sensor to 3. Release the button. At this point the display will show a delay
disable watering, the display will indicate those time for all stations in seconds, which will be flashing.
stations that have been programmed to override the 4. Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the delay time
sensor. A station that is running in the sensor override mode will flash between 0 and 4 hours.
the and icons alternately.
5. Return the dial to the RUN position.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont.)

PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The controller is continuously watering Too many start times have been programmed. Only one start time is necessary to activate a program. Display shows a station is running but the The sensor is interrupting irrigation, however Check the sensor override status (see page 10)
(refer to Setting Watering Start Times on page 7). and icons are flashing the station has been programmed to
There is no display Check AC power wiring. Correct any errors. override the sensor.

The display reads “No AC” There is no AC power present (the controller Check to see if the transformer is properly installed.
is not receiving any power). Automatic irrigation does not start at the AM/PM of time of day not set correctly. Correct AM/PM of time of day
start time and controller is not in the
Display reads “Off, ” The rain sensor is interrupting irrigation or the Slide the rain sensor bypass switch to the BYPASS position to System Off mode AM/PM of start time not set correctly. Correct AM/PM of start time
sensor jumper has been removed. bypass the rain sensor circuit, or reinstall the jumper.
Start Time is disabled (set for Off). See Setting Start Times (pg 7)
Rain sensor will not shut off the system Defective rain sensor. Verify operation of rain sensor and proper wiring
Controller is not receiving AC power Check AC power connections.
Jumper was not removed when sensor Remove jumper from the sensor
was installed. terminals. SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Specifications Electrical Specifications Explanation of Symbols
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CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY TO EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES

Hunter Industries declares that the irrigation controller Model XC complies with the standards of the European Directives of “electromagnetic
compatibility” 87/336/EEC and “low voltage” 73/23/EEC.

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Project Engineer

This product should not be used for anything other than what is described in this document. This product should only be serviced by trained and
authorized personnel.

FCC part 15:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu -
nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
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