Hunter Hydrawise HC-1200M User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
HPC Hydrawise - Quick Start Guide
HPC - Mounting the Controller
HPC - Installing Station Modules
HPC - Connecting Station Wires
HPC - Connecting AC Power
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HPC Hydrawise - Quick Start
Guide
HPC - Mounting the Controller
All necessary hardware is included for most installations.
1. Use the hole at the top of the controller as a reference and secure a 1" (25 mm) screw
into the wall. Note: Install screw anchors if attaching to drywall or masonry wall.
2. Align controller with the screw and slide the keyhole on top of the controller over the
screw.
3. Secure controller in place by installing screws in the holes.
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NOTE
The Indoor HPCis not weather or water resistant, and must be installed indoors or in a
protected area. This device is not intended for use by young children. Never let children
play with this device.
The Outdoor model is water and weather resistant. Connecting the outdoor HPC to the
primary power should be done by a licensed electrician following all local codes. Improper
installation could result in shock or fire hazard. This device is not intended for use by young
children. Never let children play with this device.
HPC - Installing Station Modules
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The HPC controller is supplied with a factory-installed base module for up to 4 stations.
Additional modules may be added in increments of 3 stations (PCM-300) or a single 9-
station (PCM-900) to expand the controller’s station capability to 16 stations. Additional
modules are sold separately.
The HPC utilizes automatic module recognition firmware to identify when PCM modules are
installed or removed from the controller. This feature will recognize the correct number of
stations without having to reset or cycle power to the controller.
Installing PCM Modules
The HPC controller is designed with a simple to use “Power Lock” feature that assures
that the modules are energized and firmly secured into the controller. The “Power Lock”
can unlock or lock all modules at one time by simply pushing the “Power Lock” slide.
1. Slide the “Power Lock” into the “Power Off” (unlocked) position. Insert the PCM
modules into the appropriate sequential position in the controller cabinet. Note: When
in the “Power Off” (unlocked) position the controller display will be blank.
2. Once all of the modules are in place, slide the “Power Lock” into the “Power On”
(locked) position to energize and secure the modules into the controller.
3. The HPC will automatically recognize the correct number of stations. It is not
necessary to press the reset button or cycle power to the controller.
HPC - Connecting Station Wires
1. Route valve wires between control valve location and controller.
2. At valves, attach a common wire to either solenoid wire of all valves. This is most
commonly a white colored wire. Attach a separate control wire to the remaining wire of
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each valve. All wire splice connections should be done using waterproof connectors.
3. Route valve wires through the conduit and attach conduit to one of the openings on the
bottom of the cabinet.
4. Strip ½" (13 mm) of insulation from ends of all wires. Secure the valve common wire to
“COM” (Common) terminal. Attach all individual valve control wires to the appropriate
station terminals.
HPC - Connecting AC Power
The outdoor model HPC comes with a pre-installed plug to allow the controller to plug in to
an outlet easily. In the event you need to hard wire (wire directly to 120 VAC), the attached
plastic grommet threads off easily and you can make the connection following the steps
below.
1. Route AC power cable and conduit through the ½" (13 mm) conduit opening on the left
side of the bottom of the cabinet.
2. Connect the wires to the transformer wires located inside the junction box. International
units are supplied with a built in terminal strip. Always use a UL listed conduit ½" (13
mm) male adapter when installing the AC wiring.
3. Insert the adapter into the ½" (13 mm) hole at the bottom of the controller. Attach a nut
to the adapter inside the enclosure.
4. Connect a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included) to the battery terminals and place in
the battery compartment in the front panel. The battery allows the user to program the
controller without AC power. Watering will not occur without AC power. Since this
controller has non-volatile memory, the program clock and calendar will be retained
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during a power outage even if no battery is installed.
NOTE: To be performed by a licensed electrician only.
Always use UL listed ½" (13 mm) conduit with male adapter when installing AC wiring.
HPC controllers are intended to be supplied AC power with a 15A rated overcurrent
protected device.
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