Hunter Hydrawise HCC-800-PL User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Performing a Reboot or Factory Default at Controller
Can I use the controller if I don't have internet access?
Basic Screen Navigation & Offline Functions
Setting up a Controller in Offline Mode
Configuring the Offline Adjustments - Watering with No Internet
Viewing the Time and Date
Viewing the Controller Status
Server Status
Success
Offline
Saving Settings
Serial Number
Viewing the Serial Number
Viewing the Zone Information
Viewing Network Information / Testing Internet Connectivity / Connection Status
Viewing Network Information
Test Network
Checking Connection Status
Manual Operation from the Controller
Running a SINGLE zone manually from the controller
Running ALL ZONES manually from the controller
Controller has a Blank Display
Flow Meter Pressure Loss Chart
Flow Meter - Configuration
Flow Meter - Installation Quick Start Guide
The flow meter consists of two parts:
The following instructions assume you have already installed your Hydrawise controller
Use your Hydrawise account to complete your flow meter configuration.
Flow Meter - Installation Tips
Flow Meter - Specifications
Flow Meter - Reading Meter
Flow Meter - Testing Meter
Flow Meter - Custom Flow Sensor Configuration
Can I Use One Flow Meter for Two Controllers?
Flow Meter - Winterization
Wire Distance (Controller to Valve)
Pump Start Relay Wiring and Online Setup
Summary
Operation Chart
Wiring (24 VAC)
Wiring to Power Source
Online Setup
Pump Start Relay Operation per Station
One Master Valve - Two Controllers
Master Valve Wiring and Online Setup
Brief Summary
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Operation Chart
Wiring
Setup Online
Master Valve (P/MV) Operation per Station
Sprinklers Running with the Controller Off or Unplugged
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Performing a Reboot or Factory
Default at Controller
In the event you are having issues connecting to your Wi-Fi network, it is a good idea to
reboot and/or perform a factory default at the controller. Please follow the steps below to
perform a reboot on your controller. This can help reestablish WiFi if you are having
communication issues. The reboot will not erase any settings in your controller.
1. From the home screen, select SETTINGS.
2. Select CONFIG.
3. Select REBOOT CONTROLLER.
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
If the reboot procedure did not help with connection, please follow the steps below to
perform a factory reset on your controller. When the controller goes back online, the
settings in the software will sync back into the controller within seconds.
1. From the home screen, select SETTINGS.
2. Select CONFIG.
3. Select FACTORY DEFAULT.
4. Select ERASE CONFIG.
STEP 1 STEP 2
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STEP 3 STEP 4
The controller is now ready for new configuration settings, either manually or automatically
through synchronization with your Hydrawise account.
To link your controller to your account, refer to How to Remove or Link your Serial Number
[1].
Can I use the controller if I don't
have internet access?
Yes! If you don't have internet access, you can configure the controller using the touch
screen. Refer to the Offline Setup [2]Wizard [3]if you have questions about how to do this.
Internet connectivity, however, is required for advanced functions, such as automatic
schedule modifications.
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Basic Screen Navigation & Offline
Functions
The controller features a full color touchscreen making navigation easy.
The Home screen, shown below, has 3 buttons allowing you to view and run your irrigation
zones, change controller settings or view status information.
Touch to view all zones
Touch to change controller settings
Touch to view controller status information
Each screen (except for the home screen) has two buttons at the top of the page allow you
to quickly navigate to the Home screen or the previous screen.
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Go to previous screen (changes not saved)
Go to Home screen (changes not saved)
GREEN items indicate settings which can be changed
GREY items indicate status information
All items on each screen are color coded to indicate which screen elements are buttons
and which screen elements indicate status information.
GREEN screen items indicate settings that can be changed. If you touch on the GREEN
color item then you'll be able to change that setting.
GREY colored items indicate status information. Touching on these has no effect.
If you're entering information into the controller and use the Home or Back buttons then
your changes on that screen will not be changed.
The charts below will walk you through the different function paths when programming at
the controller with and without internet.
OFFLINE STANDARD MODE
Adjust Time: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings >Time
Enable Wi-Fi: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings > Enable Wi-Fi
Program Sensor/Check Status: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings > Sensors >
Configure to level type for normally closed style.
Start Times: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings > Offline
Programs > Edit Start Times
Water Days: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings > Offline
Programs > Edit Water Days
Zones: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings > Offline
Programs > Edit Zones
Master Valve: Home > Zones > Zone > Click blue bar > Select Master Valve >
Confirm
Set Seasonal Adjust: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings > Seasonal
Adjust
OFFLINE ADVANCED MODE
Adjust Time: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings >Time
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Enable Wi-Fi: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings > Enable Wi-Fi
Program Sensor/Check Status: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings > Sensors
Start Times: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings > Offline
Programs > Edit Start Times
Water Days: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings > Offline
Programs > Add or Modify
Zones: Home > Zones > Choose Zone > Run Time > OK
Master Valve: Home > Zones > Zone > Click blue bar > Select Master Valve >
Confirm
Set Seasonal Adjust: Home > Settings > Offline Programs and Settings > Seasonal
Adjust
ONLINE MODE
Change Wi-Fi/Check Status: Home>Settings>Wireless>Select a Setting to Modify
Controller Status: Home>Status>Controller Status
Program Expander: Home>Status>Expansion Modules
Manually Run Zone(s): Home>Zones>Select Zone> Run>Enter Time>OK
Model: Home>Status>Controller Status
Network Status: Home>Status>Network
Reboot Controller: Home>Settings>Config>Reboot Controller
Reset Controller: Home>Settings>Config>Factory Default
Run Wizard: Home>Settings>Run Wizard
Sensor Status: Home>Status>Sensor
Serial Number: Home>Status>Controller Status
Server Status: Home>Status>Controller Status
Test Network: Home>Status>Network>Test Network
Test Zone: Home>Status>Zone Tester
Time and Date: Home>Status>Time
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Version Number: Home>Status>Controller Status
Zone Status: Home>Zones>Select Zone
Setting up a Controller in Offline
Mode
Offline programming will allow your controller to run without any internet access like a
traditional irrigation controller. You have two options to program your controller if you
currently do not have WiFi access.
1. Using the App to Program controller with no WiFi
2. Offline programming at the controller
Using App to Program controller with no Wifi (e.g; new construction)
In some cases, it may not be convenient to program the controller using the offline mode
feature (programming using controller screen). The following steps must be taken if
programming the controller through the app with a hotspot.
1. Create Hotspot with Smartphone: Depending on your smartphone, please use either
guide below:
Apple hotspot [4]
Android hotspot [5]
2. Once you activate your hotspot, connect the controller to verify the Wi-Fi on the
controller is working properly.
3. Disable WIFI completely. Settings > Offline Settings > Disable Wifi
4. Remove hotspot and programming will remain in the controller.
Programming at Controller
Hydrawise has two different modes that will run in offline mode at the controller.
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Modes Controller Models
Standard Mode HPC, HCC, PRO-HC, and X2
Advanced Mode HPC, HCC, PRO-HC, and HC
Standard offline programming will allow the controller to run like our traditional controllers
the X-core and the Pro-C models. Each of the six programs (a-f) allows you to start each
program up to four times a day, set run lengths and set specific days to water.
Advanced offline programming will allow the controller to run independently for each
zone(station). Each zone (station) can have up to four start times with their individual run
times.
To set your controller in Offline Mode for manual configuration, please follow the steps
below:
1. From the main menu, tap on SETTING.
2. Select CONFIG.
3. Select FACTORY DEFAULT.
4. Next , press ERASE CONFIG. This will reset the controller back to factory
settings. You will be presented with a warning dialogue.
5. Select CONFIGURE OFFLINE and follow the wizard steps.
This wizard will guide you through the steps to set up your controller to run in offline mode
without an internet connection.
If you choose to switch modes when using the compatible model, use the steps below:
1. From the main menu, tap on SETTINGS.
2. Select OFFLINE PROGRAMS AND SETTINGS.
3. Select OFFLINE MODE.
4. Choose mode and select CONFIRM.
If you decide to connect the controller via internet at a later date, the online programming
will sync with controller within a few seconds and override the offline programming.
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Configuring the Offline
Adjustments - Watering with No
Internet
If your controller loses internet connectivity for more than one day, we'll send you an email
notification. During this time, your controller will run the last synced schedule in offline
mode. The feature OFFLINE ADJUSTMENTS allows the controller to automatically adjust
the amount of watering on a month by month basis if the controller is in an Offline mode (ie.
not connected to the internet).
Steps below will cover both online and offline instructions on changing the seasonal adjust
for when the controller enters offline mode.
Online: Offline Water Adjustment
1. Select Controller Settings on the left hand side.
2. Select Offline Adjustments.
3. Sliders can be moved to adjust the offline watering from 0%-300%.
STEP 1-2
STEP 3
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Offline: Offline Water Adjustment
1. Select settings.
2. Next, select offline settings.
3. Select seasonal adjust.
4. Select a month to adjust.
5. Adjust each month by a percentage then select OK.
CONTROLLER SCREENSHOTS:
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Viewing the Time and Date
Time and date settings are synchronized with the settings that you configure in the
Hydrawise app. The timezone is set based on the location you entered during the app
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wizard.
Time and Date
If your controller is running as a stand-alone controller (WiFi is disabled) then the date, time
and time zone will be shown on a GREEN background can be changed.
Viewing the Controller Status
From the Home screen, navigate to the Controller Status by pressing Status > Controller
Status.
The controller status screen shows your controller’s connection to Hydrawise servers for
synchronizing schedule and weather information.
Status of Connection to Hydrawise Servers
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Your Serial Number. Used to link your controller to your account
Connection to Hydrawise Success Rate
Server Status
A successful connection to the Hydrawise servers is indicated by Sync’d as the Server
Status.
SERVER STATUS MESSAGES
Message Description
OK - updated xxx seconds ago
The controller is connected to Hydrawise and last got a
configuration update xxx seconds ago. This is the
normal state.
Wireless Down Wireless is not connected
OK - Updating certificates
The controller is doing an initial upgrade from version 2.x to 3.x
software. You should only see this once, if the controller is
continually showing this then there is a problem - please contact
Anthony with a video of the problem.
OK - Downloading Software
The controller is doing a firmware upgrade. During this
period no configuration changes will be processed by
the controller.
Connecting in xxx seconds
The controller is not connected and is waiting xxx
seconds before attempting to reconnect to the internet.
When a connection fails we do not try to reconnect
immediately - there is an escalating delay between 5
seconds the 60 minutes (worst case after 33
unsuccessful connections). There is a “Reconnect Now”
button on the Controller Status screen to force a
reconnection immediately if you’re in front of the
controller.
Connecting to the Internet The controller is attempting to connect to the internet
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Connecting to Hydrawise Controller has connected to the internet and is now
connecting to the Hydrawise servers
OK - subscribing to updates Controller has connected to Hydrawise and is getting its
configuration
OK - processing cloud update Controller is connected to Hydrawise and is processing a
configuration change
Updating Wi-Fi firmware
The controller is updating the Wi-Fi firmware to
19.5.4. During this period no configuration changes will
be processed by the controller.
Updating Pro-C adapter
The controller is updating the Pro-C adapter software.
During this period no configuration changes will be
processed by the controller.
Success
Success percentage - this is the percentage of time the controller has been connected to
Hydrawise. We measure this over a 6-hour time frame. 100% means it was always
connected, 80% means that for 20% of the time it was not connected.
A low success percentage will indicate a poor wireless connection between the controller
and your access point.
To improve your wireless signal strength you could try the following –
Move the controller closer to your wireless router.
Remove any obstacles in a direct line of sight between the controller and your wireless
router such as metal items (metal is an extremely good isolator for WiFi signals).
Move your wireless router closer to the controller.
Install a higher gain antenna on your wireless router.
Use Ethernet to a location closer to the controller and install a new wireless router.
Consider a WiFi repeater/extender between your wireless router and the Hydrawise
controller to boost the signal strength.
Consider moving the controller away from potential sources of interference, including
microwave ovens, nearby base stations using adjacent channels or cordless
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telephones operating in the 2.4GHz range (you could also change the channel your
phone uses).
Note that the Hydrawise unit is designed to work in poor wireless environments. However, if
you wish to manually run or stop a zone and the wireless signal is down then these actions
will fail.
Offline
If the controller loses internet for more than 24 hours you’ll receive a notification email.
The controller will go into an offline mode. In offline mode, your controller won’t be able to
access local weather conditions such as rainfall or evaporation and will revert to a pre-
defined program.
For Smart Watering zones, the controller will adjust each zone’s watering length based
on your offline watering budget and will water at each zone’s configured peak watering
frequency.
For Time Based Watering zones, the controller will adjust each zone’s watering length
based on your offline watering budget and will water at each zone’s configured
watering frequency.
For more information on Smart and Time Based Watering, see “Configuring Irrigation
Zones” [6].
Note that Cycle & Soak is not supported in Offline Mode and each zone will water for
its full watering length without pausing.
The controller will only water at your configured Program Start Times.
Saving Settings
The controller does not need a battery, all settings are saved in a non-volatile RAM
(memory).
Serial Number
The serial number is used to link your actual controller with your Hydrawise account. This
number is also printed on the rear of the controller.
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Viewing the Serial Number
The serial number is needed when you add your controller to the cloud. This number is
found on the controller or using the controller’s touch screen.
To link your controller to your account, please refer to this article How To Remove or Link
Your Serial Number [1]
NOTE: The serial number A8000000 is a generic serial number assigned when the
controller has not been registered (never connected to the internet to activate). This serial
number will show on the touchscreen temporarily until the controller is connected to the
internet. To see the real serial number, either to refer to the sticker or put the controller
online so it updates to the correct online serial number.
To access the serial number on the touch screen, follow these steps:
1. From the HOME screen, click STATUS.
2. Click CONTROLLER STATUS.
The serial number is shown on this screen. Depending on the model, you may see it at the
top or bottom.
NOTE: The serial number contains only letters a through f and numbers 0 through 9.
Serial Number on Screen
1. 2.
3.
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Serial Number Sticker
X2 WAND Controller - Sticker located on the WAND cartridge device.
HC Controller - Sticker located on the back of the controller
PROHC - Controller - Located inside wiring compartment above the 24 VAC terminals
HPC - Controller - Sticker located on the back of the front panel
HCC - Controller - Sticker located on the back of the front panel
To link your controller to your account, please refer to this article Linking a Controller to My
Account [7].
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Viewing the Zone Information
From the Zone Summary screen touch the zone you wish to view.
Zone Name
Press to Start or Stop To Manually Modify a Zone
Next Run Time and Length
Current measured for Zone (12 Zone Pro only)
Water Usage (if HC Flow meter is used)
Sensor State (if configured)
Type of Watering Schedule
Current Zone Number
The Zone Status screen allows you to view the following information –
Zone Name: This is the name of the Zone you’ve configured in the Hydrawise app
Sensor: The current sensor state if configured in the Hydrawise app.
Water Usage: Water usage for this zone run. This is only shown if you have a flow
meter installed and the zone is currently running.
Current: Indicates the current that all solenoids are using (including a master solenoid
if configured). Generally speaking, this value ranges from 200mA to 600mA depending
on the number of solenoids attached to a single zone output. The controller has a built
in fail-safe to automatically stop your zone if more than approximately 800mA is
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