Hunter Hydrawise Pro-HC User manual

PRO-HC IRRIGATION CONTROLLER
Hydrawise™Ready
Quick Start Guide
hunterindustries.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRO-HC SUPPORT
Thank you for purchasing the Hunter Pro-HC Controller. This Quick Start Guide will help
you install and congure the Pro-HC Controller and connect to Wi-Fi. For support of the
Hydrawise™ cloud soware or help with your Hydrawise account, please visit
hunter.direct/prohchelp.
Your Pro-HC box contains:
• A Pro-HC Wi-Fi controller
• 24 VAC transformer (indoor model) or built-in transformer (outdoor model)
• Three screws and three wall anchors for wall mounting
• Three wire nuts for U.S. outdoor and one Terminal block for European outdoor models
Installation 3
Connecting AC Power 5
Connecting Station Wires 7
Connecting Sensors or Flow Meters 8
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 9
App Conguration 10

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INSTALLATION
Installing the Pro-HC Controller
Start by choosing a location with good Wi-Fi coverage. Wi-Fi coverage can be easily
tested using a smartphone. A signal strength of two or three bars is recommended.
Wi-Fi connectivity can also be tested on the Pro-HC itself (signal strength is shown
when you select a wireless network).
Mounting the controller to a wall
All necessary hardware is included for most installations.

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Mounting the controller to a wall (continued)
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 when attaching the controller 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 other mounting holes.
For PHC-601-A, PHC1201-A, and PHC2401-A: If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or a similarly qualied person
to avoid hazard.

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CONNECTING AC POWER
Indoor cabinet
Route transformer cable through the hole on the bottom le side of the controller and
connect one yellow wire to each of the screws marked 24AC and the green wire to GND.
Note: The indoor Pro-HC is not water or weather 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.
Transformer
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Outdoor cabinet
The outdoor model is water and weather resistant. Connecting the outdoor Pro-HC to the
primary power should be done by a licensed electrician following all local codes.
HOT
(Black)
NEUTRAL
(White)
GROUND
(Green)
1. Route AC power cable and conduit
through the ½" (13 mm) conduit opening
on the le 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. A battery is not required for this controller.
Watering will not occur without AC power.
Since this controller has non-volatile
memory, the program, clock, and calendar
will be retained during a power outage.
Note: To be performed by a licensed electrician only. Always use UL listed ½" (13 mm)
conduit with male adapter when installing AC wiring. Pro-HC controllers are
intended to be supplied AC power with an over-current protected device. Improper
installation could result in shock or re hazard. This device is not intended for use by
young children. Never let children play with this device.

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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 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.
Note: All wire connections should be done using waterproof connectors. Connect
each of the other individual wires to a dierent colored wire. Record zones against
wire color for later reference. Connect the common wire from the multicore cable
(usually white) to the terminals on the controller marked COM.

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CONNECTING SENSORS OR FLOW METERS (OPTIONAL)
Pro-HC Controller supports most open/closed contact type of sensors, such as Hunter
rain and soil moisture sensors.
1. Connect one sensor wire to COMMON on the controller.
2. Connect the Normally Closed or Normally Open wire from the sensor to SEN-1 or
SEN-2 on the controller and congure in the Hydrawise app.
For full details, refer to the instructions
provided with your sensor, or ow meter.
Once you've wired your sensor, you must
congure it in your Hydrawise account.
See Conguring Sensors at
hydrawise.com/support for full
instructions on setting up sensors.
Wiring for standard Hydrawise 0.75" (20 mm) or
1" (25 mm) ow meters is as follows:
Flow Meter Wire Label on Controller
Blue SEN-1, SEN-2
White SEN COM
Red Not connected
Wiring for open/closed contact sensors is as follows:
Sensor Wire Label on Controller
Normally Open /
Normally Closed wire SEN-1, SEN-2
Second (common) wire SEN COM

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CONNECTING TO A WI-FI NETWORK
When your controller is rst powered on, it will run a short wizard to connect it to your
wireless router.
If you’re not using the initial startup wizard, then go to the Wireless Settings section to
make changes. For support, please contact hunter.direct/prohchelp.
Using the wizard
1. Select your wireless network from the list shown on the controller display
and press the Conrm button on screen.
2. Enter your wireless password and press the OK button on keyboard.
When connecting to your wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon at the bottom right of the
controller screen will ash. Connecting takes about 30 seconds and when successfully
connected the Wi-Fi icon will stop ashing and stay on.
Note: If your network is not listed, check if the unit is
within wireless range.
Note: Make sure you press the OK button aer you’ve
entered your password. Pressing the Home or Back
buttons will not save your changes.

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HYDRAWISE APP CONFIGURATION
To connect the Pro-HC Controller to the Hydrawise app, follow these steps and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Register for an Account Online
1. If you have not already done so, go to hydrawise.com and register for an account.
Log in to Your Account
2. If this is your rst time logging in, you will be guided through a setup wizard to help
you with initial conguration of your controller.
The owner’s manual and app instructions are located here: hydrawise.com/support
hunter.direct/prohchelp
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