Hunter NODE-100 Operating instructions

NODE
ES Programador de pilas
Manual del usuario e instrucciones de programación
EN Battery-Operated Controller
Owner’s manual and programming instructions
FR Programmateur à piles
Manuel de l'utilisateur et consignes de programmation
IT Programmatore a batteria
Manuale dell’utente e istruzioni per la programmazione
DE Batteriebetriebenes Steuergerät
Bedienungs- und Programmieranleitung
PT Controlador de Funcionamento a Pilhas
Manual do Proprietário e Instruções de Utilização
TR Pilli Kontrol Ünitesi
Kurulum, Programlama ve Kullanım Kılavuzu

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NODE FEATURES ...............................................2
NODE COMPONENTS ........................................... 3
Control Buttons
LCD Display
CONNECTING THE BATTERY/BATTERIES .........................4
ATTACHING SOLENOIDS ........................................ 5
To Wire DC Solenoids to the NODE
To Mount the NODE to a Valve (Figure 1)
MOUNTING THE NODE ..........................................6
CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR ..............................6
Setting the Date and Time
IDLE MODE .................................................... 7
RUN MODE..................................................... 7
PROGRAMMING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting Watering Start Times
Setting the Run Times
Setting Watering Days
Selecting Odd/Even Days to Water
Selecting Interval Days to Water
Setting the Seasonal Adjustment
Turning the System O
Manual Watering
Sensor Operation
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES..........................12
Sensor Bypass
Easy Retrieve Memory
Setting Master Valve Operation (NODE-200, NODE-400,
& NODE-600 Only)
Programmable O (Up to 99 Days)
BATTERYLIFE INDICATOR ..................................... 14
RESETTING CONTROLLER ...................................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .....................................15
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 16
NOTES .........................................................17
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NODE FEATURES
• Simple push-button programming
• Single-station model (NODE-100) with DC latching solenoid. Single-, two-, four-, or six-station models are also available
(solenoids not included).
• Large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with easy-to-understand icons
• Operates using at least one standard nine-volt alkaline battery (use two for extended battery life)
• Three programs (A, B, or C) with up to four start times each
• Run times from one minute to six hours
• Manual watering capabilities
• Battery-life indicator
• Wired rain sensor compatible
• Non-volatile memory retains all program information
• Seasonal Adjustment from 10–150%
• Easy Retrieve™ memory allows saving/retrieval of preferred program data
• Manual bypass of rain sensor
• Total Run Time Calculator shows total program irrigation time per program
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NODE COMPONENTS
This section provides an overview of some of the components of the
NODE. Each item will be discussed in further detail later. However, this
section can be helpful in getting acquainted with the dierent options
available.
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Control Buttons
1. Button – Increases the selected ashing display
2.
Button – Decreases the selected ashing display
3.
Button – Selects programming function
4.
Button – Advances the selected ashing display back to the
next item
5.
Button – Navigates the selected ashing display back to the
previous item
6.
Button – Selects the program (A, B, or C)
LCD Display
1. Main Display – Indicates all program information
2.
Station Number – Indicates the station number being programmed
3.
Start Time Number – Indicates the start timer number being
programmed
4.
Program – Indicates the program (A, B, or C)
5.
Current Time/Day – Indicates when current day/time is
being set
6.
Start Times – Indicates when start times are being set
7.
Run Times – Indicates when Run Times are being set. Allows
user to set run times from one minute to six hours.
8.
Watering Days – Allows the user to select individual days to
water or a selected number of days between watering (interval)
9.
% Seasonal Adjustment – Allows the seasonal adjustment to be
programmed form 10–150% (default value is 100%)
10.
System O – Indicates that watering is suspended
11.
Manual On/O – Indicates when manual watering is
programmed. Allows the user to activate the station manually.
12.
MV – Indicates that station one is set to master valve operation
(only available on two-, four-, or six-station models)
13.
Battery Status – Indicates remaining battery life
14.
Umbrella – Indicates the rain sensor is suspending irrigation
15.
Crossed Umbrella – Indicates the rain sensor has been
manually bypassed
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To Install the Battery/Batteries
1. Unscrew the rear body of the NODE body to gain access to the
battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery/batteries into the battery tray and connect to
the controller using the battery connector.
3. Make sure that no water is inside the battery compartment.
4. Screw the NODE rear body back onto the front half.
NOTE: Verify that the seal marker on the rear half
of the NODE lines up with the front half, ensuring
that a proper seal is created.
The NODE uses one or two standard nine-volt batteries (not included)
to operate the valves and program the controller. The controller can
operate using either a single nine-volt battery or using two nine-volt
batteries. Under normal conditions, the expected life is one year for a
single battery and two years when using two nine-volt batteries.
NOTE: The NODE has non-volatile memory. This
allows the battery to be removed without losing
program information.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY/BATTERIES
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Common Wire (Black Leads)
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ATTACHING SOLENOIDS
The NODE-100 is provided with a solenoid attached to the controller.
The NODE-100-LS does not include a solenoid. The NODE-200,
NODE-400, and NODE-600 multi-station controllers will operate up to
two, four, or six solenoids, respectively. Hunter DC-latching solenoids
(P/N 458200) can easily be installed on all Hunter plastic valves.
NOTE: Use DC latching solenoids operating
between 9-11 VDC. 24 VAC solenoids will not
operate with the NODE.
To Wire DC Solenoids to the NODE
1. Attach the black leads from each solenoid to the single common
wire (black lead) coming from the NODE. Secure all wire
connections with waterproof connectors.
2. Attach one red wire from each solenoid to the corresponding
station wire (red lead) from the NODE. The station numbers are
identied on the face of the NODE. Secure all wire connections
with waterproof connectors.
NOTE: The maximum wire distance between the
solenoid and NODE is 100' (30 m) using 18 AWG
(1 mm) minimum wire size.
Station Wire (Red Leads)
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Figure 1 Hunter Model Mini-Clik®
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The NODE can easily be mounted on any Hunter plastic valve. A
specially designed valve mounting clip makes installation a snap. A
protective rubber cover is provided to prevent dirt from accumulating
on the face of the NODE.
To Mount the NODE to a Valve (Figure 1)
. Screw the Hunter DC latching solenoid (P/N ) into
the valve bonnet.
. Set the small open end of the NODE holder on top of the solenoid.
. Set the NODE controller into the large open end of the
NODE holder.
A Hunter Mini-Clik®or Wired Rain-Clik®rain sensor can be connected
to the NODE. The purpose of this sensor is to stop watering when
weather conditions dictate.
1. Cut the yellow wire loop attached to the NODE at approximately
the middle of the loop.
2. Remove approximately ½" (13 mm) of insulation from each wire.
Attach one yellow wire to each of the wires of the weather sensor.
You can mount the rain sensor up to 100  (30 m) from the NODE
controller (18 AWG/1 mm minimum wire size).
3. Secure wire connections with waterproof connectors.
CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR
NOTE: When the Wired Rain Sensor is interrupting
the watering, the display will show the System O
icon , “OFF” and on the display.
MOUNTING THE NODE
NODE holder
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IDLE MODE
RUN MODE
Normally, the NODE display shows the time and day, day of the
week, MV (if master valve option is activated), and the battery-life
indicator. Aer a short period of inactivity, the display will shut o to
retain battery power. Pressing any button will bring the NODE into
idle mode.
When the controller is operating a program, the items shown on the
display will include the station number, program letter, remaining
run time, and the blinking Rotor icon.
The NODE uses standard Hunter controller programming with three
programs (A, B, or C) and four start times per program. On standard
Hunter controllers a dial is used to scroll between the programming
functions. However, on the NODE the button is used to quickly
and easily create the irrigation program. When programming, the
ashing portion of the display can be changed by pressing the or
buttons. To change something that is not ashing, press the or
buttons until the desired item is ashing.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Push the button until the icon is displayed.
2. All four digits will be displayed representing the year. Use the
or buttons to change the year. Press the button to proceed
to setting the month.
3. All four digits will be displayed with the two digits on the le
representing the month ashing. Use the or buttons to
change the month. Press the button to proceed to setting
the day.
4. Only the two digits on the right side will be displayed and ashing,
representing the day. Press the or buttons to change the
day. Press the button to proceed with changing the hour. Press
the button to proceed to setting the time.
5. The AM/PM/24-hour time setting is shown ashing. Press the
or button to change the time setting to AM, PM, or 24-hour
time. Press the button to proceed to setting the hour.
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6. All four numbers are shown with the two numbers on the le
ashing, representing the hour. Use the or buttons to
change the hour. Press the button to proceed to setting
the minutes.
7. All four numbers are shown with the two numbers on the right
ashing, representing the minutes. Use the or buttons to
change the minutes. Pressing the button will advance
to the year setting at Step 2.
8. Press the button to proceed to the next programming function
or allow controller to return to idle mode.
Setting Watering Start Times
1. Press the button until the icon is displayed.
2. The start time will be displayed ashing, along with the program
letter (A, B, or C) and the start time number (1, 2, 3, or 4) in the
upper le of the display. Up to 4 dierent start times can be set for
each program.
3. Use the or buttons to change the start time for the program
that is displayed. Each press of the button will change the start
time in one-minute increments.
4. Press the button to add an additional start time to the program
displayed. The start time number is shown in the upper le corner
of the display.
5. Press the button to add start times to a dierent program.
6. Press the button to proceed to the next programming function
or allow controller to return to idle mode.
NOTE: Aer programming the run time for the last
station press the button to display the total run
time for the program.
Setting the Run Times
1. Press the button until the icon is displayed.
2. The run time will be displayed ashing. Also shown is the program
letter (A, B, or C) and the active station number on the lower
le side of the display. Press the or buttons to change the
station run time from one minute to six hours.
3. Press the button to advance to the next station.
4. Press the button to add a run time to another program.
5. Press the button to proceed to the next programming function
or allow controller to return to idle mode.
PROGRAMMING CONTINUED
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Setting Watering Days
1. Press the button until the icon is displayed.
2. The program letter (A, B, or C) will be displayed.
3. Arrows point at the specic days of the week on which watering
will occur. Press the or buttons to scroll though the days.
4. Press the button to activate that day for the program displayed, or
the button to cancel watering for that day. The arrow will show
on the watering days for the active program.
5. Press the button to set days to water for a dierent program, if
desired.
6. Press the button to proceed to the next programming function
or allow controller to return to idle mode.
Selecting Odd/Even Days to Water
This feature uses numbered days of the month for watering instead of
specic days of the week.
1. Press the button until the icon is displayed.
2. Press the button until the cursor is above either ODD or EVEN
on the display.
3. Press the button to select, or the button to cancel either
ODD or EVEN days to water.
4. Once ODD or EVEN mode is activated, it will be the only cursor
shown on the display.
Selecting Interval Days to Water
1. Press the button until the icon is displayed.
2. Press the button until the cursor is above INT on the display.
3. Press the button and a 1 will be ashing, indicating the number
of days between watering.
4. Press the or buttons to select the number of days between
watering days (1 to 31).
Setting the Seasonal Adjustment
1. Press the button until the is displayed.
2. Press the or button to increase or decrease the seasonal
adjustment value from the default 100% (down to a minimum of
10% or a maximum of 150%).
3. The value programmed for seasonal adjustment will be applied to
all irrigation programs and will immediately be reected in
the run times displayed. For example, if 20-minute run times are
programmed and then the seasonal adjustment is changed from
100% to 50%, the run times displayed will be 10 minutes.
PROGRAMMING CONTINUED
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