Hunter Node User manual

Battery-Operated Controller
Owner’s manual and programming instructions
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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 Off
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 Off (up to 99 days)
Hunter Quick Check
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 with DC latching solenoid. 2,4, or 6 station models also available (solenoids not included).
•Large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with easy to understand icons
•Operates on a standard 9-volt alkaline batteries (1 or 2 for extended battery life)
•3 programs (A, B, C) with up to 4 start times each
•Run times from 1 min to 6 hours
•Manual watering
•Battery Indicator shows remaining life of battery
•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 a brief 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
different 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 1 minute to 6 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 Off – Indicates that watering is suspended
11.
Manual On/Off – 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 2,4, or 6 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: Make sure 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 two standard 9-volt batteries (not included) to
operate the valves and program the controller. The controller can
operate using either a single 9-volt battery or using two 9-volt
batteries. Under normal conditions, the expected life is 1 year for a
single battery and two years when using two 9-volt batteries.
NOTE: The NODE has non-volatile memory
which allows for 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-200, NODE-400, and NODE-600 multi-station
controllers will operate up to 2, 4, or 6 solenoids, respectively.
Hunter DC solenoids (P/N 458200) can easily be installed on all
Hunter Plastic Valves.
NOTE: Must use DC Latching Solenoids
operating between 9-11VDC. 24VAC 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 ft/30 m (18 gauge
minimum wire size).
Station Wire (Red Leads)
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Mounting Clip
Figure 1 Hunter Model Mini-Clik®
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)
1. Unscrew the existing solenoid from the valve.
2. Screw the Hunter DC latching solenoid (P/N 458200) into the
valve bonnet.
3. Attach the large end of the valve mounting clip to the middle
of the NODE body.
4. Snap the small end of the valve mounting clip to the solenoid.
A Hunter Mini-Clik®or 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 ft (30 m) from
the NODE controller (18AWG/1.0 mm minimum wire size).
3. Secure wire connections with waterproof connectors.
CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR
NOTE: When the Rain Sensor is interrupting the
watering, the display will show the System Off
icon , “OFF” and on the display.
MOUNTING THE NODE
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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. During a short period of inactivity the display will shut off
to retain battery power. Pressing any button will wake up the NODE
to the Idle Mode.
When the controller is operating a program the items shown on the
display will include the station number, program letter, remaining
runtime, and the blinking Rotor icon.
The NODE uses standard Hunter controller programming with 3
programs (A, B, C) and 4 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 4 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 4 digits will be displayed with the two digits on the left
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 button 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 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 4 numbers are shown with the two numbers on the left
ashing, representing the hour. Use the or buttons to
change the hour. Press the button to proceed to setting
the minutes.
7. All 4 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 left of the display. Up to 4 different 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 15 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 left corner of the display.
5. Press the button to add start times to a different program.
6. Press the button to proceed to the next programming
function or allow controller to return to idle mode.
NOTE: After 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 # on the lower
left side of the display. Press the or button to change
the station run time from 1 minute to 6 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 in 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 different
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 button 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
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the run times displayed. 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.
Turning the System Off
To turn your controller off, press the button until the icon
and Off is displayed on screen. To return the controller to auto
programming mode, press the button. The controller will
immediately return to auto programming mode and will display the
time and battery life indicator.
Manual Watering
Manual Watering allows the user to test each station or a program
for a specied run time. The weather sensor condition (if used) will
be disregarded in this mode.
1. Make sure the controller is in Idle Mode. Press and hold the
button until the icon is displayed.
2. The station number will be displayed in the lower left side of
the display along with the run time.
3. Use the and buttons to select the desired station and
the and buttons to set the manual watering time for the
station shown.
4. To manually activate a program, press the button. The
program letter (A, B, or C) will show on the screen. If a different
program is needed, press the button until the desired
program is displayed.
5. To stop the Manual watering cycle press the button until
the time is reduced to zero.
6. Press the button to proceed to the next programming
function or allow controller to return to idle mode.
NOTE:
• Pressing the or buttons when a station
in running in manual watering will modify the
irrigation time for that station.
• Pressing the button when a station is running
in manual watering will stop irrigation on the
current station and advance to the next station.
• Pressing the button when a station is running
in manual watering will stop the irrigation on the
current station and revert to the previous station.
PROGRAMMING (CONTINUED)
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PROGRAMMING (CONTINUED)
Sensor Operation
The NODE is compatible with the Hunter Clik rain sensors including
Mini-Clik®and Rain-Click®, as well as many other interrupt type
devices/sensors that do not require power. Simply connect the
sensor to the NODE controller by cutting the yellow wire loop and
connecting to the sensor wires.
NOTE: NODE is not compatible with Hunter
Wireless Rain-Clik®or other weather devices that
require 24VAC power.
When the sensor is activated it will suspend irrigation and the
icon will show on the display.
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ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES
All advanced programming functions are initiated from the Idle
Mode, which shows the time, day of the week, and battery life
indicator on the display. If something is ashing on the display then
the controller is in one of the programming modes. After a short
period of inactivity the controller will return to Idle Mode.
Sensor Bypass
1. From the Idle Mode, press and hold the button until the
icon is displayed.
2. The display will show the umbrella icon ashing and On.
3. Press the button to bypass the sensor. The display will show
and Off indicating the weather sensor is bypassed.
The icon will show on the display during normal operation,
indicating the controller is in bypass mode.
4. To reactivate the weather sensor press and hold the button
until the icon is displayed. Press the button to return to
normal sensor mode.
Easy Retrieve Memory
This function allows the user to save a preferred program to
permanent memory in the controller, to be restored at any time.
This is a great way to override changes made, and revert back to
the original programming schedule .
To save a program:
1. Make sure that the controller is programmed with the
preferred programming schedule.
2. From the Idle Mode, press and hold the and button for
5 seconds to save the current program.
3. The screen will show 3 dashed lines moving from left to
right indicating that the current program is being saved to
permanent memory. The display will ash Done when the
process is complete.
To retrieve a saved program:
1. From the Idle Mode, press and hold the and button for
5 seconds.
2. The screen will show 3 dashed lines moving from right to
left indicating that the preferred program is being retrieved
from memory.
The controller now has the preferred program as the current
program. The display will ash Done when the process
is complete.
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ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES (CONTINUED)
NOTE: Be careful when using Easy Retrieve
memory. Saving program data to memory using
Easy Retrieve will take the current program
information and override whatever is saved in
permanent memory. When saving program data
make sure that the current program data is what
you want saved.
Setting Master Valve Operation
(NODE-200, NODE-400, & NODE-600 only)
The multi station NODE models (NODE-200, NODE-400, and
NODE-600) are capable of being programmed with the use of a
normally closed master valve. When programming with the master
valve you will be assigning station 1 as the master valve, effectively
losing the use of station 1 for activation of an irrigation station.
1. From the Idle Mode, press the button until the icon
is displayed.
2. Program A will be displayed along with the active station #
on the lower left. Make sure the active station showing is #1.
The run time will be shown.
3. Press the button once and the MV icon will display on
the screen and the time will disappear. Station 1 is now
acting as the master valve and will not be available in other
programming screens.
4. When the master valve is activated it will apply to all programs
and the MV icon will stay displayed on the screen at all times.
Programmable Off (up to 99 days)
This feature permits the user to stop all programmed watering for the
designated period from 1-99 days. At the end of the programmable
off period the controller will resume normal operation.
1. From the Idle Mode, press the button until the icon is
displayed. Wait two seconds until Off is shown on the display.
The controller is now in System Off mode.
2. Press the button and a 1 will be displayed blinking,
indicating the number of days the controller will stay off.
Program the off days as desired, up to 99 days maximum.
3. The display will show the number of days remaining in the
OFF period.
4. To interrupt the OFF period press the button to return to the
Idle Mode screen, showing the time of day and day of the week.
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The remaining battery life can be estimated from the battery life
indicator shown on the display. The NODE can operate using either
a single 9-volt battery or using two 9-volt batteries. Using two nine
volt batteries will yield approximately twice the battery life of a
single 9-volt battery. The battery life indicator chart below shows an
estimate on the remaining battery life.
Full: 100–60% remaining battery life
Med: 60–25% remaining battery life
Low: 25–0% remaining battery life
Replace battery immediately!
BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR RESETTING CONTROLLER
Resetting the controller will erase the current program data and
restart the controller. A reset does not, however, delete a program
saved to permanent memory using the Easy Retrieve Memory
feature (see page 12) to save a preferred program.
1. From the Idle Mode, press and hold the , , and keys.
2. After two seconds the screen will go blank. Continue to hold
the , , and keys.
3. 12:00 will ash on the display. Release the keys.
4. The controller may show a countdown from 10 to 1 on the
display, and then 12:00 AM will be shown ashing when the
reset is complete. The controller can now be reprogrammed.
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES (CONTINUED)
Hunter Quick Check
This circuit diagnostic procedure can quickly identify “shorts” commonly caused by faulty solenoids or when bare common wire touches
a bare station control wire. To initiate the Hunter Quick Check procedure:
1. From the Idle Mode, press and hold the , , , and buttons.
2. The display will show all segments. Release the buttons.
3. Press the button to initiate the Quick Check test.
4. The controller will then activate each available station for
1 second until all stations have been activated.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Causes Solutions
There is no display.
Display is off.
Battery is dead.
Press any button for 1 second.
Replace the battery.
Display indicates watering but
none is occurring.
No water pressure.
Faulty solenoid.
Incompatible solenoid.
Turn on main system supply.
Replace solenoid.
Must use Hunter DC Latching Solenoid (P/N 458200)
or other compatible DC latching solenoid.
Automatic irrigation does not
start at start time.
Controller in System Off mode.
AM/PM of time of day not set correctly.
AM/PM of start time not set correctly.
Verify that controller is programmed for
automatic watering.
Correct AM/PM of time of day.
Correct AM/PM of start time.
Rain sensor does not suspend
watering.
Rain sensor defective or miswired. Verify proper operation of the rain sensor and wire
connections (see page 10).
Controller waters more than
one time.
The program has more than 1 start time
assigned to it. Each program has up to 4 start
times.
Eliminate program start times as needed.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 3 ½"(89 mm) diameter, 2 ½"(64 mm) high
Sensor inputs: 1
Power source: 9-volt alkaline battery (1 or 2 for extended battery life)
Activates DC latching solenoids operating 9-11VDC (Hunter PN 458200)
Operating temperature: 0ºF to 140ºF or -17ºC to 60ºC
Approvals
IP68
CE
FCC
C-Tick
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