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
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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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