Hunter PRO-C P2C Series Operating instructions

PRO-C®
RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL
IRRIGATION CONTROLLER
P2C Series
Modular Controller
Indoor/Outdoor
Owner's Manual
Installation Instructions
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Table of Contents
3Specications
4Pro-C Controlller Components
6Mounting the Controller to a Wall
7Connecting AC Power
8Installing Station Modules
9Connecting Station Wires
10 Connecting a Master Valve
11 Connecting a Pump Start Relay (optional)
12 Connecting a Hunter Clik Weather Sensor (not included)
14 Connecting a Hunter Remote (not included)
15 Connecting to a Hunter Solar Sync® Sensor
16 Setting the Current Date and Time
17 Setting Program Start Times
18 Setting Station Run Times
19 Setting a Watering Schedule
21 Options for Running Your Irrigation System
24 Hidden and Advanced Features
25 Troubleshooting Guide
26 FCC Notice

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Operating Specications
• Station Count: Conventional wiring from 4 to 23 stations,
two-wire EZ Decoder System option up to 32 stations
• Station Run Time: 1 minute to 6 hours (optional Seconds
Mode, see pg. 18)
• Start Times: 4 individual starts per program, three
programs available (A, B, C)
• Watering Schedule: 7-day calendar, interval watering up
to a 31-day interval or true odd or even day programming
Electrical Specications
• Transformer Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz (230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
for international use)
• Transformer Output: 24 VAC, 1 A
• Station Output: 24 VAC, 0.56 A per station
• P/MV Output: 24 VAC, 0.28 A
• Maximum Output: 24 VAC, 0.84 A (includes Master
Valve Circuit)
• Battery: 9 V alkaline battery (not included) used only for
non-AC programming of the control panel
• Battery, front panel, internal CR2032 lithium for real-
time clock
Specications
Cabinet Dimensions
• Height: 9" (23 cm)
Width: 10" (21.5 cm)
Depth: 4⁄" (10.9 cm)
• Cabinet is NEMA 3R, IP44 rated
Default Settings
All stations are set to zero run time. This controller has a
non-volatile memory that retains all entered program data,
even during power outages, without need for a battery.

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Pro-C Controlller Components
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STATION
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AControl Dial
Run Normal dial position for automatic
operation
Set Date/Time Set current date and time
Set Program Start
Times
Set 1 to 4 start times in each program
Set Station Run
Times
Set run time for each station
Set Days to Water Select individual days to water, odd,
even, or interval watering schedule
Set P/MV
Operation
Enable or disable the Pump or Master
Valve for each station
Seasonal
Adjustment
Apply global adjustments to station run
times based on seasonality (5% to 300%)
Solar Sync
Sensor
Allows user to program settings when
using Solar Sync ET Sensor
Manual — Single
Station
Activates one-time watering of a
single station
BWiring Compartment
9 V Battery An alkaline battery (not included) allows
programming of the controller facepack
without AC power
Reset Button Resets the controller, keeping all
programmed data intact
SmartPort Input
Terminals
Used to connect a SmartPort Wiring
Harness, which enables Hunter remote
controls
Transformer Internal 24 VAC transformer, prewired
with power cord and plug
Junction Box Wiring compartment that provides an area
for connecting primary AC power to the
controller
Common Terminal Used for eld Common connections to
solenoid valves; also used to complete
sensor circuit wiring
Sensor
Inputs (x 2)
Used to connect Hunter Solar Sync and
Clik Sensors
Power Slide Slide power lock On and O when inserting
and removing PCM output modules
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Outdoor model is water- and weather-resistant.
Connecting the outdoor Pro-C Controller to the
primary power should be done by a licensed
electrician following all local codes. 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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Mounting the Controller to a Wall
All necessary hardware is included for indoor and
outdoor installations.
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 if attaching 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
holes.

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Always use UL Listed ½" (13 mm) conduit with male
adapter when installing AC wiring. Pro-C Controllers
are intended to be supplied AC power with a 15 A
rated overcurrent protected device.
To be performed by a licensed electrician only.
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U.S. International
Outdoor Cabinet
 GROUND
(Green)
 NEUTRAL
(White)
 HOT
(Black)
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Outdoor Cabinet
P2C models are prewired with a power cord and plug for
simple installations in both indoor and outdoor applications.
If the controller is to be powered by direct line voltage,
follow these wiring instructions:
1. Route AC power cable and conduit through the
½" (13 mm) conduit opening on the le side of the
cabinet bottom.
2. Connect the wires to the transformer wires located inside
the junction box. 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.
Connecting AC Power

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Installing Station Modules
The Pro-C Controller is supplied with a factory-installed
base module for up to 4 stations. Additional modules may
be added in increments of 3 stations (PCM-300),
9 stations (PCM-900), or 16 stations (PCM-1600). In total,
a conventionally wired system can be expanded up to
23 stations. Additional modules are sold separately.
The Pro-C Controller is also compatible with the EZ Decoder
System (EZDS) for hybrid conventional and two-wire
operations. Add a Pro-C Decoder Module (PC-DM) to enable
control for up to 32 total stations. This system uses the same
EZ-1 Decoders used with ICC2, HCC, and HPC Controllers.
For more installation and programming details, please refer
to the PC-DM Installation Guide.
Installing PCM Modules
The Pro-C Controller is designed with a simple-to-use
Power Lock feature that ensures the modules are energized
and rmly secured into the controller. The Power Lock
can unlock or lock all modules at the same time by simply
pushing the Power Lock slide.
1. Slide the Power Lock into the Power O (unlocked)
position. Insert the PCM modules into the appropriate
sequential position in the controller cabinet.
2. Once all of the modules are in place, slide the
Power Lock into the Power On (locked) position to
energize and secure the modules into the controller.
3. The Pro-C Controller will automatically recognize the
correct number of stations. It is not necessary to press
the reset button on the back of the facepack or cycle
power to the controller.

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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 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 the
conduit to one of the openings on the cabinet bottom.
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.
Connecting Station Wires
COM
1
2
3
4

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1
Master Valve
COM
P/MV
2
3
4
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Connecting a Master Valve
Connect either wire from the Master Valve
to the P/MV terminal on the 4-station base
module. Connect remaining wire to the
COM (Common) terminal.