Hunter PRO-C PC Series Operating instructions

PC Series
Modular Controller
Indoor/Outdoor Models
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
PROC®
Residential and Light Commercial
Irrigation Controller

INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................ 3
PROC COMPONENTS ..................................................... 4
MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO A WALL ..................... 8
CONNECTING AC POWER ................................................ 9
INSTALLING STATION MODULES .................................... 10
CONNECTING STATION WIRES ........................................ 11
CONNECTING THE BATTERY............................................ 12
CONNECTING A MASTER VALVE...................................... 13
CONNECTING A PUMP START RELAY .............................. 14
CONNECTING A HUNTER “CLIK”WEATHER SENSOR....... 15
CONNECTING A HUNTER REMOTE .................................. 17
CONNECTING TO THE HUNTER SOLAR SYNC .................. 19
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER
SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME......................... 24
SETTING PROGRAM START TIMES.................................. 25
SETTING STATION RUN TIMES ........................................ 26
SETTING A WATERING SCHEDULE .................................. 27
OPTIONS FOR RUNNING YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM .... 29
USING THE PROC TO OPERATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING .... 30
ADVANCED FEATURES
SET PUMP/MASTER VALVE OPERATION ........................ 33
PROGRAMMABLE RAIN OFF........................................... 33
SETTING SPECIFIC DAYS OFF........................................... 33
HIDDEN FEATURES
PROGRAM CUSTOMIZATION ............................................ 34
PROGRAMMABLE DELAY BETWEEN STATIONS.............. 34
PROGRAMMABLE SENSOR OVERRIDE.............................. 35
TOTAL RUN TIME CALCULATOR ......................................... 36
EASY RETRIEVE PROGRAM MEMORY ............................... 36
SOLAR SYNC DELAY ........................................................... 37
CYCLE AND SOAK ............................................................... 38
HUNTER QUICK CHECK CLIKDELAY PROGRAMMING ....... 40
CLEARING CONTROLLER’S MEMORY/RESETTING
CONTROLLER ..................................................................... 40
WINTERIZING YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM ........................ 40
CLIK DELAY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................... 41
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEMS, CAUSES, AND SOLUTIONS........................... 42
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Specications
• Station Count: Conventional wiring from 4 to 23 stations,
Two-wire EZ Decoder option up to 32 stations
• Station Run Time: 1 minute to 6 hours on programs
A, B, and C
• Start Times: 4 per program, three programs for up
to 12 starts
• Watering Schedule: 7-day calendar, interval watering up
to a 31-day interval or true odd or even day programming,
made possible by the 365-day clock/calendar
Electrical Specications
• Transformer Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz
(230 VAC, 50/60 Hz for international use)
• Transformer Output: 24 VAC, 1 amp
• Station Output: 24 VAC, 0.56 amps per station
• Maximum Output: 24 VAC, 0.84 amps
(includes Master Valve Circuit)
• Battery: 9-volt alkaline battery (not included) used
only for non-AC programming; the non-volatile memory
maintains program information
• Battery, front panel, internal CR2032 lithium for
real-time clock
Cabinet Dimensions
Height: 9" (23 cm)
Width: 10" (21.5 cm)
Depth: 4 ⁄" (10.9 cm)
Outdoor 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 the need for a battery.
Cleaning
Clean only with cloth dampened with mild soapy water.

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PROC COMPONENTS
A
B



   




 


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PROC COMPONENTS CONTINUED
Main Display Indicates various times, values,
and programmed information
Year Identies current calendar year
Month Identies current calendar month
Day Identies current calendar day
Start Time Identies selected program
start time
Program Selector Identies the program in use:
A, B, or C
Station Number Identies currently selected
station number
Run Time
Allows user to set each valve
station run time from 1 minute
to 4 hours
Days of the Week Identies days of the week
to water or not water
Odd/Even Watering Identies if odd or even
watering days are selected
Interval Identies if interval watering
has been selected
Seasonal Adjustment
Displays in increments of 5% the
selected percentage of seasonal
adjustments
Running Indicates when watering occurs
Rain Drop Indicates watering will occur on
selected day
Crossed Rain Drop Indicates watering will not occur
on selected day
ALCD Display
BControl Buttons and Switches
+Button Increases the selected
ashing display
-Button Decreases the selected
ashing display
→Button
Advances the selected ashing
display to the next item, also use
to start a manual cycle
←Button Returns selected ashing display
to the previous item
PRG Button Selects programs A, B, and C;
also use to start a test program
Rain Sensor
Bypass Switch
Use to bypass weather “Clik-type”
sensors if one is installed

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PROC COMPONENTS CONTINUED
D   
 










C
 


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PROC COMPONENTS CONTINUED
CControl Dial
Run Normal dial position for
automatic operation
Set Current 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 each station run time
Set Days to Water
Select individual days to water,
odd, even or interval watering
schedule
Set Pump Operation Turn pump or master valve
on or o for each station
Seasonal Adjustment
Make global run time changes
without programming the
controller (from 5% to 300%)
Solar Sync®Allows user to program settings
when using Solar Sync ET sensor
Manual—Single
Station
Activates a one-time watering of
a single station
System O
Used to discontinue all programs
and stop all watering until the dial
is returned to the RUN position,
or to set the programmable rain
o feature
DWiring Compartment
9-Volt Battery
An alkaline battery (not included) allows
programming of the controller without
AC power
Reset Button This button will reset the controller.
All programmed data will remain intact
Power Area Used to attach transformer, sensor wires,
and other systems to the controller
SmartPort®
Input Terminals
Used to connect a SmartPort, which
enables Hunter remote controls
Transformer
A transformer is installed (outdoor
models only; indoor models are supplied
with a plug-in transformer)
Junction Box This box provides an area for connecting
primary AC power (outdoor models only)
Ground Lug For additional surge protection, connect
lug to earth ground
Sensor Terminals Used to connect Hunter Solar Sync or
“Clik-type” sensors
Power Slide Release to remove or insert Pro-C
modules

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MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO A WALL
All necessary hardware is included for most 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.
For PC-401-A: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or a similarly
qualified person to avoid hazard.
NOTE: The indoor Pro-C is not weather-
or water-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.
The outdoor model is water- and weather-
resistant. Connecting the outdoor Pro-C
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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CONNECTING AC POWER
Indoor Cabinet
Route transformer cable through the hole on the bottom left
side of the controller and connect one Yellow Wire to each of the
screws marked AC and the Green wire to GND.
Outdoor Cabinet
1. Route AC power cable and conduit through the ½" (13 mm)
conduit opening on the left 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. Connect a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included) to the battery
terminals and place in the battery compartment in the front
panel. The battery allows the user to program the controller
without AC power. 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 even
if no battery is installed.
 GND
(Green)
 AC1
(Yellow)
 AC2
(Yellow)

  
120 V 230 V
U.S.A. INTERNATIONAL
Outdoor Cabinet
 GROUND
(Green)
 NEUTRAL
(White)
 HOT
(Black)
Indoor Cabinet
To be performed by a licensed
electrician only.
Always use UL listed ½”( mm) conduit
with male adapter when installing AC
wiring. Pro-C/PCC controllers are
intended to be supplied AC power with a
A rated overcurrent protected device.

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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 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 and HCC 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 assures that the modules are energized and
firmly secured into the controller. The “Power Lock” can unlock
or lock all modules at once or at the same time by simply pushing
the “Power Lock” slide.
1. Slide the “Power Lock” into the “Power Off” (unlocked)
position. Insert the PCM or PC-DM 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 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.
1–4
Conv.
5–32
Decoder
1–7
Conventional
8–32
Decoder
NOTE: To expand your controller to  or
 stations with a PCM- or PCM-,
respectively, install one PCM- in the
rst expansion slot (stations –). Then
install the PCM- or PCM- in the
upper two expansion slots. These modules
will not t or operate in any other station
output slot.