Hunter Pro-C Operating instructions

PCC Series Controller
- and - Station
Indoor/Outdoor Models
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
PROC®
Residential and Light Commercial
Irrigation Controller

Table of Contents
Introduction and Installation
3Specications
4Pro-C Components
8Mounting the Controller to a Wall
9Connecting AC Power
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
16 Connecting a Hunter Remote
18 Connecting to the Hunter Solar Sync
Programming the Controller
19 Setting the Current Date and Time
20 Setting Program Start Times
21 Setting Station Run Times
22 Setting a Watering Schedule
24 Options for Running Your Irrigation System
26 Using the Pro-C to Operate Outdoor Lighting
Advanced Features
28 Set Pump/Master Valve Operation
28 Programmable Rain O
28 Setting Specic Days O
Hidden Features
29 Program Customization
29 Programmable Delay Between Stations
30 Programmable Sensor Override
31 Total Run Time Calculator
31 Easy Retrieve™Program Memory
32 Solar Sync Delay
33 Cycle and Soak
35 Hunter Quick Check
35 Clearing Controller’s Memory/Resetting Controller
35 Winterizing Your Irrigation System
Troubleshooting Guide
36 Problems, Causes and Solutions
Quick Check and Easy Retrieve are trademarks of Hunter Industries Inc.
Pro-C, Solar Sync, Rain-Clik, Freeze-Clik and SmartPort are registered trademarks of
Hunter Industries Inc.

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Specications
Operating Specications
• Station Run Time: 1 minute to 6 hours on programs
A, B, and C
• Start Times: 4 per day, per program, for up to 12 daily 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 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: 4.5" (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 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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

   




 


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Pro-C Components (continued)
①Main Display Indicates various times, values,
and programmed information
②Year Identies current calendar year
③Month Identies current calendar month
④Day Identies current calendar day
⑤Start Time Identies selected program
start time
⑥Program Selector Identies the program in use:
A, B, or C
⑦Station Number Identies currently selected
station number
⑧Run Time
Allows user to set each valve
station run time from 1 minute
to 4 hours
⑨Days of the Week Identies days of the week
to water or not water
⑩Odd/Even Watering Identies if odd or even
watering days are selected
⑪Interval Identies if interval watering
has been selected
⑫Seasonal Adjustment
Displays in increments of 5%,
the percentage of seasonal adjust
that has been selected
Running Sprinkler icon indicates when
watering is occurring
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
⑬jButton Increases the selected
ashing display
⑭kButton Decreases the selected
ashing display
⑮iButton
Advances the selected ashing
display to the next item, also use to
start a manual cycle
⑯hButton Returns selected ashing display to
the previous item
⑰nButton Selects programs A, B, and C;
also to start a test program
⑱Rain Sensor
Bypass Switch
Use to bypass weather “Clik-type”
sensors if one is installed

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Pro-C Components (continued)
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








C
D  


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Pro-C Components (continued)
CControl Dial
①Run Normal dial position for
automatic operation
②Set Current Date/
Time Set current date and time
③Set Program
Start Times
Set 1 to 4 start times in each
program
④Set Station Run Times Set each station run time
⑤Set Days to Water
Select individual days to water,
odd, even or interval watering
schedule
⑥Set Pump Operation Turn pump or master valve
on or o for each station
⑦Seasonal Adjustment
Make global run time changes
without programming the
controller (from 5% to 300%)
⑧Solar Sync®Allows user to program settings
when using Solar Sync ET sensor
⑨Manual—Single
Station
Activates a one time watering of
a single station
⑩System 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
①9-Volt Battery
An alkaline battery (not included) allows
programming of the controller without
AC power
②Reset Button This button will reset the controller.
All programmed data will remain intact
③Power Area Used to attach transformer, sensor wires,
and other systems to the controller
④Sensor Terminals Used to connect Hunter Solar Sync or
“Clik-type” sensors
⑤Transformer
A transformer is installed (Outdoor
models only, indoor models are supplied
with a plug-in transformer)
⑥Junction Box This box provides an area for connecting
primary AC power (Outdoor models only)
⑦SmartPort®
Input Terminals
Used to connect a SmartPort, which
enables Hunter remote controls
⑧Ground Lug For additional surge protection, connect
lug to earth ground

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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 PCC-601-A and PCC-1201-A: If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or a
similarly qualified person in order 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.
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 fire 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.
NOTE
To be performed by a licensed electrician only.
Always use UL listed ½" (13 mm) conduit with male adapter
when installing AC wiring. Pro-C/PCC controllers are intended
to be supplied AC power with a 15A rated overcurrent
protected device.
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

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