Hunter Smart Valve Controller Operating instructions

SVC
Smart Valve Controller
Single Station Battery Powered
Irrigation Controller
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Connecting the Battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Mounting to a Hunter Valve ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Alternate Mounting Methods .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Connecting a Weather Sensor ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Programming the Controller............................................................................................................................................... 6
Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Setting Watering Start Times.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Eliminating a Start Time................................................................................................................................................. 7
Setting the Run Times (Length of Watering) ................................................................................................................... 7
Setting Days to Water.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water ................................................................................................................. 7
Selecting Interval Watering ............................................................................................................................................ 8
System Off .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Activate the Controller from System Off Mode ................................................................................................................ 8
Programmable Rain Off.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Manual Watering ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Suspend Manual Watering.............................................................................................................................................. 9
Battery Life Indicator ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................................................................................................10
Notes...............................................................................................................................................................................21
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TABLA DE CONTENIDO......................................................................................
Presentación del Producto ................................................................................................................................................11
Instalación de la Pila.........................................................................................................................................................12
Instalación a Una Válvula Hunter.......................................................................................................................................13
Metodología Alterna de Instalación....................................................................................................................................14
Instalación a un Sensor de Clima .....................................................................................................................................15
Programando el Programador ...........................................................................................................................................16
Programación del Día y la Hora .....................................................................................................................................16
Arranque del Ciclo ........................................................................................................................................................16
Eliminar un Arranque de Ciclo .......................................................................................................................................17
Regulación de Tiempos de Riego (Tiempo de Riego de Cada Área)..................................................................................17
Regulación de Días de Riego.........................................................................................................................................17
Selección de Días Semanales Específicos de Riego ........................................................................................................17
Selección de Riego a Intervalo ......................................................................................................................................18
Sistema Apagado (OFF).................................................................................................................................................18
Para Activar el Programador Desde una Posición de “OFF” (Apagado) ............................................................................18
Programación Por Días de Lluvia (OFF) .........................................................................................................................18
Riego Manual ...............................................................................................................................................................19
Para suspender el Riego Manual ...................................................................................................................................19
Indicador de Duración de la Pila........................................................................................................................................19
Guía Para Solucionar Problemas .......................................................................................................................................20
Notas...............................................................................................................................................................................22
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INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................
The Hunter Smart Valve Controller (SVC) is the ideal choice for reliable operation in absence of standard electrical power. If
you’re not watering an area simply because of the inability of getting wires from the controller to the valves, Hunter’s SVC
battery operated, single-station controller is just the answer.
The Smart Valve Controller mounts directly to a valve quickly and easily –without screws, drills or wires. Its rugged design
and solid construction ensures that it can handle the harsh environment of the valve box. It is fully submersible and resists
moisture intrusion, mud and debris as deep as 12 feet. Operates off a single 9-volt battery that’s guaranteed to provide
power for at least a year. It’s also simple to program, with an easy to read and understand LCD display, along with push
button operation.
For isolated sites, power-restricted areas and special irrigation applications, the new Hunter Smart Valve Controller is your
solution.
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CONNECTING THE BATTERY..........
The SVC uses a standard 9-volt alkaline battery (not
included) to operate the valve and program the controller.
The life of the battery is determined by the number of valve
actuations, however, under normal conditions the battery
should provide at least one full year of service.
NOTE: The SVC has non-volatile memory
which allows for the battery to be removed
without losing any program information.
To install the battery:
1. Unscrew the rear half of the SVC body to gain access to
the battery compartment.
2. Snap the battery into the battery holder.
NOTE: The battery holder is designed so that
the battery can only be inserted one way.
3. Make sure no water is inside the battery compartment.
Screw the SVC body halves together to seal the compart-
ment.
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MOUNTING TO A HUNTER VALVE.
The SVC 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 SVC.
To mount the SVC to a valve (Figure 1):
1. Unscrew the existing solenoid from the valve.
2. Screw the SVC latching solenoid into the valve bonnet.
3. Attach the large end of the valve mounting clip to the
middle of the SVC body.
4. Snap the small end of the valve mounting clip to the
solenoid.
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A universal mounting clip and mounting adapter are also
provided with the SVC. These allow for alternate methods of
mounting the controller either to the side of the valve box or
stake mounted within the valve box.
Valve Box Mounting Method (Figure 2)
1. Position the universal mounting adapter on the side of
the valve box. Make sure that the bracket is positioned
so that the controller will not interfere with the top of the
valve box cover.
2. Drive two screws to secure the adapter to the side of
the valve box.
3. Attach the SVC to the mounting clip and slide it on the
end of the mounting adapter.
ALTERNATE MOUNTING METHODS...............................................................
Stake Mounting Method (Figure 3)
The universal mounting adapter can also be used to stake
mount the SVC.
1. Cut a section of ½" diameter plastic pipe.
2. Drive the pipe into the ground inside the valve box to the
desired height of the controller.
3. Slip the mounting adapter on top of the pipe.
4. Attached the SVC to the mounting clip and slide onto the
adapter.
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A Hunter Mini-Clik®rain sensor or other micro-switch type
weather sensor can be connected to the SVC. The purpose
of this sensor is to stop watering when weather conditions
dictate.
NOTE: When the Rain Sensor is interrupting
the watering,the display will show the
System Off icon , “OFF”and on
the display.
CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR ..............................................................
To connect a weather sensor to the SVC:
1. Cut the yellow wire loop attached to the SVC at approxi-
mately the middle of the loop.
2. Remove approximately ½" (13mm) of insulation from
each wire. Attach each wire to each of the wires of the
weather sensor.
3. Secure wire connections with waterproof connectors.
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The SVC is easy to program. The easy-to-understand icons
and push button design allows you to step through the pro-
cess of programming and activate manual watering with the
press of a button.
The SVC display shows time and day when the button
is pressed. The button allows you to navigate among
programming options. During a short period of inactivity, the
display will shut off to retain battery power. When program-
ming, the flashing portion of the display can be changed by
pressing the or buttons. To change something that is
not flashing, press the or buttons until the desired
field is flashing.
The SVC allows for up to 9 start times. Multiple start times
permit morning, afternoon and evening watering, perfect for
the establishment of new lawns and thirsty annual flowers.
Simply designate the days of the week you want to water.
The SVC makes it easy.
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER ..............................................................
Setting the Date and Time
1. Press the button until the Current Time/Day icon
is displayed.
2. Hours will be flashing. Press the or button to
change the hour shown on the display. Press the to
proceed to setting the minutes.
3. Minutes will be flashing. Use the or button to
change the minutes shown on the display. Press the
to proceed to select AM,PM or 24 hour time.
4. The time will be displayed, and the time of day flashing.
Press the or button to select AM, PM or 24 hour.
Press the to proceed to setting the day of the week.
5. The number 1 will be flashing, indicating the first day of
the week. Press the or buttons to select the day
of the week (1 through 7) corresponding to the day.
The time and day have now been set.
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Setting Watering Start Times
1. Push the button until the Start Times icon is
displayed.
2. Use the or button to change the start time. (The
start times advance in 15 minute increments) Hold either
button down for 1 second to change times rapidly.
3. Press the button to select the next start time (up to 9
start times are available).
Eliminating a Start Time
With the display in the watering Start Time mode, push the
or button until you reach 12:00 AM (midnight). From
here push the button once to reach the OFF position.
NOTE: If the SVC has all 9 start times turned
off, then the controller is off.
Setting the Run Time (Length of Watering)
1. Press the button until the Run Time icon is dis-
played.
2. The display will show the last run time entered.
3. Use the or button to change the station run time
on the display from 1 minute to 4 hours.
Setting Days to Water
1. Push the button until the Water Days icon is
displayed.
2. The controller will display seven days of the week with a
icon or a icon above the numbered day. The icon
would represent an “On”water day, while the icon
would represent an “Off”watering day.
Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water
1. With the cursor on a specific day (the cursor always
starts with 1), press the button to activate a particu-
lar day of the week to water. Press the button to
cancel watering for that day. After pressing a button the
cursor automatically advances to the next day.
2. Repeat step 1 until all desired days have been selected.
The selected days will show with a to indicate their
status ON. The last is the last watering day for the
program.
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