Hunter SRC Plus Installation and operation manual

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SRC Plus Controllers
Professional-Grade
Residential/Light Commercial Controller
with Optional SRR Remote Control System

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SRC Plus Controllers
Product Overview .............................................................................................................. 1
Product Features and Benets ........................................................................................... 2
SRC Plus Components ...................................................................................................... 8
Technical Information........................................................................................................ 9
Product Comparisons....................................................................................................... 10
Installation ...................................................................................................................... 11
Programming .................................................................................................................. 15
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................... 20
Optional SRR Remote Control for Residential Systems
Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 21
Product Features and Benets ......................................................................................... 22
SRR Components ............................................................................................................ 24
Installation and Programming ........................................................................................ 25
A Word About Range....................................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................... 30
Technical Information...................................................................................................... 31
Installation Details........................................................................................................... 32

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PRODUCT
OVERVIEW
An affordable controller for residential
and light commercial applications
– Hunterʼs SRC Plus, the Simple and
Reliable Controller.
Designed with the needs of the
professional contractor in mind, the SRC
offers easy installation, simplied dial
programming and an impressive range
of features typically found in controllers
costing twice as much.
To install the SRC, just attach the
mounting bracket to the wall and slide
the controller in place (thereʼs no need to
remove the circuit board and ample space
has been allocated for spare wiring and
connections to the terminal block).
The controllerʼs easy-to-understand
dial allows you to step through the
programming process and activate manual
watering with a twist of the wrist (youʼll
also nd the large LCD display makes
viewing a breeze). And, as for features…
how about a choice between a
6- or 9-station model, Remote Control
Ready, three full programs with up to four
daily start times each, a one-touch start
and rapid manual advance that allows the
user to quickly start a program or check
out the system, a built-in 365-day calendar
clock, a rain sensor bypass circuit and
primary power surge protection (just
for starters)?
The Hunter SRC. The professional
grade controller thatʼs an economical
value. Youʼll nd itʼs easy to install,
easy to program and priced so itʼs hard
to resist.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
AND BENEFITS
Best Value for Residential…
With 6 or 9 stations for complete
versatility
Hunter is supplying both a 6-station and
a 9-station controller model. By offering
a wide range of features and reliable
operation at a competitive price, the SRC
Plus is an excellent value.
Dial Programming…
Easy program entry
For contractors and homeowners alike, the
SRC provides step by step programming.
No complicated entry functions or
repetitive keystrokes.
3 Programs (A, B, C) with
Multiple Start Times…
Different watering requirements are met
with independent programming
The SRC allows for many different irri-
gation applications using three completely
independent programs. This is ideal for
various types of plants that have separate
watering day requirements. Each program
has the ability to water up to four start
times per day. The user has complete ex-
ibility with watering schedules for new
seed or sod lawns, multiple cycles for low
inltration-rate soils, slopes, morning or
evening irrigation and other watering win-
dow restrictions.
365-day Calendar with Leap
Year Intelligence…
True odd or even day programming
In many areas of the United States,
summer water rationing is a way of life.
With its 365-day, leap year intelligent
calendar the SRC makes programming
true Odd/Even day watering possible,
automatically correcting for 31-day
months. Interval or Day of the Week
scheduling is possible as well, to cover
any watering day restrictions that may
be enacted.
Large, Heavy Duty Cabinet…
With a professional appearance
Not only is the SRC’s standard indoor
cabinet good looking and extra sturdy, it
also includes provisions for conduit that
allow for a professional installation.
Install with or without the protective door
for a nished appearance.
RUN
NEXT
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
STATION RUN TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
RUNNING
AM
PM
24 HR.
SUN MON TUES WED
THUR
FRI SAT EVEN
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ODD
SYSTEM OFF RUN (BYPASS SENSOR)
SET DAYS TO WATER
MANUAL - SINGLE STATION
MANUAL - ALL STATIONS SET CURRENT DATE / TIME
SET WATERING START TIMES
SET STATION RUN TIMES
AC AC R RS C MV 1 2 3 4 5 6
9 V Battery
Plus
Plus
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
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It has increased the user-friendliness of
the controller with fewer steps to activate
stations without the use of the dial. This
feature is great for a quick start of a cycle
when extra watering is needed or if you
would like to scroll through the stations in
sequential order to inspect the irrigation
system.
Procedure to operate the Manual Start
Feature for an extra watering cycle
1. Press the button for 2 seconds.
2. Station run time will ash in the
display. This feature automatically
defaults to program A. You can select
program B or C by immediately
pressing the
PRG
button before the
number stops ashing. To operate the
entire program as scheduled, no other
handling is required. After a 2 second
pause, the program will begin.
3. If a particular station needs a onetime
adjustment to its run time for this
cycle then press the button (while the
run time is ashing) to scroll through
the stations until the desired station
number appears. Use the or
button to adjust the station run time.
The controller will begin to operate
that station within 2 seconds. (If no
buttons are pressed during step 2 or 3,
the controller will automatically begin
program A.) After the selected station
has completed its altered run time the
controller will then proceed to water
subsequent stations, with their original
programming, in sequential order only.
It will not water previous stations.
Large LCD display…
Easy to read
The large LCD display simplies pro-
gramming by making the controller entries
easy to read and verify. Symbols and
numbers on the display make it easy to
understand in any language.
Remote Ready…
Provide your controller with simple
and reliable operation away from its
mounting location
The SRC Plus is remote ready! A
SmartPort® wire harness is supplied
with the SRC controller to permit the
attachment of a Hunter SRR remote
receiver. The easy-to-install handy option
can help save time and effort by allowing
remote valve operation away from the
controller.
One Touch Start and Rapid
Manual Advance…
Activate stations to water without using
the dial
A special feature that Hunter has
incorporated into the SRC is called the
One Touch Start and Manual Advance.
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Procedure to operate the Rapid
Manual Advance Feature for a quick
system check
1. Press the button for 2 seconds.
2. Station run time will ash in the
display. This feature automatically
defaults to program A. You can select
program B or C by immediately
pressing the
PRG
button before the
number stops ashing.
3. After a 2 second pause, the program
will begin. Press the button
repeatedly to scroll through the stations
in the program.
Rain Sensor Bypass…
Simplied override of rain sensor
With the built-in rain sensor bypass, there
is no need for an additional manual bypass
switch when using rain sensors. The SRC
Plus works with most rain and freeze
sensors on the market today. If the sensor
is preventing system operation, just turn
the dial to “Run (Bypass Sensor)” and the
rain sensor will be overridden.
RUN
NEXT
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
STATION RUN TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
RUNNING
AM
PM
24 HR.
SUN MON TUES WED
THUR
FRI SAT EVEN
/
ODD
SYSTEM OFF RUN (BYPASS SENSOR)
SET DAYS TO WATER
MANUAL - SINGLE STATION
MANUAL - ALL STATIONS SET CURRENT DATE /TIME
SET WATERING START TIMES
SET STATION RUN TIMES
Plus
Plus
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
Semi-Automatic Operation…
Manual watering of all stations
Turn the dial to “Manual-All Stations”
and choose either a program or a specic
station within that program to start
irrigating. Then turn the dial back to run,
and the SRC runs through the remaining
stations. You may also change the times on
a given program to create a custom manual
program. After the controller completes
the manual watering, it will return to the
original schedule.
PRODUCT FEATURES
AND BENEFITS (continued)

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Easy Access Wiring Compartment…
Simplied wire hookups
The SRC Plus permits fast and easy
connection of wiring in the spacious wiring
compartment. With the sturdy terminal strip
there is no need to hook the wire around the
screw on the terminal to make a connection.
Instead, simply insert a straight wire end
next to the gripping screw and tighten for a
positive connection.
Simplied Single Zone
Manual Operation…
One station manual operation
The customer may want to manually
run a single station, without watering all
zones. The SRC allows this to happen
by a simple turn of the dial to “Manual-
Single Station,” and selecting the zone.
The selected zone will run for either the
time set in original scheduling or for the
specic time set for manual operation after
the dial is turned back to the run position.
After the controller completes the manual
watering, it will return to the original
schedule, even if modied for the
manual operation.
Time Saving Mounting Bracket…
Quicker, neater, easier installation
No need for special mounting templates
and directions. With the SRC, just hang
the wall bracket and slide the controller
onto the bracket. With the special wall
bracket there is extra stabilization on the
wall and no need to disassemble the unit to
access mounting holes in the cabinet.
Electrical Surge Protection…
Protects controller from electrical surges
A built-in MOV (Metal-Oxide Varistor)
protects the microcircuitry against
electrical surges caused by storms, power
uctuations, brownouts, etc.
Master Valve and Pump Start
Relay Circuit…
Compatible with Hunter PSR (Pump Start
Relay) and other popular relays
A master valve or Hunter PSR pump
start relay can be activated with 24 VAC
power by connecting the wires to the
C (Common) and MV (Master Valve)
terminals on the terminal strip.
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Programming Instructions…
At-a-glance; always there
The SRC Plus provides a reference
label that is attached to the inside of the
controller door. No more lost or misplaced
instructions! Plus, labels for Spanish,
French, German Portuguese and Italian
languages are also available. Extra
space is provided to write in sprinkler
zone information.
Run Times…
Accurate watering times per station
Each station can run from 1 to 99 minutes
in 1 minute increments. These run times
will prevent the possibility of erroneously
scheduling an extremely long run time.
Extended run times of up to 6 hours, 36
minutes are possible by scheduling 4 start
times back to back on a single program.
The default watering schedule for Program
A is 10 minutes, everyday beginning at
8:00 AM.
Rain Off…
Easy system shutdown
When wet
weather or
winterization is
a factor, turn the
dial to the “System Off” position and all
watering will be suspended indenitely.
To return to automatic operation, simply
turn the dial to “RUN” or “RUN (Bypass
Sensor).” All the scheduling information is
stored in the controller and is not affected
by the “System Off” setting.
Interchangeable Faceplate Label…
Allows for language customization
The faceplate instructions can be changed
to either Spanish, French, or Italian by
the user in the eld. Complete language
customization kits include a faceplate
label, a door instruction label, and an
owner's manual.
Program Overlap Protection…
Assures proper system operation
The SRC assures that no two stations will
run concurrently no matter what the start
times, irrigation days, or duration of each
program. Since most systems do not have
excess pressure and ow available, two
or more valves operating at the same time
can cause inefcient watering. Program
overlap protection prevents this from
occurring.
Non-volatile Memory…
Holds programs indenitely; excellent
insurance against unreliable power
The SRC has what every user of electronic
controllers has wished for: the ability to
keep all programs in memory without a
backup battery. In the event of a power
failure or if AC power is suspended from
the controller by the user, the SRC’s non-
volatile memory will maintain programs
forever, without need for a battery.
Normal watering will resume when AC
power is restored.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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Self-Diagnostic Electronic Short Circuit
Protection…
No fuses to worry about; only faulty
stations stop watering
The SRC Plus automatically skips shorted
stations allowing the rest of the system
to operate as normal. The self-diagnostic
electronic short circuit protection system
is very benecial to the user because of
its ability to aid in identifying eld wiring
problems. It is almost as if the controller
can troubleshoot the system itself.
The self-diagnostic system detects a
high current path – a “short” – through an
operating station (the most common causes
of shorts are faulty solenoids or when a
bare valve common wire touches a bare
station control wire). When a short circuit
is detected on a station, instead of blowing
a fuse which would shut down the entire
irrigation system, the controller will skip
over that station and continue to water the
rest of the zones in the program.
The controller will indicate what zone is
shorting by showing the station number
followed by ERR in the LCD display. The
controller will continue to “jump over” that
zone during every watering until the zone
is repaired. To remove the ERR message
from the display, just turn the dial or push
any button.
Upgrade to Centralized Control…
Network through IMMS™ to make
programming changes and monitor system
conditions from your computer
The SRC can be networked to your
computer through the Hunter Irrigation
Management and Monitoring System™
(IMMS). The IMMS allows the user to
program controller functions that would
typically be handled directly at each
controller. Scheduling days to water, run
times, start times and more can be done
from a single computer at a desk miles
away from the installation. A key function
of the IMMS is its ability to monitor
changing conditions with the aid of such
options as ow sensors, rain sensors, and
other weather-sensing devices. No system
available today is more cost effective
than the Hunter IMMS. Best of all it is
able to team with any or all of the Hunter
controllers, including the SRC.
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RUN
NEXT
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
STATION RUN TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
RUNNING
AM
PM
24 HR.
SUN MON TUES WED
THUR
FRI SAT EVEN
/
ODD
SYSTEM OFF RUN (BYPASS SENSOR)
SET DAYS TO WATER
MANUAL - SINGLE STATION
MANUAL - ALL STATIONS SET CURRENT DATE / TIME
SET WATERING START TIMES
SET STATION RUN TIMES
AC AC R RS C MV 1 2 3 4 5 6
9 V Battery
A
B
C
1
2
3
4
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
STAT ION RUN TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
RUNNING
AM
PM
24 HR.
SUN MON TUES WED
THUR
FRI SAT EVEN
/
ODD
E
C
Plus
Plus
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
STAT
A
B
C
1
2
3
4
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
STATION RUN TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
RUNNING
AM
PM
24 HR.
SUN MON TUES WED
THUR
FRI SAT EVEN
/
ODD
A B
D
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
RESET
SRC PLUS COMPONENTS
A – LCD Display
Start Time – Identifies selected start time (only one
start time per program is required).
Program Designator – Identifies program in use A,
B, or C.
Station Number – Identifies currently selected station
number.
LCD Display – Indicates various times and values.
Run Time – Duration of individual stations watering.
Year – Current calendar year.
Month – Current calendar month.
Day – Current calendar day.
Running – Indicates when watering is occurring.
AM/PM – Arrow differentiates either AM or PM time.
24 HR – 24-hour time is available in addition to AM
and PM.
Day of the Week – Identifies days of the week to water
or you can select to water on odd or even days.
(For all above LCD display items, when an arrow
cursor is flashing, that is what you are setting.)
B – Control Buttons
Button – Increases the selected flashing display.
Button – Decreases the selected flashing display.
Button – Advances the selected flashing display.
Button – Selects program A, B, or C.
C – Transformer
A 120 VAC Plug-in transformer (included in SRC -600i
and 900i models) supplies 24 VAC to the controller.
D – Control Dial
Run – Normal dial position for automatic and manual
operation.
Run (Bypass Sensor) – Used to disengage optional
weather sensor that may be wired to your system.
Set Current Date/Time – Allows current date and clock
time to be set.
Set Watering Start Times – Allows 1 to 4 start times
to be enabled in each program.
Set Station Run Times – Allows user to set each
station run time from 0 to 99 minutes.
Set Days To Water – Allows user to select individual
days to water or to select an odd or even watering
schedule, according to the date.
Manual – Single Station – Allows user to activate a
one time watering of a single station.
Manual – All Station – Allows user to activate a one
time watering of all stations or a few selected stations.
System Off – Allows user to discontinue all programs
and stop all watering until dial is returned to the RUN
position.
E – Wiring Compartment
Reset Button – This button will reset the controller.
All programmed data will remain intact.
9-Volt Battery – The alkaline battery will maintain the
current time if power to the transformer is discon-
nected. However, the battery will not operate any of the
watering activity (not included).
Transformer – The two wires from the plug-in
transformer are connected to the two AC terminals.
Terminal Strip Area – Use to attach transformer and
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TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
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MODELS
SRC-600i – 6-station, indoor model
SRC-601i – 6-station, indoor model (International)
SRC-900i – 9-station, indoor model
SRC-901i – 9-station, indoor model (International)
DIMENSIONS
SRC: 8 " H (21 cm) x 8 " W (22 cm) x 2 " D (6 cm)
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
• Station run time: 0-99 minutes in 1 minute increments
• Start times: 4 per day, per program for up to 12 daily starts
• Day schedule: 7 day calendar or true odd-even programming
with 365 day calendar clock
• One touch manual start & advance
• AM/PM or 24 hour clock option
• Start time stacking
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Transformer input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz (220 VAC, 50/60 Hz
international use) transformer not included with
export units
• Transformer output: 24 VAC, 0.75A
• Station output: 24 VAC, 0.3A per station
• Maximum total output: 24 VAC, 0.6A, includes master valve
circuit
• Battery backup: 9-volt alkaline battery in separate com-
partment (not required for program backup)
• Non-volatile memory for program data
• Electronic short circuit protection
• Hunter Quick Check™ helps troubleshoot eld wiring issues
• Master valve output: 24 VAC, 0.3A
• Overload fuse: 0.75A, spare fuse provided
• Surge protection: primary MOV-type
• Fail-safe default program:
After a prolonged power outage, waters each station 10
minutes every day beginning at 8:00 AM
• Rain sensor override compatible with most major brands
• Preset test cycle on program “C”
• UL listed
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PRODUCT
COMPARISONS
FEATURES Hunter
SRC Plus
Rain Bird
ESP Si
Irritrol
Kwik Dial
Toro
Green-Keeper
Irritrol
Slim Dial
Dial Programming with Fewer Buttons ✔✔✔✔✔
Number of Programs 32332
Number of Start Times per Program 43332
Large LCD Display ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Large, Professional Sturdy Cabinet ✔✔✔
365 Day Calendar…True Odd/Even Watering
without Reprgramming ✔ ✔ ✔
Rain Sensor Bypass Circuit ✔
Pump Start/Master Valve Circuit ✔✔✔✔
Pump Start Relay (Optional) ✔
Large Wiring Compartment for Easy
Access to Wiring ✔ ✔ ✔
Professional Protective Door on Cabinet ✔✔✔
Provision for Conduit-Clean Installation ✔kit ✔ ✔ add-on
Time Saving Mounting Bracket ✔ ✔
Easy to View Reference Label in
Controller Door ✔✔✔
Foreign Language Faceplate Labeling (Optional) ✔
Foreign Language Owner's Manuals (Optional) ✔
Electronic Short Circuit Protection ✔ ✔
Non-volatile Memory Maintains
Program Indenitely ✔
Hunter Quick Check™ Diagnostic Feature Helps
Troubleshoot Wiring Problems ✔
Remote Control Ready from Factory
(Wiring Harness Supplied) ✔
Central Control Compatible through
Hunter IMMS™ ✔

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AC AC R RS C MV 1 2 3 4 5 6
9 V Battery
Valve Common Wire
Connect the Two
Transformer Wires to
the Two AC Terminals
Transformer
Valve 1
Valve 2
Valve 3
Valve 4
Valve Wires
RESET
Connecting Valves and Transformer
1. Route control wires between control
valve location and controller. Typically
it is recommended that an 18 AWG
multi-wire sprinkler connection cable
be used. This type of connection is
insulated for burial and is color-coded
to help keep track of your connections.
2. At the valves, attach the common wire
to either solenoid wire of the valve.
This is most commonly the white
colored wire. Attach a separate control
wire to the remaining solenoid wire and
make a note of the color corresponding
to each valve and the watering station
it controls.
3. Secure the wires with a waterproof wire
connector to protect the connection.
4. Open hinged wiring compartment door
to access the terminal strip area shown
in the diagram.
5. Route the valve wires through the large
opening on the base of the cabinet or
through  inch conduit if installed.
Strip  inch of insulation from ends of
all wires.
INSTALLATION
6. Secure the white valve common
wire to the screw on the terminal
marked C. With the valve common
wire connected, connect the color-
coded wires from the valves to their
appropriate station numbers and tighten
the screws.
7. Route transformer cable through the
small hole in the bottom of the cabinet
and connect the wires to the two screws
marked AC.
Do not plug transformer
into power source until the
controller is mounted and all
valves have been connected.
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AC AC R RS C MV 1 2 3 4 5 6
9 V Battery
Battery Compartment
Wire Clip Spare Fuse Holder
RESET
AC AC R RS C MV 1 2 3 4 5 6
9 V Battery
Valve Common Wire
Valve 1
Valve 2
Valve 3
Valve 4
Valve Wires
Master Valve
Master Valve Wire
RESET
INSTALLATION (continued)
Connecting the Battery
Connect a 9-volt alkaline battery
(not included) to the battery wire clip
located in the lower left-hand side of the
controller. The battery will protect the
programmable memory during a power
failure (a newly installed battery can
preserve programs for up to two weeks).
However, the battery will not be able
to activate any of the station valves.
Electrical power must resume before
watering will continue.
Connecting a Master Valve
NOTE: Complete this
section only if you have a
master valve installed. A
master valve is a normally
closed valve installed at the
supply point of the main line
that opens only when the
automatic system is activated.
1. At the Master Valve, attach the
common wire to either solenoid wire
of the valve. Attach a separate control
wire to the remaining solenoid wire and
make a note of the color corresponding
to the master valve.
2. Route these wires to the controller the
same way as the station valves. The
white common wire will still go to the
screw slot marked C. The additional
wire coming from the master valve will
go in the screw slot marked MV.

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15' Minimum (4.5 m)
PSR Series
Pump Start Relay
To Pump
Plus
Plus
To prevent pump damage,
connect a jumper wire from
any unused station terminal
to a station terminal with a
control valve installed. If
there is a power failure and
the back up battery fails, a
default program will operate
all stations for 10 minutes.
Unused stations will still
attempt to operate the pump,
potentially causing damage
to the pump. If connected to
an operational valve, the
result would be an over
watered station instead of a
damaged pump.
Connecting a Pump Start Relay
NOTE: Complete this section
only if you have a pump start
relay installed. A pump start
relay is an electronic device
that uses a current from the
controller to actuate a separate
electrical circuit to energize
a pump to provide water to
your system.
The controller should be mounted at least
15 feet (4.5m) away from both the pump
start relay and the pump. When a pump
start relay comes on it sends out surges
that may potentially cause damage to a
controller that is mounted to close. When
a pump is to be operated by the controller,
a pump start relay must be used. Hunter
offers a full range of pump start relays for
most applications.
1. Route a wire pair from the pump relay
into the controller housing.
2. Connect common wire to the screw
slot C (Common) and the remaining
wire from the pump relay to the MV
screw slot.
Relay current draw must not exceed
.35 Amps. Do not connect controller
directly to pump – damage to controller
can result.
NOTE: If a rain sensor is
installed with your SRC
along with a pump start relay,
the relay common must be
connected to the RS terminal.
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AC AC R RS C MV 1 2 3 4 5 6
9 V Battery
Sensor Wire to Common
Valve Common to RS
Hunter Weather Sensor
Connect Common to
this Terminal when
using Rain Sensor
Connect Rain Sensor Wires
to These Two Terminals
Sensor Wire to Weather Sensor
RESET
Connecting a Weather Sensor
A Hunter Mini-Clik® rain sensor or other
type of interrupt weather sensor can be
connected to the SRC Plus. The purpose
of this sensor is to stop watering when
precipitation is sufcient. The sensor
connects directly to the controller and
allows you to easily override the sensor
by using the RUN (BYPASS SENSOR)
position on the dial.
1. Route the wires from the rain sensor
up through the same opening used for
valve wiring.
2. Connect one wire to the RS terminal
and the other to the C terminal.
3. Connect the valve common from the
eld to the RS terminal.
NOTE: If a pump relay is
being used, the relay common
must also be connected to the
RS terminal.
INSTALLATION (continued)

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PROGRAMMING
The SRC Plus Controller is easy to
program. The easy to understand dial
design allows you to step through the
process of programming and activate
manual watering with a twist of the wrist.
The SRC display shows time and day
when the controller is idle. The display
changes when the dial is rotated to indicate
the specic programming information to
enter. 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
button until the desired eld is ashing.
The SRC also provides a reference
label that is attached to the inside of
the controller door (no more lost or
misplaced instructions!). And, extra space
is provided to write in sprinkler station
location information.
A full three programs, each with the
ability to have four daily start times,
permit plants with different watering
requirements to be separated on different
day schedules. Multiple start times permit
morning, afternoon, and evening watering,
perfect for the establishment of new lawns
and thirsty annual owers. A built-in
365 day calendar clock accommodates
odd/even watering restrictions without
requiring monthly reprogramming. Or just
simply designate the days of the week you
want to water. The SRC makes it easy.
NOTE: A basic programming
rule is that whatever symbol
or character is ashing will
be the item programmed.
For instance, if the hour is
ashing when setting the time,
the hour can be changed or
programmed. For illustration
purposes, ashing characters
are in GRAY type.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Turn the dial to the
SET CURRENT
DATE/TIME position.
2. The current year
will be ashing in
the display: Use
the or button to set the year. After
setting the correct year, push the to
proceed to setting the month.
3. The month and
day will be in
the display: The
month will be ashing. Use the or
button to set the month. Push the to
proceed to setting the day.
4. The day will be
ashing: Use the
or button
to set the day of the month. (The day
of the week is automatically indicated
by an arrow in the bottom of display
pointing to the day.) Push the button
to proceed to setting the time.
5. The time will be
displayed, and
an arrow will
be ashing on AM. Press the or
buttons to select AM, PM, or 24 HR.
Press the to proceed to setting
the hours.
6. Hours will be
ashing. Press the
or button to
change the hour shown on the display.
Press the to proceed to setting
the minutes.
7. Minutes will be
ashing. Use the
or button
to change the minutes shown on the
display. The date, day and time have
now been set and the dial may be
returned to the RUN position.
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PROGRAMMING (continued)
Setting Watering Start Times
1. Turn the dial to the
SET WATERING
START TIMES
position.
2. The factory preset
is set on program
A. If necessary,
you can select
program B or C by pressing the
button.
3. 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.
4. Press the button to select the
next start time, or press for the
next program.
NOTE: One start time
will activate all stations
sequentially in that program.
This eliminates the need
to enter each stationʼs start
time. Multiple start times in
a program can be used for
separate morning, afternoon,
or evening watering cycles.
Eliminating a Program Start Time
With the dial set to the SET WATERING
START TIMES position, push the
or button until you reach 12:00 AM
(Midnight). From here push the button
once to reach the OFF position.
NOTE: If a program has all
four-start times turned off,
then that program is off. (All
other program details are
retained). Because there are
no start times, there will be no
watering with that program.
This is a convenient way to
stop watering on one program
only without turning the dial to
the OFF position.
Setting Station Run Times
(Length of Watering for Each Area)
1. Turn the dial to the SET STATION
RUN TIMES position.
2. The display will show the last program
selected (A, B, or C) the station number
selected, and the run time for that
station will be ashing. You can switch
to another program by pressing the
button.
3. Use the or button to change the
station run time on the display.
4. Press the button to advance to the
next station.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each station.
6. You can set station run times anywhere
from 0 to 99 minutes.
7. You can move between programs while
staying on the same station. However,
it is recommended that one program is
completed before going on to the
next program.
NOTE: Jumping between
programs can be confusing
and may result in program
entry errors.

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Setting Days To Water
1. Turn the dial to SET DAYS TO
WATER.
2. The display will show the last program
selected (A, B, or C). You can switch to
another program by pressing the
button.
3. The controller will display currently
programmed active day schedule
information. This dial position provides
different watering options: choose to
water on specic days of the week,
or choose to water only on odd days
or even days. Each program can
operate using only one type of water
day option.
Selecting Specic Days of the Week
to Water
1. With the arrow cursor on a specic
day (the cursor always starts with
Sunday), press the button to activate
a particular 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
arrows will show on the display to
indicate their status as ON. The last
solid arrow is the last day of watering
for that program.
Selecting Odd or Even Days
This feature will use a numbered day of
the month for watering instead of specic
days of the week (Odd days 1st, 3rd, 5th,
etc.; Even days 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.).
1. Press the button until the arrow
cursor is above either EVEN or ODD
on the display.
2. Press the button to select or the
button to cancel either Odd Days or
Even Days. The previous selected days
of the week will revert to active if Odd
Days or Even Days is cancelled.
NOTE: The 31st of any month
and February 29 are always
“off” days if Odd watering is
selected.
Run
After programming is complete,
turn the dial to RUN to enable
automatic execution of all
selected programs and start
times. Watering will not occur
unless dial is in the RUN or RUN
(SENSOR BYPASS) position.
Weather Sensor Bypass
With this built-
in feature, there
is no need for an
additional manual
bypass switch when using rain sensors
(the SRC works with the Hunter Mini-
Clik®, plus some other rain, wind or freeze
sensors on the market today). If the sensor
is preventing system operation, just turn
the dial to RUN (BYPASS SENSOR) and
the weather sensor will be overridden.
System Off
Valves currently
watering will be shut
off after the dial is
turned to the SYSTEM
OFF position for two seconds. All active
programs are discontinued and watering
is stopped. To return controller to normal
automatic operation, simply return dial to
RUN position.
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PROGRAMMING (continued)
Manually Run a Single Station
1. Turn dial to the
MANUAL-
SINGLE
STATION
position.
2. Station run time will ash in the
display. Use the button to move to
the next station. You may use the or
button to select the amount of time
for a station to water.
3. Turn the dial clockwise to the RUN
position to run the station (only the
designated station will water, then the
controller will return to automatic mode
with no change in the previously
set program).
Manually Run All Stations
1. Turn dial to
MANUAL-ALL
STATIONS.
2. You can select
program A, B, or C by pressing the
button.
3. Press the button until desired starting
station is displayed.
4. Station run time will ash in the
display. Use the or buttons to
select the amount of run time for the
station to water.
5. Use the button to move to the
next station.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to customize
each station.
7. Press the button until you reach the
station that you would like watering
to begin.
8. Return dial to RUN (custom program
will water, then controller will return to
automatic mode with no change in the
previously set program).
NOTE: The station that is
on the display when you
turn the dial to RUN will be
the rst station to run. The
controller will then proceed
to water in sequential order
only. It will not water previous
stations. Example: If you
turn the dial to RUN with the
display reading station 3. The
controller will water stations
3 to 9 in the program, but not
return to stations 1 and 2.
One Touch Manual Start and Advance
You can also activate all stations to water
without using the dial.
1. Hold down the button for 2 seconds.
2. This feature automatically defaults to
program A. You can select program B
or C by pressing the program.
3. The station number will be ashing.
Press the button to scroll through
the stations and use the or buttons
to adjust the station run times. (If no
buttons are pressed during step 2 or 3,
the controller will automatically begin
program A.)
4. Press the button to scroll to the
station you wish to begin with. After a
2 second pause, the program will begin.
This feature is great for a quick cycle when
extra watering is needed or if you would like
to scroll through the stations to inspect your
system.