Hunter SVC User manual

SVC
Smart Valve Controller
Owner’s manual and programming instructions
ENG
ESP Programador Autónomo de Pila
Instrucciones de instalacion y manual del usuario
FR Programmateur Autonome
Guide de l’utilisateur et Instructions d’installation
IT Programmatore per Valvole Intelligente
Guida per l’utente ed istruzioni per l’installazione
DE Das Intelligente Magnetventil-Steuergerät
Hinweise zur installation und bedienungsanleitung
PRT Programador de Válvulas Inteligente
Guia do utilizador e instruções de instalação

1
ENG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SVC Features ....................................................................2
SVC Components ..............................................................2
LCD Display .................................................................2
Control Buttons ............................................................3
Connecting the Battery .....................................................4
Attaching Solenoids ..........................................................5
Mounting the SVC ............................................................6
To Mount the SVC to a Valve .........................................6
Valve Box Mounting Method ..........................................6
Stake Mounting Method ................................................7
Connecting A Weather Sensor ...........................................7
Programming ...................................................................8
Setting the Date and Time .............................................8
Setting Watering Start Times .........................................8
Eliminating a Start Time ................................................9
Setting the Run Time (Length of Watering) ....................9
Setting Days to Water ...................................................9
Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water ................9
Selecting Interval Watering ......................................... 10
Programming Stations to Operate Together
(SVC-200 & SVC-400) ................................................10
System Off .................................................................10
To Activate the Controller from the System
Off Mode ....................................................................11
Programmable Rain Off ...............................................11
Manual Watering ........................................................ 11
To Suspend Manual Watering to All
Stations Operating ......................................................12
To Suspend Manual Watering to Individual
Stations Operating ......................................................12
Battery Life Indicator ......................................................12
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................13

2
SVC COMPONENTS
This section provides a brief overview of some of the com-
ponents of the SVC. Each item will be discussed in further
detail later. However, this section can be helpful in getting
acquainted with the different options available.
SVC FEATURES
• Simple push button programming
• Operates up to four valves
• Large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with easy to
understand icons
• Operates on a standard 9-volt alkaline battery
• Days-of-the-week water schedule
• Up to nine start times per day
• Run times from 1 minute to 4 hours
• Manual watering
• Low battery status shows status of life of battery
• Rain sensor (or other micro-switch sensor) compatible
• Multiple mounting options
• Non-volatile memory retains all program information
LCD Display
1. Main Display – Indicates all programmed information.
2. Station Number – Indicates the station number
being programmed.
3. Current Time/Day – Icon indicates when current
day and clock are being set.
4. Run Times – Icon indicates when Run Times are
being set. Allows user to set run times from 1 minute to
4 hours.
5. Start Times – Icon indicates when Start Times are
being set.
6. Start Time Number – Indicates the start time number
from 1 to 9.
7. Watering Days – Allows the user to select individual
days to water or a selected number of days between
waterings (interval).

3
ENG
10 11
12
15
14
13
8. Rain Drop – Indicates that watering will occur on a
selected day.
9. Crossed Rain Drop – Indicates that watering will not
occur on a selected day.
10. System Off – Indicates that watering is suspended.
11. Calendar – Indicates interval watering sched-
ule is being programmed. Allows the user to program
1 to 31 days between waterings.
12. Battery Status – Indicates the remaining life of the
battery in the SVC.
13. Manual On/Off – Icon indicates when manual
watering is programmed. Allows the user to activate the
station manually.
14. Sensor Interrupted – Icon indicates that the rain
sensor has shut down the system.
15. Watering – Icon indicates that watering is occurring.
Control Buttons
Button – Increases the selected flashing display.
Button – Decreases the selected flashing display.
Button – Selects programming function.
Button – Advances the selected flashing display to the
next item.
Button – Navigates the selected flashing display back to
the previous item.
6
7
3
5
4
289
1

4
CONNECTING THE BATTERY 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 (use a high
quality 9 volt akaline battery).
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
compartment.
The SVC uses a standard 9-volt alkaline battery (not
included) to operate the valve and program the controller.
Under normal conditions the battery should provide at least
one full year of service. Use of a 9-volt lithium battery will
extend the service life of the SVC between battery changes
(approximately 3 years).
NOTE: The SVC has non-volatile memory
which allows for the battery to be removed
without losing any program information.

5
ENG
ATTACHING SOLENOIDS
The SVC-100 is provided with a solenoid attached to
the controller. The SVC-200 and SVC-400 multi-station
controllers will operate up to 2 or 4 solenoids, respectively.
Hunter DC solenoids (P/N 458200) can easily be installed
on all Hunter Plastic Valves. For the SVC-200 & SVC-400,
solenoids must be ordered separately.
NOTE: Must use DC Latching Solenoids.
24VAC Solenoids will not operate with
the SVC.
To Wire DC Solenoids to the SVC
1. Attach the black leads from each solenoid to the single
common wire (black lead) coming from the SVC. Secure
all wire connections with waterproof connectors.
2. Attach one red wire from each solenoid to the cor-
responding station wire (red lead) from the SVC. The
station numbers are identified on the face of the SVC.
Secure all wire connections with waterproof connectors.
NOTE: The maximum wire distance between
the solenoid and SVC is 100 feet (18 gauge
minimum wire size).
The SVC can also operate non-Hunter DC latching sole-
noids. Below is a list of SVC compatible solenoids.
Model Solenoid
Baccara G75-0-1002
Bermad S392-2
Nelson 8090
Rain Bird TBOSPSOL
Station Wire (Red Leads)
Common Wire (Black Leads)

6
MOUNTING THE SVC
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 Hunter DC latching solenoid (P/N 458200)
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.
Mounting Clip
Mounting Clip
Mounting
Adapter
Along with the universal mounting clip, a mounting adapter
is also provided with the SVC. This mounting adapter
allows 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 valve
box cover when closed.
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.
Figure 1 Figure 2

7
ENG
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.
A Hunter Mini-Clik® rain 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 interrupt-
ing the watering, the display will show the
System Off icon , “OFF” and on
the display.
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 one yellow wire to each of the wires
of the weather sensor. You can mount the rain sensor
up to 100 feet from the SVC controller (18 GA minimum
wire size).
3. Secure wire connec-
tions with waterproof
connectors.
Mounting Clip
Mounting
Adapter
Plastic Pipe
Figure 3
CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR
Hunter Model Mini-Clik®

8
The SVC utilizes independent station programming.
For each station being programmed, you need to program
at least one Start Time, a Run Time, and Water Day(s).
The button allows you to quickly navigate among
programming options.
The SVC display shows time and day when the button
is pressed. The button allows you to easily navigate
among programming options. During a short period of
inactivity, the display will shut off to retain battery power.
When programming, 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 item is flashing.
The SVC allows for up to 9 start times per day. Multiple
start times permit morning, afternoon, and evening water-
ing, 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.
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 at the bottom of the
display, 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.
Setting Watering Start Times
1. Push the button until the Start Times icon is
displayed. A Start Time or “Off” will be flashing. The
number directly to the left of the start time number
(1 through 9) indicates the start time number. The
number directly below the start time number indicates
the station being programmed.
2. Use the or button to change the start time.
(The start times advance in 5 minute increments.)
PROGRAMMING

9
ENG
Hold either button down for 1 second to change
times rapidly.
3. To add another start time to the station, press the
button. The start time icon and start time number will
be flashing. Use the or buttons to change the
start time number.
4. Press the button. The start time will be flashing.
Use the or buttons to change the start time.
5. To program start times for another station, press the
button. The station number will be flashing. Use the
or buttons to select the next station (1 through 4).
Repeat steps 3 and 4.
Eliminating a Start Time
With the display in the watering Start Time mode, push the
or buttons until you reach 12:00 AM (midnight). From
here push the button once to reach the OFF position.
NOTE: If a station has all 9 start times turned
off, then the station is off.
Setting the Run Time (Length of Watering)
1. Press the button until the Run Time icon
is displayed.
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.
4. Press the button to navigate to the next station
number to be programmed.
Setting Days to Water
1. Push the button until the Water Days icon is
displayed. The station number will also be 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.
3. Use the button to navigate to the next station to
be programmed.
Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water
1. With the cursor on a specific day (the cursor always
starts with day 1), press the button to activate that
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.

10
The selected days will show with a to indicate their
status ON. The last is the last watering day for
the program.
Selecting Interval Watering
With this option you can select interval watering from
1 to 31 days.
1. With the cursor on day 7, press the button until
the interval watering icon and the two calendars
appear on the display.
2. Press the or button to select the number of
days between watering days (1 to 31). This is called
the interval.
The controller will water the next Start Time and will then
water at the interval programmed.
Programming Stations to Operate Together
(SVC-200 & SVC-400)
The SVC-200 and SVC-400 allow for automatic watering of
multiple valves at the same time. Up to four stations can
operate at the same time. If more than one station has the
same start time, they will operate together (they must also
be programmed with the same water day). For example,
if Station 1 and 2 both have been programmed with start
times of 8:00 am, they will both turn on and run at the
same time.
The SVC allows for start time stacking which is helpful
when system capacity is not adequate to support the opera-
tion of multiple valves at the same time. Let's assume a
scenario in which Station 1 is programmed to start at 8:00
AM and run for 15 minutes, and Station 2 is programmed to
start at 8:10 AM and run for 15 minutes. Station 1 watering
run time overlaps Station 2 start time. The SVC will wait
until Station 1 completes watering until it starts Station 2.
In this scenario, Station 2 will start at 8:15 am.
System Off
This function permits the user to shut the system off for an
indefinite period of time.
1. Press the mode button until the Crossed Sprin-
kler icon is displayed.
2. Wait 4 seconds and “Off” will appear on the display.
The SVC is now in the System Off mode and will remain
off until it is turned back on again.
PROGRAMMING (Continued)

11
ENG
To Activate the Controller from the System Off Mode
1. Press the mode button once. The display will wake
up in the System Off mode.
2. Press the mode button again and “Off” will disappear
from the display. The display will show the current time.
Your controller is now on and will water automatically
based upon the current program.
Programmable Rain Off
This feature permits the user to stop all programmed water-
ings for a designated period from 1 to 7 days. At the end of
the programmable rain off period, the controller will resume
normal automatic operation.
1. Press the button until the System Off icon is
displayed. Wait 4 seconds and “Off” will appear on
the display.
2. Press the button and a 1 will be displayed. The 1 will
be blinking at this point.
3. Press the button as many times as needed to set
the number of days off desired (up to 7). The SVC will
wait the number of days selected and then reactivate
automatic watering.
Manual Watering
The SVC features a simple one touch manual start. One or
more stations can be programmed to run manually at the
same time.
To Activate a Manual Watering:
1. Press the button once to display the current time
of day.
2. Press and hold the button for two seconds to display
the Manual Watering icon. The station number will
also be displayed.
3. Use the or button to adjust the manual water run
time from 1 minute to 4 hours.
4. Release the buttons and the controller will count down
10 seconds before activating the manual cycle.
5. The flashing sprinkler icon will appear on the display
when watering is occurring.
6. To activate another station, use the button to select
the station you would like to manually water, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
Note: While manual watering is occurring the display will
briefly display the station number and the time watering
remaining for each station that is operating. The manual

12
water run time can be increased or decreased for any time
that the station is displayed.
To Suspend Manual Watering to All Stations Operating
1. Press the button until the System Off icon is
displayed. Wait 4 seconds and “OFF” will appear on the
display. All stations will turn off.
2. Press the button again and the current time and day
will be displayed. The SVC will now water based upon
the current program.
To Suspend Manual Watering to Individual
Stations Operating
1. Press the button and the display will show each of
the stations operating manually.
2. When the station number appears for the station that
you would like to suspend manual watering, press
the button once. The time remaining displayed will
change to “Off” and the station will turn off.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to suspend watering for
additional stations.
The battery life status icon is a quick way to determine
the remaining life of the installed battery without having to
remove the battery from the controller. A battery life status
icon will appear along with the time and day on the display.
A fully charged battery will show all three segment of the
battery dark . As the battery is expended, the segments
will appear as outlines .
PROGRAMMING (Continued) BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR

13
ENG
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS
There is no display. Display is off.
Battery is dead.
Press any button for 1 second.
Replace the battery.
Display indicates watering but
none is occurring.
No water pressure.
Faulty solenoid.
Incompatible solenoid.
Turn on main system supply.
Replace solenoid.
Must use Hunter DC Latching Solenoid (P/N 458200) or
other compatible DC latching solenoid.
Automatic irrigation does not start
at start time.
Controller in System Off mode.
AM/PM of time of day not set correctly.
AM/PM of start time not set correctly.
Verify that controller is programmed for
automatic watering.
Correct AM/PM of time of day.
Correct AM/PM of start time.
Rain sensor does not suspend
watering.
Rain sensor defective or miswired. Verify proper operation of the rain sensor and wire
connections (see page 10).
Controller waters more than one
time.
Too many start times have been entered (up to
9 start times per day).
Each station start time activates a station run time. Set only
one start time for once per day watering.