Hunter XC HYBRID Series Guide

HUNTER CONTROLLERS
TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY
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CONTENTS
WARRANTY CHECK LIST
XC HYBRID TROUBLESHOOTING
oXC HYBRID QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES
XCORE TROUBLESHOOTING
oXCORE QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES
PRO C/PCC TROUBLESHOOTING
oPRO C/PCC QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES
ICC TROUBLESHOOTING
oICC QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES
ICORE TROUBLESHOOTING
oICORE QUICK CHECK
ICORE DUAL TROUBLESHOOTING
NODE
oADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES &TROUBLESHOOTING
ACC TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLAR SYNC TROUBLESHOOTING
oCALIBRATION/SET UP
SOLAR SYNC APPLICATIONS CHART
HUNTER CONTROLLERS COMPARISON

WARRANTY CHECK LIST
STEP 1
1. Controller must be in the valid Warranty period
2. Not Warranty if damaged by lightning strike
3. Not Warranty if damaged by insect infestation
4. Not Warranty if door left open and rain gets into internals
5. Not Warranty if an indoor controller is installed outdoors
6. Not Warranty if mistreated or damaged by the customer
STEP 2
Please ensure you have checked the relevant controller ‘Reset’; ‘Quick
Check’, ‘Quick Test’ and ‘Troubleshooting Guide’ attached
STEP 3
If Warranty still applies, please complete the following
Dealer/Contractor ……………………………………………………………………….
Date of purchase ……………………………………………………..
Sales Representative ……………………………………………………………………
*******If out of Warranty, please talk to your dealer to discuss repair options.

HUNTER XC HYBRID TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEMS
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
The Controller is continuously
watering
Too many start times have been
programmed.
Only one start time is necessary to
activate a program
There is no display
Check batteries or AC power
Correct and errors
Display reads "off"
The rain sensor is interrupting
irrigation or the sensor jumper has
been removed
Slide the rain sensor bypass switch
to BYPASS position to bypass the
rain sensor circuit or reinstall the
jumper
Rain sensor will not shut off the
system
Deactivate the rain sensor.
Verify operation of rain sensor and
proper wiring
Jumper was not removed when
sensor was installed
Remove jumper from the sensor
terminals
Stations have been programmed to
override the sensor
Reprogram the sensor override to
enable the sensor
Frozen display, or showing
incorrect information
Power Surge
Reset the controller
Display shows a station is
running but the umbrella and
sprinkler icons are flashing
The sensor is interrupting irrigation,
however the station has been
programmed to override the sensor
Check the programmable Sensor
Override status
Automatic irrigation does not
start at the start time and
controller is not in the System
Off mode
AM/PM of time/day not set correctly
Correct AM/PM time
AM/PM of start time not set correctly
Correct AM/PM time
Start Time is disabled (set on OFF)
Check Program start times
Batteries are dead
Replace Batteries
Controller is not receiving AC power
(if using a transformer)
Check AC power connections

HUNTER XC HYBRID QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES
Clearing the Controller's Memory/Resetting the Controller:
If you feel you have misprogrammed the controller, there is a process that will reset the memory to the
factory defaults and erase all programs and data that have been entered into the controller.
Press and hold down the button.
Press and release the reset button in the lower wiring compartment.
Wait 2 seconds and release the button. The display should now show 12:00 AM. All the memory
has been cleared and the controller may now be reprogrammed.
Easy Retrieve™ Program Memory:
The XC is capable of saving the preferred watering program into memory for retrieval at a later time.
This feature allows for a quick way of resetting the controller to the original programmed watering
schedule.
To save the program into the memory:
With the dial in the RUN position, press and hold the and buttons for 5 seconds. The display
will scroll three segments from left to right across the display indicating the program is being saved into
memory.
Release the and buttons.
To retrieve a program that was previously saved into memory:
With the dial in the RUN position, press and hold the and buttons for 5 seconds. The display will
scroll three segments from right to left across the display indicating the program is being saved into
memory.
Release the and buttons.

Programmable Delay Between Stations:
This feature allows the user to insert a delay between stations between when one station turns off and
the next one turns on.
Start with the dial in the RUN position.
Press and hold the button down while turning the dial to the RUN TIMES position.
Release the button. At this point the display will show a delay time for all stations in seconds, which
will be flashing. Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the delay time between 20 seconds
and 4 hours.
Return the dial to the RUN position.

HUNTER X CORE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEMS
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
The Controller is continually
watering
Too many start times have been
programmed
Only one start time in necessary to
activate a program
There is no display
Check AC power wiring
Correct any errors
The display reads "NO AC"
There is no AC power present, or the
controller is not receiving any power
Check to see if the transformer is
properly installed
Rain sensor will not shut off the
system
Defective rain sensor
Verify operation of rain sensor and
proper wiring
Jumper was not removed when
sensor was installed
Remove jumper from the sensor
terminals
Stations have been programmed to
override the sensor
Reprogram the sensor override to
enable the sensor
Display shows ERR with a
number (1-8)
Short in valve wiring circuit, or faulty
solenoid on the station number
indicated
Check wire circuit or solenoid for the
valve number indicated. Repair short
or replace solenoid. Press any
button to clear the ERR from the
display
Frozen display or showing
incorrect information
Power Surge
Reset the controller
Display shows P ERR
Faulty pump relay or master valve
wiring
Check wiring to relay or master valve
solenoid. Press any button to clear
the error
Incompatible or defective relay or
solenoid
Check electrical specification for the
pump relay. Do not exceed
controllers electrical rating. Replace
defective
Undersized wire to the pump relay or
master valve
Replace wire length
Seasonal Adjust Seems to high
Region too low
Water Adjustment setting too high
Decrease the value of the Water
Adjustment setting. If you minimize
the Water Adjustment scale at 1 and
still require reduced seasonal
adjustment, move up one Region.
Solar Sync will immediately update
the Seasonal Adjust on the
controller. If it is still too high, repeat
the adjustment until the desired
seasonal adjust is showing on the
controller

Solar Sync still sending Seasonal
Adjust when Controller Bypass
switch is in the 'Bypass" position
Solar Sync's automated Seasonal
Adjustment cannot be de-activated
by the Bypass switch. The Bypass
switch only controls the Rain/Freeze
shut off function of the Solar Sync
After removing the Solar Sync
sensor from the controller the
seasonal adjust value cannot be
changed manually
The Solar Sync sensor need to he
uninstalled if permanently removing
it from the controller
After removing the Solar Sync
sensor from the controller turn the
knob to Solar Sync Settings. The
screen should show dashed lines.
The sensor is now uninstalled.
Display shows "no SS"
Solar Sync sensor has been
disconnected from controller but is
not uninstalled
Check Solar Sync sensor wiring
connection to controller
Wiring connection from Solar Sync
connection is faulty
Uninstall Solar Sync sensor if
permanently removing it from the
controller

HUNTER X CORE QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES
Clearing the Controller’s Memory/Resetting the Controller
If you feel you have misprogrammed the controller, there is a process that will reset the memory to the
factory defaults and erase all programs and data that have been entered into the controller.
Press and hold down the , , and buttons.
Press and release the reset button on the side of the controller
Wait 2 seconds and release the , , and buttons. The display should now show 12:00 am. All
the memory has been cleared and the controller may now be reprogrammed.
Easy Retrieve™ Program Memory
The X-Core is capable of saving the preferred watering program into memory for retrieval at a later time.
This feature allows for a quick way of resetting the controller to the original programmed watering
schedule.
To save the program into the memory
With the dial in the RUN position, press and hold the and buttons for 5 seconds. The display
will scroll three segments from left to right across the display indicating the program is being saved into
memory.
Release the and buttons.
To retrieve a program that was previously saved into memory.
With the dial in the RUN position, press and hold the and buttons for 5 seconds. The display will
scroll three segments from right to left across the display indicating the program is being saved into
memory.
Release the and buttons.

Programmable Delay Between Stations
This feature allows the user to insert a delay between stations between when one station turns off and
the next one turns on.
Start with the dial in the RUN position.
Press and hold the button down while turning the dial to the RUN TIMES position. Release the
button. At this point the display will show a delay time for all stations in seconds, which will be flashing.
Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the delay time between 0 and 4 hours.
Return the dial to the RUN position.