Hunter ROAM XL Operating instructions

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ROAM XL
Commercial Remote Control
ROAM XL Commercial Remote Control
Owner’s Manual and Programming Instructions
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ROAM XL COMPONENTS ........................3
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
SmartPort®
WIRING HARNESS/SMARTPORT®
CONNECTION KIT ...............................6
INSTALLING THE ROAM XL REMOTE
WIRING HARNESS ...............................7
WIRING THE SMARTPORT®TO
HUNTER CONTROLLERS .........................9
SRC Controller SmartPort Installation
X-Core Controller SmartPort Installation
Pro-C Controller SmartPort Installation
ICC Controller SmartPort Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS .......................11
Receiver Mounted Indoors
Receiver Mounted Outdoors
MAXIMIZING OPERATING RANGE ..............12
EXTENDING WIRING ON
SMARTPORT®HARNESS ........................13
INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES ....14
CHANGING THE REMOTE ACTIVATED
STATION RUN TIME .............................15
CHANGING THE TRANSMITTER ADDRESS ......16

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CHANGING THE MAXIMUM NUMBER
OF STATIONS ...................................17
Switching Between Residential
and Commercial Modes
SRC/X-Core/Pro-C/ICC/I-Core/
I-Core Dual Controllers
ACC/ACC Decoder Controllers
PREPARING THE RECEIVER FOR USE ...........19
CHANGING THE RECEIVER ADDRESS...........20
ACTIVATING A STATION WITH THE
ROAM XL REMOTE SYSTEM ....................21
Activating a Program with the ROAM XL
OPERATING RANGE.............................24
To insure optimum radio coverage
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................26
SPECIFICATIONS ................................27
Operating Specications
Electrical Specications
Default Settings
Dimensions
NOTES ..........................................28
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
There’s no need to walk back to the controller to
start and stop a manual watering cycle when doing
maintenance or repair work on your irrigation system.
Winterization can be done quickly and easily with one
worker instead of two. No more going back to the
garage to start or stop a manual irrigation cycle.
Hunter is pleased to offer the ROAM XL Remote
Control System for use on Hunter controllers
equipped with a SmartPort®connection. The ROAM
XL can offer you features other remotes can’t, at a
price you can afford.
The ROAM XL transmitter is made of sturdy die cast
aluminum and outdoor grade plastic. It features a
large LCD and simple push button operation. Don’t
let its size fool you. While it’s small enough to t in
your pocket, it has an open eld range of up to 2
miles (3 km).
The large LCD display and simple ve-button control
make the ROAM XL a snap to use. Simply press the
or keys to display the station or program you
want to turn on or off, then press the or button–
what could be easier? Don’t worry about forgetting
to turn off the ROAM XL. After several minutes of
inactivity the unit turns itself off to extend battery
life. The unit can be turned back on by touching any
button. Four AAA alkaline batteries will last an entire
season for a contractor, and years for a homeowner.
We believe the ROAM XL is the simplest remote
control available. It is so easy to use that you will
need this booklet very little after installation. If you
do have a question, keep this in a safe place for easy
reference.
Congratulations—your life just got a little easier!

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ROAM XL COMPONENTS
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TRANSMITTER
SMARTPORT™
RECEIVER
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ROAM XL COMPONENTS
This section will give you a brief description of the
components that make up the ROAM XL. Each item
will be discussed in further detail later. However, this
section can be helpful in getting acquainted with the
Transmitter, Receiver, and SmartPort®.
TRANSMITTER
A. LCD Display
1. Run Time – Indicates the station run time is
being set.
2. Transmit – Indicates that the transmitter is
transmitting the programmed data to the receiver.
3. Max Station Number – Indicates station
number (1–48 Residential, 1–240 Commercial).
On – Indicates Transmitter is turning on the
selected station or program.
Off – Indicates transmitter is turning off any
running station or program.
PA, PB, PC – Indicates program selected.
P1, P2... – Demonstrates differences between
residential programs and commercial programs.
4. Address – Indicates that a new address for
transmitting between the Transmitter and the
Receiver is being set.
5. Battery – Indicates how much battery power
is left.
B. Control Buttons
6. – Increases the selected functions.
7. – Decreases the selected functions.

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ROAM XL COMPONENTS
8. – Turns on the selected functions.
9. – Turns off the selected functions.
10. – Scrolls between functions, or access
address screen.
Other
11. Battery Cover – Covers compartment for four
AAA alkaline batteries.
RECEIVER
12. SmartPort®Outlet (Male) – Outlet on back of
Receiver that plugs into the SmartPort®harness.
13. Antenna – Receives signals from Transmitter from
up to 2 miles (3 km).
SmartPort®
14. SmartPort®Outlet (Female) – Outlet on front of
SmartPort®that plugs into the ROAM XL Receiver
or other Hunter product.
15. Rubber Cover – Protects SmartPort®from dirt
and weather.
16. Control Wires – Red, white, and blue wires
that connect to the terminal strip area of the
controller.
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NOTE: ROAM XL Transmitters may
also be used with existing Hunter
ICR-R receivers.

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WIRING HARNESS/SMARTPORT®CONNECTION KIT
To use the ROAM XL Remote Control System, your
controller must be equipped with the SmartPort®
wiring/harness connection kit. This wiring harness
provides the connection port where the ROAM XL
receiver is attached.
The SmartPort®wiring harness is included with the
purchase of the ROAM XL. Additional SmartPort
wiring harnesses may be purchased separately to
allow you to use the transmitter and receiver with
additional Hunter controllers.
The SmartPort Wiring Harness is not required with
Hunter ACC and I-Core commercial controllers.
These units are pre-wired with a SmartPort connector
already installed.

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INSTALLING THE ROAM XL REMOTE WIRING HARNESS
1. Install a ½" female threaded “Tee” in the eld
wiring conduit approximately 12" (30 cm) from
the controller.
2. Feed the red, white, and blue wires of the
SmartPort®through the base of the “Tee” and
into the controller wiring compartment as shown
in Figure 1.
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NOTE: While the SmartPort®has
a protective cover to allow for
outdoor installation, the ROAM
XL Receiver should only be used
outdoors on a temporary basis.
The Receiver is not designed for
permanent outdoor mounting!
3. Screw the SmartPort®housing into the “Tee” (or
other tting) as shown in Figure 1.

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INSTALLING THE ROAM XL REMOTE WIRING HARNESS
4. Route wiring harness into controller housing.
Attach the red wire to the rst AC screw slot.
Attach the white wire to the other AC screw slot,
and attach the blue wire to the R(or REM on
some controllers) as shown in Figure 2.
1/2" Thread
To Controller
Pre-assembled Assembled
Figure 1.
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NOTE: Turn controller power off rst,
before wiring the harness.