Hunter Roam Operating instructions

Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
For use with Hunter Controllers
with SmartPort®Connection
Residential/Light Commercial
Remote Control System
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
For use with Hunter Controllers
with SmartPort®Connection
Residential/Light Commercial
Remote Control System

INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................ 1
ROAM COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................... 2
WIRING HARNESS/SMARTPORT®CONNECTION KIT .................................................................................. 5
INSTALLING THE ROAM REMOTE WIRING HARNESS................................................................................. 6
WIRING THE SMARTPORT®TO HUNTER CONTROLLERS............................................................................ 7
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 8
MAXIMIZING OPERATING RANGE.............................................................................................................. 9
EXTENDING WIRING ON SMARTPORT®HARNESS ..................................................................................... 10
PREPARING THE TRANSMITTER FOR USE................................................................................................. 11
INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY ................................................................................................ 12
CHANGING THE REMOTE ACTIVATED STATION RUN TIME.......................................................................... 13
CHANGING THE TRANSMITTER ADDRESS ................................................................................................. 14
Table of ConTenTs ........................................................................

CHANGING THE MAXIMUM STATION NUMBER .......................................................................................... 15
PREPARING THE RECEIVER FOR USE........................................................................................................ 16
CHANGING THE RECEIVER ADDRESS........................................................................................................ 17
ACTIVATING A STATION WITH THE ROAM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM...................................................... 18
A WORD ABOUT RANGE ........................................................................................................................... 19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...................................................................................................................... 20
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 21
NOTES ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE........................................................................................................................ 24
Table of ConTenTs (ConTinued)..............................................

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Finally, 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. Finally, winterization can be done quickly and easily with
one worker instead of two. Finally no more going back to the garage to start or stop a manual irrigation cycle.
Hunter is pleased to introduce the ROAM Remote Control System for use with Hunter controllers with
SmartPort®connection. The ROAM can offer you features other remotes can’t, at a price you can afford.
The ROAM transmitter is made of sturdy ABS. It features a large LCD and simple push button operation.
Don’t let its size fool you–while it’s small enough to fit in your shirt pocket, it has an open field range of up
to 1000' (305 m).
The large LCD display and simple four-button control make the ROAM 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. After several minutes of inactivity the
unit turns itself off to extend battery life. Then, 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 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!
inTRoduCTion ..................................................................................

TRANSMITTER RECEIVER SmartPort®
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RoaM CoMPonenTs........................................................................

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This section will give you a brief description of
the components of the ROAM. 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. Station Number – Indicates station
number (1 to 240).
On – Indicates Transmitter is turning on a
particular station.
Off – Indicates Transmitter is turning off a
particular station.
PA, PB, PC – Indicates program selected.
4. Address – Indicates that a new address
for transmitting between the Transmitter and
the Receiver is being set.
B. Control Buttons
5. – Increases the selected functions.
6. – Decreases the selected functions.
7. – Selects the selected functions.
8. – Cancels the selected functions.
9. – Scrolls between functions.
C. Other
10. Battery Cover – Covers compartment for four
AAA alkaline batteries.

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RoaM CoMPonenTs (ConTinued)..............................................
RECEIVER
11. SmartPort®Outlet (Male) – Outlet on back
of Receiver that plugs into the SmartPort®
harness.
12. Antenna – Receives signals from Transmitter
from up to 1000' (305 m).
SmartPort
®
13. SmartPort®Outlet (Female) – Outlet on
front of SmartPort®that plugs into the ROAM
Receiver or other Hunter product.
14. Rubber Cover – Protects SmartPort®from dirt
and weather.
15. Control Wires – Red, white, and blue wires
that connect to the terminal strip area of the
controller.

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To utilize the ROAM 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
receiver is attached.
The SmartPort®wiring harness is included with
the purchase of the ROAM. Additional SmartPorts
may be purchased separately to allow you to utilize
the transmitter and receiver with additional Hunter
controllers.
WiRinG HaRness/sMaRTPoRT®ConneCTion KiT ................

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Figure 1
1. Install a ½" female threaded “Tee” in the field
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.
insTallinG THe RoaM ReMoTe WiRinG HaRness...............
NOTE: Any extension of the wires
provided with the standard wiring
harness may result in an error
message on the controller display and
possible malfunction of the remote
due to radio interference. In some
situations, lengthening of the standard
harness may work fine, in others it
may not work at all (it is site specific).
In either case, it is recommended that
installations where the SmartPort®
outlet will be located more than 5 ft
(1.5 m) from the controller that the
installation be done using the shielded
cable wiring harness (ROAM-SCWH)
to minimize the possible effects of
electrical noise.
NOTE: While the SmartPort®has a
protective cover to allow for outdoor
installation, the ROAM Receiver
should only be used on a temporary
basis, as the Receiver is not
designated for permanent outdoor
mounting.
3. Screw the SmartPort®housing into the “Tee”
(or other fitting) as shown in Figure 1.
4. Route wiring harness into controller housing.
Attach the red wire to the first 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.

Red
Blue
White
Blue
White
Red
AC AC RRSCMV 123456
White
Blue
Red
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SRC Controller SmartPort®Installation
Access the terminal strip area and attach the red wire
to the left AC screw slot, attach the white wire to the
next AC screw
slot and attach
the blue wire
to the screw
slot marked
“R”.
Pro-C Controller SmartPort®Installation
Access the terminal strip area
on the main module and attach
the red wire to the bottom most
AC screw slot, attach the white
wire to the upper AC screw slot
and attach the blue wire to the
screw slot marked “REM”.
ICC Controller SmartPort®Installation
Access the terminal strip area on the power module
and attach the red wire to the bottom most AC screw
slot, attach the white wire to the upper AC screw slot
and attach the blue wire to the screw slot marked
“REM”.
WiRinG THe sMaRTPoRT®To HunTeR ConTRolleRs .........

Hunter
Controller
Field Wiring
Conduit
Receiver
Field Wiring
Conduit to
Valves
Transmitter
Weather Resistant
SmartPort
®
Cover
Up to 1000 ft (305 m)
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Receiver Mounted Indoors
This installation is ideal for situations when the
ROAM system will be left permanently connected to
the controller in an indoor area.
Connection of Receiver on a Temporary Basis
from Outside of a Garage or Building
This installation is ideal for situations where a
contractor desires the ability to access and operate
a controller from outside of a locked building or
garage. However, the ROAM receiver must be
removed from the SmartPort®and the weather
resistant cap placed back on the outlet after each use.
To Controller
TYPiCal insTallaTion...................................................................

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There are many factors which influence operating
range. Listed below are a few things you can do to
assure that you get maximum range possible.
1. Do not install SmartPort®near large sources of
metal such as power meters, water pipes, and
aluminum siding.
2. Do not install SmartPort®in a basement or
underground location. The higher the location
the better chance of strong reception.
3. For maximum range in all directions, the receiver
should be pointed straight up (vertically). If
receiver is mounted with its antenna oriented
horizontally, reception will be very good if
transmitter is on either side of the antenna, but
very poor if it is facing either end of the receiver
antenna.
4. When operating transmitter, hold the transmitter
as vertical as possible and face in the direction
of the receiver, especially if it is several hundred
meters away.
MaXiMiZinG oPeRaTinG RanGe .................................................
NOTE: Remote is designed for
residential and small commercial
sites. Large projects such as
cemeteries and golf courses will
require a long-range remote.

HUNTER SRR-SCWH
WIRING HARNESS
SRC TERMINAL BLOCK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
BLUE
WHITE
RED
AC AC RRS
HUNTER SRR-SCWH WIRING HARNESS
BLUE
WHITE
RED
ICC TERMINAL BLOCK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
AC
AC
R
RS
HUNTER SRR-SCWH WIRING HARNESS
BLUE
WHITE
RED
PRO-C TERMINAL BLOCK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
SEN
SEN
REM
AC2
AC1
GRD
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Use shielded cable to connect the SmartPort®to
the controller if installing the connector more than
2meters of wiring length from the controller. The
use of shielded cable will eliminate the potential for
radio interference by preventing the wire as acting
as an antenna. At no time should the SmartPort®
be installed more than 15 meters away from the
controller.
For easiest installation, order a Hunter SRS-SCWH
SmartPort®wiring harness with a full 7.6 meters of
shielded cable.
eXTendinG WiRinG on sMaRTPoRT®HaRness ....................

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Your ROAM System is designed to work right out of
the box. This means that other than installing the
batteries, you may choose to skip this entire section.
However, we recommend you read it because with a
few simple steps you can customize your ROAM to
add functionality and security to your system.
PRePaRinG THe TRansMiTTeR foR use ..................................

AAA AAA
AAA AAA
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Your ROAM Transmitter requires four AAA alkaline
batteries. To install the batteries, slide open the
battery door on the back of the transmitter. When
changing the batteries, make sure that they are
oriented properly in the battery holder. Slide the
battery door shut.
insTallinG THe TRansMiTTeR baTTeRY ................................

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You have the ability to adjust the amount of time that
a station will run once it has been turned on by your
ROAM System. This does not affect the run time
programmed into your controller. There are 10 preset
run times from 1 minute to 90 minutes.
To change the Remote Activated Station Run Time
follow the steps below:
1. If the unit is off (no display), power the
transmitter up by pressing and holding the Mode
button for 5 seconds. The transmitter will
first display the active station.
2. Press the Mode button once and the Run
Time icon displayed (default is 2 minutes).
If more than 10 seconds go by without a button
being pressed, the Transmitter will revert back to
displaying the active station.
3. Use the and buttons to change the Run
Time to any of the 10 settings ranging from 1
to 90 minutes. Then do not touch any of the
buttons for 10 seconds and the display will
return back to the active station.
CHanGinG THe ReMoTe aCTiVaTed sTaTion Run TiMe......

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Both the ROAM Transmitter and Receiver have an
“address” that they use when communicating. If the
addresses do not match, the receiver will ignore the
transmission.
Your ROAM comes from the factory with both the
Transmitter and the Receiver address set to 1. You
may change the address to any value from 0 through
127 for added security. Note that if you change the
Transmitter address, the Receiver must “learn” the
new address as described in “Preparing the Receiver
for Use” section.
To change the Transmitter address follow the
steps below:
1. If the unit is off (no display), power the
Transmitter up by pressing and holding the Mode
button for 5 seconds. The Transmitter will
display the active station.
CHanGinG THe TRansMiTTeR addRess ..................................
2. Press the Mode button until the Address Key
icon is displayed.
3. Use the and buttons to change the
address to any value between 0 and 127. Then
do not touch any of the buttons for 10 seconds
and the display will return back to the active
station.

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Your ROAM Transmitter comes from the factory with
the maximum station number set to 15. This means
that when you use the and buttons to
change the station, you may change it to any number
between 1 and 240. However, if you only have a
6-station controller, you will never need to access
stations 7 through 9. Likewise, perhaps you will
own a Hunter controller like the ICC which can have
more than 9 stations. In this case you would want to
access the stations above 9.
Caution: If MAX station is set to 240, ROAM will
only work with the ACC controller. If you are using
an SRC, Pro-C, or ICC controller, make sure your
station count is set to 1 - 48.
The ROAM Transmitter allows you to set the
maximum station number as follows:
1. If the unit is off (no display), power the
transmitter up by pressing and holding the Mode
button for 5 seconds. The Transmitter will
display the active station.
CHanGinG THe MaXiMuM sTaTion nuMbeR .........................
2. Press the Mode button until the Station Number
icon is displayed.
3. Use the and buttons to change the
maximum station number from 1 to 240. Then,
do not press any buttons for 10 seconds and the
display will return to the active station number.
4. You may now change the active setting to any
station in the new station range.

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As stated earlier, your ROAM System is designed
to work right out of the box. If you have decided to
change your Transmitter address as described in
the previous section, you must allow the Receiver
to “learn” this new address. Once learned, the only
way to remove the address from Receiver memory
is to learn a different address. This can be done by
following the simple steps outlined below.
PRePaRinG THe ReCeiVeR foR use............................................
NOTE: The ROAM remote receiver
should not be permanently installed
in an outdoor or unsheltered location.