Hunter ICC Controller Troubleshooting Guide and
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1. watering window This feature is a convenient tool to help the irrigation manager with irrigation scheduling Efficient Irrigation Within Prescribed Watering Windows Keeps track of cumulative run time to control operating time The IMMS software keeps track of the accumulated run times of all stations as they are programmed into a controller to control irrigation scheduling and provide what if scenarios Ability to Retain Pertinent Information by Site When special instructions are in order The notes text box feature allows instruc tions and other pertinent information about a certain site to be entered and kept readily available for immediate viewing Flow Sensing with the Flow Clik IMMS for Liability Reduction Provide monitoring 24 hours a day 7 days a week Today the reality of lawsuits is a real concern to installers and property owners alike They cannot ignore any hazardous situation that can be easily prevented including an event such as an ir rigation system that has excess flow due to a ruptured mainline pipe or a damaged sprin kler head The Flow Clik IMMS is a flow sensing device that learns flow in the system piping always checking for high flow condition such as a pipe rupture or sprinkler break The IMMS software will automati cally identify the over flow condition and initiate flow shutdown and send an alarm message to the central computer identifying where and when the problem2. Programmable delay between stations of up to 10 hours Default Settings Watering Schedule Four schedule options any day on or off with 7 day calendar any day on or off with 31 day calendar odd day program ming or even day programming with 365 day leap year intelligent calendar Cycle Soak Cycle can be programmed for up to 60 minutes Soak can be programmed for up to 60 minutes Rain Delay to 7 day delay can be programmed to temporarily interrupt the watering schedule None pre programmed With a non volatile memory a default setting is not necessary Electrical Specifications Transformer input Transformer output 115VAC 60Hz 230 240VAC 50Hz 24VAC 1 5A 40VA Station Output 24VAC 0 56A Master Valve output 24VAC 0 28A Maximum total output 24VAC 1 4A up to two zone valves per station output plus master valve or pump start relay Program Backup Dimensions Plastic Cabinet Steel Cabinet e Height 11 28 Height 15 40 cm Width 12 30 5 cm Width 115 8 29 Depth 3 9 5 cm Depth 4 11 4 Metal or Stainless Non volatile memory battery programmable Metal or Stainless Plastic Pedestal Steel Pedestal Height 30 76 cm Height 38 97 cm Width 11 8 29 cm Width 21 55 cm Depth 4 10 cm Depth 15 40 cm 10 ICC Controller INSTALLATION DETAIL 4 6 1 2 min 16 cm ICC CONT
3. Total Control 6 18 30 16 600 plastic 1 5 8 Rain e Master Sentar 4 42 4 36 4 4 1 2 16 30 3 5 1440 599 v v v v v v v metal metal program v v 2 1 2 1 1 5 5 Interchangeable modules reduce inventory requirements Nelson Smart Zone 8 36 v v 4 4 30 v 4 599 ICC Controller ICC QUICK REFERENCE CHART PLASTIC CABINET 8 to 32 Stations Number of Stations Controller Number of Add on Modules Specify as 8 ICC 800 PL No additional module needed ICC 800 PL 12 ICC 800 PL One ICM 400 ICC 1200 PL 16 ICC 800 PL One ICM 800 ICC 1600 PL 20 ICC 800 PL One ICM 400 amp one ICM 800 ICC 2000 PL 24 ICC 800 PL Two ICM 800 1CC 2400 PL 28 ICC 800 PL One ICM 400 amp two ICM 800 ICC 2800 PL 32 ICC 800 PL Three ICM 800 ICC 3200 PL METAL STAINLESS STEEL CABINET or Plastic Pedestal 8 to 48 Stations Number of Stations Controller Number of Add on Modules Specify as 8 ICC 800 M No additional module needed ICC 800 M 12 ICC 800 M One ICM 400 ICC 1200 M 16 ICC 800 M One ICM 800 ICC 1600 M 20 ICC 800 M One ICM 400 amp one ICM 800 ICC 2000 M 24 ICC 800 M Two ICM 800 ICC 2400 M 28 ICC 800 M One ICM 400 amp two ICM 800 ICC 2800 M 32 ICC 800 M Three ICM 800 ICC 3200 M 36 ICC 800 M One ICM 400 amp three ICM 800 ICC 3600 M 40 ICC 800 M Four ICM 800 ICC 4000 M 44 ICC 800 M One ICM 400 amp four ICM 800 ICC 4400 M 48 ICC 800 M Five ICM 800 ICC 4800 M Note For stainless steel cabinet
4. IMMS you possess a powerful tool designed to manage and monitor your irrigation needs Typical Applications School and Industrial Campuses Parks Town Centers and Urban Plazas Businesses with Branch Locations Shopping Malls e Apartment Buildings Condominiums Homeowner Associations Large Residential Estates Sports Field Complexes Cemeteries System Overview With the Irrigation Management and Moni toring System automatic irrigation systems at multiple sites can be programmed for functions that would typically be handled directly at each site s controller Scheduling of days to water run times start times cycle and soak operations and more can now be done from a single computer at a desk miles away from the actual installation In addi tion scheduled operation of non irrigation 17 Hunter components also in use at these sites for example lighting systems at athletic fields or fountains at shopping centers as well as pumps and sensors can also be programmed and monitored from a single central location A key function of the Irrigation Manage ment and Monitoring System is its ability to monitor changing conditions With the aid of Hunter s Clik family of sensors the Irriga tion Management and Monitoring System can report the status of each sensor at every site it is linked with Should any conditions go beyond the limits that have been defined the IMMS system may then respo
5. Programmable Address Added user security Both the ICR transmitter and receiver have an address that they use when communi cating with each other If the addresses do not match the receiver will ignore the trans mission The ICR comes from the factory with both addresses set at 0 The transmitter address may be changed to any setting from 0 127 for added security The receiver will then learn the address The program mable address is useful for areas where multiple homes or buildings are utilizing ICR remotes Programmable Number of Stations Controlled Customize the remote to the number of stations on the controller The ICR is fully reprogrammable and can access up to 48 stations allowing for increased flexibility as well as use with future controller products A Receiver Transmitter 16 Irrigation Management and Monitoring System PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Hunter Irrigation Management and Monitoring System Saves Time Managing a network of irrigation control lers on a single site or multiple sites re quires time consuming work Setting up and synchronizing controller operations can take hours of time Plus every time a program change needs to be made or a system needs to be shut down for a special event you have to physically travel to the controller With the Irrigation Management and Monitoring System IMMS these hassles are removed since the entire system can be
6. controller by the user the ICC s non volatile memory will maintain programs forever without need for a battery Normal watering will resume when AC power is restored Superior Surge Protection All microcircuits are protected from electrical spikes lightning The ICC is equipped with electronic compo nents called MOVs Metal Oxide Varistor These MOVs are designed to shunt electrical surges away from microcircuits through the controller s grounding circuit The ICC uses these MOVs to protect the controller from minor power surges coming in through the primary 110 230VAC input side and also the secondary output side 24VAC Self Diagnostic Electronic Short Circuit Protection No fuses to worry about only faulty Stations stop watering The ICC automatically skips shorted stations allowing the rest of the system to operate as normal The self diagnostic electronic short circuit protection system is very beneficial to the user because of its ability to aid in identi fying field 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 operat ing 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 contr
7. offline from the central computer This high tech Clik family member learns the flow of your largest zone then shuts down the con troller and master valve to prevent flooding and landscape damage PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS Operates With Standard Hunter Industries Irrigation Controllers Retrofit all past and present Hunter controllers Hunter controllers including the ICC Pro C and SRC which were manufactured after February 1997 are IMMS software mm cass compatible This means that installers will BE NOT have to purchase special Central f Control models of irrigation con trollers which significantly reduces the cost of a Hunter IMMS central control system Also the retrofit capability supports sites with existing Hunter controllers allowing those sites to become more easily man aged from a central location This 15 just one reason of many how the Hunter IMMS system saves time labor and money 18 Irrigation Management and Monitoring System Hunter Field Controllers Provide the System Programming Features Simple and reliable irrigation management A simple approach to retaining program information is to let each individual control ler retain its own information Each model of Hunter controller including the ICC the Pro C and SRC has a programming feature set unique to it Features such as 4 programs in the ICC 6 hour run times in the Pro C or 9 zones in the SRC are utilized by th
8. on the back of the cabinet and 112 opening for low voltage and a 4 opening for high voltage in the bottom of the cabinet to accommodate the wiring needs of any job The metal and stainless controllers can be installed on an optional pedestal Rugged Pedestals Flexibility when wall mounting is not an option The ICC metal and stainless steel cabinets can be mounted on optional pedestals for outdoor installations In addition the ICC 15 also available assembled in a rugged plastic pedestal that is built to withstand the ele ments in virtually any environment Modular Design One controller does it all no need to stock or carry multiple units Hunter is a leader in fulfilling customer wishes and the ICC controller simply the latest in a long history of quality irrigation products Here 15 an impressive controller with its modular design for inventory man agement eight stations factory installed and Plastic Metal or Stainless 8 to 32 Stations 8 to 48 Stations the ability to easily add more stations this 15 one well conceived controller that will satisfy both contractor and end user alike Removable Front Panel for Remote Programming Set up the controller without having to stand in front of it A removable hinge design allows easy removal of the front panel without disturbing field wiring With the use of a 9 volt battery you can set the program away from the cabinet location This timesaving feature allows
9. replace M with SS For plastic pedestal replace M with PP SPECIFICATION GUIDE ICC 800 PL UE MODEL FEATURES OPTIONS ICC 800 PL 8 Station Base Unit Controller Plastic Cabinet Internal PED Optional Metal Pedestal Transformer Expands to 32 Stations PED SS Optional Stainless Steel Pedestal 800 M 8 Station Base Unit Controller Metal Cabinet Internal PWB Pedestal Wiring Board Transformer Expands to 48 Stations 800 55 8 Station Base Unit Controller Stainless Steel Cabinet Internal Transformer Expands to 48 Stations 800 PP 8 Station Base Unit Controller Plastic Pedestal Expands to 48 Stations Optional pedestal wiring boards PWB simplify field wiring ICM 400 4 Station Plug in Module for use with any ICC Controller Model 800 8 Station Plug in Module for use with any ICC Controller Model Hunter TECHNICAL INFORMATION Operating Specifications Station Run Time 0 to 1 hour and 59 minutes in 1 minute increments for programs A B C 0 to 12 hours in 1 minute increments in program D global seasonal adjust from 10 150 in 10 increments Start Times Eight start times per program program mable delay between stations program mable master valve circuit Programs A B C programs have independent day cycles will stack start times program D will run concurrently with all programs Built in test program 2 minutes each station
10. the contractor to program before going out to the job also serves as a great sales demo when talking to a potential client The contractor can also give the homeowner the front panel while the job 15 being installed to allow the homeowner to try the programming functions early on When it comes time to actually set up the controller the homeowner is completely clued in making the whole programming process a very simple one Eight Start Times Per Program and Extended Station Run Times Maximum programming flexibility Hunter s ICC controller has eight start times per program available for as many as 24 start times per zone Stations can be assigned to programs A B and C and can be set to run as long as 1 hour and 59 minutes per start time If that is not enough watering time switch to program D where there is 12 hours of available station run time Plastic Pedestal 8 to 48 Stations can also house IMMS Interfaces ICC Controller One Touch Manual Start and Rapid Advance Simple operation for a quick check of zones The One Touch Start and Rapid Manual Advance feature increases user friendliness of the controller by using fewer steps to activate stations 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 the system Cycle and Soak Capability For maximum programming flexibility In addition to all of the other programming
11. Hunter PRODUCT INFORMATION ICC Controllers Institutional Series Controllers for Heavy Duty Residential and Commercial Applications Hunter TABLE OF CONTENTS ICC Controller POCO MM ee ee ae 1 Product Features and Bon 2 Product Comparisons ais 8 Product R f rence COMAS cr e ER 9 lechnieal In A ta evo a ferae o 10 MPVS Gell TAU GO ei RE ri 11 Programming Instructor epe Megane ss 12 ICR Remote PEOGUCC OV ELV M 15 Product Features and Benefits nn ech 15 Irrigation Management amp Monitoring System IMMS PEO 17 Product Features and Benefits 18 ICC Controller PRODUCT OVERVIEW Rounding out the Institutional Series product line 15 the high end residential and commer cial controller that everyone has been asking for the versatile ICC outdoor controller A Full Range of Controllers for All Applications From a top of the line 8 station small project controller up to an incredible 48 station commercial work horse this 15 the largest most versatile controller for resi dential commercial sports field and public works projects With the simple addition of station modules one ICC will go from 8 stations to 48 stations in 4 station incre ments This controller is absolutely perfect for sports fields parks office buildings s
12. NT 322 Italian IN T 323 and German INT 370 These kits include an owner s operation manual door instruction card and a faceplate overlay that replaces the English version included with the controller Semi Automatic Operation Quick manual watering of all stations Simply turn the dial to Manual All Stations and choose either a program or a specific station within that program to start irrigating Then turn the dial back to Run and the ICC runs through the remaining stations Station run times can be changed during semi automatic operation to create a custom manual program After the controller com pletes the manual watering it will return to the original schedule Single Station Manual Start If all that is needed is a little extra on a single zone Many times throughout the year and for many reasons e g watering fertilizer or pesticides into the soil spot seeding the user will want to add extra water to a particular zone With single station manual start the ICC is able to accomplish that task Just turn the dial to Manual Single Station use the arrow button to move to the desired station then turn the dial to the Run posi tion The user may also increase or decrease the run time setting if preferred After the zone is finished the controller will return to automatic mode with its original schedule even if modified for the manual operation Remote Ready Provide your controller with simple an
13. ROLLER HINGE PIN PLASTIC CABINE CLEARANCE FOR DOOR REMOVAL Y 13 min 33 cm DOOR CLEARANCE gt 3 4 19 mm CONDUIT FOR 120 230 VAC 11 4 1 1 2 OR 2 32 40 OR 50 mm CONDUIT FOR VALVE WIRES Hunter 1CC 800 SAT PEDESTAL CONCRETE FINISH GRADE SLOPE TO DRAIN 3 4 19 mm CONDUIT FOR 120 230 VAC 3 4 19 mm CONDUIT FOR GCBL WIRING IF REQUIRED FOR IMMS 4 11 2 or 2 32 40 or 50 mm CONDUIT FOR VALVE WIRES Hunter MITE 13 min 33 cm ICC CONTROLLER DOOR CLEARANCE gt METAL CABINET MODULE AND WIRE ACCESS PANEL 3 4 19 mm CONDUIT FOR 120 230 VAC 11 4 1 1 2 OR 2 32 40 OR 50 mm CONDUIT FOR VALVE WIRES Hunter ICC CONTROLLER METAL CABINET ICC PEDESTAL FINISH GRADE CONCRETE SLOPE TO DRAIN 3 4 19 mm CONDUIT FOR 120 230 VAC 11 4 1 1 2 OR 2 32 40 OR 50 mm CONDUIT FOR VALVE WIRES Hunter 11 Hunter EASY PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS Setting the Date and Time 1 Turn dial to the SET CURRENT DATE TIME position 2 YEAR The year will be flashing in the display Press EN and ggg to change the year After setting the correct year press to advance to MONTH 3 MONTH The month will be flashing Press and El t
14. d reliable operation away from its mounting location The ICC is remote ready A SmartPort wire har ness is supplied with the A ICC controller to permit the attachment of a Hunter SRR or ICR remote receiver The easy to install handy option can help save time and effort by allowing remote valve operation away from the controller The receiver and trans mitter can be used on several jobs by simply installing a wiring harness at each controller the receiver can be unplugged at one site and plugged into a wiring harness at another ICC site Hunter PRODUCT COMPARISONS Features Number of Stations Modular Design Dial Programming Number of Programs Watering Day Scheduling Options Interval Day Programming True Odd Even Scheduling Start Times per Program Maximum Station Run Time minutes Season Adjust Water Budget Cycle and Soak Feature Programmable Delay Between Stations Simultaneous Program Operation Non Volatile Memory Plastic or Metal Cabinet Rain Sensor Bypass Switch Programmable Rain Delay Valves per Station Plus Master Valve Programmable Master Valve by Station Diagnostic Circuit Breaker Factory Remote Ready Central Control Compatible Warranty years Hunter Rain Bird Rain Bird ICC ESP LX 8 48 6 24 8 40 v v v v 4 4 4 4 4 4 31 31 99 v v v 8 6 8 720 720 720 v v v v v v v v v v v v v v both plastic both v v v v v v 2 1 2 1 2 1 Hardie
15. e IMMS software when setting scheduling parameters for the irrigation manager This speeds up the learning curve for the successful operation of the IMMS system Program Memory Resides in the Controller Computer power outages do not affect operation Any program downloaded from the IMMS central into a controller is kept within that controller s memory This feature eliminates the possibility of losing a program due to power outages or downtime at the main central computer Also with the ICC and Pro C s non volatile memory the program in the controller is not lost or altered due to any power outages at the controller Sensor Input for Maximum Landscape Protection Up to date information will save water Sensor monitoring enhances the ability of the system manager to become a better manager of water resources Any Hunter Industries Rain Clik Mini Clik Flow Clik IMMS Wind Clik Freeze Clik and the Mini Weather Station will operate within the IMMS system These sensors interface with either the Site Interface or the Controller Interface to provide maximum Irrigation control IMMS manages sensors in one of three ways 1 A report is generated informing the irrigation manager of what happened but no action is taken 2 The sensor installed on a Controller Interface will provide localized shutdown 3 The sensor installed on a Site Interface can provide global shutdown for the entire site Maximum Contro
16. e in all ICCs Cycle and Soak programming is the preferred way to water slopes heavy soils or any area that cannot allow a runoff situation The Cycle and Soak feature works by programming the total amount of run time needed for the zone then selecting a maximum cycle time and a minimum soak time The ICC Controller does the rest breaking up the total run time into a number of cycle times with a soak time countdown between each cycle time With IMMS each station is easily set to its own optimum Cycle and Soak settings and the effects of each change are immediately calculated and displayed dose ESO le A Heus es A a ee ji t 1 Operates in Windows 2000 or XP Takes advantage of latest computer technology Using the newest popular computer technology makes sense when coupled with a sophisticated irrigation management 21 Hunter See effects of irrigation scheduling before they take place In many cities and towns the irrigation of parks and streetscapes must be completed within a certain period of time this is called a watering window This is important because it decreases the likelihood of liability issues or calls to City Hall about cars and people getting wet With the IMMS simulations of different irrigation schedules can be run to make sure all irriga tion is complete within a certain
17. features the ICC also has a cycle and soak feature which is perfect for bringing up new seed or when watering slopes or landscapes with clay soils Program how long you want the station to run and the minimum amount of time you want to allow the water to soak in and the ICC divides up the run time automatically Seasonal Adjust Compensates for weather changes The simple to use global seasonal adjust compensates for weather changes adjust the station run times from 10 to 150 in 10 increments without reprogramming The easy to read adjusted level is always immediately apparent with the thermometer type display Choice of Independent Day Scheduling Options Days of the week or 31 day interval for maximum flexibility The watering day schedules in programs A B or C may be set up independently from each other In each program the choice of Custom day of the week Interval up to 31 days Odd or Even days may be selected This allows the user to water on certain days of the week such as Monday Wednesday and Friday or water on a repeating day cycle Interval such as every third day or odd even days in any or all three of the programs E gt 8 tz e 3 Programs A B C with Multiple Start Times Different watering requirements are met with independent programming The ICC allows for many different irrigation applications using three completely inde pendent programs This is ideal for various types of plan
18. flashing 4 Press EN and to change the run time 5 Press to advance to the next station 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each station NOTE If a station is assigned a run time on program A B or C then that station cannot be assigned to Program D If this is attempted the word USED will appear in the display Setting Days to Water 1 Turn dial to SET DAYS TO WATER 2 Select program A B C or D by pressing the 3 The controller displays currently programmed day information This dial position provides four different day options specific days of the week Odd Days Even Days or Intervals between waterings Selecting Specific Days of the Week T Watering With the cursor on a specific day press ES to activate on a particular day of the week to water Press to cancel watering for that day After pressing a button the cursor automati cally advances to the next day 2 Repeat step 1 until all desired days have been selected Odd or Even Days for Watering Press until the arrow cursor is over either even or odd on the display 2 Press EH to select or gg to cancel either Odd Days or Even Days NOTE The 31st of any month and February 29 are always Off days if Odd watering is selected Selecting an Interval Between Waterings 1 Press and move the flashing arrow cursor over the interval designator 2 Press EJ The display will now show two numbers the Interval and the days remaining i
19. hopping centers cemeteries schools large residences factories highway planting areas and anywhere else an easy to program solidly constructed wall mount or pedestal mount irrigation controller is needed Programming Flexibility With the ICC s extremely flexible programming capabilities watering land scapes planted in unique soils or fitting the watering into special scheduling windows is a snap Whether drip watering ornamentals or applying water to turf and shrubs with rotors or sprays the Hunter ICC has the ability to accept the watering schedule for any project And in the event of a power outage once that schedule is in place it will stay there virtually forever because of the ICC s nonvolatile memory Remote Compatible and Central Control Capable The ICC Controller is shipped remote control compatible for instant use of the SRR and ICR remote controls The ICC is also central control compatible with the Hunter Irrigation Management and Moni toring System IMMS With IMMS automatic irrigation systems at multiple sites or multiple controllers at a single site can be programmed for functions that would be typically handled directly at each controller Scheduling of days to water run times start times cycle and soak operations and more can be done from a single computer at a desk miles away from the actual installation A key function of the IMMS is its ability to monitor changing conditions With the a
20. id of Hunter s Clik family of sensors IMMS can report the status of every site and perform turf and water saving shutdowns in rain or emergencies It s able to network Hunter con trollers from the SRC to the Pro C and ICC Distributors and Contractors Will Love the Modular Design With the modular designed ICC inventory management is easy while the inventory investment is low With the ICC there are fewer SKUs and less shelf space require ments one locking heavy duty plastic controller and one locking metal controller and a combination of the four station module and or the eight station module produces eighteen possible controller configurations The right controller is always in stock This translates into higher inventory turns per square foot and an incredible return on inventory investment With the time saving mounting and wiring features dial style intuitive program ming and the modular design for inventory management this is the most convenient and versatile controller on the market Hunter PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS Heavy Duty Plastic or Metal Cabinets Built to overcome the elements for a long time The ICC is offered with a robust heavy duty plastic UL listed and NEMA 3R rated cabi net or in a metal or stainless steel cabinet For faster installation the cabinet door hinge pin is removable when the door is unlocked and open The ICC cabinet is also designed with a 112 knockout option
21. ion programs for a special maintenance event Reduce Water Costs Increased monitoring equals reduced watering It s a proven fact that when irrigation systems are consistently adjusted there will be a substantial reduction in the amount of water used Typically a reduction is possible when a system can not be monitored constantly for example irrigation and landscape maintenance personnel would rather err on the side of over irrigating longer run times than to return to a job site with large patches of brown turf With the Hunter IMMS monitoring a system it becomes as easy as powering up the computer and making a few keystrokes to adjust the run times according to the local weather conditions thus reducing water costs Forecast Water Use by the Day Week Month or Year Calculate future water costs for budgeting purposes Irrigation water costs are becoming a significant factor in city budgets Managers need to know what the costs will be before they occur With the Hunter IMMS managers are able to make accurate and informed decisions with the IMMS forecasting capabilities APA F 7N m 4 Lomo mo mo E mee 1 LIE m8 4 T 1 Reduce System Monitoring Efforts Control all irrigation functions from a central point An irrigation manager is able to control each controller without the need to travel to each s
22. ite Usually maintaining control ler programming is only one of the many tasks for which this individual 15 responsible Driving around in a truck to different sites requires effort that could be put to better use in other aspects of the business Alarms Warn When Site Visits May be Necessary Accurate remote monitoring When sensors are installed on site IMMS will react immediately with pre programmed responses to alarms The IMMS software will then display an alarm if for example excess flows occur in the normal watering pattern through sensor feedback The alarm icon informs the irrigation manager of a potential problem at the site 20 Irrigation Management and Monitoring System are P aw I f tool With all of the features available in Be the IMMS package Windows 2000 or XP e provides the best choice to ensure its behind EHE the scenes technology will run without hindrance Historical Logs Keep System Operating Data for Later Use ne Stores important information to solve issues Cycle and Soak Optimizes Watering Run Times Keep runoff to a minimum when using a Hunter ICC irrigation controller The IMMS control system will store sched ule and alarm histories for later analysis This includes information associated with station start and stop times sensor and alarm In addition to other programming features data etc IMMS simplifies use of the Cycle and Soak featur
23. l with Minimal Startup Time or Costs As easy as plug n play Using a regular computer and a Central Control Communications Unit plus a simple cable GCBL or phone line or cellular link to the Site Interface will get you up and run ning with communication between the two Just turn the computer on install the IMMS software and begin programming as if you were standing in front of a Hunter ICC or Pro C controller It s as easy as plug n play Control Irrigation Systems at Multiple Sites Reduces travel time and labor costs Increase controller run times delete start times shut down zones with broken sprinklers program event days reprogram the day schedule at any site These are just a few of the features which can be quickly implemented from your desk with just a few keystrokes at the computer Travel time between sites for programming issues is virtually eliminated from the work schedule With the cost of labor increasing every year the potential for savings in a single season will offer a fast payback 19 Hunter Manual Operation of Systems from Central Computer A few keystrokes to apply additional water Adding additional waterings is a simple procedure with a few keystrokes it s done This convenience is a must have for extra waterings when fertilization is done or during over seeding of warm season turf Being able to make adjustments at a central location means local crews do not have to change irrigat
24. led in the controller to route AC power from the power cable to the terminal strip area and to ground the controller 5 Junction Box This box contains connections for 115 volt and 230 volt power connections 6 Station Modules There are 4 plastic cabinet or 6 metal or stainless steel cabinet and plastic pedestal modular positions inside the controller With the addition of 4 or 8 station ICM modules you have the ability to run anywhere from 8 to 32 stations plastic cabinet and 8 to 48 stations metal stainless steel cabinet and plastic pedestal 9V Battery EEN ESE Hunter PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS continued Programmable 0 7 Day Rain Delay No need to return to the controller to turn it back on The ICC allows you to turn off the controller for a predetermined period of time 1 7 days during rainy weather All programs are affected as this delay is global After the specified period has elapsed the controller will return to automatic mode and water as scheduled This delay feature is very conve nient because when the controller is turned off for an event such as rain or a social activity the operator will not have to make a trip to the site to reactivate the controller In residential systems when the operator uses the watering delay feature there s no need to worry about remembering that the controller has bee
25. ll begin 14 ICR Remote Control PRODUCT OVERVIEW For shopping centers industrial complexes college campuses condominium clusters large residential and other expansive sites if a remote control is going to work it needs power to cover these long range distances The new Hunter Institutional Commercial Remote ICR has what it takes You want power Sites obstructed by buildings walls and trees are no problem for the ICR With a mile range on these difficult sites the ICR can communicate with controllers where other remotes fail When there is nothing in its path the ICR can function up to two miles from the controller But this handy accessory is more than big and strong The ICR is the true contractor s tool a single unit that can be carried from job to job and used to access dozens of different irrigation systems A single ICR can interface with any Hunter controller that operates with a SmartPort system That means you can eliminate going back and forth to a controller to start and stop a cycle during maintenance or installation and you can make that task of wintering a system a one person job instead of two not just on one site but every site you handle But what truly sets the ICR apart 15 its price no other long range remote 15 more affordable PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS One Transmitter One Receiver Does the Job Portable and reusable at every location With the ICR a contractor can visi
26. many times as needed to set the desired number of days off up to 7 days Turn the dial back to the RUN position NOTE The days off remaining will decrease at midnight of each day When days off gets to zero the display will show the normal time of day and normal irrigation will resume at the next scheduled start time Advanced Features This controller is capable of Cycle and Soak watering Master Valve Pump programming and also features a programmable delay between stations Please refer to your owner s manual for programming instructions regarding these advanced features raid Operating a Single Station Turn dial to the MANUAL SINGLE STATION position 2 Station run time will flash in the display Press to move to the desired station Press and gg to change the amount of time for valve to water 3 Turn the dial to the RUN position to run the station Station designated will water then controller will return to automatic mode Operating All Stations Turn dial to the MANUAL ALL STATIONS position 2 Select program A B C or D by pressing 3 To start a station other than 1 press gt until desired starting station is displayed 4 Return dial to RUN stations in designated program will water then controller will return to automatic mode A complete copy of the ICC Programming Instructions is in the ICC Owner s Manual Hunter literature number LIT 237 13 Hunter Hunte
27. monitored and controlled from the comfort of your office Additionally by reacting to localized sensors the system can alert you to potential service problems such as a ruptured pipe or sprinklers that have been broken by vandals The Hunter Irrigation Management and Monitoring System Saves Water The centralized control of your irriga tion controller network allows you to take advantage of the latest water saving benefits Modify controller schedules taking into account daily and seasonal weather condi tions and weather forecasts shut down all systems during rain with just a few keystrokes increase watering for thirsty an nuals during hot days Any and all changes can be made to each controller s program in a matter of seconds In addition the program s reporting module allows you to estimate your water usage over time both in total gallons used and estimated water costs This will allow you to plan ahead for future needs and identify areas for improvement The Hunter Irrigation Management and Monitoring System Saves Money Saving time and saving water ultimately adds up to an even greater savings that of your irrigation budget IMMS reduces your labor expenses including the time it takes to travel from site to site and the time it takes to program and update controllers and verify system operations Not to mention the fact that the IMMS is priced at a level that makes it affordable and not a luxury item With the
28. n the interval 3 The number of days between waterings or the Interval will be flashing Press and E to select the number of days desired between waterings 12 ICC Controller Press the days remaining in the Interval are now flashing Press EN and to select the number of days until the next desired watering One day remaining means it will water the next day Automatic Operation After programming set dial to RUN to enable automatic operation of all scheduled waterings Rain Sensor Bypass Switch If a sensor is preventing system operation or no sensor is installed and the switch is in the ON position SEN OFF will be displayed Move the switch to OFF and the rain sensor will be bypassed Seasonal Adjust Press A and W to change the seasonal adjust from 10 to 150 in 10 increments The station run times displayed will automatically be recalculated System Off Turn dial to the SYSTEM OFF position Shuts down all programmed waterings indefinitely until the dial is returned to the RUN position Can be used to cancel waterings in progress Programmable Rain Off This feature permits the user to stop all programmed waterings for a designated period from 1 7 days At the end of the rain delay the controller will resume normal automatic operation Move the rotary switch to the OFF position Press the EJ button and a 1 will be displayed and the DAYS icon will illuminate Press as
29. n turned off Note If the controller is programmed with a 3 day or higher interval watering schedule in a program the controller will operate at the next watering start time regardless of the interval period effectively resetting the start of the interval period Weather Sensor Compatible Built in bypass switch eliminates extra watering The ICC allows easy connection of any rain or weather sensor device including the Hunter Mini Clik With the sensor circuit on the controller wiring is fast and easy There s a built in bypass switch to turn off the sensor for maintenance Best of all the controller will display Sen Off in the LCD display indicating when the sensor is inter rupting irrigation In all cases use of the sensor does not alter any programmed water ing schedule The hookup is as simple as removing the jumper that is attached across the SEN terminals of the controller and con necting the sensor wires to the terminals Large LCD Display Easy to read for schedule entry and review The huge 1 by 3 display 2 5 by 7 6 cm makes entries easy to read and verify With the ICC controller Hunter simplified programming at every step 9 Au l l MONTH TS SUN MON TUE WED THUR EVEN_ODD INTERVAL o 9 al PROGRAM STATION 0 LCD Display 1 Program Selector Identifies the program in use A B C or D 2 Station Number Identifies c
30. nd with a protective controller shutdown No central irrigation control system available today is more cost effective than the Hunter Irrigation Management and Monitoring System Plus it upgrades easily to accommodate an expanding network of Hunter controllers providing the most essen tial features needed for water management System Capabilities Manage irrigation systems at up to 100 different sites from a single centralized computer e Each site managed can have up to 100 controllers networked into the site inter face The IMMS system can network with Hunter ICC Pro C and SRC controllers Manage all controller programming data from the central computer Manual functions activate deactivate manual or automatic waterings from the central computer e Initiate rain off or rain delay features by controller or globally Manage no water days up to 365 days in advance globally by site or by controller This allows an irrigation manager to set specific days for maintenance events etc Easily program cycle and soak waterings for maximum water efficiency ICC only Manage watering windows Monitoring Capabilities Monitor weather sensors including rain wind and freeze sensors for real time responses to weather conditions Sensor data can be implemented locally with individual controllers or shared globally across the entire site Flow Clik IMMS can react automatically to high system flow conditions even
31. o change the month Press to advance to DAY 4 DAY The date will be flashing Press and to change the date The day of the week e g Monday Wednesday etc is automatically indicated by the arrow in the display Press 9 to advance to TIME 5 TIME The time will be displayed Press and to select AM PM or 24 hr Press to select hours The hour will be flashing Press and Eg to change the hour shown on the display Press to select minutes Minutes will be flashing Press and to change the minutes shown in the display The date day and time have now been set Setting Watering Start Times NOTE A single watering start time will start the program A B C D and all stations assigned to the program will run sequentially Multiple start times can be used to activate multiple daily waterings 1 Turn dial to the SET WATERING START TIMES position 2 Select program A B C or D by pressing the button 3 Press EJ and to change the start time 4 Press to select the next start time or for the next program 5 To eliminate a Programmed Start Time Press and 0 set the start time to OFF which is between 11 45 p m and midnight Setting Station Run Times 1 Turn the dial to the SET STATION RUN TIMES position 2 Select program A B C or D by pressing the button 3 The display will show the station number and the program letter selected A B C or D The run time will be
32. occurred 22 ICC Controller NOTES Hunter NOTES Hunter Hunter Industries Incorporated The Irrigation Innovators 2004 Hunter Industries Incorporated 1940 Diamond Street San Marcos California 92069 TEL 1 760 744 5240 FAX 1 760 744 7461 www Hunterlndustries com P N 700326 LIT 231 6 04
33. oller will skip over that station and continue to water the rest of the zones in the program The con troller 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 Hunter Quick Check Quickly diagnose field wiring problems The ICC also provides irrigation profes sionals with the ability to efficiently and effectively diagnose problems in the field Instead of having to physically check each field wiring circuit for potential problems the user can run the Hunter Quick Check circuit test procedure This circuit diagnostic is very beneficial because of its ability to aid in quickly identifying shorts in control wiring Programmable Delay Between Stations Slow closing valves and well recovery will never be an issue A programmable delay between stations solves the problem of slow closing valves because of a hydraulic overload condi tion The delay also solves the problem of a system operating off of a slow filling well allowing the well to recover between zones The ICC s programming will allow it to fit into any situation where a delay is neces sary as the delay is programmable up to ICC Controller ten hours Delays from 0 to 60 seconds are allocated in 5 second increment
34. r Quick Check To initiate the Hunter Quick Check test proce dure press the EJ E gt buttons at the same time In the standby mode the LCD will display all segments helpful when trouble shooting display problems Press the gg button to begin the Quick Check test procedure If a field wiring short is detected an ERR symbol preceded by the station number will momentarily flash on the LCD display One Touch Manual Start and Rapid Advance 1 Hold down the button for 2 seconds 2 This feature automatically defaults to Program A You can select Program B C or D by pressing the button 3 The station number will be flashing Press the or button to scroll through the stations and use the Eg buttons to adjust the start 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 i The ICC is popular for commercial and program will begin public area applications Test Program To initiate the test program 1 Press and hold the button The station number will be flashing 2 Press the or button to scroll to the station you would like the test program to start with Use the EJ or button to set the run time up to 15 minutes The run time needs to be entered only once 3 After a 2 second pause the test program wi
35. s and then up to 10 hours in 1 minute increments Note If the MV circuit is programmed to operate on the zone it will stay hot for the first minute of any programmed delay Test Program Simple operation allows user to run all zones for a specified amount of time The ICC allows the user a simplified method for running a test program This feature operates each station in numerical sequence from the lowest to the highest You can start with any station This 15 a great feature to check the operation of your irrigation system Easy Access Wire Compartment Simplified wire hookups The ICC permits fast and easy connection of wiring in the spacious wiring compartment With the sturdy terminal block the wire can be inserted without bending for simplified installation The primary terminal block has dedicated terminal screws for both a sensor hookup and a 24VAC connection for acces sories Each terminal will accommodate two 20 12 gauge wires Wiring Cabinet 1 9 Volt Battery The alkaline battery keeps time during power outages or if the transformer is disconnected The user may also program the controller without AC power 2 Reset Button This button will restart the com puter in case of power surge or display freezing No programmed data will be lost 3 Power Module Area Used to attach transformer master valve and other systems from their source to the controller 4 Transformer A transformer is instal
36. t one site attach the receiver to the SmartPort wiring harness at the controller complete the irrigation operations remove the receiver and travel on to the next job Or the receiver can be left permanently mounted if desired to permit operation by the homeowner or building manager Large LCD Display and Five Button Operation Easy to view and a snap to operate Simply press the and y buttons to display the station or program that is desired then press the ON or OFF buttons The mode button provides easy navigation among ICR functions Activate sprinklers from up to 2 miles from the controller 15 Hunter Sturdy ABS Construction Tough and rugged for any user The ICR transmitter and receiver are made of heavy duty ABS plastic that will with stand the toughest conditions and repeat uses The transmitter and receiver are designed to be water resistant 8 Different Remote Activated RUNTIME Run Time Settings Quick or lengthy for total versatility The ICR be programmed for 8 different run time remote activated settings 1 2 5 10 15 20 25 and 30 minute incre ments are available for the many irrigation functions that may be required The default setting is 10 minutes Operates on Four AA Batteries For Up to a Year Automatic shutoff extends battery life when not in use Any convenience hardware or building supply store carries standard AA alkaline batteries User
37. ts that have separate watering day requirements Each program has the ability to water up to four start times per day The user has complete flexibility with watering schedules for new seed or sod lawns multiple cycles for low infiltration rate soils slopes morning or evening irrigation and other watering window restrictions Concurrent Station Operation with Program D Run two stations at once The A B and C programs will stack start times while program D will run concur rently with all other programs This program D feature is great for large projects with drip systems Generally the watering window on large projects is limited while the length of necessary watering time is high The GPM requirements are usually low on drip watering systems the ICC will permit this low volume watering to run concurrently with other programs allowing the project to complete watering in less time The ICC has the capability of running up to two valves Hunter PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS continued per station plus a master valve This means up to 4 valves and a pump start relay or mas ter valve can be operated at the same time Non volatile Memory Holds programs indefinitely excellent insurance against unreliable power The ICC 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
38. urrently selected station number 3 Main Display Indicates various times values and programmed information Year Arrow identifies current calendar year Month Arrow identifies current calendar month Day Arrow identifies current calendar day Running Arrow indicates when watering is occurring 8 Day of the Week Arrow identifies days of the week to water You can also select odd or even and an interval watering schedule 9 Odd Even Watering Arrow identifies if odd or even watering is selected 10 Interval Arrow identifies if interval watering has been selected 11 Seasonal Adjust Displays in increments of 1095 the percentage of seasonal adjust that has been selected 12 Start time Identifies selected start time Only appears on LCD main display when SET WATERING START TIMES is selected c a ICC Controller Intuitive Dial Programming For easy program entry For contractors and homeowners alike the ICC provides step by step programming No complicated entry functions or repetitive keystrokes Just turn the dial to the section of the program that needs to be changed and use the plus minus and next buttons to make the adjustments No other programming method 15 easier Multi language Capability User friendly in all parts of the world The ICC line is available as a multi language controller family Separate customization kits are available in Spanish INT 321 French I
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