Hunter X-Core Irrigation Controller User Guide

Hunter X-Core Irrigation Controller User Guide

X-Core Components

1. Start Time Symbol Sprinkler Off Days
2. Station Number
3. Program Indicator
4. Month Symbol
5. Run Time Symbol
6. Seasonal Adjust (%)
7. Station Running
8. Sprinkler Off Days
9. Odd/Even/Interval Days
10. Active Water Day
11. Non-Active Water Day
12. Day of Week
13. Rain Sensor Active/Bypass
14. Day Symbol

Setup Guide

SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME

1. Turn the dial to the DATE/TIME position.
2. The current year will be flashing. Use the + and – buttons to change the year. Push the ► button to proceed to setting the month.
3. The month will be flashing. Use the + and – buttons to change the month. Press the ► button to proceed to the day setting.
4. The day will be flashing. Use the + and – buttons to change the day of the month. Press the ► button to proceed to the time setting.
5. The time will be displayed. Use the + and – buttons to select AM, PM, or 24 HR to display all times in 24–hour mode.
6. Press the ► button to move to hours. Use the + and – buttons to change the hour shown on the display.
7. Press the ► button to move on to minutes. Use the + and – buttons to change the minutes shown in the display.
8. Turn the dial to the RUN position. Date and time are now set.

SETTING A PROGRAM START TIME

1. Turn the dial to the START TIMES position.
2. Use the PRG button to select program (A, B, or C).
3. Use the + and – buttons to change the Start Time. The Start Time advances in 15-minute increments.
4. Turn the dial to the RUN position.

ELIMINATING A PROGRAM START TIME

1. Turn the dial to the START TIMES position.
2. Press the right arrow to locate the desired START TIME.
3. Press the + or – buttons to reach OFF located between 11:45 PM and 12:00 AM.
4. Press the PRG button to view/edit additional programs.

SETTING A STATION RUN TIME

1. Turn the dial to the RUN TIMES position.
2. Use the PRG button to select program (A, B, or C).
3. Use the + and – buttons to change the station run time on the display. You can set station run times from 1 minute to 4 hours.
4. Press the ► button to advance to the next station.

SETTING WATER DAYS

1. Turn the dial to the WATER DAYS position.
2.  The pointer at the bottom of the screen shows the currently selected day of the week. Press + or – to select days for watering or no water .

SELECTING ODD OR EVEN DAYS TO WATER

1. Press ► past all days of week to ODD or EVEN.
2. Press + to select or – to cancel ODD or EVEN.

SELECTING INTERVAL WATERING

1. Press ► past ODD and EVEN to INT.
2. Press + or – to set interval days.
3. Press + or – to set number of days to next watering.

MANUAL SINGLE STATION

1. Turn dial to Manual Single Station position.
2. Press ► to select station. Use + or – to set manual run time.
3. Turn dial to RUN position to begin immediately.

MANUAL PROGRAM

1. Turn dial to RUN position.
2. Press and hold ► button for three seconds.
3. Press PRG to select program.
4. Release button for two seconds. Program will begin.
5. Press ► to advance to another station within the Program.

ONE-TOUCH MANUAL START AND ADVANCE

1. Hold down the right button for two seconds.
2. Press the PRG button to select program.
3. Press the left or right button to select a station.
4. Press the + or – button to change the run time.
5. After a two-second pause, the program will begin. At any time during manual cycle, use the left or right buttons to navigate from station to station manually.

TEST PROGRAM

1. Press and hold PRG for three seconds.
2. Station 1 appears. Press + or – to enter run time.
3. Wait two seconds, each station will run for test run time.

SYSTEM OFF

Turn dial to system OFF position. No watering will occur in this dial position.

PROGRAMMABLE RAIN OFF

1. Turn dial to system OFF position and wait for OFF to stop blinking.
2. Press + or – to set the number of days to remain off.
3. Turn dial back to RUN position.
4. To cancel Rain Off, turn dial to OFF, wait until OFF stops blinking, then turn dial back to RUN.

SENSOR BYPASS

Overrides sensor shutdown to allow watering.

1. Move sensor BYPASS switch to BYPASS position.
2. Return switch to ACTIVE to allow sensor shutdown

FULL RESET

1. Press and release the RESET button on the right side of the controller.
2. The display should now show 12:00 AM. The memory has now been cleared and the controller may be reprogrammed.

Features

Simple Interface with Dial Control

• Easy-to-use dial makes programming intuitive for beginners and professionals.

Three Independent Programs (A, B, C)

• Offers flexible scheduling with multiple start times for different areas of the yard.

Up to Four Start Times Per Program

• Customizable watering cycles for various landscape needs.

Manual Start and Advance

• Run a single zone or all zones manually without interrupting programmed settings.

Seasonal Adjustment (10–150%)

• Efficiently adjust all run times based on changing weather or seasonal needs.

Non-Volatile Memory

• Keeps settings stored even during power loss (no battery required).

Solar Sync Compatibility

• Automatically adjusts watering schedules based on local weather data with optional Solar Sync sensor.

Rain Sensor Compatibility

• Automatically stops watering during rainfall when connected to a rain sensor.

Master Valve/Pump Start Circuit

• Supports use of a master valve or pump for controlled irrigation water flow.

Weather-Resistant Outdoor Cabinet

• Designed for wall mounting with a secure lockable case, making it suitable for outdoor installations.

Specifications