Welcome Page Body
The mobile-friendly Centralus irrigation management platform — provides highly secure, comprehensive cloud-based control and monitoring features to new or existing ACC2/ICC2 dial-based controllers. The connectivity allows you to view a controller’s status, change settings, view forecasts, save water, and receive instant notification of important system alarms — all without costly and time-consuming travel and site visits.
Section Menu
Account Setup
-
Account Setup
To upgrade your ICC2 or ACC2 Controller with Centralus control, choose one of three flexible connection options depending on site requirements and preference: wireless Wi-Fi,
What's New in Centralus
-
What's New in Centralus
Centralus now features a WHAT'S NEW notification in the upper right corner of the screen. When a red dot appears on the bell icon in the upper right of the screen, there is a new
A2C-WiFi Setup
-
Module Installation
Turn off the controller power.Tilt and remove the facepack to access the bottom of the facepack.Remove the dust cover or prior module from the controller facepack. Press the spring
-
Installing Wi-Fi Antenna Extension Kit
To improve Wi-Fi visibility to the router, we recommend using the Wi-Fi extension kit (model WIFI-EXT-KIT). This is not a signal booster but an option to move the antenna closer to
A2C-LTE Setup
-
Preparation
The A2C-LTEM cellular communication module includes a pre-registered SIM card for use in Hunter controllers only. The card will not work in other devices. This SIM card requires a
-
Facepack Replacement and Data Backup
ITEMS INCLUDED• New ACC2 controller facepack• SD card inside facepack• Cellular communication moduleTo ensure adequate power for the cellular modem, A2C-LTEM for ACC2 controllers
-
Module Installation
Turn off the controller power using the power switch on the transformer.
-
Configuration and Connection
The following section describes how to set up the cellular service and add the controller to Centralus software. This process should be completed by the controller owner, who will
-
Software Setup
To add the controller to Centralus, go to your Centralus account. You must have a free Hunter account to add a controller.From the Main Menu icon in the software, select ADD
-
Transferring LTE/LTEM Ownership
The Controller and Service ownership belongs to the customer who claims the device. Claiming begins as soon as the controller and Zipit account is set up in the Centralus Software.
-
FAQ's
In this support section, you will find short troubleshooting tips and answers to frequently asked questions that will be helpful when using the A2C-LTEM Module to enable cellular
A2C-LAN Setup
ACC2 - Programming
-
ACC2 - Start Times
A watering program (SCHEDULE) can be created to operate valves in numerical sequence one at a time. For the controller and its selected program (SCHEDULE) to operate automatically,
-
ACC2 - Run Times
When using Centralus Software, you have the ability to change your STATION, BLOCK, and/or DELAY RUN TIMES. There is a maximum run time of 12:00 hrs for all model A2C controllers.
-
ACC2 - Water Days
Each program can have different types of WATER DAY schedules, and then have different settings with those types. Programs can be set according to one of the following modes:
-
ACC2 - Station Setup
The STATIONS menu allows you to name an individual Station or a Block. A STATION name can be referenced as the area of that particular zone or the sprinkler type used (e.g., Rotors
-
ACC2 - Block Setup
Centralus now offers the ability to create and edit Blocks for ACC2 controllers, as well as set their separate Cycle and Soak settings. Blocks are a great option on the ACC2
-
ACC2 - Adjustment
The Centralus Irrigation Management Platform offers several ways to send adjustments to your ACC2 Controller. Each controller has an adjustment tab with settings for various water
-
ACC2 - Remote Control
The Remote Control tab functions much like the Hunter ROAM or ROAM XL remote controls.
-
ACC2 - Alarms & Logs
All attention messages on the ACC2 controller create logs. The first step to understanding any problem or message is to click the soft key for View Logs or access the logs from the
-
ACC2 - Flow
The FLOW tab will display your real-time Current Flow as well as the Flow Totals (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly). The two major parts of configuring Flow Operations are the
-
ACC2 - Permissions (Share Controller)
The PERMISSIONS tab will allow a user to share their controller with a few simple steps. If necessary, the user can delete the user or controller in this section as well.
-
ACC2 - Settings
The SETTINGS tab contains high-level information about the controller, plus Advanced settings that the controller will use in irrigation. Controller Information Address
ICC2-WiFi Setup
-
Installation
The ICC2 model controller can be upgraded to Centralus software for web-based central control options. Installing the WiFi module kit (WIFIKIT) will allow access to all of the
-
Network Setup
After all the connections are completed, the WIFIKIT will have a single LED flashing red, which shows it is in connection mode. If the WIFIKIT has previously been connected or
-
LED Usage
When using the residential central Wi-Fi adapter with the I2C commercial controller, there are some common LED usage lights that will help you determine the communication.
ICC2-LAN Setup
ICC2-Cellkit Setup
-
Cellkit Installation Guide
The Cellular Communication Module is used to connect ICC2 Controllers to Hunter’s Centralus™ Irrigation Management Platform. This 4G LTE communication module allows for wide-area
-
Add Controller to Centralus via Cellkit
To maintain internet connectivity, you must activate a data plan after provisioning the network connection. This process should be completed by the controller owner, who will need
-
Checking Connection Status
Once the CELLKIT is installed in an ICC2 Controller and powered on, it is ready for connection to the internet. If you need to check on your CONNECTION STATUS or set up your own
ICC2 - Programming
-
ICC2 - Schedule
A watering Schedule can be created to operate valves in numerical sequence one at a time. For the controller and its selected Schedule to operate automatically, three components
-
ICC2 - Adjustment
The Centralus Irrigation Management Platform offers several ways to send adjustments to your ICC2 Controller. Each controller has an adjustment tab with settings for various water
-
ICC2 - Remote Control
The Remote Control tab functions much like the Hunter ROAM or ROAM XL remote controls.
-
ICC2 - Flow
The FLOW tab will display your real-time Current Flow as well as the Flow Totals (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly). This feature easily allows you to manually set a single
-
ICC2 - Permissions
The PERMISSIONS tab will allow a user to share their controller with a few simple steps. If necessary, the user can delete a controller in this section as well.
-
ICC2 - Settings
The SETTINGS tab contains high-level information about the controller, plus Advanced settings that the controller will use in irrigation. Controller Information Address
Add Controller
-
Add Controller
Adding an ACC2 or ICC2 controller in the Centralus software is a simple process but will vary depending on the controller model. There are a few requirements before adding to your
-
Conflict Resolution (Controller Programming vs Software Programming)
Centralus can now detect when critical irrigation schedule settings differ between the software and the field controller. This feature is only available with ACC2 facepack versions
Controller List
-
Controller List
The CONTROLLER LIST is an overview of all controllers in your system, displayed as either bars in a list view, or pins on a map. In a mobile view, you can switch between the two
-
Mass Commands
Centralus provides a quick way to send the same command to many controllers at a time. Currently, this feature only works with the set or cancel Programmable Days Off option, but
System Off
-
System Off
Use the CONTROLLER OFF feature to stop manual/automatic watering commands, set programmable days off (1-180 days), and set the controller off.Sign in to your CENTRALUS ACCOUNT
My Account
-
Crewmember & Group Setup
The Centralus Software allows you to add CREWMEMBERS to your organization and provides functions for managing teams of people and controllers. A Crewmember will have access to one
System Settings
-
Text Message Alerts (SMS)
Under System Settings, you have the ability to enter a mobile phone number to which SMS text alerts will be sent. Depending on your controller model, different text message
-
Alarms
The controller will store up to 250 alarm logs, with date and time, beginning with the most recent alarm. When the Text Message Alerts are set up, you can receive one of the
Manage Subscriptions
-
Subscription Overview
The Manage Subscriptions feature allows you to access service plan information on any ACC2 controller connected using the LTE cell module. For this setup, each controller must have
-
LTE Payment Methods
The Zipit platform is designed to help manage connectivity and enable subscription billing for our LTE cellular devices. You can pay for this service directly by direct billing ACH
-
Cancel Subscription
If a customer claims and purchases a subscription for an A2C-LTE device and no longer wants to have ownership of the device, there is the option to cancel the subscription. When a
-
Billing History/Invoices
The BILLING HISTORY will show the event (invoice paid), which is a sum of all controllers for that specific date in an amount. Each invoice will include controller nicknames and
-
Replace Device (Zipit)
The Manage Subscription portal offers a feature that allows you to transfer your current Zipit subscription when replacing your A2C-LTEM or CELLKIT communication module. Replacing
Troubleshooting
-
Connection Tips
Centralus offers three types of connection: WiFi, LAN (local area network), and LTE cell service. Navigate through each section for supporting connection tips.Controller
-
Error Communicating with Server
Centralus will try for several minutes to establish communications with a controller if it does not respond immediately. The spinner will show that it is still trying. If the
FAQ
-
General FAQ
This section provides troubleshooting tips and answers to frequently asked questions that will be helpful when using the ICC2 and ACC2 Controllers with the Centralus Irrigation
-
Add to Mobile Home Screen
It most cases, when using your mobile device, it is easier to navigate when a bookmark is added to your home screen. Please view the steps below for both the iPhone or Android
-
Releasing Controller to New User
After setting up an ACC2 or ICC2 controller in your Centralus account, you may choose to release the controller (serial number) to another user. This will require the controller's
Update Firmware
-
Update Firmware
Firmware is the software operating system inside a controller or communication module. Centralus wants you to have the latest operating system for optimum performance, and if it