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Welcome to the Hunter P2C irrigation controller support section. In this section, you will find help on installing, programming, running, and troubleshooting the P2C irrigation controller.
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Specifications
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Specifications
Operating Specifications Station Count: Conventional wiring from 4 to 23 stations,two-wire EZ Decoder System option up to 32 stations. Station Run Time: 1 minute to 6 hours
Components
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Components
A Control Dial B Wiring Compartment 1 Run Normal dial position for automatic operation 1 9 V Battery
Installation
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Mounting Controller
All necessary hardware is included for indoor and outdoor installations. Use the hole at the top of the controller as a reference and secure a 1" (25 mm) screw into the wall.
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Connecting AC Power
P2C models are prewired with a power cord and plug for simple installations in both indoor and outdoor applications. If the controller is to be powered by direct line voltage,
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Installing Station Modules
The Pro-C Controller is supplied with a factory-installed base module for up to 4 stations. Additional modules may be added in increments of 3 stations (PCM-300), 9 stations (PCM
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Installing the Decoder Module
The P2C controller is supplied with a base 4-station module. The P2C is also compatible with the EZ Decoder System (EZDS) for hybrid conventional and two-wire operations. Add a
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Connecting Station Wires
Route valve wires between control valve location and controller. At valves, attach a Common wire to either solenoid wire of all valves. This is most commonly a white wire.
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Connecting a Master Valve
Connect either wire from the Master Valve to the P/MV terminal on the 4-station base module. Connect remaining wire to the COM (Common) terminal.
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Connecting a Pump Start Relay (Optional)
Route a wire pair from the pump relay into the controller housing. Connect the pump Common wire to the terminal slot COM (Common) and the remaining wire from the pump relay to
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Connecting a Hunter Remote (not included)
The P2C Controller is compatible with Hunter remote controls. The SmartPort Wiring Harness (included with all Hunter remotes) allows for fast and easy use of Hunter controls.
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Installing a PXSYNC
The P2C-400 can operate a lighting transformer equipped with the PXSYNC interface box. When using the P2C-400 to operate a lighting transformer, any available station terminal can
Sensors
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Sensor Wiring Configurations
New Pro-C Controllers (P2C models) include two sensor inputs. The SEN-SEN terminals from the original Pro-C Controllers have been split into SEN and SEN-2 to allow for two separate
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Manually Bypassing the Weather Sensor
If the rain sensor is interrupting irrigation, you can bypass it by using the bypass switch on the front of the controller. Press the Sensor Bypass button to temporarily bypass the
Programming
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Setting the Current Date and Time
Turn the dial to the DATE/TIME position. The current year will flash in the display. Use the + or - buttons to change the year. Push the → button to set the month. The month
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Setting Program Start Times
Turn the dial to the START TIMES position. Press the PRG button to select A, B, or C. Use the + and - buttons to change the start time. (Advances in 15-minute increments.)
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Setting Station Run Times
Turn the dial to the RUN TIMES position. The display will show the last program selected (A, B, or C) and the station number selected. The run time for that station will flash
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Setting Days to Water
Turn the dial to the WATER DAYS position. The display will show the last program selected (A, B, or C). You can switch to another program by pressing the PRG button. The
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Set Pump/Master Valve (P/MV) Operation (On/Off)
All stations have the P/MV start circuit ON in the default setting. To program P/MV operation: Turn the dial to the PUMP position. Press the + or - buttons to toggle
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Seasonal Adjustment
Seasonal Adjust is used to make global run time changes without reprogramming the entire controller. Turn the dial to the SEASONAL ADJUST position. Press the + or - buttons
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System Off
Valves currently watering will shut off after the dial is turned to the SYSTEM OFF position for two seconds. All active programs will be discontinued and watering will stop. To
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System Off (1-31 Days)
This feature permits the user to stop all programmed irrigation for a designated period from 1 to 31 days. At the end of the programmable off period, the controller will resume
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Run Position
After programming is complete, turn the dial to the RUN position to enable automatic execution of all selected programs and start times.
Manual Operation
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Manually Single Station
Turn the dial to the MANUAL position. The station run time will flash in the display. Use the → button to move to the desired station. You may then use the + and - buttons to
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Manual All Stations
You can also activate a program to water without using the dial. With the dial in the RUN position, hold down the → button for 2 seconds. This feature automatically
Hidden Features
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Hidden Features
Feature Where Found Description Programmable Sensor Override Hold – and turn to Start Times Sets individual stations to ignore
Troubleshooting Guide
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Troubleshooting Guide
Feature Where Found Description Display shows ERR with number Short in field wiring or bad solenoid Check field wiring and valve