Pilot Field Controller System

Reliable Field Control Packed with Features

Application Golf

Number of Stations 80

Type Field Controller

Product Line

Golf Central Control

Models

Model	Description	Add to List
PILOT-FC-20-S	Pilot Field Controller, 20-station plastic pedestal standalone, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules	+
PILOT-FC-30-S	Pilot Field Controller, 30-station plastic pedestal standalone, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules	+
PILOT-FC-40-S	Pilot Field Controller, 40-station plastic pedestal standalone, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules	+
PILOT-FC-50-S	Pilot Field Controller, 50-station plastic pedestal standalone, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules	+
PILOT-FC-60-S	Pilot Field Controller, 60-station plastic pedestal standalone, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules	+
PILOT-FC-70-S	Pilot Field Controller, 70-station plastic pedestal standalone, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; expandable to 80 stations with a 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Module	+
PILOT-FC-80-S	Pilot Field Controller, 80-station plastic pedestal standalone, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage	+
PILOT-FC-20-HWR	Pilot Field Controller, 20-station plastic pedestal hardwire, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes hardwire communication module, expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules	+
PILOT-FC-30-HWR	Pilot Field Controller, 30-station plastic pedestal hardwire, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes hardwire communication module, expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules	+
PILOT-FC-40-HWR	Pilot Field Controller, 40-station plastic pedestal hardwire, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes hardwire communication module, expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules	+
PILOT-FC-50-HWR	Pilot Field Controller, 50-station plastic pedestal hardwire, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage, includes hardwire communication module, expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules	+
PILOT-FC-60-HWR	Pilot Field Controller, 60-station plastic pedestal hardwire, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes hardwire communication module, expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules	+
PILOT-FC-70-HWR	Pilot Field Controller, 70-station plastic pedestal hardwire, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes hardwire communication module, expandable to 80 stations with a 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Module	+
PILOT-FC-80-HWR	Pilot Field Controller, 80-station plastic pedestal hardwire, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes hardwire communication module	+
PILOT-FC-20-UHF-A	Pilot Field Controller, 20-station plastic pedestal UHF radio, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes UHF-A radio communication module, expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules, a license specifying frequency is required	+
PILOT-FC-30-UHF-A	Pilot Field Controller, 30-station plastic pedestal UHF radio, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes UHF-A radio communication module, expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules, a license specifying frequency is required	+
PILOT-FC-40-UHF-A	Pilot Field Controller, 40-station plastic pedestal UHF radio, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes UHF-A radio communication module, expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules, a license specifying frequency is required	+
PILOT-FC-50-UHF-A	Pilot Field Controller, 50-station plastic pedestal UHF radio, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes UHF-A radio communication module, expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules, a license specifying frequency is required	+
PILOT-FC-60-UHF-A	Pilot Field Controller, 60-station plastic pedestal UHF radio, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes UHF-A radio communication module, expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules, a license specifying frequency is required	+
PILOT-FC-70-UHF-A	Pilot Field Controller, 70-station plastic pedestal UHF radio, dual (120/230 VAC) voltage; includes UHF-A radio communication module, expandable to 80 stations with 10-station PILOT-FC-010 Output Modules, a license specifying frequency is required	+

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Specifications

POWER SUPPLY INPUT

Two voltage settings:
- 120 VAC nominal voltage at 60/50 Hz (100 to 132 VAC)
- 230 VAC nominal voltage at 50/60 Hz (200 to 260 VAC)
Current requirement:
- 1 amp under load at 110 VAC
- 0.7 amp under load at 230 VAC

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

Station: 1 A at 24 VAC
Hot post: 0.4 A at 24 VAC
Capacity: Three standard 24 VAC Hunter golf rotors per output; 20 maximum simultaneously running stations

RADIO SYSTEMS

UHF Radio: 450-470 MHz; other UHF frequencies available for selected markets
Spread spectrum radio: 915 MH

WIRED SYSTEMS

GCBL: Shielded two twisted pairs, 18 AWG
GCBLA: Armored, shielded two twisted pairs, 18 AWG

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Videos

Hunter Golf - 2015 Golf Show: Pilot Field Controller

Learn about the Hunter Pilot Field Controller, including the facepack display features, hardwired and radio communication options, an overview

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Features

The Pilot field controller manages up to 80 stations in 10-station increments. The full-featured controller has everything you need in a stand-alone field controller.

For a fully automated, flow-optimized system network all your controllers together with Pilot Command Center software. Communication options include wired, UHF radio and license-free radio. Power options include both 120 VAC and 230 VAC. Advanced troubleshooting features like a UHF radio signal strength meter and extensive system and error logging are complimented by Hunter’s Safety-Toggle™ station switches.

To make things even easier, the only service tool required is a phillips screwdriver – and you don’t even have to bring it with you because we include one with every controller.

Key Benefits

Five languages

Up to 80 station outputs in 10-station increments

Up to three Hunter golf Valve-in-Head Technology rotors per station output

Up to 20 simultaneous Hunter golf Valve-in-Head Technology rotors active per controller

32 automatic schedules with eight start times per schedule

Exclusive Safe-Toggle™ Technology for mechanical on-off-auto station switches

1 to 31 day skip-day scheduling

One-touch rain shutdown up to 30 days or indefinitely

One-touch Safe-Pause™ Technology with 30-minute safety timer

1% to 300% run time seasonal adjustment

Seasonal start time adjustment is used to quickly change all start times plus or minus 30 minutes

PilotFCP Utility enables remote scheduling from a computer or tablet for basic course irrigation management

Advanced Features

The large, illuminated keypad with a backlit display includes convenient function buttons for the most commonly used features. Built in system diagnostics make troubleshooting your system a breeze.

In addition to control panel indications, diagnostic lights on controller modules visually tell you if stations are running, station outputs have overloaded and much, much more.

The only tool required is a Phillips screwdriver and you don't even have to bring one because we include it with every controller.

Color-coded modular components with captured screws so they won't get lost, making it easy to assemble and troubleshoot. Safety-Toggle station switches ensure station cannot be accidentally left on. Any time they are used Pilot logs the fact so you always know what has happened.

No exposed circuitry or loose wires. All circuit boards are encapsulated in polyurethane to protect them from moisture, insects and temperature extremes. The horizonal alignment of station wire terminals makes wiring up the controller a snap. We even include zip tie anchors to help keep wiring neat and out of the way.

This program enables remote scheduling from a computer or tablet for convenient course irrigation management. It also unlocks convenient field hardware commands such as remotely running blocks manually.