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Welcome to the XC Hybrid support section. Find support for the battery powered irrigation controller using the menu.
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Installation
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Solar Panel
Solar power eliminates the need for batteries and provides maintenance-free operation by harnessing the sun's energy or ambient light to fully power the controller 24 hours a day,
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Installing Batteries
The XC Hybrid operates on six AA alkaline batteries, and the XC Hybrid Stainless uses six C batteries. A battery carrier is supplied with your controller. Insert the batteries as
Programming
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Basic Programming Video
Download the XC Hybrid Owner's Manual for detailed instructions on installation and programming the XC Hybrid irrigation controller.
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Setting Start Times
Turn the dial to the Start Times position.The factory preset is set on program A. If necessary, you can select program B, or C by pressing the PRG button.Use the or button to
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Station Repeats
A common reason for a controller to repeat a cycle is too many programmed start times. Only one start time per active program is required, a second start time will cycle the
FAQ's
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Power Sources
The XC Hybrid model controller can be powered by several different sources. The included power source uses batteries in a battery pack. The voltage output on the station terminals
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Compatible DC Solenoids
We would prefer that you use a Hunter valve with a Hunter DC latching solenoid, but we realize that sometimes you may be retrofitting existing systems with another manufacturer’s
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Battery Life
From a battery life standpoint, the answer is not as easy as saying "the batteries will last for two years". The answer really depends upon the number of actuations that the
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Wire Lengths
The chart below indicates maximum wire lengths when using a Hunter DC latching solenoid combined with a Hunter XC Hybrid controller.WIRE SIZEMAXIMUM DISTANCE* FEETMETERS18 AWG / 1