Hunter WVC-100 Instructions originales

WVC

OWNER’S MANUAL &

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Wireless Valve Controller

Multiple-Station, Battery-Powered

Irrigation Controller

Introduction

The Hunter Wireless Valve Controller (WVC) is a battery-

powered, radio programmable controller that can operate

one (WVC-100), two (WVC-200), or four (WVC-400)

valves. Hunter’s wireless, battery-powered irrigation

systems are ideal for commercial/municipal applications

such as street and highway landscaping, medians, parks,

construction sites, and other areas that do not have

access to power.

All programming and manual operations for the WVC

are accomplished with the Wireless Valve Programmer

(WVP). The WVP is a handheld programmer that allows

you to create programs and conduct manual operations

with WVC controllers in the eld. Because the WVP

retrieves and transmits data via radio signals, you never

have to open a valve box to check the status or program

your controllers.

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The following instructions provide information

on installing and setting up your WVC. Additional

programming instructions can be found in the WVP

Owner’s Manual.

Table of Contents

2Introduction

3Table of Contents

4WVC Components

5Installing the Battery

6Wiring DC Latching Solenoids to the WVC

7Radio Communication

8Addressing the WVC With the WVP

9Mounting the WVC to a Hunter Valve

10 Alternate Mounting Methods

11 Connecting a Weather Sensor

12 Specications

12 .... Operating Specications

12 .... Electrical Specications

12 .... Dimensions

13 Notices

13 .... FCC Notice

14 .... Industry Canada Notice

15 Notes

WVC Components

This section provides an overview of the components of

the WVC. Each item will be discussed in further detail

later. However, this section can be helpful in getting

acquainted with the available options.

1. WVC Body – The WVC controller is designed to be dirt

tolerant, waterproof, and submersible to 12'(3.7 m).

2. External Antenna – Flexible rubber antenna for radio

communication.

3. 9-Volt Battery Holder – The WVC is designed to

operate on a single 9-volt alkaline battery. The battery

easily snaps into the battery holder.

4. Wires for DC Latching Solenoids – Leads are provided

for wiring DC latching solenoids. The red wires are

numbered on top of the WVC to provide station

identication. The black wire is the common wire.

5. Weather Sensor Wires – A Hunter Mini-Clik®or other

micro-switch-type sensor can be connected to the

WVC.

6. Valve Mounting Clip – Allows the WVC to be mounted

directly to any Hunter valve. The clip can also be used in

conjunction with the Universal Mounting Adapter.

7. Universal Mounting Adapter – Allows for alternate

methods of mounting the WVC. It can be used to

mount the WVC to the side of the valve box or on a ½"

(13 mm) diameter section of plastic pipe.

8. LED Indicator Light – Used when setting the WVC

address.

Installing the Battery

Note:

The WVC has non-volatile memory that retains

all program information when the battery is

removed or in the event the battery is drained.

The WVC uses a standard 9-volt alkaline battery to

operate the valve and program the controller. Battery life

is aected by the number of valve actuations, along with

the distance the solenoids are from the controller. Under

normal service conditions the battery should provide at

least one full year of service. 3. Make sure no water is inside the battery compartment.

Make sure that the seals are in good condition.

Screw the WVC body halves together to seal the

compartment.

Note:

The battery holder is designed so that the

battery can only be inserted in one direction.

To Install the Battery

1. Unscrew the rear half of the WVC body to gain access

to the battery compartment.

2. Snap the battery into the battery holder.

Wiring DC Latching Solenoids to the WVC

Leads are provided to attach a Hunter DC latching

solenoid or other two-wire, low-voltage latching solenoids

to the WVC (Hunter DC latching solenoid part #458200).

Hunter DC latching solenoids have two leads: one colored

black and the other red.

To Connect DC Latching Solenoids

1. Select the appropriate station wire (red wire) on the

WVC. Note: Station numbers are identied on top of

the WVC. Strip away ½" (13 mm) of insulation from the

station wire.

2. Remove ½" (13 mm) of insulation from the common

wire (black wire) on the WVC.

3. Twist the red and black leads from the solenoid to the

red and black leads on the WVC as shown in the gure.

4. Make sure to use waterproof connectors to secure all

wire connections.

Note:

The maximum recommended distance from

the WVC to any Hunter DC latching solenoid

is approximately 100'(30 m) with 18-gauge

wire. Long distances between the WVC and the

DC latching solenoid will reduce overall 9-volt

battery life.

Common Wire

(Black Leads)

Station Wire

(Red Leads)

Note:

The black wire from each solenoid must be wired

to the single black lead on the WVC controller.

Radio Communication

All programming and manual operations with the WVC

can be controlled with the WVP. Actual performance

varies depending upon the installation and the

surrounding terrain. The WVP can send/retrieve data to/

from the WVC up to 100'(30 m) with the WVC installed in

the valve box below ground level. Radio range increases

when the WVC is installed above ground. (Refer to the

WVP Owner’s Manual regarding radio communication).

WVP WVC

Below-Ground Installation

For maximum radio range, position WVC as high as

possible (see gure below).

WVP

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Addressing the WVC With the WVP

WVP required to perform this function

Each WVC controller requires a unique

identication number for proper radio operation

with the WVP. Setting unique addresses for each

WVC allows for separate radio programming and

manual operations with individual WVC controllers

even though other controllers may be in the

surrounding area. The unique address is a 3-digit

number from 000 to 999. Once the address is set,

you must remember the ID for future operation.

(Refer to the WVP Owner’s Manual for detailed

programming instructions).

To Set the Unique Address on the WVC

1. Press the Transmit/Receive button on the WVP

to enter the communications mode (lower portion

of display).

2. Use the and buttons to change the 3-digit

identication number. Use the button to make

sure that the WVP is in the transmit mode with the

arrow on the display pointing towards the address icon

(see Figure 1).

3. Unscrew the rear half of the WVC body to gain access

to the battery compartment.

4. Install a standard 9-volt alkaline battery

into the battery holder (see Connecting the

Battery).

5. Wait for the red light inside the battery

compartment to come on; this may take 10-15

seconds.

6. Immediately press and hold the Transmit/

Receive button on the WVP. The WVP will

beep twice when transmission commences.

Release the button.

7. The WVP will beep twice again when it learns

the identication number.

8. If the WVP illuminates the failed to

communicate icon , start over from

step 4.

Figure 1

Note:

If no WVP communication takes place aer the

red light on the WVC comes on, the WVC will

turn this light o (aer 20 seconds) and revert

back to the address already programmed into

the WVC.

Mounting the WVC to a Hunter Valve

The WVC can easily be mounted on any Hunter plastic

valve. A specially designed valve mounting clip makes

installation a snap.

Note:

When mounting the WVC, position the antenna

vertical and as high as possible in the valve

box to achieve maximum range for radio

communication.

Figure 2

To Mount the WVC to a Valve (Figure 2)

1. Unscrew the existing solenoid from the valve.

2. Screw the WVC latching solenoid into the valve bonnet.

3. Attach the large end of the valve mounting clip to the

middle of the WVC body (mounting clip supplied with

your WVC).

4. Snap the small end of the valve mounting clip to

the solenoid.

Note:

The total length of wire from the WVC to the

solenoid should not exceed 100' (30 m).

Alternate Mounting Methods

A universal mounting clip and mounting adapter are also

provided with the WVC. These accessories provide for

alternate methods of mounting the controller either to

the side of the valve box or stake mounted within the

valve box.

Valve Box Mounting Method (Figure 3)

1. Position the universal mounting adapter on the side of

the valve box. Make sure that the bracket is positioned

so that the controller is as high up in the valve box as

possible, but does not interfere with the top of the

valve box cover.

2. Drive two screws to secure the adapter to the side of

the valve box.

3. Attach the WVC to the mounting clip and slide it on the

end of the mounting adapter.

Stake Mounting Method (Figure 4)

The universal mounting adapter can also be used to stake

mount the WVC.

1. Cut a section of ½" (13 mm) diameter plastic pipe.

2. Drive the pipe into the ground inside the valve box to

position the WVC to the desired height.

3. Slip the universal mounting adapter on top of the pipe.

4. Attach the WVC to the mounting clip and slide onto the

adapter.

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