Introduction
The Hunter NODE600 is a battery-powered irrigation controller designed for isolated sites or areas without AC power. This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, programming, and maintenance of your NODE600 controller to ensure efficient and reliable operation of your irrigation system.
Продукт бүттүview
The NODE600 controller is built with a robust, waterproof exterior, making it suitable for installation within a valve box. It operates on 9V batteries and features an LCD screen for easy programming. The controller supports up to 6 stations, offering flexible scheduling options.
1-сүрөт: Hunter NODE Controller Interface. This image displays the front panel of a Hunter NODE controller, showing the LCD screen, programming buttons (PRG, plus, minus, arrow keys, enter), and wiring connections for common (COM) and sensor (SEN) inputs. The screen shows a time of 3:43 PM and battery status.
Орнотуу жана орнотуу
- Батарея орнотуу: The NODE600 requires one or two 9V alkaline batteries for operation. Open the battery compartment, insert the batteries, ensuring correct polarity, and securely close the compartment.
- Монтаждоо: The controller is designed to mount directly to a valve's solenoid or within a valve box. Ensure the mounting location is secure and allows for easy access for programming and maintenance.
- Зымдарды туташтыруу:
- Common Wire (COM): Connect the common wire from your irrigation valves to the terminal labeled 'COM' on the controller.
- Station Wires: Connect each station wire from your valves to the corresponding numbered terminal (1-6) on the controller.
- Сенсор зымдары (милдеттүү эмес): If using a rain or soil moisture sensor, connect its wires to the terminals labeled 'SEN'. Refer to your sensor's manual for specific wiring instructions.
Иштөө нускамалары
The NODE600 utilizes standard Hunter controller programming logic, featuring 3 programs (A, B, C) and 4 start times per program.
Basic Programming Steps:
- Учурдагы убакытты жана күндү коюу:
- басыңыз PRG убакыт дисплейси жаркылдаганга чейин баскычты басыңыз.
- колдонуу + or - buttons to adjust the hour, then press the arrow right button to move to minutes and adjust.
- басыңыз arrow right button again to set the current day of the week. Use + or - тандоо үчүн.
- Басыңыз PRG сактоо жана чыгуу.
- Program Start Times:
- Басыңыз PRG until 'START TIME' appears.
- колдонуу arrow right button to select Program A, B, or C.
- Колдонуу + or - to set the desired start time for the first cycle.
- Басыңыз arrow right to move to the next start time (up to 4 per program). Set or leave blank if not needed.
- Басыңыз PRG сактоо үчүн.
- Set Station Run Times:
- Басыңыз PRG until 'RUN TIME' appears.
- колдонуу arrow right button to select the desired station (1-6) and program (A, B, or C).
- Колдонуу + or - to set the run time in minutes for that station.
- Repeat for all active stations in each program.
- Басыңыз PRG сактоо үчүн.
- Set Watering Days:
- Басыңыз PRG until 'WATER DAYS' appears.
- колдонуу arrow right button to select Program A, B, or C.
- Choose your watering schedule: specific days of the week (MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA, SU), Odd/Even days, or Interval watering. Use + or - to select and the arrow right button to confirm or move between options.
- Басыңыз PRG сактоо үчүн.
For detailed programming sequences, refer to the official Hunter Industries support resources or video tutorials, as the interface can require careful navigation.
Техникалык тейлөө
- Батареяны алмаштыруу: Replace 9V batteries annually or when the low battery indicator appears on the LCD screen. Use high-quality alkaline batteries for optimal performance.
- Курчап турган чөйрөнү коргоо: While the NODE600 has a waterproof exterior, ensure it is installed in a location that minimizes direct exposure to extreme weather conditions and physical damage.
- Тазалоо: Periodically clean the exterior of the controller with a damp Кирди жана таштандыларды кетирүү үчүн кездеме колдонуңуз. Күчтүү химиялык заттарды колдонбоңуз.
Проблемаларды чечүү
- Контроллер күйбөй жатат: Батареянын орнотулганын текшерип, батареялардын жаңы экенин текшериңиз. Зарыл болсо, алмаштырыңыз.
- Суу агымы жок:
- Verify that the main water supply is on.
- Check wiring connections to valves and the common wire.
- Ensure run times and start times are correctly programmed.
- If a sensor is connected, check its status; it might be preventing watering.
- Программалоодогу кыйынчылыктар: The programming interface can be complex. Refer to the detailed programming steps in this manual or consult Hunter's official support resources for visual guides and further assistance.
- Ыңгайсыз операция: Ensure batteries are not low. Check for loose wiring connections.
Техникалык шарттар
| Өзгөчөлүк | Деталь |
|---|---|
| Модель номери | NODE600 |
| Продукциянын өлчөмдөрү | 5 x 7 x 10 дюйм |
| Элемент Салмагы | 1.2 фунт |
| Power Source | One or two 9V batteries |
| Станциялардын саны | 6 |
Кепилдик маалымат
Hunter Industries typically offers a warranty on its products. For specific warranty terms and conditions applicable to your NODE600 controller, please refer to the official documentation provided with your purchase or visit the Hunter Industries website. Warranty periods may be based on the product's manufacturing date code.
Кардарларды колдоо
For further assistance, technical support, or detailed programming guidance, please contact Hunter Industries customer support. A reported support number is 1-800-733-2833, available from 6 AM to 4 PM Pacific Time. It is recommended to verify current contact information on the official Hunter Industries webсайт.
