Welcome to the X-Core irrigation controller support section. The X-Core, which is the XC timer predecessor, is Hunter’s professional controller for 2 to 8 zones. This section will show you how to install, program and troubleshoot your X-Core controller.
Section MenuLCD Display (both Indoor & Outdoor Models)Run Times: Allows the user to set each valve station run time from 1 minute to 4 hoursStart Times: Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in
Before securing the controller to the wall, you must first remove the lower wiring compartment door. The door can easily be removed by following the simple steps below: Open
Installation of the X-Core should only be done by trained personnel.The X-Core controller has a mode that no longer requires the battery tab. The controller instead goes into a hibernation mode after 30 seconds. The screen will reactivate after
A high-energy lithium battery is included with your X-Core controller. The battery allows the user to remotely program the controller without connecting AC power. It is also used
The chart below indicates the maximum wire runs that can be used when installing Hunter AC solenoid valves with controllers. The example in the chart below demonstrates the most
Complete this section only if you have a master valve installed in your irrigation system. A master valve is a “normally closed” valve installed at the supply point of the main
NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a pump start relay installed. A pump start relay is a device that uses a signal from the controller to actuate a separate electrical
A Hunter weather sensor or other micro-switch type weather sensors can be connected to the X-Core. The purpose of this sensor is to stop automatic watering when weather conditions
The X-Core Controller is compatible with Hunter Remote Controls (not included). The SmartPort® wiring harness (included with all Hunter Remotes) allows for fast and easy use of the
The X-Core display shows the time and day when the controller is idle. The display changes when the dial is rotated to indicate the specific programming information to enter. When
NOTE: In the Start Times dial position, the numbers 1-4 do not represent stations. The numbers represent the program start times. Each program can start up to 4 times on the set
If you want to run separate stations (or zones) on different days, you would use 2 different programs. Hunter controllers have multiple programs (A, b, and C) and the ability for
Seasonal Adjustment is used to make global run time changes without re-programming the entire controller. To use the Seasonal Adjustment feature: NOTE: The controller should
After programming the X-Core, set the dial to the RUN position to enable automatic execution of all selected watering programs and start times.
This feature uses numbered day(s) of the month for watering instead of specific days of the week (odd days: 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.; even days: 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.). NOTE: The 31st of
With this option, you can select interval watering from 1 to 31 days. This feature is convenient if you want to have a more consistent watering schedule without having to worry
The X-Core allows you to program a No Water Day(s). This feature is useful to inhibit watering on specific day(s). For example, if you always mow the lawn on Saturdays, you would
X-Core controllers with a date code of July 13 and newer have a Cycle and Soak Feature. The Cycle and Soak feature allows you to split a station’s runtime into shorter watering
A controller can sometimes experience a “glitch” if it has received a power surge or other electrical anomalies. Your controller may not be damaged, however, it may require
The X-Core allows the user to program the controller so that the sensor disables watering on only desired stations. For example, patio gardens that have pots under overhangs and
The X-Core allows the user a simplified method for running a test program. This feature will operate each station in numerical sequence, from the lowest to the highest.
This feature allows the user to select a time delay between the end of one station run time and the start of another station's run time. The delay can be set for 1 second up to 4
This feature allows you to quickly diagnose wiring problems with your controller. Instead of having to check each field wiring circuit for potential problems, you can use the
Easy Retrieve allows the user to save a program in the controller's memory for later use. The saved program can be retrieved at any time to overwrite unwanted changes in the
The X-Core keeps a running total of each program's station run times. This feature provides a quick way to determine how long each program will water
The X-Core is compatible with the Hunter Solar Sync. Solar Sync is a sensor system that will automatically adjust the X-Core controller’s watering run times (based on changes in
The X-Core is compatible with the Hunter Wireless Solar Sync. Solar Sync is a sensor system that will automatically adjust the X-Core controller’s watering run times (based on
After Solar Sync has been installed and programmed, it is recommended to allow the system to run for a few days at the initial setting. Because of the variety in site
X-Core controllers with a date code of July 13 and newer have a Solar Sync Delay feature. The delay is only accessible after the installation of the Solar Sync. The Solar Sync
If a Solar Sync sensor has been installed on the X-Core controller then the seasonal adjust value used by the controller will be calculated from the weather data supplied by the