Hunter Pro-C Irrigation Controller

A complete family of full-featured residential and light commercial controllers

The Hunter Pro-C is a versatile irrigation controller designed to meet the needs of residential and light commercial applications. Its modular system allows for customization to specific landscape sizes, ranging from 3 to 15 stations. This design simplifies inventory management, requiring only three core units: indoor cabinets, outdoor cabinets, and station modules.

The Pro-C offers extensive features, including three independent programs with multiple start times, flexible day scheduling options, a programmable event day off, a robust heavy-duty locking plastic cabinet, and superior surge protection. It provides maximum flexibility for landscapes requiring a minimal number of stations.

Images show the Hunter Pro-C controller. One shows an indoor unit, characterized by its grey plastic casing and a prominent digital display and control dial. The other is an outdoor version, presented in a robust, locking grey plastic cabinet, also featuring the control interface.

Features & Benefits

• Versatile modular design: Simplified inventory management; easily customize unit to desired number of stations.
• Large LCD display: For simplified programming, easy to read for schedule review and entry.
• Three programs (A, B, C): With multiple start times; independent programming handles many different watering requirements.
• Choice of independent day scheduling options: Days of the week, odd/even, or 31-day interval for maximum flexibility.
• Global water budget/seasonal adjustment: Easily change run time of all zones from 10% to 150%.
• Non-volatile memory: No battery required for backing up programs and current date and time; holds programs indefinitely; excellent insurance against unreliable power.
• Superior surge protection and self-diagnostic short circuit protection: Microcircuits are protected from electrical spikes, no fuses to worry about.
• Remote control ready: Supplied with connection for SRR and ICR remote controls.

Models

• PC-300i: Base model indoor plastic cabinet with plug-in 120VAC transformer, expands to 15 stations.
• PC-300: Base model outdoor locking plastic cabinet with 120VAC transformer, expands to 15 stations.
• PCM-300: 3-station plug-in module for use with any PC controller model.
• PCM-900: 9-station plug-in module for use with any PC controller model (expands Pro-C station capability to 15 stations with 1 PCM-300 installed).

Dimensions

• Indoor Model: 8.3" H x 9.6" W x 3.7" D (21.1 cm H x 24.4 cm W x 9.4 cm D).
• Outdoor Model: 8.9" H x 9.9" W x 4.3" D (22.6 cm H x 25.1 cm W x 10.9 cm D).

Specifications and Features

• Outdoor models feature a 120VAC transformer with an internal junction box.
• Indoor model includes a 120VAC three-prong plug-in transformer.
• Station output is 24VAC, 0.56 Amps.
• Transformer output is 24VAC, 1.0 Amps.
• Capable of operating the equivalent of 3 solenoids simultaneously.
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 150° F (-18 to 66° C).
• NEMA rated outdoor cabinet.
• UL Listed.
• Supports 4 start times per program for repeat watering needs.
• Up to six hours run time on each station.
• Automated chronological ordering of start times/start time stacking.
• 365-day calendar with leap year intelligence.
• Programmable event day off: Allows specific day(s) to be designated as always "off".
• Rain Sensor bypass switch: Compatible with micro-switch based sensors; displays when sensor is active.
• Programmable delay between stations: Zero seconds to 4 hours for well recovery or slow-closing valves.
• Programmable rain delay: 1 to 7 days.
• Compatible with Hunter's SRR and ICR remote control systems.
• Programmable pump/master valve circuit by station.
• Hunter Quick Check™ feature helps troubleshoot field wiring problems.
• Test program feature allows for quick system checks.
• Central control compatible with Hunter IMMS™.
• Automatic module recognition: Automatically identifies stations when modules are installed or removed.
• Non-volatile memory backs up watering programs and current date and time.
• Electronic short circuit protection: Detects and skips shorted stations, no fuse to replace.

Removable Face Plate: The Power of Desktop Programming is in Your Hands

The Pro-C controller features a removable face plate, allowing users to detach the front panel and perform programming functions from various locations. This enables programming to be done away from the controller unit, such as walking around the yard to visit each zone, or programming from an office before site installation. The panel can also be handed to customers during installation for them to experience the programming features.

Modules: Custom-size Controller to the Project

The Pro-C controller's modular design is intended to fit virtually any residential or light commercial need, offering flexibility at the job site and minimizing installer inventory. Starting with a 3-station base unit, the controller can be expanded up to 15 stations. This means contractors do not need to stock multiple types of controllers; they can keep indoor and outdoor Pro-C base units and 3-station and 9-station modules on hand.

The Flexibility to Cover Particular Program Needs

The Pro-C is designed to handle specific landscape requirements with its flexible programming options. It supports 3 independent programs, each with up to 4 start times. For deep soaking needs, it offers long station run times. To accommodate irrigation restrictions, users can choose from day-of-the-week, interval watering, or true odd/even scheduling. An "event day off" feature allows specific days to be designated for non-watering, useful for maintenance or special events.

Specification Guide

Pro-C Quick Reference Chart

Hunter Industries Incorporated, The Irrigation Innovators, 1940 Diamond Street, San Marcos, California 92078. TEL: (1) 760-744-5240, FAX: (1) 760-744-7461. Website: www.HunterIndustries.com. ©2006 Hunter Industries Incorporated. P/N 700731 LIT-319 3/06