Hunter IC-600M User Manual

Commercial Irrigation Controller
Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions
IC-600PL 6-station Controller expandable to 30 stations, Plastic Cabinet
IC-600M 6-station Controller expandable to 42 stations, Metal Cabinet
IC-600PP 6-station Controller expandable to 42 stations, Plastic Pedestal
IC-600SS 6-station Controller expandable to 42 stations, Stainless Steel
SET CURRENT DATE / TIME
SET PROGRAM START TIMES
SET STATION RUN TIMES
SET DAYS TO WATER
SET SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT
SET PUMP OPERATION
SYSTEM OFF
MANUAL OPERATION
ADVANCED FEATURES
SET SENSOR OPERATION
CYCLE AND SOAK
RAIN SENSOR
ACTIVE BYPASS
SETTINGS

Hunter IC-600M Specifications

General

Weather Sensor Compatibility	Yes
Rain Sensor Input	Yes
Start Times per Program	4
Cycle and Soak	Yes
Stations	6
Voltage	120V AC
Display	LCD
Mounting	Indoor/Outdoor
Watering Days	7

Summary

INTRODUCTION

I-CORE INTERFACE AND KEY COMPONENTS

Identifies and describes the main components of the I-Core controller interface.

I-CORE WIRING COMPARTMENT AND INTERIOR

MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO WALL

MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER (METAL PEDESTAL)

MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER (PLASTIC PEDESTAL)

CONNECTING AC POWER

CONNECTING EARTH GROUND

CONNECTING THE POWER AND STATION MODULES

Station Module Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing station modules.

Power Module Installation

Steps to install the controller's power module.

CONNECTING VALVE WIRES

Connecting Station Valve Wires

Details on connecting wires for individual station valves.

Connecting a Master Valve or Pump Start Relay

Guide for connecting master valves or pump start relays.

CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR (OPTIONAL AND NOT INCLUDED)

CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC

CONNECTING A FLOW SENSOR (OPTIONAL)

QUICK START

CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING

Setting Current Date and Time

Steps to set the controller's current date and time.

Setting Program Start Times

How to program daily start times for irrigation programs.

Setting Station Run Times

How to set the watering duration for each station.

Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water

Selecting Odd or Even Days to Water

Selecting Interval Watering

Set Seasonal Adjustment

How to adjust station run times based on seasonal changes.

Set Pump Operation

How to configure pump or master valve operation for stations.

Set Sensor Operation

How to assign sensor responses to specific stations.

Manual Operation

Learn Expected Flow

How to set up flow monitoring by learning station flow rates.

ADVANCED FEATURES

Sensor Configuration

How to program sensor inputs for connected sensors.

Configure a non-Hunter Flow Sensor

Flow Operation

How to program flow monitoring functions for individual stations.

PROGRAMMING SOLAR SYNC SETTINGS

Programming Region & +/- Water Adjustment Setting

Sets the geographical region and water adjustment for Solar Sync.

HIDDEN FEATURES

Complete Flow Monitoring Procedure

A step-by-step guide to setting up and initializing flow monitoring.

CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

System Status Dashboard

Sensor Status

Station Status

Flow Status

TROUBLESHOOTING

No display

The display reads NO A/C Power

Display reads Fault (OVERFLOW OR UNDERFLOW)

Possible station short

Display reads sensor is active

Station does not irrigate

The controller does not irrigate automatically

SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Specifications

Electrical Specifications