Hey, I'm Mike Madewell from the technical support Department in this video
You learn how to install and program a solar sync sensor on the Pro C Controller
Solar sync is a weather based sensor. That works in conjunction with Hunter controllers to adjust the seasonal adjustment
percentage value
this results in shorter or longer runtimes
solar sync accomplishes this by measuring the solar radiation and temperature at the site and
Sending these values over to the controller to modify the station's runtimes for the day
the solar sync sensor also features a rain and freeze sensor that inhibits irrigation in Rainy or Frizzy conditions
Throughout this video. We will go over the proper installation process of the solar sync sensor
the programming steps for the solar sync function as
Well as the proper way to make adjustments in the future
When using a solar sync in conjunction with procede models that have the solar sync built into the controller you
don't have to purchase the entire kit. all you need is the sensor the wireless version comes with two pieces
The actual sensor, which is the one that's going to be mounted outside, and it sends a receiver, which will be connected to the controller
Both units come addressed from the Factory for instant communication however it is a good idea to initialize
communication manually upon connection of the sensor receiver to verify proper signal transmission
Before attempting to connect anything to the controller be sure to verify that the power is turned off
Connect the green and the black wires coming from the sensor or from the sensor receiver in the case of a wireless sensor
To the two sensor terminals marked sen on the controller making sure to remove the metal jumper
The order of the wires does not matter if you're using the hardwired version you can go ahead and mount it in its location
but if you'll be using the wireless version
It'll be a good idea to verify communication between the sensor and the receiver prior to mounting with the receiver connected to the controller
Turn the power on to the controller
You will notice that the led on the sensor receiver will turn on indicating that it is in search mode
Press the spindle on the sensor and hold it down until the receiver blinks four times
This will indicate that both units are communicating once you've verified proper communication. You can go ahead and Mount the sensor
When installing the sensor the location you choose is crucial for the proper
Performance of the solar sync the sensor needs to be placed in an area where it can receive the full sun and rainfall
It is also
Important the sensor is placed in an area that ensures that the sensor will not get wet with the spray of the sprinklers
Once the sensor is properly installed and connected
We can test it by communicating from the sensor down to the receiver that way would not to pour water all over the sensor
To test the sensor turn on a program by pressing and holding the right arrow button
When the stations are running press and hold the black spindle button located on the square portion of the sensor
While the spindle button is being depressed the system should shut down irrigation
So after ensuring the proper operation of the sensor with the receiver
It's time to program the station run times as well as the solar sync features in the proceed
Remember, it's important that you use the maximum station run time for the hottest time of the year and you also have your season adjust
Set to a hundred percent initially
When you turn the dial to the solar sync position the solar sync functions will be enabled
You will notice two numbers on the screen the first one represents the region and the second one represents the water adjustment
To choose the region you need to consult the table found in the owner's manual of the solar sync
to decide which region best represents your area, so
There's three ways of choosing the region the first and most reliable method is according to the average et or evapotranspiration
Rate for the hottest month of the year in your area you can usually find this information on the internet
another method is according to the average temperature for
The hottest time of the year and the third method is according to a general description of the area that you live in
Choose the region using the plus or minus button
The next number you see is the water adjustment value
This number is a one through ten adjustment
That allows you to fine tune your system in case it needs more percentage points or less percentage points
the numbers go from 1 through 10
you can leave this number set up 5 to begin with
Upon installation and setup of the solar sync sensor. You might want to program in a solar sync delay
This can be super helpful for example if you have brand new plants that you don't want to be affected by the solar sync initially
As well, it gives us a chance to settle into its location and start accumulating data
To program a solar sync delay start with the dial on the run position
Press and hold the plus button and turn it down the solar sync position
Release the plus and here you can program from 1 to 99 days. We'll program in a three day solar sync. Delay
So once your solar sync delay elapses the solar sync will start adjusting the controller automatically at midnight
You'll have to monitor your landscape to ensure. You're putting water down in just the right amounts in the right areas
There's a few adjustments
You may have to make for example if the whole place is too wet or too dry you
can use the water adjust feature 1 through 10 within the solar sync settings if
That doesn't fix your situation
You may have to change the region entirely either up or down one position to get more or less water or more or less percentage
the other situation is you may have only a single station or two that's either too wet or too dry and you can adjust their
Runtimes individually within the controller, and they'll scale up and down equally with everybody else from there
so as you can see
Incorporating a solar sync sensor to your Pro C is not take a lot of effort but provides substantial results
for more information like manuals and videos
Consult our website
Hunter Industries.com and thanks for watching
 
