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Battery-Operated Controller
NEW Owner’s manual and programming instructions

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS ENG

NODE FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

NODE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 RESETTING CONTROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Control Buttons TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
LCD Display SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
CONNECTING THE BATTERY/BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
ATTACHING SOLENOIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
To Wire DC Solenoids to the NODE
To Mount the NODE to a Valve (Figure 1)
MOUNTING THE NODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting the Date and Time
IDLE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
RUN MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting Watering Start Times
Setting the Run Times
Setting Watering Days
Selecting Odd/Even Days to Water
Selecting Interval Days to Water
Setting the Seasonal Adjustment
Turning the System Off
Manual Watering
Sensor Operation
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Sensor Bypass
Easy Retrieve Memory
Setting Master Valve Operation (NODE-200, NODE-400,
& NODE-600 only)
Programmable Off (up to 99 days)
Hunter Quick Check

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 NODE FEATURES ENG

• Simple push button programming

• Single station model with DC latching solenoid . 2,4, or 6 station models also available (solenoids not included) .
• Large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with easy to understand icons
• Operates on a standard 9-volt alkaline batteries (1 or 2 for extended battery life)
• 3 programs (A, B, C) with up to 4 start times each
• Run times from 1 min to 6 hours
• Manual watering
• Battery Indicator shows remaining life of battery
• Rain sensor compatible
• Non-volatile memory retains all program information
• Seasonal Adjustment from 10–150%
• Easy Retrieve Memory allows saving/retrieval of preferred program data
• Manual Bypass of Rain Sensor
• Total Run Time Calculator shows total program irrigation time per program

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 NODE COMPONENTS ENG

This section provides a brief overview of some of the components LCD Display
of the NODE . Each item will be discussed in further detail later .
However, this section can be helpful in getting acquainted with the 1 . Main Display – Indicates all program information
different options available . 2 . Station Number – Indicates the station number being programmed
3 . Start Time Number – Indicates the start timer number being
3 4 11 12 14 15 13 1 programmed
4 . Program – Indicates the program (A, B, or C)

10 5 5 . Current Time/Day – Indicates when current day/time is

being set
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9 6 . Start Times – Indicates when start times are being set
7 . Run Times – Indicates when Run Times are being set . Allows
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user to set run times from 1 minute to 6 hours .
8 . Watering Days – Allows the user to select individual days to
8 2 water or a selected number of days between watering (interval)
9 . % Seasonal Adjustment – Allows the seasonal adjustment to be
programmed form 10–150% (default value is 100%)
Control Buttons
10 . System Off – Indicates that watering is suspended
1 . Button – Increases the selected flashing display
11 . Manual On/Off – Indicates when manual watering is
2 . Button – Decreases the selected flashing display programmed . Allows the user to activate the station manually .
3 . Button – Selects programming function 12 . MV – Indicates that station one is set to master valve operation
(only available on 2,4, or 6 station models)
4 . Button – Advances the selected flashing display back to the
next item 13 . Battery Status – Indicates remaining battery life
5 . Button – Navigates the selected flashing display back to 14 . Umbrella – Indicates the rain sensor is suspending irrigation
the previous item
15 . Crossed Umbrella – Indicates the rain sensor has been
6 . Button – Selects the program (A, B, or C) manually bypassed

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 CONNECTING THE BATTERY/BATTERIES ENG

The NODE uses two standard 9-volt batteries (not included) to To Install the Battery/Batteries
operate the valves and program the controller . The controller can
operate using either a single 9-volt battery or using two 9-volt 1 . Unscrew the rear body of the NODE body to gain access to
batteries . Under normal conditions, the expected life is 1 year for a the battery compartment .
single battery and two years when using two 9-volt batteries . 2 . Insert the battery/batteries into the battery tray and connect to
the controller using the battery connector .
3 . Make sure that no water is inside the battery compartment .
NOTE: The NODE has non-volatile memory
which allows for the battery to be removed 4 . Screw the NODE rear body back onto the front half .
without losing program information.

NOTE: Make sure that the seal marker on the

rear half of the NODE lines up with the front
half, ensuring that a proper seal is created.

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 ATTACHING SOLENOIDS ENG

The NODE-100 is provided with a solenoid attached to the To Wire DC Solenoids to the NODE
controller . The NODE-200, NODE-400, and NODE-600 multi-station
controllers will operate up to 2, 4, or 6 solenoids, respectively . 1 . Attach the black leads from each solenoid to the single
Hunter DC solenoids (P/N 458200) can easily be installed on all common wire (black lead) coming from the NODE . Secure all
Hunter Plastic Valves . wire connections with waterproof connectors .
2 . Attach one red wire from each solenoid to the corresponding
station wire (red lead) from the NODE . The station numbers
are identified on the face of the NODE . Secure all wire
NOTE: Must use DC Latching Solenoids
connections with waterproof connectors .
operating between 9-11VDC. 24VAC Solenoids
will not operate with the NODE.

NOTE: The maximum wire distance between the

solenoid and NODE is 100 ft/30 m (18 gauge
minimum wire size).
Common Wire (Black Leads)

Station Wire (Red Leads)

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 MOUNTING THE NODE CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR

The NODE can easily be mounted on any Hunter plastic valve . A Hunter Mini-Clik® or Rain-Clik® rain sensor can be connected to
A specially designed valve mounting clip makes installation a the NODE . The purpose of this sensor is to stop watering when
snap . A protective rubber cover is provided to prevent dirt from weather conditions dictate .
accumulating on the face of the NODE .

To Mount the NODE to a Valve (Figure 1) NOTE: When the Rain Sensor is interrupting the
watering, the display will show the System Off
1 . Unscrew the existing solenoid from the valve .
icon , “OFF” and on the display.
2 . Screw the Hunter DC latching solenoid (P/N 458200) into the
valve bonnet .
3 . Attach the large end of the valve mounting clip to the middle 1 . Cut the yellow wire loop attached to the NODE at
of the NODE body . approximately the middle of the loop .
4 . Snap the small end of the valve mounting clip to the solenoid . 2 . Remove approximately ½" (13 mm) of insulation from each
wire . Attach one yellow wire to each of the wires of the weather
sensor . You can mount the rain sensor up to 100 ft (30 m) from
the NODE controller (18AWG/1 .0 mm minimum wire size) .
Mounting Clip 3 . Secure wire connections with waterproof connectors .

Figure 1 Hunter Model Mini-Clik®

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 IDLE MODE PROGRAMMING ENG

Normally the NODE display shows the time and day, day of the The NODE uses standard Hunter controller programming with 3
week, MV (if master valve option is activated) and the battery life programs (A, B, C) and 4 start times per program . On standard
indicator . During a short period of inactivity the display will shut off Hunter controllers a dial is used to scroll between the programming
to retain battery power . Pressing any button will wake up the NODE functions, however, on the NODE the button is used to quickly
to the Idle Mode . and easily create the irrigation program . When programming, the
flashing portion of the display can be changed by pressing the
or buttons . To change something that is not flashing, press the
or buttons until the desired item is flashing .

Setting the Date and Time

1 . Push the button until the icon is displayed .
RUN MODE 2 . All 4 digits will be displayed representing the year . Use the
or buttons to change the year . Press the button to
proceed to setting the month .
When the controller is operating a program the items shown on the
display will include the station number, program letter, remaining 3 . All 4 digits will be displayed with the two digits on the left
runtime, and the blinking Rotor icon . representing the month flashing . Use the or buttons to
change the month . Press the button to proceed to setting
the day .
4 . Only the two digits on the right side will be displayed and
flashing, representing the day . Press the or button to
change the day . Press the button to proceed with changing
the hour . Press the button to proceed to setting the time .
5 . The AM/PM/24 time setting is shown flashing . Press the or
button to change the time setting to AM, PM, or 24-hour
time . Press the button to proceed to setting the hour .

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 PROGRAMMING (CONTINUED) ENG

6 . All 4 numbers are shown with the two numbers on the left 6 . Press the button to proceed to the next programming
flashing, representing the hour . Use the or buttons to function or allow controller to return to idle mode .
change the hour . Press the button to proceed to setting
the minutes .
7 . All 4 numbers are shown with the two numbers on the right
flashing, representing the minutes . Use the or buttons
to change the minutes . Pressing the button will advance
to the year setting at step #2 .
8 . Press the button to proceed to the next programming NOTE: After programming the run time for the
function or allow controller to return to idle mode . last station press the button to display the
total run time for the program.

Setting the Run Times

1 . Press the button until the icon is displayed .
Setting Watering Start Times
2 . The run time will be displayed flashing . Also shown is the
1 . Press the button until the icon is displayed . program letter (A, B, or C) and the active station # on the lower
2 . The start time will be displayed flashing, along with the left side of the display . Press the or button to change
program letter (A, B, or C) and the start time number (1, 2, 3, the station run time from 1 minute to 6 hours .
or 4) in the upper left of the display . Up to 4 different start 3 . Press the button to advance to the next station .
times can be set for each program .
4 . Press the button to add a run time to another program .
3 . Use the or buttons to change the start time for the
program that is displayed . Each press of the button will change 5 . Press the button to proceed to the next programming
the start time in 15 minute increments . function or allow controller to return to idle mode .

4 . Press the button to add an additional start time to the

program displayed . The start time number is shown in the
upper left corner of the display .
5 . Press the button to add start times to a different program .

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 PROGRAMMING (CONTINUED) ENG

Setting Watering Days 4 . Once ODD or EVEN mode is activated it will be the only cursor
shown on the display .
1 . Press the button until the icon is displayed .
2 . The program letter (A, B, or C) will be displayed .
3 . Arrows point at the specific days of the week in which watering
will occur . Press the or buttons to scroll though the days .
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4 . Press the button to activate that day for the program displayed,
Selecting Interval Days to Water
or the button to cancel watering for that day . The arrow will
show on the watering days for the active program. 1 . Press the button until the icon is displayed .
5 . Press the button to set days to water for a different 2 . Press the button until the cursor is above INT on the display .
program, if desired .
3 . Press the button and a 1 will be flashing indicating the
6 . Press the button to proceed to the next programming number of days between watering .
function or allow controller to return to idle mode .
4 . Press the or button to select the number of days
between watering days (1 to 31) .

Selecting Odd/Even Days to Water INT

This feature uses numbered days of the month for watering instead Setting the Seasonal Adjustment
of specific days of the week .
1 . Press the button until the is displayed .
1 . Press the button until the icon is displayed .
2 . Press the or button to increase or decrease the seasonal
2 . Press the button until the cursor is above either ODD or adjustment value from the default 100% (down to a minimum
EVEN on the display . of 10% or a maximum of 150%) .
3 . Press the button to select, or the button to cancel either 3 . The value programmed for seasonal adjustment will be applied
ODD or EVEN days to water . to all irrigation programs and will immediately be reflected in

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 PROGRAMMING (CONTINUED) ENG

the run times displayed . Example, if 20 minute run times are 3 . Use the and buttons to select the desired station and
programmed and then the seasonal adjustment is changed the and buttons to set the manual watering time for the
from 100% to 50%, the run times displayed will be 10 minutes . station shown .
4 . To manually activate a program, press the button . The
program letter (A, B, or C) will show on the screen . If a different
program is needed, press the button until the desired
program is displayed .
5 . To stop the Manual watering cycle press the button until
Turning the System Off the time is reduced to zero .
To turn your controller off, press the button until the icon 6 . Press the button to proceed to the next programming
and Off is displayed on screen . To return the controller to auto function or allow controller to return to idle mode .
programming mode, press the button . The controller will
immediately return to auto programming mode and will display the
time and battery life indicator .

NOTE:
• Pressing the or buttons when a station
Manual Watering in running in manual watering will modify the
Manual Watering allows the user to test each station or a program irrigation time for that station.
for a specified run time . The weather sensor condition (if used) will • Pressing the button when a station is running
be disregarded in this mode . in manual watering will stop irrigation on the
current station and advance to the next station.
1 . Make sure the controller is in Idle Mode . Press and hold the
button until the icon is displayed . • Pressing the button when a station is running
in manual watering will stop the irrigation on the
2 . The station number will be displayed in the lower left side of current station and revert to the previous station.
the display along with the run time .

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 PROGRAMMING (CONTINUED) ENG

Sensor Operation
The NODE is compatible with the Hunter Clik rain sensors including
Mini-Clik® and Rain-Click®, as well as many other interrupt type
devices/sensors that do not require power . Simply connect the
sensor to the NODE controller by cutting the yellow wire loop and
connecting to the sensor wires .

NOTE: NODE is not compatible with Hunter

Wireless Rain-Clik® or other weather devices that
require 24VAC power.

When the sensor is activated it will suspend irrigation and the

icon will show on the display .

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 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES ENG

All advanced programming functions are initiated from the Idle Easy Retrieve Memory
Mode, which shows the time, day of the week, and battery life
indicator on the display . If something is flashing on the display then This function allows the user to save a preferred program to
the controller is in one of the programming modes . After a short permanent memory in the controller, to be restored at any time .
period of inactivity the controller will return to Idle Mode . This is a great way to override changes made, and revert back to
the original programming schedule .
Sensor Bypass To save a program:
1 . From the Idle Mode, press and hold the button until the 1 . Make sure that the controller is programmed with the
icon is displayed . preferred programming schedule .
2 . The display will show the umbrella icon flashing and On . 2 . From the Idle Mode, press and hold the and button for
5 seconds to save the current program .
3 . The screen will show 3 dashed lines moving from left to
right indicating that the current program is being saved to
permanent memory . The display will flash Done when the
process is complete .
3 . Press the button to bypass the sensor . The display will show
and Off indicating the weather sensor is bypassed .
The icon will show on the display during normal operation,
indicating the controller is in bypass mode .

To retrieve a saved program:

1 . From the Idle Mode, press and hold the and button for
5 seconds .
4 . To reactivate the weather sensor press and hold the button
2 . The screen will show 3 dashed lines moving from right to
until the icon is displayed . Press the button to return to
left indicating that the preferred program is being retrieved
normal sensor mode .
from memory .
The controller now has the preferred program as the current
program . The display will flash Done when the process
is complete .

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 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES (CONTINUED) ENG

3 . Press the button once and the MV icon will display on

the screen and the time will disappear . Station 1 is now
acting as the master valve and will not be available in other
NOTE: Be careful when using Easy Retrieve programming screens .
memory. Saving program data to memory using
Easy Retrieve will take the current program
information and override whatever is saved in
permanent memory. When saving program data
make sure that the current program data is what
you want saved.
4 . When the master valve is activated it will apply to all programs
and the MV icon will stay displayed on the screen at all times .
Setting Master Valve Operation
Programmable Off (up to 99 days)
(NODE-200, NODE-400, & NODE-600 only)
This feature permits the user to stop all programmed watering for the
The multi station NODE models (NODE-200, NODE-400, and
designated period from 1-99 days . At the end of the programmable
NODE-600) are capable of being programmed with the use of a
off period the controller will resume normal operation .
normally closed master valve . When programming with the master
valve you will be assigning station 1 as the master valve, effectively 1 . From the Idle Mode, press the button until the icon is
losing the use of station 1 for activation of an irrigation station . displayed . Wait two seconds until Off is shown on the display .
The controller is now in System Off mode .
1 . From the Idle Mode, press the button until the icon
is displayed . 2 . Press the button and a 1 will be displayed blinking,
indicating the number of days the controller will stay off .
2 . Program A will be displayed along with the active station #
Program the off days as desired, up to 99 days maximum .
on the lower left . Make sure the active station showing is #1 .
The run time will be shown . 3 . The display will show the number of days remaining in the
OFF period .
4 . To interrupt the OFF period press the button to return to the
Idle Mode screen, showing the time of day and day of the week .

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 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES (CONTINUED) ENG

Hunter Quick Check

This circuit diagnostic procedure can quickly identify “shorts” commonly caused by faulty solenoids or when bare common wire touches
a bare station control wire . To initiate the Hunter Quick Check procedure:
1 . From the Idle Mode, press and hold the , , , and buttons .
2 . The display will show all segments . Release the buttons .
3 . Press the button to initiate the Quick Check test .
4 . The controller will then activate each available station for
1 second until all stations have been activated .

BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR RESETTING CONTROLLER

The remaining battery life can be estimated from the battery life Resetting the controller will erase the current program data and
indicator shown on the display . The NODE can operate using either restart the controller . A reset does not, however, delete a program
a single 9-volt battery or using two 9-volt batteries . Using two nine saved to permanent memory using the Easy Retrieve Memory
volt batteries will yield approximately twice the battery life of a feature (see page 12) to save a preferred program .
single 9-volt battery . The battery life indicator chart below shows an
1 . From the Idle Mode, press and hold the , , and keys .
estimate on the remaining battery life .
2 . After two seconds the screen will go blank . Continue to hold
Full: 100–60% remaining battery life
the , , and keys .
Med: 60–25% remaining battery life
3 . 12:00 will flash on the display . Release the keys .
Low: 25–0% remaining battery life
4 . The controller may show a countdown from 10 to 1 on the
Replace battery immediately! display, and then 12:00 AM will be shown flashing when the
reset is complete . The controller can now be reprogrammed .

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 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ENG

Problem Causes Solutions

There is no display. Display is off . Press any button for 1 second .
Battery is dead . Replace the battery .
Display indicates watering but No water pressure . Turn on main system supply .
none is occurring. Faulty solenoid . Replace solenoid .
Incompatible solenoid . Must use Hunter DC Latching Solenoid (P/N 458200)
or other compatible DC latching solenoid .
Automatic irrigation does not Controller in System Off mode . Verify that controller is programmed for
start at start time. automatic watering .
AM/PM of time of day not set correctly . Correct AM/PM of time of day .
AM/PM of start time not set correctly . Correct AM/PM of start time .
Rain sensor does not suspend Rain sensor defective or miswired . Verify proper operation of the rain sensor and wire
watering. connections (see page 10) .
Controller waters more than The program has more than 1 start time Eliminate program start times as needed .
one time. assigned to it . Each program has up to 4 start
times .

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 SPECIFICATIONS ENG

Dimensions: 3 ½"(89 mm) diameter, 2 ½"(64 mm) high

Sensor inputs: 1
Power source: 9-volt alkaline battery (1 or 2 for extended battery life)
Activates DC latching solenoids operating 9-11VDC (Hunter PN 458200)
Operating temperature: 0ºF to 140ºF or -17ºC to 60ºC

Approvals
IP68
CE
FCC
C-Tick

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 Hunter Industries Incorporated • The Irrigation Innovators © 2011 Hunter Industries Incorporated
1940 Diamond Street • San Marcos, California 92078 USA LIT-560 5/11
www.hunterindustries.com

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