Advanced Commercial Controller

ACC

Owner’s Manual, Installation, and Programming Instructions for

ACC and ACC Decoder Controllers

■

ACC-1200 12 Station Controller, 42 Station

Capacity, Metal Cabinet

■ ACC-1200-PP 12 Station Controller, 42

Station Capacity, Plastic Pedestal

■ ACC-99D 2-Wire Decoder Controller with

99 Station Capacity, Metal Cabinet

■ ACC-99D-PP 2-Wire Decoder Controller

with 99 Station Capacity, Plastic Pedestal

Table of ConTenTs

ACC INTERFACE AND KEY COMPONENTS 2

WIRING COMPARTMENT INTERIOR 3

METAL CABINET, WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION 4

CONNECTING AC MAIN POWER, WALL MOUNT CABINET 5

METAL CABINET OPTIONAL PEDESTAL INSTALLATION 6

Connecting the Metal Pedestal Main AC Power 6

PLASTIC PEDESTAL INSTALLATION 6

CONCRETE BASE INSTALLATION 7

CONNECTING PLASTIC PEDESTAL AC MAIN POWER 8

120 VAC Connection 8

230 VAC Connection 8

CONNECTING EARTH GROUND (ALL CONFIGURATIONS) 10

INSTALLING STATION MODULES 11

Output Modules (ACM600, AGM600) 11

Connecting the Valve Wires 12

Decoder Output Module (ADM99) 12

Connecting Decoder Output Path Wires 12

KEY CONNECTIONS 13

24 VAC TEST TERMINAL 14

CONNECTING THE MASTER VALVE(S) AND/OR PUMP START RELAY(S) 14

CONNECTING A RAIN OR FREEZE SHUT OFF DEVICE 14

CONNECTING THE HUNTER FLOW SENSOR 15

CONNECTING OTHER FLOW SENSORS 16

ICR REMOTE CONTROL 16

Multiple Stations simultaneously 16

CONNECTING TO IMMS 17

Dial-up telephone (ACC-COM-POTS) 17

Cellular/GSM (ACC-COM-GSM, GSM-E) 18

UHF Radio 18

POWER FAILURES 18

QUICK START 18

CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION 19

Using the Information Button 19

Setting Current Date and Time 20

Setting Program Start Times 20

To Set Program Start Times 20

Stacked Start Times 20

Overlapping Start Times 20

Multiple Start Times 21

No-Water Window 21

Setting Station Run Time Duration 21

Changing Seasonal Adjust 22

Using the Global Setting 22

Using a Program Specific Setting (set Season Adjust by Program) 22

Timed Delay between Stations 22

Setting Days to Water 22

Set Days to Water 22

Day of the Week Watering 23

Interval Watering 23

Odd/Even Watering 23

Setting Pump and Master Valve Operation 23

Set Pump and Master Valve Operation 24

Changing from Normally Closed to Normally On and Location of P/MV 24

Setting Station Cycle and Soak Durations 24

Set Station Cycle and Soak Durations 24

Cycle and Soak Summary 24

SETTING FLOW MONITORING 25

Step 1: Select The Flow Sensor 25

Step 2: Viewing Real-Time Flow 26

Step 3: Preparing for Flow Learning 27

Step 4: Learning the Flow 27

Step 5: Review And Edit Flow 28

Flow Alarms 28

Alarm Logs 29

Tips on Flow Alarms 30

SETTING CLIK™ SENSOR OPERATION 30

Set Sensor Operation 31

SENSOR ALARMS (CLIK SENSORS SEN 1–4 ONLY) 32

Clear Message 32

Sensor Locations 33

Sensor Locations 35

SETTING PROGRAM OVERLAP OPTIONS 36

Option One: Stack or Overlap 36

Option Two: SmartStack™ 36

Option Three: SSG/SmartStack™ 36

Set Station & Program Names 37

Assign Contact Information 37

DATA HISTORY 38

Name a Program (Up to 12 Characters and Spaces) 38

Name a Station (Up to 12 Characters and Spaces) 38

View Flow Totals 38

View Alarm Logs 38

View Controller Logs 39

View Station Logs 39

Advanced Features 39

View Version and Station Size 40

COMMON ALARM (ATTENTION) MESSAGES 41

Overcurrent 41

Overflow 42

Power Outage/Power Restored 43

Underflow 43

EXTENDED FEATURES 43

Contrast Adjustment 43

No Water Window 44

To set a No Water Window 44

No Water Window rules 44

Delay Between Stations 45

To set a Delay 45

P/MV Style (Normally Closed/Normally On) 45

To change the Normal condition of P/M outputs 46

Setting the Flow Sensor Size and Type 46

Additional settings for OTHER 47

SSG (Simultaneous Station Group) Setup 47

EDIT AN SSG 48

ADDING AN SSG 49

DELETING AN SSG 49

SSG FLOW DATA 49

SSG Rules 49

Custom Manual Program Setup 50

Custom Manual Rules 50

Start a Custom Manual 51

Test Program 51

Run a Test Program 51

Easy Retrieve™ Backup 52

ONE TOUCH MANUAL START 53

MANUAL OPERATION DIAL POSITION 53

SYSTEM OFF 54

RAIN OFF 55

RESET 55

DECODER OPERATIONS (ACC99D VERSIONS) 56

Connecting the 2-Wire Paths 56

Status Lights (ADM-99 Output Module) 57

Decoder Programming 57

Program Decoder Stations 57

Decoder Pump/Master Valves 59

ICD-SEN Sensor Decoder Setup 59

Setup Overview 60

Connect an HFS Meter to an ICD-SEN 60

Connect a Clik Sensor to an ICD-SEN 60

SEN/DEC Setup 60

OTHER SPECIAL DECODER FUNCTIONS (ADVANCED FEATURES) 62

View Decoder Config 62

Display ADM Current 63

Sen/Dec Alarms 63

ACC SOLAR SYNC 64

Preparation 64

Facepack Version 64

Master Module 64

Base Run Times 64

Installation 65

Setup 65

Sensor Test 66

Assign Programs 67

Sensor Shutdown Programming 67

Sensor Mapping 67

Sensor Shutdown by Program 68

Operation & Adjustment 68

Making Adjustments 69

Increase or Decrease Watering 69

Check Run Times 69

Tracking the Adjustment History (Controller Log) 69

Solar-Sync Sensor Alarms 70

S-Sync Comm Failure 71

IMMS-ET AND THE ACC CONTROLLER 72

ET Setup and Operations 72

ET Functions 72

ET Operation 72

ET Sensor Check 73

View ET Sensors 73

ET Alarm Setup 73

EVENT MODE OPTIONS (AGC, SURVEYOR) 75

CENTRAL SOFTWARE AND ACC-AGC COMMUNICATION MODULES 77

Theory of Operation 77

UHF Radio 77

Hardwired Cable 78

COMMUNICATION MODULE INSTALLATION FOR WALL MOUNT CONTROLLER 78

Radio Installation, additional steps 78

Radio Connections, additional steps 79

COMMUNICATION MODULE INSTALLATION FOR PLASTIC PEDESTAL CONTROLLER 79

Radio Installation, additional steps 79

SETUP AND ADDRESSING THE COM MODULE 80

Set the Controller Address 80

Other Com Setup Functions 80

Master Controller 80

Contrast 80

Radio Type 80

Last MR Cmd (Radio Only) 80

DTMF Wait (Radio Only) 80

MR Default Run Time (Radio Only) 81

Modem Type 81

Country Code 81

HWIM 81

Enter Diagnostics 81

Communications Status display [MOD RAD HW] 81

Radio Tone Test 82

Ping Test 82

Ping Hub 82

Soft Reset 82

Total Reset 82

Operating the Com Module 82

TROUBLESHOOTING 83

ACC/AGC LOG MESSAGES 84

Alarm Log messages 84

Alarm Log, Missed Irrigation “Mode” Labels 84

Alarm Log, “Reason” Labels 85

Controller Logs 85

Station Logs 86

SPECIFICATIONS 87

Dimensions 87

Electrical 87

Transformer Input 87

Transformer output 87

Cleaning 87

Features & General Specifications 87

PARTS 88

Wall Mount Controllers (ACC1200, ACC99D) 88

Communication Modules and Parts 88

Pedestal Controllers (ACC1200PP, AGC1200PP, ACC99DPP, AGC99DPP) 89

ACC/AGC Central System Components

(ACC1200, ACC99D, ACC1200PP, AGC1200PP, ACC99DPP, AGC99DPP) 89

INDEX 90

INTRODUCTION

The ACC controller, in its many modular configurations, is Hunter’s premium industrial-grade controller for high-per-

formance irrigation control. Its primary purpose is to operate 24 VAC irrigation solenoids or low-draw solid state relays

for specific durations at specific times. It can also be connected to various sensors, providing automatic shutdown and

notification in case of emergencies, and actual flow records and responses in real time.

With plug-in Com and other modules, the ACC can also communicate with a computerized central control system via

hardwired cable, radio, dial-up telephone, or cellular modem. ACC is also prewired to accept Hunter wireless remote

controls.

• This product should not be used for anything other than what is described in this document.

• This product should only be serviced by trained and authorized personnel.

• This product is designed for continuous outdoor use above sea level to 15,000 feet/4.5 km at temperatures 32–122˚ F.

• These units have an IPX4 rating.

• This controller is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision; young children

should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Hunter Technical Support: 1 (800) 733-2823

1. LCD Display – Backlit, adjustable contrast display

(re-lights when any button is pressed)

2. + Button – Increases flashing value, depending on

function

3. – Button – Decreases flashing value. Most items in

ACC screens “wrap” so that you can continue in either

direction through all the choices

4. Copy/Learn Button – Copies a time or value in a

flashing field, for pasting into similar fields. Also used

to learn typical flow (when a flow sensor has been

installed)

5. Paste/Pause Button – Pastes a copied time or value

into a new field. Also used as Pause/Resume feature

during watering, shuts off devices for 30 minutes or

until resumed

6. Programs Button – Selects one of the automatic

Programs (A-F), starts Test program, allows Reset

(with Reset button)

7. Up and Down Arrow Buttons – Used to move up and

down through adjustable functions in various screens,

and to select higher or lower numbered items

8. Left and Right Buttons – Used to move left and right in

some screens

9. Information Button – Lights display, and provides

instant help and other information, depending on dial

position. Also used to access Extended Features, when

held down while turning to specific dial positions

10. Programming Dial – Used to access all functions of

ACC. The most basic automatic watering can be set up

in the first 4 dial positions

11. Reset Button – Recessed switch erases some or

all memory when combined with pressing specific

buttons

12. Facepack Release Button – Hold down while removing

facepack from inner door panel

13. Door Grip – Convenient finger grip for opening inner

door

14. Logo Badge – Removable for installation of optional

communications modules

aCC InTerfaCe and Key ComponenTs .......................................

2 3 4 5 6

WIrInG ComparTmenT InTerIor ................................................

1. Inner Door – Opens to main wiring compartment

2. AC Wiring compartment – For connection of 120/230V

AC power with 1 x 0.75" (19 mm) conduit opening

3. Fuse – 2 Amp (fast) 250V, 6 x 20 mm

4. Conduit Openings, Low Voltage – 2" x 2½" (64 mm),

2" x ¾" (19 mm)

5. Wire Tie Holders for Valve Wires – Valve wiring area

6. Station Output Terminals (Valve Wires) – screw

terminals on 6-station output modules

7. Upper Deck Panel with Led Status Indicators –

Numbered station lights, green for active, red for faults

8. Sliding Lock for Output Modules – Permits addition

or removal of output modules, locks wired modules

in place

9. Master Module – Includes sensor, Pump/Master

Valve, and other accessory connections

10. SmartPort

– Integrated connector for ICR/SRR

receiver (on side of cabinet)

11. Earth Ground Lug – For connection of earth ground

copper wire (for surge protection only). Do not

connect valve commons – see Master Module for

Common wiring of solenoids and valves.

3 4 5 6

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Explanation of Symbols

Consult Documentation Double Insulated

Hazardous Voltage Present

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Tools required:

• Long drill bit and extension

• Philips screwdriver or bit (for use with long

extension) – magnetic recommended

• Wire strippers

31"

(80

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Location Requirement: A) a switch or circuit-breaker

shall be included in building installations; B) the switch

or breaker shall be in close proximity to the controller,

and within easy reach of the operator; C) the switch or

breaker shall be marked as the disconnecting device for

the controller.

Avoid direct exposure to sprinkler spray.

Do not install controller within 20" (7 m) of

high-voltage electrical sources, such as service

transformers, pump station motors, etc.

Shaded or partially shaded areas are preferable to

prolonged direct sunlight.

The ACC controller is relatively heavy, about 30 lbs/13.6 kg

in the metal wall mount configuration. Mounting includes

a positioning hanger to assist with installation.

Mounting hardware has been included, but it is the

installer’s responsibility to insure that adequate hardware

is used for the physical location.

ACC is approximately 15½" (40 cm) wide. Allow another

15½" (40 cm) to the left of the controller for the door to

open freely.

Before mounting, it is easier to remove the metal cabinet

door. Swing the door open, grasp the top securely, and

push up on the bottom of the door, near the lower hinge.

The hinges should disengage and the metal door can be

removed.

Positioning Hanger

Mounting Holes

Remove the facepack assembly from the controller.

1. Open the facepack door using the recess on the

right.

2. Disconnect the gray ribbon cable from the back of

the facepack. Pull gently on the ribbon cable; a slight

rocking motion may help disengage the connector.

3. Push up on the upper door hinge, and tilt the door

so that it disengages the hinge posts. Remove the

facepack and set aside in a safe location.

4. OPTIONAL: Locate the positioning hanger in the

upper center of the controller’s location on the wall,

leaving adequate clearance for the opened door to

the left.

5. Drill a pilot hole for the anchor and insert.

6. Install one #10 (5 mm) screw in this hanger position,

leaving approximately ¼" (6 mm) out of the anchor

to allow the controller to hang from this screw.

7. Hang the controller from the keyhole slot in the

positioning hanger.

8. Place a level on the top of the controller cabinet and

level.

9. Locate the 3 mounting holes in the cabinet. These

are visible from the front, with the facepack

removed, in deep recesses in the top two corners,

and another shallow recess in the bottom center.

10. Mark each of these 3 locations and install anchors.

11. Reposition controller on the hanger and use a long

screwdriver or drill extension (3"/75 mm) with

magnetic tip to install the remaining 3 screws, one

at each anchor position, and secure.

The ACC can operate with either 120 VAC or 230 VAC power,

depending on how the incoming AC wires are connected.

Supply wires must be 14 AWG (2 mm) or larger.

The ACC is prewired for 120V operation but can easily be

changed to 230V.

Consult or hire a licensed electrician for these connections

as required.

• Turn AC power off at the source, and verify that it is

off.

• Remove the wiring compartment screws and the

wiring compartment door.

• Strip approximately ½" (13 mm) of insulation from the

end of each of the AC power wires, and route into the

wiring compartment through the conduit.

• Locate the white plastic terminal block, and wire

according to the following diagrams.

For 120V~ operation, connect the incoming black power

wire (hot) to align in the wiring block with the black wire

lead from the transformer.

Insert the incoming black wire lead into the hole opposite

the black transformer wire and tighten screw securely.

Connect the incoming neutral (white) wire to align with the

blue lead from the transformer.

Cap off the brown (230 VAC) wire if applying 120V and not

using a wiring block. The brown wire will be hot and have a

230V charge.

ACC Transformer

Black (120 VAC) U.S.White (Neutral) U.S.

or Blue (Neutral) Int'l

Brown (230 VAC)Blue (Neutral)

Black (120 VAC)

The green, or green-and-yellow safety ground

may not be required or permitted with this

floating ground, double-insulated transformer.

If desired and permitted, connect it to the earth

ground lug on the controller. Install a conduit

junction T-box below the supplied junction box

in the controller, and route the safety ground

out of the T to the earth ground lug of the

controller.

Tighten screw and replace cover.

For 230V~ operation, connect the incoming power

wire (hot, brown in many wiring standards) to align

in the wiring block with the brown wire lead from the

transformer. Connect the incoming Neutral (blue in some

international standards) wire to align with the blue lead

from the transformer. Tighten screws and replace cover.

Apply AC~ power and test. Refer to Earth Ground and

Station Wiring sections for additional connections.

ACC Transformer

Blue (Neutral)

Brown (230 VAC)Blue (Neutral)

Black (120 VAC)

Brown (230 VAC)

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Location Requirement: A) a switch or circuit-breaker

shall be included in building installations; B) the switch

or breaker shall be in close proximity to the controller,

and within easy reach of the operator; C) the switch or

breaker shall be marked as the disconnecting device for

the controller.

2" Conduit Nut

2" Conduit Nipple

Mounting Plate

½" Conduit Nut

¾" Washer (4)

³∕8" Mounting Nut (8)

³∕8" Mounting Bolt (8)

Installing the Pedestal

1. Assemble the mounting template using the

instructions provided with the pedestal.

2. Using the enclosed mounting template, locate the

bolts two inches deep in the concrete pad, in the

locations indicated. The pad can be any size but at

least a two-foot square is recommended.

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Select a location for installation of the controller based

upon these factors:

1. Availability of 120/230 VAC~ power.

2. Do not locate under overhanging branches of trees

or any structure that may attract lightning.

3. Avoid locations where sprinklers spray upward onto

the controller, and low areas subject to flooding.

4. Locate controller in a location that is central to all

valves/sprinklers that it controls to maintain visible

operation and reduce wire

lengths/costs.

3. Level the mounting bolts before the concrete sets.

4. After the concrete sets, remove the door of the

pedestal and slide the pedestal down onto the four

bolts. Secure the pedestal to the bolts using the

enclosed washers and nuts.

5. Remove the door and faceplate of the ACC and

attach the metal cabinet of the ACC to the top of the

pedestal using the ½" (13 mm) and 2" (50 mm) metal

conduit nuts in the pedestal. Tighten securely by

engaging teeth with a screwdriver and tapping in a

clockwise direction.

CONNECTING THE METAL PEDESTAL MAIN AC POWER

1. Connect AC power wiring as in the metal wall

cabinet. Route the AC power wiring through

the metal pedestal and up into the ACC wiring

compartment. Follow the AC wiring instructions for

the metal wall cabinet closely.

2. Replace the pedestal door first and then replace the

faceplate and the cabinet door. The pedestal door

cannot be removed or replaced when the cabinet

door is closed.

Refer to Earth Ground and Station Wiring sections for

additional connections.

Conduit Nuts

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AC Power Wire S/P

(3" Max Above Concrete)

GCBL Wiring (Required for IMMS)

(3" Max Above Concrete)

Field Wiring

(3" Max Above Concrete)

Thread Length 2.50" Min

Above Concrete

Template

5.00"

12.50"

26" Min

21" Min

1. Set forms for a 21" (533 mm) wide x 26" (660 mm)

long concrete base. The base pad should be 2" (50

mm) above grade for proper drainage.

2. Position a 1½" to 3" (38 to 76 mm) diameter conduit

sweep elbow for the field wires (size will vary

depending upon the number of valve wires entering

the controller), a 1" (25 mm) conduit sweep elbow

for the power supply, and a 1" (25 mm) conduit

sweep elbow for any communication wires, if

applicable. Secure the sweeps so they will enter the

bottom of the controller correctly.

3. Allow approximately 3" (76 mm) of conduit above the

surface of the concrete pad.

4. Shape the concrete base to shed any water away

from the controller.

5. Prepare the template for insertion in the concrete.

Twist one nut on each of the four J-bolts to the

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bottom of the thread and slide each bolt through the

hole in the template. Put a washer and nut on each

J-bolt to secure it to the template (allow a minimum

of 2½" (63 mm) of thread protruding above each

nut).

6. Work the J-bolts down into the concrete until the

template sits level on top of the concrete. Smooth

and allow the concrete to cure (at least 24 hours).

NOTE: It is important with plastic pedestals to

ensure a smooth mounting surface. Uneven

surfaces may cause the pedestal to distort,

preventing proper sealing of the doors.

7. Remove the nuts and washers from the concrete

base. Place the pedestal over the bolts and secure

with nuts and washers.

NOTE: Remove both doors and lift the pedestal from the

main body. Two people are required for this task.

The ACC Pedestal controller can operate with either 120

VAC or 230 VAC power.

Supply wires must be 14AWG (2 mm) or larger.

The controller power must be connected to a branch circuit

protected by a 15 A rated over-current protective device

(circuit breaker, fuse, etc).

With the main AC power OFF, route the AC power wires from

the supply panel through the sweep elbow placed for this

purpose in the concrete pad.

Do not route low voltage wiring with the AC power wires in

the same conduit.

Locate the junction box below the transformer assembly on

the left side of the controller. The AC power connections are

made to the terminal block inside this junction box.

Route the AC power lines through conduit (if applicable)

into the junction box.

All connections are to be made by qualified electrical

personnel, only. Local electrical codes must be followed

and may vary, depending upon country, state, and local

codes.

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120 VAC CONNECTION

Place the Voltage Selector Switch in the “115V” position.

Connect the incoming black (or “hot”) wire to the Red wire

from the controller transformer. The Red wire is labeled

Hot, Phase, and Active. Connect either with the supplied

terminal block, or with approved high voltage electrical

wire nuts. If using wire nuts, tape the connection securely

with electrical tape.

Connect the incoming white wire (neutral) to the blue wire

from the controller transformer (labeled “Neutral”), either

with the terminal block or approved wire nuts. If using

wire nuts, tape securely.

The green or bare copper safety ground is not required

with this UL listed floating ground, double-insulated

transformer. If desired, you may connect it to the earth

ground lug on the controller. Install a conduit junction

T-box below the supplied junction box in the controller,

and route the safety ground out of the T to the earth

ground lug of the controller.

230 VAC CONNECTION

Place the Voltage Selector Switch in the “230V” position.

Connect the incoming Brown power wire to the Red wire

from the controller transformer, with the supplied terminal

block. The Red wire is labeled Hot, Phase, and Active.

Connect the incoming Blue power wire to the Blue wire

from the controller transformer at the terminal block. The

Blue wire is labeled Neutral.

The green, or green-and-yellow safety ground may not be

required or permitted with this floating ground, double-

insulated transformer. If desired and permitted, connect it

to the earth ground lug on the controller. Install a conduit

junction T-box below the supplied junction box in the

controller, and route the safety ground out of the T to the

earth ground lug of the controller.

Place the connections up into the junction box through the

opening in the bottom. Secure conduit if applicable.

Turn breaker power on, then turn the controller power

switch on and test.

The controller is equipped with a 6 x 20 mm, 250V, 2 Amp

fast-blow fuse on the transformer assembly. Incorrect

power wiring may cause this fuse to open. Check wiring and

incoming power if the fuse opens when power is turned on.

Junction

Box

Terminal Block:

Red Wire =

"Hot" or Active

120V Black

230V Brown

White (US)

Blue (International)

Terminal Block:

Blue Wire =

Neutral

Controller Power

Switch

Voltage Selector

Switch

ConneCTInG earTh Ground (all ConfIGuraTIons) ...................

The ACC features a copper earth ground lug, to the

immediate right of the transformer assembly.

This earth ground connection is isolated from the primary

AC power and is used to ground incoming surges from the

communications and output valve wires.

With the controller power Off, loosen the slotted screw in

the center of the ground lug.

Route a bare 6 AWG (4.11 mm) earth ground wire into the

wiring area through the 0.75" (19 mm) conduit opening

directly beneath the ground lug, in the bottom of the

controller cabinet. Do not route the ground wire through

the same conduit as the incoming primary AC power!

Loosen the ground lug screw, insert the ground wire into

the ground lug and tighten the screw to secure the ground

wire. Do not overtighten.

Grounding hardware should be selected according to

standards established by American Society of Irrigation

Consultants Earth Grounding guideline 100-2002

(available at their website, www.asic.org).

Acceptable grounding consists of an 8' (2.5 m)

copper-clad rod or stake, or a 4" x 96" (100 mm x 240 cm)

copper plate, or both, placed in the earth at least 8' (2.5

m) away from the controller, and with the ground wire at

right angles to the communications and valve wires, if

possible. Ideal grounding resistance would be 10 Ohms

or less as measured with a “megger” or similar device.

Please consult the ASIC reference for more detailed

considerations of this critical step.

Improper connection to earth ground voids the

effectiveness of the output module surge protection.

Ground Lug

Ground Wire in

½" (13 mm) conduit

InsTallInG sTaTIon modules.....................................................

ACC expands in 6-station increments with intelligent output modules, requiring no tools to install and only a screwdriver

for station wiring connections. The base configuration is 12 stations (two 6-station modules installed) with a maximum

station capacity in a metal wall cabinet of 42 stations (7 total output modules x 6 stations each).

ACC can be expanded at any time with either of the following types of modules:

1. ACM600, 6-station output module with surge suppression and diagnostic LEDs

2. AGM600, 6-station output module with heavy-duty surge suppression and diagnostic LEDs

These two types of modules may be mixed within the same installation if desired.

1. To install expansion modules, turn the dial to the

“Run” position.

2. Open the inner facepack door, and locate the module

lock. Slide the module lock to the “Power Off”

position.

3. Flip up the upper deck cover. Slide the modules up,

into the next available position, viewed from left to

right. Do not skip slots by leaving them empty.

4. Install a module by aligning it firmly in the lower

portion of the next available slot and sliding straight

up until it clicks into place. Once module is in place,

slide power bar to the "Power On" position. The

first two lights of the bottom and top row of each

module installed will light up red for 1 second,

indicating proper contact and the new module has

been recognized. The red lights will then turn off, in

sequence, from left to right across the modules that

are installed.

5. The silver contact on the back of the controller

cabinet must engage a mating slot in the back of the

expansion module. Do not “tip” or force the module

into place. Slide straight up, from the bottom of

the slot.

6. While at the Run dial position, press the Information

button. The current station size will be shown, and

should include any new modules you have added.

US PATIENT NO 6,842,667 B2

ET FLOW SEN4 SEN3 SEN2 SEN1

ET FLOW SEN4 SEN3 SEN2 SEN1 COM

P/M1 P/M2

VAC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 11 12

13 14 15

16 17 18

19 20 21

22 23 24

25 26 27

28 29 30

31 32 33

34 35 36

3837 39

40 41 42

OUTPUT MODULES (ACM600, AGM600)

A. Station Output Screw Terminals – Connect no more

than two solenoids each.

B. Station Status LEDs – Green for station activity, Red

for fault or short

C. Locking lugs – For module lock

D. Gold plated electrical contacts – Lower rear of

module

E. Additional surge components, AGM versions –

Visible through module

Slide ADM99 in

first 3 slots

Upper Deck cover

ADM99 Decoder

Output Module

ACM600

6-station output

module

AGM600

6-station output module with

heavy duty surge protection

Station Modules

Decoder Output Module

CONNECTING THE VALVE WIRES

Each station output module has 6 screw terminals for

connection of individual station wires. The terminals will

accept from 22 AWG (0.64 mm) to 12 AWG (2.05 mm) wires.

Each station output is rated for 0.56 A, max or enough to

operate two typical Hunter solenoids simultaneously.

Once the output module is installed in the slot, the station

numbers assigned to the output module appear in the

upper deck label above each slot.

1. The modules may be removed, if necessary, without

disconnecting the field wiring. However, they must

be reinserted into exactly the same slot, or the

station addresses will be switched.

2. Connect the return wires from the valves to one of

the 3 terminals on the Master Module marked COM.

Since many valve solenoid wires will need to connect

to these 3 common terminals,

3. Route valve wires between control valve location and

controller.

4. At valves, attach a common wire to either solenoid

wire of all valves. This is most commonly a white

colored wire. Attach a separate control wire to

the remaining wire of each valve. All wire splice

connections should be done using waterproof

connectors.

5. Open hinged faceplate on the controller to access the

terminal area.

6. Route valve wires through the conduit and attach

conduit to the controller at the large conduit

openings on the right side of the bottom of the

cabinet.

7. Strip ½" (13 mm) of insulation from ends of all wires.

Secure valve common wire to COM (Common)

terminals on the Master Module. Then attach all

individual valve control wires to appropriate station

terminals.

DECODER OUTPUT MODULE (ADM99)

A. Two Wire Path Terminals – Connect no more than

one pair of red and blue wire paths to each output

terminals

B. Status LEDs– Decoder Fault, Module/Line Activity,

Communicating, Line Status

C. Locking Lugs

D. Gold-plated Electrical Contacts

E. Programming Port – Port where decoder wires get

plugged into in order to program the decoder

Slide ADM99 in

first 3 slots

Upper Deck cover

ADM99 Decoder

Output Module

ACM600

6-station output

module

AGM600

6-station output module with

heavy duty surge protection

Station Modules

Decoder Output Module

1. Decoder output modules may NOT be mixed with the

“conventional” ACM/AGM-600 output modules.

2. Decoder output modules are always installed in the

first three slots.

3. Install the ADM99 by aligning it firmly into the first

three station module slots, and sliding straight up

until clicks into place. As soon as the ADM99 is slide

into place, the Module/Line Activity light will light

red for one second, and then the Line Activity light

will illuminate green. Unlike the station modules,

the ADM99 will illuminate the status lights with the

power bar in the "Power Off" position.

CONNECTING DECODER OUTPUT PATH WIRES

Up to 99 stations may be operated over a single pair of

wires (known as a “path”) using decoders. The decoder

output module allows up to 6 two-wire paths to the field

decoders. The maximum number of decoder stations is

still 99, but multiple paths allow the shortest wire runs.

You may use any number of paths to reach all 99 stations.

Each path should consist of Hunter Industries Model

IDWIRE1 or IDWIRE2 color-coded decoder wire. This is

a twisted, solid-core wire suitable for direct burial, and is

always color-coded red and blue.

All red/blue connections in the two-wire path must be

made with DBR6 waterproof connectors or equal.

Each path has a red and a blue terminal with its number on

the decoder output module.

1. Route decoder path wires through the conduit into

the wiring compartment. Leave adequate slack in the

wires for thermal contraction.

2. Strip ½" (13 mm) of insulation from the red and blue

ends.

3. Connect the red wire to the red “1” terminal, and the

blue wire from the same pair to the blue “1”. Repeat

for any other paths as needed.

Do not connect the paths in a loop, or back to any other

point in the controller. Leave the red and blue paths

separate at the end of each two-wire run. Simply insert

decoders in the path until complete, and stop at the

last decoder on the path. If this is not possible, simply

cap each of the ends of the two wire path with a DBR6

waterproof connectors or equal.

Do not connect a wire path from one controller to another

controller!

When a decoder output module is installed, the controller

facepack will recognize it and the station size will change

to “99” (regardless of how many stations are in use). This

will also unlock the normally Extended Decoder displays in

the following dial positions. See DECODER OPERATIONS

(ACC99D VERSIONS) on page 56 for more information.

Key ConneCTIons .......................................................................

1. Common Ground Terminals (x 3) – For return wires

(often white) from stations and master valves. Field

wiring may be returned to any of these 3 terminals

2. P/M1 – Pump/Master Valve output 1, and status light

(return Pump/Master valve circuit to any of the 3 Com

common terminals). Output is 0.320 Amps max

3. P/M2 – Pump/Master Valve output 2, and status light

(return Pump/Master valve circuit to any of the 3 Com

common terminals). Output is 0.320 Amps max

4. Hardwire terminal connection cover – Remove

to install optional ACC-HWIM for hardwired

communications.

5. 24VAC – Always-on 24V test terminal, for locating

valves in the field. Can also be used to power low-draw

sensor receivers such as Hunter WRC. Output is 0.420

amps maximum

6. Flow Sensor connections (+ and -) – Connections for

Hunter HFS flow sensor

7. ET connections (+ and -) – Not used. Connections for

Hunter ET Sensor only. If upper ET terminal is colored

red, Master Module requires update for use with ET.

8. If Master Module has a sticker that says “ET Ready,” or

if the version number of the module is 4.0 or later, the

Master Module is ET ready

9. Sensor Connections (1-4) – Connections for up to 4

Clik-family sensors, or other normally closed switch

contacts

ConneCTInG The masTer ValVe(s) and/or pump sTarT relay(s)

The Pump/Master valve connections are located in the

upper right of the Master Module, which is in the upper left

corner of the controller itself.

Locate the P/M1 and P/M2 screw terminals on the Master

Module. These outputs are designed to supply 24 VAC,

0.320 A max, for a single Master Valve solenoid or a Pump

Start Relay (or Relay Booster).

The return wire from each P/M device (solenoid or relay)

must be connected to one of the COM terminals on the

lower terminal strip of the Master Module.

Connect one output wire from each Pump relay or Master

Valve solenoid to the desired 24 VAC P/M terminal.

Connect the return wire to one of the terminals marked

COM immediately below the P/M outputs.

Configuration of the P/M terminals is covered in the

Set Pump Operation section of the Programming and

Operations portion of this manual.

Up to 4 Hunter sensors can be connected to the ACC

controller, including:

• Mini-Clik

• Rain-Clik

™

(including Wireless Rain Clik)

• Freeze-Clik

• Mini-weather station

Hunter Flow-Clik

™

can also be connected, but it is

recommended that the HFS be used instead.

In the ACC controller, Clik sensors shut down individual

programs, not necessarily the entire controller. Each

sensor can be given its own response instructions by

program.

Hunter Clik sensors are usually normally closed, and open

on alarm. This signals the controller to suspend irrigation.

Other dry contact closure sensors can be used without

warranty, provided that a.) they require no voltage; and

b.) open the circuit when a shutdown condition is sensed.

Hunter makes no claims or representations that such

connections will be effective.

1. To connect Clik sensors, locate the SEN [1-4]

terminals on the Master Module (upper right corner

of controller).

2. Route the pair of wires from each sensor into the

cabinet through one of the low voltage conduit

openings in the bottom of the enclosure.

24 VaC TesT TermInal ................................................................

The Master Module features a “constant-hot” 24 VAC

output which can be used as a test point for locating

valves in the field:

1. After powering up the controller, attach the common

wire to the COM terminals as described above.

2. Touch each wire to the terminal marked 24 VAC to

identify the valve location.

3. Each valve will open electrically when the wire is

touched to the 24 VAC terminal.

4. After identifying the valve location, you may then

insert the wire into the appropriate terminal. This

feature allows you to sequence the valves in the

most logical order for the user without damaging the

controller by “sparking” the wires.

5. The 24 VAC terminal may also be used to power

wireless Clik sensor receivers. See Connecting a

Rain Or Freeze Shut Off Device on page 14 for more

information..

ConneCTInG a raIn or freeze shuT off deVICe .......................

3. The sensor connections are made in dedicated pairs:

one wire to the sensor number + terminal, the other

wire from the sensor to its – terminal. Do not twist

common wires together from different sensors and

connect them to the same terminal.

4. Loosen the screw for the first sensor terminal

(SEN1), and connect either of its wires to the +

terminal and tighten.

5. Connect the other wire from that sensor to the SEN1

– terminal and tighten.

6. To connect the wireless Rain Clik (WRC) or wireless

Rain-Freeze Clik receiver, consult the instructions

supplied with the WRC for mounting and addressing.

7. Connect either of the receiver’s Yellow power wires

to the “24 VAC” terminal on the Master Module (the

“24 VAC” terminal has a 400 mA maximum capacity

and is adequate for Clik receivers).

8. Connect the other Yellow receiver wire to any of the

COM terminals.

9. Complete the wireless Clik installation according to

the WRC instructions.

All additional programming is performed at the facepack

and is described in the Set Sensor Operation section of

Programming and Operations.

ConneCTInG The hunTer floW sensor .....................................

The HFS is the primary flow meter for which ACC flow

functions have been designed. Additional types of flow

sensor connections may also be possible. Consult flow

sensor manual for wiring and calibration information.

1. To connect a HFS, route the pair of 18 AWG (1 mm)

wires from the sensor into the cabinet through one

of the low voltage conduit openings in the bottom of

the enclosure.

2. Locate the “Flow” red and black coded terminals

near the left side of the Master Module. Connect the

red wire from the HFS to the red terminal, and the

black wire from the HFS to the black terminal.

3. Reversing the red and black connections will

probably not damage the units, but will not allow the

ACC to read flow.

4. Flow setup, learning, and configuration is described

in the Set Flow Monitoring section of Programming

and Operations.

Some other brands or models of flow sensors may be

compatible with the ACC controller. One known-compati-

ble model is Data Industrial model IR-220B (also sold as

Hunter model GENDATFL).

NOTE: The ACC flow sensor connection is a 20 VDC pulsed

output which senses interruptions as “clicks”. It is DC

voltage, and the polarity must be observed.

The red + terminal corresponds to the red wire on the HFS

sensor, and if connecting to other brands of sensor insure

that correct polarity is observed.

Connect the positive (+) wire to the red Flow terminal on

the Master Module, and the negative (–) wire to the black

terminal.

ConneCTInG oTher floW sensors ............................................

The ACC controller has an integrated SmartPort

‚ on

the cabinet’s upper left side, or inside the front panel of

the plastic pedestal. This connection is automatically

compatible with Hunter ICR and SRR remote receivers.

To connect: remove the weather-resistant rubber cover

(metal cabinet versions), align the remote receiver’s

pins with the mating receptacle, and push firmly until

the receiver is fully seated. If the ET System adapter is

installed, plug the receiver into the mating connector on the

adapter.

If the receiver address is to be changed, hold in the green

button while plugging the receiver into the SmartPort, in

accordance with the ICR instructions.

Refer to the remote control’s instructions for additional

addressing and operations. However, there are some

significant differences in operating the remotes with the

ACC controller, from previous Hunter controllers.

When a program or station is started by ICR, the ACC

display will (as always) show why the program or station is

running. Remote starts are followed by “ICR” in the display

(Fig.1).

To set up an ICR remote control for operations with ACC,

consult the ICR instructions. Use the Mode button on the

ICR transmitter to select a station size of “240” to allow

access to all ACC programs and stations. Only ICR Remotes

manufactured September 2006 or later are compatible with

ACC. If you have an older ICR remote, the maximum station

size is 48. Therefore, if you are using an older remote and

an ACC decoder controller, the highest station you will be

able to control is station 48. You must obtain a newer ICR

to operate correctly with any ACC controller.

MULTIPLE STATIONS SIMULTANEOUSLY

ACC is an overlapping controller, and will allow up to

6 stations to run simultaneously. While other Hunter

controllers will stop existing stations when a new ICR

remote start command is received, the ACC will continue to

run existing stations along with the new stations, until the

maximum of 6 events has been reached (Fig. 2). If 6 events

are running and an ICR command is received to start another,

the command will be ignored. No new remote commands will

be accepted until one of the 6 events times out.

ICr remoTe ConTrol .................................................................

Figure 1

Figure 2

ACC can therefore run automatic programs, manual

station and programs, and ICR commands simultaneously.

Each running event will be shown on the display with

the reason for running (programs will be shown with the

program letter followed by “ICR” if they were started by

the remote), and the remaining time for the event.

The display shown here is possible with ACC: six events

are running, including ICR station starts (ICR), ICR

program starts (A-ICR), manual single-stations (MAN),

manual program starts (C-MAN), and an automatic

program (D-AUTO).

Figure 3

If simultaneous operation is not desired, press the

Off button on ICR before starting another program or

station. Off will stop everything the controller is running,

regardless of what started it.

Stacking and SmartStack rules are not observed when

manual single station ICR commands are sent to the ACC.

Stacking and SmartStack rules do apply when manual

program ICR commands are sent to the ACC. If a program

is not set to overlap, the ICR command will be ignored

when trying to start the manual program.

ICR manual single station commands will be obeyed

if the controller is in the OFF position, or in a sensor

shutdown mode. ICR manual program commands will

NOT be obeyed and will be ignored in the OFF position. If

the controller is in a sensor shutdown mode and an ICR

command is sent to activate a program, the ACC will obey

the sensor shutdown if that program is assigned to pause

or suspend according to the sensor. The manual program

ICR command will be shown in the display as in pause or

suspend mode, depending on how you have your sensor

programmed. (Fig 3) If the program that you are trying to

manually start with an ICR command is not programmed

to pause or suspend a sensor, the command will be obeyed

and the program will run.

If you are utilizing a simultaneous station group, or SSG,

you may run an individual station that is included in the

SSG. The fact that the station is included in the SSG will be

ignored, and you may run that station by itself.

ConneCTInG To Imms .................................................................

hunTer IrrIGaTIon manaGemenT and monITorInG sysTem

ACC controllers can upgraded to provide full two-way

communications with central control software (IMMS 2.0).

The ACC Com modules are installed in place of the logo

badge on wall mount controllers, and under the facepack

door in a special bracket (APPBRKT) in pedestal units.

ACC controllers can be connected with hardwired cable

(GCBL), dial-up telephone (POTS or “plain old telephone

service”), or GSM cellular communications (using Circuit

Switched Data or CSD).

Multiple controllers can share a connection, with

additional runs of hardwired cable or UHF radio

communications. Advance to Daylight Saving and use +/-

to select YES.

No tee splices are permitted within the GCBL and all

hardwired devices must be in one single continuous wire

run.

DIAL-UP TELEPHONE (ACC-COM-POTS)

Connection must be within 6 ft (2 m) of the telephone

company connection, via standard RJ-11 jack..

IMMS 2.0 and dial-up Com modules require analog lines

with dial tone. These products do not have digital dialing

capabilities.

Dial-up must be via dedicated line. The controller will

always answer on the first ring and must not share with

fax machines or other devices.

For experienced operators, the fastest steps to initial

programming are as follows.

1. Set Current Date/Time: Use the arrow buttons to

navigate, and the +/- buttons to change. Set the Date

and Time and choose Units of Measure.

2. Set Watering Start Time: Each automatic Program

has 10 start times. At this position, use the

Programs button to select individual programs,

and the 10 possible start times for that program will

appear. Use arrows to navigate and +/- to change

See SETTING PROGRAM OVERLAP OPTIONS on

page 36 for more information..

3. Set Station Run Times: At this dial position, use

the Programs button to select the program you are

setting up. Then, use the +/- buttons to change the

hours:minutes:seconds run time for each station.

Use the up and down arrows to move to the next

station. TIP: Use the Copy and Paste buttons to move

quickly through large numbers of similar stations.

Set the first station’s run time, then press Copy. Use

the Up arrow to move to the next station, and press

Paste.

4. Set Days to Water: Use the Programs button to

select the Program. Use the arrows to move to Day

Sched, and choose Schedule Type (Day of Week,

Interval, or Odd/Even).

5. Set Pump Operation (optional): The two Pump/

Master Valve outputs may be set by station at this

position. If no pump or Master Valve is in use, this is

not required.

CELLULAR/GSM (ACC-COM-GSM, GSM-E)

GSM cellular service must have reliable coverage at

installed site.

GSM service must permit and provide Circuit Switched

Data (CSD). IMMS 2.0 connections require CSD and will

use the Data telephone number. No other form of cellular

communications will work. There are no CDMA options for

ACC communications at this time.

UHF RADIO

All UHF radio communications require a license.

All radio communications for ACC work with RAD3 radio

module or later. IMMSR radios, designed for original

IMMS Site Interfaces and Controller Interfaces, will NOT

work with ACC controllers.

poWer faIlures ........................................................................

The ACC’s real time clock is independent of external power

or the 9 VDC battery, and will keep time during a power

failure of virtually any length. When external power is

restored, the ACC will still have the correct time and will

be ready to irrigate.

QuICK sTarT ................................................................................

A Power Outage message will be stored in the Alarm Log,

with time of the outage. Another log is stored when power

is restored.

RAD3 radios are not supplied with antennas, but an

antenna must be provided for the radio to operate, and the

antenna must be installed outside of any metal enclosure

(including the ACC metal cabinet).

Radio communications for the ACC are only to

communicate with other ACCs, and do not provide

communications directly with a central computer. This

should be established with an IMMS-CCC and a hardwire

interface, or by telephone using ACC-COM-POTS or

ACC-COM-GSM (or GSM-E for international applications).

For golf applications using Surveyopr central control

software only, the AGCHUBR provides a direct radio

interface to all radio-equipped ACC/AGC controllers.

See Hunter’s ACC System Design Guide for important

details regarding design of central control systems.

6. Return the dial to the Run position. This is all that

is required for the most basic operations. ACC will

water automatically in any dial position except

“OFF”.

7. Test: The Test program will start every station in the

controller sequentially, in numerical order, for the

specified time. The minimum time is one second

for conventional controllers, and 15 seconds for

decoder controllers. The maximum run time in Test

Program is 15 minutes per station. Turn the dial to

the Run position. Test is started by holding down the

Programs button for 3 seconds. Enter the Test time

and wait 5 seconds for the Test cycle to begin. Each

station LED on the output modules will light green

when a station is running, red if a fault is detected.

Decoder controllers cannot show individual station

activity , but the ADM99 lights will show activity on

the Communicating and Module/Line Activity lights

during operations.

Decoder controllers will start all 99 stations in the

test mode. It does not matter how many decoders

are installed in the field, the controller will try to run

all 99 stations. The controller will receive alarms

for any stations that are not present in the field, or

stations that are not assigned to a decoder. When

running the Test Program in a decoder controller,

you can manually end the Test by turning the dial to

Off after the last “real” station has run.

Test actually starts stations, and this will cause

actual watering in a fully installed system.

8. Manual Start: Turn the dial to the Manual Operation

dial position to manually start any Program, or

single station. When the display shows Manual

Program, use the Programs button to select the

Program, and turn the dial to the Run position. The

program will start in a few seconds. TIP: You can

also hold down the right arrow button for 3 seconds

to shortcut to Manual starts.

9. To start a Single Station: When “Program” is

flashing, use the + button to change to Manual “One

Station”. Use the down arrow to move to the station

number, and +/- to select a station. Use the down

arrow to move to the run time, and +/- to change

the run time (hh:mm:ss format, from 1 second to 6

hours). Turn the dial back to the Run position, and

the station will start within a few seconds.

ConTroller proGrammInG and operaTIon .............................

USING THE INFORMATION BUTTON

The Information button is used to provide programming

tips, summary information and/or to unlock extended

features, depending on the dial position. If a flow meter

is installed, press the Information button (with dial in the

Run position) to see actual flow at any time.

If the backlit display turns off while you are programming

(it will time out after 5 minutes of inactivity), press the

Information button to relight it (to prevent accidental

changing of any settings by pressing the other keys).

Pressing and holding the Information button will change

the screen to either a summary screen of that dial position

or will provide a programming tip. Releasing the button

will return you to the normal programming screen for that

dial position.

Some dial positions have extended features that are

accessible by holding down the Information button, and

then turning the dial to that position.

This will unlock the extended features. Extended

features are features that are protected from accidental

re-programming because they are critical to the proper

operation of the controller. Programming these extended

features is explained in the Extended Features section. The

ACC has the following Extended Features:

• No Water Window

• Delay between Stations

• Making the M/V circuit Normally On (instead of

Normally Off) and M/V circuit location (Controller or

ADM for Decoder controllers)

• Setting the Flow Sensor size and type

• Set individual station parameters (Flow, Limit, and

Delay) and flow sensor location (Controller or ADM

for ICD-SEN sensor decoder)

• Set sensor location: set each sensor to controller,

ADM for for ICD-SEN location, or ET for individual ET

sensors

• SSG (Simultaneous Station Group) setup

• Custom Manual program setup

• Test Program

• Easy Retrieve™ backup

SETTING CURRENT DATE AND TIME

Three items are programmed at this position:

• Time of Day and Date, the day of the week sets

automatically

• Daylight Savings time usage

• Units of measure, English or Metric

Turn the dial to the SET CURRENT DATE/ TIME position

Press the + or – button to change the value of the flashing

cursor. Hold the button down to advance rapidly over a

large range of numbers.

Press the arrow buttons to change cursor position.

Set the hour and the minutes, then advance to the AM/

PM field. Use + or – to select AM, PM, or 24 hour clock

(international, or “military” time). If 24 hour clock is

selected, Program Start Times and other controller times

will also be displayed in 24 hour format.

Press the arrow buttons to advance and set the date in

MM/DD/YY format.

ACC Daylight Saving Time has been updated for the new

USA requirements. If set to Yes, time will offset one hour

forward at 2 AM on the second Sunday in March, and reset

("fall back") on the first Sunday in November.

Units of Measure: choose English or Metric. This will set

the unit type for the entire controller.

SETTING PROGRAM START TIMES

Three items are programmed at this position:

• Overlap or Stack start time priority

• Start times for each of the six programs (A – F)

• Extended Feature: No Water Window

To Set Program Start Times

1. Turn the dial to the SET PROGRAM START TIMES

position

2. Select the Program (A – F) by pressing the Program

button

3. Press the arrow buttons to change cursor position

4. Press the + or – button to change the value of the

flashing cursor

5. Select Stack or Overlap for the Program. It is

important to know that if the setting within the Set

Program Overlap Options dial position is not set

to "Stack or Overlap," the option of selecting Stack

or Overlap (at the Start Times position) will not be

possible.

6. The copy and paste buttons may be used to speed

up programming (press the Copy button at any Start

Time position, then move to another position and

press the Paste button. The same Start Time will be

pasted there).

Stacked Start Times

Stacking means that programs are not allowed to overlap;

if one Program is set to start before another Program has

completed, it will be pushed back (“stacked”) regardless

of its actual start time.

Each of the six programs (A – F) has ten start times

available, for a total of sixty available automatic starts. The

default is to stack the start times in alphanumeric order.

Program A will read Overlap, but all other programs will

read Stack. For instance, start time “Program A at 8:15

AM” would start before “Program B at 8:15 AM” because

A comes before B. The Start Time for Program B at 8:15

AM would start following the completion of Program A’s

watering.

Overlapping Start Times

Overlapping start times allows more irrigation to occur

simultaneously. Overlap starts Programs at their exact

Start Times, regardless of other Programs that may be

running (it is the opposite of Stacking). All six programs

can be programmed to Overlap and thus potentially run

simultaneously. This is great when a short watering

window is necessary and the hydraulics of the system

allows for high total water flow.

CAUTION: Understand your irrigation system’s hydraulic

restrictions before allowing programs to overlap.

Overlapping programs may overdrive the hydraulics of

your system. Overdriving your hydraulics will damage the

components and result in inferior sprinkler performance.

More advanced programming overlap options are available

by turning the dial to the SET PROGRAM OVERLAP

OPTIONS dial position.

Normally, the cursor will be positioned at the first Start

Time hour position when turning the dial to the Set

Program Start Time position.

• To change the Stack/Overlap settings for the Program,

use the arrow key to navigate up to the Stack/Overlap

indication.

• Use + or – to change between Stack and Overlap.

• Use the arrow keys to move back down to the Start

Times if necessary.

Multiple Start Times

To set Start Times for the Program, move to the Start Time

number, and use the + or – buttons to set the hour, then

minutes, and then AM/PM settings unless using 24-hour

option.

• If a Start Time is skipped (for example, a time is set

for 1, 2 is left at OFF, and a time is set for 3), the Start

Time will be accepted, but when returning to this

dial position, the Start Times will be moved to a

sequential order (the Start Time set for 3 will have

been moved to 2). This is by design.

• If an earlier Start Time is set for a higher-numbered

Start (for example, Start 1 is set to 4:00 AM, and

Start 2 is set to 3:00 AM), when returning to this dial

position the Start Times will have been reorganized

in chronological order. The lowest numbered Start

Time will always have the earliest time of day (in the

example, Start 1 will be at 3:00 AM and Start 2 will be

at 4:00 AM).

Press the Information button while in the Set Watering

Start Times position to show a summary of all Start Time

information for the selected Program. This will show total

station run time per start, number of starts, and total time

for the program.

No-Water Window

Programming this feature is explained in the Extended

Features section.

SETTING STATION RUN TIME DURATION

Three items are programmed at this position:

• Station watering duration

• Seasonal Adjust value for the Program

• Hidden Feature: Timed Delay between Stations

1. Turn the dial to the SET STATION RUN TIMES position.

2. Select the Program (A – F) by pressing the Program

button

3. Press the + or – button to change the value of the

flashing cursor. The cursor initially appears in the

minutes field.

4. Press the right and left arrow buttons to change

from minutes to hours or seconds cursor positions.

Set the run time in h:mm:ss format.

5. Run times may be from 1 second to 6 hours, or any

increment in between.

6. Press the up and down arrow buttons to change to a

different station number

7. The copy and paste buttons may be used to speed up

programming.

NOTE: If the ACTUAL value is different from the

PROGRAMMED value, Seasonal adjust has been changed

from the default of 100% to a new value. The actual run

time is the duration the station will water.

Press the Information button with any station selected at

the Set Station Run Times dial position to see a summary

of all watering for a specific station, including all

programs in which it will run.

CHANGING SEASONAL ADJUST

Season adjust is used to make global or program specific

run time changes without the need to reprogram every

station’s run time. Seasonal adjust made at the controller

level is global (GLBL) , and the controller can be adjusted

in 1% increments, from 1 to 300%. This will change run

times by the set percentage.

For example, a 10 minute run time that is adjusted to 70%

will run for 7 minutes. When the controlleris set back to

100%, the station will return to a 10 minute run time.

Programs that are set to GLBL will use the Global Seasonal

Adjust setting that has been set for the controller.

It is also possible to set Seasonal Adjust percentages for

individual programs (also 1–300%). The programs will

use their own percentages and will not be affected by the

controller-level Global Setting. The percentages are not

multiplied together. If the controller is set to 150%, but

an individual program is set to 70%, the stations in the

programs will run for 70% of the original run time, not

70% x 100%.

Turn the dial to the SET STATION RUN TIMES position.

Using the Global Setting

1. Press the left arrow button until the cursor is on

the percentage below the GLBL. The percentage

immediately below GLBL is the seasonal adjustment

percentage for the entire controller.

2. Press the + and – buttons to adjust the global

seasonal adjust value between 0 and 300%.

Using a Program Specific Setting (set Season Adjust by

Program)

1. Press the left arrow button until the cursor is on the

GLBL.

2. Press the + and – buttons to adjust the season adjust

value between 0 and 300%.

NOTE: If it is desired to return to the global season

adjust, move the cursor to the season adjust

percentage then use the + and – buttons to change

the value to GLBL. GLBL is located between the 101

and 100% positions.

Timed Delay between Stations

Programming this feature is explained in the Extended

Features section.

SETTING DAYS TO WATER

Each Program’s days to water are programmed at this

position.

Set Days to Water

1. Turn the dial to the SET DAYS TO WATER position

2. Select the Program (A – F) by pressing the Program

button

3. Press the + or – buttons to change from DAYS (day of

the week), INTERVAL (1 – 31 DAYS), or ODD or EVEN

days of the month.

Day of the Week Watering

1. Select the Program and DAYS .

2. Press the down arrow button to move the cursor to

Monday

3. Press the + button to water on Mondays or the –

button to not water on Mondays

4. As the cursor moves from day to day, press the +

or – button to water or not water on that day of the

week. Press the right and left arrow buttons to move

quickly to a specific day.

Interval Watering

1. Select the Program and INTERVAL with the + or –

buttons.

2. Press the down arrow button to Interval

3. Press the + or – button to select the number of days

between watering

4. Press the down arrow button to Next Water

5. Press the + or – button to select the number of

days until the next watering. If Next Water has

"0 days" for a value, that indicates that any scheduled

watering for that day will water at its programmed

start time. If it has a value of "1 Day," the scheduled

programming will water tomorrow.

Non-Water Days: This feature can be used to omit

watering on mowing days, etc. The days with N will not

water, even if they would normally occur at one of the

Interval days set above.

1. Press the down button to MON

2. Press the right and left arrow buttons to move the

cursor between the days

3. Press the – button when the cursor is on a day that

you do not want to water. An “N” will appear, to show

that day is never able to water, regardless of the

schedule.

4. If you select Odd or Even while in the Interval

schedule, the Odd or Even days will not be watered

even if they happen to be one of the Interval days to

water.

5. To change a non-water day back to a water day, use

the arrow buttons to go to that day and press the +

button. The “-“ will disappear, and the day will be

available for Interval watering again.

Odd/Even Watering

1. Select the Program and ODD/EVEN with the + or –

buttons, as shown above in First Step

2. Press the down arrow button once, to select Odd or

Even.

3. Press the + or – button to toggle between ODD or

EVEN day watering

Non-Water Days: This feature is frequently used to omit

watering on mowing days, etc.

1. Press the down button to MON

2. Press the right and left arrow buttons to move the

cursor between the days

3. Press the – button when the cursor is on a day that

you do not to water. An “N” will appear, to show

that day is never able to water, regardless of the

schedule.

4. To change a non-water day back to a water day, use

the arrow buttons to go to that day and press the +

button. The “-“ will disappear, and the day will be

available for Odd or Even watering again.

SETTING PUMP AND MASTER VALVE OPERATION

Two items are programmed at this position:

• Pump or Master Valve (P/MV) operation by station.

Each station may have any combination of P/MV

outputs 1, 2, both, or neither, which will activate as

specified whenever the station is turned on.

• Extended Feature: Change the master valve from the

default of normally closed (N.C.) to normally on (N.O.)

Change the location of the P/MV between Controller

(wired directly into the Master Module) and ADM

(P/MV is connected to a decoder on the two-wire path)

Set Pump and Master Valve Operation

1. Turn the dial to the SET PUMP OPERATION position

2. Press the right and left arrow buttons to move

between P/MV 1 and P/MV 2

3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the

station number

4. Press the + or – button to enable or disable the

specific Pump or Master Valve for the given station

Changing from Normally Closed to Normally On and

Location of P/MV

Programming this feature is explained in the Extended

Features section.

SETTING STATION CYCLE AND SOAK DURATIONS

Each Station’s Cycle and Soak settings are programmed at

this position. Cycle and Soak allows the user to break up

the total run time of a station into more usable watering

durations (cycles), and a minimum soak time between the

watering cycles. This feature is great to use on slopes and

tight soils because it puts the water down more slowly,

helping to prevent run off.

Set Station Cycle and Soak Durations

1. Turn the dial to the SET CYCLE AND SOAK position

2. Press the up or down arrow keys to change stations

3. Press the right and left arrow buttons to move

between hours and minutes and cycle and soak

4. Press the + or – button to change the Cycle cursor

value. The default cursor value is N/A. Cycles can be

set from 1 minute to 6 hours.

5. Press the right arrow button to move from Cycle to

Soak, once a value has been entered into the Cycle

field.

6. Press the + or – button to change the Soak cursor

value. The default cursor value is N/A. Soaks can be

set from 1 minute to 9 hours.

7. Press the down arrow to move to the next station.

8. The Copy and Paste functions are useful for large

numbers of stations with similar Cycle and Soak

requirements. To use, set a station’s Cycle and Soak

information, then press the Copy button.

9. Use the up or down arrows to advance to the next

station, and press Paste. Both the Cycle and Soak

value will be pasted into the fields.

You can continue to advance through the stations with the

up or down arrows, and press Paste to continue pasting

the same Cycle and Soak values into subsequent stations.

CYCLE AND SOAK SUMMARY

In the Set Cycle and Soak dial position, press the

Information button to view a summary of Cycle and Soak

with any selected station’s run time. It will display the total

run time of that station per Start Time in the program, not

including the soak time. It will also display the station's

programmed cycle time and soak time, and the number

of cycles that station will incur due to the programmed

runtime and cycle time. If the station’s run time is less

than one complete programmed cycle time, the number of

cycles displayed will be shown as 0+. To view Cycle and

Soak summaries for stations in other programs, simply

release the Information button and while in the Cycle

and Soak screen, hit the Program button. Hold down

the Information button again and the display will now

show that station’s Cycle and Soak summary for the new

program.

seTTInG floW monITorInG ........................................................

The ACC is capable of monitoring, learning, and reacting

to Real-Time flow. The installation of the optional Hunter

Flow Sensor (HFS) or a Data Industrial flow sensor is

required for this feature to function. The ACC must first

learn the normal flow, by station, for flow sensing to

operate correctly.

Step 1: Select The Flow Sensor

Press and hold the INFORMATION button while you turn

the dial to the SET FLOW MONITORING position.Press the

down arrow button once so the cursor blinks on SELECT

FLOW SENSOR.

Press the plus button until the correct HFS FCT size is

displayed. HFS sensors are always installed in a Hunter

FCT fitting, and selecting the fitting size automatically

sets calibration for sensor (see sensor installation

instructions).

Location is normally set to Controller. If the controller has

a ADM99 decoder output module installed and you wish to

connect the Flow meter to an ICD-SEN sensor decoder, use

the arrow button to move to Location, and change with +

or - buttons to ADM. This will assign the single Flow Meter

to an ICD-SEN decoder down the two-wire path, instead of

the Flow terminals on the controller's master module.

If you are using a Data Industrial or similar Flow Sensor,

press the plus button until OTHER is in the display. Then

use the plus, minus and arrow buttons to set the K-Factor

and Offset. These values can be found in the Data

Industrial or similar suppliers’ literature.

Once the flow sensor is selected, turn the dial off the SET

FLOW MONITORING and the flow sensor that has been

selected will be shown.

Menu Choices:

FCT size

Pipe

diameter

Pipe Class

100 1" Sch. 40

150 1½" Sch. 40

158 1½" Sch. 80

200 2" Sch. 40

208 2" Sch. 80

300 3" Sch. 40

308 3" Sch. 80

400 4" Sch. 80

OTHER K-factor

& offset

K-factor

& offset

Step 2: Viewing Real-Time Flow

1. Once the flow meter is configured, ACC can display

real time flow. Turn the dial to the Run position, and

press and hold the Information button.

2. The display will show which stations, if any, are

running, the current flow (in gallons or liters

per minute, depending on your Unit of Measure

settings), and the Flow Limit allowed.

The actual flow display is not updated “live” while the

blue Information button is pressed. To see an

updated view of changing flow conditions, release

the Information button, and press again after a few

seconds.

To see a live flow status that is continuously updated,

turn the dial to Advanced Features and select Utility

Functions (version 4 facepack firmware or later).

Select View Sensor Status. This will show Flow by

location, and a continuously updated actual flow

amount.

4. If some individual stations do not have learned

flow, the display will show Flow Not Learned at

the top, when the Information button is pressed

with the dial in the Run position. When a station

with no learned flow is running, flow monitoring is

temporarily disabled. This is because the controller

will not be able to account for any flow caused by an

“unlearned” station. To run stations without learned

flow, and without disabling the Flow Monitoring

feature, set the stations to “Not Monitored” from

the Edit Learned Flow function (Extended Features,

Set Flow Monitoring position). This is useful for

non-irrigation devices such as lighting that may be

controlled by the controller stations.

5. If the flow sensor selection has been changed to

NONE after learning, the display will show FLOW

NOT MONITORED. The actual flow may still be

viewed, even if all stations have been set to Not

Monitored. Station level alarm diagnostics would

not be available, but the flow will be visible.

Step 3: Preparing for Flow Learning

1. ACC will only learn flows for stations which have

run times in Automatic Programs. Verify that each

station has a run time in an Automatic Program (A

through F).

2. ACC can be taught to ignore flow monitoring for

stations which operate non-irrigation devices.

3. Turn the dial to another position, then hold the

Information button while turning back to the Set

Flow Monitoring position.

4. Select Edit Learned Flow (even if no flow has been

learned, yet).

5. Use the – button to set the non-irrigation stations to

Not Monitored. Use the up and down arrow buttons

to advance through the stations, and set any stations

necessary to the Not Monitored setting.

Step 4: Learning the Flow

1. Turn the dial back to the RUN position.

2. Press the LEARN button. The screen will display that

the controller will run the stations and it will also ask

you to confirm that you want to begin watering to

learn flow.

3. The ACC will begin watering at the lowest station

number to learn its typical flow. Normally this will be

station 01, unless it is Not Monitored or has no run

time in any programs.

It will run the station for a minimum of 15 seconds, and

then begin sampling flow at 5-second intervals until flow

has stabilized (at least 4 readings, 5 seconds apart, within

a reasonable flow range of one another). It will then store

the average flow for this station in its memory, and move

on to the next station. It will continue in this manner

through all stations which have at least one run time in

one of the Automatic Programs, and which are not set to

Not Monitored in the Set Flow Monitoring station settings.

Only stations with a run time in an Automatic Program

will be learned. Stations which are not programmed in any

Programs will not be sampled, and should be set to Not

Monitored to ensure proper operation of the flow meter.

If the station Delay setting has been changed, the controller

will run the station for Delay period (instead of the 15

second minimum) before sampling and learning flow.

• It may take a full hour or longer to learn flows for

an entire 42-station controller. Each station may

take from 35 seconds to 5 minutes to be learned,

depending on stability of the flow.

Step 5: Review And Edit Flow

The flow values and settings for each station can be

reviewed, and manually edited, at the Set Flow Monitoring

dial position. It is important to verify the flow settings for

each station before leaving the controller in automatic

operation.

• Turn the dial to the Set Flow Monitoring position.

• Use the up and down arrows to navigate through all

stations, and verify that they have a learned flow or a

Not Monitored setting.

• Do not leave any station with a “Not Learned” message-

either enter a flow manually, or set it to Not Monitored.

• To edit a station's flow data, turn the dial to any other

position, hold down the Information button, and turn

the dial back to the Set Flow Monitoring position.

Select "EDIT LEARNED FLOW."

• Use the up and down arrow buttons to move through

each station.

• Use the +/- buttons to adjust the flow. Each station

can be set from 0.5 GPM (1.9 LPM) to 999.5 GPM

(2770LPM) in 0.5 GPM /1.9 LM increments. Between

the highest value (999.5) and the lowest (0.5/1.9

LPM), the Not Learned and Not Monitored choices

also appear, as the +/- buttons are pressed.

You can manually replace a Learned flow with another

value, if you wish.

• LIMIT: Use the left and right arrow buttons to move to

the Limit field (LMT) to edit it, if desired.

The default Limit is always 115%, meaning the station

must exceed the flow by 15% before it will be treated

as an alarm (to prevent false alarms due to normal flow

fluctuations). 110% is the minimum possible Limit

setting, and 300% is the maximum.

• DELAY: Use the left and right arrows to move to the

Delay setting to edit it, if desired.

The default delay is 01:00 in minutes:seconds format. This

means the station’s flow will be ignored for the first 1:00

of operation, before the flow will be considered for alarm

purposes. The Delay can be set from 0:15 to a maximum of

9:59. Some delay is recommended to prevent false alarms,

particularly when stations are initially activated.

You can Copy and Paste to edit flow settings for multiple

stations with similar characteristics. Select the station

with the Flow you wish to copy and press the Copy button.

You may then Paste (Paste button) the flow value into any

other stations.

The Limit and Delay settings may also be copied and

pasted together, separately from the Flow Value.

• Review all stations to verify their flows, limits, and

delays.

• Once station flows have been learned, flow monitoring

is in effect. If the Information button is pressed during

irrigation, the actual flow will be shown, along with

the combined limit of all active stations.

• Stations that do not operate irrigation devices,

and stations that are not used, must be set to Not

Monitored to avoid false alarms.

FLOW ALARMS

When a Flow Alarm has been detected, the controller will

begin diagnostics, which can be seen in the display.

The controller will shut down all station activity for 1 full

minute. The display will show the stations as Paused

during this interval.

The controller will then test each station that was running

at the time of the alarm, individually. It will start the

lowest-numbered station that had been running, and allow

it to run for the Delay period set in Set Flow Monitoring.

After the Delay has elapsed, it will sample the flow rate, to

see if it is within the Flow Limit.

If the station passes (runs within the Limit), the controller

will Pause the station, and move on to test the next station

that had been running (if applicable).

If the station fails, (runs outside of the Limit), the station’s

run time will be ended, and an alarm message will be

placed in the Alarm Log.

The display will show ATTENTION: Flow Alarm if any

stations have failed the test. Irrigation (for passing

stations) continues to run normally, even if this display is

present.

Details for the stations that failed, including time of day

and Over or Underflow, will be stored in the Alarm Log

(Data History dial position).

To get detailed information about any Attention display,

turn the dial to Data History and select the Alarm Log.

After irrigation is completed, the display will continue to

show that alarms occurred, until any button is pressed.

This will usually result in multiple flow alarms since ACC

will try to restart stations after Pausing for one minute.

Since ACC can run multiple stations at once (Overlap,

SSGs, etc.), it will add up the learned flows for all stations

that are running, and compare the total to the actual flow,

in real time. If an alarm occurs with multiple stations, ACC

will enter a diagnostic mode to try to isolate the problem

stations.

All station delays must be met before the alarm will occur.

If multiple stations are running and have different delay

times set for Flow Alarm limits, the longest delay must be

met before the alarm will occur.

To view the diagnostics while they are in progress, press

the Information button. This will clear the Attention, Flow

Alarm display and show the actual status of the affected

stations. While isolation is in progress, the display will

then show individual stations in Pause status, as each

station’s flow is sampled one at a time.

ALARM LOGS

See Data History on page 38 for more information.

When a Flow Alarm is shown on the display, turn the dial

to Data History to view the Alarm Logs for an explanation

of the alarm (select Alarm Logs and press +).

The Last Event is always shown first. Press the – button to

step backwards through the logs to view them one at a time.

A Missed Irrigation report will be logged for each station

event that causes a station to shut down for Overflow or

Underflow reasons. The report will show the date and time

of the event, and which type of flow alarm occurred (Over

or Under).

TIPS ON FLOW ALARMS

• There is only one flow meter per ACC controller, and

controllers do not share information with one another.

If a controller with a meter “sees” flow caused by

another controller, drawing water from the same

point of connection to the water supply, the controller

will experience many false alarms, because it cannot

account for the flow. Do not combine controllers on

the same point of connection.

• Most false alarms occur because the Limit % is set too

close to “normal” or learned flow. Irrigation systems

often experience fluctuations in the amount of flow

and increasing the limit % reduces the possibility of

false flow alarms.

• The primary purpose of Underflow alarms is to protect

a Pump from deadheading, if a station has failed to

open. If a station that has learned flow is activated for

test purposes without turning on an actual valve, an

Underflow alarm may occur. This is normal.

• When two stations are running together with very

different flows, such as a high volume spray or rotor

zone running together with a low-volume drip zone,

it is possible that an alarm condition on the low flow

zone may be missed. This is because the Limit % of

the high flow zone may include the entire flow range

of the low flow zone. For example, a 40 GPM zone with

a limit of 115% needs to see 46 GPM to alarm. If it is

running together with a 4 GPM drip zone set to 115%,

the drip zone could exceed its alarm limit (4.6 GPM)

but the total would still be under the combined alarm

limit for both stations.

seTTInG ClIK™ sensor operaTIon ............................................

The ACC is capable of monitoring four individual

Clik-type sensors, in addition to the flow sensor. Typically

these sensors are weather-related sensors such as the

Mini-Clik

or Rain-Clik™ rain sensors, the Freeze-Clik

temperature sensor, or the Wind-Clik

wind sensor.

Each Program has three response options. OFF, SUSPEND

or PAUSE.

ACC version 4 or later is also capable of monitoring an

ET Sensor as an alarm input, and may also receive Clik

(and Flow) sensor inputs via an ICD-SEN sensor decoder.

These options are enabled with the extended features at

Set Sensor Operation for setting Locations. See Sensor

Locations on page 35 for more information.

Each sensor (1–4) will also show its current state, as

either ACTIVE (in alarm) or INACTIVE (normal or no

alarm). ACC sensor inputs are normally closed. An open

sensor is ACTIVE and shows an alarm condition.

• OFF indicates that the sensor will not respond to that

sensor. If the selection is set to "OFF," the current state

will always be shown as "Active," unless a sensor is

connected to the sensor terminals. In that case, the

state will change to "Inactive," because the circuit will

be closed. The programs will still ignore the sensor,

however, because the setting is set to "OFF."

• SUSPEND indicates that the program will stop any

current watering, and inhibit watering from beginning

should a start time pass. If a SUSPENDed Program

is resumed, it will resume where it should be in “real

time”. The stations that were missed will not irrigate,

but the Program will end at its normal time.

SUSPEND is the recommended setting for irrigation

programs when a sensor shutdown is desired.

PAUSE indicates the controller will stop watering

until the sensor allows watering again (resets to

normal state).

PAUSE should be used with caution! Paused watering

(caused by a sensor) never expires. It is held in

memory until the sensor returns to the normal

position (normally closed), and then the watering

events will be allowed to run whenever this occurs.

This may cause unexpected behavior. This is different

from the manual Pause (pushing the Pause button),

which will time out in 30 minutes automatically

Watering that is Paused by a sensor alarm will

technically remain forever (up to 10 start times worth

will be stored), and will resume when the sensor

becomes normal or inactive again.

SET SENSOR OPERATION

1. Use the Program button to select each Program and

set the sensor responses. Each Program must have

a response set individually for shutdowns. If it is

necessary to shut down the entire controller on the

sensor input, insure that all 6 Programs (A-F) have

shutdowns set for the sensor.

2. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to move through

the individual sensors.

3. Use the +/- buttons to select the response to each

sensor for that program.

4. Use the Program button to advance to the next

Program and set its responses.

Once a response (SUSPEND or PAUSE) has been set for a

Program, all sensor responses must either be the same, or

Off. A Program cannot be both Paused and Suspended at

the same time.

If a Pause response is set for Program A to Sensor 2, then

Pause is the only response that can be set for Program A.

Changing Sensor 3 to Suspend A will cause Sensor 2 to

change to Suspend A.

If the entire controller is required to shut down on an

individual sensor input, each program (A-F) must be

individually set to Pause or Suspend for that sensor.

Depending on how many sensors you are installing,

only change the sensor response to pause or suspend

according to sensor number one. Do not change the

response for sensor two, three and four. This will cause

the controller to engage in numerous sensor alarms. In a

different scenario, if the sensor response is changed to

pause or suspend, and the sensor has not been connected

to the corresponding sensor terminals, the state change

will remain active, indicating an open circuit. This too will

cause a sensor alarm.

: Only change the sensor responses to pause or suspend

for the Sensor inputs that are in use.

Example: If you only have one sensor, and it is wired into

sensor input number one, set the response for Suspend

or Pause, according to sensor number one. Do not change

the response for sensors two, three, and four. Leave them

set to Off.

Example #2: In this scenario, a Rain-Clik

™

is connected

to Sensor 1. It will Suspend the sprinkler stations in

programs A through E when active.

Sensor 2 has a photo sensor connected, which will

Suspend only Program F (which can be used for items like

lighting, via 24VAC relay). The Rain-Clik

™

sensor will not

affect the lighting, and the photo sensor will not affect the

sprinklers.

Programs

A B C D E

Sensor 1 Suspend Suspend Suspend Suspend Off

Sensor 2 Off Off Off Off Suspend

Sensor 3 Off Off Off Off Off

Sensor 4 Off Off Off Off Off

sensor alarms (ClIK sensors sen 1–4 only) ..........................

Whenever a sensor alarms (changes to Open from its

Normally Closed state), an ATTENTION message appears

in the display if a program response has been configured

for that sensor.

Details for each sensor alarm will be found in the Alarm

Log (Data History dial position). If the sensor response

is changed to Pause or Suspend, and the sensor has not

been connected to the corresponding sensor terminals,

the sensor will remain active, and cause a sensor alarm.

If the sensor is set to OFF for all programs, it will not

cause an alarm or ATTENTION display.

However, the state of the sensor may be observed at

the Advanced Features dial position, Utility Functions,

and then View Sensor Status. The screen will explain if

the sensor is in a closed or open state. If the sensor’s

response was set to suspend or pause in the Set Sensor

Operation dial position, the display will also show an alarm

message in this screen if the circuit is open. You can also

see the state of the sensor, even with the sensor response

set to “OFF,” in the Set Sensor Operation dial position.

If a Program configured for shutdown by that sensor was

active when the alarm occurred, it will either Suspend or

Pause as configured.

CLEAR MESSAGE

Press the + button to clear the alarm message,

and view the status of the programs. Pressing + only

clears the message, not the alarm. The display will then

show the status of Programs in response to the sensor.

Programs that were Suspended will continue to show the

stations and count down the time remaining, but will say

SUSPEND along with automatic program letter and no

watering will occur. If the sensor is reset, they will resume

watering instantly where they should be in real time.

Programs that were Paused by the sensor will show the

Program letter and Pause, and the time remaining will be

frozen . No count down occurs because events are Paused.

If the sensor is reset, the Paused Programs will resume

instantly, wherever they left off when the alarm occurred.

Sensor alarms have no effect on Manual Single-station

starts that are running.

Sensor alarms have no effect on Custom Manual

programs.

Sensor alarms have no effect on the Test program.

All of these types of programs are initiated by a human

operator so the sensor settings do not apply.

Note: Sensors have no effect on Surveyor generated

System Events, or System Manual Events, when

operating in Event mode. Sensor shutdowns are

designed to be transmitted from the central in Surveyor

systems. If an automatic Program (A-F) was started

Manually, it will be shut down by an active sensor that is

configured to shut down that program.

The sample display on the right shows a single active

sensor alarm in process, with a range of possible

responses. The operator has pressed the + button after

the FAULT display, to view controller status.

Station 02 was running in Program A, and that Program

has been Suspended (the seconds timer would still be

counting, but watering would be stopped).

Station 06 was running in Program B, and has been

Paused. The seconds timer would be frozen (and watering

would be stopped).

Station 05 was running in a Custom Manual program, and

the sensor would have no effect on it. Station 05 would

still be watering in Custom Manual 1.

There is no direct Override for a Clik sensor. Depending

on what needs to be accomplished, the Test program is

still available (for winterization functions) and individual

stations can still be started from the Manual position.

If a sensor is alarmed, and a Manual Program start is

attempted for a Program with a response for that sensor,

the display will show “CANNOT RUN MANUAL. A sensor is

active for this program.” That program cannot be manually

started until the sensor is reset.

If the Manual Program was running prior to the state

change in the sensor, the Manual Program will be put into

either Suspend or Pause mode. The Manual Program will

resume if the state of the sensor changes back to a closed

circuit while there is still time left on the program. If the

program that you are trying to manually run is not set to

a Suspend or Pause response for the alarmed sensor, the

Manual Program will be able to run manually.

If the Manual Program was running prior to the state

change in the sensor, the Manual Program will be shut

down and be put into either Suspend or Pause mode. The

Manual Program will resume if the state of the sensor

changes back to a closed circuit. If the program that you

are trying to manually run is not set to a Suspend or Pause

response according to that sensor, the Manual Program

will be able to run manually.

If full operations must be restored when a sensor is in

alarm, turn the dial to the Set Sensor Operation position,

and use +/- to change the sensor response to Off (by

program).

View recent alarms, or alarm history, by turning the dial

to the Data History position and selecting Alarm Logs See

Data History on page 38 for more information.

SENSOR LOCATIONS

ACC versions 4 and later support two additional types of

sensor inputs.

• ICD-SEN Sensor Decoders: Standard "clik" sensors

(as well as the Flow meter) may be connected

to ICD-SEN decoders in the two-wire path. The

controller still has 4 sensor inputs, but you may set

the location of each sensor to Controller (for the

terminals on the controller's master module) or ADM

(the decoder output module is called ADM99, and

setting a sensor to this location means the input is

assigned to a sensor decoder).

• ET Sensor: A Hunter model ET Sensor may be used

for certain alarm inputs. The ET Sensor is a sensor

platform, and three of its individual sensors can

be used as sensor inputs for alarm purposed to the

ACC Controller. The controller still has four sensor

inputs, but you may set the location of each sensor

to Controller (terminals SEN 1–4 on the controller's

master module) or ET (Rain, Wind, and Temp). If the

controller has a decoder output module, the third

choice ADM will also appear.

Assigning sensor locations is called "mapping" and tells the

controller where to look for each of its four sensor inputs.

Mapping sensor locations is the first step to setting up

ICD-SEN operation, and is also an optional step in setting

up ET Sensor operation.

To map sensor locations, unlock the extended features by

holding down the blue information button, and turning the

dial to Set Sensor Operation.

The Sensor Configuration screen will show the locations

of each sensor, one at a time.

Type and Style cannot be changed. Most sensors are

CLICK type and N. C. (normally closed) style.

Location: Use the down arrow to move to the Location field.

Press the + or – buttons to view other choices for the

sensor’s location.

If an ADM99 decoder module is detected by the controller,

the choices will be Controller or ADM.

If an ET Sensor has been detected and the controller has

been programmed to “Use ET Sensor” within the Advanced

Features dial position, the choices will include ET Rain, ET

Temp, and ET Wind.

Select the sensor’s Location with the + or - buttons.

Press the up arrow button to move back to the Sensor

number, and use + or – to move to the next Sensor.

Assign each sensor input that is to be used to the correct

location. When you are finished, turn the dial to another

position. If some sensors are unused, leave them set to

Location: Controller.

SENSOR LOCATIONS

Individual ET sensors can be used to perform alarm

shutdowns, by assigning them to the Sen 1-4 positions in

the controller. The ET Sensors will then function exactly

like “Clik” Sensor inputs. They may have Suspend or

Pause responses set by Program.

Assigning ACC Sensor 1-4 alarm functions to an ET

Sensor is done without connecting any additional wires.

The controller will use the sensor data as a virtual alarm.

ET Sensor shutdowns only apply to the controller to which

the ET Sensor is connected.

The ACC cannot shutdown other controllers as a result of

these alarms.

ET Sensor shutdowns are not instantaneous, and there

may be a delay of up to 18 minutes between an ET Sensor

alarm and the actual shutdown. If this is not acceptable, a

separate sensor (such as Rain-Clik or Freeze-Clik) should

be installed and wired directly to one of the Sen 1-4 inputs

for instant shutdowns.

The controller will automatically check the ET Sensor for

updated sensor readings every 15 minutes. If an ET sensor

causes a controller Pause or Suspend, that action will

remain in effect for at least 15 minutes until the controller

updates the readings. If the sensor returns to normal the

Suspend or Pause settings will be cancelled, as with any

other sensor.

Note: ET functions will only appear as a Location option

with the updated versions of the facepack firmware (4 or

higher), and an updated ET-ready Master Module. Once

the controller is equipped with these components, ET

must then be enabled in the programming. Turn the Dial

to Advanced Features and select “ET Functions.” Select

“ET Operation,” and press the plus button to confirm

that the controller will “Use ET Sensor.” The ET location

option will then be available to choose as a location for the

controller’s sensors.

When the controller is set to “Use ET Sensor,” more

options are also unlocked within the Advanced Features

“ET Functions” screen. One of these unlocked screens is

labeled “ET Alarm Setup.” Use the Down arrow to move to

the “ET Alarm Setup” screen. Press the plus button, and

you can adjust the shutdown levels for Rain, Temperature,

and Wind.

Rain Max: The maximum amount of rain that will be

permitted before a program is shutdown for the rest of

the day. Move to this position with the arrow keys and

use +/- to set the maximum.

The ET Rain sensor will shutdown programs after 0.02”

(0.51mm) of rainfall within an hour (this amount is not

programmable), but the program may be permitted to run

again if no more rain is detected. The ET Sensor checks for

rainfall every 15 minutes.

If the Rain Max amount is reached, the controller will no

longer attempt to run the program that day.

Temp: The air temperature can be used as a freeze sensor

to stop automatic programs, and the temperature at which

shutdown occurs is programmable (from 25° to 45°

Fahrenheit, -3.8° to 7.2° Celsius). Move to this position

with the arrow keys and use +/- to set the low temperature

shutdown.

Wind: If the optional ET Wind is installed, the wind speed

(in mph or kph) can be used to shut down designated

programs.

Reminder: Alarm settings are not in effect until the

Sensor 1-4 inputs have been assigned to them at the Set

Sensor Operation dial position, and responses have been

configured by program.

seTTInG proGram oVerlap opTIons ..........................................

There are three program overlap options. These options

allow you to maximize the number of stations operating

simultaneously, if the system’s hydraulics can support the

flow.

To program the Program Overlap option:

1. Turn the dial to the SET PROGRAM OVERLAP

OPTIONS position

2. Use the Up and Down buttons to navigate to

changeable portions of each display.

3. Use the +/- buttons to see and set the choices.

Once the Program Overlap Option has been selected for

the controller, individual programs can be set to Overlap

or Stack at the Set Program Start Times position.

OPTION ONE: STACK OR OVERLAP

STACK means that the programs will run in alphanumeric

order by Program letter and start time chronology. STACK

is the default.

OVERLAP means that each program will start at the time it

is scheduled to start, regardless of what else is watering.

This is true under the condition that each program is set to

Overlap. If Program A is set to Overlap and Program B is

set to Overlap, both programs will start at the time they are

scheduled to start, and run at the same time. If Program A

is set to Overlap, and Program B is set to Stack, Program

B will NOT run at the same time. Program B will not come

on until Program A is finished with its scheduled run time.

If you want multiple programs to water at the same time,

each one of those Programs needs to be programmed to

“Overlap.”

Leaving this setting in the "Stack or Overlap" position

means that each program can be set to Stack or Overlap,

individually.

The OVERLAP option does not allow for multiple stations

within the same Program to OVERLAP, or water at the

same time. Only different programs may OVERLAP and

run at the same time.

A more detailed explanation of this option can be found in

the Setting Program Start Times section of this manual.

OPTION TWO: SMARTSTACK™

SmartStack will limit simultaneous operations to the

number of stations specified here. The operator may

program as many overlapping programs as desired, and

the controller will permit overlap up to the number

specified here, and stack the rest.

• SmartStack allows from two to five stations to operate

simultaneously, before forcing additional stations into

a stacked queue.

• Use the up and down arrow buttons to move to

the number of stations allowed (after choosing

SmartStack).

• Use the +/- buttons to set the number of stations

allowed to overlap.

This is a great way to minimize the watering window

by allowing the controller to run at maximum electrical

capacity, if you have sufficient water pressure and flow to

support multiple programs.

OPTION THREE: SSG/SMARTSTACK™

See SSG (Simultaneous Station Group) Setup on page 47

for more information..

An SSG (Simultaneous Station Group) is a group of up

to four stations that water at the same time, for the same

duration. Any 2 to 4 stations can be placed into an SSG,

and from that time on, they will be programmed and

operated as a single unit.

Combining stations into SSGs shortens programming

time, and can also shorten watering time (by running

multiple stations at once). SSGs should normally combine

similar stations, with similar watering needs and flows, to

be used to their best advantage.

When using SSGs, the controller can electrically only

handle one SSG, two stations, and two Master Valves

simultaneously, maximum. You must choose this option if

you plan on using SSGs.

If SSG/SmartStack is chosen:

• Use the up and down arrow buttons to navigate to the

number of stations (allowed to overlap with an SSG).

• Use the +/- buttons to set the number of stations

permitted to overlap an SSG.

• Since an SSG may contain up to 4 stations, setting this

number to “1” means that up to 5 stations may run at

once (up to 4 in the SSG, plus one additional station).

Setting the number to “2” means that up to 6 stations

may run at once. Setting this to 0 means SSGs must

run by themselves and may not overlap individual

stations.

• ACC does not adjust overlap and stacking for SSGs

which have fewer than 4 stations in them… it assumes

that all SSGs have four stations, and the number of

stations allowed with an SSG applies, regardless of the

SSG’s actual size.

• If the If the Program Overlap option has been set

to SSG/SmartStack with a limit of 2, and an SSG is

activated manually, the controller will assume the

SSG may have up to 4 stations, and therefore, only 2

other stations will be permitted to run at the same time

manually.

• Once a station is programmed into an SSG that station

that may not have a run time by itself in any other

program.

CAUTION: Understand your irrigation system’s hydraulic

restrictions before allowing stations to Smartstack or

SSG/SmartStack. Overlapping stations may overtax the

hydraulics of your system. Overtaxing your hydraulics

will damage the components and result in inferior

sprinkler performance. Mixing dissimilar stations in SSGs

may cause over or underwatering of certain plant types.

SET STATION & PROGRAM NAMES

All set Station and Program names of the ACC can be

named for easy reference. This can either be setup via the

IMMS central control software, or it can be programmed

at the controller using the keypad. The Contact Info

screen can also be programmed at this position. This sets

the display which appears when the controller is turned

on, and which also appears in many of the Information

screens. The factory default setting is Hunter Industries

contact information, but it can be replaced with the

company name, telephone number, and/or web site of the

appropriate installing or servicing personnel.

ASSIGN CONTACT INFORMATION

1. Turn the dial to SET STATION and PROGRAM NAMES

position. Use the +/- buttons to select a letter,

number, or character for each letter position.

It is possible to reprogram a character right over

the existing text.

2. Hold the + or – button down continuously to advance

rapidly through all choices, including capitals, lower

case, numbers, and characters.

3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to advance

to the next character position, and select the next

character.

4. Continue until the line is complete. Use the arrow

buttons to move down and reprogram each line.

5. Turn the dial to any other position, at any time, to

save the text in the Contact Info screen.

6. Turn the dial to any other position, at any time, to

save the text in the Contact Info screen.

daTa hIsTory .............................................................................

Name a Program (Up to 12 Characters and Spaces)

1. Turn the dial to the SET STATION & PROGRAM

NAMES position.

2. Press the PLUS button once.

3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the

program you wish to name.

4. Use the plus and minus buttons to select the letter or

symbol you wish to use.

5. Press the right arrow button to advance the cursor

and then repeat, using the plus and minus buttons to

select the next letter or symbol.

6. Repeat until the name is completed.

Name a Station (Up to 12 Characters and Spaces)

1. Turn the dial to the SET STATION & PROGRAM

NAMES position.

2. Press the + twice or the – button once.

3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the

program you wish to name

4. Use the plus and minus buttons to select the letter or

symbol you wish to use first, press the right arrow

button to advance the cursor and then repeat using

the plus and minus buttons to select the next letter

or symbol. Repeat until the name is completed.

Shortcut: Use Copy and Paste for similar names,

and change only the characters that are unique

to the station.

5. Turn to any other dial position to save names.

This dial position allows you to view flow totals and

various logs containing important histories of all activify.

Flow totals can be viewed for

• The entire controller

• An individual program

• An individual SSG

• Or an individual station.

Controller totals are based on total measured flow.

Program, SSG, and station totals are extrapolated and

are “educated guesses” that should closely approximate

their totals, but they cannot be as accurate as the total

Controller flow. Daily totals show decimals of gallons or

liters, but weekly and larger totals round up to the nearest

whole unit of measure.

Once the flow item is selected you can then view:

• The total for today and yesterday

• Week to date & last week totals

• Month to date and last month totals

• Or year to date and last year totals

When viewing these menu selections, the left arrow button

on the facepack will operate as a Back button. Some

selections lead to another list of choices, and the Back

button will return you to the next highest level, without

having to turn the dial.

VIEW FLOW TOTALS

1. Turn the dial to the DATA HISTORY position

2. Press the plus button once.

3. Press the plus or minus button until the item you

would like to view is displayed

4. Press the down arrow button to highlight TODAY

5. Press the plus or minus button until the period you

would like to view is displayed

VIEW ALARM LOGS

1. Turn the dial to the DATA HISTORY position

2. Press the down arrow button to select ALARM LOG

3. Press the plus button to view the log

4. Press the plus and minus buttons to scroll through

the log. Alarms are logged by type of alarm, and time

and date of occurrence.

5. The Alarm Log will store up to the last 250 events

(the oldest events are replaced by new ones).

Alarm log items labeled “Missed Irrigation” are important,

because they have caused stations to not water when

they should. The reason for the missed irrigation will

always be indicated, as “Overcurrent” (electrical) or

“Overflow/Underflow” (hydraulic), etc. A complete list of

possible Alarm Log messages appears at the end of this

manual.

Each alarm log entry will have the exact time of the

occurrence of the missed irrigation event.

VIEW CONTROLLER LOGS

1. Turn the dial to the Data History position.

2. Press the down arrow button to select Controller Log.

3. Press the + button to view the log.

4. Use + and – buttons to scroll through the log of

Controller level events.

The Controller Log will store the last 250 Controller-level

events, with date and time stamp. These include critical

changes, such as dial turned to OFF position, Controller

time reset by user, Easy Retrieve Restore, and other

major changes. A complete list of possible Controller Log

messages appears at the end of this manual.

VIEW STATION LOGS

1. Turn the dial to the Data History position.

2. Press the down arrow button to select Station Log.

3. Press the + button to view the log.

4. Use + and – buttons to scroll through the log of Station

level events.

The Station Log will store up to 1500 events, and records

all station activity, including every start and stop of each

station. It may include alarm events if applicable.

A complete list of possible Station Log messages appears

near the end of this manual.

All logs (Alarm, Controller, and Station) replace the oldest

events when they are full, and contain only the most recent

events within the controller memory’s holding capacity.

They will never fill up, but the oldest records will be

overwritten (first in, first out, or FIFO).

All logs are cleared in computerized central systems

after the central computer uploads this data as part of its

communications. The log will then display NO RECORDS

TO SHOW and the logs will be available in the central

software, instead.

ADVANCED FEATURES

This dial position is used to verify the version and size of

the controller, and to configure and use some of the ACC

controller’s more powerful features.

A list of functions will appear at the Advanced Features

dial position, but they will depend on the devices installed

in the controller, and the version of the controller.

VIEW VERSION AND STATION SIZE

Turn to Advanced Features dial position.

Press and hold the Information button.

This will display contact information for help. This

information is programmable at the Set Station and

Program Names dial position, if you wish to change it.

FP Temp is the internal facepack temperature. It is not used

and is informational only.

The Revision number is the version of ACC firmware loaded

in the controller. You can download the latest version of

firmware from www.hunterindustries.com and flash update

the controller facepack from a laptop computer.

Please note this version number whenever asking a

question from technical support about the ACC controller.

Station Size: Shows the number of station outputs

recognized by the facepack. This does not show how many

valves are in the field, or in use. It is the count of station

output modules (number of ACM600 or AGM600 modules x

6 stations each), or it will show “99” if an ADM99 Decoder

Output module is detected.

If station size is incorrect, or shows “0” or “1”, check that

Powerlock slide is in the ON (locked) position. Check that

all station module contacts are in good order and that the

modules are fully inserted. Make sure powerlock tabs on

front of modules have good contact with the slide lock. An

incorrect station count may indicate a damaged module, if

it persists after all checks have been made.

When the info button is not pressed, the Advanced

Features may show all or some of the following items:

Utility Functions: ET Functions (only if ET Ready Master

Module and firmware are installed)

Event Mode Options: See Event Mode Options (agc,

surveyor) on page 75 for more information. (Golf only).

Decoder Functions (only if ADM99 decoder output module

is installed)

When viewing these menu selections, the left arrow button

on the facepack will operate as a Back button. Some

selections lead to another list of choices, and the Back

button will return you to the next highest level, without

having to turn the dial.

Select Utility Functions to see the following choices:

View Firmware Versions: Select to see version numbers of

all modules in use in the controller.

View Sensor Status: This will show the location and status

of the flow meter and all sensor inputs (1-4). CON means

Controller, or the screw terminals for sensor connections

inside the controller.

ADM means the ADM99 decoder output module, and shows that the meter or sensor input has been assigned to an

ICD-SEN sensor decoder in the two-wire path.

ET followed by a sensor name means the input has been assigned to an ET Sensor.

ET Functions are described in their own section in this manual.

Event Mode Functions are described in their own section in this manual.

Decoder Functions are described in their own section in this manual.

Common alarm (aTTenTIon) messaGes ....................................

OVERCURRENT

In a conventionally-wired controller with ACM600 or AGM600

outputs, Overcurrent means that the station has exceeded

0.56 Amps output. This indicates that either too many

solenoids are connected or the field wiring or solenoid has a

problem, causing an unacceptably high current. All solenoids

are different and not all solenoids may be “doubled” on an

ACC output. A solenoid with a holding current of 0.3 A is

acceptable, but two of them (equaling 0.6 A) would exceed

the 0.56 A max limit and cause an Overcurrent.

In decoder controllers, Overcurrent may have more

complex causes, but still indicates an unacceptable high

current on the decoder line.

The Alarm Log will indicate whether the alarm was

associated with a station number, or "ADM", referring to

the ADM99 decoder output module.

A station Overcurrent in a decoder system indicates a

high-draw condition on the output side of the decoder, to

the solenoids, usually a shorted solenoid.

An ADM Overcurrent message means the total draw on

the two-wire path(s) was greater than 2.2 amps, but the

ADM99 was not able to identify a particular station causing

the problem.

P/MV outputs have a max output of 0.325 A. Pump start

relays with very high current requirements may need a

dedicated transformer and an additional relay (such as

Hunter Model PSRB) for reliable operations.

Any ACC display that shows ATTENTION is indicating an

alarm or other condition that should be investigated. You

should immediately turn the dial to Data History and select

the Alarm Log to view all details associated with the alarm.

This will often reveal the real problem at a glance.

The ATTENTION message in the display will not stop

irrigation by itself, but the condition it is reporting may.

If a station is in Overcurrent, the station cannot run,

but other stations may continue running even when

ATTENTION is in the display. Press the information button

to clear the ATTENTION message if you want to see the

normal status screen.

OVERFLOW

A station has exceeded its learned flow upper limit during

irrigation. ACC totals the upper limit of the learned flow

for all running stations, and compares them to the actual

flow at the flow meter. When the combination of stations

exceeds the total upper limits (after all Delay times have

elapsed), the controller will Pause and go into alarm

diagnostic mode.

Alarm diagnostics consist of pausing all operations, then

starting each station that was running at the time of the

alarm individually. Each of these suspect stations has its

flow sampled alone, to see if it caused the overflow. If the

controller identifies a station as having high flow, it will

create a Missed Irrigation report and attempt to continue

watering with other stations.

POWER OUTAGE/POWER RESTORED

Power Outage and Power Restored messages often appear

one after the other, and show when AC power to the

facepack was lost and when it is restored. By comparing

the dates and times of the messages, you can determine

how long the power was off to the controller. Power Outage

and Power Restored messages are also caused whenever

the facepack is removed from the controller and replaced.

UNDERFLOW

A station has caused too little flow, indicating a possible

problem. The underflow amount cannot be set directly,

but is twice the percentage of the Limit amount set for

overflow. If a station is set 115% for the upper limit

(normal flow + 15%), then 70% will be the underflow

amount (normal flow = 30%).

eXTended feaTures ...................................................................

CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT

At the Run position, press INFORMATION button and +

button together.

The contrast of the LCD display can be adjusted from 1 to

90 to make it more visible in different light conditions. In

the Run position, press the blue Information button and

the + button at the same time for a few seconds, until the

Contrast = 50 display appears. The + and – buttons can

then be used to adjust the display for maximum visibility.

NO WATER WINDOW

No Water Windows prevent any automatic irrigation

from occurring during certain hours, by Program. This

can be used to protect high traffic areas from accidental

programming, or the results of Seasonal Adjust, during

busy times of day.

Start in any other dial position, hold the Information

button down, and turn the dial to Set Program Start Times.

Release the Information button.

The display will now permit programming of No Water

Windows.

To set a No Water Window

1. Use the Program button to select the program for

which a No Water Window is desired.

2. Use the +/- button to set the time for the beginning

of the No Water Window (“FROM”) in hh:mm format,

including AM/PM if applicable.

3. Use the down arrow to move to the “TO” position, to

set the end of the No Water Window.

4. Use +/- to set the end of the window, also in hh:mm

format.

The No Water Window is now set. Use the Program button

to set a No Water Window for another Program, or exit the

dial position to save the settings.

No Water Window rules

• Each Program may have a different No Water Window.

• If the operator attempts to program a Start Time that

falls withing a No Water Window, the display will flash

a warning. If the warning is ignored, the Start Time will

be saved, but will not run during the No Water Window.

If a start time has already been programmed, and the

operator attempts to enter a No Water Window which

overlaps the start time, the display will flash a warning.

• If a Program starts at a “legal” time, but runs past

the beginning of a No Water Window, irrigation will

be stopped (display will show “Suspend”). If the No

Water Window ends and the program still has time

left, the irrigation will resume where it should be for

that time of day. Any irrigation that was suspended

during the No Water Window will be missed.

Likewise, if a start time has already been programmed

and the operator attempts to enter in a No Water

Window, and the start time falls within the No Water

Window time period being set, the display will flash a

warning as well.

• Programs that continue into a No Water Window

because of Cycle & Soak settings, or because of

Seasonal Adjust settings, will also be suspended.

However, there will be no warning in the display

when these changes are made at Cycle & Soak or

Seasonal Adjust.

• In version 4 and later, an ATTENTION message will be

displayed whenever a Non-Water Window violation

causes watering to be missed, and the missed stations

will be listed in the Station Log.

DELAY BETWEEN STATIONS

Delay between Stations allows the operator to set an

automatic delay between sequential stations by Program,

from 1 second to 6 hours. The original purpose of Delay

between Stations was to provide time for slow-closing

valves to shut down before the next valve was started, and

these delays are usually set in seconds. The Delay can also

be used to allow time for a well or pump reservoir to refill

before the next station begins.

In the ACC, Delay Between Stations can be set by Program,

which can be very useful when only certain types of

stations (large rotor zones, low flow drip) are grouped

within a program.

Start in any other dial position, hold the Information

button down, and turn the dial to Set Station Run Times.

Release the Information button.

The display will now permit programming of Delay

between Stations.

To set a Delay

1. Use the Program button to select the Program for

which the Delay is to be set.

2. Use the +/- keys to set the delay in h:mm:ss format.

Use the left and right arrows to move through the hour,

minutes, and seconds fields until the delay is set.

The Delay Between Stations for the Program is now set.

Use the Program button to set a select another Program,

or exit the dial position to save the settings.

Delay Between Stations rules:

• Delays occur equally between all stations in a

Program.

• Delays do not occur before the first station, nor after

the last station.

• Delays may cause a Program to run into a No Water

Window, and no warning will be flashed. The No Water

Window will still prevent any irrigation during the No

Water Window times.

• The delay time is not included in the "Total Program

Runtime" screen, or the "Total Station Runtime"

screen.

P/MV STYLE (NORMALLY CLOSED/NORMALLY ON)

The ACC controller is designed to work with Normally

Closed master valves (MV). The P/MV Style setting allows

you to reverse this operating feature for very specialized

applications, by making Normally Closed valve "on" all the

time, except when a station is running. Then the normally

closed master valve will turn off and close.

This is not a normal irrigation setting but may be useful for

some specialized applications. The ACC controller is NOT

designed to operate with true Normally Open valves.

ACC’s two Pump/Master Valve outputs (labeled on the

master module terminals as P/M1 and P/M2) are preset

to Normally Closed (NC), but either of them can be set to

Normally Open (NO).

A Normally On P/M setting means the station output is

always hot (providing 24 VAC) until an associated station

is activated, at which time the P/M output turns off.

• Start in any other dial position, hold the Information

button down, and turn the dial to Set Pump Operation.

Release the Information button.

The display will now permit selection of P/MV1 and P/MV2

settings.

To change the Normal condition of P/M outputs

Use the +/- keys to set P/M1 to NC or NO. Use the right

arrow to move to P/M2, and use +/- to change it between

NC or NO.

The Location field is only changeable in Decoder

controllers. In a decoder controller, the Location field may

be changed from “Controller” to “ADM” (decoder module).

If you select ADM as the Location, this indicates that the

Pump or Master Valve is connected to a decoder that has

been programmed to be the Pump or Master Valve

decoder,

and the decoder is connected to the two-wire path.

If a P/M output is set to NO, the green light on the Master

Module for output activity is always lit, until a station with

that P/M is activated. Then the station activity light will go

out, to show the output has shut off.

SETTING THE FLOW SENSOR SIZE AND TYPE

ACC’s Real Time Flow Monitoring is designed to work with

Hunter HFS flow sensors. It is necessary to tell ACC what

size fitting the HFS has been installed into, so that flow can

be measured accurately for pipe size.

The ACC may also work with other standard types of flow

sensors or meters available, but additional calibration is

required. These sensors are set up under the selection

“OTHER”. One known compatible sensor is Data Industrial

Model IR-220B (also sold as Hunter model GENDATFL),

and other Data Industrial sensors with the same signal

characteristics should perform satisfactorily.

The HFS must be installed into one of the mating FCT

fittings designed for that purpose. At this time, there are

7 possible sizes ranging from 1” diameter (25 mm) to 4”

(100 mm), in two different classes of pipe, according to

the following table.

Pipe

Size

Metric

(rounded)

Class Fitting

Model

Minimum

Flow

(GPM/LPM)

1" 25mm Schedule

40 (white)

FCT100 6/22

1.5" 38mm Schedule

40 (white)

FCT150 13/49

1.5" 38mm Schedule

80 (gray)

FCT158 13/49

2" 50mm Schedule

40 (white)

FCT200 20/75

2" 50mm Schedule

80 (gray)

FCT208 20/75

3" 76mm Schedule

40 (white)

FCT300 50/189

3" 76mm Schedule

80 (gray)

FCT308 50/189

4" 100mm Schedule

80 (white)

FCT400 60/227

The HFS cannot read flow below the minimum rate (in

GPM/LPM) listed for the pipe size.

After connecting the flow meter according to the HFS

installation instructions, the Pipe Size must be entered

into ACC for the measurements to be accurate.

1. To calibrate flow sensor readings: Start in any other

dial position, hold the Information button down,

and turn the dial to Set Flow Monitoring. Release

the Information button to view the Flow Operation

screen.

2. Use the down arrow button to move to Select Flow

Sensor, and press the + button to choose it.

3. Use the + button to advance through the pipe

sizes shown in the Fitting Model column until the

correct size is displayed. The last selection after the

standard FCT models is OTHER.

4. If the controller has a decoder output module, and

the flow meter will be connected to an ICD-SEN

sensor decoder on the two-wire path, use the down

arrow to move to Location. Change Location to ADM

with the + or - buttons.

5. Exit the dial position to save the settings, unless you

have selected OTHER.

Additional settings for OTHER

Most other brands of flow sensor require two settings

for calibration, the K-factor and the Offset. The correct

settings for these values are found in the sensor

manufacturer’s documentation, and they are based on the

pipe type and size.

1. Consult the “Other” flow sensor’s documentation for

the correct values for a given pipe size.

2. If Other is chosen, use the down arrow to move to

the K-factor setting.

3. Use the right arrow to skip over any places that need

to be left at “0”.

4. At any digit which needs to be changed, use the

+/- buttons to enter the digit. Then move to the

next place and repeat until the correct K-factor is

displayed.

5. Use the down arrow to move to the Offset value, and

repeat.

When the correct values are shown for both K-factor and

Offset, exit the dial position to save the settings. The flow

sensor will now be calibrated for the pipe size.

SSG (SIMULTANEOUS STATION GROUP) SETUP

Turn the dial to the Set Program Overlap Options position

See SETTING PROGRAM OVERLAP OPTIONS on page 36 for

more information.

SSGs are groups of 2, 3, or 4 stations which are grouped

together electronically. They will then all run together and

are programmed as a single unit. Up to 20 SSGs can be

created in the ACC controller.

This powerful feature can be used to balance flow, shorten

the water window, simplify programming, and expedite

common tasks. SSGs can be included in automatic

programs or custom manual programs, and can be started

manually from controller at any time. They can also be

named to make using them easier.

SSGs are not required to operate the ACC controller. They

are a valuable extra feature for advanced users.

See SSG Rules on page 49 for more information.

To create and use SSGs: In order to create and use

SSGs, the controller must first be placed into the

SSG/Smartstack mode.

1. Turn the dial to the Set Program Overlap Options

position.

2. Use the +/- buttons to select SSG/SmartStack.

3. Turn the dial to any other position to save the setting.

4. Hold down the Information button, and turn the dial

back to the Set Program Overlap Options position.

5. Release the Information button, and the SSG Setup

screen will appear.

The first possible SSG will be presented as STA GRP

01, and will display 4 rows (dashed lines in a new

installation, station numbers if they have already

been programmed). Each line is for a station that can

become a member of the SSG.

7. Use the down arrow to go to the first dashed line (or

existing station number).

8. Use the +/- buttons to select a station number. Once

a station has been assigned to an SSG, it is no longer

available for other SSGs, and will not appear as one

of the choices while pressing + or – in other SSGs.

Once a station has been programmed into an SSG,

this station will no longer be available individually as

a single station outside of the SSG. If a station in an

SSG is viewed individually in the Station Run Times

position, the run time will be filled with asterisks

(**:**:**) and the screen will show the SSG to

which the station belongs, instead. No run time may

be entered for an SSG station individually. If a station

has an individual run time in a program, that station

will not be able to be programmed into an SSG.

While entering stations into an SSG, the stations that

already have a programmed run time will be skipped

over, and the only stations with no run time will be

shown.

Use the down arrow to go to the next station line, to

add another station to the SSG.

10. Include 2, 3, or 4 stations in the SSGs as needed. (It

is possible to create an SSG of only 1 station, but this

defeats the purpose of the SSG- single stations may

be mixed in a program with SSGs, as long as they are

not SSG members.)

11.

When the SSG is complete, you can create another

SSG without exiting the dial position.

12. Use the up arrow to move back to the STA GRP

location.

13. Press +/- to select another STA GRP number.

14. Continue to add stations and create SSGs until all

desired groups are created and populated.

15. Turn the dial to any other position to save. The SSG

groups that you have programmed can be found

within the “Set Station Run Times” position after

the last station number in the controller, or by going

backwards from station 1. The same is true for the

“Manual Operation” dial position (the SSG groups

will be found after the highest-numbered individual

station).

You may run a station individually, even if it has been

programmed in an SSG, by selecting the “One Station”

manual in the Manual Operation dial position, and then

selecting the specific station you would like to run.

You may also run a station individually that has been

programmed in an SSG by using a remote control.

EDIT AN SSG

Changing or deleting an existing SSG is done from the

same Extended Feature.

1. Hold down the Information button, and turn the dial

back to the Set Program Overlap Options position.

2. Release the Information button to view the SSG

Setup screen.

3. The first SSG will be displayed and highlighted.

Change to a different SSG by pressing + or – to move

through all SSGs.

4. When the SSG to be edited is selected, use the down

arrow to move to the stations area of the display.

5. To replace a station in an SSG (with a different

station): Highlight the station to be replaced. Press

the + or – buttons to change the line to the new

station number.

6. To delete a station in an SSG (without replacement):

Highlight the station to be replaced, and use the + or

– buttons until the dashed line appears. This choice

appears between the highest numbered station,

and the lowest station remaining which has not

been assigned to an SSG. Leave the dashed line and

move to a different field in the display with the arrow

buttons.

7. To add a station to an SSG: Use the down arrow to

move to the next blank dashed line.

8. Use the + or – to select the station to be added.

Once all 4 lines are full (contain station numbers or

names), the SSG is full and no more can be added.

ADDING AN SSG

Enter the SSG Setup mode (Information + Set Program

Overlap Options).

The first SSG will be highlighted.

Use the + button to advance through all existing SSGs,

until the next unused SSG appears (having all dashed lines

with no station selections), and select stations as desired.

Once the controller is in ACC Setup mode, all 20 SSGs are

available, whether they are used or not.

DELETING AN SSG

Technically SSGs are never deleted, as there are always

20 available.Instead, simply select the unwanted SSG,

and delete the stations contained in it until no stations are

listed under the SSG name.

SSG FLOW DATA

SSGs use the combined learned flow data for all their

member stations. They do not have a flow assigned

directly to them. If the stations in an SSG are edited

(added or deleted), the flow for the whole SSG will change

by the amount of that station.

SSG RULES

A station which is included in an SSG may still be started

separately at the Manual Operation function or from the

ICR remote control.

A station which is included in an SSG is not available for

individual placement in automatic Programs, while the

controller is in SSG/SmartStack mode.

In the Set Station Run Times position, individual stations

which are SSG members will be shown, but their run times

will show as *:**:** and cannot be changed. The display

will show the number of the SSG to which they belong, and

the run time for the SSG should be changed instead.

SSGs are shown at the end of the station list when setting

run times, and most other functions. For example, in a 12

station controller, the stations would be displayed as 1, 2,

3…12 followed by SSG 01, SSG 02, etc.

Beginning from station 01, use the – button to see the

SSGs quickly (like going backward from the beginning of

the list to the end of the list).

CUSTOM MANUAL PROGRAM SETUP

Press the INFORMATION button and turn the dial to

Manual Operation.

Custom Manual programs are “preset” irrigation

sequences which do not run automatically, but can be

started at any time from the Manual Operations position.

The ACC permits up to 4 Custom Manual programs.

Custom Manual programs can be used for many

specialized functions that are commonly started from the

controller, to save tedious setup each time the function is

needed. They also permit very flexible programming for

unusual applications.

To create a Custom Manual program: Press the Information

button, and turn the dial the Manual Operations position.

The Custom Manual setup screen will appear.

The screen will show a setup form for Custom Manual Prg 01.

To set up a different Custom Manual, press the Programs

button to advance.

To continue setting up the selected Custom Manual, press

the down arrow to advance to the first Event.

Events can be stations, SSGs, or even Delays. Events are

the order in which items will run.

Use the + or – button to choose a station or SSG for the

first event.

Use the right arrow to move to the duration (time) for the

event. This can be completely different from any run times

that item may have in regular programs (A-F).

After run times are entered, the “Use Cycle and Soak?”

question will appear, if the station or SSG has been

programmed to use Cycle and Soak with the “Y” selected.

If you want the stations or SSGs to use their normal Cycle

and Soak settings (if applicable), leave the option set to

“Y.” If not, change the “Y” to “N” with the + or – buttons.

For specialized applications where longer run times are

desired (such as leaching), leave the Use Cycle and Soak

to N and the station or SSG's Cycle and Soak settings will

be ignored.

Use the down arrow to move to the next event, and

continue until the Custom Manual program is complete.

CUSTOM MANUAL RULES

• Delays can be inserted as Events. Use the + or –

buttons (the – button is often closer) to scroll through

the stations and SSGs to DELAY (occurs below Station

01, and above the highest numbered station or SSG).

Set a time for the delay as though it were a station.

• Stations and SSGs may be mixed in a Custom Manual.

• The same station (or SSG) may be included multiple

times in a Custom Manual.

• Stations (or SSGs) may run in any order in Custom

Manuals, unlike automatic programs.

• Custom Manuals are always run in an overlapping

mode, because they are manually started.

For example, if an automatic program, manual, or ICR

command is already running, the custom manual will

run at the same time within the six station maximum

rule. If there are already three stations running,

and the first event in the Custom Manual is an SSG,

the screen will explain in the Manual Operation dial

position that it cannot run the Custom Manual because

the max number of stations is already running.

START A CUSTOM MANUAL

• Turn the dial to the Manual Operation position.

• Use the Program button to select the Custom Manual

program (Custom Manual programs will appear after

the A through F selections).

• Turn the dial to Run, to start the Program at the

beginning. The display will show “To Manually Start

Station 01…”, but this only indicates that it will start

at the beginning of the program. Each station will run

for its programmed time, and stations with no run

time in the selected program will be skipped.

• To start later in the Program (at a higher numbered

station), use the down arrow to move to the station

number, and press the +/- buttons to advance to the

desired station (or SSG) number.

• Turn the dial back to Run to start the Program at the

desired station. The Program will begin at that station

and continue until the last event, then stop.

The display will show #-CUST under Mode, to show why

the stations are running.

TEST PROGRAM

Press and hold the Programs button

ACC has a quick Test program which will run all stations

for a selectable period of time, in numerical order. The Test

is an easy way to walk through every station in the system

to verify proper operation, or perform diagnostics. It also

features a quick advance for stepping through stations

with the arrow button.

Test does not run SSGs or programs. It activates each

individual station output in turn.

Run a Test Program

• Turn the dial to the Run position.

• Press and hold in the Programs button for

approximately 3 seconds.

• The Test Program screen will appear below the time/

date display.

• The screen will show Station 01 (and its name, if

applicable) and the run time field will be highlighted.

• To start the Test Program on a station higher than 01,

use the Up and Down arrow buttons to advance the

starting station number.

• Use the +/- buttons to set the test run time, in mm:ss

format. The maximum run time in Test mode is 15

minutes. The minimum run time for Test is one second

in conventional controllers and 15 seconds in decoder

controllers.

• Use the right and left arrow buttons to move between

the minutes and seconds fields to set the universal

test time, and then wait a few seconds.

• The Test program will begin running in 3 seconds if

no further buttons are pressed. Each station will show

the time remaining in the display.

• Once the Test program is running, the stations can

be advanced or reversed without waiting for the run

times to complete. Press the right arrow button to

step up one station immediately. Press the left arrow

button to back up one station (this will restart the

previous station with a new Test run time).

• The Test Program will try to start ALL stations counted

by the controller. If you are running a Test Program on

a decoder controller, the Test Program will attempt to

activate all 99 stations. If you do not have 99 stations

installed in the field, this may cause multiple alarms

for decoder stations that are not present and do not

respond.

EASY RETRIEVE™ BACKUP

Press the INFORMATION and Programs button at the same

time with the dial set at Run position).

This saves the complete controller setup, including

programs, start times, run times, etc., in a safe part of the

controller’s memory.

Once this info is saved, it can be recalled and the

controller can be restored to that condition regardless of

what has been programmed or altered since.

Remember to save an Easy Retrieve backup after the

controller is programmed and fully operational. If other

people make unauthorized changes or don't know what

has been done to the controller times, the Easy Retrieve

restore functioncan be used to restore the controller to

the original program set up.

• To save an Easy Retrieve backup: First, make sure

the controller is in the desired state of programming,

including Days to Water, Start Times, Run Times,

names, etc.

• Turn the dial to the Run position.

• Press the Information and the Programs buttons at the

same time.

• The Easy Retrieve save screen will appear.

SAVE will be highlighted. Press the + button to save the

program, and a confirmation message will appear. The

Save can still be cancelled with the – button, or press + to

complete the save. The backup will be complete if + is

pressed.

• To Restore an Easy Retrieve program: Turn the dial to

the Run position.

• Press the Information and the Programs buttons at the

same time, and the Easy Retrieve screen will appear.

• Use the down arrow button to move from Save to

Restore.

• Press the + button to Restore. A confirmation

message will appear.

• Press – to cancel the Restore, or + to continue with it.

• If + is pressed to confirm, the original saved Easy

Retrieve program will replace the existing controller

information.

• If you wish to make a new backup, leave Save

highlighted and press + to create a new backup. This

will completely replace the original Easy Retrieve

backup with the new one.

• If no backup has ever been made, the Restore option

will not be shown until an Easy Retrieve backup has

first been saved.

one TouCh manual sTarT .........................................................

One-Touch Manual Program Start with Station Advance

(right arrow button)

With dial in Run, press and hold the right arrow button

approximately 3 seconds to enter Manual Program start

mode.

Choose desired program with Programs button, and wait.

Program will start in approximately 3 seconds, if no other

buttons are touched. The controller will run the selected

program until it is finished. Note that the program will

still run automatically at the scheduled start time (if it is a

watering day).

You have the option of beginning on a higher-numbered

station or SSG, if you do not wish to run the whole

program.

Before the program starts, use the down arrow button to

move to the station number in the display.

Press the + button to move to a higher-numbered station

or SSG, and wait approximately 3 seconds.

The program will begin on that number. It will not “circle

around” and water the lower numbered stations. It will

begin at the number you selected, continue to the end,

and stop.

Once the Program is started, press the right arrow again

to advance, to the next highest-numbered station (or

SSG) in the Program with a run time. You may continue to

advance through all the stations/SSGs in a Program.

• If the controller is running that last (highest

numbered) station or SSG with a run time in the

selected program, and the right arrow button is

pressed again, the station will be stopped and no

new stations will be started (the program will have

completed).

• The Station Advance feature does not work in reverse.

You may advance, but you may not step back down

through the lower numbered stations and SSGs.

• SSG groups are advanced as a group. If the SSG

running contains 1, 2, and 3, and the advance button

is pressed, 1, 2, and 3 are all stopped and replaced by

the next station or SSG in the program. If the next item

was an SSG containing 3, 4, and 5, then stations 1,2,

and 3 will be replaced by stations 3, 4, and 5.

• You may start multiple programs with the One-Touch

Manual Program Start. Start the first program and

wait for it to begin. Then press and hold the right

arrow again. Until you change programs, the display

will show "CANNOT RUN MANUAL. This program is

already running."

• Press the Programs button to select another program

and wait about 3 seconds for the program to begin.

• Stack and Overlap settings are observed in Manual

Starts. You may only run multiple programs manually

if they are all set to Overlap.

manual operaTIon dIal posITIon.............................................

This dial position enables immediate operation of either

a single station (including P/MV1 or P/MV2), or an

Automatic Program. It can also be used to start an SSG or

a Custom Manual Program (if these optional items have

been created).

• Turn the dial to the Manual Operation position.

• Use the +/- buttons to switch between Manual

Program, or Manual One Station.

To completely stop all irrigation, including any stations

which are already running, turn the dial to the System Off

position.

Within a few seconds a large OFF will appear in the display.

Any stations which were running will be shut down, and no

new automatic irrigation will be allowed to start.

sysTem off .................................................................................

The controller cannot run automatic programs with the

dial in the Off position. However, ICR remote controls will

still operate stations manually when the dial is in OFF.

“Program” will allow an entire Program to be run

immediately, and will also allow the Program to be started

at any station (to run from that point to the end).

• Use the Program button to select the Program

(Custom Manual programs will appear after the A

through F selections).

• Turn the dial to Run, to start the Program at the

beginning. The display will show “To Manually Start

Station 01…”, but this only indicates that it will start

at the beginning of the program. Each station will run

for its programmed time (including Cycle and Soak

settings), and stations with no run time in the selected

program will be skipped.

• You may change the run time for the station selected

by using the +/- buttons to set the desired run time in

h:mm:ss format. Changing the run time in this screen

will only affect the station that is currently being

displayed; it will not change other station’s run times

in the manual program. Changing the run time in the

“Manual Operation” screen will not change the run

time for that station in the “Set Station Run Times”

screen, which applies to the programmed automatic

run time for that station.

• To start later in the Program (at a higher numbered

station), use the down arrow to move to the station

number, and press the +/- buttons to advance to the

desired station (or SSG) number.

• Turn the dial back to Run to start the Program at the

desired station. The Program will begin at that station

and continue until the last event, then stop.

Manually started Programs and Custom Manual programs

do not run for multiple start times. Programs started at

a higher station than their beginning station do not start

over at the beginning; they run from the designated station

and run to the end, then stop.

“Manual One Station” allows any individual station, SSG,

or P/MV to be started.

• Use the +/- keys to select a station. Any SSGs will

appear at the end of the station list.

• From the Station 01 position, the – button will go

immediately to the highest numbered station, or the

SSGs. The Manual One Station function is the only

way to activate P/MV outputs by themselves, without

an associated station. You can assign a run time from

1 second to 6 hours to either of the P/MV outputs for

manual watering or other purposes.

• Use the left and right arrow buttons to move between

the hours:minutes:seconds fields.

• Use the +/- buttons to set the desired run time in

h:mm:ss format.

• Turn the dial to the RUN position, and observe the

display. The station or SSG will begin irrigating within

a few seconds.

The display will always show a list of items running, why

they are running, and the remaining time for each item.

It is also possible to set a programmable period (from 1 to

31 days) for Off, after which the system will automatically

return to automatic irrigation. This is useful for halting

irrigation when weather fronts or conditions are expected

to persist for several days.

To set a programmable Rain Off duration: turn the dial to

the Off position.

While the controller is in the OFF mode, press the + button

and hold for approximately 3 seconds.

The Days Left: xx display will appear. Release the + button,

and then use the + or – button to set the desired number of

Days Off before automatic irrigation will resume.

Turn the dial back to Run immediately (the days off setting

will time out if it is left more than 5–6 seconds).

The display at the Run position will then show the number

of days for the Off setting. This display will count down

each day, showing the remaining days until automatic

irrigation will resume.

raIn off ......................................................................................

reseT ..........................................................................................

The ACC controller can be reset, erasing most

programmed information. There are 5 different levels of

Reset command available, but once any of them is chosen,

the information will be permanently erased.

These operations are not reversible!

Reset should only be performed if:

a) a “clean start” is desired for programming purposes, or

b) if directed to do so by Hunter Technical Services as a

troubleshooting technique.

To Reset the ACC controller: Turn the dial to the Run

position.

Press and hold the Programs button, and at the same

time press in the recessed Reset button with the tip of

a ballpoint pen. Release the Reset button and continue

holding the Programs button until the Reset Memory

screen appears (then release the Programs button).

The display will show the following Reset options:

• Programs: Erases Day schedules, start times, and run

times.

• Flow Totals: Clears the running flow total histories

(they will restart with 0.0 for all entries), only.

• Logs: Clears alarm, controller, and station logs, only.

• Names: Clears all user-programmed names, including

Programs, Stations, and SSGs.

• All Data: Clears all of the above items, and controller

returns to original out-of-the-box programming state.

• Use the up and down arrows to highlight the desired

type of Reset .

• Press the + button to select it.

• A confirmation message will appear. If + is pressed

again, the selection will be reset.

None of the reset functions will erase the Easy Retrieve‘

“backup”, if one has been made.

deCoder operaTIons (aCC99d VersIons) .................................

Status LEDs

2-wire path

terminals (1-6)

Programming

Port

CONNECTING THE 2-WIRE PATHS

1. Turn Controller power OFF.

2. If the decoder output module is a replacement for an

existing decoder installation, simply reconnect the

2-wire paths to their screw terminal assignments. If

more than one path has been used, attach the original

red and blue pairs to the red and blue terminals with

the appropriate number.

3. If this is a new installation, or conversion of a

conventional controller to decoder operations:

• Route the red and blue wire paths from the field

up through the wire openings or conduit into the

controller wiring compartment.

• Connect the red and blue 2-wire paths to the decoder

output screw terminals.

• There are two rows of screw terminals on the decoder

output module, one red and one blue, labeled

1-2-3-4-5-6. Each numbered pair represents a

possible 2-wire path to the field (some systems only

use one pair, others may use all 6).

• Connect the red wire from a twisted pair to a

numbered red terminal, and connect the blue wire

to the blue terminal with the same number. Do not

connect more than one wire to any of the terminals.

Do not mix red from one pair with the blue from

another pair. Keep each pair separate, red to red and

blue to blue, until all pairs are connected to their

numbered terminals.

4. Turn controller power back ON and test. The Module/

Line Activity LED on the decoder output module should

light up red for a few seconds. The red light should

then disappear and the Line Status LED on the decoder

output module should be a steady green, with no other

line activity or stations running.

Blank (Off) : Normal.

Solid Red: Problem in decoder out put

module

Blinking Red: A decoder is faulted

(possible solenoid short or damage), or a

decoder fails to respond

Red at power-up then goes out.

Blinks Green when watering

any station.

Blinks Red, Overload or short on

2-wire path.

Solid Red, problem in decoder

output module.

Green when communicating down

2-wire path

Amber when communicating though

Programming Port

Green: Normal

Blinking Green or Off: Problem in

decoder output module.

The decoder output module should now be completely

installed and ready for normal operations.

STATUS LIGHTS (ADM-99 OUTPUT MODULE)

The ADM-99 decoder output module has four status LEDs

which can be helpful with setup and diagnostics. The

replacement upper deck label is used to label these lights.

Place the decoder light label over the controller deck lid

windows, not directly on the ADM99. The holes in the

replacement label should allow lights to shine through.

The decoder label aligns with station numbers 5, 2, 12,

and 9.

DECODER PROGRAMMING

Each decoder is programmed with station address(es)

at the controller, before installing it in the 2-wire path.

The decoder output module has two holes in the lower

right called “Programming Port.” Program the station

number(s) into the decoders, and then write the station

number assignments on the metallic tag on the decoders.

Before programming any stations, you should have an

exact plan on paper for the location of each decoder and

station in the system.

ICD decoders are available in 1, 2, 4, and 6-station sizes,

and they may be mixed in the same system. However,

the numbered station assignments for each decoder will

be filled in automatically, depending on the size of the

decoder.

Do not program the same station number into two

different decoders!

When programming a 2, 4, or 6-station decoder, you only

assign a station number to the first station output. The

other stations are automatically filled in by the decoder in

numerical order, depending on the decoder size.

For example, a 4-station decoder (ICD-400) will activate

stations 20, 21, 22, and 23.

In programming, the decoder is assigned “20”. Because it

is a 4-station decoder, it will automatically fill in the other

stations with 21, 22, and 23.

Single-station decoders (ICD-100) only receive the station

number that is selected for them.

PROGRAM DECODER STATIONS

1. Turn controller power ON.

2. Insert the stripped end of the red wire from a decoder

into one of the two holes labeled Programming Port on

the lower right of the decoder output module.

3. Insert the blue wire from the decoder into the other

Programming Port hole. Do not let the wires touch

each other!

4. Turn the controller dial to the hAdvanced Features

position.

5. The display will show “DECODER FUNCTIONS,” at the

bottom of the selections. Use the down arrow button to

select Decoder Functions. Press the + button to select.

6. The Decoder Functions screen will appear, with

“Program a Decoder” highlighted.

(The other functions are explained in detail in the Special

Decoders Section). Press + to select. The display will

then show “Checking for a decoder…” as it attempts

to communicate with the decoder in the Programming

Port. The Communicating LED on the output module

will light amber when the programming port is in use

(communicating with a decoder.)

7. The decoder output module will check for the presence

of a decoder. If the wires are correctly inserted into

the Programming Port, a screen will appear with the

decoder settings.

8. If a decoder is recognized, the display will show

current settings for the decoder. If the decoder

is recognized as a station decoder, the size of the

decoder (1, 2, 4 or 6) will show in the DEC TYPE area.

Decoder type can be Station or Pump. Most decoders

in most systems are type “Station”, which activate

irrigation solenoids.

• Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight

different settings, and the + and – buttons to change

them.

• Station number (When Dec Type is “Station”) can be

any number from 001 to 099. Do not allow more than

one decoder in a system to have the same station

number!

• Power Factor is normally 2 and this is correct for

most installations. Possible range is 1 to 5. In certain

situations it may be necessary to change this value

to hold in heavier solenoid loads. These values

will change the duty cycle of the power supplied to

the decoder from 10 to 38% in approximately 7%

increments. This value should not be adjusted unless

absolutely necessary as it may adversely affect the

performance of the rest of the system.

• Inrush is normally set to 3 and this is correct for most

installations. Possible range is 1 to 9. These values

will change the timing of the initial powering of the

solenoid from 0 to 90 mS in 10 mS increments to aid

in activating solenoids and relays with higher inrush

current requirements.

9. When the decoder settings are correct, push the

Program button to send them to the decoder. The

display will show “Programming…” for a few seconds

until the information is downloaded into the decoder.

10. If the programming (of the decoder) is successful,

the display will show “PROGRAMMING COMPLETE”

and prompt for another decoder. Using a ball point

pen, write the station numbers for each output

of the decoder on the aluminum label for later

reference. If the decoder has been accidentally

disconnected or malfunctions, the display will show

“Programming Failed!” This means the decoder was

not programmed (check connection, and try again).

11. When all decoders and stations have been

programmed, turn the dial to Run or any other

position to continue working with the controller.

Decoders may be reprogrammed at any time. If it is

necessary to change the station numbers or other settings

of a previously programmed decoder, the decoder may be

reconnected to the Programming Port. The old settings

will be displayed at the “Program a Decoder” screen.

Change the settings and press Program to download the

new station numbers or settings into the decoder.

DECODER PUMP/MASTER VALVES

Decoders can be assigned as either, or both, of the 2

possible Pump/Master Valve outputs per controller.

• Pump/Master Valve decoders should be ICD-100

single station decoders. If a multi-station decoder is

assigned as a P/M, the other station outputs on that

decoder are no longer available. It is possible to use

the 200, 400, or 600 as a P/M output, but the other

outputs will not function.

• The ACC or AGC controller only supports 2 Pump/

Master Valve outputs, total, regardless of how they

are connected. There are two “hardwired” output

terminals on the controller’s Master Module (P/M1

and P/M2). Any combination of the Master Module

terminals and the decoder stations is possible, but

there can never be more than two P/M outputs,

regardless of where they are connected.

To choose whether Pump/Master Valve outputs will be

from the Controller or the Decoder, unlock the Extended

Feature by holding down the Information button on the

facepack, while turning the dial to the Set Pump Operation

position.

Release the button, to see the P/MV Operation screen.

STYLE: “N.C.” means Normally Closed, which is the

normal setting for most Master Valves (this works the

same whether a Decoder is selected or not).

It is not recommended to use the N.O. setting if the

pump/master valve will be controller by a decoder.

LOCATION: P/MV 1 and P/MV2 can each be set to either

Controller (meaning the hardwired screw terminal position

on the Master Module), or ADM, if a decoder output

module has been recognized by the facepack.

• The ADM option is only shown if the ADM99 module

has been installed and recognized by the controller.

“Controller” means the selected P/MV output will operate

through the screw terminal with that number on the

Master Module, in the controller.

“ADM” means that the selected P/MV will operate through

one of the decoders instead.

• Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to move to the

Location for the P/MV you wish to change.

• Use the + or – buttons to change the Location from

Controller to ADM, for any Pump/Master Valve you

want to reassign.

The ADM location will not work until a Decoder has been

programmed for Pump operation (P/M1 or P/M2) in

Decoder Programming.

The decoder programming for a pump or master valve

is similar to programming a station decoder. Insert the

red and blue wires into the programming port, turn the

dial to Advanced Features and arrow down to Decoder

Functions. Press the + button. While “Program a Decoder”

is highlighted, press the + button. The display will then

show current settings for the decoder.

- With the Decoder type highlighted, press + or – to

change the Type from 1-Station to “PUMP.”

- The heading for the station number will change to P/

MV. Select either 1 or 2 for the P/MV output. Do not allow

more than one decoder in a system to have the same pump

number!

- Press the Program button to send the PMV address to

the decoder.

This decoder will become the designated P/MV output for

the controller.

ICD-SEN SENSOR DECODER SETUP

The ICD-SEN sensor decoders accept input from sensors,

and report them to the controller via the two-wire path.

Each sensor decoder has two input “ports” (A and B)

consisting of a looped wire.

To use a port, cut the wire and attach the sensor leads

according to detailed instructions with the ICD-SEN.

Do not cut the wire on ports that will not be used.

Hunter HFS flow meters may only be connected to Port A.

Clik sensors may be attached to either port.

When the flow meter is installed into the two-wire path,

the ACC must be configured to read the sensor decoder.

This will be explained in detail in the next section, Set Up

Overview.

SETUP OVERVIEW

Connect an HFS Meter to an ICD-SEN

Hold the Information button, and turn dial to Set Flow

Monitoring dial position.

Choose “Select Flow Sensor.”

Change Location to ADM.

Connect a Clik Sensor to an ICD-SEN

Hold the Information button, and turn dial to Set Sensor

Operation dial position.

A separate screen will set Location for each Sensor

(1 through 4).

At each Sensor input that will be attached to ICD-SEN,

change Location to ADM.

Turn dial to Advanced Features, and select Decoder to

begin programming a Sensor Decoder.

SEN/DEC SETUP

Before continuing, determine whether the HFS or Clik

Sensors are to be connected to a ICD-SEN on the two-wire

path, and that the location of the HFS or Clik Sensors are

mapped to the ADM, described in the section titled, “Set

Up Overview.”

This creates the special sensor input assignments for the

ICD-SEN sensor decoders. This step must be completed

so that the controller and decoder will know which type of

sensor is connected where.

• There can be up to five ICD-SEN sensor decoders in a

decoder control system. They can receive addresses 1

through 5. This does NOT take away the station output

addresses 1 through 5. Sensor decoders have their

own type of address numbers, and the controller will

know which “5” is a station, versus a sensor decoder.

• Each sensor decoder has 2 ports, A and B.

• A Hunter HFS Flow Sensor may be connected to Port

A, only.

• Any “Clik” family sensor may be connected to either

Port A, or Port B. It is also possible to have an HFS

connected to Port A and a Clik sensor connected to

Port B on the same sensor decoder.

•

Turn the Dial to Advanced Features and use the arrow

keys to move down to Decoder Functions.

• Press the + button.

•

Move to SEN/DEC SETUP. Press the + button.

• This screen allows for the creation of the sensor input

assignments for the ICD-SEN sensor decoders. This

step must be completed so that the controller and

decoder will know which type of sensor is connected

where.

• If you are unable to enter an address or port for a

sensor or flow meter, the Location for that device

has probably not been set to “ADM.” Return to the

previous section and check the Location settings.

•

Use the arrow keys to move through the Flow and each

Sensor input, to map the correct Decoder Address and

Port. This step should be completed before actually

programming the ICD-SEN.

• Example: Configuring an HFS, Mini-Clik, and a Freeze

Sensor with two ICD-SEN sensor decoders.

This example shows two ICD-SEN sensor decoders.

One of the ICD-SEN sensor decoders is assigned

address 1. This decoder in the field has the HFS wired

to port A, and one of the Clik sensors to Port B. The

second ICD-SEN sensor decoder is given address 2.

This sensor decoder would then have the remaining

sensor wired to Port A on the decoder.

• Once this screen is programmed correctly, you may

begin programming the ICD-SEN sensor decoder in

the programming port.

• Insert the stripped end of the red wire from an

ICD-SEN decoder into one of the two holes labeled

Programming Port on the lower right of the decoder

output module.

• Insert the blue wire from the decoder into the other

Programming Port hole. Do not let the red and blue

wires touch each other!

• Turn the dial to the Advanced Features dial position.

Arrow down to the Decoder Functions selection. Press

the + button. With “Program a Decoder” highlighted,

press the + button. The display will show “Checking

for a Decoder…” as it attempts to communicate with

the decoder in the Programming Port.

•

The decoder output module will check for the

presence of a decoder. If the wires are correctly

inserted into the Programming Port, a screen will

appear with the decoder settings.

• If a the decoder is recognized, the screen will display

that it is a Decoder Type: Sensor. Select a Sensor

Decoder address number from 1 through 5.

These are not the same as station addresses, and do not

cause a conflict with station output addresses 1 through 5.

• Address the ICD-SEN Sensor decoder to match the

sensor input you want this decoder to communicate

with. If the address is correct, press the program

button to send the information.

• The screen will then display “Programming

Complete”. If it displays the “Programming Failed”

message, reinsert the ICD-SEN wires and resend the

information.

• Once the Programming is complete, you may view

which sensors the ICD-SEN sensor decoder has been

mapped to, as well as the address.

•

With the programmed ICD-SEN sensor decoder still in

the programming port, use the Back button, or left

arrow button, to go back to the Decoder Functions

main screen. Press the + button with “Program a

Decoder” highlighted.

•

Once the decoder has been acknowledged in the

programming port, press and hold the Blue

Information button. The screen will display the

decoder address, and the type of sensor that is

connected to each of the decoder ports. Following is a

display showing the previous example of two sensors

connected to an ICD-SEN :

The second ICD-SEN sensor decoder would appear

like this:

You may view the ICD-SEN sensor decoder

information anytime after the decoder has been

programmed in this manner. You may also change the

address or the sensor selections at anytime, if

changes occur to the system.

• Turn the dial to “Set Sensor Operation.” There

is a display page for each Program, allowing

the responses for each sensor to be set. Select

“Suspend”, “Pause”, or “Off” for each sensor.

• Note that a program may not have both Pause and

Suspend responses. A program cannot be in both

Pause and Suspend at the same time. The responses

will automatically change to agree with the most

recent selection. If you set S1 to Pause, and then set

S2 to Suspend, the S1 will automatically change to

Suspend. It is impossible for a program to be in Pause

and Suspend at the same time.

• Once the sensor decoders are configured, the

controller will immediately begin polling the sensor

decoder continuously to monitor the alarms. This may

cause alarm messages until the sensor decoders are

actually installed in the two-wire path. The polling

function can be stopped to prevent false alarms. See

Other Special Decoder Functions (Advanced Features)

on page 62 for more information.

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VIEW DECODER CONFIG

This allows the controller to search down the two-wire

path and return the configuration of any installed decoder

with an address. It can be used to determine whether

a particular station belongs to a 1, 2, 4, or 6 station

configuration, and can be used to retrieve the setup info

for a specified Sensor Decoder.

•

• Turn the Dial to Advanced Features. Arrow down to

"Decoder Functions." Press the + button.

•

Arrow down to "View Decoder Config."

Press the + button.

• This is a view-only screen and cannot be used to edit

the decoder.

• Select the Decoder Type (Station, Pump, or Sensor),

and enter the address.

• Press the Copy/Learn button to search for the

decoder.

• If the address is found on the two-wire path, the

configuration information will be displayed.

If the decoder address is not found, it may not be

present in the two-wire path, or may have a problem.

DISPLAY ADM CURRENT

This shows the current draw in milliamps (mA) of all

decoders connected to the decoder output module (ADM).

It is used for diagnostic purposes.

• Turn the dial to Advanced Features. Arrow down to

"Decoder Functions." Press the + button.

• Arrow down to "Display ADM Current." Press the +

button.

• With no decoders connected, the reading will be fairly

low, around 15 mA (there is no exactly correct value,

but it should be in this range).

• Each decoder connected to a two-wire path will add

to the current draw, even when they are not running.

Decoders require a tiny amount of current just to stay

awake, about 5 mA.

• With a connected two-wire path, the mA reading

in standby mode (no stations running) will vary

depending on the number of decoders and other

factors. The more decoders connected, the higher the

standby reading.

• As stations are turned on, the current level will go up,

about 20–40 mA per station.

• For diagnostic purposes, the relative increase in

current is more important than the actual values. They

can confirm that distant stations are working and can

be used for other troubleshooting activities (such as

isolating high current to a specific two-wire path, by

disconnecting one at a time).

• The max value display is 2200 mA. This is

informational only, and will not change. This is the

overload point at which the decoder output module

will shut down to protect from overcurrent damage.

SEN/DEC ALARMS

This allows alarm polling down the two-wire path to

be temporarily shut off, for diagnostic or installation

purposes.

• Turn the dial to Advanced Features. Arrow down to

"Decoder Functions." Press the + button.

• Arrow down to "SEN/DEC Alarms." Press the + button.

• When a Sensor input to the controller has been

assigned to a sensor decoder, the controller

immediately begins polling the sensor decoder

continuously to monitor the alarms.

• If you have not yet installed the ICD-SEN, or wish to

quiet the line for diagnostic purposes, you can turn

this polling off. However, this also means that you will

not receive any alarms from a sensor decoder, until

the polling is turned back on.

• Turning the Sen/Dec Alarms to the OFF position will

suspend polling, and start a 24 hour timer.

•

When completing the installation or diagnostics, the

Sen/Dec alarm should be set back to the ON setting.

• If you forget to turn polling back on, the controller

will automatically reset polling to ON after 24 hours

have elapsed.

ACC has the ability to work in standalone mode with the

Solar-Sync Sensor. This requires facepack version 5.0 or

later, and will also require a Solar-Sync compatible Master

Module (version 5.0 or later).

ACC only requires the Solar-Sync sensor. It does not use

the Solar-Sync Module. The Module functions are part of

the new ACC facepack firmware.

Solar-Sync uses solar and temperature data from the

sensor to change the Seasonal Adjust settings for each

ACC program. You may choose which programs are

adjusted by Solar Sync, and which are left alone.

YOU choose the base run times for the hottest time of the

irrigation season.

ACC Solar-Sync adjusts those times for the actual

conditions, as detected by the sensor.

Solar Sync adjusts every midnight, based on the last 3

days average ET (evapo-transpiration).

The Solar-Sync option does not interact with central

systems and is designed for standalone operation of

a single ACC controller. Do not connect multiple ACC

controllers to a single Solar-Sync sensor.

PREPARATION

Facepack Version

The ACC facepack must be updated to version 5.0 or

later. To check the Version number, turn the ACC dial to

the Advanced Features dial position. Press and hold the

Information button, and see the Revision number.

• Facepack updates may be obtained from the

Resources section of the Hunter Industries web site

(www.hunterindustries.com).

Master Module

The Master Module (part 572000) must be version 5.0 or

later to be Solar-Sync compatible.

• To check the master module version, turn the dial

to the Advanced Features position. Select Utility

Functions, then select View Firmware Versions. The

master module version number will appear in the list

of Module Versions found in the controller.

• Master Modules version 4 and later are “ET Ready”,

meaning they will accept input from an ET Sensor for

use within a central system. However, they must be

updated to version 5 or later to operate with

Solar-Sync.

• When new, a Master Module will ship with a

Solar-Sync compatible sticker, if it is Solar-Sync

ready.

• If the Master Module is not “ET Ready”, the value for

ET will read, “Not Supported”.

• If the Master Module is “ET Ready” but the ET feature

is not enabled, the value will read, “Not Used”.

• If either ET or Solar-Sync options are enabled, the

correct sensor type will be shown.

• The Solar-Sync compatible master modules were not

available before November, 2009.

• Master Modules cannot be updated in the field.

Contact Hunter Technical Support if Solar-Sync is

desired for use with an older ACC controller. The

master module is easy to replace, and this will be

required to update to the Solar-Sync version.

• Sensor version numbers will also be shown if the

S-Sync option has been enabled, the sensor is

installed, and communications has been established.

Base Run Times

Program the ACC controller as specified in the Owners

Manual for your controller. When setting station run times,

enter the time that would normally be programmed during

the peak summer watering season. The Solar-Sync is

designed to adjust all run times daily based upon on-site

weather conditions. This is done through the seasonal

adjustment feature on your controller. It is recommended

that all programming be conducted with the controller

Seasonal Adjustment set at 100%.

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INSTALLATION

• Mount the Solar-Sync sensor according to the sensor

instructions. The sensor must be within 200ft/60m of

the controller, and must be installed outdoor in full sun.

• The sensor should be allowed to receive the

maximum sunlight possible at all times of day.

Some locations may be shaded by trees or buildings

during mornings or afternoons. Anticipate this when

choosing the location. Maximum sunlight exposure

during daylight is preferred.

• Route the wires into the controller cabinet through a

low voltage conduit opening.

• Connect the wires according to color code to the ET

terminals. The power and signals are DC, and the

wires must be connected to + (Green) and – (Black)

correctly. If the wires are reversed, the controller will

not be able to receive signals from the sensor.

• All connections should be made inside the controller

cabinet. If this is not possible, use waterproof

connectors for any outside connections.

•

The Solar-Sync sensor cannot be installed at the same

time as a Hunter ET Sensor. Only one sensor can be

connected to the ET terminals.

SETUP

• When the installation is completed, turn the dial to the

Advanced Features position. Select the ET Functions

option (if ET Functions does not appear in the menu,

the master module must be updated).

• Select the ET Operations option.

•

The screen will display the ET Operation page. Set the

Use ET option to “Yes” and the ET Mode to “SOLAR

SYNC”

• Press the BACK button to return to the ET Functions

menu.

• Select the Solar Sync Setup option.

• The screen will display the Solar Sync setup page.

• The Solar-Sync Adjust value will show 100%* until the

first midnight (this cannot be changed).

•

At midnight, the Solar Sync Adjust will change to 80%

or greater, based on the sensor. The asterisk

disappears after a full 24 hours of sensor data has

been collected.

• The settings will be set to Region 3, Water Adj. 5.

Either of these factors can be changed, based on the

following explanations.

• Choose the Region that matches your location.

Regions are defined by average ET in summer months.

• At each Regional Setting, the blue Information button

on the ACC controller will also display help text for the

type of Region.

• The Water Adjustment factor is the ideal setting to

adjust watering for your specific landscape. This

setting can be from 1 to 10.

• If the Water Adjustment number is increased, the

system will water more. If the number is decreased, the

system will water less. This will allow you to find the

best balance between healthy plants and water savings.

SENSOR TEST

• When the sensor is installed, it is possible to test the

connection to the Solar-Sync sensor.

• Turn the dial to the Advanced Features dial position.

• Select ET Functions.

• U.S. Northern States

• Coastal Regions

If the average July ET is

< 0.17” (4.3 mm) per day

If the average temperature for July is

65°– 75°

(18°C – 24°C)

If the average temperature for July is

75° – 85°

(24°C – 29°C)

• Mountains

• U.S. Northern Inland States

If the average July ET is 0.18” – 0.23”

(4.6 mm – 5.8 mm) per day

• U.S. Southern States

• Inland/High Desert

If the average July ET is 0.24” – 0.29”

(6.1 mm – 7.4 mm) per day

If the average temperature for July is

85° – 95°

(29°C – 35°C)

• Deserts

If the average July ET is > 0.30”

(7.6 mm) per day

If the average temperature for July is

95° – 105°

(35°C – 41°C)

* For Southern hemisphere locations, use the month of January.

Region

IF ANY OF THE CHOICES IN THE ROWS APPLY TO YOUR SITUATION, THEN THAT IS YOUR REGION SETTING CHOICE.

A B C

• Select Solar Sync Check. The screen will show

“Initializing…” for a few seconds as the controller

contacts the sensor.

• If the check is successful, the screen will show

“Sensor Check OK”. Continue with the Operation and

Adjustment procedures if necessary.

• If the check is not successful, the screen will show

“Sensor Check Failed”. Check sensor wiring and try

again. Remember, the wiring is DC polarized and the wire

from the green ET terminal in the ACC must be connected

to the green wire lead from the Solar-Sync sensor.

ASSIGN PROGRAMS

• Select which of the ACC programs are to be adjusted

by Solar Sync. You may specify which of the 6

automatic programs will be adjusted. All programs set

to Solar Sync will be adjusted by the same percentage,

as determined by the Solar Sync.

• Programs which are not adjusted will continue with

the same run times, and will not use the Solar Sync

adjustment. They may be adjusted manually, however.

This may be useful for specialized irrigation, or when

programs are used to control non-irrigation devices.

• Turn the ACC dial to the Set Station Run Times dial

position.

• Press the RIGHT arrow button to move through all the

run time fields, until the Seasonal Adjust selection is

highlighted.

•

Use the + and – buttons to change the Seasonal Adjust

to “S-SYNC”. This setting is between 100% and

101%, immediately after GLBL (global). When

Seasonal Adjust is set to S-SYNC, it will be adjusted

automatically according to the Solar Sync sensor.

• Use the Programs button to move through each of the

programs, and select S-SYNC for any program that

you want Solar Sync to adjust.

• Programs for which you do NOT want Solar-Sync

adjustment should be set to GLBL (they will stay at

the Seasonal Adjust level set manually for the rest of

the controller), or they may have individual Seasonal

Adjustments by Program as described in the Seasonal

Adjustment settings in basic controller operations.

• If the “S-SYNC” selection does not appear for a

program (between 100% and 101%), the Solar

Sync option has not been properly enabled for

the controller. Review the Preparation and Setup

procedures to troubleshoot.

SENSOR SHUTDOWN PROGRAMMING

The Solar-Sync sensor can be used for sensor shutdown

of watering at the controller. The Solar Sync can shut off

irrigation automatically for Rain, or for freezing conditions.

In the ACC controller, sensors are programmed to shut

down by individual program.

SENSOR MAPPING

• After the Solar-Sync sensor is set up and operational,

the built-in sensor inputs in the ACC controller can

be “mapped” to use the Solar Sync sensor instead of

other external sensors.

• Press and hold the Information button, while turning

the ACC dial to the Set Sensor Operation position.

Then, release the Information button.

• This will display the Sensor Configuration screen. This

is used to tell the ACC which of its 4 sensor inputs will

operate with the Solar Sync sensor.

• Choose the sensor input number with + or – buttons

while the Sensor number is highlighted.

• Then, press the down arrow button to move to

“Location”. Use the + or – buttons to select “SSync

Rain” or SSync Temp” to make that sensor input

respond to the Solar Sync sensor.

• When either or both Rain and Temp have been

assigned to Sensor numbers, turn the dial to another

dial position to save the setup.

SENSOR SHUTDOWN BY PROGRAM

• Turn the dial back to Set Sensor Operation (without

holding the Information button).

• The screen will display the sensor responses for

Program A (unless another program has been

selected). It will also display which sensors will shut

down Program A.

• If the Sensors (S1, 2, 3, and 4) are set to Off, they will

not shutdown the selected Program.

• Use the + or – buttons to change Off to Suspend, or

Pause. See the sensor section in the ACC manual

for a complete description of the difference between

Suspend and Pause.

• Suspend is generally the better choice for irrigation

programs! Make sure to fully understand Pause

before selecting this option.

• If Sensor 1 (S1) is assigned to SSync Rain, change the

response for S1 from Off to Suspend (with the + or –

buttons), to have the program stop watering when the

SSync Rain sensor is alarmed (active).

• If Sensor 2 (S2) is assigned to SSync Temp, change

the response for S2 from Off to Suspend (with the + or

– buttons), to have the program stop watering when

the SSync Temp nears freezing.

• Press the Programs button to move through each

program, and configure the shutdown responses for

the Solar Sync sensors, as desired.

OPERATION & ADJUSTMENT

• Turn the dial to the Run position. The S-Sync Adjust

status should appear in the display.

• When the system is newly installed, the S-Sync

Adjust is set to 100% on the first day (this cannot be

changed).

• At midnight, the S-Sync Adjust will change to 80% (or

greater) based on the sensor.

• The asterisk disappears from the Setup screen after a

full 24 hour period of sensor data. The asterisk is not

visible in the Run dial position display.

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

After programming the Solar Sync module and your

controller, allow the system to operate for 3 days to gather

sun and temperature data.

• Observe the S-Sync Adjust value on the controller

display. If the amount seems to be lower or higher

than expected for the time of year, use the Water

Adjustment feature to correct.

• If necessary, the watering may be increased or

decreased with the Water Adjustment factor. Only

change the Region setting if you run out of adjustment

range within your selected region. The Region setting

adjusts sensitivity to weather change, and may have

unexpected results.

INCREASE OR DECREASE WATERING

• Turn the dial to the Advanced Features dial position.

• Select ET Functions.

• Select Solar Sync Setup.

• Use the down arrow to select the Water Adj. setting,

and use the + or – buttons to change the factor up or

down.

• Notice that as the Water Adjustment factor is changed,

the current S-Sync Adjust amount at the top of the

screen is changed. This can help you predict how

much more or less watering will occur, as a result of

the change (the actual minutes can also be seen at the

Set Station Run Times dial position, after adjustment).

• When adjustment is complete, return the dial to the

Run position.

CHECK RUN TIMES

After adjusting the Water Adjustment factor, you can turn

the dial to the Set Station Run Times to see the effects of

the change, in minutes (or gallons or liters, if flow has

been learned for the station).

• Select a station in an adjusted program. The screen

will show the “Programmed” run time, meaning

the original run time, and “Actual”. The Actual run

time is what will actually run with the effects of the

Solar-Sync adjustment.

• If the controller has learned flow by station, press and

hold the Information button, to view the estimated

water usage (in gallons or liters) after the effects of

the change.

• Run times occurring after midnight may be slightly

different, since the next adjustment for today’s ET will

occur at midnight.

NOTE: Set station run times for peak summer watering,

with seasonal adjust set at 100%

TRACKING THE ADJUSTMENT HISTORY (CONTROLLER

LOG)

• It is possible to review the adjustments the controller

has been making.

• Turn the dial to the Data History dial position.

• Use the arrow buttons to select the Controller Logs,

and press the + button.

• The Controller Log displays significant events at the

controller that are not alarms (alarms are tracked

separately, in the Alarm Log). Every change to

Seasonal Adjustment occurs approximately 2 seconds

before midnight, and each change is recorded in the

log.

• Use the – or + buttons to step backward and forward

through the Controller Log to track the S-Sync

changes. Each log will show the date and time, and the

Before and After settings for Seasonal Adjustment.

• If the controller has been operating unattended for

period of time, the performance of the Solar Sync

adjustments can be verified in this manner.

• If a user changes the Solar Sync setup (either Region

or Water Adjustment), this is also tracked in the

Controller Log. It will also show the Before and After

settings, but the log will show S-Sync Setup Changed

At Controller. This means it was changed by a human

operator.

• There may not be a Solar Sync log for each day! If the

weather conditions are stable and the Solar Sync does

not need to change, there will not be a log entry for the

day. The logs are only created when Solar Sync makes

a change to the Seasonal Adjustment settings.

• The Controller Log will store the most recent 250

controller events. The amount of other controller log

activity will determine how many days of Solar Sync

history are available.

SOLAR-SYNC SENSOR ALARMS

S-Sync RAIN ALARM, S-Sync TEMP ALARM

•

If the Solar-Sync sensors have been mapped to the

Sensor 1-4 inputs on the controller, and one of the

Solar-Sync sensors (Rain or Temp) detects an alarm

condition, the display will show : ATTENTION S-Sync

RAIN (or TEMP) ALARM

• This means that rain or near-freezing conditions

have suspended irrigation (as set in the Set Sensor

Operation dial position) until the alarm is cleared.

S-SYNC COMM FAILURE

• If the Solar-Sync sensor fails to respond to the ACC

controller, a Comm Failure message will be posted on

the display and a log will be entered in the controller

Alarm Log.

• This may indicate a problem with the wiring from the

controller to the Solar Sync sensor. Use the Sensor Check

function (Advanced Features dial position, ET Functions

menu) to check current status of the sensor.

• Alarm Log records are created whenever an Attention

message appears (Comm Fail and Restore, Rain and

Temp Alarms and Alarm Clears). They are also created

when an alarm condition is cleared. The Alarm Log

can be helpful in tracking the duration of rain or freeze

shutdowns, or communications failures with the

sensor.

• Turn the dial to the Data History position, and select

Alarm Log to view recent alarms. The most recent

alarm is always shown first. Press the – button to step

back through the alarm records, one at a time, up to

the most recent 250 alarm records. Each record with

have the date and time of the alarm event.

Imms-eT and The aCC ConTroller ............................................

IMMS-ET is central control software, designed to use

a central computer to track the deficits, and schedule

irrigation to replenish only the moisture that has been

lost. The goal is to reduce or eliminate excess watering

and grow healthier plants, without constant adjustment by

the operator.

ET= Evapo-transpiration. This is a technique for

determining how much moisture has been lost from the

soil reservoir for each station (often “zone”, or valve) of

irrigation, based on climatic data. Natural rainfall may

replenish some or all of this deficit. Automatic irrigation

will provide the balance of the moisture required to keep

plants healthy.

When ACC is in a computer central control system, it can

be used to report ET from a Hunter ET Sensor to the central

computer via IMMS control software. The computer can

use the ET information to create ET-based run times for

many controllers, including the original source controller.

• IMMS-ET requires a central computer and

communications to function.

The ET Sensor does not adjust the ACC controller directly

in standalone or offline use, even though you can see the

daily ET displayed.

The computer must perform a full sync for the ET

information to be retrieved, processed, and sent back to

the controller(s).

ET Requirements:

• Master Module (part 572000) version 4.0 or higher

(identified by green ET terminal, top left corner of

module, AND the presence of the “ET Ready!” sticker).

If the Master Module is an older version (with a red ET

terminal, or a green one without ET Ready displayed),

the ET functions will not be displayed until the module

is updated. The first production release version of the

ET Ready master module is version 4.22.010.

• ACC facepack version 4.0xx or higher.

• Hunter model ET Sensor. The sensor is connected

directly to the ET terminals, with two 18 AWG/1mm

direct burial wires, color-coded for polarity. Max

distance from sensor to controller is 100" (33 m), and

this distance should not be extended. Note that the

ET Module (from Hunter ET System) is not used, with

IMMS ET. The version number of the ET Sensor needs

to be 1,50.000.

ET SETUP AND OPERATIONS

Turn dial to Advanced Features dial position. If facepack

and master module are updated to versions 4 or later, the

ET Functions selection will appear in the menu selections.

ET FUNCTIONS

The ET functions listed in Advanced Features only apply

when an optional ET Sensor is connected.

After each ET function, it is possible to press the Back

button (controller left arrow key) to return to the ET

Functions menu and select another function.

While in the Advanced Features dial position, arrow down

to "ET FUNCTIONS" and press the + button. If ET has not

been enabled yet the screen will only give you the option

of selecting ET OPERATION.

ET OPERATION

Set to YES to enable ET operation. After turning the dial to

Advanced Features and selecting ET FUNCTIONS, press

the + button with ET OPERATION highlighted. The screen

will then ask you if you want to USE ET SENSOR. If you

have an ET Sensor and a central control IMMS system,

press the + button and set to YES to enable ET operation.

This will cause the controller display to begin showing

“Current ET: x.xx” in inches or millimeters, when the dial

is turned back to the Run dial position. Also, with ET

Operation enabled, and set to YES, more ET FUNCTION

options will be available and viewed in the ET FUNCTIONS

home screen.

NO will hide all ET functions and the daily ET will not

be read or displayed, and no ET will be available for the

central computer.

Other ET functions will not be available if ET Operation is

not set to YES. Enabling ET Operation is mandatory if you

choose to utilize the ET Sensors for irrigation shutdown. If

ET Operation is not programmed to YES, then the location

of ET Rain, ET Temp, and ET Wind will not be available

in the Extended Features of Set Sensor Operation, as a

selection in mapping sensor locations.

ET SENSOR CHECK

Turn the dial to Advanced Features and arrow down to ET

FUNCTIONS. Press the + button. Arrow down to ET

SENSOR CHECK, and press the + button to check the

sensor, after the ET Sensor is connected. The controller

will request an update from the sensor, and if a response

is received, will indicate OK.

If the test fails (ET Sensor

does not respond), check wiring to sensor, and try again.

Note ET sensor connection is polarized (green terminal on

the ACC master module must be connected to the green

terminal on the ET Sensor, black terminal must connect to

black terminal).

VIEW ET SENSORS

Displays current readings from all individual sensors on

the ET sensor platform. Turn the dial to Advanced Features

and arrow down to ET FUNCTIONS. Press the + button.

Arrow down to VIEW ET SENSORS, and press the + button.

The display will show current readings from all individual

sensors on the ET sensor platform.

ET, Rainfall, Wind speed, and Temperature will be

displayed according to the Units of Measure setting at the

Set Current Date/Time dial position.

Readings can be updated at any time, by performing a new

ET Sensor Check first.

Solar: always displayed in Watts/m2, based on hourly average.

Temp: air temperature taken near top of each hour, displayed in

Fahrenheit or Celcius.

Humidity: air humidity taken near top of each hour.

Wind: hourly average, in kilometers or miles per hour. If

optional ET Wind is installed this will show actual wind at the

location. Otherwise this value is set by the Automatic Prevailing

Wind factor setting on the underside of the ET Sensor.

Rain-New: Rainfall in inches or millimeters since the last time

the computer uploaded ET data.

Rain-1Hr: Rainfall in inches or millimeters within the last hour.

The controller checks the sensor every 15 minutes, and two

clicks of the rain gauge 0.02” (0.51 mm) within any 4 readings

will create a rain alarm (if the ET Rain is configured as a Sensor

input).

ET ALARM SETUP

Individual ET sensors can be used to perform alarm

shutdowns, by assigning them to the Sen 1-4 positions in

the controller. The ET Sensors will then function exactly

like “Clik” Sensor inputs. They may have Suspend or

Pause responses set by Program.

Assigning ACC Sensor 1-4 alarm functions to an ET

Sensor is done without connecting any additional wires.

The controller will use the sensor data as a virtual alarm.

For ET Alarm setup, you will need to assign or “map”

the ET sensors to the Sen 1-4 inputs, at the Set Sensor

Operation dial position “extended features”. The ET

Alarm setup function sets the shutdown levels for these

sensors, but they will not be effective until the mapping is

completed.

Press and hold the Information button, turn the dial to Set

Sensor Operation, and release the Information button.

Arrow down to Location selections. If ET is enabled,

there will be three possible selections to map to sensor

locations: ET Rain, ET Temp, and ET Wind. Select and

assign to specific sensor numbers as desired.

Turn the dial to another position, and then back to the

Set Sensor Operation dial position (without holding

Information). At this location, choose the Suspend or

Pause responses for each ET Sensor by program

ET Sensor shutdowns only apply to the controller to which

the ET Sensor is connected.

The ACC cannot shutdown other controllers as a result of

these alarms.

ET Sensor shutdowns are not instantaneous, and there

may be a delay of up to 18 minutes between an ET Sensor

alarm and the actual shutdown. If this is not acceptable, a

separate sensor (such as Rain-Clik or Freeze-Clik) should

be installed and wired directly to one of the Sen 1-4 inputs

for instant shutdowns.

The controller will automatically check the ET Sensor for

updated sensor readings every 15 minutes. If an ET sensor

causes a controller Pause or Suspend, that action will

remain in effect for at least 15 minutes until the controller

updates the readings. If the sensor returns to normal, the

Suspend or Pause settings will be cancelled, as with any

other sensor.

Shutdown Levels. Turn the dial to Advanced Features

and arrow down to ET Functions. Press the + button.

Arrow down to ET Alarm Setup, and press the + button.

The ET Alarm Setup function sets the shutdown levels

for the sensors that are mapped as a location for sensor

shutdowns.

Rain Max: The maximum amount of rain that will be

permitted before a program is shutdown for the rest of the

day. Move to this position with the arrow keys and use +/-

to set the maximum.

The ET Rain sensor will shutdown sensors after 0.02"

(0.51 mm) of rainfall within an hour (this amount is not

programmable), but the program may be permitted to run

again, if no more rain is detected. The ET Sensor checks

for rainfall every 15 minutes.

If the Rain Max amount is reached, the controller will no

longer attempt to run the program that day.

Temp: The air temperature can be used as a freeze sensor

to stop automatic programs, and the temperature at which

shutdown occurs is programmable (from 25° to 45°

Fahrenheit, -3.8° to 7.2° Celcius). Move to this position

with the arrow keys and use +/- to set the low temperature

shutdown.

Wind: If the optional ET Wind is installed, the wind speed

(in mph or kph) can be used to shut down designated

programs.

Reminder: Alarm settings are not in effect until the

Sensor 1-4 inputs have been assigned to them at the Set

Sensor Operation dial position, and responses have been

configured by program.

eVenT mode opTIons (aGC, surVeyor) ......................................

Event Mode is a special function of the controller designed

to work with Surveyor Golf control software.

Event mode allows the controller to run individual station

events which have been created for it by golf control

software. These events may not be created or edited in

the controller, and only special software can operate the

controller in this mode.

If you are not using Surveyor control software,

you should never use the Event Mode options.

The normal operating mode of the controller is called

FCP mode (“Field Controller Programs”). This means the

controller will use Programs A, B, C, D, E, and F normally.

If the controller is switched to Event mode, the A through F

Programs will not run.

Change to Event Mode: This will switch the controller to

the System Event mode (Surveyor Golf customers, only).

Turn the dial to Advanced Features. Press the + button.

Arrow down to Event Mode Options. Press the + button.

The first selection is Change to Event Mode.

The display will advise that this will run System Events

instead of programs A-F. If Event mode is selected, the

display will always show System Event Mode On when the

dial is in the Run position.

There is no special display when the controller is in the

normal FCP mode… as long as System Event Mode On is

not displayed at the Run position, the controller is in the

conventional FCP mode.

The Event Mode Options screen allows the user to view

three other selectable screens. While in the Event Mode

Options screen, simply highlight the desired selection and

press the + button. The three selections available are View

System Events, Event Count, and Delete Events. These

are only used in Surveyor Golf applications, to verify

downloaded schedule information.

View System Events: This will allow you to view System

Events for 1 to 3 days worth of downloaded System

Events.

The AGC/ACC controllers are always either in Event mode,

or FCP mode. The controllers can never be in both modes

at once.

First, select the Event Day you wish to view (1, 2, or 3).

Then press the right arrow button to view the downloaded

events for that day. Use the down arrow to scroll through a

large list of events.

Note: You cannot edit or change individual station events.

Event Count: This will show the total number of

downloaded events. It is useful for verifying that an entire

System Event download was received by the controller.

The event count totals should match the total number of

events in the Surveyor software.

Delete Events: This will permanently delete all downloaded

System Events. The controller will not be able to irrigate

until it has received a new System Event download, or until

it is switched back to the FCP mode and FCP programs are

created.

Types of Events: System Automatic Events are shown in

displays as “SAE”. They are the individual station starts

that have been scheduled by central software (Surveyor),

and downloaded to the controller.

SAEs are the primary operating mode of Surveyor’s

event-based irrigation scheduling. They may not be

created or edited at the controller. They are only created

when Surveyor applies flow processing to an event-type

system program at the computer, and downloads the

result to the controllers.

System Manual Events are displayed as “SME”. These

are manual starts sent to the controller by an operator at

the central computer. They are not part of the automatic

irrigation but are started by Surveyor software when the

controller is in Event Mode.

CenTral sofTWare and aCC-aGC CommunICaTIon modules ..

The ACC-COM-xxx module provides communications

for ACC/AGC series controllers. It can be used to

communicate with a remote computer via hardwire cable

(ACC-COM-HWR), dial-up telephone (ACC-COM-POTS)

or cellular phone (ACC-COM-GSM in North America, or –

GSM-E for international). This module may be installed in

wall mounted or pedestal mounted controllers.

THEORY OF OPERATION

The Com module is a communications manager. It will

contain the controller’s unique identification (address),

and enables communications into and out of the controller

when combined with other devices. The Com module also

coordinates communications between external devices

and the ACC controller facepack.

The Com module may also communicate with other

controllers, via optional RAD3 UHF radio modules (sold

separately) with antenna for wireless communications,

and/or an ACC-HWIM hardware interface module (sold

separately) for hardwired communications over Hunter

GCBL cable.

ACC-COM-POTS has dial-up communications ability

built-in, but may also require the additional modules for

outbound radio and/or hardwire connections with other

controllers.

ACC-COM-GSM (-E) has cellular communications built-in,

but requires a SIM card from the cellular provider, and

may also require the additional ACC-HWIM and/or RAD3

modules for outbound radio and/or hardwire connections

with other controllers.

Any Com module combined with a RAD3 radio installation

will respond to Maintenance Radio commands from a UHF

portable radio, equipped with a DTMF keypad.

Any Com module combined with a RAD3 radio installation

will respond to Maintenance Radio commands from a UHF

portable radio, equipped with a DTMF keypad.

ACC Com modules have no effect on ICR (or SRR) remote

control. The ICR and SRR remotes will work directly with

ACC, whether a Com module is installed, or not.

The ACC-COM-POTS enables dial-up telephone

communications via standard analog telephone line. It

can also enable either UHF radio communications, or

hardwired cable communications, or both. The hardwire

and radio options require other components to work.

Each communications option has different physical

requirements.

Dial-up Telephone: Plan ahead for routing a telephone line

into the controller. ACC-COM-POTS accepts a standard

4-wire RJ-11 telephone jack, but should be located within

6 ft./2m of the telephone outlet. Many trouble calls are

caused by exceeding the telephone wiring distance, and

routing telephone wires near electrically noisy equipment

(electric motors, fluorescent lighting, etc.). Dial-up

installations must be located as close to the telephone

connection as possible. All outdoor runs of telephone line

connections should be installed in metal conduit to reduce

interference.

Once an ACC controller is connected via telephone, it

can share the communications connection with other

controllers via radio and hardwire. The following

considerations apply to these optional outbound

connections.

UHF RADIO

The Communication Module ACC-COM-HWR,

ACC-COM-POTS, or the ACC-COM-GSM (E) does not

contain a radio. It is designed for use with a Hunter RAD3

UHF radio, which must be ordered separately.

The RAD3 radio will require an antenna, which is also sold

separately.

In steel enclosures, the antenna must be installed

externally (signals will not communicate from inside a

metal box).

• Plan ahead for mounting an external antenna. It will be

necessary to route the antenna cable from the radio

module inside the enclosure, to the antenna outside of

the enclosure. A site survey with comparable radios

is required before a final decision can be made about

antenna types and placement.

In the plastic pedestal enclosure, the Hunter IMMS ANT 2

antenna is designed to be mounted in the pedestal lid and

may be adequate for communications (to be determined in

advance by site survey).

In North America and most other countries, a license

is required before operating any radio transmission

equipment. Verify your local regulations and make

sure that you have obtained the proper licensing before

operating radio equipment.

HARDWIRED CABLE

The Communication Module ACC-COM-HWR,

ACC-COM-POTS, or the ACC-COM-GSM (E) does not

contain a hardwire connection terminal.

Any controller needing hardwired communications

must be equipped with an ACC-HWIM, in addition to the

ACC-COM-xxx communications module. The HWIM is

installed in the controller cabinet, on the ACC Master

Module (see ACC-HWIM instructions).

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ACC-HWIM

terminal

Hardwired communications also requires Hunter GCBL

cable. This special cable uses 4 color-coded twisted

conductors, shielded with foil, and grounded with an

additional bare wire, in direct burial jacket. The cable is

also ordered separately.

• Plan ahead for routing the hardwired cable. The cable

must be routed from the ACC-HWIM terminal, out

of the enclosure, to any devices to which it will be

connected.

Turn the controller AC power OFF before installing the

Com module. You can turn off the AC power circuit to the

controller, or remove the fuse at the controller transformer

assembly. Pedestal mounted controllers have a power

switch, which can be pressed to the OFF position.

• Note that there are additional steps listed for

installation with RAD3 radio modules.

CommunICaTIon module InsTallaTIon for Wall mounT

ConTroller ................................................................................

1. Turn controller AC power off.

2. Open the facepack door frame and locate the

communications compartment cover on the back right

side of the frame. You may find it easier to complete the

following steps if the facepack door frame is completely

removed from the controller (disconnect facepack door

frame ribbon cable, open and lift up the door frame to

compress top hinge, and tilt out of lower frame).

3. Remove the communications compartment cover (6

screws).

4. Remove the ACC logo cover (two screws).

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RADIO INSTALLATION, ADDITIONAL STEPS

If the Com module will be used with a RAD3 radio, the

radio ribbon cable should be connected now, before

installing the ACC-COM-xxx into its compartment.

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Back of door, COM

and RAD3 installed

• The radio ribbon cable has a rectangular 14-pin

connector on one end for the Com module, and a DB-9

9-pin connector on the other end for connection to

the radio. The 14-pin connector only plugs one way,

and is keyed to assist proper orientation. Align the

connector and push into place on the top of the Com

module.

• When the Com module is installed in the opening,

make sure that the ribbon cable is visible on the back

of the unit, for connection to the RAD3 radio module.

5. If using the ACC-COM-POTS communications

module, route the RJ-11 compartment via the low

voltage conduit openings. Connect the telephone

cable to the mating receptacle on the bottom of the

ACC-COM-POTS modem, and insert until it clicks

positively into place.

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RJ-11 connection

If using the ACC-COM-HWR or ACC-COM-GSM (E)

communications module, no additional steps or

connections need to be made. Continue on with the

following steps.

6. Route the radio antenna cable (if applicable) through

the recessed track next to the radio compartment, and

then through the low voltage conduit openings in the

cabinet, for connection to external antenna.

7. Leave sufficient slack in the telephone and antenna

cables to allow the door to open and close without

crimping.

CommunICaTIon module InsTallaTIon for plasTIC pedesTal

ConTroller ...............................................................................

(requires APPBRKT communications bracket, sold

separately)

1. Turn controller AC power off with the AC power switch

in the pedestal.

2. Open the facepack frame in the top of the pedestal, to

expose the communications module mounting area.

3. Install the APPBRKT communications bracket with its

supplied mounting hardware. This bracket is designed

to hold the Com module and a RAD3 radio module (if

radio is required).

4. Install the ACC-COM-xxx into the APPBRKT mounting

bracket. Secure the Com module with screws on each

of the 4 corners.

RADIO INSTALLATION, ADDITIONAL STEPS

• If radio communications will be used, connect the

RAD3 radio module cables to the Com module with its

ribbon cable and power connector first.

• Install the Com module into the bracket, and then

install the RAD3 on the APPBRKT with supplied

hardware.

• Install IMMS-ANT-2 in pedestal lid.

• Route antenna cable from the IMMS-ANT-2 through

the slot in the metal frame for the facepack, down into

the controller to the radio location.

• Connect the cable connector to the radio module

(be sure to turn the BNC connector until it locks into

place).

• Install the plastic cable guide (P-) with self tapping

screw as shown. Adjust cable before tightening to

insure that there is only enough slack to allow the lid

to open and close, without causing the cable to be

pinched.

5. Connect the ACC-COM-xxx ribbon cable extension to

the controller facepack connection on the underside

of the facepack frame. This is the keyed 14-pin

connector, top left, above the main facepack ribbon

connection.

6. When using the ACC-COM-POTS connect the RJ-11

telephone cable to the telephone service mating

receptacle. In high lightning environments, the

telephone cable may be connected through a grounded

surge suppression device (some computer power

strips have these built in).

7. Reapply controller power and verify that all devices

power up and have displays. Proceed to Setup and

Addressing of the Com module, in the next section.

8. Insert the ACC-COM module into the opening where the

logo cover was, with the display and buttons protruding

through the opening. Secure with 4 screws (supplied)

on each corner. The screws are recessed and a small

magnetic tip screwdriver is very helpful for this task.

9. Carefully insert the modular ribbon connector plug into

the mating receptacle in the door frame. This connector

is keyed and has slots which must be aligned correctly,

so that the connector can only fit one way. Press firmly

to make sure that the connector is fully seated.

RADIO CONNECTIONS, ADDITIONAL STEPS

• Before installing the RAD3 radio module, connect the

DB-9 connector from the ribbon cable to the top of the

RAD3 radio and secure with the connector screws (do

not overtighten).

• Connect the radio power cable from the RAD3 radio to

the radio power connection on the bottom of the Com

module.

• Connect the male BNC radio antenna connector to

the RAD3, before installing the radio into the radio

compartment.

• Install the radio into the radio compartment (see

RAD3 installation instructions for additional

information).

Reapply controller power and verify that the Com module

display lights up and displays characters.

If there is no display:

1. Double check ribbon cable connection from Com

module to facepack door frame receptacle.

2. Double check ribbon cable from facepack door frame

to controller cabinet.

When powered up, the Com module display will show the

version number, and will automatically check to see what

other communications devices are installed. This will take

a few seconds, and the display will show the type of COM

Module installed, ACC-COM-xxx when complete.

Note the version number and include it whenever seeking

technical assistance from Hunter Industries via phone or

email.

The Com module controls use the up and down arrow

buttons to make selections, a + and – button to change

individual settings, and an Enter key (far right), also

identified as the Backwards Arrow Button.

Set Controller ID: The controller ID, or address, is required

before any communications can take place. An address

may be any number between 1 and 999.

SET THE CONTROLLER ADDRESS

Press the Up arrow once. The display will show Controller

Address. The Address will be 0 if the module is new.

Press Enter to enter the Address edit mode. Blinking boxes

will appear over the controller Address number.

Use the + or – buttons to change the Address to the

desired setting. If you hold the + or – button for more than

a second, the numbers will change faster, in increments of

10. When you are close to the Address number you want to

set, release and press again to fine tune the address to the

precise number. You can go forward or backward with the

+ and – buttons to set the exact number.

Press the Enter button to enter the Address. The controller

will now be addressed.

The controller Address is assigned to a Com module,

not to the controller itself, nor to the ACC facepack. The

controller Address can be reprogrammed at any time

with the buttons, but it is important to remember that the

facepack of the ACC controller does not have an address

of its own. If you move an ACC facepack to another

controller, the address remains with the Com module

unless changed.

If you move a Com module with an Address number to

another controller without readdressing, it will receive

information meant for the first controller! The Addresses

cannot be changed remotely (from the computer) and can

only be set and changed at the Com module itself.

OTHER COM SETUP FUNCTIONS

ACC-COM-xxx detects other communications connections

and displays information about them. It also allows

operator control of some settings and functions.

Use the Up or Down arrow to navigate through main

topics.

“0” is the setting in a new, unadjusted Com module, which

can be changed after installation.

MASTER CONTROLLER

Shows YES if the controller has been designated as a

Master Controller or NO if the controller has not been

designated as a Master Controller. Press Enter to change,

+ or - to change, and Enter when done. The Master

Controller designation is reserved for the first controller

receiving communications with central for the Site.

Assigning a controller as a Master Controller or not as a

Master Controller will have no effect on communications.

It is reserved for future use.

CONTRAST

Default = 50. Adjusts display visibility for varying

conditions. Press Enter to adjust, + or – to change, and

press Enter when done. The display contrast may be

adjusted for daylight conditions where reflection makes

the display difficult to read.

RADIO TYPE

Shows a type of radio module, if one is found by the Com

module.

Radio communications can be used in 2 distinct ways:

• To connect a controller to additional controllers within

the same Site.

• To use a UHF Maintenance Radio (Hunter Model

TRNR) as a remote control for the controller.

LAST MR CMD (RADIO ONLY)

Displays the characters in the last-received UHF

Maintenance Radio command, for diagnostic purposes.

This setting is not shown if there is no radio. This setting

only applies to UHF Maintenance Radio and will not show

ICR remote commands.

DTMF WAIT (RADIO ONLY)

Sets amount of time allowed between characters in a

Maintenance Radio command, 1 – 5 seconds. The purpose

of this setting (default = 2 seconds) is to tell the Com

module how long to wait after hearing DTMF Maintenance

Radio commands, before assuming the command is

complete.

Maintenance Radio commands are sent from a UHF

portable radio by pressing buttons which send DTMF (Dual

Tone Multi-Frequency, also known as Touch-Tones) tones

to the Com module. When a command has been started,

the Com module assumes it is finished when the DTMF

seTup and addressInG The Com module .................................

wait period has elapsed or the radio carrier signal stops,

with no more tones.

A longer DTMF wait allows slower typing speeds of the

command on the radio. The trade-off is that the longer

wait means that it will take longer for the action to be

carried out (in other words, if the Wait is 5 seconds, it will

be 5 full seconds after the command has been sent before

the sprinkler turns on).

This setting is not shown if there is no radio. This setting

does not affect ICR remote commands.

MR DEFAULT RUN TIME (RADIO ONLY)

Default = 30 Minutes. This sets the automatic run time

for any station or SSG that is started by a Maintenance

Radio command, if no run time has been specified in

the On command. It is possible to turn a station or SSG

on without specifying a run time, and this setting will

automatically turn them off after the specified time if they

are not turned off by an Off comand. The Default Run Time

can be changed in 1 minute increments up to a maximum

of 60 minutes. This setting is not shown if there is no radio

and does not affect ICR remote commands.

MODEM TYPE

Indicates presence of a telephone modem in the Com

module. This display is informational and cannot be

changed from the Com module.

COUNTRY CODE

If a telephone modem is detected, the country code may

need to be changed to work with regional data modem

requirements. The default setting is “0” and for most

countries countries this is the correct selection.

If your country appears on the following list, change the

code display to the number shown:

Country Code

Australia 2

Czech Republic 3

Hong Kong 1

Hungary 1

India 1

Indonesia 1

Israel 1

Japan 4

North Korea 1

Malaysia 1

New Zealand 5

Philippines 1

Poland 1

Singapore 1

Slovenia 1

South Africa 6

Vietnam 1

To change the country code, press Enter and the code will

be highlighted. Use the + or – buttons to select the code,

and press Enter. The code will now be set.

HWIM

Indicates presence of a Hardwire Interface Module

(ACC-HWIM) installed in the controller. “None” indicates

no HWIM has been found, “Installed” indicates that the

HWIM is installed and has been detected. This display

is informational and cannot be changed from the Com

module.

ENTER DIAGNOSTICS

To use the built-in communications diagnostics, press the

Enter button at this display.

This will allow you to select from the following diagnostic

functions (use the up or down arrow buttons to move

through the choices).

Communications Status display [MOD RAD HW]

Pressing the left arrow button at any time will show a

status display for communications, showing transmit and

receive activity for each communications type. The display

shows: MOD RAD HW #, indicating Modem, Radio,

Hardwire, and number of data packets sent.

Under each item MOD, RAD, and HW, the letter T shows

transmit activity and R shows receiving data for that

communications component. The symbol * shows other

radio traffic (“carrier detect”).

This is a useful diagnostic tool.

MOD: Shows dial-up or cellular modem activity.

RAD: Shows T when the controller radio is transmitting,

and R when it is receiving data from another radio.

HW: Shows T when the controller is trans mitting over

GCBL cable, and R when receiving data via GCBL.

#: Shows the count of individual packets of data as they

are exchanged. This number continues to increase as

events are counted until it reaches 255, then begins

again at 1. Digital communications are divided into

packets of data, and sent in pieces called “packets”. After

each packet is sent, a confirming response is expected.

This counter tracks all communications in the module via

radio, hardwire, and modem.

The * may indicate other radio traffic (from other

sources). Communications problems that cannot be

explained by hardware issues are sometimes caused

by interference from other sources. If * is frequently

present when no ACC communications are taking place,

it may indicate that the frequency is very busy.

RADIO TONE TEST

If the controller does not have a RAD3 radio module

installed, the screen will show NONE for this diagnostic

function. Press the left arrow button twice to display the

Radio Tone Test, and press Enter to start the test. The

radio module will transmit a 5-second burst of data, to

confirm whether the radio is working. The burst can be

heard with another radio or scanner tuned to the same

frequency.

For this test to be effective, you will need a two-way radio

or scanner on the same frequency as the radio module.

• When the radio test is started, a burst of data

indicates a working radio module in the controller.

• If nothing is heard, either the radio is inoperative or

the wrong frequency has been selected for receiving.

• If a broken, rough-sounding, or very faint signal is

heard, there may be a problem in the antenna, antenna

cable, or connectors. This may also indicate

a problem in the radio module, although antenna/

cable/connectors. This may also indicate a problem

in the radio module, although antenna/cable/

connectors are more likely the cause. The easiest

way to check this is to swap the radio module with a

known good unit, connect to the same antenna and

cable, and repeat the test... if the sound cleans p, the

problem was the module. If the sound is still poor, it is

probably the antenna/cable/connector setup.

PING TEST

The ping test allows any controller to exchange

communications with another controller for test purposes.

Select a Target controller from the Source controller.

Enter the target address by pressing the + button while

the address number is blinking in the main Ping Test

screen. Press Enter when the address is correct, and the

Ping Test will begin. When the test is started, the Source

controller will “ping” the Target controller repeatedly and

show success or failure of the communications. Any other

controllers which can hear the test will also show the

results, while the test is taking place.

PING HUB

This test is used in Surveyor systems to ping test the

central interface (AGCHUB) instead of another controller.

SOFT RESET

This “reboots” the communications module if it is

temporarily confused. If the display or controls appear

to be locked up, soft reset will restart the module without

erasing data.

TOTAL RESET

This completely resets all data in the Com module. It

will erase any settings including the address! If the com

module is unresponsive and a soft reset does not solve

the problem, Total reset allows you to start over with a

clean installation. This is also useful when moving a Com

module from one installation to another, or when you are

uncertain what previous operators may have programmed

into the module.

OPERATING THE COM MODULE

With the Com module installed and operational, the two

most important steps are to verify that the controller

address is correct, and that the software is set up correctly

to connect to the Site.

The software documentation provides information on

configuring Sites and the connections for each Site. In

general, a com port must be assigned in the computer

for outbound communications, the Site must be created,

and a telephone number for the Site must be entered and

saved.

When the software has this information, any

communications for the Site will use the data to

automatically dial and connect to the Master controller

and anyh other controllers on the Site.

Problem Causes Solutions

No Display Check AC~ power to controller

Facepack is not firmly seated and locked,

and/or 9-pin connector is not fully

connected

Gray ribbon cable is not connected from

back of inner panel to cabinet

Fix power supply

Seat facepack in connector

Connect ribbon cable on back of facepack

door

Display reads “Attention” (may

be followed by Sensor number)

ATTENTION indicates an alarm, an

active sensor, or trouble in the system.

ATTENTION means turn the dial to Data

History, select the Alarm Log, and find

detailed messages about each individual

alarm with date and time. A complete list of

alarm messages is included after this table

Turn dial to Data History, select Alarm Logs,

and review for individual alarm events

The Controller Log and Station Log may

also be useful supporting information when

diagnosing problems

Station does not irrigate Field wiring or solenoid problem Perform Manual One- Station start and

observe display and output light

If light is red, check solenoid and field

wiring, including COM (common) wires.

Station outputs must not exceed 0.56A total

Controller does not irrigate

automatically

Possible programming errors

Sensor shutdown

Programmable Off in effect

Time/Date errors

Verify all programs Days to Water, Start

Times, and Station Run Times

Check display for Fault indication (if yes,

press + for status)

Check display for Off days

Verify controller time and date, including

AM/PM/24 hour settings

Rain or other Clik sensor does

not shut down system

Incorrect sensor type or connection

Incorrect sensor settings for Program

Use one normally-closed Clik-type sensor

per sensor port (SEN1-4). Verify that one

wire from each sensor is to + and one to –.

Do not connect multiple sensors to a single

port

Turn dial to Set Sensor Operation and verify

correct response for each program to the

sensor ( Pause or Suspend)

Controller does not recognize

output module (station size

shown incorrect)

Module seated incorrectly

Module slot skipped

Station output module overloaded

Verify that modules are seated all the way up

in wiring compartment, and module lock is On

Verify that no module slots have been

skipped, from left to right

Re-seat module, and observe green station

light flashing when module is recognized.

No station light or red light

Swap with known-good module, check for

green light. If new module works, replace

old module (probably surge overload). If

new known-good module also fails to light,

check gold and silver contacts for dirt,

corrosion, pests.

AC~ fuse blows Incorrect AC wiring

Surge on AC power line

Verify that AC connections are correct for

AC~ supply voltage

Check for lightning damage in vicinity

Multiple output module failures Lightning

Modules not installed correctly

Overcurrent message

Check and improve earth ground

Insure that modules are inserted correctly

with ground contact in back, and pushed

all the way up- red light should light

momentarily when module is recognized

Too much current for station output (0.56

Amp max). Divide solenoids over more

station outputs

TroubleshooTInG.......................................................................

The controller has 3 separate log files.

Each individual log has the date and time of the event at

the top of the screen.

Each type of log will show the most recent event first.

Use the + and – buttons to step through events, forward or

backward.

Alarm Log tracks all unusual events that require attention.

The Attention display (or “Fault”, in earlier versions) that

appears when the dial is in the Run position will almost

always have one or more corresponding Alarm Log

entries, with more detail. Turn the dial to Data History and

select Alarm Log whenever an ATTENTION display occurs.

Controller Log tracks general changes or occurrences for

the controller. Most of these are not alarm events.

Station Log tracks all station activity, including normal

and abnormal activity. It can be used simply to verify

whether irrigation occurred, or used as part of the

diagnostic process.

ALARM LOG MESSAGES

Sensor State Change Sensor changed state (Closed/

Open)

Missed Irrigation A station missed irrigating

Power Outage Controller or facepack power was

lost

Power Restore Controller or facepack power was

restored

ADM Fault A fault was reported by ADM

Pump Fault A pump decoder reported a fault

Station Fault A station decoder reported a fault

Pump Dec Failure A pump decoder failed

Sta Dec Failure A station decoder failed

Sensor Decoder A sensor decoder reported a fault

Alarm Log, Missed Irrigation “Mode” Labels

Mode appears when a station failed to complete irrigation

for some reason, and indicates why the station was

supposed be running in the first place.

Scheduled Station was running as part of an

automatic Field Controller Program (FCP)

(A, B, C, D, E, or F)

System

Event

Station was running as a System

Automatic Event

Manual Prg

All

Station was running as part of a Manual

All Stations Program

Custom

Manual

Station was running as part of a Custom

Manual Program

Manual

Station

Station was running as a Manual One

Station

SME Station was running as a System Manual

Event

Program

Station was running as part of a

Manual All Stations program started by

Maintenance Radio

MR SSG Station was running as part of a SSG

started by MR

MR Station Station was running as a Manual One

Station started by MR

ICR

Program

Station was running as part of a Manual

All Stations program started by ICR

remote

ICR Station Station was running as a Manual One

Station started by ICR

ETS Progam Station was running as part of a Manual

All Stations started by ET System

ETS Station Station was running as a Manual One

Station started by ET System

Learn Event Station was running as part of the Learn

process

Test Event Station was running as part of the Test

program

aCC/aGC loG messaGes .............................................................

Alarm Log, “Reason” Labels

The Reason label indicates the type of alarm condition.

Unknown No reason specified

Overflow Overflow alarm occurred

Underflow Underflow alarm occurred

Overcurrent Station Overloaded

Activated Sensor Activated

Deactivated Sensor Deactivated

Damaged Decoder is damaged (continuous low

voltage output)

Comm Fail Decoder communications failure - no

response

Unavailable Cannot run station due to too many

stations already running

Comm Restore Communications was restored to a

decoder

Config Fail Failure occurred when attempting to

configure a sensor decoder on the

2-wire path

Flow Totals Failure occurred when attempting

to get the flow totals from a sensor

decoder

Flow Detail Failure occurred when attempting to

get the flow detail data from a sensor

decoder

Sensor Alarm The status of the Sensor Decoder

Alarm Polling has changed

Lith Fail The lithium battery in the facepack

has failed

Clock Fail A problem exists with the Real Time

Clock (RTC) in the facepack

CONTROLLER LOGS

Track significant events at the controller, which are not

necessarily alarms or malfunctions.

Message Description

EASY RETRIEVE

RESTORED

Easy retrieve programs

were restored

PROGRAM X RESET BY

CENTRAL

Field controller Program X

was reset by central

OFF MODE SET AT

CONTROLLER

Dial was put in OFF

position

RUN MODE SET AT

CONTROLLER

Dial was taken out of OFF

position

PROGRAMMABLE OFF SET

AT CONTROLLER

Programmable Off was

initiated at the controller

PAUSE MODE SET AT

CONTROLLER

Pause Mode was initiated

at the controller

PAUSE MODE CANCELLED

AT CONTROLLER

Pause Mode was cancelled

at the controller

PROGAMMABLE OFF SET

BY CENTRAL

Programmable Off was

initiated by central

PAUSE MODE SET BY

CENTRAL

Pause Mode was initiated

by central

PAUSE MODE CANCELLED

BY CENTRAL

Pause Mode was cancelled

by central

SUSPEND MODE SET BY

CENTRAL

Suspend Mode was

initiated by central

SUSPEND MODE

CANCELLED BY CENTRAL

Suspend Mode was

cancelled by central

PROGRAMMABLE OFF

TIMEOUT

Programmable Off timed

out

PAUSE TIMEOUT Pause timed out

NO WATER WINDOW

VIOLATION

A No Water Window

Violation occurred

MEMORY CORRUPTED

RESET TO DEFAULTS

Memory is suspect and

was reset to defaults by

microcontroller

ALL DATA RESET TO

DEFAULTS

All data was reset in the

controller

ALL LOGS RESET AT

CONTROLLER

All logs were reset at the

controller

FLOW TOTALS RESET AT

CONTROLLER

All flow totals were reset at

the controller

ALL PROGRAM DATA

RESET AT CONTROLLER

All programs were reset at

the controller

ALL NAMES RESET AT

CONTROLLER

All names were reset at the

controller

IRRIGATION STOPPED BY

CENTRAL

Irrigation was stopped by

the central

Message Description

IRRIGATION STOPPED BY

MAINT RADIO

Irrigation was stopped by

maintenance radio

PAUSE MODE SET BY

MAINT RADIO

Pause Mode set by

Maintenance Radio

PAUSE MODE CANCELLED

BY MAINT RADIO

Pause Mode cancelled by

Maintenance Radio

FCP MODE SET AT

CONTROLLER

FCP Mode set at controller

EVENT MODE SET AT

CONTROLLER

Event Mode set at

controller

FCP MODE SET BY

CENTRAL

FCP Mode set by central

EVENT MODE SET BY

CENTRAL

Event Mode set by central

PROG OFF CANCELLED AT

CONTROLLER

Programmable Off was

cancelled at controller

CUST MAN PROGRAM X

RESET BY CENTRAL

Custom Manual Program X

was reset by the central

ALL FCPs RESET BY

CENTRAL

All Field Controller

Programs (A to F) were

reset by central

ALL CUST PROGRAMS

RESET BY CENTRAL

All Customer Manual

Programs (1 to 4) were

reset by central

ALL STATION DATA RESET

BY CENTRAL

All station related data was

reset by central

ALL SSG DATA RESET BY

CENTRAL

All SSG related data was

reset by central

ALL P/MV DATA RESET BY

CENTRAL

All Pump/Master Valve

data was reset by central

ALL SENSOR DATA RESET

BY CENTRAL

All Sensor 1 to 4 data was

reset by central

ALL FLOW SENSOR DATA

RESET BY CENTRAL

All Flow Sensor data was

reset by central

FLOW ACCUMULATORS

RESET BY CENTRAL

All Flow Accumulators

were reset by central

FLOW TOTALS RESET BY

CENTRAL

All Flow Totals were reset

by central

TIME OR DATE CHANGED

AT CONTROLLER

The time and/or date was

changed at the controller

TIME OR DATE CHANGED

BY CENTRAL

The time and/or date was

changed by the central

STATION LOGS

Station Log records all station activity in the controller.

The Mode labels are the same as shown in the Run dial

position, when stations are running.

Mode Meaning

AUTO Automatic Field Controller Program (FCP)

AUTOEV Automatic System Event

MAN Manual Station/Program

CUST Custom Manual Program

MAN-EV Manual System Event

MRP Maintenance Radio Program

MRS Maintenance Radio Station

ICR ICR Program/Station

ETS ET System Program/Station

LEARN Learn Mode

TEST Test Program

PAUSE Paused Program/Station

SUSP Suspended Program/Station

The Status portion shows the type of event, or the reason

a station did not complete. Each start and stop of a station

is recorded. If a station has a “Pause” or “Delayed” event,

it does not necessarily indicate a malfunction. There are

several causes that may occur during normal irrigation.

Status Description

System Pause Pause issued by controller or central

System Susp Suspend issued by central

Sensor Pause Pause initiated from sensor activation

Sensor Susp Suspend initiated from sensor

activation

No Water Win Station ran into no water window

Complete Station completed run time

Delayed Soak completed

Interrupted Indicates that a station was

interrupted by pause/suspend

Max Sta Run Station could not run since max

stations were already running

Overcurrent Station shut down due to overcurrent

Stopped Station was stopped due to dial put in

Off, Stop Irrigation command received

or higher priority event

Man Sta Chg Station stopped due to manual station

advance

Flow Pause Irrigation was delayed due to flow

isolation process

ADM Flt Susp Irrigation was suspended due to an

ADM fault

Dec Com Fail Irrigation was stopped due to a comm

failure with decoder

speCIfICaTIons ...........................................................................

DIMENSIONS

ACC1200,ACC99D Cabinet :

12⅜" H x 15" W x 6

716

" D

(31.37 cm H x 39.37 cm W x 16.38 cm D)

ACCPED Metal Pedestal:

36⅛" H x 15" W x 5" D

(91.45 cm H x 39.37 cm W x 12.7 cm D)

ACC1200PP, ACC99D-PP Plastic Pedestal:

38⅜" H x 21

916

" W x 15⅞" D

(97.47 cm H x 54.61 cm W x 40.32 cm D)

ELECTRICAL

Transformer Input

Supply wires must be 14 AWG (1.85 mm) or larger!

120/230 VAC

50/60 Hz

1.2 A max at 120V/0.73 A max at 230V

Transformer output

24 VAC, 4A, @ 120 VAC

Station output: 0.56 A @ 24 VAC

Pump/Master Valve output: 325 mA @24 VAC

24 VAC Test terminal output: 420 mA @ 24 VAC

Solenoid capacity: 2 standard 24 VAC Hunter solenoids per output (0.56 Amps max), 14 solenoids max simultaneous

(includes dual P/MV outputs).

Battery, facepack: 9 VDC alkaline, for facepack remote power only.

Battery, facepack, internal: CR2032 lithium for real time clock only.

Cleaning

Clean only with cloth dampened with mild soapy water.

FEATURES & GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

• 6 Automatic Programs

• 10 Start Times per program

• Station Run Times, 1 second to 6 hours in Conventional Controllers, and 15 seconds to 6 hours in Decoder Controllers

• Delay between Stations, 1 second to 9 hours, 59 minutes

• Interval Day scheduling, 1 to 31 days

• 4 Custom Manual programs (for manual or remote start only)

• 20 Simultaneous Station Groups with up to 4 stations each

• 2 normally closed Pump/Master Valve outputs, configured by station

• 1 Flow Meter, with Station level learning and diagnostics

• 4 Hunter “Clik” sensor inputs, with programmable shutdown by program

• Test Program run times: Conventional, 1 second to 15 minutes each, Decoder, 15 seconds to 15 minutes each

• Up to 42 stations, conventional

• Up to 99 stations, decoder

parTs ..........................................................................................

Item Description Catalog No.

Com module for

dial-up (POTS)

ACC-COM-POTS

Com module for GSM

cell (USA)

ACC-COM-GSM

Com module for GSM,

International

ACC-COM-GSM-E

Com module for radio

and hardwire only

ACC-COM-HWR

Hardwire Interface

Module

ACC-HWIM

UHF radio

(No antenna)

RAD3

Antenna Isolation

Module

AIM-BNC

Item Description Catalog No.

Front Faceplate

Face Pack

571500

Front Face Pack

Door Frame

589000

Metal Front Door

w/o Lock

585500

Lock & Key Set

(Not Shown)

387300

Key Set (2)

(Not shown)

122516

Metal Cabinet

w/o Door

585000

Inner Controller only

(With 585100),

no modules or

transformer

586005

Door Ribbon Cable

(Wall mount only)

585100

Transformer Assembly 587000

Master Module 572000

Small Hole Plug 654400

Large Hole Plug 654500

Station Module(s)

ACM-Module

(Standard)

AGM-Module

(Extreme service)

ACM600

AGM600

SmartPort

Assembly

including Nut

112200

Decoder Output Module

ADM99

COMMUNICATION MODULES AND PARTS

1315

WALL MOUNT CONTROLLERS (ACC1200, ACC99D)

Item Description Catalog No.

Front Faceplate

Face Pack (ACC)

571500

Front Face Pack (AGC) 571505

Front Face Pack

Door only

620000

Plastic Ped Com and Radio

Bracket, including Ribbon Cable

APPBRKT

Frame Adapter 145500

Lid including Lock 553305

Lid Antenna for Ped,

UHF

IMMSANT2

Lid Hinge Pin 558400

SmartPort

Bracket 576000

SmartPort

Wiring

Harness

112210

Master Module 572000

Decoder Output

Module

ADM99

Transformer Assembly 587000

J Box 145410

Pedestal Door with

Screen

553205

Lock & Key Set

(Not shown)

558000

Key Set (2)

(Not shown)

122516

ACC Ped Inner Panel

Cabinet with

Transformer

621230

Ribbon, Inner

Controller to

Facepack Door

585105

Mounting Template

Kit, includes

Template #558600, and Hardware

#420200

581700

Ribbon, Extension for

Com Modules in

Pedestals

619900

Station Module(s)

ACM-Module

(Standard)

AGM-Module

(Extreme Service)

ACM600

AGM600

PEDESTAL CONTROLLERS (ACC1200PP, AGC1200PP, ACC99DPP, AGC99DPP)

ACC/AGC CENTRAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

(ACC1200, ACC99D, ACC1200PP, AGC1200PP, ACC99DPP, AGC99DPP)

Hardwire/Radio Communication Module ACC-COM-HWR

Telephone Communication Module ACC-COM-POTS

Cellular Communication Module ACC-COM-GSM

Cellular Communication Module outside US ACC-COM-GSM-E

Radio Communication Module RAD3

Hardwire Interface Module ACC-HWIM

ET Sensor for IMMS ET ETSENSOR

Address 16, 57, 59, 61, 62, 77, 80, 82

Adjustment 22, 64, 67, 69, 72

ADM 19, 24, 25, 34, 41, 42, 46, 47, 57, 59, 60, 63, 84,

Alarm 14, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 41, 42,

56, 62, 63, 70, 71, 73, 74, 84, 85

Antenna 18, 77, 78, 79, 82, 88

Attention 29, 32, 42, 44, 70, 84

Cable 1, 4, 17, 77, 78, 79, 82

CCC 18

Clik 13, 15, 33, 35, 60, 61, 73, 74, 87

Comm 86

Comm failure 86

Communications 2, 10, 13, 17, 18, 39, 64, 71, 72,

77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 85

Communications manager 77

Com port 82

Controller log 39, 69, 70, 84

CSD 17, 18

Custom 54

Custom manual 19, 33, 50, 53, 84, 86, 87

Cycle 24, 44, 50, 54

Cycle and soak 24, 50, 54

Daily 38

Data history 38

Date/time 18, 73

Daylight saving 17, 20

Day schedules 56

Days to water 18, 22, 52

Decoder 12, 16, 19, 24, 25, 30, 33, 40, 41, 46, 47, 51,

56, 59, 61, 63, 84, 85, 86, 87

Deficit 72

Delay 28, 29, 35, 45, 50, 74

Dial 1, 2, 11, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,

29, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47,

48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 65,

66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 75, 77, 82, 84, 86, 88

Dial tone 17

Download 40, 59, 76

Earth 5, 8

Easy retrieve 85

ET 72

ET sensor 13, 30, 34, 35, 41, 64, 65, 72, 73, 74, 89

Evapo-transpiration 64

Event 86

Event mode 86

Facepack 2, 64, 89

Fault 11, 19, 84, 86

Firmware 26, 35, 40, 64

Flow 15, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 38, 46, 47, 56,

60, 85, 86, 87

Freeze 15, 30, 35, 61, 74

Frequency 80

Gallons 26, 38, 69

GCBL 17, 77, 78, 82

GLBL 22, 67

Global 22

Golf 75

Ground 5, 10

GSM 17, 18, 77, 78, 88, 89

Hardwire 13, 81, 88, 89

ICR 3, 16, 50, 54, 77, 80, 84, 86

Inrush 58

Installation 2, 4, 6, 11, 25, 46, 48, 56, 63, 65, 77, 78,

79, 80, 82

Interval 18, 23, 87

Learn 25, 27, 28

Lights 2, 57

Limit 19, 26, 28, 29, 30, 43

Line 17, 37, 41, 48, 49, 56, 63, 77

IndeX ..........................................................................................

Liters 26, 38, 69

Log 18, 29, 32, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44, 69, 71, 84, 85, 86

Manual 14, 15, 17, 31, 36, 39, 41, 47, 48, 50, 54, 68,

76, 86, 87

Master module 25, 34, 46, 64, 65, 72, 73

Metric 20, 46

Millimeters 72, 73

Modem 1, 78, 81, 82

Non-water window 44

Normally closed 13, 14, 24, 30, 31, 34, 45, 87

Normally Closed 24, 32, 45, 46, 59

Not learned 26, 28

Not monitored 26, 27, 28

OFF 8, 17, 19, 21, 30, 32, 39, 54, 55, 56, 63, 78, 85, 86

Output 3, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 25, 33, 40, 41, 42, 46,

47, 51, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 85, 87

Overcurrent 39, 41, 42, 85, 86

Overflow 29, 39, 42, 85

Overlap 17, 20, 21, 36, 37

Overload 63

Parts 88

Path 12

Pause 2, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 42, 62, 68, 73, 74, 85, 86

Pedestal 6, 7, 16, 17, 77, 79

Percentage 22, 43, 67

P/MV 23, 24, 42, 45, 54, 59, 86, 87

POTS 17, 77, 78, 79, 88, 89

Power 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 43, 56, 57, 58,

65, 78, 79, 84, 87

Power factor 58

Program 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33,

35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,

57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 64, 67, 68, 73, 84, 85, 86, 87

Pump 3, 13, 14, 18, 23, 24, 30, 42, 46, 58, 59, 63, 84,

86, 87

Pump/master valve 3, 13, 18, 46, 59, 86, 87

Radio 1, 17, 18, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 86, 88

Rain 14, 15, 30, 31, 34, 35, 55, 67, 68, 70, 71, 73, 74

Rainfall 35, 72, 74

Rain off 55

Receive 19, 30, 57, 60, 63, 65, 80, 81

Region 69

Relay 14, 31, 42

Remote control 16, 48, 77, 80

Replace 5, 6, 28, 39, 49, 52, 64

Report 29, 43, 59, 72

Restore 52

Retrieve 39, 52, 56

Ribbon 4, 78, 79

Run off 24

Run times 22, 27, 50, 51, 52, 54, 56, 64, 67, 69, 72, 87

Save 37, 38, 44, 45, 47, 48, 50, 52, 68

Scheduling 76, 87

Seasonal adjust 21, 22, 44, 64, 67

Sensor decoder 19, 25, 30, 33, 41, 47, 59, 60, 61, 62,

63, 84, 85

Sensors 1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 25, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35,

46, 59, 60, 61, 67, 68, 70, 73, 74

Shutdown 1, 14, 17, 30, 32, 35, 67, 68, 73, 74, 87

Site 18, 37, 64, 77

Smartstack 37, 48

Soak 24, 44, 50, 54, 86

Solar 64, 65

Solar-sync 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71

Solenoid 12, 14, 41, 57, 58

Specifications 87

Sprinkler 4, 21, 31, 37, 81

SSG 17, 19, 36, 37, 38, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 81,

84, 86

SSG/smartstack 37, 48

Stack 20, 21, 36, 53

Stacking 17, 20

Start time 20, 23, 30, 36, 44, 53

Station A, 3, 5, 6, 11, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 27, 33, 37, 38,

39, 40, 44, 45, 47, 48, 50, 51, 53, 54, 58, 59, 63, 67, 69,

84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89

Status 3, 11, 12, 26, 32, 40, 56, 57, 81, 86

Stop 13, 16, 17, 30, 31, 35, 39, 42, 51, 53, 54, 68, 74,

Summary 19, 21, 22, 24

Suspend 30, 31, 32, 85

Sync 72

System 16, 17, 18, 33, 54, 72, 75, 76, 84, 86, 89

Technical support 40

Telephone 1, 17, 18, 37, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82

Temperature 30, 35, 40, 64, 69, 73, 74

Test 2, 14, 19, 33, 51, 52, 66, 82, 84, 86, 87

Toggle 23

Totals 38, 42, 76, 85

Transformer 42

Transmit 81, 82

Troubleshoot 67

UHF 17, 18, 77, 80, 88, 89

Underflow 29, 30, 39, 43, 85

Update 13, 40, 64, 73

Version 13, 26, 30, 39, 40, 44, 64, 72, 80

Wind 30, 35, 73, 74

Window 21, 36, 44, 47, 86

Wire 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 24, 25, 33,

41, 42, 46, 47, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 67, 77, 78, 85

Wiring 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 41, 56, 67, 71, 73,

Zone 30, 72

1940 Diamond Street • San Marcos, California 92078

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LIT-389 E 01/10