X-Core™

Number of Stations: 2, 4, 6, 8

Type: Fixed

This simple irrigation controller offers optional on-site smart ET watering adjustments and handheld remote operation.

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This entry-level residential controller offers simple operation with “smart” Solar Sync compatibility. With easy-to-configure control for up to 8 stations, including 3 programs and 4 start times each, the X-Core is the perfect solution for residential applications. Plug in the revolutionary Solar Sync ET sensor and the X-Core is converted into a “smart controller,” that regulates irrigation runtimes based on locally measured weather. X-Core is also compatible with Hunter remotes for quick, wireless activation of irrigation. Installation, operation and maintenance are designed to be simple while still delivering optimal efficiency or reliability.

Key Benefits

Number of stations:
2, 4, 6, or 8 (fixed models)
Solar Sync™ accessory saves water based on local weather conditions
Built-in key lock on outdoor models protects against vandalism
3 flexible programs with 4 start times each and up to 4-hour run times
QuickCheck™ provides simple diagnostics of faulty field wiring
Hide Programs setting shows 1 program and 1 start time for simplification
Suspend irrigation up to 99 days during the off-season
Short-circuit protection detects wiring faults and skips the station without system damage
Easy Retrieve™ memory backs up the full irrigation schedule
Delay Between Stations for slow-closing valves or pump recharge
Cycle and Soak prevents water waste and runoff in areas with elevation changes or tight soils
Seasonal adjustment for quicker schedule adjustments without changing run times

Advanced Features

WaterSense® Smart Watering Controller by adding Solar Sync

By adding a Solar Sync™ to your Hunter controller, it transforms into a smart controller using local weather conditions to tailor watering schedules to actual conditions on the site. A Hunter controller with Solar Sync has been independently proven to have a detailed list of water saving features and has been approved by the EPA as a WaterSense Smart Watering Controller. Click here to learn more about Smart Controllers

Easy Retrieve™ Memory

A manual back-up utility that stores complete controller scheduling and setup information in back-up memory.

Programmable rain delay

The Programmable Rain Delay feature enables a user-specified number of days to keep the controller in the OFF mode, following a local rain storm. This will prevent watering during inclement weather, and reverts to automatic scheduled irrigation once the delay period elapses.

QUICK CHECK™

The QuickCheck feature makes field wiring issues easy to assess with the push of a button. QuickCheck displays an ERR message when a field wiring short is detected on a particular station number.

NON-VOLATILE MEMORY

This feature offers protection against unreliable power, retaining current time, date, and program data.

Automatic Short Circuit Protection

Automatic short circuit protection is a feature found in all Hunter AC powered controllers. This feature automatically detects electrical faults, which are typically caused by wiring issues. Only affected stations are skipped, allowing all other stations to water normally as programmed.

Seasonal Adjustment: Global or automatic updates with Solar Sync

This feature allows for quick adjustment to irrigation run times based on seasonal weather conditions.

Global: The Global option provides a Seasonal Adjustment percentage to all station Run Times on all of the controller's Programs.

Daily: With the addition of a Solar Sync ET Sensor, the controller has the ability to automatically implement daily adjustments based on measured local weather.

Delay Between Stations

Users can program a delay between stations as the controller advances from one station to the next. This delay can range from a few seconds (to permit slow-closing valves additional time to close) to a much longer period of time (to allow pressure tanks time to recharge), based on user requirements.

Sensor Programmability

The ability to specify which program will be shut down in response to a specific sensor alarm. This allows programs unaffected by the sensor to continue automatic operations.

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Hunter's residential controllers offer simple to advanced automatic watering with an abundance of user-friendly features. Most Hunter controllers can be upgraded to "smart controllers" by adding sensors.


	X-Core	X2 with WAND¹	HC	Pro-HC	Pro-C	HPC
QUICK SPECS
Number of Stations	2, 4, 6, 8	4, 6, 8, 14	6, 12	6, 12, 24	4-32	4-32
Type	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed	Modular²	Modular²
Number of Programs	3	3	6	6	3	6
Start Times Per Program	4	4, 6¹	6	6	4	6
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years	2 Years	2 Years	2 Years	2 Years
FEATURES
Enclosure Type	Plastic Indoor Plastic Outdoor	Plastic Outdoor	Plastic Indoor	Plastic Outdoor	Plastic Outdoor	Plastic Outdoor
Transformer Types	Plug In Outdoor	Outdoor	Plug In	Outdoor	Outdoor	Outdoor
Hunter Solar Sync ET Sensor Compatible	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No
Hydrawise Software Compatible	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Remote Control Compatible	ROAM, ROAM XL	Hydrawise App, ROAM, ROAM XL	Hydrawise App	Hydrawise App	ROAM, ROAM XL	Hydrawise App, ROAM, ROAM XL
Flow Sensor Compatible	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Rain/Freeze Sensor Compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of Sensor Inputs	1	1	2	2	2	2
Max Station Run Time (Hrs)	4	6 or 24¹	24	24	6	24
APPLICATION
Residential
Light Commercial
¹ indicates feature is enabled when WAND is installed with X2 Controller. ² Modular indicates the controller's ability to expand the number of stations from a base count.