How To Program A Hunter SRC Series Sprinkler Timer.

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[@Iscaper]

All timers water the station zones in sequence. The reason for this is flow available for the yard. You don't have enough flow to water the whole yard at once. The sprinkler valves break the yard up into sections so that you can water a section at a time with the timer.

[@Iscaper]

@Corona47MS It's surprising that your timer has lasted that many years. If correct year and date are important to you, you will probably have to upgrade. If you water a lot manually or the day of the week doesn't matter you could continue to use it. You could test it out by manually watering a cycle or turning it to auto and see if it operates a program.

[@Iscaper]

I don't know of any cure if the manual watering quits. It could mean your timer is going bad. Does it still water the programs correctly? If not you might need to replace it.

[@folezzy]

Awesome help iscaper. Thanks a lot you gave me really helpful information to program my system. Thumbs up to u. Thank you

[@Iscaper]

This is the solution I received from Hunter technical support: Thank you for contacting Hunter Technical Support. The early SRC controller’s calendar only displays to the year 2011. For the controller to track the correct days of the week set the current year to 2001. The controller will then display the current day of week for proceeding years.

[@florortiz880]

Como reprogramar mi hunter src he tratado todo y la memorial aun esta llena

[@tboy221]

will it water in sequence when in normal operation or all stations at the same time?

[@Iscaper]

The early SRC controller’s calendar only displays to the year 2011. For the controller to track the correct days of the week set the current year to 2001.

[@tboy221]

2 when i put ioty on all stations manual only the station displayed turns on and not the other stations on that program

[@Iscaper]

Check the start times on all programs. Make sure you do have multiple start times programmed in. Each program will have 3 or 4 start times.

[@heroknaderi]

This video was very helpful I enjoyed watching it.😎👍

[@Iscaper]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@proex19744]

Thanks for sharing. How do you completely remove programs from this controller if you would like to start over with programming?

[@Iscaper]

The easiest way to keep a program from watering is to eliminate any start times for that program. For example: You have a start time of 6am on program B for all the stations. If you set the start time to OFF none of the stations will water. Other ways to keep a program from watering are to run all the station run times on that program to zero and/or turn all the days OFF.

[@russellstreet5707]

Great video. When setting odd days, do all the days of the week have to be selected as well? The manual is unclear on this point, and our system has stopped watering automatically. The odd arrow was solid and Sunday was flashing. All other days were blank. Thanks for the help.

[@Iscaper]

Sounds like you have the "set days to water" programmed correctly if the cursor is solid under the "odd" on the display. The days of the week should blank out when you select odd or even days. Double check that you have a start time programmed in for that program and that the stations have time on them. Also check that you have the information on the "set current date/time" entered correctly. If the the timer still won't water on odd days, try setting a custom schedule and see if that works. If it does then there might be an internal problem with the timer on the odd day setting.

[@russellstreet5707]

iScaper1 Thanks. In the meantime, we contacted Hunter directly and asked them the question. They say ALL days have to be selected in addition to odd/even. So we'll keep trying various settings. We just can't remember how it had been set previously. The controller we had in our previous house was different, so we are confused. However, when we figure it out, we'll post the solution we find.

[@Iscaper]

russellstreet Hmmm. I wonder if Hunter support has it right. I no longer have the SRC timer shown in the video, I currently have a SRC Plus timer but it programs almost like the SRC. I just went out and turned all the days "on" like they recommended with the plus button. When I got to the cursor to the "odd" day position and pushed the plus button to select it, it turned the previously selected days from Sun-Sat off. This seems right to me because if all the days are selected on a custom cycle, how could the odd day feature work?

[@russellstreet5707]

iScaper1 It took a while to confirm the procedure, because rain and cold in Ontario meant we used our sprinkler less than normal, so it took more time to track the programming and performance. Long story short, we had to set BOTH days AND odd/even as directed by Hunter for it to work. Hope this helps someone else doing their own programming.

[@Iscaper]

russellstreet Thanks for the information.

[@markkraemer]

Much appreciated. This demystified the programming process for me.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Mark.

[@Iscaper]

@folezzy Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@Iscaper]

If you don't have 24-29 volts on this test then there is something wrong internally with the timer. If you do have 24-29 volts here then your problem is between the timer and the valves. You might have a cut timer wire to the valves.

[@fluffyhead1234]

how many stations do u have?

[@Iscaper]

I have contacted Hunter technical support about the issue and will let you know what I find out when I here from them.

[@amandawiseman3555]

Thank you so much for posting this! It has saved my life today. I still have one problem that you have solved below, sort of. Under Program A, I have times set for each zone, which you explained is why it's running FOREVER each morning. I would like to turn those times to "OFF", but can't figure out how to do it. When adjusting the time, it flows thought. Can't figure how to turn it to off. Any suggestions?

[@Iscaper]

Amanda Wiseman Hi Amanda. You don't need a start time for each zone. One start time will activate all stations sequentially in that program. To eliminate start times: 1. Turn the dial to Set Program Start Times. 2. If you want to keep Start Time 1 for program A press the Next button to go to Start Time 2. 3. If there is time on Start Time 2 use the Up or Down arrows to move the time to Midnight. 4. Push the Minus button once to turn the stop time OFF. There should be not time showing on the display. 5. Repeat the steps above for start times 3 and 4 on program A and programs B and C if needed. Let me know if this helps.

[@nuothe11th]

How do you make it so that only ONE of the programs actually runs? Example I set Program A for Summer schedule, Program B for Winter, and Program C for daily watering (for bare repair). I only want Program A to run. It seems all 3 programs are always running all the time. Is there a way to set the "Active" program and "disable" the other two (without deleting the times out of them, which is the whole purpose for having programs)

[@Iscaper]

The fastest/easiest way is to turn the start times off on the programs you don't want to water. The purpose of programs is to water yard areas with similar watering requirements. For example: lawn zones on program A, drip zones and planter areas on program B, and a new sod area or garden area on program C.

[@Corona47MS]

I tried to program my Hunter SRC for year 2012..It does not show 2012, it goes back to 1998. Is there a problem with this controller that would not go pass beyond 2011?

[@bjyachts]

Very Helpful video. How do you fix when the timer appears to be working but when you try to run manually and switch it to run, it does nothing and goes back to time?

[@Iscaper]

Have you tried manually watering one station and watering a program? Check that you are on the correct program and that you have run times on the stations being manually watered. If those items check out set the start time a few minutes ahead of the current time and confirm that the program will start watering. If it does then there might be something wrong internally on the timer with the manually watering feature.

[@bjyachts]

iScaper1 If I replace it, which timer would you replace it with? I'm going to install myself and need something compatible and easy to install. Thanks

[@Iscaper]

bjyachts I would go with the Rain Bird ESP-Me timer. It's the next generation of the ESP-M timer. Easy to program and use.

[@waynemecka2258]

bjyachts system was working fine turn it off for a day then went to turn it back on and nothing went to manual all stations, and it just shows the time

[@fazer2747]

I have the same unit and for some reason when it finishes the cycle, it will start all over again. I have turned the other two programs to OFF, and am just running program A. I am wondering when setting the start times, do I just need to set one start time and each station will run in succession? Or do I press the Next button and add set the additional station start times, or turn the rest to off? Thanks.

[@Iscaper]

One start time will water all the stations that have time on them in sequence. You don't need a start time for each station on program A. If you just want to water once a day then program in one start time and turn the rest off.

[@dougmaw71]

I have a question hopefully you can help me out, If the timer is already programmed from the year before, do I need to Program again every start of spring or can I just set the year and date..

[@Iscaper]

If it was plugged in and in the off position you should be good to go. Just turn the dial to the Run position. You shouldn't have to set the year and date. I would use the dial to check the settings.

[@dougmaw71]

Great thank you for the reply.. It was actually on the run position but the guy had turned the water off.. Now that I turned the water on only one zone works nonstop .. I guess I have to check the settings.. Thanks again

[@Iscaper]

@@dougmaw71 Could have a faulty sprinkler valve if one zone won't shut off.

[@layleharmon5954]

I get an err message on the no 1 station only -- the rest work fine -- i can make it work manually - the trouble shooting says to extend the smart port wiring but i don't have a remote hookup - is it just a valve problem on that station

[@Iscaper]

According to troubleshooting in the manual you have a station wire shorted out or a bad solenoid. A bad solenoid is usually the problem.

[@DianeTLA]

Thanks for your prompt reply. Did as you advised. Chose Sun and Wed. When I went back to check days to water it showed Sun, & Wed. but Sun. was blinking. Is that a problem?

[@Iscaper]

If I remember right when you turn the dial to "set days to water" the timer always starts with the arrow flashing on Sunday when programming. If your Sunday arrow is present and flashing you should be fine. Just return the dial to Auto.

[@DianeTLA]

iScaper1 Thanks again for your help!

[@uvb369]

My manual single/all stations don't work suddenly. what should I do? how to fix them???? Was it broken?? buy a new one? pls

[@marcogalvan8659]

When I program mine I set it for each station to water for 15 min. Once its gone through all station it repeats running all night. Am I doing something wrong? Program b and c are set to off. Thanks in advance.

[@Iscaper]

Check that you only have one start time for program A. One start time will water all stations with time on them in sequence.

[@neurozero]

how can i find out which zone controls my backyard sprinklers

[@Iscaper]

Turn the dial to Set Station Run Times. Notice in the display which program you're on. Hitting the Next button will show you which stations have run times set on that program. You can repeat these steps on all the programs to see which stations will water (as long as you have a start time and days turned on for that program).

[@tommandon2791]

We have programmed our system but it runs through the cycle twice. What is the easiest way to correct this and make the system run through one time?

[@Iscaper]

Tom Mandon Check that you don't have multiple start times.

[@Iscaper]

All the battery does is save the programs if the power goes off. It has nothing to do with operating the valves. You need to get a volt tester and check if the timer is putting power to the valves while running your manual program. Try this: Start your manual program. Take the volt tester and put one probe on the common wire and the other probe on the station that is running. You should get 24-29 volts on the tester reading. "continued"

[@Iscaper]

When you turn the dial to "Manual Water All Stations" the timer will water each station in sequence. It will water station 1, then station 2, and so on for all the stations on that program. It doesn't water all the stations on the program at the same time.

[@aminlakhani7243]

I have the same equipment and the programming is also done correctly.... But my sprinklers do not turn on... the connection is fine too.. valve is also open... what seems to be the problem?

[@Iscaper]

Can you open the valve manually and water comes out that sprinkler zone? If not then your water isn't on somewhere. If water comes out the sprinkler zone when you open the valve manually but not off the timer, you may have a problem in the valve or timer wire to the valve.

[@aminlakhani7243]

My water valve was off initially, but when I turned the valve on, it didn't work for a day. Today again I tried to turn the sprinkler on and it worked. . I don't know why it stopped, but it is working now. .. Thanks for the advice though.

[@Iscaper]

Amin Lakhani Great, thanks for the information.

[@730smoke631]

If you have a rain sensor hit bypass it was probably wet that's why it didn't come on 1st day that or you have it on even/odd day schedule. .

[@aminlakhani7243]

Yeah, that's very important to know. . I didn't think about it. . Thanks!

[@glennschenk3931]

Our rental timer's year is at 0216, how do we get it to 2016?

[@Iscaper]

Something is wrong with the timer. Unplug the transformer for a few minutes and see if the timer will reset.

[@DianeTLA]

Help please, I reset days and have blinking arrow, what next?

[@Iscaper]

When you turn the dial to "set days to water" the arrow blinks on the day you need to set. Use the + button to turn the day on and the - button to turn the day off. After you select the plus or minus button for that day the arrow moves to the next day. Repeat the process I just described for each day. When you're done setting the days on or off for the week turn the dial to "set station run times" then back to "set days to water" and you'll be able to see if you set the days to water like you wanted. The arrows will display on days that are going to water and won't display on days that are shut off.

[@HaloRockes4life]

How do you reset it to factory settings

[@Iscaper]

Clearing the Controller's Memory/ Resetting the Controller If you feel you have misprogrammed the controller, there is a process that will reset the memory to factory defaults and erase all programs and data that has been entered into the controller. 1. Press and hold down the Minus, Next and PRG buttons. 2. Press and release the reset button in the lower wiring compartment. 3. Release the Minus, Next and PRG buttons. The display should now show 12:00AM. All the memory has been cleared and the controller may now be reprogrammed.

[@ndawkins05]

@@Iscaper cant locate reset in lower panel.

[@Iscaper]

@@ndawkins05 You need to pull off the cover that exposes the station wiring.

[@florortiz880]

Is been very hard to clear de memory

[@tboy221]

1 when i try to program the year it only goes up to 2011

[@johnbrownlee4503]

The previous owner set run times for A1 and A2. I can not figure out how to turn A2 to the "off" position. Nothing works! Help!

[@Iscaper]

Turn the dial to Set Program Start Times. Press the Next button to select the second start time. Push the Plus or Minus button until you reach 12:00 AM (Midnight). From here push the Minus button once to reach the OFF position. This will shut off the second (A2) start time.

[@tboy221]

i have 2 issues,

[@tboy221]

i have 2 issues

[@Iscaper]

8 stations on this timer.

[@florortiz880]

How can I clean the memory

[@Iscaper]

This is from the manual: Clearing the Controller's Memory/ Resetting the Controller If you feel you have misprogrammed the controller, there is a process that will reset the memory to factory defaults and erase all programs and data that has been entered into the controller. 1. Press and hold down the Minus, Next, and PRG buttons. 2. Press and release the reset button in the lower wiring compartment. 3. Release the Minus, Next, and PRG buttons. The display should now show 12:00AM. All the memory has been cleared and the controller may now be reprogrammed.