WVP Wireless Valve Programmer Programmer for use with WVC Multi-Station Battery Powered Irrigation Controllers Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions ®
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................... Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................1 WVP Components...........................................................................................................................................................2 WVP Features ..............................................
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... The Wireless Valve Programmer (WVP) is part of the Hunter wireless battery powered controller family. The WVP is a hand-held programmer that allows you to create programs and conduct manual operations with Hunter Wireless Valve Controllers (WVC) in the field.
WVP COMPONENTS........................................................................................ This section provides a brief overview of some of the components on the WVP. Each item will be discussed in further detail later; however, this section can be helpful in getting acquainted with the different options available. A key feature of the WVP is its clear, easy-to-use push button design that makes programming a simple task.
8. Crossed Rain Drop – Indicates that watering will NOT occur on a selected day. 17. No Contact – Indicates that no contact was made with the WVC. 9. Crossed Sprinkler – Indicates that watering is suspended. Control Buttons (Figure 2) 10. Calendar – Indicates interval watering schedule is being programmed. Allows the user to program 1 to 31 days between waterings. 11. Battery Status – Indicates the remaining life of the battery in the WVC. 12.
WVP COMPONENTS (continued) .................................................................. Other Components (Figure 3) 20 18. Transmit/Receive Button – Transmit/Retrieve program information. 19. Battery Compartment – Accepts standard 9-volt alkaline battery. 20. External Antennae – Flexible external antennae for radio communication.
WVP FEATURES ...............................................................................................
INSTALLING THE BATTERY........................................................................... The WVP is powered by a standard 9-volt alkaline battery. Under normal conditions the battery should provide at least one full year of service. Note: The WVP has non-volatile memory which allows the battery to be removed without losing any program information. To install the battery (Figure 4): 1. Unscrew the battery cap on the bottom of the handle to gain access to the battery compartment. 2.
WVP DISPLAY................................................................................................... Before you begin programming the WVP, take some time to learn about the features available and how program information is created. The large LCD display on the WVP is split into two areas: Programming and Communication. The upper portion of the LCD display is used for creating or changing program related information.
SETTING UP THE WVP ................................................................................... The WVP is simple to program. The easy-to-understand push button design allows you to step through the process of programming and activate manual watering with the press of a button. Prior to performing any programming, you need to set up your WVP with the current date and time. Setting the Date and Time 1. While in the programming mode, press the button until the Set Current Time/ Day icon is displayed.
PROGRAMMING THE WVP............................................................................ The WVP utilizes an independent station programming method for programming your WVC controllers. Independent station programming requires that for each station being programmed, you need to program Start Time(s), Run Time and Water Day(s). The button allows you to quickly navigate among programming options. Setting Watering Start Times 1. Push the button until the Start Watering Times icon is displayed.
PROGRAMMING THE WVP (continued) ...................................................... Setting the Run Time (Length of Watering) Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water 1. Press the button until the Run Time icon is displayed. For specific day of the week watering, the station number and 7 days of the week with a icon or a icon above the numbered day will be displayed. The icon would represent an “ON” watering day, while the icon would represent an “OFF” watering day. 2.
NOTE: If specific days of the week watering is selected, make sure the specific days to water mode is displayed prior to navigating to the next station. Selecting Interval Watering With this option you can select interval watering from1 to 31 days. NOTE: If interval watering is selected, make sure the interval mode is displayed prior to navigating to the next station. The controller will water the next Start Time and will then water at the interval programmed. System Off 1.
PROGRAMMING THE WVP (continued) ...................................................... sent to the WVC. It will beep twice again indicating the command was successfully received by the WVC. To turn the WVC on: 1. While in the programming mode (upper part of the LCD), press the button until the current time and day is displayed. 2.
TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING DATA.............................................................. All program information and manual watering is conducted with the WVP and individual WVC controllers using radio signals. Under normal conditions, these operations can be conducted up to 100 feet from the controller. The Transmit/ Receive button on the handle of the WVP is used to establish radio contact to transmit and receive data. has multiple WVC controllers.
TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING DATA (continued) ........................................ 3. After a few seconds, dashed lines will appear on the display indicating that radio communication is being made with the WVC. When the last dashed line illuminates, data transmission is completed and the WVP will beep twice indicating that data transmission was successful.
Manual Watering Operation To suspend Manual Watering: To activate a Manual Watering: 1. With the current time/day showing in the display, press and hold the button to enter the manual off mode. 1. With the current time/day showing in the display press and hold the button to display the Manual Watering icon. The station number will also be displayed. 2. Use the button to navigate to the station that you would like to manually activate. 2.
BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR ............................................................................ The battery life indicator icon is a quick way to Fully Charged determine the remaining life of the battery installed in any individual WVC controllers. The WVP will retrieve the battery Battery Low life information from the WVC when programs are retrieved (see Retrieving Programs). A fully charged battery will show all three segment of the battery dark.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................................................... Problem Causes Solutions No display on WVP. Display is off. Press any button for 1 second. Battery is dead. Replace battery. Controller in System Off mode. Re-enable watering (see pg.12). AM/PM of time of day not set correctly. Correct AM/PM of time of day. AM/PM of start time not set correctly. Correct AM/PM of start time. Automatic irrigation does not start at start time.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) ..................................................... 18 Problem Causes Solutions No contact icon is displayed when transmitting or receiving data. Wrong 3-digit WVC identification code entered. Reenter correct identification code in WVP. (Reference WVC owner’s manual for establishing WVC I.D. ) Out of range. Move closer to WVC and attempt to establish contact. Battery dead in WVC. Replace WVC battery.
FCC NOTICE....................................................................................................... This notice applies only to model WVP FCC ID: M3UWVP This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
INDUSTRY OF CANADA NOTICE ................................................................... This notice applies only to model WVP IC: 2772-WVP The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry of Canada technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
