Hunter WVP Wireless Valve Programmer User Manual LIT 356 RevA WVP OM
Hunter Industries Inc Wireless Valve Programmer LIT 356 RevA WVP OM
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WVP
Wireless Valve Programmer
Programmer for use with WVC
Multi-Station Battery Powered
Irrigation Controllers
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
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Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................1
WVP Components...........................................................................................................................................................2
WVP Features.................................................................................................................................................................5
Installing the Battery ......................................................................................................................................................6
WVP Display ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Setting Up the WVP ........................................................................................................................................................8
Programming the Controller............................................................................................................................................9
Transmitting/Receiving Data..........................................................................................................................................13
Battery Life Indicator ....................................................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................................................................17
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................................................................................19
Industry of Canada Notice.............................................................................................................................................20
CE Notice .....................................................................................................................................................................20
TABLE OF CONTENTS .....................................................................................
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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. Because the WVP retrieves and transmits data via radio signals, you never have to open a
valve box to check the status or program your controllers.
Hunter’s wireless battery powered irrigation systems are ideal for commercial/municipal applications such as street and
highway landscaping, medians, parks, construction sites and other areas that do not have access to power.
The WVP can retrieve the current program and battery life status of individual WVC controllers. Programming and
manual operations are conducted with the press of a button from up to 100 feet away from the WVC. The following
instructions provide detailed information on using your WVP. Please refer to your WVC Owner’s Manual for information
on installing and setting up your WVC controllers.
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................
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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. All essential
keypad functions are clearly marked to avoid confusion
that’s characteristic with many other battery powered
controllers.
LCD Display (Figure 1)
1. Main Display – Indicates all programmed information.
2. Station Number – Indicates the station number being
programmed.
3. Current Time/Day – Icon indicates when current day
and clock are being set.
4. Run Times – Icon indicates when Run Times are being
set. Allows user to set run times from 1 minute to 4
hours.
5. Start Times - Icon indicates when Start Times are
being set. Allows the user to set 1 to 9 start times.
6. Start Time Number – Indicates the start time number
from 1 to 9.
7. Water Days – Allows the user to select individual days
to water or a selected number of days between water-
ings (interval).
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8. Crossed Rain Drop – Indicates that watering will NOT
occur on a selected day.
9. Crossed Sprinkler – Indicates that watering is sus-
pended.
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 bat-
tery in the WVC.
12. Manual Watering – Icon indicates when manual water-
ing is programmed. Allows the user to activate the
station manually.
13. Communication Occurring – Segments will display in
sequence when initial communication is being made
with the WVC.
14. Identification Code – A unique ID to establish radio
contact with an individual WVC.
15. Transmit – Arrow indicates that data is to be transmit-
ted to the WVC.
16. Receive – Arrow indicates that data is to be retrieved
from the WVC.
17. No Contact – Indicates that no contact was made with
the WVC.
Control Buttons (Figure 2)
Button – Increases the selected flashing display.
Button – Decreases the selected flashing display.
Button – Selects programming
function.
Button – Advances the selected
flashing display to the next item.
Button – Navigates the selected
flashing display back to the
previous item.
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Other Components (Figure 3)
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 COMPONENTS (continued) ..................................................................
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WVP FEATURES ...............................................................................................
Some of the features of the WVP include:
• Simple, push button programming
• Large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with easy to under-
stand icons
• Radio communication WVC controllers up to 100 feet
away
• Operates on standard 9-volt alkaline battery
• Days-of-the-week watering schedule
• Up to 9 start times per day
• Run times from 1 minute to 4 hours
• Manual watering
• Low battery status shows status of life of the battery in
the WVP and WVC
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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 with-
out 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. Snap the battery on to the
connector and slide the
battery into the battery
compartment with the con-
nector toward the inside of
the WVP handle.
3. Reinstall the battery cap.
The WVP can now be used to
program your controller.
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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. The lower portion
of the display is used to establish radio contact with WVC
controllers, send/retrieve program information, conduct
manual watering and establish unique addresses for each
controller.
Pressing the button will step through the programming
modes of operation in the following order: 1) Current Time/
Date, 2) Set Time/Date, 3) Set Watering Start Times, 4) Set
Run Times, 5) Set Water Days, and 6) System Off Mode.
When creating or changing program information, the
flashing portion of the display can be changed by pressing
the or buttons. To change something that is not
flashing, press the or buttons until the desired field
is flashing.
The Transmit/Receive button on the handle of the WVP
is used for navigating to and from the communication
function on the display, initiating communication with
a WVC, setting the WVC unique identification code, and
transmitting/receiving data with a WVC. If the Transmit/
Receive button is pressed at any time during one of the
programming modes mentioned above, then the lower half
or communication mode of the display will be activated.
Pressing it again returns the unit to the programming
mode.
After one minute of inactivity the WVP display will go blank
to conserve battery power. Press any button to reactivate
the display.
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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.
2. Hours will be flashing. Press
the or button to
change the hour shown on
the display. Press the
to proceed to setting the
minutes.
3. Minutes will be flashing. Use the or button to
change the minutes shown on the display. Press the
to proceed to select AM, PM or 24 hour time.
4. The time will be displayed, and the time of day flashing.
Press the or button to select AM, PM or 24
hour. Press the to proceed to setting the day of the
week.
5. The number 1 will be flashing indicating the first day of
the week. Press the or buttons to select the day
of the week (1 through 7) corresponding to the day.
Your WVP is ready to use to program your WVC.
SETTING UP THE WVP ...................................................................................
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PROGRAMMING THE WVP............................................................................
The WVP utilizes an independent station programming
method for programming your WVC controllers. Indepen-
dent 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. The display will
show the station number,
start time number (smaller
size number to the right of
the station number) and the
start time. The start time will
be flashing.
2. Press the button to navigate to the station number.
Use the or button to change the station number
3. Press the to navigate to the start time number. Use
the or button to change the start time number.
4. Press the to navigate to the start time. Use the
or button to enter a start time (the start time will
advance in 15 minute increments). Hold either button
down for 1 second to change times rapidly.
Eliminating a Start Time
With the display in the watering
Start Time mode, push the or
button until you reach 12:00
AM (midnight). From here push
the button once to reach the
OFF position.
NOTE: If a station has all 9 start times turned
off, then the station is off.
NOTE: When you leave the start time setup,
all start times will be re-arranged in chrono-
logical order.
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Setting the Run Time (Length of Watering)
1. Press the button until the
Run Time icon is displayed.
2. The display will show the
station number and the last
run time entered will be
blinking.
3. Use the or button to
change the station run time
on the display from 1 minute to 4 hours.
4. Use the button to navigate the next station.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each station.
Setting Days to Water
1. Push the button until the Water Days icon is dis-
played.
2. For each station, the WVP will display either specific
days to water or interval watering.
Selecting Specic Days of the Week to Water
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” water-
ing day, while the icon would
represent an “OFF” watering day.
1. Press the button to navigate to the desired station.
2. With the cursor on a specific day (the cursor always
starts with 1), press the button to activate a par-
ticular day of the week to water. Press the button to
cancel watering for that day. After pressing a button the
cursor automatically advances to the next day.
3. Repeat step 1 until all desired days have been selected.
The selected days will show with a to indicate their
status “ON”. The last is the last watering day for the
program.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each station.
PROGRAMMING THE WVP (continued) ......................................................
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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.
1. Use the button to navi-
gate to the desired station.
2. With the cursor on day 7,
press the button once.
The interval watering icon
will be displayed along with the interval (flash-
ing).
3. Press the or button to select the number of
days between watering days (1 to 31). This is called the
interval. Pressing the at anytime during the interval
setup will advance back to specific days of the week to
water.
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
The system off function will turn
your WVC controller off, stop-
ping all automatic watering until
turned back on with your WVP.
To turn the WVC off:
1. Use the button until the
off icon is displayed. After
flashing for a few seconds,
the word “OFF” will appear in the display.
2. Squeeze the Transmit/Receive button on the WVP once
to move to communication mode (lower part of LCD),
use the and buttons to make sure the arrow is
pointed toward the WVC icon, then squeeze and hold
the Transmit/Receive button on the WVP. The WVP will
beep twice indicating that the “OFF” command is being
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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. Squeeze the Transmit/Receive button once to move
to communication mode (lower part of LCD), use the
and buttons to make sure the arrow is pointed
toward the WVC, then squeeze and hold the Transmit/
Receive button on the WVP. The WVP will beep twice
indicating that the “ON” command has been sent to the
WVC. It will beep twice again indicating the command
was successfully received by the WVC.
Tip: Use the retrieve program function (see page 14)
to identify if WVC has been turned off in the field. After
retrieving the program, a controller that has been turned off
will display the system off icon on the WVP display.
Programmable Rain Off
This feature permits the user to stop all programmed
waterings for a designated period from 1 to 7 days. At the
end of the programmable rain off period, the controller will
resume normal automatic operation.
1. Press the button until the
System Off icon and OFF is
displayed.
2. Press the button and a 1
will be displayed. The 1 will
be blinking at this point.
3. Press the button as many
times as needed to set the
number of days off desired (up to 7).
4. Squeeze the Transmit/Receive button once to move to
communication mode.
5. Use the and buttons to make sure the arrow is
pointed towards the WVC.
6. Squeeze and hold the Transmit/Receive button. The
WVP will beep twice indicating the command is being
sent to the WVC. It will beep twice again to indicate
that the WVC has received the command.
PROGRAMMING THE WVP (continued) ......................................................
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TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING DATA..............................................................
WVP WVC
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 estab-
lish radio contact to transmit and receive data.
NOTE: Although you can use the WVP to
program multiple WVC controllers, you can
only transmit and Receive data to and from
one WVC at a time.
Entering the WVC Identication Code
Each WVC controller has a unique 3-digit identification
code that is established during the installation of the
controller. This unique code allows for added security
and radio operation of individual controllers on a site that
has multiple WVC controllers. To establish radio contact
with a WVC, you must know the unique identification code
that was established during the initial setup of the WVC
controller (refer to the WVC Owner’s Manual for informa-
tion on setting or changing the identification code for your
controller).
1. Press the Transmit/Receive button on the WVP handle.
The lower portion of the
display will illuminate. The
Transmit/Receive arrow will
be flashing.
2. Use the or button to
enter the unique WVC identi-
fication code from 0 to 999.
Transmitting Programs
Once the WVC 3-digit identification code is entered into the
WVP:
1. Use the button to select the transmit function. (The
arrow will be flashing).
2. Squeeze and hold the Transmit/Receive button on the
handle of the WVP for 2 seconds. The WVP will beep
twice indicating that communication is taking place.
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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 illumi-
nates, data transmission is
completed and the WVP will
beep twice indicating that
data transmission was successful.
If for any reason if radio connect
was not successful, the WVP
will produce a single two second
beep and the No Contact icon
will be displayed in the middle of
the display for a brief period.
If you are experiencing problems
contacting the WVC, make sure
you are using the correct identification code. If communi-
cation problems persist, try moving closer to the WVC to
improve radio contact. The range of the signal will be up
to 100 ft. with the WVC installed in the valve box. Actual
performance varies depending upon the installation and the
surrounding terrain.
Retrieving Programs
Once the WVC 3-digit identifica-
tion code is entered into the
WVP:
1. Press the button on the
WVP to select the receive
function (the will be flash-
ing).
2. Squeeze and hold the Transmit/Receive button on the
handle of the WVP for 2 seconds. The WVP will beep
twice indicating that communication is taking place.
3. Dashed lines will appear on the display indicating that
radio communication is being made with the WVC.
When the last dashed line illuminates, data transmis-
sion is completed and the WVP will beep twice indicat-
ing that data transmission was successful.
4. All current program information and battery life status
from the WVC can now be reviewed with the WVP by
squeezing the transmit/receive button once, which
returns the unit to programming mode.
TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING DATA (continued) ........................................
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Manual Watering Operation
To activate a Manual Watering:
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.
3. Use the or button to adjust the manual water
run time from 1 minute to 4 hours.
4. While in the Manual Watering mode, squeeze and hold
the Transmit/Receive button for 2 seconds to initiate
the manual watering cycle.
5. Repeat step 1 through 4 to manually activate additional
stations.
To suspend Manual Watering:
1. With the current time/day showing in the display, press
and hold the button to enter the manual off mode.
2. Use the button to navigate to the station you would
like to turn off.
3. While in the manual off mode, squeeze and hold the
Transmit/Receive button for 2 seconds to deactivate the
manual cycle for the station selected.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to turn off additional stations.
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BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR ............................................................................
Battery Low
Fully Charged
The battery life indicator
icon is a quick way to
determine the remaining
life of the battery installed
in any individual WVC
controllers. The WVP
will retrieve the battery
life information from the
WVC when programs are
retrieved (see Retriev-
ing Programs). A fully charged battery will show all three
segment of the battery dark. As the battery is expended, the
segments will appear as outlines.
After retrieving battery life information from the WVC, the
battery life indicator will display the WVC information until
the WVP LCD goes blank due to inactivity. The next time
the WVP display comes on it will provide battery life infor-
mation that was last received from the WVC.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................................................................
Problem Causes Solutions
No display on WVP. Display is off.
Battery is dead.
Press any button for 1 second.
Replace battery.
Automatic irrigation does
not start at start time.
Controller in System Off mode.
AM/PM of time of day not set
correctly.
AM/PM of start time not set correctly.
Faulty wire connection(s) at solenoid.
Re-enable watering (see pg.12).
Correct AM/PM of time of day.
Correct AM/PM of start time.
Recheck wiring to solenoid.
Rain sensor does not
suspend watering.
Rain sensor defective or miswired. Verify proper operation of the rain
sensor and wire connections.
Controller waters more than one
time.
Too many start times have been
entered.
Recheck start times.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) .....................................................
Problem Causes Solutions
No contact icon is displayed when
transmitting or receiving data.
Wrong 3-digit WVC identication
code entered.
Out of range.
Battery dead in WVC.
Reenter correct identication code in
WVP. (Reference WVC owner’s manual
for establishing WVC I.D. )
Move closer to WVC and attempt to
establish contact.
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 instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the antenna
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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CE Notice: this notice applies only to model WVP-E
Important Notice:
Low power RF product operating in
869.700-870.000MHz band for indoor or
outdoor home and commercial use.
AUS B DK FIN Member states in the EU
with restrictive use for this
product are crossed out.
F D GR IRE
I LUX NL P
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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 specifica-
tions 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.
CE NOTICE.........................................................................................................
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