Hunter Node-200 Irrigation Controller Instruction Manual
Hunter Node-200 Irrigation Controller
Hunter Node-200 Instructions
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Hunter Node-200 Irrigation Controller Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Hunter NODE-200 battery-operated controller |
| Number of Stations | 2 |
| Solenoids | Not included; operates up to two DC latching solenoids |
| Compatible Solenoids | DC latching, 9–11 VDC (Hunter P/N 458200); 24 VAC solenoids are not compatible |
| Power Source | One 9-volt alkaline battery (two for extended battery life), not included |
| Expected Battery Life | About 1 year with one battery, about 2 years with two batteries |
| Programs | 3 (A, B, C) |
| Start Times | Up to 4 per program |
| Run Time Range | 1 minute to 6 hours per station |
| Start Time Increment | 1 minute |
| Seasonal Adjustment | 10–150% (default 100%) |
| Watering Day Options | Days of the week, Odd/Even days, Interval (1 to 31 days) |
| Programmable Off | 1 to 99 days |
| Master Valve Support | Yes (Station 1 can be assigned as a normally closed master valve) |
| Sensor Inputs | One (wired, interrupt-type, no power required) |
| Compatible Sensors | Hunter Mini-Clik, Freeze-Clik, Wired Rain-Clik |
| Maximum Solenoid Wire Distance | 100 ft (30 m) with 18 AWG (1 mm) minimum wire |
| Maximum Sensor Wire Distance | 100 ft (30 m) with 18 AWG (1 mm) minimum wire |
| Memory | Non-volatile, plus Easy Retrieve permanent program memory |
| Display | Large LCD with icons |
| Time Format | AM/PM or 24-hour |
| Dimensions | 3 ½" (89 mm) diameter, 2 ½" (64 mm) high |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °F to 140 °F (-17 °C to 60 °C) |
| Approvals | IP68, CE, FCC, C-Tick |
| Mounting | Valve mounting clip (NODE holder) for Hunter plastic valves |
Hunter Node-200 Details
The Hunter NODE-200 is a compact, battery-powered two-station controller for sites where AC power is not available. It uses the same programming logic as other Hunter controllers, but it has no rotary dial. Instead, a set of push buttons steps through each programming function. Whatever is flashing on the display is the value you can change with the up and down buttons. The arrow buttons move to the next or previous item, and a dedicated button selects program A, B, or C.
Installing the battery is simple. Unscrew the rear body to open the battery compartment, attach the battery or batteries to the connector, and check that there is no water inside. When you screw the housing back together, line up the seal marker on the rear half with the front half so the enclosure seals properly. Because the memory is non-volatile, you can swap batteries without losing any programming. A protective rubber cover keeps dirt off the controller face.
Wiring follows a common-plus-station layout. Connect the black lead from each solenoid to the NODE's single black common wire. Connect each red solenoid lead to the matching red station wire. Station numbers are marked on the face of the unit. Secure every connection with waterproof connectors. To add a rain sensor, cut the yellow wire loop near its midpoint, strip about ½" (13 mm) of insulation, and join each yellow wire to one of the sensor's leads.
The display shuts off after a short period of inactivity to save battery power. Press any button to wake it into idle mode, which shows the time, day, battery status, and the MV icon if the master valve is active. While a program is running, the screen shows the station number, program letter, remaining run time, and a blinking rotor icon. After you set the last station's run time, the Total Run Time Calculator shows the total irrigation time for that program.
Seasonal Adjustment applies to every program at once, and the displayed run times update immediately. For example, a 20-minute run time drops to 10 minutes at 50%. Manual Watering lets you test each station or a whole program. It ignores the rain sensor. While a station is running manually, the up and down buttons change its run time, and the arrow buttons skip to the next or previous station. The Sensor Bypass function shows a crossed-umbrella icon while the sensor is being ignored.
Easy Retrieve memory saves a preferred schedule to permanent storage. Hold the designated buttons for five seconds from idle mode. Dashes moving left to right mean the schedule is being saved, and dashes moving right to left mean it is being retrieved. The display flashes DONE when the process finishes. A full reset, done by holding three keys until 12:00 flashes, erases the current program but keeps the Easy Retrieve backup. The battery indicator has three levels: Full (100–60%), Med (60–25%), and Low (25–0%).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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