Hunter NODE 4 Station Battery Controller without Solenoids

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HUNTER NODE BATTERY CONTROLLER

For isolated sites or power-restricted areas, the Hunter Node is the smart, reliable solution. The Node mounts to a valve solenoid quickly and easily, and without screws, drills or additional wires. The unit's solid construction and waterproof exterior ensure it can handle the harsh environment of a valve box. Once placed in a valve box, the Node is operated by one or two 9V batteries, which provide standard or extended power throughout the season. Along with exceptional reliability, the Node features an easy-to-program LCD screen, the ability to control a Master Valve, and uses standard Hunter controller programming with 3 programs and 4 start times per program. The array of programming options and rugged reliability make the Node a compact, but powerful irrigation controller with the flexibility of battery power.

FEATURES

• Number of stations: 1, 2, 4 or 6
• Battery-operated controller for automatic irrigation without AC power
• Battery-life indicator for battery replacement
• Waterproof enclosure seal protects against water ingress
• 3 flexible programs with 4 start times each and up to 6-hour run times
• Suspend irrigation up to 99 days during the off-season
• Easy Retrieve™ memory backs up the full irrigation schedule if ever changed
• Delay Between Stations for slow-closing valves or pump recharge
• Seasonal adjustment for quicker schedule adjustments without changing run times
• Solar panel provides maintenance-free operation
• Mounts to Hunter solenoids, pipes, flat surfaces, or inside the valve box

ADVANCE FEATURES

• COMPATIBLE WITH SOLAR PANEL KIT The Solar Panel eliminates the need for batteries and provides maintenance-free operation by harnessing the sun's energy or ambient light to fully power the controller 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for years on end. This "eco-innovations" alternative is more environmentally friendly and saves on battery costs.
• GLOBAL SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT This feature allows for quick adjustments to irrigation run times through a percentage scale. During peak season, set the seasonal adjustment to 100%. If weather conditions require less water, enter the appropriate percentage value (i.e. 50%) to cut down irrigation run times without the need to adjust each station in the program.
• SENSOR COMPATIBILITY Node is compatible with hard-wired Hunter Clik sensors and other micro-switch type weather sensors for enhanced efficiency.
• BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR All units include a clear display of available battery life so users can accurately schedule for replacement.
• WATERPROOF BODY (NODE) Rugged shell casing makes the NODE waterproof up to 3.5 m (IP68 rated)
• ONE-TOUCH MANUAL START AND ADVANCE Allows any program to be started manually by simply pressing and holding the right arrow key. Advance through stations in a program by pressing the right arrow key again.
• NON-VOLATILE MEMORY This feature offers protection against unreliable power, retaining current time, date, and program data.
• RAIN SENSOR BYPASS Feature that controls the input signal from the weather sensor (Rain-Clik, Freeze-Clik, Wind-Clik). When the switch is set to "Bypass" the controller will ignore the signal from the sensor and irrigate normally.

SPECIFICATIONS

• One or two 9V alkaline batteries or 1800 mAh solar panel with charging cell
• Operates DC-latching solenoids(P/N 458200)
• 30 m maximum wire runs, 1 mm² wire only
• Station output: 9–11 VDC
• P/MV output: 9–11 VDC
• Sensor inputs: 1
• Approvals: IP68, UL, cUL, FCC, CE, RCM
• Warranty period: 2 years (controller and module)

DIMENSIONS

• Diameter: 8.9 cm, Height: 6.4 cm