Brand: Hunter Industries SKU: XC-600
Product Overview
The Hunter XC-600 is a fixed six-station X-Core irrigation controller with a 120 VAC internal transformer, power cord, and plastic outdoor wall-mount enclosure. It is designed for residential sprinkler systems that need straightforward local programming, dependable station control, and compatibility with selected Hunter weather sensors and remote-control accessories. This controller does not provide Wi-Fi or Hydrawise connectivity.
The XC-600 includes three independent irrigation programs with four start times per program and station run times up to four hours. Cycle and Soak can divide longer watering periods into shorter applications to help manage slopes or slower-absorbing soils. Delay Between Stations supports slow-closing valves or water-supply recovery, while Seasonal Adjustment changes watering duration without requiring each station time to be reprogrammed.
QuickCheck diagnostics help identify field-wiring faults, and automatic short-circuit protection skips a damaged station while allowing the remaining program to continue. Easy Retrieve memory stores a preferred irrigation schedule for later restoration. One sensor input supports compatible Hunter weather-sensing accessories, and SmartPort compatibility allows use with supported ROAM or ROAM XL remote systems.
Key Features
- Fixed six-station residential irrigation controller
- 120 VAC internal transformer with power cord
- Plastic IP54 outdoor wall-mount enclosure
- Three independent programs
- Four start times per program
- Station run times up to four hours
- One sensor input
- Pump/master-valve output
- QuickCheck wiring diagnostics and short-circuit protection
- Cycle and Soak, Seasonal Adjustment, and programmable rain-off
- Compatible with Hunter ROAM and ROAM XL remotes through SmartPort
Common Uses
- Six-zone residential sprinkler systems
- Lawns, planting beds, and mixed landscape zones
- Replacing a compatible fixed-station controller
- Systems using optional Hunter Solar Sync or wired weather sensors
Compatibility and Installation Notes
- This controller has six fixed station outputs and is not expandable.
- Use compatible 24 VAC irrigation valve solenoids.
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Hydrawise management are not supported by the X-Core platform.
- Optional sensors, SmartPort harnesses, remotes, pump relays, and valves are sold separately.
- Install on a stable vertical surface and connect to the specified grounded 120 VAC power source.
- Follow Hunter requirements for field wiring, sensors, grounding, pump relays, and electrical clearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the XC-600 be expanded beyond six stations?
No. It is a fixed six-station controller. Choose a controller with a higher station count or modular expansion when additional zones are required.
Does the XC-600 support Hydrawise or Wi-Fi?
No. The X-Core controller is locally programmed and does not accept the WAND Wi-Fi module.
Can it use a rain sensor?
Yes. The controller includes one sensor input for compatible Hunter weather-sensing accessories.
Can it be operated with a handheld remote?
Yes. Compatible Hunter ROAM or ROAM XL remote systems can be connected through a properly installed SmartPort harness.
Why Buy from Big Frog Supply?
Big Frog Supply carries Hunter X-Core controllers, weather sensors, SmartPort accessories, remotes, valves, solenoids, and irrigation-system repair components.
