Hydrawise - Quick Tips - Performing a Reboot or Factory Default at the Controller
Homeowner Setup
Here is an easy overview and walk-though of setting up your Hydrawise controller using your app.
X2 WAND - Insights from the field
- 01:52 – Hydrawise review
- 09:00 – Hydrawise 2020 including X2
- 12:00 – X2 and WAND Introduction
- 14:30 – Key Features
- 15:57 – Advanced Benefits
- 19:28 – Hardware Features
- 22:12 – Benefits when Wi-Fi module added
- 25:33 – WAND Wi-Fi Setup (New User)
- 29:39 – Wi-Fi Setup Steps
- 34:45 – WAND Wi-Fi Setup (Existing User)
- 35:50 – Adding Wi-Fi to WAND
- 38:03 – Wi-Fi Direct Setup (SAP mode)
- 43:19 – WPS Router Setup (PBC mode)
- 44:25 – Troubleshooting Tips
- 45:38 – WAND FAQs
- 49:45 – Hydrawise review
- 51:56 – Q & A
X2 WAND - Installation Troubleshooting - Video
Learn how to troubleshoot your X2 controller connection to the internet using the WAND Wi-Fi module.
| Key Topics Include the Following | Content is designed for the following |
| X2 WAND installation | Home-owners |
| X2 Wand Troubleshooting | Office and Management staff |
| Installation & Service Teams |
X2 WAND - Installation and Connecting to Wi-Fi - Detailed
Learn how to successfully connect your X2 controller to the internet using the WAND Wi-Fi module.
| Key Topics |
| WAND overview and benefits |
| Checking your Wi-Fi signal |
| WAND Installation & App download |
| Creating an Account |
| Connecting your controller using Wi-Fi Direct Method |
| Connecting your controller using WPS Router Method |
Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
Learn the basics of Electrical troubleshooting.
| Key Topics |
| Types of Circuits |
| Basic Multimeter Measurements |
| Testing Resistance on a Solenoid |
| Testing Resistance at the Controller |
| Test Solenoid Amperage |
0:29 – Introduction
1:01 – Types of Circuits
1:22 – Open Circuit
1:48 – Closed Circuit
2:05 – Shorted Circuit
2:24 – Series Circuit
2:58 – Parallel Circuit
3:40 – Basic Multimeter Measurements
4:15 – Water/Electricity Analogy
5:03 – DC Voltage
8:55 – AC Voltage
14:00 – Resistance (Ohms)
17:18 – General Rules for Solenoid Resistance
20:45 – Testing Resistance on a Solenoid
21:13 – Testing Resistance at the Controller
24:48 – Continuity
27:08 – Amperage
34:39 – Using a Clamp Meter to Test Solenoid Amperage
35:48 – Using a Multimeter to Test for Amperage While Operating Stations
X2 standalone vs X2 with WAND and Hydrawise
In this video, you will learn how X2 works as a standalone controller without Wi-Fi. You will also learn how the WAND Wi-Fi module gives X2 new capabilities via Hydrawise irrigation management software.
| Key Topics Include the Following | Content is designed for the following |
| X2 Standalone | Home-owners |
| X2 with WAND | Irrigation Contractors |
| Features comparison | Landscape Contractors |
| Maintenance Contractors | |
| Office and Management staff | |
| Installation & Service Teams |
Why should I use Hydrawise?
This is a great video for introducing Hydrawise to new and existing contractors. Included in this video are customer interviews.
| Key Topics |
| Why Hydrawise and Connected Devices? |
| What is Hydrawise? |
| When Should You Consider Hydrawise? |
| Contractor testimonial |
Hardware - HC Controller
Introducing the HC controller & Hydrawise Software.
| Key Topics Include the Following | Content is designed for the following |
| HC Controller | Home-owners |
| Features & Benefits | Irrigation Contractors |
| 6 & 12 station | Landscape Contractors |
| Maintenance Contractors |
Hardware - Pro-HC Controller
Introducing the Pro-HC controller, the Professional version of the original HC Controller.
| Key Topics Include the Following | Content is designed for the following |
| Pro-HC Controller | Home-owners |
| Features & Benefits | Irrigation Contractors |
| 6,12 & 24 station | Landscape Contractors |
| Maintenance Contractors |
Hardware - HPC, HPC-FP (Pro-C Hydrawise) Controller
Introducing the HPC modular controller. Using the same body and modules as the Pro-C Controller, but with Hydrawise connectivity. Also available is the HPC-FP face pack for upgrade Pro-C controllers to Hydrawise.
| Key Topics Include the Following | Content is designed for the following |
| HPC Controller | Home-owners |
| HPC-FP Face pack | Irrigation Contractors |
| Features & Benefits | Landscape Contractors |
| 4-16 station modular | Maintenance Contractors |
Hardware - HCC Controller
Introducing the HCC modular controller. Using the same body and modules as the ICC2 Controller, but with Hydrawise connectivity. Also available is the HCC-FP face pack for upgrading ICC & ICC2 controllers to Hydrawise.
| Key Topics Include the Following | Content is designed for the following |
| HCC Controller | Homeowners |
| HCC-FP Face pack | Irrigation Contractors |
| Features & Benefits | Landscape Contractors |
| 8-54 station modular | Maintenance Contractors |
| Commercial Customers | |
| Schools, Universities, Local Government etc. |
Hardware - EZ Decoder System
Setting up and installing the EZ Decoder system for the HCC model controller.
| Key Topics Include the Following | Content is designed for the following |
| Setting up the EZ-DM Module | Irrigation Contractors |
| Programing an EZ-1 decoder | Landscape Contractors |
| Maintenance Contractors | |
| Installation & Service Teams |
HPC-FP - Upgrade Panel for PRO-C
The revolutionary HPC face panel brings the Pro-C controller that you know and trust into the world of Wi-Fi irrigation management — with no re-installation or rewiring required. Perfect for retrofitting modular and fixed station controllers manufactured since March 2014 or for new installations that demand modular functionality, the HPC was developed to give contractors another powerful tool to save time, save water, protect landscapes, and grow their businesses. The HPC uses Hydrawise technology to offer automatic watering schedule updates based on real-time climate data and deliver instant alerts to contractors in the event of a problem in the system. Simply swap out the dial face panel on any Pro-C with the new touch-screen HPC, and you have an economical and effective way to provide customers with the 21st-century tools that they demand. With the HPC, you can monitor your irrigation system with Hydrawise web-based software from anywhere worldwide using your smart device or web browser. Predictive Watering™ adjusts schedules based on temperature forecast, rainfall probability, wind, and humidity to provide maximum water savings while keeping your clients’ landscapes healthy and beautiful. Add a simple-to-install flow meter and set up automatic notifications to alert you of broken pipes or sprinklers. FEATURES: - Upgrade Pro-C modular and fixed station controllers manufactured since March 2014 to the Hydrawise platform - Wi-Fi enabled for fast and simple internet connection - Full-color touch screen - Built-in milliamp sensor for detection of wiring problems - Full programming at the controller - HC Flow Meter compatible for flow monitoring and alerts - Built-in electrical monitoring and alerts - One sensor port - Hydrawise software compatible - Warranty period: 2 years
Wi-Fi, Networks, Routers and Internet Connections
All you need to know about identifying and fixing internet connection issues.
| Key Topics |
| Network Components |
| Troubleshooting Tools |
| Hardware Test |
| WLAN (wireless) Test |
| Network Security Requirements |
| MAC Address |
| IP Address |
| Wi-Fi Hotspots |
Hydrawise Wi-Fi Irrigation Controllers: Save Water and Protect Your Landscape
Designed for homeowners or as an introduction the Hydrawise system.
| Key Topics |
| Hydrawise: your yard gets watered only when it’s needed |
| Hydrawise protects your Landscape |
| Adjusts your irrigation using your local weather |
Time-Based Watering and Smart Watering
Learn the differences between Time-Based Predictive Watering™ and Smart Watering when setting up your Hydrawise-enabled irrigation controller.