Maintenance-Free Solar Power for Hunter NODE-BT Controllers
The Hunter Solar Panel Kit for NODE-BT Controllers delivers eco-friendly, maintenance-free operation for your remote smart irrigation sites. Designed to completely eliminate the need for routine battery replacements, this robust kit harnesses the sun’s energy to power your Bluetooth-enabled controllers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It acts as the perfect permanent upgrade for Hunter NODE-BT Battery Controllers, ensuring your off-grid watering systems run flawlessly year after year without unexpected power failures.
Installation is incredibly easy and highly versatile, offering both on-the-wall and in-valve-box mounting options that any installer can manage quickly. Once the charging leads are connected to the controller, the Solar Panel seamlessly supplies 100% of the unit’s required power while preserving the controller’s maximum 50-foot Bluetooth communication distance. By eliminating the reliance on disposable alkaline batteries, this solar panel is the most convenient and environmentally conscious solution for automating your landscape.
- Maintenance-Free Power: Supplies 100% of the controller’s power natively, entirely eliminating the need for seasonal battery replacements.
- Exclusive Compatibility: Designed specifically for seamless integration with Hunter’s Bluetooth-enabled NODE-BT controllers.
- Maintains Bluetooth Range: Provides constant power without interfering with the NODE-BT’s maximum 50-foot wireless communication distance.
- Flexible Mounting: Can easily be mounted to a wall, post, or directly within the irrigation valve box depending on sunlight access.
- Eco-Friendly Solution: Harnesses natural solar energy, providing a green alternative that heavily reduces battery waste in landfills.
Detailed specifications for system planning.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Solar Panel Power Kit |
| Compatibility | Hunter NODE-BT Controllers Only |
| Max Communication Distance | 50 ft (Maintained by the NODE-BT unit) |
| Mounting Options | Wall, Post, or Valve Box |
| Power Output | Provides 100% of required controller power |
| Warranty | 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Brand | Hunter Industries |
| MPN | SPNODEBT |
Upgrade your Bluetooth battery controller to solar power quickly.
Step 1: Mount the Solar Panel
Secure the solar panel to a wall, post, or roof in a location that receives full, direct sunlight for the majority of the day without obstruction.
Step 2: Route the Wire
Carefully route the charging wire from the solar panel down to your underground valve box or controller mounting location.
Step 3: Connect to Controller
Attach the charging cell leads securely to the dedicated power input terminals on your compatible Hunter NODE-BT controller.
Step 4: Remove Batteries
Ensure you completely remove any existing alkaline batteries from the controller compartment, as the solar panel will now provide 100% of the required operating power.
