Hunter BOC-400 — Four Wireless Stations, No Field Wiring
The Hunter BOC-400 is the 4-station SkyCommand field controller — the most stations Hunter puts on one battery-operated node. It is built for manifolds in a single valve box: four DC-latching outputs, IP68 housing, soil-moisture input, and local program memory. Stack BOC-400s across a campus until you hit 100 devices or 400 stations on that UCH site.
Key Specifications & Features
- SKU: BOC-400
- Brand: Hunter Irrigation
- Stations: 4 (maximum per BOC)
- Power: 4 D-cell (R20) batteries, or BOC-SOL
- Enclosure: IP68, submersible
- Radio: License-free LoRa, 915 MHz
- Sensor input: Soil moisture (SC-PROBE)
- Solenoid: Hunter 458200 DC-latching, up to 100 ft
- Dimensions: 8.2 in H x 7.4 in W x 7.3 in D
- Site capacity: Up to 100 devices / 400 stations per site
- Approvals: FCC, UL, ISED, CE
SkyCommand System Companions
- Hunter A2C-WIFI — 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi cloud module for the UCH (or ACC2)
- Hunter A2C-LAN — Ethernet cloud module
- Hunter A2C-LTEM — LTE cellular cloud module (service plan required)
- Hunter RPT — solar wireless repeater for LoRa range extension
- Hunter ANT-EXT-KIT — 9 ft outdoor antenna extension (recommended)
- Hunter 458200 — DC-latching solenoid, up to 100 ft from each BOC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4 stations the SkyCommand maximum?
Four stations is the maximum per BOC device. A site can run up to 100 BOCs (400 stations) plus repeaters, with unlimited sites in Centralus.
Can BOC-400 share a valve box with the valves?
Yes. Hunter says install each BOC in its own box, or in the same box as the valve if there is room. The UCH includes a 1.5 in hole saw for lid mounting.
How far can BOC-400 be from the UCH?
LoRa range depends on terrain. Hunter specifies up to about 3 miles with in-line solar repeaters (RPT). Use the SST site survey tool before you commit to radio paths.
Does BOC-400 include batteries or a solar panel?
No. Install four D-cell batteries, or add BOC-SOL (LiFePO4 solar kit with 40 ft cable) and remove the alkaline cells.
Manufacturer documentation: Hunter SkyCommand product page.
