Hunter A2C-LORA — The LoRa Radio That Reaches SkyCommand BOCs
The Hunter A2C-LORA is the 915 MHz LoRa field-communication module for North American SkyCommand. It clicks into either slot of the UCH and talks directly to battery-operated BOC controllers. The remaining slot is reserved for one cloud module (A2C-WIFI, A2C-LAN, or A2C-LTEM). Screw the antenna on the module, or use ANT-EXT-KIT to put the antenna outdoors. Hunter states A2C-LORA is not currently compatible with ACC2 — UCH hubs only.
Key Specifications & Features
- SKU: A2C-LORA
- Brand: Hunter Irrigation
- Band: 915 MHz LoRa (North America / select Latin America)
- International: Use A2C-LORA-E at 433 MHz (not this SKU)
- Fits: Hunter UCH only (either module slot)
- Not for: ACC2 controllers
- Antenna: Outdoor; ANT-EXT-KIT recommended (9 ft, 25 ft max)
- Channels: 10, selected from Centralus
- Status LEDs: Green blink = RX/TX; amber = provisioning; red = replace module
- Memory: No program memory; power-cycle only
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
Will A2C-LORA plug into my ACC2?
No. Hunter’s A2C-LORA installation guide says the module is not currently compatible with ACC2. It is only for the SkyCommand UCH.
Do I still need A2C-WIFI if I buy A2C-LORA?
A2C-LORA is the field radio. You still need one cloud module (Wi-Fi, LAN, or LTE) in the other UCH slot so Centralus can reach the site.
Where should the LoRa antenna go?
Outdoors. If the UCH is indoors, or you want better coverage, use ANT-EXT-KIT. Do not exceed 25 ft of antenna cable.
What does a red LED under the module mean?
A solid red LED means module error. Hunter says replace the module. Amber is provisioning; solid green is ready; fast green blink is traffic.
Manufacturer documentation: Hunter SkyCommand product page.
