Rain Bird E-3 User Manual

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E-CLASS
Installation, Programming & Operation Guide
PREFERRED BY PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE
Indoor or Outdoor
E-3
E-6
E-9
E-12
Indoor Only
E-3i
E-6i
E-9i
E-12i
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Rain Bird E-Class irrigation system Controller. This manual describes how
to install and operate your controller. Installation instructions are in the last section. Please read the in-
structions carefully and keep this manual in a handy location for future reference.
PROGRAMMING CONTROLS
The following is a key to the buttons and icons on the E-Class controller faceplate.
OFF
AUTOMATIC MODE
DATE/TIME
DAY CYCLE:
DAY CYCLEDAY CYCLE
WATER DAY:
WATER DAYWATER DAY
START TIME:
START TIMESTART TIME
STATION RUN TIME
WATER BUDGET
SET MONTH
SET DATE
SET TIME
MANUAL STATION(S) START
MANUAL PROGRAM (CYCLE)
START
TEST PROGRAM
TIME/DATE
OPTION
PLUS (add): +
MINUS (subtract): -
SELECT PROGRAM:
ABC
ENTER: ENTERENTER
CONTROLLER KNOB
(PROGRAMMING DIAL)

Rain Bird E-3 Specifications

General

Brand	Rain Bird
Model	E-3
Category	Network Router
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Programming Controls Overview

Set Year, Date, and Time

Set Repeating Day Cycle

Available Day Cycles

7-Day Repeating Cycle

Sets the controller to repeat watering on a weekly basis.

1-Day to 6-Day Cycle

Allows setting watering cycles from one to six days, with day #1 as the water day.

Odd Date Watering

Enables watering only on odd-numbered dates of the month.

Even Date Watering

Enables watering only on even-numbered dates of the month.

Odd Date Watering (Excluding Last)

Waters on odd dates, but skips the last odd date of any month.

Set Watering Days

Set Watering Start Times

Delete Watering Start Time

Procedure to remove an existing watering start time from a program.

Set Station Run Times

Adjust Water Budget Percentage

Manually Operate Station(s)

Manually Operate Program(s)

Run Test Program

Turn Controller Off

Set Date/Time Display Format

Moisture Sensor Setting

Erase All Programming

Back-Up Memory Function

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Installing the Controller

Choose Location

Guidance on selecting an appropriate mounting location for the controller.

Mount Controller

Instructions for physically mounting the controller unit to a wall or surface.

Connect Main Power Wires

Procedure for connecting the controller to the main electrical power source.

Connect Field Wires to Remote Control Valves

Instructions for wiring the controller to the system's valves.

Connect Sensor

Steps for connecting a rain or moisture sensor to the controller.