Rain Bird E-3i 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-3i Specifications

General

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

Summary

Programming Controls Overview

Set Year, Date and Time

Set Repeating Day Cycle

Set Watering Days

Set Watering Start Times

Set Station Run Times

Adjust Water Budget Percentage

Manually Operate Station(s)

Manually Operate Program(s)

Run the Test Program

Moisture Sensor Setting

Erase All Programming

Troubleshooting Guide

Installing the Controller

Connect Main Power Wires

Outdoor Controller Power

Connect power input wires for outdoor models.

U.S. Version Power

Connect power wires for 117-120 VAC U.S. models.

International Outdoor Power

Connect power input wires for 230 VAC international outdoor models.

Indoor Controller Power

Connect power for indoor 117-120 volt models.

International Indoor Power

Connect power for indoor 230 volt international models.

Connect Field Wires to Valves

General Wiring

Connect valve wires using #18 gauge cable.

Connect Sensor System