Rain Bird E-6 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-6 Specifications

General

Brand	Rain Bird
Model	E-6
Category	Network Router
Language	English

Summary

Rain Bird E-Class Controller Operation

Understanding Program Structure

Setting Year, Date, and Time

Step-by-step guide to setting the controller's current year, month, day, hour, and minute.

Setting Repeating Day Cycle

Instructions for setting up watering cycles based on days of the week or intervals.

Available Day Cycles

Setting Watering Days

How to set specific weekdays as watering days or manage cycles.

Setting Watering Start Times

Guide to setting the desired start times for watering programs.

Setting Station Run Times

Moisture Sensor Settings

Troubleshooting Guide

Lists common symptoms, causes, and corrections for controller issues.

Rain Bird E-Class Controller Installation

Choosing a Location

Mounting the Controller

Connecting Main Power Wires

Instructions for safely connecting the controller to the main power supply.

Wiring for US/International Versions

Connecting Field Wires to Valves

Procedure for connecting valve wires from the field to the controller's terminals.

Connecting Sensor System