Rain Bird E-6i 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-6i Specifications

General

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

Summary

Setting Controller Year, Date, and Time

Setting Controller Date and Time

Guide to configuring the controller's current year, month, day, hour, and minute.

Configuring Watering Day Cycles

Defining Watering Schedules

Setting Watering Start Times

Establishing Watering Start Times

Procedure for establishing the daily start times for watering programs.

Setting Station Run Times

Defining Station Watering Duration

Guide to defining the watering duration in minutes for each station.

Adjusting Water Budget Percentage

Modifying Watering Time Percentages

Manual Station Operation

Starting Manual Station Runs

Manual Program Operation

Starting Manual Program Runs

Running the Test Program

Configuring Moisture Sensor Settings

Erasing All Programming

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Symptoms and Causes

Lists common display errors, blank screens, and watering issues with their causes.

Troubleshooting Watering Problems

Addresses issues like watering not starting or not stopping, and their potential solutions.

Installing the Controller

Mounting Controller Bracket

Connecting Main Power Wires

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

Wiring for Outdoor Controllers

Details specific wiring procedures for outdoor E-Class controller models.

Wiring for Indoor Controllers

Connecting Field Wires

Connecting Remote Control Valves

Guide to wiring field wires to remote control valves and master valves.

Pump Start Relay and System Wiring

Connecting Sensor Systems