Rain Bird E-9i 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-9i Specifications

General

Brand	Rain Bird
Model	E-9i
Category	Network Router
Language	English

Summary

Setting Watering Start Times

Setting Station Run Times

Instructions for determining how long each station will water.

Adjusting Water Budget Percentage

Manually Operating Stations

Manually Operating Programs

Erasing All Programming

Troubleshooting Guide

Provides solutions for common display and operational problems.

Installing the Controller

Mounting the Controller

Connecting Main Power Wires

Connecting Power - U.S. Version

Connecting Power - Outdoor International Version

Wiring instructions for the 230 VAC outdoor international version.

Connecting Power - Indoor U.S. Version

Wiring instructions for the 117-120V 60Hz indoor U.S. version.

Connecting Power - Indoor International Version

Connecting Field Wires to Valves

Guide for wiring the controller to remote sprinkler valves.

Connecting Field Wires to Valves Continued

Connecting a Sensor System