Rain Bird ESP-8TM User Manual

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Gebrauchsanweisung Steuerung ESP-TM 1
Installation,
Programming,
& Operation
ESP-4TM
ESP-6TM
ESP-8TM
Contents
INTRODUCTION OPERATING THE CONTROLLER
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER REPLACING THE BATTERY AND FUSE
TROUBLESHOOTING
HAVE A QUESTION, PROBLEM, OR COMMENT?
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Quick Reference Guide
Controller Stations
Sample Station Layout
Controls and Switches
Turn Controller On and Off
Adjust Water Budget Percent
Use Manual Start / Advance
Run Test Program
INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER
Select Location
Mount Controller
Connect Field Wiring
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19
21
23
24
27
27
28
30
31
31
32
33
34
35
Station Valve Wiring
Master Valve Wiring
Pump Start Relay Wiring
Install Battery
Install Transformer
Install Wiring Skirt
Default Program
Programming Checklist
Fill Out Program Schedule Sheet
Select Watering Schedule
Set Current Time
Set Current Day
1
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
12
13
14
15
16
17
Custom Schedule
Fixed Schedule
Select Program
Set Station Watering Days
Set Station Run Times
Set Watering Start Times
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Rain Bird ESP-8TM Specifications

General

Number of Zones/Stations	8
Display Type	LCD
Watering Schedules	4
Programs	4
Rain Delay	Yes
Seasonal Adjust	Yes
Cycle and Soak	Yes
Wireless Capability	No
Indoor/Outdoor Use	Indoor
Weight	2.5 lbs
Mounting	Wall Mount
Power Source	AC

Summary

Programming the Controller

Select Watering Schedule

Explains how to choose between fixed and custom watering schedules.

Set Current Time

Steps for setting the controller's current hour and minute.

Set Current Day

Instructions for setting the current day of the week.

Custom Schedule

Details for setting specific watering days for custom programs.

Fixed Schedule

Information on using fixed watering intervals like every 2, 3, or 5 days.

Select Program

How to choose between watering programs A and B.

Set Station Watering Days

Set Station Run Times

Set Watering Start Times

Operating the Controller

Turn Controller On and Off

Adjust Water Budget Percent

Use Manual Start / Advance

Run Test Program

Replacing the Battery and Fuse

Install Battery

Install Transformer

Installing the Controller

Connect Field Wiring

How to connect system wires to the controller's flip strip connector.

Station Valve Wiring

Master Valve Wiring

Pump Start Relay Wiring

Troubleshooting

Display Shows "PR OFF"

Corrective actions for the "PR OFF" error message on the display.

Display is Blank

Troubleshooting steps for a controller with a blank display.