Rain Bird ESP-Me Series User Manual

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ESP-Me User Manual Installation
Wiring Connections
Connect the valve wires for each station and for a
(optional) Master Valve, Pump Start Relay or Rain
Sensor.
Connect Valves
d
CAUTION: Do not route the valve wires through the
same opening as the power wiring.
Connect Master Valve
Connect an optional Master Valve to the ESP-Me
controller.
d
CAUTION: Do not route the master valve wires
through the same opening as the power wiring.
1. To perform a Valve Test- connect the common wire
to the “COM” terminal and the power wire to the “VT”
terminal. This will immediately turn the valve “ON” .
c
WARNING: The “VT” terminal is always powered
“ON”.
VT MV COM 5 6 7 11 12 13 17 18 19
1 2 3 4 8 9 10 14 15 16 20 21 22
VT MV COM
1 2 3
4
VT = VALVE TEST
CONNECT
120 VAC
POWER
COMMON
MASTER
VALVE
1.
VT MV COM 5 6 7 11 12 13 17 18 19
1 2 3 4 8 9 10 14 15 16 20 21 22
VT MV COM
1 2 3
4
VT = VALVE TEST
CONNECT
120 VAC
POWER
STATION
2
VALVE,
ETC.
STATION 1
VALVE
COMMON
24
VAC
GND SENS
24 VAC
GND
SENS

Rain Bird ESP-Me Series Specifications

General

Display	LCD
Programming Schedules	Up to 4 independent programs
Weather Sensor Input	Yes
Controller Type	Modular
Seasonal Adjust	5% to 200%
Electrical Input	120 VAC
Electrical Output	24 VAC
Surge Protection	Yes
Watering Start Times	6 per program
Cycle and Soak	Yes
Rain Delay	Yes
Power Supply	External transformer
Housing Material	UV-resistant plastic
WiFi Capability	Optional (with LNK WiFi Module)
Watering Schedule	Custom days, odd/even days, cyclic
Remote Compatibility	Yes, with remote
Stations	4, 6, 12 (depending on model)
Start Times	6 start times per program