Rain Bird ESP-Me Series User Manual

ESP-Me enhanced modular controller
Rapid Start Manual
English - User Manual Contents
Questions? ............................................................ II
Check Box Contents ............................................ III
Introduction
Welcome to Rain Bird .......................................... 1
The ESP-Me Controller ..................................... 1
Controller Features .................................... 1
Controls and Indicators .............................. 1
Display Legend ................................................. 2
Advanced Options
Seasonal Adjust ................................................ 3
Delay Watering ................................................. 3
Rain Sensor .......................................................... 3
Installation
Installation Checklist ........................................... 4
Gather Installation Tools ......................................... 4
Mount Controller .............................................. 4
Choose Location ........................................ 4
Remove Knock-outs .................................... 4
Mount Controller ........................................ 5
Connect Power .................................................. 5
Indoor Model .............................................. 5
Outdoor Model ........................................... 6
Station Expansion Modules ............................. 6
Module Options.......................................... 6
Install Modules ........................................... 7
Station N
umbering ..................................... 7
Module Configuration .............................. 7
Wiring Connections .......................................... 8
Connect Valves ........................................... 8
Connect Master Valve .................................. 8
Connect Pump Start Relay ............................ 9
Connect Optional Rain Sensor
(Wired or Wireless) ..................................... 10
Set Rain Sensor to Active
(after installing a rain sensor and removing
jumper wire on backplane) .........................
10
Installing Optional Features
Connect Optional Accessory .......................... 11
Remote Programming ....................................... 11
Troubleshooting
Battery Life ......................................................... 12
Reset Button ....................................................... 12
Error Detection ............................................... 12
Programming Errors (blinking LED) ................ 12
Electrical Errors (non-blinking LED) ................ 12
Clearing Electrical Error Alerts ..................... 12
Frequently Asked Questions ......................... 13
Electrical Issues (solid LED illuminated) ........ 14
Check Box Contents
a.
a. ESP-Me Controller (outdoor model shown)
b. User Manual
c. Quick Reference Guide/Programming Chart
(inside controller door)
d. Special Features Card(s) depending on model
b.
e. Mounting Hardware (Wire nuts for outdoor unit only)
f. Grounded 120V Power Supply (indoor model only)
g. Door Keys (outdoor model only)
c.
d.
e.
f.
25.5VAC
120V
g.
III
ESP-Me User Manual Contents
ESP-Me enhanced modular controller
User Manual
English. ........................ 1
Espa ñol. ...................... 21
Français ...................... 41

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