Rain Bird ESP-Me Series User Manual

6
ESP-Me User Manual Installation
Outdoor Model
c
WARNING: Electric shock can cause severe injury or
death. Make sure power supply is turned OFF before
connecting power wires.
Power Wiring Connections
120VAC (USA) 230VAC (International)
Black supply wire (hot) to
the
black transformer wire
Black supply wire (hot) to the black
transformer
wire
White supply wire (neutral)
to
the white transformer wire
Blue supply wire (neutral) to the blue
transformer wire
Green supply wire (ground)
to the green transformer wire
Green-with-yellow-stripe supply wire (ground)
to the green-with-yellow-stripe transformer
wire ( )
For 230V only:
b
NOTE: Use either the provided wire nuts or the
installed connector for this step.
c
WARNING: Ground wire must be connected to
provide electrical surge protection. Permanently
mounted conduit shall be used for connecting main
voltage to the controller.
Station Expansion Modules
Additional Station Modules can increase the number of
available stations up to 22.
Module Options
Base Module
(included)
Expansion Modules
(sold separately)
For 120V:
3-STATION
(ESPSM3)
6-STATION
(ESPSM6)
b
NOTE: 6-Station module is compatible only with the
ESP-Me. They are not backwards compatible with the
previous vintage controller.
b
NOTE: For ideal station sequencing, it is
recommended that a 6-Station module always
be installed in Bay 2. For more details see Station
Numbering section.
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
2.
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 CO M
1 2 3
4
VT = VAL VE TES T
3.
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
3.
VT MV COM
RAIN�BIRD.
24
VAC
GND SENS
24 VAC
GN D SEN S
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