Rain Bird ESP-Me User Manual

Troubleshooting
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ESP-Me Controller
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Troubleshooting
Error Detection
The ESP-Me controller has built-in error detection that
can automatically generate an ALARM caused by an
essential programming error or if an electrical short
condition is detected.
The ALARM LED light on the ESP-Me controller front
panel will light up to indicate an alarm condition:
Programming Errors (blinking LED)
Error
ALARM
LED
Error Message
On Display
No Start Times are set BLINK NO START TIMES
No Run Times are set BLINK NO RUN TIMES
No Watering Days are set BLINK NO WATER DAYS
The ESP-Me controller will reset or clear when the error
is corrected.
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NOTE: The dial must be in the AUTO RUN position
for an ALARM message to appear on the display.
Electrical Errors (non-blinking LED)
Error
ALARM
LED
Error Message
On Display
Master Valve short SOLID MASTER VALVE/PUMP WIRE
SHORTED OR HIGH CURRENT
Station short SOLID STATION “X” WIRE SHORTED
When an electrical error is detected, irrigation for the
aected station is cancelled and watering advances to
the next operable station in the program.
The controller will attempt to water the aected sta-
tion again at the next scheduled watering. Completion
of a successful watering will clear the error condition
associated with that station.
Clearing Electrical Error Alarms
Turn the dial to the AUTO RUN posi-
tion to view the error message on the
display. To clear the ALARM, press the
right arrow button.

Rain Bird ESP-Me Specifications

General

Type	Modular
Start Times per Program	4
Master Valve/Pump Start	Yes
Watering Start Times	4 per program
Cycle and Soak	Yes
Rain Delay	Yes
Power Source	24V AC
Voltage	24V AC
Station Run Times	1 minute to 4 hours
Backup Battery	No