Rain Bird ESP-Me - Table of Contents

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ESP-Me Advanced User Manual
Contents
Questions? .............................................................II
Check Box Contents ............................................ IV
Introduction
Welcome to Rain Bird ...........................................1
The ESP-Me Controller .........................................1
Controller Features ..........................................................1
Station Expansion Modules ........................................2
Module Options............................................................2
Controls and Indicators ................................................. 2
Programming Overview ......................................3
Controller Definitions .....................................................3
Programming Chart ........................................................3
Display Legend .....................................................4
Normal Operation
Auto Run ................................................................5
Off ...........................................................................5
Basic Operation
Set Date ..................................................................6
Set Time ..................................................................6
Program Select ......................................................6
Set Watering Start Times ......................................7
Set Station Run Times ...........................................7
Select Days to Water
Introduction and Overview .................................8
Watering Options..................................................8
By Day (Custom) ............................................................... 8
Advanced Cycles ...................................................9
Odd Days ..............................................................................9
Even Days ............................................................................. 9
Cyclic Days ........................................................................ 10
Advanced Options
Seasonal Adjust ................................................. 11
Delay Watering ................................................... 12
Rain Sensor ......................................................... 12
Manual Watering Operations ........................... 13
Manual Station ............................................................... 13
Manual Program ............................................................ 14
Total Run Time Calculator
By Program ......................................................... 15
Test All Stations .................................................. 15
Special Features
Overview ............................................................. 16
List of Special Features ............................................... 16
Delay Between Valves ....................................... 16
Set Master Valve By Station .............................. 17
Permanent Days Off .......................................... 18
Bypass Rain Sensor
For Any Station................................................... 18
Additional Features ........................................... 18
Installation
Installation Checklist ......................................... 19
Gather Installation Tools ................................... 19
Mount Controller ............................................... 19
Choose Location ............................................................ 19
Remove Front Panel ..................................................... 19
Remove Knock-outs ..................................................... 20
Mount Controller ........................................................... 20
Connect Power ................................................... 21
Indoor Model .................................................................. 21
Outdoor Model .............................................................. 21
Station Expansion Modules ............................. 22
Module Options ............................................................. 22
Install Modules ............................................................... 22
Station Numbering ....................................................... 23
Module Configuration ............................................ 23
Wiring Connections ........................................... 24
Connect Valves ............................................................... 24
Connect Master Valve ................................................. 24
Connect Pump Start Relay ........................................ 25
Connect Optional Rain Sensor
(Wired or Wireless) ........................................................ 26
Set Rain Sensor to Active
(after installing a rain sensor and removing
jumper wire on backplane) ...................................... 26
Complete Installation ........................................ 27
Optional Features
Connect Optional Accessory ............................ 28
Remote Programming ....................................... 28
Troubleshooting
Battery Life ......................................................... 29
Reset Button ....................................................... 29
Error Detection................................................... 29
Programming Errors (blinking LED) ..................... 29
Electrical Errors (non-blinking LED) ...................... 29
Clearing Electrical Error Alerts ............................ 29
Frequently Asked Questions ............................ 30
Electrical Issues (solid LED illuminated) ......... 31