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Introduction
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ESP-Me Advanced User Manual
Programming Overview
Controller Definitions
Program
A program is a custom irrigation schedule that controls
watering days, start times and run times for each station.
Four separate programs are available (A, B, C, and D).
Station
A station corresponds to a valve connected to the
controller and is operated according to irrigation
schedules.
Watering Start Time
A Watering “Start Time” is the time of day that a program
begins to water. Up to six Start Times per day are
available.
Station Run Time
A Station “Run Time” is the length of time (for example,
20 minutes) that a station will water. The run times can
range from 1 minute up to a maximum of 6 hours.
Select Days to Water
There are four dierent watering options:
By Day (Custom)
This is the default program option and also the most
common. Set watering to occur on specic days of the
week by choosing ON or OFF for that day of the week.
Advanced Options
Odd Days
Set watering to occur on all ODD calendar days, for
example 1, 3, 5...29
Even Days
Set watering to occur on all even calendar days, for
example 2, 4, 6...30
Cyclic Days
Set watering to occur at specic intervals, for example,
every 2 days, or every 3 days, etc.
Seasonal Adjust
Increase or decrease watering duration based on
seasonal weather conditions.
Rain Delay
Allows prevention of irrigation up to 14 days.
Rain Sensor
Allows the bypass of the rain sensor by program or by
station.
Manual Program or Station
Allows user to immediately run a specic program or
station.
Valve Test
VT terminal located on base module to be used to
identify station. This terminal is always “ON”.
Programming Chart
Before you begin programming, fill out the
Programming Chart.
Follow the instructions to create irrigation schedules for
each program.
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