Rain Bird ESP-RZXe Installation Guide And Operation Manual

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Installation
Outdoor Model
Mount Controller
 Choose a suitable mounting location with access to
an external electrical power source. Allow clearance
for the controller unit’s hinged door to swing fully
open to the left and clearance for conduit connec-
tions below the unit.
 Pull open the outer door of the controller and swing
it to the left; then grasp the wiring bay cover and pull
it towards you to remove it.
 Drive a mounting screw into the wall. Leave an 1/8
inch gap between the screw head and the wall sur-
face.

NOTE: If necesssary, use the provided anchors to
assure that screws can be tightened securely.
 Locate the keyhole slot on back of the controller unit
and hang the unit securely on the mounting screw.
KEYHOLE
 Drive a second mounting screw through the open
hole inside the wiring bay and into the wall. Verify
that the unit is fastened securely to the wall.
CONNECT
120 VAC
REMOTE
24VAC
ACCESSORY
SENS
12345678CM
RESET
Connect Power
The ESP-RZXe outdoor controller has an internal trans-
former that reduces supply voltage (120 VAC in U.S. models;
230 VAC in international models; 240 VAC in Australian mod-
els) to 24 VAC. You will need to connect power supply wires
to the transformer’s three wires. (Line, Neutral, Ground).
WARNING
Electric shock can cause severe injury or death. Make sure
power supply is turned OFF before connecting power
wires.
3 IN.
1/8 IN.
8 IN.

Rain Bird ESP-RZXe Specifications

General

Zones	4, 6, or 8
Enclosure	Indoor/Outdoor
Start Times per Zone	6
Manual Watering	Yes
Delay Between Zones	Yes
Sensor Compatibility	Yes
Transformer Output	24 VAC
Pump/Master Valve Output	Yes
Voltage	24 VAC
Watering Start Times	6 per zone
Cycle + Soak	Yes
Sensor Input	1
Enclosure Rating	NEMA 3R
Wi-Fi Connectivity	Optional, with LNK2 WiFi Module
Programming	Zone-based
Display	Large LCD display
Power Source	24V AC transformer
Weather Sensing	Yes, via optional WR2 Wireless Rain Sensor or wired rain sensor
Remote Compatibility	Yes, with optional WiFi module
Station Output	24 VAC 650mA
Station Run Time	1 to 199 minutes
Backup Battery	No
Weight	680 g