Rain Bird ESP-SMTe - Special Features; Event Days off; Short Circuit Test; Advanced Controller Setup

ESP-SMTe Controller
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Special Features
Select additional features and controller setup options.
Turn the dial to Special Features.
Event Days O
Event Days O allows you to select up to four dates to
block irrigation for special occasions up to a year in
advance.
A
Select Event Days O.
B
Press
+
to add a new date.
C
Set the date; then press NEXT to set additional dates.
D
To delete an Event Day O, select the date using NEXT
or BACK and press and HOLD
-
.
Short Circuit Test
Verify the integrity of the wires between the controller and
the valves.
A
Select Short Circuit Test.
The test result for each zone is displayed; the test takes
about 30 seconds to complete.
B
Press RETEST to run the test again if desired.

NOTE: “NoMod” indicates that no module is present
for that station number.
Advanced Controller Setup
Set time delays between zones and set thresholds that
determine when the controller will suspend irrigation due
to weather conditions.
A
Select Adv. Controller Setup.
B
Set each value; then press NEXT.
• Zone to Zone Delay sets a time delay between one sta-
tion valve turning o and the next station valve turning
on.
• Suspend Watering When Rain Reaches value sus-
pends irrigation when measured rainfall reaches the
specied amount.
• Suspend Watering When Temp Below value suspends
irrigation when the temperature falls below a specic
value.