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Rain Bird ESP User Manual

Rain Bird ESP
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ESP Modular Controller
Controlador Modular ESP
Programmateur ESP Modulaire
Installation, Programming
& Operation Guide
Guia de Instalación,
Programación y Operación
Manuel d’Installation, de Programmation
et de Fonctionnement

Table of Contents

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Rain Bird ESP Specifications

General IconGeneral
DisplayLCD
Weather Sensor CompatibilityYes
Cycle and SoakYes
Sensor InputYes
Weather ResistanceYes
TypeModular
Zones4 to
ApplicationResidential
MountingIndoor or Outdoor
Watering Start TimesMultiple
ModelESP

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Controls and Switches

Valve Stations

PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER

Programming Checklist

A list of steps to follow for basic controller programming.

Set Current Date

Instructions on how to set the controller's current date.

Set Current Time

Instructions on how to set the controller's current time.

Select Program

How to choose between watering programs A, B, or C.

Set Watering Start Times

How to set up to four start times for each watering program.

Set Watering Cycle

Explains the four available watering cycle options for each program.

Advanced Cycles

Describes advanced watering cycle settings beyond basic weekly programming.

Cyclic

Details how to set up a cyclic watering schedule with a defined interval.

Set Valve Run Times

How to set the duration each valve will run for a selected program.

OPERATING THE CONTROLLER

Set Controller to AUTO

How to configure the controller for automatic operation.

Set Seasonal Adjust %

How to adjust watering run times by a seasonal percentage.

Use Manual Start / Advance

How to manually start programs or advance through stations.

Test All Valves

How to run a built-in test program for all valves.

Reset Controller

How to reset the controller's microprocessor in case of display issues.

Use "Hidden" Functions

Permanent Day(s) Off

How to disable watering on specific days of the week.

Setting the Pump / Master Valve Operation

How to program the pump or master valve operation.

Programmable Delay Between Stations

How to set a delay between station activations.

Auxiliary Valve Operation

How to use the auxiliary terminal for other equipment.

Clear Memory

How to erase all programmed information from the controller's memory.

INSTALLATION

Select Location

Recommendations for choosing a suitable installation site for the controller.

Mount Controller

Instructions on how to physically mount the controller unit.

Field Wire Entrances

Details on how to route valve wires into the controller cabinet.

Hanging the Controller

Steps for mounting the controller unit to a wall.

Connect Field Wiring

General instructions for connecting field wires to the controller.

Master Valve / Pump Start Relay Wiring

Specific wiring instructions for master valves or pump start relays.

Jumper Setting for Unused Stations

How to jumper unused stations to prevent pump damage.

Connect Transformer

Instructions on connecting the power transformer to the controller.

ESP-4Mi Indoor-Only Controller

Specific transformer connection details for the ESP-4Mi model.

ESP-4M Outdoor Controller

Specific transformer connection details for the ESP-4M model.

Remote Panel Programming

Instructions for programming the controller with the faceplate disconnected.

Installing Modules

Guidance on how to install optional expansion modules into the controller.

Connecting the RSD Rain Sensor

Instructions for wiring and configuring a rain sensor.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Declaration of Conformity

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