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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Rain Bird E-Class irrigation system Controller. This manual describes how
to install and operate your controller. Installation instructions are in the last section. Please read the in-
structions carefully and keep this manual in a handy location for future reference.
PROGRAMMING CONTROLS
The following is a key to the buttons and icons on the E-Class controller faceplate.
OFF
AUTOMATIC MODE
DATE/TIME
DAY CYCLE:
DAY CYCLE
DAY CYCLE
WATER DAY:
WATER DAY
WATER DAY
START TIME:
START TIME
START TIME
STATION RUN TIME
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WATER BUDGET
SET MONTH
SET DATE
SET TIME
MANUAL STATION(S) START
MANUAL PROGRAM (CYCLE)
START
TEST PROGRAM
1
Indoor or Outdoor
Indoor Only
E-3
E-3i
E-6
E-6i
E-9
E-9i
E-12
E-12i
TIME/DATE
OPTION
PLUS (add): +
MINUS (subtract): -
SELECT PROGRAM:
ABC
ENTER: ENTER
CONTROLLER KNOB
(PROGRAMMING DIAL)
ENTER
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- Page 1 E-12i INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Rain Bird E-Class irrigation system Controller. This manual describes how to install and operate your controller. Installation instructions are in the last section. Please read the in- structions carefully and keep this manual in a handy location for future reference.
- Page 2 * Additional discount not valid on clearance items, bundles or store specials. Discount applies to controller products only. Cannot be combined with other store discount codes. Valid at the Rain Bird Online Store only. Subject to change without notice. ® Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation.
- Page 3 WHAT MAKES UP A PROGRAM? DAY CYCLE: The number of days before the cycle repeats, i.e., 7-day cycle: one week long: 3-day cy- cle: once every three days. WATERING DAYS: set weekdays ON or OFF as watering days (7-day cycle). Set "Today's" number within the cycle (1 through 6-day cycles).
- Page 4 AVAILABLE DAY CYCLES Follow the next step for the cycle you choose. 1. 7-day (weekly) repeating cycle Skip to step III 2. 1-day through 6-day cycle i.e., 3-day cycle = 4. Od = Waters on odd dates only water on day #1, skip #2 and #3, and then Skip to step IV start over.
- Page 5 IV. SET WATERING START TIMES Set the time that you want the program to start. Note: Remember, if you want all the stations on the program to run only once each watering day, enter only one start time for the program. SELECT PROGRAM SELECT PROGRAM Press...
- Page 6 V. SET STATION RUN TIMES - CONTINUED 2 = Station 2 Press ENTER to move to the next station. EACH TIME you give a STATION A RUNNING TIME length you have added it to the Program. When you are done, turn it back to AUTO. When you have finished STEP V, you have completed the AUTOMATIC schedule for the Program.
- Page 7 VII. TO MANUALLY OPERATE STATION(S) MANUAL STATION(S) allows you to manually run any station or stations you want for the number of minutes you want. Normal station running times in the Automatic Programs are not affected. 1 = STATION 1 Turn the dial back to AUTO.
- Page 8 VIII. TO MANUALLY OPERATE PROGRAM(S) MANUAL CYCLE Dial to Manual Cycle. TO STOP MANUALLY STARTED PRO- A B C GRAMS(S) 3 SECONDS Select the Program Start the Program using the ENTER button. If you want to “stack” one of the other programs to run following the first, repeat #2 and #3 above.
- Page 9 X. TO TURN CONTROLLER OFF Return the controller to automatic operation. No watering occurs, however, the controller keeps the time, date, and your program in mem- ory. XI. TO SET DATE/TIME DISPLAY To change between the English Time/Date sys- tem and the European method use this dial posi- Option tion and the ENTER button.
- Page 10 XIII. ERASE ALL PROGRAMMING With the dial at Auto, open and remove the lower cover. With a metal object, momentarily connect two contacts at the back of the RESET Tunnel. When the display goes blank, remove the metal ob- ject. You can now reprogram the controller. XIV.
- Page 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION The "Err" in the display indicates a short cir- Display shows "Err" 1. The automatic circuit cuit or an electrical overload on a particular breaker has found an elec- station. The station's number should also be trical problem.
- Page 12 This controller must be installed in compliance with local electrical codes Rain Bird E-Class controllers are available in either indoor or outdoor models. Indoor models have a separate transformer. Outdoor models have a built-in transformer and a separate plastic junction box.
- Page 13 wall bracket up into its 2. Pull upward on the slid- tracks on the back of the ing door (for controllers controller and, together, with doors) to the latched mount the bracket and position that exposes the controller back on the wall. face panel controls and Make sure that hole "D"...
- Page 14 U.S. VERSION, 117-120 VAC, 60HZ) 3. With code-approved wire connectors, connect the green wire (sometimes this a completely bare, cop- per wire) from the power source to the green/yellow 1. Unscrew and remove the cover of the junction box wire from the controller. In a similar manner, con- and remove the clip that is supplied with it.
- Page 15 INDOOR CONTROLLER (230 VOLT 50HZ IN- TERNATIONAL VERSION) Because of the wide variety of plug patterns used for electrical wall outlets around the world, the in- door controller provides a separate transformer with a two-wire, 230 VAC input to which you can attach the proper plug.
- Page 16 CONNECT FIELD WIRES TO REMOTE CONTROL VALVES - continued The illustration shows the various wire runs and connections between the controller and other devices. Each valve to be controlled by the E-Series controller should have its own, separate power wire. Connect one end of the power wire to a numbered station terminal on the controller's terminal strip.
- Page 17 PREFERRED BY PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE Rain Bird Sales, Inc. Customer Support Center 6991 E. Southpoint Rd., Bldg. #1 Tucson, AZ 85706 1-800-RAIN BIRD (520) 434-6290 FAX © 1998 Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp. ® Registered trademark of Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp. PN 633659B...