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- Page 1 Rain+Birdt ESP-Me enhanced modular controller Advanced User Manual STATION HOUR MINUTES REMAINING RUN TIME Rain+Birdt...
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Page 2: Questions
Questions? WARNING: Use only Rain Bird approved accessory In the USA or Canada call Rain Bird Technical Support at devices. Unapproved devices may damage controller 1-800-724-6247 and void warranty. For a list of compatible devices or visit our web site at www.rainbird.com/controllersupport... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Check Box Contents ..........IV Installation Checklist ......... 19 Gather Installation Tools ........19 Introduction Mount Controller ..........19 Welcome to Rain Bird ...........1 Choose Location ............19 The ESP-Me Controller .........1 Remove Front Panel ............. 19 Controller Features ............1 Remove Knock-outs ............. -
Page 4: Check Box Contents
Check Box Contents a. ESP-Me Controller (outdoor model shown) b. User Manual Rain+Birdt c. Quick Reference Guide/Programming Chart (inside controller door) 25.5VAC d. Special Features Card(s) depending on model 120V Rain+Birdt e. Mounting Hardware (Wire nuts for outdoor unit only) -
Page 5: Introduction
Manual Water Station or Program allows immediate Controller Features watering of an individual station or an entire program. The ESP-Me Controller has a variety of advanced water l Test All Stations verifies proper operation of all the valves management features, including: in the system. -
Page 6: Station Expansion Modules
Additional Station Modules can increase the number of (included) (sold separately) available stations up to 22. The ESP-Me Controller comes standard with a base module that supports four stations. If more stations are required, up to three additional Station Modules (not included) can be installed. -
Page 7: Programming Overview
Even Days Set watering to occur on all even calendar days, for example 2, 4, 6...30 l Cyclic Days Set watering to occur at specific intervals, for example, every 2 days, or every 3 days, etc. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Introduction... -
Page 8: Display Legend
Station START TIME Start Time RUN TIME Run Time REMAINING RUN TIME Remaining Run Time SEASONAL ADJUST % Seasonal Adjust DELAY Rain Delay MANUAL Manual Watering TEST Test All Stations DELAY Delay Between Valves DELAY ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Introduction... -
Page 9: Normal Operation
Programmed irrigation schedules and current date and time remain permanently stored in memory while the controller is OFF or if there is an unexpected loss of power. NOTE: Automatic irrigation will NOT occur if the controller remains in OFF mode. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Normal Operations... -
Page 10: Basic Operation Set Date
RUN TIME NOTE: Make sure the desired program (A, B, C or D) NOTE: The time will switch from AM to PM is shown on the display during programming. automatically. (Press and HOLD accelerate adjustments). ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Basic Operation... -
Page 11: Set Watering Start Times
20 minutes, Program B will not start until program A has finished. NOTE: Program A has a preset default start time of 8:00 AM. NO default start times are set for other programs. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Basic Operation... -
Page 12: Select Days To Water
TU WE TH FR SA SU mon on REPEAT to select additional days as desired for the selected program. NOTE: In the example illustration, Thursday is shown as off and all other days are on. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Select Days To Water... -
Page 13: Advanced Cycles
A B C D 2 4 6 EVEN NOTE: ODD is displayed when the dial is turned to any day of the week position. 1 3 5 ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Select Days To Water... -
Page 14: Cyclic Days
“2”. To water every 3rd day, set the day cycle to “3”, etc. CYCLIC 4. Press to set the desired DAY CYCLE (between 2-31 days), then press NEXT DAY CYCLE DAYS REMAINING ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Select Days To Water... -
Page 15: Advanced Options
STATION HOUR MINUTES SEASONAL ADJ RUN TIME NOTE: The Seasonal Adjust symbol will show on the display in AUTO RUN. NOTE: Running a Manual Station or Program will use the Seasonal Adjusted value. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Advanced Options... -
Page 16: Delay Watering
Bypass Rain Sensor For Any Station in the 1. Turn the dial to Delay Special Features section. Watering. NOTE: The ESP-Me Controller is not compatible with 2. Press to set the a Normally Open rain sensor. It is designed for use DAYS REMAINING. -
Page 17: Manual Watering Operations
AUTO RUN. NOTE: All manual watering operations include the Seasonal Adjust value. 1. Turn the dial to Manual Station. 2. Press to select the desired Station. 3. Press to set the time REMAINING. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Advanced Options... -
Page 18: Manual Program
Auto Run by pressing the Program Select button to select a program and then pressing the Hold to Manually Start button. Refer to Auto Run in the Normal Operation section for details. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Advanced Options... -
Page 19: Total Run Time Calculator By Program
0 minutes will not be tested. 6. To cancel the test, turn the controller dial 1. Turn the dial to Test All Stations. to OFF for three seconds and then back to AUTO RUN. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Advanced Options... -
Page 20: Special Features
Set a delay between stations for all programs. Overview SPECIAL FEATURE AVAILABLE The ESP-Me controller has some additional, or “Special After a station has completed watering, the start of the Features” that offer enhanced irrigation control. next station can be delayed for a set period of time ranging from 2 seconds to 9 hours (the default value is 0 seconds). -
Page 21: Set Master Valve By Station
Set Master Valve Control to MV ON to allow a valve to be controlled by a master valve. NOTE: The ESP-Me does not support a Normally Open Master Valve. 1. Turn the dial to Set Station Run Times. -
Page 22: Permanent Days Off
Additional Features Additional Special Features are available, including: l Reset to Factory Defaults l Save and Restore Saved Programs For more information see the Special Features Card, included with the ESP-Me Controller. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Special Features... -
Page 23: Installation
Choose Location Installation Checklist 1. Choose a suitable mounting location with access to an When installing the ESP-Me controller for the first time, it electrical power source. Allow clearance for conduit is recommended that you complete the following steps in connections below the unit, and for the hinged door order. -
Page 24: Remove Knock-Outs
120 VAC 1/8 IN. * TRANSFORMER Remove Knock-outs The ESP-Me controller cabinet has four “knock-outs” available for connecting conduit and routing field wires. Three knock-outs are located on the underside of the 3. Ensure the unit is level. cabinet and one is located on the back. -
Page 25: Connect Power
Connect Power Outdoor Model WARNING: DO NOT plug in the transformer or The ESP-Me outdoor controller has an internal transformer connect external power until you have completed that reduces supply voltage (120 VAC in U.S. models; 230 and checked all wiring connections. -
Page 26: Station Expansion Modules
(ESPSM3) 6-STATION (ESPSM6) NOTE: 6-Station module is compatible only with the ESP-Me. They are not backwards compatible with the WARNING: Ground wire must be connected to previous vintage controller. provide electrical surge protection. Permanently mounted conduit shall be used for connecting main NOTE: For ideal station sequencing, it is voltage to the controller. -
Page 27: Station Numbering
It only affects station numbering. During programming when Example Of Optimum Installation Of 19 Stations connected to AC power, the controller will skip any unused stations where a module is not installed. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Installation... -
Page 28: Wiring Connections
Wiring Connections Connect Master Valve Connect the valve wires for each station and for a Connect an optional Master Valve to the ESP-Me (optional) Master Valve, Pump Start Relay or Rain controller. Sensor. 1. Route the master valve wires through a knock-out Connect Valves opening at the bottom or back of the unit. -
Page 29: Connect Pump Start Relay
1 2 3 4 8 9 10 14 15 16 20 21 22 Connect an optional Pump Start Relay to the ESP-Me controller. VT MV COM Pumps are used in some places to draw water from a well 1 2 3 4... -
Page 30: Connect Optional Rain Sensor (Wired Or Wireless)
Set Rain Sensor to Active (Wired or Wireless) (after installing a rain sensor and removing jumper wire on backplane) Connect an optional rain sensor to the ESP-Me controller. Set the controller to obey a rain sensor. NOTE: The ESP-Me Controller is not compatible with With a rain sensor is installed, automatic irrigation will with a Normally Open rain sensor. -
Page 31: Complete Installation
NOTE: The electrical connections can be checked even if water is not available. If water is available and you would like to test some or all of your stations, use the Test All Stations feature of the controller. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Installation... -
Page 32: Optional Features
Connect Optional Accessory memory so it is never lost if the front panel loses power. NOTE: Use only Rain Bird approved devices with 5 pin accessory port. Unapproved devices may 4. Replace the front panel (refer to Complete Installation in damage controller and void warranty. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The Alert LED light on the ESP-Me controller front panel will light up to indicate an alarm condition: Battery Life ALERT If the display repeatedly shows “-- -- -- -- --” when using a 9V Programming Errors (blinking LED) battery for remote programming, replace the battery. -
Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions
It just rained and This is normal operation. The This is normal operation. the alarm light is not ESP-Me does not consider the illuminated, why? interruption of irrigation due to rainfall an alarm condition. ESP-Me Advanced User Manual... -
Page 35: Electrical Issues (Solid Led Illuminated)
LED is flashing or solidly Dial not in AUTO RUN position. Turn dial to AUTO RUN position. illuminated but I see no message on the LCD. for more details visit www.rainbird.com/controllersupport ESP-Me Advanced User Manual Troubleshooting... - Page 36 Rain+Birdt Declaration of Conformity FCC Part 15 Rain Bird Corporation hereby declares that the ESP-Me irrigation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits controller families conform to the European Directives 2004/108/EC for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.