Trouble-Shooting - Rain Bird ESP-SMT Installation & Operation Manual

Trouble-shooting

This section shows you how to trouble-shoot problems with the ESP-SMT Controller or Sensor Pod.
Symptom Possible Cause
Automatic Dial is set to OFF Position.
irrigation is not
The unit is in a SUSPEND Mode due to user entry.
occurring
Irrigation is not required based on accumulated weather
data.
Today is not an "Allowed Watering Day"
Block Day of Week feature is activated.
Event Day Off feature is activated.
Irrigation suspended due to measured rainfall.
Irrigation suspended due to measured low temperature.
Zone to Zone Delay is activated for an extended duration.
An individual zone has been set in the OFF (inactive) mode.
AC Power has been lost and is not currently available. NO AC
POWER will be blinking in the AUTO screen if a 9V battery
is installed.
ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
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Correction
Set the dial to the AUTO position.
Set the Dial to AUTO and press the RESUME button.
If the plant material needs irrigation, manually water the affected zone(s).
If regulations permit, change the "Allowed Watering Days" by rotating the dial to the
CONFIGURE CONTROLLER dial position and enter new information for the Allowed
Water Days, or the Block Watering on Specific Day of Week.
Rotate the dial to the CONFIGURE CONTROLLER dial position and change the Allowed
Watering Day status from BLOCK to ALLOW.
Rotate the dial to the SPECIAL FEATURES dial position and remove the day from Event
Days Off status.
Move the dial to the SPECIAL FEATURES dial position. Change the user set value to
higher rainfall threshold from Advanced Controller Setup.
Move the dial to the SPECIAL FEATURES dial position. Change the user set value to
lower threshold from Advanced Controller Setup.
Move the dial to the SPECIAL FEATURES dial position. Change the Zone to Zone Delay
feature to a shorter time value from Advanced Controller Setup.
Move the dial to the INPUT ZONE INFORMATION dial position. Change the zone setting
to ENABLED (active).
Reset the circuit breaker or make the necessary repairs to assure a consistent 120 VAC
+/- 10% power supply.