Chapter 2: Programming & Operation - Rain Bird ESP-MC Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Chapter 2: Programming & Operation
Using the buttons and dial on the controller's faceplate, you can set up the ESP-MC to
operate automatically. You can also run the controller manually without making
changes in the programs you have set.
This section will guide you through the use of the controller's buttons and dial and will
give you step-by-step instructions for setting up the four programs to suit your needs,
as well as instructions for operating the controller manually.
Familiarizing Yourself with the Controller's Faceplate
Before beginning to program or operate your controller, take a moment to familiarize
yourself with the controller's faceplate. The following information contains a short de-
scription of each of the buttons and indicators.
WATERING SUSPENDED BY SENSOR
This light is on when watering has been suspended by a sensor.
SENSOR OFF/ACTIVE
If you want the sensor to be active, set the switch to ACTIVE. If you wish to override
the sensor or there is no sensor connected to the controller, set the switch to OFF.
p p / ON
Press to turn a setting on or to advance the setting in the display.
q q / OFF
Press to turn a setting off or to decrease the setting in the display.
PGM
Press to change the program indicator in the display. The indicator cycles through
programs A, B, C, and D.
MAN START/ADV.
Press to advance to the next setting in the display or to start an operation.
FAULT RESET
Press to clear the fault reading from the display. Press this button after you have fixed
the short circuit indicated by the diagnostic fault indicator in the display.
STAND ALONE/MAXICOM
If you want your controller to function as a stand-alone unit, set this switch to STAND
ALONE. If you want it to function as a satellite connected to the MAXICOM system, set
this switch to MAXICOM.
PUMP/MV STATUS
This light is on when the Master Valve 1 (MV1) circuit is enabled for the active station.
STATION STATUS
This light is on when a valve is active.
LINKED TO MAXICOM
This light is on when the STAND ALONE/MAXICOM switch is in the MAXICOM posi-
tion and the controller is physically linked to the MAXICOM system.
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