Programming The Controller; Definitions; Programming Under Battery Power - Rain Bird ESP-6LX+ Installation, Programming, And Operation Manual

PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER

Definitions

Programming is the process of telling the controller exactly
when and how long you want to water. The controller opens
and closes the remote control valves according to the pro-
gram you set.
Each program contains:
Watering days - the specific days of the week on which
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watering takes place (for example, Monday, Wednesday,
.riday), or the watering interval (for example, every third day,
or only on even or odd days of the month).

Programming Under Battery Power

If you wish, you can remove the front face panel of the control-
ler and program the unit under battery power. This feature can
be useful if the controller is installed in an area that is not
readily accessible. This feature also lets you enter program
information before installing the controller at the job site.
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Start time(s) - the time(s) of day that the program
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begins; this is the time that the first station in the program
begins watering; all other stations in the program then
follow in sequence.
NOTE: The term “start time” refers to the time that a
program starts — not to the time that each individual
station begins to run.
Run time - the number of minutes (or hours and minutes)
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that each station runs.
To program the ESP-LX+ or ESP-LXi+ controller under battery
power, install the battery as described on page 62. To remove
the face panel, see the instructions on page 48. The controller
can be programmed under battery power, but should not be
operated on battery power alone. Connect the controller to an
AC power source as soon as possible to avoid battery drain.
ESP-LX+ & LXi+ Installation, Programming, & Operation Guide