Rain Bird ESP-RZXe Installation And Operation Manual

Rain Bird ESP-RZXe Installation And Operation Manual

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ESP-RZXe Controller
Installation Guide and Operations Manual
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  • Page 1 Rain+Birdt ESP-RZXe Controller Installation Guide and Operations Manual LNK WiFi Ready D Y Y Y Y * sold separately D Y Y Y Y English...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rain+Birdt ESP-RZXe Controller Installation Guide and Operations Manual Contents Introduction Installation ESP-RZXe Controller Features ......1 Indoor Model ........... 7 LNK WiFi Enabled.............. 1 Mount Controller .............. 7 Controls and Indicators ........1 Connect Power ..............7 Key Functions ..............1 Outdoor Model ..........
  • Page 3: Introduction

    LNK WiFi Enabled The LNK WiFi Module allows remote connection to a Rain The ESP-RZXe controller has a variety of advanced Bird ESP-RZXE Controller using an Apple iOS or Android water management features, including: compatible smart device. The mobile application allows...
  • Page 4: Normal Operation Auto

    Normal Operation Auto Cancel all active watering immediately and disable automatic irrigation. Watering occurs automatically according to Press the OFF key to immediately cancel all programmed irrigation schedules. active watering. Press the AUTO key to resume normal operation whenever programming is completed and to monitor active watering.
  • Page 5: Zone Schedule

    – Set Watering Run Times Press to set the hour (ensuring that AM/ PM setting is correct); then press NEXT to select Watering Run Times are durations (for example, and set the minutes. 20 minutes) set for watering. NOTE: Run Times can be set between 1 to 199 minutes.
  • Page 6: Set Watering Start Days

    Press ON or OFF to set each subsequent day of Set Watering Start Days the week as desired. Watering Start Days are the calendar days or Odd Days intervals (for example, Monday, Wednesday and Friday) on which watering is allowed. –...
  • Page 7: Additional Features Manual Watering

    Additional Features – Press key to set the desired Day Cycle; then press NEXT. Manual Watering Start watering immediately for ALL Zones or for CYCLE any ONE Zone. Water ALL Zones: Press the MANUAL WATERING key. ALL Zones appears as the default selection; press NEXT to continue.
  • Page 8: Water One Zone

    Water ONE Zone: Seasonal Adjust Press the MANUAL WATERING key. – Press to select any ONE Zone; then press Increase or decrease watering duration (Run NEXT. Times) for all Zones. Press the SEASONAL ADJUST key. – Press to increase or decrease the SEASONAL ADJUST percentage setting.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation Locate the keyhole slot on back of the controller unit and hang the unit securely on the mounting screw. Indoor Model KEYHOLE Mount Controller Choose a suitable mounting location on an indoor wall within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of a 1/8 IN.
  • Page 10: Outdoor Model

    Connect Power The ESP-RZXe outdoor controller has an internal transformer that reduces supply voltage (120 VAC in U.S. models; 230 VAC in international models; 240 VAC in Australian models) to 24 VAC.
  • Page 11 Locate the transformer wiring compartment in Power Wiring Connections the lower left corner of the controller unit. Use a 230 VAC screwdriver to remove the cover and expose the 120 VAC (US) (International) transformer connection wires. Black supply wire (hot) Black supply wire (hot) to the black transformer to the black transformer...
  • Page 12: Wiring Connections

    Wiring Connections Connect Master Valve Connect an optional Master Valve to the ESP- Connect the valve wires for each Zone and for RZXe controller. (optional) Master Valve, Pump Start Relay or Rain Sensor. Connect the power wire from the master valve to the master (M) terminal on the controller NOTE: If installing an outdoor model, route terminal block.
  • Page 13: Connect Pump Start Relay

    Connect Pump Start Relay Connect Rain Sensor Connect an optional Pump Start Relay to the ESP- Connect an optional rain sensor to the ESP-RZXe RZXe controller. controller. Pumps are used in some places to draw water from a On the terminal board, remove the jumper wire well or other source.
  • Page 14: Options And Special Features Install Batteries

    Install Batteries NOTE: Rain Sensor Bypass settings cannot be changed while the controller is irrigating. The ESP-RZXe can keep Date and Time if batteries are installed for backup. Set Bypass for All Zones NOTE: Your programming is stored in Non- Press the AUTO key.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error Detection The ESP-RZXe controller has a built-in error detection that senses a electrical short circuit or overload condition on a Zone’s output line. In the event of an error condition, the following steps l All irrigation for the affected Zone is cancelled and...
  • Page 16: Programming Chart

    Programming Chart Enter the Watering Run Time for that Zone. Before programming your controller, plan the watering Enter Watering Start Times (up to six total). schedule for each Zone using the Programming Chart and keep it for reference. Select Watering Start Days (checkbox). If Custom In the Zone Description column, enter a brief Days is selected, circle the days of the week to water.
  • Page 17 • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a Rain Bird Corporation could void the user’s authority person responsible for their safety. Children should be to operate the equipment.
  • Page 18 Tel: (520) 741-6100 Tel: (626) 812-3400 Tel: +1 (626) 963-9311 13792 AIX EN PROVENCE CEDEX 3 France Tel : (33) 4 42 24 44 61 2017 Rain Bird Corporation Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation www.rainbird.com www.rainbird.eu English 30JU17 P/N: 640251-01...

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