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WRC: Wireless Rain Sensor Combo WRT: Wireless Rain Sensor Transmitter WSR: Wireless Rain Sensor Receiver WRFC: Wireless Rain and Freeze Sensor Combo WRFT: Wireless Rain and Freeze Sensor Transmitter Rain Bird Sales, Inc Contractor Division 970 West Sierra Madre Avenue...
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24 VAC pump start relay circuits. The Receiver has three Light Emitting Diodes Rain Bird ESP-MC Controller – FIG. 1 (The Rain Bird ESP-MC Controller has only one 24VAC (LEDs). Each LED can indicate two conditions. If the LED is solid then the condition terminal) labeled on the left is occurring.
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Normally Open Installations Selecting a Location for the Sensor Transmitter Some controllers require rain sensors to be installed “Normally Open” (“NO”). In this case Select a mounting location where the rain-sensing head will receive direct rainfall. Make substitute the White lead for the Brown lead in the instructions for Normally Closed sure the head extends beyond the roof line, tree limbs, and any other obstructions.
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Sensor Transmitter Mounting and Sensor Transmitter Mounting and Low Power Test The Wireless Rain Sensor provides a flexible-mounting bracket and gutter clip for the Low Power Test Sensor Transmitter. It can be used to mount onto a rain gutter or directly to a wall or post. This procedure allows a single installer to mount An extension arm is also provided to assist in moving the sensor out beyond any and test the Sensor Transmitter and Receiver for...
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For assistance, call Rain Bird Technical Services at 800-247-3782 (USA and Canada only). 3. Remove the plunger and disks from the sensor body, and wash them in clean water.
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5. Functional Mode Summary Receiver LED Indications Monitor Normal – ALL LEDs OFF The Monitor Mode is the normal mode of operation once the Transmitter and Receiver unit(s) have been installed. While the transmitter is in Monitor Mode, it will transmit a Watering Suspended signal on a change of state (such as rain received) or to confirm that a communication link (Freeze or Rain) –...
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Please follow these steps BEFORE finalizing installation to ensure that your Wireless Rain Sensor is functioning correctly. If you are having difficulty with installation, please contact Rain Bird Technical Support at 1-800-Rain Bird. Step 1 – Install Receiver to Controller (Using Wiring Diagrams) Step 2 –...
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