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Summary of Contents for Rain Bird ESP-7ME3
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Technical Support Seasonal Adjust ............13 Delay Watering ............13 Questions? Permanent Days Off ........... 13 Call Rain Bird toll free Technical Support at Special Features..........14 1-800-724-6247 (USA and Canada only) Options ............14 Reset Button ..............14 Remote Accessories ............ 14 Detached Programming .......... -
Page 3: Introduction
WiFi Enabled The LNK WiFi Module allows remote connection to Welcome to Rain Bird® a Rain Bird ESP-ME3 Controller using an Apple® iOS® or Android compatible smart device. The mobile appli- Thank you for choosing Rain Bird’s ESP-ME3 controller. cation allows remote access and configuration of one In this manual are step by step instructions for how to or more irrigation controllers. -
Page 4: Installation
Installation Connect Valves Route all field wires through the opening at the Mount Controller bottom or back of the unit. Attach conduit if desired, as shown. NOTE: Choose a suitable mounting location close to a 120VAC wall outlet. WARNING Drive a mounting screw into the wall, leaving an Do not route valve wires through the same opening 1/8 inch gap between the screw head and the as power wires. -
Page 5: Connect Pump Start Relay (Optional)
The ESP-ME3 controller DOES NOT provide power for black) sensor wire to the grey (-) terminal. a pump. The relay must be wired according to manu- facturer instructions. Only the following Rain Bird pump start relay models are compatible with the ESP-ME3: Description Note... -
Page 6: Connect Weather Sensor (Optional)
WARNING Do not route the rain sensor wires through the same opening as the power wiring NOTE: Rain Bird ESP-ME3 controllers are only compatible with normally closed rain sensors. NOTE: For wireless rain/freeze sensors, refer to the sensor installation instructions. -
Page 7: Station Expansion Modules
Station Expansion Modules Outdoor Installation with Direct Wiring Optional Station Modules can be installed in the empty WARNING slots to the right of the Base Module to increase the Electric shock can cause severe injury or death. Make station capacity up to 22 stations. sure power supply is turned OFF before connecting NOTE: 6-Station Modules are compatible with power wires. -
Page 8: Station Numbering
Station Numbering • A 3-Station Module is installed in Bay Three and uses stations 11 through 13. The controller is configured with “fixed station num- During programming, the controller will skip any bering”, meaning that Bays Two, Three and Four can unused stations, creating a gap in station numbering. -
Page 9: Auto
Display Indicators AUTO Display Func- Description tion AUTO is the normal operating mode. Return the dial to AUTO when programming is complete. All stations A L L During Watering: Programming was CLEARED C L E A R E D cleared The display shows a blinking sprinkler symbol, the Watering occurs at active Station Number or Program, and the Remaining... -
Page 10: Basic Programming
Run Time to zero. NOTE: Rain Bird recommends that the maximum irrigation station cycle time be less than the time required for runoff to begin and that there be adequate soak time before the next irrigation cycle of that same station begins again. -
Page 11: Program-Based Scheduling
Manual Watering Options Program-Based Scheduling The ESP-ME3 uses a programmed-based scheduling Test All Stations method to create irrigation schedules. This means all Start watering immediately for all programmed stations with a run time on the program will run in stations. numerical order. -
Page 12: Run A Single Program
Advanced Programming Run a Single Program Start watering immediately for one program. Odd or Even Calendar Days Turn the dial to AUTO. Set watering to occur on all ODD or EVEN calendar days. Press Program Select to choose the desired Turn the dial to Water Days Program (if necessary). -
Page 13: Seasonal Adjust
Seasonal Adjust Permanent Days Off Increase or decrease program run times by a selected Prevent watering on selected days of the week (for percentage (5% to 200%). Odd, Even or Cyclic programming only). As an example: If the Seasonal Adjust is set to 100% Turn the dial to Water Days and the station Run Time is programmed for 10 min- utes, the station will run for 10 minutes. -
Page 14: Special Features
Options Remote Accessories A 5 pin accessory port is available for Rain Bird Reset Button approved external devices, including: If the controller is not working properly, you can try • LNK WiFi Module pressing RESET. -
Page 15: Detached Programming
Appendix Detached Programming Program the front panel remotely on battery power. Troubleshooting The front panel can be removed from the controller Error Detection and programmed remotely using a 9 volt battery for power. Settings can be programmed for all 22 stations The ESP-ME3 controller has built-in error detection regardless of which Station Modules are installed in that can automatically generate an ALARM caused by... -
Page 16: Flow Alarms
Low Flow conditions are also monitored. The limit for Low Flow is 70% below the learned flow unless ALARM Error Message changed in the Rain Bird App. A Low Flow alarm is Error On Display shown at the controller display and the red alarm LED... -
Page 17: Electrical Issues (Solid Led Illuminated)
Watering Issues Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Programmed sched- Connected rain sensor may be activat- Set Rain Sensor to Sensor OFF to ignore the rain sensor. ules do not start. If watering resumes, the sensor is operating properly and no further correction is needed. Connected rain sensor may not be oper- Let the rain sensor dry out, or disconnect it from the ating properly. -
Page 18: Certifications
Date and time are retained by a lithium battery which must be • Changes or modifications not expressly disposed of in accordance with local approved by Rain Bird could void the user’s regulations. authority to operate the equipment. ICES-003 Compliance Label/Étiquette de conformité... - Page 19 The Intelligent Use of Water® LEADERSHIP · EDUCATION · PARTNERSHIPS · PRODUCTS At Rain Bird, we believe it is our responsibility to develop products and technologies that use water efficiently. Our commitment also extends to education, training and services for our industry and community.
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