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ESP-2WIRE Controller
User Manual
Welcome to Rain Bird®
Thank you for choosing Rain Bird's ESP-2WIRE
Controller. In this manual are step by step
instructions for how to install and operate the
ESP-2WIRE.
ESP-2WIRE Controller.
WiFi Enabled
The LNK2
TM
WiFi Module allows remote connec-
tion to a Rain Bird ESP-2WIRE Controller using an
Apple iOS or Android compatible smart device.
LNK2
TM
*Sold separately
ESP-2WIRE Controller
1
WiFi Module.
ESP-2WIRE Controller Functions
Feature
Maximum Stations
Master Valve or Pump
Start Relay
Start Times
Programs
Program Cycles
Permanent Days Off
Master Valve Control
Rain Delay
Rain/Freeze Sensor
Rain Sensor Control
Seasonal Adjust
Manual Watering Run Yes
Manual Program Run
Manual Test All
Stations
Short Detect
Delay Between
Stations
Accessory Port
Save & Restore
Programming
Station Advance
LNK2
WiFi Module
TM
Flow Sensor
Flow Watch
The ESP-2WIRE Controller is
compatible with Rain Bird
2W-1 Decoders.
*Sold separately
Description
50 using 2-Wire path
Supported on 2-Wire
path with 2W-1
Decoders
6
4
Custom Days, Odd, Even
and Cyclic
By program
On/Off per station
Supported
Supported
Global or by station
Global or by program
Yes
Yes
Yes
Set by program
Yes (5 pin)
Yes
Yes
Supported
Supported
Yes
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- Page 1 Accessory Port Yes (5 pin) Save & Restore The LNK2 WiFi Module allows remote connec- Programming tion to a Rain Bird ESP-2WIRE Controller using an Apple iOS or Android compatible smart device. Station Advance LNK2 WiFi Module Supported Flow Sensor...
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Page 2: Installation
Using the provided wire nuts, connect the external power source wires (two power and one ground) to the transformer connection wires inside the wiring compartment. Wall Mounting Method. STATUS PATH 1 PATH 2 Direct Wiring Connection. ESP-2WIRE Controller... -
Page 3: Wire Installation
If there is no master valve then station #1 will be Overview the lowest address in the decoder sequence. The ESP-2WIRE Controller can support up to two For example: 2-Wire path connections. The controller manages • Table 1.1 shows a system with NO master valve. - Page 4 Connect the two black wires from the 2W-1 NOTE: If decoders were installed out of order, Decoder to a valve solenoid. see “Change a Station’s Decoder Address” on page 6. ESP-2WIRE Controller Place Decoder Address Labels typical Station/Valve configuration. Apply the decoder barcode labels to the appropriate fields on the Programming Chart that came with your controller.
- Page 5 #1. Using a screwdriver, connect the two wire ends of the field wiring to a set of terminals on the The display message will scroll: ESP-2WIRE Controller. FINDING FIELD DEVICES STATUS PATH 1 PATH 2...
- Page 6 Press to change the station number Press and hold simultaneously for the selected address. to erase the station’s address from the configuration. • Repeat for all stations as desired. ESP-2WIRE Controller...
- Page 7 NOTE: Even though address 10134 is the lowest in the new sequence, the controller assigned it to the lowest available station number, in this case station 16. All addresses that were previously programmed prior to finding new decoder addresses will remain unchanged. ESP-2WIRE Controller...
- Page 8 NOTE: Even though address 11324 is the lowest in the new sequence, the controller assigned it to the lowest available station number, in this case station 24. All addresses that were previously programmed prior to finding new decoder addresses will remain unchanged. ESP-2WIRE Controller...
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Page 9: Manual Watering
Figure 2 - ESP-2WIRE Controller - Dial Confi guration and Button Controls. a AUTO Seasonal Adjust Watering occurs automatically Adjust Run Times from 5% up to 200% b Date/Time Manual Watering... -
Page 10: Display Indicators
Station not used due to SKIP station address config- NOTICE SKIP uration Watering will NOT occur if the controller Soak time between wa- remains in the OFF position. tering times - support- SOAK SOAK ed through the Rain Bird app. ESP-2WIRE Controller... -
Page 11: Manual Watering Options
Turn the dial to: Manual Watering Press Program Select to choose the desired program (if necessary). Press the Hold to Start button to begin watering the selected program. ESP-2WIRE Controller Turn the dial to AUTO... -
Page 12: Advanced Programming
Turn the dial to: Seasonal Adjust to increase or decrease Seasonal Press Adjust for all Programs. To adjust an individual Program, press Program Select to choose the desired Program (if necessary). Press to increase or decrease Seasonal Adjust for one Program. ESP-2WIRE Controller... -
Page 13: Optional Features
Flow Sensor Connection. Weather Sensor Connection. If using the LNK2 WiFi Module and the Rain Bird app, turn on Weather Sensor Settings Flow Sensor and learn flow in Set the controller to obey or ignore a weather the controller settings. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
• After turning the dial to the desired position, press and hold and at the same time. Figure 3 - ESP-2WIRE Controller - Dial Confi guration and Special Features. a Save Programming Set Rain Sensor Bypass By Station Saves current programming for restore later. -
Page 15: Reset Button
WiFi Module Installation volatile memory so it is never lost if the front panel loses power. A 5 pin accessory port is available for Rain Bird Replace the front panel (refer to Complete approved external devices, including the LNK2 Installation in the Installation section). -
Page 16: Safety Instructions
• DO NOT attempt to link two or more controllers together using a single transformer. NOTICE • Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by Rain Bird CAUTION could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • Use only Rain Bird approved accessory devices. Unapproved devic- •... -
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