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Gebrauchsanweisung Steuerung ESP-TM 

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The  ESP-TM  series  controllers  have  a  backup,  or  default, 

program  that  takes  over  if  your  program  is  lost  because  of  an 

extended  power  outage.

When  the  default  program  is  running,  all  stations  revert  to 

Program  A,  with  10  minutes  of  run  time  per  station.  The  default 

starting  time  is  8:00  AM.

The  default  program  will  water  every  day  if  the  Schedule  Slide 

Switch  is  set  to  "Custom."

If  the  Schedule  Slide  Switch  is  set  to  one  of  the  fixed

intervals,    the  default  program  will  run  every  two,  three,

or  five  days,  depending  on  where  the  switch  is  set.

The  Program  A  default  settings  will  be  in  operation  until  you 

enter  your  desired  settings  for  Program  A.  As  you  enter  your 

settings  in  Program  A,  the  default  settings  are  pushed  into 

reserve  status  as  a  backup  program.  If  you  are  using  only

one  of  the  two  programs,  make  sure  you  use  Program  A.

Your  ESP-TM  controller  is  an  electronic  clock  that  controls  when 

your  sprinkler  system  turns  on,  and  how  long  the  sprinklers  run.

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  program  you  set.

Each  program  contains:  Watering  days  -  the  specific 

days  of  the  week  on  which  watering  takes  place  (for 

example,

Default  Program

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Monday,  Wednesday,  Friday),  or  the  watering  interval

(for  example,  every  third  day).

Start  time  -  the  time  of  day  that  the  program  begins;  this 

is  the  time  that  the  first  station  in  the  program  begins 

watering;  all  other  stations  then  follow  in  sequence.

Run  time  -  the  number  of  minutes  that  each  station  runs.

                                                                                                                                                                           

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Fill  out  Program  Schedule  Sheet

Select  watering  schedule

Set  the  current  time

Set  the  current  day

Select  the  program  (A  or  B)

Set  station  watering  days  (custom

schedule  only)

Set  station  run  times

Set  watering  start  times

Set  controller  to  automatic  operation

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Programming  Checklist

To  program  the  ESP-TM  controller  for  the  first  time,  we

recommend  that  you  complete  the  following  steps  in  order:

ESP-TM  Installation  and  Operation               

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Summary of Contents for Rain Bird ESP-4TM

Page 1: ...tions Sample Station Layout Controls and Switches Turn Controller On and Off Adjust Water Budget Percent Use Manual Start Advance Run Test Program INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER Select Location Mount Controller Connect Field Wiring 19 25 36 19 21 23 24 27 27 28 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 Station Valve Wiring Master Valve Wiring Pump Start Relay Wiring Install Battery Install Transformer Install Wiring Skirt ...

Page 2: ... stations for example during a hot or cool period Start the sprinkler system manually Install a new battery Replace the fuse Troubleshoot a controller problem page 11 page 19 page 21 page 23 page 25 page 25 page 36 The controller has several stations as shown in the illustration on the following page Each station is connected to a remote control sprinkler valve The valve opens when it receives a s...

Page 3: ... run time Arrow ON OFF Buttons used to set times and days and to make program changes A B Program Button used to select watering program A or B On some ESP models this button is labeled PGM Manual Start Advance Button used to start the irrigation program manually or to manually advance watering from one station to the next Programming Dial used to turn controller off and on and for programming Sch...

Page 4: ...trols when your sprinkler system turns on and how long the sprinklers run 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 program you set Each program contains Watering days the specific days of the week on which watering takes place for example Default Program PROGRAMMING TH...

Page 5: ... the starting time s for Program A You may have up to three separate start times for each program Enter the run time for each station assigned to Program A Enter 0 for stations that are not used in Program A Repeat steps 2 4 for Program B If you are using a fixed schedule Program B will have the same watering days as Program A ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 7 Before you begin programming f...

Page 6: ...1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 Program A Program B P N 632989A am pm am pm am pm am pm am pm am pm Select Watering Schedule To use a fixed schedule move the Schedule Slide Switch to one of the FIXED positions 2 every other day 3 every third day 5 every fifth day To use the custom schedule move the Schedule Slide Switch to the C position 1 2 The ESP TM has two types of watering schedules either fixed or c...

Page 7: ...splay shows the minute currently set Press or to set the current minute 1 2 3 4 5 6 ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 11 Set Current Day Setting the current day varies somewhat depending on whether you are using a custom schedule or a fixed schedule Custom Schedule Make sure the Schedule Slide switch is set to C Turn the dial to DAY The display shows the day of the week that is currently set ...

Page 8: ... ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 13 Select Program The program that is currently selected appears in the far left corner of the display The display will show either PGM A or PGM B To select the program press the A B or PGM button until the program you want appears in the display Pressing the A B button switches back and forth between the two programs The ESP TM controller has two programs A...

Page 9: ...ay Press the ON or OFF button to set the selected day of the week on or off Turn the dial to the next day of the week Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set each day of the week either on or off ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 15 Set Station Run Times Turn the dial to Station 1 The display shows the selected station and its run time If you are programming the controller for the first time ...

Page 10: ...an set the second and third watering start times For example if you are growing new lawn seed you might want to water several times a day To do so you could set a program to run at 6 00 AM 11 00 AM and 4 00 PM 1 2 3 ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 17 If you want to set additional start times for this program move the dial to 2 or 3 in the Watering Start Times section Then repeat steps 3 and...

Page 11: ...aining on its run time When the entire program is complete the display will change back to the current day and time If you forget to turn the dial to AUTO the controller will eventually set itself to automatic operation The only setting that prevents automatic operation is OFF see step 2 1 ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 19 To turn the controller off and prevent all watering set the dial to...

Page 12: ... of 10 minutes If you set the water budget to 120 that same station will run for 12 minutes 120 of 10 minutes The water budget feature can be useful for cutting back watering during cool winter months or for increasing watering during periods of unusual heat Keep in mind that the percentage you set applies to ALL stations on BOTH programs ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 21 3 2 1 Turn the di...

Page 13: ...ant is displayed 1 2 ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 23 Run Test Program The ESP TM controller has a built in test program that will run each station in sequence for two minutes You can use this program to check out the operation of all the sprinklers in the system 3 2 1 Turn the dial to AUTO Press both arrow buttons at the same time and hold them down until The display shows the first stat...

Page 14: ...m protection against loss of programming data Rain Bird recommends that you replace the lithium coin cell battery once a year In addition if a short circuit occurs in the sprinkler system you may have to replace the fuse 1 2 ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 25 3 4 If the ESP TM fuse should blow check for short circuits in the valve solenoids or field wiring For more information see the Troub...

Page 15: ...troller 1 2 Place the supplied mounting template in the desired location on the wall Mark the screw center locations by punching through the template with a sharp tool Remove the template Two plastic spacers are provided for the upper mounting screws only See illustration on the next page Slip the spacers over the screws and drive them into the wall or stud at the upper keyhole marks holes A and C...

Page 16: ... larger than 16 gauge Wires smaller than 18 gauge should be doubled over before being inserted into the flip strip To connect field wires raise the flip strip lever to the open position Insert the stripped wire into the round hole beneath the lever Then lower the flip strip lever to grip the wire Tug gently on each wire to make sure it s securely connected The flip strip connector shown in this il...

Page 17: ...e wiring to the MV terminal and COM terminal as shown in the illustration ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 31 Pump Start Relay Wiring NOTE Complete this section ONLY if your system requires a pump start relay The MV terminal on the flip strip can be used to connect a pump start relay Connect one lead of the 24VAC pump start relay to the MV terminal and the other lead to the common wire as sh...

Page 18: ...ry Make sure battery drawer is completely closed then reinstall the lower face panel See page 25 for complete instructions Install Battery ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 33 Install Transformer 1 2 CAUTION DO NOT plug the external transformer into If your transformer has just two wires go to step 2 If not connect the green ground wire which is the longest wire to the ground screw located ju...

Page 19: ... the same amperage rating Use the MAN START ADV button to run a watering program Press MAN START ADV to cycle through each station If the fuse blows again on a particular station that station s solenoid or field wires may have a short circuit that needs repair Determine why power to the controller has been interrupted and re establish power Power is off to the controller 2 Display is blank 3 If th...

Page 20: ...rs and letters but is not moving or advancing Same as Cause 3 See correction for Cause 3 SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION Remove the lower face plate cover by gently prying it out along the slots on the outside right and left edges Reinstall the cover making sure that the Schedule Slide Switch engages the black switch on the cabinet interior Lower face plate cover is misaligned over the switch 5 ESP TM In...

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