Rain Bird ESP-10ME3 Advanced User'S Manual Download Page 14

ESP-ME3 Controller

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Special Features

Turn the dial to the desired position indicated 
below for each 

Special Feature

.

Press and hold   and   at the same time.

Set Interstation Delay 

by Program

A station delay (from 1 

second to 9 hours) ensures 

that a valve has completely 

closed before the next one 

opens. Press Program Select 

to set delay for different 

programs.

Set Rain Sensor by 

Station

Tells a station to obey or 

ignore a rain sensor.

Save 

Programming

Restore 

Programming

Set Master Valve 

by Station

Allows a station to be 

controlled by a master 

valve or pump start relay.

Set to Odd or Even 

Watering Days

Options 

Reset Button

If the controller is not working properly, you can try 
pressing RESET.

•  Insert a small tool such as a paper clip, into the 

access hole and press until the controller is reset. 
All previously programmed watering schedules will 
remain stored in memory.

RESET

Remote Accessories

A 5 pin accessory port is available for Rain Bird 
approved external devices, including:

•  LNK

TM

 WiFi Module

•  LIMR Receiver Quick Connect harness

PORT

Set Flow Sensor by Station

Turns a flow sensor on or 

off by station

Reset to Factory Defaults

All programmed schedules 

will be erased.

Summary of Contents for ESP-10ME3

Page 1: ...LNKTM Ready ESP ME3 Controller Advanced User Manual...

Page 2: ...The Intelligent Use of Water 3 ESP ME3 Controller Features 3 WiFi Enabled 3 Installation 4 Mount Controller 4 Connect Valves 4 Connect Master Valve optional 4 Connect Pump Start Relay optional 5 Conn...

Page 3: ...lobal or by program Manual Watering Run Yes Manual Program Run Yes Manual Test All Stations Yes Short Detect Yes Delay Between Stations Set by program Accessory Port Yes 5 pin Save Restore Program min...

Page 4: ...s through the opening at the bottom or back of the unit Attach conduit if desired as shown CWARNING Do not route valve wires through the same opening as power wires b Connect one wire from each valve...

Page 5: ...ller CWARNING Do not route valve wires through the same open ing as power wires b Connect both flow sensor wires to the Flow terminals as shown Be sure to connect the positive sometimes red sensor wir...

Page 6: ...rain freeze sensors refer to the sensor installation instructions b Connect Power CWARNING DO NOT plug in the transformer or connect external power until you have completed and checked all wiring conn...

Page 7: ...erify that all wiring connections are secure then replace the wiring compartment cover and secure it with the screw a c b Station Expansion Modules Optional Station Modules can be installed in the emp...

Page 8: ...the 20 is flash ing then there is no module installed for that station number Complete Controller Installation a Reinstall and reconnect the front panel b Apply power to the controller and test the sy...

Page 9: ...le apps or LIMR when dial is in OFF position Display Indicators Display Func tion Description A L L ALL All stations C L E A R E D CLEARED Programming was cleared C Y C L I C CYCLIC Watering occurs at...

Page 10: ...he dial to Run Times a Press Program Select to choose the desired Program if necessary b Press or to select a Station c Press or to set the RunTime for the selected Station d Press to set additional S...

Page 11: ...rd 8 30 AM 1 15 MIN 2 15 MIN 3 15 MIN Correct Only one Start Time Program Letter Program Watering Time Program StartTime Station Number Station Watering Duration A 1st 8 00 AM 1 15 MIN 2 15 MIN 3 15 M...

Page 12: ...gram Select to show program letter on the display b Press Program Select to choose the desired program if necessary c Press the Hold to Start button to begin watering the selected program d Turn the d...

Page 13: ...crease Seasonal Adjust for all Programs Delay Watering Suspend watering for up to 14 days Turn the dial to AUTO a Press and Hold the button to enter the Rain Delay screen b Press or to set the DAYS RE...

Page 14: ...ve by Station Allows a station to be controlled by a master valve or pump start relay Set to Odd or Even Watering Days Options Reset Button If the controller is not working properly you can try pressi...

Page 15: ...ller has built in error detection that can automatically generate an ALARM caused by an essential programming error or if an electrical short condition is detected The ALARM LED light on the ESP ME3 c...

Page 16: ...consider the interruption of irrigation due to rainfall as an alarm condition This is normal operation Flow Alarms Error ALARM LED Error Message On Display Flow Sensor High Flow Con dition Solid HIGH...

Page 17: ...o see if the ALARM light on the controller is lit solid then repair or replace the valve if necessary Seasonal Adjust setting is too high Set Seasonal Adjust to 100 Electrical Issues solid LED illumin...

Page 18: ...n NOTICE Use only Rain Bird approved accessory devices Unapproved devices may damage the controller and void the warranty For a list of compatible devices go to www rainbird com Changes or modificatio...

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