ESP-ME3 Controller
6
EN
Connect Weather Sensor (optional)
a
Remove the yellow jumper wire from the
SENSOR
terminals on the controller.
NOTICE
Do not remove the yellow jumper wire unless con-
necting a rain sensor.
b
Connect both rain sensor wires to the
SENSOR
terminals as shown.
C
WARNING
Do not route the rain sensor wires through the same
opening as the power wiring
B
NOTE:
Rain Bird ESP-ME3 controllers are only
compatible with normally closed rain sensors.
B
NOTE:
For wireless rain/freeze sensors, refer to
the sensor installation instructions.
b
Connect Power
C
WARNING
DO NOT plug in the transformer or connect external
power until you have completed and checked all
wiring connections.
Installation with Pre-attached Cord
• Plug the attached power cord into a nearby 120VAC
electrical outlet.
Weather Sensor Settings
Set the controller to obey or ignore a weather sensor.
When set to
Sensor ON
, automatic irrigation will be
suspended if rainfall is detected. When set to
Sensor
OFF
all stations will ignore the rain sensor.
Turn the dial to
Weather
Sensors
.
• Press or to select
SENS ON
(sensor on) or
SENS
OFF
(sensor off).
Sensor ON
Sensor OFF
Rain detected
(flashing)