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PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER
Your ESP 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:
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Watering days — the specific days of the week on which watering takes place (for example, Mon-
day, Wednesday, Friday), or the watering interval (for example, every third day).
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Start time — the time of day that the program begins; this is the time that the first station in the pro-
gram begins watering; all other stations then follow in sequence.
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Run time — the number of minutes that each station runs.
Programming Checklist
To program the ESP- controller for the first time, we recommend that you complete the following steps
in order:
Fill out Program Schedule Sheet................................... page 3
Select watering schedule............................................... page 4
Set the current time....................................................... page 4
Set the current day........................................................ page 5
Select the program (A or B)........................................... page 6
Set station watering days.
(custom schedule only)..................................................
page 6
Set station run times...................................................... page 7
Set watering start times.................................................. page 7
Set controller to automatic operation............................. page 8
Fill Out Program Schedule Sheet
Before you begin programming, fill out the ESP Con-
troller Program Sheet and attach it to the label on the in-
side of the controller door. A sample Program Sheet is
shown in this illustration.
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Enter a brief description of each station on the con-
troller.
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In the Program A column, mark the watering sched-
ule. Either circle one of the fixed intervals, or fill in the
watering days in the “Custom” row.
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Enter the starting time(s) for Program A. You may
have up to three separate start times for each pro-
gram.
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Enter the run time for each station assigned to Pro-
gram A. Enter “0” for stations that are not used in Pro-
gram A.
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Repeat steps 2 - 4 for Program B. If you are using a
fixed schedule, Program B will have the same water-
ing days as Program A.