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2 ESP-LX+ & LXi+ Installation, Programming, & Operation Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ....................................................................................... 2
LX+ and LXi+ Series Controllers.................................................. 2
Controller Stations ................................................................... 2
Station Layout .......................................................................... 3
Controls, Switches, and Indicators ................................................ 4
Programming the Controller ............................................................... 6
Definitions ..................................................................................... 6
Programming Under Battery Power ............................................. 6
Programming Checklist ................................................................ 7
Fill Out Programming Chart .......................................................... 8
Clear All Program Information ..................................................... 10
Set Time ...................................................................................... 11
Set Date ...................................................................................... 12
Select Program ........................................................................... 13
Set Watering Day Cycle............................................................... 14
Custom .................................................................................. 14
Cyclical .................................................................................. 16
Odd/Even Cycle .................................................................... 18
Set Station Watering Times.......................................................... 19
Set Program Start Times ............................................................. 21
Set Water Budget ........................................................................ 23
Set Station Delays ....................................................................... 24
Set MV / Pump Starts ................................................................. 26
Set Rain Delay ............................................................................. 28
Set Calendar Days OFF .............................................................. 29
Set Sensor System and Bypass Switch ...................................... 31
Operating the Controller ................................................................... 33
Operate Controller Automatically ................................................ 33
Run Program(s) Manually ........................................................... 34
Run Station(s) Manually .............................................................. 35
Run Test Program ....................................................................... 36
Rapid Station Test Routine — RASTER™........................................... 37
Introduction ................................................................................ 37
RASTER Operation ..................................................................... 38
Running a RASTER (Rapid Station Test Routine) ......................... 38
Valve Testing ............................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting Open and Shorted Valve Circuits ...................... 43
Open Circuits ......................................................................... 43
Short Circuits ......................................................................... 44
Installing the Controller.................................................................... 45
Installation Checklist .................................................................... 45
Select Location ........................................................................... 46
Remove Door and Face Panel .................................................... 48
Mount Controller on Wall ............................................................. 50
Connect Field Wires .................................................................... 52
Field Wire Entrances .............................................................. 52
Station Valve Wiring ............................................................... 53
Master Valve Wiring............................................................... 53
Sensor System Wiring........................................................... 54
Pump Start Relay Wiring............................................................. 55
Connect Main Power Wires ......................................................... 56
ESP-LX+ (Outdoor / Indoor Controller)................................. 56
ESP-LXi+ (Indoor only Controller) ......................................... 60
Install Battery .............................................................................. 62
Diagnostic Circuit Breaker .......................................................... 64
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 65