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ESP-LX+ & LXi+ Installation, Programming, & Operation Guide

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Watering Suspended by Sensor LED

 — glows when watering

is prevented by a moisture sensor.

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Sensor Bypass Switch

 — used to tell the controller to obey

or ignore input from a moisture sensor system.  (Sensor

systems are optional.)

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Stations Slide Switch

 — used to select one of the station

rows around the Programming Dial.  (For 12-, 16-, 20-, and

24-station models only.)

Summary of Contents for ESP-6LX+

Page 1: ...Sales Inc Turf Products 970 W Sierra Madre Azusa CA 91702 www rainbird com P N 634415 B Installation Programming Operation Guide ESP LX and ESP LXi Indoor Models ESP 8LXi ESP 12LXi ESP 16LXi Indoor Ou...

Page 2: ...ll struggling with your old sprinkler timer Having a hard time complying with local watering restrictions Upgrading to a new Rain Bird sprinkler timer is easier than you might think New timers are eas...

Page 3: ...nsor 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 RAST...

Page 4: ...utilisateur de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour les op rations et l entretien service dans les manuels fournis avec l appareil WARNING A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR CUTOFF SWITCH IS TO BE PROVIDED...

Page 5: ...tation 2 In the same way station 3 will begin watering when station 2 is finished NOTE ESP LX and LXi controllers let you set a delay between stations For example if you set a one minute delay station...

Page 6: ...3 ESP LX LXi Installation Programming Operation Guide Station Layout...

Page 7: ...g normal operation displays the time of day during programming shows the result of your commands during watering shows the station that is running and the minutes remaining in its run time when progra...

Page 8: ...tering is prevented by a moisture sensor Sensor Bypass Switch used to tell the controller to obey or ignore input from a moisture sensor system Sensor systems are optional Stations Slide Switch used t...

Page 9: ...ccessible This feature also lets you enter program information before installing the controller at the job site Definitions Programming is the process of telling the controller exactly when and how lo...

Page 10: ...ge 10 Set time and date Page 11 For each program Select program A B C or D drip Page 13 Set watering day cycle Page 14 Set station watering times Page 19 Set program start time s Page 21 Set water bud...

Page 11: ...days Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays Station 1 runs for ten minutes followed by Station 2 for 20 minutes Station 3 for 20 minutes and Station 4 for 5 minutes The entire program takes about an hour En...

Page 12: ...9 ESP LX LXi Installation Programming Operation Guide F or E S P LX a nd LX i C on trollers D...

Page 13: ...h a clean setup clear the controller of all existing program settings Turn the dial to OFF Hold down ON and MAN START ADV for about seven seconds until the display reads INITSYS and then begins to scr...

Page 14: ...set its internal clock to the correct time and date Turn the dial to TIME CALENDAR The hour digits in the display flash Press or to set the current hour Make sure the AM PM indicator is set to the cor...

Page 15: ...month Press MAN START ADV The day number flashes in the display Press or to set the current day of the month Press MAN START ADV The year flashes in the display Press or to set the current year You a...

Page 16: ...be confusing Select Program Four independent programs are available in the ESP LX LXi Series controller A B C and D drip Multiple indepen dent programs let you enter watering schedules to meet the req...

Page 17: ...n a selected daily interval for example every other day or every third day See page 16 3 ODD waters only on odd numbered days of the month See page 18 4 EVEN waters only on even numbered days of the m...

Page 18: ...selected day and either ON or OFF ON means the selected day is a watering day OFF means watering doesn t take place on that day Press or to set the day ON or OFF Turn the dial to the next day of the...

Page 19: ...d press PGM until it appears Press or until CYCLIC appears in the display Press MAN START ADV The display shows the number of days remaining until a watering day and the number of days in the cycle Th...

Page 20: ...Press MAN START ADV The DAYS REMAINING digit flashes Press or to set the number of days remaining before the next watering day 0 means that today is a watering day So if you want watering to begin tom...

Page 21: ...hows the currently selected program If the program you want is not displayed press PGM until it appears Press or until ODD or EVEN appears in the display Turn the dial to AUTO NOTE If you do not want...

Page 22: ...TIONS slide switch to the block of stations you want to set Turn the dial to the station number you want in the WATERING TIME PER STATION section of the dial The display shows the program the station...

Page 23: ...not want to include a station in the program set the run time to zero After you have set the run time for the last station turn the dial to AUTO NOTE You can use the Water Budgeting feature to set wat...

Page 24: ...eed you may want to water several times a day to keep the seedbed or top dressing damp NOTE Start times apply to the entire program not to an individual station Turn the dial to PROGRAM START TIMES Th...

Page 25: ...nternational models NOTE Start times appear in chronological order If you delete a start time by setting it to OFF all later start times are automatically moved down one start time number When you set...

Page 26: ...are calculated based on the normal programmed run times for each station For example if a station is programmed to run for 10 minutes and you set the water budget to 80 the station will run for 8 minu...

Page 27: ...ver or to allow slow closing valves to turn off completely If neither of these situations applies to your site leave the station delay set to 0 You can set a different station delay for each program A...

Page 28: ...play initially shows the delay time in seconds SEC When you advance past 59 seconds the display changes to MIN for minutes and seconds When you advance past 60 minutes the display changes to HOUR for...

Page 29: ...lve relay or a pump start relay to each station This means that any time the station operates the relay assigned to it will also turn on For example if a specific station needs additional water pressu...

Page 30: ...nstallation Programming Operation Guide The ON or OFF flashes in the display Press for ON or for OFF To set another station press MAN START ADV Repeat steps 2 6 for each station you want to set Turn t...

Page 31: ...ograms manually during the Rain Delay period NOTE The Rain Delay feature lets you set a delay period manually If you have an automatic rain sensor attached to your system see the instructions on page...

Page 32: ...th of each month will be automatically reset to ON Permanently set the 31st day of any month OFF This setting complies with local watering ordinances that prohibit watering on the 31st Unlike settings...

Page 33: ...Press to set the day ON or to set the day OFF Turn the dial to AUTO When an OFF day occurs the display shows NON for non watering day and no watering occurs The next time the date occurs normal water...

Page 34: ...itch to ACTIVE without a sensor or jumper connected to these terminals the valves will not operate and no watering will occur See page 54 for instructions When the sensor detects a wet condition power...

Page 35: ...ramming Operation Guide To bypass the sensor set the sensor bypass switch to OFF The controller will ignore any sensor signals and normal watering schedules will resume This setting also lets you run...

Page 36: ...120 volt AC power source 230 volt AC for international models Operate Controller Automatically Turn the dial to AUTO The controller runs the sprinklers according to the programs you have set If you f...

Page 37: ...the MAN START ADV button Turn the dial to AUTO The display shows the day of the week and time of day Press PGM until the program you want is displayed Press MAN START ADV to start the selected progra...

Page 38: ...m but is used in another program the word USED will appear in the display instead of the run time Press PGM until the display shows a run time for the station Press MAN START ADV to operate the select...

Page 39: ...run The default test run time is two minutes per station Press or to increase or decrease the run times for the TEST PROGRAM The maximum test run time is 10 minutes Press MAN START ADV to start the te...

Page 40: ...signal to each valve terminal on the controller and then displays the valve s current operating condition Results appear in the easy to read digital display The RASTER checks each station and displays...

Page 41: ...a RASTER Rapid Station Test Routine NOTE To run the RASTER the controller must be connected to a 120 Volt AC power source 230 Volt for international models Turn the Programming Dial to OFF Press and...

Page 42: ...as the RASTER confirms the proper operation of the controller s front panel lights The RASTER then automatically checks the controller s master valve and each station valve in numerical order NOTE If...

Page 43: ...4 The RASTER displays the condition of each valve for 10 seconds PASS displays for less than one second and may flash too fast to be seen and then moves to the next valve You can press MAN START ADV o...

Page 44: ...ontroller or the valves If the RASTER detects a problem on the master valve or any station valve the display flashes CHECK for three seconds The display shows the condition and number of each problem...

Page 45: ...cked for field wiring or other circuit problems See Troubleshooting Open and Shorted Valves Circuits on page 43 for more information To exit the RASTER turn the Programming Dial from OFF to AUTO or an...

Page 46: ...PEN condition if no valve solenoid is connected to the controller station This is normal and the system does not need service Open circuits can be caused by Malfunctioning valve solenoids Field wires...

Page 47: ...ry may need service If the OPEN or SHORT moves to the new station check the valve s solenoid and field wiring Loose or corroded wire connections on the controller s terminal strip or at the valve sole...

Page 48: ...only The i in the model number stands for indoors The ESP LX controller may be installed either indoors or outdoors Installation Checklist To install the ESP LX controller we recommend that you comple...

Page 49: ...ditioners refrigerators or pool pumps Select a location that has access to 120 Volt AC electrical power or 230 Volt AC electrical power as required WARNING A circuit breaker or cutoff switch is to be...

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Page 51: ...e hinges Then remove the door Open the face panel by grasping its lower right corner and swinging it to the left Disconnect the ribbon cable by grasping it along its two flat sides Then pull the cable...

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Page 53: ...bottom of the cabinet Hold the controller or mounting template at eye level against the mounting surface Use a pencil to mark the position of the holes on the mounting surface Then remove the control...

Page 54: ...M V G N D M V 1 1 9 9 2 2 1 0 1 0 3 3 1 1 1 1 4 4 1 2 1 2 5 5 1 3 1 3 6 6 1 4 1 4 7 7 1 5 1 5 8 8 1 6 1 6 2 4 V A C S E N S O R C O M C O M M V G N D M V 1 1 9 9 2 2 1 0 1 0 3 3 1 1 1 1 4 4 1 2 1 2 5...

Page 55: ...le adapter is molded into the underside of the cabinet surrounding the hole for the 1 2 6 cm PVC adapter You may need this larger hole if you are using 14 gauge wire or larger To use the larger hole t...

Page 56: ...ates the need to wrap the wire around the screw head NOTE The ESP LX 20 and 24 station models have a special screwless terminal strip for valve wire connections Connect a common wire to one of the lea...

Page 57: ...controller s vertical terminal strip Most sensors have two wires or two terminals designed to be connected to the valve common wire Instead of connecting to the valve common wire connect these wires o...

Page 58: ...terminal on the controller s terminal 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 shown i...

Page 59: ...LXi indoor only controller see the instructions on page 60 The ESP LX controller has an internal transformer that reduces standard supply voltage 117 VAC in U S models 230 VAC in international models...

Page 60: ...inet Also remove the circular cutout in the flame retardant fiberboard liner at the rear of the high voltage compartment For safety purposes be sure to seal the unused entry at the bottom of the cabin...

Page 61: ...ire hot to the black transformer wire On 230 VAC models international connect the brown supply wire hot to the brown transformer wire On 117 120 VAC models U S connect the white supply wire neutral to...

Page 62: ...tection Verify that all connections are secure Then close the cover of the high voltage compartment and secure it with the screw C O M C O M M V G N D M V 1 1 9 9 2 2 1 0 1 0 3 3 1 1 1 1 4 4 1 2 1 2 5...

Page 63: ...have connected its cable to the controller If the transformer is plugged in while the cable is not attached any contact between the three forked connectors will blow the transformer s internal fuse A...

Page 64: ...ne of the terminals labeled 24 VAC In some units these two terminals are labeled ORN Connect the last forked wire to the other terminal labeled 24 VAC Polarity of these two wires is not impor tant You...

Page 65: ...o be disposed of in accordance with local regulations The battery also lets you program the controller with the face panel detached from the cabinet power supply If you have removed the face panel and...

Page 66: ...the battery back into its compartment and tighten the screw The controller will fully charge the supplied NiMH battery in approximately 48 hours The controller will continue to trickle charge the batt...

Page 67: ...val displays the working station s number and run time remaining when the programming dial is set to the AUTO position When the controller finishes the program it will continue to display the problem...

Page 68: ...Y and DAYS REMAINING If the Rain Delay feature has been set properly no correction is needed To cancel the Rain Delay see page 28 4 Today may not be a watering day for the program Display shows DAYS R...

Page 69: ...has been set for the station Turn the dial to the station number and press the PGM button to check the run times set for the station To add a run time see page 19 10 A short circuit in the solenoid or...

Page 70: ...e or pump start relay circuit Identify and repair the fault in the master valve or pump start relay circuit Then press the Clear Fault button in the upper left corner of the face panel To verify that...

Page 71: ...may be stacked Programs A B and C will stack behind each other if they are scheduled to start while another program other than D is running Check to make sure Programs A B and C are not scheduled to...

Page 72: ...69 ESP LX LXi Installation Programming Operation Guide NOTES...

Page 73: ...guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipm...

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