Rain Bird ESP-7ME3 Advanced User'S Manual Download Page 18

ESP-ME3 Controller

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Safety Information 

 

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WARNING

Special precautions must be taken 
when valve wires (also known as 
station or solenoid wires) are locat-
ed adjacent to, or share a conduit 
with other wires, such as those 
used for landscape lighting, other 
“low voltage” systems or other 
“high voltage” power.
Separate and insulate all conduc-
tors carefully, taking care not to 
damage wire insulation during 
installation. An electrical “short” 
(contact) between the valve wires 
and another power source can 
damage the controller and create a 
fire hazard.
All electrical connections and wiring 
runs must comply with local build-
ing codes. Some local codes require 
that only a licensed or certified 
electrician can install power. Only 
professional personnel should in-
stall the controller. Check your local 
building codes for guidance.

Outdoor controller shall be 
permanently connected to fixed 
wiring by a flexible cord, and 
have a cord anchorage. The cord 
anchorage shall relieve conductors 
from strain, including twisting, 
at the terminals and protect the 
insulation of the conductors from 
abrasion.

 

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CAUTION

Stationary appliances not fitted 
with means for disconnection from 
the supply mains having a contact 
separation in all poles that provide 
full disconnection under overvolt-
age category III, the instructions 
state that means for disconnection 
must be incorporated in the fixed 
wiring in accordance with the 
wiring rules
This appliance can be used by chil-
dren aged from 8 years and above 
and persons with reduced physical, 
sensory or mental capabilities or 
lack of experience and knowledge 
if they have been given supervision 
or instruction concerning use of 
the appliance in a safe way and 
understand the hazards involved.  
Children shall not play with the 
appliance.  Cleaning and user 
maintenance shall not be made by 
children without supervision.

For controllers not provided 
with supply cord, the fixed 
installation must include a dis-
connecting device for all three 
poles suitable for overvoltage 
category III protection.

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 modifications not ex-
pressly approved by Rain Bird could 
void the user’s authority to operate 
the equipment.
Date and time are retained by a 
lithium battery which must be 
disposed of in accordance with local 
regulations.

Certifications

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Unique Identifier: 

ESP-ME3 (ESP4ME3)

Responsible Party – U.S. Contact 
Information

Rain Bird Corporation 
9491 Ridgehaven Court 
San Diego, CA 
92123 
Ph. (858) 268-2650

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig-
ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a res-
idential installation. This equipment generates, 
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there 
is no guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined 
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by 
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 

circuit different from that to which the receiver 
is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 

technician for help.

• Changes or modifications not expressly 

approved by Rain Bird could void the user’s 
authority to operate the equipment.

ICES-003 Compliance Label/Étiquette de 
conformité à la NMB-003

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Summary of Contents for ESP-7ME3

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...

Page 19: ...portugal rainbird eu www rainbird pt Rain Bird Corporation 970 W Sierra Madre Ave Azusa CA 91702 USA Tel 626 812 3400 Rain Bird Europe SNC Rain Bird France SNC 240 rue Ren Descartes B timent A parc Le...

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