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

ESP-ME3 Controller

7

EN

Outdoor Installation with Direct Wiring

 

C

WARNING

Electric shock can cause severe injury or death. Make 
sure power supply is turned OFF before connecting 
power wires.

POWER WIRING CONNECTIONS  120VAC

Black supply wire (hot) to the black transformer wire
White supply wire (neutral) to the white transformer 
wire
Green supply wire (ground) to the green transformer 
wire

Locate the transformer wiring compartment in 
the lower left corner of the controller unit. Use a 
screwdriver to remove the cover and expose the 
transformer connection wires.

Route the three external power source wires 
through the conduit opening at the bottom of 
the unit and into the wiring compartment.

Using the provided wire nuts, connect the 
external power source wires (two power and one 
ground) to the transformer connection wires 
inside the wiring compartment.

 

C

WARNING

Ground wire must be connected to provide electrical 
surge protection. Permanently mounted conduit 
shall be used for connecting main voltage to the 
controller

Verify 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 empty 
slots to the right of the Base Module to increase the 
station capacity up to 22 stations.

 

B

NOTE:

 6-Station Modules are compatible with 

ESP-ME3 and ESP-Me. They are not backwards 
compatible with the ESP-M vintage controller.

 

B

NOTE:

 For ideal station sequencing, insert 3-Sta-

tion module after inserting all 6-station modules. 
For more details see the Station Numbering sec-
tion.

3-STATION

(ESPSM3)

6-STATION

(ESPSM6)

Expansion Modules

(sold separately)

Base Module

(included)

Install Modules

Verify the securing lever on the module is in the 
unlocked position (slide to the left).

Place the module under the desired slot between 
the plastic rails.

Push the module up into the slot until secure.

Slide the securing lever to the locked position 
(slide to the right).

b c d

a

 

H

REPEAT

 for additional modules.

 

B

NOTE:

 Modules can be installed or removed with 

OR without AC power connected. They are con-
sidered “hot-swappable”.

 

B

NOTE:

 It take about 30 seconds for stations to 

become available for configuration after install-
ing a new module.

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...

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