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Rain Bird ESP-LX Installation, Programming, & User Manual Download Page 47

ESP-LX Modular Controller

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Optional Smart Modules™

Instructions for programming the optional Smart Modules™ are
packaged with the modules. Please refer to those instructions for
more information.

Communications

Instructions for programming the optional Communications module
are packaged with the module. Please refer to those instructions for
more information.

Set Sensor Bypass Switch

The ESP-LX Modular controller lets you connect various types of
sensors that interrupt watering when a specific condition is
detected. For example, if you have a Rain Bird RSD Series Rain
Sensor or a WRS Wireless Rain Sensor connected to the controller,
watering will be suspended when rainfall activates the sensor.

NOTE:

For this feature to operate properly, the

sensor must be connected to the controller’s sensor
inputs according to the instructions that come with the
sensor equipment.

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Summary of Contents for ESP-LX

Page 1: ...ESP LX Modular Controller Installation Programming Operation Guide...

Page 2: ...perating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product ATTENTION UN DISJONCTEUR OU UN INTERRUPTEUR DOIT ETRE INSTALLE SUR LE PRIMAIRE POUR ISOLER LE PROGRAMMATEUR L...

Page 3: ...Odd31 Even Cycle 21 Cyclical 22 Set Valve Run Times 24 Advanced Programming 25 Seasonal Adjust 25 Individual Program 26 By Month 27 Delay Watering 30 Rain Delay 30 Calendar Day Off 31 Valve Settings 3...

Page 4: ...llation Checklist 67 Check Box Contents 67 Choose Location 68 Gather Installation Tools 69 Mount Controller 70 Install Module s 72 Connect Field Wiring 73 Connect Sensor Wiring 74 Connect Source Power...

Page 5: ...ol ESP LX Modular Controller The ESP LX Modular controller is an irrigation timing system designed for commercial and residential use The controller s modular design can accommodate from 8 to 32 valve...

Page 6: ...troller shuts off the valve and opens the next valve in sequence For example the illustration on page 5 shows that valve 1 is currently watering When valve 1 is finished the controller will shut it of...

Page 7: ...ESP LX Modular Controller 5 Basic Operation...

Page 8: ...C or D D drip Sensor Bypass Switch used to tell the controller to obey or ignore input from a sensor Sensors are optional Display during normal operation displays the time of day during programming sh...

Page 9: ...akes place for example Monday Wednesday Friday or the watering interval for example every third day or only on even or odd days of the month Watering start time s the time s of day that the program be...

Page 10: ...led in an area that is not readily accessible This feature also lets you enter program information before installing the controller at the job site Although you can program the controller under batter...

Page 11: ...ge 40 Set date Page 15 Set time Page 16 For each program A B C D Select program A B C or D drip Page 17 Set watering start times Page 18 Select days to water Page 19 Set valve run time s Page 24 Confi...

Page 12: ...mes apply to the program not to the individual valves assigned to the program In this example Program A begins watering at 8 00 a m on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays Valve 1 runs for ten minutes follo...

Page 13: ...ESP LX Modular Controller 11 Sample Programming Chart...

Page 14: ...vidual Program Use this function to erase start times watering days and valve run times for a single program This function will not erase seasonal adjust percentages rain delay advanced cycles valve s...

Page 15: ...enu reappears All Programs Use this function to erase start times watering days and valve run times for all four programs This function will not erase seasonal adjust percentages rain delay advanced c...

Page 16: ...al adjust percentages rain delay advanced cycles valve settings and special features except for the backup programs Turn the dial to CLEAR PROGRAMS The Clear Programs menu appears in the display Press...

Page 17: ...ediately after you restore the factory defaults the controller will ask you to select a language See page 40 for instructions Set Date Turn the dial to SET CURRENT DATE The month in the display flashe...

Page 18: ...ime Turn the dial to SET CURRENT TIME The hour in the display flashes Press or to set the current hour NOTE To change the AM PM setting advance the hour past 12 Press Next The minutes number flashes P...

Page 19: ...ograms A B or C Programs A B and C are not allowed to overlap each other If they are programmed to overlap programs A B or C will stack run in consecutive order after the program in progress finishes...

Page 20: ...pply to the entire program not to an individual valve Turn the dial to SET WATERING START TIMES The display shows the program the number of the start time and the start time itself or OFF The start ti...

Page 21: ...nt a program to water on even days of the month but you do not want to water on Wednesdays when landscape service is scheduled You can set the program to an EVEN cycle and use the CUSTOM cycle to turn...

Page 22: ...e display shows the currently selected program and day of the week along with a flashing On or Off If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for i...

Page 23: ...each day of the week on or off Odd Odd31 Even Cycle To set an Odd Odd31 or Even cycle Turn the dial to ADVANCED CYCLES The display shows the currently selected program and its current watering day cyc...

Page 24: ...on two consecutive days of the month EVEN The program waters only on even numbered days of the month NOTE Any days you turn OFF via the Custom cycle will override watering days set via Odd Odd31 or E...

Page 25: ...r day set the Day Cycle to 2 If you want to water once a week set the Day Cycle to 7 Press Next The Days remaining number flashes Press or to change the number of days until the next watering day 0 me...

Page 26: ...flash If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions To set the run time for a different valve press or under Valve until the valve n...

Page 27: ...u can use the 0 setting to shut off a program temporarily Seasonal adjustment percentages are applied to the normal programmed run times for each valve For example if a valve is programmed to run for...

Page 28: ...asonal adjustment percentage The percentage numbers flash If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions Press or to set the percentag...

Page 29: ...the monthly adjustments to individual programs NOTE Seasonal adjustments you make by program and by month will be multiplied together to calculate run times For more information see page 25 Turn the...

Page 30: ...ge numbers flash Press or to set the percentage from 0 300 percent NOTE Setting the percentage to 0 will prevent selected programs from watering during this month To set the percentage for the next mo...

Page 31: ...is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions Depending on how this program is currently set either NO or YES flashes To apply the monthly adjustment percen...

Page 32: ...ring schedules NOTE The Rain Delay feature lets you set a delay period manually If you have a sensor attached to your system see the instructions on page 45 The rain delay setting applies to all progr...

Page 33: ...can set that day OFF so no watering will occur After July 4th passes the fourth of each month will be automatically reset to ON A Calendar Day Off setting applies to all programs Turn the dial to DELA...

Page 34: ...To turn watering off on the selected date press Off All watering will be suspended on this date The next time the date occurs normal watering schedules will resume To set another day off press Back T...

Page 35: ...opens Sensor Override Set a valve to operate when a sensor is active Valve Delay The valve delay feature lets you program a pause between the end of one valve s operation and the beginning of the nex...

Page 36: ...numbers flash If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions Press or to set the delay time between valves The delay can be up to 9 h...

Page 37: ...m cycles with a minimum soak time of 25 minutes between cycles When the controller operates this valve the sprinklers will run for five minutes cycle and then shut off for at least 25 minutes soak Whi...

Page 38: ...alve will operate for its programmed run time with no delays for soak time To select a different valve press or until the valve number you want appears Press Next The Cycle numbers flash Press or to s...

Page 39: ...fic valve needs additional water pressure you may want to activate a booster pump whenever that valve turns on The default setting is on CAUTION If an unused valve is turned on and activates a pump st...

Page 40: ...currently set either On or Off flashes To use the master valve or pump relay with this valve press On To remove the master valve pump relay assignment press Off The MV Pump setting affects the valve i...

Page 41: ...lve press or until the valve number you want appears Depending on how this valve is currently set either On or Off flashes To allow this valve to operate when a sensor is active press On To remove the...

Page 42: ...s you have entered Set Language Turn the dial to SPECIAL FEATURES The Special Features menu appears Press 1 on the Special Features menu The display shows the currently selected language The name of t...

Page 43: ...be useful if program settings are unintentionally changed and you want to go back to the original program settings you entered Store Programs Turn the dial to SPECIAL FEATURES The Special Features me...

Page 44: ...calling programs will overwrite any program information you might have entered since you last backed up the programs Before continuing make sure you do want to overwrite your current programs with the...

Page 45: ...grams after a selected number of days This feature can be useful when you want to temporarily change program settings and then go back to the original programs For example if you are growing new turf...

Page 46: ...and loaded into the controller s memory If no delay has been set the display shows None Press or to set the number of days until the recall from 0 to 90 Then press Store A warning message appears in...

Page 47: ...ons for more information Set Sensor Bypass Switch The ESP LX Modular controller lets you connect various types of sensors that interrupt watering when a specific condition is detected For example if y...

Page 48: ...ll occur The display shows the active status of the sensor The controller will operate normally until an activating condition is detected by the sensor When the sensor detects an activating condition...

Page 49: ...ESP LX Modular Controller 47 The display shows that the sensor is bypassed and that all watering is allowed...

Page 50: ...ctions Operate Controller Automatically To operate the controller automatically turn the dial to AUTO The controller runs the sprinklers according to the programs you have set When no program is runni...

Page 51: ...he next valve in the program sequence press Adv Valve Go to step 2 To cancel a program that is currently running turn the dial to OFF for three seconds Then turn the dial back to AUTO To turn the cont...

Page 52: ...tart Valve Selecting One or More Valves Turn the dial to MANUAL WATERING The Manual Watering menu appears Press 1 on the Manual Watering menu The display shows Valve 1 and the run time set in the curr...

Page 53: ...eat steps 5 through 10 Each valve you operate will run when the previous valve has ended After selecting all the valves you want to run turn the dial to AUTO The valves you have selected will operate...

Page 54: ...ual operation of all selected valves turn the dial to OFF for three seconds Then turn the dial back to AUTO Start Program Selecting the Program Turn the dial to MANUAL WATERING The Manual Watering men...

Page 55: ...in the display While the Program Is Running While the program is running manually and the dial is set to AUTO the display shows the program and valve currently watering and the time left to water You...

Page 56: ...total run time of each program Calculate the total daily watering times of each valve in each program Run a test program that operates all system valves in sequence NOTE The controller also provides...

Page 57: ...ress 1 from the Confirm Programs menu The Review Program function will display all information that affects program operation The display shows the currently selected program and its watering start ti...

Page 58: ...reens of standard program information Program s watering day cycle display will vary depending on the how the program is set Program s watering days Run times of each valve assigned to the program Sea...

Page 59: ...ered for each valve Master valve or pump relay settings that are turned OFF Sensor overrides that are turned ON On some screens you can press or to scroll through more information When you are finishe...

Page 60: ...rst valve turns on until the last valve turns off The total run time includes any valve delay settings as well as the effects of seasonal adjust percentages Turn the dial to TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYST...

Page 61: ...longer than the time shown Valve Run Time This function displays each valve in the system along with the total amount of actual watering that will occur in each program each day the program is schedul...

Page 62: ...to run Press or to change the valve number Press Back to return to the Confirm Programs menu Test All Valves The controller s built in test program will run each valve that has a non zero watering ti...

Page 63: ...ress 2 on the Check System menu The display shows the default test time of two minutes The time digits flash Press or to change the test time This is the time that each valve will run during the test...

Page 64: ...e valve currently watering and the time left to water You can press or to add or subtract run time from the valve that is currently running To advance to the next valve in sequence press Adv Valve Go...

Page 65: ...ules during the test It then checks the status of the controller reporting the number of modules present and the total number of valve outputs The controller then tests each valve terminal on the cont...

Page 66: ...ally caused by Malfunctioning valve solenoid Field wires that have been cut or pulled loose Loose wire connections on the controller terminal or at the valve solenoid Short circuits are usually caused...

Page 67: ...but the controller will retain the date time and all programming information Unlock and open the controller cabinet Use the crescent shaped cutout to grasp the face panel and open it on its hinges Lo...

Page 68: ...pair the fault in the circuit Faults occur most frequently in the valve solenoid or in the wire connectors on the valve leads After you find and repair the fault operate the valve manually to make sur...

Page 69: ...complete the following steps in order For your convenience a check off box has been provided for each step Check the box contents Page 67 Choose a location Page 68 Gather installation tools Page 69 Mo...

Page 70: ...sible Allows for comfortable viewing Has a flat wall surface Is near a 120 V or 230 240 V AC power source depending on model Is safe from potential vandalism Is outside the range of operating sprinkle...

Page 71: ...ntroller 69 Gather Installation Tools Phillips head screwdriver Slotted thin blade screwdriver Marking pencil Metal drill bit s Hammer Wire strippers Electric drill or hammer drill if installing in ma...

Page 72: ...key Open the door of the cabinet and swing it to the left Open the front panel by grasping the crescent shaped finger hold on the top right side of the cabinet Open the front panel approximately 90 de...

Page 73: ...l Drill or tap a pilot hole on each mark for the mounting holes Remove the mounting template from the surface If necessary install wall anchors Drive a 8 screw into the top center pilot hole Slide the...

Page 74: ...r can accommodate up to four modules To install a module align the connector on the back of the module with the module slot on the back panel Press firmly until the module snaps into place Use the rem...

Page 75: ...nals as shown in the illustration Connect the other valve wire to a common wire All common wires should be connected to any one of the COM terminals on the controller Wires used to connect the valves...

Page 76: ...inputs on the base module according to the instructions that come with the sensor equipment Most sensors have two wires or two terminals designed to be connected to the valve common wire Instead of co...

Page 77: ...operate the valves connected to the controller You will need to connect power supply wires to the transformer s three wires NOTE Indoor units and 240 VAC Australian units do not require a conduit beca...

Page 78: ...nt Strip the insulation from the incoming wires to expose about 1 3 cm of bare wire Using wire nuts connect the wires as follows On 120 VAC models U S connect the black supply wire hot to the black tr...

Page 79: ...C models international connect the green with yellow stripe supply wire ground to the green with yellow stripe transformer wire NOTE The ground wires MUST be connected to provide electrical surge prot...

Page 80: ...ront panel by gently pushing the connector into the socket CAUTION Be careful NOT to bend the pins in the socket Turn on the power source NOTE The first time you power up the controller the display wi...

Page 81: ...cle for the program To set the watering cycle see page 19 5 Day Off feature is preventing watering Display shows NON followed by the time of day If the Day Off feature has been set properly no correct...

Page 82: ...ng has disabled the valve The ALARM light is lit Run the RASTER test see page 63 to see if the valve fails open or short Identify and repair the fault in the circuit Then start the valve manually See...

Page 83: ...working outlet Check the main power supply to the controller Replace the battery if you intend to program the controller using battery power Watering starts when it should not 20 A program has been s...

Page 84: ...s remaining 23 Days to water 7 19 Deadheading 37 Delay between valves 4 watering 30 Delayed program recall 43 Diagnosing 63 Display 6 Drip program 17 Electrical fault alarm 66 Factory defaults 14 Faul...

Page 85: ...ct days to water 19 program 17 Sensor active alarm 66 bypass switch 6 45 connecting 74 jumper 46 jumpers 74 override 38 Set date 15 language 40 sensor bypass switch 45 time 16 valve run times 24 water...

Page 86: ...84 ESP LX Modular Controller...

Page 87: ...NOTES...

Page 88: ...Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con...

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