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ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers
Delay Watering
Rain Delay
The ESP-LXIVM controller’s Rain Delay feature lets you discontinue
irrigation for a few days after a period of heavy rain.
B
NOTE: If you have a rain sensor attached to the controller, it may
be unnecessary to manually program a Rain Delay. Consult the
rain sensor device documentation for more details.
Turn the controller dial to Delay Watering
A
At the Delay Watering screen, with Rain Delay selected, press
Next.
B
At the Rain Delay screen, press the Arrow key to choose the start-
ing date (from) and the end date (to) for the Rain Delay. Press the
+ and – keys to set the number of days (from 0 to 30 days). Press
the Clear key if you want to cancel the Rain Delay.
B
NOTE: The next irrigation date after the Rain Delay calculates
and shows automatically.
A
Delay Watering
Next
Rain Delay
Calendar Day Off
PGM Water Window
B
Rain Delay
Irrigation will run after the
selected date
From:
To:
Mon 29 Apr 2019
Fri 26 Apr 2019
Clear
4 days
B
NOTE: A Rain Delay affects all programs, but stations set up as
Non-irrigation will still run during a Rain Delay.