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56 ESP-LXME Controller
FloWatch
TM
Overview
The ESP-LXME controller can provide full-featured flow sensing by
installing the optional FSM-LXME Flow Smart Module.
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NOTE:
FloWatch flow sensing requires installation of the optional
FSM-LXME Flow Smart Module and installation of a flow sensor
and a master valve at the water source point of connection to the
irrigation system.
FloWatch features include:
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Learn Flow Utility
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Seek and Eliminate Excessive Flow (SEEF)
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Seek and Eliminate Low Flow (SELF)
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Flow alarm and water use reporting
The ESP-LXME controller with installed FSM-LXME Flow Smart Module
is compatible with the Rain Bird FS-Series Flow Sensors. Third party
flow sensors are supported through entry of KFactor and Offset values.
Normally-open and normally-closed master valves are supported.
Flow sensing benefits include:
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Water use tracking
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Automatic reaction to flow problems
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Minimizes property owner liability by limiting water loss and
property damage caused by broken pipes or sprinklers
FloWatch
TM
Configuration
FloWatch configuration includes:
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Learn Flow Station Rates. Each station will be operated and the steady
flow rate recorded. The recorded station flow rate is compared to
the actual flow from the flow sensor each time the station operates.
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SEEF and SELF settings include deviation percentage, settling time
and reaction to a problem.
Flow Sensor Hardware Installation
Installation of the Flow Smart Module (FSM-LXME), a flow sensor, and a
master valve are required to use FloWatch.
Flow Smart Module
Replace the BM-LXME Base Module with the FSM-LXME Flow Smart
Module.
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NOTE: If you purchased a flow-enabled version of the ESP-LXME
Controller such as the ESP-LXMEF, this step is unnecessary, since
your controller shipped with the FSM-LXME Flow Smart Module.
FSM-LXME Flow Smart Module
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NOTE: The Flow Smart Module includes a jumper wire connecting
the weather sensor (SEN) terminals. Do not remove the jumper
wire unless you install a weather sensor.