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ESP-LXME Controller

Enable (or Disable) FloWatch

TM

 

b

g

Turn the controller dial to Module Programming.

A 

The Smart Module PGM screen appears with Flow Smart Module 

selected; press Next.

B 

The  Flow  Smart  Module  PGM  screen  appears.  Use  the  Down 

Arrow to select FloWatch On/Off; then press Next.

1

2

C 

The  FloWatch  screen  appears.  Press  the  On  button  to  enable 

FloWatch, or else press Off to disable

3

b

b

NOTE:

 Once FloWatch is enabled we recommend that you Learn 

Flow for all stations if you have not already done so. This will allow 

FloWatch to react appropriately to the SEEF and SELF settings.

Summary of Contents for ESP-LXME

Page 1: ...ESP LXME Controller Installation Programming Operation Guide...

Page 2: ...of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Thisequipmentgenerates uses andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergy an...

Page 3: ...Set Up Hardware 8 Set Up Programs 8 Set Up Programs Optional 8 Review Setup 8 Optional Setup 8 AUTO 9 Automatic Operation 9 Alarm Conditions 10 FloWatchTM Alarms 10 Review Alarm Messages 10 Resetting...

Page 4: ...Cycle SoakTM 48 Module Status 49 MV Settings 50 Section E Flow Management 51 Set Flow Units 51 FloManagerTM Overview 52 FloManagerTM Requirements 52 Set Up and Use FloManagerTM 52 Enable Or Disable F...

Page 5: ...Close the Master Valve 91 Section H Installation 93 Prepare For Installation 93 Installation Checklist 93 Check Box Contents 93 Gather Installation Tools 94 Install the Controller 95 Select Location...

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Page 7: ...ns and through the addition of Station Modules can easily be expanded to address up to 48 total stations Controller Features The ESP LXME controller has a variety of advanced features to help you mana...

Page 8: ...pes of alarm conditions See Alarm Conditions for more details on how to review and clear alarms Controls Switches and Indicators Key operational features of the ESP LXME Controller front panel A Progr...

Page 9: ...lve operation See Section D Set Up Cycle Soakfor more details The ESP LXME lets you set a delay between stations For example if you set a one minute delay station 1 will run until finished followed by...

Page 10: ...iple controller inputs and outputs including valve common master valve weather sensor and 24 VAC BM LXME Base Module The BM LXME Base Module is the standard base module for ESP LXME Controller models...

Page 11: ...controller comes standard with either an 8 or 12 station module This can easily be expanded by adding one to three additional Station Expansion Modules Each station module adds 4 8 or 12 additional s...

Page 12: ...Start Time The time s of day that irrigation begins this is the time that the first station in the program begins watering all other stations in the program then follow in sequence b b NOTE The term...

Page 13: ...ile memory so it will be preserved indefinitely in the event of a power outage or removal of the battery b b NOTE Under battery power all programs in progress will continue to run in the controller me...

Page 14: ...P LXME controller for the first time it is recommended that you complete the following steps in order For your convenience a check off box is provided for each step Set Up Hardware 1 1Install SM Stati...

Page 15: ...is canceled g g Turn the controller dial to AUTO A The Auto screen is displayed with the current day and time shown B WhenaprogramisrunninginAUTOmode thestationnumberwill display on the screen Press...

Page 16: ...ndition is detected the alarm light on the controller front panel will illuminate 1 g g Turn the controller dial to AUTO B When an alarm condition is present the Alarm button label will be present on...

Page 17: ...ture does not change or delete the programs you have programmed into the controller g g Turn the controller dial to AUTO A Open the controller outer cabinet door and inner front panel B Locate the RES...

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Page 19: ...C or D then begin programming Program Select Switch b b NOTE When programming the controller any program specific information you enter such as start times or watering days will affect only the selec...

Page 20: ...n the controller dial to Set Current Date A The Set Current Date screen appears Press the and buttons to set the current day then press Next B Press the and buttons to set the current month then press...

Page 21: ...et Current Time screen appears Press the and buttons to set the current hour then press Next b b NOTE Be sure to set the hour correctly to either AM or PM l l Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate sett...

Page 22: ...Press the and buttons on the left to set Start Time for the current program l l Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes b b NOTE If the desired program is not selected use...

Page 23: ...ons of the controller dial will carry over to the Watering Cycles day settings and vice versa g g Turn the controller dial to Mon 1 A The Custom screen appears Press the Allow or Prevent buttons to ch...

Page 24: ...ram Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details B Press the and buttons on the right to set the Station Run Time Range can be from 00 minutes no Run Time up to 24 0...

Page 25: ...est All Stations Check System A The Check System screen appears with Confirm Programs selected press Next B The Confirm Programs screen appears with Program Summary selected press Next 1 2 C The Progr...

Page 26: ...Start Times review screen appears with start times displayed for the currently selected program Press Next b b NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it Se...

Page 27: ...er of days remaining until next watering date displayed Press Next J The Calendar Day Off review screen appears with all selected calendar days off displayed Press Next i j K The Station Delay review...

Page 28: ...he maximum number of stations that can operate simultaneously for that program are displayed Press Next o p Q The Maximum Number of SimulStations for controller review screen appears with the maximum...

Page 29: ...d program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details 3 b b NOTE For stations set up for Cycle Soak the Cycle Time when irrigation i...

Page 30: ...tton to select Station Run Time then press Next 1 2 C The Sta Run Time Per Day screen appears with total Run Time displayed for the currently selected station in all four programs For programs where a...

Page 31: ...Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System A The Check System screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Test All Stations then press Next B The Test All Stations screen appe...

Page 32: ...g higher priority stationswillirrigatepriortomediumprioritystations andmedium priority stations will irrigate prior to lower priority stations See Confirm Programs in this section for more details 2 R...

Page 33: ...27 ESP LXME Controller C When the test is complete the results are displayed on the screen Press the and buttons to scroll through all stations that have short circuits or open circuits 3...

Page 34: ...weather conditions b Inactive installation has not been completed or the sensor is not linked to any stations c PAUSING current weather condition has caused the sensor to pause irrigation d PREVENTING...

Page 35: ...rn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System A The Check System screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Master Valve Status then press Next B The MV Status screen appears show...

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Page 37: ...nt setting d d CAUTION Setting a small number for the Seasonal Adjustment percentage will greatly reduce watering and setting to 0 will cancel irrigation entirely Use caution when making Seasonal Adju...

Page 38: ...ft to select the month you would like to adjust D Press the and buttons on the right to set the Seasonal Adjustment percentage from 0 300 l l Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for percenta...

Page 39: ...Next B The Seasonal Adjust by Month screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Select PGMs then press Next 1 2 C Press the Yes or No buttons to set Monthly Adjust for the current selected p...

Page 40: ...If you have a rain sensor attached to your controller it may be unnecessary to manually program a Rain Delay Consult the rain sensor device documentation for more details g g Turn the controller dial...

Page 41: ...ontroller dial to Delay Watering A The Delay Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Calendar Day Off then press Next B The Calendar Day off screen appears showing up to 5 schedu...

Page 42: ...your Watering Start Times are set to occur within the Water Window See Section B Set Watering Start Times for more details g g Turn the controller dial to Delay Watering A The DelayWatering screen ap...

Page 43: ...re details g g Turn the controller dial to Delay Watering A The Delay Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select PGM Station Delay then press Next B The Station Delay screen appears...

Page 44: ...condition becomes false again irrigation will start exactly where it left off For example if a station is set to irrigate for 20 minutes but is shut down by a Pause sensor after only 5 minutes when th...

Page 45: ...tons to set the SettlingTime then press Next b b NOTE Settling time is how long a weather condition must last before the controller takes action For example if a freeze sensor has a 5 minute settling...

Page 46: ...rdless of the Watering Cycle irrigation will start only on days of the week where program starts are allowed See Section B Select Days to Water for more details It s important to select allowed irriga...

Page 47: ...ls Cyclical Days g g Turn the controller dial to Advanced Settings A The Advanced Settings screen appears with Watering Day Cycles selected press Next B The Watering Cycle screen appears Press the Dow...

Page 48: ...rting F Press the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the days of the week and repeat the selection process as desired 5 f e e Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set Cyc...

Page 49: ...5 4 5 b b NOTE The controller will simultaneously operate a maximum of 2 stations on any single station module Set SimulStationsTM for Program g g Turn the controller dial to Advanced Settings A The A...

Page 50: ...lStations screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select LXME SimulStations then press Next 1 2 C The ESP LXME Maximum Number of SimulStations screen appears Press the and buttons to set the max...

Page 51: ...ation High Medium Low 2 Station run time Longest run time shortest run time 3 Station number 1 2 3 4 Program assignment A B C D b b NOTE If FloManager is turned ON then the default Station Sequencing...

Page 52: ...ion Priority If you re using the default Sequence by Station Numbers then skip the next step by pressing Next D Press the and buttons to set Station Priority Each station can be set to High Medium Low...

Page 53: ...sor Assignment screen lets you select whether a station obeys or ignores the installed weather sensor Press the and buttons to select Obey or Ignore then press Next 5 6 b b NOTE The weather sensor can...

Page 54: ...n g g Turn the controller dial to Station MV Settings A The Station MV Settings screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Cycle Soak then press Next B The Cycle Soak screen appears Press th...

Page 55: ...module installed in Slots 1 4 g g Turn the controller dial to Station MV Settings A The Station MV Settings screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Module Status then press Next B The Mo...

Page 56: ...tings screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select MV Settings then press Next B The MV Settings screen appears Press the and buttons to select Normally Open or Normally Closed for the MV then...

Page 57: ...rate of the system and reacts to flow problems Set Flow Units To use FloManager or FloWatch you first need to set the measurement units for flow management g g Turn the controller dial to Special Feat...

Page 58: ...ty and SimulStation settings will dynamically select combinations of stations to operate simultaneously in order to utilize as much of the available water from the water source as possible Each statio...

Page 59: ...isable D If Station Sequencing was previously set to Station Numbers then turning FloManager ON will automatically change the setting to Station Priorities Press Accept to make the change or else pres...

Page 60: ...A The Advanced Settings screen appears with Watering Day Cycles selected Press the Down Arrow button to select FloManager then press Next B The FloManager screen appears with FloManager On Off selecte...

Page 61: ...n appears with Watering Day Cycles selected Press the Down Arrow button to select FloManager then press Next B The FloManager screen appears with FloManager On Off selected Use the Down arrow to selec...

Page 62: ...o flow problems l l Minimizes property owner liability by limiting water loss and property damage caused by broken pipes or sprinklers FloWatchTM Configuration FloWatch configuration includes l l Lear...

Page 63: ...nstalling the module B Orient the connector on the bottom of the FSM LXME Flow Smart Module with the connection socket in Slot 0 on the controller backplane 2 C Carefully fasten the module onto the co...

Page 64: ...FS Series flow sensors connect the red sensor wire to the red terminal and the black sensor wire to the grey terminal 2 3 1 b b NOTE The blue light on the FSM LXME Flow Smart Module will flash as flow...

Page 65: ...he and buttons to select the type of sensor that is installed b b NOTE Some flow sensor types require extra parameter settings such as inside pipe diameter or K factor and Offset Consult the manufactu...

Page 66: ...ss Next B The Flow Smart Module PGM screen appears Use the Down Arrow to select SEEF SELF Settings then press Next a b C The SEEF Settings screen appears with High Flow Threshold selected allowing you...

Page 67: ...efault setting of 70 or lower for SEEF Low flow Threshold Using a higher percentage can result in false alarms due to normal hydraulic variability e f G Settling Time is selected allowing you to set t...

Page 68: ...own the system again Selecting the default of 0 minutes configures the controller to stay shut down until the flow alarm is manually cleared Press the and buttons to set hours before Re Enable then pr...

Page 69: ...ion Flow Rates press Next 1 2 C The Set Flow Rates screen appears with Learn Flow selected press Next D The Learn Flow screen appears with All Stations selected press Next 3 4 b b NOTE Ensure you have...

Page 70: ...for hours and minutes b b NOTE You can choose to run the exercise Now or choose a timed delay of up to 24 hours H An overwrite warning screen appears press Start 7 8 I The Learn Flow Starting confirm...

Page 71: ...appears with Learn Flow selected press Next D The Learn Flow screen appears Press the Down Arrow to choose Select Stations then press Next 3 4 b b NOTE Ensure you have runtimes set up for all stations...

Page 72: ...ns to accelerate settings for hours and minutes b b NOTE You can choose a delay between 0 hours 0 minutes up to 24 hours 7 8 I A confirmation screen appears press Start again to set the Learn Flow exe...

Page 73: ...mming A The Smart Module PGM screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next B The Flow Smart Module PGM screen appears with Set Flow Rates selected press Next 1 2 C The Set Flow Rates scree...

Page 74: ...dule Programming A The Smart Module PGM screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next B The Flow Smart Module PGM screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Station Flow Rates pr...

Page 75: ...w Smart Module PGM screen appears Use the Down Arrow to select FloWatch On Off then press Next 1 2 C The FloWatch screen appears Press the On button to enable FloWatch or else press Off to disable 3 b...

Page 76: ...created View Station Flow Alarms g g Turn the controller dial to Module Status A The Smart Module Status screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next B The Flow Module Status screen appe...

Page 77: ...s Next 1 2 C The Review Clear Alarms screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Mainline Flow Alarms then press Next D The Mainline Flow Alarms screen appears If no Mainline Flow Alarms have...

Page 78: ...ted press Next 1 2 C The Review Clear Alarms screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Clear Flow Alarms then press Next D The Clear Flow Alarms screen appears with all current Flow Alarms...

Page 79: ...s screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select View Flow Rates then press Next 1 2 C The Flow Rates screen appears with View Station Rates selected press Next D The Station Flow Rates screen a...

Page 80: ...d press Next B The Flow Module Status screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select View Flow Logs then press Next 1 2 C The Flow Logs screen appears showing month to date and last month water...

Page 81: ...ow Smart Module selected press Next B The Flow Module Status screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select View Current Flow then press Next 1 2 C Current and expected flow will display b b NOT...

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Page 83: ...set to a language you do not speak Set Language is the top item on the Special Features main menu B The Set Language screen appears Press the and buttons to select the desired language 1 2 Set Hours...

Page 84: ...d to occur until a set date when Delayed Recall automatically returns the controller programming to the normal irrigation schedule d d CAUTION The Backup Programs feature saves and restores ALL irriga...

Page 85: ...n press Next B The Backup Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Recall Programs then press Next 1 2 C A confirmation screen appears To Recall Programs press and hold down the Y...

Page 86: ...s A The Special Features screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup Programs then press Next B The Backup Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Delayed Recall...

Page 87: ...ms Section G Auxiliary Operation Clear Programs The ESP LXME controller allows you to clear an individual Program all of your Programs or to Restore the controller to its factory default condition d d...

Page 88: ...ograms A The Clear Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select All Programs then press Next B A confirmation screen appears To Clear All Programs press and hold down the Yes button f...

Page 89: ...select Restore Defaults then press Next B A confirmation screen appears To Restore Factory Defaults press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press No 1 2 C A confirmatio...

Page 90: ...n you want to run manually then press Next 1 2 C The Station Run Time will default to the Program Run Time Press the and buttons to adjust the station Run Time from 0 hours 1 minute to 12 00 hours Pre...

Page 91: ...the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details 1 2 C A confirmation screen appears 3 e e Repeat this process to man...

Page 92: ...ontroller dial to Manual Watering A The Manual Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select MV Water Window then press Next B The MV Water Window screen appears with MV Water Window s...

Page 93: ...the days of the week and repeat the selection process as desired then press Next to navigate past Sunday 5 6 G If the optional FSM LXME Flow Smart Module is installed and FloWatch is enabled the cont...

Page 94: ...ter Window then press Next B The MV Water Window screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Manual MV Open then press Next 1 2 C The Manual MV Open screen appears Press the and buttons to se...

Page 95: ...rn the controller dial to Manual Watering A The Manual Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Test All Stations then press Next B The Test All Stations screen appears Press the...

Page 96: ...y Contrast Adjust the contrast settings for the controller display for better visibility g g Turn the controller dial to OFF A The All Watering Off screen appears and the current contrast adjustment s...

Page 97: ...dial to OFF A The All Watering Off screen appears Press the Close MV button B A confirmation screen appears To close the normally open master valve press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds...

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Page 99: ...age 95 1 1Mount the controller Page 98 1 1Connect source power Page 99 1 1Install base and station module s Page 102 1 1Connect field wiring Page 105 1 1Complete the installation Page 108 Check Box Co...

Page 100: ...llips Head Screwdriver 1 1Thin Blade Screwdriver 1 1Lineman s Pliers 1 1Torpedo Level 1 1Hammer 1 1Grounding Strap 1 1 8 AWG or 10 AWG Bare Ground Wire 1 1Waterproof Wire Connectors 1 1Tape Measure 1...

Page 101: ...controller must be installed in compliance with local electrical codes Select Location for Controller Select a location that l l Is easily accessible l l Allows for comfortable viewing l l Has a flat...

Page 102: ...n the controller door grasp the crescent shaped handle on the right hand side of the outer cabinet 1 2 C Pull it towards you to open the door swinging it to the left D To remove the door carefully pul...

Page 103: ...ery ESP LXME Controller ships with two modules packaged inside the cabinet one base module Base or Flow Smart and one station module SM8 or SM12 The types of modules that are included depend on the va...

Page 104: ...ve the template and drill holes in the mounting surface installing wall anchors if necessary 1 25X b b NOTE If the controller needs to be mounted on an uneven surface like stucco place or install a se...

Page 105: ...ll grounding devices are compliant with local electrical codes Connect Power Source TheESP LXMEcontrollerhasaninternaltransformerthatreducessupply voltage 120 VAC in U S models 230 VAC in internationa...

Page 106: ...D Feed the three supply wires from the power source through the conduit into the wiring compartment 3 4 2 3X 3 wires E Using the provided wire nuts connect the wires accordingly 53X c c WARNING The gr...

Page 107: ...AUTION Be careful NOT to bend the pins in the socket 2 C Turn on the power source b b NOTE The first time you power up the controller the display will prompt you to select the language you wish to use...

Page 108: ...per wire connecting the weather sensor SEN terminals Do not remove the jumper wire unless you install a weather sensor A Orient the connector on the bottom of the module with the connection socket in...

Page 109: ...a module A Orient the connector on the bottom of the station module with the connection socket in Slot 1 on the controller backplane An ESP LXM SM8 is shown 1 B Carefully fasten the module onto the co...

Page 110: ...Accept to accept the new module configuration Reject will retain the current configuration 1 2 C The Module Labels screen is displayed Locate the Module Station Numbering Labels that are provided on a...

Page 111: ...ted to module terminals using quick connectors Press the swing arm of the appropriate terminal and insert the wire When you release the spring arm the clamp will hold the wire D Strip the wire jacket...

Page 112: ...irectly to the controller or through a wireless receiver A local weather sensor can be bypassed with the sensor bypass switch on the controller front panel To Enable a Local Weather Sensor A On the co...

Page 113: ...the ESP LXME controller B Route wire through knockout on the bottom of the controller C Remove the yellow jumper wire if present Connect the two sensor wires to the sensor Sen inputs the power wire t...

Page 114: ...Field Installation Once some or all valves have been wired and programmed into the ESP LXME controller you can check the electrical portion of the installation even if water is not available to test t...

Page 115: ...EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 11 Manufacturer s Name Rain Bird Corporation Manufacturer s Address 9491 Ridgehaven Court San Diego CA 92123 619 671 4048 Equipment Description Irrigation Controller Equipment Cl...

Page 116: ...hpoint Road Tucson AZ 85756 2012 Rain Bird Corporation Rain Bird SimulStations FloManager FloWatch FloZone and Cycle Soak are registered trademarks of Rain Bird Corporation All rights reserved www rai...

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