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ESP-Me enhanced modular controller
Rapid Start Manual
English - User Manual Contents
Questions? ............................................................ II
Check Box Contents ............................................ III
Introduction
Welcome to Rain Bird .......................................... 1
The ESP-Me Controller ..................................... 1
Controller Features .................................... 1
Controls and Indicators .............................. 1
Display Legend ................................................. 2
Advanced Options
Seasonal Adjust ................................................ 3
Delay Watering ................................................. 3
Rain Sensor .......................................................... 3
Installation
Installation Checklist ........................................... 4
Gather Installation Tools ......................................... 4
Mount Controller .............................................. 4
Choose Location ........................................ 4
Remove Knock-outs .................................... 4
Mount Controller ........................................ 5
Connect Power .................................................. 5
Indoor Model .............................................. 5
Outdoor Model ........................................... 6
Station Expansion Modules ............................. 6
Module Options.......................................... 6
Install Modules ........................................... 7
Station Numbering ..................................... 7
Module Configuration .............................. 7
Wiring Connections .......................................... 8
Connect Valves ........................................... 8
Connect Master Valve .................................. 8
Connect Pump Start Relay ............................ 9
Connect Optional Rain Sensor
(Wired or Wireless) ..................................... 10
Set Rain Sensor to Active
(after installing a rain sensor and removing
jumper wire on backplane) ......................... 10
Installing Optional Features
Connect Optional Accessory .......................... 11
Remote Programming ....................................... 11
Troubleshooting
Battery Life ......................................................... 12
Reset Button ....................................................... 12
Error Detection ............................................... 12
Programming Errors (blinking LED) ................12
Electrical Errors (non-blinking LED) ................12
Clearing Electrical Error Alerts .....................12
Frequently Asked Questions ......................... 13
Electrical Issues (solid LED illuminated) ........ 14
Check Box Contents
a.
a.
ESP-Me Controller (outdoor model shown)
b.
User Manual
c.
Quick Reference Guide/Programming Chart
(inside controller door)
d.
Special Features Card(s) depending on model
b.
e.
Mounting Hardware (Wire nuts for outdoor unit only)
f.
Grounded 120V Power Supply (indoor model only)
g.
Door Keys (outdoor model only)
c.
d.
e.
f.
25.5VAC
120V
g.
III
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ESP-Me enhanced modular controller
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