LNK
TM
Ready
ESP-ME3 Controller
Advanced User Manual
Page 1: ...LNKTM Ready ESP ME3 Controller Advanced User Manual ...
Page 2: ...3 The Intelligent Use of Water 3 ESP ME3 Controller Features 3 WiFi Enabled 3 Installation 4 Mount Controller 4 Connect Valves 4 Connect Master Valve optional 4 Connect Pump Start Relay optional 5 Connect Flow Sensor optional 5 Connect Weather Sensor optional 6 Connect Power 6 Station Expansion Modules 7 Install Modules 7 Station Numbering 8 Complete Controller Installation 8 Normal Operation 8 Co...
Page 3: ...Global or by program Manual Watering Run Yes Manual Program Run Yes Manual Test All Stations Yes Short Detect Yes Delay Between Stations Set by program Accessory Port Yes 5 pin Save Restore Program ming Yes Station Advance Yes LNKTM WiFi Module Supported Flow Sensor Supported Cycle SoakTM Supported in Rain Bird App via LNKTM WiFi Module WiFi Enabled The LNKTM WiFi Module allows remote connection t...
Page 4: ...es through the opening at the bottom or back of the unit Attach conduit if desired as shown CWARNING Do not route valve wires through the same opening as power wires b Connect one wire from each valve to the terminal on the Base Module or Station Module that corresponds to the desired station number 1 22 c Connect a field common wire to the COM common terminal on the Base Module Then connect the r...
Page 5: ...oller CWARNING Do not route valve wires through the same open ing as power wires b Connect both flow sensor wires to the Flow terminals as shown Be sure to connect the positive sometimes red sensor wire to the red terminal and the negative sometimes black sensor wire to the grey terminal b Flow Sensor Settings Set the controller to obey or ignore a flow sensor When set to Sensor ON automatic irrig...
Page 6: ... rain freeze sensors refer to the sensor installation instructions b Connect Power CWARNING DO NOT plug in the transformer or connect external power until you have completed and checked all wiring connections Installation with Pre attached Cord Plug the attached power cord into a nearby 120VAC electrical outlet Weather Sensor Settings Set the controller to obey or ignore a weather sensor When set ...
Page 7: ...Verify that all wiring connections are secure then replace the wiring compartment cover and secure it with the screw a c b Station Expansion Modules Optional Station Modules can be installed in the empty slots to the right of the Base Module to increase the station capacity up to 22 stations B NOTE 6 Station Modules are compatible with ESP ME3 and ESP Me They are not backwards compatible with the ...
Page 8: ... the 20 is flash ing then there is no module installed for that station number Complete Controller Installation a Reinstall and reconnect the front panel b Apply power to the controller and test the system B NOTE The electrical connections can be checked even if water is not available If water is available and you would like to test some or all of your stations use the Test All Stations feature of...
Page 9: ...ile apps or LIMR when dial is in OFF position Display Indicators Display Func tion Description A L L ALL All stations C L E A R E D CLEARED Programming was cleared C Y C L I C CYCLIC Watering occurs at specific intervals such as every 2 days D E L A Y DELAY Delay Watering Active E V E N EVEN Even days watering F L O W FLOW Flow Sensor M V O N MV ON Master or Pump start relay is active N O M O D NO...
Page 10: ...the dial to Run Times a Press Program Select to choose the desired Program if necessary b Press or to select a Station c Press or to set the RunTime for the selected Station d Press to set additional Station Run Times B NOTE Only assign Run Times in a Program for stations you want to water If you do not want a specific station to run in a selected program then set the Run Time to zero B NOTE Rain ...
Page 11: ...3rd 8 30 AM 1 15 MIN 2 15 MIN 3 15 MIN Correct Only one Start Time Program Letter Program Watering Time Program StartTime Station Number Station Watering Duration A 1st 8 00 AM 1 15 MIN 2 15 MIN 3 15 MIN 4 15 MIN Manual Watering Options Test All Stations Start watering immediately for all programmed stations Turn the dial to Manual Watering a Press or to set a Run Time b Press the Hold to Start bu...
Page 12: ...ogram Select to show program letter on the display b Press Program Select to choose the desired program if necessary c Press the Hold to Start button to begin watering the selected program d Turn the dial to AUTO Advanced Programming Odd or Even Calendar Days Set watering to occur on all ODD or EVEN calendar days Turn the dial to Water Days a Press Program Select to choose the desired Program if n...
Page 13: ...ecrease Seasonal Adjust for all Programs Delay Watering Suspend watering for up to 14 days Turn the dial to AUTO a Press and Hold the button to enter the Rain Delay screen b Press or to set the DAYS REMAINING The NEXT watering day will update on the display to indicate when watering will resume c To cancel a Rain Delay set the DAYS REMAINING back to 0 B NOTE When the delay expires automatic irriga...
Page 14: ...lve by Station Allows a station to be controlled by a master valve or pump start relay Set to Odd or Even Watering Days Options Reset Button If the controller is not working properly you can try pressing RESET Insert a small tool such as a paper clip into the access hole and press until the controller is reset All previously programmed watering schedules will remain stored in memory RESET Remote A...
Page 15: ...oller has built in error detection that can automatically generate an ALARM caused by an essential programming error or if an electrical short condition is detected The ALARM LED light on the ESP ME3 controller front panel will light up to indicate an alarm condition Programming Errors blinking LED Error ALARM LED Error Mes sage On Display No Start Times are set BLINK NO START TIMES No Run Times a...
Page 16: ... consider the interruption of irrigation due to rainfall as an alarm condition This is normal operation Flow Alarms Error ALARM LED Error Message On Display Flow Sensor High Flow Con dition Solid HIGH FLOW ALARM STA TION X Flow Sensor Low Flow Con dition Solid LOW FLOW ALARM STA TION X When a flow sensor is in use the ESP ME3 monitors for High Flow of 130 above regular learned flow This percent li...
Page 17: ...to see if the ALARM light on the controller is lit solid then repair or replace the valve if necessary Seasonal Adjust setting is too high Set Seasonal Adjust to 100 Electrical Issues solid LED illuminated Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Display is blank or fro zen the controller will not accept program ming or is operating abnormally Power not reaching the controller Verify the main AC p...
Page 18: ... NOTICE Use only Rain Bird approved accessory devices Unapproved devices may damage the controller and void the warranty For a list of compatible devices go to www rainbird com Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by Rain Bird could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Date and time are retained by a lithium battery which must be disposed of in accordance with local regul...
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