ESP-SMTe Controller
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Technical Support
Questions?
For help setting up and operating
the Rain Bird ESP-SMTe Controller,
scan the QR code to visit
www.rainbird.com/espsmte
Additional user documentation is
available under the Manuals & Literature tab, including:
• User Manual (this document)
• Contractor’s Manual (full operations manual)
• Interactive Site Profile Chart
• Foreign Language Support
To learn more about Rain Bird irrigation systems and our-
Rain Bird Academy training programs, visit:
www.rainbirdservices.com/training
To see instructional videos for the ESP-STMe, visit
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Or call Rain Bird toll free Technical Support at
1-800-724-6247 (USA and Canada only)
Introduction
Welcome to Rain Bird ................................................... 1
The Intelligent Use of Water® .........................................1
ESP-SMTe Controller Features .................................... 1
Simple Smart Mode ...........................................................1
Advanced ET Mode ............................................................1
Technical Support ......................................................... 2
Installation
Mount Controller .......................................................... 3
Wiring Connections ...................................................... 3
Connect Valves ....................................................................3
Connect Master Valve (optional) ...................................3
Connect Pump Start Relay (optional) ..........................4
Connect Power ....................................................................4
Station Expansion Modules ........................................ 5
Install Modules ....................................................................5
Station Numbering ............................................................6
Module Configuration ......................................................6
Connect Weather Sensor Wire to Controller ............ 6
Complete Controller Installation ............................... 6
Weather Sensor Installation ....................................... 7
Choose Location ................................................................7
Sensor Mounting Options ...............................................7
Mount Weather Sensor .....................................................8
Connect Weather Sensor Wire .......................................8
Normal Operation
Controls and Indicators ............................................... 9
Weather Sensor Features ............................................ 9
Operating Modes ........................................................10
AUTO RUN .......................................................................... 10
OFF ........................................................................................ 10
Simple Smart Programming
Set Date and Time .......................................................11
Configure Controller ..................................................11
Set Site Info ........................................................................ 11
Set Schedule ...................................................................... 12
Review Settings ................................................................ 13
Input Zone Information .............................................14
Set Zone Run Times ........................................................ 14
Set Grow-In Schedule ..................................................... 14
Special Features ..........................................................15
Event Days Off ................................................................... 15
Short Circuit Test .............................................................. 15
Advanced Controller Setup .......................................... 15
Select Programming Mode .......................................... 16
Advanced Zone Setup ................................................... 16
Save Contractor Defaults .............................................. 16
Set Units .............................................................................. 16
Fine-Tune Watering ....................................................17
System Review ............................................................17
Controller Settings .......................................................... 17
Zone Settings .................................................................... 17
Weather Data .................................................................... 18
Weather Log ...................................................................... 18
Event Log ............................................................................ 18
System Restore ............................................................19
Contractor Defaults......................................................... 19
Factory Defaults ............................................................... 19
Manual Watering.........................................................20
Water Individual Zone .................................................... 20
Water All Zones ................................................................ 20
Water Selected Zones .................................................... 20
Advanced ET Programming
Weather Based Irrigation Overview ........................21
Factors That Affect Irrigation ....................................21
Weather ............................................................................... 21
Soil Type .............................................................................. 21
Irrigation Scheduling .................................................21
Evapotranspiration (ET) ................................................. 22
Plant Available Water (PAW)......................................... 22
Management Allowed Depletion (MAD) ................ 22
Configure Controller ..................................................22
Step 1. Enter Site Location ........................................... 22
Step 2. Set Allowed Watering Days .......................... 23
Step 3. Block One Day a Week .................................... 23
Step 4. Set Allowed Watering Windows .................. 24
Step 5. Review .................................................................. 24
Input Zone Information .............................................25
Zone Setup Wizard .......................................................... 25
Copy Zone to Zone .....................................................30
Options
Reset Button ................................................................30
Remote Accessories ....................................................30
Troubleshooting
Watering or Electrical Issues .....................................31
Alarms and Notes .......................................................33
ESP-SMTe Controller User Manual
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