Rain Bird ESP-TM2 User Manual Download Page 6

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ESP-TM2 Controller

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Connect Custom Wiring (optional)

If desired, the provided 230 volt power cord can be 
removed and replaced with a custom wiring.

 

WARNING

DO NOT plug in the transformer or connect external power until you 
have completed and checked all wiring connections.

 

WARNING

Electric shock can cause severe injury or death. Make sure power 
supply is turned OFF before connecting power wires.

Locate the transformer wiring compartment in 
the lower left corner of the controller unit. Use a 
screwdriver to remove the cover and expose the 
transformer connection wires.

Route the three external power source wires 
through the conduit opening at the bottom of 
the unit and into the wiring compartment.

Connect the external power source wires (two 
power and one ground) to the transformer 
connection wires inside the wiring compartment.

 

WARNING

Ground wire must be connected to provide electrical surge protection. 
Permanently mounted conduit shall be used for connecting main 
voltage to the controller

 

NOTE: Use either the provided wire nuts or the 

installed connector for this step.

Verify that all wiring connections are secure, 
then replace the wiring compartment cover and 
secure it with the screw.

L

N

L

N

TO EXTERNAL  
POWER SUPPLY

C

A

B

 

WARNING

DO NOT apply power until you have completed and checked all wiring 
connections.

POWER WIRING CONNECTIONS

230 VAC (International)

Brown supply wire (hot) to the brown transformer wire labeled with “L”

Blue supply wire (neutral) to the blue transformer wire labeled with “N”

Green-with-yellow-stripe supply wire (ground) to the green-with-yel-
low-stripe transformer wire

PROGRAM SELECT 
BUTTON

Select Program A, B 

or C.

START TIMES

Set up to 4 Start Times 

per program.

RUN TIMES

Set Run Times for 

each program.

MANUAL STATION

Start watering 

any or all stations 

immediately.

RUN DAYS

Set watering day 

options for each 

program.

SENSOR

Set controller to obey or 

ignore a rain sensor.

SEASONAL ADJUST

Adjust Run Times from 

5% up to 200%.

BACK/NEXT 
BUTTONS

Select 

programming 

options.

– / + BUTTONS

Adjust program 

settings. 

OFF

Disables automatic 

irrigation.

AUTO RUN

Watering occurs 

automatically.

DATE/TIME

Set the current Date 

and Time.

Controls and Indicators

Turn the dial to select programming features.

Summary of Contents for ESP-TM2

Page 1: ...Rain Birdt ESP TM2 Controller User Manual LNK TM Ready sold separately LNKTM Ready ...

Page 2: ... or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates information considered important but not hazard re lated e g messages relating to property damage SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Specific safety related instructions or procedures are described Symbols User Operation A NUMBERS define a series of steps for the user to follow...

Page 3: ...station Seasonal Adjust Global or by program Manual Station Run Yes Manual Program Run Yes Manual Test All Stations Yes Station Advance Yes Short Detect Yes Delay Between Stations Yes Accessory Port Yes 5 pin Save Restore Programming Yes WiFi Compatible Yes with LNKTM WiFi Module WiFi Enabled The LNKTM WiFi Module allows remote connection to a Rain Bird ESP TM2 Controller using an Apple iOS or And...

Page 4: ...Route all field wires through the opening at the bottom of the unit or through the knock out in back of the unit Attach conduit if desired as shown WARNING Do not route valve wires through the same opening as power wires B Connect one wire from each valve to one of the numbered station terminals 1 12 on the controller as shown C Connect a field common wire C to the common terminal C on the control...

Page 5: ...th the ESP TM2 Description Model Volts Universal Pump Relay PSR110IC 110V Universal Pump Relay PSR220IC 220V NOTE Connection to pump and external power not shown Refer to pump installation instructions A PUMP START RELAY B C PSR 1 2 Connect Rain Freeze Sensor optional The ESP TM2 controller can be set to obey or ignore a rain sensor Refer to the Rain Sensor section under Advanced Pro gramming A Re...

Page 6: ...Use either the provided wire nuts or the installed connector for this step D Verify that all wiring connections are secure then replace the wiring compartment cover and secure it with the screw L N L N TO EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY C A B WARNING DO NOT apply power until you have completed and checked all wiring connections POWER WIRING CONNECTIONS 230 VAC International Brown supply wire hot to the brow...

Page 7: ...rn 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 Run Time for the selected Station D Press to set additional Station Run Times NOTE Rain Bird recommends that the maximum irrigation zone cycle time be less than the time required for runoff to begin and that there be adequate soak time before the next irri...

Page 8: ...Run a Single Program Start watering immediately for one program Turn the dial to AUTO RUN A Press Program Select to choose the desired Program if necessary B Press and hold to start the selected Program During Manual Watering The display shows a blinking sprinkler symbol the active Station Number or Program and the Remaining Run Time C To cancel manual watering turn the dial to OFF for three secon...

Page 9: ...ll is detected When set to BYPASS all programs will ignore the rain sensor Turn the dial to SENSOR A Press or to select ACTIVE obey or BYPASS ignore Obey sensor Ignore sensor Rain detected flashing NOTE See Special Features to set Rain Sensor Bypass by Station Seasonal Adjust Increase or decrease program run times by a selected percentage 5 to 200 Example If the Seasonal Adjust is set to 100 and t...

Page 10: ...ures A Turn the dial to the desired position B Press and hold and at the same time SET INTERSTATION DELAY A station delay from 1 second to 9 hours ensures that a valve has completely closed before the next one opens RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS All programmed schedules will be erased SET RAIN SENSOR BYPASS BY STATION Tells a station to obey or ignore a rain sensor SAVE PROGRAMMING RESTORE PROGRAMMING...

Page 11: ...t from the controller terminal block and replace it with a jumper wire connecting the two SENS terminals Jumper wire connecting the two SENS terminals may be missing or damaged Jumper the two SENS terminals on the controller terminal block by connecting them with a short length of 14 to 18 gauge wire Solenoid or master valve is shorted Confirm short message on the display Correct the issue in the ...

Page 12: ... it needs to be replaced with the following Flexible supply cord H05VV F Minimum wire size of 0 75mm 2 18 AWG For Direct Connect wiring the minimum wire size is 0 75mm 2 18 AWG Outdoor controller shall be permanently con nected to fixed wiring by a flexible cord and have a cord anchorage The cord anchorage shall relieve conductors from strain including twisting at the terminals and protect the ins...

Page 13: ... conserve water has never been greater We want to do even more and with your help we can Visit www rainbird com for more information about The Intelligent Use of Water Rain Bird Corporation 6991 East Southpoint Road Tucson AZ 85756 USA Tel 520 741 6100 Rain Bird Corporation 970 West Sierra Madre Ave Azusa CA 91702 USA Tel 626 812 3400 Rain Bird International 1000 West Sierra Madre Azusa CA 91702 U...

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