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ESPLXD-ET Controller
ET Manager Cartridge Configuration
Programming Overview
After installation, the ET Manager Cartridge must be configured to
receive weather data from a local weather station, and a watering
schedule based on actual site conditions needs to be determined.
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A detailed Site Assessment is recommended to gather information
(such as sprinkler types, soil types and root depth) about the site
that will help determine the watering schedule.
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The Rain Bird ET Manager Scheduler software program uses the
capabilities of your sprinkler system and actual site conditions
to help prepare a watering schedule and determine ET Manager
Cartridge and ESPLXD-ET controller settings.
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After using the ET Manager Scheduler Software, use the Schedule
Report Summary generated from your inputs to help complete the
EZ Setup Wizard.
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Programming, configuration, and operation of the ET Manager
Cartridge is ALL accomplished from the same dial position on the
LX Controller - ETM™ / IQ™ Settings or ETM™ / IQ™ /PBC™ Settings.
If you are NOT using the ET Manager Scheduler Software, you will
need to have the information listed below prior to programming the
cartridge. This information is available on the Weather Reach
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Signal
Provider Information Sheet found online at www.rainbird.com/wrsp or
through your distributor.
Inputs from the Weather Reach
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Signal Provider Information
Sheet:
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Signal Provider Code
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Weather Region number
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Approximate Elevation
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Average Daily Historical ET values for each Month (used as backup
data)
Irrigation Amounts per Program:
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Irrigation Amount (in inches or mm) for each program
The Irrigation Amount setting is the amount of water applied by
the irrigation system per program start time. If necessary, Irrigation
Amounts can be manually calculated. See the Irrigation Amount and
Station Run Times section in the Appendix for more details.
ET Manager Programming Software
The Rain Bird® ET Manager Programming Software (ETMPS) is an
optional program (available for purchase) that uses your personal
computer to simplify ET Manager programming. This application allows
the user to transfer ET Manager Scheduler settings directly from the PC
to an ET Manager Cartridge via a USB cable.
Refer to the ET Manager Programming Software Operation Guide
located on the Resource CD for more information.
Programming Checklist
When programming the ETC Manager Cartridge 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:
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Conduct Site Assessment .......................................................... Page 35
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Install Scheduler Software ........................................................ Page 35
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Create Schedule Report ............................................................. Page 36
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Run EZ Setup Wizard ................................................................... Page 40
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Test Weather Signal ..................................................................... Page 41
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Set up Rain Gauge (optional)................................................... Page 41
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Check ESPLXD-ET Controller Settings .................................. Page 41
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Set Controller to Auto
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