1. ESP-LXME2 Overview
Alarm Light
When an alarm condition is detected, the alarm light will
illuminate. With the programming dial set to ‘Auto’, press the Alarm
button (left most Programming Button) to view alarm details. Any
current alarm conditions will then be displayed on the display.
Language button
Change the language using the programming buttons
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Programming Dial
Used for programming and to turn the controller on and off.
AUTO
The controller will operate automatically with the programming
dial set to AUTO.
If you forget to return the dial to AUTO, the controller will
automatically continue to run programs, unless the dial is set to the
OFF position when all irrigation is cancelled.
Basic Programming
Date/Time
Set your date and time
Setup
Set up valves & sensors, station settings and
numbering schemes
Start Times
Set irrigation start times (up to 10 per
program)
Run Times
Set irrigation run times and copy run times
to multiple stations
Water Days
Select days to irrigate and irrigation method
Status Functions
Weather
Sensors
Sets Weather Sensor behavior to either obey
or ignore the local weather sensor input.
Diagnostics
Test all the stations to ensure irrigation
occurs as expected, review the controller's
programming, diagnose the status of valves,
sensors and wiring.
Alarms/
History
View flow history based on input from a
flow sensor as well as any alarms caused by
unexpected flow.
Display
Displays time of day during normal operation; commands during
programming, active station and remaining run time during
watering as well as other status messages and alarms.
Programming Buttons
Press buttons to navigate, enter and change program
information. The function of each button is labelled on the
display above.
NOTE:
Pressing and H & - buttons will allow you
accelerate through settings for such as hours and minutes, to avoid
excessive button pushes.
Back Button
The back button will take you back to the previous menu screen
of the currently selected dial position.
Program Select Button
Always begin programming by selecting the desired Program
(1-40). Multiple programs allow you to set watering schedules to
meet different requirements for plant materials, soils, slopes, and
shady or sunny areas. Pressing the Program Select Button will
show you the currently selected program and allow you to select
another using the programming buttons.
NOTE:
When programming the controller, any program-
specific information you enter, such as start times or watering days,
will affect only the selected program.
Information Button
In the Auto and Diagnostics dial positions the Information
Button will provide contact information for Rain Bird Technical
Support. In the other dial positions this button provides a
description of the currently selected function.
Advanced Programming
Seasonal
Adjust
Seasonal Adjust % allows you to use the
heaviest irrigation season as a
baseline and adjust to lesser amounts of
watering at other times of the year.
For example, you could set July at 100%
and set October to 50% so there
would be half as much watering in Fall
than in Summer. The percentage
range is from 0 - 300% and can be set for
individual programs or by month.
NOTE:
Seasonal Adjust is tied to
the currently selected program, use the
program select button to change the
program you wish to make changes to.
Delay
Watering
Discontinue irrigation for a few days
after a period of heavy rain. You can
also schedule certain days of the year
as non-irrigation, such as holidays when
landscape may receive heavy use.
Flow
Sensors
Manage your flow with efficient watering
(FloManager) and alerts (FloWatch)
Advanced
Settings
Reset or back-up your controller. Remote
water management (IQ)
Auxiliary Programming
Manual
Watering
Manually start a station or a program.
OFF
Turns off irrigation or closes the master
valve.
Turning the Dial to the OFF position for 3
seconds before returning it to the AUTO
position will cancel a currently running
program.
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