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ESP-ME3 Controller · Advanced User Manual
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Hazardous Warnings
C
WARNING
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could result in death or serious injury.
C
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates information considered important, but not
hazard-related (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 in order to operate the controller.
B
NOTE:
Notifies the user of important operating
instructions related to controller functionality,
installation or maintenance.
H
REPEAT:
Indicates that a repetition of previous
steps or actions may be required for further oper-
ation, or to complete a process.
Contents
Technical Support ......................................................... 2
Introduction ..................................................3
Welcome to Rain Bird® ................................................. 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
Controls and Features .................................................. 8
AUTO .......................................................................................9
OFF ...........................................................................................9
Display Indicators ......................................................... 9
Basic Programming ....................................10
1. Set Date and Time ..................................................10
2. Set Watering Start Times ......................................10
3. Set Station Run Times ...........................................10
4. Set Water Days ........................................................10
Custom Days of the Week ............................................. 10
Program-Based Scheduling ......................................11
Common Programming Error ..................................... 11
Manual Watering Options ..........................11
Test All Stations ...........................................................11
Run a Single Station ...................................................11
Run a Single Program ................................................12
Advanced Programming ............................12
Odd or Even Calendar Days ......................................12
Cyclic Days ....................................................................12
Seasonal Adjust ...........................................................13
Delay Watering ............................................................13
Permanent Days Off ...................................................13
Special Features..........................................14
Options .......................................................14
Reset Button ................................................................14
Remote Accessories ....................................................14
Detached Programming ............................................15
Battery Life ...................................................................15
Appendix .....................................................15
Troubleshooting .........................................................15
Error Detection ................................................................. 15
Programming Errors (blinking LED) .......................... 15
Electrical Errors (non-blinking LED) .......................... 15
Flow Alarms ....................................................................... 16
Watering Issues................................................................. 16
Electrical Issues (solid LED illuminated)................... 17
Certifications ...............................................................18
Safety Information .....................................................18
