ESP-SMTe Controller
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Input Zone Information
Enter site information for each zone.
Detailed site information about soil, sprinklers, and plant
types is needed to determine irrigation schedules.
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b
NOTE: For more details, see the Contractor’s Manual
on the Rain Bird website.
Turn the dial to Input Zone Information.
• The current programming mode is displayed. Press
MORE to continue.
Zone Setup Wizard
• Select Zone Setup Wizard.
Step 1. Enter Zone Number
The number of available zones depends on the number
and type of station modules that are installed.
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b
NOTE: If you select a zone number that does not have
an associated module installed, “No Module” is dis-
played.
A
Select the desired Zone Number; then press NEXT.
B
Press ENABLE to enable the selected Zone; then press
NEXT.
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b
NOTE: Zone information can still be entered when
the Zone is in OFF mode, but the controller will not
include the zone in irrigation scheduling. This is useful
if you want to pre-program all your zones.
Step 2. Select Soil Type
Different soil types vary greatly in the ability to hold water
and the rate that water filters down through the soil.
To help determine your soil type, highlight an option and
press Help for a brief soil description.
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b
NOTE: You can also refer to the Soil Type section in the
Appendix of the Contractors Manual on the Rain Bird
website.
• Select the soil type for your site.
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b
NOTE: The default values for soil data that the control-
ler uses to determine irrigation are listed below. The
soil type you choose will affect irrigation frequency
(number of days between watering) and watering run
times.