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ESPLXD-ET Controller
Set Flow Units
To use FloManager or FloWatch with the ESPLXD-ET controller, you
first need to set the measurement units for flow management.
b
g
Turn the controller dial to Special Features.
A
The Special Features screen appears. Press the Down Arrow
button to select Set Flow Units; then press Next.
B
The Flow Units screen appears. Press the + and – buttons to select
the desired flow measurement (English or metric); then press
Next.
1
2
C
Press the + and – buttons to select the desired pipe size
measurement (English or metric).
3
b
b
NOTE:
If Auto is selected, Flow Rate will default to GPM when 60
Hz is detected and to LPS when 50 Hz is detected. Pipe Size will
default to Inches on 60 Hz and to millimeters on 50 Hz.
FloManager
TM
One of the most powerful flow management features in the ESPLXD-
ET controller is FloManager, which enables the controller to allocate
available water pressure and volume to various stations based on their
hydraulic requirements. This can be done even if flow sensors are not
present.
FloManager works by adding another layer of station or FloZone
prioritization based on available water resources. For example, if
FloZone 1 has 20 GPM available flow and two stations each consuming
6 GPM are currently in operation for a total of 12 GPM, FloManager will
not allow an additional station to start unless it consumes 8 GPM or
less. This helps ensure that your system’s hydraulic resources are not
overtaxed and that sufficient water is available to every sprinkler in
every station.
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