ESP-Me Rapid Start Manual
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1. REMOVE AND DISCARD JUMPER WIRE WIRED RAIN SENSOR SHOWN OPTIONAL WIRELESS RAIN SENSOR RAIN BIRD MODEL WR2RC OR WR2RFCIS AVAILABLE mm ESP Me User Manual Set Rain Sensor to Active after installing a rain sensor and removing jumper wire on backplane Set the controller to obey a rain sensor 1 Turn the dial to Rain Sensor RAIN H SENSOR 2 Press or sbb to select ACTIVE The rain sensor symbol will show on the display in AUTO RUN or OFF when Rain Sensor is set to BYPASS SYMBOL SHOWN NO SYMBOL NOTE For more details see Rain Sensor in the Advanced Options section of the Advanced User Manual NOTE The Alert light no longer illuminates when irrigation is delayed due to rainfall Installation Installing Optional Features Connect Optional Accessory NOTE Use only Rain Bird approved devices with 5 pin accessory port Unapproved devices may damage controller and void warranty Remote Programming Program the front panel remotely on battery power HOMEOWNER NOTE The following EI do not require a 9V battery to maintain e Date and Time are maintained up to 10 years by an internal Lithium battery e Programs and Settings are permanently stored in controllers non volatile memory nm ESP Me User Manual Installing Optional Features Troubleshooting Battery Life If the display repeatedly shows2. when using a 9V battery for remote programming replace the battery Reset Button Press RESET if the controller is not working properly The Reset button resets the controller Active irrigation is canceled but all previously programmed watering schedules remain stored in memory Irrigation will resume at the next scheduled Start Time 1 Insert a small tool into the access hole and press until the controller is reset NOTE We suggest using a non metallic object such as a pencil or pen to press the Reset button Error Detection The ESP Me controller has built in error detection that can automatically generate an alert caused by an essential programming error or if an electrical short condition is detected um ESP Me User Manual The Alert LED light on the ESP Me controller front panel will light up to indicate an alarm condition ALERT Programming Errors blinking LED Alert Error Message LED On Display No Start Times are set BLINK NO START TIMES No Run Times are set BLINK NO RUN TIMES No Watering Days are set BLINK NO WATER DAYS The ESP Me controller will reset or clear when the error is corrected NOTE The dial must be in the AUTO RUN position for an Alert message to appear on the display Electrical Errors non blinking LED Alert Error Message LED On Display Master Valve short SOLID MASTER VALVE PUMP WIRE SHORTED OR HIGH CURRENT Station short SOLID STATION
3. ACTIVE or BYPASS UV LILIAN marry Advanced Options Installation Installation Checklist When installing the ESP Me controller for the first time it is recommended that you complete the following steps in order A check off box is provided for each step O Check box contents see page Ill Gather installation tools see below Select a location Mount the controller Connect controller power Install station modules optional Connect field wires Complete the installation UUUUU UU OU If a Rain Sensor is installed turn the dial to Rain Sensor and set status to Active using the key Gather Installation Tools Before beginning installation gather the following tools and materials f Drill and drill bit a Marking pencil for 8 screws b Phillips screwdriver 1 2 3 tip c Flathead screwdriver g Wire Stripper h Mounting Screws included i Wall Anchors e Level if needed d Hammer KS ESP Me User Manual Mount Controller Choose Location MOUNT CONTROLLER IN PROXIMITY TO ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE AS REQUIRED GROUNDED EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET SOURCE NOTE The operating temperature range is 14 F to 149 F 10 C to 65 C Remove Knock outs OPTIONAL d i Installation Mount Controller Connect Power AN WARNING DO NOT plug in the transformer or connect e
4. Seasonal Adjust Adjust value from 5 up to 200 Water Day s Options By Day Odd Even or nn ee ced modular oller RAINY BIRD Water Start Times Set Station Run Times Program Select Button Rotate the dial to select Up to 6 per program 1 minute to 6 hours Select Watering Program A B C or D Alarm indicator Illuminates solid or flashes when an alarm condition exists Back Next Buttons Select programming DOO oo options Buttons Adjust program settings Press and HOLD or to accelerate adjustments HOLD MANUALLY GTA ADVANCE STATION Hold to Start Manual irrigation Cyclic ESP Me Controller Front Panel Ea ESP Me User Manual Introduction Display Legend This manual uses USA domestic icons for illustration purposes The following table lists the differences between the domestic and international display screen symbols Choose your voltage below to determine the LCD symbols for your controller Domestic vs International Display Symbols Next Watering Day gt MO S WU O WE po a O PR po SA S U PAY p HOUR a Ae Even Days EVEN START TIME Start Time WE ESP Me User Manual Introduction Advanced Options For Basic Setup see the Quick Reference Guide located inside the controller door Seasonal Adjust Increase or decrease watering duration based on seasonal weather conditions 1 Turn the dial to Seasonal Adjust 2 Press or
5. X WIRE SHORTED When an electrical error is detected irrigation for the affected station is cancelled and watering advances to the next operable station in the program The controller will attempt to water the affected station again at the next scheduled watering Completion of a successful watering will clear the error condition associated with that station Clearing Electrical Error Alerts Turn the dial to the AUTO RUN position to view the error message on the display To clear the Alert press the right arrow key Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Display shows a program Water source not supplying water is active but system isn t watering NO AC message on display Programmed schedules do not start It just rained and the alarm light is not illuminated why um ESP Me User Manual Wiring is loose or not properly connected Field wires are corroded or damaged Loss of AC power Verify there is no disruption to the main water line and that all other water supply lines are open and functioning properly Check that field wiring and master valve or pump start relay wiring is securely connected at the controller and in the field Check field wiring for damage and replace if necessary Check wiring connections and replace with watertight splice connectors if needed When there is a power loss and a 9 volt battery is installed the system does not irrigate but programs show a
6. to increase or SEASONAL ADJUST a decrease the Seasonal Adjust o percentage setting 5 200 PROGRAM SELECT A B C D SEASONAL ADJ 3 If adjustment will not be applied to all programs press the Program Select button to select the desired program H NOTE Displayed run times are inclusive of any seasonal adjustment made Example Station 1 has a run time set for 10 minutes The program Seasonal Adjusted value is now set to 150 The new actual run time is 10 minutes x 150 15 minutes STATION HOUR MINUTES PGM A DAC a Vi SEASONAL ADJ amp RUNTIME NOTE Running a Manual Station or Program will use the Seasonal Adjusted value IS ESP Me User Manual Delay Watering Delay watering if irrigation is not needed dc 1 Turn the dial to Delay Watering DELAY ed WATERING 2 Press or to set the DAYS REMAINING The next watering days remaining will update on the display to indicate when watering will resume Po E E eg ert KA Ze wlluNEn DAYS REMAINING Rain Sensor Set the controller to obey or ignore a rain sensor SPECIAL FEATURE AVAILABLE The Rain Sensor setting applies to all programs and is not program specific However you can set any station to Bypass Ignore the sensor For more details see the Special Features card or the Advanced User Manual 1 Turn the dial to Rain Sensor RAIN Bu SENSOR 2 Press or to select
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8. MV COM 11 12 13 1234 14 15 16 Example Of Optimum Installation Of 19 Stations ER ESP Me User Manual Module Configuration Why Proper Configuration Is So Important Example of installation with station numbering gaps e A total of 19 stations are installed e The Base Module is installed in Bay 1 and uses Stations 1 through 4 e A6 Station Expansion Module is installed in Bays 2 and 3 e A3 Station module is installed in Bay 4 and uses stations numbered 17 through 19 Because a 3 Station module is installed in Bay 4 only the first three station numbers assigned to that bay will be used and the unused numbers will be reserved for future use During programming the controller will skip any unused station numbers creating a gap in station numbering In our example a 3 Station module was installed in Bay 4 so stations 20 22 will be unavailable for programming During programming the missing stations will show on the display as 20NOMOD 21NOMOD etc STATION SAVANN L ANL The screen displays 20NOMOD with the 20 flashing to indicate that Station 20 and also 21 22 are unused and unavailable for programming H NOTE Station numbering gaps will not prevent the controller from operating properly It only affects station numbering During programming when connected to AC power the controller will skip any unused stations where a module is not installed Installation Wiring Connec
9. Me Modular Controller from Rain Bird For more than 70 years the world s top irrigation contractors have chosen Rain Bird for the highest quality products and services available worldwide The ESP Me Controller Controller Features e Expandable up to 22 stations with 3 or 6 station modules e Supports a master valve or pump start relay and a rain sensor e 4 available programs A B C D H NOTE Only one program can run at a time e 6 start times for each program e Automatic alarm alerts e 1 Touch Watering in the Auto Run dial position press and hold the right arrow key ALERT zl AUTO RUN E S P l Vi e AEST A OFF y J SET enhanced modular controller ue TIME RAINS BIRD Seasonal Adjust can be applied to a specific program or to ALL programs Range is from 200 down to 5 Delay Watering Rain Delay can prevent irrigation for up to 14 days Manual Water Station or Program allows immediate watering of an individual station or an entire program Test All Stations Total Run Time Calculator by program Sensor Bypass by Station Controls and Indicators Key operational features of the ESP Me Controller Programming Dial programming functions Test All Stations Manual Watering RUN Rain Sensor iW are ee SET Applies to all programs Ae aS but can be set to bypass uo individual stations SE DELAY at S WATERING Be Delay Watering SE e A ADJUST Up to 14 days Fed aavancen oe SELECT DAYS TO WATER
10. RAINY BIRD ESP Me enhanced modular controller User Manual ESP Me enhanced modular controller STATIONS MANUAL PROGRAM M Baoan 8 gt GT mee MANUAL SET STATION STATION W x RUNTIMES _ RAIN SENSOR Bi DeLay i De SEASONAL ADJUST A 7 ADVANCED HOLD TO MANUALLY START WATERING SSS CYCLES ADVANCE STATION SELECT DAYS TO WATER Symbols CAUTION Symbol is intended to alert the user to important instructions or conditions that could seriously affect irrigation effectivity or controller operation SS DIAL Symbol indicates that the user is required to turn the dial on the controller to the appropriate position in order to follow subsequent instructions as described in that section H NOTE Symbol is intended to alert the user to important operating functionality installation or maintenance instructions REPEAT Symbol indicates that a repetition of previous steps or may be required in order to L continue or complete the controller programming process B SPECIAL FEATURE AVAILABLE Symbol indicates that a Special Feature is available for the dial position For more details ee Special Features section of the Advanced User Manual AN WARNING Symbol alerts the user to the presence of electricity or electromagnetic energy which may constitute a risk of electric shock radiation exposure or other hazard Safety Information WARNING Date and time are retained by a lithium battery whi
11. ch is to be disposed of in accordance with local regulations WARNING Use only Rain Bird approved accessory devices Unapproved devices may damage controller and void warranty For a list of compatible devices go to www rainbird com controllersupport n ESP Me User Manual 3 WARNING You must use special precautions when valve wires also known as station or solenoid wires are located adjacent to or share a conduit with other wires such as wires used for landscape lighting other low voltage systems or other high voltage power Be sure to separate and insulate all conductors carefully taking care not to damage wire insulation during installation An electrical short contact between the valve wires and another source of power can damage the controller and create a fire hazard H NOTE This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Disposal of Electronic Waste and EURONORM EN50419 2005 this device must EE not be thrown away with houshold garbage This H In compliance with European Directive 2002 96 CE device must be the object of an appropriate selective removal procedure in order
12. he controller for 2 minutes then plug it back in programming interfered with the controller s If there is no permanent damage the controller should electronics accept programming and resume normal operation Automatic error Short circuit or overload condition Identify and repair the fault in the wiring Refer to detection indicates a in valve master valve or pump start compatible pump start relays For details see Connect problem by Alert LED relay wiring Pump Start Relay section and an error message on display LED is flashing or solidly Dial not in AUTO RUN position Turn dial to AUTO RUN position illuminated but I see no message on the LCD for more details visit www rainbird com controllersupport KI ESP Me User Manual Troubleshooting RAINY BIRD Declaration of Conformity Rain Bird Corporation hereby declares that the ESP Me irrigation controller families conform to the European Directives 2004 108 EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and 2006 95 EC for Low Voltage FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Place San Diego Signature L e Full Name Position Director Rain Bird Corporation 970 W Sierra Madre Azusa California 91702 U S A 626 963 9311 Rain Bird Europe 900 rue Ampere BP 72000 13792 Aix en Provence CEDEX 3 FRANCE 33 04 42 24 44 61 Rain
13. iving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird Corporation could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I O cables and connectors between system components To bin in compliance with FCC regulations the user must use shielded cables and connectors and install them properly BIRD Rain Bird Europe SNC 900 rue Ampere B P 72000 13792 Aix en Provence Cedex 3 FRANCE Tel 33 442 24 44 61 Fax 33 4 42 24 2472 Rain Bird Sverige AB Fleningevagen 315 254 77 Fleninge SWEDEN Tel 46 42 25 04 80 Fax 46 42 20 40 65 www rainbird com www rainbird eu 1 800 724 6247 Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation Rain Bird France SNC 900 rue Ampere B P 72000 13792 Aix en Provence Cedex 3 FRANCE Tel 33 4 42 24 44 61 Fax 33 4 42 24 24 72 Rain Bird Turkey stiklal Mahallesi Alemda Caddesi No 262 34760 mraniye stanbul T RK YE Tel 90 216 443 75 23 Fax 90 216 461 74 52 D50039EO
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15. s remaining active No Power detected Check circuit breaker and that unit is plugged into socket or properly connected to power source Controller may be plugged into a GFI outlet or an outlet that is wired to a GFI outlet Connected rain sensor may be activated Connected rain sensor may not be operating properly If no rain sensor is connected the jumper wire connecting the two SENS terminals on the terminal strip may be missing or damaged This is normal operation The ESP Me does not consider the interruption of irrigation due to rainfall an alarm condition Check power to the outlet or reset the circuit breaker Set Rain Sensor to BYPASS to ignore the rain sensor If watering resumes the sensor is operating properly and no further correction is needed Let the rain sensor dry out or disconnect it from the controller terminal strip and replace it with a jumper wire connecting the two SENS terminals or set to Bypass Move dial position to Sensor Bypass and set to Bypass This is normal operation Troubleshooting Electrical Issues solid LED illuminated Possible Cause Possible Solution Display is blank frozen Power not reaching the controller Verify the main AC power supply is securely plugged in or or will not accept connected and working properly Controller needs to be reset Press the Reset Button For details see Reset Button section An electrical surge may have Unplug t
16. te at www rainbird com controllersupport NOTE This controller is not compatible with the Hunter PSR22 and PSR52 RELAY COMMON INPUT gt PUMP START RELAY TO EXTERNAL lt POWER SOURCE ES ESP Me User Manual DEG i d n D TS JUMPER WIRES ON UNUSED STATIONS H NOTE Default run times for program A is 10 minutes for stations 1 4 CAUTION To avoid Dead Heading your pump do one of the following for all unused stations module installed but not connected to a station wire e Connect jumper wire across unused stations e Set Station Run Time s to 0 e Set the station to Bypass the MV To Bypass the Master Valve for any Station 1 Turn the dial to Set Station SET STATION Run Times bei RUN TIMES 2 Press and HOLD both d and p at the same time 3 Press 4 or p to select the desired Station then press or to set MV ON or MV OFF STATION WI AN d S ll Iy DDOD Installation Connect Optional Rain Sensor Wired or Wireless Connect an optional rain sensor to the ESP Me controller NOTE The ESP Me Controller is not compatible with with a Normally Open rain sensor It is designed for use with a Normally Closed rain sensor On the terminal strip remove the yellow jumper wire from the SENS terminals and discard
17. tions Connect Master Valve Connect the valve wires for each station and fora optional Master Valve Pump Start Relay or Rain Connect an optional Master Valve to the ESP Me controller Sensor CAUTION Do not route the master valve wires Connect Valves through the same opening as the power wiring CAUTION Do not route the valve wires through the same opening as the power wiring 1 To perform a Valve Test connect the common wire to the COM terminal and the power wire to the VT terminal This will immediately turn the valve ON AN WARNING The VT terminal is always powered ONT MASTER VALVE Ze STATION 2 VALVE ETC STATION 1 J COMMON VALVE ER ESP Me User Manual Ss Zn sttllattionn Connect Pump Start Relay Connect an optional Pump Start Relay to the ESP Me controller H NOTE The ESP Me controller DOES NOT provide main power for a pump CAUTION Do not route the pump start relay wires through the same opening as the power wiring H NOTE The controller can support a maximum Coil Inrush current of 11VA and a maximum Coil Hold current of 5VA The following Rain Bird Pump Start Relays are available in the USA only e RBSR24WG 1 Universal Pump Start Relay e RBPL24WGi1 Pump Start Relay with Pressure Switch For the most up to date compatibility list of pump start relays visit our websi
18. to recuperate it Questions In the USA or Canada call Rain Bird Technical Support at 1 800 724 6247 or visit our web site at www rainbird com controllersupport English User Manual Contents OUGSSTIONS 2 viciseccceisesscsvcesstsscvacestenesssvenssesessiscnsessenses II SEENEN eegener 7 Check Box Ae TO IHI Module Conbouration seen 7 Introduction Wiring CONNECTIONS ss ssssissssisssosssssssnsosssaossscsssscssss 8 Welcome to Rain Bird cceeecccccccccccccccccccccccccccceccccecece 1 Connect VAIVES seseesesessesesessesesessesesessssesesssesessssesessssesess 8 The ESP Me Controller ccecccocccccccccccccccccocccocccccecceece 1 Connect Master Valve ee 8 Controller Features ccccsscscssesccsesccsescssuscessecesseccssccssuecsseees 1 Connect PUMP start Relay asrianiasr 9 Controls and INGICATOMS cescsessssescsessssesssecsssecsssccssecessees 1 Connect Optional Rain Sensor Display Legend ossossossoscoscoscoscssossoseoseosessessossos 2 Wired or Wireless sssesssssssserssssecssesseossescosesseessssee 10 Advanced Options Set Rain Sensor to Active Seasonal AG USE assisscedsccsicececessencicssessssiscsscsssadeacsies 3 after installing a rain sensor and removing Delay Watering D 3 jumper wire on backplane zeen 10 Rain SONS EE 3 Installing Optional Features Installation Connect Optional AcceSSOry cccccccceecceee 11 Installation Checklist cccccccscccsccscccsccscccsccccees 4 Remote Frogramming eeneg P Gather Instal
19. xternal power until you have completed and checked all wiring connections AN WARNING All electrical connections and wiring runs must comply with local building codes Some building codes require that only a licensed or certified electrician can make the power connections Please check with your local building code for guidance Only professional personnel shall install the controller Electrical Specifications 230V only 230VAC 0 2AMP 50 60Hz Output 25 5VAC 1 0AMP 50 60Hz Indoor Model 1 Route the transformer power cord through the conduit opening at the bottom left of the unit Knot the cable cord inside the controller cabinet to prevent it from being pulled out CAUTION Do not route the power cord through the field wire opening at the bottom right of the unit SS ESP Me User Manual Inetallogtton Outdoor Model WARNING Electric shock can cause severe injury or death Make sure power supply is turned OFF before connecting power wires Power Wiring Connections 120VAC USA 230VAC International Black supply wire hot to the Black supply wire hot to the black transformer black transformer wire wire White supply wire neutral to Blue supply wire neutral to the blue the white transformer wire transformer wire Green supply wire ground Green with yellow stripe supply wire ground to the green transformer wire to the green with
20. yellow stripe transformer wire L e ESP Me User Manual For 230V only H NOTE Use either the provided wire nuts or the installed connector for this step WARNING Ground wire must be connected to provide electrical surge protection Permanently mounted conduit shall be used for connecting main voltage to the controller Station Expansion Modules Additional Station Modules can increase the number of available stations up to 22 Module Options included sold separately d H Base Module p Expansion Modules gd H H VT MV COM RaIn gt BIR Ga ren 3 STATION ESPSM3 6 STATION ESPSM6 H NOTE 6 Station module is compatible only with the ESP Me They are not backwards compatible with the previous vintage controller H NOTE For ideal station sequencing it is recommended that a 6 Station module always be installed in Bay 2 For more details see Station Numbering section Installation Install Modules Rain gt BIRD Station Numbering Fixed Station Numbering Description The controller is configured with Fixed Station Numbering Each bay is set up to accept a 6 station module and reserve the station number for future use if a 6 station module is NOT installed in Bays 2 3 or 4 Station numbers are pre assigned as follows Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 VT
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