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ESP-LX Modular Controller Installation, Programming

1. REMOTE 75 76 Remove the knockout at the bottom of the cabinet Attach a 1 3 cm conduit fitting to the bottom entrance of the high voltage compartment Then attach conduit to the fitting Bring three supply wires from the power source through the conduit into the high voltage compartment Strip the insulation from the incoming wires to expose about 1 3 cm of bare wire Using wire nuts connect the wires as follows On 120 VAC models U S connect the black supply wire hot to the black transformer wire On230 VAC models international connect the black supply wire hot to the black transformer wire On 120 VAC models U S connect the white supply wire neutral to the white transformer wire On 230 VAC models international connect the blue supply wire neutral to the blue transformer wire
2. ESP LX Modular Controller 5 Controls Switches and Indicators This illustration shows the controls switches and indicators on the ESP LX Modular controller including 6 e Programming Dial used to turn the controller off and on and for programming Program Select Switch used to select watering program A B C or D D drip Sensor Bypass Switch used to tell the controller to obey or ignore input from a sensor Sensors are optional Display during normal operation displays the time of day during programming shows the result of your commands during watering shows the valve that is running and the minutes remaining in its run time when program dial is set to the AUTO position Programming Buttons used to enter and change program information Alarm Light flashes to indicate various types of alarm conditions ff ESP LX Modular Controller BASIC PROGRAMMING Definitions Programming is the process of telling the controller exactly when and how long you want to water The controller opens and closes the remote control valves according to the program you set Each program contains Days to water the specific days of the week on which watering takes place for example Monday Wednesday Friday or the watering interval for example every third day or only on
3. ESP LX Modular Controller 0n 120 VAC models U S connect the green supply wire ground to the green transformer wire On 230 models international connect the green with yellow stripe supply wire ground to the green with yellow e stripe transformer wire VALVE i 0 NOTE The ground wires MUST be connected to Esr provide electrical surge protection Verify that all connections are secure Then close the cover of the high voltage compartment and secure it with the screw ESP LX Modular Controller 77 Complete Installation WARNING To prevent electrical shock make sure all supply power is OFF before completing installation Electrical shock can cause severe injury or death if you removed the front panel reinstall it now by inserting the top corner pin into the top pin hole Push up and rock the lower corner into the lower pin hole Reconnect the ribbon cable to the front panel by gently pushing the connector into the socket CAUTION Be careful NOT to bend the pins in the socket Turn on the power source NOTE The
4. ESP LX Modular Controller Q Ifyou press Yes the message Factory Defaults Loading Please wait appears followed by Loaded and Cleared Then the Clear Programs menu reappears Immediately after you restore the factory defaults the controller will ask you to select a language See page 40 for instructions Set Date Turn the dial to SET CURRENT DATE The month in the display flashes Press or to set the current month Press Next The day number flashes Press or to set the current day of the month Press Next cc The year flashes Press or to set the current year ESP LX Modular Controller ESP LX MODULAR COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONAL MODULE STATUS SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING SET CURRENT DATE 2004 2 SET CURRENT DATE Jul 2004 n SET CURRENT DATE 9 Jul 6 15 Set Time Turn the dial to SET CURRENT TIME The hour in the display flashes Press or to set the current hour NOTE To change the AM PM setting advance the hour past 12 Press Next The minutes number flashes Press or to set the current minute 16 ESP LX MODULAR AUTO f sercunnewr pare SET CURRENT TIME
5. Store Programs Are You Sure Press and hold Key 41 you press Yes the message Please wait Storing appears followed by Stored Then the Special Features menu reappears Recall Programs Turn the dial to SPECIAL FEATURES The Special Features menu appears Press 2 on the Special Features menu The Backup Programs menu appears Press 2 on the Backup Programs menu NOTE Recalling programs will overwrite any program information you might have entered since you last backed up the programs Before continuing make sure you do want to overwrite your current programs with the stored programs A warning message appears in the display Press and hold Yes to recall all program information Press and hold to skip storing the programs NOTE This feature will work properly only if you have previously backed up your programs as described on page 41 If you have not backed up the programs you will receive an error message SEEN PROGRAMS SPECIAL FEATURES Special Features 1 Set Language 2 Backup Programs Backup Programs 1 Store Programs 2 Recall Programs 3 Delayed Recall Are You Sure Press and hold Key ESP LX MODULAR AUTO MANUAL WATERING SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRE
6. Seasonal Adjust by Monti 1 Adjust 2 Select PGMs 1 2 27 Set Adjust by Month 6 To set the percent adjust by month press 1 on the Seasonal Adjust by Month menu The display shows the current month and its current seasonal adjustment percentage The percentage numbers flash Press to set the percentage from 0 300 percent NOTE Setting the percentage to 0 will prevent selected programs from watering during this month To set the percentage for the next month press Next The month flashes Press want Then repeat steps 2 through 5 to select the month you When you have finished setting the monthly percentages press Back Select Programs The Seasonal Adjust by Month menu appears 28 Seasonal Adjust by Mon 1 96 Adjust 2 Select PGMs 1 2 Back Seasonal Adjust by Month Jun Back Next Seasonal Adjust by Month 95 _ Back Next Seasonal Adjust by Month 1 Adjust 2 Select PGMs 1 2 Back ESP LX Modular Controller To apply the monthly percent adjustments to individual Seasonal Adjust Mon programs press 2 on the Seasonal Adjust by Month menu 1 Adjust 2 Select PGMs The display
7. 2 If the sensor is working properly no further action is required When the sensor condition no longer exists normal watering will resume and the alarm light will go out If you suspect the sensor may be faulty you can bypass it as described on page 45 Troubleshoot and repair the faulty sensor and then set the sensor switch back to ACTIVE ESP LX Modular Controller INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER This section explains how to mount the ESP LX Modular controller on the wall and connect the wiring NOTE This controller must be installed in compliance with local electrical codes Installation Checklist To install the ESP LX Modular controller we recommend you complete the following steps in order For your convenience a check off box has been provided for each step O Check the box contents Page 67 J Choose a location 1x45 ense nen Hg Page 68 O Gather installation tools sss Page 69 O Mount the controller sse Page 70 O Install module s eene Page 72 O Connect field wiring essen Page 73 C Connect source power Page 75 O Complete the installation eee Page 78 ESP LX Modular Controller Check Box Contents ESP LX Modular Controller Mounting Hardware 5 screws 5 plastic wall anchors Keys PAIN 9 BIRD ESP LX MODULAR ESP LX Modu
8. Next Lo ESP LX MODULAR OFF AUTO M unun SET CURRENT TIME A VM SET WATERING START TIMES DN B CUSTOM a CYCLE ESP LX Modular Controller Select Days to Water Each program can operate in one of three watering day cycles 1 CUSTOM waters on the days of the week you select See the instructions on page 20 NOTE Any days you turn OFF via the Custom Cycle will override watering days set via advanced cycles such as ODD ODD31 EVEN or CYCLICAL For example assume you want a program to water on even days of the month but you do not want to water on Wednesdays when landscape service is scheduled You can set the program to an EVEN cycle and use the CUSTOM cycle to turn Wednesdays off The controller will then water on all even days of the month except Wednesdays 2 ODD ODD31 EVEN waters only on odd numbered days odd numbered days except for the 31 and February 29 or even numbered days of the month See page 21 3 CYCLICAL waters on a selected daily interval for example every other day or every third day See page 22 ESP LX Modular Controller 19 Custom Cycle To set a custom cycle Turm the dial to MON The display shows the currently selected program and day of the week along with a flashing On or Off If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change i
9. A warning message appears in the display Press and hold Yes to delete the selected program Press and hold to leave the program intact If you press No or you don t respond within several seconds the message change made appears Then the Clear Programs menu reappears If you press Yes the message Clearing Please wait appears followed by Cleared Then the Clear Memory menu reappears Programs Use this function to erase start times watering days and valve run times for all four programs This function will not erase seasonal adjust percentages rain delay advanced cycles valve settings or special features Turn the dial to CLEAR PROGRAMS The Clear Programs menu appears in the display Press 2 to select All PGM warning message appears in the display Press and hold Yes to delete all programs Press and hold No to leave the programs intact NOTE Start times watering days and run times for ALL programs will be erased Make sure you want to do this before continuing Modular Controller Clear PGMA Are You Sure Press and hold Key Bam OPTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS _ Nus OPTIONAL MODULE STATUS PGMA Clear Programs 1 Individual PGM 2 All PGM 3 Restore Defaults Clear All Programs Are You Sure Press and hold Key
10. By Month Delay Watering ER Rain Delay 53 eee cce be s 30 Calendar Day Off 31 Valve Settings E Valve D lais ero totem tinh 33 Cycle tSoakEM aee reet iie eee 35 MV or Pump gt Sensor Override 38 Special Features eter Set Language Backup Programs Contractor Default 41 Optional Smart Modules sss 45 Communications Set Sensor Bypass Switch Operating the Controller Operate Controller Automatically sss 48 Manual Watering Start Valves de ng eee E Start Pro stam eerte rer ot es 52 Test Valves Check System 54 Confirm Programs 454 Test Valves 60 Rapid Station Test Routine RASTERTM 63 Reset Controller 2 65 Alarm Light 66 Electrical Faults 66 ACTIVE Sensor ses S d i eri 66 Installing the Controller mm 67 Installation Checklist Check Box Contents Choose Location Gather Installation Tools Mount Controller Install Module s Connect Field Wiring Connect Sensor Wiring esee Conn ct Source o bte imr e eg Complete Installation Troubleshooting Chart 79 2 ESP LX Modular Controller INTROD
11. 13 you press or you don t respond within several seconds the message change made appears Then the Clear Programs menu reappears Q Ifyou press Yes the message Clearing All Programs A D Please wait appears followed by Cleared Then the Clear Programs menu reappears Restore Defaults Use this function to erase ALL programming information for all programs including start times watering days valve run times seasonal adjust percentages rain delay advanced cycles valve settings and special features except for the backup programs Turn the dial to CLEAR PROGRAMS The Clear Programs menu appears in the display Press 3 to select Restore Defaults A warning message appears in the display Press and hold Yes to delete all programs and load the factory default settings Press and hold No to leave the programs intact NOTE ALL programming information for ALL programs will be erased Make sure you want to do this before continuing you press or you don t respond within several seconds the message change made appears Then the Clear Programs menu reappears 14 ESP LX MODULAR OPTIONAL MODULE STATUS SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING PGMA Clear Programs 1 Individual 2 All PGM 3 Restore Defaults Factory Defaults Are You Sure Press and Hold Key
12. MANUAL WATERING ET CURRENT DEE SET CURRENT TIME SET WATERING START TIMES ER K PROGRAMS ADVANCED CYCLES SET VALVE RUN TIMES DELAY WATERING TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM SEASONAL ADJUST BYPASSED AB SENSOR PROGRAM 35 The Valve Settings menu appears Press 2 on the Valve Settings menu The display shows a valve number and its current settings for The valve number flashes NOTE Cycle SoakTM settings of 00 indicate normal operation The valve will operate for its programmed run time with no delays for soak time 0 To select a different valve press or until the valve number you want appears Press Next 0 The Cycle numbers flash Press or to set the maximum number of minutes up to 60 for a watering cycle Press Next 0 The Soak numbers flash Press or to set the minimum number of minutes up to 60 for soaking between cycles o set Cycle Soak for another valve press Next Then repeat steps 4 through 10 36 Valve Settings 1 Valve Dela 2 Cycle Soak 3 Mv or Pump 4 Sensor Override Cycle Soak 00 Cycle YZ Minu 5 ESP LX Modular Controller The ESP LX Modular co
13. 0 0 Permanent Day Off Permanent Day Off Permanent Day Off Permanent Day Off 8 ___ day cycle day cycle day cycle day cycle PROGRAMMING CHART Q even Q even even Q even for ESP LX Modular Controllers Select Days Q odd odd P uma to Water Q odd31 Q odd31 odd31 Gf odd31 18 00 1 9 45 inyem 1 7 00 mem 16 00 errem 2 am pm 2 am pm 2 2 00 2 am pm 5 3 amon 3 amom 3 1 00 Gem mat 4 am pm 4 DE i am pm Set Watering 5 amipm 5 ameme amipm Start Times 6 ampm 6 amipm 6 amipm 65 9 7 am pm 7 am pm 7 am pm E ae 8 8 8 am pm 6 pis Seasonal Qon Valve Delay 1 Mr opens Front sprays Ee p 3 K front on anf 20 edits t 5 L backrotors fon min 15 min 20min 6 R backrotore PRE or ea On CEE get son AU UI CIC a n udis c be E nit oe a er Notes Rain Bird RSD sensor connected and active P N 636282 ESP LX Modular Controller 11 Clear Programs To make sure you begin programming with a clean setup you should clear the controller s memory of existing program settings
14. OFF AUTO MANUAL WATERING X SET CURRENT DATE r E SET CURRENT TIME CLEAR PROGRAMS S SET WATERING START TIMES cogne ON MODULE S SELECT DAYS TO WATER ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES SET VALVE RUN TIMES DELAY WATERING TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM SEASONAL ADJUST Seasonal Adjust 1 Individual 2 By Month PGMB Seasonal Adjust ESP LX Modular Controller By Month To use this feature you must first set the seasonal adjust percent for each month Then you assign the monthly adjustments to individual programs NOTE Seasonal adjustments you make by program and by month will be multiplied together to calculate run times For more information see page 25 Turn the dial to SEASONAL ADJUST 90 The Seasonal Adjust menu appears Press 2 on the Seasonal Adjust menu 6 The Seasonal Adjust by Month menu appears ESP LX Modular Controller ESP LX MODULAR OFF AUTO MANUAL WATERING X SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME CLEAR PROGRAMS S SET WATERING START TIMES cogne CUSTOM a CYCLE SELECT DAYS TO P WATER MODULE S ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES SET VALVE RUN TIMES DELAY WATERING TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM SEASONAL ADJUST Seasonal Adjust 1 Individual 2 By Month
15. COMMUNICATIONS MODULE STATUS SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING SPECIAL FEATURES ESP LX MODULAR OFF AUTO MANUAL WATERING X SET CURRENT DATE E SET CURRENT TIME CLEAR PROGRAMS J e v SET WATERING START TIMES CUSTOM SELECT DAYS TO WATER ADVANCED CYCLES PROGRAM 17 Set Watering Start Times You may assign up to eight start times to a program per day Multiple start times allow you to run a program more than once on each watering day For example if you are growing new lawn seed you may want to water several times a day to keep the seedbed or top dressing damp NOTE Start times apply to the entire program not to an individual valve Tur the dial to SET WATERING START TIMES The display shows the program the number of the start time and the start time itself or OFF The start time flashes If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions Press or to set the start time To turn offa start time press or until the display shows the OFF setting between 11 59 p m and 12 00 a m O if you want to set additional start times press Next Then repeat steps 2 through 4 18 OPTIONAL MODULE STATUS SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING CLEAR PROGRAMS COMMUNICATIONS PGM B SET START TIMES AM 1
16. The display shows the days remaining until normal watering cycles resume The number of days flashes 0 Press or to set the number of days to suspend watering This setting applies to all programs To cancel a rain delay set the delay to 0 ESP LX MODULAR OFF AUTO MANUAL WATERING X SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME CLEAR PROGRAMS s SET WATERING START TIMES comm CUSTOM 3 CYCLE SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING N EE SELECT DAYS TO WATER M z SET VALVE RUN TIMES ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES Delay Watering yi Rain Delay 2 Calendar Day Off 4 Days Remaining Back ESP LX Modular Controller Calendar Day Off The Calendar Day Off feature lets you temporarily suspend watering on a specific day of the month selected up to 30 days in advance For example if you are planning an outdoor event on July 4 you can set that day OFF so no watering will occur After July 4 passes the fourth of each month will be automatically reset to ON A Calendar Day Off setting applies to all programs Tur the dial to DELAY WATERING The Delay Watering menu appears Press 2 on the Delay Watering menu The display shows the current date along with On or Off The day number flashes 0 Press o
17. inis G3 3 20 amp see 90 S RM m Ti 0 TT um M 87 l ESP LX Modular Controller Connect Source Power WARNING To prevent electrical shock make sure all supply power is OFF before connecting these wires Electrical shock can cause severe injury or death The ESP LX Modular controller has an internal transformer that reduces supply voltage 120 VAC in U S models 230 VAC in international models 240 VAC in Australian models to 24 VAC to operate the valves connected to the controller You will need to connect power supply wires to the transformer s three wires NOTE Indoor units and 240 VAC Australian units do not require a conduit because the cable is already installed CAUTION All electrical connections and wiring runs must be made according to local building codes Q with the front panel removed locate the high voltage compartment in the lower left corner of the controller cabinet Remove the screw on the right edge of the compartment cover Then pull the cover open to expose the transformer s primary input wires ESP LX Modular Controller RON Bike XD 24 VAC QUT 9 Jssws MV COM
18. level Make sure that at least one of the mounting holes lines up with a wall stud or other solid surface Make sure the template is level x Drill or tap a pilot hole on each mark for the mounting holes Remove the mounting template from the surface If necessary install wall anchors Drive a 8 screw into the top center pilot hole MOUNTING TEMPLATE G Slide the controller over the top center screw Line up the controller cabinet with the remaining four pilot holes Drive SS 2 the appropriate fastener s through the mounting holes into the mounting surface Verify that the cabinet is secure anie Rao anie ao ESP LX Modular Controller Install Module s The ESP LX Modular controller lets you add modules for additional valve connections The controller can accommodate up to four modules install a module align the connector on the back of the module with the module slot on the back panel Press firmly until the module snaps into place Use the remaining connectors to install addition
19. tension dangereuse non isol dans l enceinte du produit qui pourrait tre d une importance suffisante pour pr senter un risque d lectrocution aux personnes Le point d exclamation dans un triangle quilat ral est pr vu pour avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour les op rations et l entretien service dans les manuels fournis avec l appareil CONTENTS Introduction nere nennen inen nn nnnm nena 3 Welcome to Rain Bird uid ESP LX Modular Controller aud Valves ons m Basic 5 5 Controls Switches and Indicators 6 Basic Programming 7 Definitions Programming Under Battery Power 8 Programming Checklist see 9 Fill Out Programming Chart eee 10 Sample Programming Chart 11 nes are tere 12 Individual Program 12 Programs Restore pe e Cede 14 Set Date Set Time Select Program inan esce eres Eo 17 Set Watering Start Times 18 Select Days to Water Custom Cycle ss Odd Odd31 Even Cycle 21 Cyclical vss users Set Valve Run Times Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust esses Individual Program 26 ESP LX Modular Controller
20. 37 Rain delay 30 Rapid Station Test Routine RASTER 63 Recall programs 42 Remote capability 3 Reset controller 65 Review program 54 Run time 24 program 58 ESP LX Modular Controller valve 59 Seasonal adjust 96 25 by month 27 individual program 26 Select days to water 19 program 17 Sensor active alarm 66 bypass switch 6 45 connecting 74 jumper 46 jumpers 74 override 38 Set date 15 language 40 sensor bypass switch 45 time 16 valve run times 24 watering start times 18 Short circuit 63 Smart Modules See Module Source power 75 Special features 40 Stacking programs 17 Start time 7 18 Store programs 41 Switches 6 System check 54 Test all valves 54 60 Test terminal 54 Time setting 16 Tools for installing 69 Troubleshooting 63 79 Valve 4 delay 4 33 manual operation 50 master 37 run time 24 59 settings 33 test 60 test terminal 54 Watering cycle 19 days 19 manual 50 start times 7 18 Wiring from valves 73 sensor 74 source power 75 83 84 PA BIRD Controls Mfg Division Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC Standards To Which EN61000 6 1 1997 Class AS NZS3548 Conformity Is Declared EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN61000 6 3 1996 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 11 EN 60335 1 1995 Safety of household
21. C A CLEAR PROGRAMS VH iA SET WATERING START TIMES CUSTOM a CYCLE COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONAL MODULE STATUS SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING SET CURRENT TIME SET CURRENT TIME PM ESP LX Modular Controller Select Program Four independent programs are available in the ESP LX Modular controller A B C and D drip Multiple independent programs let you enter watering schedules to meet the requirements of different types of plant materials soils slopes and shady or sunny areas The D drip program is designed for drip irrigation equipment The D drip program can overlap or run concurrently with programs A B or C Programs A B and C are not allowed to overlap each other If they are programmed to overlap programs A B or C will stack run in consecutive order after the program in progress finishes running Program stacking prevents excessive flow demand and low water pressure caused by having too many valves running at one time NOTE It is easier to select one program and program it completely Jumping from program to program can be confusing Slide the program select switch under the A B C or D 6 Any program specific information you enter such as start times or watering days will affect only the selected program ESP LX Modular Controller OPTIONAL ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
22. and similar electrical appliances Manufacturer Rain Bird Corporation Controls Mfg Division USA 7590 Britannia Court San Diego CA 92154 619 661 4400 Importers Rain Bird Europe S A R L France BP72000 13792 Aix en Provence Cedex 3 33 442 24 44 61 Rain Bird Austra ACN 004 644 446 P O Box 11 Harrisville Qld 4307 a Pty Ltd Equipment Description Irrigation Controller Equipment Class Irrigation Controller Class Model Number ESP LX Modular I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive s and Standard s Tijuana B C Mexico Place pP d Signature John Rafael Zwick Full Name Plant Manager Position ESP LX Modular Controller NOTES 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user
23. controller we recommend you remove the front panel Although this is not absolutely necessary it will make installation easier if necessary unlock the door with the supplied key Open the door of the cabinet and swing it to the left Open the front panel by grasping the crescent shaped finger hold on the top right side of the cabinet Open the front panel approximately 90 degrees SS Disconnect the ribbon cable from the front panel by gently pulling the connector out and away from the socket af se CAUTION Be careful NOT to bend the pins in the rj socket 4 N Shift the front panel up and remove the lower hinge pin Remove the front panel o e P e a e 9 preneur SEEFTTEIT N PE o E o gl ar E M d ap OS axi varo e C 3 70 ESP LX Modular Controller Q Attach the mounting template to the mounting surface at eye
24. even or odd days of the month Watering start time s the time s of day that the program begins this is the time that the first valve in the program begins watering all other valves in the program then follow in sequence NOTE The term start time refers to the time that a program starts not to the time that each individual valve begins to run Valve run time the number of minutes or hours and minutes that each valve runs ESP LX Modular Controller ESP LX MODULAR SELECT DAYS TO SET VALVE RUN TIMES SEASONAL ADJUST TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM ABCD PROGRAM Programming Under Battery Power You can remove the front face panel of the controller and install a 9 Volt battery You can then program the unit under battery power This feature can be useful if the controller is installed in an area that is not readily accessible This feature also lets you enter program information before installing the controller at the job site Although you can program the controller under battery power you cannot operate it on battery power alone Connect the controller to an AC power source as soon as possible NOTE All program information is stored in non volatile memory so it will be preserved indefinitely in the event of a power outage ESP LX Modular Controller Programming Checklist To program the ESP LX Modular contr
25. first time you power up the controller the display will prompt you to select the language you wish to use See page 40 for instructions OPTIONAL Install a 9 Volt battery into the battery compartment on the inside of the front panel This battery will allow you to program the controller with the front panel disconnected from the cabinet To irrigate you will need to re connect the front panel to the cabinet and connect the controller to source power 78 ESP LX Modular Controller TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Program does not come on 1 automatically 2 Display shows a valve operating but no watering occurs ESP LX Modular Controller Dial is set to OFF position Start time has not been entered for the program Rain Delay feature is preventing watering Display shows RAIN DELAY and DAYS REMAINING Today may not be a watering day for the program Day Off feature is preventing watering Display shows followed by the time of day Program s Seasonal Adjust is set to 096 Sensor is preventing irrigation No sensor or jumper is connected to the controllers SENSOR terminals and the SENSOR BYPASS switch has been set to ACTIVE CORRECTION Set the dial to AUTO Use Confirm Progr
26. for the valve s program is set to 0 16 No power is being supplied to the controller 17 PTC fuse is open CORRECTION Use Confirm Programs see page 54 to check the run time set for the valve If no valve is connected set the run time to 0 00 See page 24 Use Confirm Programs see page 54 to check the run time set for the valve To add a run time see page 24 Make sure the valve has water pressure Run the RASTER test see page 63 to see if the valve fails open or short Identify and repair the fault in the circuit Then start the valve manually See page 50 for instructions See correction for Cause 7 See correction for Cause 2 See correction for Cause 6 Verify that the controller is plugged into a working outlet Check the main power supply to the controller Disconnect the controller from its power source Identify and repair the circuit fault that caused the fuse to blow Reconnect power to the controller ESP LX Modular Controller POSSIBLE CAUSE Display is partially or 18 An electrical surge or lightning strike has damaged completely blank the controller s electronics 19 No power is being supplied to the controller or the battery is low Watering starts when it 20 A program has been started manually should not 21 An unwanted watering start time may have been entered 22 The programs may be stacked ESP LX Modular Controller CORRECTION Resetth
27. ADVANCED PROGRAMMING Pa 3 BIRD ESP LX MODULAR DELAY WATERING SEASONAL ADJUST BYPASSED ACTIVE A B C D SELECT DAYS TO WATER SET VALVE RUN TIMES TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM SENSOR PROGRAM ESP LX Modular Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Guide SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR CUTOFF SWITCH IS TO BE PROVIDED IN THE FIXED WIRING TO ISOLATE THE CONTROLLER MEMORY IS RETAINED BY A BATTERY WHICH IS TO BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electronic shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product ATTENTION UN DISJONCTEUR OU UN INTERRUPTEUR DOIT ETRE INSTALLE SUR LE PRIMAIRE POUR ISOLER LE PROGRAMMATEUR LA MEMOIRE EST MAINTENUE GRACE A UNE BATTERIE RECHARGEABLE A DISPOSER SELON LA REGLEMENTATION LOCALE L clair avec le symbole de la fl che plac dans les limites d un triangle quilat ral est pr vu pour avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence de
28. ANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES Tele RASTERTM first warns you not to remove or insert modules during the test It then checks the status of the controller reporting the number of modules present and the total number of valve outputs The controller then tests each valve terminal on the controller DELAY WATERING TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM SEASONAL ADJUST Check System 1 Confirm Programs 2 Test All Valves At the end of the test the display shows each valve including Pali Mg s the master valve and its status Press or to see the test results for each valve 0 OK The valve is operating normally Wiring Test OPEN The circuit between the controller and the valve ALL Valves OK 15 open i e no current is flowing SHORT The circuit between the controller and the valve has a short i e current is flowing an unintended Q9Q z t path ESP LX Modular Controller 63 64 When you are finished reviewing test results press EXIT Wiring Test Results The display shows WIRING TEST DONE ALL Valves OK If RASTER reports a fault on any valve you will need to troubleshoot diagnose and repair the fault Open circuits are usually caused by Malfunctioning valve solenoid Field wires that have
29. ATERING SEASONAL ADJUST TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM BYPASSED ACTIVE A B C D SENSOR PROGRAM ESP LX Modular Controller While a program is running and the dial is set to AUTO the display shows the program and valve currently watering and the time left to water You can press or valve that is currently running To advance to the next valve in the program sequence press Adv Valve Go to step 2 To cancel a program that is currently running turn the dial to OFF for three seconds Then turn the dial back to AUTO To turn the controller off and prevent all watering turn the dial to OFF Any valve that is currently operating will stop running The display shows All Watering Off along with the current time You can use the OFF setting to suspend watering during seasonal shutdown or system maintenance ESP LX Modular Controller to add or subtract run time from the OPTIONAL OPTIONAL ADVANCED PROGRAMMING SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING ESP LX MODULAR re SRL SET CURRENT DATE o SET CURRENT CLEAR PROGRAMS SET WATERING START TIMES Ces CYCLE SELECT DAYS VALVE sermnes H WATER COMMUNICATIONS _ MODULE STATUS SPECIAL FEATURES ADVANCED CYCLES 4 lala NS DELAY WATERING SET VALVE RUN TIMES SEASONAL ADJUST TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM BYPAS
30. E Any days you turn OFF via the Custom cycle will override watering days set via Odd Odd31 or Even cycles For more information see the note on page 19 Cyclical Turn the dial to ADVANCED CYCLES The display shows the currently selected program and its 22 current watering day cycle If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions PGMB Watering Day Cycle ODD MANUAL WATERING Eisen PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES PGM B Watering Day Cycle ESP LX MODULAR AUTO SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME D SET WATERING START TIMES ESP LX Modular Controller Press or until CYCLICAL appears in the display Press The display shows the number of days remaining until a watering day and the number of days in the cycle The Cycle number flashes 0 Press or to change the number of days in the cycle from to 31 For example if you want to water every other day set the Day Cycle to 2 If you want to water once a week set the Day Cycle to 7 Press Next The Days remaining number flashes Press or to change the number of days until the next watering day 0 means that today is a watering day So if you want watering to beg
31. NT DATE SET CURRENT TIME 5 ry SET WATERING START TIMES CUSTOM CYCLE MODULE smh 7 an SS cS WATER SET VALVE RUN TIMES ls Sd VALVE SETTINGS ADVANCED CYCLES Tele DELAY WATERING SEASONAL ADJUST TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM Check System 2 Test All Val l1 Confirm Programs lves RASTER Wiring Test 2 3 Confirm Pro 1 Review Program grams rogram Run Time 3 Valve Run Time 3 Back ESP LX Modular Controller The display shows the currently selected program and the total run time of the program from the time the first valves turns on until the last valve turns off If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions Press Back to return to the Confirm Programs menu NOTE If Cycle Soak is set for this program a message appears telling you that the actual run time for the program will be longer than the time shown Valve Run Time This function displays each valve in the system along with the total amount of actual watering that will occur in each program each day the program is scheduled to run This calculation includes multiple start times and the effects of seasonal adjust percentages For example assume that Valve 1 runs for 10 minutes in program A and program has two start times per water
32. NT TIME 5 e SET WATERING START TIMES SELECT ESP LX Modular Controller if you press No or you don t respond within several seconds the message No change made appears Then the Special Features menu reappears Ifyou press Yes the message Programs Recalled appears Then the Special Features menu reappears Delayed Recall A delayed recall will automatically restore backup programs after a selected number of days This feature can be useful when you want to temporarily change program settings and then go back to the original programs For example if you are growing new turf from seed you may want to program the controller to water the area several times a day until the turf becomes established You could then set a delayed recall to automatically restore the original programs after several weeks Turm the dial to SPECIAL FEATURES The Special Features menu appears Press 2 on the Special Features menu ESP LX Modular Controller ESP LX MODULAR OFF AUTO MANUAL WATERING X pu SET CURRENT DATE PA SET CURRENT TIME LEAR PROGRAMS S SET WATERING START TIMES COMMD MODULE TERN SPECIAL FEATURES SELECT navern Special Features 1 SetLanguage 2 Backup Programs 43 44 The Backup Programs menu appears Press 3 on the Backup Programs menu NOTE Recalling programs will
33. Program ESP LX Modular Controller The display shows the currently selected program and Manual Watering Start Program If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions Press Run to manually start the program Watering appears in the display While the Program Is Running While the program is running manually and the dial is set to AUTO the display shows the program and valve currently watering and the time left to water Youcan press to add subtract run time from the valve that is currently running To advance to the next valve in the program sequence press Adv Valve Go to step 1 To cancel the manual operation of the program turn the dial to OFF for three seconds Then turn the dial back to AUTO ESP LX Modular Controller PGMA Manual Watering Start Program PGMA Back Run 0 04 Minutes OPTIONAL MODULE STATUS SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING 53 Test Valves Check System The ESP LX Modular Controller provides built in diagnostic BE if E R m rr functions that let you en Confirm all information entered for each program 8 i I4 E Ca
34. Programs Contractor Default program information you enter is stored in non volatile memory so it will be retained if power to the controller is interrupted The backup feature lets you store backup copies of programs A through D so you can easily recall them if necessary You can recall programs manually or automatically on a time delay This feature can be useful if program settings are unintentionally changed and you want to go back to the original program settings you entered Store Programs Turn the dial to SPECIAL FEATURES The Special Features menu appears Press 72 on the Special Features menu The Backup Programs menu appears Press 71 on the Backup Programs menu warning message appears in the display Press and hold Yes to store all program information Press and hold to skip storing the programs If you press or you respond within several seconds the message No change made appears Then the Special Features menu reappears ESP LX Modular Controller OFF AUTO MANUAL WATERING SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME CAR PIJOGRAMS 5 tU SET WATERING START TIMES ELIT SPECIAL FEATURES ESP LX MODULAR SELECT navern Special Features 1 SetLanguage 2 Backup Programs Backup Programs 1 Store Programs 2 Recall Programs 3 Delayed Recall 2
35. SED ACTIVE ABCD SENSOR PROGRAM 49 Manual Watering You can use the controller to manually operate a single valve several valves or an entire program Start Valve Selecting One or More Valves Turn the dial to MANUAL WATERING The Manual Watering menu appears Press 1 on the Manual Watering menu The display shows Valve 1 and the run time set in the currently selected program 0 00 The valve number flashes 0 To select a different valve press or until the valve number you want appears o 669 Press Next 50 ESP LX MODULAR OFF AUTO SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME SET WATERING START TIMES CUSTOM a CYCLE CLEAR PROGRAM OPTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONAL MODULE STATUS SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING Manual Watering 1 Start Valve 2 Start Program Manual Set Run Times Valve Hrs Min Next Run ESP LX Modular Controller The hours and minutes flash 0 Press or to set the amount of time you want to run this valve from 0 minutes to 12 hours The run time will change in one minute increments until the time reaches two hours Then the run time will change in 10 minute increments To begin watering press Run The message Watering appears in the display To operate additional valves pres
36. UCTION Welcome to Rain Bird Thank you for purchasing your new state of the art Rain Bird ESP LX Modular controller For more than six decades Rain Bird has led the irrigation industry in meeting all of your water management needs by providing the highest quality products and services available Your new Rain Bird controller is designed to give you a lifetime of on site watering control ESP LX Modular Controller The ESP LX Modular controller is an irrigation timing system ADVANCED PROGRAMMING designed for commercial and residential use The controller s modular design can accommodate from 8 to 32 valves ESP LX MODULAR SELECT DAYS TO SET VALVE RUN TIMES DELAY WATERING TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM SEASONAL ADJUST The ESP LX Modular controller is available in an indoor only version as well as an indoor outdoor version The controller X A BYPASSED ACTIVE ABCD includes many advanced features to help you manage water efficiently These include SENSOR PROGRAM Programmable valve delay Cycle SoakTM Sensor connection with bypass switch Built in diagnostic and validation software Compatibility with all Rain Bird remote systems including one button and multi function systems ESP LX Modular Controller 3 Valves The ESP LX Modular controls when your sprinkler system turns on and how long the sprinklers run T
37. You can Clear settings for a single program Clear settings for all four programs Clear memory and restore the factory default program settings recommended for first time installations Individual Program Use this function to erase start times watering days and valve run times for a single program This function will not erase seasonal adjust percentages rain delay advanced cycles valve settings or special features Turn the dial to CLEAR PROGRAMS Use the program select switch to select the program you want to delete See page 17 for instructions NOTE settings for this program will be erased Make sure you have the correct program selected before continuing The Clear Programs menu appears in the display Press 1 to select Individual PGM 12 ESP LX MODULAR OFF AUTO x X p SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME CLEAR ER E a SET WATERING START TIMES OPTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL FEATURES CJ sernnes H 2 ADVANCED DELAY WATERING SEASONAL ADJUST 95 SEI PGMA Clear Programs 1 Individual PGM 2 AlI PGM 3 Restore Defaults CYCLE OPTIONAL MODULE STATUS aa SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING EXER PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES x BYPASSED ACTIVE SELECT DAYS TO WATER SET VALVE RUN TIMES TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM PROGRAM ESP LX Modular Controller e
38. al modules To remove a module press in on the two release buttons and pull the module from the back panel 72 BeSsssse LE EUER BE 2222 zi f ESP LX Modular Controller Connect Field Wiring Field wires are connected to module terminals using quick connectors Press the spring arm of the appropriate terminal and insert the wire When you release the spring arm the clamp will hold the wire Connect one of the valve wires to one of the numbered terminals as shown in the illustration O Connect the other valve wire to a common wire All common wires should be connected to any one of the COM terminals on the controller Wires used to connect the valves must be code approved for underground installation N Power wire NOTE Complete the following step only if your system uses a master valve or a pump start relay The 69 E controller does not provide main power for pump X Connect the master valve or pump start relay wiring to the MV Master valve ES Common wire and COM terminals as shown in the illustration ESP LX Modular Controller 73 C
39. alve will run for 8 minutes 8096 of 10 If you set the seasonal adjustment to 120 that same valve will run for 12 minutes 12096 of 10 ESP LX Modular Controller Seasonal adjustments you make by program and by month will be multiplied together to calculate a run time for the valve For example assume a valve on Program A is programmed to run for 10 minutes 10096 Then you set a seasonal adjustment for Program A of 80 Finally you set a monthly adjustment for January of 50 The adjusted run time for the valve in January is as follows 80 seasonal adjust Adjusted valve run time for program A j 10 minutes X 80 X 50 4 minutes 10096 of programmed run time 50 seasonal adjust for month of January 25 Individual Program Turn the dial to SEASONAL ADJUST 95 The Seasonal Adjust menu appears Press 1 on the Seasonal Adjust menu The display shows the currently selected program its current seasonal adjustment percentage The percentage numbers flash If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions Press to set the percentage from 0 300 percent NOTE Setting the percentage to 0 will prevent the program from watering To set the percentage for another program use the program select switch to change the program Then repeat steps 2 through 6 26 ESP LX MODULAR
40. ams see page 54 to check the start times entered for the program If the start time is missing enter it as described on page18 If the Rain Delay feature has been set properly no correction is needed To cancel the Rain Delay see page 30 Use Confirm Programs see page 54 to check the watering cycle for the program To set the watering cycle see page 19 If the Day Off feature has been set properly no correction is needed To run a program manually even on a Day Off see page 52 To change the Day Off feature see page 31 Set the Seasonal Adjust above 096 See page 25 Turn the sensor bypass switch to BYPASSED If watering resumes the sensor is operating properly and no correction is necessary Turn the sensor bypass switch to BYPASSED To prevent future occurrences install the supplied jumper on the controller s SENSOR terminals 79 Display shows a valve operating but no watering occurs contd Valve does not come on Display shows NO Power 80 POSSIBLE CAUSE 9 No valve is connected to the terminal on the controller 10 No run time has been set for the valve 11 Water pressure to the valve has been interrupted 12 Ashort or open circuit in the solenoid or valve wiring has disabled the valve The ALARM light is lit 13 Sensor is preventing irrigation 14 Watering start time has not been entered for the program to which the valve is assigned 15 Seasonal Adjust
41. ange the program Then repeat steps 4 through 6 Valve Settings 1 Valve Dela 2C cle Soak 3 MV or Pumi 4 Sensor Override 1 2 3 Hrs Min Sec Back ESP LX Modular Controller Cycle Soak The Cycle Soak feature is designed to conserve water that might puddle in tight soils such as clay or end up as runoff on slopes Cycle SoakTM lets you break up the total run time of a valve into shorter cycles You set a maximum watering cycle time and a minimum soak time For example if you want a valve to run for a total of 20 minutes but runoff begins after five minutes you can set the valve for five minute maximum cycles with a minimum soak time of 25 minutes between cycles When the controller operates this valve the sprinklers will run for five minutes cycle and then shut off for at least 25 minutes soak While the valve is in soak mode the controller operates the other valves in the program The controller will automatically return to the first valve when the soak time has elapsed The valve will operate for another five minutes and then shut off for another soak time This process repeats until the valve has run for its total run time of 20 minutes NOTE Cycle SoakTM times affect the valve in all programs to which it is assigned Tur the dial to VALVE SETTINGS ESP LX Modular Controller ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ESP LX MODULAR AUTO 5
42. ay feature lets you program a pause between the end of one valve s operation and the beginning of the next valve s operation You may set a delay from one second to nine hours You can use valve delays to allow a water well to recover or slow closing valves to turn off completely If neither of these situations applies to your site leave the valve delay set to 0 You can set a different valve delay for each program A valve delay applies to all valves in a given program Turn the dial to VALVE SETTINGS ESP LX Modular Controller ESP LX MODULAR MANUAL WATERII ER K PROGRAMS MODULE EN NO Ch SPECIAL FEATURES VALVE SETTINGS ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES SET VALVE RUN TIMES DELAY WATERING SEASONAL ADJUST TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM BYPASSED ACTIVE SENSOR PROGRAM 33 34 The Valve Settings menu appears Press 1 on the Valve Settings menu The display shows the selected program along with the delay that is currently set between valves The numbers flash If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions 0 Press or to set the delay time between valves The delay can be up to 9 hours long This delay time will affect all valves in the selected program To set a valve delay for another program use the program select switch to ch
43. been cut or pulled loose Loose wire connections on the controller terminal or at the valve solenoid Short circuits are usually caused by Shorted valve solenoid Nicked or skinned field wires Loose or corroded wire connections on the controller terminal or at the valve solenoid After you have repaired the fault run RASTERTM again to verify that the problem has been corrected ESP LX Modular Controller Reset Controller If the display of the ESP LX Modular controller freezes and the controller stops responding to commands you may be able to reset the internal circuitry Resetting the controller will cancel any watering that my be occurring at the time but the controller will retain the date time and all programming information Q Unlock and open the controller cabinet Use the crescent shaped cutout to grasp the face panel and open it on its hinges Locate the recessed compartment labeled RESET on the back of the face panel Insert the tip of a pencil into the RESET compartment Momentarily press the small button with the pencil tip The Rain Bird logo appears briefly in the display The display then shows Auto and the time of day ESP LX Modular Controller P LX MODULAR A RESET STATION NUMBERING GUIDE CT 65 Alarm Light The alarm light on the face panel of
44. e controller as described on page 65 Turn off the controller and disconnect the 9 Volt battery Let the controller rest for two or three minutes Then reconnect the battery and restore power to the controller If the electrical surge did no permanent damage the controller will accept programming commands and function normally Verify that the controller is plugged into a working outlet Check the main power supply to the controller Replace the battery if you intend to program the controller using battery power To cancel a program that has been manually started set the dial to OFF for three seconds Then set the dial back to AUTO Use Confirm Programs see page 54 to see if any programs have an unwanted start time See page 18 for instructions on setting and eliminating start times Programs A B and C will stack behind each other if they are scheduled to start while another program other than D is running Use Confirm Programs see page 54 to make sure Programs A B and C are not scheduled to start when any program other than D is scheduled 81 Active sensor alarm 66 Advanced cycles 21 Advanced programming 25 Alarm light 6 66 AM PM time 16 Automatic operation 48 Backup programs 41 Basic operation 5 Basic programming 7 Battery power for programming 8 Box contents 67 Calendar day off 31 Checklist installation 67 programming 9 Choose location 68 Clear programs 12 all pro
45. e screens you can 5 or more information When you are finished viewing a screen press Next to display the next screen Q The Confirm Programs menu reappears ESP LX Modular Controller to scroll through continued Calendar Day Off Jan 31 Off Day T Back Next Cycle Soak Minutes Valve Cycle Soak 5 20 03 04 5 20 Back Next Sensor Override PGMB Valve Delay 0 00 02 Hrs Min Sec Back Next Master Valve or Pump 4 Off Backup Programs Contractor Default Program Stored Back Next 57 This function calculates and displays the total run time of a program from the time the first valve turns on until the last valve turns off The total run time includes any valve delay settings as well as the effects of seasonal adjust percentages Turn the dial to TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM The Check System menu appears Press 1 on the Check System menu The Confirm Programs menu appears Press 2 on the Confirm Programs menu 58 SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING N SPECIAL FEATURES ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ESP LX MODULAR OFF AUTO MANUAL WATERING X CURRE
46. er or Off flashes To use the master valve or pump relay with this valve press On To remove the master valve pump relay assignment press Off The MV Pump setting affects the valve in all programs to which it is assigned 0 To select another valve press or until the valve number you want appears Then repeat steps 6 and 7 Sensor Override The ESP LX Modular controller lets you set valves to run even when a sensor is active 38 Turn the dial to VALVE SETTINGS Master Valve or Pump MANUAL WATERING CLEAR PROGRAMS Aanvanren Master Valve or Pump Va ESP LX MODULAR AUTO SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME n SET WATERING START TIMES SELECT DAYS TO P WATER ESP LX Modular Controller o The Valve Settings menu appears Press 4 on the Valve Settings menu The display shows Valve 1 and its current setting for Sensor Override either On or Off The setting flashes 0 To select a different valve press or until the valve number you want appears Depending on how this valve is currently set either or Off flashes To allow this valve to operate when a sensor is active press To remove the sensor override from this valve press Off The sensor override setting affects the valve in all programs to w
47. grams 13 factory defaults 14 individual program 12 Communications 45 Confirm programs 54 Controls 6 Custom cycle 19 20 Cycle custom 19 20 cyclical 19 22 82 odd odd31 even 19 21 Cycle SoakTM 35 Cyclical cycle 19 22 Date setting 15 Days remaining 23 Days to water 7 19 Deadheading 37 Delay between valves 4 watering 30 Delayed program recall 43 Diagnosing 63 Display 6 Drip program 17 Electrical fault alarm 66 Factory defaults 14 Fault alarm 66 Field wiring 73 Flow demand 17 Hardware mounting 67 Hot post test terminal 54 Indicators 6 Installation 67 checklist 67 completing 78 module 72 tools 69 Language setting 40 Location for installing 68 Manual watering 50 program 52 valve 50 Master valve 37 Modular design 3 Module installing 72 programming 45 Mount controller 70 Mounting hardware 67 MV or pump start relay 37 Odd odd31 even cycle 19 21 OFF setting 49 Open circuit 63 Operate controller 48 automatically 48 OFF 49 Override sensor 38 Program backup 41 clear 12 confirm 54 delayed recall 43 drip 17 manual operation 52 ESP LX Modular Controller recall 42 review 54 run time 58 selecting 17 stacking 17 start times 18 storing 41 Program select switch 6 17 Programming advanced 25 basic 7 buttons 6 chart 10 checklist 9 definition 7 dial 6 under battery power 8 Pump start relay
48. he controller has several valves connected to it as shown in the illustration on the following page Each valve opens when it receives power from the controller and the sprinklers connected to that valve turn on When these sprinklers have run for their programmed time the controller shuts off the valve and opens the next valve in sequence For example the illustration on page 5 shows that valve 1 is currently watering When valve 1 is finished the controller will shut it off and start valve 2 In the same way valve 3 will begin watering when valve 2 is finished NOTES The ESP LX Modular controller lets you set a delay between valves See page 33 For example if you set a one minute delay valve 1 will run until finished followed by a one minute delay Then valve 2 will operate followed by a one minute delay In addition the Cycle SoakTM feature may delay valve operation See page 35 ESP LX Modular Controller Basic Operation Controller Valves Sprinklers 4002 0000 4909020 99090260 E A a p s e CII Gory Gop L Valve 1 aer Valve 2 Valve 3
49. hich it is assigned To select another valve press or until the valve number you want appears Then repeat steps 6 and 7 ESP LX Modular Controller Valve Settings 1 Valve Dela 2 Cycle Soak 3 Mv or Pump 4 Sensor Override 1 2 3 Sensor Override Sensor Override 1 Valve 39 Special Features The Special Features of the ESP LX Modular controller let you Set the language that appears in the display Store and manually or automatically recall the programs you have entered Set Language Turn the dial to SPECIAL FEATURES The Special Features menu appears Press 71 on the Special Features menu The display shows the currently selected language The name of the language flashes 0 Press or English Spanish to select the language you want French German Portuguese talian When the language you want appears in the display press Back The Special Features menu reappears 40 ESP LX MODULAR AUTO 5 MANUAL WATERING ET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME U n SET WATERING START TIMES pend PROGRAMS SPECIAL FEATURES Special Features Set Language 2 Backup Programs Language ESP LX Modular Controller Backup
50. in tomorrow set the days remaining to 1 NOTE Any days you turn OFF via the Custom cycle will override watering days set via a Cyclical cycle For more information see the note on page 19 When you have finished setting the Day Cycle and the Days Remaining press Back ESP LX Modular Controller PGMB Watering Day Cycle CYCLICAL More Settings Day Cycle Back Next PGMB Cyclical Settings Pays Day Cycle remaining Back Next 23 Set Valve Run Times You can set any valve to run from 0 to 12 hours For the first two hours you can set the watering time in one minute increments For the remaining 10 hours you can set the watering time in 10 minute increments Turn the dial to SET VALVE RUN TIMES The display shows the currently selected program and Valve 1 along with its current run time The run time numbers flash If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions set the run time for a different valve press or under Valve until the valve number you want appears in the display To set the valve run time press or under Hrs Min The run time will change in one minute increments until the time reaches two hours Then the run time will change in 10 minute increments set ru
51. ing day The total valve run time would be 20 minutes If a seasonal adjust percent of 80 were also in effect the calculated run time would be 16 minutes Turm the dial to TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM The Check System menu appears Press 1 on the Check System menu ESP LX Modular Controller PGM B Total Run Time Hrs Min WILL BE LONGER DUE TO CYCLE SOAK SPECIAL FEATURES VALVE SETTINGS ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES DELAY WATERING SEASONAL ADJUST Check System l1 Confirm Programs 2 Test All Valves 3 RASTER Wiring Test 2 3 SELECT DAYS TO WATER S SET VALVE RUN TIMES TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM 59 The Confirm Programs menu appears Confirm Programs 1 Review Program Press 3 from the Confirm Programs menu 3 Vane Run Time Q The display shows the first valve in the system along with the total amount of actual watering that will occur in each program o Lids each day the program is scheduled to run Press or to change the valve number Q Press Back to return to the Confirm Programs menu Test Valves The controller s built in test program will run each valve that has a non zero watering time assigned to it When you run the test prog
52. is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird Sales Inc 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 be in compliance with FCC regulations the user must use shielded cables and connectors and install them properly RAINY BIRD RAIN BIRD CORPORATION 699 E Southpoint Road Bldg 1 Tucson AZ 85706 Rain Bird Europe S A R L 900 rue Ampere BP 72000 13792 Aix en Provence Cedex 3 France 2006 Rain Bird Corporation Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation Marca registrada de Rain Bird Corporation www rainbird com 636281 010 Rev A
53. lar Installation Programming amp Operation Guide ESP LX Modular Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Guide Mounting Template 67 Choose Location Choose a location that 5 easily accessible Allows for comfortable viewing Has a flat wall surface 5 near a 120 V or 230 240 V AC power source depending on model ssafe from potential vandalism lt outside the range of operating sprinklers NOTE This controller must be installed in compliance with local electrical codes 68 15 38 1 14 32 in 36 4 Wall eh 5 in 14 cabinet depth m Depending on model 120 or 220 240 V AC wiring in conduit ak Wires into electrical box Note Indoor units pre assembled with a 120 V power cord to be plugged into a dedicated outlet 12 69 in 32 2 cm Eye level Field wiring in conduit Floor 11 ESP LX Modular Controller Gather Installation Tools Phillips head screwdriver Slotted thin blade screwdriver lt I Marking pencil ZZZZZ7Z7Z Metal drill bit s Hammer gt ESP LX Modular Controller Wire strippers Electric drill or hammer drill if installing in masonry or concrete 69 Mount Controller e OPTIONAL Before you mount the
54. lculate the total run time of each program 5 e o Calculate the total daily watering times of each valve in each program 0 e Run a test program that operates all system valves in sequence NOTE The controller also provides a hot post test terminal on the inside panel Use this terminal to test a single valve See the top illustration on the right ESP LX MODULAR AUTO MANUAL WATERING p SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME RCARPROGRAMS x SET WATERING START TIMES MODULE SN YY SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING DS Sd SPECIAL FEATURES oJ th SS VALVE SETTINGS Confirm Programs Review Program Turn the dial to TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM SELECT DAYS TO WATER ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES SET VALVE RUN TIMES DELAY WATERING TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM SEASONAL ADJUST 54 ESP LX Modular Controller The Check System menu appears Press 1 on the Check System menu The Confirm Programs menu appears Press 1 from the Confirm Programs menu The Review Program function will display all information that affects program operation The display shows the currently selected program and its watering start times If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions Press Next ESP LX Modular Contr
55. minals on the controller s base module If you set the sensor bypass switch to ACTIVE without a sensor or jumper connected to these terminals the valves will not operate and no watering will occur The display shows the active status of the sensor The controller will operate normally until an activating condition is detected by the sensor When the sensor detects an activating condition power to the valves will be interrupted and no watering will occur including manual program or valve operation EXCEPT for valves that have the sensor override set to ON See page 38 for more information about sensor override To deactivate the sensor set the sensor bypass switch to BYPASSED Use this setting for troubleshooting or manual watering while a sensor condition is in effect SELECI DAYS TO WATER SET VALVE RUN TIMES VALVE SETTINGS ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES DELAY WATERING TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM SEASONAL ADJUST BYPASSED ACTIVE SENSOR PROGRAM Auto Thu 3 27 PM WATERING SUSPENDED BY SENSOR SELEUI DAYS TO VALVE SETTINGS WATER M ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES SET VALVE RUN TIMES DELAY WATERING TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM SEASONAL ADJUST BYPASSED ACTIVE A B SENSOR PROGRAM ESP LX Modular Con
56. mming the optional Communications module are packaged with the module Please refer to those instructions for more information Set Sensor Bypass Switch The ESP LX Modular controller lets you connect various types of sensors that interrupt watering when a specific condition is detected For example if you have a Rain Bird RSD Series Rain Sensor or a WRS Wireless Rain Sensor connected to the controller watering will be suspended when rainfall activates the sensor NOTE For this feature to operate properly the sensor must be connected to the controller s sensor inputs according to the instructions that come with the sensor equipment ESP LX Modular Controller OPTIONAL OPTIONAL SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ESP LX MODULAR OFF AUTO MANUAL WATERING IL ser CURRENT DATE Q CLEAR PROGRAMS wy SEL WATERING START TIMES COMMUNICATIONS Lj MODULE STATUS SPECIAL FEATURES pg fan VALVE SETTINGS ADVANCED CYCLES cS x DELAY WATERING SET VALVE RUN TIMES CUSTOM 3 DAYS TO WATER SEASONAL AD ye TES VALVES CHECK SYSTEM BYPASSED ACTIVE SENSOR ABCD PROGRAM 45 6 46 activate the sensor set the sensor bypass switch to ACTIVE NOTE If no sensor is attached to the controller make sure the supplied jumper connects the two SENSOR ter
57. n times for additional valves repeat steps 3 through 5 NOTE If you have finished setting all programs you should confirm your program settings See Confirm Programs on page 54 24 ESP LX MODULAR OFF AUTO MANUAL WATERING X Al SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME Z 5 0 SET WATERING START TIMES S SET VALVE RUN TIMES ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES DELAY WATERING TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM SEASONAL ADJUST BYPASSED ACTIVE ABCD SENSOR PROGRAM PGMA Set Run Times Valve Hrs Min ESP LX Modular Controller ADVANCED PROGRAMMING Seasonal Adjust 96 The seasonal adjustment feature lets you scale the run times of all valves up or down by a selected percentage You can set the percentage from 0 to 300 in increments of one percent The normal programmed run time is 100 You can set the percentage to affect All valves on an individual program see page 26 All valves by month see page 27 You can use the seasonal adjustment feature to cut back watering during cool winter months or to increase watering during periods of unusual heat In addition you can use the 0 setting to shut offa program temporarily Seasonal adjustment percentages are applied to the normal programmed run times for each valve For example if a valve is programmed to run for 10 minutes 10096 and you set the seasonal adjustment to 80 the v
58. ntroller has a connection for a single master valve or pump start relay You can set the master valve pump output on or off for each valve If the output is on any time the valve operates the master valve or pump start relay will also turn on For example if a specific valve needs additional water pressure you may want to activate a booster pump whenever that valve turns on The default setting is on CAUTION If an unused valve is turned on and activates a pump start relay the pump may overheat or cause a pipe to burst To prevent operating a pump with no flow deadheading make sure that all unused valves have a zero run time or that the MV or pump start output is off for unused valves Turn the dial to VALVE SETTINGS The Valve Settings menu appears Press 3 on the Valve Settings menu ESP LX Modular Controller ESP LX MODULAR MANUAL WATERING x CLEAR PROGRAMS Valve Settings 1 Valve Delay 2 Cycle Soak 3 or Pump 4 Sensor Override AUTO SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME SELECT DAYS TO WATER SET WATERING START TIMES 37 The display shows Valve 1 and its current setting for Master Valve Pump either On or Off The default setting is On The setting flashes 0 To select a different valve press or until the valve number you want appears Depending on how this valve is currently set eith
59. oller Check System l1 Confirm Programs 2 Test All Valves 3 RASTER Wiring Test 1 2 3 Confirm Programs 1 Review Program 2 Program Run Time 3 Valve Run Time 1 2 3 Back PGMB Watering Start Times 3 15am Back Next 55 56 The display shows the following screens of standard program information Program s watering day cycle display will vary depending on the how the program is set Program s watering days Run times of each valve assigned to the program Seasonal adjust percentages by program and or by month Rain delay PGMB Watering Day Cycle CYCLICAL Days 2 Remaining 0 Back Next PGM B Run Times Valve HH MM 0 05 PGM B Watering Days on ON Sat ON Tue ON Sun ON N Back Next PGM B Seasonal Adjust 90 Back Next Seasonal Adjust by Month Nov 85 7 Back Next Rain Delay 2 Days Remaining Back Next ESP LX Modular Controller continued Calendar Day Off Valve delays Cycle Soak settings entered for each valve Master valve or pump relay settings that are turned OFF Sensor overrides that are turned ON On som
60. oller for the first time we recommend that you complete the following steps in order For your convenience a check off box 1 is provided for each step MOO Oo a Fill out Programming Page 10 Clear program information Page 12 Set language optional Page 40 Set datgz xac et eig dite etti Page 15 stre om ot ram NE Page 16 For each program A B D O CJ CJ CJ select program B C or D drip Page 17 O O set watering start times Page 18 O C CJ Select days to water Page 19 O O 2 0 Setvalve run time s Page 24 O O O Confirm program Page 54 O C1 CJ set seasonal adjust optional Page 25 O CJ CJ Set valve delay optional Page 33 Set watering delays Page 30 ESP LX Modular Controller Oo Set special valve features optional ET Cycle S0ak bench 35 Master valve or pump start Page 37 1 Sensor override ceessesessseessssesssseessseesssesssees Page 38 Back up programs Page 41 Set controller to automatic Page 48 Fill Out Programming Chart Before you begin programming fill out
61. onnect Sensor Wiring The ESP LX Modular controller lets you connect various types of sensors that interrupt watering when a specific condition is detected For example if you have a Rain Bird RSD Series Rain Sensor or a WRS Wireless Rain Sensor connected to the controller watering will be suspended when rainfall activates the sensor The sensor must be connected to the controller s sensor inputs on the base module according to the instructions that come with the sensor equipment Most sensors have two wires or two terminals designed to be connected to the valve common wire Instead of connecting to the valve common wire connect these wires or terminals to the SENSOR terminals on the ESP LX Modular controller NOTE If no sensor is attached to the controller make sure the supplied jumper connects the two SENSOR terminals on the controller s base module If you set the sensor bypass switch to ACTIVE without a sensor or jumper connected to these terminals valves will not operate and no watering will occur 74 peu ped C H S SA e 9
62. or 20 minutes and valve 4 for 5 minutes The entire program takes about an hour Enter the watering run time in hours and minutes for each valve assigned to Program A Enter the seasonal adjust month percentages if you are using them Also check in the Monthly Seasonal Adjust box for each program that will use the monthly percentages Enter the seasonal adjust by program percentage if you are using it The seasonal adjust for sample Program A is set to 80 and the Monthly Seasonal Adjust box is left unchecked Enter the valve delay A valve delay is the time between the end of one valve s operation and the beginning of the next Use a valve delay to let a water well recover or to allow slow closing valves to turn off completely If neither of these situations applies to your site leave the valve delay set to 0 valve delay setting applies to all programs In the sample chart Program A has a one minute delay between valves When valve 1 ends the controller waits one minute before starting valve 2 There will also be a one minute delay between valve 2 and valve 3 etc Make any special notes in the space provided Repeat steps 5 through 10 for Programs B C and D ESP LX Modular Controller Sample Programming Chart 5 rogram rogram rogram rogram onthly Seasona uh A P B P D Monthly S Adjust PAN MTW 5 SIMTWTFSSIMTWTFSS MTWTFSS
63. overwrite any program information you might have entered since you last backed up the programs Before continuing make sure you do want to overwrite your current programs with the stored programs The display shows the days remaining until the stored programs are recalled and loaded into the controller s memory If no delay has been set the display shows None 0 Press or to set the number of days until the recall from 0 to 90 Then press Store A warning message appears in the display Press and hold Yes to store the delayed recall Press and hold to skip the delayed recall NOTES This feature will work properly only if you have previously backed up your programs as described on page 41 If you have not backed up the programs you will receive an error message To cancel a delayed recall once you have stored it repeat steps 1 through 7 Set the number of days to None Backup Programs 1 Store Programs 2 Recall Programs Delayed Recall Recall Delay None Days Remaining Store Recall Delay Are You Sure Press and hold Key ESP LX Modular Controller Optional Smart Modules Instructions for programming the optional Smart Modules are packaged with the modules Please refer to those instructions for more information Communications Instructions for progra
64. r to change the date You can select any date within 30 days of the current date ESP LX Modular Controller ADVANCED AUTO MANUAL WATERING X SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME CLEAR PROGRAMS J E n SET WATERING START TIMES COMI SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING N BU PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES ESP LX MODULAR CUSTOM CYCLE E SELECT DAYS TO P b WATER z SET VALVE RUN TIMES Delay Watering 1 Rain Delay 2 Calendar Day Off Calendar Day Off Aug On 31 32 To turn watering off on the selected date press Off watering will be suspended on this date The next time the date occurs normal watering schedules will resume To set another day off press Back Then repeat steps 2 through 7 Calendar Day Off Aug On Back Off ESP LX Modular Controller Valve Settings The ESP LX Modular controller lets you assign special settings to valves These include Valve Delay Program a pause between the end of one valve s operation and the beginning of the next valve s operation CycletSoakTM Break up a valve run time to prevent runoff and puddling or Pump Assign a master valve or pump start relay to operate any time a valve opens Sensor Override Set a valve to operate when a sensor is active Valve Delay The valve del
65. ram the controller operates each valve in numerical sequence from lowest to highest You can use this program to check out the operation of all the sprinklers in the system Tur the dial to TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM OFF AUTO MANUAL WATERING X SET CURRENT DATE d t SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING Sd SPECIAL FEATURES VALVE SETTINGS ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES Se p cS WATER m SET VALVE RUN TIMES feu DELAY WATERING SEASONAL ADJUST TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM 60 ESP LX Modular Controller The Check System menu appears Press 2 on the Check System menu time digits flash Press or each valve will run during the test Press Run The message Watering appears Turn the dial to AUTO ESP LX Modular Controller Check System 1 Confirm Programs 2 Test All Valves 3 RASTER Wiring Test 1 2 3 The display shows the default test time of two minutes The to change the test time This is the time that Test All Valves Test Time SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING AUTO OPTIONAL MODULE STATUS 61 While the valves are running and the dial is set to AUTO the display shows the valve currently watering and the time left to water 8 Youcan press or
66. s Next and repeat steps 5 through 10 Each valve you operate will run when the previous valve has ended After selecting all the valves you want to run turn the dial to AUTO The valves you have selected will operate for the times you entered They will then shut off automatically While Valves Are Running 6 e While the valve s are running manually and the dial is set to AUTO the display shows the valve currently watering and the time left to water 0 You can press or to add or subtract run time from the valve that is currently running To advance to the next manually started valve in sequence press Adv Valve Go to step 1 ESP LX Modular Controller Manual Set Run Times CLEAR PROGRAMS COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONAL MODULE STATUS SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING 0 04 Minutes 51 cancel the manual operation of all selected valves turn the dial to OFF for three seconds Then turn the dial back to AUTO Start Program Selecting the Program Turn the dial to MANUAL WATERING The Manual Watering menu appears Press 2 on the Manual Watering menu 52 ESP LX MODULAR AUTO CLEAR PROGRAMS NI OPTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME V Te SET WATERING START TIMES Manual Watering 1 Start Valve 2 Start
67. shows the currently selected program and Use 1 2 Back Monthly Adjust If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions PGMB PGMB Depending on how this program is currently set either Use Monthly Adjust Use Monthly Adjust or YES flashes YES Back apply the monthly adjustment percentage to this program press YES To remove the monthly adjustment percentage from this program press To set the monthly adjustment for another program use the program select switch to change the program Then repeat steps 3 through 5 ESP LX Modular Controller 29 Delay Watering The ESP LX Modular controller lets you turn off watering during rainy periods or on specific calendar days Rain Delay The rain delay feature lets you suspend watering for up to 14 days For example if rainy weather lasts for two or three days you can set a rain delay of five or six days to let the landscape dry out before resuming normal watering schedules NOTE The Rain Delay feature lets you set a delay period manually If you have a sensor attached to your system see the instructions on page 45 The rain delay setting applies to all programs During a rain delay you can run programs manually Tur the dial to DELAY WATERING The Delay Watering menu appears Press 1 on the Delay Watering menu
68. t See page 17 for instructions Press On to turn the selected day on Press Off to turn the selected day off 20 COMMUNICATIONS MODULE STATUS SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING ESP LX MODULAR MANUAL DURE TIME CLEAR PROGRAMS Vn A SET WATERING START TIMES RLS v ESP LX Modular Controller Turn the dial to the next day of the week Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have set each day of the week on or off Odd Odd31 Even Cycle To set an Odd Odd31 or Even cycle Tur the dial to ADVANCED CYCLES The display shows the currently selected program and its current watering day cycle If the program you want is not displayed use the program select switch to change it See page 17 for instructions ESP LX Modular Controller ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES ESP LX MODULAR PGMB Watering Day Cycle SELECT DAYS TO WATER 21 Press to change the cycle to ODD The program waters only on odd numbered days of the month including the 31 ODD31 The program waters only on odd numbered days of the month except the 31 and February 29 Use this setting if local regulations prohibit watering on two consecutive days of the month EVEN The program waters only on even numbered days of the month NOT
69. the ESP LX Modular will illuminate and an appropriate text message will display when programming errors and other conditions for example electrical faults or an active sensor prevent watering Electrical Faults If the controller detects an electrical fault on one of the valve circuits the controller automatically shuts off the faulty circuit and advances to the next working valve in the program The Alarm light on the face panel of the controller will light and the display will describe the fault condition After the program finishes you should isolate and repair the fault in the circuit Faults occur most frequently in the valve solenoid or in the wire connectors on the valve leads After you find and repair the fault operate the valve manually to make sure it works properly See page 50 for instructions Active Sensor A sensor connected to the ESP LX Modular controller may suspend watering when certain conditions are met such as rainfall In this case the alarm light will illuminate and the display will show that watering has been suspended by the sensor 66 ESP LX MODULAR 1 MANUAL WATERING CLEAR PROGRAMS NU COMMUNICATIONS MODULE STATUS MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING SPECIAL Features f vave serrnes D gt PHONG ADVANCEDCYCLES LL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM DELAY WATERING PEN TRES seasonaLapwust TE
70. the Programming Chart and attach it to the inside of the controller door A sample Programming Chart is shown on page 11 Follow these instructions to complete the chart Q Describe the sprinklers or plant zones covered by each valve on the controller indicate which valves drive a master valve or booster pump relay by checking ON in the MV Pump Relay column See page 37 for more information indicate which valves are set for sensor override by checking ON in the Sensor Override column See page 38 for more information indicate which valves are set for Cycle Soak by entering the cycle time and soak time in the Cycle Soak column See page 35 for more information inthe Program A column for Custom cycle circle the specific days of the week for Cyclical schedule write the cycle period e g 3 day cycle means every third day for ODD EVEN day watering check ODD EVEN or ODD 31 Also check any days that have been set permanently OFF See pages 20 to 22 for more information Enter the start time s for Program A You may enter up to eight start times for each program but only one is needed to run the program 10 6 6 NOTE Start times apply to the program not to the individual valves assigned to the program In this example Program begins watering at 8 00 a m on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays Valve 1 runs for ten minutes followed by valve 2 for 20 minutes valve 3 f
71. to add or subtract run time from the T valve that is currently running To advance to the next valve in o i its sequence press Adv Valve Go to step 1 To cancel the valve test turn the dial to OFF for three seconds Then turn the dial back to AUTO 10 ESP LX MODULAR AUTO MANUATY SET CURRENT DATE yi CURRENT TIME CLEAR PROGRAMS SET WATERING START TIMES OPTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ox CYCLE MODULE STATUS MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING SPECIAL FEATURES c SELECT DAYS TO VALVE seruos H WATER ADVANCED x PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES 2 d NL SET VALVE RUN TIMES DELAY WATERING SEASONAL ADJUST TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM BYPASSED ACTIVE A B CD SENSOR PROGRAM 62 ESP LX Modular Controller Rapid Station Test Routine RASTER Rain Bird s RApid Station TEst Routine RASTER lets you diagnose and troubleshoot field wiring solenoid and controller problems quickly and easily To run a RASTER ESP LX MODULAR OFF AUTO MANUAL WATERING X SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME SET WATERING START TIMES CUSTOM CYCLE OPTIONAL MODULE STE 7 is SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING N SS SELECT DAYS TO X WATER SET VALVE RUN TIMES Turn the dial to TEST ALL VALVES CHECK SYSTEM ls The Check System menu appears SPECIAL FEATURES iu Press 3 on the Check System menu Merci ADV
72. troller The display shows that the sensor is bypassed and that all watering is allowed ESP LX Modular Controller Sensor Bypassed LALL Watering Allowed 47 OPERATING THE CONTROLLER After you have programmed the controller you will normally set it to operate automatically You can manually run one or more programs and you can manually operate a single valve or several valves The ESP LX Modular controller also provides several testing and diagnostic functions Operate Controller Automatically To operate the controller automatically turn the dial to AUTO The controller runs the sprinklers according to the programs you have set When no program is running the display shows Auto along with the day and time When a program starts the display shows the valve currently running and its remaining run time NOTE If you forget to turn the dial to AUTO the controller will eventually set itself to automatic operation The only setting that prevents automatic operation is OFF see step 6 48 ESP LX MODULAR AUTO V UA ur SET CURRENT DATE SET CURRENT TIME CLEAR U SET WATERING START TIMES OPTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS E CYCLE OPTIONAL MODULE STATUS SMART MODULES MODULE PROGRAMMING B SPECIAL FEATURES 21 SELECT DAYS TO sernncs H WATER ADVANCED x PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CYCLES X SET VALVE RUN TIMES DELAY W

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