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ESP-LX Basic Controller

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2. Station Station Program A Program B Program C Program D Valves MV concer Cycle Time Soak Time Station Run Time Station Station Station Run Time 2 1 72 e Requires Description xus Describtion No of Station Station Program A Program B Program C Program D Valves MV Soak Time Station Run Time Station RunTime Station RunTime Station Run Time 18 4 44484 4 4 4 73 Quick Reference Guide 1 Program Select To verify Turn the dial to Pro rammin uestions 2 ESP LX Basic STEPS REQUIRED 2 Days To Water Test All Stations Check System nd EE 3 Watering Start Times select Confirm Programs and www rainbird com ESPLXB 4 Station Run Times review the Program Summary Basic Programming Basic Setup gt Set Current Date and Time Program Select Basic Setup Set Date and Time Set Date and Time Set Date and Time Set Date and Time Set Date and Time 7 00 7 80 AM 7 30 7 30 7 30 The Switch 1 Jan 2009 1 Jan 2009 Jan 2009 5 8112009 5 Jul Back Next Back Next Back Next A determine which program xum will run SetDays To Water Custom Cycle Basic Setup Watering Day
3. 35 Select Months to 35 Select Programs Io AGJUSU ssscasssnssssccieaescassnsacciesennraebssessasserianannens 36 Delay Watering eiie es eese bens eoe esa oa Enea ep P A PERRO 97 Rain LT 37 Water WINdOWS 38 8 29 Program Station Delay ccccccccsccccsccccccscccesccccccscsceses 40 SimulStations esos Esas s sas I Optional Settings ee ee eee ee ee ee ee eee 42 SUL 42 ESP LX Basic Controller C1 Section Options amp Special Features 43 Backup and Recall Programs 43 Store Default 43 Recall Default PFOOFALYS ce PRIX ER 44 Delayed Recall e 45 46 Clear Individual Program 46 Clear All 48 Restore 49 Section F Auxiliary Operation 51 Manual Watering 6 D T Start 51 Start Program Manually 52 Test All 53 Adjust Display CODE BS iterari tes rae totes tae 54 ESP LX Basic Controller Section G x Installation
4. 13 Set Current Date and Time 14 Watering Day 66 4 16 Watering Cycle Definitions 16 CCUSEOmE D AY 16 Odd Odd 31st 18 Cyclical Days 19 Set Watering Start Times cccccccccsccccsccccccscccesccccccsccces 21 Set Station Run 6 5 5 22 Section C System Diagnostics 23 Test All Stations Check System 23 Conni Progra diva ee 23 Programi T 23 24 Program TiMe UU 27 Station Run 28 Test NEI Piire 29 Witing i e E 30 Raster Wiring TSU 30 Weather Sensor StatUS sessssesessssesessssesesesseseseesesesesseseseessseseeseseses 31 Master Valve Status cesses escort 32 Section D Advanced Programming 33 Seasonal Adjust 6 6 3 3 Adjust Individual Program e ssesssesssesseessesssessesssesseesseesseeseesseessessee 33
5. BIRD ESP LX Basic Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Guide aN S 5 5 5 5 P N 639144 01 Symbols NOTE Symbol is intended to alert the user to important operating functionality installation or maintenance instructions 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 CAUTION Symbol is intended to alert the user to important instructions or conditions that could seriously affect irrigation effectivity or controller operation DIAL Symbol indicates that the user is required to turn the dial on the controller to the appropriate setting in order to follow subsequent instructions as described in that section 4 REPEAT Symbol indicates that a repetition of previous steps or actions may be required in order to continue or complete the controller programming process Safety Information WARNING A circuit breaker or cutoff switch must be provided in the fixed wiring to isolate the controller WARNING The current date and time on the controller is retained by a long life lithium battery which must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations Regulatory Information 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
6. and pedestal Also available in a Stainless Steel cabinet LXMSS and pedestal 55 UL CUL CE and certified ESP LX Basic Controller Controls Switches and Indicators Key operational features of the ESP LX Basic Controller front panel aD Programming Dial Used for programming and to turn the controller on and off e Weather Sensor Switch Set the controller to obey or ignore input from an optional sensor See Section B Weather Sensor Bypassed Active Switch for more details Program Select Switch Select Watering Program A B C or D See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Dual Language Interface The ESP LX Basic Controller can be programmed in both English and Spanish The left side and right side of the programming dial have the same functionality Use the left side of the dial if 1 you prefer to program in Spanish and the right side for English The display will change languages accordingly When the dial is turned to OFF or AUTO the display will show language that was last used For example if the dial 2 is turned from right side then OFF and AUTO will display in English 2 ESP LX Basic Controller Display Displays time of day during normal operation shows commands during programming shows active station and remaining run time during watering Programming Buttons Press buttons to enter and change program in
7. 70 inistall Front 70 Verify Field InsStallatiOPuscuesqpaatvabedm dati pacte 70 Programming 71 Quick Reference Guide cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccce 74 Section Introduction amp Overview Welcome to Rain Bird Thank you for purchasing your new state of the art Rain Bird ESP LX Basic controller For over seven decades Rain Bird has led the irrigation industry in meeting water management needs by providing the highest quality products and services available ESP LX Basic Controller Your new Rain Bird controller is designed to provide years of highly manageable irrigation control The ESP LX Basic is an irrigation controller designed for commercial use It accommodates 12 stations and through the addition of Station Modules can easily be expanded to address up to 48 total stations m 3 5 I 3 Controller Features The ESP LX Basic controller has a variety of advanced features to help you manage water efficiently including Large variety of user configurable irrigation program options to meet the most demanding irrigation needs while still addressing municipal mandates and restrictions Upgrade with optional Station Modules Supports one local weather sensor input Dual language interface English and Spanish Outdoor rated plastic cabinet which can be upgraded to the optional metal cabinet
8. Espanol Mueva dial en lado Espanol 2 1 Jan 2009 Back Next ESP LX Basic Controller Press the and buttons to set the current minute then press Next Press the and buttons to the current day then press Next Set Date and Time 7 8 AM Set Date and Time 7 30 AM 1 Jan 2009 Jan 2009 Back Next Back Next o Press the and buttons to set the current month then press Next Press and to set the current year then press Next Set Date and Time Set Date and Time 7 30 AM 7 30 AM 5 112009 5 Jul Aut Back Next Back Next The Module Configuration screen is displayed Press Next continue The Module Summary screen displays the module type detected in each module slot Press Accept to accept the module configuration Module Stations Module Configuration Slot Type Old Configuration change 08 y n one detected Press next 8 1 GEER None to review changes n None Reject Accept The Module Labels screen is displayed Locate the Module Station Numbering Labels that are provided on a separate foldout sheet Press Next to continue The Module Station Numbering Graphic displays a pair of letters example Slot 1 Label AB for each installed module Find the station numbering label on the foldout sheet with the matching letter pair and place it over the blue strip on the module Press Done to finish Module Lab
9. D down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press No Store Default Programs A confirmation screen appears gt Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup Store Programs MM icio Manual Retraso lluvia Manual Watering Rain Delay Press and hold Yes 4 to proceed No Yes Configuraci n b sica Basic Setup ESP LX Basic Controller Recall Default Programs e Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup CF AUTO Manual Retraso por lluvia Manual Watering Rain Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup Programs then press Next e The Backup Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Recall Programs then press Next Backup Programs Basic Setup Set Date and Time Watering Day Cycles Store Programs E Delayed Recall Clear Programs 1 Set Start Times Seasonal Adjust gt Sf le 40 Programs Back Next ESP LX Basic Controller A confirmation screen appears To Recall Programs press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press No A confirmation screen appears Recall Programs Are You Sure 4 Recalled Press and hold Yes to proceed No Yes CAUTION Once current programs have been replaced using Recall Programs they can not be restored Delayed Recall Use the De
10. Rain Delay feature lets you discontinue irrigation for a few days after a period of heavy rain NOTE If you have a rain sensor attached to your controller it may be unnecessary to manually program a Rain Delay Consult the rain sensor device documentation for more details gt Turn the controller dial to Manual Watering Rain Delay go Manual Retraso lluvia Manual Watering Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup The Manual Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Rain Delay then press Next Manual Watering Start Station Start Program 1 Test Stations gt 2 The Rain Delay screen appears Press the and buttons to set the number of days from 0 to 14 days for the Rain Delay The next irrigation date after the Rain Delay calculates and displays automatically Rain Delay Days Remaining Next Watering Date 6 Aug 2010 Back ESP LX Basic Controller 37 Water Windows Used to specify certain times of the day night when irrigation is allowed Otherwise watering is not allowed outside these Water Windows This is helpful to comply with local regulations which may prohibit irrigation during certain hours H CAUTION Be sure a Water Window is sufficient to allow irrigation programs to run completely Irrigation scheduled outside the Water Window will not run but will resume when the Water Window opens again This can cause i
11. and vice versa PGM A Cyclical PGM A Cyclical Day Cycle Settings Watering Day Cycle Y Watering Allowed Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Starting 4 Feb 2014 Back Next Back WNext ESP LX Basic Controller 4 Water Every Days Set Watering Start Times Start times are the time s of day that the program begins You can assign up to eight Start Times per day to a single program Multiple Start Times allow you to run a program more than once on each day For example if you re 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 and not just to an individual station gt Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup Manual Watering Rain Delay CFF 10 Manual Retraso por lluvia Configuracion basica Basic Setup D The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Set Start Times then press Next Basic Setup Set Date and Time Watering Day Cycles 1 gt AEE Seasonal Adjust Next e The Set Start Times screen appears Press the and buttons to set the 1st Start Time for the current program If more Start Times are desired press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes 1 NOTE If desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Se
12. has some The Raster Wiring Test screen appears The test begins built in features to help you narrow down the possible issues automatically Before beginning diagnostics it may be helpful to run a Test Check System Raster Wiring Test Stations check to ensure valves are working properly Beran Res EG Test All Stations Do Not remove insert NOTE The Test All Stations manual test will take priority above 1 8 ster Wiring Tes 2 Miss i serais Modules detected 4 Total stations 48 Wthr Sensor Status pre programmed irrigation and allow you to determine which Master Valve Status stations are working properly See Test All Stations for more details Raster Wiring Test B B E The ESP LX Basic controller can quickly test to determine if any stations have shorted or open wires or valve solenoids 1 NOTE During test every installed station number is briefly displayed on the screen e Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System When the test is complete the results are displayed on screen Press the and buttons to scroll through all stations that have short circuits or open circuits Raster Wiring Test Station 01 3 Short Circuit Check wiring solenoid Exit Tiempos por Estaci n Station Timing r todas las estaciones Comprobar el sistema Test All Stations Check System ESP LX Basic Controller Weather Sensor Status gt Tur
13. how long you want to water The controller opens and closes the remote control valves according to a program you set Each program contains Watering Days The days of the week or calendar dates on which irrigation is allowed For example specific days such as Monday Wednesday and Friday could be designated as your watering days Alternatively the Cyclical watering cycle can be used to water at a regular interval such as every third day Watering Start Time The time s of day that irrigation begins this is the time that the first station in the program begins watering all other stations 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 station begins to run Station Run Time The length of time in hours and minutes that each individual station is programmed to run Programming Chart Before you begin programming fill out the Programming Chart on page 71 of this user manual aD Locate the Programming Chart in the back of the manual Programming Chart Program Info ProgramA ProgramB ProgramC ProgramD Overview 3 3 1 The process of telling the controller exactly when and for how long you want to water Select Days To Water Mon Sun For Custom Day cycle CIC Day Cycle CIC Day Cycle CIC Day cycle OR Alven Even Even Alven Select Days Watering Allowed
14. 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 is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e ncrease the separation between the equipment and the 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 be in compliance with FCC regulations the user must use shielded cables and connectors and install them per instructions For technical assistance contact Rain Bird at 800 RAINBIRD 1 800 724 6247 U S and Canada Visit us on the web at www rainbird com Contents Section A Introd
15. screen appears Press the and buttons to set the number of irrigation stations 1 or 2 that can operate simultaneously Station Timing SimulStations Set Run Times Cycle Soak 1 Station Delay 2 gt OPTIONAL Settings Next Irrigation ESP LX Basic Controller Optional Settings Station Settings The Station Settings option tells the ESP LX Basic controller how to interact with other stations the master valve and the weather sensor e Turn the controller dial to Station Timing Tiempos por Estaci n Station Timing rtodas las estaciones Comprobarelsistema Test All stations Check System aD The Station Timing screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Optional Settings then press Next D The Station Settings screen appears Press the and buttons to enter the desired station number then press Next Station Timing Station Settings Set Run Times Station 1 Station Delay SimulStations a oh Settings Back Next ESP LX Basic Controller Press the and buttons to select Yes if station requires master valve otherwise select No then press Next O The Weather Sensor Assignment screen lets you select whether a station obeys or ignores the installed weather sensor Press the and buttons to select Obey or Ignore then press Next Station 1 Settings This station should Station 1 Settings This station r
16. select Review Program then press Next Check System Confirm Programs Confirm Programs Test All Stations 1 Raster Wiring Test Wthr Sensor Status Master Valve Status Next M Back Next Program Summary Program Run Time Station Run Time ESP LX Basic Controller The Watering Start Times review screen appears with start times displayed for the currently selected program Press Next 1 NOTE If the desired program is not selected use Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details The Watering Day Cycle review screen appears with the current watering day cycle displayed Press Next PGM A PGM A Watering Day Cycle Watering Start Times 1 12 15 AM 2 12 30 Custom Back Next Back Next o The Watering Days review screen appears with allowed watering days displayed Press Next The Run Times review screen appears with run times for each station displayed Press Next Run Times Watering Starts Station HH MM Allowed On 01 00 10 Tu We Th Fr Sa Su N Y N Y Back Next Back Next 6 The Seasonal Adjust review screen appears with seasonal adjustment percentage displayed Press Next The Seasonal Adjust by Month review screen appears with seasonal adjustment percentage displayed for the first allowed month Press the and buttons to see Seasonal Adjust percentage for other months as desired then
17. set Seasonal Adjustments for other programs as desired ESP LX Basic Controller Adjust By Month Select Months to Adjust gt Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup OFF JO 10 Manual Retraso por lluvia Manual Watering Rain Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup D The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Seasonal Adjust then press Next Basic Setup Set Date and Time Watering Day Cycles 1 Set Start Times Adjust Becker Next The Seasonal Adjust screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select By Month then press Next The Seasonal Adjust by Month screen appears with 96 Adjust selected then press Next Seasonal Adjust Seasonal Adjust Individual PGM by Month E ETT 2 Select PGMs Back Next Press and buttons to select the month you would like to adjust then press Next o Press the and buttons to set the Seasonal Adjustment percentage 0 30096 then press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for percentages Seasonal Adjust by Month 4 Seasonal Adjust by Month Back Next Back Mext Repeat this process to set Seasonal Adjustments for other months as desired To apply these adjustments to one or more programs refer to the Select Programs to Adjust section 100 Jan NOTE The 96 Adjust will automatically change to the new month s perce
18. the Program Select switch to the desired program a confirmation appears Water Window 12 00 Close 6 00 AM 4 06 00 Duration Back WNext e Repeat this process to set or clear Water Windows for other programs as desired Set Up Cycle Soak The ESP LX Basic controller Cycle Soak feature allows water to be applied to stations intermittently and without creating complex programs It can apply to any station and is useful for locations such as hillsides which can be difficult to irrigate effectively Cycle Soak consists of two settings the cycle time how long a station will run before soaking and soak time how long irrigation is paused before applying another cycle For example a station can be set up to receive 15 minutes of irrigation in three 5 minute cycles with two 10 minutes periods of soak time in between waterings NOTE Cycle Soak settings apply to stations no matter which programs it may be used in gt Turn the controller dial to Station Timing Tiempos por Estaci n Station Timing ar todas las estaciones Comprobarelsistema Test All Stations Check System The Station Timing screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Cycle Soak then press Next Station Timing Set Macs Station Delay SimulStations Pli dm Settings Next The Cycle Soak screen appears Press the and buttons to enter the d
19. A individual Program All Programs 3 Restore Defaults 4 Press and hold Yes to proceed Are You Sure Back Next Yes o A confirmation screen appears Clearing Done 7 Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to clear other Programs ESP LX Basic Controller Clear All Programs e Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup AUTO Mg Manual Retraso por lluvia Manual Watering Rain Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup Spanol aD The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup Programs then press Next The Backup Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Clear Programs then press Next Basic Setup Backup Programs Set Date and Time Watering Day Cycles 1 Set Start Times Seasonal Adjust gt zT ei 40 Programs Store Programs Recall Programs Delayed Recall Clear Programs Back Next ESP LX Basic Controller The Clear Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select All Programs then press Next O A confirmation screen appears To Clear All Programs press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press No Clear Programs Clear All Programs Individual Program gt Programs 3 Restore Defaults 4 Press and hold Yes to proceed No Yes Back Next o A confirmation screen appears Clearing D
20. Back Next ESP LX Basic Controller Program Run Time Review total Run Time for an individual program e Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System Tiempos por Estacion Station Timing r todas las estaciones Comprobar el sistema Test All Stations Check System D The Check System screen appears with Confirm Programs selected press Next D The Confirm Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Program Run Time then press Next Check System Confirm Programs Test All Stations 1 Raster Wiring Test Wthr Sensor Status Master Valve Status A Confirm Programs Program Summary Review Program weProgram Run Time Station Run Time Back Next The Total Run Time screen appears and total Run Time is displayed for the currently selected program 1 NOTE If the desired program is not selected use Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details PGM A Total Run Time 01 10 Back 1 NOTE For stations set up for Cycle Soak the Cycle Time when irrigation is occurring will be included in Program Run Time calculations but Soak times will NOT be included See Section D Set Up Cycle Soak for more details Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process review and confirm Program Run Times for other programs as desired ESP LX Basic Controller 27 Station Run Time Re
21. Cycles Basic Setup gt Set Watering Start Times Station Timing gt Set Station Run Times A Custom Basic Setup CUSTOM Start Tica Set Run Times ODD Basic Setup 12 00 00 10 Hrs Hin ODD31 T EVEN Manual Watering Manual Watering Start Program Rain Delay Watering POM D A Waterin Manual Watering Rain Delay Start Station a Station Timing Manual Watering Options Propam MV Water Window Station 01 HH Manual Watering gt Manual Watering gt Start Station To Cancel Rain Delay Watering Watering Veatersing Warring Stet Programi BY Water Window Manual Watering Rain Delay oi MRE MRE 01 00 10 Station 01 Hr amp Hin Staten Hr Hin Station Hr Hin TEE HH MM Troubleshooting Test All Stations Check System Station and Base Module LED o Alarm Message Action Flashing Module not recognized reinstall Confirm Programs ee Run Raster Test turn dial red Station Short run Raster Test e Program Summary that prevent watering to Test All Stations Recognizing module properly Review Program See the Alarm button in the Programming a station Program Run Time ALARM Auto dial positio
22. EET 9 Pp b p ad ds Valves pas LX Basic System Wiring Diagram ESP LX Basic Controller 3 ESP LX Basic Modules ESPLXM SM Station Modules ESPLXM SM Station Modules install in module slots 1 through 4 and Base Module provide wiring terminals for irrigation valves and a valve common The LXBASEMOD Base Module is the standard base module for ESP Each ESP LX Basic controller comes standard with 12 station module LX Basic Controller models This can easily be expanded by adding one to three additional Station The Base Module installs in module slot 0 and provides wiring terminals Expansion Modules Each station module adds 4 8 or 12 additional for multiple controller inputs and outputs including valve common stations to increase capacity to a maximum of 48 stations Station master valve weather sensor and 24 VAC Modules can be identified by the blue stripe on the middle of the module LXBASEMOD Base Module NOTE The Base Module includes a jumper wire connecting the weather sensor SEN terminals Do not remove the jumper wire unless you install a weather sensor See Section G Installation Connect Local Weather Sensor for more details ESP LXM SM12 Station Module 4 ESP LX Basic Controller Programming Overview Irrigation Controller Definitions Programs The process of telling the controller exactly when and for
23. For Non custom Watering Days LiCbdd 31 LiCbdd 31 LiCbdd 31 The days of the week that Each program contains irrigation is allowed Also the Cyclical watering cycle can be used to water at a regular interval Monthly Seasonal such as every third day Adjust Watering Start Times Set Watering Start Ti The time s of day that irrigation begins All other stations in the program then follow in sequence Station Run Times The length of time in hours and minutes that each individual station is programmed to run Seasonal Adjust Ew es rape Pau u mu se z o lt Station Delay Program Water Window Start Time Program Water Window End Time m A Default Values for Monthly Seasonal Adjust 100 Fill Out Programming Chart Folow the instructions to enter information about your system hardware and settings in the appropriate fields on the Programming Chart Description ENTRY SPRAYS ENTRY COLOR BEDS 26 ESP LX Basic Controller 5 Remote Programming The ESP LX Basic controller front panel can be programmed while operating under battery power This feature is useful if the controller is installed in an area that is not NOTE To perform remote programming under battery power easily accessible It also lets you enter program information before detach the front panel from the cabin
24. If the desired program is not selected use Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Press the and buttons on the right to set the Station Run Time Range can be from 00 minutes no Run Time up to 24 00 hours e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes PGM A Set Run Times PGM A Set Run Times 00 00 Station Hrs Min Station Hrs Min Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set up additional Station Run Times for other programs as desired O1 00 15 1 NOTE Seasonal Adjust adjustments will adjust the Station Run Time down to the second For example if the Run Time is set for 1 minute and the Seasonal Adjust 96 is set to 5096 then the adjusted Run Time equals 30 seconds NOTE To return to the Station Timing menu turn the dial to another position and then back to Station Timing Section C System Diagnostics Test All Stations Check System Review and confirm scheduled Irrigation Programs Program Run Times and Station Run Times Confirm Programs Review and confirm scheduled irrigation Programs Program Run Times and Station Run Times The ESP LX Basic controller can make calculations and provide feedback on Start Times and total Run Times for programs and stations Program Summary Review program information for all programs gt Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check
25. LX Basic controller LX Basic controller o Route wire through knockout on the bottom of the controller D Route wire through knockout on the bottom of the controller Remove the yellow jumper wire if present Connect the two 3 Remove the yellow jumper wire if present Connect the two sensor wires to the sensor Sen inputs the power wire to the sensor wires to the sensor Sen inputs When finished tug gently 24V input and the common wire to the common C input When on the wires to make sure the connections are tight finished tug gently on the wires to make sure the connections are tight om mH T HH NOTE Ensure that the configuration for your controller and irrigation programs are set up correctly for your sensor For example if one of your programs is set up to manage your landscape lighting you may want to ensure that it s stations ignore input from a local weather sensor See Section C Weather Sensor for more details ESP LX Basic Controller Complete Installation Install Front Door aD Line up the three door hinges with the plastic posts on the controller Press the hinges onto posts until the front door snaps into place Verify Field Installation Once some or all valves have been wired and programmed into the ESP LX Basic controller you can check the electrical portion of the installation even if w
26. System Tiempos Estacion Station Timing r todas las estaciones Comprobar el sistema Test All Stations Check System 61 The Check System screen appears with Confirm Programs selected press Next e The Confirm Programs screen appears with Program Summary selected press Next Check System Confirm Programs Confirm Programs gram Summary Review Program Program Run Time Station Run Time Test All Stations 1 Raster Wiring Test 2 Wthr Sensor Status Master Valve Status Next Back Next ah The Program Summary screen appears providing a summary of Run Times Start Times and Water Days for all programs Program Summary Run Start Water PGM Time Time Days NOTE In the above example Program A will run because it has Station Run Times Start Times and Water Days all programmed as indicated by the Y in each column for PGM A Program B however will not run as it is missing both the Run Time and Start Time as indicated by the N in each of those columns for PGM B ESP LX Basic Controller 23 Review Program Review program information for a station e Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System Tiempos por Estacion Station Timing ar todas las estaciones Comprobar el sistema Test All Stations Check System aD The Check System screen appears with Confirm Programs selected press Next e The Confirm Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to
27. a separate foldout sheet Press Next to continue The Module Station Numbering Graphic displays a pair of letters example Slot 1 Label AC for each installed module Find the station numbering label on the foldout sheet with the matching letter pair and place it over the blue strip on the module Press Done to finish Module Labels Attach the label with the matching letter pair to each module NOTE The Module Status can be reviewed at any time by turning the dial to the Station MV Settings dial position and selecting Module Status See Module Status in Section D for details Connect Field Wiring Connect Valve Wires Field wires for valves are connected to module terminals using quick connectors Press the swing arm of the appropriate terminal and insert the wire When you release the spring arm the clamp will hold the wire aD Locate or remove the large knockout on the bottom of the controller cabinet Attach a conduit fitting to the bottom of the cabinet then attach conduit to the fitting Feed the field wires through the conduit and into the controller cabinet Field wires for valves are connected to module terminals using quick connectors Press the swing arm of the appropriate terminal and insert the wire When you release the spring arm the clamp will hold the wire H Strip the wire jacket back by a maximum of 1 2 inch 12 mm and connect each valve wire to one of the n
28. ater is not available to test the valves If water is available and you would like to test some or all of your stations the easiest way to do so is by using the Test All Stations feature of the controller See Section C Test All Stations for more details ESP LX Basic Controller Programming Chart Overview Program Info ProgramA ProgramB ProgramC Program D Programs The process of telling the memhme controller exactly when and for how long you want to water Select Days To Water Each program contains Y Custom paygde DayGde _ DayGde _ DayGyde L Even Watering Days secet Day Watering odd odd Allowed For Non custom The days of the week that LJ 04431 L 04431 L 04431 04431 irrigation is allowed Also the used to water at a regular interval such as every third day niii m mim Em A Watering Start Times a aai t program then follow sequence mE sp p in Station Run Times re ert DNE NET station is programmed to run Program Water Window Default Values for Start Time Monthly Seasonal Program Water Window Adjust 10096 End Time am
29. blank Section Auxiliary Operation Manual Watering The ESP LX Basic controller allows you to manually start a station or a program Start Station Manually NOTE Manual Watering gt Start Station will pause currently running programs gt Turn the controller dial to Manual Watering Rain Delay go Manual Retraso lluvia Manual Watering Rain Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup English The Manual Watering screen appears with Start Station selected press Next The Manual Watering screen appears Press the and buttons to enter the station you want to run manually then press Next Manual Watering Manual Watering icai Start Program 00 00 Test All Stations Rain Delay Station Hrs Min Run The Station Run Time defaults to the Program Run Time Press the and buttons to adjust the Run Time Press the Run button to start irrigation for that station e Pressand HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes A confirmation screen appears Manual Watering Manual Watering oi Station Hrs Min Run Repeat this process to manually water other stations NOTE Stations will run sequentially in the selected order NOTE To view the Station while running turn the dial to AUTO Use the Adv button to advance to the next station and and to increase or decrease the Run Time of the current station ESP LX Basi
30. c Controller 51 Start Program Manually gt Turn the controller dial to Manual Watering Rain Delay Manual Retraso Manual Watering Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup The Manual Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Start Program then press Next The Manual Watering Start Program screen appears Press Run to start the Program or else press Back to cancel 1 NOTE If the desired program is not selected use Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Manual Watering Start Station gt 1 Test Stations 2 Rain Delay Manual Watering Start Program PGM A Back Run ah 52 ESP LX Basic Controller Manual Watering Program Started Repeat this process to manually start other Programs Programs will run sequentially in the order in which they were selected NOTE To view the Program while running turn the controller dial to AUTO position You can use the Adv button to advance to the next station and the and buttons to increase or decrease the Run Time of the current station Test All Stations You can test all stations connected to your controller by running each of them in sequence Sometimes this is useful after installation for general maintenance or as a first step in troubleshooti
31. e to obey Weather Sensor Switch Weather Sensor Bypassed ok A ESP LX Basic Controller 13 Set Current Date and Time gt Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup Manual Retraso por lluvia Manual Watering Delay Configuraci n basica Basic Setup aD The Basic Setup screen appears with Set Date and Time selected press Next Basic Setup Date and Time Watering Day Cycles 1 Set Start Times Seasonal Adjust Next ESP LX Basic Controller 9 The Set Date and Time screen appears Press and buttons to set the current hour then press Next 1 NOTE sure to set the hour correctly to either or PM e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes Press the and buttons set the current minute then press Next Set Date and Time 7 8 AM 1 Jan 2009 Set Date and Time 1 00 AW 1 Jan 2009 Back Next Back Next Press the and buttons to set the current day then press Next o Press the and buttons to set the current month then press Next Set Date and Time Set Date and Time 7 30 AM 7 30 AM a Jan 2009 5 2009 Back Next Back Next Press and to set the current year Set Date and Time 7 30 J 5 jul pm Back Next Press Back to return to Basic Setup Menu ESP LX Basic Controller 15 Wa
32. e 70 ESP LX Basic Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Guide Box Contents ESP LX Basic Controller 55 Gather Installation Tools Before beginning installation gather the following tools and materials LJ Slotted Head Screwdriver Phillips Head Screwdriver L Thin Blade Screwdriver Lineman s Pliers gt LJ Torpedo Level LJ Grounding Strap LJ 8 AWG or 10 AWG Bare Ground Wire ESP LX Basic Controller QUO LJ Waterproof Wire Connectors gt eni Tape Measure f L wire Stripper RT LJ Wire Nuts Provided IS ln L Marking Pencil LJ Electric Drill or Hammer Drill if installing in masonry or concrete wall L Waterproof Caulking Install the Controller The ESP LX Basic controller mounts to a wall or suitable mounting surface NOTE An optional metal cabinet LXMM and pedestal LXMMPED are also available for the ESP LX Basic controller If you intend to use those options follow the installation instructions for those products before installing the controller WARNING This controller must be installed in compliance with local electrical codes Select Location for Controller Select a location that e s easily accessible e Allows for comfortable viewing e Has a flat wall surface e Near 120 V AC power source e s safe from potential vandali
33. e the bottom corner pin the controller and set the modules aside for installation later out of the lower pin hole to remove the front panel The top most box contains the Base Module with multi color label visible through the box window The bottom most box contains the 12 Station Module with solid blue color label visible through the box window ESP LX Basic Controller Mount Controller Drive the first screw into the topmost center hole Then hang the controller on the screw by the key hole slot on the back of the aD Using a level tape the mounting template to the mounting cabinet surface at approximately eye level Make sure that at least one of l the five mounting hole marks is aligned wall stud or other Line up the controller cabinet mounting holes with the remaining solid surface pilot holes and drive the four remaining screws through the cabinet back plane into the mounting surface D Use a tapping tool or nail and hammer to tap pilot holes through the five mounting hole marks and into the mounting surface Then remove the template and drill holes in the mounting surface installing wall anchors if necessary MOUNTING TEMPLATE ESP LX MODULAR NOTE If the controller needs to be mounted an uneven surface like stucco place or install a section of exterior plywood between the controller and the wall ESP LX Basic Controller Connect Pow
34. els Attach the label with the matching letter pair to each module ESP LX Basic Controller 9 AUTO Automatic Operation The controller will operate automatically with the controller dial set to AUTO If you forget to return the dial to AUTO the controller will automatically continue to run programs unless the dial is set to the OFF position when all irrigation is canceled e Turn the controller dial to AUTO AUTO Manual Retraso por Manual Watering Rain Delay Co nfiguracion basica Basic Setup ESP LX Basic Controller D The Auto screen is displayed with the current day and time shown and will display in the language that was last used If turned from right it will display in English and if turned from the left it will display in Spanish 2 When a program is running in AUTO mode the station number will display on the screen Press the or buttons to add or subtract minutes from the run time for the currently running station To advance to the next station in a program press the Adv button PGM A 7 26 AM 2 Station O1 HH MM Adv To cancel a currently running program turn the controller dial to OFF for three seconds and then return the dial to AUTO Manual Retraso via Manual Watering Rain Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup Alarm Conditions An alarm condition can occur when programming omissions or oth
35. ely RAIN Carefully fasten the module onto the controller backplane pressing firmly until itsnaps into place The red light on the module will flash on and off once if the module is installed correctly If the light does not flash once verify the module is seated correctly ESP LXM SM12 Station Module CAUTION Be careful not to bend the pins in the sockets when installing a module NOTE remove a module press in on the two release buttons on either side of a module ESP LX Basic Controller Dynamic Station Numbering The ESP LX Basic controller will automatically detect any new station modules that have been installed Follow the instructions on the front panel LCD to configure a station module A Module Configuration screen is displayed whenever the ESP LX Basic Controller detects a change in module configuration Press Next to continue The Module Summary screen displays the module type detected in each module slot along with the new and old assigned station numbers Press Accept to accept the new module configuration Reject will retain the current configuration Module Stations Slot Type New decer e PERSE 1 WEN None j 2 EE None Module Configuration to review changes 3 None None None 4 None Mone None Reject Accept ESP LX Basic Controller The Module Labels screen is displayed Locate the Module Station Numbering Labels that are provided on
36. equires the Master Valve the Weather Sensor Back Back Next NOTE The weather sensor can be turned on Active or off Bypassed using the Weather Sensor switch on the controller front panel Repeat this process to set up additional stations Section E Options amp Special Features aD The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup Programs then press Next D The Backup Programs screen appears with Store Programs selected press Next Backup and Recall Programs The ESP LX Basic controller comes standard with a simple to use backup programs feature Basic Setup Backup Programs Set Date and Time Backup Programs allows you to save your programs as Contractor Watering Day Cycles Default and then recall them at a later time It also includes a Delayed L Set Start Times 2 Delayed Recall Recall feature that lets you save a normal irrigation schedule as the SESE Clear Programs Backup and then restore it later automatically This may be useful for new seed or sod where frequent irrigation can be programmed to occur until set date when Delayed Recall automatically returns the B B controller programming to the normal irrigation schedule Back Next CAUTION The Backup Programs feature saves and restores ALL A confirmation screen appears To Store Programs press and hold irrigation programming in ALL programs B C amp
37. er issues prevent normal irrigation Review Alarm Messages aD When an alarm condition is detected the alarm light on the controller front panel will illuminate m ALARM Turn the controller dial to AUTO AUTO go Manual Retraso Manual Watering Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup 2 When an alarm condition is present the Alarm button label will be present on screen Press the Alarm button to view alarm details Any current alarm conditions will then be displayed Press the Next button if necessary to advance to the next page No Water Days No Start Times Mon NOTE Take the appropriate action to address each alarm condition When all alarms have been addressed the alarm light on the front panel will no longer be illuminated ESP LX Basic Controller 11 Resetting the Controller Sometimes you may want to reset or reboot the ESP LX Basic controller Using the controller s reset feature does not change or delete the programs you have programmed into the controller gt Turn the controller dial to AUTO AUTO Manual Retraso lluvia Manual Watering Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup aD Open the controller outer cabinet door and inner front panel Locate RESET button the back of the front panel 12 ESP LX Basic Controller Use a pen or pencil to depress the RESET bu
38. er to the Controller Surge Protection and Grounding The ESP LX Basic controller is equipped with built in electrical surge protection For this system to function you must properly ground the controller WARNING The ESP LX Basic controller must be properly surge protected and grounded Doing so can help prevent damage to the controller and irrigation system and also significantly reduce troubleshooting repair time and expense Failure to do so could result in failure of your controller and voiding the warranty Ensure that all grounding devices are compliant with local electrical codes Connect Power Source The ESP LX Basic controller has an internal transformer that reduces supply voltage 120 VAC to 24 VAC You will need to connect power supply wires to the transformer s three wires Line Neutral Ground WARNING Electric shock can cause severe injury or death Make sure power supply is turned OFF before connecting power wires WARNING All electrical connections and wiring runs must be made according to local building codes aD Locate the transformer wiring compartment in the lower left corner of the controller cabinet Remove the screw on the right hand side and pull the cover off to expose the wiring compartment ESP LX Basic Controller e Strip the insulation from the three incoming wires to expose approximately 1 2 in 13 mm of bare wire 3 Remove the knockout on the bottom of the cabinet below the trans
39. esired station number then press Next Press the and buttons to set the Cycle time between 1 60 minutes Or to cancel Cycle Soak on that station set to 0 minutes then press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for minutes Cycle Soak Cycle Soak 00 00 01 82 00 Station Cycle Soak Station Cycle Soak Minutes Minutes Back Next Back Next ESP LX Basic Controller Press and buttons to set the Soak time between 1 60 minutes Or to cancel Cycle Soak on that station set to 0 minutes then press Next Cycle Soak 01 0 2 4 Station Cycle Soak Minutes Back WNext 1 NOTE Consider using short Soak times particularly if your watering schedule or Water Window is short Long soak times could prevent irrigation from completing prior to the end of the Water Window See previous Water Windows for more details t Repeat this process to set up Cycle Soak on other stations ESP LX Basic Controller Program Station Delay The ESP LX Basic controller can be programmed to include a delay between stations This feature delays the start of the next sequential station in a program after the previous station completes CAUTION Consider using short Station Delay times particularly if your watering schedule or Water Window is short Long delay times could prevent scheduled irrigation from completing prior to the end of the Water Window See previous Water Windows for m
40. et See Access Controller installing the controller at the job site All program information is stored Cabinet in Section G for more details in nonvolatile memory so it will be preserved indefinitely in the event of a power outage or removal of the battery CAUTION The controller can not run irrigation or system diagnostics with the front panel detached Re connect the front NOTE Under battery power all programs in progress will panel to the controller s AC power source as soon as remote continue to run in the controller memory but irrigation will not programming is completed occur until power is restored Without battery power programs in progress are cancelled Install a new 9 volt battery in the battery compartment in the back of the front panel 6 ESP LX Basic Controller Programming Checklist When programming the ESP LX Basic controller for the first time it is Review Setup recommended that you complete the following steps in order 23 For your convenience check off box is provided for each step Test stations 29 NOTE Use this checklist and the Programming Chart the back of the manual as a guide to program your controller Complete Setup Set controller to AUTO Page 10 Set Up Hardware Install SM Station lt Page 65 Fill out Programming Chart nns Page 71 Set date and
41. for 10 seconds Press the and buttons to adjust contrast up or down Watering Off OFF 7 45 Contrast 37 Close MV ESP LX Basic Controller Section G Installation 7 CheckBoxContents All components below are included with your ESP LX Basic controller and are required for installation If anything is missing please contact your distributor before proceeding This section explains how to mount the ESP LX Basic controller connect the wiring and verify proper operation ESP LX Basic controller and modules Prepare For Installation Installation Checklist Mounting hardware 5 screws 5 plastic wall anchors When installing the ESP LX Basic Controller for the first time it is Q recommended that you complete the following steps order Controller cabinet keys ESP LX Basic Controller Installation Programming For your convenience a check off box is provided for each step amp Operation Guide L Check box contents nnn Page 55 Mounting Template L Gather installation tools nnn Page 56 Station Numbering Labels Selecta location nnn Page 57 Mount the controller nnnnnnnnnnnnn Page 60 L Connect source eror Page 61 LJ Install base and station module s Page 64 Connect field wiring nnn Page 67 Complete the installation nnn Pag
42. formation e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours minutes and seconds dates or percentages Alarm Light Illuminates to indicate various types of alarm conditions See Alarm Conditions for more details on how to review and clear alarms ESP LX Basic 2 xf Wb m 4 Fenanal 5 6 ESP LX Basic Controller Front Panel Features Basic Operation Valves or stations operate at times as specified by irrigation programs The controller sends power to the first valve solenoid to open When finished the controller signals the solenoid to shut off its valve and then signals the second valve solenoid to open Then when the second valve is finished the third valve will begin watering and so on NOTE The ESP LX Basic s Cycle Soak feature may delay valve operation See Section D Set Up Cycle Soak for more details The ESP LX Basic lets you set a delay between stations For example if you set a one minute delay station 1 will run until finished followed by a one minute delay Then station 2 will run followed by another one minute delay and so on See Section D Station Delay for more details The order in which stations are selected to operate depends on the following settings e SimulStation settings e Station run times Power Wires Controller Wire e Station program assignment Sprinklers 491020 1992 T
43. former and attach a 1 2 in 13 mm conduit fitting to the bottom entrance of the wiring compartment O Feed the three supply wires from the power source through the conduit into the wiring compartment 4 2 3 wires ESP LX Basic Controller o Using the provided wire nuts connect the wires accordingly OUTDOOR WARNING The ground wire MUST be connected to provide electrical surge protection You will void the controller warranty if you do not ground the controller Once wiring is completed fill top of conduit with waterproof caulking to prevent insect intrusion into the controller cabinet 6 Verify that all connections are secure Then replace the cover of the transformer wiring compartment and secure it with the screw Re install Front Panel D Reconnect the ribbon cable to the front panel by gently pushing the connector into the socket WARNING To prevent electrical shock make sure all supply power is OFF before installing the front panel Electrical shock can CAUTION Be careful NOT to bend the pins in the socket cause severe injury or death Reinstall the front panel by inserting the top corner pin into the top pin hole then push up and rock the bottom corner pin into the lower pin hole 3 Turn on the power source NOTE The first time you power up the controller the display will prompt you to select the language you wish to use See Section A Initial Startu
44. itch for more details The Custom screen appears Press the Yes button to allow irrigation to start on a given day or press No to prevent irrigation from starting NOTE Watering day selections Yes or No will carry over to the days of the week dial positions and vice versa PGM A Watering Cycle PGM A Custom wecustom Days Week Program will start Odd Dates on these days Odd Dates no 31st Mo Tu WeTh Fr Sa Su Even Dates Cyclical Days N N N NNN Back Back Next Press the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the days of the week and repeat the selection process as desired PGM A Custom Program will start on these days Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 5 Y N N No Back Next Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set Watering Cycles for other programs as desired ESP LX Basic Controller Odd Odd no 31st Even The process for setting up Odd Odd no 31st and Even Watering Cycles is the same gt Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup OFF LLL LP RN 10 Manual Retraso Manual Watering Rain Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup D The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Watering Day Cycles then press Next Basic Setup Set Date and Time watering Day Cycles 1 Set Start Times Seasonal Adjust Backup Programs Next The Watering Cycle screen appears with Custom Days Week selected Press the Down Ar
45. layed Recall feature to automatically replace the currently loaded programs with a previously stored program at a future date CAUTION Once current programs have been replaced with the Delayed Recall feature they can not be restored gt Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup OFF go Manual Retraso CUP MEN Manual Watering Rain Delay Configuraci n b sica Basic Setup aD The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup Programs then press Next e The Backup Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Delayed Recall then press Next Basic Setup Backup Programs Set Date and Time Watering Day Cycles Store Programs Recall Programs gt BAEN Recall Clear Programs 1 Set Start Times Seasonal Adjust gt un c Vi Back Next The Recall Delay screen appears Press the and buttons to enter the number of days from 0 to 90 days before Contractor Defaults are restored For example set it to 7 days if you want your original programs to be restored in one week If you want to clear a previously Delayed Recall set the number of days to O Recall Delay Days Remaining Back ESP LX Basic Controller Clear Programs The ESP LX Basic controller allows you to clear an individual Program all of your Programs or to Restore the controller to its factory default condition CAUTION It s recommended to back up you
46. lect Switch for more details Press Next again to select the 2nd Start Time Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set all desired Start Times 1 through 8 PGM A Set Start Times 1st Back Mext Back Mext Press Back at any time to return to the Basic Setup Menu PGM A Set Start Times 6 30 Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set up additional Watering Start Times for other programs as desired NOTE Cycle Soak is an alternative method of dividing the total Station Run Time into smaller cycle times If you plan to use Cycle Soak only a single Watering Start Time is required for each program See Section D Set Up Cycle Soak for more details ESP LX Basic Controller 21 Set Station Run Times Run Times are the number of minutes or hours and minutes that each station runs Station Run Times are particular to programs so typically stations are set for a single program e Turn the controller dial to Station Timing Tiempos por Estaci n Station Timing rtodaslas estaciones Comprobarelsistema 1 Test All Stations Check System The Station Timing screen appears with Set Run Times selected press Next Station Timing Cycle Soak 1 Station Delay SimulStations OPTIONAL Settings Next 22 ESP LX Basic Controller e The Set Run Times screen appears Press the and buttons on the left to select the station to program 1 NOTE
47. ller D The Watering Cycle screen appears Press the Down Arrow button Press the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the days of to select Cyclical Days press Next the week and repeat the selection process as desired NOTE If the desired program is not selected use Program PGM A Cyclical Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch Watering Day Cycle for more details Y Watering Allowed Mo Tu WeTh Fr Sa Su N E Y Y Y Y Y No Back Next The Day Cycle Settings screen appears Press the and buttons to set the watering day cycle from 1 to 30 days For example set to 03 if you want to water every third day then press Next PGM A Watering Cycle Cyclical 3 mu L Custom Days Week Day Cycle Settings Odd Dates 2 Odd Dates no 31st Water Every Days Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set Even Dates Cyclical Watering for other programs as desired yclical Days Starting 1 Feb 2011 y g prog Back Next Back Next O Press the and buttons to set the first date for the Watering Cycle to begin then press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for dates The Watering Day Cycle screen appears Press the Yes button to allow irrigation to start on a given day of the week or else press No to prevent irrigation from starting NOTE Watering day selections Yes or No will carry over to the days of the week dial positions
48. m Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details aD The Custom screen appears Press the Allow button to allow irrigation to start on a given day or press Prevent to prevent irrigation from starting NOTE Watering day selections Allow or Prevent will carry over to the Watering Day Cycles menu option and vice versa Turn the controller dial to TUE and repeat the process PGM A Custom Mon 1 PGM Starts PGM A Custom Tue PGM Starts Prevent Prevent Repeat this process for all other days of the week in the program Then change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to select Custom Watering Days for other programs as desired Method 2 Select Custom Days using the Watering Day Cycle menu option gt Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup _ Manual Watering Rain Delay Manual Retraso lluvia Configuraci n b sica Basic Setup aD The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Watering Day Cycles then press Next Basic Setup Set Date and Time Watering Day Cycles 1 Set Start Times Seasonal Adjust Backup Programs Next ESP LX Basic Controller 17 ro The Watering Cycle screen appears with Custom Days Week selected press Next NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Sw
49. n for alarm No Modules or Chigck veinsert modules red Station is currently running Station RunTime messages No Base Module No controller power Test All Stations LED not lit station activity check Run Time dark Start Time and or Days to Water e Raster Wiring Test Module not recognized reinstall Test All Stations Check System Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive 2004 108 EC Standards To Which 55014 1 2001 Class B Conformity Is Declared EN55022 Radiated Emissions EN55022 Conducted Emissions EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55014 2 2001 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 1 1 Manufacturer s Name Rain Bird Corporation Manufacturer s Address 9491 Ridgehaven Court San Diego CA 92123 619 671 4048 Equipment Description Irrigation Controller Equipment Class Requirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Model Numbers ESP LXME ESP LX BASIC I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive s and Standard s Place Tucson AZ USA Signature P NE _ Full Name Ryan L Walker Position Director BIRD RAIN BIRD CORPORATION 6991 Southpoint Road Tucson AZ 85756 O 2014 Rain Bird Corporation Rain SimulStations and Cycle Soak are registered trademarks of Rain Bird Corpo
50. n the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System Tiempos Estacion Station Timing r todas las estaciones Comprobar el siste ma Test All Stations Check System aD The Check System screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Wthr Sensor Status then press Next The Weather Sensor Status screen appears showing the status of the installed weather sensor Weather Sensor Status Check System Confirm Programs Test Stations Monitoring 1 Raster Wiring Test 2 wa VVthr Sensor Status Master Valve Status E Next Back Next The sensor will display one of five status conditions Monitoring sensor is active monitoring current weather conditions Inactive installation has not been completed or the sensor is not linked to any stations PAUSING current weather condition has caused the sensor to pause irrigation PREVENTING current weather condition has caused the sensor to prevent irrigation BYPASSED sensor switch is in the Bypassed position and the sensor is not monitoring current weather conditions NOTE If current weather conditions are sufficient for the weather sensor to prevent or pause irrigation then a message appears on the Auto screen This is not considered an alarm so the controller alarm light will not illuminate ESP LX Basic Controller 31 Master Valve Status e Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System Tiempos p
51. ng your system NOTE Only stations with programmed run times are included in the Test All Stations operation gt Turn the controller dial to Manual Watering Rain Delay Manual Retraso por lluvia Manual Watering Rain Delay Confi iguraci n basica Basic Setup English The Manual Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Test All Stations then press Next e The Test All Stations screen appears Press the and buttons to adjust the Test Run Time adjustable from 1 to 10 minutes per station then press Run Test All Stations Test Time Manual Watering Start Station Sta rt Ain Rain c A confirmation screen appears Back Once is pressed stations can be monitored and advanced turning the dial to the AUTO position and using the Adv button Press the and buttons to increase or decrease Run Time minutes for the current station Test Station Test Started 4 Station 01 HH MM Adv ESP LX Basic Controller 53 Turns off irrigation Adjust Display Contrast Adjust the contrast settings for the controller display for better visibility e Turn the controller dial to OFF Manual Retraso por Manual Watering Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup aD The Watering Off screen appears and the current contrast adjustment setting will display
52. ntage setting on the first day of the month ESP LX Basic Controller 35 Select Programs To Adjust e Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup 277 Manual Retraso lluvia Manual Watering Delay Configuraci n b sica Basic Setup aD The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Seasonal Adjust then press Next Basic Setup Set Date and Time Watering Day Cycles L Set Start Times easonal Adjust ms Next e The Seasonal Adjust screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select By Month then press Next o The Seasonal Adjust by Month screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Select PGMs then press Next Seasonal Adjust Seasonal Adjust Individual PGM by Month 2 Back Next Press the Yes or No buttons to set Monthly Adjust for the current selected program o To set another program change the Program Select switch to the desired program a confirmation appears PGM A Use Monthly Adjust 4 5 Back Repeat this process to set Monthly Adjustments for other programs as desired ESP LX Basic Controller 9 Delay Watering Rain Delay The ESP LX Basic controller s
53. one Restore Defaults Restore the ESP LX Basic controller s factory default settings e Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup Manual Retraso lluvia AUTO _ Manual Wateri Rain Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup Programs then press Next D The Backup Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Clear Programs then press Next Basic Setup Backup Programs Set Date and Time Watering Day Cycles Store Programs Recall Programs Delayed Recall lear Programs 1 Set Start Times Seasonal Adjust gt zT ei 48 Mi Programs Back Next The Clear Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Restore Defaults then press Next A confirmation screen appears To Restore Factory Defaults press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press No Clear Programs Factory Defaults Individual Program All Programs 3 werRestore Defaults 4 Are You Sure Press and hold Yes to proceed No Yes Back Next o A confirmation screen appears Factory Defaults Loading 5 Done CAUTION Be very careful about using the Restore Defaults option as all previous settings will be permanently cleared from system memory Consider using the Clear All Programs option instead ESP LX Basic Controller this page intentionally left
54. or Estacion Station Timing ar todas las estaciones Comprobar el sistema Test All Stations Check System The Check System screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Master Valve Status then press Next e The MV Status screen appears showing the status of the installed master valve Check System MV Status Confirm Programs Test All Stations MV State Closed 1 Raster Wiring Test MV Type NCMV Wthr Sensor Status gll laster Valve Status 2 Mf Next Back Next 32 ESP LX Basic Controller Section D Advanced Programming The ESP LX Basic controller has a wide variety of advanced but easy to use features designed to simplify irrigation Seasonal Adjust 9o Seasonal Adjust 96 allows you to use the heaviest irrigation season as a baseline and adjust to lesser amounts of watering at other times of the year For example you could set July at 10096 and set October to 5096 so there would be half as much watering in Fall than in Summer Seasonal adjustments can be managed in two ways e By Individual Program adjusting an individual program A B C or D affects all scheduled watering for that program for all months of the year e By Month affects watering for a selected month Then you select the individual programs that will be affected by the monthly adjustment CAUTION Multiple Seasonal Adjustment settings affect each other and can significantly impact irrigation For example if you set a prog
55. ore details Turn the controller dial to Station Timing Tiempos por Estaci n Station Timing las estaciones Comprobar el sistema Test All Stations Check System aD The Station Timing screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select PGM Station Delay then press Next Station Timing Set Run Times OPTIONAL Settings Next The Station Delay screen appears Press the and buttons to set the delay time from 00 01 second to 10 00 minutes To clear Station Delay on that station set the delay time to 00 00 e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for minutes and seconds NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details PGM A Station Delay Delay Between Stations 2 00 30 Min Back Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set Station Delay for other programs as desired SimulStations The ESP LX Basic controller defaults to operating a single station at a time Systems with larger water sources may support operating two stations simultaneously Turn the controller dial to Station Timing English Tiempos por Estaci n Station Timing r todas las estaciones Comprobar elsistema Test All Stations Check System D The Station Timing screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select SimulStations then press Next 2 The SimulStations
56. p Screen for more details Wiring Connections 120 VAC Black supply wire hot to the black transformer wire White supply wire neutral to the white transformer wire Green supply wire ground to the green transformer wire ESP LX Basic Controller Install Modules aD Orient the connector on the bottom of the module with the connection socket in Slot 0 on the controller backplane Install Base Module Install the LXBASEMOD Base Module in Slot 0 os LXBASEMOD Base Module 9 Carefully fasten the module onto the controller backplane pressing firmly until itsnaps into place The red light on the module will flash on and off once if the module is installed correctly If the NOTE The Base Module include a jumper wire connecting the light does not flash once verify the module is seated correctly weather sensor SEN terminals Do not remove the jumper wire unless you install a weather sensor CAUTION Be careful not to bend the pins in the sockets when installing the module NOTE To remove the module press in on the two release buttons on either side of the module ESP LX Basic Controller Install Station Module aD Orient the connector on the bottom of the station module with the connection socket in Slot 1 on the controller backplane An ESP LXM SM8 is shown Install the station module in Slot 1 that was included with your ESP LX Basic controller Additional station modules can be purchased separat
57. press Next Seasonal Adjust by Month PGM A Seasonal Adjust 7 90 90 Back Next Back Next The Delay review screen appears with number of days remaining until next watering date displayed Press Next The Station Delay review screen appears with delay time between stations displayed Press Next PGM A Station Delay Delay Between Stations Rain Delay 2 Days Remaining 9 Next Watering Date 01 00 6 Aug 2014 Min Back Next Back WNext 11 Cycle Soak Minutes review screen appears with the Cycle Soak times for each station displayed Press Next 12 The Master Valve Assignment review screen appears with MV information displayed Press Next Cycle Soak Minutes MV Assignment Station Cycle Soak Station Activate 001 05 10 01 11 02 03 Pu Y Back Next Back Next The Weather Sensor Assignment review screen appears with stations that use sensor override displayed Press Next 14 Water Window review screen appears with water window open time close time and duration displayed Press Next WS Assignment PGM A Water Window Stauen Obey Open 12 00 AM 1 Y Close 6 00 AM 13 02 Duration 06 00 Y 03 Y zi Y Back Back Next ESP LX Basic Controller 25 The Backup Programs review screen appears with the Contractor Default backup program status displayed Press Next Backup Programs Contractor Default Program Mot Stored
58. r Programs before clearing them The ESP LX Basic controller s built in Store Programs feature can backup one set of programs See Section E Backup and Recall Programs for more details NOTE Irrigation start days Start Times and station Run Times will no longer be present for the cleared Programs If no Programming exists then an Alarm will be displayed See Section A Alarm Conditions for more details ESP LX Basic Controller Clear Individual Program gt Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup Manual Retraso lluvia Manual Watering Rain Delay Configuraci n basica Basic Setup aD The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup Programs then press Next e The Backup Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Clear Programs then press Next Basic Setup Backup Programs Set Date and Time Watering Day Cycles 1 Set Start Times Seasonal Adjust Store Programs Recall Programs BEES Back WNext The Clear Programs screen appears with Individual Program selected press Next A confirmation screen appears To clear the selected Program press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press No NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Clear Programs Clear PGM
59. r installation for general maintenance or as a first step in troubleshooting your system NOTE Only stations with programmed run times are included in the Test All Stations operation Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System Tiempos por Estacion Station Timing r todas las estaciones Comprobar el sistema Test All Stations Check System aD The Check System screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Test All Stations then press Next D The Test All Stations screen appears Press the and buttons to adjust the Test Run Time adjustable from 1 to 10 minutes per station then press Run Check System Test All Stations Confirm Programs All Stations Test Time 1 Raster Wiring Test Wthr Sensor Status Min Next Back A confirmation screen appears Once is pressed stations can be monitored and advanced turning the dial to the AUTO position and using the Adv button Press the and buttons to increase or decrease Run Time minutes for the current station Test Station Test Started 4 Station 01 HH MM ESP LX Basic Controller The Check System screen appears Press the Down Arrow button Wiring Diagnostics to select Raster Wiring Test then press Next Although finding the exact location of issues in the field often requires 3 P some amount of in the field troubleshooting the controller
60. ram level Seasonal Adjustment of 1096 and then a monthly Seasonal Adjustment of 1096 irrigation will be reduced to 196 of normal 1096 of 1090 Consider using only one type of Seasonal Adjustment setting CAUTION Setting a small number for the Seasonal Adjustment percentage will greatly reduce watering and setting to 096 will cancel irrigation entirely Use caution when making Seasonal Adjustment settings Adjust Individual Program gt Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup AUTO Manual Watering Delay go Manual Retraso lluvia Configuraci n basica Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Seasonal Adjust then press Next Basic Setup Set Date and Time Watering Day Cycles 1 Set Start Times Seasonal Adjust Backup Programs ah Next ESP LX Basic Controller 33 D The Seasonal Adjust screen appears with Individual PGM selected press Next Press the and buttons to set seasonal adjustment percentage from 0 300 e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for percentages NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details PGM A Seasonal Adjust Seasonal Adjust gt By Month 5 Back Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to
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62. row button to select Odd Dates then press Next NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details The Odd screen appears Press the Yes button to allow irrigation to start on a given day or press No to prevent irrigation from starting NOTE Watering day selections Yes or No will carry over to the days of the week dial positions and vice versa f o PGM A Odd Program allowed to start on PGM A Watering Cycle Custom Days Week wodd Dates 2 Odd Dates no 31st Even Dates Cyclical Days V Back Next e No Press the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the days of the week and repeat the selection process as desired Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su b yY Y PGM A Odd Program allowed to start on Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Y Y Y Y Back Next Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set Watering Cycles for other programs as desired Cyclical Days D Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup FE Lu RN 10 Manual Retraso Manual Watering Delay Configuraci n b sica Basic Setup aD The Basic Setup screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Watering Day Cycles then press Next Basic Setup Set Date and Time watering Day Cycles 1 Set Start Times Seasonal Adjust Backup Programs Next ESP LX Basic Contro
63. rrigation programs to stack and eventually create an alarm condition if the controller stacks 8 or more programs NOTE Water Windows can be scheduled to cross midnight For example a Water Window can start at 10 00 PM and continue until 4 00 AM the next morning Be sure your Watering Start Times are set to occur within the Water Window See Section B Set Watering Start Times for more details Turn the controller dial to Basic Setup NU RR M M MQ Manual Watering Delay rl 10 Manual Retraso por lluvia Configuracion basica Basic Setup ESP LX Basic Controller D The Basic Setup screen appears Press and hold the third button from the left Key3 The Water Window screen appears Press and buttons to set the time when the Watering Window opens then press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings PGM A Water Window 12 00 Basic Setup Set Date and Time Open Watering Day Cycles Close OFF Set Start Times Seasonal Adjust OG Duration N A Next Back Next Press the and buttons to set the time when Watering Window closes As you adjust the close time the duration of your Water Window calculates automatically NOTE To clear a previously set Water Window press the and buttons to set both the Open and Close times to OFF between 11 59 and 12 00 AM O To set another program change
64. sm Is outside the range of operating sprinklers 15 in s 32 in 38 1 T 36 4 Cabinet Depth 12 69 in 5 5 in 14 cm 32 2 cm 120 V AC Eye Level wiring in conduit Field wiring in conduit Select Controller Location ESP LX Basic Controller 57 Access Controller Cabinet Remove Cabinet Door and Front Panel aD The controller comes with an outer door lock to deter vandalism and prevent unauthorized access to controller operations If necessary unlock the cabinet door using the supplied key To open the controller door grasp crescent shaped handle the right hand side of the outer cabinet o Pull it towards you to open the door swinging it to the left To remove the door carefully pull the door away from the cabinet until the door hinges separate from the plastic posts ESP LX Basic Controller o To open the controller front panel grasp the crescent shaped handle on the right hand side of the front panel To remove front panel disconnect the ribbon cable from the Remove Modules SORGE Every ESP LX Basic Controller ships with two modules packaged inside CAUTION Be careful not to bend the pins in the sockets when the cabinet one base module and one station module 5 12 attaching or detaching the ribbon cable aD Remove both the modules and cardboard packaging from inside O Rock the front panel upward and nudg
65. tering Day Cycles The ESP LX Basic controller supports a variety of flexible watering day cycle options Watering Cycle Definitions Custom Days irrigation starts on selected days of the week Odd Dates irrigation starts on all odd numbered calendar days such as the 1st 3rd 5th etc Odd Dates no 31st irrigation starts on all odd numbered calendar days such as the 1st 3rd 5th etc but not on the 2150 Even Dates irrigation starts on all even numbered calendar days such as the 2nd 4th 6th etc Cyclical Dates irrigation starts at regular chosen intervals such as every 3rd or 5th day regardless of the calendar date CAUTION Regardless of the Watering Cycle irrigation will start only on days of the week where program starts are allowed It s important to select allowed irrigation days carefully to avoid landscape damage in case irrigation delays are lengthy NOTE A watering cycle is selected as soon as it is highlighted with the cursor ESP LX Basic Controller Custom Days Custom Days are specific days of the week on which irrigation programs are allowed to start There are two methods to select Custom Days Method 1 Select Custom Days using the days of the week dial positions gt Turn the controller dial to MON Manual Retraso Manual Watering Rain Delay Configuracion basica Basic Setup NOTE If the desired program is not selected use Progra
66. time Page 14 Set Up stations nnn Page 42 Set Up Programs ABCD select program A B 0 Page 13 LY LI LI L select watering days Page 16 LJ LI LI L set watering start times Page 21 Set station run Page 22 Select by Custom Days Odd Odd31 Even or Cyclical watering cycles Set Up Programs Optional Set seasonal adjust Page 33 Create a water window nnn Page 38 Sat CuclexX tette ne S Page 39 Setup a station Page 40 Setup SimulStations nnn Page 41 ESP LX Basic Controller 222 Initial Startup When the ESP LX Basic controller is powered on for the first time a series of startup screens is displayed When the controller is first started you will need to enter the current date and time and verify the current module configuration aD Select English or Spanish by turning the dial right or left then press Next e The Set Date and Time screen appears Press the and buttons to set the current hour then press Next 1 NOTE Be sure to the hour correctly to either or PM e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes English Move dial to English side Set Date and Time W 00 AW
67. tton The Rain Bird screen appears confirming reset 1 RESET ESP LX Basic Controller Section Basic Programming Program Select Switch Always begin programming by setting the Program Select switch to the desired program Four independent Programs A B C and D are available in the ESP LX Basic controller Multiple programs allow you to set watering schedules to meet different requirements for plant materials soils slopes and shady or sunny areas Two programs can operate simultaneously Select Program On the controller front panel slide the Program Select switch under the A B C or D then begin programming Program Select Switch NOTE When programming the controller any program specific information you enter such as start times or watering days will affect only the selected program Weather Sensor Bypassed Active Switch A weather sensor is not required for the ESP LX Basic controller but can increase functionality by allowing you to prevent or pause irrigation based on changing weather conditions You can set the controller to ignore or obey input from one supported weather sensor which connects to the LX base module via a separate wired or wireless connection See Section G Connect Local Weather Sensor for more details Bypass or Activate Weather Sensor On the controller front panel slide the Weather Sensor switch to Bypassed to ignore or Activ
68. uction amp Overview 1 Welcome to Rain Bird ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccce 1 ESP LX Basic Controller e eee ee ee eee eee esee 1 Controller a i LITT 1 Dual Language Interface asco 2 Controls Switches and Indicators eee 2 Basic 3 ESP LX Basic Modules 5 6 4 4 4 ESPLXM SM Station ModuleS e sssesssesssesseessesssesseessessseoseesseessesssesss 4 Programming Overview c eee ee ee eee ee eee sese eeeseseeseseeses D Irrigation Controller Definitions esee 5 5 Watering 5 Watering 5 Station RUN FIE RE 5 Programming 5 Remote Programming 6 Programming Checklist 7 Initial Startup iioveeeeseescuivesuesvsse ud esexvsssecedessesev vesusev eeve eses Automatic Operation eese eese eee ee eese tne 10 auri ideae pofiea 11 Resetting the Controller ee eee ee ee 12 Section B Basic 13 Program Select Switch ccce eee eee ee 13 Weather Sensor Bypassed Active Switch
69. umbered terminals on a station module Connect the common wire s to any one of the COM terminals on the controller Wires used to connect the valves must be code approved for underground installation NOTE Complete the following step only if your system uses a master valve or a pump start relay The controller does not provide main power for a pump Connect the master valve or pump start relay wiring to the MV and COM terminals Common Wire ESP LX Basic Controller Once wiring is completed fill top of conduit with waterproof caulking to prevent insect intrusion into the controller cabinet ESP LX Basic Controller Connect Local Weather Sensor The ESP LX Basic can accept input from a single weather sensor wired directly to the controller or through a wireless receiver A local weather sensor can be bypassed with the sensor bypass switch on the controller front panel To Enable a Local Weather Sensor aD On the controller front panel slide the Weather Sensor switch to Active Weather Sensor a Bypassed f Active NOTE Follow sensor manufacturer s instructions to correctly install and make wire connections to the sensor Ensure the sensor installation is in compliance with all local codes To Connect a Wired Local Weather Sensor To Connect a Wireless Local Weather Sensor aD Run continuous sensor wire from the weather sensor to the ESP aD Run wire from the wireless receiver to the ESP
70. view total Run Time for all stations e Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System Tiempos por Estacion Station Timing ar todas las estaciones Comprobar el sistema Test All Stations Check System aD The Check System screen appears with Confirm Programs selected press Next e The Confirm Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Station Run Time then press Next Check System Confirm Programs Confirm Programs Test All Stations 1 Raster Wiring Test Wthr Sensor Status Program Summary Review Program Program Run Time siotation Run Time Master Valve Status Next Back ESP LX Basic Controller The Sta Run Time Per Day screen appears with total Run Time displayed for the currently selected station in all four programs For programs where a particular station is not used no runtime will show Press and buttons to advance and see additional stations Sta Run Time Per Day Station HH Sta Run Time Per Day Station 02 00 45 3 PGM B 01 4 PGM C 00 PGM D 00 NOTE Soak times for stations set up with Cycle Soak are not included in the Station Run Time calculations See Section D Set Up Cycle Soak for more details 01 B OO PGM C PGM D OO Test All Stations You can test all stations connected to your controller by running each of them in station number sequence Sometimes this is useful afte

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