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1.          Station 5  Turf Morth of East Restroom            7 3 Minutes       Station 7  Shrub Area at Park Entrance SO       Sal    Perc    Station Landscape Coefficient Adjustiment     Station 8 0 62    Turf South of Entrance         19 8 Minutes       Station 9  North section of South Turf           Station 10  East section of South Turf Cycle and Soak   Run Time Totals          Soil Type Slope   Cycle Run TA 52 to 37 Minutes  Xeriscape Area at Entrance Sandy Clay Loam 0 to 3  v Cycles   Soak Time  minutes        Calculated Cycles  1 Calculated Soak Time  54 Minutes Total Run Time  52 to 37 Minutes            Station 12  Turf at Narth F ntrance    To determine the  appropriate run time for          51              stations with different plant material  you may use the Station Landscape Coefficient  Adjustment for each station in the ET Manager Scheduler software     2  Check for an extra wire  Sprinkler systems are often installed with spare wires  There may  be an extra wire already run to the valve boxes and controller which could be used as a  second field common wire  Those valves that are to be controlled by the other Valve Group  should be wired to this second field common         Install a Valve Group Switch  Irrisoft  Inc   Rain Bird s ET Manager partner  offers a Valve  Group Switch  Model WR VGS  that provides control of two valve groups for sprinkler systems  with only one common wire     The Valve Group Switch alternates the field common between Valve Groups A 
2.     877  351 6588  U S  and Canada only   www rainbird com    The Intelligent Use of Water       Visit www rainbird com to learn about our efforts       Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation        2008 Rain Bird Corporation    applications requiring outdoor mounting  the  ET Manager shall be mounted          weatherproof enclosure     The ET Manager  ETMi  shall operate at 12 to  30 Volts AC or 12 to 35 Volts DC   0 22 Amp  max and be capable of withstanding a  maximum contact load of 4 Amp   30 Volts  AC maximum     The ET Manager            shall have       integrated override button to permit  maintenance and manual watering to occur   The ET Manager  ETMi  shall have a factory  supplied 9 volt alkaline battery to maintain  clock time and program memory during a  power outage     The ET Manager  ETMi  shall have  programmable settings and records shall be  stored in non volatile memory and be able to  be recalled  The Rain Bird ET Manager Series  shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation     Optional Accessories   ETMi ANT  ETMi Remote Antenna Kit                Tipping Rain Gauge   ETM WRSS  Weather Reach Server Software  ETM PS  ET Manager Programming Software  ETMi OE  ETMi Outdoor Enclosure  ETMi TRAN  120 Volts AC Plug in  Transformer 635640     ET Manager has a built in antenna   Locations with a weak paging signal may  require an external antenna     18  4 08 039804    Rain Bird   ET Manager    Tipping Rain Gauge PAIN BIRD     ETM RG     The Tipping Rain Gauge
3.     ET Manager Cartridge  ETM LXM  How to Specify Order    Number of each component to order   Number of  Specify as     ESPLXM ESPLXMSM8 ESPLXMSM4 ETM LXM  Stations Required     ET Manager Cartridge  ETM LXM   Optional Equipment    ETMRG Local Rain Gauge    ETMRMK ET Receiver Remote Mounting Kit  ETMPS ET Manager Programming Software        s           1   3  3       m eme 1   3   3      a  rewwxwer  3   2   9   3    m      3          3   3        emewr   3   3   9 1        Note  Controller and ET Manager Cartridge components shipped separately    Rain Bird Corporation   6991 E  Southpoint Road  Tucson  AZ  85706  U S A   Phone   520  741 6100 Fax   520  741 6522   Rain Bird Corporation   970 W  Sierra Madre Avenue  Azusa  CA  91702  U S A   Phone   626  812 3400 Fax   626  812 3411   Rain Bird International  Inc    P O  Box 37  Glendora  CA  91740 0037  U S A    Phone   626  963 9311 Fax   626  852 7343   Technical Service and Support    800  RAINBIRD  U S  and Canada only    Specification Hotline    800  458 3005  U S  and Canada only    ET Manager Hotline    877  351 6588  U S  and Canada only   www rainbird com   The Intelligent Use of Water       Visit www rainbird com to learn about our efforts     Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation        2008 Rain Bird Corporation 4 08 039804 16    RAINY BIRD    Rain Bird   ET Manager    Series    The Rain Bird ET Manager           is a control  device that enables weather based  management for irrigation controllers  The 
4.   1  Public   Sponsored     The signal is provided as a public service without an end  user subscription   2  Commercial     The signal is provided on a subscription basis   3  Private     An entity such as a Home Owners association  parks department or  university provides the signal to ET Managers under their management     A personal computer  with the Weather Reach Server software  communicates with ET  Weather Stations  stores the data  and sends the necessary information to a  commercial paging provider for broadcast     There are two options for computer system operation    1  Owner   Operator     An owner operator purchases the Weather Reach Server   and all the necessary equipment to operate the system  enters into a contract  with USA Mobility for paging services  and manages the system    2  Contract with Irrisoft     Irrisoft is Rain Bird s ET Manager Partner and a  Campbell Scientific company  Irrisoft provides signal service on a per Weather  Station basis     Setting up the Weather Reach Signal involves several steps  For detailed information  call the ET Manager Hotline 1 877 351 6588 and select option 1     Step 1  Choose a Weather Station s     The first step when establishing Weather Reach Signal Service is to indentify an ET  Weather Station  ET Weather Stations can be new stations purchased from Rain Bird  or Irrisoft  or may be existing stations or Weather Station networks  Existing stations  must include an hourly measurement of solar radiation  tempera
5.   Location     ET Manager Resource CD  http   www  rainbird com landscape products controllers etmanager htm       32    Tipping Rain Gauge with ET Manager    Tipping Rain Gauge        with      Manager       Tipping Rain Caage  ETid      File Name   Tipping Rain Gauge ET Mi    Formats   DWG   PDF   JPG     DXF    Location   ET Manager Resource CD    http   www  rainbird com landscape products controllers etmanager htm       Fc  110   4          RAIN BIRD      MANAGER TIPPING RAIN GAUGE     RAIN BIRD ETM   RG  DIMENSIONS 4Ha  H X  Te  W X      D       RAIN BIRD ET MANAGER    SOUC BARE COPPER WIRE   10 AWG MIN    FROM      MANAGER TO GROUNDING GRID   MAKE WIRE AS SHORT AND STRAIGHT AS  POSSIBLE    L  RAIN TIP TERMINAL FOR CONNECTION TO    TIFPING RAIN GAUGE      30   LENGTH OF WIRE      TIFPING RAIN GAUGE     INCLUDED   CUT      REQUIRED LENGTH  IF  ADDITIONAL DISTANCE IS REQUIRED THE         GAUGE        HAVE    MAXIMUM CABLE fU  OF 500  USE 18 AWG AS    MINIMUM WIRI  SIZE FOR ADDITIONAL CABLE       MOUNTING SCREWS  NOT INCLUDED     MOUNTING PLATE WITH 2 MOUNTING HOLES    i  WIRE NOTCH    RAIN DRAINAGE HOLES    LEVEL SURFACE OF BRACKET       33    ET Manager Outdoor Enclosure     1  RAIN BIRD ET MANAGER OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE  RAIN   7 BIRD  ETMi OE  DIMENSIONS 1194  HEIGHT X 95   WIGTH X 44  DEPTH    2  MOUNT FAIN BIRO                              INSIDE      ENCLOSURE  USE WIRING DIAGRAM SUMED       SELECTED CONTROL METHOD        CX  MOUNTING HOLES  4 TOTAL     4        CONDUIT 
6.   Optional Accessories    Info   Various accessories may be needed depending on where the ET Manager will be located   Select any accessories needed for your project below        Options  ET Manager Cartridge Accessories        ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting Kit Resource Documents  some locations        have unavoidable Technical Specifications   features that could interfere with radio ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting  signal reception  The ET Manager Receiver  can be mounted remotely to improve signal                      reception  Specifications   ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting  Model No  ETM RMK    Description  ET Manager Receiver Details   Remote Mounting Kit ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting    ET Manager Accessories        ET Manager Outdoor Enclosure ___ Resource Documents  T Technical Specifications   The          Is not rated for outdoor Rain Bird ET Manager Outdoor  installation  If the          is going to be Ea           mounted outdoors  an outdoor enclosure is  necessary  Construction Document Resources   Specifications   Model No                  eee    Details     Description           Outdoor Enclosure ET Manager Outdoor Enclosure           ET Manager External Antenna          Documents  Some locations may have unavoidable        pecic ations   i i Rain Bird ET Manager External  features that could interfere with radio       signal reception  An external antenna         be mounted remotely to improve signal Construction Document Resources   r
7.   system requires    power source  Rain data is collected by the  Weather Reach Server and broadcast to ET Managers via the same paging  system used to broadcast weather information  To receive the broadcast  ET  Managers must be programmed to the correct Rain Region  Once installed the  system is simple and reliable  Maintenance is primarily limited to keeping the  rain gauge clean     Rain Station Location    A rain gauge should be installed in a location to catch natural rainfall  Make sure  there are no obstructions such as trees  buildings or poles that would prevent  rain from falling into the gauge  Avoid locations that could collect water from  sprinklers or other non rain sources     stable fixture should be used to mount  the rain gauge so wind will not shake the gauge  Protect the gauge from  potential vandalism by installing it out of reach and out of sight     Rain Station Packages    Due to the number of options  Rain Stations are customized based on site  specific needs  Contact Irrisoft  Inc   435 755 0400   Rain Bird s ET Manager  Partner and a Campbell Scientific Company  Application engineers will help  determine the best configuration for the project  During the discussion the  following options will be considered        Tipping Rain Gauge    o Model    Texas Electronics  e 5     e 6          Pronamic  o Mounting Hardware    Typically mounted to a pole   o Cable lengths  e Data Logger  o Several Options  depending on selected communication method   e Commu
8.  Manager Receiver   Antenna   Typically the Receiver is mounted to the top of the  controller enclosure  If the controller is mounted in a  location with poor radio signal reception  a remote  mounting kit can be used to mount the Receiver in a  location with better radio reception conditions     Technical Specifications   The ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting Kit  ETM   RMK  shall be a weather tight ABS enclosure that may  be mounted to a vertical surface  It shall provide the  means to provide a remote mounting location for an ET  Manager Receiver   Antenna  The kit shall include  6  Sheet Metal Screw with wall anchors  The enclosure  shall include a 3   4  conduit opening to allow a 34  conduit  connection between the enclosure and a Rain Bird ESP   LX Modular Controller housing  The kit shall include  thirty feet of extension cable with an RJ 45 male and female connector  to be  installed in the conduit  The enclosure shall include an opening to install the ET  Manager Receiver   Antenna and provide a weather tight environment for the  cable connection        The ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting Kit shall be sold by Rain Bird  Corporation     Specifications  e Weather tight ABS Plastic Enclosure  4 73  Height x 3 54  Wide x 2 36   Deep w  34  conduit opening   e 4 13  6 Sheet Metal Screw with wall anchors   e Thirty foot RJ 45 Male x Female connectors     Note  Cable not rated for outdoor installation and must be installed in 94   conduit  not included with kit     M
9.  NOTCH     RAIN DRAINAGE HOLES     12  LEVEL SURFACE OR BRACKET          Tipping Rain Gauge           with ET Manager Cartridge    Tipping Ran Lakes      LEM ds    File Name   Tipping Rain Gauge   ETM LXM    Formats   DWG   PDF   JPG   DXF    Location     ET Manager Resource CD  http   www rainbird com landscape products controllers E TM LXM htm       31                                    INSIDE WALL             SU    NER    1  RAIN BIRD ET MANAGER  BAIN BIRD         INDOOR  WALL  ya      F  ui MOUNT  DIMENSIONS 5 6 Wx  amp 5 Hx 20 Dj   2  S VOLT ALKALINE BATTERY  INCLUDED      3  SOLID BARE COPPER WIRE   10 AWG MIN   FROM ET        MANAGER TO GROUNDING GRID  MAKE WIRE AS SHORT  AMD STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE      4  24 VAC POWER  HOT AND COMMON WIRES  FROM           ATI ON   IRRIGATION CONTROLLER         CONTROLLER    5  COMMON  WIRE TO IRRIGATION CONTROLLER    6  FIELD COMMON TO VALVES THAT ARE ASSIGNED TO VALVE    E E E  GROUP         7  MELE COMMON TO VALVES THAT ARE ASSIGNED      VALVE  i GROUP  B       8  CONNECTION TO ANTENNA                   OPTIONAL                 T ra       f3s MA       Er PAR      8  CONNECTION TO RAIN GAUGE  ETM RG  OPTIONAL     NOTE  RAIN BIRD CONTROLLER RECOMMENDED  OTHER  COMPATIBLE CONTROLLER MAY BE USED  REQUIRES 12   30  VAC 60 Hz OR 12       35 VDC 80 1 AMP         SEE  SPECIFIC CONTROLLER DOCUMENTATION        CONTROLLER  WIRING DETAILS     ET MANAGER       ET                 Divs    File Name   ET Manager    Formats   DWG   PDF   JPG     DXF  
10.  a cycle starts     4   Relay 24 VAC Tyco Electronics Relay   The Output Decoder activates the  K10P 11A15 24 with relay which in turn activates the  socket Base 27E895 solenoid     solenoid Rain Bird The ETMi feedback sensor needs  208588 02 more current than the Output Decoder   uses  The solenoid provides a LOAD  the ET Manager will recognize  The  plunger can be removed to keep it  As an alternative a 10 Watt 220 Ohm  Resistor can be used in place of the  solenoid  Note  It does get hot     Power Transformer Rain Bird Use this transformer to power the    25 5 VAC 1 Amp   635640 or ETMI  TRAN            and provide power for the  solenoid  Most 24VAC transformers  can be used    Enclosure Rain Bird The components may also be installed   ETMI OE in another cabinet  When using the   ETMI OE the Decoder needs to be  installed in the MDC cabinet       8   Hook Up Wire AWG 18       48    2  Wiring Diagram    MDC     2  Rain Sensor Input    en EMI  Set to Set to    Normally OR Normally    24 VAC JUMPER RAIN TIP NOA           B NOB pen                       SO DSOD  ESNEZ 2   I Jumper MUST be E Eg w       removed in either       application a  Use Left Jumper     terminal for Normally    Closed option     ower  ransformer       Optional              RAIN   BIRD      FD   102   M13004  TURF      BLUE TOLINE      3  5  Solenoid   4  Relay 24VAC           WHITE 3823       PROD  CODE 010C04 Op  Made in Denmark    Output  Decoder    49    Verification Test    Once connected the follow
11.  a local Rain Station is broadcast via  wireless paging    Overview    The Rain Region option is available when the Weather Reach Signal Provider  broadcasts data from a Rain Station  In addition to providing weather data from  an ET Weather Station the Signal Provider may also access rainfall  measurements from a Rain Station  Just as weather data can be broadcast from  a weather station to an ET Manager  rain data can be broadcast from a Rain  otation by the Signal Provider via wireless paging  The Signal Provider assigns  a Rain Region number to a Rain Station  The ET Manager Rain Source setting  must be programmed to the Rain Region     Rain Stations can be strategically located to service a large number of ET  Managers in an area  For example  instead of an on site rain gauge for each  controller  a housing development  business park or campus may install one Rain  otation     Weather Reach Signal Provider    The Weather Reach Signal Provider must support the rain data broadcast   Installation of a new Rain Station will need to be coordinated with the Signal  Provider  Irrisoft  Inc   435 755 0400   Rain Bird s ET Manager Partner and a  Campbell Scientific Company can assist in this effort     New Rain Region Requirements    A measurement of rain begins with a tipping bucket rain gauge  A data logger is  used to record the measurement  Communication components are needed  between the datalogger and the Weather Reach Server  operated by the Signal    40    Provider       
12.  determining what day is the right day for watering   If a zone needs more or less water  increasing or decreasing the valve run time will adjust the  amount of water applied to the landscape     sy ET Manager Scheduler    C  Program Files Rain Bird ET Manager Scheduler Samples Sample  tis   Joe     0  x           For example  If your shrub  beds need half as much  water as your turf  then  apply half as much water to  your shrubs as your turf   rather than watering the  shrubs half as often  The  end result is that both  shrubs and turf will water  on the same day but the  amount of water applied to  shrubs is half that applied  to the turf     s  File ET Forms Help  Site   ETMi Data Source   ETMi Settings   ETMi Water Window   Historical ET   Programs mmary   ETMi Programming             A Station Description                         Station 2 Controller Station    Program  Station    Turf East of Playground                           tation     EL SS  Shrubs surrounding Pavilion  Soil Properties   Root Depth    Irrigation Amount      Precipitation Hate 52 0 Minutes    Sandy Clay Loam      7 Inch    oot Depth Inches Inches hour                 Station  North Shrubs surrounding Restroom       Chatting 5 Run Time Multiplier  Efficiency Adjustment   Northwest section of North Turf Sprinkler                Efficiency 7 7   Distribution Uniformity       a    SSE ET ES ESS Ee eS  Station Percentage Run Time Adjustment v    22                                          A      M       
13.  interface when the ESP LX Modular dial is in the  Optional ET Manager   IQ Settings position  The ETM LXM shall have the ability to maintain four  separate moisture balances  one for each of the controller s four programs     The ETM LXM controller shall be modular and shall be available in configurations of eight to  thirty two stations in four or eight station increments  The controller shall be capable of operating  up to two valves and one master valve simultaneously  The controller shall be able to make ET  based adjustments to irrigation run times using historical ET data or from hourly weather signals  sent to the ET Cartridge     The ETM LXM controller shall be capable of odd   odd31 and even day programming and shall  have a calendar day off feature  The controller shall have cycle and soak capabilities and a  programmable rain delay of up to fourteen days     The dedicated terminal connection shall be provided on the ET Manager Cartridge to allow  connection of an optional tipping rain gauge  ETM RG  to measure local rain fall  The user shall  be able to configure the rain gauge input to accept either 1mm per tip or  01    per tip     The ET Manager Cartridge will interrupt irrigation if rain  high wind  or freezing conditions are  measured  The set point for interrupt may be set by the user through either the programming  software or the ESP LX Modular user interface  Rain Interrupt shall have both an hourly threshold  and a 24 hour threshold  The default set poin
14.  is an ideal  complement to the ET Manager  Self   emptying and frost proof  this electronic  gauge accurately measures rain to 1mm  per tip  From the top of the rain collector   water runs through a funnel into a self   emptying spoon  Once 1mm of water  collects the spoon tips and automatically  sends a pulse message to the ET Manager     Electrical Specifications   e The Tipping Rain Gauge must be  connected to the ET Manager  using the included cable    e The cable is 20AWG stranded   7x28  ETP high conductivity copper conductors  PVC insulation  parallel   1   tinned   1  bare    e The length of the cable may be extended up to 500 feet        Technical Specifications   The Tipping Rain Gauge shall provide a measurement of local rain fall to the Rain Bird  ET Manager  It shall provide rain information via a dry contact pulse measuring 1mm of  rain per pulse or tip with a maximum      2 percent deviation  It shall be made of durable   weatherproof material resisting UV radiation  frost and extreme temperatures  It shall  include a 30 foot cable     The Tipping Rain Gauge shall be mounted on a level surface in a location where natural  rainfall may be caught  not blocked by obstructions  nor in a location where sprinkler  water might be collected in addition to rain     The Tipping Rain Gauge shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation    Dimensions  35 16  Hx 1 15 16  W x 3 7 8  D    Model  ETM RG  Tipping Rain Gauge    19    Rain Bird   ET M     Rain Bird          AR BIRD     
15.  software shall communicate weather information to an unlimited  number of ET Managers via commercial paging  The Weather Reach Server Software shall  generate the Weather Reach Signal     A Weather Reach Signal Provider  WRSP  shall establish an account with a paging company to  broadcast the Weather Reach Signal  Irrisoft Inc  shall facilitate the contractual agreement  between the WRSP and Metrocall  a division of USA Mobility  a nationwide paging service  company  The Metrocall Paging Contract Information sheet shall be included in the Weather  Reach Server kit     The ET Manager Weather Reach Server shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation     24       CONSTRUCTION  DOCUMENT    RESOURCES       SPECIFICATIONS  An RTF text file of these specifications can be found on the ET Manager Resource CD     ET Manager Cartridge    The ETM LXM shall consist of a cartridge and receiver device that receives hourly weather  signals and automatically makes adjustments to the ESP LX Modular controller  The adjustments  to the controller shall be made in such a way as to efficiently apply irrigation to meet plant needs  based on measured weather conditions     The ET Manager Cartridge shall be installed in the front panel of the ESP LX Modular controller  becoming an integral part of the controller  Power for the cartridge shall be supplied by the ESP   LX Modular controller  All necessary set up parameters for receiving the Weather Reach signal  shall be done through the ESP LX Modular user
16.  to Rain Bird ET Managers   See pg  22 for more information      13    TECHNICAL  SPECIFICATIONS       RAINY BIRD    ET Manager Cartridge  For the ESP LX Modular Controller    The Rain Bird ET Manager Cartridge  easily upgrades any ESP LX Modular  controller to an ET Weather based  irrigation controller  The ET Manager  Cartridge uses the same Weather  Reach    signal as the Rain Bird       Manager  ETMi   The ET Manager  Cartridge saves water by making real time  adjustments to the irrigation schedule  based on hourly weather information   Additionally  by eliminating the need to  travel to controller sites to make  adjustments or programming changes  the  ET Manager Cartridge contributes to  significant labor savings     Applications    The ET Manager Cartridge is ideal for  high end residential and light commercial  applications  The ET Manager Cartridge is  easily installed in any ESP LX Modular  with minimal need for tools or wiring     Water Saving Benefits      Water Savings of 20     50  over  traditional time based irrigation control    e Rain interrupt to prevent irrigation during  rain events     Wind interrupt prevent overspray during  high wind conditions      Four separate moisture balances are  maintained  One for each program or  hydrozone to efficiently water varied plant  types  example  turf  shrubs  trees   annuals  etc      Easy Installation      ET Manager Cartridge easily mounts in  the ESP LX Modular    e Antenna mounts on NPS nipple    e Setup Wizard 
17.  water needs could be  programmed to operate during the daily window on a user set schedule         Daily Window  operates outside the Automatic Window  see ET Manager Installation and Operation Manual  for programming     59 039769      
18. ANAGER CARTRIDGE  RAIN  BIRD  ESP   LX  MODULAR  PEDESTAL MOUNT     3  FINISH GRADE    4  WRES TO REMOTE CONTROL VALVE   5  3 INCH SCH 40 PVC CONDUIT   FTINGS        SWEEP ELL    6  1 INCH SCH 40        CONDUIT   FITTINGS AND SWEEP ELL TO  POWER SUPPLY    Y CONCRETE PAD  6   INCH MINIMUM    THICKNESS         BASE MODEL IS 8 STATION   OPTIONAL MODULES FOR 32  STATION CONTROLLER ARE  SHOWN            ESP LX Modular Pedestal 3 02  08       mm with ET Manager Cartridge             ESP  Modular Ped   ET Wanager dwg    File Name   ESP LX Modular Ped   ET Manager    Formats   DWG   PDF   JPG     DXF    Location   ET Manager Resource CD    http   www  rainbird com landscape products controllers E TM LXM htm       30    TIPPING RAIN GAUGE WITH      MANAGER CARTRIDGE     1  RAIN GIRD ET MANAGER TIPPING RAIN GAUGE      RAIN BIRD ETM   RG  DIMENSIONS 33s  H X  He  w x 3h  D      2  RAIN BIRD ESP   LX MODULAR CONTROLLER WITH  77      MANAGER CARTRIDGE     3  1   INCH PVC SCH 40 CONDUIT AND FITTINGS  4  1             PVC SCH 40 CONDUIT AND FITTINGS         5  1                 SCH 40 CONDUIT      POWER    SUPPLY     6  CONNECT TIPPING RAIN GAUGE TO ET MANAGER    CARTRIDGE    7  30   LENGTH OF WIRE TO TIPPING RAIN GAUGE   INCLUDED   CUT TO REQUIRED LENGTH  IF  ADDO TOGHAL DISTANCE I REQUIRED THE         GAUGE CAN HAVE A MAXIMUM CABLE RUN  OF 500    USE 18 AWG AS A MINIMUM WIRE  SIZE FOR ADDITONAL CABLE    B  MOUNTING SCREWS  NOT INCLUDED        MOUNTING PLATE WITH 2 MOUNTING HOLES  10  WIRE
19. ET  Automated landscape water  management with the ET Manager uses both ET and Rainfall measurements to assure water  is used efficiently and landscapes get the right amount  ET Managers utilize one of three  rain sources  A rain measurement is included in the Weather Reach Signal  rain can be  measured on site with a tipping bucket rain gauge  or rain information can be received from  a local rain station  If using Historical ET as your ET source  an on site rain gauge is  strongly recommended        Options      Signal   Weather Station Signal    Rain information from the selected weather region is broadcast by the  oignal Provider and used by the ET Manager     Resource Documents    C  Local   On Site Rain Gauge Technical Specifications                 Tipping Rain     Rain information can be received from a           MEM  tipping bucket rain gauge directly Construction Document Resources   connected to the ET Manager for more Specifications   localized accuracy  The Rain Gauge      Manager Tipping Rain Gauge    measures 1 0 mm per tip and includes a    30 foot cable  Details     Tipping Rain Gauge w  ET Manager_ 33    Tipping Rain Gauge w  ET Manager  Model No  ETM RG Cartridge  Description  Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge           Rain Region   Rain Station Signal  Rain data from a Rain Station is collected  and broadcast by the Signal Provider  A Resource Documents  Rain Station can be installed to share rain   4PPlication Notes         data with an unlimited number of ET Me
20. ET  Manager does this by using current weather  conditions to calculate evapotranspiration  ET    The Rain Bird   ET Manager uses the ASCE  American Society  of Civil Engineers  Certified ET Equation  endorsed by the Irrigation Association that  recommends the inclusion of all weather  parameters to calculate ET  Typically   controllers irrigate on time   based  day  hour   minutes to water  schedules regardless of  changing weather and landscape needs   whereas the Rain Bird ET Manager interrupts  the controller only allowing it to irrigate when  the soil moisture balance reaches user set  levels  Managing the soil moisture balance  the  ET Manager uses a programmed irrigation  amount  and ET minus effective rainfall  to  determine when watering is needed  By  receiving hourly weather data  the ET Manager  can also suspend the controller   s watering cycle  when wind  freezing or rain conditions exceed  user set levels enhancing its ability to save  water and reduce runoff  The Rain Bird ET  Manager brings weather based control to  virtually any irrigation controller to provide the  convenience of automated schedule control  while ensuring maximum water savings and  helping maintain healthier landscapes     Features    Universal compatibility     Compatible with virtually any irrigation  controller through the common wire   regardless of the number of stations      Provides pulse output of ET to compatible  controllers     Easy to Use     Large graphical LCD display makes th
21. ETMi OE     The Outdoor Enclosure is an  industrial NEMA 4X enclosure   modified for cable entry  that  includes a door gasket  stainless  steel hinge and lockable hasp to  provide protection in harsh   aggressive environments  Rugged  design combines with tough   durable materials  for extreme  reliability in rough environments   With mounting plate  110 volt plug  in receptacle and wiring conduits   the Outdoor Enclosure is easy to  install        Electrical Specifications  e 120      AC receptacle  e 1    Conduit openings  2   o For 110      AC power  optional   o Wire run to sprinkler controller    Technical Specifications   The ET Manager Outdoor Enclosure  ETMi OE  shall be a secure case with mounting  plate for use with the Rain Bird  ET Manager  ETMi   It shall provide protection for the  ET manager against outdoor environmental conditions  It shall have two conduit holes in  the bottom of the case  one to accommodate necessary wiring between a sprinkler  controller and the ET Manager and another to provide optional 110 volts to the included  receptacle     The Outdoor Enclosure shall be mounted in close proximity to the irrigation controller   The ET Manager Outdoor Enclosure shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation     Dimensions  11 5 8  Hx 9 12  W xA 1 4  D    Model  ETMi OE          Outdoor Enclosure    20    Rain Bird  ET Manager  Receiver Remote  Mounting Kit   ETM RMK     PAN S BIRD       The ET Manager Cartridge for the ESP LX Modular  controller includes an ET
22. H    Direction  39 45        Relative Humidity  Today  Avg   92 79     e Communicate with Rain Bird and Campbell  ocientific weather stations   e Create and manage a database of collected    Last Hour  86 70     Solar  Today          64 19wZn   Last Hi 244  70w n           2  8                                              weather information  ee   a   Generate reports and graphs    ae   Automatically update a website with uii   Evapotranspiration        and weather data         ES        een     Export weather and ET data to other   programs     e Use a paging provider to broadcast the Weather Reach Signal to an unlimited number of  ET Managers     Computer Requirements  Personal Computer   Windows NT  2000  XP  or Vista   USB port for connection to Feedback Receiver   Always on Internet access   Connected to Weather Station s  using short haul or dial up modem  Uninterrupted Power Supply    Technical Specifications   The ET Manager Weather Reach Server shall be a system including Weather Reach Server  Software  Page Command Software  Feedback Receiver  and USB interface  The Weather  Reach Server shall access weather data from compatible weather stations  The weather  information collected shall be stored in a database  automatically sent to the paging provider for  broadcast to ET Managers  and may be posted on a designated web site  The software shall  confirm receipt of data from a Feedback Receiver connected to the Weather Reach Server PC  via a USB serial interface  The
23. OPENING FOR WIRING TO IRRIGATION     CONTROLLER    5  OPTIONAL       CONDUIT OPENING FOR WIRING TO 110    WAC TQ PROVIDE POWER TO INTERNAL OUTLET   USE ETMi TRAM 110        PLUG IN TRANSFORMER  TO PROVIDE POWER TO ET MANAGER OR USE  WHEN 24 VAC POWER IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM THE  IRRIGATION CONTROLLER       8  LOCKABLE HASP                               MIS OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE    ET Manager Dutdeer Enclkeure  deg    File Name   ET Manager Outdoor Enclosure    Formats   DWG   PDF   JPG   DXF    Location   ET Manager Resource CD    http   www rainbird com landscape products controllers etmanager htm       34         Manager Receiver Remote Mounting Kit             1       MANAGER RECEIVER                       RUBBER GASKET  INCLUDED        fy i  Af         i             CONDUIT NUT  INCLUDED                4  JUNCTION BOX WITH COVER AND 34  SCREWS  INCLUDED     5  CABLE AND CONNECTOR FOR ET MANAGER RECEIVER    6  30   EXTENSION CABLE WITH RJ45 MALE AND FEMALE  CONNECTIONS  INCLUDED     7  VA   6 SHEET METAL SCREW WITH ANCHOR  1 OF 4     8      CONDUIT  NOT INCLUDED    C 9  MOUNT ETMR USING REMOTE MOUNTING KIT  ETM   RMK     ON FLAT SURFACE NO FURTHER THAN 30   AWAY FROM  CONTROLLER  INSTALL SO RECEIVER IS SET VERTICALLY         SHOWN                   Manager Recelver           CP MEL Remote Mounting Kit    ESP LX adulor   EThi    Ree         File Name   ESP LX Modular ETM RMK    Formats   DWG   PDF   JPG   DXF    Location     ET Manager Resource CD  http   www rainbird com landsca
24. RAINY BIRD    ET Manager Products  Specification Guide               ae ERA        EPA S     4 Easy Steps  See page 4    Resource Documents  See page 11    Rain Bird      Manager Products Specification Guide    OVERVIEW    4 EASY STE PS     for specifying an ET Manager  4 STEP GUIDE  STEP 1     Products and Accessories       STEP 2     Select the ET Source    RESOURCE DOCUMENTS    Model Numbers and Descriptions      ET Manager System Software Information        i  ilit    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  ET Manager Cartridge                                      Manager Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge  ET Manager Outdoor         722 2222   ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting Kit  ET Manager External Antenna  ETMi AC Transformer    CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT RESOURCES  SPECIFICATIONS  DETAILS  ESP LX Modular   ET Manager Cartridge   sss  ESP LX Modular Pedestal with ET Manager Cartridge    Tipping Rain Gauge with ET Manager Cartridge  ET Manager  Tipping Rain Gauge with ET Manger  ET Manager Outdoor Enclosure  ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting Kit  ET Manager External Antenna    APPLICATION NOTES     New Weather Reach Signal Service  ET Manager Rain Region  Rain Bird Maxicom  Central Control System  Rain Bird MDC Decoder based Control System  ET Manager  model           with a Single Common Wire    OVERVIEW       Rain Bird   ET Managers measure evaporation and rainfall to automatically control  watering  Landscapes are healthy because they are watered right and water resources  are used effici
25. Scheduler  Included with each ET Manager  the ET Manager Scheduler was  designed to make programming the ET Manager a simple step by step  process  Throughout the software are handy calculators to help  determine the ideal settings for each landscape based on  characteristics such as soil type  rooting depth  precipitation rate   slope  and micro climate factors  The ET Manager Scheduler creates  a printable report showing exactly how to program each setting in the  ET Manager as well as the sprinkler controller  It can also be  downloaded from www rainbird com  see link below      http   www rainbird com landscape products controllers etmanager htm    ET Manager Programming Software  The ET Manager Programming Software is a powerful tool for the  contractor or distributor who needs to program several ET Managers   This software was designed to go hand in hand with the ET Manager  scheduler software and comes with a USB PC interface connector   The ET Manager can be plugged into the PC and all the settings  transferred directly to the ET Manager  Schedules can be saved for  future use of commonly used settings or for later retrieval  Also  the  Programming Software can upload information from the ET Manager s  many logs  this information can be used for evaluation of performance  as well as diagnostics tools     Weather Reach Server Software  A Weather Reach Signal Provider uses the Weather Reach Server  ooftware to acquire weather data and broadcast the Weather Reach  Signal
26. Sensor Input s    select Sensor Input A or B Properties    44    Device Type Site Rain Collector  SRC    Device Name   ET Manager   In Pulse   0 01  default    Note  Both ET Pulse and Rain Pulse inputs should not be used on the  same CCU Channel     ET Pulse and Weather Interrupt    CCU Properties  e CCU Two Wire   Pulse Decoder     ET Pulse input  Select Channel Properties on an unused channel   Device Category   Sensor Decoder   Device Type   Site ET Collector  SETC    Device Name   ET Manager   In Pulse   0 01  default     e ESP SITE Satellite or ESP SAT Link Radio Satellite     ET Pulse input  Select Channel Properties on a Satellite channel   Device Category   Satellite with Sensor Input s    select Sensor Input A or B Properties   Device Type   ET Gauge   Device Name   ET Manager   In Pulse   0 01  default     e CCU Two Wire   Sensor Decoder     Weather Interrupt input  Select Channel Properties on an unused  channel    Device Category   Sensor Decoder   Device Type   Wind Limit Sensor   Device Name   ET Manager    e ESP SITE Satellite or ESP SAT Link Radio Satellite     Weather Interrupt input  Select Channel Properties on a Satellite  channel    Device Category   Satellite with Sensor Input s    select Sensor Input A or B Properties   Device Type   Wind Limit Sensor   Device Name   ET Manager    45    Maxicom  Weather Source    ET  Configure a new Weather Source and select the CCU Based   ET Gauge  as the type  Identify the Site and CCU Channel location of the ET Puls
27. ains a  30   9 1 m  cable  connector and junction  box  The cab le must be installed in  conduit for outdoor applications     ET Manager Programming  Software    The Rain Bird ET Manager Programming  Software  ETMPS  uses your personal  computer to simplify ET Manager  programming  This application allows the  user to transfer ET Manager Scheduler  settings directly from the PC to an ET  Manage r Cartridge via a USB cable   Additional functions of the ET Manager  Programming Software      Conveniently program all settings     Quickly program multiple ET Managers  e Review ET Manager programming  history       Integrate with ET Manager Scheduler  application       TECH SPECS       The ET Manager Cartridge uses the same  weather signal as the ET Manager    wm       4    Both        use a  local rain gauge    15         Manager Programming    Software  cont       Print a programmed settings report     Access ET Manager diagnostic tools   e Save commonly used program settings  for future use    Weather Reach    Signal    Weather Reach    Signal providers are  available in the US and Canada  Please  see www Rain Bird com WRSP to find a  local signal provider    For more information contact the ET  Manager    hotline at 1 877 351 6588     Operating Specifications     Electrical power is provided by the ESP   LX   Modular     Operating Temperature Range 5 F     Specifications   The ET Manager kit shall consist of a  cartridge and a receiver device that  receives hourly weather signa
28. and B  The  switch is controlled by the sprinkler controller  Before watering begins  a station on the  sprinkler controller must activate to    set    the switch to the corresponding Valve Group A or B   The ET Manager then enables or interrupts the common     Requirements for using the Valve Group Switch     e All valves must be connected to the same common    e Sprinkler controller must trigger the Valve Group Switch using ONE of the following  options   o Two unused stations          unused programmable Master Valve and one unused station    e The Trigger Station s  and Master Valve must not be connected to a valve    e Sprinkler controllers with multiple programs must be capable of stacking programs so  they do not overlap  OR program start times must be set so that cycles do not overlap    e Must be able to water entire landscape      a single night   ET Manager Enable A then B  method cannot be used        Group A and B Trigger Stations must be the first station to run in their respective  programs    e Systems using a sprinkler controller to activate a pump are NOT compatible with the  Valve Group Switch     Contact Irrisoft  Inc  for more information  phone   435  755 0400  fax  435  755 0415   WWW  irrisoft net  sales irrisoft net    4  Use the Daily Window  The Daily Window is a feature in the ET Manager which allows  Watering every day and is NOT based on ET control  When the Daily Window  opens  it  enables or allows watering of any valve  Stations with differing
29. ation  The irrigation amount  also needs to be programmed     Irrigation Amount  The Irrigation Amount is how many inches  or mm  of water is applied to  your landscape  Once this amount of water evaporates from the  landscape the ET Manager will allow watering  The optimum Irrigation  amount is primarily based on soil type and rooting depth     Landscape Adjustment Percentage  The Landscape Adjustment Percentage  LA    is used to adjust  evapotranspiration rates for site specific landscape needs  The formula is  simple  ETo x LA96   EIL  This value is deducted from the Moisture  Balance     Advanced Settings    some site applications may require the use of other available advanced  settings  See the Users Guide for additional options     10    RESOURCE  DOCUMENTS       MODEL NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS    Model No  Description               12         MANAGER SYSTEM SOFTWARE INFORMATION    ET Manager Resource CD  Included with each ET Manager is an ET Manager Resource CD  This  CD contains the ET Manager Scheduler and three product tutorials  which are short video audio presentations that explain the ET Manager  system  Also included are PDF files of the ET Manager Installation  and Operation Manual  ET Manager Scheduler operation guide   installation poster  and overview card  Also available on the CD is the           Simulator which is a program that looks and functions like            Manager which allows a virtual tour of the ET Manager screens and  settings     ET Manager 
30. d current ET and rainfall  The end user sets  the Irrigation Amount in the ET Manager and the valve run times in the sprinkler controller   Typically these run times are set to apply the same amount of water as the Irrigation Amount  setting  However  the user can set the run times to apply more or less water than the Irrigation  Amount  thus giving the ability to make adjustments to meet the specific needs of each zone     The ET Manager supports two  Valve Groups  using separate common wires  each of which  should be connected to valves with similar plant material  Each valve group can be set to a  unique Irrigation Amount setting for management of plants with different rooting depths or soil  types and a unique landscape adjustment percentage setting for management of plants with  varying water needs  The end result is that Valve Group A and B can have different watering  frequencies  When a new sprinkler system is being installed  and control on Valve Group A and B  is desired  then a second common wire may be installed  When the ET Manager is being  installed on a site with an existing sprinkler system that has only one field common wire  there are  4 options to meet the water needs of the different plant types     1  Use Valve Group A only     The ET Manager can successfully water a variety of plant materials and microclimates using  only one valve group  This is done by adjusting the run times set in the sprinkler controller   Keep in mind that the ET Manager is simply
31. data shall be passed to a compatible host  irrigation controller or control system using a   pulse  method  A dry contact switch closure  shall represent 0 01  of ET  The relays shall  be normally open  A second relay shall  provide a sensor interrupt to prevent watering  if any one of the three weather interrupt  conditions occurs  rain  freezing conditions  or  high wind  The relay shall be normally closed     Programmable schedule options  Available watering days can be limited to  accommodate site needs  The look ahead  feature may allow watering the day before a  nonavailable watering day    1  ODD day watering  per program    2  EVEN day watering  per program    3  CUSTOM  weekly schedule     Rain Bird Corporation    4  ODD 31st off  per program     Electrical Specifications     Power Supply  12 to 30 Volts AC or 12 to 35  Volts DC     Operating Temperature Range  5 F   149 F   Radio reception operating temperature   32  F   1229F    e Terminal Wire Gauge  14 to 26 awg   e Ground Lug Wire Gauge  10 to 18 awg   e Serial Communication  TTL 1x6 Header   e Optional External Antenna Connection  BNC  Female  930 MHz  50 ohm     Rain Gauge Sensor Voltage  3 3 Volts DC   e Battery Backup  9 volt alkaline battery  included for programming under batter power  and maintaining program current time and  date during power outages     Three year warranty    Technical Specifications   The ET Manager            shall be a control  device for a sprinkler controller  and shall be  adaptab
32. djusting controllers  with changing weather  Rain Bird ET Managers are cost effective  convenient and  produce sustainable results  Every user can achieve significant water savings and enjoy  a beautiful landscape  The ET Manager is good for the environment and the bottom line     Weather Reach Signal Provider    Rain Bird   On Site  Local ET        ae    B Rain Gauge  Weather Station SOLAR RADIATION Ce 229     Optional          TEMPERATURE NA    dug HUMIDITY         WIND    RAIN              Commercial Wireless    Paging System Sprinkler    Controller    Local Weather Reach Server i    Rain Stati          Sprinkler System       4 EASY STEPS   for specifying an ET Manager       Step 1     Products and Accessories    There are two product choices in the ET Manager family      The ET Manager Cartridge for the ESP LX Modular controller  model  ETM LXM   This powerful tool integrates with the ESP LX Modular controller  making it an ideal choice for new installations      The ET Manager  model ETMi   This model works great if you need to  automate water management for any standard existing controller     Step 2  Select the ET source    The ET Manager can use one of two different ET sources     Real time weather     Historical ET     For best results the ET Manager needs real time weather from the Weather Reach  Signal  There are many existing Signal Providers across the country  To check for  Weather Reach Signal Service in your area go to www rainbird com wrsp  Some  offer the si
33. e  sensor input     Rain  Configure a new Weather Source and select the CCU Based   Site  Rain Can as the type  Identify the Site and CCU Channel location of the Rain  Pulse sensor input     Maxicom  Schedules    ET Sensitized Schedules  The ET Manager can be used as a Weather  Source  ET and or Rainfall  for any Site s   ET Sensitized Schedules on  these Sites can utilize the ET Manager ET and or Rainfall for automatic  runtime adjustments     Rain Watch Schedules  The ET Manager can be used as a rainfall source  for Site Rain Watch operations  Please see the Maxicom  User Manual or  schedule Templates for information about creating Rain Watch Schedules     Weather Interrupt Schedules  The ET Manager Weather Interrupt input can  be used by a Sensor Schedule to Interrupt or Cancel irrigation schedules  when pre defined rain  wind or temperature thresholds occur  Please see the  Maxicom  User Manual or Schedule Templates for information about creating  Sensor Interrupt or Cancel Schedules     P 500 16    46         Manager     Application Notes  Rain Bird MDC Decoder based Control System    The Rain Bird ET Manager  Model           can enhance the control of the Rain  Bird MDC Controller by managing the frequency of watering based on ET and  measured rainfall amounts  The ET Manager receives hourly weather information  broadcast by a Weather Reach Signal Provider who accesses a network of  weather stations     Purpose    The ET Manager controls the frequency of watering by int
34. e ET  Manager easy to read  program and  understand      Weather information and graphs are  maintained from the last two weeks allowing  quick viewing of rain  air temperature  wind  speed  relative humidity and ET      At a glance display shows the current  landscape moisture level for valve groups  A   and               Easy to use intuitive menu allows the user  to quickly access programming and system  information         A  and  B  indicator lights let the user know  whether watering will occur or not      An Override button allows the user too  quickly override the ET Manager to permit  manual watering     Maximum Flexibility     Programmable delays for rain  temperature  and wind allow irrigation to be interrupted  until adverse conditions change      Can receive signal to interrupt all irrigation  for emergency management or drought  restrictions      Two independent ET based irrigation  schedules to accommodate differing plant  types  ex  turf and shrubs       Daily watering window allows non ET   based controller programs to operate  normally      Adjusts to any cycle mode  CUSTOM   ODD    ODD 31st OFF  or EVEN       Programmable landscape adjustment  values based on plant type used to meet site  specific watering needs      Compatible with Rain Bird WS Pro Weather  Station as well as other weather station  networks through custom integration     Reliable Operation     Power failure backup  A 9 volt alkaline  battery is included to keep current time and  date durin
35. eception  Specifications     ET Manager External Antenna  Details   ET Manager External Antenna    Model No  ETM ANT  Description  External Antenna       4 Step Guide  Step 2   Select the ET Source    ET Managers are capable of using one of two ET sources  The Weather Reach Signal  updates the ET Managers with the latest weather information  This signal is provided by  various Weather Reach Signal Providers throughout the country  Where the signal is not  available  ET Manager products can use Historical ET as a source for ET        Options        Existing Weather Reach Signal Service  To check for Weather Reach Signal  Resource Documents    Service In your area go to        Manager System Software   www rainbird com wrsp  If there is nota ET Manager Scheduler  signal available select    Establish New    Weather Reach Signal Service    or     Historical ET    below         Establish New Weather Reach Signal  Service  Resource Documents  Application Notes     New Weather Reach Signal Service 38    Helpful Hint  To set up Weather Reach Signal Service   call the Rain Bird ET Manager Hotline     1 877 351 6588 select option 1            Historical       The ET Manager can utilize historical ET Recorre Documents  when the Weather Reach Signal is not ET Manager System Software   available  When using this option we ET Manager Scheduler  recommend using an on site Rain Gauge        4 Step Guide  Step 3   Select the Rain Source    Measuring rainfall is just as important as measuring 
36. enna    The ET Manager External Antenna Kit shall include a remote 3dB MEG external antenna  complete with 15  antenna cable  The antenna cable connection shall be         style male  connector  The kit shall include self fusing silicone tape to seal antenna cable connection  The  cable end connected to the ET Manager shall be a BNC Male connector     The ET Manager External Antenna shall be mounted on a flat surface in a location with better  radio frequency qualities     The ET Manager External Antenna shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation     110VAC Transformer    The 110VAC Transformer shall provide no more than 30 volts AC to the ET Manager from a  standard 1 10 volt outlet     The ET Manager must be mounted within 5  6  of an outlet     The 110VAC Transformer shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation     Weather Reach Server Software    The ET Manager Weather Reach Server shall be a system including Weather Reach Server  ooftware  Page Command Software  Feedback Receiver  and USB interface  The Weather  Reach Server shall communicate weather information to an unlimited number of ET Managers via  commercial paging  The Weather Reach Server Software shall generate the Weather Reach  oignal  The software shall access weather data from compatible weather stations  The weather  information collected shall be stored in a database  automatically sent to the paging provider for  broadcast to ET Managers  and may be posted on a designated web site  The software shall  confirm rece
37. ently  As the most accurate product of its    kind  ET Managers utilize real   time  hourly weather information  gathered from local precision ET weather stations  ET  Managers receive a wireless signal with weather information which is broadcast  throughout a community  eliminating the need to purchase or maintain on site ET  weather stations  With this information  ET Managers can automatically control  watering     There are two ET Manager models   e ET Manager Cartridge  ETM LXM    Integrated with the Rain Bird ESP LX  Modular Controller to automate water management   e ET Manager  ETMi      Adapts to any standard controller to automate water  management by interrupting the common to allow watering only when needed     In addition to automatically adjusting water schedules  ET Managers can interrupt  watering using weather interrupts  for example high winds or freezing conditions     ET Managers are the new standard in automated water management providing   e Accurate calculation of ET  based on ASCE standards      Hourly solar radiation  temperature  wind  and humidity measurements   e Accurate measurement of rainfall   e Irrigation control based on ET  rain and Managed Allowed Depletion to maintain  the optimum soil moisture balance     The return on investment for ET Manager products water savings is typically between  30 50   Labor savings are also significant for large landscapes utilizing management  companies  especially when crews have to drive from site to site a
38. errupting or allowing  watering as needed  This control method may be adapted to the MDC  The ET  Manager shall interrupt watering until needed by controlling the Rain Sensor  input on the MDC     Settings    1  ET Manager    Valve Group A will control the watering days of the MDC  Use the  Enable Output method to manage watering frequency     The Irrigation Amount of Valve Group B MUST be set to 0     Remove Jumper from the  Jumper  terminal  located next to the  24VAC terminal      2  MDC Controller    Set    RAIN SENSOR  mode to    ACTIVE        Set    SWITCH SETTINGS    mode to    Normally open     Open switch  allows watering  closed switch prevents watering    o Note  A    Normally Closed    sensor    Switch Setting    can be used  when the MDC is connected using the    Normally Closed    option  shown in the wiring diagram   ET Manager    A    terminal and left     Jumper    terminal      Program an Output Decoder as MV or Booster    Set MV or Booster Output Decoder parameter as shown in following  table     owitch settings 49F360    Address Address located on  decoder label       ON  delay  5   OFF  delay Od    47    Installation    1  Material Required       Item  Description   Part Number           1 ET Manager Rain Bird standard model                2  MDC Controller   Rain Bird MDC          Output Decoder Rain Bird The ET Manager needs feedback from  FD 102 the MDC that watering has occurred   Set this Output Decoder as MV or  Booster Pump  It should come on  when
39. g a power outage      UL listed  CUL  FCC approved      User programmable 12 month historical ET  database for backup in the unlikely event  that the weather signal is interrupted          yellow LED indicates  Attention   conditions the user should be aware of      Settings can be saved and later recalled for  system restoration      Contractor Default     e Secure password protected system  prevents unauthorized program changes     Healthy Landscape Through   Precision Irrigation     Hourly weather data adjusts the soil  moisture balance used to control the  watering frequency to meet the actual water  needs of the landscape   never over  or  under water again due to unpredictable  weather              programmable irrigation amounts  correspond to the irrigation controller settings  and are linked to the soil moisture balance to  allow watering once soil moisture settings  are reached      Optional tipping rain gauge can be used  onsite to replace rain information from the  weather station      Programmable effective rain settings   based on soil conditions  automatically limit  the amount of rain used in the soil moisture  balance     TECH SPECS       Save time and money     Quick and easy installation allows users to  realize savings and benefits faster    e Information log reports the date and time of  the last watering  number of times watering  occurred and other events to track operation     Reduce water costs dramatically through  sustained conservation      Reduce 
40. gnal as a public service while others provide the signal with an annual  subscription       service is not available  there are several options for new signal  service     If service is not available or you are waiting for signal service  the ET Manager will  operate effectively on Historical ET  Performance is enhanced with an on site rain  gauge     Step 3     Select the Rain source    The ET Manager uses a rain measurement as part of the process to determine  watering needs  The ET Manager can use one of three different rain sources     ET Weather Station Signal  Rainfall measurements at the regional ET  Weather Station are included with the weather signal     On site Tipping Rain Gauge  model ETM RG   Provides a more localized  measurement  wired to the ET Manager     Rain Station  The Signal Provider can access a Rain Station and broadcast  the rainfall amount  Installing a Rain Station allows multiple ET Managers  access to a localized measurement from a single rain gauge     Step 4   Determine settings    oite specific settings to be programmed in the ET Manager are grouped into two  areas      Signal Settings  These settings are entered so the ET Manager can receive  the weather data  This includes  Weather Reach Signal Provider Code   Weather Region  Rain Source  Elevation  and Historical ET  entered only as  a back up in the event the signal is not available       Schedule Settings  These settings relate to the irrigation schedule  This  includes  Available Water Da
41. ile memory and be able to be recalled     The Rain Bird ET Manager Series shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation     ET Manager Tipping Rain Gauge    The Tipping Rain Gauge shall provide a measurement of local rain fall to the Rain Bird ET  Manager  It shall provide rain information via a dry contact pulse measuring 1mm of rain per  pulse or tip with a maximum     2 percent deviation  It shall be made of durable  weatherproof  material resisting UV radiation  frost and extreme temperatures  It shall include a 30 foot cable     The Tipping Rain Gauge must be mounted on a level surface in a location where natural rainfall  may be caught  not blocked by obstructions  nor in a location where sprinkler water might be  collected in addition to rain     The Tipping Rain Gauge shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation    ET Manager Outdoor Enclosure    The ET Manager Outdoor Enclosure  ETMi OE  shall be a secure case with mounting plate for  use with the Rain Bird ET Manager  ETMi   It shall provide protection for the ET manager against  rugged environmental conditions  It shall have two conduit holes in the bottom of the case  one to    21    accommodate necessary wiring between    sprinkler controller and the      Manager        another  to provide optional 110 volts to the included receptacle     The Outdoor Enclosure shall be mounted in close proximity to the irrigation controller     The ET Manager Outdoor Enclosure shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation     ET Manager External Ant
42. ing tests should be performed    1  Adjust the Moisture Level in the ET Manager greater than 0 to interrupt  watering  the Valve Group A light will be Red  Activate a valve manually  with the MDC  the valve should not come on    2  Adjust the Moisture Level in the ET Manager less than 0 to enable  watering  the Valve Group A light will be Green  Temporarily set the  Automatic Window range to include the current time  Return to the Home  screen  Wait for the status line to display    Automatic Window Open      Activate a valve manually with the MDC  the valve should come on  Watch  the soil Moisture Level on the home screen  when watering is detected the  graph will be adjusted  The date and time of the detected watering will  also be added to the    A    Irrigation Log    3  Once the test is complete do the following    a  Clear the Logs   b  Reset the Automatic Window to match the MDC program settings    c  Set the Valve Group A Irrigation Amount based on the MDC  program and site conditions    d  Adjust the Moisture Level as needed     P 500 24a    50         Manager  A pplication Notes  ET Manager  model ETMi  with a Single Common Wire    The ET Manager  model           controls irrigation by interrupting or enabling the valve common  wire which runs from the sprinkler controller  through the ET Manager  to the valves  The ET  Manager determines what day is the right day for watering according to the user defined Irrigation  Amount setting  Landscape Adjustment setting  an
43. ion  ET Managers use elevation to help calculate ET  The weather station  elevation is provided as a reference  ET Manager location elevation must  be programmed to calculate ET     Historical ET  An ET Manager uses average daily ET for each month as a back up to  real time ET  The Average Daily Historical ET values are provided as a  reference        4 Step Guide  Step 4 Cont    Determine Settings    Schedule Settings    Resource Documents  Available Water Days ET Manager System Software   Available water days are programmed in ET Manager Scheduler    the controller but the ET Manager will  determine the best day to water  Ideally  Available Water Days are set to    all    or    Additional Resources     ET Manager Installation and Operating  Manual  everyday  When available water days are ETM LXM Installation and Operating    limited because of scheduled maintenance  Manual  facility use  or local watering restrictions    the ET Manager will look ahead on the day  prior to an  off  day and determine if watering is needed        Program Start Times  Program cycle start times should be based on facility use  scheduling  requirements and hydraulic capacities of the irrigation system  Multiple  cycles are recommended to encourage deeper watering without run off     Valve Run Times  Valve run times must be set in the sprinkler controller so the valves will  apply the correct amount of water to the landscape  Irrigation application  Is expressed in inches of water applied by irrig
44. ipt of data from a Feedback Receiver connected to the Weather Reach Server PC  via a USB serial interface     A Weather Reach Signal Provider  WRSP  shall establish an account with a paging company to  broadcast the Weather Reach Signal  Irrisoft Inc  shall facilitate the contractual agreement  between the WRSP and Metrocall  a division of USA Mobility  a nationwide paging service  company  The Metrocall Paging Contract Information sheet shall be included in the Weather  Reach Server kit     The ET Manager Weather Reach Server shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation     28    ESP LX MODULAR WITH      MANAGER CARTRIDGE             A iS                 MN  ta        amp     SAIN BIRO      MANAGER CARTRIDGE     2  MODULAR HYBRID CONTROLLER WITH ET MANAGER CARTRIDGE    7 RAIN BIRD ESP    ESP   LX MODULAR INSIDE WALL MOUNT    1   i   Te              es r               3  1 4 INCH PVC SCH 40 CONDUIT AND FITTINGS  s m     44 1                 SCH 40 CONDUIT      POWER SUPPLY  T     5  BASE MODEL IS 8 STATION  OPTIONAL MODULES FOR 32 STATION  CONTROLLER ARE SHOWN    ESP LX Modular          MES          with ET Manager Cartridge    ESP LX    Modular   ET Manager GWG    File Name   ESP LX Modular ET Manager    Formats   DWG   PDF   JPG     DXF    Location   ET Manager Resource CD       http   www  rainbird com landscape products controllers E TM LXM htm    29    ESP LX MODULAR PEDESTAL WITH      MANAGER CARTRIDGE     1  ET MANAGER CARTRIDGE        2  MODULAR HYBRID CONTROLLER WITH  ET M
45. labor costs   scheduling changes  are made automatically based on current  weather conditions instead of manual  seasonal adjustment     Dimensions    Width  5 6 inches  14 2 cm   Height  6 5 inches  16 5 cm   Depth  2 0 inches  5 cm   Weight  15 ounces  435 g     Models              ET Manager Control Device  indoor  model only    17    Operating Specifications   The ET Manager  ETMi  shall have four  independent output modes to interface with  virtually any irrigation controller     ET ENABLE   The valve common from the sprinkler  controller shall be wired to the common input  terminal  The connection shall be to the  normally closed contacts  When watering is  not needed  the relays shall be opened to  interrupt the common circuit for valve groups  A and or B     ET ENABLE A THEN B   A programming feature that modifies the ET  Enable output method to restrict valve group A  and B watering to separate days  In the event  the irrigation schedule exceeds the watering  window for one day  alternating days shall  allow watering to be spread over 2 days   Valves connected to valve group A shall water  one day  then valve group B waters the next  day  All other program features shall be the  same     ET  amp  RAIN PULSE   ET and rain data shall be passed to a  compatible host irrigation controller or control  system using a  pulse  method  A dry contact  switch closure shall represent 0 01  of ET or  rain  The relays shall be normally open     ET PULSE AND WEATHER INTERRUPT   ET 
46. le to most sprinkler controllers  It shall  be programmable to site specific conditions to  manage landscape watering based on hourly  weather conditions     The ET Manager            shall be  programmable to the required Signal Provider  Code in order to receive messages from the  Weather Reach    Signal Provider  WRSP    The user shall be able to enter a weather  region code number that corresponds to the  desired weather station data source operated  by the WRSP     The ET Manager            shall calculate ET  values using ASCE Standardized equation  based on weather station input including wind  speed  temperature  relative humidity  and  solar energy  Effective rainfall shall be  subtracted from ET to calculate a moisture  balance  The ET Manager            shall  interrupt the 24 VAC common wire  suspending irrigation frequency based on  user selectable irrigation amounts     The ET Manager            shall be mounted in  close proximity to the irrigation controller  in    6991 E  Southpoint Road  Tucson  AZ  85706  U S A     Phone   520  741 6100 Fax   520  741 6522    Rain Bird Corporation    970 W  Sierra Madre Avenue  Azusa  CA  91702  U S A     Phone   626  812 3400 Fax   626  812 3411    Rain Bird International  Inc     P O  Box 37  Glendora  CA  91740 0037  U S A     Phone   626  963 9311 Fax   626  852 7343    Technical Service and Support    800  RAINBIRD  U S  and Canada only   Specification Hotline    800  458 3005  U S  and Canada only   ET Manager Hotline
47. ls and  automatically makes adjustments to the  ESP LX Modular controller    The adjustments to the controller shall be  made in such a way to efficiently apply  irrigation to meet plant needs based on  measured weather conditions     The ET Manager Cartridge shall be  installed in the front panel of the ESP LX  Modular controller  All necessary set up  for receiving the Weather Reach    signal  shall be done through the ESP LX  Modular user interface when the ESP LX  Modular dial is in the  Optional ET  Manager IQ Settings  position     A dedicated terminal connection shall be  provided on the ET Manager Cartridge to  allow connection of an optional tipping rain    The ET Manager Cartridge will interrupt  irrigation if rain  high wind  or freezing  conditions are measured  The set point for  interrupt may be set by the user through  either the programming software or the  ESPLX Modular user interface  Rain  interrupt will have both an hourly threshold  and a 24 hour threshold  The default set  points shall be     e Temperature 32  F  06    e Wind 20 MPH  32 1 km h      1 Hour Rain  20   5 08 mm     24 Hour Rain 1   25 4 mm     The ET Manager Cartridge shall be as  manufactured by Rain Bird Corporation   Glendora  California     149  F    Radio reception operating temperature   32  F   122      e Tipping Rain Gauge wire  18     26 awg    gauge  ETMRG  to measure local rain fall   The user can configure this input to accept  either 1mm per tip or  005    per tip type  devices 
48. n ae alsa  Managers in a community        4 Step Guide  Step 4   Determine Settings    Info   ET Managers have several programmable settings to automate water management  These  settings can be divided into two different groups  Signal Settings and Schedule Settings        Signal Settings        used to enable the device to receive the weather information        Schedule Settings utilize information such as soil type  root depth  precipitation  rate  slope  and microclimate to create an ideal schedule for each site     Determining settings is made simple with the ET Manager Scheduler software application        Signal Settings  The Weather Reach Signal Provider Information Sheet provides all the  key information for Signal Settings  Weather Reach Signal Provider  Information Sheets can be obtained at www rainbird com wrsp  Select the  state from the map then select the desired Signal Provider  Once you  have selected the Provider you can download the Signal Provider  Information Sheet  The document includes     Signal Provider Code Resource Documents    The code consists of 10 numbers labeled           Manager System Software   through J ET Manager Scheduler    ET Manager Programming Software 13       Weather Region  select a weather region that most closely matches conditions at the  location of the ET Manager  The Weather Region number is located next  to the weather station listed on the Signal Provider Information Sheet     Rain Source  Refer to Step 3 on pg  8     Elevat
49. nager Wiring    e Remove the jumper on the ET Manager terminal labeled    Jumper        ET and Rain Pulse    e ET Pulse  Use a pair of wires connected to the ET Manager ET pulse output  terminals  labeled NOA and A  Select the Maxicom  hardware input       Maxicom   Pulse Decoder input  Connect to the blue and blue white  wires      Maxicom  ESP SITE Satellite or ESP SAT Link Radio Satellite  input  Connect to either sensor input A or B     e Rain Pulse  Use a pair of wires connected to the ET Manager ET pulse  output terminals  labeled NOB and B  Select the Maxicom  hardware input       Maxicom   Pulse Decoder input  Connect to the blue and blue white  wires      Maxicom  ESP SITE Satellite or ESP SAT Link Radio Satellite  input  Connect to either sensor input A or B     Note  The Maxicom  ESP SITE Satellite or ESP SAT Link Radio Satellite  currently does not support two weather inputs  Select either an ET or Rain input  to one satellite     ET Pulse with Weather Interrupt    e ET Pulse  Use a pair of wires connected to the ET Manager ET pulse output  terminals  labeled NOA and A  Select the hardware input       Maxicom  Pulse Decoder input  Connect to the blue and blue white  wires      Maxicom  ESP SITE Satellite or ESP SAT Link Radio Satellite  input  Connect to either sensor input A or B     e Weather Interrupt  Use a pair of wires connected to the ET Manager  Weather Interrupt terminals  labeled COM and B  Select the hardware input       Maxicom  Sensor Decoder input  C
50. nications  o Internet  Hadio  Telephone  Cellular IP  Direct Connect  o PCto Internet  e Power Supply  o Solar  o AC    O O O         41         Manager m Application Notes  Rain Bird Maxicom  Central Control System    The Rain Bird ET Manager  Model ETMi  can provide the Rain Bird Maxicom   Central Control System with ET  rainfall amounts  or a sensor interrupt based on  rain  low temperature  and high wind conditions  The ET Manager receives  hourly weather information broadcast by a Weather Reach Signal Provider who  accesses a network of weather stations     Maxicom  site hardware pulse sensor inputs recognize a momentary dry contract  switch closure for each 0 01  of ET and or Rain  These inputs are configured as  a Weather Source in the Maxicom  software  Maxicom  site hardware switched  sensor inputs recognize an open or closed switch condition  which can be  programmed in the Maxicom  software to interrupt irrigation     Choose one of the two ET Manager advanced output methods to provide sensor  input to the Maxicom  System     e ET and Rain Pulse  ET and rainfall data is input to the Maxicom  site  hardware using a  pulse  method     dry contact switch closure represents  0 01  of ET or Rain  The relays operate in a normally open condition        ET Pulse and Weather Interrupt  ET data is input to the Maxicom  site  hardware using a  pulse  method     dry contact switch closure represents  0 01  of ET  The relay operates in a normally open condition  A Weather  Inter
51. ns     The ET Manager            shall be programmable to the required Signal Provider Code in order to  receive messages from the Weather Reach    Signal Provider  WRSP   The user shall be able to  enter a weather region code number that corresponds to the desired weather station data source  operated by the WRSP     The ET Manager            shall calculate ET values using the ASCE Standardized equation based  on weather station input including wind speed  temperature  relative humidity  and solar energy   Effective rainfall shall be subtracted from ET to calculate a soil moisture balance     The ET Manager            shall interrupt the 24 VAC common wire suspending irrigation frequency  based on user selectable irrigation amounts     The ET Manager  ETMi  shall be mounted in close proximity to the irrigation controller  in    applications requiring outdoor mounting  the ET Manager shall be mounted in a weatherproof  enclosure     The ET Manager  ETMi  shall operate at 12 to 30 Volts AC or 12 to 35 Volts DC   0 22 Amp  max and be capable of withstanding a maximum contact load of 4 Amp   30 Volts AC maximum     The ET Manager  ETMi  shall have an integrated override button to permit maintenance and  manual watering to occur     The ET Manager            shall have a factory supplied 9 volt alkaline battery to maintain clock  time and program memory during a power outage     The ET Manager            shall have programmable settings and records shall be stored in non   volat
52. odel  ETM RMK  ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting Kit    21    Rain Bird  ET Manager      External Antenna   ETMi ANT     RAINS BIRD    Some locations have unavoidable features that   impede radio reception performance  An external   antenna may improve signal reception  The ET   Manager External Antenna kit includes an Antenex   Phantom 3dB gain antenna complete with mounting   bracket and 15 feet of antenna cable                    Electrical Specifications  Maximum Power  150 watts 100 watts NGP    Technical Specifications   The ET Manager External Antenna Kit shall include a  remote 3dB MEG external antenna complete with 15     antenna cable  The antenna cable connection shall  be an N style male connector  Kit shall include self   fusing silicone tape to seal antenna cable connection   The cable end connected to the ET Manager shall be  a BNC Male connector        The ET Manager External Antenna shall be mounted on a flat surface ina  location with better radio frequency qualities     The ET Manager External Antenna shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation     Antenna Specifications      Gain     dB MEG   Frequency Range  890 960 MHz  VSWR   lt 1 8 170 MHz  Bandwidth   gt 70 MHz  Impedance  50 ohms    Cable Specifications   e RG8X cable     15 feet  Center Conductor  Solid  Outer Jacket  Black  Dielectric Material  Solid PVC  Nominal OD  0 242  Polyethylene  Nominal Impedance  ohms   50 0  Nominal Capacitance  pf ft   33 0  Nominal Velocity of Propagation  6696  Shield Co
53. onnect to the two yellow wires     43                    ESP SITE Satellite      ESP SAT Link Radio Satellite  input  Connect to either sensor input A or B     ET Manager System Settings    e ET and Rain Pulse     Output Method   ET and Rain Pulse    Rain Source   Broadcast    Pulse per Minute   10    ET Pulse Duration   0 2 seconds    Rain Pulse Duration   0 2 seconds    e ET Pulse with Weather Interrupt     Output Method   ET Pulse with Interrupt    Rain Source   As needed    Pulse per Minute   10    ET Pulse Duration   0 2 seconds    Weather Interrupt   Wind  Temperature and Rain as needed    Maxicom  System Software Setup    ET and Rain Pulse    CCU Properties  e CCU Two Wire   Pulse Decoder     ET Pulse input  Select Channel Properties on an unused channel   Device Category   Sensor Decoder   Device Type   Site ET Collector  SETC    Device Name   ET Manager   In Pulse   0 01  default    Rain Pulse input  Select Channel Properties on an unused channel   Device Category   Sensor Decoder   Device Type   Site Rain Collector  SRC    Device Name   Rain Can   In Pulse   0 01  default     e ESP SITE Satellite or ESP SAT Link Radio Satellite     ET Pulse input  Select Channel Properties on a Satellite channel   Device Category   Satellite with Sensor Input s    select Sensor Input A or B Properties   Device Type   ET Gauge   Device Name   ET Manager   In Pulse   0 01  default    Rain Pulse input  Select Channel Properties on a Satellite channel   Device Category   Satellite with 
54. pe products controllers etmanager htm       35    ET Manager External Antenna    ET Manager  NTS External Antenna    2 02 09       ET Manager External Anterna dws    File Name   ET Manager External Antenna    Formats   DWG   PDF   JPG     DXF    Location     ET Manager Resource CD       p ow   11      2           12       MOUNTING       RAIN BIRD ET MANAGER EXTERNAL ANTENNA     RAIN BIRD ETMI   ANT   DIMENSIONS     HEIGHT 2       DIAMETER 1767    j RAIN BIRD ET MANAGER      SOLID BARE COPPER WIRE   10 AWG MIN   FROM    ET MANAGER TO GROUNDING GRID  MAKE WIRE  AS SHORT AND STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE       BNC EXTERNAL ANTENNA CONNECTION    RGBX CABLE  15 FEET INCLUDED       MOUNTING BRACKET  INCLUDED  DIMENSIONS        1     LENGTH X 1   WIDTH X 14 HEIGHT    MOUNT ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OR ENCLOSURE    SCREWS  INCLUDED       MOUNTING SURFACE    9  LOCK WASHER  INCLUDED      10  HEX NUT  INCLUDED     MALE  N  CONNECTOR  INCLUDED     SELF   FLUSHING SILICON SEALING TAPE TO SEAL  ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION  INCLUDED     http   www rainbird com landscape products controllers etmanager htm       36    APPLICATION NOTES    New Weather Reach Signal Service    Rain Bird ET Managers receive a Weather Reach Signal broadcast by a Weather  Reach Signal Provider via wireless paging  This real time weather data is used to  automate landscape irrigation management  Data from one ET Weather Station can  serve an unlimited number of ET Managers     There are three types of Weather Reach Signal Providers 
55. rupt can be input to the Maxicom  site hardware using a switched contact  method  open or closed   The Weather Interrupt is utilized to prevent  watering if any one of the three Weather Interrupt conditions occurs  rain   freezing conditions  or high wind  The relay operates in a normally closed  condition     Maxicom   Site Hardware Requirements    e ETand Rain Pulse      Maxicom  Pulse Decoder input              and Rain Pulse require  individual Maxicom  Pulse Decoders connected to individual channels on  the CCU two wire path      Maxicom  ESP SITE Satellites        ESP SAT Link Radio Satellites  input  ESP SITE Satellites and ESP SAT Link Radio Satellites can be  used for either an ET or Rain input but should not be used for both ET and  Rain Pulse input with the ET Manager at this time        ET Pulse and Weather Interrupt       Maxicom  Pulse Decoder input  The ET Pulse requires a Maxicom   Pulse Decoder connected to the CCU two wire path     42      Maxicom    ESP SITE Satellites and ESP SAT Link Radio Satellites  input  The ET Pulse requires Sensor Input A or    on a Maxicom  ESP   SITE Satellite or ESP SAT Link Radio Satellite                      Sensor Decoder input  The Weather Interrupt requires either  a Maxicom  Sensor Decoder connected to the CCU two wire path      Maxicom  ESP SITE Satellites and ESP SAT Link Radio Satellites  input  The Weather Interrupt requires Sensor input A or B on a Maxicom   ESP SITE Satellite or ESP SAT Link Radio Satellite     ET Ma
56. s  such as Parks Departments  ABC Distributors  Universities  and School Districts may wish to have the www abcdistributors com  Weather Reach signal broadcast solely to ET Managers 912 999 0990  under their management    OK  Screen shot of Sponsor message sent  Services Provided by Irrisoft to ESP LX Modular controller     e Operation of the Weather Reach Server  e Hourly Communication with ET Weather Stations  e Setup  maintenance and fees for USA Mobility  the commercial paging provider     Materials Needed   Item Notes       Weather Station   Set up station access to either an existing station or newly  Access purchased station  Obtain  and fill out a Weather Station access  authorization form from Irrisoft     Signed Contract   Contact Irrisoft 435 755 0400 for a contract     39         Manager m Application Notes  ET Manager Rain Region    EI Managers use ET and rainfall measurements to automatically manage  landscape irrigation  Weather conditions that affect evaporation  solar radiation   temperature  wind and humidity  do not vary significantly within a given region   but rainfall amounts can change within a short distance  Because rainfall is  localized  ET Managers allow for one of three rainfall measurement sources   1  Signal     Rainfall measurements from the weather station are included in  the weather signal of the selected Weather Region   2  Local     An onsite tipping bucket rain gauge is wired directly to the ET  Manager   3  Rain Region     Rain data from
57. ts shall be Temperature 32    0   C   Wind 20 MPH   32  1 km h   1 Hour Rain  20   5 08 mm   24 Hour Rain 1     25 4 mm      The ETM LXM shall be capable of being programmed manually through the ESP LX Modular  controller or through the ET Manager programming software     The ETM LXM shall be as manufactured by Rain Bird Corporation Azusa  CA    ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting Kit    The ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting Kit  ETM RMK  shall be a weather tight ABS  enclosure that may be mounted to a vertical surface  It shall provide the means to provide     remote mounting location for an ET Manager Receiver   Antenna  The kit shall include  6 Sheet  Metal Screw with wall anchors  The enclosure shall include a 3   4  conduit opening to allow a 3   conduit connection between the enclosure and a Rain Bird ESP LX Modular Controller housing   The kit shall include thirty feet of extension cable with an RJ 45 male and female connector  to be  installed in the conduit  The enclosure shall include an opening to install the ET Manager  Heceiver   Antenna and provide a weather tight environment for the cable connection     The ET Manager Receiver Remote Mounting Kit shall be sold by Rain Bird Corporation     26         Manager    The      Manager            shall be    control device for a sprinkler controller  and shall be adaptable  to most sprinkler controllers  It shall be programmable to site specific conditions to manage  landscape watering based on hourly weather conditio
58. ture  wind  humidity   and rainfall  Whenever selecting an existing station  contact Irrisoft to verify that the  Weather Station is compatible     Expand Existing Systems    When new signal service is needed in an area  an existing signal provider may welcome  the opportunity to add an ET Weather Station to expand service  Contact Irrisoft or the  existing Weather Reach Signal Provider     38    Step 2  Choose system operation    Option 1  Owner   Operator    To own and operate the system  the Weather Reach Server and all necessary  equipment is purchased and maintained  and a paging contract is established with USA  Mobility     Materials Needed     Personal computer  contact Irrisoft for system requirements    ETM WRSS Weather Reach Server Software purchased and installed on the  PC    Internet Access    Always On    Internet Access is necessary for communication  with USA Mobility     Weather Stations   Access ourchased station   Paging cost covers an unlimited number of ET Managers   Option 2  Irrisoft Signal Services    Operating the Weather Reach Server requires time and resources  Some entities prefer  to outsource technical services  Irrisoft  Rain Bird s partner for the ET Manager  can  provide these services on contract  there are two options for signal services  public  sponsor and private provider              Private Weather Reach Signal Provider Weather Reach Signal  The Weather Reach Signal can be broadcast solely to a Sponsored by   private user  Some entitie
59. ver  9596  Attenuation  dB 100ft  900 MHz  10 70  Connectors   N  Male X BNC Male    Dimensions  Diameter 1 7 16  Height 2 1 2     Model                            External Antenna    22    Rain Bird  ET Manager    ETMi AC Transformer Pam 3  BIRD     ETMi TRAN        The 110VAC Transformer powers the ET  Manager in situations where it cannot draw  electricity from a sprinkler controller s 24VAC  power supply     Technical Specifications   The 110VAC Transformer shall provide no more  than 30 volts AC to the ET Manager from a  standard 1 10 volt outlet     The ET Manager must be mounted within 5  6  of  an  outlet     The 110VAC Transformer shall be sold by Rain  Bird  Corporation        Electrical Specifications  e  nput  AC 120V 60Hz 32W  e Output  AC 25 5V 1000mA  e UL Listed 88Y3   140896  e 20AWG wire 5  6  long    Dimensions  3 1 8  H x 2 1 4  W x 1 7 8  D    Model  ETMi TRAN           AC Transformer    23    Rain Bird              Weather Reach                     PA 3 Bie D      ETM WRSS        The Weather Reach Server is a powerful tool for DX           obtaining  storing  and dispensing weather        S                   information in    variety of formats  The Weather                     Reach Server collects data from weather stations    M   coe ine sve              stores the data         structured format  and makes c      the data available in several ways  The Weather ae a           Reach Server is used to     24 Hour Total  0 58  Wind  Today           3 59 MP
60. walks user through all key  setup parameters     Reduced Liability      Minimum temperature interrupt to  prevent irrigation during freezing  conditions reducing liabilities associated  with walkway icing     ETM LXM Features      Upgrade an ESP LX Modular Controller  ET Weather based irrigation control       Modular ET Manager Cartridge snaps  into dedicated bay on back of controller  faceplate     Installs in seconds with no tools     Ribbon cable connects ETM LXM  cartridge to the controller   e Antenna cable connects with snap in  connector    e Status LEDs show current status of  communication     ETM LXM kit includes ET Manager  Cartridge  receiver antenna and manual    Sensors and Accessories    ET Manager Cartridge incorporates a rain  gauge input  for optional local rain fall  measurement  Rain Bird offers the ETM   RG tipping bucket rain gauge as an  accessory to the ET Manager Cartridge   The tipping rain gauge is an ideal  complement to the ET Manager Cartridge   this electronic gauge accurately measures  rain to 1mm per tip  reducing run off from  over watering and avoiding landscape  damage  The rain gauge is durable   weatherproof  and resists UV and extreme  temperatures  Measurements per tip are  accurate  with a maximum     2   deviation  Each gauge includes a 30   cable  Rain Bird offers a remote mounting  kit  ETMRMK  so that the antenna can be  remotely mounted to improve signal  reception or remotely locate the antenna  to prevent vandalism  The kit cont
61. ys  Cycle Start Times  Valve Run Times   Irrigation Amount  and Landscape Adjustment 96     4 Step Guide  Step 1   Products and Accessories   Select an ET Manager    There are two ET Manager models  The ET Manager Cartridge is integrated into the Rain  Bird ESP LX Modular Controller and is ideal for new construction or controller  replacement upgrade  The ET Manager   model ETMi works with any standard sprinkler  controller and is ideal for retrofit projects  Both products automate water management based  on real time weather conditions        Options       ET Manager Cartridge Resource Documents  The ET Manager Cartridge brings weather  Eolo aee deo  based water management to the ESP LX                  Modular controller  The Cartridge IS   Construction Document Resources   installed in the controller s communication Specifications   bay leaving all four module positions ET Manager Cartridge    available for station modules  Details   ESP LX Modular w  ET Manager    Cartridge  ESP LX Modular Pedestal w  ET  Manager Cartridge    Model No  ETM LXM   Description       Manager Cartridge for  the ESP LX Modular  Controller       Resource Documents  L  ET Manager m   Technical Specifications   The ET Manager automates the irrigation ET Manager  schedule for any standard controller   Construction Document Resources     Model No  ETMi Specifications     Description       Manager  indoor  IET         Details     ET Manager       4 Step Guide  Step 1 Cont    Products and Accessories 
    
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