ESP-ME3 Controller
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EN ESP-ME3 Controller · Advanced User Manual
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Hazardous Warnings
C
WARNING
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could result in death or serious injury.
C
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates information considered important, but not
hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to property
damage).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Specific safety-related instructions or procedures
are described.
Symbols & User Operation
a
NUMBERS define a series of steps for the user to
follow in order to operate the controller.
BNOTE: Notifies the user of important operating
instructions related to controller functionality,
installation or maintenance.
HREPEAT: Indicates that a repetition of previous
steps or actions may be required for further oper-
ation, or to complete a process.
Contents
Technical Support 2
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Introduction 3
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Welcome to Rain Bird® 3
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The Intelligent Use of Water® 3 .........................................
ESP-ME3 Controller Features 3
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WiFi Enabled 3
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Installation 4 ...................................................
Mount Controller 4
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Connect Valves
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Connect Master Valve (optional) 4
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Connect Pump Start Relay (optional) 5
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Connect Flow Sensor (optional) 5 ....................................
Connect Weather Sensor (optional) 6
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Connect Power 6 ....................................................................
Station Expansion Modules 7
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Install Modules 7
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Station Numbering 8
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Complete Controller Installation 8
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Normal Operation 8 ........................................
Controls and Features 8
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AUTO
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OFF 9
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Display Indicators 9
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Basic Programming 10
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1. Set Date and Time 10
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2. Set Watering Start Times ......................................10
3. Set Station Run Times 10 ...........................................
4. Set Water Days ........................................................
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Custom Days of the Week 10
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Program-Based Scheduling 11
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Common Programming Error 11
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Manual Watering Options 11
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Test All Stations 11
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Run a Single Station 11
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Run a Single Program 12 ................................................
Advanced Programming 12
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Odd or Even Calendar Days 12
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Cyclic Days 12
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Seasonal Adjust 13
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Delay Watering ............................................................
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Permanent Days Off 13
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Special Features..........................................14
Options 14
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Reset Button 14
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Remote Accessories 14
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Detached Programming 15
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Battery Life 15
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Appendix 15
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Troubleshooting 15
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Error Detection 15
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Programming Errors (blinking LED) 15
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Electrical Errors (non-blinking LED) 15
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Flow Alarms 16
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Watering Issues................................................................. 16
Electrical Issues (solid LED illuminated)................... 17
Certifications 18
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Safety Information 18
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