ESP-LXME Controller
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ESP-LXME Controller Installation, Programming & Operation Guide Symbols Regulatory Information bbNOTE: Symbol is intended to alert the user to important This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits operating functionality, installation or maintenance instructions. for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful cbWARNING: Symbol alerts the user to the presence of electricity interference in a residential installation. or electromagnetic energy which may constitute a risk of electric shock, radiation exposure or other hazard. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may dbCAUTION: Symbol is intended to alert the user to important cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is instructions or conditions that could seriously affect irrigation no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. effectivity or controller operation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television gbDIAL: Symbol indicates that the user is required to turn the dial reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the controller to the appropriate setting in order to follow on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the subsequent instructions as described in that section. following measures: lb ebREPEAT: Symbol indicates that a repetition of previous steps Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. or actions may be required in order to continue or complete the lbIncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver. controller programming process. lbConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Safety Information that to which the receiver is connected. lbConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: A circuit breaker or cutoff switch must be provided cb Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird in the fixed wiring to isolate the controller. Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. cbWARNING: The current date and time on the controller is This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the retained by a long-life lithium battery, which must be disposed of use of shielded I/O cables and connectors between system components. in accordance with local regulations. To be in compliance with FCC regulations, the user must use shielded cables and connectors and install them per instructions. For technical assistance contact Rain Bird at 800 RAINBIRD (1-800-724-6247) U.S. and Canada Visit us on the web at www.rainbird.com Contents Section A - Introduction & Overview ................... 1 Section B - Basic Programming .......................... 13 Welcome to Rain Bird .......................................................1 Program Select Switch ...................................................13 ESP-LXME Controller ........................................................1 Select Program .......................................................................................13 Controller Features ..................................................................................1 Weather Sensor Bypassed/Active Switch ......................13 Controls, Switches and Indicators ....................................................2 Bypass or Activate Weather Sensor ..............................................13 Basic Operation .........................................................................................3 Set Current Date .............................................................14 ESP-LXME Model Variants ................................................4 Set Current Time .............................................................15 Base Modules .............................................................................................4 Set Watering Start Times ................................................16 BM-LXME Base Module .....................................................................4 Select Days to Water .......................................................17 FSM-LXME Flow Smart Module .....................................................4 Station Run Times ...........................................................18 ESPLXM-SM Station Modules .............................................................5 Programming Overview ...................................................6 Section C - System Diagnostics .......................... 19 Test All Stations/Check System ......................................19 Irrigation Controller Definitions ........................................................6 Confirm Programs .................................................................................19 Programs ..................................................................................................6 Program Summary ...........................................................................19 Watering Days .......................................................................................6 Review Program .................................................................................20 Watering Start Time ............................................................................6 Program Run Time ............................................................................23 Station Run Time ..................................................................................6 Station Run Time ...............................................................................24 Programming Chart ................................................................................6 Test All Stations ......................................................................................25 Fill Out Programming Chart ...........................................................6 Wiring Diagnostics .........................................................26 Storing the Programming Chart ...................................................7 Raster Wiring Test ..................................................................................26 Remote Programming ...........................................................................7 Weather Sensor Status ........................................................................28 Programming Checklist ........................................................................8 Master Valve Status ..............................................................................29 Set Up Hardware ..................................................................................8 Set Up Programs ...................................................................................8 Set Up Programs (Optional) ............................................................8 Review Setup .........................................................................................8 Optional Setup ......................................................................................8 AUTO .................................................................................9 Automatic Operation .............................................................................9 Alarm Conditions ..................................................................................10 FloWatchTM Alarms ............................................................................10 Review Alarm Messages ................................................................10 Resetting the Controller ....................................................................11 ESP-LXME Controller I Section D - Advanced Programming .................. 31 Section E - Flow Management ........................... 51 Seasonal Adjust %..........................................................31 Set Flow Units .................................................................51 Adjust Individual Program ................................................................31 FloManagerTM Overview .................................................52 Adjust By Month ....................................................................................32 FloManagerTM Requirements ...........................................................52 Select Months to Adjust ................................................................32 Set Up and Use FloManagerTM .......................................52 Select Programs To Adjust ............................................................33 Enable (Or Disable) FloManagerTM ...............................................52 Delay Watering ...............................................................34 Set FloManagerTM Flow Rate ............................................................54 Rain Delay .................................................................................................34 Set Station Flow Rates Manually ....................................................55 Calendar Day Off ...................................................................................35 FloWatchTM Overview .....................................................56 Water Windows ......................................................................................36 FloWatchTM Configuration .................................................................56 Station Delay ...........................................................................................37 Flow