ET Manager Cartridge for ESP-LX Modular Controller
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1. ESP LX MODULAR CONTROLLER FRONT PANEL TIPPING RAIN GAUGE PORT ET MANAGER RECEIVER ANTENNA CABLE PORT ET MANAGER RECEIVER ANTENNA AND RAIN GAUGE WIRE ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular 4 Installing the Hardware Tools needed Flat blade screwdriver included Refer to the ESP LX Modular Controller Programming and Operation Guide for controller installation instructions To Install the ET Manager Cartridge follow the steps outlined below Unlock and open the outer door of the ESP LX Modular Controller Swing open the controller front panel NOTE The ESP LX Modular Controller is designed to allow safe installation of the ET Manager Cartridge and ET Manager Receiver Antenna with the power on C5 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Mount ET Manager Receiver Antenna Using a screwdriver or other pointed tool carefully punch through and remove the ET Manager Receiver Antenna knock out located on the top of the controller case Make sure the black washer included is in place at the base of the ET Manager Receiver Antenna Thread the ET Manager Receiver Antenna Cable through the knock out and press the ET Manager Receiver base into the hole Slide the nut included up the ET Manager Receiver Antenna Cable and hand tighten 1 2 turn The nut should be positioned so the curve is toward the top of the controller case ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Ce2. 6 Install the ET Manager Cartridge Route Cables and Complete Wiring Install the Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge optional 11 Controls And Indicators cccccccccccccsssssscccees 13 User Interface simmosest ode rure rotate oio 13 Resetting The ET Manager Cartridge 13 Basic Programming eene eee eee eren noon 15 Programming The ESP LX Modular Controller 15 ET Manager Resource CD EZ Setup Wizard Test Weather Signal Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Programming 21 Additional Features Operation eee e e eee ee eee ee e eee eee eese oo e eee eoo Routine Operations nat ta reete aa eee Logs and Status Store and Recall Programs Quick Adjust sssrinin Irrigation Status s ssonrsrsnonenrerenenrenenenesnesenenssnsvevsenevenser Irrigation Logs eene Weather Information Interrupt History sissssesesersesenerasseseissnenrnannsnssennssenenene Advanced Programming sssssssssssssssssssssssssssnn Weather Interrupts ssssenenrssenenesvsvenenesnenensssenenensssene R n Time Limits oic coercet ros ones Minimum Run THM Gs sssssscsossccoesessesesseascsessossesssessssonesensesozessece Maximum Run Time Programming Run Time Limits
3. ET Manager Settings 1 Irrigation Control 2 System Settings 3 Weather Interrupts Serial 2000000 3 System Settings 1 Data Source 2 Control Settings 3 Set Historical ET 3 Data Source 1 Weather Region 0 2 Rain Source Signal 3 Signal Provider Code 3 O Use the or to select Rain Region Press Edit Use the or to select the appropriate Rain Region number Press Back until the Moisture Levels screen appears or turn dial to Auto for 2 seconds then back to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS Rain Source Rain Region 1 Edit Back Rain Source Rain Region 0 to 255 Next Back ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Local Rain Gauge 0 01 tip Alert The ET Manager Cartridge accepts rainfall input from both 1 Hour Rain Cancel 1mm tip and 0 01 tip rain gauges Programming for a 1mm tip rain gauge can be found on page 16 To program the ET Manager Cartridge for use with a 0 01 tip rain gauge follow the steps outlined below 1 Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Moisture Levels A B C WWW Press Menu Non Non Press 3 Settings EZ Menu Press 2 System Settings Press 1 Data Source 00000 Press 2 Rain Source ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular ET Manager Settings 1 Irrigation Control 2 System Settings 3 Weather Interrupts Ser
4. Landscape Adjustment Percentage ET SOULCe oir tree ettet Effective Rain Settings eere Rain REGION REESE Local Rain Gauge 0 01 tip eere Units English Metric eerte ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Clear Data En 49 Signal came irissen iias 51 Wind 53 Troubleshooting c cccccccccssccccsccccccccccccccccccoce 55 Alert Conditions How To Respond 55 Landscape Conditions and How to Respond 58 Glossary 62 APPeNndiix ccccccccscccrcccccccccccccccccccccccoccccccccccees Determining the Irrigation Amount ET Manager Cartridge Default Settings 70 Moisture Level Example eene 71 Rain Bird Support ressesenenssnevenesssnenensenenensssenensssssenense 72 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular ET Manager Cartridge Menu Tree Home Screen moisture levels I am Menu EZ Setu Adjust Alert EZ Setu ET Cartridge Wizar Moisture Levels Messages Wizar Menu Next I 1 2 3 i Status Log
5. Check the layout of your sprinkler design Proper sprinkler designs should ensure head to head coverage Changing a nozzle size adding or moving a head may improve water distribution Ifsteps 1 and 2 do not solve the problem check the run times in the LXM adding additional time for the station where the spot appears may compensate for minor sprinkler system inefficiencies NOTE Manual watering to the spot will speed recovery Adjust the run time using small intervals of time 1 or 2 minutes Monitor the spot after an adjustment has been made This will help determine what run time is optimal to prevent dry or wet spots ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Prabable Cause dm 3 Entire station or zone Stations or zones are the distinct areas in your landscape Start the zone to confirm that the zone is operating properly is too dry or wet watered by one valve Dry or wet stations or zones are often Check the run time on your LXM for the station The dry or wet station can be caused caused by a run time problem programmed in the LXM by too little or too much watering Manually water the station if it is too dry to get it the water it needs Adjust the run time using small intervals of time 1 or 2 minutes This will help determine what run time is optimal to prevent dry or wet stations Several stations ina There are two possible causes for all the stations in a Program Ifthe Program is too dry manually wate
6. Install the ET Manager Cartridge O Prior to beginning the installation process please turn the dial on the front of the LX Modular controller to Communication O Remove the access plate from the back of the front panel exposing the cartridge bay O Plug the ET Manager Receiver Antenna Cable s RJ45 connector male into the jack female in the back of the ET Manager Cartridge CAUTION This connector can only go in one way Ensure that the ridges on the plug match the slots in the receptacle ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Using the supplied screwdriver connect the of the ET Manager Cartridge ground wire green yellow to the Ground Spade located on the terminals labeled GND above the transformer Insert the ET Manager Cartridge in the cartridge bay bottom edge first Connect the cartridge ribbon cable to the gold knife edge connector located at the top left of the cartridge bay CAUTION This connector can only go in one way Ensure that the RED edge of the ribbon cable is toward the LEFT side of the opening NOTE Before snapping the cartridge into place you must position the wires so that they match up with the cable routing channel in the front panel 17 Swing the top of the cartridge toward the front panel and push into place Ensure that the thumb latch snaps securely into place to hold the cartridge ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular NO
7. 458 3005 U S and Canada only Rain Bird Corporation 6991 East Southpoint Road Tucson AZ 85706 Phone 520 741 6100 Fax 520 741 6522 Visit us at www rainbird com ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird Sales Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product was FCC certified under test conditi
8. or buttons to change the setting toggles Staged K between Use and Ignore Press Back until Moisture 3 Clear Data Levels screen appears or turn dial to Auto for 2 seconds then back to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS Signal Kc Use Kc Crop Coefficient ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular 52 Wind Adjust The wind speed measurement included in the weather signal can be scaled by a percentage to compensate for variations in prevailing conditions When this setting is at 100 the ET Manager Cartridge will use the exact wind measurement as it is received in the hourly weather broadcast The default setting is 100 1 Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 3 Settings Press 2 System Settings Press 2 Control Settings 00000 Press 2 ET Settings 53 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Alert 1 Hour Rain Cancel Moisture Levels A B C WWW ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings Non Non EZ Menu ET Manager Settings 1 Irrigation Control 2 System Settings 3 Weather Interrupts Serial 2000000 3 System Settings 1 Data Source 2 Control Settings 3 Set Historical ET 3 Control Settings 1 Effective Rain 2 ET Settings 3 Options O Press Source ET Settings Use the or buttons to change the setting toggles 1 ET Source between Signal and
9. Advanced Programming Once the key settings in the EZ Setup Wizard are entered the ET Manager Cartridge will begin managing your landscape watering based on weather information There are a number of other settings which can be used to further customize your sprinkler system including weather interrupts and run time limits This chapter addresses all available settings that were not discussed in Basic Programming Weather Interrupts The ET Manager Cartridge is able to cancel watering should unfavorable weather conditions arise You decide how much wind or rain is required or how cold it must be to cancel watering Default settings are as follows 1 Hour Rain 0 15 24 Hour Rain 0 30 Temperature 30 F Wind 20mph 1 Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 3 Settings Press 3 Weather Interrupts 0000 Press 1 for Rain 8 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular ET Manager Settings Alert 1 Hour Rain Cancel 1 Irrigation Control 2 System Settings 3 Weather Interrupts Serial 2000000 3 Weather Interrupts W 1 Rain Non Non 2 Temperature EZ Menu ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings oo oo Use the or to change the amount of rain that must be received within one hour to cause the sprinklers to shut off for one hour then press Next Use the or to change
10. Cartridge periodically verifies the presence of the Paging Signal If the paging signal is not detected after a period of time this message will be displayed ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular No Signal Service Activation Required Please Contact Signal Provider essveeveenvenreeneenveeneenennneenevnnennesnnenneeneneneenee 55 Your Weather Reach Signal Provider WRSP can send a No Signal Service signal to cancel weather signal reception Typically this would happen only if the terms of the service agreement were not met Subscription based weather signal service requires device activation by the Weather Reach Signal Provider No Weather Signals have been received in the last 24 If the ET Manager Cartridge does not receive weather data for 24 hours average this message will be displayed PGM X is at Wilting Point eee o rennen enne 57 The ET Manager Cartridge computes the current Moisture Levels for each Program If conditions cause the Moisture Level for a program to dry out to the negative Total Irrigation amount this is considered Wilting Point and an Alert message is displayed Precipitation Rate esee ee esee eese e eene n seen aa enu 69 The rate at which water is applied to the landscape or the precipitation rate is measured in inches per hour ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Provider Interrupt e eeee eere a eaa eere eene eene etna 55 The
11. Historical Press Back until Moisture 3 Wind Adjustment Levels screen appears or turn dial to Auto for 2 seconds 3 then back to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS Wind Adjustment 100 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Troubleshooting Alert Conditions and How To Respond There are certain situations which could cause an Alert Condition The following is a list of all possible Alert Conditions which could be displayed what they mean and what action if any may need to be taken Prabable Cause am No Signal Service Activation Reguired Please Contact Signal Provider Temperature Interrupt Wind Interrupt 24 Hour Rain Interrupt 1 Hour Rain Interrupt Provider Interrupt Your Weather Reach Signal Provider WRSP can send Signal Service signal to cancel weather signal reception Typically this Contact your Weather would happen only if the terms of the service agreement were not met Subscription based weather signal service reguires device Reach Signal Provider activation by the Weather Reach Signal Provider to establish services If the hourly weather signal contains air temperatures that reach or are below the Temperature Interrupt setting watering is canceled Once the air temperature rises above the programmed interrupt setting as received in the hourly weather signal the Temperature Cancel will clear If the hourly weather signal contains wind speeds that reach or exceed the Wind Interrupt setting
12. an ET Manager Cartridge Weather Region eere seres eere serene eese nn sensn eonun 15 The weather region number represents a weather station assigned by the Weather Reach Signal Provider WRSP The user programs the weather region in the ET Manager Cartridge to correspond to a weather station that closely represents the location of the ET Manager Cartridge ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular For a map of available weather stations from a local WRSP visit www rainbird com wrsp Weather Signal E 19 Weather Reach Signal Provider retrieves weather information from local weather stations The information is broadcast as a weather signal via a paging radio frequency to your ET Manager Cartridge The weather signal contains the most recent weather conditions including solar energy temperature wind humidity and rainfall Wind GI 53 The wind speed measurement included in the weather signal can be scaled by a percentage to compensate for variations in prevailing conditions When this setting is at 10096 the ET Manager Cartridge will use the exact wind measurement as it is received in the hourly weather broadcast Wind Interrupt 5 eene e eee eere teet ina tpe rv rsen rao 33 If the hourly weather signal contains wind speeds that reach or exceed the Wind Interrupt setting watering is canceled Once the wind speed decreases below
13. applications Key features which the ET Manager Cartridge introduces to the ESP LX Modular Controller include Seasonal Adjust percentage automatically adjusted according to current weather information to replace water lost through evaporation e Weather interrupts based on Temperature Wind and Rain to cancel watering in case of inclement weather GD ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Displays real time weather information Logs including Interrupt history Weather Information and Irrigation events showing amount of water applied and number of days watered The ET Manager Cartridge is programmed to receive hourly weather information from a local Weather Reach Signal Provider WRSP and uses this information along with site specific settings to determine when and how much water your landscape needs The ET Manager Cartridge manages watering by making adjustments to the Seasonal Adjust percentage When weather parameters are such that watering is not needed the Seasonal Adjust percentage will be set to Opercentage When watering is needed the Seasonal Adjust percentage will vary depending on watering needs and user defined settings which limit the lowest and highest Seasonal Adjust percentage you want to allow Weather parameters used to measure evaporation ET include Solar Radiation e Wind Temperature e Humidity Rainfall is also measured and may be received either from the weather signal or an on s
14. change the setting toggles 1 EH Kt between English and Metric Press Back until Moisture 3 Clear Data Levels screen appears or turn dial to Auto for 2 seconds then back to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Clear Data If it becomes necessary you may clear all records stored in the ET Manager Cartridge Clearing Data will not change the settings but will erase all weather information paging history interrupt history and irrigation logs and will reset your Moisture Levels to 0 allowing the next cycle to water Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 3 Settings Press 2 System Settings Press 2 Control Settings 00000 Press 3 Options ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Alert 1 Hour Rain Cancel Moisture Levels A B C D Ww Non Non EZ Menu ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings ET Manager Settings 1 Irrigation Control 2 System Settings 3 Weather Interrupts Serial 2000000 3 System Settings 1 Data Source 2 Control Settings 3 Set Historical ET 3 Control Settings 1 Effective Rain 2 ET Settings 3 Options Press 3 Clear Data A message will appear asking if you want to clear all data Press Yes to clear data press Back to keep data and return to the previous screen If you press Yes a message wi
15. on the bottom of the controller O Use a flathead screwdriver to connect the rain gauge wires to the green 2 wire terminal Give the wires a gentle tug to make sure they are securely connected 11 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular TIPPING RAIN GAUGE WIRE NOTCH T USER PROVIDED MOUNTING Y Y SCREWS RAIN MG PLATE DRAINAGE from bottom of Rain Gauge LEVEL SURFACE OR BRACKET o Plug the blue 2 wire terminal with wires connected back into the ET Manager Cartridge Insert the ET Manager Cartridge into the cartridge bay bottom edge first Swing the top of the cartridge toward the front panel and push into place ensuring that the thumb latch snaps securely into place Press the rain gauge wire firmly into the cable routing channel with the green yellow ground wire and the ET Manager Receiver Antenna Cable ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular 23 Controls And Indicators User Interface The ET Manager Cartridge is installed in the back of the LXM Controller front panel When the LXM dial is set to the ET Manager IQ Settings older versions COMMUNICATIONS position the display and soft keys are controlled by the ET Manager Cartridge The User Interface is comprised of program status screens and menu screens from which you can select various settings logs and status screens Light Emitting Diode LED lights appear on the righ
16. rain that is an available source of water for the plant When rainfall amounts and intensities are extreme not all rainfall will stay within the root zone To restrict the amount of rain recognized by the system two effective rainfall limits should be programmed Max Hourly Rain and Saturation Allowance I Tp 15 In order to calculate accurate ET for your location your approximate elevation is necessary To determine your elevation you may refer to the elevation of the nearest weather station such information is available on the Signal Provider Information Sheet and on the Resource CD ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular An abbreviation for evapotranspiration which is a measurement of water that evaporates from the soil and transpires from a plant ET represents the total moisture loss from the root zone ET Manager Programming Software Model ETM PS 15 The ET Manager Programming Software is a software program that simplifies ET Manager programming The ETM PS allows you to connect your ET Manager Receiver to a personal computer to perform several key functions ET Manager 5 5 55 15 The Rain Bird ET Manager Scheduler software program uses sprinkler system capabilities and site specific information to help you prepare a watering schedule and determine ET Manager Cartridge settings ET SOURCE e 39 The ET Manag
17. the Signal Provider Information Sheet for your signal provider Rain Source essvssernvrsenversnnnenennvnsnnnnennnnensnnvnsnnneennnnnessnneennne 21 The rain source is the source of rain data for the ET Manager Cartridge Rain data can come from 1 the hourly weather signal 2 optional on site rain gauge either 1 mm tip or 01 tip 3 rain region Saturation Allowance ecce o e eene eene een nenue 42 The amount or rain it takes to saturate the soil after satisfying the total irrigation amount before run off occurs Unique Saturation Allowance settings can be made for each program and are typically programmed as half the total irrigation amount Serial Number reresnesnnennennnsnnennennnennennnennennssnnennennnennennennenene Theserial number of your ET Manager Cartridge can befound on the ET Manager Receiver Cable and is also displayed at the bottom of the ET Manager Settings screen Signal q 51 Signal Kc or Signal Crop Coefficient is used by the Weather Reach Signal Provider to modify ET to a specific crop and can change over the year due to seasonal conditions You can choose to Use or Ignore this adjustment For information on the signal crop coefficient contact your Weather Reach Signal Provider Signal Provider Code eese eren 15 The ET Manager Cartridge must be programmed to receive information from your local Weather Reach Sig
18. the amount of rain that must be received within a 24 hour period to cause the sprinklers to shut off until rain for the last 24 hours is below the setting Press Back twice Press 2 for Temperature Use the or to change the temperature that must be met to cause the sprinklers to shut off Press Back Press 3 for Wind Use the or buttons to change the wind speed that must be met to cause the sprinklers to shut off Press Back until the Moisture Level screen appears or turn dial to Auto for 2 seconds then Back to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS Rain Interrupt 0 15 1 Hour Rain Interrupt Temperature Interrupt 32 F Next Back Rain Interrupt Weather Interrupts 1 Rain 2 Temperature 24 Hour Rain Interrupt Done Back Weather Interrupts 1 Rain 2 Temperature 3 Wind Wind Interrupt 20mph ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Run Time Limits Run Time Limits controls the highest and lowest Seasonal Adjust percentage you want the ET Manager Cartridge to be able to set Default Settings are Minimum Run Time 80 Maximum Run Time 120 Minimum Run Time The Minimum Run Time gives you the ability to decide the smallest percentage of your watering cycle you will allow to be applied to your landscape Setting this percentage to a low number will mean that your ET Manager Cartridge will allow watering even if only a small amount of evaporation has occurr
19. will begin managing your watering schedules based on the information it receives in the weather signal and settings tied to landscape conditions and sprinkler system capabilities The ET Manager Cartridge will change the ESP LX Modular Controller s Seasonal Adjust percentage before each Program Start Time to reflect watering needs Routine Operations Manual Watering When the need arises to manually run a Program turning the dial to Manual Watering and starting a Program will automatically set that Program s Seasonal Adjust percentage to 100 Just prior to the next scheduled start time the ET Manager Cartridge will change the Seasonal Adjust percentage to reflect the current Moisture Level NOTE Manual watering is NOT tracked by the ET Manager Cartridge the ET Manager Cartridge will calculate watering needs as if the manual watering had not occurred 23 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Logs and Status The ET Manager Cartridge keeps several logs including current irrigation status and a history of irrigation events as well as current weather information and a history of interrupts The following pages describe these logs and status screens and how to access them Additional Features Store and Recall Programs The ESP LX Modular feature to store and recall programs will store and recall ET Manager Cartridge settings as well See your ESP LX Modular Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Guide for inst
20. A appears use the or buttons to adjust the setting and press Next to view the next program When finished press Back until the Moisture Levels screen appears or turn dial to Auto for 2 seconds then 1 Effective Rain back to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS 2 ET Settings 3 Options Control Settings Effective Rain 0 25 Maximum Hourly Rain Next Back ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Rain Region Rainfall data is received by the ET Manager Cartridge in the hourly weather signal or from an optional on site rain gauge Another option for rain data is a Rain Region Like the weather region number a rain region number represents a rain gauge accessed by the Weather Reach Signal Provider who then broadcasts the rain region data The user programs the rain region number to correspond to a rain region that closely represents rainfall for the location of the ET Manager Cartridge To determine if a Rain Region is available in your area refer to the Signal Provider Information Sheet for your signal provider Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 3 Settings Press 2 System Settings Press 1 Data Source 00000 Press 2 Rain Source ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Alert 1 Hour Rain Cancel Moisture Levels A B C D Ww Non Non EZ Menu ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings
21. ET Manager Cartridge Default Settings Irrigation Control Irrigation Amount PGM A NON ET PGM B NON ET PGM C NON ET PGM D NON ET Landscape Adjustment PGM A 100 PGM B 100 PGM C 100 PGM D 100 Run Time Limits Minimum Run Time 80 Maximum Run Time 120 System Settings Weather Region 1 Rain Source Signal Local Gauge ETM RG Rain Region 1 Signal Provider Code A J 0 Effective Rain Max Hourly Rain 0 25 Saturation Allowance PGM A 0 10 PGM B 0 10 PGM C 0 10 PGM D 0 10 ET Source Signal Elevation 1000 Wind Adjust 10096 Units English Signal Kc Use Historical ET Jan Dec 0 Weather Interrupts Rain 1 Hr 0 15 Rain 24 Hr 0 30 Temperature 32 F Wind 20 mph ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Moisture Level Example Day1 Day2 Day3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Rain oo Moisture Level 0 75 SATURATION ALLOWANCE SETTING 0 25 Moisture Level 0 50 TOTAL IRRIGATION AMOUNT SETTING 0 50 Moisture Level 0 00 NEGATIVE TOTAL IRRIGATION AMOUNT Moisture Level 0 50 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Rain Bird Support Rain Bird ET Manager Hotline 5 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific time 1 877 351 6588 U S and Canada only Rain Bird Technical Services Hotline 5 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific time 800 247 3782 800 BIRD SVC U S and Canada only Rain Bird Specifications Hotline 800
22. Modular Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Programming If you have installed the Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge ETM RG you must set the ET Manager Cartridge Rain Source to ETM RG Q Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 3 Settings Press 2 System Settings Press 1 Data Source Press 2 Rain Source 00000 21 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Alert 1 Hour Rain Cancel Moisture Levels A B C D Ww Non Non EZ Menu ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings ET Manager Settings 1 Irrigation Control 2 System Settings 3 Weather Interrupts Serial 2000000 3 System Settings 1 Data Source 2 Control Settings 3 Set Historical ET 3 Data Source 1 Weather Region 0 2 Rain Source Signal 3 Signal Provider Code 3 Use the or buttons to select Local Gauge If the Rain Source display shows Local Gauge ETM RG you are done Local Gauge If the display shows Local Gauge 0 01 Tip continue ETM RG 1mm Tip with Step 8 by pressing More More Back Use the or button to select ETM RG press Back until the Moisture Levels screen appears or turn dial to Auto for 2 seconds then Back to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS Rain Source Local Gauge ETM RG ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular E Operation Once the ET Manager Cartridge has been programmed it
23. RAINS BIRD ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Installation amp User Guide dr Rain Biro Y Rs P N 637516 01 Safety Information WARNING A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR CUTOFF SWITCH IS TO BE PROVIDED IN THE FIXED WIRING TO ISOLATE THE CONTROLLER MEMORY IS RETAINED BY A LONG LIFE LITHIUM BATTERY WHICH MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS Lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electronic shock to persons Exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Contents Introductio repa ese Ebo spa ann bn 1 Welcome To Rain Bird ET Manager Cartridge About This Products Covered In This Manual Box Contents essevvvnnensevnvsvvnnnnenevensnnnnnnnneenenennnneneeeee Installation ssssscsssesssssssovesssssssssssossssoscssastsassesssosssses 4 ET Manager Cartridge Installation 4 Installing the Hardware eere 5 Mount ET Manager Receiver Antenna
24. Run Time limit is set to 80 and Maximum Run Time limit is set to 120 with run times set to 10 minutes the shortest run time that could occur would be 8 minutes while the longest would be 12 minutes Programming Run Time Limits 00000 Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 3 Settings Press 1 Irrigation Control Press 3 Run Time Limits The Minimum Run Time screen is displayed Use the or buttons to set the percentage you desire then press Next deep less frequent watering set the percentage at or NOTE To follow best water management practices of above 80 Alert 1 Hour Rain Cancel Moisture Levels A B C D Ww Non Non EN EN ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings ET Manager Settings 1 Irrigation Control 2 System Settings 3 Weather Interrupts Serial 2000000 3 Irrigation Control 1 Irrigation Amount 2 Landscape Adjust 3 Run Time Limits 3 Minimum Run Time 80 Next Back ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular The Maximum Run Time screen is displayed Use the Maximum Run Time or buttons to set the percentage you desire Press Back until the Moisture Levels screen appears or turn 120 dial to Auto for 2 seconds then back to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular ulul Landscape Adjustment Percentage The L
25. TE When installing the ET Manager Cartridge the ESP LX Modular will display a blank screen for several minutes while the firmware is updated If the screen remains blank for more than 15 minutes turn the dial if the screen is still blank it may require a re set Press RESET on back of ETM Do not power down the controller until firmware flash completes Route Cables and Complete Wiring Press the green yellow ground wire and then the ET Manager Receiver Antenna Cable firmly into the cable routing channel next to the ET Manager Cartridge CAUTION Ensure that the ground wire and ET Manager Receiver Cable do not contact the transformer directly Heat from the transformer may damage the insulation Close the front panel ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular This page intentionally left blank Install the Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge optional Follow the Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge ETM RG Installation Guide for proper mounting of the rain gauge After the rain gauge is mounted properly follow the steps outlined below NOTE When using the Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge the ET Manager Cartridge must be programmed with the rain source set to ETM RG See page 15 for programming instructions 1 Unlatch the ET Manager Cartridge by pressing down on the latch and pulling forward Unplug the blue 2 wire terminal from the back of the ET Manager Cartridge e Route the rain gauge wires through the knock out
26. Weather Reach Signal Provider WRSP can send a signal to interrupt watering This may be necessary during an emergency condition in the community requiring watering to be suspended to limit the demand on the community water system As a service your WRSP may also watch weather forecasts and choose to interrupt watering for expected conditions such as large rain storms A Provider Interrupt lasts for 24 hours For information regarding a current Provider Interrupt contact your Weather Reach Signal Provider Radio Initialization Failure Press ET Manager Cartridge Reset 58 The ET Manager Cartridge uses a radio to receive the weather signal If the ET Manager Cartridge is experiencing radio initialization problems this message will appear Radio Failte 5 2 deer one va ee o ree ee 58 The ET Manager Cartridge uses a radio to receive the weather signal If the ET Manager Cartridge has detected a radio failure this message will appear Rain Region seoosesvvssenvensnnvesennvnnnnneennnnnnsnnvnnnnnnennnnnenneneennne 43 Like the weather region number a rain region number represents a rain gauge accessed by the Weather Reach Signal Provider who then broadcasts the rain region data The user programs the rain region number to correspond to a rain region that closely represents rainfall for the location of the ET Manager Cartridge To determine if a Rain Region is available in your area refer to
27. andscape Adjustment Percentage is used to adjust for site specific landscape needs for each Program and is applied to the calculated ET As a general rule the Landscape Adjustment Percentages should range between 60 100 for turf grass and 40 80 for shrubs The default setting is 100 for all programs 00000 Turn the dial to ET MANAGER 10 SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 3 Settings Press 1 Irrigation Control Press 2 Landscape Adjust The Landscape Adjustment Percentages are shown for each Program starting with Program A Use the or buttons to set the percentage you desire Press Next to go to the next Program s Landscape Adjustment Percentage Press Back until the Moisture Levels screen appears or turn the dial to Auto for 2 seconds then back to ET Source ET Manager Settings 1 Irrigation Control 2 System Settings 3 Weather Interrupts Serial 2000000 3 Alert 1 Hour Rain Cancel Irrigation Control Moisture Levels A B C D Ww Non Non EN EN EZ Menu 3 1 Irrigation Amount 2 Landscape Adjust 3 Run Time Limits ET Manager 1 2 Logs 3 Settings Landscape Adjustment 100 PGM A Status Next Back ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular ET Source The ET Manager can be set to operate using either the hourly weather signal or historical ET data The default setting is to use the wea
28. art times are necessary the number of watering days added to this log will be 0 66 2 3 of a typical days watering starts ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular To clear the log and begin counting at 0 watering days and 0 00 water applied press Clear The log will display the Since date as today s date the last watering will display none and the rest of the information will display none or days watered and total water will display 0 Press Next to view the next program s Irrigation Log PGM A Irrigation Log Last None Days Watered 0 00 Total Water 0 00 Since None Next Back ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Weather Information Alert Logs The weather information received by the ET Manager 1 Hour Rain Cancel Sat Logs Cartridge may be viewed by following these steps 3 Weather Information Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older 3 versions COMMUNICATIONS press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 2 Logs Moisture Levels Weather Information A B C D Press 3 Weather Information nr YT Non Non Temperature 6 Wind Humidity 0000 Weather Information which was received in the most recent weather signal is displayed more information j EZ Menu about each category can be viewed by pressing More ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular O Press Next to access the next weather cate
29. bove 10096 causing your sprinklers to run longer than their normally scheduled time The Maximum Run Time may be helpful if there is a certain amount of time you want your watering to stay within Minimum Run Time eere eere eee eere eene 0000000000 35 The Minimum Run Time gives you the ability to decide the smallest percentage of your watering cycle you will allow to be applied to your landscape For example if you set the Minimum Run Time to 5096 then the ET Manager Cartridge will not allow watering until enough Moisture has been lost from the soil to run the Program s for half their normally scheduled time Setting this percentage to a low number will mean that your ET Manager Cartridge will allow watering even if only a small amount of evaporation has occurred Setting this percentage to a high number will delay watering until more evaporation has occurred providing oxygen to the roots which will encourage them to grow deeper without sacrificing the health of the plant Moisture Level essssersvvasssvsverssennensnesnssvasersnssenennesenesnvanaser 25 The moisture level represents the current amount of moisture in your soil and is constantly changing due to evaporation ET rain and irrigation The ET Manager Cartridge uses the Moisture Level to determine the Season Adjust percentage set in the controller by the ET Manager Cartridge No Paging Signal Detected eee 56 The ET Manager
30. e appears your ET Manager Cartridge has been installed but not programmed with a Signal Provider Code The ET Manager Cartridge computes the current Moisture Levels for each Program If conditions cause the Moisture Level for a program to dry out to the negative Total Irrigation amount this is considered Wilting Point and the Alert message is displayed ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Weak radio reception or radio interference may cause missed weather signals An external mounting kit may be needed to improve radio reception Contact Rain Bird to find out more information about an optional external mounting kit It may be that your WRSP had system problems that interrupted the weather signal for a period of time If data continues to be missed for several days contact your WRSP to check if there has been interruption in the weather signal NOTE All missed messages are replaced with a calculated ET value based on previously received weather information and the historical ET programmed in your ET Manager Verify the on site rain gauge is installed and wired properly Check the length of the rain gauge wire for cuts or nicks replace damaged wire Check the rain gauge for damage Monthly historical ET values for your area are available from the Historical ET database included in the ET Manager Cartridge Resource CD Look up your city and state then program the monthly values into the ET Manager Cartridge see page 17 Navigate
31. ed Setting this percentage to a high number will delay watering until more evaporation has occurred providing oxygen to the roots which will encourage them to grow deeper without sacrificing the health of the plant Maximum Run Time The Maximum Run Time gives you the ability to decide the largest percentage of your watering cycle you will allow to be applied to your landscape There may be instances where your landscape has dried out more than a regular watering cycle will be able to replace In this situation the ET Manager Cartridge will adjust the Seasonal Adjust percentage above 100 causing your sprinklers to run longer than their 35 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular normally scheduled time The Maximum Run Time may be helpful if there is a certain amount of time you want your watering to stay within If water days are limited the ET Manager Cartridge looks ahead each day to determine if watering should occur based on the last 24 hours of evaporation even though the current Moisture Level has not yet met or dropped below minimum levels In this situation the ET Manager Cartridge will ignore the Minimum Run Time limit to fill the moisture level in preparation for the upcoming day s that are turned off NOTE The ET Manager Cartridge works to keep your Moisture Levels filled and will not set a Seasonal Adjust percentage that would cause the Moisture Level to go above the filled amount For Example If the Minimum
32. ee page 19 The Maximum Hourly Rain setting may be limiting the amount of rainfall applied to the Moisture Levels Change the Maximum Rain to a higher amount to accept more rainfall in the Moisture Levels The Saturation Allowance may be too low Change the Saturation Allowance to a higher amount to accept more rainfall in the Moisture Level s ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Probable Cause C After a rainstorm my There are several reasons the sprinkler system may not The weather signal rainfall value may not correctly represent rainfall at your site sprinkler system does resume watering soon enough after a rainstorm Connect an optional on site rain gauge not resume watering 1 The rainfall received in the weather signal may not Check the rain source to verify the ET Manager Cartridge is programmed to use data soon enough correctly represent rainfall at your site from the correct rain source The rain source in the ET Manager Cartridge may be The Maximum Hourly Rain setting may be accepting more rainfall into the Moisture programmed incorrectly Levels than the landscape is actually capable of accepting Change the Maximum Rain Effective Rain settings may need to be adjusted to a lower amount to limit rainfall in the Moisture Levels The Saturation Allowance may be too high The Saturation Allowance creates a limit to the amount of rain that can accumulate in the Moisture Level s Change the Saturat
33. er can be set to operate using either the hourly weather signal or historical ET data Historical ET e esses eese eerte etn een een tn nene tn ats etas tnseo 15 This setting represents an average daily ET for each month If a problem occurs and the ET Manager Cartridge is not receiving the weather signal it will continue to operate using historical ET settings as default ET See your ET Manager Cartridge Resource CD for a database of Historical ET data for your area ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Historical ET is NOT set eene eee 57 The ET Manager Cartridge uses historical ET values set by the user as a backup in the event weather signal service is not available If no Historical ET has been programmed this Alert message is displayed Irrigation Amount a aa aa aa aa aa netus tuna tnu 16 The amount of water in inches or mm applied to the landscape during each program start The Total Irrigation Amount is calculated by multiplying the number of program starts bythe Irrigation Amount Usethe ET Manager Cartridge Resource CD to determine your Irrigation Amount based on information about your sprinkler system and landscape Landscape Adjustment Percentage 38 The Landscape Adjustment Percentage is used to adjust for site specific landscape needs for each Program The Landscape Adjustment Percentage is applied to the calculated ET a
34. es If the Alert Condition remains follow these steps 1 Follow the steps on page 15 to Test the Weather Signal 2 Press More then Reset then Back 3 Wait two minutes if the Signal changes from Not Detected to Detected your paging signal has been restored 4 Verify the Signal Provider Code is programmed correctly If the Signal Provider Code is programmed correctly and the Alert Condition remains an external mounting kit may be needed to improve radio reception Contact Rain Bird to find out more information about an optional Remote Mounting Kit ETM RMK ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Prabable Cause Low Weather Signal Accuracy Local Rain Gauge Input Failure Check Wiring Historical ET is NOT set Signal Provider Code is NOT set PGM X is at Wilting Point If data reception accuracy is less than 5096 then the Low Weather Signal Accuracy message is displayed There are 2 reasons the Weather Signal Accuracy may be low 1 Weak radio reception 2 Signal service has been canceled by the Weather Reach Signal Provider If you are using a rain gauge to collect rain data and this message is displayed there is a problem with the input to the Rain Tip wire terminal The ET Manager Cartridge uses historical ET values set by the user as a backup in the event weather signal service is not available If no Historical ET has been programmed this message is displayed Ifthis messag
35. gory Rain N N Last Hour 0 NOTE Values displayed as being Last Hour are Last 24 Hours 0 00 i N Last 7 Days 0 00 updated each time a weather signal is received Last 14 Days 0 00 Next Back Done Back Current Omph High Omph Omph Next Back ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Interrupt History The ET Manager Cartridge can cancel irrigation for high winds freezing temperatures rain and Provider Interrupts see the Trouble Shooting Guide Interrupt History displays the start and or cleared date and time as well as type of interrupts for the last 5 interrupt events that have occurred This history may be viewed by following these steps 1 Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS press Ok thru any Alert messages e Press Menu Press 2 Logs Press 2 Interrupts Interrupt History is displayed showing the type of interrupt and the date and time the interrupt started or cleared To view next Interrupt press Next To return to the Logs menu press Back NOTE If no interrupt events have occurred the Interrupt History will display None 31 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Alert oo 1 Hour Rain Cancel Ine raner EOD 3 Weather Information 3 Interrupt History W Non Non EN EN None EZ Menu Next Back ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings This page intentionally left blank
36. he weather region number has not been set correctly Weak radio reception has caused the ET Manager Cartridge to miss 24 hours of messages Signal service has been canceled by the Weather Reach Signal Provider The Signal Provider is having technical difficulties No Paging Signal The ET Manager Cartridge verifies the presence of the Paging Detected Signal every minute If the paging signal is not detected after a period of time this message will be displayed There are 3 reasons the weather signal would not be detected 1 The radio needs to be reset 2 The Signal Provider Code has not been set correctly 3 Weak radio reception Verify that the Signal Provider Code and weather region have been programmed correctly Turn the dial to the ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS position from the Moisture Levels screen press the Alrt button to check for other Alert Messages Either the No Signal Service Activation Required Please Contact Signal Provider or Low Weather Signal Accuracy message will be displayed refer to trouble shooting for applicable alert message Contact the Signal Provider if you believe they are having technical difficulties NOTE All missed messages are replaced with a calculated ET value based on previously received weather information and the historical ET programmed in your ET Manager If this Alert Condition occurs wait two minutes to ensure the weather signal will not be detected within the next few minut
37. ial 2000000 3 System Settings 1 Data Source 2 Control Settings 3 Set Historical ET 3 Data Source 1 Weather Region 0 2 Rain Source Signal 3 Signal Provider Code 3 O Use the or to select Local Gauge Press More Rain Source Use the or to select 0 01 Tip Press Back until the Local Gauge Moisture Levels screen appears or turn dial to Auto for 2 ETM RG 1mm Tip seconds then back to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS More Back Rain Source Local Gauge 0 01 Tip ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Units English Metric The ET Manager Cartridge can calculate and display values in either English or Metric units The default setting is to English units o Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 3 Settings Press 2 System Settings Press 2 Control Settings 00000 Press 3 Options ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Alert 1 Hour Rain Cancel Moisture Levels A B C D Ww Non Non EZ Menu ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings ET Manager Settings 1 Irrigation Control 2 System Settings 3 Weather Interrupts Serial 2000000 3 System Settings 1 Data Source 2 Control Settings 3 Set Historical ET 3 Control Settings 1 Effective Rain 2 ET Settings 3 Options 17 Press 1 Units Options Use the or buttons to
38. ion Allowance to a lower amount to limit the amount of rainfall that can accumulate in the Moisture Level s It was raining and There are several reasons the sprinkler system may be The weather signal rainfall value may not correctly represent rainfall at your site the sprinklers were watering during a rainstorm Connect an optional on site rain gauge running 1 The rainfall received in the weather signal may not Check the Weather Info for the last hour of rain to verify the rain data is being correctly represent rainfall at your site reported by your ET Manager Cartridge The rain source in the ET Manager Cartridge may be Check the rain source to verify the ET Manager Cartridge is programmed to use data programmed incorrectly from the correct rain source if correct check the rain gauge for proper functionality Rain cancel settings may need to be programmed you may need to contact your Weather Reach Signal Provider Program a 1 Hour Rain Cancel to stop watering until rain accumulations reach below the programmed Rain 1 Hour setting Program a Rain Cancel to cancel watering until rain accumulations reach below the programmed Rain Cancel setting ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Glossary 1 Hour Rain Interrupt cccccscccsesccsccscccecsccsessccseseeee 33 If rainfall over the last hour is at or above the 1 Hour Rain Interrupt setting watering is canceled Once the total rainfall in the last hour drop
39. isture Level and Total Irrigation Amount including all start times for PGM A is displayed Use the or buttons to manually adjust the Moisture Level Press Next to view the next Program s Moisture Level Moisture Levels and Back to return to the Moisture Levels screen 0 20 220 PGM A NOTE An empty soil Moisture Level is an indication 0 that water from the last watering event has evaporated ISS SEE it is not an indication that the soil has completely dried out 25 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular This page intentionally left blank Irrigation Logs Alert Logs The ET Manager Cartridge displays the number of i Hour Raan Cancel A Logs watering days that have occurred as well as an estimated 3 Weather Information amount of water applied in inches for each program 3 o Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS press Ok thru any Alert messages e Press Menu Press 2 Logs WWW O Press 1 Irrigation Logs Hon PGM A Irrigation Log is displayed including the last irrigation event that occurred number of days watered and total estimated amount of water applied in inches since the date at the bottom The Since date shows the date that this information began to calculate from Moisture Levels A B C The number of days watered is figured by number of completed starts For example if the ET Manager Cartridge determines that only 2 of the 3 programmed st
40. ite rain gauge the ET Manager Cartridge accepts input from both 1mm tip and 0 01 tip rain gauges TheTipping Bucket Rain Gauge ETM RG istherecommended on site rain gauge for use with the ET Manager Cartridge To find your local Weather Reach Signal Provider please check the listing in the ET Manager Scheduler software found on the ET Manager Cartridge Resource CD included or visit www rainbird com wrsp About This Manual This manual is an addendum to the ESP LX Modular Controller Programming amp Operation Guide The instructions in this manual guide you through installing an ET Manager Cartridge mounting the ET Manager Receiver connecting the ET Manager Receiver Cable and programming the device to receive weather data and manage watering schedules Products Covered In This Manual This manual describes installation and operation procedures for the following Rain Bird products ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular ET Manager Receiver Antenna 237506 02 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular 6 Box Contents ET MANAGER CARTRIDGE for ESP LX MODULAR ET MANAGER RESOURCE CD INSTALLATION HARDWARE ET MANAGER RECEIVER ANTENNA SCREWDRIVER INSTALLATION amp USER GUIDE ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Installation ET Manager Cartridge Installation ESP LX MODULAR CONTROLLER ETM LXM KNIFE EDGE CONNECTOR RIBBON CABLE COMMUNICATION CARTRIDGE BAY ET MANAGER CARTRIDGE
41. ll appear asking you to please wait Once data has cleared a Data Cleared message will appear press Back until the Moisture Levels screen appears or turn dial to Auto for 2 seconds then back to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS Options Data 1 Units 2 Signal Kc Cleared 3 Clear Data Clear Data Clear all Weather history moisture levels and logs Clearing Data Please Wait ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Signal Kc Signal Kc or Signal Crop Coefficient is used by the Weather Reach Signal Provider to modify ET to a specific crop and can change over the year due to seasonal conditions You can choose to Use or Ignore this adjustment Default setting is to Use the Signal Kc 1 Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 3 Settings Press 2 System Settings Press 2 Control Settings 00000 Press 3 Options 51 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Alert 1 Hour Rain Cancel Moisture Levels A B C D Ww Non Non EZ Menu ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings ET Manager Settings 1 Irrigation Control 2 System Settings 3 Weather Interrupts Serial 2000000 3 System Settings 1 Data Source 2 Control Settings 3 Set Historical ET 3 Control Settings 1 Effective Rain 2 ET Settings 3 Options O Press 2 Signal Kc Options Use the
42. mming for ESP LX Modular Controller Please refer to your ESP LX Modular Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Guide It is recommended that your ESP LX Modular Controller be programmed with start and run times that your landscape would need during the hottest driest part of the year You will need to determine the approximate amount of water applied in inches or millimeters for a single start time The ET Manager Cartridge will set the Seasonal Adjust percentage to adjust the peak of the season watering schedule to meet watering needs based on current weather information NOTE It is important to keep all run times for a valve on one Program For example do not turn Valve 1 on with both Programs and B 15 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular ET Manager Resource CD The ET Manager Cartridge features an EZ Setup Wizard to simplify the programming process turn the dial to ET Manager IQ Communications The EZ Setup Wizard consists of the essential settings which are necessary to receive the weather signal and to manage irrigation Resources available to determine these settings can be found on The ET Manager Scheduler software on the CD included with your ET Manager Cartridge A Weather Reach Signal Provider Information Sheet which can be obtained from your Rain Bird Distributor your installation contractor or via PDF download at www rainbird com wrsp The ET Manager Scheduler
43. nal Provider WRSP A Signal Provider Code is unique for each WRSP and is necessary for an ET Manager Cartridge to receive a weather signal The code consists of 10 different numbers labeled A thru J For a map of available WRSP and their Signal Provider Codes visit www rainbird com wrsp Signal Provider Code is NOT 57 If the ET Manager Cartridge has been installed but not programmed with a Signal Provider Code this Alert message appears ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Temperature Interrupt ccccccccsssccscrccsccssssssscsseressees 33 If the hourly weather signal contains air temperatures that reach or are below the Temperature Interrupt setting watering is canceled Once the air temperature rises above the programmed interrupt setting as received in the hourly weather signal the Temperature Interrupt will clear Units English Metric esee eere eene rennen nnno 47 The ET Manager Cartridge can calculate and display values in either English or Metric units Weather Information ceres e eerte eene eene enntnnn 29 You can view detailed weather information as received by the ET Manager Cartridge in the most recent weather signal Weather Reach Signal Provider WRSP 15 The role of a Weather Reach Signal Provider WRSP is to retrieve weather information from local weather stations and send the weather signal to
44. nd affects the adjustment of current Moisture Levels for each Program As a general rule the Landscape Adjustment Percentages should range between 60 100 for turf grass and 40 80 for shrubs Local Rain Gauge Input Failure Check Wiring 57 If you are using a rain gauge to collect rain data and there is a problem with the input to the Rain Tip wire terminal this message is displayed Look Ahead Feature ccccsccsssssossssccscsssssscscsscscccsccsceees 35 If water days are limited the ET Manager Cartridge looks ahead each day to determine if watering should occur even though the Moisture Level has not met minimum levels Low Weather Signal 57 If data reception accuracy is less than 50 then the Low Weather Signal Accuracy message is displayed Max Hourly 41 The Maximum Hourly Rain is the maximum amount of rain that will be used in an hour to adjust the soil moisture level Maximum Run Time eee eere eere eere eee 35 The Maximum Run Time gives you the ability to decide the largest percentage of your watering cycle you will allow to be applied to your landscape There may be instances where watering has been turned off and the Moisture Level in your landscape has dried out more than a regular watering cycle will be able to replace In this situation the ET Manager Cartridge will adjust the Seasonal Adjust percentage a
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46. r Region number using the 4 or buttons to change the value When finished press Next Select the preferred unit of measure English or Metric Program the approximate site elevation using the or buttons to change the value When finished press Next ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular EZ Setup Wizard Enter key settings on the following screens Press Next to advance Skip Next Back Weather Region 0 to 250 Next Back Units English Elevation 1000 Next Back 6 Enter the daily Historical ET average for each month Average Daily using the or buttons to change the values Historical i 0 25 ET data is used as backup Press Next to go to the next Historical ET month When finished press Next Next Back Q Program the Irrigation Amount Per Program Start using the or buttons to change the values press Next to go to the next Program See Appendix for how to determine this setting NOTE Programs which you do NOT want watered based Irrigation Amount i Per Program Start Time on evaporation must be set to Non ET by pressing the 0 15 button until 0 00 is reached then one more button Sat 5 press will display Non ET Next Back ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Test Weather Signal To verify that your ET Manager Cartridge is ready to receive weather data check the Weather Signal Screen 0000 Turn
47. r the Program to get it the water it needs Program are too dry or being to dry or too wet too wet Check the run times on your LXM The dry or wet Program can be caused by too little 1 Arun time problem programmed in your sprinkler or too much run time for each station controller Adjust the run time s using small intervals of time This will help determine what 2 The Irrigation Amounts were not correctly programmed run time is optimal to prevent dry or wet stations If steps 1 and 2 do not fix this problem adjust the Irrigation Amount for the Program See Appendix Determining the Irrigation Amount for more information on this setting NOTE You want to increase your Irrigation Amount if you are experiencing a wet Program and you want to decrease your Irrigation Amount if you have a dry Program ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular probable Cause en The site is watering There are three possible causes of why the site is watering every day everyday 1 Thelrrigation Amount s are programmed too low 2 The Minimum Run Time Limit is programmed too low 3 ETrates are high enough that daily watering is necessary no action is required I want to water onthe There may be occasions when in your judgment the sprinklers next cycle Should water the next watering cyde After a rainstorm my sprinkler system resumes watering too soon There are several reasons the sprinkler system resumes watering too
48. ructions on how to store and recall programs Quick Adjust If you notice the landscape is too dry or wet here are a few suggestions Dry or wet spots Check the sprinkler heads near the spot that is dry or wet Check the run times for the zone watering the dry or wet spot Dry or wet stations or zone Confirm the zone is operating properly Adjust the run time for the zone using small intervals of time 1 2 minutes Several stations in a Program are too dry or too wet Checkthe Irrigation Amount see Appendix Determining the Irrigation Amount Adjust the run time for the program using small intervals of time 1 2 minutes Water the next scheduled cycle Set the Moisture Levels for the selected Program s to 0 see page 25 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Irrigation Status Alert Current irrigation status is easily viewed by looking at 1 Hour Rain Cancel the Moisture Level for each program 1 Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS press Ok thru any Alert messages 2 The Moisture Levels screen is displayed showing Moisture Level status for each program this gives you an idea of how wet or dry your landscape is In the image at the right Program A s Moisture Level is full while Program B s Moisture Level is getting low or drying out Each program s Moisture Level may be manually adjusted by pressing Adj The current Mo
49. s Settings T JET Wi a 5 i We ai s S i Wi xh eather Moisture eather rrigation eather Irrigation ystem eather Region Levels Signal ET amp Rain Logs memp Information Control Settings Interrupts Next More 1 1 n Irrigation Units Counters Han Rain Cancel Next More 2 2 i Paging Landscape Elevation History Adjust Temp Cancel Next 3 3 L Set Historical Run Time ET T imits Wind Cancel Next i 1 2 3 4 Irrigation Data Control Set Historical Amount Source Settings ET 1 1 i leather ective T Catti Region P in ET Settings Options D Rain Max Hourly SAK Bain ET Source Units ne i Signal Saturation Provider Code Allowance Elevation Signal Kc 3 3 Wind Adjustment Clear Data ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Introduction Welcome To Rain Bird Thank you for purchasing your new state of the art Rain Bird ET Manager Cartridge for the ESP LX Modular Controller For more than six decades Rain Bird has led the irrigation industry in meeting all of your water management needs by providing the highest quality products and services available ET Manager Cartridge The ET Manager Cartridge brings evaporation amp rain based control to the ESP LX Modular Controller The ET Manager Cartridge uses real time weather information to automatically adjust watering run times to meet the needs of the landscape The ET Manager Cartridge may be used on both indoor and outdoor
50. s below the 1 Hour Rain Interrupt setting the 1 Hour Rain Interrupt will clear 24 Hour Rain 1 5 33 If rainfall over the last 24 hours is at or above the 24 Hour Rain Interrupt setting watering is canceled Once the total rainfall in the last 24 hours drops below the 24 Hour Rain Interrupt setting the 24 Hour Rain Interrupt will clear seresnnvvesnnnnsnnnesnnnsesnnnnssnnnensnnnesnnnnesnnnnesnnnnsvnnnesnnneee 57 The ET Manager Cartridge looks at the last two weeks of weather signals and reports the accuracy of the weather signal An accuracy level less than 50 will create and Alert Condition arro 49 If it becomes necessary you may clear all records stored in the ET Manager Cartridge Clearing Data will not change and settings but will erase all weather information paging history interrupt history and irrigation logs and will automatically set your Moisture Levels to 0 LG T DICT RR 1 The All Pages counter registers every signal received the Weather Region counter registers every signal received on the programmed Weather Region the Rain Region counter registers every signal received on the programmed Rain Region if applicable the Local Rain Tips registers every tip received Effective Rain Settings M 41 Effective rain is the amount of
51. software is recommended to assist you in determining settings for both the ESP LX Modular Controller and the ET Manager Cartridge If you do NOT use the ET Manager Scheduler Software to determine your settings you will need the following information Input from the Weather Reach Signal Provider Information Sheet Signal Provider Code Preferred Weather Region number e Approximate Elevation Average Daily Historical ET values for each Month Based on the amount of water applied in inches or mm per program start time Irrigation Amount Thelrrigation Amount setting is the amount of water applied by the sprinkler system per program start time For more information on determining the proper irrigation amount setting see Appendix Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular EZ Setup Wizard To begin programming your essential settings with the EZ Setup Wizard follow these steps 1 Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS The EZ Setup Wizard will be displayed Press Next NOTE If the EZ Setup Wizard is NOT displayed press the EZ button from the Moisture Levels screen Enter the Signal Provider Code from the Weather Reach Signal Provider Information Sheet by using the or buttons to change the value and the Next and Back buttons to move from one letter to the next When finished press Next Q Select the correct Weathe
52. soon after a rainstorm 1 The rainfall received in the weather signal may not correctly represent rainfall at your site Location of your optional on site rain gauge may be poorly sited Therain source in the ET Manager Cartridge may be programmed incorrectly Effective Rain settings may need to be adjusted 1 Thelrrigation Amounts could be programmed too low The total Irrigation Amount Should be equal to or above peak historical ET values See Appendix Determining the Irrigation Amount for more information about this setting The Minimum Run Time Limit lets you decide the smallest percentage of the watering cycle you will allow to run Setting the Minimum Run Time Limit to 096 means that with each amount of ET received the ET Manager Cartridge will try to replace the water immediately even if it means running the Programs for only 196 of their scheduled time Adjust the Minimum Run Time up default setting is 8096 To water the next cycle you may manually start the Program s or adjust the Moisture Levels for the selected program s to 0 The weather signal rainfall value may not correctly represent rainfall at your site Connect an optional on site rain gauge ETM RG Checkthe location of your optional on site rain gauge make certain there are no obstacles blocking rain from entering the rain gauge Checkthe rain source to verify the ET Manager Cartridge is programmed to use data from the correct rain source s
53. t side of the ET Manager Cartridge LEDs provide continuous status updates and illuminate according to the table below ax ms me tue Upper light Red Blinking Power is present communication between LXM and ETC is absent Lower light Red Blinking Power is present communication between ETR and ETC is absent Upper light Green Power and communications are Ok Lower light Green Power and communications are Ok Both lights Green Blinking A Rain Gauge input was detected 13 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Resetting The ET Manager Cartridge A Reset button is provided on the face of the ETC LXM communications interface cartridge The purpose of this control button is to restart the cartridge s internal programming and re enable communications with the IO Central Control Software NOTE Resetting the ETC LXM cartridge does not affect internally stored data such as event logs WRSP signal provider codes or other settings RESET ETM LXM ESP LXM BUTTON ET MANAGER CARTRIDGE STATUS LED RAIN BIRD ET MANAGER CARTRIDGE STATUS LED CONNECT GND TERMINAL ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Basic Programming The ET Manager Scheduler software found on the ET Manager Cartridge Resource CD will walk you through all settings for both the ESP LX Modular Controller and the ET Manager Cartridge Programming The ESP LX Modular Controller Begin by completing progra
54. tem Settings of water for the plant When rainfall amounts and intensities K I are extreme not all rainfall will stay within the root zone To 3 restrict the amount of rain recognized by the system two effective rainfall limits should be programmed Max Hourly Rain and Saturation Allowance for each program The Maximum Hourly Rain is the maximum amount of rain that will be used in an hour to adjust the soil moisture level W Non Non EZ Menu The Saturation Allowance is the amount of rain it takes to saturate the soil after satisfying the total irrigation amount before run off occurs Unique Saturation Allowance settings can be made for each program and are typically programmed as half the total irrigation amount Default settings are Max Hourly Rain 0 25 Saturation Allowance 0 10 for all Programs 1 Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages 2 Press Menu Press 3 Settings 4 Press 2 System Settings ET Manager 1 2 Logs 3 Settings Status ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular O Press 2 Control Settings System Settings Effective Rain O Press 1 Effective Rain HR Be Na e 0 10 3 me is miks Saturation Allowance Q Maximum Hourly Rain setting appears use the or PGM A buttons to adjust the setting Press Next 3 LEE Saturation Allowance setting for Program
55. the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 1 Status Press 2 Weather Signal Check the status of the signal if the display shows Signal Detected the unit is ready to receive weather information If the status displays No Signal Detected wait two minutes if the status continues to display No Signal Detected go to page 35 and follow the steps for No Paging Signal Detected If the activation status shows Activated your ET Manager will begin receiving hourly weather data ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Alert 1 Hour Rain Cancel Moisture Levels A B C D Ww Non Non EZ Menu ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings Status 1 Moisture Levels 2 Weather Signal 3 ET Rain and Adj 3 Weather Signal Last 3 23 2006 9 00 AM Signal Detected Activated 100 of 0 0 Days Weather Signal Last 3 23 2006 9 00 AM Signal Detected Activated 100 of 0 0 Days If the activation status shows Not Activated you will need to contact your Weather Reach Signal Provider to establish services they will activate your unit Once activated the ETR will begin receiving hourly weather data NOTE To find your local Weather Reach Signal Provider contact your Rain Bird Distributor your installation contractor or go to www rainbird com wrsp ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX
56. the menus to the Signal Provider Code and program the appropriate Signal Provider Code see page 17 To obtain your Signal Provider Code contact your Rain Bird Distributor your installation contractor or go to www rainbird com wrsp Review the days available for watering and add additional days if possible Or change the Irrigation amount to a higher value Probable Cause Radio Initialization Your ET Manager Cartridge uses a radio to receive the weather signal If The radio may need to be re initialized To do so press the Reset button on the Failure Press ET Manager the ET Manager Cartridge is experiencing radio initialization problems ET Manager Cartridge If the problem persists the ET Manager Receiver must Cartridge Reset this message will appear be replaced Radio Failure Your ET Manager Cartridge uses a radio to receive the weather signal The radio may need to be re initialized To do so press the Reset button on the If the ET Manager Cartridge has detected a radio failure this message ET Manager Cartridge If the problem persists the ET Manager Receiver must will appear be replaced Landscape Conditions and How to Respond Probable Cause Kok Dry or Wet Spots in Dry and wet spots are often caused by inefficiency in the distribution 1 Check the sprinkler heads near the spot that is dry or wet It is possible Landscape of water by your sprinkler system that a broken or clogged head or nozzle needs to be replaced
57. the programmed interrupt setting as received in the hourly weather signal the Wind Interrupt will clear This page intentionally left blank Appendix 3 Perform a Catch Can Test for each valve A Catch 0 Can Test is done by placing cans with sides that are Determining the Irrigation Amount straight up and down in various locations throughout Irrigation Amount Setting the zone then run the zone for the entire scheduled run time Measure the amount of water in each can and average the amounts This average measurement is your Irrigation Amount There are several ways to determine the Irrigation Amount setting 1 Use the ET Manager Scheduler software found on the ET Manager Cartridge resource CD to determine all settings for your ET Manager Cartridge and LXM controller The scheduler software requires site information such as root depth soil type and sprinkler type nozzle pressure and spacing information to calculate the precipitation rate of each zone Catch can collections can also be entered into the scheduling software to calculate you precipitation rate and distribution uniformity 2 Use the sprinkler head manufacturer s expected precipitation rate typically expressed in inches per hour Perform this calculation for each zone to determine the setting for each Program Preci System Run Irrigation dd X Efficiency X Time gt 60 N 80 0 8 min ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular
58. ther signal Turn the dial to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS older versions COMMUNICATIONS Press Ok thru any Alert messages Press Menu Press 3 Settings Press 2 System Settings Press 2 Control Settings 00000 Press 2 ET Settings ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Alert 1 Hour Rain Cancel Moisture Levels A B C D Ww Non Non EZ Menu ET Manager 1 Status 2 Logs 3 Settings ET Manager Settings 1 Irrigation Control 2 System Settings 3 Weather Interrupts Serial 2000000 3 System Settings 1 Data Source 2 Control Settings 3 Set Historical ET 3 Control Settings 1 Effective Rain 2 ET Settings 3 Options O Press ET Source Use the or buttons to change the setting toggles between Signal and Historical Press Back until Moisture Levels screen appears or turn dial to Auto for 2 seconds then back to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS NOTE When the ET Manager Cartridge is set to Historical ET H ET will be displayed in the upper right corner of the Moisture Levels screen as a reminder that the device is set to Historical ET to ET MANAGER IQ SETTINGS ET Settings 1 ET Source 2 Elevation 3 Wind Adjustment 3 ET Source Signal ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Effective Rain Settings Alert ET Manager Settings 1 Irrigation Control Effective rain is the amount of rain that is an available source 1 Hour Rain Cancel 2 Sys
59. watering is canceled Once the wind speed decreases below the programmed interrupt setting as received in the hourly weather signal the Wind Cancel will clear If rainfall over the last 24 hours is at or above the Rain Cancel setting watering is canceled Once the total rainfall in the last 24 hours drops below the Rain Cancel setting the 24 Hour Rain Cancel will clear If rainfall over the last hour is at or above the 1 Hour Rain setting watering is canceled Once the total rainfall in the last hour drops below the 1 Hour Rain setting the 1 Hour Rain Cancel will clear The Weather Reach Signal Provider WRSP can send a signal to interrupt watering This may be necessary during an emergency condition in the community requiring watering to be suspended to limit the demand on the community water system As a service your WRSP may also watch weather forecasts and choose to interrupt watering for expected conditions such as large rain storms A Provider Interrupt lasts for 24 hours For information regarding a current Provider Interrupt contact your Weather Reach Signal Provider 55 ET Manager Cartridge for ESP LX Modular Probable Cause No Weather Signals If the ET Manager Cartridge does not receive weather data for have been received 24 hours this message will be displayed There are 5 reasons the the last 24 Hours weather signal would not be received for 24 hours The Signal Provider Code has not been set correctly T
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