ESP-TM Manual
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1. Fixed Day Cycle 2 Days 3 Days 5 Days Program B PAIN S BIRD ESP TM Controller PROGRAMMING CHART Custom Day Cycle 1 6 00 am pm am pmf2 4 30 am pm 3 am pm Water Budget applies to all programs Technical Services for U S and Canada only 1 800 247 3782 www rainbird com front lawn rotors side lawn spray heads front flower bed back lawn rotors rose garden PIN 632989A Page 7 Page 8 RAINS BIRD ESP TM Controller PROGRAMMING CHART Technical Services for U S and Canada only 1 800 247 3782 www rainbird com ELCHE REN Program A D Fixed Day Cycle 2 Days 3 Days 5 Days Watering Custom Day Cycle Custom Day Cycle Days M T W T F S S MT 5 5 Program Start Times Program B Water Budget later Budget O NIOJ P N 632989A ESP TM Installation and Operation RAINS BIRD ESP TM Controller PROGRAMMING CHART Technical Services for U S and Canada only 1 800 247 3782 www rainbird com ELCHE D Fixed Day Cycle 2 Days 3 5 Days Watering Custom Day Cycle Custom Day Cycle Days M T W T F S S MT W C T F S S Program Start Times Program B Water Budget applies to all O NIOJ2. 11 Set Current Day Setting the current day varies somewhat depending on whether you are using a custom schedule or a fixed schedule Custom Schedule Make sure the Schedule Slide switch is set to Turn the dial to DAY The display shows the day of the week that is currently set for example MO for Monday ft or dL to change the display to the current day of the week Page 12 DAYS TO WATER CUSTOM SCHEDULE WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE PAIN 3 BIRD FIXED CUSTOM ESP 6TM oh ESP TM Installation and Operation Fixed Schedule e e Make sure the Schedule Slide switch is set to a fixed day schedule 2 3 or 5 Turn the dial to DAY The display shows 1 for the first day of the watering cycle Day 1 is always the watering day Press or J to change the current day from 1 If you want tomorrow to be the watering day change the current day to the last day in your fixed schedule For example if you re using a two day schedule and you want to start watering tomorrow set the current day to 2 If you re using a three day schedule and you want to start tomorrow set the current day to 3 ESP TM Installation and Operation CUSTOM WATERING SCHEDULE START TIMES WATERING TIME PER STATION i SCHEDULE RAINY BIRD FIXED CUSTOM ESP 6TM T Page 13 Sel
3. P N 632989A ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 9 Select Watering Schedule The ESP TM has two types of watering schedules either fixed or custom The fixed schedule sets watering to occur every second third or fifth day The custom schedule lets you select specific days of the week on which watering is to occur The type of schedule you select applies to both programs A and B For example you cannot set Program A to a fixed schedule and Program B to a custom schedule PAIN 3 BIRD 1 To use a fixed schedule move the Schedule Slide Switch to one of the FIXED positions ESP 2 every other day 3 every third day 5 every fifth day use the custom schedule move the Schedule RAINY BIRD Slide Switch to the C position ESP 6TM SCHEDULE CUSTOM FIXED T 2350C SCHEDULE FIXED CUSTOM T 2350C Page 10 ESP TM Installation and Operation Set Current Time Turn the dial to HR The display shows the hour that is currently set either AM or PM Press 4 or SL to set the current hour Turn the dial to MIN The display shows the minute currently set O 0 SO Press f or to set the current minute ESP TM Installation and Operation CUSTOM WATERING SCHEDULE START TIMES WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE PAIN BIRD FIXED CUSTOM 6 y 2356
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5. When water budgeting is set above or below 100 percent the words WATER BUDGET will appear in the top of the display To turn off water budgeting repeat steps 1 to 3 and set the percentage to 100 Page 22 CUSTOM SCHEDULE WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE PAIN 3 BIRD FIXED CUSTOM 6 2350 ESP TM Installation and Operation Use Manual Start Advance Select the program you want to start Press the or PGM button to switch back and forth between the two programs Press the MAN START ADV button to begin the program with the first assigned station To advance through the stations in the program press MAN START ADV repeatedly until the station you want is displayed ESP TM Installation and Operation DAYS TO WATER CUSTOM SCHEDULE WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE RAINY BIRD FIXED___CUSTOM ESP 6TM 235 Page 23 Run Test Program The ESP TM controller has a built in test program that will run each station in sequence for two minutes You can use this program to check out the operation of all the sprinklers in the system Turn the dial to AUTO Press both arrow buttons at the same time and hold them down until The display shows the first station number and two minutes of watering time remaining The controller will run each station for two minutes and then ret
6. see the Troubleshooting section on page 36 Correct any problems before replacing the fuse To replace a blown fuse remove the old fuse from the clips and replace it with a 0 5 AMP 250 Volt FAST BLO fuse To reinstall the face panel align the rounded posts on the inside of the panel with the sleeves inside the cabinet Also align the Schedule Slide Switch with the internal switch on the circuit board Then gently press the face panel until it clicks into place Page 26 ESP TM Installation and Operation INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER Select Location ESP TM controllers are designed for indoor mounting only For best results mount the controller at eye level Mount the controller so that a 117 Volt AC power outlet is within five feet of the controller so the wires from the external transformer can be easily connected to the controller ESP TM Installation and Operation The ESP TM controller has three keyhole slots on the back of the cabinet Use these slots to mount the controller to a flat wall or vertical stud Always use lower mounting hole D to secure the bottom of the controller Page 27 Mount Controller Place the supplied mounting template the desired location on the wall Mark the screw center locations by punching through the template with a sharp tool Remove the template Two plastic spacers are provided for the upper mounting screws only See i
7. ESP 6TM T 2350C ESP TM Installation and Operation Adjust Water Budget Percent The Water Budget feature on the ESP TM lets you increase or decrease the run times of all stations by a selected percentage You may adjust the run times as low as 10 percent and as high as 200 percent Adjustments must be made in increments of 10 percentage points The percentages are calculated on the normal programmed run times for each station For example if a station is programmed to run for 10 minutes and you set the water budget percent to 80 the station will run for 8 minutes 80 of 10 minutes If you set the water budget to 120 that same station will run for 12 minutes 120 of 10 minutes The water budget feature can be useful for cutting back watering during cool winter months or for increasing watering during periods of unusual heat Keep in mind that the percentage you set applies to ALL stations on BOTH programs ESP TM Installation and Operation CURRENT TIME AND DAY CUSTOM SCHEDULE WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE RAINY BIRD FIXED CUSTOM ESP 6TM Page 21 Turn the dial to ADJUST WATER 2 The display shows the current water budget setting between 10 and 200 A setting of 100 means that all stations will run according to their normal programmed run times Press 4 or I to increase or decrease the percentage in 10 point increments
8. on the mainline pipe upstream from the station valves H B cle J j J Connect the master valve wiring to the MV terminal and MASTER STATION VALVES COM terminal as shown in the illustration VALVE ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 31 Pump Start Relay Wiring NOTE Complete this section ONLY if your system requires Poy a pump start relay 24VAC COM MV 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The MV terminal on the flip strip can be used to connect a ILL pump start relay Connect one lead of the 24VAC pump start relay to the MV terminal and the other lead to the common wire as shown in the illustration start relay use a jumper to connect unused stations to a station that is being used If program information is lost O during a prolonged power outage the ESP TM will auto matically run a default program when power is restored This program runs all stations for 10 minutes If unused CAUTION To prevent pump damage when using a pump ja ji i Mii J stations are not jumpered the pump will operate with no flow dead head during this 10 minute period Dead PUMP START STATION VALVES heading may cause the pump to overheat or burn out RELAY Page 32 ESP TM Installation and Operation Install Battery The ESP TM controller i
9. AND DAY WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE PAIN 3 BIRD FIXED CUSTOM T 2350C ESP TM Installation and Operation OPERATING THE CONTROLLER Turn Controller On and Off To set the controller to automatic operation turn the dial to AUTO The display will show the current day and time until the next scheduled automatic start When a program is running the display will show the station currently turned on and the minutes remaining hm 10 22 on its run time When the entire program is complete CURRENT TIME the display will change back to the current day and AND DAY time CUSTOM If you forget to turn the dial to AUTO the controller will SCHEDULE eventually set itself to automatic operation The only setting that prevents automatic operation is OFF see step 2 WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE RAINY BIRD FIXED CUSTOM 6 235 ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 19 o Page 20 To turn the controller off and prevent all watering set the dial to OFF The display will show the current day and time In addition the right hand minute digit will blink to show that the controller has been turned off The OFF setting can be used during rainy weather seasonal shutdown or system maintenance f 1022 DAYS TO WATER CUSTOM SCHEDULE WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE PAIN BIRD FIXED CUSTOM
10. Installation Programming amp Operation ESP 4TM ESP 6TM ESP 8TM PAIN 3 BIRD FIXED CUSTOM 6 Pri PAIN S BIRD Contents INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Guide Controller Stations Sample Station Layout Controls and Switches RWN PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Default Program Programming Checklist Fill Out Program Schedule Sheet T Select Watering Schedule Set Current Time Set Current Day Custom Schedule Fixed Schedule Select Program Set Station Watering Days Set Station Run Times Set Watering Start Times HAVE A QUESTION PROBLEM OR COMMENT OPERATING THE CONTROLLER Turn Controller On and Off Adjust Water Budget Percent Use Manual Start Advance Run Test Program REPLACING THE BATTERY AND FUSE INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER Select Location Mount Controller Connect Field Wiring Station Valve Wiring Master Valve Wiring Pump Start Relay Wiring Install Battery Install Transformer Install Wiring Skirt TROUBLESHOOTING ll 36 Our toll free Technical Services phone number is 1 800 247 3782 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing a Rain Bird ESP TM For your convenience we have included a Quick solid state controller This manual describes how to Reference Guide below so you can quickly find install operate and maintain your controller Plea
11. ON 1 e i e ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 3 STATION 2 da 0 0 STATION 3 Controls and switches The illustration shows the programming controls on the face of the ESP TM These controls include e Page 4 LCD Display during normal operation displays the time of day during programming shows the results of your commands during watering shows the station that is running and the minutes remaining in its run time Arrow ON OFF Buttons used to set times and days and to make program changes A B Program Button used to select watering program A or B On some ESP models this button is labeled PGM Manual Start Advance Button used to start the irrigation program manually or to manually advance watering from one station to the next Programming Dial used to turn controller off and on and for programming Schedule Slide Switch used to select one of the fixed interval watering schedules or a custom watering schedule DAYS TO WATER PAIN 3 BIRD FIXED ESP 6TM ESP TM Installation and Operation PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Your ESP TM controller is an electronic clock that controls when your sprinkler system turns on and how long the sprinklers run Programming is the process of telling the controller exactly when and how long you want to water The controller opens and closes the rem
12. abeled 24VAC Connect either wire to either terminal polarity of these wires is not important Page 34 GREEN WIRE GROUND See Note EXTERNAL TRANSFORMER ESP TM Installation and Operation Install Wiring Skirt o Slide the wiring skirt into its slot beneath the flip strip connector you ve used 3 4 PVC conduit to route the field wiring you can route the transformer wires out of the side of the skirt by breaking out a small notch in the skirt with a pair of needle nose pliers See the illustration Secure the wiring skirt to the wall with two of the screws provided WIRING SKIRT NOTCH IN SKIRT FOR K screws SECURING 4 Snap the lower controller cover back into position TRANSFORMER WIRES CONDUIT TO WALL Plug the 24VAC external transformer into 110V outlet 3 4 CONDUIT WIRES FROM FOR VALVE WIRES TRANSFORMER ESP TM installation is now complete Please refer to the programming instructions on page 5 ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Display shows PR OFF Display is blank Page 36 CAUSE 1 Fuse has blown 2 Power is off to the controller 3 If the controller is still receiving power an electrical surge exceeding the controller s built in surge protection may have damaged the controller s microprocessor 4 Power is off to the ESP TM and the backup battery has ru
13. ect Program o The ESP TM controller has two programs A and B Each program operates independently MO 1200 If you are using the custom watering schedule each program can have different watering days For example Program A might run on Monday Wednesday and Friday Program B on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday son If you are using a fixed watering schedule both programs will have the same ON days For example if you are using the three day fixed schedule Program A and CUSTOM Program B will both run every third day ATERING SCHEDULE You can assign any station to Program A Program B or both 1 The program that is currently selected appears in the far left corner of the display The display will show WATERING TIME PER STATION either PGM A or PGM B 2 To select the program press the A B or PGM SCHEDULE button until the program you want appears in the RAIN Bird FIXED CUSTOM display Pressing the A B button switches back and ESP 6TM T forth between the two programs 2350C Page 14 ESP TM Installation and Operation Set Station Watering Days NOTE You must set station watering days ONLY if you are using the CUSTOM Schedule If you are using one of the FIXED schedules skip to page 16 Turn the dial to MON 2 The display shows the day of the week for example MO for Monday and either ON or OFF ON means the selected day is a waterin
14. eld wires 1 Wires connected to the flip strip should be stripped to CLOSED OPEN expose 1 2 of conductor at the end Do NOT use wires larger than 16 gauge Wires smaller than 18 gauge should be doubled over before being inserted into the in flip strip o o o o o o 06 To connect field wires raise the flip strip lever to the SW B5 DR RU EE open position Insert the stripped wire into the round 2 x x 3 x x I hole beneath the lever Then lower the flip strip lever to 5 8 o a grip the wire Tug gently on each wire to make sure it s securely VALVES STATIONS connected MASTER VALVE PUMP START RELAY VALVE COMMON TRANSFORMER TERMINALS Page 30 ESP TM Installation and Operation Station Valve Wiring Connect each valve by its own separate power wire to one of the numbered terminals on the ESP TM flip strip as shown in the illustration 24VAC COM MV 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Connect a common wire to one of the leads on each valve Connect the other end of the common wire to the COM terminal on the flip strip Wire used to connect the valves must be code approved for underground installation xs Master Valve Wiring ii NOTE Complete this section ONLY if your system requires a master valve an automatic valve installed
15. g day OFF means watering doesn t take place on the selected day Press the ON or OFF button to set the selected day of the week on or off 4 Turn the dial to the next day of the week Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set each day of the week either on or off ESP TM Installation and Operation CURRENT TIME AND DAY WATERING START TIMES WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE PAIN 3 BIRD FIXED CUSTOM 6 2356 15 Set Station Run Times Turn the dial to Station 1 2 The display shows the selected station and its run time If you are programming the controller for the first time or after a long power outage the built in run time of 10 minutes will appear 3 Press fr or change the display to the run time you want up to 99 minutes Set any unused stations to 0 minutes CUSTOM Turn the dial to the next station in sequence ATERING SCHEDULE Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have set the run time for each station WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE RAINY BIRD FIXED CUSTOM ESP 6TM Ti 2350 Page 16 ESP TM Installation and Operation Set Watering Start Times Each program on the ESP TM can have up to three watering start times which tell the controller when to begin the watering program The start time applies to all watering days for that program If you want to water more than once a da
16. he ESP TM controller for the first time we recommend that you complete the following steps in order Select watering schedule Set the current time Set the current Select the program Aor B Set station watering days custom schedule only Set station run times Set watering start times Set controller to automatic operation Page 6 Fill out Program Schedule Sheet ESP TM Installation and Operation Fill Out Programming Chart Before you begin programming fill out the ESP TM Controller Programming Chart and keep it for reference A sample Programming Chart is shown in this illustration Several blank Charts are provided for your use on the following pages Enter a brief description of each station on the controller 2 In the Program A column circle the Watering Days schedule Either choose one of the Fixed Day Cycle intervals or choose the desired watering days in the Custom Day Cycle row 3 Enter the starting time s for Program A You may have up to three separate start times for each program Enterthe run time for each station assigned to Program A Enter 0 for stations that are not used in Program A Repeat steps 2 4 for Program If you using a fixed schedule Program B will have the same watering days as Program A ESP TM Installation and Operation
17. llustration on the next page Slip the spacers over the screws and drive them into the wall or stud at the upper keyhole marks holes A and C for flat surfaces or hole B only for an exposed stud Page 28 When the wide flat end of the spacer is pressed against the wall or stud the screw is at the proper depth Do NOT drive a fastener into location D at this time Remove the controller s lower face panel by gently prying out the panel at the slots on the left and right sides Hang the controller on the upper keyhole slots Make sure the spacers are in the upper narrow portion of the slots Then drive a fastener through lower mounting hole D The controller should now be secure ESP TM Installation and Operation KEYHOLE KEYHOLE KEYHOLE FLAT WALL SLOT A SLOT B SLOT C INSTALLATIONS 1 I 1 T LI 1 1 e e i A B dee Vis 1 1 i VERTICAL STUD j INSTALLATIONS i i ESP TM ieee MOUNTING TEMPLATE i E I LI 1 SPESE dud ut uni dii ii a 4 1 1 LI 1 LI 1 on n LI 1 ALL rr INSTALLATIONS LOWER MOUNTING HOLE D 3 6 EEN UPPER MOUNTING SCREW HEAD PLASTIC SPACER ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 29 Connect Field Wiring The flip strip connector shown in this illustration Flip Strip Bottom View allows fast and easy connection of fi
18. n down CORRECTION Replace the fuse with one of the same amperage rating Use the MAN START ADV button to run a watering program Press MAN START ADV to cycle through each station If the fuse blows again on a particular station that station s solenoid or field wires may have a short circuit that needs repair Determine why power to the controller has been interrupted and re establish power Unplug the controller and remove the battery Wait two minutes Then re install the battery and plug the unit in If numbers and letters return to the display the power surge did not do permanent damage Reprogram the controller If the display remains blank the ESP TM may be perma nently damaged Call Rain Bird Technical Services at 1 800 247 3782 for a service referral Re establish power to the controller and then reprogram it Replace the battery with a 3 Volt lithium coin cell ESP TM Installation and Operation SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION Display shows Same as Cause 3 See correction for Cause 3 numbers and letters but is not moving or advancing Schedule Slide 5 Lower face plate cover is Remove the lower face plate cover by gently prying it out Switch does misaligned over the switch along the slots on the outside right and left edges Reinstall not move the cover making sure that the Schedule Slide Switch engages the black switch on the cabinet interior ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 37 RAINS BIRD
19. ote control valves according to the program you set Each program contains Watering days the specific days of the week on which watering takes place for example Default Program The ESP TM series controllers have a backup or default program that takes over if your program is lost because of an extended power outage When the default program is running all stations revert to Program A with 10 minutes of run time per station The default starting time is 8 00 AM The default program will water every day if the Schedule Slide Switch is set to Custom ESP TM Installation and Operation Monday Wednesday Friday or the watering interval for example every third day Start time the time of day that the program begins this is the time that the first station in the program begins watering all other stations then follow in sequence Run time the number of minutes that each station runs If the Schedule Slide Switch is set to one of the fixed intervals the default program will run every two three or five days depending on where the switch is set The Program A default settings will be in operation until you enter your desired settings for Program A As you enter your settings in Program A the default settings are pushed into reserve status as a backup program If you are using only one of the two programs make sure you use Program A Page 5 Programming Checklist To program t
20. s factory supplied with a 3 Volt lithium coin cell backup battery which is wrapped in a protective insulator strip in the battery drawer This battery is designed to maintain program information for several days without power If electrical power to the ESP TM remains uninterrupted the lithium coin cell will last well over one year However long or frequent power interruptions will use up the battery much faster I To activate this battery remove the lower face panel on the INSULATOR STRIP controller and remove the plastic insulator strip from the battery BATTERY DRAWER Make sure battery drawer is completely closed then reinstall the lower face panel See page 25 for complete instructions ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 33 Install Transformer CAUTION DO NOT plug the external transformer into into an electrical outlet until all other connections have been made In addition connect the wires from the transformer to the ESP TM flip strip BEFORE plugging in the transformer o If your transformer has just two wires go to step 2 If not connect the green ground wire which is the longest wire to the ground screw located just below and to the right of the lower wall mounting screw If your transformer has just two wires then a ground wire is not necessary Connect one pre stripped transformer wire to each of the flip strip terminals l
21. se instructions for common tasks read these instructions carefully Quick Reference Guide If you want to Change the time of day ll page 11 Turn the controller off and on for example because of rain 1 page 19 Adjust watering times for all stations for example during a hot or cool period page 21 Start the sprinkler system manually page 23 Install a new line page 25 Replace the fuse page 25 Troubleshoot a controller problem _ page 36 ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 1 Controller Stations The controller has several stations as shown in the illustration on the following page Each station is connected to a remote control sprinkler valve The valve opens when it receives a signal from the controller and the sprinklers connected to the valve turn on When these sprinklers have run for their allotted time the controller shuts off the valve and opens the next valve in sequence Page 2 For example the illustration shows that station 1 is currently watering When station 1 is finished the controller will shut it off and start station 2 In the same way station 3 will begin watering when station 2 is finished ESP TM Installation and Operation Sample Station Layout CONTROLLER REMOTE CONTROL SPRINKLERS VALVES q99 25 q899 25 99020 4990260 2 Ey 2 N Do m STATI
22. urn to AUTO mode to await the next scheduled start time Any station that has been set to a 0 run time will be skipped during the test program Page 24 DAYS TO WATER CURRENT TIME AND DAY CUSTOM SCHEDULE WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE PAIN 3 BIRD FIXED CUSTOM ESP 6TM 235 ESP TM Installation and Operation REPLACING THE BATTERY AND FUSE The ESP TM controller features a battery backup which Eno will preserve the controller s program in the event of a power failure Under normal conditions the lithium battery will last well over a year For maximum protection against loss of programming data Rain Bird recommends that you replace the lithium coin cell battery once a year CURRENT TIME AND DAY In addition if a short circuit occurs in the sprinkler system you may have to replace the fuse CUSTOM WATERING SCHEDULE START TIMES o Remove the controller s lower face panel by gently prying out the panel at the slots on the left and right sides To replace the battery pull out the battery drawer and remove the old battery Install a new 3 Volt lithium coin cell battery in the drawer Then close the drawer ESP TM Installation and Operation Page 25 If the ESP TM fuse should blow check for short gt fo 022 circuits in the valve solenoids or field wiring For more information
23. y you can set the second and third watering start times For example if you are growing new lawn seed you might want to water several times a day To do so you could set a program to run at 6 00 AM 11 00 AM and 4 00 PM 1 Make sure the program you want appears in the display Either PGM A or PGM B will appear To switch to the other program press the or PGM button Turn the dial to 1 in the Watering Start Times section The display shows the start time currently set for this program section ESP TM Installation and Operation CUSTOM SCHEDULE WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE PAIN 3 BIRD FIXED CUSTOM ESP 6TM Page 17 o Press 4 or to change the start time The time setting moves forward or backward in 15 minute increments To eliminate a start time press 4 or until the blank setting between 11 45 PM and 12 15 AM appears If you want to set additional start times for this program move the dial to 2 or 3 in the Watering Start Times section Then repeat steps 3 and 4 If you are following the programming checklist on page 6 you have now completed all programming steps for Program A At this point you may Enter Program B by following the steps that begin on page 14 or Set the controller to automatic operation as described on page 19 Page 18 CURRENT TIME
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