ESP-LXME Control System FAQ / Troubleshooting Guide
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1. Remove and reinstall the module s making sure it is fully seated in the module slot The module status light should illuminate red when the module is inserted in the module slot then go dark after it communicates with the front panel The status light on the module of the shorted station will blink continuously Remove the shorted station wire from the module In the Auto dial position select Alarm and Clear Manually start the problem station If the short is in the field wiring or solenoid the station will operate without posting a new alarm Identify and resolve the field issue and reconnect the station wire If after disconnecting the station wire clearing the Alarm and manually starting the station the Alarm is posted again the short is in the station module Replace the module and test again ESP LXME Control System FAQ Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting EAA 7777 e Controller Alarms Controller Alarms Controller alarm Zero Learned Flow Controller alarm Flow Alarm Controller alarm Invalid Module Config While executing the Learn Flow Utility the controller has recorded a zero 0 flow rate for one or more station FloWatch flow sensing utility has detected a high or low flow condition A non compatible module has been inserted into one of the controller module slots ESP LXME Control System FAO Troubleshooting Guide Turn dial to Flow and Smart Module Module Status select2. operate If the system is using flow sensing you will receive a low zero flow alarm for each station Use Test All Stations function to check which stations are operating available in Manual Watering and Test All Stations Check System dial positions Controller diagnostics Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System Select Raster Wiring Test The test results will indicate any station or MV that has a problem Only stations with station run times programmed will be included in the test Stations or MV that report Open Circuit do not have a complete wire circuit between the controller module and the valve The wire circuit is comprised of the hot wire for each station valve wire connected to the station module terminal and the first valve solenoid ESP LXME Control System FAQ Troubleshooting Guide wire and the field common wire wire connected to the common wire terminal and the second valve solenoid wire The common wire interconnects the second valve solenoid wires of each valve and MV in the system If all stations and MV show Open Circuit the problem is likely on the common wire If only one ora few stations show Open Circuit the problem is likely with those station wires Field wiring diagnostics Use aVolt Ohm Meter set to VAC to check the voltage at the solenoid of the problem valve When the valve is turned on the voltage should read 26 5 VAC minus the line loss over the length of the valve and com
3. the system flow If the flow sensor wiring is shorted or grounded the blue light on the module will blink continuously Remove the flow sensor wire and the module Reinstall the module and the flow rate should return to 0 If secondary surge protection was installed remove it Find and fix the wiring issue reconnect the flow sensor wires and test the system Use a Rain Bird PSR Series Pump Start Relay that incorporates an ice cube relay double relay system You can also add an ice cube relay to an existing pump start relay Contact Rain Bird Technical Services or Global Support Plan for relay model and wiring diagram Turn dial to Off press Contrast buttons to adjust display contrast Plug in a 9V battery into the battery slot on the back of the controller front panel If information is now visible on the display it is not damaged and working correctly See other potential causes If no information is displayed remove the base module If the alarm light on the front panel turns on after 1 minute but no information is in the display the LCD is damaged and the front panel should be replaced This can be verified by checking the a module status light by removing and reinstalling a station module If the module status light never turns on then the primary power is likely off Find primary power source to the controller and turn it on If the power breaker is tripped or fuse is blown find source of problem fix the issue and turn t
4. Flow Smart Module View Flow Rates View Station Rates Check for stations that have a 0 flow rate and are labeled Learned If all stations have learned a 0 flow check flow sensor input connections Flow Sensor configuration FloZone assignment etc If only one or a few stations have learned a 0 flow rate check the valve operation flow control stem position solenoid wiring etc If just small flow rate valves stations like drip zones have learned a 0 flow rate the flow sensor may be too large for the lower flow rates Check the product technical specs for the minimum flow rate of the flow sensor Turn dial to Flow and Smart Module Module Status select Flow Smart Module View Flow Alarms and review the posted Station and or Mainline flow alarms Note the station s that were identified If you configured FloWatch to Diagnose amp Eliminate or Alarm amp Shut Down the problem station s or water source mainline will be quarantined Clear the Flow Alarms and test the system Station flow alarms Manually turn on the station Turn dial to Module Status select Flow Smart Module View Current Flow The current and expected flow rates will be listed Check the valve amp sprinklers to identify the issue and correct it If sprinklers or nozzles have been replaced relearn the station flow rate FloZone alarms Manually start a program Turn dial to Module Status select Flow Smart Module View Current Flow The
5. RAINS BIRD ESP LXME Control System FAQ Troubleshooting Guide a KC ESP LXME Control System Diagnostics eee e 0 8 8 9 8 6 0 6 8 6 8 8 9 8 8 0 0 8 6 8 8 8 8 8 0 8 8 6 6 6 8 6 8 0 9 8 9 8 8 9 0 8 0 6 8 9 0 6 8 9 8 6 6 8 9 0 6 8 6 8 6 9 8 8 8 8 8 0 8 6 9 6 8 0 6 The ESP LXME Controller includes diagnostic and status functions to help you troubleshoot and pinpoint the source of the problem Refer to the ESP LXME Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Guide shipped with the controller or available on line for step by step instructions to use the diagnostic features Tools and eguipment ES An accurate as built showing wiring and valve locations Filled out ESP LXME Controller Programming Guide listing valve station assignments A Volt Ohm Meter multi meter capable of reading 0 to 50 volts AC and resistance from 0 to 1 000 000 Ohms Wire tracing and fault finding eguipment Spare system components and tools including spare valve solenoids 3M DBR Y 6 wire splice kits wire strippers P LXME output voltage The ESP LXME has an output voltage of 26 5 VAC Types of field wiring issues Open wire circuit Short circuit Ground fault Note A majority of field wiring issues are caused by poor wire splices Use only 3M DBR Y 6 Wire Splice Kits All splices should be made in splice boxes Open circuit You will notice one or more stations are not running even though they are programmed to
6. Turn dial to Station Settings and select SimulStations Select PGM SimulStations and adjust the maximum number of simultaneous irrigation stations you want to allow to operate simultaneously within the currently selected program Move the Program slide switch to select the other programs ABCD The maximum number of simultaneous stations 1 module installed 2 stations 2 modules installed 4 stations 3 modules installed 5 stations 4 modules installed 5 stations If a normally closed MV is used the maximum number of simultaneous stations possible is 4 Manual station program or test program operation from the front panel or a remote is allowed regardless of the weather sensor state To see the current state of a weather sensor turn the dial to Test All Stations Check System and select Wthr Sensor Status The status of each sensor is displayed The Base Modules include 4 terminals for wireless weather sensor connections Wiring connections should be made as follows Sensor receiver power wires to COM and 24V terminals Sensor receiver sensor wires to the 2 SEN terminals Prior to installing the cabinet place on a flat surface with the knock out facing up Locate the dimple in the center of the knock out you wish to remove Place the tip of a large Phillips screwdriver in the dimple Use a rubber or wooden mallet to firmly strike the top of the screwdriver The knock out should pop out in a single piece If i
7. ble to make sure it is firmly is disconnected connected to the backplane and front panel Multiple start times have been programmed unintentionally Water Windows have been configured so programs are paused and resume later Station Sequencing set to Sequence by Station Priority Valve is manually closed or solenoid is damaged Station does not have run time for a program with start days and a start time Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System and select Confirm Programs then Review Program Review each program using the Program slide switch to select the program Check for multiple start times on an individual program In some cases users mix up start times and stations and can inadvertently program the system to start multiple times per day Turn dial to Delay Watering and select Water Window Use the Programs slide switch to select a program ABCD Water Windows control the hours of the day a program is allowed to operate If a program starts outside a Water Window it is paused until the window opens If the program is still running when the Water Window closes the program is paused and will automatically start the next time the window opens Adjust the Water Window open and close times to allow the program to complete The ESP LXME offers 2 station sequencing modes Sequence by Station Numbers default Station selection criteria a Non Irrigation Priority b Station number low to high c Program assignm
8. current and expected flow rates will be listed Check the water source s and mainline to identify the issues and correct it If FloZone high flow alarms are being triggered by manual watering QCV manually bleeding valves etc consider using the MV Water Window located under the Manual Watering dial position Configure window open and close times days of the week MV s you want open and the expected additional flow rate to allow for the manual watering Remove any recently added modules one at a time until the alarm condition clears ESP LXD Decoder or IQCMLXD Connection Modules are not compatible Troubleshooting E 777 e Controller Alarms Programs Station Seguencing Station Valves Controller alarm No PGM will Auto Run Controller Alarm No Power Irrigation Functions are Disabled Programs are running at random times Stations are not running in station number sequence A station valve is not operating Incomplete programming Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System select Confirm Programs Program Summary Missing programming parameters are identified by an N For programs to automatically run you need to program Start Days Start Times and Station Run Times No primary power tothe Check the power input to the controller transformer The controller transformer display is being powered by the 9v backup battery Front panel ribbon cable Check both ends of the ribbon ca
9. e wires are not spliced correctly MV is Normally Open but has been configured as a Normally Closed MV Station not configured to open Master Valve Flow sensor wiring polarity is reversed Flow sensor wiring is shorted or grounded Amp draw of the pump start relay is more than the MV can provide The display contrast needs to be adjusted Controller LCD display is damaged Primary power to the controller has been lost or turned off ESP LXME Control System FAQ Troubleshooting Guide Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System and select Raster Wiring Test The Raster Test will check the output of the MV and each station that has programmed station run time The results of the test will identify stations with shorts or open circuits Identify and fix the field issues If the MV valve is Normally Open powered to close it needs to be configured as Normally Open Turn dial to Setup Wizards select MV Setup Change MV from Normally Closed default to Normally Open Go to Station MV Settings Station Settings to make sure the station is configured as requiring a Master Valve The FS Series Flow Sensors have red and black wires that must connect to the Flow terminals on the module as follows Red wire to the red flow terminal and black wire to the grey flow terminal When the flow sensor is configured correctly and connected with the correct polarity a blue light on the module will blink to the rate of
10. ent ABCD e Sequence by Station Priority automatically used if FloManager is On Station selection criteria a Station Priority Non Irrigation High Medium Low b Station Run Time longest to shortest c Station number low to high d Program Assignment ABCD To change Station Sequencing mode turn dial to Advanced Settings and select Station Sequencing Use the softkeys to change the selection Turn dial to Manual Watering and select Start Station Select the station making sure it has a run time and press run Check to see if the valve is operating and if it isn t address the valve issue Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System and select Station Run Time Note which programs the station has run times programmed Use Program Summary to make sure that program has start days and start times ESP LXME Control System FAQ Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting CAT e e Station Valves Master Valves FSMLXME Flow Smart Module Pump Start Relays Controller LCD Display Controller LCD Display A station valve is not operating The Master Valve will not open when stations are operating No input from the flow sensor Continuous flow rate is displayed even when the system is off The controller MV cannot close the relay on a pump start relay to operate a pump The controller display is either too light or too dark Controller display is blank Controller display is blank Valv
11. he power back on Troubleshooting EA a e Controller LCD Display Simul Stations Simul taneous Station Operation Weather Sensors Controller Knock outs Controller display is blank Too many or too few stations are operating simultaneously when program s operate Weather sensor is not preventing controller manual operation Wireless weather sensor is not providing input to the controller I am having trouble removing the knock outs on the ESP LX Series Controller plastic cabinet Controller ribbon cable is not connected or damaged LXME Controller SimulStations are configured incorrectly PGM Program SimulStations are configured incorrectly Only 2 stations per station module can operate simultaneously This is by design Sensor receiver is not wired to the controller module correctly Unlike knock outs on a metal enclosure these plastic knock outs are designed to be removed by applying force to the center at the dimple Check to make sure the ribbon cable is securely connected to both the controller backplane and the front panel If the cable has broken wires or connectors replace it Turn dial to Advanced Settings and select SimulStations Select Lame SimulStations and adjust the maximum number of simultaneous irrigation stations you want to allow to operate across all programs at any time Non Irrigation SimulStations control stations with Non Irr Priority
12. mon wires 24 VAC is optimal Asolenoid damaged by a lightning power surge or overheating can fail in either an open or closed coil condition Use a Volt Ohm Meter set to Ohms resistance to check if the solenoid coil is open If it is replace the solenoid Short circuit You will notice the controller alarm light is illuminated and the alarm screen shows one or more stations with a Short Detected Clear the short alarm s by following the instructions on the alarm screen and manually operate the station s to verify the issue Use Test All Stations function to check which stations are operating available in Manual Watering and Test All Stations Check System dial positions Controller diagnostics Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System Select Raster Wiring Test The test results will indicate any station or MV that has a problem Only stations with station run times programmed will be included in the test Stations or MV that report a Short Circuit have a short between the controller the station hot wire wire connected to the station module terminal and the first valve solenoid wire and the field common wire wire connected to the common wire terminal and the second valve solenoid wire Or the solenoid has been damaged and is shorted Field wiring diagnostics Disconnect the valve power and common wires from the solenoid Use a Volt Ohm Meter set to VAC to check the voltage at the solenoid of the problem
13. on Modules Controller alarm Valve Shorts Station XX Short or MV A station module has been added removed or can no longer communicate with the controller front panel The controller is reporting an alarm condition The module in module slot 0 is not properly attached to the controller module slot The module s are not properly attached to the controller module slot s Shorted valve wire or solenoid Press Next in the notification screen to view the changes detected If you have just added a new module review the new station numbering and press Accept If you just removed a module review the new station numbering and press accept If you have not made a module change review the changes screen to see what has changed If a module can no longer communicate with the controller front panel remove it and then reinstall it The module status light should illuminate then go dark when it communicates with the front panel If it cannot communicate with the front module the module status light will blink continuously Press Reject to reject the module configuration change and replace the module Turn dial to Auto press the Alarm button review the alarm conditions and address the issue s Remove and reinstall the module making sure it is fully seated in the module slot The module status light should illuminate red when the module is inserted in the module slot then go dark after it communicates with the front panel
14. t breaks use pliers to remove the pieces Do not use a flat bladed screwdriver around the outside of the knock out as this could crack the case ESP LXME Control System FAQ Troubleshooting Guide The Intelligent Use of Water LEADERSHIP EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS PRODUCTS At Rain Bird we believe it is our responsibility to develop products and technologies that use water efficiently Our commitment also extends to education training and services for our industry and our communities The need to conserve water has never been greater We want to do even more and with your help we can Visit www rainbird com for more information about The Intelligent Use of Water RAINS BIRD For questions regarding the For training on the products products in this guide contact in this guide contact Rain Bird Corporation Rain Bird Services Corporation 6991 East Southpoint Road 6991 E Southpoint Rd Tucson AZ 85756 Tucson AZ 85756 Phone 520 741 6100 Toll Free 800 498 1942 Fax 520 741 6522 Fax 520 741 6168 www rainbird com www rainbirdservicescorporation com Registered Trademark of Rain Bird Corporation 2013 Rain Bird Services Corporation 10 13 D40571
15. valve The voltage should read 26 5 VAC minus the line loss over the length of the valve and common wires 24 VAC is optimal If the voltage is too low the solenoid will not open the valve Asolenoid damaged by a lightning power surge or overheating can fail in either an open or closed coil condition Use a Volt Ohm Meter set to Ohms Resistance to check if the solenoid coil is open If it is replace the solenoid ESP LXME Control System FAQ Troubleshooting Guide ESP LXME Control System Troubleshooting eeeeeeeee 0 0 8 8 6 8 6 0 6 8 6 8 8 9 8 8 0 8 8 6 8 8 8 8 8 0 8 8 9 0 6 8 0 8 0 9 8 9 0 8 9 0 8 0 6 8 9 0 6 8 6 8 0 6 8 9 0 8 8 0 8 6 9 8 8 0 8 8 0 8 6 6 6 8 0 6 Consult the ESP LXME Controller Installation Programming 8 Operation Guide shipped with the controller or available on line for detailed information on the built in diagnostic features ofthe controller Section A Auto The controller displays the current status of the system along with any alarm conditions in the Auto dial position Section C Systems Diagnostics System diagnostic and troubleshooting tools are available in the Test All Station Check System dial position Troubleshooting eneo tne poenae Settin O Controller Notification Module Configuration Change Detected Controller Notifications Controller Alarms Red alarm light on the controller front panel is illuminated Controller alarm No Base Module Controller alarm No Stati
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