ESP-LXME Control System Installation & Troubleshooting Guide
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1. 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 AII 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 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 Installation amp 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 or a f2. Reed Switch 2 wire output only with minimum 2 pulses per 10 seconds for the lowest station flow rate Rain Bird Weather Sensors 0 0 0 0 0 0 e G e eres 0 eee e e e S e e eee e Ss 0 e O e eee e e e S e e GS e e e e S e e e e e e s e e 0 e s e e e e e e 0 0 e 0 0 e One weather sensor can be connected to the ESP LXME Controller Base Module or ESP LXMEF Controller Flow Smart Module Notes 1 Operates only with switch type normally closed sensors 2 Not compatible with tipping rain can sensors 3 Compatible with Rain Bird Anemometer Wind Speed Sensor when used with a Rain Bird PT 3002 Pulse Transmitter RSDBEX Wired Rain Shutoff Sensor Bracket Mount Configure as Rain Sensor RSDCEX Wired Rain Shutoff Sensor Conduit Mount Configure as Rain Sensor WR2RC Wireless Rain Shutoff Sensor Configure as Rain Sensor WR2RFC Wireless Rain Freeze Shutoff Sensor Configure as Rain Freeze Sensor ANEMOMETER Wind Speed Sensor WSS Requires Rain Bird PT3002 Pulse Monitor Configure as Wind Sensor WS1 Soil Moisture Sensor SMS lrrometer Water Switch www irrometer com Configure as Soil Moisture Sensor Custom Prevent Normally closed sensor that prevents station operation when sensor circuit opens Custom Pause Normally closed sensor that pauses station operation when sensor circuit opens ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshootin
3. 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 cable 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 Wate
4. the Test All Station Check System dial position Troubleshooting eneo Tie poenae sto O Controller Notifications Controller Notification Module Configuration Change Detected Controller Alarms Red alarm light on the controller front panel is illuminated Controller alarm No Base Module Controller alarm No Station 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 rep
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6. esplxseries Copyright 2013 Rain Bird Corporation All rights reserved No part of these materials may be reproduced by any means nor trans lated into machine language without written permission of the publisher Rain Bird ET Manager IQ Central Control System FloWatch FloManager FloZone and SimulStations are trademarks of the Rain Bird Corporation All rights reserved ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide ESP LXME Control System Overview 0 0 0 0 0 0 e G e eee Ss 0 ee e e e e Ss e e 0 eee e Ss e e 0 0 e O Ss e e e 0 e e e e 0 e e Ss e e e e e e e e 0 e ee e e e e e 0 e e 0 0 e eee A Rain Bird ESP LXME Series Controller provides control of small to large irrigation systems The ESP LXME traditionally wired controller offers a modular station capacity expandable from the base 8 or 12 stations to 48 stations using 4 8 and 12 station modules Flow sensing is standard on ESP LXMEF model controllers Flow sensing can be added to ESP LXME models by installing a FSM LXME Flow Smart Module An ESP LXME controller can operate up to five 5 24 VAC solenoid valves simultaneously depending on the number of modules installed and the configuration and programming of the controller One 1 master valve output and one 1 weather sensor input are provided on the base controller module 24 VAC is also provided to power wireless weather sensors The optional Flow Smart M
7. input Flow Smart Module Double Height 4 ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide ESP LXME Controller Option Cartridges 0 0 0 0 0 0 e G e 0 reese 0 e eee eee e e eee e Ss e e O 0 e e Ss 0 e e eee e 0 e e e e S S e e e e e e e e e e s e e e e e e e e e e e e 0 e ETC LX ET Manager Cartridge The Rain Bird ET Manager Cartridge easily upgrades the ESP LXME Series Controllers to an ET Weather based irrigation smart controller Available in most part of North America only and requires a signal provider for your geographic area IQ Central Control Compatible Through the incorporation of an IQ NCC Communication Cartridge the ESP LXME controller can be controlled from the Rain Bird IQ Central Control System Communication options GP GPRS Cellular PH Phone EN Ethernet WF Wi Fi and RS RS 232 RS 232 used for Radio or Direct Connect Rain Bird LIMR Controller Remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GS 0 eee eee eee eee GS Ss ee 0 Gs eee 0 e 0 0 Ss 6 0 GS Ss e 0 0 e G GS 0 S 0 Ss Ss S e e Ss e e e 0 S e S e e e e e e e e 0 e e 0 e LIMR KIT LIMR QC603 900MHz Transmitter Receiver 6 Pin Quick Connect Cable 3 feet Quick Connects Carrying Case LIMR QC630 LIMR TX 6 Pin Quick Connect Cable 30 feet 900MHz Transmitter Only LIMR RX 900MHz Receiver Only ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide 5 ESP LXMEF Control S
8. time a station operates Normally Open Master Valve A specialty valve that is powered to close and will only close when a flow problem is detected by the controller Normally open master valves are popular for systems with quick coupling valves making water available for manual watering at any time PSR Series Pump Start Relays The ESP LXME Controller Master Valve output can also control a Rain Bird PSR Series Pump Start Relay to start a pump For more information go to www rainbird com landscape products pumps PumpStartRelays htm ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Rain Bird ESP LXME Controller Installation Checklist 0 0 0 0 0 0 e GS e 0 0 e Ss cee eee e S e e 0 e s 0 0 Ss e e eee 0 GS e e e e 0 0 0 e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e 0 0 0 e e e e e e e e 0 e 1 GeneralProject Information Project Name Location City County Brief Project Description Designer Contractor 2 Station Capacity Qty 14sSM 8SM I 12SM 0 00000 Controller has either 8 or 12 station base capacity expandable to a maximum of 48 stations using 4 8 amp 12 Station Modules 3 MasterValve Yes No 4 Sensors Flow Sensor Yes O No Model 1 FSO50P C FS075P C FS100P C FS150P C FS200P C FS300P C FS400P C FS100B C FS150B C FS200B C FS350B C FS350SS Weather Sensor Yes J No Model C RSD WR 2 C WRF 2 C WSS with PT 3002 C SMS 5 Opt
9. M 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 it 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 Installation amp 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
10. RAINS BIRD ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Contents 0 0 0 0 0 0 e e 0 0 e 0 Ss 0 e 0 GS e O e see 0 e eee eee 0 e S e e e S 0 e Ss e e 0 S e e 0 0 e e 0 e 0 e 0 e e 0 e 0 s e e e e e 0 e e e e e ESP LXME Control System Overview 3 ESP LXME Controller amp Modules 4 ESP LXME Controller Option Cartridges 5 Rain Bird LIMR Controller Remote 5 ESP LXD Control System Flow amp Weather Sensors 6 Rain Bird Weather Sensors 7 Rain Bird ESP LXD Series Controller Enclosures 8 Grounding amp Surge Protection 9 Flow amp Station Management 10 Rain Bird ESP LXME Controller Installation Checklist 13 ESP LXME Control System Diagnostics 14 ESP LXME Control System Troubleshooting 16 Rain Bird Technical Services RBTS ESP LXME controller support is available from Rain Bird Technical Services RBTS Contact RBTS at 800 RAINBIRD 800 724 6247 U S and Canada Rain Bird Spec Hotline Please call the Rain Bird Spec Hotline number at 800 458 3005 U S and Canada for assistance with specifying an ESP LXME Control System You may also send an email with questions to www spechotline rainbird com For information contained in this guide related to troubleshooting please contact GSP support see above Specifications Tools Specification tools including CAD Details and Written Specifications for the Rain Bird ESP LXME Series Control System can be found at www rainbird com
11. able 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 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 e Sensor receiver power wires to CO
12. 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 the power back on Troubleshooting ego ie eee O 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 ona 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 c
13. e View Flow Rates View Station Rates has recorded a zero 0 Check for stations that have a 0 flow rate and are labeled flow rate for one or more Learned station R Ifall 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 Controller alarm Flow FloWatch flow sensing Turn dial to Flow and Smart Module Module Status Alarm utility has detected select Flow Smart Module View Flow Alarms and review a high or low flow the posted Station and or Mainline flow alarms Note the condition 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 relea
14. e are two primary Flow Management features FloManager available on ESP LXME and ESP LXMEF models Manages the total system flow rate by dynamically selecting one or more stations that operate simultaneously to use the full capacity of the water source Operating the irrigation system at peak flow capacity shortens the overall time it takes to irrigate the site and reduces pumping power costs FloWatch available on ESP LXMEF models only Monitors and logs the real time system rate with a flow sensor A Learn Flow Utility learns and records the nominal flow rate of each station If a high or low flow condition is detected the controller will follow user configured steps to diagnose and eliminate the problem problem station valve or water source is quarantined SimulStations The ESP LXME controller can operate multiple programs and stations concurrently The controller ensures sufficient power is available to operate a maximum of five 5 valve solenoids simultaneously SimulStations range per program ABCD is one 1 through five 5 SimulStations for the entire ESP LXME controller is one 1 through 5 for irrigation and non irrigation stations The ESP LXME controller can operate a maximum of 2 stations per installed station module Number of installed Maximum number Station Modules of SimulStations rr re ae _I Note When SimulStations are set to the maximum of five 5 and a Normally Closed Master Valve has t
15. ew stations show Open Circuit the problem is likely with those station wires Field wiring diagnostics Use a Volt 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 common 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 com
16. g Guide eee Rain Bird ESP LXD Series Controller Enclosures 0 0 0 0 0 0 e e 0 0 e ese 0 0 0 eee O e e see 0 e ee eee e 0 e S e e e 0 S 0 e ee e e e S e e 0 e e 0 e e e 0 e e 0 e e e e e e e e e e 0 e e e The ESP LXME Series Controller standard enclosure is a NEMA 3R rated plastic locking wall mount enclosure Optional painted metal and Stainless Steel enclosures include LXMM Painted metal locking wall mount enclosure NEMA 3R LXMM PED Painted metal locking pedestal for LXMM enclosure NEMA 3R LXMM SS Stainless Steel locking wall mount enclosure NEMA 3R LXMM PEDSS Stainless Steel locking pedestal for LXKMM SS enclosure NEMA 3R Metal Cabinet amp Pedestal The ESP LXME controller standard plastic case field installs into the LKMM or LXMM SS enclosure for wall mount applications Add the LXMM PED or LXMM PEDSS pedestal for free standing controller applications Paynes Ora IVRATAZIIBIRD IT LN DANNI jana ALUN EAM RUD WHHL ES n NANI yy Wa we IN M RAGGI i INAN te sii a aoa A f Fa oa mi N Sa ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Grounding amp Surge Protection 0 0 e 0 0 0 0 0 e 0 0 eee e e ee eee O 0 e Ss e eee 0 e eee e O sesso e S e eee 0 e e 0 e s e e e e Ss e e e e e s e e 0 e e e 0 e 0 e e e e ESP LXME Series Controllers ESP LXME Series Cont
17. he sensor inlet is required A sensor run of no less than 5 times the pipe diameter on the sensor outlet is required The associated master valve would typically be installed on the upstream side before the sensor run Rain Bird Flow Sensor 10 x pipe 5 x pipe diameter diameter ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide 11 Low Flow Bypass Design A Low Flow Bypass design is where two 2 flow sensors are utilized to accurately measure both low amp high flow rates on a single water source A Creative Sensor Technologies CombiFlow device is required to combine the two flow sensors into a single flow input for the ESP LXMEF controller The larger master valve s pressure regulator is set three 3 to five 5 Ibs lower than the pressure regulator on the smaller master valve Low flows will automatically flow through the small master valve and flow sensor until the flow rate increases to the point where the three 3 to five 5 PSI differential is overcome and flow will automatically flow through both master valves and flow sensors Configure both master valves and flow sensors on the same FloZone FS400P fall MV FS100B Master Valves The ESP LXME Controller has one 1 Master Valve output that is programmable by station Both Normally Closed and Normally Open Master Valves are supported Normally Closed Master Valve default The valve is powered to open and opens each
18. ion Cartridges Model ETC LX ET Manager ET Manager Tipping Rain Sensor C IQ NCC Network Communication Cartridge Model 6 Optional Enclosure Dyes O No Wall Mount Enclosure Pedestal Model LXMM Painted Metal CI LXMM PED Painted Metal C LXMM SS Stainless Steel O LXMM PEDSS Stainless Steel ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide ESP LXME Control System Diagnostics 0 0 0 0 0 0 e 0 0 0 e 0 Ss eee ees e O e ese 0 0 eee eee e 0 e S e e Ss S 0 eee e e e S e e Ss e e e e Ss e 0 e e 0 e e e e e e e e e e 0 0 e e 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 equipment 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 equipment 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
19. l System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide 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 Valve 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 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 Setti
20. lace 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 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 Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting ego ie sete Ss Controller Controller alarm Zero While executing the Learn Turn dial to Flow and Smart Module Module Status select Alarms Learned Flow Flow Utility the controller Flow Smart Modul
21. mon 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 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 Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide ESP LXME Control System Troubleshooting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 e 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 000 0 0 0 00 0 000 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 e 0 0 0 e 0 e 0 0 e 0 0 0 e 0 eee e 0 0 0 e 0 ees Consult the ESP LXME Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Guide shipped with the controller or available on line for detailed information on the built in diagnostic features of the 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
22. ngs 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 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
23. o be held open for irrigation to occur it will consume a SimulStation ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Flow Sensor Sizing FSO50P FSO75P amp FS100P flow sensors have an operating range 2 to 20 ft sec water velocity in pipe FS150P FS200P FS300P FS400P FS100B FS150B FS200B FS350B amp FS350SS flow sensors have an operating range 1 2 to 30 ft sec water velocity in pipe Select a flow sensor size based on the smallest station flow rate and the largest system flow rate Ifa single flow sensor does not have the flow range for both the high and low rates a dual bypass flow sensor system is recommended Suggested Suggested Suggested Operating Range Operating Range Operating Range Gallons Minute Liters Minute Cubic Meters Hour FSO50P 1 9 18 9 RIA Td 0 43 4 3 FS075P 3 3 33 2 12 6 125 8 0 75 7 5 FS100P 5 4 53 9 20 4 204 2004122 FS150P 5 100 18 378 1 1 22 7 FS200P 10 200 307 56 2 3 45 4 FS300P 20 300 78 1134 4 5 68 1 FS400P 40 500 150 1890 D136 FS100B 2 40 G 150 Ghee FS150B 2 82 6 6 3 313 0 4 18 7 FS200B 4 9 294 165 12 li 087 FS350B 12 45000 48 168000 2 7 10200 F535055 12 45000 48 168000 2 7 10200 Depends on pipe size and material Flow Sensor Installation Sensor to be placed in straight run sensor run of pipe A sensor run of no less than 10 times the pipe diameter on t
24. odule provides input for one 1 flow sensor One valve power wire for each station and master valve is run between the controller and valve location A valve common wire interconnects the controller and all station and master valves in the system Master Valve Common Wire Controller to Valve Wire Connections ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide ESP LXME Controller amp Modules ESP LXME Series Controllers The ESP LXME Series Controllers have a base capacity of either 8 or 12 stations depending on the model The station capacity can be expanded to a maximum of 48 station in 4 station increments using 4 8 and 12 Station Modules The ESP LXME controller is equipped with a Base Module that provides one 1 common wire output one 1 master valve output one 1 weather sensor input and one 1 24 VAC power output 4 amp 8 Station Modules 12 Station Module Base Module Single Height Double Height Single Height ESP LXMEF Series Controllers The ESP LXMEF Series Controllers have a base capacity of either 8 or 12 stations depending on the model The station capacity can be expanded to a maximum of 48 station in 4 station increments using 4 8 and 12 Station Modules The ESP LXMEF controller is equipped with a Flow Module that provides one 1 common wire output one 1 master valve output one 1 weather sensor input one 1 24 VAC power output and one 1 flow sensor
25. r 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 assignment 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 Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting ego se rie Si I Station Valves Master Valves FSMLXME Flow Smart Module Pump Start Relays Controller LCD Display Controller LCD Display ESP LXME Contro
26. rn the station flow rate FloZone alarms Manually start a program Turn dial to Module Status select Flow Smart Module View Current Flow The 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 Controller Controller alarm Invalid A non compatible Remove any recently added modules one at a time until Alarms Module Config module has been inserted the alarm condition clears into one of the controller module slots ESP LXD Decoder or IQCMLXD Connection Modules are not compatible ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting ego ie vette Set Controller Alarms Programs Station Sequencing 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
27. rollers are protected against electrical surges through the ground provided by the primary ground of the incoming power to the controller The surge protection provided on the inputs and outputs of each module are connected to this ground Note The Flow Smart Module includes additional surge protection on the flow sensor input Do not use the Rain Bird FSSURGEKIT surge suppressor on the flow sensor wiring as it will impede the flow sensor signal GND Spade Connector Note A ground GND spade connector on the small terminal strip above the transformer is for connection of ground wires for the optional IQNCCPH Phone Modem Cartridge and IQFSCMLXME Connection Module It is not necessary to connect an earth ground to this connector ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide 9 Flow amp Station Management The ESP LXME Controller can manage one 1 water point of connection utilizing one 1 Master Valve and one 1 Flow Sensor ESP LXMEF models only Master Valve A valve or pump start relay that controls turns on off a point of connection where the irrigation system connects to the water supply Flow Sensor Used to monitor the irrigation system real time flow rate The current system flow rate is displayed at the controller and totalized in a flow log The flow rate is used to detect high or low flow conditions and diagnose and shutdown the problem valve or water source and issue alarms Ther
28. ystem Flow amp Weather Sensors 0 0 0 0 0 0 e e 0 0 e 0 Ss ee e 0 0 GS e O e see 0 e eee Ss e e 0 e S e e ees see e e 0 S e e s e e 0 e e e e e e e e e se e e e e e 0 e 0 e e e Rain Bird FS Series Flow Sensors One 1 flow sensor can be connected to the ESP LXMEF Controller Flow Smart Module FS Series Flow Sensors are available in 2 to 4 PVC Tee 1 to 2 Brass Tee and Brass and Stainless Steel Insert Style models Rain Bird FS Series Flow Sensors FSO50P 12 Slip x Slip PVC Tee Flow Sensor FS075P 34 Slip x Slip PVC Tee Flow Sensor FS100P 1 Slip x Slip PVC Tee Flow Sensor FS150P 1 12 Slip x Slip PVC Tee Flow Sensor FS200P 2 Slip x Slip PVC Tee Flow Sensor FS300P 3 Slip x Slip PVC Tee Flow Sensor FS400P 4 Slip x Slip PVC Tee Flow Sensor FS100B 1 Threaded Brass Tee Flow Sensor FS150B 1 4 Threaded Brass Tee Flow Sensor FS200B 2 Threaded Brass Tee Flow Sensor FS350B Brass Insert for Pipe Saddle Flow Sensor for 3 to 12 Pipe Diameters Pipe Inside Diameter entry required ESP LXME Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide FS350SS Stainless Steel Insert for Pipe Saddle Flow Sensor for 3 to 12 Pipe Diameters Pipe Inside Diameter entry required Custom 3rd party flow sensor or meter K Factor and Offset entry required supplied by 3rd party manufacturer
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