RAIN
BIRD
PREFERRED BY PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE
Installation, Programming, & Operation
ESP-4Si
ESP-6Si
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing a Rain Bird ESP-Si solid state controller. This manual describes how to install, operate, and maintain your controller. Please read these instructions carefully. For your convenience, we have included a Quick Reference Guide below, so you can quickly find instructions for common tasks.
Quick Reference Guide
If you want to: |
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¨ Change the time of day ................................ |
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¨ Turn the controller off and on |
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(for example, because of rain)............................... |
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¨ Adjust watering times for all stations |
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(for example, during a hot or cool period)............... |
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¨ Start the sprinkler system manually...................... |
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¨ Install a new battery............................................ |
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¨ Replace the fuse................................................. |
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¨ Troubleshoot a controller problem......................... |
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Technical Support:1-800-RAIN BIRD |
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Controller Stations
The controller has several stations as shown in the illustration below. 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.
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.
Sample Station Layout
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the face of the ESP-Si. These controls include: |
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ÎProgramming Dial — used to turn controller off and on, and for programming.
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ÏSchedule Slide Switch — used to select one of the fixed-interval watering schedules or a custom watering schedule.
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PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER
Your ESP-Si 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 remote control valves according to the program you set.
Each program contains:
nWatering days — the specific days of the week on which watering takes place (for example, Monday, Wednesday, Friday), or the watering interval (for example, every third day).
nStart 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.
nRun time — the number of minutes that each station runs.
Default Program
The ESP-Si 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.”
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.
Programming Checklist
To program the ESP-Si controller for the first time, we recommend that you complete the following steps in order:
Fill out Program Schedule Sheet........................ |
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Select watering schedule..................................... |
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Set the current time............................................... |
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Set the current day................................................ |
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Select the program (A or B)................................. |
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Set station watering days. |
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Set station run times............................................. |
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Set watering start times....................................... |
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Set controller to automatic operation.................. |
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Technical Support:1-800-RAIN BIRD
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Fill Out Program Schedule Sheet
Before you begin programming, fill out the ESP Controller Program Sheet and attach it to the label on the inside of the controller door. A sample Program Sheet is shown in this illustration.
ÊEnter a brief description of each station on the controller.
ËIn the Program A column, mark the watering schedule. Either circle one of the fixed intervals, or fill in the watering days in the “Custom” row.
ÌEnter the starting time(s) for Program A. You may have up to three separate start times for each program.
ÍEnter the run time for each station assigned to Program A. Enter “0” for stations that are not used inProgram A.
ÎRepeat steps 2 - 4 for Program B. If you are using a fixed schedule, Program B will have the same watering days as Program A.
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Select Watering Schedule
The ESP-Si 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.
ÊTo use a fixed schedule, move the Schedule Slide Switch to one of the FIXED positions:
2 = every other day
3 = every third day
5 = every fifth day
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Ë To use the custom schedule, move the Schedule Slide Switch to the “C” position.
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Set Current Time
Ê Turn the dial to “HR.”
Ë The display shows the hour that is currently set, either AM or PM.
Ì Press ñ or ò to set the current hour.
Í Turn the dial to “MIN.”
Î The display shows the minute currently set.
Ï Press ñ or ò to set the current minute.
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Set Current Day
Setting the current day varies somewhat depending on whether you are using a custom schedule or a fixed schedule.
Custom Schedule
ÊMake sure the Schedule Slide switch is set to “C.”
Ë Turn the dial to “DAY.”
ÌThe display shows the day of the week that is currently set (for example, “MO” for Monday).
•Press ñ or ò to change the display to the current day of the week.
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Technical Support:1-800-RAIN BIRD
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Fixed Schedule
ÊMake sure the Schedule Slide switch is set to a fixed-day schedule: 2, 3, or 5.
Ë Turn the dial to “DAY.”
ÌThe display shows “1” for the first day of thewatering cycle. Day 1 is always the watering day.
Í Press ñ or ò 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.”
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Select Program
The ESP-Si controller has two programs, A and B. Each program operates independently.
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.
If you are using a fixed watering schedule, both programs will have the same “ON” days. Forexample, if you are using the three-day fixed schedule, Program A and Program B will both run every third day.
You can assign any station to Program A, Program B, or both.
uThe program that is currently selected appears in the far left corner of the display. The display will show either “PGM A” or “PGM B.”
vTo select the program, press the A / B (or PGM) button until the program you want appears in the display. Pressing the A / B button switches back and forth between the two programs.
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