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Rain Bird ESPLXD-ET Installation, Programming & Operation Manual

ESPLXD-ET Controller
Installation, Programming & Operation Guide
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Symbols
NOTE: Symbol is intended to alert the user to important operating, functionality or maintenance or installation instructions.
WARNING: Symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electricity within the controller which may constitute a risk of electronic shock or other hazard.
CAUTION: Symbol is intended to alert the user to important instructions or conditions that could seriously affect irrigation effectivity or controller operation.
DIAL: Symbol indicates that the user is required to turn the dial on the controller to the appropriate setting in order to follow subsequent instructions as described in that section.
REPEAT: Symbol indicates that a repetition of previous steps or actions may be required in order to continue or complete the controller programming process.
Safety Information
WARNING: A circuit breaker or cutoff switch must be provided in the fixed wiring to isolate the controller.
WARNING: The current date and time on the controller is retained by a long-life lithium battery, which must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
WARNING: You must use special precautions when valve wires (also known as station or solenoid wires) are located adjacent to or share a conduit with other wires, such as wires used for landscape lighting, other “low voltage” systems or other “high voltage” power. Be sure to separate and insulate all conductors carefully taking care not to damage wire insulation during installation. An electrical “short” (contact) between the valve wires and another source of power can damage the controller and create a fire hazard.
NOTE: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
For ESPLXD-ET technical assistance contact Rain Bird at 800 RAINBIRD (1-800-724-6247) U.S. and Canada or
visit us on the web at www.rainbird.com
For ETC Manager Cartridge technical assistance contact the ET Manager Hotline at 1-877-351-6588 or
visit us on the web at www.rainbird.com/etmanager
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Contents
Section A - Introduction & Overview ................... 1
Welcome to Rain Bird .......................................................1
ESPLXD-ET Controller ...................................................... 1
Controller Features ..................................................................................1
Controls, Switches and Indicators ....................................................2
ET Manager Cartridge ......................................................3
Cartridge Features ...................................................................................3
Weather-Based Irrigation Control ....................................................3
WaterSense® Certification ....................................................................4
Controls and Indicators .........................................................................5
2-Wire Path Overview .......................................................6
Star Pattern ..................................................................................................6
Loop Pattern ...............................................................................................7
Decoders ......................................................................................................8
Types of Decoders ...............................................................................8
Field Decoder Addresses ..................................................................8
Valves (Stations) ........................................................................................9
Programming Overview .................................................10
Irrigation Controller Definitions .....................................................10
Programs ...............................................................................................10
Watering Days ....................................................................................10
Watering Start Time .........................................................................10
Station Run Time ...............................................................................10
Programming Guide ............................................................................10
Fill Out Programming Guide ....................................................... 10
Apply Decoder Address Labels ..................................................11
Storing the Programming Guide ...............................................11
Remote Programming ........................................................................11
Programming Checklist .....................................................................12
Set Up Hardware ............................................................................... 12
Set Up Programs ................................................................................12
Set Up Programs (Optional) .........................................................12
Set Up ET Manager Cartridge .....................................................12
Review Setup ......................................................................................12
Optional Setup ...................................................................................12
AUTO ...............................................................................13
Automatic Operation .......................................................................... 13
Alarm Conditions ..................................................................................14
Decoder Address Alarms ............................................................... 14
FloWatchTM Alarms ............................................................................14
Review Alarm Messages ................................................................14
Resetting the Controller ....................................................................15
Resetting the ET Manager Cartridge ...........................................16
Optional Features ........................................................... 17
Station Expansion Module (ESP-LXD-SM75) ............................17
Section B - Basic Programming .......................... 19
Set Current Date & Time .................................................19
Program Select Switch ...................................................20
Select Program ....................................................................................... 20
Setup Wizards .................................................................20
Valve Types Setup ................................................................................. 20
Master Valves Setup ............................................................................. 22
Weather Sensors Setup ...................................................................... 24
Set Up Decoder-Based Weather Sensors ...............................24
Weather Sensors Bypassed/Active Switch ............................25
Local Weather Sensors ................................................................... 25
Custom Pause Sensors ................................................................... 25
Custom Prevent Sensors ............................................................... 25
Station Setup ...........................................................................................26
Flow Sensors Setup ..............................................................................28
Set Up Rain Bird Flow Sensor ...................................................... 28
Set Up Custom Flow Sensor ........................................................ 29
Set Watering Start Times ................................................ 31
Select Days to Water .......................................................32
Station Run Times ........................................................... 33
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ET Manager Cartridge Configuration ............................34
Programming Overview ....................................................................34
Programming Checklist .....................................................................34
Irrigation Site Assessment ................................................................35
ET Manager Scheduler Software ...................................................35
ET Manager Resource CD .............................................................. 35
Installing the Software ...................................................................35
Create a Schedule Report ............................................................. 36
EZ Setup Wizard ..................................................................................... 40
Complete Setup .....................................................................................41
Test Weather Signal ..........................................................................41
Setup a Local Rain Gauge ............................................................. 41
ESPLXD-ET Controller Settings ...................................................41
Section C - System Diagnostics .......................... 43
Test All Stations/Check System ...................................... 43
Confirm Programs ................................................................................. 43
Program Summary ........................................................................... 43
Review Program .................................................................................44
Program Run Time ............................................................................47
Station Run Time ...............................................................................48
Test All Stations ......................................................................................49
2-Wire Path Diagnostics .....................................................................50
Short Finding ......................................................................................50
Decoder Test ........................................................................................52
Line Survey ...........................................................................................54
Calculate System Amperage ...................................................54
Run a Line Survey .........................................................................54
Interpreting Line Survey Results ........................................... 55
Ping Decoders .................................................................................... 56
Ping Station or MV Decoder ....................................................56
Interpreting Ping Results ..........................................................56
Ping Sensor Decoder ..................................................................57
Weather Sensor Status ........................................................................58
Master Valve Status .............................................................................. 59
ET Manager Alert Messages ...........................................60
Landscape Condition Issues .......................................... 63
Section D - Advanced Programming .................. 67
Seasonal Adjust %..........................................................67
Adjust Individual Program ................................................................ 67
Adjust By Month ....................................................................................68
Select Months to Adjust ................................................................68
Select Programs To Adjust ............................................................69
Delay Watering ...............................................................70
Rain Delay ................................................................................................. 70
Calendar Day Off ...................................................................................71
Water Windows ......................................................................................72
Set Up Water Window ..................................................................... 72
Watering Cycles ..............................................................73
Watering Cycle Definitions ...............................................................73
Custom, Odd, Odd no 31st, Even .................................................. 73
Cyclical Days ............................................................................................75
Station Settings .............................................................. 76
Set Up Cycle+SoakTM ...........................................................................76
Set Up Station Delay ............................................................................77
Set Up SimulStationsTM ...................................................................... 78
Set SimulStationsTM for Program ................................................78
Set SimulStationsTM for Controller .............................................79
Station Sequencing .............................................................................. 80
ET Manager .....................................................................82
Status Menu ....................................................................83
Moisture Levels ......................................................................................83
Weather Signal .......................................................................................84
ET, Rain and Adj %.................................................................................86
Logs Menu ......................................................................88
Irrigation Logs ......................................................................................... 88
Interrupts ..................................................................................................90
Weather Information ...........................................................................91
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Settings Menu ................................................................ 92
Irrigation Control Menu ..................................................................... 92
Irrigation Amount .............................................................................92
Landscape Adjust .............................................................................94
Run Time Limits ..................................................................................96
System Settings Menu ........................................................................98
Data Source Menu ............................................................................98
Weather Region .............................................................................98
Rain Source ................................................................................... 100
Weather Signal ........................................................................ 100
Local Rain Gauge ................................................................... 102
Rain Region ..............................................................................103
Signal Provider Code................................................................104
Control Settings Menu ................................................................ 106
Effective Rain ...............................................................................106
ET Settings Menu ....................................................................... 108
ET Source ................................................................................... 108
Elevation .................................................................................... 110
Wind Adjustment .................................................................. 112
Options Menu .............................................................................114
Units ............................................................................................. 114
Signal Kc ..................................................................................... 116
Clear Data .................................................................................. 118
Set Historical ET ..............................................................................120
Weather Interrupts ............................................................................ 122
Manual Watering ..........................................................124
Backup and Recall Programs .......................................124
Section E - Options & Special Features ............ 125
Backup and Recall Programs .......................................125
Store Default Programs ................................................................... 125
Recall Default Programs .................................................................. 126
Delayed Recall .....................................................................................127
Programming Backup Cartridge (PBC-LXD) ................128
PBC-LXD Features .............................................................................. 128
Barcode Scanning Feature ............................................................. 128
Installing a PBC-LXD .........................................................................129
Backup Programs to PBC-LXD ...................................................... 131
Restore Programs from PBC-LXD................................................132
Reinstall the ET Manager Cartridge........................................... 133
Decoder Barcode Scanning ..........................................134
Install Barcode Scanning Pen ....................................................... 134
Set Up Barcode Scanning Pen .....................................................137
Test Barcode Scanning Pen ........................................................... 138
Scan Field Decoder Addresses .................................................... 139
Reinstall the ET Manager Cartridge........................................... 141
Special Features ...........................................................142
Set Language .......................................................................................142
Set Hours Mode ..................................................................................142
NOMV Cycling ...................................................................................... 143
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Section F - Flow Management .......................... 145
Introduction to Flow .....................................................145
FloZonesTM Overview........................................................................ 145
ESPLXD-ET Flow Management Features................................. 145
FloManagerTM Overview .............................................................145
FloWatchTM Overview ................................................................... 145
Set Flow Units ...................................................................................... 146
FloManagerTM ...............................................................146
Set Up and Use FloManagerTM ....................................................147
Enable (Or Disable) FloManagerTM ........................................ 147
Set Flow Rates Manually ................................................................. 148
Set Station Rates............................................................................. 148
Set FloZoneTM Rates ......................................................................149
FloWatchTM ................................................................... 150
Set Up and Use FloWatchTM .......................................................... 150
Enable (or Disable) FloWatchTM .............................................. 151
SEEF and SELF Settings and Actions ......................................... 152
Set Up and Configure SEEF and SELF ................................... 152
Learn Flow .............................................................................................155
Learn Flow Automatically (All Stations) .............................. 155
Learn Flow Automatically (Custom Stations) ................... 156
View and Clear Flow Alarms .......................................................... 158
View Station Flow Alarms ..........................................................158
View FloZoneTM Flow Alarms .................................................... 159
Clear Flow Alarms .......................................................................... 160
View Flow Rates ..................................................................................161
View Flow Rates for Stations ..................................................... 161
View Flow Rates for FloZonesTM .............................................162
View and Clear Flow Logs .............................................................. 163
View Current Flow .............................................................................. 164
Clear Flow Rates .................................................................................. 165
Section G - Auxiliary Operation ....................... 167
Module Status ..............................................................167
Smart Module Status ........................................................................ 167
Check Station Module(s) ............................................................167
Clear Programs .............................................................168
Clear Individual Program ................................................................ 168
Clear All Programs..............................................................................169
Restore Defaults .................................................................................. 170
Manual Watering ..........................................................171
Start Station Manually ..................................................................... 171
Start Program Manually .................................................................. 173
MV Water Window.............................................................................. 174
Set Up MV Water Window .......................................................... 174
Manually Opening a MV ............................................................ 176
Test All Stations ................................................................................... 177
OFF ................................................................................178
Adjust Display Contrast ................................................................... 178
Turn Off 2-Wire Path .......................................................................... 178
Close Master Valves ........................................................................... 180
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Section H - Installation .................................... 181
Install the Controller ....................................................181
Installation Checklist ........................................................................ 181
Check Box Contents .......................................................................... 182
Select Location for Controller ...................................................... 183
Gather Installation Tools .................................................................183
Access Controller Cabinet .............................................................. 184
Open or Remove Controller Front Panel ............................184
Mount the Receiver/Antenna....................................................... 185
Mount Controller ................................................................................ 186
Install Modules ....................................................................................187
Install LXD Decoder Module .................................................... 187
Install Station Expansion Modules ........................................188
Connect Field Wiring ....................................................188
Connecting the 2-Wire Cable ....................................................... 189
Connecting Power to the Controller ............................190
Connect Ground Wire ...................................................................... 190
Connect Power Source .................................................................... 190
Complete Controller Installation .................................192
Programming Under Battery Power ......................................... 192
Connect the ET Manager Cartridge .............................193
Overview ................................................................................................193
Connect Cartridge Cables .............................................................. 194
Rain Gauge Installation ...................................................................196
Install the Local Rain Gauge ..................................................... 196
Connect the Local Rain Gauge ................................................ 196
Connect Decoders to Field Wiring ................................197
Wire Splices ........................................................................................... 197
Field Decoder Connections...........................................................198
Master Valves and MV Decoders ................................................. 198
Surge Protection and Grounding ............................................... 199
Install Lightning Surge Protectors (LSP-1s) ....................... 199
Decoder Managed Flow Sensors ................................................ 199
Connect Flow Sensors ................................................................. 199
Decoder Managed Weather Sensors ........................................ 200
Local Weather Sensors ..................................................................... 200
Connect Local Weather Sensors ............................................. 200
Verifying Field Installation ............................................................. 201
Appendix ......................................................... 203
Electrical Requirement Code of Magnetic Solenoid ...203
Master Valve and Pump Set-up Tips ............................204
Irrigation Amount and Station Run Times ................... 205
Total Irrigation Amount...................................................................205
Station Run Time Settings .............................................................. 206
Program Station Run Times ........................................................... 206
Moisture Level Example ...............................................207
ET Manager Cartridge Default Settings ......................208
ET Manager Menu Tree ................................................. 209
Test Cases......................................................................210
Rain Bird Support .........................................................212
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Section A - Introduction & Overview
Welcome to Rain Bird
Thank you for purchasing your new state-of-the-art Rain Bird ESPLXD-ET controller.
For over seven decades Rain Bird has led the irrigation industry in meeting water management needs by providing the highest quality products and services available.
ESPLXD-ET Controller
Your new Rain Bird controller is designed to provide years of highly manageable irrigation control.
The ESPLXD-ET is an irrigation controller designed for commercial use. It accommodates up to 50 stations and through the addition of Station Modules can easily be expanded to address up to 200 total stations. The ESPLXME-ET uses weather data to automatically adjust irrigation schedules to reduce water consumption by watering only when the plants need it.
Controller Features
The ESPLXD-ET controller has a variety of advanced features to help you manage water efficiently, including:
Flow, power, and priority management
2-Wire and controller-based diagnostics
Large variety of user-configurable irrigation program options to meet the most demanding irrigation needs while still addressing municipal mandates and restrictions
Upgrade features including Station Modules, Programming Backup Cartridge (PBC) and IQ Central Control
Supports one local and three decoder-based sensor inputs
Outdoor-rated plastic cabinet which can be upgraded to the optional metal cabinet (LXMM) and pedestal (LXMMPED)
UL and CE certified
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D
Display
Displays time of day during normal operation; shows commands during programming; shows active station and remaining run time during watering
E
Programming Buttons
Press buttons to enter and change program information.
Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours, minutes and seconds, dates or percentages.
F
Alarm Light
Illuminates to indicate various types of alarm conditions. See Alarm Conditions for more details on how to review and clear alarms).
Controls, Switches and Indicators
Key operational features of the ESPLXD-ET Controller front panel:
A
Programming Dial
Used for programming and to turn the controller on and off.
B
Weather Sensors Switch
Set the controller to obey or ignore input from optional sensors. See Section B, Weather Sensors Setup for more details.
C
Program Select Switch
Select watering Program A, B, C, or D. See Section B, Program Select Switch for more details.
ESPLXD-ET Controller Front Panel Features
1
2
3
4
5
6
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ET Manager Cartridge
The ET Manager Cartridge provides weather-based irrigation control.
Real time weather information is used to automatically adjust watering run times to meet the needs of the landscape, which significantly reduces overwatering.
Cartridge Features
Key features of the ET Manager Cartridge include:
Water savings of 20–50% over traditional time-based irrigation control.
Seasonal Adjust percentages are automatically adjusted according to current weather conditions to efficiently manage water use.
Weather Interrupts based on current rainfall, temperature, and wind speed automatically cancel watering during adverse weather conditions.
Irrigation Logs provide total amount of water applied, number of days watered, current weather information, and Weather Interrupt history.
Weather-Based Irrigation Control
Watering requirements are automatically adjusted according to landscape needs based on weather and site conditions.
The ET Manager Cartridge is programmed to receive hourly weather information from a local Weather ReachTM Signal Provider (WRSP) and uses this information along with site-specific settings to determine when and how much water your landscape needs.
NOTE: To find your local Weather ReachTM Signal Provider, you can create a site-specific Schedule Report using the ET Manager Scheduler software found on the ET Manager Resource CD (included) or visit www.rainbird.com/wrsp.
The ET Manager Cartridge manages watering by changing the Seasonal Adjust percentage value that is set in the ESPLXD-ET Controller. This increases or decreases the programmed watering run times for each station. When watering is not needed, the Seasonal Adjust percentage will be set to 0% to conserve water. When watering is needed, the Seasonal Adjust percentage will increase to meet watering needs. A minimum and maximum limit can be set by the user.
The ET Manager uses measured ET values to determine watering needs. Evapotranspiration (ET) is a measurement of water that evaporates from the soil and transpires from the plant. ET represents moisture loss from the root zone.
Weather parameters used to measure evapotranspiration (ET) include:
Solar Radiation
Wind
Temperature
Humidity
Local rainfall amounts are received from the weather signal or measured by an on-site rain gauge (the ET Manager Cartridge accepts input from both 1mm/tip and 0.01”/tip rain gauges).
The Rain Bird Local Rain Gauge (ETM-RG) is the recommended on-site Rain Gauge for use with the ET Manager Cartridge.
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WaterSense® Certification
The ESPLXD-ET Controller is certified by the EPA as a product that conserves water.
WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that labels products proven to conserve water.
All WaterSense labeled products are independently certified to meet the EPA’s water efficiency and performance criteria. The criteria for irrigation controllers is based on the industry’s Smart Water Application Technologies™ guidelines for weather-based controllers.
The presence of a WaterSense label identifies the Rain Bird ESPLXD-ET Controller as a product proven to conserve water, save money and help save the environment.
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Controls and Indicators
Key operational features of the ET Manager Cartridge:
A
Cartridge Power Indicator
LED indicates power status.
B
Communications Indicator
LED indicates communication status between cartridge and controller.
NOTE: Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights appear on the right side of the ET Manager Cartridge. LEDs provide continuous status updates and illuminate according to the following table.
Color Indication Activity
None (dark) No Power
Upper light Red
Blinking Power is present – communication between
ESPLXD-ET Controller and ET Manager Cartridge is absent.
Lower light Red
Blinking Power is present – communication between
the controller and ET Manager Cartridge is absent.
Upper light Green
Solid Power and communications are OK.
Lower light Green
Solid Power and communications are OK.
Both lights Green
Blinking A Rain Gauge input was detected.
Both lights Yellow
Blinking Call Rain Bird Technical Support
Both lights Amber
Blinking No connection between cartridge and
controller.
Both lights Amber
Solid Failed to communicate.
ET Manager Cartridge Features
1
2
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2-Wire Path Overview
The ESPLXD-ET controller with 2-Wire path has some key advantages over traditionally wired controllers.
In a traditionally wired system, separate wires are required for each valve which can be no further than a few hundred yards or meters from the controller.
The ESPLXD-ET utilizes a 2-Wire electrical path, upon which decoders can be attached at any location. This allows greater design flexibility and significantly greater distances to be supported. Valves in a two wire system can be managed using up to 3.3 miles (5.5 Km) of total wire path. Two types of 2-Wire path designs are supported:
Star Pattern
A Star Pattern allows branching as often as necessary without ever looping the wire back to the controller.
This generally allows more design flexibility but at the expense of some distance. The distance from the controller to the farthest decoder is known as the critical path; the greatest distance supported with 14 AWG cable is 1.65 miles (2.66 Km).
NOTE: The ESPLXD-ET controller has 8 connections for up to four separate 2-Wire paths.
2-Wire Path Star Pattern Design
Valve Boxes (Typical)
2-Wire splice at branch
take-offs allow easy breaking of loop for
troubleshooting
Decoders
(Typical)
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Critical Path
Distance from farthest
decoder back to
controller (maximum
1.65 miles (2.66 Km) using 14 AWG cable)
First
2-Wire
Path
Second
2-Wire
Path
Branches
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Loop Pattern
A Loop Pattern supports the greatest distance from controller to decoders.
However the Loop Pattern requires that the 2-Wire path loop back and return to the controller. The critical path for a Loop design is determined by calculating the distance around the loop to the farthest decoder and back to the controller. For both the Star and Loop designs, different distances can be supported with larger gauge cable.
Maximum Critical Path Lengths for 2-Wire Paths
Nominal Wire Size
Ohms per 1000’ or Ohms per Km (per conductor)
Max. Length For Critical Path
Star Loop
Km Miles Km Miles
2.5 mm2 7.5 Ohms/Km 3.00 1.86 12.00 7.46
14 AWG 2.58 Ohms/1000’ 2.66 1.65 10.63 6.61
12 AWG 1.62 Ohms/1000’ 4.23 2.63 16.93 10.52
10 AWG 1.02 Ohms/1000’ 6.72 4.18 26.89 16.71
2-Wire Loop Pattern Design Decoders and Valves
Valve Boxes (Typical)
2-Wire splice at branch
take-offs allow easy breaking of loop for
troubleshooting
Decoders
(Typical)
ESPLXD-ET Controller
Critical Path
Total cable length of the loop’s critical path (maximum 6.61 miles
(10.63 km) using
14 AWG cable)
Branch #2 Loop
Main Trunk Loop
2-Wire
Loop
Branch #1 Loop
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Decoders
The ESPLXD-ET controls your irrigation system using decoders.
A decoder is a device which attaches to the 2-Wire path and performs a task such as opening a valve for irrigation. Some, such as sensor decoders can be used to provide weather sensor status to the controller.
Typically a controller has several decoders connected, each with one or more valves attached. Valve outputs at the controller are called stations and are numbered sequentially. ESPLXD-ET controller is designed to keep track of your decoders so that once installed and set up all you have to do is manage irrigation for the various stations.
Types of Decoders
Field Decoders
Used to open and close valves for irrigation, these are the most commonly used decoders.
Master Valve (MV) Decoders
Used to open and close master valves. Both Normally Open master valves (NOMVs) and Normally Closed master valves (NCMVs) are supported. The ESPLXD-ET controller can manage up to five Master Valves.
Weather Sensor Decoders
Used to provide an interface between the weather device and the controller. The ESPLXD-ET controller can support up to three weather sensor decoders.
Local Sensor
The ESPLXD-ET controller can also interface to a local sensor, such as a rain shutoff device. The local weather sensor connects directly to the ESP-LXD-M50 module via a separate wired or wireless connection rather than through a Sensor Decoder connected to the 2-Wire path. The ESPLXD-ET controller supports one Local Sensor.
Field Decoder Addresses
Field decoders have unique five digit address identifiers. Decoder addresses can be reprogrammed if necessary, using the Rain Bird DPU­210 Decoder Programming Unit.
Rain Bird Field Decoder Models
Decoder
Model
Number of
Addresses
Per Decoder
Maximum
Number Of
Solenoids
Per Address
Maximum Addresses
Operating At
Once
FD-101 1 1 1
FD-102 1 2 1
FD-202 2 2 2
FD-401* 4 1 4
FD-601* 6 1 4
* Decoder includes Line Surge Protection.
Some decoders can support more than one valve. For example, an FD-102 decoder has a single address, but can control 2 different valves. However both valves would always have to open and close simultaneously since the FD102 only has a single address. An FD-401 could manage four valves, each independently since four addresses are available.
NOTE: The ESPLXD-ET controller also supports setup by scanning decoder barcode labels using the optional Programming Backup Cartridge (PBC-LXD). See Section E for more details.
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The ESPLXD-ET lets you set a delay between stations. For example, if you set a one minute delay, station 1 will run until finished, followed by a one minute delay. Then station 2 will run, followed by another one minute delay, and so on. See Section D, Station Delay for more details.
The order in which stations are selected to operate depends on the following settings:
Station Sequencing settings
Station priorities
Station run times
Station program assignment
Station flow rate (FloManager)
POC flow rate (FloManager)
SimulStation settings
NOTE: When using Station Sequencing by priorities, set station priorities higher for stations you want selected earlier in a program and lower for stations you want selected later in a program.
Valves (Stations)
Valves (or stations) operate at times as specified by irrigation programs.
The controller sends signals to the appropriate decoder, powering the valve solenoid to open or close. When additional stations are scheduled, another signal is sent to the next decoder and the cycle continues. For example, the controller sends the first decoder a signal to open it’s valve, allowing irrigation. When finished, the controller signals the decoder to shut off it’s valve and then signals the second decoder to open the valve. Then when the second station is finished, the third station will begin watering and so on.
NOTE: The ESPLXD-ET’s SimulStations feature allows you to operate multiple stations at the same time. See section D for more details.
NOTE: The ESPLXD-ET’s Cycle+Soak feature may delay valve operation. See Section D, Cycle+Soak for more details.
Typical Decoder and Valve Operation
2-Wire
Path
ESPLXD-ET Controller
2nd Decoder
3rd Decoder
Valves
1st Decoder
Sprinklers
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Programming Overview
Irrigation Controller Definitions
Programs
The process of telling the controller exactly when and for how long you want to water. The controller opens and closes the remote control valves according to a program you set.
Each program contains:
Watering Days
The days of the week or calendar dates on which irrigation is allowed. For example, specific days such as Monday, Wednesday and Friday could be designated as your “watering days”. Or else cyclical, such as every third day, or perhaps only on even or odd days of the month.
Watering Start Time
The time(s) of day that irrigation begins; this is the time that the first station in the program begins watering; all other stations in the program then follow in sequence.
NOTE: The term “start time” refers to the time that a program starts, not to the time that each individual station begins to run.
Station Run Time
The length of time (in hours and minutes) that each individual station is programmed to run.
Programming Guide
Before you begin programming, fill out the Programming Guide. See the Programming Guide instructions for more details.
A
Locate the Programming Guide that came with the ESPLXD-ET controller.
1
Fill Out Programming Guide
B
Follow the instructions to enter information about your system hardware and settings in the appropriate fields on the Programming Guide.
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Apply Decoder Address Labels
C
Follow the instructions to apply station, master valve, flow and weather sensor decoder address labels in the appropriate fields on the Programming Guide.
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Storing the Programming Guide
Return the Programming Guide to a permanent, safe location when you’re finished working with it. We recommend hanging it on the hook inside the controller cabinet door as shown below.
Remote Programming
The ESPLXD-ET controller can be programmed while operating under battery power.
This feature is useful if the controller is installed in an area that is not easily accessible. It also lets you enter program information before installing the controller at the job site. See Section H, Programming Under Battery Power for more details.
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Programming Checklist
When programming the ESPLXD-ET controller for the first time, it is recommended that you complete the following steps in order.
For your convenience a check-off box is provided for each step.
Set Up Hardware
Install LXD decoder module ..................................................... Page 187
Install SM Station Modules ....................................................... Page 188
Install ET Manager Antenna ..................................................... Page 185
Install ET Manager Cartridge ................................................... Page 193
Fill out Programming Guide (see Programming Guide instructions)
Apply decoder address labels (see Programming Guide instructions)
Clear program information....................................................... Page 168
Set language .................................................................................. Page 142
Set time ............................................................................................ Page 19
Set date ............................................................................................ Page 19
Set up valve types ........................................................................ Page 20
Set up master valves ................................................................... Page 22
Set up weather sensors (optional) ......................................... Page 24
Set up stations and decoders .................................................. Page 26
Set up flow sensors (optional) ................................................. Page 28
Set Up Programs
A B C D
Select program (A, B, C or D) ............................. Page 20
Set watering start times ..................................... Page 31
Select watering days * ......................................... Page 32
Set station run time(s) ......................................... Page 33
* See Watering Cycles dial position for Odd, Odd31, Even and Cyclical watering cycles.
Set Up Programs (Optional)
Set seasonal adjust .............................................................Page 67
Create a water window ..................................................... Page 72
Set up a station delay ........................................................ Page 77
Set up SimulStations .......................................................... Page 78
Set Up ET Manager Cartridge
Create Schedule Report ............................................................. Page 36
Run EZ Setup Wizard ................................................................... Page 40
Test Weather Signal ..................................................................... Page 41
Review Setup
Confirm program .........................................................................Page 43
Test stations ................................................................................... Page 49
Check 2-Wire setup .....................................................................Page 50
Check installed modules ...........................................................Page 167
Optional Setup
Check weather sensor status ..........................................Page 58
Schedule calendar days off .............................................. Page 71
Create a MV manual water window .............................. Page 174
Set Cycle+Soak ..................................................................... Page 76
Set flow units ........................................................................Page 146
Activate FloManager .......................................................... Page 147
Activate FloWatch ............................................................... Page 151
Set up SEEF and SELF actions ......................................... Page 152
Set controller to AUTO ............................................................... Page 13
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AUTO
Automatic Operation
The controller will operate automatically with the controller dial set to AUTO.
If you forget to return the dial to AUTO, the controller will automatically continue to run programs, unless the dial is set to the OFF position when all irrigation is canceled.
Turn the controller dial to AUTO.
A
The Auto screen is displayed with the current day and time shown.
B
When a program is running in AUTO mode, the station number will display on the screen. Press the + or – buttons to add or subtract minutes from the run time for the currently running station. To advance to the next station in a program, press the Adv button.
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To cancel a currently running program, turn the controller dial to OFF for three seconds and then return the dial to AUTO.
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Alarm Conditions
An alarm condition can occur when programming omissions or other issues prevent normal irrigation.
Decoder Address Alarms
The controller will alarm if duplicate decoder addresses are entered for one or more weather sensors, flow sensors or stations. To clear the alarm, enter a different decoder address for one of the decoders. Only the first two duplicates will be shown, so you may need to repeat this process until all duplicate addresses have been cleared.
FloWatchTM Alarms
The controller will alarm for certain flow conditions if you have FloWatch set up. See Section F, Flow Management for more details.
Review Alarm Messages
A
When an alarm condition is detected, the alarm light on the controller front panel will illuminate.
1
Turn the controller dial to AUTO.
B
When an alarm condition is present, the Alarm button label will be present on screen. Press the Alarm button to view alarm details.
C
Any present alarm conditions will then be displayed. Press the Next button if necessary, to advance to the next page.
b
c
NOTE: Take the appropriate action to address each alarm condition. When all alarms have been addressed, the alarm light on the front panel will no longer be illuminated.
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Resetting the Controller
Sometimes you may want to reset (or reboot) the ESPLXD-ET controller. Using the controller’s reset feature does not change or delete the programs you have loaded into the controller.
Turn the controller dial to AUTO.
A
Open the controller outer cabinet door and inner front panel.
B
Locate the RESET button on the back of the front panel.
1
2
C
Use a pen or pencil to depress the RESET button.
D
The “Rain Bird” screen appears, confirming reset.
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Resetting the ET Manager Cartridge
A Reset button is provided on the face of the ET Manager Cartridge. The purpose of this control button is to restart the cartridge’s internal programming and re-enable communications with the ET Manager Receiver.
NOTE: Resetting the ET Manager Cartridge does not affect internally stored data such as event logs, WRSP signal provider codes or other settings.
RESET BUTTON
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Optional Features
Station Expansion Module (ESP-LXD-SM75)
The ESPLXD-ET controller comes standard with 50 stations available. This can easily be expanded by adding one or two optional ESP-LXD­SM75 Station Modules. Each station module adds 75 additional stations to increase capacity to 125 or 200 stations.
ESP-LXD-SM75 Station Expansion Module
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Section B - Basic Programming
Set Current Date & Time
Turn the controller dial to Set Current Date and Time.
A
The Set Date and Time screen appears. Press the + and – buttons to set the current hour; then press Next.
NOTE: Be sure to set the hour correctly to either AM or PM.
Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes.
B
Press the + and – buttons to set the current minute; then press Next.
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C
Press the + and – buttons to set the current day; then press Next.
D
Press the + and – buttons to set the current month; then press Next.
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E
Press + and – to set the current year.
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Program Select Switch
Always begin programming by setting the Program Select switch to the desired program.
Four independent Programs, A, B, C and D are available in the ESPLXD-ET controller. Multiple programs allow you to set watering schedules to meet different requirements for plant materials, soils, slopes, and shady or sunny areas. Programs can operate simultaneously with the only limitation being the number of stations you program to run simultaneously.
Select Program
On the controller front panel, slide the Program Select switch under the A, B, C, or D, then begin programming.
Program
Select
Switch
NOTE: When programming the controller, any program­specific information you enter, such as start times or watering days, will affect only the selected program.
Setup Wizards
Setup Wizards take you through each step for setting up your hardware in the ESPLXD-ET controller.
It’s most effective to use the Setup Wizards in the order they appear on the screen: Valve Types, Master Valves, Weather Sensors (if present), Station Setup, and finally Flow Sensors (if present).
Valve Types Setup
The Valve Type Setup Wizard tells the ESPLXD-ET controller what types of valves are used by your irrigation system.
Up to five different valve types are supported by ESPLXD-ET, set up as V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5.
NOTE: It’s not necessary to set up additional valve types if you’re only using one or two types of valves at your job site.
Turn the controller dial to Setup Wizards.
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A
The Setup Wizards screen appears with Valve Types selected; press Next.
B
The Valve Type Setup screen appears. Press the + and – buttons to choose a name for the first valve type (V1 is default); then press Next.
1 2
C
Press the + and – buttons to select the quantity of solenoids your V1 valve type supports; then press Next.
NOTE: The default quantity of solenoids is 1, however some decoders can control 2 solenoids.
D
Press the + and – buttons to see the models of Rain Bird valves which the ESPLXD-ET supports. Select your valve type (if present); then press Next.
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NOTE: Rain Bird residential valves (DV and JTV series) are not compatible with ESPLXD-ET decoders. Use Rain Bird commercial valves (PGA, PEB, GB, EFB-CP and BPE series).
E
If you do not see your valve type, select Custom; then press Next.
F
Press the + and – buttons to enter the switch code for your valves.
NOTE: For custom switch codes for non Rain Bird valves, contact the Rain Bird Global Support Plan group or see values in the Appendix.
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Repeat this process to set up additional valve types.
NOTE: Be sure to note each valve type on your Programming Guide for future reference.
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Master Valves Setup
The Master Valves Setup Wizard tells the ESPLXD-ET controller what types of master valves (MVs) are used by your irrigation system.
The ESPLXD-ET supports up to 5 Master Valves or pumps. Each MV must be connected to a Field Decoder and set up in the controller. Both Normally Open master valves (NOMVs) and Normally Closed master valves (NCMVs) are supported. Pumps are set up in the controller as Master Valves. If you are installing a pump, follow the instructions below, choosing the Pump Start Relay valve type in step 4. For wiring instructions for a pump please see Appendix B.
NOTE: Follow the previous instructions to set up valve types before setting up master valves.
Turn the controller dial to Setup Wizards.
A
The Setup Wizards screen appears. Press the Down Arrow button to select Master Valves; then press Next.
B
The Master Valve Setup screen appears. Press the + and – buttons to enter the desired MV number; then press Next.
1 2
C
Press the + and – buttons to enter the decoder address, pressing Next and Back to navigate between the number setting fields; then press Next.
NOTE: An alarm will show if a duplicate master valve decoder address is entered for more than one MV. See Section A, Alarm Conditions for more details.
D
Press the + and – buttons to select the type of valve you’re using for this MV; then press Next.
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NOTE: Rain Bird residential valves (DV and JTV series) are not compatible with ESPLXD-ET decoders. Use Rain Bird commercial valves (PGA, PEB, GB, EFB-CP and BPE series).
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