Rain Bird ESP-SMT 4, 4i, RETRO Smart Modular Control System Installation & Operation Guide
Below you will find brief information for Smart Modular Control System ESP-SMT 4, Smart Modular Control System ESP-SMT 4i, Smart Modular Control System ESP-SMT RETRO. ESP-SMT 4, ESP-SMT 4i and ESP-SMT RETRO are all designed to help you keep your landscape healthy and vibrant by providing you unparalleled automatic on-site watering control. These systems allow you to easily configure your watering schedule to meet local restrictions, and automatically adjust the schedule based on weather conditions. The on-site weather sensor can detect rainfall and temperature adjustments are made accordingly.
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ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Installation & Operation Guide
Safety Information
WARNING:
A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR CUTOFF SWITCH IS TO BE PROVIDED IN THE FIXED WIRING TO ISOLATE THE
CONTROLLER. 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.
F
LIGHTNING FLASH SYMBOL
is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electronic shock to persons.
!
EXCLAMATION POINT SYMBOL
is intended to alert the user to important operating or maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
For technical assistance contact Rain Bird at 1-800-247-3782
Contents
Introduction ..........................................................1
Welcome to Rain Bird ....................................................1
The Intelligent Use of Water ................................................. 1
ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System ..................1
Features and Benefits ............................................................ 2
Controls, Switches and Indicators .........................5
Controller Panel Features .............................................5
Weather Sensor Features .............................................6
Set Current Date & Time ........................................7
Set Month ................................................................................. 7
Set Day of Month .................................................................... 7
Set Year ...................................................................................... 7
Set Hour .................................................................................... 7
Set Minutes .............................................................................. 8
Review Current Date & Time ................................................ 8
Configure Controller .............................................9
Method 1: Select Location by Zip Code .....................9
Method 2: Enter Custom Data for Location ........... 11
Enter Allowed Water Days ......................................... 13
No Restrictions ......................................................................13
By Days of the Week .............................................................13
By Even Days of the Month ................................................14
By Odd Days of the Month .................................................14
Cyclical .....................................................................................15
Block One Day A Week .........................................................15
Set Allowed Watering Times ..................................... 16
Input Zone Information .......................................19
Method 1: Zone Setup Wizard .................................. 19
Select Specific Zone Number .............................................19
Turn Zone to ENABLE status ...............................................19
Select Sprinkler Type Method ............................................20
Select Custom Values Method ...........................................20
Select Time-Based Method ................................................22
Enter Soil Type .......................................................................22
Enter Slope Angle in Degrees ............................................23
Select Plant Type Method - Grass Lawns ........................24
Select Plant Type Method - Non-grass Lawns ...............25
Select Plant Water Needs - (Non-grass Plant Types) ....25
Custom Plant Factor Method .............................................26
Enter Plant Density ...............................................................26
Enter Shade Factor ...............................................................27
Enter Plant Maturity - (Established Method) .................27
Enter Plant Maturity - (Newly Planted Method) ............27
Review Zone Information ..................................................28
Method 2: Advanced User Method ......................... 29
Method 3: Copy Zone to Zone(s) ............................. 33
Special Features ..................................................35
Event Days Off .......................................................................35
Short Circuit Test ...................................................................36
Advanced Controller Setup ................................................37
Advanced Zone Setup .........................................................38
Save Settings to “Contractor Default” Program .............39
Set Units ..................................................................................40
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Fine Tune Watering By Zone ................................41
System Review.....................................................43
Controller Settings Review .................................................43
Zone Settings Review ..........................................................44
Next Irrigation Estimate Review .......................................44
Weather Data Review ..........................................................45
Weather Log Review ............................................................46
Event Log Review..................................................................46
Restore Settings ..................................................49
Restore “Contractor Default” Program Settings ...........49
Restore “Factory Default” Program Settings ..................50
Manual Watering .................................................51
Manually Water Selected Zones ........................................51
Manually Water All Active Zones (Test Program) ..........53
Off Position or Adjust Display Contrast Function 54
Auto Position or Suspend Watering Function .....55
Installation ..........................................................57
Installing The Controller ............................................ 57
Select Location ......................................................................57
Installation Tools Required .................................................58
Mounting the Controller ........................................... 59
Connect Field Wiring .................................................. 61
Station Valve Wiring .............................................................61
Master Valve / Pump Start Relay .......................................61
Jumper Setting for Unused Stations ................................62
Connect Sensor Communication Wire To Controller
Panel ........................................................................................62
Connect Transformer ................................................. 63
Remote Panel Programming .................................... 66
Installing Station Expansion Modules .................... 67
Installing ESP-SMT Upgrade Panel .......................... 68
Installing The Weather Sensor .................................. 69
Locating the SMT Weather Sensor ...................................69
Sensor Installation Procedure ...........................................69
Trouble-shooting ................................................71
Appendix .............................................................75
Irrigation System Overview ...................................... 75
Basic Valve (Zone) Operation .............................................75
Description Of Each Soil Type................................... 76
Simple Test To Determine The Soil Type ..........................77
Soil Classification Triangle ..................................................78
How the ESP-SMT Smart Control System Works ... 79
Evapotranspiration ...............................................................79
Effective Rainfall....................................................................80
Plant Available Water ...........................................................80
Management Allowed Depletion (MAD) .......................81
“Checkbook” Method of Irrigation ...................................81
Replenish Accumulated Water Requirement (AWR) ....81
Applying the “Cycle and Soak” Principle .........................82
Determine Zone Application Rate ........................... 83
Sprinkler Type Default Method (least accurate) ............83
Total Area Covered Method to Determine Precipitation
Rate and Efficiency (moderate accuracy) .......................84
Zone System Audit Method (most accurate) ................85
Drip Irrigation Emitter Precipitation Rates .....................86
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Check Box Contents
ESP-SMT System
It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the various items below, prior to beginning the installation process.
Box Contents
A
(1 of 3 models below)
a. ESP-SMT4 (outdoor controller with key-lock)
b. ESP-SMT4i (indoor controller)
c. ESP-SMT RETRO
(upgrade panel for ESP-M controller)
B
(Four #8 screws)
Other hardware may be required depending on the mounting surface and materials)
C
D
(controller models only)
G
H
J
+ finger screw for mounting Sensor)
(Four Phillips head screws
K rated for direct burial)
P/N: 637654-01
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Introduction
Welcome to Rain Bird
The Intelligent Use of Water
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.
ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Thank you for selecting the new state-of–the-art Rain Bird
ESP-SMT “Smart” Modular Control System. For more than seven decades, Rain Bird has led the irrigation industry in meeting professional water management needs by providing the highest quality water efficient products and services available. The new Rain Bird smart control system is designed to keep your landscape healthy and vibrant by providing you unparalleled automatic on-site watering control.
The Rain Bird ESP-SMT “Smart” Modular Control System can operate up to 13 different zones. The system consists of a controller and an on-site weather sensor that communicates weather data on a regular basis back to the controller. As weather conditions change, the
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OFF
AUTO
irrigation schedule adjusts accordingly. Studies have indicated that most traditional “time-based” controllers are only adjusted on average 2 to 3 times per year. The lack of appropriate irrigation schedule adjustments generally result in significant over-watering.
The Rain Bird ESP-SMT controller automatically adjusts each zone’s irrigation schedule on a daily basis based on the actual site weather conditions. When the ESP-SMT is programmed properly, you will maintain a vibrant, healthy landscape while consuming 30% to 50% less water than a traditional time-based control system.
Once the site and zone parameters are set-up in the controller, the optimal irrigation schedule is developed automatically for your convenience.
There are three ESP-SMT models:
• 4 Station Indoor Controller (ESP-SMT4i)
• 4 Station Outdoor Controller (ESP-SMT4)
• Upgrade Kit for ESP-Modular (ESP-SMT RETRO)
Each control system can be expanded to operate up to
13 zones by using 3 zone expansion modules (ESPSM3).
Features and Benefits
The ESP-SMT Controller automatically optimizes the daily irrigation schedule based on weather data collected by the on-site weather sensor. In addition to this time and water saving feature, the control system has other unique features that provide easy installation, set-up, operation and flexibility to customize the unit to your particular site conditions.
Large Backlit Dot Matrix Display
Up to 8 lines of text are displayed at once with menu options to help prompt you in making your selections.
The adjustable backlit display dramatically improves the readability of the display in dimly lit areas.
Programmable with 9 Volt Battery
The backlit display will illuminate under battery power allowing for remote programming. All preprogrammed information is saved in non-volatile memory for retrieval at a future date.
English/Spanish Button
A simple push of the language button will toggle the display text to read in either English or Spanish.
Color Coded Dial Positions
Ten color coded dial positions enable the user to easily perform the initial controller set-up and subsequent operation of the control system.
Alarm Light
Red LED on the front panel illuminates to warn you of any issues that require immediate attention.
Meet Water Restrictions
Set user-defined watering days and watering times to meet local water restrictions.
Block Day a Week
Permanently blocks a specific day of the week independent of the assigned days to irrigate. This is especially useful if you want to prevent irrigation on a specific day.
Zone Set-Up Wizard
An automatic data entry system walks the user through the process of entering all of the required zone set-up information for each zone.
Grow-In Period
The controller allows the user to set a “grow-in” irrigation schedule per zone with a user set time period before the controller automatically converts the irrigation schedule to the weather based method.
Default Values
Each selection has a common industry standard default value assigned to assist novice users in setting up the controller.
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Custom Values
For more advanced users, the controller will allow the user to overwrite the default values with a user selected value further optimizing the irrigation schedule to match specific site conditions.
Event Days Off
Allows you to select up to four specific dates in which you want to block irrigation from occurring. This can be useful if you have planned an event that will take place in the yard on specific dates.
Short Circuit Test
Enable you to perform a electronic diagnostic test to determine on a zone by zone basis if there is a “Short” circuit or if the circuit is “Good”.
Cold Weather Shutdown
All irrigation will be suspended to prevent potential freeze damage to the irrigation components if the measured temperature is below a user set level.
Rainfall Shutdown
Irrigation will be suspended if the measured rainfall exceeds a user set threshold.
Individual Zone Shutdown
Each individual zone can be either set in an “active” or
“inactive” mode. This is ideal if repairs are necessary on a zone and you want to continue irrigating the other zones on the system.
System Review
Allows the user to look at a log of irrigation and alarm events by date or by zone. Additionally, the user can view the next estimated scheduled irrigation cycle by zone and review the current and past weather data.
Suspend Irrigation
Allows the user to suspend irrigation for a period of time (1 minute to 14 days), at which time the system will return to the AUTO mode.
Save & Restore Settings
Save your current program in memory, so that if the program gets changed inadvertently, you can easily retrieve the previously saved program.
Manually Water Combination of Zones
User can set a zone or any combination of zones to run manually, each with it’s own run time prior to returning to the AUTO mode.
Manually Water all Zones (TEST)
All zones that are present in the available modules can be set to run for the same period of time sequentially.
This is a time-saver in performing a system walkthrough and/or when winterizing a system.
Fine Tune by Zone
Each zone’s calculated run-time can easily be adjusted from an increase of up to 30% to a decrease of 30% without changing any of the other pre-set programming information that was entered in the initial controller and zone set-up.
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Hot Swap-able Station Expansion Modules
Easily expand the zone capability by inserting up to three, 3 station expansion modules for a maximum of 13 stations. This can be done while the unit is connected to AC power.
Tool-less Communication Wire Terminal
No tools are required to connect the pair of communication wires to the controller or the sensor.
There is no polarity required on either the controller or the sensor connection to provide communication.
LED Light to Validate Sensor Communication
A green LED located in the Sensor communication wire compartment will blink when power is applied and continuously illuminate when there is communication between the controller and the sensor. This prevents the need of going back to the controller to verify communication during installation.
Adjustable Sensor Mounting Bracket
Mounting Bracket Arms can be adjusted in fine increments to assist that the sensor pod is mounted level in virtually any installation scenario. The arms have a wire routing mechanism that provides a “strain relief”.
Rain Gauge
The rain gauge not only acts as a rain shut-off device, it also provides rainfall intensity and accumulation information to the controller in order to prevent overirrigation by accounting for “effective” rainfall.
Removable Debris Screen
Prevents leaves and other large debris from getting into the tipping bucket mechanism and preventing accurate rainfall measurement. It can be easily removed to clean debris off the screen surface.
Removable “Tipping” Rain Bucket”
The Tipping Rain Bucket can be easily removed from the sensor housing to clean out debris that may have made it past the debris screen into the mechanism.
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Controls, Switches and Indicators
Controller Panel Features
INITIAL CONTROLLER
& ZONE SET-UP DIAL
POSITIONS (LIGHT BLUE)
ALARM LIGHT ILLUMINATES
WHEN CONDITIONS PREVENT
IRRIGATION
LARGE BACK-LIT
DOT-MATRIX
DISPLAY
COLOR-CODED DIAL
POSITIONS FOR
“EASE OF USE”
“CONTRACTOR DEFAULT”
PROGRAM RESTORE
MANUAL
WATERING
RESTORE
SETTINGS
OFF
AUTO
SET DATE
& TIME
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
ALARM
BACK
24 Mar 2009
10:16 AM
NEXT
SCREEN TITLE
SCREEN TEXT
FUNCTION LABELS
FOR SET-UP &
NAVIGATION
(2) GRIP AREAS
TO ASSIST
DURING REMOTE
PROGRAMMING
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
ESP-SMT
SMART MODULAR CONTROLLER
NAVIGATION
BUTTONS WITH
ACCELERATOR
REMOTELY
PROGRAMMABLE
USING 9V BATTERY
ENGLISH/SPANISH
BUTTON FOR
EASY SWITCHING
OF DISPLAY
LANGUAGE
The ESP-SMT Smart Modular controller panel is designed to upgrade previously installed ESP-Modular controllers (ESP-SMT RETRO Kit).
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Weather Sensor Features
The durable Weather Sensor provides temperature and rainfall data to the ESP-SMT Controller for daily irrigation schedule adjustments.
REMOVABLE
DEBRIS SCREEN
SENSOR
HOUSING
ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTING
BRACKET
HOLES IN BRACKET
ARMS (3) TO
ROUTE WIRING
AND PROVIDE
“STRAIN RELIEF”
REMOVABLE
TIPPING
RAIN BUCKET
MOUNTING
BASE
SOLAR
SHIELD WITH
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
SLOT FOR EASY
LEVELING OF
UNIT
WING NUTS (2)
FOR SENSOR
POSITIONING
ADJUSTMENTS
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Set Current Date & Time
This section shows you how to set the current date & time on the ESP-SMT Controller.
Rotate the dial to the SET DATE & TIME position...
A
a.
BACK
01
Jan
2007
10:16 AM
NEXT
!
MANUAL
WATERING
OFF
RESTORE
SETTINGS
SYSTEM
REVIEW
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
SPECIAL
FEATURES
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
NOTE:
AUTO
SET DATE
& TIME
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
Make sure the hour is set correctly to either
AM or PM. screen will appear and the three letter
month designation will be blinking on the display.
Set Month
a. Press the - or + button(s) until the current month is shown; then press the NEXT button.
Set Day of Month
b. The day of the month will begin to blink. Press the - or + button(s) until the current day is shown; then press the NEXT button.
Set Year
c. The year will begin to blink. Press the - or + button(s) until the current year is displayed; then press the
NEXT button.
Set Hour
d. The hour will begin to blink. Press the - or + button(s) until the current hour appears on the display; then press the NEXT button.
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A
b.
BACK
01
Mar 2007
10:16 AM
NEXT
A
c.
BACK
24 Mar
2007
10:16 AM
NEXT
A
d.
Set Minutes
e. The minutes will begin to blink.
Press the
- or + button(s) until the current minutes are shown; then press the
NEXT button to review the current Date & Time settings.
Review Current Date & Time
B screen to confirm that all settings are correct:
• If the information is not correct:
Press either the BACK button or the NEXT button to navigate backward or forward to the section that requires a change; then follow the instructions above to make a modification to that section.
• If the information is correct:
Rotate the dial into any other position and the entered information in the SET DATE &
TIME dial position will be saved in the controller memory. The internal lithium battery will save the current date and time during power outages
A
e.
B
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NOTE:
To rapid advance through the values shown on various screens, depress and hold the corresponding navigation button to activate the “Accelerator” feature.
You have now completed all of the required steps to set the current date and time on the controller.
Review Checklist
Set Current Date
Set Current Month
Set Current Day of Month
Set Current Year
Set Current Time
(
Set Current Hour
NOTE:
confirm or is correct)
Set Current Minute
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Configure Controller
This section shows you how to configure the ESP-SMT controller for your site conditions using one of the following Two methods:
1) Select Location by Zip Code; 2) Enter Custom Site Data relative to site location
Method 1: Select Location by Zip Code
Rotate the dial to the CONFIGURE CONTROLLER position...
MANUAL
WATERING
OFF
AUTO
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
SET DATE
& TIME
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
A screen will appear and
Enter Site
Zip Code will be blinking; press the SELECT button.
B appear and the 1st digit of the zip code will be blinking.
a. Press the - or + button(s) to set the number from 0 to 9 to match the
1st digit of the site zip code; then press the NEXT button.
b. The 2nd digit of the zip code will begin to blink. Press the
- or +
button(s) to set the number from 0 to 9 to match the 2nd digit of the site zip code; then press the
NEXT
button.
c. Perform this function until all
5 digits of the site zip code are entered; then press the NEXT button.
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A
B
a.
B
b.
CONFIGURE CONTROLLER
SELECT
!
NOTE:
If the zip code you entered is not found in the controller database, the closest zip code available will be substituted and you will be asked “Is this
Correct?”
C displayed and you will be asked:
Is This Correct?
• If you press the NO button:
The screen will revert back to allow you to modify the previously entered zip code values (steps 2 and 3)
• If you press the YES button:
D will appear.
Use the
UP or DOWN arrow
button(s) to navigate to enter the desired Allowed Water Days and
Time (see page 13 for details).
C
SITE ZIP CODE
NO
92010
Is This Correct?
YES
D
ALLOWED WATER DAYS
No Restrictions
By Days of the Week
Even Days: 2,4,6,… 30
Odd Days: 1,3,5,…no31
Cyclical:Every _ Days
BACK
SELECT
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Configure Controller
Method 2: Enter Custom Data for Location
Rotate the dial to the
CONFIGURE CONTROLLER position...
MANUAL
WATERING
RESTORE
SETTINGS
OFF
SYSTEM
REVIEW
AUTO
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
SET DATE
& TIME
SPECIAL
FEATURES
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
A screen will appear. Press the
UP or
DOWN arrow button(s) until Enter
Custom Data for Location begins to blink; then press the SELECT button.
B screen will appear and the
value
corresponding to Latitude will be blinking.
a. Press the - or + button(s) until the correct value is entered; then press the
NEXT button.
b. The value for Elevation will begin to blink. Press the - or + button(s) until the correct value (100 foot increments) is entered; then press the NEXT button.
A
B
b.
CONFIGURE CONTROLLER
SELECT
B
a.
LATITUDE & ELEVATION
35
°N
BACK
NEXT
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C appear and the value for January will be blinking.
a. Press the - or + button(s) until the correct value is entered and then press the NEXT button.
b. The value for February will begin to blink. Press the
- or + button(s) until the correct value is entered; then press the
NEXT button.
c. Perform this function until you have
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entered the value for December; then press the
ACCEPT button.
NOTE:
Historical weather information can usually be found at the local airport or local university web site.
D appear and the
value for January will be blinking.
a. Press the - or + button(s) until the correct value is entered; then press the
NEXT button.
b. The value for February will begin to blink. Press the - or + button(s) until the correct value is entered; then press the NEXT button.
c. Perform this function until you have entered the value for December; then press the ACCEPT button.
C
a.
C
b.
D
a.
D
b.
D
c.
BACK
Feb
27%
20%
Dec
ACCEPT
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Enter Allowed Water Days
!
NOTE:
Check with your local water authorities to see if there are any current water restrictions in effect that would dictate what days and/or time of day that you are
permitted to irrigate your site.
The ALLOWED WATER DAYS screen will appear with the following options to chose from:
No Restrictions
Can irrigate on any day(s)
A what days you can irrigate, press the SELECT button when No
Restrictions is blinking on the display; the BLOCK ON SPECIFIC
DAY OF WEEK screen will appear
(see step 8 on page 15 for details).
By Days of the Week
Set custom 7 day schedule
B UP and DOWN arrow button(s) until
By Days of the
Week is blinking; then press the
SELECT button.
C Mo
(Monday) will be blinking in the
Allow Watering display.
a. You can either allow watering to occur or block watering from occurring on that day by pressing either the
BLOCK or ALLOW
button(s). After the Block or Allow selection is made, press the
NEXT
button.
b. The next day of the week, TU
(Tuesday) will begin to blink. Press either the
BLOCK or ALLOW button(s) to block or allow watering to occur for that day as well.
c. Select Block or Allow for each day of the week and continue the process until the information is entered for each day.
B
C
a.
ALLOWED WATER DAYS
No Restrictions
By Days of the Week
Even Days: 2,4,6,… 30
Odd Days: 1,3,5,…no31
Cyclical:Every _ Days
BACK
Su
Block Watering:
BACK
BLOCK ALLOW NEXT
Su
C
b.
BACK
BLOCK ALLOW NEXT
A
ALLOWED WATER DAYS
No Restrictions
By Days of the Week
Even Days: 2,4,6,… 30
Odd Days: 1,3,5,…no31
Cyclical:Every _ Days
BACK
BACK
Su
BLOCK ALLOW
NEXT
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Once you’ve entered the Block or
Allow information for each day of the week, press the NEXT button and the SET ALLOWED WATERING
TIME screen will appear (see page
16 for details).
By Even Days of the Month
Water on all even days of each month
(2nd, 4th… 28th, 30th)
D UP and DOWN arrow button(s) until
Even Days: 2, 4,
6, ...30 is blinking; then press the
SELECT button; the BLOCK ON
SPECIFIC DAY OF WEEK screen will appear (see step 8 on page 15 for details).
By Odd Days of the Month
Water on all odd days of each month (1st,
3rd... 29th, not on 31st)
E
UP and DOWN arrow button(s) until
Odd Days: 1,3,5,
…no31 is blinking; then press the
SELECT button; the BLOCK ON
SPECIFIC DAY OF WEEK screen will appear (see step 8 on page 15 for details).
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NOTE:
Some water restrictions will allow irrigation on all odd days with the exception of the
31st day of any month. The Odd
Days selection will not allow irrigation on the 31st of any month or on Feb. 29th in leap years.
D
ALLOWED WATER DAYS
No Restrictions
By Days of the Week
Even Days: 2,4,6,… 30
Odd Days: 1,3,5,…no31
Cyclical:Every _ Days
BACK
SELECT
E
ALLOWED WATER DAYS
No Restrictions
By Days of the Week
Even Days: 2,4,6,… 30
Odd Days: 1,3,5,…no31
Cyclical:Every _ Days
BACK
SELECT
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Cyclical
Water every 2 to 14 days
F UP and DOWN arrow button(s) until
Cyclical: Every
_ Day is blinking; then press the
SELECT button.
G will appear and the value for Water
Every X Days will be blinking.
a. Press the - or + button(s) to enter a value of between 2 and 14 days between irrigation cycles; then press the
NEXT button.
b. The date to Begin Watering dd
mmm will begin to blink. Press the
- or + button(s) to set the date in which you want the first irrigation cycle to begin; then press the NEXT button; the BLOCK ON SPECIFIC
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DAY OF WEEK screen will appear.
NOTE:
You can delay the actual start date up to the number of days you set between irrigation cycles.
Block One Day A Week
Allows a specific day of the week to be blocked on a regular basis.
H BLOCK WATERING ON
SPECIFIC DAY OF WEEK screen will appear. Press the UP and Down arrow button(s) until the desired selection is blinking; then press the SELECT button and the SET
ALLOWED WATERING TIME SCREEN will appear (see next page for
!
details).
NOTE:
An ideal application of this feature is to block irrigation on the day the gardener normally comes. The ESP-SMT controller will always block irrigation on the specific day of the week selected independent of the
Allowed Watering Day’s selection that was entered in the Configure
Controller Section during step 3 on page 13.
F
ALLOWED WATER DAYS
No Restrictions
By Days of the Week
Even Days: 2,4,6,… 30
Odd Days: 1,3,5,…no31
Cyclical:Every _ Days
BACK
G
a.
CYCLICAL WATERING
Water Every
3
Days
Begin Watering 01 Jan
BACK
NEXT
G
b.
CYCLICAL WATERING
Water Every 5 Days
Begin Watering
04 Jan
BACK
NEXT
H
SELECT
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Set Allowed Watering Times
You must set specific time periods in which irrigation can occur on the previously set Allowed Watering Days.
A
a.
TIME (screen is displayed the
06:00AM is blinking under the 1st
Watering Time text that is displayed on the screen
b.
Press the - or + button(s) to set the time in which the irrigation schedule will begin if irrigation is needed on that particular Allowed
Watering Day. Once the desired time is reached, press the
NEXT
button.
c.
The text under the 1st Watering
Time representing an ending time of
6:00PM will begin to blink. Press the
- or + button(s) to set the time in which the irrigation schedule must end. Once the desired end time is reached, press the
NEXT button.
d.
If a 2nd Watering Time (Window) is desired, Press the ON button and a second watering time will be displayed. Press the
NEXT
button and the start time of the
2nd watering window will begin to blink.
e.
Press the - or + button(s) to set the 2nd Watering Time in which the irrigation schedule will begin if irrigation is needed on that particular Allowed Watering Day.
Once the desired time is reached, press the NEXT button.
A
c.
A
a.
A
b.
A
d.
A
e.
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NOTE:
You must have at least a
15 minute time frame between the end of a water window and the beginning of another water window.
f.
The text under the 2nd Watering
Time representing the ending time will begin to blink. Press the
- or + button(s) to set the time in which the 2nd Watering Time must end. Once the desired end time is reached, press the NEXT button.
g.
The text under the Grow-In
Watering Time representing the start time will begin to blink. Press the - or + button(s) to set the time in which the irrigation schedule will begin every calendar day.
Once the desired time is reached, press the NEXT button.
h.
The text under the Grow-In
Watering Time representing the ending time will begin to blink.
Press the - or + button(s) to set the time in which the Grow-In
Watering Time must end. Once the desired end time is reached, press the NEXT button.
B screen will appear. This screen displays the Allowed Irrigation
Days and the Allowed Watering
Times that you set previously and asks you to either ACCEPT or to
CHANGE the information.
C CHANGE button, the screen will revert back to
ALLOWED WATERING DAYS. Modify the information by following the previous steps in the Set Watering
Days and Set Watering Times section of this user manual.
If you press ACCEPT then the
CONFIGURE CONTROLLER screen will appear.
You have now completed all of the required steps to configure the controller.
A
g.
A
h.
BACK
04:00 PM
B
BACK
To 05:00 PM
Mo We Fr
Grow-in: Daily
PM
PM
A
f.
C
ALLOWED WATER DAYS
No Restrictions
By Days of the Week
Even Days: 2,4,6,… 30
Odd Days: 1,3,5,…no31
Cyclical:Every _ Days
BACK
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EXAMPLE:
Watering Restrictions are imposed;
You can only irrigate on even days of the month from
10:00 PM until
6:00AM; lawn maintenance occurs every Wednesday. Lawns on Zones 1
& Zone 2 are newly seeded and require a grow-in watering period of 14 days at 3 minutes per cycle for 8 cycles per calendar day to keep the seed moist during the warmest part of the day.
To meet site conditions, CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
Set Allowed Watering Days to Even
Days Of The Month
Set Block Irrigation on Wednesdays
Set 1st Watering Time from 10:00 PM to 11:45PM
Set 2nd Watering Time from 12:00AM
(midnight) to 06:00AM
Set Grow-In Watering Time from
9:00AM until 5:00PM – Zone 1 &2 watering will occur for the next 14 calendar days for 3 minutes per cycle
8 times evenly divided by the Grow-
In Watering Time (In this example 8 cycles in 8 hours = 1 cycle every hour)
Review Checklist
Enter Site Data
Location by Zip Code
5 Digit Site Zip Code (OR)
Site Custom Data
Site Latitude
Site Elevation
Monthly Avg. Wind Speed
Monthly Avg. Humidity
Set Allowed Watering Days (select one)
No Restrictions (OR)
Custom Day(s) of the week (OR)
Even Days of the Month (OR)
Odd Days of the Month - not 31st (OR)
Cyclical
Days between Cycle
Beginning Date
Block Day Of Week
Set Allowed Watering Times
Set 1st Watering Time
Set 2nd Watering Time
Set Grow-in Watering Time
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Input Zone Information
This section shows you how to input information that is specific to each zone you plan to irrigate. There are three methods to accomplish this task:
1) Zone Setup Wizard; 2) Advanced User Entry; 3) Copy Zone to Zone(s)
Method 1: Zone Setup Wizard
This method is recommended for new users of the ESP-SMT Controller.
Rotate the dial to INPUT ZONE INFORMATION position...
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MANUAL
WATERING
RESTORE
SETTINGS
OFF
SYSTEM
REVIEW
AUTO
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
SET DATE
& TIME
SPECIAL
FEATURES
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
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A screen will appear with the
Zone
Setup Wizard blinking; press the
SELECT button.
Select Specific Zone Number
B appear. Press the - or + button(s) until the desired Zone Number is displayed; then press the NEXT button.
Turn Zone to ENABLE status
C
OFF is displayed. Press the
ENABLE button to change zone
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status.
NOTE:
You can still input zone information with the zone in the
OFF mode. This may be beneficial to pre-program all zones of the controller using a 9V battery prior to AC power being applied.
A
INPUT ZONE INFORMATION
SELECT
B
BACK
SELECT ZONE
Zone
3
OFF
NEXT
C
SELECT ZONE
BACK
Zone 3
OFF
NEXT
D
SELECT ZONE
BACK
Zone 3
ENABLED
NEXT
Select Sprinkler Type Method
D ENABLED is displayed; press the
NEXT button.
E appear;
a. Press the up or down arrow button(s) to navigate to the dominant sprinkler type for that zone; then press the SELECT button and the SOIL TYPE screen will appear (see page 22 for details).
Select Custom Values Method
See Determining the Actual Zone
Precipitation Rate Section (see pages
83-85 in Appendix for details on how to determine this value).
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NOTE:
If the default value does not match your site conditions, use the Custom Values method.
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NOTE:
If you are able to perform a “catch can” audit of the zone, then the accuracy level is much better than the Select Sprinkler
Type method above that uses default values.
Once you have calculated or physically measured the precipitation rate for a specific zone, enter the information as follows:
b. While the SPRINKLER TYPE screen is displayed, press the
UP and
DOWN arrow button(s) until
Custom Values is blinking; then press the SELECT button.
SPRINKLER TYPE Zone 1
BACK
Time-Based
SELECT
SPRINKLER TYPE Zone 1
E
b.
BACK
Time-Based
SELECT
Sprinkler Type - Default Application Rates
Sprinkler Type
Sprays
Rotors
Rotary Nozzle
Bubblers
Drip
Precipitation
Rate (in/hr)
1.60
0.60
0.60
2.50
0.50
System
Efficiency
65%
75%
70%
85%
90%
Net Application
Rate (in/hr)
1.04
0.45
0.42
2.13
0.45
Drip application rates vary widely. For precipitation rates for different site emitters by soil type, see Appendix page 86.
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F appear, and the precipitation rate
value will be blinking.
a. Press the - or + button(s) to adjust the value of the calculated or measured precipitation rate; then press the NEXT button.
b. The Zone efficiency value will begin to blink. Press the
- or + button(s) to adjust this value to the estimated Zone Efficiency; then press the
NEXT button.
Once you have entered the Zone
Efficiency Rating, a Net Application
Rate value will appear on the display in large text.
• If you do not agree with this value, use the BACK button and the - or + button(s) to adjust the precipitation rate and zone efficiency values.
• If you agree with the displayed value, then press the
NEXT
button and the SOIL TYPE screen will appear (see next page for details).
F
a.
CUSTOM VALUES Zone 1
Precip Rate
0.1
in/hr
Net Application Rate:
0.45in/hr
F
b.
CUSTOM VALUES
Precip Rate
Zone 1
BACK
If you entered the actual measured precipitation rate in the previous step, it is recommended that you enter 100% efficiency.
If you entered a calculated Zone precipitation rate based on total flow and the area covered by the sprinklers.
Enter an estimated efficiency rating from the adjacent table.
Sprinkler Type Efficiencies
Sprinkler Type
Sprays
Rotors
Rotary Nozzle
Bubblers
Drip
Poor
Performance
50%
55%
55%
50%
70%
Average
Performance
60%
70%
70%
60%
80%
Good
Performance
70%
80%
80%
70%
90%
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Select Time-Based Method
G up or down arrow button(s) to navigate to the
Time-
Based text and press the SELECT button.
selected zone will appear and the Every XX Days
value will be blinking. Press the
- or + button(s) to set the desired number of calendar days between irrigation schedules. Press the
NEXT button.
I value will begin to blink. Press the
- or
+ button(s) to set the minutes for each irrigation cycle. Press the
NEXT button.
J
value will begin to blink. Press the - or + button(s) to set the desired number of irrigation cycles per day. Press the NEXT button and the SELECT
ZONE screen will appear to setup
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additional zones.
NOTE:
A typical application for using the time-based method is for 1) zones that irrigate potted plants and 2) a zone that may be used to fill a pool.
Enter Soil Type
K
Press the
DOWN arrow button until the desired Soil Type begins to blink; then press the
SELECT button.
L the soil type that is blinking, press the Help button.
I
Zone 12
Except Wednesday
Desired Every 2 Days
Water For
8
Minutes
BACK
NEXT
J
Zone 12
Except Wednesday
Desired Every 2 Days
Water For 8 Minutes
BACK
3
Times Per Day
SPRINKLER TYPE Zone 12
G
BACK
Time-Based
SELECT
H
TIME-BASED Zone 12
2
1
3
OFF
2
Days
Water For xx Minutes
BACK
NEXT
SOIL TYPE
K
BACK Help
SOIL TYPE
L
BACK
Help
Zone 2
SELECT
Zone 2
SELECT
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M the soil type that was blinking when the Help button was depressed.
a. To view the next page of the soil description; press the
MORE
button.
b. The second Soil Description screen will appear; After reviewing the information; press the
NEXT
button and the SOIL TYPE screen will appear. You can then select that soil type or continue the Help process to identify the description that best matches the sites soil type.
The adjacent table lists the Soil Type default values that are used to determine the irrigation schedule.
To help you determine the specific type of soil to select, see page 76 of the user manual.
Soil Types
Sand
Loamy Sand
Sandy Loam
Loam
Clay Loam
Silty Clay
Clay
0.06”
0.08”
0.12”
0.17”
0.18”
0.17”
0.17”
N soil type for the site; press the down arrow button until the desired soil type is blinking; press the SELECT button.
Enter Slope Angle in Degrees
O appear. Press the UP and DOWN arrow button(s) until the desired slope angle category is displayed; then press the SELECT button and the PLANT TYPE screen will
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appear.
NOTE:
By entering the soil type and slope the controller will automatically set the correct maximum cycle and minimum soak time to prevent run-off.
Available Water Basic Intake Rate inch water /inch of soil inches per hour
0.60”
0.50”
0.40”
0.35”
0.20”
0.15”
0.30”
Management
Allowable
Depletion (MAD)
50%
50%
55%
50%
50%
40%
3 5%
M
a.
N
O
M
b.
BACK
SOIL TYPE
BACK Help
MORE
Zone 2
SELECT
SLOPE IN DEG.
Zone 1
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Select Plant Type Method -
Grass Lawns
P is displayed,
Grass Lawn will be blinking; press the
SELECT button.
Most “Cool Season” grasses do not spread through runners, but rather from actual seed that germinates. Cool Season varieties usually have individual blades that grow in a vertical orientation.
Cool Season Variety
Q appear. Press the UP and Down arrow button(s) until the desired variety (Cool Season or Warm
Season) is blinking; then press the
SELECT button and the SHADE
FACTOR screen will appear (see page 27 for details).
P
Most “Warm Season” grass varieties grow
(spread) through runners that branch out horizontally from the established lawn or from planted stolons. In general, Warm Season grasses go dormant in the winter.
Warm Season Variety
Q
GRASS VARIETY
3
1
13 Dec
Zone 1
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Select Plant Type Method -
Non-grass Lawns
R is displayed, press the
UP and
DOWN arrow button(s) until the desired plant type (non-grass) is blinking; then press the
NEXT button and the PLANT WATER
NEEDS screen will appear (see next page for details).
Select Plant Water Needs -
(Non-grass Plant Types)
S appear with the plant type selected and Medium selection blinking.
T
UP and DOWN arrow button(s) to navigate to the desired plant water need for that specific zone. Press the SELECT button and the PLANT DENSITY screen will appear.
R
Zone 1
S
NEEDS
Mixed Plants
BACK SELECT
Plant Factor & Root Depth by Plant Type - Default Values
The adjacent table lists the default species factor (Ks) and root depth values used to calculate the irrigation schedule. If you do not want to use the default values then use the Custom Plant Factor method.
The plant choices and their respective Ks values listed in the table are representative of different plant varieties that fall into these broad categories.
Plant Type
Grass – Cool Season
Grass – Warm Season
Annual Color
Ground Cover
Shrubs
Desert Plants
(Natives)
Trees
Mixed Planting
ESP-SMT uses monthly Kc values, published in the Irrigation Assoc.
SWAT Testing Protocol - 8th Draft.
150% 120% 100%
90%
70%
50%
50%
20%
20%
50%
90%
90%
30%
50%
50%
15%
20%
20%
For example: a low water need shrub would use 20% of ETo and have a default root depth of 8 inches.
6”
8”
12”
3”
3”
2”
12”
6”
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Zone 1
T
NEEDS
Mixed Plants
BACK
SELECT
Custom Plant Factor Method
U is displayed, press the
UP and
DOWN arrow button(s) until
Custom Plant Factors is blinking; then press the
SELECT button.
screen will appear with the Enter
Ks
value blinking.
a. Press the - or + button(s) to adjust
Plant Factor (Ks) to the desired value; then press the NEXT button.
b. The Root Depth value will begin to blink. Press the - or + button(s) to adjust Root Depth to the desired value; then press the NEXT button and the PLANT DENSITY screen will appear.
For more plant variety specific information, it is recommended that you access Water Use
Classifications of Landscape Species (WU-
COLS) Guide developed by the University of
California. This guide is available through the
California Department of Water Resources at: http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/files/ filelibrary/1726/15359.pdf
Enter Plant Density
W is displayed, press the
UP and
DOWN arrow button(s) until the desired plant density description starts to blink, press the
SELECT
button and the SHADE FACTOR screen will appear.
The following table lists the Density Factor default values that are applied to the Species
Factor (Ks) above to determine the irrigation schedule.
Type
Dense
Medium
Sparse
Factor
1.20
1.00
0.50
U
V
a.
Zone 2
Species Factor(Ks)
1.0
Root Depth 6 in
BACK
NEXT
V
b.
Zone 2
Species Factor(Ks)0.8
Root Depth
12
in
BACK
NEXT
PLANT DENSITY Zone 1
W
BACK
SELECT
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Enter Shade Factor
X appear. Press the
UP and DOWN
arrow button(s) until the desired
Shade Factor
description starts to blink; then press the
SELECT
button and the PLANT MATURITY screen appears.
The following table lists the Sun / Shade
Factor default values that are applied to the
Species Factor (Ks) to determine the irrigation schedule.
Exposure
Full Sun
25% Shade
50% Shade
75% Shade
Full Shade
Factor
1.30
1.15
1.00
0.75
0.50
Enter Plant Maturity -
(Established Method)
Y is displayed;
Press the
UP and DOWN arrow button(s) until
Established is blinking on the display; then press the
SELECT button and the ZONE
REVIEW screen will appear.
Enter Plant Maturity -
(Newly Planted Method)
Z is displayed:
a. Press the UP and DOWN arrow button(s) until
Newly Planted,
Grow-in Period is blinking on the display; then press the SELECT button.
b. The NEWLY PLANTED screen will appear and the value For the Next
XX Days will be blinking. Press the
- or + button(s) to adjust to the desired number of days (this value can be from 0 to 99 days); then press the NEXT button.
c. The value for Cycles Per Day will begin to blink. Press the
- or +
button(s) to adjust to the desired
Cycles Per Day (this value can be from 1 to 8 cycles per day); then press the
NEXT button.
SHADE FACTOR Zone 1
X
BACK
SELECT
Y
PLANT MATURITY Zone 2
BACK
SELECT
PLANT MATURITY Zone 2
Z
a.
BACK
SELECT
Z
b.
NEWLY PLANTED Zone 2
Day For Next
14
Days
Z
c.
NEWLY PLANTED Zone 2
Cycles Per Day
14 Days
BACK
NEXT
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d. The value for the Minutes Per
Cycle will begin to blink. Press the - or + button(s) to adjust to the desired Minutes Per Cycle (this value can be from 1 to 30 minutes per cycle); then press the NEXT button and the ZONE REVIEW screen will appear.
Review Zone Information
The REVIEW screen displays the previously entered information for the specific zone that you entered in the previous steps following the Zone
Input Wizard
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28
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If you want to change any of the information on the REVIEW screen, press the CHANGE button and the
SPRINKLER TYPE screen will appear.
Go to step 5 on page 20 to change the information as required.
If you accept all of the information in the REVIEW screen then press the
ACCEPT button.
The SELECT ZONE screen will appear. Select the next zone and repeat steps starting on page 19 for all zones that will be enabled either now or in the future.
As you enter information for each active zone, it will be saved for recall in the event of a power outage.
You have now completed all of the required steps for the INPUT ZONE INFORMATION dial position (see page 31 for Review
Checklist).
Z
d.
27
NEWLY PLANTED Zone 2
28
29
BACK
SELECT ZONE
Zone
3
OFF
NEXT
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Input Zone Information
Method 2: Advanced User Method
Recommended for advanced users who are familiar with the ESP-SMT controller functionality and operation.
Rotate the dial to INPUT ZONE INFORMATION position...
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MANUAL
WATERING
OFF
NOTE:
AUTO
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
SET DATE
& TIME
SPECIAL
FEATURES
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
In this mode, you can enter all of the same information as entered in the Zone Setup
Wizard mode, as well as Advanced
Zone Setup features.
A will appear. Press the UP and DOWN arrow button(s) until the
Advanced
User Entry blinks; then press the
SELECT button.
B
Zone number value blinking. Press the - or + button(s) to adjust the value for that category; then press
NEXT button. Continue this process until all values have been entered for each category on Screen 1 and then press the MORE button.
C
Zone number
value blinking. Press the
- or + button(s) to adjust the value; then press
NEXT button. Continue this process until the slope value
category has been entered; then press the
NEXT button.
A
B
INPUT ZONE INFORMATION
SELECT
Zone
2
ON Page 1 of 2
C
Use Rain Gauge
YES
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D blinking. Press the - or + button(s) to change the mode from
Automatic to Custom; then press the NEXT button.
E
- or + button(s) to adjust the maximum cycle time value; then press the NEXT button.
F value will be blinking. Press the
- or + button(s) to adjust the minimum soak time
value; then press the
NEXT button.
G status will be blinking. Press the
NO or YES
button(s) to adjust the status; then press the
NEXT button.
H status will be blinking. Press the
NO or YES
button(s) to adjust the status; then press the NEXT button.
I screen will appear. Repeat steps 1
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through 8 on all desired zones.
NOTE:
in the Custom Cycle and
Soak mode, the automatically calculated maximum Cycle and minimum Soak times are shown in parenthesis.
D
Use Master Valve YES
H
E
(11)
Custom
(11)
Custom
I
INPUT ZONE INFORMATION
SELECT
F
Use Master Valve
35
Min
G
Custom
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Review Checklist Zone Method #1 - Zone Setup Wizard
1
2
3 or or
4
5
Select Specific Zone Number
Turn Zone to ENABLED or OFF
Select Sprinkler Type
Sprays
Rotary Noz
Rotors
Bubblers
Drip
Select Custom Values
Enter Precipitation Rate
Enter Zone Efficiency
Select Time-based Mode
Every XX Days
Water XXX Minutes
For X Times Per Day
Enter Soil Type
Sand
Sandy Loam
Clay Loam
Clay
Loamy Sand
Loam
Silty Clay
Enter Slope in XX Degrees
0-2°
5-7°
3-4°
8° - up
6 or
7
8
Select Plant Type
Grass Lawn
Cool Season Variety
Warm Season Variety
Annuals
Ground Cover
Shrubs
Desert Plants (Natives)
Trees
Mixed Planting
Custom Plant Factors
Species Factor (Ks)
Root Depth
Plant Water Needs By Zone
High
Medium
Low
Enter Plant Density
Dense
Medium
Sparse
9
10 or
11
Enter Shade Factor
Full Sun
25% Shade
50% Shade
75% Shade
Full Shade
Established
Newly Planted
Water Next XX Days
XX Cycles per Day
XX Minutes per Cycle
Review Screen
Accept Data -
Select the next zone and repeat steps starting on page 19
Change Data -
Go to step 5 on page 20 to change the information as required
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Review Checklist Zone Method #2 - Advanced User Entry
1
2
3 or or
4 or
Select Specific Zone Number
Turn Zone to ENABLED or OFF
Select Sprinkler Type
Sprays
Rotary Noz
Rotors
Bubblers
Drip
Select Custom Values
Enter Precipitation Rate
Enter Zone Efficiency
Select Time-based Mode
Every XX Days
Water XXX Minutes
For X Times Per Day
Select Plant Type
Grass Lawn
Cool Season Variety
Warm Season Variety
Annuals
Shrubs
Ground Cover
Desert Plants
Trees
Mixed Planting
Custom Plant Factors
Species Factor (Ks)
Root Depth
5
6
8 or
Plant Water Needs By Zone
High
Medium
Low
Enter Plant Density
Dense
Medium
Sparse
Enter Shade Factor
Full Sun
25% Shade
50% Shade
75% Shade
Full Shade
Plant Maturity
Established
Newly Planted
Water Next XX Days
XX Cycles per Day
XX Minutes per Cycle
9
10
11
12
13
Enter Soil Type
Sand
Loamy Sand
Sandy Loam
Loam
Clay Loam
Silty Clay
Clay
Enter Slope in XX Degrees
0-2°
5-7°
3-4°
8° - up
Cycle / Soak
Automatic
Custom
Set Max Cycle Time
Set Min Soak Time
Use Master Valve
Yes No
Use Rain Gauge
Yes No
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Input Zone Information
Method 3: Copy Zone to Zone(s)
This method is useful if the conditions for one zone match other zones.
Rotate the dial to
INPUT ZONE INFORMATION position...
MANUAL
WATERING
OFF
AUTO
SET DATE
& TIME
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
A screen will appear. Press the
UP
and DOWN arrow button(s) until
Copy Zone to Zone is blinking; then press the
SELECT button.
B begin to blink;
value will
a. Press the - or + button(s) until the source Zone number is displayed; then press the NEXT button.
b. The To Zone value will blink.
Press the - or + button(s) until the destination Zone number is displayed; then press the NEXT button.
c. The next destination zone will begin to blink. Press the
- or + button(s) until the destination
Zone number is displayed; then press the
NEXT button. Repeat this process to add a third destination zone if needed.
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A
INPUT ZONE INFORMATION
SELECT
B
a.
BACK
COPY ZONE DATA
NEXT
B
b.
BACK
COPY ZONE DATA
NEXT
B
c.
BACK
COPY ZONE DATA
NEXT
C display the information you just entered.
a. If the information is incorrect then press the QUIT button.
b. Zone Data NOT copied screen will appear.
If the information is correct then press the
COPY button.
b. A confirmation screen will appear.
Press the NEXT button.
E original INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION screen will appear.
C
a.
COPY ZONE DATA
D
a.
COPY ZONE DATA
Start Copy or Quit
6
C
b.
COPY ZONE DATA
Zone Data
NOT Copied
D
b.
COPY ZONE DATA
E
INPUT ZONE INFORMATION
SELECT
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Special Features
This section shows you how to customize the irrigation schedule for your site to meet your specific needs by utilizing the ESP-SMT controller’s Special Features.
Rotate the dial to SPECIAL FEATURES position...
MANUAL
WATERING
OFF
AUTO
SET DATE
& TIME
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
A appear allowing you to utilize any combination of the following five
Special Features:
Event Days Off
Allows you to block irrigation on up to 4 specific dates up to 365 days in advance.
B occurring on a specific date(s): when Event Days Off is blinking on the display press the
SELECT
button;
C appear;
a. Press the + button and the current
date will appear in the first available line of dashes.
b. Press either - or + button(s) to change to the date that you would like to block irrigation from occurring; then press the
NEXT
button.
A
B
C
a.
3
b.
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c. The second entry line will begin to blink. Press the + button and the current date appears and begins to blink. Press either
- or
+ button(s) to change to the date that you would like to prevent irrigation from occurring; then press the NEXT button.
d. Continue this process until all desired Event Days Off are displayed (maximum of 4 dates). In the screen example, irrigation will be blocked from occurring on July
3rd & 4th, as well as Dec 24th and
25th as there are parties planned
!
in the yard on those specific dates.
NOTE:
Event Day Off dates can be entered in any order. The ESP-
SMT controller will block irrigation based on the chronological order of the dates listed on the screen independent of the Allowed
Watering Days entered in the
!
Configure Controller Section.
NOTE:
Do not press the - button when the current date appears on the screen as this date will be canceled and dashes will reappear on the screen.
Short Circuit Test
Allows you to run a test to validate that the wiring is working properly.
D
Circuit Test to validate the wiring integrity on a zone by zone basis:
Press the UP and Down arrow button(s) until Short Circuit Test is blinking on the display; then press the SELECT button.
E will appear and a Short Circuit Test will be initiated;
a. The short circuit test identifies on a zone by zone basis, the electrical integrity of each zone as “Good”,
“Short” or “Not Present”.
b. If you want to run the short circuit test again after you’ve identified and fixed a problem, press the
RETEST button.
D
3
d.
BACK
EVENT DAYS OFF
NEXT
SELECT
E
a.
SHORT CIRCUIT TEST
MV-G 4-G
1–G 5-G
8-N 12-N
9-N 13-N
2-G 6-G 10-N
3-G 7-S 11-N
S-Shorted G-No Short
N-Not Present
BACK RETEST
3
c.
E
b.
SHORT CIRCUIT TEST
MV-G
1–G
4-G
5-G
N-Not Present
BACK
8-N 12-N
9-N 13-N
2-G 6-G 10-N
3-G 7-G 11-N
S-Shorted G-No Short
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Advanced Controller Setup
Allows you to set an ETo adjustment factor, set a Zone to Zone Delay and/ or Suspend Watering when rainfall exceeds a user set value, and/or when the temperature falls below a user-set value.
F program the controller to:
• Set an ETo adjustment factor to adjust for sensor placement.
• Set a time delay between one valve turning off and the next valve turning on.
• Suspend irrigation when rainfall exceeds a specific amount.
• Suspend irrigation when the temperature falls below a preset level.
Press the
UP and Down arrow button(s) until
Adv. Controller
Setup is blinking on the display; then press the
SELECT button.
G screen will appear with the
value
for the ET Adjustment factor blinking;
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c. The Suspend Watering When Rain
Over value will begin to blink.
Press the - or + button(s) to set the desired rainfall value; then press
!
the NEXT button.
NOTE:
The Suspend Watering
When Rain Over XX inches feature allows you to customize how much rainfall is required before suspension of the irrigation system will occur.
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a. Press the - or + button(s) to set the desired ET adjustment factor; then
!
press the NEXT button.
NOTE:
This feature can be used to globally increase or decrease the calculated ETo value thereby adjusting the overall water needs.
b. Press the - or + button(s) to set
!
the desired zone delay time value; then press the
NEXT button.
NOTE:
An ideal application of the Zone to Zone Delay feature is for a slow filling well in which a delay is required to allow the well to fill back to a minimum level prior to the next zone irrigating.
F
G
a.
G
b.
G
c.
BACK
SELECT
NEXT
d. The Temp. Below: value will begin to blink. Press the - or + button(s) to set the desired temperature value;
!
then press the NEXT button.
NOTE:
The Suspend Watering
When Temp. Below XX feature allows you to set a temperature threshold when irrigation will be suspended to prevent potential freeze damage to the system components.
Advanced Zone Setup
Allows you to assign each zone to:
•
•
Use/Not Use a Master Valve / Pump
Start Relay.
Use/Not Use the ESP-SMT Rain
Gauge information.
H zone to use or not use a Master
Valve or Pump Start Relay and/ or the rainfall measurement information gathered from the ESP-SMT Rain Gauge:
Press the
UP and Down arrow button(s) until
Advanced Zone
Setup is blinking on the display; then press the
SELECT button.
I will appear and the Zone Number begins to blink;
a. Press the - or + button(s) until the desired Zone number is displayed; then press the NEXT button.
b. Use Master Valve: YES will begin to blink. Press either the
YES or NO
button(s) and either
YES or NO will be displayed; then press the
NEXT button.
c. Use Rain Sensor: YES will begin to blink; press either the
YES or NO
button(s) and either
YES or NO will be displayed; then press the
NEXT button.
H
SELECT
I
a.
ADVANCED SETUP Zone
6
Use Master Valve YES
Use Rain Gauge YES
BACK
NEXT
I
b.
ADVANCED SETUP Zone
6
Use Master Valve
Use Rain Gauge
BACK
NO YES
NO
YES
NEXT
G
d.
BACK
I
c.
ADVANCED SETUP Zone
6
Use Master Valve
Use Rain Gauge
BACK
NO YES
NO
NO
NEXT
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!
NOTE:
If you have a drip system which does not require increased water pressure provided by the booster pump to operate the rotor zone more efficiently by setting the Use Master Valve /
Pump Start Relay to NO on the
!
specific drip zone to save energy.
NOTE:
If you have plants that are located where they will not receive rainfall such as underneath a patio structure, you can set each specific zone to - Use Rain Gauge: NO and the collected rainfall will be ignored for that specific zone.
Save Settings to “Contractor
Default” Program
J will appear and
Save Contractor
Deflts will be blinking. If you want to save your current settings into memory for retrieval at a later date in case you or your customer accidentally makes undesired setting adjustments, press the
SELECT button.
K
Contractor Defaults screen will appear. If you want to continue the process of saving your settings to
Contractor Default, press the SAVE button.
L
If you want to continue to save your current settings press the
CONTINUE button.
M screen will appear. Press the
CONTINUE button.
J
K
L
SELECT
Contractor Defaults
QUIT
SAVE
WARNING
M
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Set Units
Allows you to assign the Time Format and the Unit Format displayed on the
ESP-SMT screen.
N format or the unit format from that currently shown on the display:
Press the UP and Down arrow button(s) until Set Units is blinking on the display; then press the SELECT button.
O appear and the current time format will blink. If you wish to change the time format to an alternate choice (For Example: from
AM/PM format to 24 Hour format):
Press the UP or DOWN button(s) to the desired time format; then press the SELECT button.
P will appear and the current unit format will blink. If you wish to change the unit format to an alternate choice (For Example:
English format to Metric format):
Press the UP or DOWN button(s) to the desired time format; then
!
press the SELECT button.
NOTE:
The factory default or Automatic setting will automatically set the time format to “AM/PM” and the Unit format to “English” when the ESP-SMT controller is connected to a 60Hz power source.
N
O
BACK
SET TIME FORMAT
SET UNITS FORMAT
SELECT
SELECT
P
BACK
SELECT
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Fine Tune Watering By Zone
This section shows you how to make quick, minor adjustments (+/- 30%) to each zone’s run-time calculation based on changing weather patterns and the site/zone parameters previously entered.
Rotate the dial to FINE TUNE WATERING position...
MANUAL
WATERING
OFF
AUTO
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
SET DATE
& TIME
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
A appear and the
value for Zone 1 will begin to blink.
B irrigation amount of Zone 1, press either the - or + button(s) and the value for Zone 1 will either increase or decrease. Once the desired percentage value is displayed, press the NEXT button and the value for
Zone 2 will begin to blink.
C
NEXT button until you get to the next
Zone you would like to fine tune.
Press either the - or + button(s) to adjust the value. Once the desired value is displayed, press the
NEXT
button and the value for the next sequential Zone will begin to blink.
Continue the process until you adjust all of the desired Zones.
B
C
A
1
FINE TUNE BY ZONE
+0
%
NEXT
FINE TUNE BY ZONE
%
NEXT
FINE TUNE BY ZONE
%
NEXT
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In the example shown on screen 3, we have increased the schedule for
Zone 1 by 12% and Zone 4 by 14% and decreased the schedule for Zone 5 by
8% and Zone 7 by 11%.
!
NOTE:
After making all of the
Fine Tune By Zone adjustments, move the dial into the AUTO position. These adjustments will occur indefinitely until you rotate the dial into the FINE TUNE
WATERING position and make additional adjustments.
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System Review
This section shows you how to review (not change) the controller and zone information that you have entered into the controller. It also allows you to review various logs of past Irrigation Events, Alarm & Note Conditions, and measured Weather data. There are six different Information Review modes.
Rotate the dial to SYSTEM REVIEW position...
MANUAL
WATERING
RESTORE
SETTINGS
OFF
SYSTEM
REVIEW
AUTO
SET DATE
& TIME
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
SPECIAL
FEATURES
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
The CONTROLLER REVIEW screen will appear allowing you to use any one of the six Information Review modes.
Controller Settings Review
Allows you to review all of the current settings that were selected while in the
CONFIGURE CONTROLLER dial position and the controller specific settings while in the SPECIAL FEATURE dial position.
A when Controller Settings is blinking; press the SELECT button.
B using the “Enter Site Zip Code” mode;
a. The CONTROLLER SETTINGS screen will appear displaying the Zip
Code, Allowed Irrigation Days and
Allowed Irrigation Time (Watering
Window).
A
B
a.
B
b.
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SELECT
OR: If you configured the controller using the “Enter Custom Data For
Location” mode;
b. The CONTROLLER SETTINGS screen will appear displaying the
Locations Latitude and Elevation,
Allowed Irrigation Days and
Allowed Irrigation Time (Watering
Window).
Zone Settings Review
Allows you to review the all of the current settings that were selected while in the
INPUT ZONE INFORMATION dial position and the zone specific settings while in the SPECIAL FEATURE dial position.
C
Settings on a Zone by Zone basis; press the UP or DOWN button(s) until Zone Settings is blinking on the display; press the
SELECT
button.
D
a.
2) will appear for Zone 1 with the
Zone number blinking. If you would like to review Zone Information for a different Zone (Example – Zone
3); press the - or + button(s) until the desired zone is displayed.
b. To review additional zone information for the selected Zone; press the MORE button and the second Zone Review screen (Page
2 of 2) will appear.
To return to the CONTROLLER
REVIEW screen; press the
NEXT
button.
Next Irrigation Estimate Review
On a zone-by-zone basis, allows you to review the next estimated irrigation event based on the past climatic conditions.
E next estimated irrigation cycle on a zone by zone basis; press the
UP
and DOWN button(s) until Next
Irrigation Est. is blinking on the display; press the SELECT button.
C
D
a.
D
b.
SELECT
Zone
2
ON Page 1 of 2
Use Rain Gauge
YES
E
SELECT
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F will appear displaying the next estimated cycle and run times for Zones 1 thru Zone 5; press the MORE button and the same information for Zones 6 thru Zone
10 will appear.
G will appear displaying the next estimated cycle and run times for Zones 6 thru Zone 10; press the MORE button and the same information for Zone 11 thru Zone
13 will appear.
H will appear displaying the next estimated cycle and run times for Zones 11 thru Zone 13; press the
DONE button to return to the
!
CONTROLLER REVIEW screen.
NOTE:
If the measured rainfall appears to be significantly less than the actual rainfall, see the trouble-shooting section in the
Appendix.
Weather Data Review
Allows you to review the current temperature and the measured rainfall over the past 24 hours based on the information communicated to the ESP-
SMT controller from the SMT Weather
Sensor.
I current temperature and the rainfall that has occurred in the last
24 hours as measured by the SMT
Weather Sensor; press the
UP or
DOWN button(s) until Weather
Data is blinking on the display; press the SELECT button.
J appear displaying the current temperature, as well as the amount of rainfall measured in the last 24 hours (- or + 1 hour) by the ESP-
SMT sensor.
G
H
I
BACK
OFF
15 Dec 28
DONE
SELECT
F
3
1
OFF
13 Dec
Default
J
WEATHER DATA
Current Temp: 72 ºF
BACK
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Weather Log Review
Allows you to review a daily log of high and low temperature, calculated
Evapotranspiration (ETo), and the measured rainfall for the past 30 days based on the information communicated to the ESP-SMT controller from the SMT
Weather Sensor.
K the UP or DOWN button(s) until
Weather Log is blinking on the display; press the SELECT button.
L for additional dates; press either the Pg Up or Pg Dn button(s) until the desired dates are displayed.
Event Log Review
Allows you to review watering events and Alarm & Note conditions in one of three different views:
1. Alarms and Notes by date in chronological order
2. Event Log by date in chronological order
3. Event Log by Zone
M
Events by Date or Events by Zone; press the UP and DOWN button(s) until Event Log is blinking on the display; press the SELECT button.
N and Alarms and Notes will begin to blink; press the SELECT button.
O will appear displaying various
“Alarm” and/or “Note” conditions by the Date and Time that they occurred. To view additional dates; press either the
Pg Up or Pg Dn button(s) until the desired dates appear.
L
M
N
BACK
(ºF,in)
EVENT LOG
SELECT
SELECT
K
SELECT
O
BACK
PgDn PgUp
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P in the EVENT LOG screen, press the UP and DOWN button(s) until
Events By Date is blinking on the display; press the SELECT button.
Q appear. Press the Pg Up or Pg Dn button(s) until the desired date is displayed. Events that occurred on the selected date will be displayed in chronological order. If all of the events will not fit on the one screen, you can press the
Pg Up or
Pg Dn button(s) to view additional records. To return to the EVENT
LOG menu screen; press the BACK button.
R present; press the
UP or DOWN
button(s) until
Events By Zone is blinking on the display; press the
SELECT button.
S appear and the zone number will be blinking. To change the zone number; press the NEXT button until the desired zone number is displayed. Events that occurred on that zone will be displayed in chronological order. If all of the events will not fit on the one screen, you can press the
Pg Up or
Pg Dn button(s) to view additional events.
T for other zones, press the NEXT button until the desired zone is displayed.
• To return to the EVENT LOG menu screen; press the
BACK
button.
R
S
Q
08:12 A
PgDn PgUp
BACK
EVENT LOG
SELECT
08:12
A Z02
Zone 2
P
BACK
EVENT LOG
SELECT
T
08:12
A
Z02
Zone
2
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Events that will appear in the Event Logs
Screen Text Event Description
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Restore Settings
This section shows you how save the program information you have entered into the ESP-SMT controller in memory and then how to retrieve the saved information when necessary. This dial position also allows you to clear all information stored in the controller and reset the controller to its original
Factory Settings.
Rotate the dial to RESTORE SETTINGS position...
MANUAL
WATERING
OFF
AUTO
SET DATE
& TIME
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
Restore “Contractor Default”
Program Settings
UP or DOWN button(s) until the RESTORE SETTINGS FROM
Contractor
Defaults screen begins to blink; then press the
SELECT button.
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INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
FROM Contractor Defaults screen will appear. Press the
RESTORE
button.
C
Defaults screen will appear with a message that reads: Please Wait
While Unit Reconfigures.
D the Contractor Default settings, the Rain Bird ESP-SMT screen will appear until all information has been programmed into the ESP-
SMT controller.
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A
RESTORE SETTINGS FROM
Contractor Defaults
Factory Defaults
SELECT
B
Contractor Defaults
QUIT
RESTORE
C
D
Rain Bird
ESP-SMT
Restore “Factory Default”
Program Settings
E screen will appear and Contractor
Defaults will be blinking. Press the
UP or DOWN button(s) until the
Factory Defaults begins to blink; then press the
SELECT button.
F
FROM Factory Defaults will appear.
Press the RESTORE button.
G you want to continue to restore the original factory settings. Press the CONTINUE button.
H screen will appear with a message that reads: Please Wait While Unit
Reconfigures.
I
Factory Default settings, the screen as shown will appear until all information has been programmed into the ESP-SMT controller.
!
NOTE:
If you elect to restore
Factory Defaults, all previously programmed information will be erased and replaced with Factory default values. Information saved in Contractor Defaults is not erased.
E
RESTORE SETTINGS FROM
Contractor Defaults
Factory Defaults
SELECT
H
F
Factory Defaults
QUIT
RESTORE
G
WARNING
RESTORING TO
Defaults
I
Rain Bird
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Manual Watering
This section shows you how to manually water an individual zone, a combination of individual zones, or all zones.
Rotate the dial to MANUAL WATERING position...
RESTORE
SETTINGS
OFF
SYSTEM
REVIEW
AUTO
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
SET DATE
& TIME
SPECIAL
FEATURES
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
A will appear and
Water Selected
Zones will be blinking. If you want to manually water a single zone or a combination of zones, Press the
SELECT button.
Manually Water Selected Zones
Water a single Zone or any combination of Zones with a specific manual run time for each Zone.
B
PER ZONE will appear and the
value for Zone 1 will begin to blink. If you want to apply water on zone 1 manually, press the - or + button(s) to set the desired amount of manual irrigation for zone 1; then press the NEXT button.
A
MANUAL WATERING
SELECT
B
1
MINUTES PER ZONE
NEXT
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C NEXT button until you get to the next Zone you would like to apply water manually.
Press either the - or + button(s) to adjust the value.
Once the desired value is displayed.
Press the NEXT button and the
value for the next sequential Zone will begin to blink. Continue the process until the time for the last active zone is set.
D START button and the
WATERING-MANUAL screen will appear and the first zone that you set to manually water in numerical sequence and Minutes Remaining will show the amount of manual irrigation time left on the zone.
E down to 0 and then the next Zone that you set to manually operate will be displayed with the Minutes
Remaining displayed.
F watering for the current zone and want to advance to the next zone that has a manual run time, press the ADV. ZONE button and the next valve will begin to manually operate.
If you want to cancel all manual watering, press the
CANCEL
button on the screen OR turn the
!
dial to the OFF position.
NOTE:
If manual watering starts when automatic watering is occurring, the automatic watering will be cancelled for that day and will resume on the next allowed watering day when a new auto watering schedule is generated.
E
C
1
MINUTES PER ZONE
5 14
NEXT
D
WATERING-MANUAL
Watering Zone
1
CANCEL
WATERING-MANUAL
4
CANCEL
WATERING-MANUAL
5
F
CANCEL
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Manually Water All Active Zones
(Test Program)
Water all Zones with the same manual run time per zone.
G will appear and Water Selected
Zones will be blinking. Press the
UP or DOWN arrow button(s) until
Water All Zones is blinking; then press the SELECT button.
H screen will appear and the
value
for Water All Zone for
XX Minutes
Each will begin to blink.
I - or + button(s) to set the desired amount of manual irrigation run time for all Zones; then press the START button.
J
1 will count down to 0 and then
Zone 2 will be displayed with the
Minutes Remaining displayed.
K watering for the current zone and want to advance to the next zone. Press the ADV. ZONE button and the next valve will begin to manually operate.
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If you want to cancel all manual watering, press the CANCEL button on the screen OR turn the dial to the OFF position.
!
NOTE:
The MANUALLY WATER
ALL ZONES feature is a time saving tool to perform a quick system
“walk-thru” or to perform “system winterization” without having to walk back to the controller to set each zone’s manual run time one zone at a time.
MANUAL WATERING
G
SELECT
I
J
CANCEL
WATERING-MANUAL
H
For
Water All Zones
CANCEL
START
WATERING-MANUAL
K
CANCEL
Off Position or Adjust Display Contrast Function
This section shows you how to easily prevent all irrigation from occurring. In this dial position, you can also adjust the contrast of the LCD display to make it more readable in varying light conditions
Rotate the dial to
OFF position...
MANUAL
WATERING
OFF
AUTO
SET DATE
& TIME
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
A will appear. If you want to adjust the contrast of the LCD display to make it more readable for your given light condition. Press the
-
or + button(s) until the desired contrast is achieved.
RESTORE
SETTINGS
SYSTEM
REVIEW
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
SPECIAL
FEATURES
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
A
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Auto Position or Suspend Watering Function
This section describes the various displays that may occur when the dial is in this position. It also will show you how to suspend irrigation for a user determined period of time and then resume automatically after the time has elapsed
Rotate the dial to AUTO position...
MANUAL
WATERING
RESTORE
SETTINGS
SYSTEM
REVIEW
SET DATE
& TIME
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
SPECIAL
FEATURES
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
No Irrigation Currently Occurring
A appear displaying the current date and time. Additionally, based on the weather data retrieved, information is displayed showing the estimated date when the next irrigation cycle will occur.
Automatic Irrigation Is Occurring
B will appear displaying the current day of the week. It will also display the
current zone being irrigated and the
Minutes Remaining on
!
this zone.
NOTE:
When the dial is left in the AUTO position, any required irrigation will automatically begin at the start of the Allowed Watering
Time on Allowed Watering Days.
A
AUTO MODE
SUSPEND
B
WATERING – AUTOMATIC
Wednesday 06:45 PM
Watering Zone
2
Minutes Remaining
14
BEGIN
SUSPEND
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Manual Irrigation Is Occurring
will appear. It will display the
current zone being irrigated and the
Minutes Remaining.
Suspend Automatic Irrigation
for a preset amount of time, press the
BEGIN SUSPEND button when the AUTO MODE or the WATERING-
AUTOMATIC screens are displayed.
E will appear with the suspend time
value blinking. Press the UP or
DOWN button(s) until the desired amount of suspension time is displayed.
F of irrigation and resume automatic irrigation, press the
RESUME
button and the AUTO WATERING screen will appear.
C
WATERING-MANUAL
Watering Zone
1
CANCEL
SUSPEND WATERING
F
RESUME
2 Days
D
AUTO MODE
SUSPEND
G
AUTO MODE
SUSPEND
E
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Installation
This section provides information on how to install the ESP-SMT Controller.
Installing The Controller
Select Location
Select a location that has a flat, stable surface in an area protected from vandalism.
A at eye level and allow at least 11” of horizontal clearance so the hinged cabinet door can swing fully open to the left.
B connections at the bottom of the plastic cabinet.
C electrical power. It is best to run a dedicated circuit for the controller; one that cannot be turned off by a light
!
switch.
NOTE:
Select a location that allows the communication wire (a pair of #16 AWG or #18AWG
UV rated wire maximum distance 200 feet) to be easily run from the ESP-SMT controller to the SMT
!
Weather Sensor.
NOTE:
The ESP-SMT controller must be installed in compliance with local electrical codes. Indoor models must be installed indoors only. Outdoor models (with locking cabinets) may be installed either indoors or outdoors.
A
11"
C
AUTO
MANUAL
WATERING
OFF
RESTORE
SETTINGS
SYSTEM
REVIEW
FINE-TUNE
WATERING
SPECIAL
FEATURES
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
ALARM
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
3" B
F
CAUTION:
To minimize electromagnetic interference, select a location at least 15 feet
(4,6 m) away from high-draw motors, such as air conditioners or refrigerators.
Never share a 120 VAC circuit with pumps, motors, shop tools, etc. as they may interfere with the correct operation of the controller.
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Installation Tools Required
a.
Phillips slot-head screwdriver (#1, #2 & #3 tip)
b.
Marking pencil for template
c.
Wire stripper
d.
Torpedo level
e.
Drill bit & hammer drill (if installing in masonry or concrete, select drill bit accordingly)
Optional Items:
• If the communication wire run is greater than 25 feet, additional wire will be required (#18 AWG or #16
AWG, 2 strand UV rated wire recommended - 200 feet maximum distance from controller to sensor)
• Ladder to reach sensor mounting location
Valve (Zone) and Communication Wire
Entrances
The ESP-SMT controller has three “knockouts” available for routing valve & sensor communication wires, two on the underside of the cabinet, and one on the back.
A either a 1” or 1-1/4” PVC male adapter.
B
Place the blade of a slot-head screwdriver in the groove around the knockout. Tap the handle of the screwdriver to punch in the knockout in two places.
C back of the cabinet, use the 1-1/4” knockout provided.
Punch out the knockout, as described in step 2.
a.
b.
c.
B
d.
e.
A
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Mounting the Controller
Before you mount the controller, we recommend you remove the door and face panel. Although these steps are not absolutely necessary, they will make installation easier.
A
Open the door of the cabinet and swing it to the left.
C shaped finger hold on the top right side of the cabinet. Swing the face panel to the left.
D gently pulling the connector up and away from the socket. Avoid pulling directly on the ribbon cable.
E sockets. Remove the bottom of the panel first.
F
CAUTION:
When re-assembling the connector, observe the keyed orientation of the connector. If correctly connected, the red line on the cable will be on the top side.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
LAWN SPRINKLER CONTROL
-DOMESTIC-
INPUT: 120 VAC, 0.3 AMPS, 60Hz
OUTPUT: 25.5 VAC, 1.0 AMPS, 60Hz
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
THIS CONTROLLER USES A NON-REPLACEABLE LITHIUM
BATTERY. DISPOSE OF ALL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
SMX SENSOR
ACCESSORY
RESET
IF DISPLAY IS SCRAMBLED
OR BLANK, PUSH THE
RESET BUTTON
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:
(1)
(2)
This device may not cause harmful interference and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appariel Numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
LAWN SPRINKLER CONTROL
-DOMESTIC-
INPUT: 120 VAC, 0.3 AMPS, 60Hz
OUTPUT: 25.5 VAC, 1.0 AMPS, 60Hz
SMX SENSOR
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
THIS CONTROLLER USES A NON-REPLACEABLE LITHIUM
BATTERY. DISPOSE OF ALL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
ACCESSORY
RESET
IF DISPLAY IS SCRAMBLED
OR BLANK, PUSH THE
RESET BUTTON
C
D
AB
ALARM
MANUAL
WATERING
OFF
AUTO
SET DATE
& TIME
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
SMART MODULAR CONTROLLER
C
E
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F keyhole slot at the rear top of the cabinet. At the bottom of the cabinet are three circular mounting holes. Mount the controller so that at least one of the bottom holes lines up with a wall stud or other solid surface.
G mounting surface. Use a pencil to mark the position of the top keyhole slot and one or more of the bottom holes.
H into the mark for the keyhole slot.
I mounting hole(s). DO NOT drive a fastener into these locations yet.
J the fastener is well up in the narrow part of the keyhole.
K mounting hole(s). Verify that the cabinet is secure.
G
H
J
#8 SCREW
LEVEL LINE
ESP-SMT SMART MODULAR CONTROLLER
MOUNTING TEMPLATE
Allow 11" clearance to the left side of the template to allow the door to open fully.
#8 SCREW #8 SCREW #8 SCREW
I
3X
K
3X
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Connect Field Wiring
Station Valve Wiring
A to one of the numbered screw terminals, as shown in the illustration.
B valve. Connect the other end of the common wire to the COM terminal. Wires used to connect the valves must be code-approved for underground installation.
Master Valve / Pump Start Relay
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NOTE:
Complete this section only if your system requires a master valve (an automatic valve installed on the mainline pipe upstream from the station valves) or a pump start relay. The controller does not provide main power for a pump.
C to the controller as shown in the illustration.
A
B
C
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Jumper Setting for Unused Stations
F
CAUTION:
To prevent pump damage when using a pump start relay, use a jumper to connect unused stations to a station that is being used.
If unused stations are not jumpered and they are accidentally turned on, the pump may operate with no flow (dead-head). Dead-heading could cause the pump to overheat or burnout.
Connect Sensor Communication Wire To
Controller Panel
A
#18AWG) UV rated wire to run from the controller to the sensor location (maximum of 200 feet).
B insert the leads into the green connector located on the back of the ESP-SMT controller panel (polarity is not important).
C the channel tabs on the back panel to provide
“strain relief”.
D chassis, route the two communication wires through the field-wire knockout that you made based on an
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earlier installation step.
NOTE:
Apply 120VAC power to the controller prior to connecting the communication wires to the SMT Weather Sensor to allow for verification of communication between the sensor and controller.
B
JUMPER
WIRE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:
(1)
(2)
This device may not cause harmful interference and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appariel Numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
LAWN SPRINKLER CONTROL
-DOMESTIC-
INPUT: 120 VAC, 0.3 AMPS, 60Hz
OUTPUT: 25.5 VAC, 1.0 AMPS, 60Hz
SMX SENSOR
THIS CONTROLLER USES A NON-REPLACEABLE LITHIUM
BATTERY. DISPOSE OF ALL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
ACCESSORY
RESET
IF DISPLAY IS SCRAMBLED
OR BLANK, PUSH THE
RESET BUTTON
WIRES TO
SMT SENSOR
C
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Connect Transformer
ESP-SMT Indoor Controller
The ESP-SMT indoor controller has an external transformer that reduces standard supply voltage to
24 VAC to operate the sprinkler valves. You will need to connect this transformer to terminals within the controller cabinet.
F
CAUTION:
To prevent electrical shock and potential damage to the transformer, DO NOT plug in the transformer until you have connected its cable to the controller.
BC
A
B bottom left hole in the cabinet. Then pull about 12” of the cable up into the cabinet.
C the controller to prevent strain on the connector terminals.
D controller cabinet, connect the green wire to the
“GND” terminal.
E terminal. Connect the other wire to the second 24
VAC terminal. Connect either wire to either 24 VAC terminal; polarity of these wires is not important.
D
E
F the transformer into any standard three-pronged
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grounded electrical outlet.
NOTE:
All electrical connections and wiring runs must be made according to local building codes.
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ESP-SMT Outdoor Controller
The ESP-SMT outdoor controller has an internal transformer that reduces standard supply voltage (120
VAC) to 24 VAC to operate the valves connected to the controller. You will need to connect power supply wires to the transformer’s three wires.
F
CAUTION:
To prevent electrical shock, make sure all supply power is OFF before connecting these wires. Electrical shock can cause severe injury or death.
A high-voltage compartment in the lower left corner of the controller cabinet.
B the right edge of the compartment cover. Then pull the cover open to expose the transformer’s primary input wires.
C entrance of the high-voltage compartment. Then attach conduit to the fitting.
D through the conduit into the high-voltage compartment.
C
A
CONNECT
120 VAC
B
D
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Using a code-approved wire connector, connect the wires as follows:
E expose about 1/2” (1,3cm) of bare wire. Connect the black supply wire (“hot”) to the black transformer wire.
F white transformer wire.
G green transformer wire.
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NOTE:
The ground wires MUST be connected to provide electrical surge protection.
H cover of the high-voltage compartment and secure
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it with the screw.
NOTE:
All electrical connections and wiring runs must be made according to local building codes.
E
CONNECT
120 VAC
F
G
H
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Remote Panel Programming
Installing a 9-Volt alkaline battery in the ESP-SMT
Smart Modular controller will allow you to program the controller panel while disconnected from the cabinet.
The battery is NOT required to maintain program information. After you pre-program the ESP-SMT controller, remove the 9-Volt battery. The programmed information will then be saved in nonvolatile memory.
A panel by grasping the crescent shaped finger hold on the top right side of the cabinet. Swing the face panel to the left.
B front panel.
C compartment. Then close the front panel.
The controller panel may now be disconnected from the housing in order to operate remotely. Refer to previous chapter “Mounting the Controller” for instructions on how to disconnect the controller panel.
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NOTE:
With a battery installed and the front panel disconnected from the cabinet, you can program all zone information and it will be immediately saved in nonvolatile memory. However, once AC is applied, information entered for a non-existent module will be erased.
C
B
A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:
(1)
(2)
This device may not cause harmful interference and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appariel Numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
LAWN SPRINKLER CONTROL
-DOMESTIC-
INPUT: 120 VAC, 0.3 AMPS, 60Hz
OUTPUT: 25.5 VAC, 1.0 AMPS, 60Hz
SMX SENSOR
WARNING
THIS CONTROLLER USES A NON-REPLACEABLE LITHIUM
BATTERY. DISPOSE OF ALL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
ACCESSORY
RESET
IF DISPLAY IS SCRAMBLED
OR BLANK, PUSH THE
RESET BUTTON
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Installing Station Expansion Modules
Optional modules for the ESP-SMT Smart Modular controller provide terminals for up to nine additional valves (zones) for a total of 13 separate zones.
You can install optional 3 station expansion modules in any open position in the cabinet. The valve numbers associated with each terminal (e.g., 5, 6, and 7) are molded into the cabinet.
A panel by grasping the crescent shaped finger hold on the top right side of the cabinet. Swing the face panel to the left.
B cabinet.
C position (pointing to the left). Place the module in the slot between the plastic rails.
D it snaps into place.
C
F position, then pull the module down and out of the
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slot.
NOTE:
You can install or remove any modules with or without AC voltage connected. The modules are
“hot-swappable.”
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A
E
D
B
Installing ESP-SMT Upgrade Panel
A and swing it to the left.
B crescent shaped finger hold on the top right side of the cabinet. Swing the face panel to the left.
C gently pulling the connector up and away from the socket.
D sockets.
E
Controller panel, then slip the hinge pins back into
F the cabinet sockets.
CAUTION:
When re-assembling the connector, observe the keyed orientation of the connector. If correctly connected, the red line on the cable will
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be on the top side.
NOTE:
Be sure to remove the ESP-Modular quick reference label that is adhered to the inside of the controller door as this information is no longer valid after the ESP-SMT panel upgrade is installed.
A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:
(1)
(2)
This device may not cause harmful interference and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appariel Numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
LAWN SPRINKLER CONTROL
-DOMESTIC-
INPUT: 120 VAC, 0.3 AMPS, 60Hz
OUTPUT: 25.5 VAC, 1.0 AMPS, 60Hz
SMX SENSOR
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
THIS CONTROLLER USES A NON-REPLACEABLE LITHIUM
BATTERY. DISPOSE OF ALL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
ACCESSORY
RESET
RESET BUTTON
LAWN SPRINKLER CONTROL
-DOMESTIC-
INPUT: 120 VAC, 0.3 AMPS, 60Hz
OUTPUT: 25.5 VAC, 1.0 AMPS, 60Hz
N3969
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:
(1)
(2)
This device may not cause harmful interference and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appariel Numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
RESET
REMOTE
D
B
C
RESTORE
SETTINGS
OFF
AUTO
SET DATE
& TIME
INPUT ZONE
INFORMATION
ALARM
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
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Installing The Weather Sensor
Locating the SMT Weather Sensor
Select a convenient outdoor location in close proximity
(wire-run distance is 200 feet maximum) to the ESP-SMT controller. Place in an unobstructed area away from reflective heat so that the unit can provide accurate onsite temperature and rainfall measurements.
Mount the unit at least 6 feet above the ground surface to accurately measure ambient temperature. Suggested installation locations include, but are not limited to the eave of a residence roof, a wood fence post, siding of a residence, etc.).
The sensor mounting bracket is designed to mount on any vertical surface. Easy adjustment of the mounting arms assist to make sure the installed sensor is level. UV rated #16AWG or #18AWG wire is recommended for the communication wires if more than 25 feet is required.
Sensor Installation Procedure
A which the sensor will be mounted.
B a vertical mounting surface and drive one of the screws into the upper left hole of the base (do not tighten completely).
C adjustment slot located on the lower right corner of the mounting base.
D
E that all 4 screws are tightened to the mounting surface to secure the mounting base.
ERE
TOP
LEVEL HERE
ACCESS HERE TO
CLEAN RAIN SENSOR
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F located in the mounting arms to provide a
“strain relief’.
G compartment cover to expose the sensor housing and green wire connector within the wiring compartment.
H and insert into the connectors (polarity is not important). If the wires are attached to the
ESP-SMT controller and AC power is available, a green LED will blink. Once communication has been established between the sensor and the controller, the LED will illuminate.
I route the wire through the two openings.
Then tighten the captured screw to secure the cover to the housing.
J top of the mounting arm. Align the mounting hole on the bracket and the arm and using the provided thumb screw, attach the sensor to the mounting bracket assembly.
K that the top of the sensor is secured in a level configuration.
L the sensor.
TIPPING
BUCKET
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Trouble-shooting
This section shows you how to trouble-shoot problems with the ESP-SMT Controller or Sensor Pod.
Symptom
Automatic irrigation is not occurring
Possible Cause Correction
Dial is set to OFF Position.
The unit is in a SUSPEND Mode due to user entry.
Irrigation is not required based on accumulated weather data.
Today is not an “Allowed Watering Day”
Set the dial to the AUTO position.
Set the Dial to AUTO and press the RESUME button.
If the plant material needs irrigation, manually water the affected zone(s).
Block Day of Week feature is activated.
Event Day Off feature is activated.
Irrigation suspended due to measured rainfall.
If regulations permit, change the “Allowed Watering Days” by rotating the dial to the
CONFIGURE CONTROLLER dial position and enter new information for the Allowed
Water Days, or the Block Watering on Specific Day of Week.
Rotate the dial to the CONFIGURE CONTROLLER dial position and change the Allowed
Watering Day status from BLOCK to ALLOW.
Rotate the dial to the SPECIAL FEATURES dial position and remove the day from Event
Days Off status.
Move the dial to the SPECIAL FEATURES dial position. Change the user set value to higher rainfall threshold from Advanced Controller Setup.
Irrigation suspended due to measured low temperature.
Zone to Zone Delay is activated for an extended duration.
Move the dial to the SPECIAL FEATURES dial position. Change the user set value to lower threshold from Advanced Controller Setup.
Move the dial to the SPECIAL FEATURES dial position. Change the Zone to Zone Delay feature to a shorter time value from Advanced Controller Setup.
An individual zone has been set in the OFF (inactive) mode.
Move the dial to the INPUT ZONE INFORMATION dial position. Change the zone setting to ENABLED (active).
AC Power has been lost and is not currently available. NO AC
POWER will be blinking in the AUTO screen if a 9V battery is installed.
Reset the circuit breaker or make the necessary repairs to assure a consistent 120 VAC
+/- 10% power supply.
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Symptom
Alarm LED is illuminated
Display is partially or completely blank.
Possible Cause
“No Pod Communication” appears on the screen when the communication has been lost for more than one hour.
SHORT Z xx appears on the screen when a short has been detected on a specific valve(s).
An electrical surge or lightning strike has disrupted or damaged the controllers electronics.
Correction
Identify if there is connection or wiring problem. If not, press the reset button located on the back of the controller.
Fix the wiring problem between the controller and the identified zone.
Push the RESET button located on the back of the controller front panel.
Turn off the controller and disconnect the 9V battery. Let the controller rest for 2-3 minutes then restore power to the controller. If the electrical surge did no permanent damage, the controller will accept programming commands and function normally.
Relocate the sensor to a more appropriate location.
Temperature Reading does not match the actual ambient temperature for an extended period of time.
Inaccurate rain fall measurement occurs on a regular basis.
Individual valve does not come on.
Zone is too Wet.
Zone is too Dry.
Run off is occurring on a regular basis.
Unit is absorbing reflective heat and/or from adjacent pavement.
Debris Screen is clogged and is not allowing the rainfall to activate the tipping bucket mechanism.
Sensor rain funnel is clogged.
The zone is set in the OFF (inactive) position.
Valve wiring problem.
Clean the debris off the Debris Screen.
Clear the funnel.
Rotate the dial to the INPUT ZONE INFORMATION and change the statue of the zone to ENABLED (active).
Run short circuit test to identify short conditions and repair accordingly.
Incorrect Zone Parameters are set such as the Sprinkler
Precipitation Rate.
Incorrect Zone Parameters are set such as the Sprinkler
Precipitation Rate.
Rotate the dial to the FINE TUNE WATERING dial position and decrease watering by up to 30% in 1% increments.
Rotate the dial to the FINE TUNE WATERING dial position and increase watering by up to 30% in 1% increments.
Zone input information may not match active site conditions. Rotate the dial to the INPUT ZONE INFORMATION position and change the soil type and/or degree slope.
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Symptom
NOTE 1 on Display Screen.
NOTE 2 on Display Screen.
NOTE 3 on Display Screen.
NOTE 4 on Display Screen.
NOTE 5 on Display Screen.
NOTE 6 on Display Screen.
NOTE 7 on Display Screen.
NOTE 8 on Display Screen.
Possible Cause
All Zones are OFF.
All Watering Days are OFF.
Unusually High Temperature Reading.
Unusually High Rainfall Reading.
Watering Not Completed During Watering
Window.
Irrigation Suspended Due to Extreme
Cold.
Irrigation Suspended Due to Rain.
Unit is Re initializing, Please WAIT.
Correction
Rotate the dial to the INPUT ZONE INFORMATION position and change the status of each desired zone to an ENABLED (Active) mode.
Rotate the dial to the CONFIGURE CONTROLLER position and change the Allowed Watering
Days.
Verify that the temperature sensor is not malfunctioning. Relocate the sensor in a different location to measure more accurately the ambient temperature of the site.
Remove the Tipping Rain Bucket from the sensor housing. Clean with mild soap and water.
Verify that the tipping mechanism is functioning properly and reinsert the mechanism into the sensor housing.
If this is an occasional occurrence, the controller will finish the required irrigation during the next allowed watering day. If it is a regular occurrence, expand the Watering window while in the CONFIGURE CONTROLLER dial position. Another solution is to use to FINE TUNE affected zones.
If irrigation is desired at this temperature, rotate the dial to the SPECIAL FEATURES dial position. Change the user set value to lower threshold temperature value.
If irrigation is desired at the current rainfall amount, rotate the dial to the SPECIAL FEATURES dial position. Change the user set value to a higher rainfall threshold.
Unit has encountered a small problem. The controller will correct itself – no action is necessary.
For technical assistance contact Rain Bird at 1-800-247-3782
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Appendix
Irrigation System Overview
Basic Valve (Zone) Operation
The ESP-SMT Smart Modular controls when your sprinkler system turns on, and how long the sprinklers run. The controller has several valves connected to it, as shown in the illustration on the following page.
Each valve opens when it receives power from the controller, and the sprinklers connected to that valve turn on. When these sprinklers have run per the automatic irrigation schedule, the controller shuts off the valve and opens the next valve scheduled to irrigate.
Sprinklers
OFF
AUTO
CONFIGURE
CONTROLLER
ALARM
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
Power
Wires
Valves
Controller
Common
Wire
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Description Of Each Soil Type
Sand
•
•
•
Loose and single grained. Each grain of sand can be easily seen and has a gritty feel.
Squeezed when dry, sands cannot form a cast and will readily fall apart when released.
Squeezed when moist, soil will form a very weak cast that will crumble if touched.
Loamy Sand
•
•
Resembles sand as it is loose and single grained. Most individual grains can be seen. Feel is not as gritty as sand.
Squeezed when dry, soil forms a slight cast that readily falls apart when hand releases soil.
• Squeezed when moist, soil is slightly cohesive. Fragile cast can be formed more than with sand.
Sandy Loam
• Some individual sand grains can be seen and felt.
•
•
Enough silt and/or clay soil particles to provide soil cohesion when moist.
When dry, casts can be formed that will not break with careful handling.
Loam Soil
•
•
•
Medium textured soil. Mixture of sand, silt and clay with none dominant.
When dry, soil can form a cast that can be handled freely.
Squeezed moist, soil is fairly smooth and plastic with a gritty feel.
Clay Loam
•
•
•
Fine textured soil. Even distribution of sand, silt and clay.
Soil feels like it has more clay than sand or silt.
Forms clods that are firm when moist and hard when dry.
When the moist soil is squeezed between the thumb and forefinger it forms a thin ribbon that will barely sustain it’s own weight.
Silty Clay
•
•
Soil has a moderate amount of fine grains of sand and clay particles. Medium sized particles represent less than
50% of all soil particles.
When dry, soil forms very hard clods that can be broken.
• When moist, a moderate size ribbon can be formed that will support it’s own weight.
Clay Soil
• Very fine textured soil.
•
•
•
When dry, forms very hard lumps that are hard to break up.
When moist, soil is extremely sticky and plastic.
Squeezed soil will form a thin, long flexible ribbon that will not break easily.
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Simple Test To Determine The Soil Type
1.
Remove 1 to 2 cups of soil at the approximate root depth of the plant material you plan to irrigate
2.
Place the soil into a glass jar in which you can see the contents (a Mason jar or an empty mayonnaise jar works well)
3.
Fill the balance of the glass jar with water.
4.
Screw the cover onto the jar and shake vigorously until all of the soil particles are suspended in the water.
5.
Set the closed jar onto a flat surface and let sit until most of the soil particles have settled to the bottom of the jar (this can take a few hours).
The settled soil will be deposited in layers with the heavier soil particles (sand) forming the bottom layer, followed by the next heaviest soil particles (silt), and finally the lightest soil particles (clay).
6.
Measure the total height of all the soil layers combined.
7.
Measure the height of each of the three individual soil layers (sand, silt and clay) and compare these values to the total soil height to get an approximate percentage of each soil type.
8.
Apply these percentages to the Soil Classification
Triangle on the adjacent page to identify the Soil
Type description.
1/2"
3" TOTAL
HEIGHT
2"
1/2"
Example: Total Soil Height = 3 inches.
The soil is comprised of the following:
•
•
•
Clay; ½ inch (0.5/3.0) = 17%
Silt; 2 inches (2.0/3.0) = 66%
Sand; ½ inch (0.5/3.0) = 17%
Apply these values to the Soil Classification Triangle on the next page to determine the soil type description.
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Soil Classification Triangle
This tool is used to classify the soil based on soil texture.
Soil texture describes the size and shape of individual soil particles such as sand, silt, or clay. The soil texture class describes the relative amounts of sand, silt, and clay in that particular soil.
Soil texture has a major influence on the amount of water stored (moisture holding capacity) in a soil. This is used to determine how much to irrigate and the timing of required irrigation.
The ability of water to enter the soil profile (infiltration rate) and the rate at which water can move through the soil (permeability) is determined by the soil texture. The infiltration rate and permeability of the soil, combined with the slope of the irrigated area will determine how long each irrigation event (cycle) should run and how much time should elapse (soak) between cycles to prevent water from running off the soil.
To determine the Soil Type (Classification) using the
Soil Classification Triangle, draw a parallel line for the value of each soil particle type. The Soil Type is identified by where the three lines intersect in the Soil
Classification Triangle.
90
100
0
10
80
20
PERCENT
CLAY
60
70
50
40
CLAY
LOAM
30
17%
20
0
100
10
SAND
90
LOAMY
SAND
80
SANDY
LOAM
70 60
CLAY
50
PERCENT SAND
40
LOAM
30
40
PERCENT
SILT
30
50
20
60
70
10
17%
66%
80
90
0
100
The three soil particle type lines for the soil sample example intersect in the LOAM soil classification area.
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How the ESP-SMT Smart Control System Works
Unlike a traditional time-based irrigation controller that employs fixed station run times, start times, and irrigation days manually set by the user, the Rain Bird
ESP-SMT Smart Control System irrigation schedule automatically changes daily based on specific weather conditions at the site.
Weather information is collected in real-time by an onsite SMT Weather Sensor and communicated to the ESP-
SMT Controller. This collected weather information is combined with 1) historic weather information for the site location and 2) specific site and individual zone parameters that are entered into the controller by the user to automatically create an optimized irrigation schedule that will promote healthy deep rooted plants while conserving water. Based on the soil type and slope conditions, the overall irrigation requirement is split into multiple “cycle and soak” irrigation events, thereby eliminating the problems from water run-off.
Automated Management Allowed Depletion (MAD)
Irrigation Scheduling Method
The objective of an automated irrigation system is to augment rainfall in order to re-supply the (soil) with enough available water for the plant to make up for the water lost through Evapotranspiration (ET). The proven
MAD method looks at the soil as a water reservoir that supplies the plant with water as needed. The soil texture
(class) of the soil reservoir influences the amount of water that can be stored in the soil, as well as the potentially available water (PAW) for the plant material growing in the soil. The soil texture and the MAD will determine the amount and frequency of irrigation
Evapotranspiration
The Evapotranspiration (ET) rate is usually expressed in inches of water lost over a time period (usually on a daily basis) due to evaporation from the soil surface and transpiration from the plant surfaces. The ET rate is influenced greatly by the weather conditions at the site. For example; a hot dry environment would have a much higher ET rate and require longer, more frequent irrigation than a cool, humid environment.
EVAPOTRANSPIRATION (ET)
ET
Inches/Day Day
PAW 1"
MAD 0.5"
IRRIGATE: When? >>>>>
How Much? >>>
After 4 days
"
(50% MAD)
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In this example the daily water losses due to ET are as follows:
Day
1
4
5
2
3
Total
ET/Day
0.18”
0.16”
0.16”
0.18”
0.14”
0.81
Effective Rainfall
Not all rainfall is usable by the plant. If the rainfall intensity is high, the rain may not percolate completely to the plant root zone before running off the clay soils or in sandy soils, the water may go below the plant root zone. The integral tipping rain bucket measures both the total amount and intensity of the rainfall and determines how much of it should be considered “effective” rainfall.
In this example the daily water losses due to ET are as follows:
2
3
Day
1
4
5
Total
Total Rain
0.00”
0.00”
0.46”
0.00”
0.00”
0.46
Effective Rain
0.00”
0.00”
0.16”
0.00”
0.00”
0.16
Plant Available Water
In the attached example, the plants roots are 12 inches deep. The soil class is Loam. Looking at the adjacent Soil
Water Holding Capacity Table, the AW is 0.17 inches of water per inch of soil. The Plant Available Water (PAW) in this example would be 0.17 inch/inch X 6 inch root depth = 1.02 inches of potentially available water in the soil reservoir for the plant material.
Soil Available Water (AW) Table MAD Table
Soil Type or Class
Clay
Silty Clay
Clay Loam
Loam
Sandy Loam
Loamy Sand
0.18
0.17
0.12
0.08
Available Water (AW)
(in of water per in of soil)
0.17
0.17
Sand 0.06
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Management Allowed Depletion (MAD)
This is the maximum amount of amount of Plant
Available Water (PAW) expressed as a percent that the irrigation manager has determined can be removed from the soil from ET before irrigation will need to occur.
To promote Plant Health and deep root growth, it is best to irrigate only when the root zone has reached MAD. In this example, the MAD value is 50% (see Table below); so irrigation will need to occur when the PAW level reaches
0.51 inches (1.02” @ 50%)
Managed Allowed Depletion (MAD) Table
Soil Type or Class
Sand
Loamy Sand
Sandy Loam
Loam
Clay Loam
Silty Clay
Clay
50%
40%
40%
30%
Available Water (AW)
(in of water per in of soil)
30%
50%
50%
“Checkbook” Method of Irrigation
The on-site SMT Weather Sensor constantly monitors the weather and communicates the information to the controller on a daily basis. Once the Accumulated
Water Requirement reaches the MAD threshold value, irrigation will begin if it is on an Allowed Watering Day.
An analogy to this scenario is your checkbook…. rainfall is the amount of free money going in, and ET being the money being withdrawn; and irrigation representing a deposit that you put into your account to bring it up to a certain threshold value.
The Table below shows the Accumulated Water
Requirement (AWR) for the example:
Day
1
2
3
4
5
ET/Day
0.18”
0.16”
0.16”
0.18”
0.14”
Effective
Rain
0.00”
0.00”
0.16”
0.00”
0.00”
Net Water
Req’t
0.18”
0.16”
0.00”
0.18”
0.14”
Accumulated
Water Req’t
0.18”
0.34”
0.34”
0.52”
0.66
”
In the example, irrigation will occur on Day 4 as the Accumulated
Water Requirement (0.52) has reached the calculated Management
Allowed Depletion (0.51).
Replenish Accumulated Water Requirement (AWR)
The total amount of time that each zone needs to operate is dependent on the Net Application Rate (Precipitation
Rate X System Efficiency) that the sprinkler system is applying.
For example, if the precipitation rate for a rotor zone is
0.6 inches per hour and the efficiency is 85%, then the
Net application Rate is 0.52 inches per hour. To replenish the AWR, the zone would need to have a total run time of 1 hour on Day 4.
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Applying the “Cycle and Soak” Principle
In most soil types, you would not want to run the zone’s irrigation system for one hour in duration as this would most likely cause significant water loss through runoff.
Based on the soil type and degree of slope information entered into the controller for the zone, the ESP-SMT controller will determine the maximum “cycle” time and minimum “soak” time required to irrigate without runoff.
These prescribed cycle and soak times are based on the
Water Intake rate of the soil type as identified in the following tables:
Soil Type or Class Basic Intake Rate
Soil Type or Class
Sand
Loamy Sand
Sandy Loam
Loam
Clay Loam
Silty Clay
Clay
0.35”
0.20”
0.15”
0.10”
Basic Intake Rate
(inches per hour)
0.60”
0.50”
0.40”
Day ET/Day
9
10
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
11
12
This process would continue on a daily basis as shown is the table below:
Illustrative Scheduling Example
0.18”
0.16”
0.15”
0.14”
0.11”
0.16”
0.16”
0.18”
0.14”
0.13”
0.12”
0.12”
Effective
Rain
0.00”
0.00”
0.11”
0.00”
0.00”
0.00”
0.16”
0.00”
0.00”
0.10”
0.00”
0.00”
0.18”
0.16”
0.04”
0.14”
0.11”
0.16”
0.00”
0.18”
0.14”
0.03”
0.12”
0.12”
Net Water
Req’t
0.20”
0.34”
0.45”
0.61”
0.34”
0.52”
0.13”
0.16”
Accumulated Water
Req’t
0.18”
0.34”
0.13”
0.25”
Irrigation
Event
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0.60”
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0.53”
In this example the irrigation schedule for the zone would be:
Day 4 - 60 minutes (Cycle 1 = 30 minutes & Cycle 2 = 30 minutes)
Day 10 – 68 minutes (Cycle 1 = 30 minutes, Cycle 2 = 30 minutes,
Cycle 3 = 8 minutes).
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NOTE:
The maximum cycle time is set at 30 minutes even if the infiltration rate of the soil will allow more as this assures that additional zones will get irrigated during the allotted watering time.
As you can see, to optimize an irrigation schedule for each zone can be a tedious task. The ESP-SMT Control
System automatically optimizes the Irrigation Schedule per the method described above for each zone on a daily basis.
This is how we can make the claim that the ESP-SMT
“smart” Control System can promote healthier plants with significant water savings when compared to the traditional time-based irrigation controllers on the market today.
Determine Zone Application Rate
The Net Application Rate that is entered into the controller (Default or user-Set) is extremely important to optimize the irrigation schedule and to prevent water run-off. The greater the application rate, the shorter the required run times and/or cycles needed to apply the needed replacement water to the plants root zone and conversely the lower the net application rate, the longer the required run times and/or cycles needed.
Sprinkler Type Default Method (least accurate)
The ESP-SMT controller provides industry standard average precipitation and efficiency rates for the different sprinkler type. To use this method, see page
20, step 4 in the Input Zone Information section)
The Table below provides the Default Values by Sprinkler
Type that are used by the controller if this method is used.
Sprinkler Type
Sprays
Rotors
Rotary Nozzle
Bubblers
Drip
Precipitation
Rate (in/hr)
1.60
0.60
0.60
2.50
0.50
System
Efficiency
65%
75%
70%
85%
90%
Net Application
Rate (in/hr)
1.04
0.45
0.42
2.13
0.45
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Total Area Covered Method to Determine
Precipitation Rate and Efficiency (moderate accuracy)
1.
Determine the Manufacturer and Model of the sprinkler being used in the zone, making particular note of the specific nozzle being used at each sprinkler location. For Example a Rain Bird 5004 with the following MPR nozzles are being used on Zone 1 (Full Circle = MPR 30Q, Half Pattern =
MPR30H and Quarter Patterns = MPR30Q). See illustration in the next column.
2.
Determine the operating water pressure at the
Sprinkler Nozzle. Example = Water Pressure = 45 psi.
3.
Obtain Catalog Information for Sprinkler (This information is usually found on the Manufacturer web site).
5004 MPR Nozzle Series @ 45 psi
Model Radius
30Q 30 Foot
Pattern Flow (GPM)
Quarter 1.40
30H
30F
30 Foot
30 Foot
Half
Full
2.59
5.78
4.
Determine the Total Amount of flow (GPM) for the area being covered by the zone.
Example: (4) 30Q’s @ 1.40 GPM+ (6) 30H’s @
2.59 GPM + (2) 30F’s @ 5.78. Total Zone 1 Flow =
32.7GPM
5.
Determine the Total Area (square feet) covered by
Zone 1.
Example: the area is 60 feet by 90 feet = 5,400
6.
square feet (SF)
Calculate the Precipitation Rate (PR) using the following formula:
Total Area (sq. ft.)
5,400
7.
Enter 0.58 inches per hour into the ESP-SMT controller based on information contained on page 20-21 of this User Manual.
ZONE 1
60 FT.
Irrigated
Area
(32.7
GPM)
30Q
(1.40)
30 H
(2.59)
30 H
(2.59)
30Q
(1.40)
90 FT.
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8.
Determine the Efficiency Rating - Chose an efficiency rating based on your visual observation of system condition and operating pressure at the nozzle from the Table below:
Sprinkler Type
Sprays
Rotors
Rotary Nozzle
Bubblers
Drip
Poor
Performance
50%
55%
55%
50%
70%
Average
Performance
60%
70%
70%
60%
80%
Good
Performance
70%
80%
80%
70%
90%
Example: Zone 1 Sprinkler Type is a Rotor and the zone operating condition is average, so the sprinkler efficiency value to enter into the ESP-SMT controller is
70% based on information in the table above.
9.
Determine the Net Application Rate - The ESP-
SMT controller will automatically calculate the
Net Application Rate for the zone in which you entered the Precipitation Rate and Efficiency.
Example: Precipitation Rate = 0.44 inches per hour
Efficiency = 70%
Net Application Rate for Zone 1 is 0.31 inch/hour
(0.44 X 70%) = 0.31 inches per hour
Zone System Audit Method (most accurate)
1.
Place a series of catchment devices (that are the same size & shape) throughout the area that the zone is irrigating.
2.
Turn on the zone and run for at least 10 minutes to collect water in the catchment device.
3.
The amount of water collected in each catchment device is measured and analyzed to determine the
Distribution Uniformity (DU).
Information on how to perform an Irrigation
System Audit correctly is available on the Irrigation
Association web site at www.irrigation.org
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Drip Irrigation Emitter Precipitation Rates
Clay Soil
0.5
1.0
2.0
5.0
2.0'
2.5'
3.0'
3.0'
Loam (Med. Soil)
Flow in Gallons per hour
0.5
1.0
2.0
5.0
Wetted Area
(Dia. Ft.)
1.5'
2.0'
2.5'
2.5'
3.14
4.91
7.07
7.07
Wetted Area
(Sq. Ft.)
1.77
3.14
4.91
4.91
Precipitation Rate
(inches per hour)
0.26"
0.33"
0.45"
1.13"
Precipitation Rate
(inches per hour)
0.45"
0.51"
0.65"
1.63"
Sandy Soil
Flow in Gallons per hour
0.5
1.0
2.0
5.0
Wetted Area
(Dia. Ft.)
1.0'
1.0'
1.25'
1.25'
Wetted Area
(Sq. Ft.)
0.79
0.79
1.23
1.23
Precipitation Rate
(inches per hour)
1.02"
2.03"
2.61"
6.52"
Drip Irrigation Emitter Precipitation Rate Formula
Total Area Method
Example: 2.0 GPH emitter in Sandy Soil
(2.0 GPH/60) X 96.25
0.0333 X 96.25
3.2051
= =
1.23
1.23
1.23
=
2.61" / hour
Inline Drip Tubing - Precipitation Rates
Emitter Flow Row and Emitter Spacing
Flow (GPH) 12” 18” 24”
0.60
0.91
0.96
1.44
0.43
0.64
0.23
0.35
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures:
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird Sales,
Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I/O cables and connectors between system components.
To be in compliance with FCC regulations, the user must use shielded cables and connectors and install them properly.
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Key features
- Automatic weather-based irrigation
- Adjustable watering days and times
- Zone setup wizard for easy programming
- Grow-in period for newly seeded areas
- System review for monitoring irrigation events
- Manual watering for on-demand operation
- Expandable system up to 13 zones
- Durable weather sensor with tipping rain bucket