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RAIN BIRD ESP-LXME Controller installation operating instructions

1. NOTE If the controller needs to be mounted on an uneven surface like stucco place or install a section of exterior plywood between the controller and the wall Drive the first screw into the topmost center hole Then hang the controller on the screw by the key hole slot on the back of the cabinet Line up the controller cabinet mounting holes with the remaining pilot holes and drive the four remaining screws through the cabinet back plane into the mounting surface ESP LXME Controller Connect Power to the Controller Connect Power Source The ESP LXME controller has an internal transformer that reduces supply Surge Protection and Grounding voltage 120 VAC in U S models 230 VAC in international models 240 The ESP LXME controller is equipped with built in electrical surge VAC in Australian models to 24 VAC You will need to connect power protection For this system to function you must properly ground the supply wires to the transformer s three wires Line Neutral Ground controller WARNING Electric shock can cause severe injury or death Make WARNING The ESP LXME controller must be properly surge sure power supply is turned OFF before connecting power wires protected and grounded Doing so can help prevent damage to WARNING All electrical connections and wiring runs must be the controller and irrigation system and also significantly reduce troubleshooting repair time and expense Failure to do s
2. The Check System screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Raster Wiring Test then press Next The Raster Wiring Test screen appears The test begins automatically Raster Wiring Test Check System Confirm Programs Do Not remove insert Test All Stations modules during test 1 gt EES Test 2 Wthr Sensor Status Master Valve Status Next a Wi 1 NOTE During the test every installed station number is briefly displayed on the screen Modules detected 4 Total stations 48 ESP LXME Controller 3 When the test is complete the results are displayed on the screen Press the and buttons to scroll through all stations that have short circuits or open circuits Raster Wiring Test Station 01 3 Short Circuit Check wiring solenoid Exit ESP LXME Controller 27 Weather Sensor Status 2 Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System ETM IQ Settings Cl M Module Status Custom Cycle Select Days to Water ip Station MV Settings amp amp te 0 asic r Advanced Settings Sok 4 Programming ae Module Programming Special Features all ee Q The Check System screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Wthr Sensor Status then press Next 2 The Weather Sensor Status screen appears showing the status of the installed weather sensor Weather Sensor Status Sensor Status Local Monitoring Check System Confirm Programs Te
3. MV is Closed To cancel and restore irrigation functions turn the dial to AUTO Close MV MV Closed 3 MV is Closed All irrigation disabled To Cancel Turn Dial To AUTO ESP LXME Controller this page intentionally left blank ESP LXME Controller Section H Installation This section explains how to mount the ESP LXME controller connect the wiring and verify proper operation Prepare For Installation Installation Checklist When installing the ESP LXME controller for the first time it is recommended that you complete the following steps in order For your convenience a check off box is provided for each step O Check box enti tS secsssnsseuscasonstoosstsacstoiastasversiseevinssssnsvcie Page 93 LL Gather installation tools csssssssssssssssssussssssessssssssussessssssnse Page 94 L Select a location LL Mount the controller cccsssssssssssssssssssessssssssessssssssussssesesssnse Page 98 LL Connect source POWEF cvccssssssssssssssssseessnssssnsessssssssunsssssnsssnss Page 99 LJ Install base and station MOCUIE S cescecesseseessssesesssssssssessssssseee Page 102 CE Connect field WIAA issiissininsasinnaiioniiinounniierinn Page 105 LJ Complete the installation u ccssssesssesusssssseesesssssussesessssnse Page 108 Check Box Contents All components below are included with your ESP LXME controller and are required for installation If anything is missing please contact your distributor before proc
4. Manually Opening a MV Occasionally it may be necessary to provide water to the system for unscheduled tasks The Open MV feature allows you to leverage settings such as allowable incremental flow from your MV Water Window to open normally closed MVs for a user selected duration G Turn the controller dial to Manual Watering Optional Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features ae O cy Station MV Settings ae ra tod The Manual Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select MV Water Window then press Next The MV Water Window screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Manual MV Open then press Next Manual Watering Start Station Start Program 1 MV Water Window Test All Stations MV Water Window MV Water Window gt WETarerMUAVane ola Back Next ESP LXME Controller gt MV 3 The Manual MV Open screen appears Press the and buttons to set the duration in hours and minutes for the MV to be open then press Next MV is Open will be briefly displayed e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes Manual MV Open Duration Normally HH MM Closed Back Next 1 NOTE The Manual MV Open function can also be used with normally open master valves NOMVs If flow sensing is installed using this function informs the controller that a manual flow rate should be expected elim
5. a v a ESP LXME Controller 55 FloWatch Overview The ESP LXME controller can provide full featured flow sensing by installing the optional FSM LXME Flow Smart Module NOTE FloWatch flow sensing requires installation of the optional FSM LXME Flow Smart Module and installation of a flow sensor and a master valve at the water source point of connection to the irrigation system FloWatch features include e Learn Flow Utility e Seek and Eliminate Excessive Flow SEEF e Seek and Eliminate Low Flow SELF e Flow alarm and water use reporting The ESP LXME controller with installed FSM LXME Flow Smart Module is compatible with the Rain Bird FS Series Flow Sensors Third party flow sensors are supported through entry of KFactor and Offset values Normally open and normally closed master valves are supported Flow sensing benefits include e Water use tracking e Automatic reaction to flow problems e Minimizes property owner liability by limiting water loss and property damage caused by broken pipes or sprinklers FloWatch Configuration FloWatch configuration includes e Learn Flow Station Rates Each station will be operated and the steady flow rate recorded The recorded station flow rate is compared to the actual flow from the flow sensor each time the station operates e SEEF and SELF settings include deviation percentage settling time and reaction to a problem ESP LXME Controller Flow Sensor Hardware Installati
6. amp Turn the controller dial to Module Programming Ory w Manual Watering Set Current Clear Programs T O 6 Set Watering Stari Options ETM 1Q Settings mM Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal f r Station MV Settings w Advanced Settings hy DIES AAEILT ATAT AL The Smart Module PGM screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next 2 The Flow Smart Module PGM screen appears Press the Down arrow to select Station Flow Rates press Next Smart Module PGM Flow Smart Module PGM Fow Smart Module Flow Sensor Setup SEEF SELF Settings 1 gt SEE CVE FloWatch On Off a V Back Next 3 The Set Flow Rates screen appears with Learn Flow selected press Next 4 The Learn Flow screen appears Press the Down Arrow to choose Select Stations then press Next Set Flow Rates Learn Flow gt All Stations Set Station Rates Select Stations 3 Clear Flow Rates Back Next Back Next 1 NOTE Ensure you have runtimes set up for all stations included in a Learn Flow exercise prior to setting up a Learn Flow If stations without run times are included in a Learn Flow exercise the controller will issue an error message and cancel the Learn Flow exercise 5 A Learn Flow confirmation screen appears press Next Q A second Learn Flow confirmation screen appears press Next Learn Flow 1 Station Runtime 2 High Medium Low
7. RAINS BIRD ESP LXME Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Guide ESP LXME gt P Q 3 38 sg S aa X amp D Symbols NOTE Symbol is intended to alert the user to important operating functionality installation or maintenance instructions WARNING Symbol alerts the user to the presence of electricity or electromagnetic energy which may constitute a risk of electric shock radiation exposure or other hazard CAUTION Symbol is intended to alert the user to important instructions or conditions that could seriously affect irrigation effectivity or controller operation DIAL Symbol indicates that the user is required to turn the dial on the controller to the appropriate setting in order to follow subsequent instructions as described in that section 9 REPEAT Symbol indicates that a repetition of previous steps or actions may be required in order to continue or complete the controller programming process Safety Information WARNING A circuit breaker or cutoff switch must be provided in the fixed wiring to isolate the controller WARNING The current date and time on the controller is retained by a long life lithium battery which must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations Regulatory Information 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 desig
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9. Priority 3 Assigned MV Learn Flow All Stations selected for Learn Flow must have Back Next Back Next ESP LXME Controller Q Press the Yes and No buttons to select the stations you would like to include Press Next and Back buttons to select stations then press Next O Press the and buttons to set the time delay for when you want the Learn Flow exercise to start then press Start e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes 1 NOTE You can choose a delay between 0 hours 0 minutes up to 24 hours Selected Stations Include in Learn Flow Learn Flow Start Learn Flow In Sta 1 001 8 HH MM No Back Next Back Start A confirmation screen appears press Start again to set the Learn Flow exercise The Learn Flow Starting confirmation screen appears confirming the delay time until the Learn Flow operation will start e Attention Learn Flow Startin Learn Flow will Bre g 9 overwrite existing Learned Flow Rates in 30 Minutes Back Start NOTE Station flow rates can still be entered manually if desired See FloManager section for details 1 NOTE The Learn Flow Utility can take up to 5 minutes per station ESP LXME Controller Set Station Flow Rates Manually Allowing the controller to Learn Flow automatically is the easiest most accurate method to enter flow readings but flow sensing hardware and the Flow Smart Module are re
10. Set Current Date ClearP Q Set Current Time ear Programs O 6 Set Watering Start Times ETM 1Q Settings C A Module Status Custom Cycle a Module Programming Select Days to Water Special Features ca a j EA Station MV Settings I os Basic Advanced Settings 40 Programming ESP LXME Controller Q The Set Start Times screen appears Press the and buttons on the left to set Start Time for the current program e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Press the and buttons on the right to set the start number 1 through 8 PGM A Set Start Times PGM A Set Start Times PRAJN ist 12 00 AMEE Pa Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set up additional Watering Start Times for other programs as desired NOTE Cycle Soak is an alternative method of dividing the total Station Run Time into smaller cycle times If you plan to use Cycle Soak only a single Watering Start Time is required for each program See Section D Set Up Cycle Soak for more details Select Days to Water Watering Days are the specific days of the week on which irrigation programs are allowed to start The ESP LXME controller can be programmed to irrigate on different days dates and cycles Regardl
11. press the and buttons to set both the Open and Close times to OFF between 11 59 and 12 00 AM To set another program change the Program Select switch to the desired program a confirmation appears PGMA Water Window Open 12 00 AM Close 6 00 AM 4 PGM B 06 00 HH MM Back Next Duration is Repeat this process to set or clear Water Windows for other programs as desired Station Delay The ESP LXME controller can be programmed to include a delay between stations This feature delays the start of the next sequential station in a program after the previous station completes CAUTION Consider using short Station Delay times particularly if your watering schedule or Water Window is short Long delay times could prevent scheduled irrigation from completing prior to the end of the Water Window See previous Water Windows for more details amp Turn the controller dial to Delay Watering Optional Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features pat 2a Station MV Settings 5 Ry Advanced Settings hy eT EAE Cite Mit Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System The Delay Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select PGM Station Delay then press Next 2 The Station Delay screen appears Press the and buttons to set the delay time from 00 01 second to 10 00 minutes To clear Station Delay on that station set
12. 3 The Review Clear Alarms screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Clear Flow Alarms then press Next 4 The Clear Flow Alarms screen appears with all current Flow Alarms displayed and you will have the opportunity to clear each It may be helpful to record which stations have Flow Alarm conditions prior to clearing them Review Clear Alarms Clear Flow Alarms Station Flow Alarms Mainline Flow Alarms k No Flow Alarms Clear Flow Alarms Back Next NOTE Mainline alarms indicate alarms for mainline flow conditions not stations View Flow Rates Occasionally you may want to view flow rates for a station or the water source amp Turn the controller dial to Module Status Manual Watering Clear Programs Optional ETM 1Q Settings Gls Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features pat gt ie Station MV Settings Advanced Settings ty The Smart Module Status screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next 2 The Flow Module Status screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select View Flow Rates then press Next Smart Module Status gt Flow Module Status Flow Smart Module View Flow Alarms View Flow Rates View Flow Logs View Current Flow a v Back Next 3 The Flow Rates screen appears with View Station Rates selected press Next 4 The Station Flow Rates screen appears Press the and bu
13. Address 9491 Ridgehaven Court San Diego CA 92123 619 671 4048 Equipment Description Irrigation Controller Equipment Class Requirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Model Numbers ESP LXME the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive s and Standard s Place Tucson AZ USA Signature AI D a U FullName Ryan L Walker Position Director RAINY BIRD RAIN BIRD CORPORATION 6991 E Southpoint Road Tucson AZ 85756 2012 Rain Bird Corporation Rain Bird SimulStations FloManager FloWatch FloZone and Cycle Soak are registered trademarks of Rain Bird Corporation All rights reserved www rainbird com Jan 2012 P N 638083 01
14. Arrow button to select Calendar Day Off then press Next The Calendar Day off screen appears showing up to 5 scheduled calendar days off in chronological order Unprogrammed days will show as Unused Delay Watering Calendar Day Off Rain Delay Day 1 waCalendar Day Off Day 2 Unused PGM Water Window Day 3 Unused PGM Station Delay Day 4 Unused Weather Sensor ey 5 Unused M Next Back Next Press the and buttons to set the Calendar Day Off date as desired Press the Next and Back buttons to select other days as desired e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for dates Calendar Day Off Day 1 18 Jan 2011 Day 2 PERgclemerdebe Day 3 Unused Day 4 Unused e7 5 Unused Back Next NOTE Calendar Day Off affects ALL programs and stations including non irrigation stations Consider not using this feature if any of your programs include essential functions such as door locks or sports field lighting ESP LXME Controller 35 Water Windows Used to specify certain times of the day night when irrigation is allowed Otherwise watering is not allowed outside these Water Windows This is helpful to comply with local regulations which may prohibit irrigation during certain hours H ESP LXME Controller CAUTION Be sure a Water Window is sufficient to allow irrigation programs to run completely Irrigation scheduled outside the Water Window will not run but will resume when
15. C or D then begin programming Program Select Switch Weather Sensor p 5 A f Active NOTE When programming the controller any program specific information you enter such as start times or watering days will affect only the selected program Weather Sensor Bypassed Active Switch A weather sensor is not required for the ESP LXME controller but can increase functionality by allowing you to prevent or pause irrigation based on changing weather conditions You can set the controller to ignore or obey input from one supported weather sensor which connects to the LXME base module via a separate wired or wireless connection See Section H Local Weather Sensor for more details Bypass or Activate Weather Sensor On the controller front panel slide the Weather Sensor switch to Bypassed to ignore or Active to obey Weather Sensor Weather Sensor A Switch Bypassed X Active 4 ESP LXME Controller 13 Set Current Date gt Turn the controller dial to Set Current Date WET AWE lalate Clear Programs ETM 10 PBC Settings Cl od Module Status Custom Cycle Module Programming Select Days to Water Special Features ioe sh Bi Station MV Settings y 0 The Set Current Date screen appears Press the and buttons to set the current day then press Next 2 Press the and buttons to set the current month then press Next Set Current Date Set Current D
16. ETC LX user documentation Adjust Individual Program e Turn the controller dial to Seasonal Adjust Optional ETM IQ Settings gt Optionat Module Status Modules Module Programming Special Features pal 7 Station MV Settings A O 3 Advanced Settings Fs 7 Delay Watering gt Tl x Set Station Run Ti Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System The Seasonal Adjust screen appears with Individual PGM selected press Next 2 Press the and buttons to set the seasonal adjustment percentage from 0 300 e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for percentages NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details PGM A Seasonal Adjust Seasonal Adjust individual PGM By Month 2 T Back a V ra Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set Seasonal Adjustments for other programs as desired ESP LXME Controller 31 Adjust By Month Select Months to Adjust G Turn the controller dial to Seasonal Adjust Optional ETM IQ Settings mM Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features ral P Lo Station MV Settings 30k Advanced Settings Es K Delay Watering amp Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System The Seasonal Adjust screen appear
17. Reconnect the ribbon cable to the front panel by gently pushing the connector into the socket WARNING To prevent electrical shock make sure all supply power is OFF before installing the front panel Electrical shock can CAUTION Be careful NOT to bend the pins in the socket cause severe injury or death 0 Reinstall the front panel by inserting the top corner pin into the top pin hole then push up and rock the bottom corner pin into the lower pin hole 3 Turn on the power source 1 NOTE The first time you power up the controller the display will prompt you to select the language you wish to use See Section F Set Language for more details 120 VAC US 230 VAC International Black supply wire hot to the black Black supply wire hot to the black transformer wire transformer wire White supply wire neutral tothe Blue supply wire neutral to the white transformer wire blue transformer wire Green supply wire ground tothe Green with yellow stripe supply green transformer wire wire ground to the green with yellow stripe transformer wire ESP LXME Controller Install Modules Q Orient the connector on the bottom of the module with the connection socket in Slot 0 on the controller backplane Install BM LXME Base Module Install the BM LXME Base Module in Slot 0 NOTE If your ESP LXME controller included an FSM LXME Flow Smart Module see Section E for installation procedures 2 Carefull
18. Station program assignment NOTE When using Station Sequencing by priorities set station priorities higher for stations you want selected earlier in a program and lower for stations you want selected later in a program Sprinklers goo a 9 Q Controller LXME System Wiring Diagram ESP LXME Controller C3 ESP LXME Model Variants FSM LXME Flow Smart Module Rain Bird offers different variants of the ESP LXME controller The FSM LXME Flow Smart Module is the standard base module for depending on your irrigation requirements ESP LXMEF Controller models The FSM LXME provides the standard Base Module inputs and outputs and also includes a flow sensor input Available options include Model Modules Included BM LXME Base Module ESP LXM SMB Station Module BM LXME Base Module ESPIZLAME ESP LXM SM12 Station Module FSM LXME Flow Smart Module ESP LXM SM8 Station Module FSM LXME Flow Smart Module Eee er ESP LXM SM12 Station Module Base Modules NOTE The Base and Flow Smart Module include a jumper wire Base Modules install in module slot 0 and provide wiring terminals connecting the weather sensor SEN terminals Do not remove for multiple controller inputs and outputs including valve common the jumper wire unless you install a weather sensor Do not master valve weather sensor and 24 VAC remove the jumper wire unless you install a weather sensor See Section H Installati
19. Store Programs Set Flow Units Recall Programs 1 Set Hours Mode gt EBZ gt EREE Back Next ESP LXME Controller Section G Auxiliary Operation Clear Programs The ESP LXME controller allows you to clear an individual Program all of your Programs or to Restore the controller to its factory default condition CAUTION It s recommended to back up your Programs before clearing them The ESP LXME controller s built in Store Programs feature can backup one set of programs See Section F Backup and Recall Programs for more details NOTE Irrigation start days Start Times and station Run Times will no longer be present for the cleared Programs If no Programming exists then an Alarm will be displayed See Section A Alarm Conditions for more details Clear Individual Program amp Turn the controller dial to Clear Programs Optional Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features eat r ett od Station MV Settings E o 30 Advanced Settings 0 The Clear Programs screen appears with Individual Program selected press Next 2 A confirmation screen appears To clear the selected Program press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press No NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Clear Programs Clear PGMA individual Progra
20. and then return the dial to AUTO Ww Mon 7 26AM 2 Manual Watering Clear Programs Optional ETM IQ Settings Gls Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features iy o Station MV Settings Ry fo ESP LXME Controller C9 Alarm Conditions An alarm condition can occur when programming omissions or other issues prevent normal irrigation FloWatch Alarms The controller will alarm for certain flow conditions if you have the optional Flow Smart Module installed See Section E FloWatch for more details Review Alarm Messages Q When an alarm condition is detected the alarm light on the controller front panel will illuminate Set Current Date Q Set Current Time T 6 Set Watering Start Times Module Status Custom Cycle c Module Programming Select Days to Water Special Features Station MV Settings 2 When an alarm condition is present the Alarm button label will be present on screen Press the Alarm button to view alarm details 3 Any current alarm conditions will then be displayed Press the Next button if necessary to advance to the next page No Water Days No Start Times NOTE Take the appropriate action to address each alarm condition When all alarms have been addressed the alarm light on the front panel will no longer be illuminated ESP LXME Controller Resetting the Controller Sometimes you may want to reset or reb
21. buttons on either side of a module ESP LXME Controller Dynamic Station Numbering The ESP LXME controller will automatically detect any new station modules that have been installed Follow the instructions on the front panel LCD to configure a station module Q A Module Configuration screen is displayed whenever the ESP LXM Controller detects a change in module configuration Press Next to continue 2 The Module Summary screen displays the module type detected in each module slot along with the new and old assigned station numbers Press Accept to accept the new module configuration Reject will retain the current configuration Module Configuration Configuration change T detected Press next to review changes me None ERRA None None None None Accept 3 The Module Labels screen is displayed Locate the Module Station Numbering Labels that are provided on a separate foldout sheet Press Next to continue 4 The Module Station Numbering Graphic displays a pair of letters example Slot 1 Label AC for each installed module Find the station numbering label on the foldout sheet with the matching letter pair and place it over the blue strip on the module Press Done to finish Module Labels Attach the label with the matching letter 3 pair to each module Back Done NOTE The Module Status can be reviewed at any time by turning the dial to the Station MV Settings dial position and selecting Module S
22. in each of those columns for PGM B ESP LXME Controller Review Program Review program information for a station G Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System ETM IQ Settings Cl 8 Module Status Custom Cycle Module Programming Select Days to Water Special Features al B rh Station MV Settings E EY Basic se Advanced Settings Fs Programming ae Q The Check System screen appears with Confirm Programs selected press Next 2 The Confirm Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Review Program then press Next Check System Confirm Programs Confirm Programs Program Summary Test All Stations Review Program 1 Raster Wiring Test Program Run Time Wthr Sensor Status Station Run Time Master Valve Status Next Y Back Next O O The Watering Start Times review screen appears with start times displayed for the currently selected program Press Next NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details The Watering Day Cycle review screen appears with the current watering day cycle displayed Press Next PGM A PGM A Watering Start Times Watering Day Cycle 1 12 15 AM 2 12 30 AM Custom Back Next Back Next The Watering Days review screen appears with allowed watering days displayed Press Next The Run Times review screen appears with run
23. information e FloManager Flow Rate This is the maximum capacity of the irrigation system water source water meter or pump e Station Flow Rates If you do not have a flow sensor you can enter the station flow rates manually NOTE If the optional Flow Smart Module and flow sensor are installed the station flow rates required for FloManager can be calculated automatically Refer to FloWatch Operation for instructions on using the Learn Flow Utility Set Up and Use FloManager Enable Or Disable FloManager D Turn the controller dial to Advanced Settings Optional Optiona Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming pecial Features Station MV Settings A Advanced Settings or Sy Delay Watering Mit Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust The Advanced Settings screen appears Use the Down Arrow to select FloManager then press Next The FloManager screen appears with FloManager On Off selected press Next Advanced Settings FloManager aFloManager On Ofi FloManager Flow Rate Station Flow Rates Watering Day Cycles SimulStations gt 2 Station Sequencing Next Back Next 52 ESP LXME Controller 3 Press the On button to enable FloManager or press Off to disable 4 If Station Sequencing was previously set to Station Numbers then turning FloManager ON will automatically change the setting to Station Priorities Press Accept to make the change or else press Reject See Se
24. panel from the cabinet See Access Controller Cabinet in Section H for more details Remote Programming CAUTION The controller can not run irrigation or system E Eee coniro Keriront panel don be programmedati s diagnostics with the front panel detached Re connect the front operating under battery power panel to the controller s AC power source as soon as remote This feature is useful if the controller is installed in an area that is not programming is completed easily accessible It also lets you enter program information before installing the controller at the job site All program information is stored in nonvolatile memory so it will be preserved indefinitely in the event of a power outage or removal of the battery NOTE Under battery power all programs in progress will continue to run in the controller memory but irrigation will not occur until power is restored Without battery power programs in progress are cancelled ESP LXME Controller C7 Programming Checklist When programming the ESP LXME controller for the first time it is recommended that you complete the following steps in order For your convenience a check off box is provided for each step Set Up Hardware 0 Install SM Station Modules isscecsssssasseresssvesassessessonsisenesiv Page 102 LJ Fill out Programming Chart see Programming Chart instructions LL Clear program information essssussssessssssseesunssssseesesssssssee Page 81 UI Set AR
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26. shut choose a time when irrigation is not scheduled for this operation MV Settings MV Valve Type Normally Closed Number of Valves Connected A Back Next NOMV Cycling Cycle NOMV amp amp Start Time 12 00 PM 1 Minute on ist day of each Month Back Next Section E Flow Management The ESP LXME controller offers several tools to dynamically manage the hydraulics of the irrigation system including FloManager Standard feature of the LXME controller which manages flow demands on the water source FloWatch Optional add in module which monitors the actual flow rate of the system and reacts to flow problems Set Flow Units To use FloManager or FloWatch you first need to set the measurement units for flow management G Turn the controller dial to Special Features Set Current Clear Programs Optional ETM 1Q Settings mA Optional Module Status Smart Moduls Module Programming Special Features cen Se Station MV Settings oy 30 Advanced Settings 2 K Delay Watering MU Advanced Q The Special Features screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Set Flow Units then press Next 2 The Flow Units screen appears Press the and buttons to select the desired flow measurement English or metric then press Next Flow Units Flow Rate Special Features Set Language 1 Set Hours Mode Backup Programs Back Next 3 Press the and buttons t
27. the connections are tight NOTE Ensure that the configuration for your controller and irrigation programs are set up correctly for your sensor For example if one of your programs is set up to manage your landscape lighting you may want to ensure that it s stations ignore input from a local weather sensor See Section D Weather Sensor for more details ESP LXME Controller Complete Installation Install Front Door 1 Line up the three door hinges with the plastic posts on the controller 2 Press the hinges onto the posts until the front door snaps into place Verify Field Installation Once some or all valves have been wired and programmed into the ESP LXME controller you can check the electrical portion of the installation even if water is not available to test the valves If water is available and you would like to test some or all of your stations the easiest way to do so is by using the Test All Stations feature of the controller See Section C Test All Stations for more details ESP LXME Controller Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive 2004 108 EC Standards To Which EN55014 1 2001 Class B Conformity Is Declared 55022 Radiated Emissions EN55022 Conducted Emissions EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55014 2 2001 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 1 1 Manufacturer s Name Rain Bird Corporation Manufacturer s
28. times for each station displayed Press Next PGM A Run Times Station HH MM 01 00 10 PGM A Watering Starts Allowed On Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su NOYAN YVON N ay Back Next Back Next ESP LXME Controller Q O The Seasonal Adjust review screen appears with seasonal adjustment percentage displayed Press Next The Seasonal Adjust by Month review screen appears with seasonal adjustment percentage displayed for the first allowed month Press the and buttons to see Seasonal Adjust percentage for other months as desired then press Next PGM A Seasonal Adjust Seasonal Adjust by Month 90 90 Back Next Back Next The Rain Delay review screen appears with number of days remaining until next watering date displayed Press Next The Calendar Day Off review screen appears with all selected calendar days off displayed Press Next Rain Delay Calendar Day Off Day 1 18 Jan 2011 Day 2 14 Feb 2011 Day 3 Unused Day 4 Unused Day 5 Unused Back Next 2 Days Remaining Next Watering Date 6 Aug 2010 Back Next D The Station Delay review screen appears with delay time between stations displayed Press Next The Cycle Soak Minutes review screen appears with the Cycle Soak times for each station displayed Press Next PGM A Station Delay Cycle Soak Minutes Station Cycle Soak Delay Between Stations 001 05 10 01 00 Min Sec Back Next Back Next The Master Valve Assignment
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30. Optional ETM 1Q Settings Cl 8 Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal o r Station MV Settings A Ry Advanced Settings Fi Sy Delay Watering Mu Sawa Q The Station MV Settings screen appears with Station Settings selected press Next 2 The Station Settings screen appears Press the and buttons to enter the desired station number then press Next Station MV Settings Station Settings gt SEEE Cycle Soak Station 1 Module Status MV Settings Back Next H Q Press the and buttons to enter the number of valves connected to the station then press Next NOTE Station Priorities are only used when Station Sequencing is set to Sequence by Station Priority If you re using the default Sequence by Station Numbers then skip the next step by pressing Next Press the and buttons to set Station Priority Each station can be set to High Medium Low or Non irrigation Station priority is especially important when multiple programs run simultaneously When Station Sequencing is set to priorities the controller will run all high priority stations first then all medium and finally all low priority regardless of the station s program settings Press Next NOTE Non irrigation stations such as fountains and landscape lighting receive priority to always run regardless of weather conditions Station 1 Settings Station 1 Settings Number of V
31. SELF Actions screen appears allowing you to set the controller s behavior when a SELF condition exists A Diagnose and Eliminate allows the controller to determine if the low flow condition is due to a problem on the mainline affects all valves or downstream of one of the valves that was running when the low flow condition was detected The controller will eliminate the low flow condition by closing the Master Valve to eliminate a mainline problem or closing the problem valve to eliminate a problem with a station B Shut Down and Alarm instructs the controller to shut down the Master Valve when a low flow condition is detected The controller will not attempt to diagnose if the problem is on the mainline or downstream of a valve C Alarm Only allows the controller to issue an alarm condition but take no other action Press the and buttons to set the SELF Action then press Next SELF Actions Action if SELF Detected SELF Settings Low Flow Threshold 70 Settling Time Ge Min Back Next Diagnose amp Eliminate Back Next NOTE If the selected action for both SEEF and SELF is Alarm Only then the system is not disabled and the Delay to Re Enable screen will not be shown ESP LXME Controller The Delay to Re Enable screen appears allowing you to select how long from 0 minutes to 24 hours before your system is re enabled to allow watering If the flow condition still exists SEEF or SELF will sh
32. Seasonal Adjust by Month screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Select PGMs then press Next Seasonal Adjust Individual PGM gt EAn Seasonal Adjust by Month Adjust gt Sie fei Back Next 6 Press the Yes or No buttons to set Monthly Adjust for the current selected program O To set another program change the Program Select switch to the desired program a confirmation appears PGM A Use Monthly Adjust PGM B 3 4 No Back Ta Repeat this process to set Monthly Adjustments for other programs as desired ESP LXME Controller 33 Delay Watering Rain Delay The ESP LXME controller s Rain Delay feature lets you discontinue irrigation for a few days after a period of heavy rain The ESP LXME can also be equipped with an optional Rain Bird ET Manager Cartridge to automatically calculate and automate rain shutdown Ask your Rain Bird distributor for more details or visit the Rain Bird web site www rainbird com NOTE If you have a rain sensor attached to your controller it may be unnecessary to manually program a Rain Delay Consult the rain sensor device documentation for more details amp Turn the controller dial to Delay Watering Optional Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal 2a Station MV Settings Z Ry Advanced Settings ry Delay Watering MMH Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check Syste
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34. Station Sequencing by Station Number FloManager must first be turned OFF See Section E Flow Management Enable Disable FloManager for more details G Turn the controller dial to Advanced Settings Optional ETM IQ Settings Cl 8 Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal A Station MV Settings 4 LoS Advanced Settings ye BOETA ELCT Mit Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust The Advanced Settings screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Station Sequencing then press Next The Station Sequencing screen appears Press the and buttons to set Station Sequencing by either Station Numbers or Station Priorities as desired Advanced Settings Station Sequencing Sequence by Watering Day Cycles SimulStations 1 FloManager 2 Station Sequencing a v 1 NOTE When Station Sequencing is set to Sequence by Station Priorities you can still manually operate stations in station number sequence using the Test All Stations option from the Manual Watering dial position See Section G Auxiliary Operation Manual Watering Test All Stations for more details Station Numbers ESP LXME Controller Station MV Settings Station Settings The Station Settings option tells the ESP LXME controller how to interact with other stations the master valve and the weather sensor amp Turn the controller dial to Station MV Settings Clear Programs
35. al Last Month Prior 30 Days 000000 Gal 000000 Gal Days Back Clear Months Back Clear If you would like to clear the log information press the Clear button NOTE Pressing Clear from either the monthly or daily screen will clear BOTH monthly and daily flow log data The confirmation screen appears press Yes to clear the logs Flow Logs Clear Flow Logs Last 30 Days 000000 Gal Are you sure you want Prior 30 Days to clear the logs 000000 Gal Back Clear Back Yes View Current Flow Occasionally it may be useful to check the current flow rate and how it compares to previously learned or user input flow rates amp Turn the controller dial to Module Status Manual Watering Clear Programs Optional ETM IQ Settings Gls Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features pat gt ie Station MV Settings Advanced Settings ty The Smart Module Status screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next The Flow Module Status screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select View Current Flow then press Next Smart Module Status gt Flow Module Status Flow Smart Module View Flow Alarms 1 View Flow Rates View Flow Logs View Current Flow a v Back Next 3 Current and expected flow will display 1 NOTE Expected flow is from previously user entered or learned flow The deviation or percentage comparison of current fl
36. alves Connected to Station Station Priority Back Next Back Next NOTE When using Station Sequencing by priorities set station priorities higher for stations you want selected earlier in a program and lower for stations you want selected later in a program ESP LXME Controller 5 Press the and buttons to select Yes if the station requires a master valve otherwise select No then press Next Q The Weather Sensor Assignment screen lets you select whether a station obeys or ignores the installed weather sensor Press the and buttons to select Obey or Ignore then press Next Station 1 Settings Station 1 Settings This station requires This station should the Master Valve 5 Obey Yes the Weather Sensor Back Next Back Next NOTE The weather sensor can be turned on Active or off Bypassed using the Weather Sensor switch on the controller front panel ni Repeat this process to set up additional stations ESP LXME Controller Set Up Cycle Soak Station MV Settings Cycle Soak The ESP LXME controller Cycle Soak feature allows water to be Station Settings 00 00 applied to stations intermittently and without creating complex 1 Modula Status Station cycle Soak programs It can apply to any station and is useful for locations such as MV Settings Minutes hillsides which can be difficult to irrigate effectively Back Next Cycle Soak consists of two settings the cycle time how long a statio
37. ate 1 Bjan 2004 5 2004 Back Next Back Next ESP LXME Controller 3 Press and to set the current year Set Current Date 3 5 Jul A Back Next Set Current Time amp Turn the controller dial to Set Current Time fe Set Current Date Q Set Current Time O 6 Set Watering Start Times Module Status Custom Cycle _ Module Programming Select Days to Water Special Features p Sa a Station MV Settings ee ey Basi 4 asic Programming The Set Current Time screen appears Press the and buttons to set the current hour then press Next 1 NOTE Be sure to set the hour correctly to either AM or PM e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes Press the and buttons to set the current minute then press Next Set Current Time Set Current Time 1 gd 41 AW 7 ERI AM Back Next Back Next ESP LXME Controller 15 Set Watering Start Times Start times are the time s of day that the program begins You can assign up to eight Start Times per day to a single program Multiple Start Times allow you to run a program more than once on each day For example if you re growing new lawn seed you may want to water several times a day to keep the seedbed or top dressing damp NOTE Start times apply to the entire program and not just to an individual station gt Turn the controller dial to Set Watering Start Times Manual Watering
38. buttons on the left to select the desired station number Flow rates for each station can be entered manually 0 Press the and buttons on the right to enter the Flow Rate for NOTE If the optional FSM LXME Flow Smart Module is installed ihe selected station then flow can be learned automatically This is the easiest most accurate method to enter flow readings See Learn Flow section e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for Flow Rate for more details Station Flow Rates D Turn the controller dial to Advanced Settings Station GPM 3 000 0 01 Ee User Entered Station Flow Rates Station GPM User Entered Optional Optionat Module Status Smet m ees BESS G y Special Features e ge it Station MV Settings z A i S Repeat this process to manually set up Flow Rates for additional Advanced Settings jy stations as desired POETA ELCT MU Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System Q The Advanced Settings screen appears with Watering Day Cycles selected Press the Down Arrow button to select FloManager then press Next The FloManager screen appears with FloManager On Off selected Use the Down arrow to select Station Flow Rates then press Next Advanced Settings FloManager FloManager On Off Watering Day Cycles SimulStations FloManager Flow Rate 1 EEEE 2 gt SEVERS Station Sequencing Next Back Next
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40. condition by closing the Master Valve to eliminate a mainline problem or closing the problem valve to eliminate a problem with a station Shut Down and Alarm instructs the controller to shut down the Master Valve when a high flow condition is detected The controller will not attempt to diagnose if the problem is on the mainline or downstream of a valve Alarm Only allows the controller to issue an alarm condition but take no other action Press the and buttons to set the SEEF Action then press Next The SELF Settings screen appears with Low Flow Threshold selected allowing you to set the bottom limit between 1 95 that a station must achieve to be considered low flow Press the and buttons to set the Low Flow Threshold then press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for percentages NOTE Consider using the default setting of 70 or lower for SEEF Low flow Threshold Using a higher percentage can result in false alarms due to normal hydraulic variability SEEF Actions Action if SEEF Detected SELF Settings Low Flow Threshold Ze 03 Min Back Next Settling Time Diagnose amp Eliminate Back Next Q Settling Time is selected allowing you to set the time limit from 3 10 minutes that a station flow rate must remain at or below the threshold before the controller will issue an alarm or take action Press the and buttons to set the Settling Time then press Next 6 The
41. ction D Advanced Programming Station Sequencing for more details FloManager Turning FloManager On will change Station Sequencing to Station 3 4 Priorities Press Accept to make this change Back Next Reject Accept On Off ESP LXME Controller 53 Set FloManager Flow Rate 3 The FloManager Max Flow Rate screen appears Use the and f E buttons to enter the water source maximum flow rate FloManager needs to know the maximum capacity of the irrigation system water source FloManager G Turn the controller dial to Advanced Settings Max Flows Gave D ERN Gem User Entered Optional ETM IQ Settings Cl kod Back Optionat Module Status Smart martes S eran TTT Special Features kal Station MV Settings xt wy Advanced Settings Fs Sy Delay Watering MM Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System Q The Advanced Settings screen appears with Watering Day Cycles selected Press the Down Arrow button to select FloManager then press Next 2 The FloManager screen appears with FloManager On Off selected Use the Down arrow to select FloManager Flow Rate then press Next Advanced Settings FloManager Watering Day Cycles FloManager On Off SimulStations waFloManager Flow Rate 1 oManage Station Flow Rates Back Next ESP LXME Controller Set Station Flow Rates Manually 3 The Station Flow Rates screen appears Press the and
42. d hold Yes to proceed No Yes Are You Sure 6 A confirmation screen appears Factory Defaults Loading t Done CAUTION Be very careful about using the Restore Defaults option as all previous settings will be permanently cleared from system memory Consider using the Clear All Programs option instead ESP LXME Controller Manual Watering The ESP LXME controller allows you to manually start a station a program or to open a Normally Closed Master Valve NCMV to provide water to your irrigation system for manual watering Start Station Manually 1 NOTE Manual Watering gt Start Station will pause currently running programs G Turn the controller dial to Manual Watering Optional Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features g gt cy Station MV Settings ae ra tod 0 The Manual Watering screen appears with Start Station selected press Next 2 The Manual Watering screen appears Press the and buttons to enter the station you want to run manually then press Next Manual Watering Manual Watering Start Program 00 00 1 MV Water Window Station Hrs Min Test All Stations Run Next 3 The Station Run Time will default to the Program Run Time Press the and buttons to adjust the station Run Time from 0 hours 1 minute to 12 00 hours Press the Run button to start irrigation for that station e Press and HOLD buttons to accel
43. d troubleshooting the controller has some built in features to help you narrow down the possible issues Before beginning diagnostics it may be helpful to take the following steps to eliminate possible other causes 1 Review and Confirm Programs to check station priorities If a suspect station isn t watering as scheduled the underlying issue could be programming related The ESP LXME controller can be configured to operate stations in order of station number or station priority If Station Sequencing by Station Priority mode is enabled and multiple programs are running higher priority stations will irrigate prior to medium priority stations and medium priority stations will irrigate prior to lower priority stations See Confirm Programs in this section for more details 2 RunaTest All Stations check to ensure valves are working properly The Test All Stations manual test will take priority above pre programmed irrigation and allow you to determine which stations are working properly See Test All Stations for more details Raster Wiring Test The ESP LXME controller can quickly test to determine if any stations have shorted or open wires or valve solenoids G Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System ETM IQ Settings M Module Status Custom Cycle Module Programming Select Days to Water Special Features y B e a Station MV Settings sae oe ior Basic Advanced Settings Fi Programming
44. dule Flow Sensor Setup gt SEEF SELF Settings 1 Station Flow Rates FloWatch On Off M Back Next 3 The SEEF Settings screen appears with High Flow Threshold selected allowing you to set the top limit between 105 200 of station flow rate that must be achieved to be to be considered excessive Press the and buttons to set the High FlowThreshold then press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for percentages 1 NOTE Consider using the default setting of 130 or higher for SEEF High flow Threshold Using a lower percentage can result in false alarms due to normal hydraulic variability 4 Settling Time is selected allowing you to set the minimum time from 3 10 minutes that a flow rate must remain at or above the threshold before the controller will issue an alarm or take action Press the and buttons to set the Settling Time then press Next SEEF Settings High Flow Threshold o Settling Time 03Min Back Next SEEF Settings High Flow Threshold 130 Min Back Next The SEEF Actions screen appears allowing you to set the controller s behavior when a SEEF condition exists Diagnose and Eliminate allows the controller to determine if the high flow condition is due to a problem on the mainline broken pipe stuck valve etc or downstream of one of the valves that was running when the high flow condition was detected The controller will eliminate the high flow
45. dvanced Settings Fs Delay Watering MU Advanced The Special Features screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup Programs then press Next The Backup Programs screen appears with Store Programs selected press Next Special Features Set Language Backup Programs gt ERa Set Flow Units Recall Programs Set Hours Mode 2 Delayed Recall gt cele 40lom gelele laal Back Next a v a A confirmation screen appears To Store Programs press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press No A confirmation screen appears Store Programs Program Are You Sure Press and hold Yes Stored to proceed No Yes ESP LXME Controller Recall Default Programs amp Turn the controller dial to Special Features Set Current Clear Programs Optional ETM IQ Settings mM Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features eal o ad Station MV Settings 5 Advanced Settings Fi K TIE WANED Cite Mu Advanced The Special Features screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup Programs then press Next The Backup Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Recall Programs then press Next Special Features Backup Programs Set Language Set Flow Units 1 Set Hours Mode gt EEE A EE Store Programs gt REEN eE Delayed Recall Back Next 3 A confirmatio
46. e Controller ccccccccssscsscccescvees JD Surge Protection ANd Grounding ss sesssssssssssseseressssssseseeeesssssss 99 Connect Power Source Re install Front Panel ccccesseseeees Install Modules Install BM LXME Base Module Install Station Module sesscscisesscecvessasessosessadscdasciceisasss edeseacensocossasedsces Dynamic Station Numbering nsss Connect Field Wiring 0000 Connect Valve Wires eeecsessssessesseeseeseeseeees Connect Local Weather Sensor Complete Installation install Front DOOM sstssscssessassssevacsuvetessossctsassssicassiectsen tseeateatetosaossenseaees Verify Field Installation sssrinin ESP LXME Controller Ci this page intentionally left blank Section A Introduction amp Overview Welcome to Rain Bird Thank you for purchasing your new state of the art Rain Bird ESP LXME controller For over seven decades Rain Bird has led the irrigation industry in meeting water management needs by providing the highest quality products and services available ESP LXME Controller Your new Rain Bird controller is designed to provide years of highly manageable irrigation control The ESP LXME is an irrigation controller designed for commercial use It accommodates up to 8 or 12 stations and through the addition of Station Modules can easily be expanded to address up to 48 total stations ER TR ay a9 23 A EEN D Controller Features Th
47. e ESP LXME controller has a variety of advanced features to help you manage water efficiently including Flow power and station priority management Large variety of user configurable irrigation program options to meet the most demanding irrigation needs while still addressing municipal mandates and restrictions Upgrade features including Station Modules IQ Central Control Communication and ET Manager Cartridges Supports one local weather sensor input Outdoor rated plastic cabinet which can be upgraded to the optional metal cabinet LXMM and pedestal LXMMPED UL CUL CE and C TICK certified ESP LXME Pye NM ESP LXME Controller C1 Controls Switches and Indicators Key operational features of the ESP LXME Controller front panel Q Programming Dial Used for programming and to turn the controller on and off 2 Weather Sensor Switch Set the controller to obey or ignore input from an optional sensor See Section B Weather Sensor Bypassed Active Switch for more details 3 Program Select Switch Select Watering Program A B C or D See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Q 59 O Display Displays time of day during normal operation shows commands during programming shows active station and remaining run time during watering Programming Buttons Press buttons to enter and change program information e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours minutes and seco
48. e order in which they were selected NOTE To view the Program while running turn the controller dial to AUTO position You can use the Adv button to advance to the next station and the and buttons to increase or decrease the Run Time of the current station ESP LXME Controller MV Water Window Sometimes you may want to use quick coupling valves or other manual watering methods during times when you are not irrigating To ensure that these devices have water you can set up an MV Water Window The MV Water Window works the same way as other Water Windows but instead of allowing irrigation it simply opens the Normally Closed master valve NCMV and allows a user defined flow rate to coordinate with flow sensing if installed Set Up MV Water Window G Turn the controller dial to Manual Watering Optional Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features al O cy Station MV Settings ae ra tod Q The Manual Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select MV Water Window then press Next 2 The MV Water Window screen appears with MV Water Window selected press Next Manual Watering MV Water Window Start Station gt UAE lt ciee a eA Start Program Manual MV Open aeaMV Water Window Test All Stations Back Next Press the and buttons to set the time when the MV Water Window opens then press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for h
49. eeding ESP LXME controller and modules Mounting hardware 5 screws 5 plastic wall anchors Controller cabinet keys Guide ESP LXME Controller Programming Chart Controller mounting template Q O 4 ESP LXME Controller Installation Programming amp Operation O O Q Station Numbering Labels RAINS BIRD ESP LXME Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Guide 660 Box Contents ESP LXME Controller Gather Installation Tools Before beginning installation gather the following tools and materials LJ Slotted Head Screwdriver OOD C L Phillips Head Screwdriver L Thin Blade Screwdriver E LJ Lineman s Pliers Ll Torpedo Level LL Hammer dcdcdc L Grounding Strap L 8 AWG or 10 AWG Bare Ground Wire E E Waterproof Wire Connectors ETL Tape Measure Wire Stripper SZA Wire Nuts Provided Marking Pencil Electric Drill or Hammer Drill if installing in masonry or concrete wall Waterproof Caulking ESP LXME Controller Install the Controller The ESP LXME controller mounts to a wall or suitable mounting surface NOTE An optional metal cabinet LXMM and pedestal LXMMPED are also available for the ESP LXME controller If you intend to use those options follow the installation instructions for those produc
50. er Wiring Test MV Type NCMV Wthr Sensor Status gt MESOM EIVIN EINE Back Next ESP LXME Controller this page intentionally left blank ESP LXME Controller Section D Advanced Programming The ESP LXME controller has a wide variety of advanced but easy to use features designed to simplify irrigation Seasonal Adjust Seasonal Adjust allows you to use the heaviest irrigation season as a baseline and adjust to lesser amounts of watering at other times of the year For example you could set July at 100 and set October to 50 so there would be half as much watering in Fall than in Summer Seasonal adjustments can be managed by month or by program CAUTION Multiple Seasonal Adjustment settings affect each other and can significantly impact irrigation For example if you set a program level Seasonal Adjustment of 10 and then a monthly Seasonal Adjustment of 10 irrigation will be reduced to 1 of normal 10 of 10 Consider using only one type of Seasonal Adjustment setting CAUTION Setting a small number for the Seasonal Adjustment percentage will greatly reduce watering and setting to 0 will cancel irrigation entirely Use caution when making Seasonal Adjustment settings 1 NOTE Do not use Seasonal Adjustments if you re already using an ET Manager Cartridge ETC LX with your controller The ETC LX automatically manages Seasonal Adjustments For more information consult the Rain Bird web site or the
51. erate settings for hours and minutes 4 A confirmation screen appears Manual Watering Oi 00 15 Manual Watering Started Station Hrs Min Run Next Repeat this process to manually water other stations NOTE Stations will run sequentially in the order in which they were selected t Ha NOTE To view the Station while running turn the controller dial to AUTO position You can use the Adv button to advance to the next station and the and buttons to increase or decrease the Run Time of the current station ESP LXME Controller Start Program Manually e Turn the controller dial to Manual Watering Optional Option Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal O E Station MV Settings a ey ic The Manual Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Start Program then press Next The Manual Watering Start Program screen appears Press Run to start the Program or else press Back to cancel NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Manual Watering PGM A Manual Watering Start Program Start Station 5 1 MV Water Window 2 Test All Stations PGM A Back Run v a 6 A confirmation screen appears Manual Watering Program Started ra Repeat this process to manually start other Programs Programs will run sequentially in th
52. ess of which Watering Cycle you set the controller will only start the program on the days or dates that you select For additional information see Watering Cycles later in this section NOTE The selections you make on the day positions of the controller dial will carry over to the Watering Cycles day settings and vice versa amp Turn the controller dial to Mon 1 Manual Watering A Set Current Date Q Set Current Time O 6 Set Watering Start Times Custom Cycle Clear Programs ETM 1Q Settings P Module Status Module Programming Select Days to Water Special Features ral pP j ES l Station MV Settings Z OA N fo Basic Advanced Settings cO J Programming The Custom screen appears Press the Allow or Prevent buttons to choose whether or not to allow irrigation starts to occur for that day of the week NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Turn the controller dial to Tue 2 and repeat the process PGM A Custom PGM Starts PGM A Custom Mon ue Prevent Prevent rn Repeat this process for all other days of the week in the program Then change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to select Days to Water for other programs as desired ESP LXME Controller Gz Station Run Times Run Times are the number of minutes or hours and minutes that each station r
53. esseee Page 86 LY Set Cyclet Soak ncccssssssssssssssssssssnsssessssssssnssssssssssseesassee Gi Set fow NS i slvenciendeneaauiishianittiocaiaannnie LJ Activate FloManager LL Activate FloWatch s es LL Set up SEEF and SELF actions cssssssssssssssssssseessssssens Page 60 LL Set controller to AUTO cesssssssssssssssssussesssssesusssssssssesnssessesee Page 9 ESP LXME Controller AUTO Automatic Operation The controller will operate automatically with the controller dial set to AUTO If you forget to return the dial to AUTO the controller will automatically continue to run programs unless the dial is set to the OFF position when all irrigation is canceled D Turn the controller dial to AUTO Manual Watering E Set Current Date Q Set Current Time O 6 Set Watering Start Times Custom Cycle Select Days to ww ob Clear Programs ETM IQ Settings mM Module Status Module Programming Special Features y i cd Station MV Settings i The Auto screen is displayed with the current day and time shown When a program is running in AUTO mode the station number will display on the screen Press the or buttons to add or subtract minutes from the run time for the currently running station To advance to the next station in a program press the Adv button PGM A Station 01 HH MM Adv gt To cancel a currently running program turn the controller dial to OFF for three seconds
54. inating high flow SEEF shut down Test All Stations You can test all stations connected to your controller by running each of them in sequence Sometimes this is useful after installation for general maintenance or as a first step in troubleshooting your system 1 NOTE Only stations with programmed run times are included in the Test All Stations operation amp Turn the controller dial to Manual Watering Optional Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal Station MV Settings Z Ry f The Manual Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Test All Stations then press Next The Test All Stations screen appears Press the and buttons to adjust the Test Run Time adjustable from 1 to 10 minutes per station then press Run Manual Watering Test All Stations Start Station Start Program z 1 MV Water Window 2 Min gt pes Sela Test Time Back Run a 3 A confirmation screen appears 0 Once Run is pressed stations can be monitored and advanced by turning the dial to the AUTO position and using the Adv button Press the and buttons to increase or decrease Run Time minutes for the current station Test All Station Test Started 4 Station O1 OHE HH MM Adv ESP LXME Controller OFF Turns off irrigation or closes the master valve Adjust Display Contrast Adjust the contrast settings for
55. ing Module Programming Special Features cae A Station MV Settings z cy Advanced Settings hy i ae The Check System screen appears with Confirm Programs selected press Next 2 The Confirm Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Program Run Time then press Next Check System si Test All Stations 1 Raster Wiring Test gt Wthr Sensor Status Bees Valve Status y Next x Confirm Programs Program Summary Review Program Program Run Time Station Run Time Back Next 9 Ho H The Total Run Time screen appears and total Run Time is displayed for the currently selected program NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details PGM A Total Run Time HH MM Back NOTE For stations set up for Cycle Soak the Cycle Time when irrigation is occurring will be included in Program Run Time calculations but Soak times will NOT be included See Section D Set Up Cycle Soak for more details NOTE The total program run time is the cumulative total run time if stations are run one at a time If SimulStations have been set to more than 1 total irrigation time will be less Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to review and confirm Program Run Times for other programs as desired ESP LXME Controller 23 Station Run Time Review total Run Time for all statio
56. is turned on Active or off Bypassed using the Weather Sensor switch on the controller front panel Optional Weather Sensor Setup Delay Watering MH Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System oO The Delay Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Weather Sensor then press Next H 2 The Weather Sensor Setup screen appears Press the and buttons to set the weather sensor type then press Next Delay Watering Weather Sensor Setup Rain Delay Weather Sensor Type Calendar Day Off Rain 1 PGM Water Window Settling Time 00 30 MM SS Back Next PGM Station Delay ESP LXME Controller Advanced Settings Custom Odd Odd no 31st Even The process for setting up Custom Odd Odd no 31st and Even Watering Cycles is very similar gt Turn the controller dial to Advanced Settings Watering Day Cycles The ESP LXME controller supports a variety of flexible watering day cycle options Watering Cycle Definitions Custom Days irrigation starts on selected days of the week Odd Dates irrigation starts on all odd numbered calendar days such as the 1st 3rd 5th etc Odd Dates no 31st irrigation starts on all odd numbered calendar days such as the 1st 3rd 5th etc but not on the 31st Even Dates irrigation starts on all even numbered calendar days such as the 2nd 4th 6th etc Cyclical Dates irrigation starts at regular chosen interval
57. lerate settings for GPM Station Flow Rates Station GPM O1 050 0 User Entered Repeat this process to manually set up Flow Rates for additional stations as desired ESP LXME Controller Clear Flow Rates Occasionally it may be desired to clear the previously learned or user entered flow rates and start all over again e Turn the controller dial to Module Programming A i V Manual Watering Set Current Clear Programs O 6 Set Watering Stari Optional ETM IQ Settings mM Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features izy o LOJ Station MV Setting E 4 Y Advanced Settings ry K raw WEY Ts Q The Smart Module PGM screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next 2 The Flow Smart Module PGM screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Station Flow Rates press Next Smart Module PGM Flow Smart Module PGM drow Smart Module Flow Sensor Setup SEEF SELF Settings 1 waStation Flow Rates FloWatch On Off X Back Next ESP LXME Controller 3 The Set Flow Rates screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Clear Flow Rates then press Next 4 The confirmation screen appears press Next to clear flow rates Set Flow Rates WARNING All Flow settings will be deleted and FloManager will be disabled Press Next to Confirm Back Next Learn Flow Set Station Rates iClear Flow Rates Back Next Enable o
58. lling the connector out of the socket CAUTION Be careful not to bend the pins in the sockets when attaching or detaching the ribbon cable O Rock the front panel upward and nudge the bottom corner pin out of the lower pin hole to remove the front panel Remove Modules Every ESP LXME Controller ships with two modules packaged inside the cabinet one base module Base or Flow Smart and one station module SM8 or SM12 The types of modules that are included depend on the variant of ESP LXME 1 Remove both the modules and cardboard packaging from inside the controller and set the modules aside for installation later 2 The top most box contains either the Base or Flow Smart Module with multi color label visible through the box window 3 The bottom most box contains either an 8 or 12 Station Module with solid blue color label visible through the box window ESP LXME Controller Mount Controller Q Using a level tape the mounting template to the mounting surface at approximately eye level Make sure that at least one of the five mounting hole marks is aligned on a wall stud or other solid surface 2 Use a tapping tool or nail and hammer to tap pilot holes through the five mounting hole marks and into the mounting surface Then remove the template and drill holes in the mounting surface installing wall anchors if necessary MOUNTING TEMPLATE ESP LX MODULAR
59. m Q The Delay Watering screen appears with Rain Delay selected press Next 2 The Rain Delay screen appears Press the and buttons to set the number of days from 0 to 14 days for the Rain Delay The next irrigation date after the Rain Delay calculates and displays automatically Delay Watering Rain Delay A Calendar Day Off 2 Days Remaining 1 PGM Water Window 2 Next Watering Date 6 Aug 2010 Back PGM Station Delay Weather Sensor Next a v NOTE A Rain Delay affects all programs but stations set up as Non irrigation will still run during a Rain Delay ESP LXME Controller Calendar Day Off You can schedule certain days of the year as Non irrigation such as holidays when landscape may receive heavy use The ESP LXME controller can be programmed to suspend irrigation on a particular calendar date up to 5 different days of the year NOTE Calendar Day Off dates can only be selected 365 days in advance Then once a Calendar Day Off has passed it will be removed from the list and must be reprogrammed for the following year if desired G Turn the controller dial to Delay Watering Optional Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal D 3t Station MV Settings ZF Ry 3k Advanced Settings O3 2 Delay Watering MIH Advanced Aiki Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System The Delay Watering screen appears Press the Down
60. m Are You Sure All Programs 1 Restore Defaults 2 Press and hold Yes to proceed S M No Yes 3 A confirmation screen appears Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to clear other Programs ESP LXME Controller Clear All Programs amp Turn the controller dial to Clear Programs Optional Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Q The Clear Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select All Programs then press Next 2 A confirmation screen appears To Clear All Programs press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press No Clear Programs Clear All Programs Individual Program 1 Restore Defaults 2 Press and hold Yes to proceed No Yes Are You Sure ESP LXME Controller 3 A confirmation screen appears Restore Defaults Restore the ESP LXME controller s factory default settings D Turn the controller dial to Clear Programs Optional Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Station MV Settings Advanced Settings 0 The Clear Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Restore Defaults then press Next A confirmation screen appears To Restore Factory Defaults press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press No Clear Programs Factory Defaults Individual Program All Programs 1 Restore Defaults 2 Press an
61. m Number of SimulStations ESP LXME Controller Maximum Number of SimulStations Irrigation Non Irrigation Irrigation 1 Non Irrigation Back Next Back Next 1 NOTE The Non lrrigation SimulStations setting is used to configure the maximum number of Non lIrrigation stations that can operate simultaneously and allows you to balance the number of Irrigation and Non Irrigation stations that can operate simultaneously ESP LXME Controller Station Sequencing The ESP LXME offers advanced programming features to optimize water windows The Station Sequencing option allows you to select from two methods of station sequencing for program operation e Sequence by Station Number system default e Sequence by Station Priority required when using FloManager This option decreases the overall time required to complete the program when operating multiple stations simultaneously Station Sequencing by Station Numbers will select stations to operate in the following order a sttionnumber ssa SSS Y NOTE Non irrigation priority stations will always be selected to operate first Station Sequencing by Station Priority will select stations to operate in the following order Station priority Non Irrigation gt High gt Medium gt Low Station run time Longest run time gt shortest run time NOTE If FloManager is turned ON then the default Station Sequencing setting is Sequence by Station Priorities To select
62. n will run before soaking and soak time how long irrigation is paused 6 a ze E 4 before applying another cycle For example a station can be set up to receive 15 minutes of irrigation in three 5 minute cycles with two 10 minutes periods of soak time in between waterings Press the and buttons to set the Cycle time between 1 60 minutes Or to cancel Cycle Soak on that station set to 0 minutes NOTE Cycle Soak settings apply to stations no matter which then press Next programs it may be used in e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for minutes gt Turn the controller dial to Station MV Settings 4 Press the and buttons to set the Soak time between 1 60 minutes Or to cancel Cycle Soak on that station set to 0 minutes Clear Programs then press Next Optional ETM IQ Settings Gls Cycle Soak Cycle Soak Optional Module Status Sma mon ca nega 01 0 00 o1 02 W Siadal Features ral f j Station ro Soak Station Cycle Soak PEE nutes Minutes Station MV Settings 2 7 Back Next Back Next Advanced Settings a Toe E Bee E Bee Advanced Programming 1 NOTE Consider using short Soak times particularly if your 1 The Station MV Settings screen appears Press the Down Arrow watering schedule or Water Window is short Long soak times button to select Cycle Soak then press Next could prevent irrigation from completing prior to the end of the Water Win revious Water Win for m
63. n screen appears To Recall Programs press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press No 0 A confirmation screen appears Recall Programs Are You Sure 4 Recalled 3 Press and hold Yes to proceed No Yes CAUTION Once current programs have been replaced using Recall Programs they can not be restored ESP LXME Controller Delayed Recall 3 The Recall Delay screen appears Press the and buttons to enter the number of days from 0 to 90 days before Contractor Defaults are restored For example set it to 7 days if you want your original programs to be restored in one week If you want to clear CAUTION Once current programs have been replaced with the a previously Delayed Recall set the number of days to 0 Delayed Recall feature they can not be restored Use the Delayed Recall feature to automatically replace the currently loaded programs with a previously stored program at a future date Recall Delay amp Turn the controller dial to Special Features Days Remaining Set Current T Clear Programs Optional Back Optional Module Status SMA Modules Module Programming Advanced Q The Special Features screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup Programs then press Next 2 The Backup Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Delayed Recall then press Next Special Features Backup Programs Set Language
64. nd confirm scheduled irrigation Programs Program Run Times and Station Run Times Confirm Programs The ESP LXME controller can make calculations and provide feedback on Start Times and total Run Times for programs and stations Program Summary Review program information for all programs e Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System ETM IQ Settings mA Module Status Custom Cycle Select Days to wee op Module Programming Special Features ee A Station MV Settings z Basic Advanced Settings a J Programming i A R The Check System screen appears with Confirm Programs selected press Next 2 The Confirm Programs screen appears with Program Summary selected press Next Check System Confirm Programs gt ean oarams Confirm Programs EEE Test All Stations Review Program 1 Raster Wiring Test Program Run Time Wthr Sensor Status Station Run Time master ae Status Next M Back Next 3 The Program Summary screen appears providing a summary of Run Times Start Times and Water Days for all programs Program Summary Run Start Water PGM Time Time Days A Y 3 N N B Cc N N D N N 1 NOTE In the above example Program A will run because it has Station Run Times Start Times and Water Days all programmed as indicated by the Y in each column for PGM A Program B however will not run as it is missing both the Run Time and Start Time as indicated by the N
65. nds dates or percentages Alarm Light Illuminates to indicate various types of alarm conditions See Alarm Conditions for more details on how to review and clear alarms ESP LXME f L YAY V L ESP LXME Controller Front Panel Features EP ESP LXME Controller Basic Operation Valves or stations operate at times as specified by irrigation programs The controller sends power to the first valve solenoid to open When finished the controller signals the solenoid to shut off its valve and then signals the second valve solenoid to open Then when the second valve is finished the third valve will begin watering and so on NOTE The ESP LXME s SimulStations feature allows you to operate multiple stations at the same time See section D for more details NOTE The ESP LXME s Cycle Soak feature may delay valve operation See Section D Set Up Cycle Soak for more details The ESP LXME lets you set a delay between stations For example if you set a one minute delay station 1 will run until finished followed by a one minute delay Then station 2 will run followed by another one minute delay and so on See Section D Station Delay for more details The order in which stations are selected to operate depends on the following settings e Station Sequencing settings e Station flow rate FloManager e Station priorities e POC flow rate FloManager e Station run times e SimulStation settings e
66. ned 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird Corporation 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 per instructions For technical assistance contact Rain Bird at 800 RAINBIRD 1 800 724 6247 U S and Canada Visit us on the web at www rainbird com Contents Section A
67. ns G Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System ETM IQ Settings Cl 8 Module Status Custom Cycle Select Days to ww bp Station MV Settings z EY Basic 3 Advanced Settings Fs Programming Cd Module Programming Special Features al rh 0 The Check System screen appears with Confirm Programs selected press Next 2 The Confirm Programs screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Station Run Time then press Next Check System Confirm Programs Test All Stations 1 Raster Wiring Test Wthr Sensor Status Master Valve Status Confirm Programs Program Summary Review Program Program Run Time Station Run Time Next Mf Back Next ESP LXME Controller 3 The Sta Run Time Per Day screen appears with total Run Time displayed for the currently selected station in all four programs For programs where a particular station is not used no runtime will show 4 Press the and buttons to advance and see additional stations Sta Run Time Per Day Station HH Sta Run Time Per Day Station HH PGM A 00 3 PGM B 01 4 PGM C 00 PGM D 00 PGMA Or PGM B 00 PGM C oo PGM D 00 NOTE Soak times for stations set up with Cycle Soak are not included in the Station Run Time calculations See Section D Set Up Cycle Soak for more details Test All Stations You can test all stations connected to your controller by running each of them in station
68. number sequence Sometimes this is useful after installation for general maintenance or as a first step in troubleshooting your system NOTE Only stations with programmed run times are included in the Test All Stations operation G Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System ETM IQ Settings Cl 2 Module Status Custom Cycle a Module Programming Select Days to Water Special Features ral B Se Station MV Settings 5 EY a o asic Advanced Settings Fo J Programming A Q The Check System screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Test All Stations then press Next The Test All Stations screen appears Press the and buttons to adjust the Test Run Time adjustable from 1 to 10 minutes per station then press Run Check System Test All Stations Confirm Programs gt ESJAR ES 1 Raster Wiring Test 2 Wthr Sensor Status Master Valve Status Next a v h Test Time Min Back Run 3 A confirmation screen appears 0 Once Run is pressed stations can be monitored and advanced by turning the dial to the AUTO position and using the Adv button Press the and buttons to increase or decrease Run Time minutes for the current station Test All Station Test Started gt Station 01 OHE HH MM Adv ESP LXME Controller 25 Wiring Diagnostics Although finding the exact location of issues in the field often requires some amount of in the fiel
69. o could result in failure of your controller and voiding the warranty 1 Locate the transformer wiring compartment in the lower left corner of the controller cabinet Remove the screw on the right hand side and pull the cover off to expose the wiring compartment made according to local building codes Ensure that all grounding devices are compliant with local electrical codes ESP LXME Controller Strip the insulation from the three incoming wires to expose 5 Using the provided wire nuts connect the wires accordingly approximately 1 2 in 13 mm of bare wire Remove the knockout on the bottom of the cabinet below the transformer and attach a 1 2 in 13 mm conduit fitting to the bottom entrance of the wiring compartment NOTE 240 VAC Australian units do not require a conduit because the power supply cable is already installed Oo 0 0 Feed the three supply wires from the power source through the conduit into the wiring compartment WARNING The ground wire MUST be connected to provide electrical surge protection You will void the controller warranty if you do not ground the controller 6 Once wiring is completed fill top of conduit with waterproof caulking to prevent insect intrusion into the controller cabinet Q Verify that all connections are secure Then replace the cover of the transformer wiring compartment and secure it with the screw ESP LXME Controller Re install Front Panel 2
70. o select the desired pipe size measurement English or metric Auto Pipe Size Flow Units GPM Flow Rate Inch Back Next Pipe Size ESP LXME Controller 51 FloManager Overview FloManager is a standard feature of the ESP LXME controller which manages flow demands on the water source and can be used with or without an actual flow sensor Managers of larger irrigation systems can struggle to find enough hours per week to irrigate the site This issue is more prevalent today with mandated restrictions on the number of irrigation days per week and hours per day Operating your irrigation system at the most efficient flow rate has several advantages e Decreases the overall time required to irrigate the site e Manages the flow and pressure delivered to each valve e Saves power for systems with pumps If the irrigation system water source can support the operation of multiple stations simultaneously FloManager can provide automated hydraulic management optimizing the available water FloManager working with the station priority and SimulStation settings will dynamically select combinations of stations to operate simultaneously in order to utilize as much of the available water from the water source as possible Each station will still operate for the programmed run time and the maximum capacity of the water source will never be exceeded FloManager Requirements FloManager will require the following
71. on Connect Local Weather Sensor for more BM LXME Base Module details The BM LXME Base Module is the standard base module for ESP LXME Controller models C4 ESP LXME Controller ESPLXM SM Station Modules ESPLXM SM Station Modules install in module slots 1 through 4 and provide wiring terminals for irrigation valves and a valve common Each ESP LXME controller comes standard with either an 8 or 12 station module This can easily be expanded by adding one to three additional Station Expansion Modules Each station module adds 4 8 or 12 additional stations to increase capacity to a maximum of 48 stations Station Modules can be identified by the blue stripe on the middle of the module RAINS BIRD ESP LXM SMB8 Station Module ESP LXM SM12 Station Module ESP LXME Controller Cs Programming Overview Irrigation Controller Definitions Programs The process of telling the controller exactly when and for how long you want to water The controller opens and closes the remote control valves according to a program you set Each program contains Watering Days The days of the week or calendar dates on which irrigation is allowed For example specific days such as Monday Wednesday and Friday could be designated as your watering days Alternatively the Cyclical watering cycle can be used to water at a regular interval such as every third day Watering Start Time The time s of day that irrigation begin
72. on Installation of the Flow Smart Module FSM LXME a flow sensor and a master valve are required to use FloWatch Flow Smart Module Replace the BM LXME Base Module with the FSM LXME Flow Smart Module NOTE If you purchased a flow enabled version of the ESP LXME Controller such as the ESP LXMEF this step is unnecessary since your controller shipped with the FSM LXME Flow Smart Module FSM LXME Flow Smart Module NOTE The Flow Smart Module includes a jumper wire connecting the weather sensor SEN terminals Do not remove the jumper wire unless you install a weather sensor Remove the BM LXME Base Module from Slot 0 by pressing in on the two release buttons on either side of the module 3 Carefully fasten the module onto the controller backplane pressing firmly until it snaps into place The red light on the module will flash on and off once if the module is installed correctly If the light does not flash verify the module is properly seated CAUTION Be careful not to bend the pins in the sockets when installing the module Orient the connector on the bottom of the FSM LXME Flow Smart Module with the connection socket in Slot 0 on the controller backplane ESP LXME Controller 37 Connect Flow Sensor Q Install the flow sensor in the field according to the manufacturer s instructions and run the flow sensor wire to the ESP LXME controller 2 Route the flow sensor wire through the knockou
73. oot the ESP LXME controller Using the controller s reset feature does not change or delete the programs you have programmed into the controller G Turn the controller dial to AUTO Manual Watering Set Current Date CiearP Q Set Current Time ear Programs T 6 Set Watering Start Times ETM IQ Settings mM Module Status Custom Cycle Module Programming Select Days to Water Special Features pal ip Station MV Settings Open the controller outer cabinet door and inner front panel 2 Locate the RESET button on the back of the front panel 3 Use a pen or pencil to depress the RESET button The Rain Bird screen appears confirming reset Rain Bird RESET ESP LXME Controller ESP LXME Controller 11 this page intentionally left blank C12 ESP LXME Controller Section B Basic Programming Program Select Switch Always begin programming by setting the Program Select switch to the desired program Four independent Programs A B C and D are available in the ESP LXME controller Multiple programs allow you to set watering schedules to meet different requirements for plant materials soils slopes and shady or sunny areas Programs can operate simultaneously with the only limitation being the number of stations you program to run simultaneously Select Program On the controller front panel slide the Program Select switch under the A B
74. ore details 2 The Cycle Soak screen appears Press the and buttons to enter arer Widow Se previa tt wae Windows tarma the desired station number then press Next a Repeat this process to set up Cycle Soak on other stations ESP LXME Controller Module Status The Module Status option displays the status of any station module installed in Slots 1 4 gt Turn the controller dial to Station MV Settings Clear Programs Optional ETM 1Q Settings mA Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features rel r Station MV Settings Z Ry Advanced Settings why eT WANED Crile MU Advanced P ing Q The Station MV Settings screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Module Status then press Next The Module Status screen appears The current status of any installed station modules is displayed Station MV Settings Station Settings Cycle Soak 1 waModule Status 2 MV Settings Back Done a v ESP LXME Controller MV Settings The MV Settings option tells the ESP LXME controller what type of master valve MV is used by your irrigation system The ESP LXME supports one master valve which must be set up in the controller Both Normally Open master valves NOMVs and Normally Closed master valves NCMVs are supported Since Normally Open master valves NOMVs are always open it s sometimes helpful to cycle them closed for a minute in order to maintain
75. ours and minutes Press the and buttons to set the time when the MV Water Window closes As you adjust the end time the duration of your MV Water Window calculates automatically then press Next NOTE To clear a previously set MV Water Window press the and buttons to set both the Open and Close times to OFF between 11 59 PM and 12 00 AM MV Water Window MV Water Window Start Start 7 00 AM End End Duration Duration Back Next Back Next ESP LXME Controller 5 Q The MV Water Window Days Manual Watering Allowed On screen appears Press the Yes button to allow MV Manual Watering to occur on a given day or press No to exclude that day Press the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the days of the week and repeat the selection process as desired then press Next to navigate past Sunday MV Water Window Days MV Water Window Days Manual Watering Manual Watering Allowed On Allowed On Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su EE A ee No Back Next No Back Next If the optional FSM LXME Flow Smart Module is installed and FloWatch is enabled the controller will request a maximum additional flow rate allowed for the MV Water Window Press the and buttons to enter a sufficiently large value so that flow from hoses and other manual watering devices will not trigger a FloWatch SEEF High Flow alarm MV Water Window Max Additional Flow 001 5 GPM Back Next ESP LXME Controller
76. ow to expected flow will display so you can see how close the system is to a SEEF or SELF condition see Setting Up SEEF and SELF for more details View Current Flow Current 000 0 GPM 3 Expected 000 0 GPM Deviation 0 Back Next ESP LXME Controller 75 this page intentionally left blank ESP LXME Controller Section F Options amp Special Features Set Language You can set the ESP LXME controller to one of six supported languages English Spanish French Portuguese Italian or German Changes to the default language affect all screens and menus amp Turn the controller dial to Special Features Set Current Special Features Advanced The Special Features screen appears with Set Language selected press Next NOTE If the controller is set to a language you do not speak Set Language is the top item on the Special Features main menu The Set Language screen appears Press the and buttons to select the desired language Special Features Set Language weSet Language Set Flow Units English 1 Set Hours Mode Backup Programs a V Set Hours Mode You can set the ESP LXME controller to display time in one of three hours modes Auto default for your region AM PM or 24 Hour G Turn the controller dial to Special Features Set Current Clear Programs Optional ETM 1Q Settings Cl 8 Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Feat
77. quired for this However even if you do not have flow sensing hardware installed you can manually enter flow rates for one or more stations or flow zones before or after an automatic Learn Flow exercise G Turn the controller dial to Module Programming Manual Watering SAV tT et Current Da c wv Q Set Current O 6 Set Watering Start Clear Programs Optional ETM IQ Settings Cs Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features gal o c Station MV Settings A Ry 3 Advanced Settings Fi K STI E WAN ET Catt o W E x Q The Smart Module PGM screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next The Flow Smart Module PGM screen appears with Set Flow Rates selected press Next Smart Module PGM Flow Smart Module PGM drow Smart Module Flow Sensor Setup SEEF SELF Settings 1 gt SEE OVERES FloWatch On Off M Back Next 6 The Set Flow Rates screen appears Press the Down Arrow button 5 fA Ks to select Set Station Rates then press Next Press and buttons 1 and 2 to select the desired station number then press button 4 Set Flow Rates Station Flow Rates Learn Flow Station GPM gt FETTES 000 0 Clear Flow Rates User Entered Back Next Press and buttons 3 and 4 to enter the desired Flow Rate for that station Press buttons 2 and 4 to navigate between the station and flow rate fields e Press and HOLD buttons to acce
78. r Disable FloWatch gt Turn the controller dial to Module Programming Manual Watering Sa J3 et Current Dal A Dic cl P T Set Current ear Programs OL Set Watering Start Optional ETM 1Q Settings Cs Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features eat ae Tt fo Station MV Settings A Ry 30k Advanced Settings fO Re The Smart Module PGM screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next 2 The Flow Smart Module PGM screen appears Use the Down Arrow to select FloWatch On Off then press Next Smart Module PGM gt Flow Smart Module PGM Flow Smart Module Flow Sensor Setup SEEF SELF Settings Station Flow Rates gt AOE aii Back Next 3 The FloWatch screen appears Press the On button to enable FloWatch or else press Off to disable FloWatch 3 Back Next NOTE Once FloWatch is enabled we recommend that you Learn Flow for all stations if you have not already done so This will allow FloWatch to react appropriately to the SEEF and SELF settings ESP LXME Controller Module Status View and Clear Flow Alarms Occasionally a flow condition in excess of your SEEF settings or below your SELF settings will be detected If your controller is set up to issue alarms for these conditions the alarm light will illuminate and detailed descriptions of the Flow Alarm conditions will be created View Station Flow Alarms amp Turn the con
79. red 0 BOETA CLCT boars Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System ESP LXME Controller Set SimulStations for Controller 1 NOTE The LXME SimulStations settings will supersede program level settings For example if the LXME setting is 2 but three programs have a maximum setting of 4 then only 2 stations will be allowed to run simultaneously gt Turn the controller dial to Advanced Settings Option ETM IQ Settings Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features al A Station MV Settings A Advanced Settings a Sy Delay Watering MMH Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System The Advanced Settings screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select SimulStations then press Next The SimulStations screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select LXME SimulStations then press Next Advanced Settings Station Settings PGM SimulStations wal XME SimulStations Watering Day Cycles gt SSES 1 FloManager Station Sequencing M Next Back Next 3 The ESP LXME Maximum Number of SimulStations screen appears Press the and buttons to set the maximum number of irrigation stations from 1 to 5 that can operate simultaneously then press Next 4 Press the and buttons to set the maximum number of non irrigation stations from 1 to 5 ESP LXME Controller Maximu
80. reen appears with All Stations selected press Next Set Flow Rates Learn Flow z Set Station Rates Select Stations 3 Clear Flow Rates 4 Back Next Back Next NOTE Ensure you have runtimes set up for all stations included in a Learn Flow exercise prior to setting up a Learn Flow Only stations with run times will be included in Learn Flow operation 5 A Learn Flow confirmation screen appears press Next Q A second Learn Flow confirmation screen appears press Next Learn Flow Learn Flow 1 Station Runtime Learn Flow will 2 High Medium Low 5 work only for stations with Priority 3 Assigned MV Back Next Back Next ESP LXME Controller Q The Start Learn Flow screen appears Press and to set the start time then press Start e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes NOTE You can choose to run the exercise Now or choose a timed delay of up to 24 hours O An overwrite warning screen appears press Start FI EN rie Attention Start Learn Flow In Learn Flow will 7 8 overwrite existing HH MM Learned Flow Rates Back Start Back Start The Learn Flow Starting confirmation screen appears confirming the delay time until the Learn Flow operation will start Learn Flow Starting 9 in 30 Minutes 1 NOTE The Learn Flow Utility can take up to 5 minutes per station ESP LXME Controller Learn Flow Automatically Custom Stations
81. review screen appears with MV information displayed Press Next The Weather Sensor Assignment review screen appears with stations that use sensor override displayed Press Next MV Assignment Station Activate WS Assignment Back Next Back Next ESP LXME Controller 21 The Water Window review screen appears with water window Q22 ESP LXME Controller open time close time and duration displayed Press Next The Maximum Number of SimulStations for program review screen appears with the maximum number of stations that can operate simultaneously for that program are displayed Press Next PGMA Water Window PGM A Open 12 00 AM Maximum Number of Close SimulStations Duration Irrigation Back Next Back Next The Maximum Number of SimulStations for controller review screen appears with the maximum number of stations that can operate simultaneously for that controller are displayed Press Next The Backup Programs review screen appears with the Contractor Default backup program status displayed Press Next ESP LXME Controller Backup Programs Maximum Number of Contractor Default SimulStations Program Not Stored Irrigation 1 Non Irrigation 1 Back Next Back Next Program Run Time Review total Run Time for an individual program amp Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System ETM IQ Settings Cl 3 Module Status Custom Cycle Select Days to wee op Basic Programm
82. rproof caulking to prevent insect intrusion into the controller cabinet ESP LXME Controller Connect Local Weather Sensor The ESP LXME can accept input from a single weather sensor wired directly to the controller or through a wireless receiver A local weather sensor can be bypassed with the sensor bypass switch on the controller front panel To Enable a Local Weather Sensor 1 On the controller front panel slide the Weather Sensor switch to Active Weather Sensor L epee fare NOTE Follow the sensor manufacturer s instructions to correctly install and make wire connections to the sensor Ensure the sensor installation is in compliance with all local codes To Connect a Wired Local Weather Sensor To Connect a Wireless Local Weather Sensor Q Run continuous sensor wire from the weather sensor to the ESP 1 Run wire from the wireless receiver to the ESP LXME controller LXME controller 2 Route wire through knockout on the bottom of the controller Route wire through knockout on the bottom of the controller Knave the yala perai it piesen Conie thats 3 Remove the yellow jumper wire if present Connect the two sensor wires to the sensor Sen inputs the power wire to the sensor wires to the sensor Sen inputs When finished tug gently 24V input and the common wire to the common C input When on the wires to make sure the connections are tight finished tug gently on the wires to make sure
83. s Press the Down Arrow button to select By Month then press Next The Seasonal Adjust by Month screen appears with Adjust selected press Next Seasonal Adjust Seasonal Adjust Individual PGM by Month z gt L 2 Select PGMs Y Back Next A v a 3 Press the and buttons on the left to select the month you would like to adjust 4 Press the and buttons on the right to set the Seasonal Adjustment percentage from 0 300 e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for percentages Seasonal Adjust by Month Seasonal Adjust by Month 100 3 Repeat this process to set Seasonal Adjustments for other months as desired Then change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set Seasonal Adjustments By Month for other programs as desired Jan 0 NOTE The Adjust will automatically change to the new month s percentage setting on the first day of the month 32 ESP LXME Controller Select Programs To Adjust amp Turn the controller dial to Seasonal Adjust Optional ETM IQ Settings Gls Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features ee Sa Station MV Settings ee tO Advanced Settings FO 2 Delay Watering MU Advanced prostanin hg Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System The Seasonal Adjust screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select By Month then press Next The
84. s selected press Next Flow Module Status 5 View Flow Rates 1 View Flow Logs View Current Flow Smart Module Status dow Smart Module a v Back Next 3 The Review Clear Alarms screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Mainline Flow Alarms then press Next 4 The Mainline Flow Alarms screen appears If no Mainline Flow Alarms have been posted you will see the screen below Mainline Flow Alarms Review Clear Alarms Station Flow Alarms Mainline Flow Alarms 3 Clear Flow Alarms No FloZone Flow Alarms Back Next Back Next Note each station which has an alarm then See Clear Flow Alarms in this section for more details on how to clear flow alarms NOTE Mainline alarms indicate alarms for mainline flow conditions not stations ESP LXME Controller 71 Clear Flow Alarms G Turn the controller dial to Module Status Manual Watering Clear Programs Optional ETM IQ Settings Cl 8 Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features ral o ie Station MV Setting Advanced Settings hy Q The Smart Module Status screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next 2 The Flow Module Status screen appears with View Flow Alarms selected press Next Smart Module Status dow Smart Module 72 ESP LXME Controller Flow Module Status z View Flow Rates View Flow Logs View Current Flow Y Back Next
85. s this is the time that the first station in the program begins watering all other stations in the program then follow in sequence NOTE The term start time refers to the time that a program starts not to the time that each individual station begins to run Station Run Time The length of time in hours and minutes that each individual station is programmed to run Programming Chart Before you begin programming fill out the Programming Chart See the Programming Chart instructions for more details Q Locate the Programming Chart that came with the ESP LXME controller RAINY BIRD ESP LXME Controller Programming Chart Fill Out Programming Chart 2 Follow the instructions to enter information about your system hardware and settings in the appropriate fields on the Programming Chart No of Station Valves Flow Rate Description ENTRY SPRAYS ENTRY COLOR BEDS C6 ESP LXME Controller Storing the Programming Chart oO Install a new 9 volt battery in the battery compartment in the back of the front panel Return the Programming Chart to a permanent safe location when you re finished working with it We recommend hanging it on the hook inside the controller cabinet door as shown below BATTERY j ang 3 g amp 2m 2 re 8 D K amp X S NOTE To perform remote programming under battery power detach the front
86. s such as ESP LXME Controller every 3rd or 5th day regardless of the calendar date CAUTION Regardless of the Watering Cycle irrigation will start only on days of the week where program starts are allowed See Section B Select Days to Water for more details It s important to select allowed irrigation days carefully to avoid landscape damage in case irrigation delays are lengthy NOTE A watering cycle is selected as soon as it is highlighted with the cursor Optional ETM 1Q Settings Cl 8 Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features gt fo Station MV Settings 5 Ry 3 Advanced Settings foj K Delay Watering MMH Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System Q The Advanced Settings screen appears with Watering Day Cycles selected press Next 2 The Watering Cycle screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Custom Days Week NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Advanced Settings PGM A Watering Cycle oMa ENIAN Odd Dates waVVatering Day Cyc SimulStations FloManager 2 Station Sequencing a vV Odd Dates no 31st Even Dates Cyclical Days Mf Back Next The Custom screen appears Press the Yes button to allow irrigation to start on a given day or press No to prevent irrigation from starting Pres
87. s the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the days of the week and repeat the selection process as desired PGM A Custom Program will start on these days PGM A Custom Program will start on these days 3 Mo Tu WeTh Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su YNNN YN Y N N N Y N No Back Next No Back Next irs Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set Watering Cycles for other programs as desired 1 NOTE Watering day selections carry over to Watering Days dial positions and vice versa See Section B Select Days to Water for more details Cyclical Days G Turn the controller dial to Advanced Settings Optional Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal O rri Station MV Settings Hy Advanced Settings or Delay Watering MMH Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System The Advanced Settings screen appears with Watering Day Cycles selected press Next 2 The Watering Cycle screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Cyclical Days press Next 1 NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Advanced Settings PGM A Watering Cycle Custom Days Week Odd Dates Odd Dates no 31st Even Dates gt MEKSA EDENA SimulStations 1 FloManager Station Sequencing Back Next T v Next The Day Cycle Settings
88. screen appears Press the and buttons to set the watering day cycle from 1 to 30 days For example set to 03 if you want to water every third day then press Next 4 Press the and buttons to set the first date for the Watering Cycle to begin then press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for dates PGM A Cyclical Day Cycle Settings PGM A Cyclical Day Cycle Settings Days 1 Feb 2011 Back Next 3 Water Every Water Every 03 Days Starting Starting 4 Feb 2011 Back Next ESP LXME Controller 5 The Watering Day Cycle screen appears Press the Yes button to allow irrigation to start on a given day of the week or else press No to prevent irrigation from starting Q Press the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the days of the week and repeat the selection process as desired PGM A Cyclical PGM A Cyclical Watering Day Cycle Watering Day Cycle Y Watering Allowed Y Watering Allowed Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu WeTh Fr Sa Su ee a a ee No Back Next No Back Next Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set Cyclical Watering for other programs as desired NOTE Watering day selections carry over to Watering Days dial positions and vice versa See Section B Select Days to Water for more details l a ESP LXME Controller Set Up SimulStations The Advanced Settings screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select SimulStations then pre
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90. ss Next The ESP LXME controller defaults to operating a single station at a time P Systems with larger water sources may support operating two or more 2 The Station Settings screen appears with PGM SimulStations stations simultaneously selected press Next SimulStations control the maximum number of stations that are allowed to operate at the same time The number of SimulStations Advanced Settings Station Settings gt AINESE EE LXME SimulStations Watering Day Cycles available depends on the number of station modules that are installed gt s 7 z 1 FloManager 2 Maximum SimulStations Station Sequencing Number of Installed Maximum Number of Station Modules ESP LXME SimulStations 2 5 Next Back Next a v a ee o a S a eS ae ee es i a eee eee 3 The Maximum Number of SimulStations screen appears Press the and buttons to set the maximum number of irrigation stations from 1 to 5 that can operate simultaneously for this program then press Next NOTE The controller will simultaneously operate a maximum of 2 stations on any single station module PGMA Set SimulStations for Program Maximum Number of SimulStations gt Turn the controller dial to Advanced Settings 3 Irrigation O 6 Set Watering Sta Back Next Optional J SE TIT i Smart Modules Module Programming Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set the Maximum Number of Stations for other programs as desi
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92. st All Stations 1 Raster Wiring Test thr Sensor Status Master Valve Status Next Back Next The sensor will display one of five status conditions Monitoring sensor is active monitoring current weather conditions lt Inactive gt installation has not been completed or the sensor is not linked to any stations PAUSING current weather condition has caused the sensor to pause irrigation PREVENTING current weather condition has caused the sensor to prevent irrigation BYPASSED sensor switch is in the Bypassed position and the sensor is not monitoring current weather conditions NOTE If current weather conditions are sufficient for the weather sensor to prevent or pause irrigation then a message appears on the Auto screen This is not considered an alarm so the controller alarm light will not illuminate ESP LXME Controller Master Valve Status amp Turn the controller dial to Test All Stations Check System ETM IQ Settings mM Module Status Custom Cycle Module Programming Select Days y to Water Special Features al D ip fo Station MV Settings Z EY a o asic l Advanced Settings Sok Sg Programming ae 0 The Check System screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select Master Valve Status then press Next The MV Status screen appears showing the status of the installed master valve Check System MV Status Confirm Programs 3 Test All Stations VASES closed 1 Rast
93. t on the bottom of the controller 3 Connect the flow sensor wire to the Flow and Flow inputs When finished tug gently on the wires to make sure the connections are tight NOTE For Rain Bird FS Series flow sensors connect the red sensor wire to the red terminal and the black sensor wire to the grey terminal NOTE The blue light on the FSM LXME Flow Smart Module will flash as flow is measured by the flow sensor ESP LXME Controller Module Programming Setup Flow Sensor amp Turn the controller dial to Module Programming Manual Watering vy wi ih E e TIG Dal NO Q Set Current Clear Programs T Ko 6 Set Watering Start Optional ETM IQ Settings Cl 8 Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features eat r r Station MV Settings Advanced Settings oF a Delay Watering TAES Q The Smart Module PGM screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next 2 The Flow Smart Module PGM screen appears with Flow Sensor Setup selected press Next Smart Module PGM gt Flow Smart Module PGM Flow Smart Module Flow Sensor Setup SEEF SELF Settings 2 Station Flow Rates FloWatch On Off x Back Next A A v NOTE If a FSM LXME Flow Smart Module is not installed the screens displayed on pages 58 through 72 will not be displayed 6 The Flow Sensor Setup screen appears Press the and buttons to select the type of sensor that is ins
94. talled NOTE Some flow sensor types require extra parameter settings such as inside pipe diameter or K factor and Offset Consult the manufacturers documentation or contact Rain Bird for assistance if required Flow Sensor Setup Type s Back Next ESP LXME Controller SEEF and SELF Settings and Actions To most effectively use FloWatch you will want to first set your SEEF and SELF thresholds and actions SEEF stands for Seek and Eliminate Excessive Flow and deals with how you want your controller to respond when excessive flow is occurring as might be the case with a mainline break SELF stands for Seek and Eliminate Low Flow and deals with what the controller should do when low flow is present as might be the case during a pump failure municipal water supply issue or when a valve fails to open amp Turn the controller dial to Module Programming Manual Watering 8 i et Current Da w Set Current Clear Programs Ko 6 Set Watering Start Optional ETM IQ Settings Ql 8 Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features ean 2 Station MV Settings 5 a EY Advanced Settings hy AEWA ELT tite The Smart Module PGM screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next The Flow Smart Module PGM screen appears Use the Down Arrow to select SEEF SELF Settings then press Next ESP LXME Controller Smart Module PGM gt Flow Smart Module PGM Flow Smart Mo
95. tatus See Module Status in Section D for details ESP LXME Controller Connect Field Wiring 4 Strip the wire jacket back by a maximum of 1 2 inch 12 mm and connect each valve wire to one of the numbered terminals on a Connect Valve Wires station module Field wires for valves are connected to module terminals using quick 5 Connect the common wire s to any one of the COM terminals on connectors Press the swing arm of the appropriate terminal and insert the controller Wires used to connect the valves must be code the wire When you release the spring arm the clamp will hold the wire approved for underground installation 0 Locate or remove the large knockout on the bottom of the 1 NOTE Complete the following step only if your system uses a controller cabinet Attach a conduit fitting to the bottom of the master valve or a pump start relay The controller does not provide cabinet then attach conduit to the fitting main power for a pump Feed the field wires through the conduit and into the controller Q Connect the master valve or pump start relay wiring to the MV cabinet and COM terminals 3 Field wires for valves are connected to module terminals using quick connectors Press the swing arm of the appropriate terminal and insert the wire When you release the spring arm the clamp will hold the wire Common Wire ESP LXME Controller Q Once wiring is completed fill top of conduit with wate
96. the Water Window opens again This can cause irrigation programs to stack and eventually create an alarm condition if the controller stacks 8 or more programs NOTE Water Windows can be scheduled to cross midnight For example a Water Window can start at 10 00 PM and continue until 4 00 AM the next morning Be sure your Watering Start Times are set to occur within the Water Window See Section B Set Watering Start Times for more details Turn the controller dial to Delay Watering Optional Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features cae 2a Station MV Settings Z Cy Advanced Settings ye Delay Watering MMH Advanced Programming Seasonal Adjust Test All Stations Check System Q The Delay Watering screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select PGM Water Window then press Next 2 The Water Window screen appears Press the and buttons to set the time when the Watering Window opens then press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes PGMA Water Window 12 00 AM Delay Watering Rain Delay Open Calendar Day Off weEPGM Water Window PGM Station Delay Weetce Sensor Close Duration Next Back Next 3 Press the and buttons to set the time when the Watering Window closes As you adjust the close time the duration of your Water Window calculates automatically NOTE To clear a previously set Water Window
97. the continuity of your valve diaphragms and solenoids The controller can be programmed to perform this task automatically gt Turn the controller dial to Station MV Settings Clear Programs Optional ETM 1Q Settings gt Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming aay x Special Features ea as i Station MV Settings rd 3 Advanced Settings EO Delay Watering MU Savonen ESP LXME Controller Q 2 H o O The Station MV Settings screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select MV Settings then press Next The MV Settings screen appears Press the and buttons to select Normally Open or Normally Closed for the MV then press Next NOTE Standard irrigation valves are Normally Closed powered to open Normally Open valves are specialty valves that are powered to close Station MV Settings Station Settings MV Settings MV Valve Type Cycle Soak Normally Open Module Status Number of Valves Connected 1 AMV Settings Back Next Press the and buttons to enter the number of valves that are connected to the master valve circuit then press Next If the MV Valve Type is set to Normally Open the NOMV Cycling screen appears Press the and buttons to enable NOMV cycling and to select the start time then press Next NOTE The NOMV will be cycled closed for 60 seconds on the first day of each month Since irrigation is suspended when the NOMV is
98. the controller display for better visibility amp Turn the controller dial to OFF Manual Watering Clear Programs Optional ETM IQ Settings Gls Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal O r Station MV Settings Ry Q The All Watering Off screen appears and the current contrast adjustment setting will display for 10 seconds Press the and buttons to adjust contrast up or down All Watering Off OFF 7 45 AM Contrast 37 Close MV ESP LXME Controller Close the Master Valve Closes the Normally Open master valve disabling irrigation CAUTION Using the Close MV function will disable all irrigation functions amp Turn the controller dial to OFF Manual Watering Clear Programs Optional ETM IQ Settings mA Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal O et Station MV Settings Rey 5 Basic The All Watering Off screen appears Press the Close MV button A confirmation screen appears To close the normally open master valve press and hold down the Yes button for four seconds If you re not sure press Back All Watering Off WARNING Irrigation functions will be disabled ip OFF 8 10AM Contrast 37 Close MV Press and hold Yes to proceed Back Yes 3 A confirmation screen appears 4 The OFF dial position screen will now display the message
99. the weather condition becomes false again and after Resume that station will receive the full remaining 15 minutes of irrigation left on the timer Custom Prevent Sensors When a weather condition becomes true a Custom Prevent sensor will stop irrigation but allow the irrigation timer to continue to run When the condition becomes false again irrigation will resume at the same time had the weather condition never occurred For example if a station is set to irrigate for 20 minutes but is shut down by a Prevent sensor after only 5 minutes if the condition becomes false again after 10 minutes then that station will only receive the remaining 5 minutes of irrigation left on the timer ESP LXME Controller Weather Sensor Setup 3 Press the and buttons to set the Settling Time then press Next G Turn the controller dial to Delay Watering NOTE Settling time is how long a weather condition must last before the controller takes action For example if a freeze sensor has a 5 minute settling time then the temperature would have to remain below the sensor s threshold set point for 5 minutes Option Module Status before irrigation is paused Settling time can be set for immediate Smart p Modules Module Programming 0 seconds or up to 10 minutes long Special Features kal Aa Station MV Settings at wy p Weather Sensor Type fo Rain Advanced Settings f TERTA 3 Settling Time i i MM SS Back Next NOTE The weather sensor
100. to 00 00 then press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for minutes and seconds NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details Delay Watering PGM A Station Delay Rain Delay Delay Between Stations Calendar Day Off 1 PGM Water Window 2 00 30 gt AIMEE Weather Sensor mn Sec 2 Y Back rn Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set Station Delay for other programs as desired Next ESP LXME Controller 37 Weather Sensor A weather sensor is not required for the ESP LXME controller but it can increase functionality by allowing you to prevent or pause irrigation based on changing weather conditions The ESP LXME supports one local weather sensor via a wireless or wired connection to the LXME Controller base module Local Weather Sensor Types Five types of local weather sensors are supported Sensor Types Type Rain Prevent Wind Freeze Pause Pause Soil Moisture Prevent Custom Pause Pause Custom Prevent Prevent Custom Pause Sensors When a weather condition becomes true a Custom Pause sensor will stop irrigation and also stop the irrigation timer When the condition becomes false again irrigation will start exactly where it left off For example if a station is set to irrigate for 20 minutes but is shut down by a Pause sensor after only 5 minutes when
101. troller dial to Module Status Optional Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal 2 ie Station MV Settings 5 Q The Smart Module Status screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next 2 The Flow Module Status screen appears with View Flow Alarms selected press Next Smart Module Status Flow Module Status View Flow Rates 1 View Flow Logs View Current Flow dow Smart Module a v Back Next 6 The Review Clear Alarms screen appears with Station Flow Alarms selected press Next 4 The Station Flow Alarms screen appears Press the Up and Down arrows buttons to view the Flow Alarms Stations with Flow Alarm conditions will display Yes only alarmed stations will be shown Review Clear Alarms Station Flow Alarms Station 01 Alarm Low Flow Flow Rate 10 0 GPM Time 2 07 AM gt SEE aV A EE FloZone Flow Alarms 3 Clear Flow Alarms Date 12 May 2010 Back Next v Back Next ESP LXME Controller View Mainline Flow Alarms G Turn the controller dial to Module Status Manual Watering Clear Programs Optional ETM IQ Settings Gls Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features gal 2 O Station MV Settings H 0k Advanced Settings FOJ The Smart Module Status screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next 2 The Flow Module Status screen appears with View Flow Alarm
102. ts before installing the controller WARNING This controller must be installed in compliance with local electrical codes Select Location for Controller Select a location that e Is easily accessible e Allows for comfortable viewing e Has a flat wall surface e Near 120 V or 230 240 V AC power source depending on model e Is safe from potential vandalism e Is outside the range of operating sprinklers 15 in 14 32 in 38 1 cm 36 4 cm Cabinet Depth 5 5 in 14 cm Depending on model 120 or 230 240 V AC Eye Level wiring in conduit Field wiring in conduit Select Controller Location ESP LXME Controller Access Controller Cabinet 5 To open the controller front panel grasp the crescent shaped Remove Cabinet Door and Front Panel handle on the right hand side of the front panel 1 The controller comes with an outer door lock to deter vandalism and prevent unauthorized access to controller operations If necessary unlock the cabinet door using the supplied key 2 To open the controller door grasp the crescent shaped handle on the right hand side of the outer cabinet Pull it towards you to open the door swinging it to the left 4 To remove the door carefully pull the door away from the cabinet until the door hinges separate from the plastic posts ESP LXME Controller Q To remove the front panel disconnect the ribbon cable from the front panel by gently pu
103. ttons to select the desired station number The normal flow rate for each station will display to the right and the source of the flow rate Learned or User Entered displays below it Flow Rates Station Flow Rates gt METRS EREI View POC Rates Station GPM 4 009 7 User Entered Back Next 1 NOTE POC rate is the maximum flow rate for the water source Back ESP LXME Controller 73 View and Clear Flow Logs With FloWatch enabled the controller will automatically track the volume of water flowing through the system This can be useful for checking your actual water consumption against your water bill D Turn the controller dial to Module Status Optional Optionat Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features pal O a Station MV Settings Q The Smart Module Status screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next 2 The Flow Module Status screen appears Press the Down Arrow button to select View Flow Logs then press Next Smart Module Status Flow Module Status drow Smart Module View Flow Alarms View Flow Rates 1 me View Current Flow x Back Next ESP LXME Controller 5 QO The Flow Logs screen appears showing month to date and last month water consumption in gallons Press the Days button to change the view to the last 30 days and previous 30 days Flow Logs Flow Logs This Month Last 30 Days 000000 Gal 000000 G
104. uns Station Run Times are particular to programs so typically stations are set for a single program amp Turn the controller dial to Set Station Run Times ETM 1Q Settings Ql 8 Module Status Custom Cycle Select Days to wow op Module Programming Special Features kal ee Station MV Settings 25 3 o asic Advanced Settings ok Programming Delay Watering MU Test All Stations Check System ESP LXME Controller Q The Set Run Times screen appears Press the and buttons on the left to select the station to program NOTE If the desired program is not selected use the Program Select switch to change it See Section B Program Select Switch for more details 2 Press the and buttons on the right to set the Station Run Time Range can be from 00 minutes no Run Time up to 24 00 hours e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes PGMA Set Run Times PGMA Set Run Times 01 00 15 a 00 00 Station Hrs Min Station Hrs Min Pa Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set up additional Station Run Times for other programs as desired NOTE Seasonal Adjust adjustments will adjust the Station Run Time down to the second For example if the Run Time is set for 1 minute and the Seasonal Adjust is set to 50 then the adjusted Run Time equals 30 seconds Section C System Diagnostics Test All Stations Check System Review a
105. ures pt 2 Station MV Settings A oy Advanced Settings Fi Sy Delay Watering Mu Advanced The Special Features screen appears with Set Language selected Press the Down Arrow button to select Set Hours Mode then press Next 2 The Set Hours Mode screen appears Press the and buttons to select the desired hours mode Special Features Set Hours Mode Set Flow Units Hour Mode AM PM Set Hours Mode Backup Programs a M Back Next ESP LXME Controller 77 Backup and Recall Programs The ESP LXME controller comes standard with a simple to use backup programs feature Backup Programs allows you to save your programs as Contractor Default and then recall them at a later time It also includes a Delayed Recall feature that lets you save a normal irrigation schedule as the Backup and then restore it later automatically This may be useful for new seed or sod where frequent irrigation can be programmed to occur until a set date when Delayed Recall automatically returns the controller programming to the normal irrigation schedule CAUTION The Backup Programs feature saves and restores ALL irrigation programming in ALL programs A B C amp D Store Default Programs D Turn the controller dial to Special Features Set Current T Clear Programs Optional ETM 1Q Settings gt Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features kal O Station MV Settings Ry 3 A
106. ut down the system again Selecting the default of 0 minutes configures the controller to stay shut down until the flow alarm is manually cleared Press the and buttons to set hours before Re Enable then press Next e Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and minutes Press the and buttons to set minutes before Re Enable then press Next Delay to Re Enable Delay to Re Enable SEEF and SELF SEEF and SELF 9 GH 00 01 HH MM HH MM Back Next Back Next NOTE SEEF and SELF settings are not active until FloWatch is activated ESP LXME Controller Station Flow Rates Learn Flow Automatically All Stations G Turn the controller dial to Module Programming Manual Watering a W a Set Current Clear Programs O 6 Set Watering Start Optional ETM IQ Settings Gls Optional Module Status Smart Modules Module Programming Special Features eal f ere o Station MV Settings Advanced Settings hy Delay Wateri AES Q The Smart Module PGM screen appears with Flow Smart Module selected press Next 2 The Flow Smart Module PGM screen appears Press the Down arrow to select Station Flow Rates press Next Smart Module PGM Flow Smart Module PGM drow Smart Module Flow Sensor Setup SEEF SELF Settings 1 Station Flow Rates FloWatch On Off D M Back Next 3 The Set Flow Rates screen appears with Learn Flow selected press Next 4 The Learn Flow sc
107. y fasten the module onto the controller backplane pressing firmly until it snaps into place The red light on the module will flash on and off once if the module is installed correctly If the CAUTION Be careful not to bend the pins in the sockets when light does not flash once verify the module is seated correctly installing the module BM LXME Base Module NOTE The Base and Flow Smart Module include a jumper wire connecting the weather sensor SEN terminals Do not remove the jumper wire unless you install a weather sensor NOTE To remove the module press in on the two release buttons on either side of the module ESP LXME Controller Install Station Module Orient the connector on the bottom of the station module with the connection socket in Slot 1 on the controller backplane An ESP LXM SM8B is shown Install the station module in Slot 1 that was included with your ESP LXME controller Additional station modules can be purchased separately ESP LXM SM8 Station Module Carefully fasten the module onto the controller backplane pressing firmly until it snaps into place The red light on the module will flash on and off once if the module is installed correctly If the light does not flash once verify the module is seated correctly ESP LXM SM12 Station Module CAUTION Be careful not to bend the pins in the sockets when installing a module NOTE To remove a module press in on the two release

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