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Rain Bird ESP-RZ Installation Manual & Operation Manual

Summary of ESP-RZ

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    English rain+birdt esp-rz controller installation guide and operations manual esp-rz z o n e off auto t 2 w 3 th 4 f 5 s 6 su 7 m 1 date/time schedule manual seasonal adjust back off on next am m d y y y y.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Ii contents introduction welcome to rain bird ...................................... 1 controller features ......................................... 1 controls and indicators ................................... 1 key functions .....................................................................1 no...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Esp-rz z o n e off auto t 2 w 3 th 4 f 5 s 6 su 7 m 1 date/time schedule manual seasonal adjust back off on next am m d y y y y 1 introduction welcome to rain bird thank you for choosing the esp-rz controller from rain bird. For more than seven decades, rain bird has led the irrigation industry by p...

  • Page 4: Normal Operation

    2 normal operation auto auto watering occurs automatically according to programmed irrigation schedules. Press the auto key to resume normal operation whenever programming is completed and to monitor active watering. L b note: unless the off key is pressed, the controller will revert to auto mode by...

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    3 press + or – to set the hour (ensuring that am/ pm setting is correct); then press next to select and set the minutes. T 2 w 3 th 4 f 5 s 6 su 7 m 1 m d y y y y am back off on next time l b note: two aaa batteries can be installed to retain date and time in the event of a power outage. See “instal...

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    4 4 set watering start days watering start days are the calendar days or intervals (for example, monday, wednesday and friday) on which watering is allowed. Press + or – to select one of four available watering start day options: a. Custom days -to schedule watering to occur on selected days of the ...

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    5 press + or – key to set the desired day cycle; then press next. Z o n e back off on next every am 1 2 min m d y y y y days, starting day cycle press + or – to set desired start date; then press next. Z o n e every am 1 2 min days, starting m d y y y y back off on next start date l b note: the star...

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    6 water one zone: press the manual watering key. Press + or – to select any one zone; then press next. Z o n e min back off on next zone press + or – to set the desired run time; then press next to begin watering. Z o n e back off on next min run time during manual watering: press + or – to adjust w...

  • Page 9: Installation

    7 installation indoor model mount controller choose a suitable mounting location on an indoor wall within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of a grounded electrical outet. Allow clearance for conduit connections below the unit 3 in. Esp-rz z o n e off auto t 2 w 3 th 4 f 5 s 6 su 7 m 1 date/time schedule manual s...

  • Page 10: Wiring Connections

    8 l b note: this appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safe...

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    9 connect rain sensor connect an optional rain sensor to the esp-rz controller. On the terminal board, remove the jumper wire from the sens terminals. Esp-rz z o n e off auto t 2 w 3 th 4 f 5 s 6 su 7 m 1 date/time schedule manual seasonal adjust back off on next remote 24vac accessory sens 1 2 3 4 ...

  • Page 12: Options and Special

    10 options and special features install batteries the esp-rz can keep date and time if batteries are installed for backup. L b note: your programming is stored in non- volatile memory and will remain in the controller even if batteries are not installed. Insert two aaa batteries into the battery slo...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    11 troubleshooting error detection the esp-rz controller has a built-in error detection that senses a electrical short circuit or overload condition on a zone’s output line. In the event of an error condition, the following steps take place regarding the error: l l the affected zone number and “err”...

  • Page 14: Programming Chart

    12 enter the watering run time for that zone. Enter watering start times (up to four total). Select watering start days (checkbox). If custom days is selected, circle the days of the week to water. If cyclic days is selected, enter a number from 1-14. Zone zone description watering run time watering...

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    English 27jl12 p/n: 640252-01 rain+birdt rain bird corporation 6991 east southpoint road tucson, az 85756 usa tel: (520) 741-6100 fax: (520) 741-6522 rain bird international 1000 west sierra madre avenue azusa, ca 91702 usa tel: +1 (626) 963-9311 fax: +1 (626) 852-7343 rain bird europe snc 900, rue ...