Rain+birdt esp-smte controller user manual auto mode monday 02 may 2016 05:00 pm next irrigation estimate 05 may now with both simple smart programming and advanced et watering features introduction welcome to rain bird thank you for choosing the esp-smte smart modular con- trol system from rain bir...
Esp-smte controller 2 technical support questions? For help setting up and operating the rain bird esp-smte controller, scan the qr code to visit www.Rainbird.Com/espsmte additional user documentation is available under the manuals & literature tab, including: • user manual (this document) • contrac...
Esp-smte controller 3 installation mount controller a drive a mounting screw into the wall, leaving an 1/8 inch gap between the screw head and the wall surface (use the supplied wall anchors if necessary), as shown. B locate the keyhole slot on back of the controller unit and hang it securely on the...
Esp-smte controller 4 connect pump start relay (optional) the esp-smte can control a pump start relay, to turn the pump on and off as needed. A connect a wire from the pump start relay (psr) to the master valve terminal (m) on the base module. Then connect another wire from the pump start relay to t...
Esp-smte controller 5 outdoor model power wiring connections black supply wire (hot) to the black transformer wire white supply wire (neutral) to the white transformer wire green supply wire (ground) to the green transformer wire a locate the transformer wiring compartment in the lower left corner o...
Esp-smte controller 6 station numbering fixed station numbering description the controller is configured with fixed station numbering. Each bay is set up to accept a 6 station module and reserve the station number for future use if a 6 station module is not installed in bays 2, 3 or 4. Station numbe...
Esp-smte controller 7 weather sensor installation choose location • select a convenient outdoor location in close proxim- ity (wire-run distance is 200 feet maximum) to the esp- smte controller. Place in an unobstructed area away from reflective heat so that the unit can provide accu- rate on-site t...
Esp-smte controller 8 mount weather sensor begin by running the communication wire to the location where the sensor will be mounted. A place the mounting bracket base assembly against a mounting surface that permits the top of the mounting bracket to be adjusted to vertical. Drive a screw into the u...
Esp-smte controller 9 normal operation controls and indicators key operational features of the esp-smte controller: initial controller & zone set-up dial positions alarm light: illuminates when conditions prevent watering large back lit dot- matrix display programming buttons: press and hold to acce...
Esp-smte controller 10 operating modes when the esp-smte controller is powered on for the first time, the option to select a programming mode is dis- played. This screen is also available under the advanced control- ler setup dial position (see page 15) or after a factory default reset. Auto run aut...
Esp-smte controller 11 simple smart programming this section provides instructions to setup and operate the esp-smte. To program in simple smart mode, select simple smart on the select programming mode screen. This screen is avail- able under the advanced controller setup dial position (see page 15)...
Esp-smte controller 12 d select set rain shutoff. E enter the number of days to delay watering when a set amount of rain is detected; then press next. F set the amount of rain that will start the delay; then press next. G press back to return to the configure controller menu. Set schedule for each p...
Esp-smte controller 13 cyclical water on a cycle of every 2 to 14 days. A press – or + to set the irrigation cycle and the date to begin the cycle; then press next. B select a desired day of the week (or none) to block watering. C select set start times. D set the first start time; then press next s...
Esp-smte controller 14 input zone information enter run times for every zone and set up a watering schedule for new plants. C b note: for advanced et mode, see page 21. Turn the dial to input zone information. • the current programming mode is displayed. Press more to continue. Set zone run times en...
Esp-smte controller 15 special features select additional features and controller setup options. Turn the dial to special features. Event days off event days off allows you to select up to four dates to block irrigation for special occasions up to a year in advance. A select event days off. B press ...
Esp-smte controller 16 select programming mode after setting the temp below value on the advanced con- troller setup screen (and pressing next), the option to switch programming modes is displayed. • select the desired programming mode. Advanced zone setup set each zone to use (or not to use) an ins...
Esp-smte controller 17 fine-tune watering adjust the calculated run time for each zone. Turn the dial to fine-tune watering. A press back or next to select the zone to adjust. B press – or + to set the adjustment percentage for the selected zone. C after making any adjustments, return the dial to au...
Esp-smte controller 18 b review zone settings; then press more. C review grow-in schedule; then press back. Weather data review the current temperature and rainfall over the past 24 hours based on data from the smte weather sensor. A select weather data. B review weather data; then press back. Weath...
Esp-smte controller 19 system restore restore contractor default settings and restore original factory default settings. Turn the dial to system restore. Contractor defaults restore settings that were saved using the save contractor defaults feature. C b note: current settings are overwritten. A sel...
Esp-smte controller 20 manual watering start watering immediately for selected zones or for all zones. C b note: if manual watering is started during automatic irrigation, the watering schedule is canceled for the day and resumes on the next allowed watering day. Turn the dial to manual watering. Wa...
Esp-smte controller 21 advanced et programming in the advanced et programming mode, the esp-smte is a fully “weather-based” irrigation system. C b note: a complete guide to programming in advanced et mode is available at www.Rainbird.Com/esp-smte. Weather based irrigation overview watering is based ...
Esp-smte controller 22 evapotranspiration (et) the esp-smte calculates water needs based on water lost from the soil surface (evaporation) and water used by the plants (transpiration). The rate that water is lost is called evapotranspiration, or et. Plant available water (paw) the total amount of wa...
Esp-smte controller 23 b enter the complete zip code for your site; then press next. C if the zip code is correct, press yes. Enter custom data for location refer to the contractor’s manual on the rain bird website to enter custom data. C b note: contact your local weather station for custom data (l...
Esp-smte controller 24 step 4. Set allowed watering windows set a time that irrigation can occur on allowed watering days. A set the start and end times for the 1st watering window; then press next. B if desired, set the 2nd watering window to on and set the start and end times; then press next. C s...
Esp-smte controller 25 input zone information enter site information for each zone. Detailed site information about soil, sprinklers, and plant types is needed to determine irrigation schedules. C b note: for more details, see the contractor’s manual on the rain bird website. Turn the dial to input ...
Esp-smte controller 26 soil types soil type available water (inches of water per inch of soil) basic intake rate (inches per hour) management allowed depletion (mad) sand 0.06” 0.60” 50% loamy sand 0.08” 0.50” 50% sandy loam 0.12” 0.40” 55% loam 0.17” 0.35” 50% clay loam 0.18” 0.20” 50% silty clay 0...
Esp-smte controller 27 12 6 3 9 12 6 3 9 run time 30 min application rate 2 in/hr 1 in/hr application rates vs. Run time run time 1 hr application rate if selected zone type is point source drip: c use the instruction screens on the display as a guide to determine proper application rate. D adjust t...
Esp-smte controller 28 c to use custom values, press + to select custom; then press next. D adjust the maximum cycle and minimum soak values; then press next. >> go to step 6, select plant type. Step 6. Select plant type different plant types have different water needs. Select the dominant plant typ...
Esp-smte controller 29 step 8. Select shade factor shade factor is the approximate amount of time that plants are exposed to direct sunlight each day. • select the appropriate shade factor for the zone. C b note: increasing the shade factor (less exposure to the sun) will decrease irrigation frequen...
Esp-smte controller 30 copy zone to zone copy zone information from one zone to another zone. Turn the dial to input zone information. A select copy zone to zone. B select the source zone number (copy from zone). C select up to three destination zones (to zone); then press next. D select copy if the...
Esp-smte controller 31 troubleshooting watering or electrical issues symptom possible cause correction automatic irrigation is not occurring. Dial is set to off. Set the dial to auto run. A note or alarm condition is active that prevents irrigation. Turn dial to auto run and read the screen. If an a...
Esp-smte controller 32 troubleshooting watering or electrical issues symptom possible cause correction temperature reading does not match the actual temperature for an extended period of time. Unit is absorbing reflective heat and/or from adjacent pavement. Relocate the sensor to a more appropriate ...
Esp-smte controller 33 troubleshooting alarms and notes symptom possible cause correction alarm 1 on display screen. Sensor pod communication error if there are no obvious wiring or connection problems, press the reset button located on the back of the front panel. After the front panel is reset, co...
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