Rain Bird ESP-SMTe User Manual

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ESP-SMTe Controller2Technical SupportQuestions?For help setting up and operatingthe Rain Bird ESP-SMTe Controller,scan the QR code to visitwww.rainbird.com/espsmteAdditional user documentation isavailable under the Manuals & Literature tab, including:• User Manual (this document)• Contractor’s Manual (full operations manual)• Interactive Site Profile Chart• Foreign Language SupportTo learn more about Rain Bird irrigation systems and our-Rain Bird Academy training programs, visit:www.rainbirdservices.com/trainingTo see instructional videos for the ESP-STMe, visitwww.youtube.com/Or call Rain Bird toll free Technical Support at1-800-724-6247 (USA and Canada only)IntroductionWelcome to Rain Bird ................................................... 1The Intelligent Use of Water® .........................................1ESP-SMTe Controller Features .................................... 1Simple Smart Mode ...........................................................1Advanced ET Mode ............................................................1Technical Support ......................................................... 2InstallationMount Controller .......................................................... 3Wiring Connections ...................................................... 3Connect Valves ....................................................................3Connect Master Valve (optional) ...................................3Connect Pump Start Relay (optional) ..........................4Connect Power ....................................................................4Station Expansion Modules ........................................ 5Install Modules ....................................................................5Station Numbering ............................................................6Module Configuration ......................................................6Connect Weather Sensor Wire to Controller ............ 6Complete Controller Installation ............................... 6Weather Sensor Installation ....................................... 7Choose Location ................................................................7Sensor Mounting Options ...............................................7Mount Weather Sensor .....................................................8Connect Weather Sensor Wire .......................................8Normal OperationControls and Indicators ............................................... 9Weather Sensor Features ............................................ 9Operating Modes ........................................................ 10AUTO RUN .......................................................................... 10OFF ........................................................................................ 10Simple Smart ProgrammingSet Date and Time....................................................... 11Configure Controller .................................................. 11Set Site Info ........................................................................ 11Set Schedule ...................................................................... 12Review Settings ................................................................ 13Input Zone Information ............................................. 14Set Zone Run Times ........................................................ 14Set Grow-In Schedule..................................................... 14Special Features .......................................................... 15Event Days Off................................................................... 15Short Circuit Test .............................................................. 15Advanced Controller Setup.......................................... 15Select Programming Mode .......................................... 16Advanced Zone Setup ................................................... 16Save Contractor Defaults .............................................. 16Set Units .............................................................................. 16Fine-Tune Watering .................................................... 17System Review ............................................................ 17Controller Settings .......................................................... 17Zone Settings .................................................................... 17Weather Data .................................................................... 18Weather Log ...................................................................... 18Event Log ............................................................................ 18System Restore ............................................................ 19Contractor Defaults......................................................... 19Factory Defaults ............................................................... 19Manual Watering......................................................... 20Water Individual Zone.................................................... 20Water All Zones ................................................................ 20Water Selected Zones .................................................... 20Advanced ET ProgrammingWeather Based Irrigation Overview ........................ 21Factors That Affect Irrigation .................................... 21Weather ............................................................................... 21Soil Type .............................................................................. 21Irrigation Scheduling ................................................. 21Evapotranspiration (ET)................................................. 22Plant Available Water (PAW)......................................... 22Management Allowed Depletion (MAD) ................ 22Configure Controller .................................................. 22Step 1. Enter Site Location........................................... 22Step 2. Set Allowed Watering Days .......................... 23Step 3. Block One Day a Week .................................... 23Step 4. Set Allowed Watering Windows.................. 24Step 5. Review .................................................................. 24Input Zone Information ............................................. 25Zone Setup Wizard .......................................................... 25Copy Zone to Zone ..................................................... 30OptionsReset Button ................................................................ 30Remote Accessories.................................................... 30TroubleshootingWatering or Electrical Issues ..................................... 31Alarms and Notes ....................................................... 33ESP-SMTe Controller User Manual English