Rain Bird ESP-RZXe User manual

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ESP-RZXe Controller
Installation Guide and Operations Manual
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Contents
Introduction
ESP-RZXe Controller Features......................... 1
LNK WiFi Enabled..............................................................1
Controls and Indicators................................... 1
Key Functions..................................................................... 1
Normal Operation
Auto ................................................................. 2
Off .................................................................... 2
Basic Programming
Date/Time ........................................................ 2
Zone Schedule ................................................. 3
Select Zone .........................................................................3
Set Watering Run Times ................................................3
Set Watering Start Times............................................... 3
Set Watering Start Days.................................................4
Custom Days ..................................................................4
Odd Days .........................................................................4
Even Days......................................................................... 4
Cyclic Days.......................................................................4
Additional Features
Manual Watering ............................................. 5
Water ALL Zones:.............................................................. 5
Water ONE Zone:.............................................................. 6
Seasonal Adjust............................................... 6
Installation
Indoor Model................................................... 7
Mount Controller..............................................................7
Connect Power..................................................................7
Outdoor Model................................................ 8
Mount Controller..............................................................8
Connect Power..................................................................8
Wiring Connections....................................... 10
Connect Zone Valves................................................... 10
Connect Master Valve ................................................. 10
Connect Pump Start Relay........................................ 11
Connect Rain Sensor ................................................... 11
Options and Special Features
Install Batteries ............................................. 12
Reset Button .................................................. 12
Rain Sensor Bypass ....................................... 12
Set Bypass for All Zones............................................. 12
Troubleshooting
Error Detection.............................................. 13
Watering Issues ............................................. 13
Electrical Issues ............................................. 13
Programming Chart............................. 14
Rain+Birdt
ESP-RZXe Controller
Installation Guide and Operations Manual

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Introduction
ESP-RZXe Controller Features
The ESP-RZXe controller has a variety of advanced water
management features, including:
• Zone based programming allows independent irrigation
scheduling for different areas (Zones), based on the specific
water requirements for each area.
• Programs can be set to water on selected days of the week,
odd or even calendar days, or at custom intervals, allowing
enhanced flexibility and control of irrigation schedules.
• Multiple Watering Start Times allow you to run the same pro-
gram multiple times on the same day.
• Seasonal Adjust allows quick adjustment of watering dura-
tion based on weather or other conditions.
• Manual Water feature to allow immediate watering of all
Zones or else one Zone at a time.
Display Screen
Displays programming
information and active
irrigation status.
Next/Back Keys
Select programming
options.
Off
Cancel all active watering
immediately and disable
automatic irrigation.
Seasonal Adjust
Increase or decrease water-
ing duration (Run Times) for
all Zones.
Manual Watering
Start watering immediately
for all Zones or for any single
Zone.
Zone Schedule
Create customized irrigation
schedules to run automati-
cally at specific times, dura-
tions and intervals.
Auto
Watering occurs automatically according
to programmed irrigation schedules.
LNK WiFi Enabled
For more information on the LNK WiFi Module and the value this
product can provide for your ESP-RZXe controller, please visit:
http://wifi-pro.rainbird.com
Controls and Indicators
Key Functions
Date/Time
Set the current calendar
Date and Time of day.
NOTE: Press and HOLD
+ or –to accelerate
setting adjustments.
+or –Keys
Adust program settings.
Manage Sites
Remotely
LNK WiFi Module
(sold separately)
The LNK WiFi Module allows remote connection to a Rain Bird
ESP-RZXE Controller using an Apple iOS or Android compatible
smart device. The mobile application allows remote access and
configuration of one or more irrigation controllers.

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Normal Operation
Auto
Watering occurs automatically according to pro-
grammed irrigation schedules.
Press the AUTO key to resume normal operation
whenever programming is completed and to moni-
tor active watering.
NOTE: Unless the OFF key is pressed, the controller
will revert to AUTO mode by default after 10 minutes,
if no programming activity (key presses) occurs dur-
ing that time.
In Auto Mode:
The display shows the current time, date and day of the
week:
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PM
During Watering:
The display shows a blinking sprinkler symbol, the active
Zone number and watering Run Time remaining for that
Zone.
MIN
Zone
Run
Time
Press +or –to adjust watering Run Time remaining
for the active Zone as desired.
Press NEXT to immediately cancel watering for the
active Zone and advance to the next Zone in the irri-
gation queue.
Off
Cancel all active watering immediately and disable
automatic irrigation.
Press the OFF key to immediately cancel all active
watering.
Programmed irrigation schedules remain stored in memory
even when the controller is turned off or if power is lost.
NOTICE
Press the AUTO key to resume normal operation. Auto-
matic irrigation will NOT occur if the controller remains
in OFF mode.
Basic Programming
Date/Time
Set the current calendar Date and Time of day.
Press the DATE/TIME key.
Press +or –to set the month (M); then press NEXT
to select and set the day (D), then year (YYYY).
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Press +or –to set the hour (ensuring that AM/PM
setting is correct); then press NEXT to select and set
the minutes.
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AM TIME
NOTE: Two AAA batteries can be installed to retain
date and time in the event of a power outage. See
“Install Batteries”for details.
Zone Schedule
Create customized irrigation schedules to run automat-
ically at specific times, durations and intervals.
Press the ZONE SCHEDULE key.
1 Select Zone
Zones are designated areas (for example, “Rose Gar-
den”) that you define as locations for watering. See
“Programming Chart” for details.
Press +or –to select the desired Zone Number;
then press NEXT.
1
2
MIN
Zone
2 Set Watering Run Times
Watering Run Times are durations (for example, 20
minutes) set for watering.
NOTE: Run Times can be set between 1 to 199 min-
utes.
Press +or –to set the desired Run Time (MIN); then
press NEXT.
MIN
1
2
RUN
TIME
3 Set Watering Start Times
Watering Start Times are times of day at which water-
ing is set to begin.
NOTE: A total of up to six Start Times (1-6) are avail-
able for each Zone.
Press +or –to set the 1st Start Time (ensuring that
AM/PM setting is correct); then press NEXT.
NOTE: Start Time adjustments are set in 10 minute
increments.
START
TIME
REPEAT as desired to set additional Start Times for
that Zone.
NOTE: Pressing NEXT when -:- (OFF) is blinking on
the display will advance to Step 4.

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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 week, go to 4a.
b. Odd Days - To schedule watering to occur on all odd
calendar days (1,3,5...29 etc.), go to 4b.
c. Even Days - To schedule watering to occur on all
even calendar days (2,4,6...30 etc.), go to 4c.
d. Cyclic Days - To schedule watering to occur at inter-
vals (every 2 days, or 3 days, etc.), go to 4d.
4a Custom Days
Press +or –to select then press NEXT
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MIN
Press ON (to enable) or OFF (to disable) the blinking
Selection Day. Cursor will then advance to the next
Selection Day.
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MIN
SELECTION
DAY
Press ON or OFF to set each subsequent day of the
week as desired.
4b Odd Days
Press +or –to select
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29
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then press
NEXT
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MIN
135 29,,...
4c Even Days
Press +or –to select
246 30,,...
then press
NEXT
4d Cyclic Days
Press +or –to select then press NEXT

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Press +or –key to set the desired Day Cycle; then
press NEXT.
DAY
CYCLE
Press +or –to set desired Start Date;
then press NEXT.
START
DATE
NOTE: The Start Date can only be set to occur within
the current day cycle. The display will always update
to show the next scheduled irrigation day.
THEN
REPEAT steps 1-4 for additional Zones as desired.
Additional Features
Manual Watering
Start watering immediately for ALL Zones or for any
ONE Zone.
Water ALL Zones:
Press the MANUAL WATERING key.
ALL Zones appears as the default selection; press
NEXT to continue.
MIN
ALL
ZONES
Press +or –to set the desired Run Time; then press
NEXT to begin watering.
MIN
RUN
TIME
During Manual Watering:
Press +or –to adjust watering Run Time remaining
for the active Zone as desired.
Press NEXT to immediately cancel watering for the
active Zone and advance to the next Zone in the irri-
gation queue.

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Water ONE Zone:
Press the MANUAL WATERING key.
Press +or –to select any ONE Zone; then press
NEXT.
MIN
ZONE
Press +or –to set the desired Run Time; then press
NEXT to begin watering.
MIN
RUN
TIME
During Manual Watering:
Press +or –to adjust watering Run Time remaining
for the active Zone as desired.
Seasonal Adjust
Increase or decrease watering duration (Run Times) for
all Zones.
Press the SEASONAL ADJUST key.
Press +or –to increase or decrease the SEASONAL
ADJUST percentage setting.
NOTE: The SEASONAL ADJUST value can be adjusted
from -90% to +100%. For example, a +50% adjust-
ment means a Run Time of 10 minutes will become
15 minutes.
SETTING
NOTICE
SEASONAL ADJUST applies to ALL programmed irriga-
tion schedules.

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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
CAUTION
DO NOT use an outlet that is controlled by a secondary
ON/OFF light switch or GFI outlet.
Grasp the two handles on either side of the wiring
bay cover and pull it towards you to remove it.
Drive a mounting screw into the wall. Leave an 1/8
inch gap between the screw head and the wall sur-
face.
NOTE: If necesssary, use the provided anchors to
assure that screws can be tightened securely.
Locate the keyhole slot on back of the controller unit
and hang the unit securely on the mounting screw.
KEYHOLE
Drive a second mounting screw through the open
hole inside the wiring bay and into the wall. Verify
that the unit is fastened securely to the wall.
REMOTE
24VAC
ACCESSORY
SENS 12345678CM
RESET
Connect Power
Route the transformer power cord through the con-
duit opening at the bottom of the unit.
Connect the two end wires on the power cord to the
two 24VAC terminal connections on the controller.
REMOTE
24VAC
ACCESSORY
SENS 12345678CM
RESET
Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet.
WARNING
DO NOT plug in the transformer until you have com-
pleted and checked all wiring connections.
6 FEET
MAX.
3 IN.
1/8 IN.

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Installation
Outdoor Model
Mount Controller
Choose a suitable mounting location with access to
an external electrical power source. Allow clearance
for the controller unit’s hinged door to swing fully
open to the left and clearance for conduit connec-
tions below the unit.
Pull open the outer door of the controller and swing
it to the left; then grasp the wiring bay cover and pull
it towards you to remove it.
Drive a mounting screw into the wall. Leave an 1/8
inch gap between the screw head and the wall sur-
face.
NOTE: If necesssary, use the provided anchors to
assure that screws can be tightened securely.
Locate the keyhole slot on back of the controller unit
and hang the unit securely on the mounting screw.
KEYHOLE
Drive a second mounting screw through the open
hole inside the wiring bay and into the wall. Verify
that the unit is fastened securely to the wall.
CONNECT
120 VAC
REMOTE
24VAC
ACCESSORY
SENS12345678CM
RESET
Connect Power
The ESP-RZXe outdoor controller has an internal trans-
former that reduces supply voltage (120 VAC in U.S. models;
230VAC in international models; 240VAC in Australian mod-
els) to 24 VAC. You will need to connect power supply wires
to the transformer’s three wires. (Line, Neutral, Ground).
WARNING
Electric shock can cause severe injury or death. Make sure
power supply is turned OFF before connecting power
wires.
3 IN.
1/8 IN.
8 IN.