ESP Modular Controllers

Installing another controller would be a waste of time.

FEATURES!

Never again will you have to replace a controller just to add more stations.
Rain Bird ESP Modular Controllers make time work to your advantage:
Easily upgrades from 4 to 13 stations with the addition of 3-station modules at installation or in the future Installation is a snap with the roomy cabinet and horizontal terminal strips
Improves upon Rain Birds already easy-to-use ESP style of programming
Reinforces Rain Birds proven track record for quality, reliability and homeowner peace of mind
Take a few moments right now to review the Inside Story, then see your Rain Bird distributor for all the details about ESP Modular Controllers.

5-Year Lithium Battery

Maintains the time and date for a cumulative life of 5 years without AC power.

Non-volatile Memory

Maintains the irrigation schedule during a power outage

Remote Panel Programming

Allows you to program the front panel by installing an optional 9V battery
Programmable Master Valve/ Pump Start Circuit
Allows the user to set the pump to operate with specific stations as needed.
Programmable Delay Between Stations
Allows additional time between zones for water well recovery or slow closing valves.

Remote-ready Connector

Enables the controller to be used with Rain Birds Remote Control Systems where available
Fuseless, Diagnostic Circuit Breaker
Identifies a station with valve or wiring problems, and continues to water operable stations

Valve Test Terminal

Allows you to quickly match field wires with valves during installation

Four Station Base Model

Capacity to receive plug-in modules of three stations each to allow expansion from 4 to 13 stations

Hot-swappable Modules

Make installations quick and easy, because they can be installed while in operation and in any position
Dedicated Sensor Terminals
Allows the user to easily connect a sensor to the controller for maximum water efficiencythe red LED warning light comes on and stays on when the sensor is active

Auxiliary Station

Station 13 can be set to bypass an active sensor to allow watering even if other stations are disabled, or can operate as a normal station. Ideal for covered patio irrigation, landscape lighting, or other non-irrigation systems
Large, Spacious Cabinet w/ Internal Junction Box
Affords easy access, quick wire-up and eliminates the need to purchase an external j-box for a clean, professional installation
Large LCD Screen and Simple Dial
Bigger numbers and text messages make this controller very easy to use

365-day Calendar

Includes leap year intelligence, provides accurate odd/even calendar day watering

3 Programs Feature

A slide switch makes for easy program selection and reduces programming errors

Sensor Bypass Switch

Allows the user to override an active sensor for maintenance or run a station or program manually
Contractor Default Program
Allows you to set up a program, save it to memory, then recall it without having to reprogram the controller zone by zone. The benefit: easily reloads a schedule that has been accidentally altered by the homeowner, or replace a temporary schedule for new seed or sod
Enhanced Diagnostic Feedback
Alerts the user to programming errors and other conditions that may prevent an irrigation schedule from running. The benefit: the homeowner can fix the problem so you don't have to make a service call

Permanent-Day-Off

Allows the user to set any day of the week as a non-watering day in any program or schedule, making it easy to comply with watering restrictions or other requirements, such as weekly lawn care or maintenance
From the company contractors rate #1 in controller reliability, performance, long life and overall quality,* the tradition continues. Install Confidence. Install Rain Bird ESP Modular Controllers.

* Scores obtained from the independent survey commissioned by Rain Bird, Residential and Commercial Installer Customer Satisfaction Research by Market Research Associates, May 2001.
Rain Bird Corporation Contractor Division 6991 East Southpoint Road Tucson, AZ 85706 Phone: (520) 741-6100 Fax: (520) 741-6522 Rain Bird Technical Services 1-800-RAINBIRD (U.S. and Canada only)
Rain Bird Corporation Commercial Division 6991 East Southpoint Road Tucson, AZ 85706 Phone: (520) 741-6100 Fax: (520) 741-6522 Specification Hotline 800-458-3005 (U.S. and Canada only)
Rain Bird International, Inc. 145 North Grand Avenue Glendora, CA 91741 Phone: (626) 963-9311 Fax: (626) 963-4287 www.rainbird.com
Registered Trademark of Rain Bird Corporation 2005 Rain Bird Corporation 3/05

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ESP-Modular Controller
Rain Bird ESP-Modular Controllers are simple to program, making it easy to monitor and adjust watering schedules based on your landscapes diverse watering needs. Application:
The ESP-Modular is an indoor or outdoor controller that can expand to 13 stations and has three independent programs.

Outstanding Results:

Multiple programs give you the flexibility to accommodate the diverse watering needs of different plants and those areas of your lawn and garden that get more sun or shade, saving you water and money. Each program can have multiple start times, allowing you the flexibility to run programs several times a day for shorter lengths of time, helping you maintain a healthier lawn and garden. The modular design makes it easy to expand the controllers capabilities to 13 stations should the watering needs of your landscape change in the future. The water budget feature allows you to easily increase or decrease watering schedules without reprogramming, so you dont have to waste time at the controller. Built in 5-year lithium battery keeps time, date and watering schedules intact during power outages, so relax and enjoy your landscape, worry-free.
Rain Bird Corporation 6991 East Southpoint Road Tucson, AZ 85706 Phone: (520) 741-6100 Fax: (520) 741-6522
Technical Service and Support (800) RAINBIRD (U.S. and Canada only) www.rainbird.com
The Right Choice for a Beautiful Landscape

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The Intelligent Use of Water Visit www.rainbird.com to learn about our efforts. Registered Trademark of Rain Bird Corporation 2007 Rain Bird Corporation 12/07