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Basic Programming
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1. Set Date and Time
Turn the dial to DATE/TIME.
A
Press
or
B
Press
or
C
Press and hold
To change the time format (12 hour or 24 hour):
D
With MINUTES blinking, press
E
Press
or
then press
to return to the time setting.
2. Set Watering Start Times
Up to four Start Times are available for each program.
Turn the dial to START TIMES.
A
Press Program Select to choose the desired
Program (if necessary).
B
Press
or
C
Press
or
(ensure the AM/PM setting is correct).
D
Press
to set additional Start Times.
3. Set Station Run Times
Run Times can be set from one minute up to six hours.
Turn the dial to RUN TIMES.
A
Press Program Select to choose the desired
Program (if necessary).
B
Press
or
C
Press
or
to set the Run Time for the selected
Station.
D
Press
to set additional Station Run Times.
NOTE: Rain Bird recommends that the maximum
irrigation zone cycle time be less than the time
required for runoff to begin and that there be
adequate soak time before the next irrigation
cycle of that same zone begins again.
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to select the setting to change.
to change the setting value.
-
+
or
to accelerate adjustments.
.
to select the desired time format,
to select an available Start Time.
to set the selected Start Time
to select a Station.
4. Set Watering Days
Custom Days of the Week
Set watering to occur on specific days of the week.
Turn the dial to RUN DAYS.
A
Press Program Select to choose the desired
Program (if necessary).
B
Press
or
to set the selected (blinking) day as
either ON or OFF, and to automatically move to
the next day.
C
You can press
or
cursor to the previous or next day.
NOTE: If Sunday is selected,
activate Cyclic Watering (see the Advanced Pro-
gramming section). If this is not desired, press the
button to return to watering by Custom Days.
at any time to move the
will enter and
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Hello - I have a Rainbird ESP-TM2 controller. The clock time slows down after the correct time is selected. I check it the next day and it isn't showing the correct time now. Could this be the clock motor is defective? Thanks
Can I change the Lithium backup battery in my ESP-TM2 controller and what type of battery does it need? Also, do I need to "register" my controller to activate the 3-year warranty?
The Rain Bird ESP-TM2 controller has a 10-year lithium battery that stores the programmer’s date and time in case of power outages. However, the context does not specify whether the battery is user-replaceable.
The context does not mention any requirement to register the Rain Bird ESP-TM2 controller to activate the 3-year warranty.
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Trying to turn on sprinklers on manual. System goes to test. I have reset the system and checked all settings
The Rain Bird ESP-TM2 controller supports manual watering options, including manual station run and manual program run. To manually turn on the sprinklers without entering test mode, follow these steps:
1. Manual Station Run:
- Turn the dial to the "Manual Watering" position.
- Select the desired station.
- Press the "Start" button.
2. Manual Program Run:
- Turn the dial to "Manual Watering".
- Select "Run Program" instead of "Test All Stations".
- Choose the desired program (A, B, or C).
- Press "Start".
Ensure the controller is not set to test mode by avoiding the "Test All Stations" option.
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TEST is already showing on the screen. How do I turn it off?
The provided context does not include specific instructions on turning off TEST mode on a Rain Bird ESP-TM2. However, you can try resetting the controller by unplugging it for 2 minutes and then plugging it back in. If that does not work, pressing and releasing the RESET button may help restore normal operation.
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I have a start time on program “a” that I would like to turn off. Please how do I accomplish this.
To turn off the start time on program "A" for the Rain Bird ESP-TM2:
1. Turn the dial to START TIMES.
2. Press Program Select to choose Program A.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the start time you want to turn off.
4. Press the ▼ button until the start time is set to OFF.
This will disable the selected start time for Program A.
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It is watering useing program c not program a.
Manual watering function not working
Hi I’m starting my rain bird esp-tm2 and I want to have it on auto run but when I turn the switch to auto it doesn’t turn on I can manually run it so that works
The Rain Bird ESP-TM2 may not be starting in auto run mode due to incorrect program settings. Ensuring that only the desired program (e.g., Program A) is set with the correct start time and run duration is important. If multiple programs have active start times, the system may run longer than expected. Additionally, checking for wiring issues or performing a factory reset may help resolve unexpected behavior.
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How to turn off schedule on B,C,D on a ESP-ME3
To turn off schedules B and C on a Rain Bird ESP-TM2, ensure that Programs B and C have no start times, no run times, and no run days set. The ESP-TM2 will only run programs that have been configured with all three: start times, run times, and run days. The controller does not have a Program D.
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My esp-tm2 controller starts at 4:30 am and runs for 140 minutes through y7 zones. Then it starts all over again at 8 am. How can I cancel this part of the programming?