Simplified Rain-Bird Irrigation Timer for Indoor and Outdoor Use

The ESP-ME3 irrigation controller solution from the industry offers unparalleled flexibility, supporting flow monitoring, LNK WiFi connectivity, and up to 22 stations. To enhance water monitoring and protection against a malfunctioning irrigation system, users can install a flow sensor.

Key features of the ESP-ME3 include:

WiFi Connectivity: By simply plugging in a Rain Bird LNK WiFi Module (sold separately), users can access, operate, and monitor their irrigation system from anywhere. The controller utilizes internet-based weather information to make daily adjustments to the irrigation schedule, resulting in up to a 30% water savings.

Flow Monitoring: The controller is compatible with multiple sizes and makes of wired flow sensors, enabling flow monitoring and notifications to save water and protect against property damage.

Bypass Rain Sensor by Station: The rain sensor can be bypassed for specific stations located under an eave, deck, or in a greenhouse, ensuring consistent watering.

Seasonal Adjust by Program: Water can be saved by adjusting the seasonal adjust from 5% to 200%, correcting run times without changing the scheduled times.

One-Touch Watering: With the dial in the AUTO position, users can simply press and hold the right arrow button to start manually watering the current program.

Contractor Default: Users can save a default program and easily restore it in just two steps if the original watering schedule is overwritten in error.

Programming Recommendations: 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.

Operating Specifications: The ESP-ME3 offers station timing from 1 minute to 6 hours, a seasonal adjust range of 5% to 200%, and a maximum operating temperature of 149°F (65°C).

The ESP-ME3 is available with 4 to 22 stations, allowing customers to install the same controller on residential and light commercial sites. Users can add station modules when expanding the irrigation system without removing or powering down the controller.

To upgrade the ESP-ME3 to a SMART controller, users can add the LNK WiFi module and a WR2 rain sensor. The LNK module makes programming and monitoring easy through the enhanced Rain Bird app.

The ESP-ME3 is configurable up to 22 stations with additional 3 or 6 station modules, accommodating different sized jobs or future irrigation needs. The controller comes with a power plug and an outdoor cabinet for indoor or outdoor installation.

Users can receive alerts for system issues, including electrical, programming, or high flow (when using a flow sensor), through a red LED and scrolling messages, coupled with mobile device alerts when used with the LNK WiFi Module and the Rain Bird app.

The controller's large text and symbols make the color-coded dial positions easy to understand, while the large 3" back-lit screen ensures clear readability in dark garages or sheds.

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