Rain Bird - ESP-ME3 - 4 Station Indoor/Outdoor Irrigation Controller - WiFi Ready

Upgrade the ESP-ME3 to a SMART controller with EPA WaterSense certification by adding the LNK WiFi module and a WR2 rain sensor. The LNK makes programming and monitoring easy through the enhanced Rain Bird app. For even greater water monitoring and protection from a broken irrigation system install a FG100 flow sensor. 

Features

• 4 station base capability, expandable up to 22 stations using hot-swappable 3- or 6-station expansion modules (sold separately)
• Comes with power plug and outdoor cabinet for indoor or outdoor installation.
• Upgradeable for WiFi-based remote monitoring and control via iOS and Android mobile devices from anywhere in the world (with LNK2 WiFi Module sold separately)
• Internet-based weather information can be used to make daily adjustments to the irrigation schedule, saving up to 30% in water (with LNK2 WiFi Module sold separately)
• Flow monitoring.  Use with wired flow sensor FG100 (sold separately) to monitor flows, get notifications and prevent water waste from broken pipes and leaks.
• Back-lit LCD display for improved visibility in low-light and direct sun conditions
• Large LCD display with easy to navigate user interfaceMaster valve/pump start circuit
• Non-Volatile (100 year) storage memory
• Program based scheduling allows 4 individual programs with 6 independent start times per program for 24 total start times
• Watering schedule options: By days of week, ODD calendar days, EVEN calendar days, or Cyclic (every 1 – 30 days)
• Advanced diagnostics and short detection with LED alert
• Contractor Default™ Program Save/Restore saved program(s)
• Rain Sensor bypass by Station
• Delay Watering up to 14 days (applies only to stations not set to ignore Rain Sensor)
• Manual Watering option by program or station
• Seasonal Adjust applied to all programs or individual program
• Adjustable delay between valves (default set to 0)
• Master Valve on/off by station

Specs

Flexible Installation

• Configurable to 22 stations with additional 3 or 6 station modules for different sized jobs or future irrigation needs. Comes with power plug and outdoor cabinet for indoor or outdoor installation. 

Operating Specifications

• Station timing: 1 minute to 6 hours
• Seasonal Adjust; 5% to 200%
• Max operating temperature: 149°F (65°C)

Electrical Specifications

• Input required: 120 VAC ± 10%, 60Hz
• Output: 25.5 VAC 1A
• Master Valve/Pump Start Relay: Operating Voltage: 24VAC 50/60Hz, Max Coil Inrush: 11VA, Max Coil Holding: 5VA
• Idle/Off power draw 0.06 amps at 120VAC
• Power back-up not required. Nonvolatile memory permanently saves the current programming and a 10-year life lithium battery maintains the controllers time and date during power outages.

Downloads

• ESP-ME3 Brochure
• User Manual
• Quick Reference Guide
• Special Features Card
• Technical Specifications
• Compatible Flow Sensors