ESP-ME3 Series Controllers
The industry’s most flexible residential/light commercial irrigation controller that supports flow monitoring, LNK WiFi, and up to 22 stations.
With 4 to 22 stations, the ESP-ME3 provides the station count options customers need. Install the same controller on residential and light commercial sites. Add station modules when expanding irrigation without removing or even powering down the controller.
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 free Rain Bird app.
For even greater water monitoring and protection from a broken irrigation system, install a flow sensor.
Use this controller with LNK WiFi and WR2 Rain Sensor
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Features
Upgradeable for WiFi-based remote monitoring and control via iOS and Android mobile devices (with LNK 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
LNK WiFi Module sold separately)
Large LCD display with easy to navigate user interface
Master valve/pump start circuit
Non-Volatile (100 year) storage memory
Remotely Programmable under 9V battery power (not included)
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 Features
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
ESP-ME3 Specific Features
Built-in flow-sensing capabilities
Easy to install indoors or outdoors with pre-installed power cord
Back-lit LCD display for improved visibility in low-light and direct sun conditions
Specs
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: 120V∿, 60Hz, 0.3A (International models: 230V∿, 50-60Hz, 0.136A)
Output: 25.5V∿, 60Hz, 1A (International models: 24V∿, 50-60Hz, 1.0A)
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.
Certifications
120V Models: cULus [US and Canada], FCC Part 15b [US], CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) [Canada], NOM-001-SCFI-2018 [Mexico]
230V Models: CE [European Union], IP24, RCM [Australia and New Zealand], IRAM [Argentina], INMETRO [Brazil], Cم [Morocco], SABS [South Africa], NRCS [South Africa]
Dimensions
Width: 10.7 in. (27.2 cm)
Height: 7.7 in. (19.5 cm)
Depth: 4.4 in. (11.2 cm)
Model Comparison
Controller Base Models
ESP4MEI: 4 station indoor model
ESP4ME3: 4 station indoor / outdoor model
ESP4ME3EUR: 4-Station indoor / outdoor for international markets except Australia
ESP4ME3AUS: 4-Station indoor / outdoor for Australia
Modules
ESP-SM3: 3-station extension module
ESP-SM6: 6-station extension module
Accessories
LNKWIFI: LNK WiFi Module for remote control and notification via iOS or Android device
WR2-RFC: Rain + Freeze Combo
RSDBEX: Rain Sensor With Bracket
MJ100B: 1" Brass Flow Sensor for the ESP-ME3
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