Rain Bird ESP-MC User Manual

Troubleshooting, continued
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Problem The actual watering time is different from the time programmed.
The Water Budget feature is active. Check the Water Budget for the program containing the station(s)
exhibiting the problem.
Problem The display is blank, partial or displays something which is not readable.
Solution A surge caused the display to scramble. Turn off the main power to the controller, remove the
rechargeable battery and let the controller sit for about five minutes. Reconnect the power and reattach
the rechargeable battery. If there has been no permanent damage, the controller will operate normally.
Maxicom
2
-specific Troubleshooting
Problem The controller is not operating under Maxicom
2
control.
Solution Try one of the following solutions:
• Check the MAXICOM...STAND ALONE switch on the back of the controller front panel. It should
be in the MAXICOM position.
• Contact the Rain Bird Technical Service Hotline for assistance.
Problem The controller does not water, but the Maxicom
2
system reports normal operation.
Solution The SENSOR switch is in the incorrect position. Move the SENSOR switch to OFF.
Problem A Maxicom
2
feature appears to operate correctly at the computer, but will not function when it is
sent to the controller.
Solution Verify that the channel assignment on the controller matches the CCU channel assignment. The
controller has a maximum of 28 channel assignments, depending on the type of CCU the controller
is connected to. ESP-SITE-Satellite controllers must be set to channel 1.

Rain Bird ESP-MC Specifications

General

Brand	Rain Bird
Model	ESP-MC
Category	Controller
Language	English