The ESP-4MEI takes the best parts of previous controllers in the Rain Bird line and combines them with added features and benefits to make the controller one of the most powerful and user friendly devices Rain Bird has ever created. Perfectly suited for a myriad of residential situations the ESP-4ME allows for as many as 22 stations (zones) to be added to its base 4-zone configuration. The ESP-Me line of controllers in as close to a universal solution as any controller on the market.
Customizable Watering Schedules
ESP programming makes setting up each controller to meet the needs of the landscape easier than ever before. Time is money with Rain Bird helps you keep time on your side.
One-Solution for All
Tired of learning and re-learning how to program and operate a new controller on every job. The ESP-Me controller has all the functionality and features you need to make it a one stop shop for all your controller needs. Big or small, simple or demanding, Rain Bird has got your covered.
Postpone Watering
Sometimes the rain comes down and does the watering for you does your current controller take note of the precipitation and adjust for it in the watering schedule. The ESP-Me does. So go ahead and plan that party as far as 14 days in advance Just tell your controller to keep things dry on the days before and the day of the event and it will postpone the watering and automatically restart it's normal schedule the following day.
Bypass Rain Sensor by Station
Rain Sensors are a tremendous invention and they are improving year by year to be more and more smart. However, they fall short in that they control the entire system, not zone by zone. Got Maybe you have an area of your yard that won't receive rainfall the way the rest if the yard does. The ESP-Me controller allows you to identify these special area in your yard, allowing them to water as usual even when the rain is coming down and the other zones are taking a break.
Adjust Watering Up or Down by Percentages
Setting up the perfect watering schedule takes time and finesse. Once you have it just right, the last thing you want to do change up your whole schedule just to meet the needs of a new season. ESP-Me controllers let you increase or decrease your current watering schedule on a percentage basis.
Total Run Time Calculator by Program
There is nothing worse than walking out to the mailbox and having the sprinklers turn on when you are in the middle of the yard! Rain Bird incorporates a total time function into the controller that lets you see how long the entire watering cycle takes and lets you move it up or back accordingly so that your kids don't get a sprinkler-surprise on their way out to catch the bus!
Advanced Warning System
The ESP-Me visually notifies you of problems in the wiring or electronics of the controller by displaying a a bright red LED as well as a scrolling message on the front LCD display panel.
One-Button Watering
Start your system at the drop of a hat with the single push of just one button. No more fiddling with adjustments and overrides, get right to the point with ultimate simplicity.
Contractor Default
Customers and Contractors alike love us for inventing and installing the Contractor Default feature. Just like a factory reset, except it restores the controller back to the optimal programming input by the contractor. Now if a customer fiddles with the settings, you don't have to return to their property to restore the proper watering schedule. Win-Win.
Legendary Rain Bird Design
Rain Bird's famous ESP (Extra Simple Programming) and reliability make this controller a surefire winner.
Controller Dimensions
Note* This controller is NOT compatible with the HUNTER PSR22 and PSR52
Control Your Sprinklers With Your Voice!*
Note: Smart Home and Wifi features require the Rain Bird LNK Wifi Module plug in (Sold Separately)
Station Expansion Modules
Optional Station Modules can be installed in the empty slots to the right of the Base Module to increase the station capacity up to 22 stations.
Note: 6-Station Modules are compatible withESP-ME3 and ESP-Me. They are not backwards compatible with the ESP-M vintage controller. For ideal station sequencing, insert 3-Station module after inserting all 6-station modules. For more details see the Owner's Manuals section.
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Like many of the Rain Bird smart controllers, the ESP-4MEI timer is compatible with the LBK Wifi Module, sold separately. This small but powerful device allows the user to fully program and monitor their irrigation system from their phone with the free Rain Bird app. Power your sprinkler system with popular smart home technologies by purchasing a LNK Wifi module, sold separately at Sprinkler Warehouse.
The Rain Bird ESP-Me 4 station wifi ready indoor controller is module by design and can be expanded with the use of the ESPSM3 and ESPSM6 expansion modules. The base model controller includes the base module which allows for 4 stations. Additional modules are sold separately and can be found by shopping at Sprinkler Warehouse. Installing the additional modules is easier than ever. Simply insert the device into the next available slot in the controller. These modules can be purchased separately to enhance this controller's capabilities at Sprinkler Warehouse.
The base model of the ESP-4MEI includes customizable water schedules and postpone-watering options. Control your watering needs with simple to use programming features from the standard options to the advanced controls. Rain Bird incorporates a total time function into the controller that lets you know how long the water cycle lasts and then allows you to adjust those times accordingly so you know exactly when the zones will be watered.
The Rain Bird ESP-4MEI controller features a contractor default option. This feature works similarly to the factory reset option however it restores the controller back to the optimal programming input made by the contractor rather than the Rain Bird homeowner default. The contractor default ensures that the contractor's settings do not get overwritten by an accidental programming error made by a customer. If the programming settings get altered in an undesired manner, the contractor can simply restore their watering schedule settings without returning to the property.
The ESP-5MEI Rain Bird controller can be programmed in a few different ways. One option is to utilize the basic programming features by setting a date and time and then set the desired watering start and run times. This controller also features manual and automatic water options that can be used to keep your zones watered professionally. Adding an LNK WIFI module will enable the user to program the controller from the comfort of their mobile device rather than pressing the physical buttons of the timer surface. This module is sold separately and like many Rain Bird favorites, can be purchased for a discounted price at sprinklerwarehouse.com.
To begin the manual start of a program on the ESP-4MEI controller simply press the "program select" button to choose the desired program. Next, press the "hold to start" button to immediately run the displayed program. Remember to turn the dial to "off" to stop any automatic irrigation or to cancel all active watering immediately. It is important to note that if the controller remains in the off position, the watering will not occur at all.
The Rain Bird ESP-4MEI is a module, Wifi ready controller. This means that its basic features can be enhanced with the installation of the Rain Bird LNK Wifi module. To install this device, simply open the face panel, locate the installation slot, click the device into place and press the button on the LNK WIFI module until the light turns green. For more installation instructions watch our Sprinkler School tutorial video, located on the LNKWIFI product page or at school.sprinklerwarehouse.com.
| Brand | Rain Bird |
|---|---|
| Expandability | Modular |
| Power Source | AC Powered |
| Number of Programs | 4 |
| Start Times Per Program | 6 |
| Max Station Run Time (HRS) | 6 |
| Indoor | Yes |
| Sensor Compatible | Rain |
| Rain Sensor Compatible | Yes |
| Application | Residential|Light Commercial |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Series | ESP-Me |
| Zones | 4 |
| Enclosure Type | Indoor |
