Rain Bird's new
Wi-Fi ready ESP-TM2 irrigation controller has been designed for both
residential and commercial applications.
It is simple to use, offers highly flexible watering schedules and
water saving features. End users and contractors can select exactly the right
controller to tailor irrigation to the varying needs of different areas, zones
and plant types within a landscape.
The ESP-TM2 will be attractive
to both users and contractors alike. Filling
a gap between Rain Bird's proven ESP-RZX 4/6/8 zone controller and the ESP-ME
controller with up to 22 stations, the new ESP-TM2 models are available with
four, six, eight and twelve stations. There are three individual programs for
each controller and up to four independent start times for each program in
order to offer users highly flexible irrigation scheduling.
The controller's large back-lit
LCD display gives good visibility in low light or bright sun. Quick programming
can be undertaken in just three steps for ease of set-up. The turn dial is easy
to navigate and simple to set for
automatic and manual irrigation, date/time, run times and seasonal adjustment
which allows easy reduction or increase
of watering.
Advanced programming features include Permanent Days Off to postpone watering schedules
when maintenance is planned or alternatively this facility can be used to set
odd/even or cyclical irrigation schedules. Watering can be delayed up to 14
days and automatically resumed after the set delay has elapsed. Furthermore, a
Contractor Default™ setting allows the user to save and restore a custom
irrigation schedule easily.
There is an
option to add a Rain Bird WR2 or RSD-BEX rain sensor to shut off irrigation in
the event of rainfall, but a by-pass is
also available for any station, giving the user or contractor the ability to
customise which stations react to the sensor. There is also a one-touch manual
watering facility.
For off-site management and programming, real-time
alerts and the use of other advanced water management tools, ESP-TM2
controllers can be enabled for Wi-Fi
remote control by iOS and Android mobile
devices. This is achieved by simply
plugging in Rain Bird's separate LNK WiFi module into the controller's
accessory port. The readily available Rain Bird App can then be used for all
remote programming and irrigation scheduling - particularly useful for
contractors who manage installations and can save significantly on site visits.
Internet-based
weather information can also be used, allowing daily adjustments to be made to
the irrigation schedule in accordance with forecasts, potentially offering 30%
water savings.
The ESP-TM2 controller can be installed indoors or outside and
operates at 230 VAC @ 50/60 Hz. Operating temperature is up to 65°C.
