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ESP-SMT SeriesSmart Modular Control System
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
“ESP” – Extra Simple Programming Continues the legacy of the Rain Bird ESP family that customers have embraced due to its “ease of use” and high quality
combined with
“SMT” – Smart Modular Technology
Uses proven scientific principles to automatically
optimize the irrigation schedule in order to
maintain healthy plant material
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
ESP-SMT Smart Control SystemComprised of:
1. On-Site ESP-SMT Weather Sensor
2. ESP-SMT Smart Modular Controller
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
ESP-SMT Controller – Can operate up to 13 zones
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Controller Front Panel
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Weather Sensor & Mounting System
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
On-site weather sensor
Rain Measurement Capabilities
Automatic "Cycle and Soak"
Irrigation Schedule optimizing using "MAD" Approach
Separate Grow-In and Established Modes
Default or Custom/Advanced Mode
Key “Smart” Features
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Extra Smart– Schedule Optimizing – Automatic Cycle & Soak– Rain Suspend & Measurement
Accounts for Effective Rainfall– SWAT Test Scores
Adequacy = 100% Scheduling Efficiency = 98.5%
Extra Simple – Configure Controller and Zone Set-Up
Programming Wizards – Self-prompting Programming– HELP Screens– English/Spanish Screen Text
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
How the ESP-SMT System Works 2 Key Concepts:
1. Evapotranspiration – Plant Water Need Based on Changing Weather Conditions
2. Maximum Allowed Depletion (MAD) – Proven Method of Irrigation Scheduling
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Evaporation
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Transpiration is the process by which plants return water to the atmosphere. After absorbing water from the ground, plants release water through their leaves. Transpiration helps plants stay cool, in the same way perspiration keeps humans and animals cool.
Plant Transpiration
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Loss of water from vegetation though the combined processes of soil evaporation and plant transpiration
Evapotranspiration (ETo)
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Temperature
Wind
Humidity
Solar Radiation
Weather Factors That Influence The ETo Amount
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Historical ETo by Month
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Maximum % of Plant Available Water (PAW) taken out of soil before irrigating– % removed; NOT % remaining
MAD provides a safety buffer– Broken mains– Controller downtime– Weather variations
Varies by soil type – MAD Ranges from 35% to 50%
Management Allowed Depletion (MAD%)
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Saturation
Field Capacity
Management Allowable Depletion (50% of PAW)Permanent Wilt Point
Gravitational Water•Water Run-off•Heavy Nutrient Loss•Root Rot
Plant Available Water (PAW)
Wasted Water
Plant Stress
Plant Death
Parched
Control Range
Soil Reservoir
Anatomy of Soil Water Content
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Site Specific •Temperature• Rainfall Shut-off• Rainfall Measurement
Zip Code Specific • Humidity Avg. by Month• Wind Speed Avg, by Month• Solar Radiation Calculation
Zone Specific Parameters• Sprinkler Type – Applic. Rate • Soil Type / Slope• Plant Type
•Species Factor•Root Depth
• Plant Density• Shade factor
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How the System Works…
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Step 1. User sets CURRENT DATE & TIME to serve as a reference point
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Step 2a - User enters site location information (by zip code or custom entry)
– Zip code Identifies the latitude & elevation of the site – used to estimate
solar radiation
– Extracts zip code specific monthly historical humidity and monthly wind speed values stored in the ESP-SMT controller memory
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Step 2b - User enters allowed water days and times (water windows) to meet local water restrictions (if any)
Set allowed water days Set allowed water windows
– Up to 2 separate water windows for weather–based scheduling
– “Grow-in” water window
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Step 3 - User enters zone - specific parameters for “active” zones» 3 methods to enter zone-specific information
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Step 3a - User enters Sprinkler Type per zone (or) enters “Custom values” (sprinkler precipitation rate and efficiency)
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Special Feature – Advanced Controller Setup
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Special Feature –
Contractor Default – Saves the most recent settings for future retrieval if needed at a later date.
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System
Fine Tune By Zone – Allows for increasing or decreasing each individual zone by 30%
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Controller Installation - EASY
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Sensor Installation - EASY
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Sensor Installation - EASY
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Smart Modular Control System Marketing
ESP-SMT Microsite – www.rainbird.com/ESP-SMT
“Get Smart” / “Go Smart” / “Grow Smart”
Downloadable Literature & User Manuals
SWAT Test Results
Water Agency Rebate Programs
Homeowner Marketing Tools
Other Rain Bird “Smart” Technology Products
Water Savings Calculator Tool
Comprehensive On-line Training Tool
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Micro-site