Rainbird ESP-8SI to Rachio 3 Wiring

A picture of what you have is helpful. Here is a manual for that model: Rain Bird ESP-Si User Manual
However, I do not see the exact layout of wires for that model, a 6 instead of an 8 is on page 12. I would guess an 8 might be as follows, left to right, and how they connect to the Rachio.

  1. 24VAC — do not connect to Rachio, use Rachio supplied power adapter
  2. 24VAC — see 1
  3. COM — Rachio has more than 1 ‘C’ connector. If you have more than one wire, it does not matter if they are connected together or all separated (although, I personally would connect separately)
  4. MV — Master Valve/Pump. If you have one, connect to ‘M’ and it needs to be configured in your app
  5. zone 8 — 8
  6. zone 7 — 7
  7. zone 6 — 6
  8. zone 5 — 5
  9. zone 4 — 4
  10. zone 3 — 3
  11. zone 2 — 2
  12. zone 1 — 1