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ESP-SAT Series Controllers

Satellite Controller for Maxicom2® or SiteControl

The power of an advanced water-management tool in an easy-to-use package. The ESP-SAT is a commercial-duty controller for the basic or sophisticated user.

The ESP-SAT serves as a field satellite controller for the Rain Bird Maxicom2 and SiteControl central control systems. It also has all the features and stand-alone capabilities of Rain Bird’s ESP-MC controller line.

Four programs, a real-time calendar, Rain Bird’s exclusive Cycle+Soak™ water management feature, and the best customer satisfaction program in the industry, helping you conserve both water and money.


  • ESP-SAT is controlled through the Maxicom2 CCU or SiteControl TWI.
  • Executes instructions issued from the central control system.
  • ESP-SATL models incorporates two sensor inputs.
  • See Maxicom2 Central Control System or SiteControl for ESP-SAT features under central control.
  • ESP-SAT can also operate as a standalone controller, with identical features of the ESP-MC.
  • Three-year trade warranty.

Options

  • 12, 24 and 40 station models.
  • Two-Wire (SAT2) or Link (SATL) secondary communication.
  • Metal, wall-mount enclosure.
  • Stainless steel pedestal.

Communications Options

  • CCU or TWI to ESP-SAT2: Two-wire path.
  • CCU or TWI-L to ESP-SATL: Radio, network (Ethernet)
Model Number Description
Stainless Steel Pedestal - Link Communication

ESP40SATLS

40 Station, Stainless Steels Pedestal - Link Communication

ESP24SATLS

24 Station, Stainless Steels Pedestal - Link Communication

ESP12SATLS

12 Station, Stainless Steels Pedestal - Link Communication
Stainless Steel Pedestal - Two Wire Communication

ESP40SAT2S

40 Station, Stainless Steels Pedestal - Two Wire Communication

ESP24SAT2S

24 Station, Stainless Steels Pedestal - Two Wire Communication

ESP12SAT2S

12 Station, Stainless Steels Pedestal - Two Wire Communication
Wall Mount - Link Communication

ESP40SATLW

40 Station, Wall Mount - Link Communication

ESP24SATLW

24 Station, Wall Mount - Link Communication

ESP12SATLW

12 Station, Wall Mount - Link Communication
Wall Mount - Two Wire Communication

ESP40SAT2W

40 Station, Wall Mount - Two Wire Communication

ESP24SAT2W

24 Station, Wall Mount - Two Wire Communication

ESP12SAT2W

12 Station, Wall Mount - Two Wire Communication

Electrical Specifications

  • Input required: 117 VAC ± 10%, 60Hz (International models: 230 VAC± 10%, 50Hz)
  • Output 26.5 VAC, 2.5A
  • Station load capacity: Up to two 24 VAC, 7VA solenoid valves per station plus a master valve or pump start relay.
  • Diagnostic circuit breaker skips and indicates stations with overloaded circuits.
  • Non-volatile, 100-year memory holds program, date, and time during power outages.
  • Battery backup: 9VDC, NiCad rechargeable for programming under battery power and for maintaining active program-in-progress during a power outage.
  • Heavy-duty electrical surge protection• Single-point ground bus bar.

Dimensions:

  • Powder-Coated Metal Wall-Mount
    Width: 11 5/16" (28,7 cm) 
    Height: 11 1/2" (29,2 cm) 
    Depth: 6 1/2" (16,5 cm) 
  • Stainless Steel Pedestal
    Width: 11 1/2" (29,2 cm) 
    Height (with cover closed): 30" (76,2 cm) 
    Depth: 11 1/2" (29,2 cm)