The Rain Bird IQ Irrigation Central Control System provides
cost-effective, multiple-site centralized irrigation control
from a single computer. IQ empowers the Landscape Maintenance
Contractor, Property Manager, or Irrigation Water Manager
to monitor and control irrigation operation at multiple remote
sites. IQ communication capabilities virtually eliminate
the need to travel to remote sites to make programming changes
or adjustments. Manual operation and programming functions
that were performed only at the site irrigation controller
can now be done from the IQ central computer.
Applications
The IQ Central Control System can be utilized for a variety
of applications, ranging from residential to commercial.
Modular components allow the system to grow with your needs,
eliminating the installation of multiple enclosures and
extra external wiring connections.
IQ Software
Insert the IQ CD and it starts automatically,
installing IQ Central Control on your Windows® PC. A Quick
Start guide walks you through the simple steps to activate
and configure your software.
IQ software incorporates an easy-to-navigate graphical user
interface with water saving features like ET, Seasonal Adjust,
and Cycle+Soak™. Buttons for common tasks are located
on the home screen.
Communication
Multiple communication options allow wired or wireless connections
between the IQ central computer and its satellite controllers. IQ
software uses your computer’s phone modem or communication
port to synchronize computer-generated programs with your
satellite controllers. Logs are also retrieved during
synchronization to report system activity and status.
Central Software Features
User-defined sites (groups of satellite controllers with
common adjustments)
All ESP-LX Modular stand-alone controller features
Group site adjustments (auto/off, seasonal adjust% or
ET)
Program review with projected start and end time calculations
Dry-Run program review screen with water window warnings,
maximum flow, and total water usage indicators graphically
displays your programming
View site logs and alarms on screen or in printed reports
Software Water Management Features
Station run times in seconds, minutes, and hours
Cycle+Soak™ by station
Program adjust % by program
Daily seasonal adjust %
Monthly seasonal adjust % automatically adjusts station
runtimes for each month
Daily ET adjustments
Monthly ET adjustments —automatically adjusts station
runtime for each month
Programmable rain delay and calendar day off
Programmable delay between stations by program
Software Manual Operation Features
Real-time Satellite activity status
Manual station start, program start, advance, and cancel
Variable test program
RASTERTM (RApid Station TEst Routine) provides station
output test to detect and diagnose field wiring or solenoid
problems
Auto/off dial and sensor active/bypass switch settings
override from central
The ESP-LX Modular Controller and DTC-LXM Communication
Interface Cartridge firmware can be re-flashed from the
computer
Software Capacity
25 Sites (user defined groups of Satellites) and 250 total
Satellite Controllers
GSP Features
Software purchase includes 6-month Global Support Plan
Tech
Specs
Central
Control Brochure 
Manual,
LXM-DTC 
