The Rain Bird ESP-LX Modular Controller is the field controller
for the IQ Central Control System. This feature-rich control
device comes standard with 8 stations, and is expandable
to 32 stations, using 4- or 8-station snap-in modules. Control
modules are hot swappable utilizing plug-and-play technology.
A cost-effective DTC (Direct-to-Central Communication Cartridge)
can be added to the ESP-LX Modular Controller, upgrading
it to a LXM-DTC Satellite Controller. Programs created
using the IQ software can be synchronized with the satellite
controllers via wired or wireless communication links. Once
downloaded, these programs can be viewed and modified locally
at the satellite controller. Events logged at the satellite
are automatically retrieved during synchronization, and can
be viewed in the IQ software event log.
Turn the LXM-DTC Satellite Controller dial to the IQ Communications
position to view DTC configuration and communication information
in the on-board display. Indicator lights on the DTC cartridge
also show current communication status.
A sensor input connection at the LXM-DTC Satellite Controller
integrates external weather or high flow shut-off sensors
enabling automatic shutdown of selected irrigation stations.
Changes in sensor status are automatically reported to the
IQ central computer during the next satellite synchronization.
LXM-DTC Satellite Controller auto/off dial and sensor active/bypass
switch positions can be remotely overridden from the IQ central
computer. This feature eliminates trips out to the
site to change a switch position that has accidentally been
left off.
Satellite Controller Features
ESP Extra Simple Programming
Large LCD display
Plastic, locking, wall-mount enclosure
Indoor and outdoor models with internal transformers
Modular station capacity 8 to 32 stations in 4 station
increments
Hot swappable modules with LED status light
DTC Communication Interface Cartridge with internal phone
modem and/or RS-232 connector for external modem
Satellite Water Management Features
Station run time in seconds, minutes and hours
Seasonal adjust % by program
Monthly season adjust % automatically adjusts station
runtimes for each month of the year
Cycle+SoakTM by station
Sensor input programmable by station with bypass switch
Programmable Rain Delay
Programmable Calendar Day Off
Programmable delay between stations by program
Additional Satellite Features
Program and total station run time review
Master valve/pump start circuit programmable by station
Manual station start, program start, and variable test
program start with advance, and cancel
100-Year non-volatile program memory
Electronic diagnostic circuit breaker
Alarm light visible through outer door
RASTER™ diagnostic test
6-pin remote connector
Removable faceplate, programmable under battery power
Satellite Operating Specifications
Station timing from Central:
Programmable in seconds,
minutes, and hours; 0 seconds to 12 hours in 1-second increments
Station timing from Satellite:
0
to 120 minutes selectable in 1-minute increments; above
120 minutes selectable in 10-minute increments
Automatic starts:
8 start times per program on the quarter
hour for up to a total of 32 start times per day using
all programs; 24 start times maximum per station
4 independent programs (ABCD) with Custom, Odd, Odd31,
Even, and Cyclical program day cycles with week days off;
D program can overlap ABC programs
Tech
Specs
Central Control Brochure 
Manual,
LXM-DTC
