ESP-2WIRE ESP-2WIRE 2W-1 Decoder - Green LED ESP-2WIRE 2W-1 Decoder - Red LED ESP-2WIRE Closed 3 ESP-2WIRE Face 5 ESP-2WIRE Face 4 ESP-2WIRE Closed 2 ESP-2WIRE Closed 1 ESP-2WIRE Face 3 ESP-2WIRE Face 2 ESP-2WIRE Internal 2 ESP-2WIRE Face 1 ESP-2WIRE Internal 1 ESP-2WIRE 2W-1 Decoder

ESP-2WIRE

2-Wire Benefits Without the Hassle

The ESP-2WIRE Controller and 2W-1 Decoder continue Rain Bird’s legacy of the best-in-class 2-wire experience with an approachable platform for projects up to 50 stations.

With new Decoder Auto-Address functionality all decoders connected to the 2-wire path are found and assigned to stations providing significant time savings.  After decoders are programmed, the ESP-2WIRE Controller programs just like the popular ESP-ME3 Controller. 

With no special wire, wire connector or grounding requirements, contractors can now take advantage of all 2-wire benefits with a familiar platform that’s easy to install and program.

 


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Pair with LNK2 WiFi Module
Pair with FG100 Flow Sensor
Works with LNK WiFi
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Use this controller with LNK2 WiFi and WR2 Rain Sensor

Features

50-Station capacity standard without the need for expansion modules
Compatible with standard direct burial irrigation wire and standard irrigation wire connectors
Decoder Auto-Address to detect and assign decoder addresses to stations automatically
Supports up to two 2-wire paths
Diagnostic LEDs on the back plane and on each 2W-1 Decoder for advanced troubleshooting
4 available programs with up to 6 start times for each program to meet the needs of varied landscapes  
One-touch manual watering capability for ease of use
Large back-lit LCD display for improved visibility in low-light and direct sun conditions
Contractor Default™ allows you to easily save and restore your custom schedule
Delay Watering up to 14 days and automatically resume watering after the set delay has elapsed
Bypass Rain Sensor for any station gives you the ability to customize which stations react to a rain sensor
Seasonal Adjust by program allows you to easily reduce or increase watering by program
Upgradeable for WiFi-based remote monitoring and control via iOS and Android mobile devices (with LNK2 WiFi Module sold separately)  
Internet-based weather information can be used to make daily adjustments to the irrigation schedule, saving up to 30% in water (with LNK2 WiFi Module sold separately)
Set Permanent Days Off per program to ensure watering never occurs on days when maintenance crews are on site (for Odd/Even/ Cyclic schedules)
Easy to install indoors or outdoors with pre-installed power cord

Specs

Operating Specifications
Operating Temperature: Up to 149°F (65°C)
Electrical Specifications
Input required: 120VAC (+/- 10%), 60Hz, (International models: 230VAC (+/- 10%), 50Hz)
Output: 1.0A at 25.5VAC
Master Valve/Pump Start Relay
External battery back-up not required. Nonvolatile memory permanently saves the current programming and a 10 year life lithium battery maintains the controllers time and date during power outages.
Certifications
120V Models: cULus [US and Canada], FCC Part 15 [US], NOM-001-SCFI-2018 [Mexico]
230V Models: CE, UKCA, RCM, IRAM, CMIM, NRCS, ECAS
IPX4
WaterSense certified with up to 30% water savings when installed with Rain Bird LNK2 WiFi Module and WR2 Rain Sensor

Dimensions

Width: 10.7 in. (27.2 cm)  
Height: 7.7 in. (19.5 cm)  
Depth: 4.4 in. (11.2 cm)

Model Comparison

Controller Models

  • ESP-2WIRE: 120VAC
  • ESP-2WIRE-230V: 230VAC
  • ESP-2WIRE-AUS: Australia

    • Accessories

  • 2W-1 Decoder: Compatible decoder for ESP-2WIRE Controller
  • LNK2 WIFI: LNK2 WiFi Module for remote control and notification via iOS or Android device  
  • FG100: Flow Sensor
  • WR2-RFC: Rain + Freeze Combo
  • WR2-48: Rain + Freeze Combo with 48-hour hold
  • RSD-BEx: Rain sensor w/ latching bracket, extension wire

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