ESC-1 Satellite Controller
(discontinued)
et the power of advanced water management in one, easy-to-use package with the full-featured ESC‑1 Controller. This golf‑quality, value‑priced controller features four programs, a real-time calendar, RASTER troubleshooting technology, and the best customer satisfaction program in the industry.
Features
Station Capacity
- 16, 24, or 40 stations.
Central Control Ready
- Works with any Rain Bird® Central Control System. Factory configured to receive commands via cellular phone (MI Series Mobile Controller*) or UHF radio (The FREEDOM System).
- Dynamic FloManager®
- Smart Pump™
- Smart Sensor™
- Smart Weather™
Mix and Match
- Mix and match with any other Rain Bird Controller, and with any Rain Bird Central Control System.
Pedestal
- Best-in-class weather-proof plastic pedestal.
Easy to Use
- Large buttons with clear, descriptive icons make programming easy.
Large Capacity Terminal Strip
- Accepts up to two 14-gauge wires per station.
Standard Surge Protection
- Heavy-duty surge protection included in all models.
RASTER (rapid station test routine
- Allows to detect short and open circuits between controller and station
Cycle + Soak™
- Helps to avoid water puddles and runoff.
Irrigation Control
- Two master valve terminals, one programmable by station.
Easy Programming
- ODD day watering.
- EVEN day watering.
- Variable day cycle from 1 to 99 days per program.
- Custom day‑of‑the‑week by program.
Battery Programmable Controller
- Allows for programming prior to installation.
Multiple Schedule Operation
- As many programs as permitted by Rain Bird Central Control Systems, or four independent programs with eight start times each in standalone mode.
The flexible ESC-1 can be ordered in the following configurations:
- ESC-1 standalone controller in a plastic pedestal.
- ESC-1 satellite with hardwired module in a plastic pedestal.
Specs
Configurations
- Standalone and two-wire
Electrical Input
- 117 VAC ±10% (60 Hz)
Electrical Output
- 26.5 VAC, 3 AMP
Station Load Capacity
- Up to two 24 VAC, seven VA solenoids per station
Power Supply Overload
- Backup fuse 3 AMP SLO-BLO
Battery Backup
- 9 VDC, NiCad rechargeable
Water Budget
- 0 to 300% in 1% increments
Rain Delay
- Enables system to stay off for up to 99 days with auto‑restart
Station Runtimes
- 0 to 2 hours, in 1‑minute increments
- 2 to 12 hours in 10-minute increments
Compliance
- UL and C-UL Listed, CE approved, C-Tick Compliant and FCC
Plastic Pedestal Dimensions
- Width: 17" (43.2 cm)
- Height: 34¾" (88 cm)
- Depth: 21" (53.4 cm)
