ESP-LXME & ESP-LXMEF Modular Controllers
Easily expandable from 8 or 12 stations up to 48 stations with 8- and 12-station modules
The popular Rain Bird® ESP-LX Series commercial controllers have been enhanced to provide additional features and station capacity. The ESP-LXME Enhanced Controller offers flow sensing and management with modular station capacity from 8 to 48 stations. Station modules are available in 8- and 12-station models.
Compatible with IQ4: Allowing users to control/ monitor 1 to 1000s of controllers from their computer or mobile device
Use this controller with IQ4 Central Control
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Features
Hot-swappable modules, no need to power down the controller to add/remove modules
8- or 12-stations base unit expandable to 48 stations with 8- and 12-Station Modules
Flow Smart Module™ factory installed (ESP-LXMEF) or field upgradeable (ESP-LXME)
Dynamic station numbering eliminates station numbering gaps
Master valve/pump start circuit
Weather Sensor input with override switch
6 user-selectable languages
Standard 10kV surge protection
Non-Volatile (100-year) program memory
Front panel is removable and programmable under battery power
Compatible with Rain Bird Landscape Irrigation and Maintenance Remote
Plastic, locking, UV resistant, wall-mount case, Optional Metal and Stainless Steel Case & Pedestal
Water Management Features
Optional Flow Smart Module™ with Learn Flow utility and flow usage totalizer — standard on ESP-LXMEF
FloWatch™ protection for high and low flow conditions with user defined reactions (requires flow sensor)
FloManager™ manages hydraulic demand, making full use of available water to shorten total watering time
SimulStations™ are programmable to allow up to 5 stations to operate at the same time
Station sequencing by station numbers or station priorities
Water Windows by program plus Manual MV Water Window
Cycle+Soak™ by station
Rain Delay
365-Day Calendar Day Off
Programmable Station Delay by program
Normally Open or Closed Master Valve programmable by station
Weather Sensor programmable by station to prevent or pause watering
Program Seasonal Adjust
Global Monthly Seasonal Adjust
Specs
Operating Specifications
Station timing: 0 min to 12 hrs
Seasonal Adjust: 0% to 300% (16 hrs maximum station run time)
4 independent programs (ABCD)
ABCD programs can overlap
8 start times per program
Program Day Cycles include Custom days of the week, Odd, Odd31, Even, and Cyclical dates
Manual station, program, test program
Electrical Specifications
Input required: 120 VAC ± 10%, 60Hz (International models: 230 VAC ± 10%, 50Hz; Australian models: 240 VAC ± 10%, 50Hz)
Output: 26.5 VAC 1.9A
Power back-up: Lithium coin-cell battery maintains time and date while nonvolatile memory maintains the programming
Multi-valve capacity: Maximum five 24 VAC, 7VA solenoid valves simultaneous operation including the master valve, maximum two solenoid valves per station
Certifications
cULus [US and Canada], FCC Part 15b [US], WaterSense (when upgraded with ET Manager Cartridge) [US], CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) [Canada], CE [European Union], IPX4, RCM [Australia and New Zealand], Smart Approved WaterMark [Australia]
Dimensions
Width: 14.32 in (36,4 cm)
Height: 12.69 in (32,2 cm)
Depth: 5.50 in (14,0 cm)
Model Comparison
Controllers
ESP8LXME: 8-Station Controller, 120VAC
IESP8LXME: 8-Station Controller for International Market, 230VAC
ESP12LXMEF: 12-Station Controller with Flow Smart Module, 120VAC
ESPLXMEFP: ESPLXME Controller Front Panel Only
Flow & Station Modules
FSMLXME: Flow Smart Module for ESPLXME/F Controller
ESPLXMSM8: 8-Station Module for ESP-LXME/F Controller
ESPLXMSM12: 12-Station Module for ESP-LXME/F Controller
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