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Features

Remote Management and Control
With our free 2.0 App you can use your phone like a wireless remote to water a single zone, all zones, or set a custom schedule.
Remotely manage the RC2 controller from the IQ Central Control dashboard.  
Perform batch editing to groups of controllers. Example: Apply rain delay to all properties in an HOA all at once.
Smart and Responsible
WaterSense certified with superior programming capabilities designed to meet the most stringent water restrictions.
Weather data from local weather sources automatically adjusts run times on a daily basis. Your yard receives only the water it needs while saving up to 50% in water.
Unlock Automatic Rain Delay, Seasonal Adjust & Cycle and Soak and maximize water-saving capabilities.
Increase Productivity
Powerful, unique features developed with the professional irrigation contractor in mind.
Create and store your 3 most used programs as templates for expedient setup.
Guest Mode provides quick on-site access when WiFi is not available. Load a saved template in Guest Mode and have irrigation ready to go in less than one minute!
Shared Access allows the owner to share or revoke remote access from their mobile device for as long as needed.
Convenient Filter and Search capabilities allow you to pull up sites by name, address, or more.

Specifications

Operating Specifications
2.4 GHz (only) WiFi router compatible with WEP and WPA security settings
Compatible with iOS 8.0 and Android 6 (Marshmallow) or later mobile devices
Operating Temperature: 14° F (-10° C) to 149°F (65°C)
Storage Temperature: -40°F (-40°C) to 150°F (66°C)
Operating Humidity: 95% max @ 40°F to 120°F (4°C to 49°C) non-condensing environment
Master Valve Control
Pre-Installed Power Cord (120V Model Only)
8-Station Capacity
4, 6, and 8 station indoor only models available in some international markets.
3 Programs, 4 Start times/program
Electrical Specifications
Input required: 120V∿, 60Hz,0.23A(International models:230V∿, 50-60Hz, 0.14A)
Output: 24V~, 60Hz, 1.0A Maximum (International models: 24V~, 50-60Hz, 1.0A Maximum) for outdoor models, .6A Maximum for indoor models
Regulatory Compliance
120V Models: UL, FCC, ISED
230V Outdoor Models: CE, UKCA, ACMA RCM
230V Indoor Models: CE

Dimensions

Width: 7.92 in. (20.1 cm)
Height: 7.86 in. (20.0 cm)
Depth: 3.51 in. (9.0 cm)
Indoor Only Models (for some international markets):Height: 16.8 cm,Width: 16.7 cm,Depth: 4 cm

Model Listing

120VAC

  • RC2-120V: 8-station

    • 230VAC

  • RC2-230V: 8-station, Outdoor
  • RC2I4-230V:  4 Station, Indoor
  • RC2I6-230V:  6 Station, Indoor
  • RC2I8-230V:  8 Station, Indoor

    • Australia

  • RC2-AUS: 8-station Australia

    • Accessories

  • WR2-RFC: Rain + Freeze Combo
  • WR2-48: Rain + Freeze Combo with 48-hour hold
  • RSD-BEx: Rain sensor w/ latching bracket, extension wire

    • Features

    Modular Design
    Easy upgrade from LXME to LXME2 by swapping the front panel*
    12-station base unit expandable to 48 stations with (4) 12-station modules
    Access a flow sensor and a second MV2/P booster pump start circuit or normally closed master valve by upgrading to the LXME2 PRO. To upgrade, purchase the LXME2 PRO controller or the Pro Smart Module can be purchased separately.
    *LXME2 controllers only accept 12 station modules
    Intuitive Operation
    40 programs allow for ultimate flexibility in irrigation scheduling
    Large backlit LCD display with easy to navigate softkey user interace
    Copy and paste functions for easy programming of multiple stations
    Powerful Water Management
    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 (Max 2 SimulStations per station module)
    LXME2 PRO models include additional flow management capability and an additional second MV2/P for station level booster pump control 

    Specifications

    Controller Features
    Large backlit LCD display with easy to navigate softkey user interface
    Hot-swappable modules, no need to power down the controller to add/remove modules
    MV1 – Normally closed or Normally open Master valve/pump start circuit
    Master valve delay and inter-station delay
    6 user-selectable languages
    Non-Volatile (100- year) program memory
    Standard 10kV surge protection
    The front panel is removable and programmable under battery power
    Water Management Features
    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
    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
    Weather Sensor programmable by station to prevent or pause watering
    Program or Global Monthly Seasonal Adjust
    PRO Models Only
    PRO features can be accessed by installing the LXME2 PRO Controller or by replacing the LXME2 base module with a PRO Smart Module (PSM-LXME2)
    FloWatch™ protection for high and low flow conditions with user defined reactions
    Flow sensing capability (1 input)
    Learn Flow - Automatically Learn Flow rates based on real-time usage
    Flow Usage Totalizer
    MV2/P - Additional 2nd booster pump start circuit or normally closed master valve programmable by station
    Diagnostic Features
    Alarm light with external case lens
    External alarm port (0.1A max)
    Program summary and review
    RASTER™ station wiring test
    Operating Specifications
    Station run timing: up to 96 hrs continuous runtime
    Seasonal Adjust: 0% to 300% (16 hrs maximum station run time)
    40 independent programs (programs can overlap)
    10 start times per program
    Program Day Cycles include: custom days of the week, odd, odd no 31st, even, and cyclical dates
    Manual station start, manual program start, test all Stations
    Electrical Specifications
    Input required: 120 VAC ± 10%, 60Hz; 230 VAC +10% -6%, 50 Hz.
    Output: 26.5 VAC 1.9A
    Power back-up: Lithium coin-cell battery maintains time and date while nonvolatile memory maintains the schedule
    Multi-valve capacity: Maximum five 24 VAC, 7 VA solenoid valves simultaneous operation including the master valve, maximum two solenoid valves per station module
    Retrofit Applications: Previous generation LXME controllers can be upgraded with LXME2 hardware
    Cabinet - LXME era cabinets (chassis) are compatible with LXME2 hardware and do not need to be upgraded
    Faceplate - LXME faceplate can be swapped with an LXME2 faceplate (LXME2FP)
    12 Station Modules (ESP-LXM-SM12) - Existing wiring to 12 station modules can remain unchanged
    4 & 8 Station Modules - Not supported (replace with ESP-LXM-SM12)
    Base Module (BM2-LXME) - Is compatible with the LXME2
    Flow Smart Module (FSM-LXME) - Not supported (replace with PSM-LXME2)
    Flow Smart IQ Connection Module (IQ-FSCMLXME) - Not supported (replace with IQ-PSCMLXME2).
    6 Pin Remotes - Not compatible with LXME2

    Dimensions

    Width: 14.32 in. (36,4 cm) Height:12.69 in. (32,2 cm) Depth: 5.50 in. (14,0 cm)

    Model Listing

  • ESPLXME2 -  Controller DOM 120V
  • ESPLXME2P - Pro Controller DOM 120V
  • IESPLXME2 - Controller International 230V

  • IESPLXME2P - Pro Controller International 230V
  • ILXME2AU - Controller Australia 230V
  • ILXME2PAU - Pro Controller Australia 230V
  • LXME2FP - Spare Panel
  • PSMLXME2 - Pro Smart Module
  • IQ-PSCM-LXM - Pro Smart IQ Connection module (for LXME2)
  • ESPLXMSM12 - 12-Station Module for LXME2/ PRO Controllers
  • TRALXM120V: Replacement Transformer (120v)

    • Features

    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)  
    Large LCD display with easy to navigate user interface  
    Master valve/pump start circuit  
    Non-Volatile (100 year) storage memory  
    Remotely Programmable under 9V battery power (not included)  
    Program based scheduling allows 4 individual programs with 6 independent start times per program for 24 total start times  
    Watering schedule options: By days of week, ODD calendar days, EVEN calendar days, or Cyclic (every 1 – 30 days) Advanced Features  
    Advanced diagnostics and short detection with LED alert  
    Contractor Default™ Program Save/Restore saved program(s)  
    Rain Sensor bypass by Station  
    Delay Watering up to 14 days (applies only to stations not set to ignore Rain Sensor)  
    Manual Watering option by program or station    
    Seasonal Adjust applied to all programs or individual program  
    Adjustable delay between valves (default set to 0)    
    Master Valve on/off by station
    ESP-ME3 Specific Features
    Built-in flow-sensing capabilities  
    Easy to install indoors or outdoors with pre-installed power cord  
    Back-lit LCD display for improved visibility in low-light and direct sun conditions

    Specifications

    Operating Specifications
    Station timing: 1 minute to 6 hours
    Seasonal Adjust: 5% to 200%
    Max operating temperature: 149°F (65°C)
    Electrical Specifications
    Input required: 120V∿, 60Hz, 0.3A  (International models: 230V∿, 50-60Hz, 0.136A)
    Output: 25.5V∿, 60Hz, 1A  (International models: 24V∿, 50-60Hz, 1.0A)
    Master Valve/Pump Start Relay
    Operating Voltage: 24VAC 50/60Hz
    Max Coil Inrush: 11VA
    Max Coil Holding: 5VA
    Idle/Off power draw 0.06 amps at 120VAC
    Power 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 15b [US], CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) [Canada], NOM-001-SCFI-2018 [Mexico]
    230V Models: CE [European Union], IP24, RCM [Australia and New Zealand], IRAM [Argentina], INMETRO [Brazil], Cم [Morocco], SABS [South Africa], NRCS [South Africa]

    Dimensions

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

    Model Listing

    Controller Base Models

  • ESP4MEI: 4 station indoor model
  • ESP4ME3: 4 station indoor / outdoor model
  • ESP4ME3EUR: 4-Station indoor / outdoor for international markets except Australia
  • ESP4ME3AUS: 4-Station indoor / outdoor for Australia

    • Modules

  • ESP-SM3: 3-station extension module  
  • ESP-SM6: 6-station extension module

    • Accessories

  • LNK2WIFI: LNK2 WiFi Module for remote control and notification via iOS or Android device   
  • WR2-RFC: Rain + Freeze Combo    
  • RSDBEX:  Rain Sensor With Bracket
  • FG100: 1" Wired Plastic Flow Sensor

    • Features

    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)  
    4, 6, 8, and 12 station models to meet small or large residential irrigation needs  
    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  
    Quick programming in just 3 steps for ease of setup  
    3 available programs with up to 4 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

    Specifications

    Operating Temperature: Up to 149°F (65°C)  
    Storage Temperature: -40°F (-40°C) to 150°F (66°C)  
    Operating Humidity: 95% max @ 50°F to 120°F (10°C to 49°C) non-condensing environment
    Electrical Specifications
    Input required: 120V∿, 60Hz, 0.3A  (International models: 230V∿, 50Hz, 0.136A)
    Output: 24V∿, 60Hz, 1.0A  (International models: 24V∿, 50-60Hz, 1.0A) for outdoor models, .6A  maximum for indoor models.
    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 15b [US], CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) [Canada], NOM-001-SCFI-2018 [Mexico]
    230V Models: CE [European Union], IP24, RCM [Australia and New Zealand], IRAM [Argentina], EAC [Eurasian Economic Union], ICASA [South Africa], CMAC [Moldova], Kvalitet [Serbia], UkrSEPRO [Ukraine]
    Dimensions
    Width: 7.92 in. (20.1 cm)  
    Height: 7.86 in. (20.0 cm)  
    Depth: 3.51 in. (9.0 cm)
    Indoor Only Models (for some international markets): Height: 16.8 cm Width: 16.7 cm Depth: 4 cm  

    Model Listing

    120VAC

  • TM2-4-120V: 4-station 120VAC  
  • TM2-6-120V: 6-station 120VAC  
  • TM2-8-120V: 8-station 120VAC  
  • TM2-12-120V: 12-station 120VAC

    • 230VAC

  • TM2-4-230V: 4 Station 230VAC
  • TM2-6-230V: 6 Station 230VAC
  • TM2-8-230V: 8 Station 230VAC
  • TM2-12-230V: 12 Station 230VAC
  • TM2I4-230V: 4 Station, Indoor Only
  • TM2I6-230V: 6 Station, Indoor Only
  • TM2I8-230V: 8 Station, Indoor Only
  • TM2I12-230V: 12 Station, Indoor Only

    • Australia

  • TM2-4-AUS: 4 Station Australia  
  • TM2-6-AUS: 6 Station Australia    
  • TM2-8-AUS: 8 Station Australia  
  • TM2-12-AUS:12 Station Australia

    • Accessories

  • LNKWIFI: LNK2 WiFi Module for remote control and notification via iOS or Android device  
  • 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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