Two-Wire Controllers

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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

Specifications

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 Listing

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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60-station capability standard expandable to 240 stations with LXIVM Pro Panel

Four available sensor inputs (one wired plus up to three on 2-Wire path) with override switch. Eight (Seven plus 1) for LX-IVM Pro

Five flow sensors supported (LX-IVM), Ten for LX-IVM Pro

Supported Field devices: IVM-SOL, IVM-OUT and IVM Smart Valves

Supports IVM-SEN sensor devices (flow sensing and weather sensor support) and IVM-SD surge devices (one per 500 feet of two-wire path or every 15 devices required)

Central Control capable with Rain Bird IQ Communications Cartridges and software

Six user-selectable languages

10 independent programs (LX-IVM) or 40 Programs (LX-IVM Pro)

Removable front panel is programmable under battery power

Compatible with Rain Bird Landscape Irrigation and Maintenance and Third Party Remotes

Plastic, locking, UV resistant, wall-mount case, Optional Metal and Stainless Steel Case & Pedestal

Water Management Features:

Learn Flow utility and flow usage totalizer help optimize water usage*

FloWatch™ protection for high and low flow conditions set by the user FloManager™ manages hydraulic demand, make full use of available water to turn on as many stations as possible without exceeding water supply and reducing the total time to complete irrigation cycles

SimulStations™ allows stations to operate at the same time; up to 8 with LX-IVM and 16 with LXIVM Pro

Cycle+Soak™ by station

Rain Delay up to 30 days

365-Day Calendar Day Off (up to 5 days)

Station Delay by program

Normally Open or Normally Closed Master Valves programmable by station; up to 5 with LX-IVM and 10 with LX-IVM Pro

Optional Weather Sensors are programmable by station to prevent or pause watering; up to 4 with LX-IVM and 8 with LX-IVM Pro

Seasonal Adjust by Program or by Month

Specifications

Station timing: 0 min to 96 hrs

Program level and global Monthly Seasonal Adjust; 0% to 300% (96 hrs maximum station run time)

8 start times per program

Program Day Cycles include Custom days of the week, Odd, Odd no 31st, Even, and Cyclical dates

Manual station, program, test program

Diagnostic Features:

2-Wire Mapping: Maps the devices to corresponding wire paths in the controller to help quickly find and resolve issues

Self-Healing: Automatically detect “fixes” to wire path and splice issues and re-start irrigation without reliance on manual intervention

Two- Way Communication: with Intelligent Valve Modules (IVM) communication happens both ways enabling key features

Self-Shutoff : Once loss of power is detected, automatically shutoff valve to avoid leaks

Alarm light with external case lens

2-Wire diagnostics to simplify and expedite troubleshooting

Four isolated wire paths prevent full system failure under a single short

Trending 12-month electrical history reports and proactive action

Certifications:

cULus, CE, IPX4, UL, CUL, CSA, C-Tick, FCC Part 15

Environmental:

Operating temperature range: 14ºF to 149ºF (-10ºC to 65ºC)

Operating humidity range: 95% max at 40ºF to 120ºF (4ºC to 49ºC) in a non-condensing environment

Storage temperature range: -40ºF to 150ºF (-40ºC to 66ºC)

Optional Upgrade: IQ-NCC Network Communication Cartridge

Optional Upgrade: LXIVM Pro Panels (for regular 60 station controllers)

Electrical Specifications:

Power Supply Voltage: 120 VAC ± 10%, 60Hz

Power back-up: Lithium coin-cell battery maintains time and date while nonvolatile memory maintains the schedule

Simultaneous operation of up to eight (IVM) or sixteen (IVM Pro) Stations plus any corresponding master valves

Dimensions

14.32”W x 12.69”H x 5.50”D (36.4 x 32.2 x 14.0 cm)

Model Listing

ESPLXIVM: Domestic Version 120VC

ESPLXIVMP: Domestic Version (Pro) 120V

IESPLXIVM: International Version 230V

IESPLXIVMP: International Version (Pro) 230V

ILXIVMEU: European Version 230V

ILXIVMPEU: European Version (Pro) 230V

ILXIVMAU: Australian Version 230V

ILXIVMPAU: Australian Version (Pro) 230V

Accessories:

IQ-NCC: Network Communication Cartridge for ESP-LX Series Controllers

PSR110-IVM: 110V Pump Start Relay

PSR220-IVM: 220V Pump Start Relay

TRALXM120V: Replacement Transformer (120v)

IVM Field Devices:

LXIVMSOL: DC latching solenoid that Interfaces with LX-IVM to control station valves and master valves (PEB, PESB, PGA, EFB-BP and BESP Valves)

LXIVMOUT: Interfaces with LX-IVM to manage 3rd party valves and external gear such as pump stations **3rd party valves must have DC latching solenoid**

LXIVMSEN: Interfaces with LX-IVM to control weather sensors or flow sensors

LXIVMSD: IVM-SD provides surge protection on the 2-Wire path (One every 500ft or 15 field devices)

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Controller Features

50-station capability standard expandable to 200 stations with optional ESPLXD-SM75 modules

Four available sensor inputs (one wired plus up to three decoder managed) with override switch

Five flow sensors supported

Supports SD-211TURF sensor decoders (flow sensing and weather sensor support) and LSP-1 line surge protectors (one per 500 feet of 2-wire path required)

Central Control capable with Rain Bird IQ Communications Cartridges and software (see pg. 102)

Advanced Features From Cycle+Soak™ to Contractor Default Program™, the ESP-LXD offers innovative features proven to cut installation expenses, troubleshooting time and water use

Program backup and barcode decoder address entry with the optional PBCLXD

Six user-selectable languages

Removable front panel is programmable under battery power

Plastic, locking, UV resistant, wall-mount case, Optional Metal and Stainless Steel Case & Pedestal

Compatible with Rain Bird Landscape Irrigation and Maintenance Remote - Flow Smart Module™ factory installed or field upgradable

Specifications

Operating Specifications

Station timing: 0 min to 12 hrs

Program level and global Monthly Seasonal Adjust: 0% to 300% (16 hrs maximum station run time)

4 independent programs (ABCD): ABC programs stack, ABCD overlap

Supported decoders: FD-101TURF, FD-102TURF, FD-202TURF, FD-401TURF, FD-601TURF

8 start times per program

Program Day Cycles include Custom days of the week, Odd, Odd no 31st, Even, and Cyclical dates

Manual station, program, test program

Certifications

cULus [US and Canada], WaterSense (when upgraded with ET Manager Cartridge) [US], CE [European Union], IPX4, RCM [Australia and New Zealand], Smart Approved WaterMark [Australia]

Electrical Specifications

Power Supply Voltage: 120 VAC ± 10%, 60Hz (International models: 230 VAC ± 10%, 50Hz; Australian Models: 240 VAC ± 10%, 50Hz)

Power back-up: Lithium coin-cell battery maintains time and date while nonvolatile memory maintains the schedule Multi-valve station capacity: up to 2 solenoid valves per station; simultaneous operation of up to eight solenoids and/or master valves

Multi-valve station capacity: up to 2 solenoid valves per station; simultaneous operation of up to eight solenoids and/or master valves

Dimensions (W x H x D)

14.32” x 12.69” x 5.50” (36.4 x 32.2 x 14.0 cm)