Rainbird ESP-LXME & ESP-LXMEF Modular Controllers

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

Diagnostic Features

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].

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