Rain Bird FD102TURF Two-Wire Decoder for Paired Valves
Brand: Rain Bird | SKU: FD102TURF
Product Overview
Use FD102TURF when one or two compatible valves need to respond to a single address on a Rain Bird SiteControl decoder or ESP-LXD two-wire system. A connected pair runs together, so this decoder suits valves that intentionally share a watering schedule.
Key Features
- One address operates one or two compatible solenoids.
- Factory pre-coded address for assignment to a controller station or master valve.
- Waterproof encapsulation for underground installation.
- Blue cable leads and white solenoid leads identify the connections.
Common Uses
- Controlling a valve pair that should open and close together.
- Adding a compatible single valve with capacity for a paired connection.
- Replacing an existing FD102TURF after checking wiring and solenoid condition.
Technical Specifications
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Model / manufacturer item: FD102TURF / M13004.
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System fit: SiteControl decoder and ESP-LXD.
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Control capacity: One address, up to two compatible Rain Bird solenoids operating simultaneously.
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Current draw: 0.5 mA idle; 18 mA per active solenoid.
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Mounting: Valve box recommended; direct burial permitted.
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Operating temperature: 32–122°F (0–50°C).
Dimensions
Length: 3.35 inches (85 mm). Diameter: 1.77 inches (45 mm).
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Check the controller and solenoid before ordering. The ESP-LXD guide lists PGA, PEB/PESB/PESBR, GB, EFB-CP and BPE/BPES commercial valve families, and excludes residential DV, JTV, HV and ASVF series. Do not mix gray FD-TURF and black FD decoder families.
Connect blue leads to the two-wire path and white leads to the solenoid circuit. Follow the system wiring diagram for a paired-valve connection. Use the specified waterproof splices, cable layout, grounding and surge protection. Record the factory address, assign it in the controller and test operation. Select separate addresses if the two valves require different watering times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FD102TURF provide two independent stations?
No. It has one decoder address and can operate up to two compatible solenoids together. If the valves need separate schedules, choose a decoder arrangement with separate addresses.
Can FD102TURF operate just one valve?
Yes. Rain Bird lists operation of one or two compatible solenoids. Two connected valves share the same address and operate simultaneously.
Which controller systems accept FD102TURF?
It is intended for Rain Bird SiteControl decoder and ESP-LXD two-wire systems. Confirm the controller, valve solenoids and decoder family; gray FD-TURF and black FD decoders must not be mixed on the same system.
What should I record during replacement?
Record the new decoder's factory address and field location, then assign the address to the correct controller station or master valve. Test the connected valve or valve pair after completing the wiring.
Why Buy from Big Frog Supply?
Choose FD102TURF when two compatible valves should act as one scheduled station. Its two-solenoid capacity accommodates that pair through one decoder address, while FD101TURF is limited to one solenoid. Check the watering plan first: if each valve needs its own timing, a single-address FD102TURF will not provide the independent control you need.
Model: FD102TURF (FD-102TURF)
Manufacturer item number: M13004
System fit: Rain Bird SiteControl decoder and ESP-LXD two-wire systems
Capacity: 1 decoder address; 1 or 2 compatible Rain Bird solenoids operating simultaneously
Current draw: 0.5 mA idle; 18 mA per active solenoid
Lead identification: Blue to two-wire cable; white to solenoid
Mounting: Valve box recommended; direct burial permitted
Enclosure: Waterproof encapsulation
Address: Factory pre-coded; assign in controller
Operating temperature: 32–122°F (0–50°C)
Does not provide two independently scheduled stations; follow system cable, splice, grounding and surge protection requirements
