The ESP-LXD controller has been designed to maintain the look, feel and ease of programming of the ESP-LXM controller but with an interface to a two-wire path for decoder-based irrigation. The ESP-LXD controller can manage up to 50 stations but can easily be expanded for use with up to 200 stations. Flow Management is also built in to every ESP-LXD controller. The ESP-LXD provides flexible features and modular options that make the controller ideal for a wide variety of applications including light-commercial, commercial and industrial irrigation systems.
Easy to Use
The ESP-LXD Controller utilizes the Rain Bird® ESP Extra Simple Programming user interface. The dial, switches, and buttons interface, which Rain Bird first introduced in the 1980s, is easy to learn and use and has become a standard controller interface for the irrigation industry. The large LCD display incorporates softkey text labels for the button functions rather than dedicated buttons.
Easy to Install
The ESP-LXD Controller has a spacious case and eight lugs for up to four two-wire paths (which are all managed as a single two-wire path) making installation fast and easy. Multiple size wiring knockouts are provided on the bottom and back side of the case to adapt to a wide variety of wiring applications. The door and front panel are removable so the case can be easily mounted to the wall.
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.
Unprecedented Flexibility
A modular design makes the ESP-LXD the perfect fit for a range of large residential and commercial projects—from the straightforward to the most complex.
50 to 200-Station Capacity
Included with every ESP-LXD is the ESP-LXD-M50 module, a “double-wide” module which snaps onto two adjacent mounts on the controller backplane. The ESP-LXD-M50 module includes the lugs for attachment of the two-wire path cables. For even more capacity, simply add one or two SM75 expansion modules (sold separately) to handle up to 200 stations from a single controller.
Built-In Flow Management
Built in to every ESP-LXD module is Rain Bird’s Flow Smart software for flow management – simply attach one to five SD-210 sensor decoders and flow meters (not included) to the two-wire path, and the controller will do the rest. FloManager® ensures you don’t overtax your water supply, while Flo-Watch™ quickly identifies and isolates high or low flow situations, such as mainline breaks.
50 station base capacity, expandable to 200 stations using hot-swappable modules
Two-wire decoder-based irrigation reduces wire and simplifies troubleshooting
Four independent programs with capability to overlap
Supports up to 5 master valves, 5 flow sensors, 4 weather sensors and a variety of upgrades
Same easy-to-use programming interface as other ESP series controllers
6 user-selectable languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, German & Portuguese
UV-resistant, outdoor-rated plasting locking wall-mountable case
More Information
Model ESPLXD
Zones/Stations 50-200 expandable
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor/Outdoor
Controller Type Decoder-based, Modular/Expandable
Dimensions
Width: 14.32 in
Height: 12.69 in
Depth: 5.50 in
Features Cycle+Soak, Delay Between Stations, English/Spanish, Flow Sensing, Manual Watering, Master Valve/Pump Start, Non-volatile Memory, Rain Delay, Seasonal Adjust, Water Budget
Programs 4
Program Day Cycles Custom days of the Week, Odd days, Even days, Cyclical (water every x days), Calendar day off, Event days off
Start Times per Zone/Program 8
Electrical Specifications
Input required: 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
Certifications UL, CE, CUL, C-Tick
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