Rain Bird RC2 8-Station 120V WiFi Smart Controller
Brand: Rain Bird | SKU: RC2
Product Overview
Manage up to eight irrigation stations from the Rain Bird 2.0 app with RC2’s built-in WiFi. This domestic 120V controller suits indoor or outdoor installation and provides three programs with four start times each. Guest Mode supports local setup without a home WiFi connection; remote access and connected weather functions require internet access.
Key Features
- Built-in WiFi; no separate LNK module required.
- Eight stations plus a master-valve or pump-start-relay circuit.
- Three programs with four start times per program.
- Cycle and Soak and seasonal adjustment support site-specific watering.
- Indoor/outdoor cabinet with factory-installed power cord.
Common Uses
- Replacing a residential timer serving up to eight irrigation zones.
- Managing lawn, planting-bed and drip schedules from a supported mobile device.
Technical Specifications
- Model: RC2; domestic 120 VAC version.
- Capacity: 8 stations; 3 programs; 4 start times per program.
- Station run time: 1 minute to 6 hours.
- Seasonal adjustment: 5%–200%; watering delay: up to 14 days.
- Input: 120 VAC ±10%, 60 Hz.
- Output: 24 VAC; nominal 0.68 A, maximum 1.0 A.
- Connection: 2.4 GHz WiFi; Rain Bird 2.0 app on supported Apple or Android devices.
- Compatible sensor examples: Rain Bird RSD rain sensors and WR2 rain/freeze sensors, sold separately.
Dimensions
Cabinet: 7.92 inches wide x 7.86 inches high x 3.51 inches deep. Leave clearance for the door, field wiring and access to the power connection.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Check the 120V supply, valve wiring and 2.4 GHz WiFi signal at the mounting location. A pump requires a suitable external pump-start relay; never connect a pump motor directly to the controller output. Use current Rain Bird 2.0 setup instructions and supported firmware. Guest Mode provides a local connection; it does not create internet-based remote access. Select run times for the actual plants, soil, emitter flow and local watering restrictions.
Rain Bird RC2 Controller: The Ultimate Guide to Efficient Water Management
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a separate WiFi module?
No. RC2 has built-in WiFi; a separate LNK accessory module is not required.
Can I set it up without home WiFi?
Yes. Guest Mode supports local setup and programming. Internet-based remote access and connected weather functions require a working WiFi and internet connection.
Can this control more than eight stations?
No. RC2 supports up to eight stations, plus the separate master-valve or pump-start-relay circuit.
Can I connect a pump motor directly?
No. Use a suitable external pump-start relay and follow the controller and pump wiring requirements.
Why Buy from Big Frog Supply?
RC2 combines built-in WiFi with an eight-station indoor/outdoor cabinet, avoiding a separate WiFi-module purchase. Three programs with four starts each help separate watering needs, while local Guest Mode offers a setup option at sites where home WiFi is not yet available.
Model: RC2; domestic 120 VAC version.
Capacity: 8 stations; 3 programs; 4 start times per program.
Station run time: 1 minute to 6 hours.
Seasonal adjustment: 5%–200%; watering delay: up to 14 days.
Input: 120 VAC ±10%, 60 Hz.
Output: 24 VAC; nominal 0.68 A, maximum 1.0 A.
Connection: 2.4 GHz WiFi; Rain Bird 2.0 app on supported Apple or Android devices.
Compatible sensor examples: Rain Bird RSD rain sensors and WR2 rain/freeze sensors, sold separately.
