Description
Rain Bird ESP8LXME-8 Station Sprinkler Controller
The popular Rain Bird ESP8LXME-8 Station Sprinkler Controller has been enhanced to provide additional features and station capacity. The ESP8LXME Enhanced Controller offers flow sensing and management with modular station capacity from 8 to 48 stations. Station modules are available in 4-, 8- and 12-station models. The ESP-LXD and ESP-LXME each feature Extra Simple Programming. From the large LCD display to the simple-to-use dial to easy-to-follow prompts, both controllers are designed to help cut installation expenses and troubleshooting time.
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Features
Applications
The ESP-LXME 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. Modular options include modular station capacity, flow sensing, metal case and pedestal, ETC Manager Smart Cartridge, and IQ™ v2.0 Central Control Communication Cartridges. These options are field installed and can upgrade and enhance the ESP-LXME at any time in the future.
Easy to Use
The ESP-LXME 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. Multiple language support allows the end-user or maintenance personnel to interface with the controller in their primary language. User selectable languages include English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. Date, time and unit formats are also user configurable.
Easy to Install
The ESP-LXME Controller has a spacious case and quick-connect terminals 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.
Smart Approved Watermark
Rain Bird’s ESP-LXME controller has received the Smart Approved Watermark. Established in Australia and recognized worldwide, this elite designation identifies products and services that help reduce water use.
Contractor Default™
Create a customized default program that can be automatically recalled up to 90 days in the future. This allows a temporary schedule to be created for new seed or a fast fix.
Extra Simple Programming (ESP)
Make programming a snap, with a large easy-to-read display plus quick-programming features such as Rain Bird’s exclusive Program Review that shows more station settings at once so you can confirm your program faster.
Automatic Seasonal Adjust
Program seasonal watering adjustments for the entire year that can take effect automatically. Adjust by month or program.
Configurable Station Count
The ESP-LXME is configurable up to 48 stations. It has four bays that are capable of using either 4-station, 8-station or 12-station modules.
Flexible Programming Options
• Cycle+Soak™ • Programmable Valve Delay • Sensor Override by Station • Master Valve by Station • Calendar Day Off • Total Program and Valve Run Times
Reliable Surge Protection
The ESP-LXME is constructed with heavy-duty surge protection standards to withstand electrical surges and lightning.
Enhanced Diagnostic Feedback™ with RASTER™ Wiring Test
External alarm light and on-screen messaging alert the user of conditions that may disrupt controller operation.
Program Protection
Non-volatile memory retains programming for up to 100 years. Date and time retained for up to 10 years, so there is no need to return to the jobsite after a power outage.
Removable Battery-Programmable Panel
For easy programming prior to installation.
Multi-Lingual Interface
Features English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese.
FloManager™
FloManager™ manages hydraulic demand to make full use of available water and shorten total watering time.
Specifications
Controller Hardware
• Plastic, locking, UV resistant, wall-mount case
• Optional Metal Case & Pedestal
• 8- or 12-stations base unit expandable to 48 stations with 4-, 8- and 12-Station Modules
• Flow Smart Module™ factory installed or field upgradable
Controller Features
• Large LCD display with easy to navigate softkey user interface
• Hot-swappable modules, no need to power down the controller to add/remove modules
• Dynamic station numbering eliminates station numbering gaps
• Weather Sensor input with override switch •
Master valve/pump start circuit
• 6 user-selectable languages
• Non-Volatile (100-year) program memory
• Standard 10kV surge protection
• Front panel is removable and programmable under battery power
Water Management Features
• Optional Flow Smart Module with Learn Flow utility and flow usage totalizer
• Flo-Watch protection for high and low flow conditions with user defined reactions
• 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
• 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
• Alarm light with external case lens
• Electronic diagnostic circuit breaker
• Program summary and review
• Variable test program
• RASTER station wiring test
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
• UL, CUL, CE, CSA, C-Tick, FCC Part 15
