RainBird 50 to 200 Station Modular 2-Wire Decoder Controller

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.

 

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.

 

From Cycle+Soak™ to Contractor Default Program™, the ESP-LXD offers innovative features proven to cut installation expenses, troubleshooting time and water use.

 

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.

 

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 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 do not overtax your water supply, while Flo-Watch™ quickly identifies and isolates high or low flow situations, such as mainline breaks.

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

 

• 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 and Portuguese.
• UV resistant, outdoor rated locking wall mountable case.
• Built-in flow management software.
• Rain Bird residential valves (CP,DV and JTV series)
  are not compatible with ESP-LXD decoders. 
  Use Rain Bird commercial valves (PGA, PEB, 
  GB, EFB-CP and BPE series).
• Requires electrical wiring for connection to power.

Operation Guide Manual
Technical Specifications
Wiring Diagram