ESP-28MC-SS
4 Program Hybrid Controller - Stainless Steel

Primary Applications:

The power of an advanced water-management tool in an easy-to-use package. The ESP-MC is a commercial-duty controller for the basic or sophisticated user. Four programs; a real-time calendar; Rain Bird's exclusive Cycle+Soak™ water management software; and the best customer satisfaction program in the industry; helping you conserve both water and money.

New 28 and 36 station models offer a wider range of options to meet varying landscape design needs.

Features and Benefits:

• ESP: Extra Simple Programming with self-prompting large alphanumeric LCD display makes this controller easy to program; read and understand.
• Enhanced protection against lightning and contamination assures reliable performance and safeguards your investment.
• 12-hour watering duration for any or all stations to aid in drip compatibility.
• Four independent programs; with eight start times each; allow mixed irrigation applications in a single controller.
• Two master valve/pump start terminals; one programmable by station; to provide better irrigation control.
• All programs can overlap to maximize hydraulic efficiency and minimize watering time.
• 365-day calendar with leap year intelligence for one-time date and time setting.
• Event-Day-Off option to set any day of the month as a non-watering day for all programs.
• Programmable rain delay enables system to stay off for up to 99 days with auto-restart.
• Upgradeable to MAXICOM²® satellite.
• Independent day cycle by program.
• Water budget by program provides adjustments from 0 to 300% in 1% increments (up to a maximum run time of 16 hours).
• Rain Bird's exclusive Cycle+Soak™ by station allows the total station run time to be split into usable cycles; minimizing puddling and runoff.
• Programmable-Delay-Between-Stations provides time for water well recovery; or time for slow-closing valves to turn off completely.
• Manual watering by station or program.
• Sensor inputs and override switch with LED to indicate when irrigation is suspended by the sensor.
• Non-volatile; 100-year memory holds program; date; and time during power outages.
• Diagnostic circuit breaker identifies electrical shorts; provides a "FAULT" message on the LCD screen; skips shorted stations; and continues irrigation cycle.
• Rapid Station Test Routine (RASTER™) enables the controller to diagnose and troubleshoot field wiring; solenoid; and controller problems quickly and easily.
• Mounting plate and mounting bracket provide fast; secure; vandal-resistant installation
• Surge protection makes the controller reliable and robust under extreme field conditions.
• Quick-connect terminal strip for fast installation.
• Universal remote ready: includes pre-installed connectors for addition of remote products.
• Heavy-duty transformer for simultaneous operation of up to nine 24VAC; 7VA solenoids.
• Removable; battery-programmable front panel for the convenience of both programming instruction and programming prior to installation.
• Available in 2 enclosures:
  • Powder coated wall-mount steel cabinet
  • Stainless Steel Pedestal

Models:

• ESP-8MC: 8 stations
• ESP-12MC: 12 stations
• ESP-16MC: 16 stations
• ESP-24MC: 24 stations
• ESP-28MC: 28 stations (NEW)
• ESP-32MC: 32 stations
• ESP-36MC: 36 stations (NEW)
• ESP-40MC: 40 stations
  Note: All models also available in 50Hz
  Note: All models also available in a stainless steel (SS) pedestal