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Rain Bird ESP-LXME 16 Station Indoor/Outdoor Controller | ESP16LXME

SKU
ESP16LXME

Rain Bird ESP16LXME ESP-LXME 16 Station Modular Sprinkler Timer

More features. More stations. More control.

The popular Rain Bird ESP-LX Series commercial controllers have been enhanced to provide additional features and station capacity. The ESP-LXME 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.

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 backside 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 job site 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 the total watering time.

Manuals and Literature


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
  • SimulStation 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

Dimensions

  • Width: 14.32 in (36,4 cm)
  • Height: 12.69 in (32,2 cm)
  • Depth: 5.50 in (14,0 cm)

More Information
Brand Rain Bird
Expandability Modular
Power Source AC Powered
Number of Programs 4
Start Times Per Program 8
Max Station Run Time (HRS) 12
Indoor Yes
Outdoor Yes
Sensor Compatible Flow, Weather
Weather Sensor Compatible Yes
Application Commercial
Computer Program Yes
Warranty 3 Years
Series LXME
Zones 16
Enclosure Type Indoor/Outdoor
Installation (243.80 kB)
Specifications (100.01 kB)