Rain Bird ESP-LXD Installation guide

ESP-LXD Controller
Installation, Programming & Operation Guide

Symbols
 NOTE:Symbolisintendedtoalertthe user to importantoperating,
functionality or maintenance or installation instructions.
 WARNING: Symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of electricity within the controller which may constitute a risk of
electronic shock or other hazard.
 CAUTION: Symbol is intended to alert the user to important
instructions or conditions that could seriously aect irrigation
eectivity or controller operation.
 DIAL: Symbol indicates that the user is required to turn the dial
on the controller to the appropriate setting in order to follow
subsequent instructions as described in that section.
 REPEAT: Symbol indicates that a repetition of previous steps
or actions may be required in order to continue or complete the
controller programming process.
Safety Information
 WARNING: A circuit breaker or cuto switch must be provided
in the xed wiring to isolate the controller.
 WARNING: The current date and time on the controller is
retained by a long-life lithium battery, which must be disposed of
in accordance with local regulations.
Regulatory Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the
following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by Rain Bird
Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This product was FCC certied under test conditions that included the
use of shielded I/O cables and connectors between system components.
To be in compliance with FCC regulations, the user must use shielded
cables and connectors and install them per instructions.
For technical assistance contact Rain Bird at 800 RAINBIRD (1-800-724-6247) U.S. and Canada
Visit us on the web at www.rainbird.com

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Contents
Section A - Introduction & Overview ................... 1
Welcome to Rain Bird ....................................................... 1
ESP-LXD Controller ..........................................................1
Controller Features..................................................................................1
Controls, Switches and Indicators....................................................2
2-Wire Path Overview....................................................... 3
Star Pattern..................................................................................................3
Loop Pattern...............................................................................................4
Decoders ......................................................................................................5
Types of Decoders...............................................................................5
Field Decoder Addresses..................................................................5
Basic Operation.........................................................................................6
Programming Overview................................................... 7
Irrigation Controller Definitions........................................................7
Programs..................................................................................................7
Watering Days .......................................................................................7
Watering Start Time ............................................................................7
Station Run Time ..................................................................................7
Programming Guide...............................................................................7
Fill Out Programming Guide ..........................................................7
Apply Decoder Address Labels.....................................................8
Storing the Programming Guide..................................................8
Remote Programming ...........................................................................8
Programming Checklist ........................................................................9
Set Up Hardware ..................................................................................9
Set Up Programs...................................................................................9
Set Up Programs (Optional)............................................................9
Review Setup .........................................................................................9
Optional Setup......................................................................................9
AUTO...............................................................................10
Automatic Operation ..........................................................................10
Alarm Conditions ..................................................................................11
Decoder Address Alarms...............................................................11
FloWatchTM Alarms............................................................................11
Review Alarm Messages ................................................................11
Resetting the Controller ....................................................................12
Optional Features...........................................................12
Station Expansion Module (ESP-LXD-SM75)............................12
Section B - Basic Programming.......................... 13
Set Current Date & Time .................................................13
Program Select Switch ...................................................14
Select Program .......................................................................................14
Setup Wizards.................................................................14
Valve Types Setup .................................................................................14
Master Valves Setup.............................................................................16
Weather Sensors Setup ......................................................................18
Set Up Decoder-Based Weather Sensors...............................18
Weather Sensors Bypassed/Active Switch............................19
Local Weather Sensors ...................................................................19
Custom Pause Sensors ...................................................................19
Custom Prevent Sensors ...............................................................19
Station Setup...........................................................................................20
Flow Sensors Setup..............................................................................22
Set Up Rain Bird Flow Sensor......................................................22
Set Up Custom Flow Sensor ........................................................23
Set Watering Start Times................................................25
Select Days to Water.......................................................26
Station Run Times...........................................................27

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Section C - System Diagnostics .......................... 29
Test All Stations/Check System......................................29
Confirm Programs.................................................................................29
Program Summary ...........................................................................29
Review Program.................................................................................30
Program Run Time............................................................................33
Station Run Time ...............................................................................34
Test All Stations......................................................................................35
2-Wire Path Diagnostics .....................................................................36
Short Finding ......................................................................................36
Decoder Test........................................................................................38
Line Survey...........................................................................................40
Ping Decoders ....................................................................................42
Weather Sensor Status........................................................................44
Master Valve Status ..............................................................................45
Section D - Advanced Programming.................. 47
Seasonal Adjust %..........................................................47
Adjust Individual Program................................................................47
Adjust By Month....................................................................................48
Select Months to Adjust ................................................................48
Select Programs To Adjust............................................................49
Delay Watering ...............................................................50
Rain Delay .................................................................................................50
Calendar Day Off ...................................................................................51
Water Windows ......................................................................................52
Set Up Water Window.....................................................................52
Watering Cycles ..............................................................53
Watering Cycle Definitions...............................................................53
Custom, Odd, Odd no 31st, Even ..................................................53
Cyclical Days ............................................................................................55
Station Settings..............................................................56
Set Up Cycle+SoakTM ...........................................................................56
Set Up Station Delay............................................................................57
Set Up SimulStationsTM ......................................................................58
Set SimulStationsTM for Program................................................58
Set SimulStationsTM for Controller.............................................59
Station Sequencing..............................................................................60
Section E - Options & Special Features .............. 61
Backup and Recall Programs .........................................61
Store Default Programs......................................................................61
Recall Default Programs.....................................................................62
Delayed Recall ........................................................................................63
Programming Backup Cartridge (PBC-LXD)..................64
PBC-LXD Features .................................................................................64
Barcode Scanning Feature................................................................64
Installing a PBC-LXD ............................................................................65
Backup Programs to PBC-LXD.........................................................66
Restore Programs from PBC-LXD...................................................67
Decoder Barcode Scanning............................................68
Install Barcode Scanning Pen..........................................................68
Set Up Barcode Scanning Pen ........................................................70
Test Barcode Scanning Pen ..............................................................71
Scan Field Decoder Addresses .......................................................72
Special Features .............................................................74
Set Language ..........................................................................................74
Set Hours Mode .....................................................................................74
NOMV Cycling.........................................................................................75
Section F - Flow Management............................ 77
Introduction to Flow.......................................................77
FloZonesTM Overview...........................................................................77
ESP-LXD Flow Management Features.........................................77
FloManagerTM Overview ................................................................77
FloWatchTM Overview......................................................................77
Set Flow Units .........................................................................................78
FloManagerTM .................................................................78
Set Up and Use FloManagerTM .......................................................79
Enable (Or Disable) FloManagerTM ...........................................79
Set Flow Rates Manually ....................................................................80
Set Station Rates................................................................................80
Set FloZoneTM Rates .........................................................................81

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FloWatchTM .....................................................................82
Set Up and Use FloWatchTM .............................................................82
Enable (or Disable) FloWatchTM .................................................83
SEEF and SELF Settings and Actions............................................84
Set Up and Configure SEEF and SELF......................................84
Learn Flow ................................................................................................87
Learn Flow Automatically (All Stations) .................................87
Learn Flow Automatically (Custom Stations) ......................88
View and Clear Flow Alarms.............................................................90
View Station Flow Alarms .............................................................90
View FloZoneTM Flow Alarms .......................................................91
Clear Flow Alarms.............................................................................92
View Flow Rates .....................................................................................93
View Flow Rates for Stations........................................................93
View Flow Rates for FloZonesTM ................................................94
View and Clear Flow Logs .................................................................95
View Current Flow.................................................................................96
Clear Flow Rates.....................................................................................97
Section G - Auxiliary Operation......................... 99
Module Status ................................................................99
Smart Module Status...........................................................................99
Check Station Module(s) ...............................................................99
Clear Programs.............................................................100
Clear Individual Program................................................................ 100
Clear All Programs.............................................................................. 101
Restore Defaults.................................................................................. 102
Manual Watering ..........................................................103
Start Station Manually ..................................................................... 103
Start Program Manually .................................................................. 104
MV Water Window.............................................................................. 105
Set Up MV Water Window.......................................................... 105
Manually Opening a MV ............................................................ 107
Test All Stations................................................................................... 108
OFF................................................................................110
Adjust Display Contrast................................................................... 110
Turn Off 2-Wire Path.......................................................................... 110
Close Master Valves........................................................................... 112
Section H - Installation .................................... 113
Install the Controller ....................................................113
Installation Checklist ........................................................................ 113
Check Box Contents.......................................................................... 113
Select Location for Controller ...................................................... 114
Gather Installation Tools................................................................. 114
Access Controller Cabinet.............................................................. 115
Open or Remove Controller Front Panel............................ 115
Mount Controller................................................................................ 116
Install Modules .................................................................................... 117
Install LXD Decoder Module .................................................... 117
Install Station Expansion Modules ........................................ 118
Connect Field Wiring ....................................................118
Connecting the 2-Wire Cable....................................................... 118
Connecting Power to the Controller ............................120
Connect Ground Wire ...................................................................... 120
Connect Power Source.................................................................... 120
Complete Installation...................................................122
Programming Under Battery Power ......................................... 122
Connect Decoders to Field Wiring................................123
Wire Splices ........................................................................................... 123
Field Decoder Connections........................................................... 124
Master Valves and MV Decoders................................................. 124
Surge Protection and Grounding............................................... 125
Install Lightning Surge Protectors (LSP-1s) ....................... 125
Decoder Managed Flow Sensors................................................ 126
Connect Flow Sensors................................................................. 126
Decoder Managed Weather Sensors........................................ 126
Local Weather Sensors..................................................................... 127
Connect Local Weather Sensors............................................. 127
Verifying Field Installation ............................................................. 127
Appendix ......................................................... 129
Electrical Requirement Code of Magnetic Solenoid ........ 129
Master Valve and Pump Set-up Tips.......................................... 130
Using a Field Decoder With a Pump Start Relay ............. 130

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ESP-LXD Controller
Section A - Introduction & Overview
Welcome to Rain Bird
Thank you for purchasing your new state-of-the-art Rain
Bird ESP-LXD controller.
For over seven decades Rain Bird has led the irrigation industry in
meeting water management needs by providing the highest quality
products and services available.
ESP-LXD Controller
Your new Rain Bird controller is designed to provide years of
highly manageable irrigation control.
The ESP-LXD is an irrigation controller designed for commercial use. It
accommodates up to 50 stations and through the addition of Station
Modules can easily be expanded to address up to 200 total stations.
Controller Features
The ESP-LXD controller has a variety of advanced features to help you
manage water eciently, including:
 Flow, power, and priority management
 2-Wire and controller-based diagnostics
 Large variety of user-congurable irrigation program options to
meet the most demanding irrigation needs while still addressing
municipal mandates and restrictions
 Upgrade features including Station Modules, Programming Backup
Cartridge (PBC), IQ Central Control Communication and ET Manager
Cartridges.
 Supports one local and three decoder-based sensor inputs.
 Outdoor-rated plastic cabinet which can be upgraded to the
optional metal cabinet (LXMM) and pedestal (LXMMPED).
 UL and CE certied.

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D
Display
Displays time of day during normal operation; shows commands
during programming; shows active station and remaining run
time during watering
E
Programming Buttons
Press buttons to enter and change program information.
 Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours,
minutes and seconds, dates or percentages.
F
Alarm Light
Illuminates to indicate various types of alarm conditions. See
Alarm Conditions for more details on how to review and clear
alarms).
Controls, Switches and Indicators
Key operational features of the ESP-LXD Controller front panel:
A
Programming Dial
Used for programming and to turn the controller on and o.
B
Weather Sensors Switch
Set the controller to obey or ignore input from optional sensors.
See Section B, Weather Sensors Setup for more details.
C
Program Select Switch
Select watering Program A, B, C, or D. See Section B, Program
Select Switch for more details.
ESP-LXD Controller Front Panel Features
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3
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5
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2-Wire Path Overview
The ESP-LXD controller with 2-Wire path has some key
advantages over traditionally wired controllers.
In a traditionally wired system, separate wires are required for each
valve which can be no further than a few hundred yards or meters from
the controller.
The ESP-LXD utilizes a 2-Wire electrical path, upon which decoders can
be attached at any location. This allows greater design exibility and
signicantly greater distances to be supported. Valves in a two wire
system can be managed using up to 3.3 miles (5.5 Km) of total wire
path. Two types of 2-Wire path designs are supported:
Star Pattern
A Star Pattern allows branching as often as necessary without ever
looping the wire back to the controller.
This generally allows more design exibility but at the expense of some
distance. The distance from the controller to the farthest decoder is
known as the critical path; the greatest distance supported with 14
AWG cable is 1.65 miles (2.66 Km).
 NOTE: The ESP-LXD controller has 8 connections for up to four
separate 2-Wire paths.
2-Wire Path Star Pattern Design
Valve Boxes (Typical)
2-Wire splice at branch
take-offs allow easy
breaking of loop for
troubleshooting
Decoders
(Typical)
ESP-LXD Controller
Critical Path
Distance from farthest
decoder back to
controller (maximum
1.65 miles (2.66 Km)
using 14 AWG cable)
First
2-Wire
Path
Second
2-Wire
Path
Branches

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Loop Pattern
A Loop Pattern supports the greatest distance from controller to
decoders.
However the Loop Pattern requires that the 2-Wire path loop back and
return to the controller. The critical path for a Loop design is determined
by calculating the distance around the loop to the farthest decoder
and back to the controller. For both the Star and Loop designs, dierent
distances can be supported with larger gauge cable.
Maximum Critical Path Lengths for 2-Wire Paths
Nominal Wire
Size
Ohms per 1000’or
Ohms per Km (per
conductor)
Max. Length For Critical Path
Star Loop
Km Miles Km Miles
2.5 mm2 7.5 Ohms/Km 3.00 1.86 12.00 7.46
14 AWG 2.58 Ohms/1000’ 2.66 1.65 10.63 6.61
12 AWG 1.62 Ohms/1000’ 4.23 2.63 16.93 10.52
10 AWG 1.02 Ohms/1000’ 6.72 4.18 26.89 16.71
2-Wire Loop Pattern Design Decoders and Valves
Valve Boxes (Typical)
2-Wire splice at branch
take-offs allow easy
breaking of loop for
troubleshooting
Decoders
(Typical)
ESP-LXD Controller
Critical Path
Total cable length of
the loop’s critical path
(maximum 6.61 miles
(10.63 km) using
14 AWG cable)
Branch #2 Loop
Main Trunk Loop
2-Wire
Loop
Branch #1 Loop

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Decoders
The ESP-LXD controls your irrigation system using decoders.
A decoder is a device which attaches to the 2-Wire path and performs
a task such as opening a valve for irrigation. Some, such as sensor
decoders can be used to provide weather sensor status to the controller.
Typically a controller has several decoders connected, each with one or
more valves attached. Valve outputs at the controller are called stations
and are numbered sequentially. ESP-LXD controller is designed to keep
track of your decoders so that once installed and set up all you have to
do is manage irrigation for the various stations.
Types of Decoders
Field Decoders
Used to open and close valves for irrigation, these are the most
commonly used decoders.
Master Valve (MV) Decoders
Used to open and close master valves. Both Normally Open master
valves (NOMVs) and Normally Closed master valves (NCMVs) are
supported. The ESP-LXD controller can manage up to ve Master Valves.
Weather Sensor Decoders
Used to provide an interface between the weather device and the
controller. The ESP-LXD controller can support up to three weather
sensor decoders.
Local Sensor
The ESP-LXD controller can also interface to a local sensor, such as a rain
shuto device. The local weather sensor connects directly to the ESP-
LXD-M50 module via a separate wired or wireless connection rather
than through a Sensor Decoder connected to the 2-Wire path. The ESP-
LXD controller supports one Local Sensor.
Field Decoder Addresses
Field decoders have unique ve digit address identiers. Decoder
addresses can be reprogrammed if necessary, using the Rain Bird DPU-
210 Decoder Programming Unit.
Rain Bird Field Decoder Models
Decoder
Model
Number of
Addresses
Per Decoder
Maximum
Number Of
Solenoids
Per Address
Maximum
Addresses
Operating At
Once
FD-101 1 1 1
FD-102 1 2 1
FD-202 2 2 2
FD-401* 4 1 4
FD-601* 6 1 4
* Decoder includes Line Surge Protection.
Some decoders can support more than one valve. For example, an
FD-102 decoder has a single address, but can control 2 dierent
valves. However both valves would always have to open and close
simultaneously since the FD102 only has a single address. An FD-401
could manage four valves, each independently since four addresses are
available.
 NOTE: The ESP-LXD controller also supports setup by scanning
decoder barcode labels using the optional Programming Backup
Cartridge (PBC-LXD). See Section E for more details.

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The ESP-LXD lets you set a delay between stations. For example, if you
set a one minute delay, station 1 will run until nished, followed by
a one minute delay. Then station 2 will run, followed by another one
minute delay, and so on. See Section D, Station Delay for more details.
The order in which stations are selected to operate depends on the
following settings:
 Station Sequencing settings
 Station priorities
 Station run times
 Station program assignment
 Station ow rate (FloManager)
 POC ow rate (FloManager)
 SimulStation settings
 NOTE: When using Station Sequencing by priorities, set station
priorities higher for stations you want selected earlier in a program
and lower for stations you want selected later in a program.
Valves (Stations)
Valves (or stations) operate at times as specified by irrigation programs.
The controller sends signals to the appropriate decoder, powering
the valve solenoid to open or close. When additional stations are
scheduled, another signal is sent to the next decoder and the cycle
continues. For example, the controller sends the rst decoder a signal
to open it’s valve, allowing irrigation. When nished, the controller
signals the decoder to shut o it’s valve and then signals the second
decoder to open the valve. Then when the second station is nished,
the third station will begin watering and so on.
 NOTE: The ESP-LXME’s SimulStations feature allows you to operate
multiple stations at the same time. See section D for more details.
 NOTE: The ESP-LXD’s Cycle+Soak feature may delay valve
operation. See Section D, Cycle+Soakfor more details.
Typical Decoder and Valve Operation
2-Wire
Path
ESP-LXD Controller
2nd Decoder
3rd Decoder
Valves
1st Decoder
Sprinklers

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Programming Overview
Irrigation Controller Definitions
Programs
The process of telling the controller exactly when and for how long
you want to water. The controller opens and closes the remote control
valves according to a program you set.
Each program contains:
Watering Days
The days of the week or calendar dates on which irrigation is allowed.
For example, specic days such as Monday, Wednesday and Friday
could be designated as your “watering days”. Or else cyclical, such as
every third day, or perhaps only on even or odd days of the month.
Watering Start Time
The time(s) of day that irrigation begins; this is the time that the
rst station in the program begins watering; all other stations in the
program then follow in sequence.
 NOTE: The term “start time” refers to the time that a program
starts, not to the time that each individual station begins to run.
Station Run Time
The length of time (in hours and minutes) that each individual station
is programmed to run.
Programming Guide
Before you begin programming, ll out the Programming Guide. See
the Programming Guide instructions for more details.
A
Locate the Programming Guide that came with the ESP-LXD
controller.
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Fill Out Programming Guide
B
Follow the instructions to enter information about your
system hardware and settings in the appropriate elds on the
Programming Guide.
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Apply Decoder Address Labels
C
Follow the instructions to apply station, master valve, ow and
weather sensor decoder address labels in the appropriate elds
on the Programming Guide.
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Storing the Programming Guide
Return the Programming Guide to a permanent, safe location when
you’re nished working with it. We recommend hanging it on the hook
inside the controller cabinet door as shown below.
Remote Programming
The ESP-LXD controller can be programmed while operating under
battery power.
This feature is useful if the controller is installed in an area that is not
easily accessible. It also lets you enter program information before
installing the controller at the job site. See Section H, Programming
Under Battery Power for more details.

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Programming Checklist
When programming the ESP-LXD controller for the rst time, it is
recommended that you complete the following steps in order.
For your convenience a check-o box is provided for each step.
Set Up Hardware
 Install LXD decoder module..................................................... Page 117
 Install SM Station Modules ....................................................... Page 118
 Fill out Programming Guide (see Programming Guide instructions)
 Apply decoder address labels (see Programming Guide instructions)
 Clear program information....................................................... Page 101
 Set language.................................................................................. Page 74
 Set time............................................................................................ Page 13
 Set date............................................................................................ Page 13
 Set up valve types........................................................................ Page 14
 Set up master valves................................................................... Page 16
 Set up weather sensors (optional)......................................... Page 18
 Set up stations and decoders .................................................. Page 20
 Set up ow sensors (optional)................................................. Page 22
Set Up Programs
A B C D Select program (A, B, C or D)............................. Page 14
Set watering start times ..................................... Page 25
Select watering days *......................................... Page 26
Set station run time(s)......................................... Page 27
* See Watering Cycles dial position for Odd, Odd31, Even and
Cyclical watering cycles.
Set Up Programs (Optional)
 Set seasonal adjust ............................................................. Page 47
 Create a water window ..................................................... Page 52
 Set up a station delay ........................................................ Page 57
 Set up Simulstations .......................................................... Page 58
Review Setup
 Conrm program ......................................................................... Page 29
 Test stations ................................................................................... Page 35
 Check 2-Wire setup ..................................................................... Page 36
 Check installed modules ........................................................... Page 99
Optional Setup
 Check weather sensor status .......................................... Page 18
 Schedule calendar days o.............................................. Page 51
 Create a MV manual water window.............................. Page 105
 Set Cycle+Soak..................................................................... Page 56
 Set ow units ........................................................................ Page 78
 Activate FloManager.......................................................... Page 78
 Activate FloWatch ............................................................... Page 82
 Set up SEEF and SELF actions ......................................... Page 84
 Set controller to AUTO ............................................................... Page 10

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AUTO
Automatic Operation
The controller will operate automatically with the controller dial set
to AUTO.
If you forget to return the dial to AUTO, the controller will automatically
continue to run programs, unless the dial is set to the OFF position
when all irrigation is canceled.
 Turn the controller dial to AUTO.
A
The Auto screen is displayed with the current day and time shown.
B
When a program is running in AUTO mode, the station number will
display on the screen. Press the + or – buttons to add or subtract
minutes from the run time for the currently running station. To
advance to the next station in a program, press the Adv button.
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 To cancel a currently running program, turn the controller dial to
OFF for three seconds and then return the dial to AUTO.

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Alarm Conditions
An alarm condition can occur when programming omissions or other
issues prevent normal irrigation.
Decoder Address Alarms
The controller will alarm if duplicate decoder addresses are entered
for one or more weather sensors, ow sensors or stations. To clear the
alarm, enter a dierent decoder address for one of the decoders. Only
the rst two duplicates will be shown, so you may need to repeat this
process until all duplicate addresses have been cleared.
FloWatchTM Alarms
The controller will alarm for certain ow conditions if you have FloWatch
set up. See Section F, Flow Management for more details.
Review Alarm Messages
A
When an alarm condition is detected, the alarm light on the
controller front panel will illuminate.
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 Turn the controller dial to AUTO.
B
When an alarm condition is present, the Alarm button label will be
present on screen. Press the Alarm button to view alarm details.
C
Any present alarm conditions will then be displayed. Press the
Next button if necessary, to advance to the next page.
bc
 NOTE: Take the appropriate action to address each alarm
condition. When all alarms have been addressed, the alarm light
on the front panel will no longer be illuminated.

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Resetting the Controller
Sometimes you may want to reset (or reboot) the ESP-LXD controller.
Using the controller’s reset feature does not change or delete the
programs you have loaded into the controller.
 Turn the controller dial to AUTO.
A
Open the controller outer cabinet door and inner front panel.
B
Locate the RESET button on the back of the front panel.
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2
C
Use a pen or pencil to depress the RESET button.
D
The “Rain Bird”screen appears, conrming reset.
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Optional Features
Station Expansion Module (ESP-LXD-SM75)
The ESP-LXD controller comes standard with 50 stations available. This
can easily be expanded by adding one or two optional ESP-LXD-SM75
Station Modules. Each station module adds 75 additional stations to
increase capacity to 125 or 200 stations.
ESP-LXD-SM75 Station Expansion Module

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ESP-LXD Controller
Section B - Basic Programming
Set Current Date & Time
 Turn the controller dial to Set Current Date and Time.
A
The Set Date and Time screen appears. Press the + and – buttons
to set the current hour; then press Next.
 NOTE: Be sure to set the hour correctly to either AM or PM.
 Press and HOLD buttons to accelerate settings for hours and
minutes.
B
Press the + and – buttons to set the current minute; then press
Next.
1 2
C
Press the + and – buttons to set the current day; then press Next.
D
Press the + and – buttons to set the current month; then press
Next.
3 4
E
Press + and – to set the current year.
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Program Select Switch
Always begin programming by setting the Program Select
switch to the desired program.
Four independent Programs, A, B, C and D are available in the ESP-
LXD controller. Multiple programs allow you to set watering schedules
to meet dierent requirements for plant materials, soils, slopes, and
shady or sunny areas. Programs can operate simultaneously with
the only limitation being the number of stations you program to run
simultaneously.
Select Program
On the controller front panel, slide the Program Select switch under
the A, B, C, or D, then begin programming.
Program
Select
Switch
 NOTE: When programming the controller, any program-specic
information you enter, such as start times or watering days, will
aect only the selected program.
Setup Wizards
Setup Wizards take you through each step for setting up your
hardware in the ESP-LXD controller.
It’s most eective to use the Setup Wizards in the order they appear
on the screen: Valve Types, Master Valves, Weather Sensors (if present),
Station Setup, and nally Flow Sensors (if present).
Valve Types Setup
The Valve Type Setup Wizard tells the ESP-LXD controller what types
of valves are used by your irrigation system.
Up to ve dierent valve types are supported by ESP-LXD, set up as V1,
V2, V3, V4, and V5.
 NOTE: It’s not necessary to set up additional valve types if you’re
only using one or two types of valves at your job site.
 Turn the controller dial to Setup Wizards.