Rain Bird ESP-LXIVM Series Instruction sheet

ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers

IVM-OUT (Output Device)

IVM-OUT 2-Wire control devices can be used

to control valves with DC latching solenoids.



Connect the red and black wires on the IVM-

OUT to the 2-Wire Path.



Connect the red/white striped wire on the

IVM-OUT to the DC latching solenoid red

wire.



Connect the black/white striped wire on the

IVM-OUT to the DC latching solenoid black

wire.



For future troubleshooting or modiﬁcations,

it is recommended to leave an additional 3

feet (1 meter) of 2-Wire cable stored in each

valve box location.

 NOTE: Make sure that the DC latching sole-

noid is compatible with non Rain Bird valves.

Contact the valve manufacturer for more

information.

NOTICE

Maximum combined wire length between IVM-

OUT and its load (e.g. Solenoid) shall be 48 in.

This includes pre-installed IVM-OUT wire (24 in.)

and solenoid wires (22 in.).

Use only WC20 splice kits for all wiring connec-

tions to the 2-Wire Path. Improper wiring can

cause serious damage to your controller or irri-

gation system.

Non-Rain Bird

valve with DC

Latching Solenoid

Valve

Box

2-Wire

Cable

Allow 3 ft. (1 m)

Extra Cable

Length





IVM-OUT



Typical IVM-OUT Wiring

ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers

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Regulatory Information

Federal Communications Commission

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

Unique Identiﬁer:

IESPLXIVM, IESPLXIVMP, ILXIVMEU, ILXIVMPEU, LXIVMPFP, LXIVMFP,

LXIVMSOL, LXIVMOUT, LXIVMSEN, LXIVMSD and LXIVM2WMOD

Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information

Rain Bird Corporation

9491 Ridgehaven Court

San Diego, CA 92123 USA

Ph. (858) 268 2650

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note: 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 pro-

vide 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 this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele-

vision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IC Canada Statement

The Class B apparatus meets all requirements

of the Canadian ISED (formerly IC) regulations

- CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B).

Cet appareil de classe B respecte toutes les exi-

gences de la réglementation canadienne ISED

(anciennement IC)- CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B).

Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE)

As a hardware manufacturer, Rain Bird has

met its national obligations to the EU WEEE

Directive by registering in those coun-

tries to which Rain Bird is an importer. Rain

Bird has also elected to join WEEE Compli-

ance Schemes in some countries to help

manage customer returns at end of life.

Certiﬁcations

• cULus, CE, RCM, EAC

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2020 Rain Bird Corpora�on

Registered Trademark of Rain Bird Corpora�onP/N: 690865-01 REV. 08JA20

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Rain Bird Corpora�on hereby declares that the following irriga�on controllers and accessories are CE compliant.

IESPLXIVM, IESPLXIVMP, ILXIVMEU, ILXIVMPEU, LXIVMSOL, LXIVMOUT, LXIVMSEN, LXIVMSD, LXIVMPFP*, LXIVMFP*, and LXIVM2WMOD*

(*Spare part sold separately - obtained compliance with the controller IESPLXIVM)

This declara�on of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. The object of the declara�on described above is in

conformity with the relevant Union harmoniza�on legisla�on, and the references to the relevant harmonized standards used or to other technical

speciﬁca�ons in rela�on to which conformity is declared are listed below:

Electromagne�c Compa�bility (EMC) Direc�ve 2014/30/EU

•EN 55014-1:2006 + A2:2011

•EN 55014-2:1997 + A1:2001 + A2:2008

Low Voltage (LVD) Direc�ve 2014/35/EU

•EN 60335-1:2012 + AC:2014 + A11:2014 + A13:2017 including

•IEC 60335-1:2010, and EN 62233:2008 + AC:2008

•IEC 60335-1 Edi�on 5.2: 2010 +A1: 2013 +A2: 2016

Restric�on of the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Direc�ve 2011/65/EU

•EN 50581:2012

Place:

San Diego, CA

Signature:

Full Name:

Roger S. Neitzel

Posi�on:

Plant and Program Manager

Date:

January 8, 2020

Rain Bird Corpora�on

970 W. Sierra Madre Ave.

Azusa, California 91702, USA

Phone: (626) 812-3400

Fax: (626) 812-3411

Rain Bird Interna�onal, Inc.

1000 West Sierra Madre Ave.

Azusa, CA 91702, USA

Phone: (626) 963-9311

Fax: (626) 852-7343

Rain Bird Europe

240 Rue René Descartes – Le Clamar Bât. A

13290 Aix En Provence, France

Phone: (33) 4 42 24 44 61

Fax: (33) 4 42 24 24 72

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Safety Information

WARNING

Special precautions must be taken

when valve wires (also known as sta-

tion or solenoid wires) are located

adjacent to, or share a conduit with

other wires, such as those used for

landscape lighting, other “low volt-

age” systems or other “high voltage”

power.

Separate and insulate all conductors

carefully, taking care not to dam-

age wire insulation during installa-

tion. An electrical “short” (contact)

between the valve wires and another

power source can damage the con-

troller and create a ﬁre hazard.

All electrical connections and wiring

runs must comply with local building

codes. Some local codes require that

only a licensed or certiﬁed electrician

can install power. Only professional

personnel should install the control-

ler. Check your local building codes

for guidance.

CAUTION

This appliance is not intended for use

by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental

capacity, or lack of experience and

knowledge unless they have been

given supervision or instruction con-

cerning use of the appliance by a

person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with the

appliance. Cleaning and user mainte-

nance shall not be made by children

without supervision.

If the supply cord of ILXIVMAU or

ILXIVMAUP is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its ser-

vice agent or similarly qualiﬁed per-

sons in order to avoid a hazard.

Replace with the following:

Flexible supply cord H05VVF, mini-

mum wire size of 0.75 mm^2 (18

AWG).

For direct connection wiring:

Minimum wiring size is 0.75 mm^2

(18 AWG).

For controllers not provided with a

supply cord, the ﬁxed installation

must include a disconnecting device

for all three poles suitable for over-

voltage category III protection.

NOTICE

Use only Rain Bird approved acces-

sory devices. Changes or modiﬁca-

tions not expressly approved by Rain

Bird could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment. Unapproved

devices may damage the controller

and void the warranty. For a list of

compatible devices go to: www.rain-

bird.com

Date and time are retained by a lith-

ium battery which must be disposed

of in accordance with local regula-

tions.

Model, serial number, supply rate and

fabrication date are located on the

back of swing panel.

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2-Wire Device Field Connections ....................................... 6

Gather Installation Tools ................................................................................. 6

Wiring Connections ......................................................................................... 6

Outdoor Installation with Direct Wiring.................................................................... 6

Field Wiring Connections ........................................................................................... 7

Connect devices to the 2-Wire path. ................................................................................. 7

Installation ....................................................................................................... 8

2-Wire Address Labels ................................................................................................ 8

IVM-SOL Installation................................................................................................... 9

Connect IVM-SOL to a Valve ............................................................................................... 10

Connect IVM-SOL to a Master Valve.................................................................................. 10

IVM-OUT (Output Device)........................................................................................... 11

IVM-SEN (Sensor Device) ............................................................................................ 12

Connect Weather Sensors ................................................................................................... 12

IVM-SD (Surge Device)................................................................................................ 13

Pump Start Relay......................................................................................................... 14

Connect 2-Wire (MAXI Cable) From Field Devices ......................................... 15

Connect Local Weather Sensors...................................................................... 15

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2-Wire Device Field Connections

Gather Installation Tools

Before beginning installation, gather together the

following tools and materials:

Lineman’s pliers

#14 AWG MAXI Cable

bare ground wire

WC20 waterproof wire connectors

and wire nuts (provided)

Rain Bird® 2-Wire stripper

Wiring Connections

Outdoor Installation with Direct Wiring

WARNING

Electric shock can cause severe injury or death. Make sure

power supply is turned OFF before connecting power wires.

Ground wire must be connected to provide electrical surge

protection. Permanently mounted conduit shall be used for

connecting main voltage to the controller.

Do not route valve wires through the same opening as

power wires.

Wiring Connections

120 VAC (US) 230 VAC (International)

Black supply wire (hot) to

the black transformer wire

Brown supply wire (hot) to

the brown transformer wire

White supply wire (neutral)

to the white transformer

wire

Blue supply wire (neutral) to

the blue transformer wire

Green supply wire

(ground) to the green

transformer wire

Green-with-yellow-stripe

supply wire (ground) to the

green-with-yellow-stripe

transformer wire



Route the three external power source wires through

the conduit opening at the bottom of the unit and into

the wiring compartment.



Using the provided wire nuts, connect the external

power source wires (two power and one ground) to

the transformer connection wires inside the wiring

compartment.



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Field Wiring Connections

Connect devices to the 2-Wire path.

Rain Bird

2-Wire

Stripper

It is recommended to use the Rain

Bird 2-Wire Stripper tool to remove

the outer MAXI Cable jacket without

damaging the inner insulation.

 NOTE: To avoid damaging the wiring, tools such as util-

ity, pocket, carpet, box cutter knives or Romex strip-

pers should not be used to strip wires.

NOTICE

Rain Bird requires the use of 14 gauge AWG MAXI Cable

(double-jacketed, 2-Wire conductor).

Always place 2-Wire Devices and connections inside a valve

box. Assure that the wiring copper conductors are not

exposed after installation.



Carefully score approximately 6 in (15,24 cm) of the

AWG MAXI Cable’s outer jacket . Gently ﬂex the cable

to expose the portion to be removed and to reveal the

2 inner wires. Then trim away the excess of the outer

jacket.

 NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the outer jacket

in two or more sections.





Strip away approximately 5/8 in (1,58 cm) of insulation

from the ends of the two inner wires.

5/8 in

(1,58 cm)

6 in

(15,24 cm)

No nicks or cuts to

inside wire

No scratches





Remove the pre-cut insulation from the ends of the

wires on the 2-Wire device. Connect the device wires

to the 2-Wire path using linesman’s pliers to twist the

ends together.



NOTICE

Wire colors must be paired red to red and black to black

in order to maintain polarity when completing wire splices.

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

Insert the connected wires into the provided wire-nuts

and twist to secure.



Insert the wire-nut all the way into the WC20 connec-

tor. Position wires on side of the connector as shown

and then snap the cap shut.





Completed Wire Splice

Scan the QR code to see

a video on how to make

2-Wire cable connections.

Installation

2-Wire Address Labels

Before installing the 2-Wire Device, apply your 2-Wire

Device barcode labels to the appropriate ﬁelds on

the Programming Guide.

 NOTE: See the ESP-LXIVM Programming Guide that

came with your controller.



Carefully peel oﬀ the station, master valve, ﬂow or

weather sensor device barcode label.



Apply the 2-Wire Device address labels in the appropri-

ate ﬁelds on the Programming Guide.

 NOTE: Do not remove the label from the carrier

attached to the wire.

40005

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IVM-SOL Installation



Use pressure sprayer to clean equipment.



Check that O-rings are free from damage or debris.



Attach IVM-SOL hand-tight (with no water pressure).

 NOTE: It’s normal to hear a brief ratcheting sound dur-

ing installation of the IVM-SOL on a valve.

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Connect IVM-SOL to a Valve



Connect the red and black wires on the

IVM-SOL to the 2-Wire Path.



For future troubleshooting or modiﬁca-

tions, it is recommended to leave an addi-

tional 3 feet (1 meter) of 2-Wire cable stored

in each valve box location.

 NOTE: If the valve is NOT at the end of the

2-Wire Path then make a three-way splice;

the red wire from the valve module to the

two red wires of the 2-Wire Path; then splice

the valve module black wire to the two

black wires of the 2-Wire Path.

NOTICE

Use only WC20 splice kits for all wiring connec-

tions to the 2-Wire Path. Improper wiring can

cause serious damage to your controller or irri-

gation system.

Connect IVM-SOL to a Master Valve

Up to 5 master valves can be connected to the

2-Wire path of the ESP-LXIVM controller and up

to 10 master valves for the LX-IVM Pro controller.

IVM-SOL can be used for both station and master

valves. Master valves are connected using the

same processes as described previously.

 NOTE: Be sure to attach the barcode labels

to the Programming Guide as a Master

Valve instead of a Station.

NOTICE

If retro-ﬁtting, do not use TBOS (Battery Operated System) sole-

noids or decoders in the ESP-LXIVM system.

Ensure that all decoders are disconnected from the 2-Wire path.

Valve

Box IVM-SOL

2-Wire

Cable

Allow 3 ft. (1 m)

Extra Cable

Length





Typical IVM-SOL Valve Wiring

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