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ESP-LX Modular Controller

August 25th, 2010

Objectives

� Product Introduction

� Key benefits

� Competitive Advantages

� Models

� Resources

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Expands ESP-LXM from 8 to 48 Stations in 4-Station Increments

SM4, SM8, & SM12Station Modules

Product Introduction

Upgradable to Central Control System OR ET Based Smart Control

Product Introduction

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� Monthly Programmable Water Budget– Water budget by program

� Cycle+Soak™– Allows total station run-time to be split into usable cycles, minimizing

water puddles and run-off

� Seasonal adjustment

capabilities– Adjustable in 1% increments from 0-

300%, with automatic seasonal monthly adjust

Saving Water

Key Benefits

� Flexibility

� Easy to Use

� Quality / Durability

� Advanced Features

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Superior Benefit #1: Flexibility

� Flexible Modular Design– 4, 8, and 12 station modules

– Expandable up to 48 stations

– Modules are hot-swappable

– Any module can be installed in any slot*

� Easy to Upgrade– Control and monitor 250 controllers across

25 different sites using the Rain Bird IQ System

– Upgrade to an ET, Climate Based controller using the ET Manager Cartridge

Superior Benefit #2: Easy to Use

� Easy to Install– More wiring space

– Quick connectors for field wires

– Effortless and secure module installation

– Easy module removal

– Dedicated 24VAC power connection for sensors

� Easy to Program– EZ Wizard walks user through

programming the ET Manager Cartridge

– Alerts inform the user if part of a program has been missed

– “Check Valves, Test System” allows a review of all programming

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Superior Benefit #3: Quality / Durability

� Engineer Tested

– Extensive Field Testing

– Controlled lab testing

� Continual Monitoring

– Monthly reviews with weekly updates

– Product Manager handles each return personally

– Ensure end-user does not need to replace the controller

� Contractor Tips

– How to properly install / wire

– Troubleshooting

– Programming Guides / Quick References

– Rain Bird Technical Services

– Product Manager Availability

Superior Benefit #4: Advanced Features

� Advanced Programming

Options– Contractor Default™ program with

restore timer

– Seasonal Adjust by program

– Seasonal Adjust by month

– Sensor Override by station

– Master valve selectable by station

– Cycle+Soak™

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Metal Case & Pedestalfor ESP-LXM Controller

LXMM Case

LXMM-PED Pedestal

ESP-LXM Controller U.S. List Pricing

$795.00IQ Central Control SoftwareIQSTARTCD

$230.00Local Rain Gauge Sensor ETMLXMETMRG

$658.00ET Manager CartridgeETC-LX

$499.00Metal PedestalLXMMPED

$827.00

$340.00

$215.00

$129.00

$66.00

$356.00

List Price

Metal CabinetLXMM

IQ Communications CartridgeUDTCLXMPR

4-Station ModuleESPLXMSM4

8-Station ModuleESPLXMSM8

12-Station ModuleESPLXMSM12

Outdoor, 120VACESP8LXM

DescriptionModel

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ESP-LXM Controller Resources

12 Station Module Sell Sheet (D40002)

ESP-LXM Family Brochure & 12-Station Module Sell Sheet (D37383A)

ESP-LXM Tech Spec Spanish (updated - electronic only – D37387A)

ESP-LXM Training Presentation

ESP-LXM Landing Page www.rainbird.com

ESP-LXM Tech Spec English (updated - electronic only - D37380D)

ESP-LXM Platform Brochure (updated - electronic only – D37383B)

ESP-LXM Controller Sales Tool

Programming

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TO OPERATE

Put dial in AUTO position

Manual Watering

� Water by Valve

� Water by Program– Valves must have start times or they will not water

– Start and turn to AUTO to advance through each valve

– Not a recommended method to check a controller

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Basic Programming

� Set Date

� Set Time

Basic Programming

� Days to Water

� Start Times

� Run Times

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Select Days to Water

� Custom

� Odd / Odd 31

� Even

� Cyclical

Set Valve Run Times

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Set Seasonal Adjust

� Percentage

� By Month

� By Program

� If using ET Manager Cartridge

Delay Watering

Delay watering for all programs. Use if you desire no irrigation for up to 14 days to allow landscape to dry out. Manual watering still operates during delay.

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Calendar Day Off

Use the Calendar Day Off to schedule special events or holidays in advance when you know irrigation should NOT occur on a specific date. For example, July 4th

(Independence Day, USA.)

Valve Settings

� Valve Delay – Pause between one valve and the next. Will apply to all valves in any given program. May cause users to think they have an error! Look for this in troubleshooting!!

� Cycle and Soak™

� Master Valve (MV) or Pump – When a valve will open

� Sensor Override

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Valve Settings

� Valve Delay – Pause between one valve and the next. Will apply to all valves in any given program. May cause users to think they have an error! Look for this in troubleshooting!!

� Cycle and Soak™- Set minimum soak time and maximum run times

� Master Valve (MV) or Pump – What operates the valve

� Sensor Override – “ON” means the valve will operate when the sensor is active.

Special Features

� Set Language

� Back-up Programs– Store Programs

– Recall Programs

– Delayed Recall

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Sensor Bypass Switch

� Sensors allow the interrupt of irrigation and over ride the controller.

� To wire a sensor, remove the yellow jumper.

Troubleshooting

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Test all Valves / Check System

� Confirm the information entered for each program

� Calculate the total run time for each program

� Calculate the total daily watering time of each valve

� Test ALL Valves

� Run a RASTER wiring test (open / short)

GREAT PLACE TO START TROUBLESHOOTING

Test a Single Valve

� Inside the controller a “hot post” terminal is available to test each valve individually

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ALARM Messages

Sensor Error Message: Watering Suspended by Sensor

� Watering suspended by Sensor

� Red ALARM light will be illuminated.

� To deactivate, switch to “Bypassed”.

� Change with NEW LXD Controller

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Short on Valve XYZ

� Action: Run RASTER Test

� Indication: Controller has recognized an electrical fault in a specific valve. This is most likely an error with the solenoid or wire connectors on the valve lead. It must be repaired or fixed or the error message will return.

**Resetting the controller will NOT make the message go away.

Module NOT Recognized

� Action: Completely uninstall and reinstall the module. Take it out, and put it back. This resets the module and re-establishes the connection.

� Indication: Bad or NO connection with module.

**This error message could be a sign of many other issues. For example, if someone had a surge to the module and it is no longer recognized by the controller, the error message will still be “Module NOT Recognized”.

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No Base Module

� Action: Install a Base module.

� Indication: Base module is missing or was disconnected.

No Programs Will Auto Run:

� No Start Days

� No Start Times

� No Station Run Times

� Seasonal Adjust at 0% – (not an issue if using an ET Manager Cartridge)

� No monthly seasonal adjust for month XYZ

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Irrigation and Controller

Problems

Program does not come on when expected:

� Dial is in the OFF position. Turn to AUTO

� No Start time for desired valve

� Rain Delay feature is preventing watering – (display will show the rain delay and remaining days)

� Today does not have a scheduled start time

– (test all valves / check system)

� Program’s seasonal adjust is set to 0%

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Valve does not come on when expected:

� No run time set for valve

– (Test all Valves / Check System)

� Water pressure to valve interrupted

� Short or open circuit disrupted the valve (alarm light on)

� Sensor is preventing watering

� No Start time for desired valve

� Program’s seasonal adjust is set to 0%

Watering starts when it should NOT:

� A program has been manually started

� An unwanted watering start time may be scheduled in the controller

(Test all Valves / Check Systems)

� The programs may be scheduled on top of each other. Programs A,

B, and C will not run simultaneously and will run one after

another…so the start times may move if you have not scheduled

them appropriately. ONLY program “D” will run at the same time as

another program. Valves in program “D” cannot be scheduled to run

at the same time in any other program.

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Display shows operation, but no watering occurs:

� Sensor is preventing irrigation

� Bypass switch set to “ACTIVE” but no sensor connected

/ or jumper is missing (yellow wire)

� Terminal on controller has no valve connected

Display shows NO POWER

� No power is supplied to the controller – verify the outlet

is working. Verify the power to the controller.

� PTC fuse is open. Disconnect the controller for the

power source. Repair circuit fault causing fuse to blow.

Reconnect power.

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My display is frozen

� Hit the RESET button on the back of the front panel

� Date, time, and programming are retained

� The Rain Bird logo should appear briefly before the date and “AUTO” appear

Display is partially or completely blank

� Did this occur immediately after installation?? They may have connected it

to 220 volts of power instead of 120 and should use a volt meter to check

the electrical outlet. This type of error is not covered under warranty.

� Reset the controller using reset button

� Turn off and remove 9-volt battery

� Let it sit for 3-5 minutes

� Reconnect and power up.

� If normal operation is not restored, either a high electrical surge or

lightening has damaged the controller.

� Lightening is not covered under warranty.

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Questions??