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Rain Bird ESP-LXME Sprinkler Timers

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.

ESP-LXMEF Controller

The ESP-LXMEF features a standard Flow Smart Module for flow learning, logging and problem reaction. Flo-Watch protection monitors high and low flow conditions with user-defined reactions.

Flow Sensors

Combine the Flow Smart Module with Rain Bird Flow Sensors for precise and accurate flow monitoring. Choose from a variety of sensor sizes, operating ranges and types for the solution that best meets your needs. Learn more about Flow Sensors.

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About Rain Bird ESP-LXME Sprinkler Timers

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 back side 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 jobsite 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 total watering
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