Decoders must be wired both to a valve and by splicing to the 2 wire path. Feb 25, 20 overview of the rain bird esp lxd 2 wire decoder. Rain bird cad detail drawings for landscape irrigation products are now available in four popular formats. However, with the revolutionary ez decoder system ezds, you get all the advantages of two wire installations with simpler, more costeffective technology so you can bring the power of two wire control to more projects than ever before. Fd series 2wire decoder signal line, 1 pair of valves. Dccconcepts have the best decoder wire range ever offered.
The paige irrigation wiring guide for decoder systems background. The rain bird field transmitter is a portable key pad that can be plugged into the system at certain points on the site to provide onthespot control. No need to remove decoders dual decoder output module. Understanding 2wire decoder systems irrigation and. Fd102golf fd series 2wire field decoder 1 address, 2. A rain bird esplxd 2wire decoder controller system controls the field decoders.
This twowire path carries all the communication for the decoders as well as powering them for running the solenoids. Esplxd decoder controller your foundation for simple, decoderbased control. Jones personal golf course, coral ridge country club, in ft. Building on the success of the popular esplxm commercial controller, rain bird is pleased to introduce the new esplxd controller. The esplxd controller utilizes the rain bird esp extra simple programming user interface. The esplxd controller can manage up to 50 stations but can easily be expanded for use with up to 200 stations. Learn about the benefits of using hunters two wire system including fewer distance limits, increased flexibility, and. The esplxd can fit the specification from a highend residential installation to a commercial installation. Rainbird esplxd 50 station 2 wire decoder based controller. To be user friendly, and are a great sprinkler controller for commercial applications. Fault tracing field wiring faults in almost all decoder. Field decoder interfacing signal line and 2 valves or 2 pair of valves rain bird.
Rain bird field decoder interfacing signal line and 1 valve. Sprinkler irrigation rain bird esplxd two wire decoder. Twice is compatible with the sentar ii and eagle eaglei controllers. Rain bird lsp1turf line surge protection line surge protector for use with rain bird 2 wire decoder systems required every 500 feet along a 2.
Dual decoder module display and push button programming makes it easy to program decoders at the controller itself dual decoders can also be field programmed with the hunter icdhp. Large decoder interface ldi and the small decoder interface sdi serve as an interface between the central controller and rain bird commercial field and sensor decoders. A technology longsince proven on golf courses around the world, rain bird decoders provide bestinclass field control on centrally controlled 2wire irrigation. This provides the means for testing and diagnostic capabilities within the 2 wire system. The simplicity of the twowire field installation, coupled with the enhanced capability of rain masters e series controllers, sets a new precedent for twowire control within the irrigation industry. This gamechanging valve control technology is here to stay, and for good reason. The ldisdi two wire decoder interface serves as an interface between the central controller and rain bird field and sensor decoders on the sitecontrol system.
Rain bird 1 way field decoder fd101 is a technology longsince proven on golf courses throughout europe and have replaced satellites on centrally controlled irrigation systems for many years. All valves must be connected to field decoders for irrigation management by the controller. The decoder system was first introduced to the irrigation industry in the late 1960s. Each decoder includes 2 waterproof connectors for red and blue wires. Cost and complexity have often limited decoder technology to higherend systems. Hunter industries brings you dual, a two wire decoder system to be used with the already popular icore controller at a breakthrough price point. Dwg for autocad users, dxf for importing into alternate cad programs, jpg for most web browsers and microsoft office users, and in some cases, pdf for printing and emailing to clients. Rain bird esplxd series twowire decoder irrigation. Installed underground and featuring simple, lowcost wiring, decoders are an ae.
Mar 02, 2014 field wire powered 30 to 36 volts, or 24 vac test power unit field wire first disconnect and check resistance each wire to ground greater than 500 kilohm across wire pair greater than 100 kilohm with controller on or in troubleshooting mode check total powered loop current in each of the 2 wires decoders locate cable path locate valve boxes. Esplxd series twowire decoder controllers rain bird. Measure the 2 wire paths current with all decoders connected. Using smart sensor software, sensor data can even be used to control the. Decoders are installed out of sight to help protect them from. The esplxd controller has been designed to maintain the look, feel and ease of programming of the esplxm controller but with an interface to a two wire path for decoder based irrigation. Run decoder diagnostic onoff test to determine decoder or solenoid failures.
Irrigation system maintenance check sheet march 2015 2 edit. Master valves splice the other decoder blue wire to the 2 wire path black wire. Fd101turf or fd102turf field decoder connection to valve. Field decoder for interfacing 1 valve to esplxd rain bird. The esplxd twowire decoder controller has been designed to maintain the look, feel and ease of programming of the esplxm controller but with an interface. The digital pro900 can find or detect splices, decoders, cut wire, etc. Understanding 2wire decoder systems irrigation and green. A rain bird esplxd 2 wire decoder controller system controls the field decoders through a 2 wire path interconnecting the controller and all the decoders. The espxd controller has been designed to maintain the look, feel and ease of programming of the esplxm controller but with an interface to a two wire path for decoderbased irrigation. Central control capable with rain bird iq communications cartridges and software see pg. Irrigation system maintenance check sheet maintenance description frequency weekly monthly annually other central control systems database backup backup current program and map databases.
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This 2 wire path carries both the communication and power to operate the decoders and the irrigation valves. Splices and field decoders should always be placed in valve boxes except when valveinhead sprinklers are. Easy system expansionsimply splice into the communication line and add additional decoders. Decoders and controller esp lxd decoder controller. Rain bird field decoders provide easy, costeffective installation and expansion for sitecontrol decoder or esplxd decoder central control systems. Basics of 2wire decoder irrigation control duration. The esplxd utilizes a 2wire electrical path, upon which decoders can be attached at. How to locate 2wire decoders in sprinkler irrigation.
The esplxd controller with 2 wire path has some key advantages over traditionally wired controllers. With over 30 years of experience we can help you maximize the efficiency your irrigation system, solve problems faster and take advantage of all programming features that help save more water. Fd202turf fd series 2wire decoder signal line, 2 valves or 2 pairs of valves operates 2 individual valves or 2 pairs of automatic irrigation valves fully waterproof. Iq can manage small singlecontroller sites as well as large multicontroller sites and supports both esplx series traditionally wired and 2 wire decoder. Save time and water by managing multiple sites and controllers with centralized control system. Fd101golf fd series 2wire field decoder 1 address, 1 solenoid improve aesthetics and reduce costs with buried infield controls. Be sure a water window is sufficient to allow irrigation programs to. The adaptable design not only allows configuration to the number of stations you desire, it also makes it easy to upgrade to twoway communication with a hunter central control system. The versatility of the acc controller grows even more powerful with the addition of the two wire decoder system from hunter. Sprinkler irrigation rain bird 1 way field decoder fd101.
How to locate 2 wire decoders in sprinkler irrigation systems wdigital wire valve locator. Does the measured current the sum of all the decoder currents. Get flow management, reports, multiuser access with iq, and optional integration with building management or scada systems. Applications very low voltage for carrying power supply from controllers to decoders or valveinhead rotors.
Sourced from trustworthy vendors of the market, the offered controller is precisely manufactured using quality proven components with the aid of innovative technology. The field components of a rain bird decoder system are designed for. Save 10% esplxd 50200 station modular 2wire decoder controller. Installed underground and featuring simple, lowcost wiring, decoders are an aesthetically pleasing, fullfeatured, economical option for reliable infield control. Fd102turf fd series 2wire decoder signal line, 1 pair of valves. Since a decoder system powers the electric solenoids through the 2wire path, the 2wire path must be able to provide enough voltage to power the solenoids. Esplxd 2wire decoder system design guide 5 layout the design of a rain bird esplxd decoder controller system requires careful consideration to the layout of the decoders on the 2wire path.
Field decoder connections master valves and mv decoders up to five master valves can be connected to the esplxd controller splice one decoder blue wire to the 2 wire path red wire. The esplxd controller has been designed to maintain the look, feel and ease of programming of the esplxme controller but with an interface to a two wire path for decoderbased irrigation. Line surge protector for use with rain bird 2 wire decoder systems required every 500 feet along a 2 wire path not necessary with fd401turf or fd601turf which include builtin surge protection. Chances are, youve already installed or inherited a 2 wire decoder irrigation system, or at least heard about them. Field decoder interfacing signal line and individual valve. Rain bird gs5010ps drip irrigation 6 galvanized wire stake for 1 2 tubing, 10. Field decoder interfacing signal line and individual valve rain bird field decoders provide easy, costeffective installation and expansion for sitecontrol decoder or esplxd decoder central control systems. For sitecontrol and esplxd two wire decoder systems with support for 1, 2, 4, or 6 decoder addresses. A rain bird decoder system controls the field decoders with only a twowire path running between all the decoders and the central control equipment. Fd202golf fd series 2wire field decoder 2 addresses, 2 solenoids per address improve aesthetics and reduce costs with buried infield controls. Cad detail drawings for rain bird twowire decoder systems. Rain bird esplxd twowire path installations part 2 of 4. Esplxd 2wire decoder system design guide rain bird. Fdturf series 2 wire decoders for sitecontrol and esplxd two wire decoder systems with support for 1, 2, 4, or 6 decoder addresses decoders are installed out of sight to help protect them from the elements and vandalism.
How to use a milliamp clamp multimeter to diagnose faults in a 2 wire. Heres a little of the what, why, and how, that makes 2wire decoders a powerful option. Basics of 2wire decoder irrigation control youtube. The rainbird esplxd is an extremely user friendly controller with large digital display and intuitive programming. Esplxd 50200 station modular 2wire decoder controller. Fd series 2wire decoders rain bird field decoders provide easy, costeffective installation and expansion for the esplxd decoder controller. Acc99d uses two wire decoders to control up to 99 stations without giving up the arsenal of features provided by the acc. Choose from five models for the level of control thats right for you. For sitecontrol and esplxd twowire decoder systems with support for 1, 2, 4, or 6 decoder addresses rain bird field decoders provide easy, costeffective installation and expansion for sitecontrol decoder or esplxd decoder central control systems. Building on the success of the popular espseries commercial controllers, rain bird is pleased to introduce the new esplxd controller.
Free shipping on eligible orders of direct burial decoder wire. Twoconductor, solidcore, twisted, colorcoded red and blue, direct burial pe jacket 12awg 2. Field decoders have unique five digit address identifiers. Rain bird field and sensor decoders include fd101, fd102, fd202, fd401, fd601, sd210. Address precoded from the factory no switches easy, costeffective installation, expansion and upgrade for rain bird esplxd andor sitecontrol twowire decoder systems. Decoder cable for 2 wire irrigation systems decoder controllers and more.
Connect decoders to field wiring123 wire splices 123 field decoder connections. Cad detail drawings decoders for esplxd two wire control systems. Programming fine tune program water budgets and station. Decoders act as switching stations for digitized commands to sprinkler heads.
Fd102turf fd series 2wire decoder signal line, 1 pair. Fdturf field decoders for sitecontrol and esplxd decoder systems. Easy, costeffective installation, expansion and upgrade for rain bird esplxd andor sitecontrol two wire decoder systems. Underground installation and simple, lowcost wiring make decoders an aesthetically pleasing and economical option for reliable in field control. Ben jenkins from ewing irrigation explains the basics of two wire decoder irrigation systems and their benefits. The acc brings the versatile features of modularity to the most advanced largescale commercial controller in the hunter line. Flowatch, seefself installing and programming a flow sensor using the esplxd controller. We stock all 11 standard decoder wire colours including pink and we have just added something new and very special for installers that want to make things even better a wide range of twinned decoder wire that will bring a new level of quality to your installations. Rain bird fd102turf single field decoder 1 address, up.
The esplxd controller has been designed to maintain the look, feel and ease of programming of the esplxme controller but with an interface to a two wire path for decoder based irrigation. Rain bird field decoder interfacing signal line and 2 valve. The esplxd controller has been designed to maintain the look, feel and ease of programming of the esplxme controller but with an interface to a twowire path for decoderbased irrigation. Installation requires up to 80 percent less wire than conventional controller systems. Rain bird decoders are a true lower than 30 volt system that utilize a twowire path of 14gauge wire connecting the central control system, decoders and valves or valveinhead sprinklers.
Cad detail drawings twowire decoder control system rain bird. For technical assistance contact rain bird at 800 rainbird 18007246247 u. Dual twowire decoder system product guide hunter industries. The esplxd controller has been designed to maintain the look, feel and ease of programming of the espseries controllers, while offering a 2 wire path for decoderbased irrigation. Right amount of control select different decoders to operate up to two solenoids, four solenoids or six solenoids. Rainbird fd202turf field decoder for interfacing for sale. It was invented by the world renowned golf course architect, the late robert trent jones, sr. A technology longsince proven on golf courses around the world, rain bird decoders provide bestinclass field control on centrally controlled 2 wire irrigation systems. The dual48m provides up to three output paths to the field, and decoders may be installed on any or all of them in any combination. Rain bird decoders have replaced controllers on centrally controlled irrigation systems for many years. Line surge protector for use with rain bird 2 wire decoder systems required every 500 feet along a 2 wire path the esplxd controller has been designed to maintain the look, feel and ease of programming of the esplxme controller but with an interface to a two wire path for decoder based irrigation. Explore the rain bird support center to find manuals, literature and videos on current and discontinued rain bird products. Installed underground and featuring simple, lowcost wiring, decoders are an aesthetically pleasing, fullfeatured, economical option for reliable in field control. Realtime, sensor driven irrigation using twowire technology.
Rain bird 50 station esplxd two wire outdoor controller. Remotely manage irrigation systems from your computer or smartphone with rain birds iq platform. Esplxd series twowire decoder controller rain bird. Rain bird esplxd series twowire decoder irrigation controller. Rainbird field decoder for interfacing between signal line and 4 valves by rain bird. The rain bird factory trained central control installer workshop is intended for professional installers with a strong working knowledge of central control irrigation systems to fine tune their skills and standardize the installation process. Flow management is also built into every esplxd controller. The simplicity of the 2 wire field installation, coupled with the enhanced capability of the rain master e series controllers, sets a new precedent for 2 wire control within the irrigation industry. The 2 wire path is the bus, and each bus stop is a decoder. See decoder system manual for further information decoder diagnostics verify proper milliamp current draw on each wire path. Iq is the perfect irrigation control solution for parks departments, school districts, property managers, landscape maintenance contractors, and water managers.
Select different decoders to operate one, two, four, or six valvessolenoids. The rain bird dpu210 is a field decoder programming unit, and is designed to test operation of all the rain bird fd and sd series decoders, along with testing the decoders for output operation in just one step. Rain bird esplxd two wire controller can manage up to 50 stations but can easily be expanded for use with up to 200 stations. Rain bird field decoder interfacing signal line and up to 6. Decoders are installed out of sight to help protect them from the elements and vandalism. Mar 30, 2018 the effective management and monitoring of water applied to landscapes requires realtime data to start, stop, or pause, irrigation cycles. Remove the field wires from the controller, connect the transformer instead 2. The paige irrigation wiring guide for decoder systems. Put maxicom 2 to work and your irrigation will be managed in the most efficient. Everyone has a short walk to the bus stop, but the overall cost to the destination is much lower. Fd101golf fd series 2wire field decoder 1 address, 1. Rainbird field decoder for interfacing between signal line. Rainbird field decoder for interfacing between signal line and up to 6 valves.
We have marked a distinct and dynamic position in the market by trading and supplying a high quality esp lxd decoder controller for our clients. Chances are, youve already installed or inherited a 2wire decoder irrigation system, or at least heard about them. Fd101turf fd series field decoder signal line, individual valve. Check communication to field decoders for proper feedback. Fd102golf fd series 2wire field decoder 1 address, 2 solenoids improve aesthetics and reduce costs with buried infield controls. Wire specifications and installation hunter industries. Rain bird fd101turf field decoder, interfacing signal. Overview of the rain bird esp lxd 2 wire decoder youtube.
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