ESP-LXD 2-Wire Decoder Installation & Troubleshooting
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1. 48 168000 2 7 10200 06 0 0 0 06 6 0 0 0 O0 6 9 e 0 06 O 0 0 0 0 9 O 0 O 0 0 0 0 9 O Ss 9 9 0 0 0 0 9 0 O 9 e O 0 0 0 9 e 9 e 0 9 0 0 0 0 e 9 e e 0 0 e 9 0 GO 6 0 0 e 9 9 9 e e e e e e 0 e ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Flow Sensor Installation Sensor to be placed in straight run sensor run of pipe A sensor run of no less than 10 times the pipe diameter on the sensor inlet is required Asensor run of no less than 5 times the pipe diameter on the sensor outlet is required The associated master valve would typically be installed on the upstream side before the sensor run Rain Bird Flow Sensor 10 x pipe 5 x pipe _ diameter diameter Low Flow Bypass Design A Low Flow Bypass design is where two 2 flow sensors are utilized to accurately measure both low amp high flow rates on a single water source The larger master valve s pressure regulator is set three 3 to five 5 Ibs lower than the pressure regulator on the smaller master valve Low flows will automatically flow through the small master valve and flow sensor until the flow rate increases to the point where the three 3 to five 5 PSI differential is overcome and flow will automatically flow through both master valves and flow sensors Configure both master valves and flow sensors on the same FloZone e FE MV FS100B ESP LXD 2 Wire Decode2. 0 0 06 e 0 9 0 9 O 0 0 0 0 9 O 0 e 0 0 O 6 0 O 0 e 0 0 0 0 9 O O 0 e 0 0 0 0 9 0 e 9 e 0 0 0 0 O0 e 0 e e 0 0 9 e e 6 0 O e e e e 0 e e 0 0 e 0 9 The ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller can manage up to five 5 water points of connection five 5 Master Valves and five 5 FloZones through a variety of hydraulic configurations using the following concepts and or features Master Valve A valve or pump start relay that controls turns on off a point of connection where the irrigation system connects to the water supply Flow Sensor Used to monitor the irrigation system real time flow rate The current system flow rate is displayed at the controller and totalized in a flow log The flow rate is used to detect high or low flow conditions and diagnose and shutdown the problem valve or water source and issue alarms FloZone A group of stations that receive water from one or more points of connection Each water source would have its own Master Valve and Flow Sensor If a mainline receives water from two or more points of connection the controller combines the input from all associated flow sensors to determine the FloZone real time flow rate There are two primary Flow Management features FloManager available on ESP LXD and ESP LXD models Manages the total system flow rate by dynamically selecting one or more stations that operate simultaneously to use the full capacity of the water source Operating the irri
3. fuses These modules should have normal output once the 2 wire path issue is fixed Use a Rain Bird PSR Series Pump Start Relay that incorporates an ice cube relay double relay system You can also add an ice cube relay to the existing pump start relay Contact Rain Bird Technical Services or Global Support Plan for relay model and wiring diagram Turn dial to Off press Contrast buttons to adjust display contrast Plug in a 9V battery into the battery slot on the back of the controller front panel If information is now visible on the display it is not damaged and working correctly See other potential causes If no information is displayed remove the decoder module If the alarm light on the front panel turns on after 1 minute but no information is in the display the LCD is damaged and the front panel should be replaced This can be verified by checking the status lights on the decoder module If both status lights on the module are dark the primary power is likely off Find primary power source to the controller and turn it on If the power breaker is tripped or fuse is blown find source of problem fix the issue and turn the power back on Check to make sure the ribbon cable is securely connected to both the controller backplane and the front panel If the cable has broken wires or connectors replace it ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting ego um iste E
4. ESPLXD M50 2 Wire Decoder Module SP 1 Lightning Surge Protector SD 210 Sensor Decoder FD 401 Field Decoder FD 601 Field Decoder Notes 1 Each installed grounding system shall maintain a maximum ground resistance of 10 ohms or less 2 Refer to the Rain Bird Grounding Recommendations document for proper specifications on Grounding System Installation and Grounding System Design ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller TThe ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller is protected against electrical surges through the ground provided by the primary ground of the incoming power to the controller ESPLXD M50 2 Wire Decoder Module The ESPLXD M50 2 Wire Decoder Module provides a ground lug on the front of the module that accepts a 46 AWG Bare Copper Wire that is connected to a ground rod or plate A grounding wire on the module should be connected to the ground GND spade connector on the small terminal strip above the transformer It is not necessary to connect this ground lug to an earth ground ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide LSP 1 Line Surge Protector The LSP 1 Line Surge Protector provides surge protection for the ESP LXD controller and the 2 wire path and should be spliced into the 2 wire path in three distinct areas 1 ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller The LSP 1 Line Surge Protector provides surge protection for the ESP LXD controller against electrical surges originating from ea
5. Master Valve Flow Sensor Master Valve Flow Sensor Valves Looped Mainline QS Master Vavive Flow Sensor E Valves lleshooting Guide Multiple FloZones Water Meter Flow Sensor Sizing FSO50P FSO75P amp FS100P flow sensors have an operating range 2 to 20 ft sec water velocity in pipe FS150P FS200P FS300P FS400P FS100B FS150B FS200B FS350B amp FS350SS flow sensors have an operating range 1 2 to 30 ft sec water velocity in pipe Select a flow sensor size based on the smallest station flow rate and the largest system flow rate Ifa single flow sensor is outside the operating range of a single sensor a dual bypass flow sensor system is recommended FSO50P Suggested Operating Range Gallons Minute 19 18E Suggested Operating Range Liters Minute Y Yl Suggested Operating Range Cubic Meters Hour 0 43 4 3 FS075P 3 3 33 2 12 6 125 8 0 75 7 5 FS100P 5 4 53 9 20 4 204 1525012 FS150P 5 100 18 378 11222 FS200P 10 200 36 756 2 3 45 4 FS300P 20 300 78 1134 4 5 68 1 FS400P 40 500 150 1890 94113 FS100B 2 40 6 159 05 9 FS150B 2 82 6 6 35313 0 4 18 7 FS200B 4 9 294 18 5 1042 166 7 FS350B 12 45000 48 168000 2 7 10200 535055 Depends on pipe size and material 12 45000
6. 9 9 O 9 0 e 9 0 e 9 9 e 9 e 0 9 0 6 e e ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide FD 401 Four addresses each controlling one valve Notes 6 0 9 06 9 6 0 0 0 GO 9 0 O 9 0 e 0 09 GO 9 O0 0 9 9 O0 0 0 O 9 9 0 GO 0 O 0 0 9 9 O0 GO 9 0 0 9 O 0 0 0 O 9 O0 O 0 O 0 9 0 GO 9 O0 0 9 0 0 9 0 O 9 6 0 0 9 9 9 09 O 9 09 6 6 9 ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide 15 FD 601 Six addresses each controlling one valve ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Field Decoders FD TURF Series Grey or FD Series Black The Rain Bird ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller is compatible with two types of FD Series Field Decoders FD TURF Series Grey Field Decoders are sold in the U S and Canada FD Series Black Field Decoders are sold in the rest of the world The ESP LXD controller automatically configures itself by measuring the incoming voltage frequency to operate with the correct type of decoder Note FD TURF Series Grey and FD Series Black Field Decoders cannot be used on the same system Examples 1 The ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller has been installed at a site in the U S where the incoming power is 120 VAC 60 Hz When the controller is powered it will automatically be configured to operate FD TURF Grey Field Decoders 2 The ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller has bee
7. ESP LXD Controller Weather sensor type is not compatible Multiple start times have been programmed unintentionally Water Windows have been configured so programs are paused and resume later Station Sequencing set to Sequence by Station Priority Many sensor including flow sensors require wires to be connected with correct polarity If the sensor has colored or labeled wires connect as follows Sensor red wire to the SD 210 Sensor Decoder red wire Sensor black wire to the SD 210 Sensor Decoder black wire The ESP LXD Controller requires a minimum input of 2 pulses per 10 seconds for the smallest station flow rate Pulse rates of less than 2 pulses per 10 seconds will not be registered Change to a compatible flow sensor The ESP LXD Controller is not compatible with 4 20 mA or 0 5V weather sensors discrete switched sensors only Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System and select Confirm Programs then Review Program Review each program using the Program slide switch to select the program Check for multiple start times on an individual program In some cases users mix up start times and stations and can inadvertently program the System to start multiple times per day Turn dial to Delay Watering and select Water Window Use the Programs slide switch to select a program ABCD Water Windows control the hours of the day a program is allowed to operate If a program starts outside
8. LOOP configuration may be used A LOOP configuration requires looping the 2 wire path out to the farthest decoder then back to the controller In a LOOP configuration the Critical Path is the distance measured by following the 2 wire path around the loop out to the farthest decoder and back to the controller The maximum distance for the Critical Path for a LOOP configuration is 6 61 miles for 14 AWG Maxi Cable and 10 52 miles for 12 AWG Maxi Cable For metric cable the maximum distance for the Critical Path is 12 0 Kilometers for 2 5 mm cable ESP LXD Controller _ o Valve Boxes Typical A Sen Di 2 Wire splice at branch VA ai euet 77 T e take offsallow easy 9 Se 2 eme breaking of loop for Va Avon Sor o troubleshooting Li Sy Critical Path PA A 4 Total cable length of a the loop s critical path e A 4 maximum 6 61 miles d e o9 i 1 10 63 km using M 4 14 AWG cable ad ZW e e Pa p Soon Seu 9 2 Decoders LET se ne Typical 2 Wire Path Loop Pattern Design Maximum Critical Path Lengths for 2 Wire Paths Max Length For Critical Path Ohms ber Km per L Star toop Nominal Ohms per Km per Star oop Wire Size conductor 5mm 50msKm 300 186 1200 746 MAWG 2580hms 1000 266 165 1063 661 ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Decoder to Solenoid Layout Al
9. O Simul Stations Simul taneous Station Operation Program ming Backup Cartridge Weather Sensors Controller Knock outs Too many or too few stations are operating simultaneously when program s operate The Programming Backup Cartridge PBC LXD is not restoring the programming backed up from a different controller Weather sensor is not preventing controller manual operation Wireless weather sensor is not providing input to the controller am having trouble removing the knock outs on the ESP LX Series Controller plastic cabinet LXD Controller SimulStations are configured incorrectly PGM Program SimulStations are configured incorrectly Programming cannot be restored to a different firmware version of the controller This is by design Sensor receiver is not wired to the controller module correctly Unlike knock outs on a metal enclosure these plastic knock outs are designed to be removed by applying force to the center at the dimple Turn dial to Station Settings and select SimulStations Select LXD SimulStations and adjust the maximum number of simultaneous irrigation stations you want to allow to operate across all programs at any time Non Irrigation SimulStations control stations with Non Irr Priority Turn dial to Station Settings and select SimulStations Select PGM SimulStations and adjust the maximum number of simultaneous irrigation stations you want to a
10. O 0 0 O 0 0 e 0 0 0 0 9 O 0 e e 0 0 0 9 0 e 9 e 0 9 0 9 e 0 e e 0 0 e 9 0 e 9 0 e e e e 9 0 e e 0 0 e 0 9 The ESP LXD Series 2 Wire Decoder Controller standard enclosure is a NEMA 3R rated plastic locking wall mount enclosure Optional painted metal and Stainless Steel enclosures include LXMM Painted metal locking wall mount enclosure NEMA 3R LXMM PED Painted metal locking pedestal for LXMM enclosure NEMA 3R LXMM SS Stainless Steel locking wall mount enclosure NEMA 3R LXMM PEDSS Stainless Steel locking pedestal for LXMM SS enclosure NEMA 3R Metal Cabinet amp Pedestal The ESP LXD controller standard plastic case field installs into the LXMM or LXMM SS enclosure for wall mount applications Add the LXMM PED or LXMM PEDSS pedestal for free standing controller applications o Isa Fe OA 1921515 1 Dadi LAMAIE 0 i E CY L Wat eli p T Mir M L MM ANN Bee E IE at i KAS ot e ut N ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide 11 FD Series Decoders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 9 0 O 0 0 O 0 0 e 9 9 e 0 O 0 0 0 0 9 O 0 0 0 0 6 e 0 9 0 9 0 O e 0 0 e 9 O0 0 0 0 O 6 0 e 9 0 e 9 9 e 0 0 e 9 0 e 0 9 e e 0 e e 0 e e 9 e e Field Decoders FD TURF Series Grey amp FD Series Black Field Decoders are used to control station and master valves The decoder model number first digit represents the num
11. O 9 6 6 0 0 9 9 0 O 0 6 e 9 0 O 9 9 O 9 0 e 9 0 e e 9 e 9 e e e 0 6 6 MAXI Cable Use only MAXI Cable for 2 Wire path applications E i 3 Construction Special irrigation control wire Conductor Tin coated soft drawn bare copper ASTM Spec 33 Two 2 conductors Solid 14awg and 12 awg Insulation Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Outer Jacket Polyethylene PE Colors Red White Black Orange Blue Yellow Purple Brown Pink Grey amp Green Temperature 60 C Voltage 600 volts ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Wire Splices Use only 3M DBR Y 6 splice kits for all electrical wiring connections to the 2 wire path Improper wiring can cause serious damage to your controller or irrigation system Grounding amp Surge Protection 0 0 0 0 0 0 e G e e 0 e Ss 0 eee e 0 e Ss e e eee e Ss e e 0 0 e 0 Ss e e O e e 0 e e e e Ss e e 0 e e e e e e e 0 e G e e e e e 0 0 e e e e e 0 e The ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller and the 2 wire path must be properly surge protected and grounded Doing so can help prevent damage to the controller and irrigation system and also significantly reduce troubleshooting repair time and expense Failure to do so could result in failure of your controller and voiding the warranty To comply with proper installation specifications the following components should be grounded ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller
12. bladed screwdriver around the outside of the knock out as this could crack the case ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide The Intelligent Use of Water LEADERSHIP EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS PRODUCTS At Rain Bird we believe it is our responsibility to develop products and technologies that use water efficiently Our commitment also extends to education training and services for our industry and our communities The need to conserve water has never been greater We want to do even more and with your help we can Visit www rainbird com for more information about The Intelligent Use of Water PAN 3 BIRD For questions regarding the For training on the products products in this guide contact in this guide contact Rain Bird Corporation Rain Bird Services Corporation 6991 East Southpoint Road 6991 E Southpoint Rd Tucson AZ 85756 Tucson AZ 85756 Phone 520 741 6100 Toll Free 800 498 1942 Fax 520 741 6522 Fax 520 741 6168 www rainbird com www rainbirdservicescorporation com Registered Trademark of Rain Bird Corporation 2013 Rain Bird Services Corporation 10 13 D40574
13. new valve to a 2 wire decoder wire the decoder to the existing 2 wire path and program the address for this decoder into the controller This provides for simple expansion or changes to the decoder system in the future 4 ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide 2 Wire Path Layout and Connections 0 0 9 0 6 0 0 06 0 0 9 e 9 0 O 0 0 0 0 9 e 0 0 O0 0 0 O 0 0 O 0 0 e 0 0 0 0 9 O 0 e 0 0 0 0 9 0 e 9 e 0 0 0 0 0 0 e 0 e O 9 0 9 O0 e 6 0 e e e e 9 0 e e 0 6 e 0 e The design of a Rain Bird ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller system requires careful consideration to the layout of the decoders on the 2 Wire path Since a decoder system powers the electric solenoids through the 2 wire path the 2 wire path must be able to provide enough voltage to power the solenoids There are design specifications limiting the length of the 2 wire Critical Path Refer to page eight of this guide for design specifications 2 Wire Configurations There are two types of configurations that can be used for the layout of 2 wire paths STAR or LOOP The controller will supply up to four separate 2 wire paths for a STAR configuration and up to two separate 2 wire paths for LOOP configurations Depending upon the design of the site itis preferable to separate the 2 wire paths into multiple wire runs rather than install a single 2 wire path throughout the site These wire paths can be configured in either the STAR or LOOP l
14. 0 0 O0 0 0 e 9 9 e 0 0 O 0 0 e 0 9 O 0 0 0 0 6 e O 9 O 9 0 O e 0 0 0 9 O0 0 0 e e 0 O 9 e e 9 9 e 0 0 e e 0 e e 9 e e 0 0 e 6 e 0 9 e e One locally wired to the decoder module and up to 3 installed on the 2 wire path SD 210 Sensor Decoder required for each 2 wire path weather sensor Notes 1 Operates only with switch type normally closed sensors 2 Not compatible with tipping rain can sensors 3 Compatible with Rain Bird Anemometer Wind Speed Sensor when used with a Rain Bird PT 3002 Pulse Transmitter RSDBEX Wired Rain Shutoff Sensor Bracket Mount Configure as Rain Sensor RSDCEX Wired Rain Shutoff Sensor Conduit Mount Configure as Rain Sensor WR2RC Wireless Rain Shutoff Sensor Configure as Rain Sensor WR2RFC Wireless Rain Freeze Shutoff Sensor Configure as Rain Freeze Sensor ANEMOMETER Wind Speed Sensor WSS Requires Rain Bird PT3002 Pulse Monitor Configure as Wind Sensor WS1 Soil Moisture Sensor SMS rrometer Water Switch www irrometer com Configure as Soil Moisture Sensor Custom Prevent Normally closed sensor that prevents station operation when sensor circuit opens Custom Pause Normally closed sensor that pauses station operation when sensor circuit opens ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Rain Bird ESP LXD Series Controller Enclosures 0 0 9 06 6 0 0 06 e 0 9 0 0 O 0 0 O0 0 9 O 0 0 e 0 0
15. 029292920292920292922929202090290292292020202020202942902909920202922090292022929209290299200020202990990009299092929295 Flow Sensors Up to five 5 flow sensors can be installed on the 2 Wire path SD 210 Sensor Decoder are required for each sensor Rain Bird FS Series Flow Sensors are available in 1 2 to 4 PVC Tee 1 to 2 Brass Tee and Brass and Stainless Steel Insert Style models Rain Bird FS Series Flow Sensors FSO50P FS400P FS350SS Slip x Slip PVC Tee 4 Slip x Slip PVC Tee Flow Stainless Steel Insert Flow Sensor Sensor for Pipe Saddle Flow S for 3 to 12 Pi FSO75P FS100B t UN Tee EN Diameters 34 Slip x Slip PVC Tee 1 Threaded Brass Tee Flow Sensor Flow Sensor Pipe Inside Diameter FS100P FS150B es 1 Slip x Slip PVC Tee Flow 1 Threaded Brass Tee Custom Sensor Flow Sensor 3rd party flow sensor or FS150P FS200B a 1 Slip x Slip PVC Tee 2 Threaded Brass Tee K Factor and Offset entry Flow Sensor Flow Sensor required supplied by FS200P FS350B 3rd party manufacturer 2 Slip x Slip PVC Tee Flow Brass Insert for Pipe Reed Switch 2 wire Sensor Saddle Flow Sensor for 3 output only with FS300P to 12 Pipe Diameters d 2 e a 10 3 SlipxSlip PVC Tee Flow Pipe Inside Diameter iod ARM station flow rate Sensor entry required ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Rain Bird Weather Sensors 0 9 0 0 9 0 e 9 0 0 0 0 GO 9 09 O
16. Disabled Communication with 2 wire devices is intermittent Controller loses connection to 2 wire decoders after a heavy irrigation or rainfall event A non compatible module has Remove any recently added modules one at a time been inserted into one ofthe until the alarm condition clears controller module slots i ESP LXME LXMEF Controller 4 8 amp 12 Station Modules amp FSM Flow Smart Modules are not compatible Incomplete programming Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System select Confirm Programs Program Summary Missing programming parameters are identified by an N For programs to automatically run you need to program Start Days Start Times and Station Run Times 75 Station Module has been An ESPLXD SM75 75 Station Module that was installed removed in the ESP LXD Controller has been removed The programming information for these stations has been preserved Reinstall a 75 Station Module to restore the stations and programming supported by this expansion module No primary power to the Check the power input to the controller transformer controller transformer The display is being powered by the 9v backup battery Front panel ribbon cable is Check both ends of the ribbon cable to make sure it is disconnected firmly connected to the backplane and front panel 2 wire cable or splices are Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System select leaking to ground or between 2 Wire Diagnostics 2 W
17. FloZone s that were identified If you configured FloWatch to Diagnose amp Eliminate or Alarm amp Shut Down the problem station s or FloZone s will be quarantined Clear the Flow Alarms and test the system Station flow alarms Manually turn on the station Turn dial to Module Status select Flow Smart Module View Current Flow The current and expected flow rates will be listed Check the valve amp sprinklers to identify the issue and correct it If sprinklers or nozzles have been replaced relearn the station flow rate FloZone alarms Manually start a program Turn dial to Module Status select Flow Smart Module View Current Flow The current and expected flow rates will be listed Check the water source s and mainline to identify the issues and correct it If FloZone high flow alarms are being triggered by manual watering QCV manually bleeding valves etc consider using the MV Water Window located under the Manual Watering dial position Configure window open and close times days of the week MV s you want open and the expected additional flow rate to allow for the manual watering ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Ee E Controller Alarms 2 Wire Path Issues Controller alarm Invalid Module Config Controller alarm No PGM will Auto Run Controller Alarm Missing SM75 Controller Alarm No Power Irrigation Functions are
18. For information contained in this guide related to troubleshooting please contact GSP support see above Specifications Tools Specification tools including CAD Details and Written Specifications for the Rain Bird ESP LXD Series 2 Wire Control System can be found at www rainbird com esplxseries Copyright 2013 Rain Bird Corporation All rights reserved No part of these materials may be reproduced by any means nor trans lated into machine language without written permission of the publisher Rain Bird ET Manager IQ Central Control System FloWatch FloManager FloZone and SimulStations are trademarks of the Rain Bird Corporation All rights reserved ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide 2 Wire Decoder System Overview 0 9 06 0 0 0 06 0 0 9 e 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 9 O 0 e 0 0 O0 0 0 O 0 0 e 0 0 0 0 9 O O 0 O 0 0 0 0 9 0 e 9 e 0 9 0 0 0 e 0 e O 9 0 0 e e 6 0 e e e e 9 0 e e 0 0 e 0 9 A Rain Bird ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System provides modular control of small to large irrigation systems Unlike traditionally wired controllers that power the valve solenoids directly through individual valve wires a 2 wire decoder controller uses a 2 wire cable to interconnect decoders that in turn control the valve solenoids An ESP LXD controller is programmed similar to a traditional wired controller The difference is factory assigned decoder addresses are assigned to st
19. Plate Quantity LSP 1 Yellow Quantity Notes Install one LSP 1 1 per Wire Path from Controller 2 Every 500 feet 150 meters on Wire Path 3 Termination of each Wire Path 8 MaxiCable amp Splices Layout I Star C Branch Maxi Cable Quantity 114AWG O 12 AWG 3M DBR Y 6 Splices Kits Quantity ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Diagnostics 0 9 6 0 0 0 e 9 0 0 0 0 GO 9 0 O 0 0 O 0 0 GO 9 9 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 e 06 e 0 9 0 9 0 O e 0 0 0 9 O0 S e e 0 O 9 0 e 9 9 e 0 0 O 9 0 e e 9 e e 0 e e 6 e 0 9 e e The ESP LXD Controller includes multiple diagnostic functions to help you troubleshoot and pinpoint the source of a problem Refer to section C Systems Diagnostics in the ESP LXD Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Manual for step by step instructions to use the diagnostic features Tools and equipment An accurate as built showing wire path and decoder locations the number and type of the decoders on each wire path and decoder addresses Filled out ESP LXD Controller Programming Guide with decoder addresses and station MV sensor assignments AVolt Ohm Meter multi meter capable of reading 0 to 50 volts AC DC and resistance from 0 to 1 000 000 Ohms A Clamp Meter for measuring AC current with a precision of 1 0 mA milliamp Wire tracing and fault finding equipment Spare system c
20. RAINS BIRD ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Contents 0 0 6 0 0 0 e 9 0 0 0 0 GO 0 0 O 0 0 O 0 0 e 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 e 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 6 e e 9 0 0 0 O e 6 0 e 9 0 S e e 0 0 e 9 0 e 9 9 e 0 0 e 9 0 e e 9 e e 0 e e 0 e e e e e 2 Wire Decoder System Overview 3 Advantages of a 2 Wire Decoder System 4 2 Wire Path Layout and Connections 5 Valve Types 7 ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller 8 ESP LXD Controller Option Cartridges 8 Rain Bird LIMR Controller Remote 9 ESP LXD Control System Flow amp Weather Sensors 9 Rain Bird Weather Sensors 10 Rain Bird ESP LXD Series Controller Enclosures 11 FD Series Decoders 12 2 Wire Cable amp Splices 18 Grounding amp Surge Protection 19 Flow amp Station Management 21 Rain Bird ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller Installation Checklist 26 ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Diagnostics 28 ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Troubleshooting 31 Rain Bird Global Support Plan GSP ESP LXD Controller purchase includes a 6 month GSP Phone Support Plan Contact GSP at 877 351 6588 U S and Canada for support Ask about free pre construction training to get your crew up to speed and avoid common pitfalls Rain Bird Spec Hotline Please call the Rain Bird Spec Hotline number at 800 458 3005 U S and Canada for assistance with specifying an ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder System You may also send an email with questions to www spechotline rainbird com
21. a Water Window it is paused until the window opens If the program is still running when the Water Window closes the program is paused and will automatically start the next time the window opens Adjust the Water Window open and close times to allow the program to complete The ESP LXD offers 2 station sequencing modes Sequence by Station Numbers default Station selection criteria a Non Irrigation Priority b Station number low to high c Program assignment ABCD Sequence by Station Priority automatically used if FloManager is On Station selection criteria a Station Priority Non Irrigation High Medium Low b Station Run Time longest to shortest c Station number low to high d Program Assignment ABCD To change Station Sequencing mode turn dial to Station Settings and select Station Sequencing Use the softkeys to change the selection ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Ee remi E Station A station valve is not Valve is manually closed or Turn dial to Manual Watering and select Start Station Valves operating solenoid is damaged Select the station making sure it has a run time and press run Check to see if the valve is operating and if it isn t address the valve issue Station does not have run Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System and select time for a program with start Station Run Time Note which programs the station d
22. aking to ground possibly due to a bad wire splice or a nicked or damaged cable This issue may come and go depending on the soil moisture level When the soil is very wet the problem will be worse than when the soil is dry Controller diagnostics Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System Select 2 Wire Diagnostics Select Line Survey Note the Milliamp mA reading The mA reading will be higher than normal when current is leaking to ground You must know the number and type of each decoder in the system to know what the mA reading should be reading see Calculating the total system mA draw section for more information Disconnect each 2 wire path cable one at a time from the controller ESPLXD M50 Decoder Module Recheck the Line Survey to isolate which segment of the 2 wire path has the ground fault Find a decoder location about half way down the 2 wire path cable Disconnect the splices Check the Line Survey to see if the ground fault has been isolated If the Line Survey is normal the problem is downstream of this location If the Line Survey still shows the ground fault the problem is between this location and the controller Keep disconnecting segments of the 2 wire path until you isolate the problem 2 Wire Path diagnostics Turn the controller dial to 2 Wire Diagnostics Select Short Finding Turn Short Finding Mode On Use a Clamp Meter to measure the Amp Draw of the 2 wire path cable conductors at various splice lo
23. ation Setup Decoder Addresses been entered for any stations Enter the address see label on each decoder for each station Addresses are also required for Master Valves Weather and Flow Sensors ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting amey um rette mum Controller Controller alarm Zero The Learn Flow Utility has Alarms Learned Flow recorded a zero 0 flow rate for one or more station Controller alarm Flow FloWatch flow sensing utility Alarm has detected a high or low flow condition Turn dial to Flow and Smart Module Module Status select Flow Smart Module View Flow Rates View Station Rates Check for stations that have a 0 flow rate and are labeled Learned Ifall stations have learned a 0 flow check flow sensor input connections Flow Sensor configuration FloZone assignments etc If only one or a few stations have learned a 0 flow rate check the valve operation flow control stem position solenoid wiring etc If just small flow rate valves stations like drip zones have learned a 0 flow rate the flow sensor may be too large for the lower flow rates Check the product technical specs for the minimum flow rate of the flow sensor Turn dial to Flow and Smart Module Module Status select Flow Smart Module View Flow Alarms and review the posted Station and or FloZone mainline flow alarms Note the station s or
24. ations master valves and sensors As irrigation programs execute the controller sends commands via the 2 wire path cable to the decoders located at each valve and sensor The decoders directly activate the solenoids on the valves and monitor the sensors ESP LXD Controller Sprinklers 1st Decoder 2nd Decoder 3rd Decoder Typical 2 Wire Decoder to Valve Connections ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Advantages of a 2 Wire Decoder System 0 0 6 0 0 0 e 9 0 0 9 0 S 9 09 O 6 0 O0 0 0 e 9 9 0 0 O 0 0 O0 0 9 0 0 0 0 e 06 e O 9 0 9 O e 9 0 0 9 O0 S e e 6 e 9 0 e 9 9 0 0 e e 0 e 0 9 e e 0 e e 0 e e e e e Aesthetics An ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller provides transparent automatic control of the irrigation system There are fewer above ground obstructions making a 2 wire decoder system ideal for an application in which the environmental elegance of the site is to remain undisturbed Automatic irrigation control can be installed on a site with fewer above ground enclosures The higher station capacity of the ESP LXD controller up to 200 stations can replace multiple traditionally wired controllers usually a maximum of 48 stations and required power drops Designed for Protection from the Elements The field components of a Rain Bird ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder System are designed for underground burial so they are all completely weatherproof This makes a 2 wire
25. ayout or a combination of the two types For ease of troubleshooting the STAR configuration is recommended Star Configuration For normal installations with 2 wire path runs that are not excessively long the recommended layout for the 2 wire path is the STAR configuration This is to facilitate ease of troubleshooting the system should it experience a wire fault or short The distance of the farthest decoder from controller measured along the 2 wire path is considered the Critical Path of the 2 wire cable for a STAR configuration The maximum distance for the Critical Path is 1 65 miles for 14 AWG Maxi Cable and 2 63 miles for 12 AWG Maxi Cable For metric cable the maximum distance for the Critical Path is 3 0 Kilometers for 2 5 mm cable ESP LXD Controller Valve Boxes Typical 2 Wire splice at branch take offs allow easy breaking of loop for troubleshooting x P d Branches P d A e e pad Decoders 7 Typical d y 6 a 4 e 0 0 0 0 8 nad pee e d ae dl ue e PA 2 e p Critical Path ooo 7 ee cae p a d Distance from farthest decoder back to controller maximum 1 65 miles 2 66 Km using 14 AWG cable 2 Wire Path Star Pattern Design ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide 5 Loop Configuration If the installation requires longer wire runs than are possible with the STAR configuration farther than 1 65 miles away from the controller then a
26. ays and a start time has run times programmed Use Program Summary to make sure that program has start days and start times Station A station valve is not Decoder or valve wires are not Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System and select Valves operating spliced correctly 2 Wire Diagnostics Select Ping Decoders Station Decoder and ping the Station Decoder address If the ping test fails check the decoder and valve wire splices and repeat the ping test Incorrect Decoder address Check the Decoder address of the station label on Decoder that is connected to the valve and verify the address is entered correctly Turn dial to Setup Wizards and select Station Setup to access Station Decoder Address Incorrect Valve Type Turn Dial to Setup Wizard and select Valve Types Valve types configure the decoder inrush amps and duration for opening a valve solenoid The ESP LXD Valve Types are preconfigured for Rain Bird commercial valve models Information for configuring Valve Types to work with other valves can be found in the controller manual Note Rain Bird residential valves DV JTV HV are not compatible with the ESP LXD system or FD Series Decoders 2 wire path from the Ping other valves on the same 2 wire path leg If these controller is not connected to pings are also unsuccessful check for an open wire this area connections on the 2 wire path Master The Master Valve will not MV is assigned to a different Turn dial to S
27. ber of decoder addresses stations or master valves and the last digit the quantity of solenoids that can be activated per address Each decoder is factory programmed with a unique three four or five digit address that is utilized to associate with a station or master valve There are five types of field decoders Rain Bird Field Decoder Models Maximum Maximum Decoder Pe tel Number Of Addresses Model P r Decoder Solenoids Operating Per Address At Once mao 2 mu FD 601 Note When activating valves and pump start relays that are not manufactured by Rain Bird there may be exceptions to the maximum number of solenoids per address that can be energized Contact Rain Bird for more details 9 6 6 0 9 6 0 9 0 9 0 0 9 0 9 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 e 9 e 0 9 09 9 0 9 9 0 O 9 0 9 6 9 0 O 9 0 e 0 e 9 e e 9 0 9 0 e 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 6 5 ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide FD 101 One address controlling one valve 0 0 0 06 6 0 9 0 e 6 9 e 9 e 0 0 0 0 9 e 0 O 0 0 0 9 9 O 0 9 9 O 0 0 e 9 0 0 e O 0 0 0 O e 9 e e 9 0 0 0 e 9 e e 9 0 e 9 O e 6 0 e e 9 9 9 e e e e 6 e 0 0 ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide FD 202 Two addresses each controlling two valves simultaneously 0 0 6 6 9 0 O 9 0 6 0 9 0 9 9 O 9 0 0 Ss 9 e 9 9 O 9 09 0 GS 9 GO 6 9 O 9 09 0 O S Ss 9 O 9 0 0 O 9 0 6 0 0 9 9 0 O 9 6 e 9 0 e
28. cations Note any discrepancy in the readings You must know the number and type of each decoder downstream to know what the mA reading up should be reading see Calculating the total system mA draw section for more information ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Troubleshooting 0 0 9 06 6 0 0 06 0 0 9 e 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 9 e 0 e 0 0 O 0 eee 0 e 0 0 0 0 9 O 0 O 0 0 0 0 9 0 e 9 e 0 9 0 0 0 0 e 0 e O 0 0 e 9 0 e 6 0 e e e e 9 0 e e 0 0 e 0 9 Consult the ESP LXD Controller Installation Programming amp Operation Guide shipped with the controller or available on line for detailed information on the built in diagnostic features of the controller Section A Auto The controller displays the current status of the system along with any alarm conditions in the Auto dial position Section C Systems Diagnostics System diagnostic and troubleshooting tools are available in the Test All Station Check System dial position Troubleshooting mper ueue Fw Soto O Controller Red alarm light on the The controller is reporting an Turn dial to Auto press the Alarm button review the Alarms controller front panel is alarm condition alarm conditions and address the issue s illuminated Controller alarm No The ESPLX2 M50 Module is Check the upper status light on the ESPLX2 M50 2 Wire Module not properly attached to the module It shoul
29. ch 2 Wire Path utilized The LSP 1 Line Surge Protector shall be spliced into each 2 Wire Path in close proximity to the ESP LXD controller 2 2 Wire Path The LSP 1 Line Surge Protector provides surge protection for the following FD Series Field Decoders installed on the 2 Wire Path FD 101 FD 102 FD 202 Note The 2 wire path shall be surge protected and grounded with one LSP 1 Line Surge Protector every 500 feet or every 8 decoders whichever is smaller 3 Termination of 2 Wire Path An LSP 1 Line Surge Protector shall be installed at the end of the 2 wire path in a STAR configuration SD 210 Sensor Decoder SD 210 Sensor Decoders have a built in line surge protector to provide surge protection for each sensor installed on the 2 Wire path FD 401 and FD 601 Field Decoder The FD 401 and FD 601 Field Decoders have a built in line surge protector to provide surge protection for Field Decoders installed on the 2 Wire Path FD 101 FD 102 FD 202 Note Because the FD 401 amp FD 601 Field Decoders and SD 210 Sensor Decoder have built in surge protection the 2 wire path surge protection requirement could be stated in the following manner The 2 wire path shall be surge protected and grounded with one LSP 1 FD 401 FD 601 or SD 210 every 500 feet or every 8 decoders whichever is smaller ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Flow amp Station Management 06 0 9 0 6
30. d be solid green if it is properly controller module slots connected to the controller Remove and reinstall the module making sure it is fully seated in the module slots Controller alarm 2 Wire Someone has manually Turn dial to Off press the 2 Wire Path button and turn Path Off turned the 2 wire path Off the 2 wire path On Controller alarm Duplicate decoder addresses Note the duplicate decoder addresses posted in the Duplicate Decoder have been entered alarm screen verify and enter the correct decoder Address addresses Controller alarm Short 2 wire path is shorted and the Disconnect the 2 wire cables from the ESPLX2 M50 Finding Mode controller has automatically Module one at a time until the alarm condition clears switched to the Short Finding The lower left status light on the controller will alternate Mode The lower left status between red and green when the wire path with the light on the controller is dark short is removed Trace the path of this 2 wire cable and look for source of issue disturbed soil new tree or fence post etc Disconnect the 2 wire cable halfway between the controller and end of cable and check to see ifthe alarm clears to help identify short location on the cable Use a volt ohm and clamp meter to identify which devices are receiving power Fix the short and check that the alarm is cleared Controller alarm No Decoder addresses have not Turn dial to Setup Wizards and select St
31. decoder system a perfect application for a site that can be affected by flooding Anywhere that an automatic control system can be damaged by the elements of nature a 2 wire decoder system can be buried without fear of damage Vandal Resistant Since all the 2 wire decoders are underground it is an ideal solution to the problem of vandal damage on an irrigation system On a site where vandalism is a concern a 2 wire decoder system allows all of the field components to be put underground and out of sight in potentially lockable valve boxes therefore out of the reach of vandals A single 2 wire cable can replace as many as 200 individual wires in a traditionally wired control system making it a much lower target for copper wire thefts Flexible Installation and Simple Expansion A Rain Bird ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller System controls the field decoders through a 2 wire path interconnecting the controller and all the decoders This 2 wire path carries both the communication and power to operate the decoders and the irrigation valves 2 wire decoders can be added to the field in any type of layout desired This flexible installation simplifies the installation process and also allows the installation to be done in multiple phases When additional areas are being prepared for irrigation they can be connected to the rest of the system simply by splicing into the two wire path on the existing layout If a valve needs to be added simply wire the
32. ef Project Description Designer Contractor Station Capacity 50 J 125 200 ESPLXD SM75 Expansion Module 10 11 12 50 Stations are provided with the ESP LXD Decoder Controller Master Valves 10 01020304015 Note Quantity of Master Valves and Flow Sensors should be the same Sensors Flow Sensors 10 L11 L12 L13 L14 L15 Types FSo5oP 1FS075P I FS100P C FS150P C FS200P C FS300P C FS400P C FS100B C FS150B C FS200B C FS350B C FS350SS Weather Sensors 10 11 12 O 3 Remote Local Types CO RSD L1WR 2 L1WRF 2 L1 WSS with PT 3002 O SMS SD 210 Green Quantity One SD 210 required per 2 wire sensor Option Cartridges PBC LXD Programming Backup Cartridge Yes C No ETC LX ET Manager Cartridge lYes No IQ NCC Network Communication Cartridge 1 Yes No Model ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide 0 0 0 0 0 e e 0 e e 0 0 0 0 0 e O 0 e e G ee eee e e O e e 0 e eee e E 0 G Ss e seers Ss e Ss e e e 0 e e 0 0 e 0 0 e e e e e e e e e e 0 e e 0 e 0 0 0 e 5 OptionalEnclosure Yes O No Wall Mount Enclosure Pedestal Model LXMM Painted Metal CI LXMM PED Painted Metal C LXMM SS Stainless Steel O LXMM PEDSS Stainless Steel 6 Field Decoders Grey Turf Black FD 101 Quantity FD 202 Quantity FD 601 Quantity FD 102 Quantity FD 401 Quantity 7 Grounding amp Surge Protection Grounding Rod Quantity Grounding
33. en Circuit and you will be prompted to Check Wiring Go the location of the decoder that are not responding and check wire splices 2 Wire Path diagnostics Check your as built drawing If you notice that all the decoders that are not responding are in a single leg of the 2 wire path the open circuit exists between the last working decoder and the first non working decoder Check the splices at that location first Also look for signs of recent construction digging between the working and non working decoders Turn the controller dial to 2 Wire Diagnostics Select Short Finding Turn Short Finding Mode On Use a Clamp Meter to measure the Amp Draw of the 2 wire path cable conductors at the last working decoder and the first non working decoder Note any discrepancies in the readings You must know the number and type of each decoder downstream to know what the mA reading up should be reading see Calculating the total system mA draw section for more information Short circuit red and black wires crossed of the 2 wire path cable The controller alarm light will be illuminated and the alarm will inform you the controller has switched to Short Finding Mode You must fix the short circuit before the controller will switch back to normal irrigation mode 2 Wire Path diagnostics Disconnect each 2 wire path cable one at a time from the controller ESPLXD M50 Decoder Module until the controller exits Short Finding Mode Reconnect that 2 w
34. etup Wizards and select Master Valves Valves open when stations are FloZone than the stations Press Next to advance to FloZone FZ Setup screen operating MV needs to be assigned to the same FloZone as the stations that receive water from this water source MV is Normally Open but If the MV valve is Normally Open powered to close has been configured as a it needs to be configured as Normally Open Turn dial Normally Closed MV to Setup Wizards select MV Setup Change MV from Normally Closed default to Normally Open Station not configured to Go to Valve Setup Wizards Station Setup to make sure open Master Valve the station is configured as requiring a Master Valve MV Decoder address is Check the Decoder address of the MV label on Decoder incorrect that is connected to the MV and verify the address is entered correctly Turn dial to Setup Wizards and select Master Valves to access MV Decoder Address ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting oe wa medie mm SI The Master Valve will not open when stations are operating Master Valves ESPLXD M50 Decoder Module No output from the ESPLXD M50 Decoder Module The controller cannot close the pump start relay that is connected to a Decoder Pump Start Relays Controller LCD Display The controller display is either too light or too dark Controller display is blank Decoder or valve
35. gation system at peak flow capacity shortens the overall time it takes to irrigate the site and reduces pumping power costs FloWatch available on ESP LXD models only Monitors and logs the real time system rate with a flow sensor A Learn Flow Utility learns and records the nominal flow rate of each station If a high or low flow condition is detected the controller will follow user configured steps to diagnose and eliminate the problem problem station valve or water source is quarantined SimulStations The ESP LXD can operate multiple programs and stations concurrently The controller ensures sufficient power is available to operate a maximum of eight 8 valve solenoids simultaneously The range of SimulStations available per program ABCD is one 1 through eight 8 The range of SimulStations available for the entire ESP LXD controller is one 1 through 8 for irrigation and non irrigation stations Each normally closed master valve that needs to be open for irrigation to occur reduces the maximum SimulStation by 1 Example The system has one 1 normally closed master valve The maximum number of SimulStations is reduced from eight 8 to seven 7 ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide FloZones The following example designs represent the capabilities of the ESP LXD controller to manage the FloZones of the irrigation system Single Single FloZone FloZone Water Meter
36. ire Survey The controller conductors voltage output and 2 wire path milliamp draw will be displayed If there are no issues you will see Current Limit OK Current Overload OK If the 2 wire cable leaks are drawing a high amount of current you will see Current Limit Not OK Current Overload OK Use the troubleshooting tips above to find and fix the 2 wire cable splice issues If the 2 wire cable leaks are drawing a high amount of current you will see Current Limit Not OK Current Overload Not OK The controller will have automatically switched to Fault Finding Mode Use the troubleshooting tips above to find and fix the 2 wire cable splice issues Communication signal and Single jacketed cable and or incorrect wires splices power leaks to ground were used When incorrect cable splices become submerged it can create leakage to ground Double jacketed 14 2UF Maxi 2 Wire Cable and 3M DBR Y 6 Wire Splice Kits are required ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting eigen wa mei mm SD 210 Sensor Decoders The controller is not getting data from a flow or weather sensor connected to a SD 210 Sensor Decoder on the 2 wire path Programs Programs are running at random times Station Sequencing Stations are not running in station number sequence Sensor wiring polarity is reversed Flow sensor output pulse rate is not compatible with the
37. ire path cable and if the Short Finding Mode returns you know the short is on that leg of the 2 wire path Referto the as built to see the location of the 2 wire path Walk the route of the 2 wire path cable and check for signs of recent construction digging Find a decoder location about half way down the 2 wire path cable Disconnect the splices See if the controller is still in Short Finding Mode If the Short Finding Mode has cleared the problem is downstream of this location If the controller is still in Short Finding Mode the problem is between this location and the controller Keep disconnecting segments of the 2 wire path until you isolate the problem ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Use a Clamp Meter to measure the Amp Draw of the 2 wire path cable conductors at the last working decoder and the first non working decoder Note any discrepancy in the readings You must know the number and type of each decoder downstream to know what the mA reading up should be reading see Calculating the total system mA draw section for more information The problem may be caused by a decoder or LSP 1 Line Surge Protector damaged by a lightning power surge The controller will exit Short Finding Mode when this damaged decoder or line surge protector is disconnected from the 2 wire path Earth ground fault 2 wire path cable splice leaking to earth ground A 2 Wire Path Cable conductor is le
38. l valves must be connected to field decoders for irrigation management by the controller Decoders must be wired both to a valve and by splicing to the 2 wire path Splices and field decoders should always be placed in valve boxes except when valve in head sprinklers are used which can be directly buried Output Wires Valve Box 3M DBR Y Connectors Valve Solenoid Allow 3 2 Wire Extra Cable Cable Length NOTE For secondary wire run the distance between the field decoder and the solenoid valve can not exceed 450 feet 137 meters using 14 gauge wire Valve Types The ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller is compatible with the following Rain Bird Commercial Valves PGA Series PEB PESB PESBR Series GB Series EFB CP Series BPE BPES Series NOTE The ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller will not work with Rain Bird Residential Valves including DV JTV HV ASVF Series Valves The ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller is also compatible with Rain Bird Golf Valve in Head Rotors and Rain Bird Commercial PSR Series Pump Start Relays ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller 0 9 0 9 0 e 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 O 0 0 e 9 9 0 0 O 0 0 O0 0 9 0 0 0 O e 6 e 0 9 0 0 0 O e 9 0 e 9 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 e 9 0 e 9 9 e 0 0 e 9 0 e 0 9 e e 0 e e 06 e e 9 e e ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller The ESP LXD has a standard capacity of 50 station
39. llow to operate simultaneously within the currently selected program Move the Program slide switch to select the other programs ABCD ESP LXD controller programming backed up to the PBC LXD Programming Backup Cartridge can only be restored to an ESP LXD the same vintage of firmware ESP LXD s with date codes of December 2010 or earlier have a different firmware vintage than ESP LXD s with a date code of January 2011 or later Contact Rain Bird Technical Services or Global Support Plan for assistance Manual station program or test program operation from the front panel or a remote is allowed regardless of the weather sensor state To see the current state of a weather sensor turn the dial to Test All Stations Check System and select Wthr Sensor Status The status of each sensor is displayed The ESPLXD M50 Decoder Module includes 4 terminals for wireless weather sensor connections Wiring connections should be made as follows Sensor receiver power wires to and terminals Sensor receiver sensor wires to Sen and C terminals Prior to installing the cabinet place on a flat surface with the knock out facing up Locate the dimple in the center of the knock out you wish to remove Place the tip of a large Phillips screwdriver in the dimple Use a rubber or wooden mallet to firmly strike the top of the screwdriver The knock out should pop out in a single piece If it breaks use pliers to remove the pieces Do not use a flat
40. n installed at a site in Europe where the incoming power is 230 VAC 50 Hz When the controller is powered it will automatically be configured to operate FD Series Black Field Decoders Sensor Decoder SD 210 Green The Rain Bird ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller integrates the use of select flow and weather sensors The SD 210 Sensor Decoder is pre programmed with a unique five digit address that is utilized to associate with a flow or weather sensor input Flow Sensor Water Line Sensor Decoder Sensor Decoder Note SD 210TURF Sensor Decoders are required for use in U S and Canada 60 Hz power SD210 Sensor Decoders are required for use in the rest of the world 50 Hz power ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Lightning Surge Protector LSP 1 Yellow The ESP LXD controller and the 2 wire path must be properly surge protected and grounded Doing so can help prevent damage to the controller and irrigation system and also significantly reduce troubleshooting repair time and expense Failure to do so could result in failure of your controller and voiding the warranty LSP 1 Line Surge Protector Field Decoder Solenoid valve Refer to page 24 of this guide for recommended location and quantity of LSP 1 Lightning Surge Protectors 2 Wire Cable amp Splices 0 0 6 0 9 0 O 9 06 6 0 9 0 9 9 O 9 0 0 0 9 GO 9 9 O 9 09 0 9 GO 9 9 O 9 9 0 O GO Ss 9 O 0 0
41. omponents and tools including spare FD Series Decoders SD 210 Sensor Decoders 3M DBR Y 6 wire splice kits wire strippers DPU 210 Decoder Programming Unit optional Calculating the total system mA milliamp draw Each single address FD Series Field Decoder FD101 FD102 draws 0 5mA Each multi address FD Series Field Decoder FD202 FD401 FD601 draws 1 0 mA Add up the total decoders of each type for each wire path and calculate the wire path mA draw Add the mA for each wire path together for the total system mA draw Types of field wiring issues Broken wire Short circuit Ground fault Notes e A majority of field wiring issues are caused by poor wire splices Use only 3M DBR Y 6 Wire Splice Kits All splices should be made in splice boxes e Ifthe 2 Wire Path is Looped disconnect the loop half way out before troubleshooting ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Break open circuit in the 2 wire path cable You will notice one or more stations are not running even though they are programmed to operate If the system is using flow sensing you will receive a low zero flow alarm for each disconnected decoder station Use the Test All Stations to check which stations are operating Controller diagnostics Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System Select 2 Wire Diagnostics Select Decoder Test The results will indicate that one of more decoders have an Op
42. r Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Master Valves The ESP LXD Controller can support up to five 5 Master Valves via FD Series Decoders configured as a Master Valve Each is programmable by station Both Normally Closed and Normally Open Master Valves are supported Normally Closed Master Valve default The valve is powered to open and opens each time a station operates Normally Open Master Valve A specialty valve that is powered to close and will only close when a flow problem is detected by the controller Normally open master valves are popular for systems with quick coupling valves making water available for manual watering at any time PSR Series Pump Start Relays Rain Bird PSR Series Pump Start Relays can be used with FD Series Decoders configured as a Master Valve to start a pump For more information go to www rainbird com landscape products pumps PumpStartRelays htm See installation detail below for connecting the ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller to the Pump Start on the Pump Station Panel ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Rain Bird ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Controller Installation Checklist 0 0 0 0 0 e 0 e e e 0 e 0 0 e E ds e e e eee 0 e e eee O 0 0 0 e e e e e 0 e e E e e e e 0 0 e S e e e e e e 0 e s 0 e e 0 e e e e 0 e e e 0 e e General Project Information Project Name Location City County Bri
43. s and is expandable to 125 or 200 stations increments using the ESPLXD SM75 75 station modules ESPLXD M50 2 Wire Decoder Module Included with every ESP LXD is the ESPLXD M50 2 Wire Decoder and Flow Smart Module a double wide module which snaps onto two adjacent mounts on the controller backplane The ESPLXD M50 Module includes the lugs for attachment of the two wire path cables FloWatch logs flow and quickly identifies and isolates high or low flow situations such as mainline breaks Manages up to five 5 Points of Connection each through separate or combined Master Valves and FloZones See Appendix for various configurations FloManager Manages flow demand and ensures you don t overtax your water supply Finds combinations of stations to operate simultaneously to use all available capacity from the water supply ESPLXD SM75 75 Station Expansion Module Adds an additional 75 stations in the ESP LXD and snaps onto the controller backplane One ESPLXD SM75 module increases the station capacity to 125 stations and two increases the station capacity to 200 stations ESP LXD Controller Option Cartridges 06 0 0 0 9 9 O0 9 0 06 O 9 0 9 0 O 0 0 0 9 O 9 9 O 9 06 0 0 09 O 9 9 O0 0 09 0 0 9 O 0 9 GO 0 9 O 9 0 9 0 0 9 O e 6 0 0 9 0 e 9 0 S 9 e e 0 e 9 e e e e 0 e e e s 0 s PBC LXD Programming Backup Cartridge Backup and restore programming for up to eight ESP LXD Decoder Controllers Option Attach a barcode
44. scanning pen sold separately and scan the peel off barcode labels from the Programming Chart included with the controller Your decoder addresses are entered for you automatically saving you time MS100 2 Barcode Scanning Pen Unitech www ute com ETC LX ET Manager Cartridge The Rain Bird ET Manager Cartridge easily upgrades the ESP LXD Controller to an ET Weather based irrigation smart controller Available in most part of North America only and requires a signal provider for your geographic area IQ Central Control Compatible Through the incorporation of an IO NCC Communication Cartridge the ESP LXD controller can be controlled from the Rain Bird IO Central Control System Communication options GP GPRS Cellular PH Phone EN Ethernet WF Wi Fi and RS RS 232 RS 232 used for Radio or Direct Connect ESP LXD 2 Wire Decoder Control System Installation amp Troubleshooting Guide Rain Bird LIMR Controller Remote 0 0 9 06 6 0 0 0 06 e 0 9 e 0 0 O 0 09 O0 0 9 O Ss e 0 0 O 0 0 O 0 0 e 0 0 0 0 9 O 0 e 0 0 0 0 9 0 e 9 e 0 9 0 0 0 0 e 0 e O 0 0 e 9 0 e 6 0 O e 9 9 9 0 e e 9 0 e 0 9 LIMR KIT LIMR QC603 900MHz Transmitter 6 Pin Quick Connect Receiver Quick Connects Cable 3 feet Carrying Case LIMR QC630 LIMR TX a 6 Pin Quick Connect 900MHz Transmitter Only Cable 30 feet LIMR RX 900MHz Receiver Only ESP LXD Control System Flow amp Weather Sensors 90920629292922920292290029220920a229092902
45. wires are not spliced correctly Decoder is not functioning or damaged Fuses in the decoder module have blown due to short or secondary power connected to the 2 wire path Module is in Automatic Short Finding Mode due to short or secondary power connected to the 2 wire path Amp draw of the pump start relay is more than the Decoder can provide The display contrast needs to be adjusted Controller LCD display is damaged Primary power to the controller has been lost or turned off Controller ribbon cable is not connected or damaged Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System and select 2 Wire Diagnostics Select Ping Decoders MV Decoder and ping the MV Decoder address If the ping test fails check the decoder and valve wire splices and repeat the ping test Turn dial to Test All Stations Check System and select 2 Wire Diagnostics Select Ping Decoders MV Decoder and ping the MV Decoder address If the ping test fails swap the Decoder enter the new Decoder address and repeat the ping test Find the source of the short or power connected to the 2 wire path and address the problem ESP LXD controllers with date codes of September 2013 or earlier have replaceable fuses Contact Rain Bird for replacement fuses for this version of the module Find the source of the short or power connected to the 2 wire path and address the problem Controllers with date codes of October 2013 or later have self resetting
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