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Be an Expert: LX Series Controller Programming Christen Brooker Product Manager, Commercial Controllers
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ESP-LX Series Controllers ESP-LXME Traditionally-Wired
ESP-LXD 2-Wire Decoder
ESP-LX Series Controller Options Feature Comparison Feature
ESP-LXME
ESP-LXD
Type of controller wiring
Traditionally Wired
Two-Wire Decoder
8 or 12
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Controller base station capacity
4, 8, or 12
75
Maximum station capacity
Station module capacity
48
200
Number of master valves
1
5
Number of flow sensors
1 (optional)
5
Number of weather sensors
1
4
Number of programs
4
4
Number of simultaneous programs
4
4
Number of simultaneous stations per controller
5
8
Number of simultaneous stations per program
5
8
Flow, power, and station management
Yes
Yes
Upgradeable to smart controller
Yes
Yes
Upgradeable to central control satellite
Yes
Yes
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ESP-LX Series Controller Optional Cartridges Feature Comparison Feature
ETC-LX
IQNCC
ET Manager
Direct Satellite
IQNCC Server & Client Satellite
PBC-LXD Program Backup
Compatible with
LXME/LXD
LXME/LXD
LXME/LXD
LXD
Type of cartridge
ET–Smart Controller
Central Control
Central Control
Program/ Backup
Controller/Site application
Individual Controller
Individual Controller
Network up to 150
Individual Controller
Provides station run time adjustments
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Provides program day cycle adjustments
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Program/manual operation from a PC
No
Yes
Yes
No
Provides site logs and alarms to PC
No
Yes
Yes
No
Provides shared weather sensors/MVs
No
No
Yes
No
Provides program/configuration backup
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Provides barcode scan data entry
No
No
No
Yes
Paging
Multiple
Multiple
None
Communication Options
ESP-LX Series Controller Optional Modules Feature Comparison Feature
Compatible with Module function
ESPLXMSM4, SM8, SM12 Station Modules
ESPLXDSM75 Station Module
FSMLXME Flow Smart Module
IQFSCMLXME Flow Smart Connection Module
IQCM-LXD Connection Module
ESP-LXME
ESP-LXD
ESP-LXME
ESP-LXME
ESP-LXD
Increases Increases station station capacity by 4, capacity by 8, or 12 75 stations stations
Adds flow sensing
Adds IQ Adds flow hardwire sensing and IQ hardwire connections connections
Installs in module slot
1, 2, 3, or 4
1, 2, 3, or 4
0
0
0
Single or double height module
4 & 8 single, 12 double
Single
Double
Double
Double
Station numbering label sheet
N/A
Factory installed
Factory installed
Factory installed
N/A
N/A
Base Module
Base Module
N/A
Terminal identification labels Replaces
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ESP-LXD Decoder Controller Modular Two-Wire - 50 to 200 Stations
Advanced Water Management Features • Cycle+Soak™ by station • Water Window by program • Station Priorities • Rain Delay™ • Calendar Day Off™ • Sensor Input override by station • Master Valve operation selectable by station • Normally closed or open Master Valve control • Station Delay by program • Optional Flow Sensor input • Flow, Power, and Station Management • Total program and station run time review
Optional Features
Large Display and Extra Simple Programming
• Flow Smart Module • ET Manager Cartridge • IQ Central Control Communication Cartridges
with self-prompting display in multiple languages makes programming fast and easy; Current flow rate displayed if optional Flow Smart Module installed. Program Review lets you easily review programming information
Contractor Default Program™ (backup program) with restore timer lets you save a customized copy of your programming that can be automatically recalled up to 90-days in the future; This allows for a temporary program for seed germination or a quick-fix if someone accidentally changes the program
Seasonal Adjustment Percentage by program or by month provides automatic station run time adjustment for each month of the year simplifying water savings
4 Independent Programs with Stack
Enhanced Diagnostic Feedback™ with Alarm
or overlap operation; Simultaneously operate up to 5 stations including multiple stations per program
light that is visible through the external cabinet door and screen messages identifying conditions preventing watering; RASTER™ wiring test identifies wiring or solenoid problems
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Removable Front Panel
Optional Flow Smart Module
8 or 12-Station Base Model
programmable under battery power. Non-volatile memory retains programming, date & time for up to 10+ years
add flow sensing capabilities with Learn Flow Utility, High-Flow and Low-Flow Detection and Reaction, and Flow Totalizer Logs
expandable to 48 stations in 4-station increments with 4, 8, and 12-Station expansion modules
Optional Communication Cartridges
Spacious Cabinet
Optional Metal Cabinet
ET Manager Smart Controller and IQ Central Control System Communication Cartridges
with internal primary power junction box, bottom and back knockouts for power, station & options wiring
and Metal Pedestal constructed of powder-coated steel.
Controller Basics Weather Sensor Switch • Move switch to Bypass if not using a weather sensor or if you want the controller to ignore the sensor. • Move switch to Active if using a weather sensor and you want the controller to obey the sensor inputs. Program Switch • Move switch to the program you are currently programming or reviewing. • Four programs are available (A, B, C & D). Each can utilize 8 separate start times and can stack or overlap runtimes.
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Auto Position Display • Date & Time • Station number currently running • GPM is FloWatch is “ON” • “FloWatch Off” if this is set to Off. • Any active Alarms occurring in your system Functions • Add or subtract minutes for any station currently running. • Advance the running program to the next station. • To CANCEL the program / station running, turn dial to OFF position.
Set Current Date Display • Current date and year set in the controller.
Functions • Change the date to make it current. • Use the + and – buttons to adjust the settings. • Press “next” to highlight the field you want to change.
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Set Current Time Display • Current time set in the controller. • Confirms “AM” or “PM” setting.
Functions • Change the time to make it current. • Use the + and – buttons to adjust the settings. • Press “next” to highlight the field you want to change.
Set Watering Start Times Display • Up to 8 start times for each program. • Start times for each program change as you move the Program Switch
Functions • Program new start times for each program (A, B, C, D) • Use the + and – buttons to adjust the settings.
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Set Days to Water Display • The program and day of the week being set. • If you currently allow watering on that day for each program.
Functions • Schedules each day as “allow” or “prevent” for watering start times each day of the week. (A, B, C, D) • Repeat this for each day of the week by moving the dial to each day on the controller.
Set Station Run Times Display • The program and station number being set. • Hours and minutes each station should run.
Functions • Schedules the duration that each station should irrigate per program (A, B, C, D) • Move program switch to the four various programs to review or set various run times. • Use the + and – buttons to change the station number or run time minutes.
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Test All Stations / Check System
Display • Submenus to review current programming in controller. Benefit: Helps to troubleshoot unexpected watering behaviors and review your work!
Confirm Programs
• Each of the four programs is shown – A, B, C, D. • A run time, start time, and water day is required for a program to irrigate. This will show you any gaps or errors in programming.
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Review Program
Review Programs
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Program Run Time
• Change the program switch to toggle between various program totals. • Any stations setup to run Cycle / Soak will not display the soak time estimated, only the total cycle time for the station. • Total program runtime does NOT reflect stations running simultaneously if Simulstations are designated in the controller.
Station Run Time
• Press the + and – buttons to advance to other stations. • Any stations setup to run Cycle / Soak will not display the soak time estimated, only the total cycle time for the station.
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Test All Stations
Auto Dial Position
• Press the + and – buttons to adjust the test run time for each station. • Turn the dial to the “Auto” position to see the testing station and advance to the next station in your test.
Raster Wiring Test
• The RASTER test will begin automatically. Do not remove or insert station modules during this process. • Once the test is complete, the results will be displayed. The + and – buttons will scroll through all stations to display any opens / shorts.
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Weather Sensor Status
Each sensor will display one of five possible status conditions: 1. Monitoring – Sensor is active 2. Inactive – Installation has not been completed or the sensor is not used by any stations. 3. Pausing – Current weather has caused the sensor to pause irrigation. 4. Preventing – Current weather has caused the sensor to prevent irrigation. 5. Bypassed – Current weather has caused the sensor to bypass irrigation.
Master Valve Status
• The state, opened or closed, of the master valve is shown. • The type, normally opened or normally closed, of master valve is shown.
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Seasonal Adjust Display • Option to choose a method of seasonal adjust. • By Program • By Month
Functions • Setting multiple seasonal adjustments compound each other. Consider only using one method of seasonal adjust. • Setting seasonal adjust to 0% will cancel all irrigation. • Do not use seasonal adjust if using an ET Manager Cartridge or IQ ET System.
Seasonal Adjust by Program
• Move the program switch to toggle between the four programs and set a seasonal adjust for the entire program (A, B, C, D). • Setting a seasonal adjust will increase or decrease the individual station runtimes across all those assigned to a program. Seasonal adjust can be set between 0%300%. Leaving it at 100% will run the scheduled program time. Benefit: Allows different watering schedules by program. Each program can be designated a different plant type / soil type, etc.
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Seasonal Adjust by Month
• First select the % to adjust each month. Benefit: Allows different watering schedules by the month of the year.
Seasonal Adjust by Month
• Second, select the programs you want to follow the monthly % adjust. Each program must be a “YES” or the % Adjust will not affect it.
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Delay Watering Display • Options to override normally scheduled irrigation.
Functions • Each setting will control if and when irrigation should occur, regardless of station timing and start times. These override irrigation schedules. Benefit: Control system level settings without the hassle of adjusting every station on every program.
Rain Delay
• A system Rain Delay will affect all programs with irrigation stations. The only stations NOT affected are those setup as “Non-Irrigation” • Rain Delay can be set for 0-14 days. The next watering day will be shown on the rain delay display and shown in the “Auto” dial position. Benefit: Shut down irrigation after a heavy rain or manual watering.
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Calendar Day Off
• Calendar days off can be selected 365 days in advance, up to 5 different days of the year (this is a great way to turn off irrigation for an outdoor event) • This will affect ALL programs and stations, including Non-Irrigation stations. Benefit: Don’t worry about people getting wet during special events. Plan them in advance!
Program Water Window
• A water window will only allow irrigation to occur within the set time frame. Irrigation scheduled outside of the water window, or still remaining from the last cycle, will be PAUSED and will resume when the window opens again. • Ideally, all irrigation occurs within the set water window.
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Station Delay
• Station delay will add system down time between two sequential stations. • Press the + and – buttons to change the delay time from 00:00 – 10:00 minutes.
Weather Sensor
• The controller does not require a weather sensor, but here is where you setup the type of sensor and the response you desire in the controller when the sensor triggers a weather condition. • Type of weather sensor options: Rain, Freeze, Wind, Soil Moisture, Custom Pause, Custom Prevent, Rain/Freeze
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Advanced Settings Display • Settings Include: • Day Cycles • Simulstations • FloManager
Functions • The number of simultaneous stations to run at once can be set for the controller and each program. • FloManager can be programmed from here. Benefit: Running multiple stations will cut down the total watering time!
Watering Cycle
• Custom Days / Week will review and change programming days scheduled on the right hand of the dial. If these are already set, be careful if you change them. • Cyclical days will allow you to program a number of days between watering. “Water every X days” and give you a start date to begin the cycle. • Move the program switch to toggle between the four programs and set days to water for each.
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Simulstations
• Stations running simultaneously can be set specifically for a program or for the entire controller. • Each station module can run two stations simultaneously (to run 5 stations concurrently, you must have at least 3 separate station modules installed). • Maximum Simulstations for the LXME / LXMEF = 5. LXD = 8.
FloManager Overview
• FloManager is a standard feature in the LXME and DOES NOT require a flow sensor. • Requirements: Maximum system flow rate and user entered station flow rates. • If FloManager is turned off, stations will run according to priority and runtime duration.
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FloManager Flow Rates
• FloManager must know the maximum capacity of the water source. • Use the + and – buttons to adjust the overall capacity in GPM.
Station Flow Rates
• The best way to enter station flow rates is by installing a flow sensor and doing a learned flow exercise with the controller. • Without a flow sensor, these can be entered flow rates to still use FloManager.
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Station / MV Settings Display • Set station priorities • Use cycle/soak for sloping areas • Set cycling for a NOMV
Functions • Module status will indicate the location and recognition of each station module. • Station priorities will determine the order in which the stations run. They do not necessarily run sequentially in order. • Cycle / Soak should be used to schedule a long irrigation time split up into multiple shorter runtimes…for areas with difficult soil or sloping hills.
Station Settings
• Enter details for each station setup. • Set the station priority. Non-Irrigation is the highest priority. • Specify the master valve and weather sensor for each station.
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