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- Page 1 ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers Installation, Programming & Operation Guide...
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Page 2: Technical Support
Technical Support WARNING Questions? Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could Call Rain Bird toll free Technical Support at 1-866-544-1406 result in death or serious injury. (USA and Canada only) CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. - Page 3 EU WEEE Directive 9491 Ridgehaven Court by registering in those countries to which Rain San Diego, CA 92123 USA Bird is an importer. Rain Bird has also elected Ph. (858) 268 2650 to join WEEE Compliance Schemes in some FCC Compliance Statement countries to help manage customer returns at end of life.
- Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Rain Bird Corpora�on hereby declares that the following irriga�on controllers and accessories are CE compliant. IESPLXIVM, IESPLXIVMP, ILXIVMEU, ILXIVMPEU, LXIVMSOL, LXIVMOUT, LXIVMSEN, LXIVMSD, LXIVMPFP*, LXIVMFP*, and LXIVM2WMOD* (*Spare part sold separately - obtained compliance with the controller IESPLXIVM) This declara�on of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Set Up 2-Wire Device Weather Sensors ........27 Watering Days ....................17 Custom Pause Sensors ..................28 2-Wire Device Address Labels ...........17 Custom Prevent Sensors ................28 Fill Out the Programming Guide ..........18 Local Weather Sensor ..............28 Storing the Programming Guide ..............18 ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... - Page 7 Weather Sensors .................30 Diagnostics ............ 49 Flow Sensors ..............31 Test All Stations ............49 Set Up Rain Bird Flow Sensor ............31 Diagnostics ..............50 Set Up Custom Flow Sensor ............32 List Not Responding ..............50 Advanced Station Settings .......... 33 List Responding ................51...
- Page 8 FloWatch™ ......................74 Clear Program Information ............93 Set Flow Rates .............. 75 Clear Individual Program ................93 Clear All Programs ....................94 Learn Flow Automatically ............75 All Stations ......................75 Factory Defaults ............95 Selected Stations ....................76 About this LX-IVM ............96 ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers...
- Page 9 Gather Installation Tools ............106 Access Controller Cabinet............107 Open or Remove Controller Front Panel ..........107 Mount Controller ..............108 Install IVM 2-Wire Interface Module ........109 Connect Field Wiring ..........110 Connecting the 2-Wire Cable ..........110 ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers...
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Page 10: Introduction & Overview
• Flow and priority management. LXIVM controller. • 2-Wire and controller-based diagnostics. For eight decades Rain Bird has led the irrigation industry in meeting • Large variety of user-confi gurable irrigation program options to water management needs by providing the highest quality prod- meet the most demanding irrigation needs. -
Page 11: Controls, Switches And Indicators
Press to see information about each feature on the dial and screen. ESP-LXIVM Controller Front Panel Features Language Button Press to change the interface language. Choose from English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese or Italian. Alarm Light Illuminates to indicate various types of alarm conditions. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 12: 2-Wire Path Overview
2-Wire DC Latching Valves Path (Typical) Second 2-Wire Critical Path Path Distance from farthest LX-IVM- Valve back to controller 2-Wire path design showing IVM Devices and Valves (maximum 1.65 miles (2.66 Km) using 14 AWG Maxi cable) ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 13: Loop Pattern
Critical Path Total cable length of the loop’s critical path (maximum 6.61 miles (10.63 km) using 14 AWG cable) 2-Wire Loop IVM Devices 2-Wire Loop Pattern design showing IVM Devices and Valves ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 14: 2-Wire Devices
Types of 2-Wire Devices IVM-SOL Integrated Valve Modules IVM-SOL is used to control compatible Rain Bird Valves such as PEB, PESB, PGA, BPES and EFB series. IVM-SOL can be used for both sta- tion and master valves. Compatible valves are also available with a factory installed IVM-SOL. - Page 15 Maxi Cable 2-Wire IVM- IVM- path IVM- IVM- IVM-SD Master Valve FS-Series Station Valve Grounding Weather LX-IVM-Series Flow LX-IVM-Series Sensor Every 500 ft. or Sensor 15 fi eld devices ESP-LXIVM 2-Wire Control System showing IVM Devices connected ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers...
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Page 16: Valves (Stations)
Station Sequencing Set the sequence in which stations run by Station Number or Station Priority. See "Station Sequencing" on page 38 for more details. Maxi Cable 2-Wire path Valve 1 Valve 2 Valve 3 Typical ESP-LXIVM Valve operation ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 17: Programming Overview
Station 2-Wire Device See "Select Water Days" on page 45 for more details. Station Description Wire Path Address Label Programming Guide Entry sprays APPLY 40005 LABELS Before you begin programming, fill out the Programming Guide. Color beds 40006 ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 18: Fill Out The Programming Guide
Storing the Programming Guide Return the Programming Guide to a permanent, safe location when you’re fi nished working with it. We recommend hanging it on the hook inside the controller cabinet door as shown below. ESP LX-IVM Controller ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 19: Information Button
Press the Language Button. Press the Down Arrow key to select the desired language. Press the Information Button. A feature description appears on the display. Press Done when fi nished. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 20: Programming Checklist
Set up High Flow and Low Flow actions ....page 86 Set station run time(s) ............page 43 Set controller to AUTO ............page 21 * See Watering Cycles dial position for Odd, Odd31, Even and Cyclical watering cycles. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 21: Auto > Alarm
Press the + or – keys to add or subtract minutes from the run time for the currently running station. To advance to the next station in a program, press the Adv key. PGM 1 Manual Auto Station 001 06:00 HH:MM 13 Jan 2018 00:20 ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 22: Alarm Conditions
Station, MV, Weather, or Flow device. Shows up to two duplicates. Device not Shows if a device is addressed but not responding responding to ping. Shorted paths One or more paths have been automatically turned off due a short being detected. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 23: Date & Time Settings
12/24 Wednesday Wednesday 17 Jan 2018 Press the 12/24 key to change the clock format from American 17 Jan 2018 standard to Military standard. 12/24 12/24 SET DATE AND TIME : 30 Friday 26 Apr 2019 12/24 ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 24: 2-Wire Setup
Turn the dial to 2-Wire Settings NOTE: An alarm will show if a duplicate 2-Wire Device address is entered for more than one sensor. See "Alarms" on page 21 for more details. Master Valve Setup 1 0 0 0 1 Address Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 25: Normally Closed Master Valve
N N N Y N N N N N N Y N N N Y N N N N N Next Done Repeat this process to set up additional master valves. Be sure to note each MV in your Programming Guide for future refer- ence. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 26: Weather Sensors
MV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -- Y N N Y N N N N N Done Repeat this process to set up additional master valves. Be sure to note each MV on your Programming Guide for future refer- ence. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 27: Set Up 2-Wire Device Weather Sensors
Settling time can be set for immediate (0 seconds) or up to 10 minutes long. Repeat this process to set up additional weather sensors. Be sure to note each weather sensor on your Programming Guide for future reference. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 28: Custom Pause Sensors
Station from 1 to 60 (240 for LX-IVM Pro), then press the Right Arrow key. 2-WIRE SETUP Station Setup Master Valves - - - - - Weather Sensors Station Setup Address Flow Sensors Advanced Station Settings Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 29: Set Priority
High, Medium, Low or Non-irrigation. NOTE: Non-irrigation stations such as fountains and land- scape lighting receive priority to always run, regardless of weather conditions. Station Setup Station Setup Set Priority Priority: High FloZones Weather Sensors Next Done ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 30: Flozones
(Active) or off (Bypassed) using the Weather Sensors switch on the controller front panel. See"Weather Sensors" on page 26 for more details. Repeat this process to set up additional sensors. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 31: Flow Sensors
At the 2-WIRE SETUP screen, press the Down Arrow key to select Flow Sensors, then press Next. Set Up Rain Bird Flow Sensor At the Flow Sensor Setup screen, press the + and – keys to set the Flow Sensor Setup tells the ESP-LXIVM controller what flow sensors desired Station (from 1 to 240), then press the Right Arrow key. -
Page 32: Set Up Custom Flow Sensor
See "Alarms" on page 21 for more details. Press the + and – keys to select Custom, then press Next. Flow Sensor Setup Flow Sensor Setup 1 0 0 0 1 FS 01 Type: Custom Address Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 33: Advanced Station Settings
Done Turn the dial to 2-Wire Settings Repeat this process to set up additional custom flow sensors. Be sure to note each flow sensor on your Programming Guide for future reference. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... - Page 34 Press the + and – keys to set the Soak time (between 1-60 min- utes). • To cancel Cycle+Soak on a station, set both Cycle and Soak to 0. Cycle & Soak Station Cycle Soak Minutes Copy ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers...
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Page 35: Copy Station To Station
Press the ✔ key to copy the station data, or press the ✖ key to cancel. Cycle & Soak Copy Cycle Soak Station Cycle Soak Mins Mins to all stations between Minutes Copy ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 36: Inter-Station Delay
• Press and HOLD keys to accelerate settings. • To clear an Inter-station Delay on that station, set to 00:00 Advanced Station Settings Delay Between Stations Cycle & Soak PGM 01 Inter-Station Delay 00:20 SimulStations Station Sequencing Min : Sec 2-Wire Mapping Done Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 37: Set Simulstations For Program
NOTE: There are two types of the SimulStations (Global and PGM). Press the Arrow keys to navigate between the number setting fields. Advanced Station Settings SimulStations PGM 1 Cycle & Soak Inter-Station Delay Type Global SimulStations Irrigation Station Sequencing Non-Irrig 2-Wire Mapping Next Done ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 38: Station Sequencing
Priorities. To select Station Sequencing by Station Number, assignment LX-IVM Pro has 40 independent Programs available. Flo-Manager® must first be turned OFF. See "Set Flo-Man- ager®" on page 83 for more details. NOTICE Non-irrigation priority stations will always be selected to oper- ate first. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 39: 2-Wire Mapping
NOTE: When Station Sequencing is set to Sequence by Sta- tion Priorities, you can still manually operate stations in station number sequence using the Test All Stations option from the Manual Watering dial position. See "Test All Stations" on page 101 for more details. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... - Page 40 (from 0 to 23), then press the Right Arrow key. Advanced Station Settings 2-Wire Device Mapping Cycle & Soak Start Device Mapping In Inter-Station Delay SimulStations Station Sequencing HH:MM 2-Wire Mapping Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers...
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Page 41: Basic Programming
Back Button Select Program During programming, press the Back button to go back to the On the controller front panel, press the Program Select + Key to previous screen. begin programming. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 42: Set Watering Start Times
NOTE: Cycle+Soak™ is an alternative method of dividing the total Station Run Time into smaller cycle times. If you plan to use Cycle+Soak, only a single Watering Start Time is required for each program. See "Cycle+Soak™" on page 33 for more details. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 43: Set Station Run Times
• Press and HOLD keys to accelerate settings. SET RUN TIMES SET RUN TIMES PGM 01 PGM 01 Station Station 00:00 00:10 Copy Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to set up additional Station Run Times for other programs as desired. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 44: Copy Run Times
✖ key to cancel. SET RUN TIMES PGM 1 PGM 01 HH MM Copy Run Time: 00:01 Station 00:10 to all stations between Copy A confirmation screen shows the process is complete. Copied 002 PGM 1 Sta. 002 Through Sta.003 ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 45: Select Water Days
Press the On key to allow irrigation on a given day of the week or else press Off to prevent irrigation from starting that day. Press the Arrow keys to navigate across the week. PGM 01 PGM 01 By Day of Week By Day of Week Sun On Mode Off Mode ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 46: Cyclic Days
(from 1 to 30 days). For example, set to 03 if you want to water every third day, then press the Down Arrow key. PGM 01 PGM 01 Cyclic days By Day of Week Water every 01 days Start 14 Jan 2018 Allow watering Mode Mode Off ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 47: Custom, Even Days, Odd Days, Odd No 31St
Press the Yes key to allow irrigation to start on a given day of the week or else press No to prevent irrigation from starting that day. Press the Arrow keys to navigate across the week. PGM 01 PGM 01 Even days By Day of Week Allow watering Mode Mode Off ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 48: Weather Sensors
Ensure the sensor installation is in compliance with all local codes. Supported Rain Bird® Weather Sensors: • RSD rain shut off device NOTE: If your weather sensor requires 24V power from the con- •... -
Page 49: Diagnostics
Test Time Confirm Programming NOTE: Only stations with programmed run times are included in the Test All Stations operation. Next Turn the controller dial to Diagnostics A confirmation screen shows the test has started. Station Test Started ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 50: Diagnostics
List of Field Devices (valves or sensors) that are not responding is shown. Press the Arrow keys to navigate the list or press the key to refresh the list. LIST NOT RESPONDING AT 01/01/18 12 : 00 PM Type Path Ping ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 51: List Responding
At the second DIAGNOSTICS screen, press the Down Arrow key to select List Responding, then press Next. DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS Test All Stations List Not Responding List Responding Diagnostics Ping Valve/Sensor Confirm Programming Test Shorted Paths Controller Output Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 52: Ping Valve/Sensor
At the second DIAGNOSTICS screen, press the Down Arrow key to select Ping Valve/Sensor, then press Next. DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS Test All Stations List Not Responding List Responding Diagnostics Ping Valve/Sensor Confirm Programming Test Shorted Paths Controller Output Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 53: Test Shorted Paths
See "Test All Stations" Path 1 Note: Irrigation will on page 101 for more details. Path 2 be disabled. Path 3 Path 4 Turn the controller dial to Diagnostics Next Repeat this process to test other PATHS as desired. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 54: Controller Output
2-Wire Devices the LX-IVM controller can Next Next communicate with and which devices it cannot communicate with. The 2-Wire splices between the last 2-Wire Device that responds and the first device that does not respond is likely the location of the problem. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 55: Confirm Programming
Confirm Programming, then press Next. At the CONFIRM PROGRAMS screen, with Program Summary selected, press Next. DIAGNOSTICS CONFIRM PROGRAMS Test All Stations Program Summary Review Programs Diagnostics Program Run Times Confirm Programming Station Run Times Review Master Valves Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 56: Review Programs
Review Programs, then press Next. Run Times Seasonal Adjust HH:MM Address 00:10 10001 DIAGNOSTICS CONFIRM PROGRAMS Test All Stations Program Summary Review Programs Diagnostics Next Next Program Run Times Confirm Programming Station Run Times Review Master Valves Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... - Page 57 Contractor Default Backup Stored Cycle+Soak Minutes MV Assignment FZ MV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Done 001 3 N Y N Y N N N Y N N N Cycle Soak Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers...
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Page 58: Program Run Times
At the CONFIRM PROGRAMS screen, press the Down Arrow key to select Program Run Times, then press Next. DIAGNOSTICS CONFIRM PROGRAMS Test All Stations Program Summary Review Programs Diagnostics Program Run Times Confirm Programming Station Run Times Review Master Valves Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 59: Station Run Times
PGM 01 00:10 PGM 02 00:20 PGM 02 00:20 Done Done NOTE: Soak times for stations set up with Cycle+Soak are not included in the Station Run Time calculations. See "Cycle+Soak™" on page 33 for more details. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 60: Review Master Valves
At the CONFIRM PROGRAMS screen, press the Down Arrow key to select Review Master Valves, then press Next. DIAGNOSTICS CONFIRM PROGRAMS Test All Stations Review Programs Programs Run Times Diagnostics Station Run Times Confirm Programming Review Master Valves Review Wthr Sensors Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 61: Review Weather Sensors
At the CONFIRM PROGRAMS screen, press the Down Arrow key to select Review Weather Sensors, then press Next. DIAGNOSTICS CONFIRM PROGRAMS Test All Stations Review Programs Programs Run Times Diagnostics Station Run Times Confirm Programming Review Master Valves Review Wthr Sensors Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 62: Alarms/History
NOTE: Press the Days key to change the view to the last 30 days and previous 30 days. ALARMS AND HISTORY Flow History This Month Flow History 3600 Flow Alarms Last Month Electrical History 3567 Days Clear Done Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 63: Flow Alarms
FloZone: FZ-1 Flow Rate: 122.6 GPM Time: 04:02 AM Date: 09-Oct-2010 Back Next Note each station which has an alarm, then see "Clear Flow Alarms" on page 65 for more details on how to clear flow alarms. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 64: Flozone Flow Alarms
At the Flow Alarms screen, press the Down Arrow key to select FloZone Flow Alarms, then press Next. ALARMS AND HISTORY Flow Alarms Flow History Station Flow Alarms Flow Alarms FloZone Flow Alarms Electrical History Clear Flow Arms Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 65: Clear Flow Alarms
At the Flow Alarms screen, press the Down Arrow key to select Clear Flow Alarms, then press Next. ALARMS AND HISTORY Flow Alarms Flow History Station Flow Alarms Flow Alarms FloZone Flow Alarms Electrical History Clear Flow Alarms Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 66: Electrical History
30 Days 12 Months months for which you would like to see the 12 months electrical Next Next history. VOLTAGE - 12 MONTHS Station OK if above 23V Apr 2018 36.2 Mar 2018 36.1 ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers Feb 2018 35.8... -
Page 67: Controller Output
Next select Controller Output > 30 days, then press Next. ALARMS AND HISTORY ELECTRICAL HISTORY Flow History STA, MV, & Sensors 30 Days Flow Alarms 12 Months Electrical History Controller Output 30 Days 12 Months Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 68: Seasonal Adjust
NOTE: If the desired program is not selected, press the Program Select button to choose the desired program. See "Program Select Button" on page 41 for more details. SEASONAL ADJUST Seasonal Adjust by Program PGM 01 Individual PGM By Month Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 69: By Month
At the SEASONAL ADJUST screen, press the Down Arrow key to select By Month, then press Next. At the Seasonal Adjust by Month screen, with % Adjust selected, press Next. SEASONAL ADJUST Seasonal Adjust by Month Individual PGM % Adjust By Month Select PGMs Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 70: Select Programs
By Month, then press Next. At the Seasonal Adjust by Month screen, press the Down Arrow key to choose Select PGMs, then press Next. SEASONAL ADJUST Seasonal Adjust by Month Individual PGM % Adjust By Month Select PGMs Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 71: Delay Watering
Fri 26 Apr 2019 Calendar Day Off Mon 29 Apr 2019 PGM Water Window 4 days Next Clear NOTE: A Rain Delay affects all programs, but stations set up as Non-irrigation will still run during a Rain Delay. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 72: Calendar Day Off
Day 5: Done NOTE: Calendar Day Off affects ALL programs and stations, including non-irrigation stations. Consider not using this fea- ture if any of your programs include essential functions such as door locks or sports field lighting. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 73: Program Water Window
Water Window Set Up another program, if desired. Turn the controller dial to Delay Watering Water Window PROGRAM SELECT PGM 01 PGM 01 PGM 02 Open: 10:00 PM PGM 03 Close: 02:00 AM PGM 04 Duration: 04:00 HH:MM Done Done ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 74: Flow Sensor
It’s important to fully understand your system’s hydraulic proper- ties to set up your water sources, MVs and FloZones appropriately. For more information on setting up MVs and FloZones, see "Master Valves" on page 24 for more details. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 75: Set Flow Rates
At the Set Flow Rates screen, with Learn Flow selected, press Next. FLOW SENSOR Set Flow Rates Set Flow Rates Learn Flow Set FloManager Set Station Rates Set FloWatch Set FloZone Rates Current Flow Reading View Flow Rates Set Flow Units Clear Flow Rates Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 76: Selected Stations
Learn Flow will Learn Flow Set FloManager Set Station Rates overwrite Starting Now Set FloWatch Set FloZone Rates existing learned Current Flow Reading View Flow Rates flow rates Set Flow Units Clear Flow Rates Start Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... - Page 77 Next Next flow rate of 0 (zero). Check the valve and 2-Wire Device if you receive this alarm. NOTICE Be sure to Learn Flow again if you make any changes to your system which affect its hydraulics. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers...
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Page 78: Set Station Rates
Set Station Rates, then press Next. FLOW SENSOR Set Flow Rates Set Flow Rates Learn Flow Set FloManager Set Station Rates Set FloWatch Set FloZone Rates Current Flow Reading View Flow Rates Set Flow Units Clear Flow Rates Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 79: Set Flozone Rates
NOTE: Flo-Manager® can be used with or without flow sensing hardware. If flow sensors are not present it will rely on manu- ally entered information; if flow sensors are present it will rely on Learned Flow information, which is typically more accurate. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 80: View Flow Rates
View Flow Rates, then press Next. FLOW SENSOR Set Flow Rates Set Flow Rates Learn Flow Set FloManager Set Station Rates Set FloWatch Set FloZone Rates Current Flow Reading View Flow Rates Set Flow Units Clear Flow Rates Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 81: View Flozone Rates
View Flow Rates, then press Next. FLOW SENSOR Set Flow Rates Set Flow Rates Learn Flow Set FloManager Set Station Rates Set FloWatch Set FloZone Rates Current Flow Reading View Flow Rates Set Flow Units Clear Flow Rates Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 82: Clear Flow Rates
Clear Flow Rates, then press Next. FLOW SENSOR Set Flow Rates Set Flow Rates Learn Flow Set FloManager Set Station Rates Set FloWatch Set FloZone Rates Current Flow Reading View Flow Rates Set Flow Units Clear Flow Rates Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 83: Set Flo-Manager
NOTE: Turning on Flo-Manager® changes Station Sequencing to a particular station or FloZone and manually enter this rate. Station Priorities. If you’re not sure about it press the Reject key. Turning FloManager On will change Station Sequencing to Station Priorities. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers Reject Accept... -
Page 84: Set Flowatch
NOTE: Once you have set up FloWatch on the controller, the cur- rent flow rate will be shown on the Auto screen unless you turn off FloWatch. For more information on turning FloWatch on and off, see “Setting Up and Using flow” below. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 85: Flowatch™ On/Off
At the FloWatch screen, with FloWatch selected, press On/Off, then press Next. FLOW SENSOR FloWatch Set Flow Rates Set FloManager FloWatch On/Off Set FloWatch Set Flow Limits Current Flow Reading Set Flow Actions Set Flow Units Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 86: Set Flow Limits
(Up to 10 minutes ), then press Next. • Press and HOLD keys to accelerate settings. High Flow Settings High Flow Settings High Flow High Flow 130 % Threshold Threshold Settling 01 Mins Settling 05 Mins Time Time Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 87: Set Flow Actions
At the FloWatch screen, press the Down Arrow key to select Set Flow Actions, then press Next. FLOW SENSOR FloWatch Set Flow Rates Set FloManager FloWatch On/Off Set FloWatch Set Flow Limits Current Flow Reading Set Flow Actions Set Flow Units Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 88: Current Flow Reading
The deviation or percentage comparison of current flow to expected flow will show so you can see how close each FloZone is to a High Flow or Low Flow condition (see Setting Up High Flow and Low Flow for more details). ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 89: Set Flow Units
(M3/Hr, Auto, GPM, LPS, or LPM). Then press the Down Arrow key. FLOW SENSOR Set Flow Units Set Flow Rates M3/Hr Set FloManager Flow Rate Set FloWatch Inch Current Flow Reading Pipe Size Set Flow Units Done Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 90: Advanced Settings
ALL programs. Are you sure? Press and hold Yes to proceed. Storing... Store Programs Turn the controller dial to Advanced Settings A confirmation screen shows the process is complete. Store All Programs Programs Stored ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 91: Recall Programs
At the Program Options screen, press the Down Arrow key to select Recall Programs, then press Next. IQ / ADVANCED Program Options Store/Recall Programs Store Programs Factory Defaults Recall Programs Configure Cartridge Delayed Recall About this LX-IVM Clear Programs Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 92: Delayed Recall Programs
At the Program Options screen, press the Down Arrow key to select Delayed Recall, then press Next. IQ / ADVANCED Program Options Store/Recall Programs Store Programs Factory Defaults Recall Programs Configure Cartridge Delayed Recall About this LX-IVM Clear Programs Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 93: Clear Program Information
Are you sure? Press and hold Individual Programs Yes to proceed. All Programs Next A confirmation screen shows the process is complete. Clearing Done Change the Program Select switch and repeat this process to clear other Programs. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 94: Clear All Programs
Select button to choose the desired program. See "Program Select Button" on page 41 for more details. IQ / ADVANCED Program Options Store/Recall Programs Store Programs Factory Defaults Recall Programs Configure Cartridge Delayed Recall About this LX-IVM Clear Programs Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 95: Factory Defaults
At the confirmation screen, press and HOLD the Yes key for 4 sec- onds to Restore Factory Defaults. If you’re not sure, press No. IQ / ADVANCED Restore Factory Default Store/Recall Programs Are you sure? Press and hold Factory Defaults Yes to proceed. Configure Cartridge About this LX-IVM Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 96: About This Lx-Ivm
LX-IVM. IQ / ADVANCED ABOUT LX-IVM Store/Recall Programs Firmware Versions Front panel: 0.38.17 Factory Defaults Cartidge: 1.38 Configure Cartridge Slot 1: None About this LX-IVM Slot 2: None Slot 3: 0.52 (0.18) Next Slot 4: None Done ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 97: Manual Watering
To view the Station while running, turn the controller dial to the AUTO position. Press the + or – keys to add or subtract minutes from the run time for the currently running station. To advance to the next station in a program, press the Adv key. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 98: Start Program
At the Manual Watering Start Program screen, press the + and – keys to set the desired program, then press Run to start irrigation. Manual Watering PGM 1 Manual Watering Start Station Start Program Start Program PGM 1 MV Water Window Test All Stations Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 99: Master Valve Water Window
N N N N N N N N N selected, press Next. Done Next Manual Watering MV Water Window Start Station Start Program Set MV Water Window MV Water Window Manual MV Open Test All Stations Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 100: Manual Mv Open
At the MV Water Window screen, press the Down Arrow key to select Manual MV Open, then press Next. Manual Watering MV Water Window Start Station Start Program Set MV Water Window MV Water Window Manual MV Open Test All Stations Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 101: Test All Stations
At the Test All Stations screen, press the + and – keys to set the Test Time (from 1 to 10 minutes), then press Run. Manual Watering Test All Stations Start Station Minutes Start Program Test Time MV Water Window Test All Stations Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 102: Off
Close Master Valves. If you’re not sure, press No. Contrast 10 2wire All Watering Off WARNING! Close Path Irrigation functions will be disabled 9:43 AM Press and hold Yes to proceed Contrast 10 2wire Close Path ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 103: Turn Off 2-Wire Path
2-Wire path. The 2-Wire path is always pow- To AUTO ered even when irrigation is not scheduled. NOTICE Irrigation functions, including: flow sensors, weather sensors and valves will be non-operational when the 2-Wire path is powered down. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 104: Power Down Or Restore Power To The 2-Wire Path
OFF or AUTO dial positions. path will be ON, unless you have previously turned it off. Press the Off key. All Watering Off 2-wire Path on/off 2-wire 9:43 AM Path Contrast 10 2wire Close Path ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 105: Installation
Gather installation tools ........... page 106 Box contents Mount the controller ............page 108 Install IVM 2-Wire interface module ......page 109 Connect 2-Wire path(s) ............. page 110 Connect source power ............page 113 Complete the installation ..........page 115 ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 106: Select Location For Controller
DBR/Y-6 connec- wiring in conduit tors Tape measure Field wiring Wire stripper in conduit Wire nuts Marking pencil Wall Electric drill (or Grade hammer drill if installing in masonry or concrete wall) Select Controller Location Waterproof caulk- ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 107: Access Controller Cabinet
Grasp the handle on the right-hand-side of the controller front- panel and pull it towards you to open the cabinet, swinging it to the left. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 108: Mount Controller
Use a tapping tool (or nail) and hammer to tap pilot holes through the five mounting hole marks and into the mounting surface. Then remove the template and drill holes in the mounting sur- face, installing wall anchors if necessary. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 109: Install Ivm 2-Wire Interface Module
(module slots 2 and 4) on the controller backplane. NOTICE Be careful not to bend the pins in the sockets when installing the module. NOTE: To remove the module again, press in on the (four) release keys on either side of the module. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 110: Connect Field Wiring
Feed the 2-Wire communications cable through the conduit and nections. The controller will manage multiple 2-Wire connections as into the controller cabinet. a single 2-Wire path. Rain Bird® requires use of MAXI Cable, #14 AWG, as your 2-Wire communications cable. Connecting the 2-Wire Cable... -
Page 111: Surge Protection And Grounding
IVM Module ground lug. marked “BLK1”. If you have multiple 2-Wire Paths then repeat this process to con- nect those wire ends to the other IVM 2-Wire Interface Module ter- minals as desired. Connect To GND Terminal ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 112: 2-Wire Path
American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) website at www.asic.org/Design_Guides.aspx. If you have any questions about properly grounding the controller, contact Rain Bird technical assistance at 1-866-544-1406. Ground 4” x 96” Copper... -
Page 113: Connect Power To The Controller
1/2 in (13 mm) conduit fi tting to the the wiring compartment. bottom entrance of the wiring compartment. NOTICE 240 VAC (Australian) units do not require a conduit because the power supply cable is already installed. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... - Page 114 Once wiring is completed, fill top of conduit with waterproof caulking to prevent insect intrusion into the controller cabinet. Verify that all connections are secure. Then replace the cover of the transformer wiring compartment and secure it with the screw. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers...
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Page 115: Complete Installation
Re-connect the front panel to will prompt you to select the language you wish to use. See the controller’s AC power source as soon as remote program- "Language Select Button" on page 19 for more details. ming is completed. ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 116: Iq Tm Central Control System
Connect the IQ Port cable or antenna to the cartridge. This cable or antenna provides communication to the IQ computer. Rain Bird LX controllers including the LX-IVM can be optionally NOTE: Follow instructions that came with your NCC Cartridge in upgraded to communicate with the IQ Central Control System, order to connect to the IQ Central Control System. -
Page 117: Configure Ncc Cartridge
At the IQNCC-RS Cartridge screen with Setup Wizard selected, on the back of the controller front panel. press Next. IQ / ADVANCED IQNCC-RS Cartidge Store/Recall Programs Setup Wizard Factory Defaults NCC Configurator Configure Cartridge Status About this LX-IVM IQNet Alarms Next Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... - Page 118 Next. NCC Configurator to Configure Satellite For next steps, use the NCC Configurator to configure the new satellite. Dismiss IQNCC-RS Setup Go to CM Port NCC Configurator to Module Installed Configure Satellite Back Next Dismiss ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers...
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Page 119: Ncc Configurator
At the CM Port Termination screen, choose the ON and OFF buttons; then press Next. Next Next IQNCC-RS Stetup CM Port Termination Only select ON if Satellite is at end of IQNet wire path Off Back Next ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 120: Iqncc-Rs Status
Store/Recall Programs Setup Wizard Factory Defaults NCC Configurator Configure Cartridge Status About this LX-IVM IQNet Alarms Next Next A confirmation screen shows the IQNCC-RS Status. IQNCC-RS Status Direct Satellite Port 50005 IP Connection Radio Disabled Disabled Back ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... -
Page 121: Iqnet Alarms
Setup Wizard Factory Defaults NCC Configurator Configure Cartridge Status About this LX-IVM IQNet Alarms Next Next At the IQNet Alarms screen, A confirmation screen shows the process is complete. IQNet Alarms There are no Alarms to display Back ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers... - Page 122 Call Rain Bird toll free Technical Support at 1-866-544-1406 (USA and Canada only) Find the full ESP-LXIVM user manual and trouble shooting information at ”Rain Bird” and “Flo-Manager®” are registered trademarks of Rain Bird Corp. www.rainbird.com 2020 Rain Bird Corporation D41612 Rev.07/20...
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