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Rain Bird Corporation
9491 Ridgehaven Court, Suite C,
San Diego, CA 92123, USA
For technical assistance contact Rain Bird at:
1-800 RAINBIRD (1-800-724-6247) U.S. and Canada
Visit us on the web at www.rainbird.com
NOTICE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The current date and time on the controller is retained by
a long-life lithium battery, which must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations.
CAUTION:
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
For controllers not provided with supply cord, the fixed
installation must include a disconnecting device for all three
poles suitable for overvoltage category III protection.
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Controller &
Basic
Programming
Programming
Overview
WARNING
The LXME2 controller 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.
Electric shock can cause severe injury or death. Make sure power
supply is turned OFF before connecting power wires.
All electrical connections and wiring runs must be made
according to local building codes.
If the supply cord of ILXME2AU or ILXME2PAU models is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
Replace with the following: Flexible supply cord H05VVF,
minimum wire size of 0.75mm
(18 AWG). For direct connection
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wiring, the minimum wire size is 0.75mm
This controller uses a non-replaceable lithium battery.
Lithium batteries are hazardous and can cause severe
or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if it is swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body. Medical attention
should be sought immediately if this is suspected.
Keep batteries away from children
LXME2 Controller
Quick Start Guide &
Programming Chart
Pages 4-5
Pages 6-12
Installation Programming
Chart
Regulatory information
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Unique Identifier: ESPLXME2/ ESPLXME2P
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
(18 AWG).
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installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

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Summary of Contents for Rain Bird LXME2

  • Page 1 Regulatory information WARNING NOTICE: 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird The LXME2 controller must be properly surge protected Unique Identifier: ESPLXME2/ ESPLXME2P could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 2 Information Button unexpected flow. In the Auto and Diagnostics dial positions the Information Button will provide contact information for Rain Bird Technical Support. In the other dial positions this button provides a description of the currently selected function.
  • Page 3: Basic Programming

    2. Basic Programming The 5 blue dial positions on the right side of the Programming Dial walks you through the basic programming of the ESP-LXME2 in 5 easy steps. Date/ Time Setup Start Times Run Times Water Days SET DATE AND TIME...
  • Page 4: Installation

    3. Installation WARNING The LXME2 controller must be properly surge protected and grounded. Doing so can The following items should be in the box. If anything is missing, please contact your distributor help prevent damage to the controller and irrigation system and also significantly reduce before proceeding.
  • Page 5 7. Connect the common wire(s) to any one of the COM terminals on the controller. Wires used Install the station module that was included with your LXME2 controller in Slot 1. to connect the valves must be code approved for underground installation.
  • Page 6: Programming Chart

    4. Programming Chart Monthly Seasonal Adjust % JANUARY % JULY Before you begin programming, fill out the Programming Chart. Follow the instructions to enter information about your system hardware and settings in the appropriate fields on the FEBRUARY % AUGUST Default value for Programming Chart.
  • Page 7 Select Days Select Days Maximum Program Program Monthly Program To Water Watering Set Watering Seasonal Station SimulStations Water Water Seasonal Name (Mon-Sun) Allowed For Start Times Adjust Delay Per Program Window Window Adjust For Custom Non-custom (up to 5) Start Time End Time M T W T _ Day Cycle...
  • Page 8 Select Days Select Days Maximum Program Program Monthly Program To Water Watering Set Watering Seasonal Station SimulStations Water Water Seasonal Name (Mon-Sun) Allowed For Start Times Adjust Delay Per Program Window Window Adjust For Custom Non-custom (up to 5) Start Time End Time M T W T _ Day Cycle...
  • Page 9 Select Days Select Days Maximum Program Program Monthly Program To Water Watering Set Watering Seasonal Station SimulStations Water Water Seasonal Name (Mon-Sun) Allowed For Start Times Adjust Delay Per Program Window Window Adjust For Custom Non-custom (up to 5) Start Time End Time M T W T _ Day Cycle...
  • Page 10 Select Days Select Days Maximum Program Program Monthly Program To Water Watering Set Watering Seasonal Station SimulStations Water Water Seasonal Name (Mon-Sun) Allowed For Start Times Adjust Delay Per Program Window Window Adjust For Custom Non-custom (up to 5) Start Time End Time M T W T _ Day Cycle...
  • Page 11 Obey Station Requires Requires Priority Station Station Soak Station # Description Weather Program Station Run Times Flow Rate MV01 MV02/P N = Non Irrigation Cycle Time Time Sensor Valves mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins...
  • Page 12 Obey Station Requires Requires Priority Station Station Soak Station # Description Weather Program Station Run Times Flow Rate MV01 MV02/P N = Non Irrigation Cycle Time Time Sensor Valves mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins mins...