ESP-LX Basic Controller

While some commercial and industrial sites want irrigation controllers with all the bells and whistles, others need a simpler option with basic features. Rain Bird says it has answered that need by introducing the latest controller in its popular ESP-LX Series: the new ESP-LX Basic.

While the ESP-LX Basic may be simple to operate, it still includes must-have features that help commercial sites efficiently manage irrigation and consume less water, Rain Bird points out. For instance:

• Users can create four individual watering programs with eight available start times per program
• SimulStations option allows two stations to operate at the same time, helping reduce watering windows
• Cycle+Soak divides total irrigation time into shorter cycles, preventing run-off and allowing water to soak into plant and turf root zones
• Seasonal Adjust from 0 to 300% makes it easy to quickly modify irrigation schedules when temperatures and precipitation amounts change throughout the year
• Can also be outfitted with a weather sensor; after installation, weather sensors can be programmed by station to prevent or pause watering as needed in different areas of the landscape

The ESP-LX Basic is also a good choice for contractors with employees who speak English and Spanish. Patent-pending technology lets you switch the language with the turn of a dial. Other key features include:

• Spacious, locking plastic case and quick-connect terminals for faster, easier installation
• Base model can control 12 stations and is expandable up to 48 stations by adding hot-swappable 4-, 8- and 12-station modules
• External alarm light and on-screen messaging alert users of conditions that could potentially disrupt controller operation
• Controller integrates Rain Bird’s proven “Extra Simple Programming” interface
• Large LCD display features softkey text labels to indicate button functions