lxme2_quick_setup_guide_v3
lxme2_quick_setup_guide_v3
Regulatory information
NOTICE: WARNING
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird The LXME2 controller must be properly surge protected
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Unique Identifier: ESPLXME2/ ESPLXME2P
and grounded. Doing so can help prevent damage to the
controller and irrigation system and also significantly reduce This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
The current date and time on the controller is retained by is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
a long-life lithium battery, which must be disposed of in troubleshooting, repair time and expense. Failure to do so could
result in failure of your controller and voiding the warranty. not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
accordance with local regulations. any interference received, including interference that may cause
Electric shock can cause severe injury or death. Make sure power undesired operation.
CAUTION: supply is turned OFF before connecting power wires.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including All electrical connections and wiring runs must be made with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, according to local building codes. 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been If the supply cord of ILXME2AU or ILXME2PAU models is reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
by a person responsible for their safety. agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard. can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play Replace with the following: Flexible supply cord H05VVF, used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
with the appliance. minimum wire size of 0.75mm2 (18 AWG). For direct connection interference to radio communications. However, there is
wiring, the minimum wire size is 0.75mm2 (18 AWG). no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
For controllers not provided with supply cord, the fixed
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
installation must include a disconnecting device for all three
This controller uses a non-replaceable lithium battery. to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
poles suitable for overvoltage category III protection.
Lithium batteries are hazardous and can cause severe turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if it is swallowed or try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
placed inside any part of the body. Medical attention measures:
should be sought immediately if this is suspected. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Keep batteries away from children • 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.
1. ESP-LXME2 Overview Advanced Programming
Seasonal Seasonal Adjust % allows you to use the
Alarm Light Adjust heaviest irrigation season as a
When an alarm condition is detected, the alarm light will baseline and adjust to lesser amounts of
illuminate. With the programming dial set to ‘Auto’, press the Alarm watering at other times of the year.
button (left most Programming Button) to view alarm details. Any For example, you could set July at 100%
current alarm conditions will then be displayed on the display. and set October to 50% so there
would be half as much watering in Fall
Language button than in Summer. The percentage
Change the language using the programming buttons. range is from 0 - 300% and can be set for
individual programs or by month.
Programming Dial
NOTE: Seasonal Adjust is tied to
Used for programming and to turn the controller on and off. the currently selected program, use the
program select button to change the
AUTO program you wish to make changes to.
Display The controller will operate automatically with the programming Delay Discontinue irrigation for a few days
Displays time of day during normal operation; commands during dial set to AUTO. Watering after a period of heavy rain. You can
programming, active station and remaining run time during If you forget to return the dial to AUTO, the controller will also schedule certain days of the year
watering as well as other status messages and alarms. automatically continue to run programs, unless the dial is set to the as non-irrigation, such as holidays when
OFF position when all irrigation is cancelled. landscape may receive heavy use.
Programming Buttons
Flow Manage your flow with efficient watering
Press buttons to navigate, enter and change program Basic Programming Sensors (FloManager) and alerts (FloWatch)
information. The function of each button is labelled on the
display above. Date/Time Set your date and time Advanced Reset or back-up your controller. Remote
Settings water management (IQ)
NOTE: Pressing and HOLDING + & - buttons will allow you Setup Set up valves & sensors, station settings and
accelerate through settings for such as hours and minutes, to avoid numbering schemes
excessive button pushes. Auxiliary Programming
Start Times Set irrigation start times (up to 10 per
program) Manual Manually start a station or a program.
Back Button
Watering
The back button will take you back to the previous menu screen Run Times Set irrigation run times and copy run times
of the currently selected dial position. to multiple stations OFF Turns off irrigation or closes the master
valve.
Water Days Select days to irrigate and irrigation method
Program Select Button Turning the Dial to the OFF position for 3
seconds before returning it to the AUTO
Always begin programming by selecting the desired Program
(1-40). Multiple programs allow you to set watering schedules to
Status Functions position will cancel a currently running
Weather Sets Weather Sensor behavior to either obey program.
meet different requirements for plant materials, soils, slopes, and
shady or sunny areas. Pressing the Program Select Button will Sensors or ignore the local weather sensor input.
show you the currently selected program and allow you to select
Diagnostics Test all the stations to ensure irrigation
another using the programming buttons.
occurs as expected, review the controller's
programming, diagnose the status of valves,
NOTE: When programming the controller, any program-
sensors and wiring.
specific information you enter, such as start times or watering days,
will affect only the selected program. Alarms/ View flow history based on input from a
History flow sensor as well as any alarms caused by
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.
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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.
1 2 3 4 5
Date/ Time Setup Start Times Run Times Water Days
Mon
SET DATE AND TIME SETUP SET START TIMES PGM 01 Tue
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3. Installation WARNING
The following items should be in the box. If anything is missing, please contact your distributor The LXME2 controller must be properly surge protected and grounded. Doing so can
before proceeding. 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
• LXME2: controller, Base module, 12 station anchors)
and voiding the warranty.
module • Controller cabinet keys
• LXME2 Pro: Pro Smart Module (PSM), 12 • Controller mounting template Electric shock can cause severe injury or death. Make sure power supply is turned OFF before
station module • Station Numbering Labels connecting power wires.
• Mounting hardware (5 screws, 5 plastic wall • Wire nuts All electrical connections and wiring runs must be made according to local building codes.
3.1 Mount the Controller 1. Locate the transformer wiring compartment in the lower left
15 in. 14.32 in.
1. Remove the cabinet door by opening (38,1 cm) (36,4 cm)
corner of the controller cabinet. Remove the screw on the
the door (If necessary, unlock the cabinet right-hand side and pull the cover off to expose the wiring
door using the supplied key) then lifting it compartment .
upwards away from the plastic posts. Cabinet Depth 12.69 in. 2. Strip the insulation from the three incoming wires to
5.5 in (14 cm) (32,2 cm) expose approximately 1/2 in (13 mm) of bare wire.
2. Remove the front panel by swinging
it towards you, revealing the cabinet. 3. Remove the knockout on the bottom of the cabinet
Disconnect the ribbon cable by gently below the transformer and attach a 1/2 in (13 mm) conduit
Depending on model
pulling the connector out of the socket, 120 or 230/240 V AC Eye Level fitting to the bottom entrance of the wiring compartment.
then rock the front panel upward and wiring in conduit 4. Feed the three supply wires from the power source through
nudge the bottom corner pin out of the the conduit into the wiring compartment.
lower pin-hole to remove it. 5. Using the provided wire nuts, connect the wires accordingly.
3. Use the controller mounting template to Field wiring 6. Once wiring is completed, fill the top of conduit with waterproof
in conduit caulking to prevent insect intrusion into the controller cabinet.
the chosen mounting location. Make sure
that at least one of the five mounting hole Wall 7. Verify that all connections are secure. Then replace the cover
marks is aligned on a wall stud or other of the transformer wiring compartment and secure it with the
solid surface. Grade screw.
4. Remove the template and drill holes
in the mounting surface, installing wall 3.3 Re-install Front Panel
anchors if necessary.
1. Insert the top corner pin into the top pin-hole; then push up and rock the bottom corner pin
5. Drive the first screw into the top most
into the lower pin-hole.
center hole. Then hang the controller on the screw by the key-hole slot on the back of the
2. Reconnect the ribbon cable to the front panel by gently pushing the connector into the socket.
cabinet.
6. Line up the controller cabinet mounting holes with the remaining pilot holes and drive the
four remaining screws through the cabinet back plane into the mounting surface.
3.4 Install Modules
A Module Configuration screen is displayed whenever the LXME2 Controller detects a change in
module configuration. The Module Summary screen displays the module type detected in each
module slot along with the station numbers. With the Module Labels screen displayed. Locate the
Module Station Numbering Labels that are provided on a separate foldout sheet.
3.5.1 Complete Installation
The Module Station Numbering Screen displays a pair of letters (example: Slot 1 = Label AC) for 1. Install the Front Door by lining up the three door hinges with the plastic posts on the
each installed module. Find the station numbering label on the foldout sheet with the matching controller. Press the hinges onto the posts until the front door snaps into place.
letter pair and place it over the blue strip on the module. This label shows which station number 2. Turn the programming dial to Diagnostics and select Test All Stations. The Test All Stations
each terminal block is mapped to. screen appears.
3. Press the + and – buttons to add time to the Test Time (adjustable from 1 to 10 minutes) per
NOTE: The Module Status can be reviewed at any time by turning the dial to the Station/MV station; then press Run. A confirmation screen appears. Once Run is pressed, stations can be
Settings dial position and selecting Module Status. monitored and advanced by turning the dial to the AUTO position and using the Adv button.
Before you begin programming, fill out the Programming Chart. Follow the instructions to JANUARY % JULY %
enter information about your system hardware and settings in the appropriate fields on the FEBRUARY % AUGUST %
Programming Chart. Default value for
MARCH % SEPTEMBER % monthly seasonal
adjust = 100%
APRIL % OCTOBER %
MAY % NOVEMBER %
JUNE % DECEMBER %
Master Valve (MV01) Master Valve (MV02/ Open In Water MV Manual Window Closed Time am/pm
MV01 is Normally: Water
Description P) Description Window Max. Flow Rate Active Days Per Week
Window M T W T F S S
Open (NOMV)
MV01 MV02/P
Closed (NCMV)
Flow Sensor Description Sensor Type POC Max. Flow Rate Weather Sensor Description Sensor Type Action
Prevent or Pause
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Select Days Select Days Maximum Program Program
Monthly
Program To Water Watering Set Watering Seasonal Station SimulStations Water Water
PGM 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 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
06 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
07 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
08 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
09 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
10 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
11 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
12 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
13 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
14 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
15 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 am/pm 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
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Select Days Select Days Maximum Program Program
Monthly
Program To Water Watering Set Watering Seasonal Station SimulStations Water Water
PGM 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 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
16 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
17 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
18 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
19 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
20 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
21 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
22 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
23 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
24 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
25 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 am/pm 10
Odd 31 % am/pm am/pm
am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
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Select Days Select Days Maximum Program Program
Monthly
Program To Water Watering Set Watering Seasonal Station SimulStations Water Water
PGM 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 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
26 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
27 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
28 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
29 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
30 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
31 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
32 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
33 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
34 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
35 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 am/pm 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
9
Select Days Select Days Maximum Program Program
Monthly
Program To Water Watering Set Watering Seasonal Station SimulStations Water Water
PGM 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 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
36 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
37 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
38 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
39 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
M T W T 1 2 3 4 5
_ Day Cycle
Even am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm
40 F S S ON
Odd 6 7 8 9 10
Odd 31 am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm am/pm % am/pm am/pm
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
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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
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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
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