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ESP-LX Plus Site Satellite Controller Addendum

Installation, Connection and Settings

120 VAC, 60 Hz Models

ESPLX16STE

ESPLX20STE

ESPLX24STE

ESPLX16STM

ESPLX20STM

ESPLX24STM

230 VAC, 50 Hz Models

IESPLX16ST

IESPLX20ST

IESPLX24ST

IESPLX16SM

IESPLX20SM

IESPLX24SM

240 VAC, 50 Hz Models

AESPLX16ST

AESPLX20ST

AESPLX24ST

AESPLX16SM

AESPLX20SM

AESPLX24SM

Summary of Contents for AESPLX16SM

Page 1: ...and Settings 120 VAC 60 Hz Models ESPLX16STE ESPLX20STE ESPLX24STE ESPLX16STM ESPLX20STM ESPLX24STM 230 VAC 50 Hz Models IESPLX16ST IESPLX20ST IESPLX24ST IESPLX16SM IESPLX20SM IESPLX24SM 240 VAC 50 Hz Models AESPLX16ST AESPLX20ST AESPLX24ST AESPLX16SM AESPLX20SM AESPLX24SM ...

Page 2: ...c to the Module Kit transformer replacement etc may be ignored Warnings Important The ESP LX PLUS SITE Controller is designed to operate up to 4 valve stations plus one Master Valve simultaneously It is necessary that only one Rain Bird valve sole noid be connected to each valve station in the controller Important Before installing the Site Satellite Maxicom Interface Site Board MISB cabinet make ...

Page 3: ... SITE Satellite controller you must install the Maxicom Interface Site Board Cabinet Once installed the MISB allows your ESP LX PLUS controller to function as either an ESP LX PLUS SITE controller in conjunction with the Maxicom2 Irrigation System or as a stand alone unit ESP LX Plus Site Satellite Controller Addendum 3 ...

Page 4: ...his cable includes 36 91 4 cm length designed to be outside the two cabinets Allow enough length for vertical passage through electrical conduit prior to determining horizontal length available It is recommended that you place the MISB cabinet not more than 15 38 1 cm horizontally from the ESP LX PLUS controller cabinet Allow at least 91 2 24 2 cm of horizontal clearance between the two cabinets s...

Page 5: ...oller Addendum 5 ESP LX Plus Controller Cabinet MISB Cabinet Primary Power Valve Wires Phone Cable Sensor Wires MISB Data and Power Cables Minimum 9 1 2 24 2 cm Maximum 15 38 1 cm Recommended 6 15 2 cm Minimum 6 3 4 17 2 cm Clearance ...

Page 6: ...existing transformer Disconnect the transformer from the ESP LX PLUS ter minal board With the door and face panel removed locate the high voltage compartment in the lower left corner of the controller cabinet Remove the screw on the right edge of the compart ment cover then swing the cover open to expose the transformer s primary input wires Disconnect the transformer s primary input wires Locate ...

Page 7: ...connect the power input wires to the main power source If you have the standard 120 volt 60 Hz model use wire nuts to connect the black wire to the power source hot wire the white wire to the common wire and the green wire to the ground wire OR If you have a 230 volt or 240 volt 50 Hz model use wire nuts to connect the brown wire to the power source hot wire and the blue to the power source com mo...

Page 8: ...ance is based on cabinet mounting recommended minimum distance between cabinets is 91 2 24 1 cm In the MISB Cabinet The bottom center of the MISB Cabinet has a knock out for a PVC male adapter sized 1 2 5 cm surround ed by a knockout for a 11 4 3 2 cm adapter The 1 2 5 cm knockout is what is to be used for routing the MISB data and power cables into the MISB Cabinet If using conduit you will need ...

Page 9: ...ESP LX Plus Site Satellite Controller Addendum 9 ...

Page 10: ...e the wire In the LX PLUS Controller Cabinet Install the ESP LX Plus SITE front panel on the LX PLUS controller Connect the ribbon cable and two wire har ness from the face panel to the controller s circuit board as shown on page 48 of the ESP LX PLUS Installation Programming Operation guide Insert the battery into the battery holder on the back of the faceplate and attach the recharging clip to t...

Page 11: ...ESP LX Plus Site Satellite Controller Addendum 11 REMOTE STAND ALONE CENTRAL CONTROL ...

Page 12: ...duit is recommended for both phone and sensor cables wires Serial Port RS 232 Connect the cable assembly modem site into the DB 9 Connector and the opposite end to the modem Set S2 to RS 232 position Important Do not set switch S2 in the center position it must always be set fully left or right If your controller is connected directly to the computer or if you are using a short haul modem point to...

Page 13: ...P LX Plus Site Satellite Controller Addendum 13 DTE DCE Switch Phone RS232 Switch J1 Data Connector CCU PROM Chip Sensor Ports Serial Connector Ground Terminal Phone Connector W1 Jumper J4 Power Connector ...

Page 14: ...wire does not enter securely into the hole press down on the lever as you insert the wire Route the wires through the knockout for a PVC male adapter sized 3 4 1 9 cm on the right hand side of the cabinet This same hole will be used to run phone cable to the MISB Conduit is recommended for both phone and sensor cables wires Connect the other end of the wires to the sensor s com mon terminals or wi...

Page 15: ...ESP LX Plus Site Satellite Controller Addendum 15 REMOTE STAND ALONE CENTRAL CONTROL ...

Page 16: ...ls Refer to the troubleshooting section Page 3 if the status light is not lit or is not blinking Reset Button In addition to canceling active schedules at the ESP LX PLUS SITE you can use the reset button to initialize the call handle of an ESP LX PLUS SITE when using a direct con nect communication method Refer to your MAXICOM guide to operations for further information ESP LX Plus Site Satellite...

Page 17: ...ESP LX Plus Site Satellite Controller Addendum 17 DTE DCE Switch Phone RS232 Switch CCU PROM Chip ESP SAT MIB Chip W1 Jumper Reset Button Status Light ...

Page 18: ...rol Unit Board It typically is labeled with a large white sticker The PROM chip rests inside a plastic cradle Using the tabs at either end of PROM chip gently wiggle the chip and lift it straight up until it comes free After removing the chip notice that one end of chip has one vertical tab while the other end has two verti cal tabs These tabs fit into corresponding grooves in the cradle To replac...

Page 19: ...ut will not function when it is sent to the ESP LX PLUS SITE Solution Verify channel assignment on ESP LX PLUS SITE matches maximum PC channel assign ments The ESP LX PLUS SITE has a maximum number of 6 channel assignments you should not exceed this limit on the MAXICOM channel assignment ESP LX Plus Site Satellite Controller Addendum 19 Raster Test of the ESP LX SITE The Raster Test on the ESP LX...

Page 20: ...ent into an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird Corporation could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I O cables and connectors bet...

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