ESP-LXD 2-Wire Decoder Control System Installation & Troubleshooting Guide
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Field Decoders – FD-TURF-Series (Grey) or FD-Series (Black)
The Rain Bird ESP-LXD 2-Wire Decoder Controller is compatible with two types of FD Series Field
Decoders.
FD-TURF Series (Grey) Field Decoders are sold in the U.S. and Canada.
FD Series (Black) Field Decoders are sold in the rest of the world.
The ESP-LXD controller automatically configures itself, by measuring the incoming voltage
frequency, to operate with the correct type of decoder.
Note: FD-TURF Series (Grey) and FD-Series (Black) Field Decoders cannot be used on the same
system.
Examples:
1. The ESP-LXD 2-Wire Decoder Controller has been installed at a site in the U.S. where the incoming
power is 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. When the controller is powered, it will automatically be configured to
operate FD-TURF (Grey) Field Decoders.
2. The ESP-LXD 2-Wire Decoder Controller has been installed at a site in Europe where the incoming
power is 230 VAC @ 50 Hz. When the controller is powered, it will automatically be configured to
operate FD-Series (Black) Field Decoders.
Sensor Decoder – SD-210 (Green)
The Rain Bird ESP-LXD 2-Wire Decoder Controller integrates the use of select flow and weather
sensors. The SD-210 Sensor Decoder is pre-programmed with a unique five digit address that is
utilized to associate with a flow or weather sensor input.
Note: SD-210TURF Sensor Decoders are required for use in U.S. and Canada (60 Hz power).
SD210 Sensor Decoders are required for use in the rest of the world (50 Hz power).
