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ESP-LXD 2-Wire Decoder Control System Installation & Troubleshooting Guide
FD-Series Decoders
Field Decoders - FD-TURF Series (Grey) & FD-Series (Black)
Field Decoders are used to control station and master valves. The decoder model number first
digit represents the number of decoder addresses (stations or master valves) and the last digit the
quantity of solenoids that can be activated per address. Each decoder is factory programmed with
a unique three, four or five digit address that is utilized to associate with a station or master valve.
There are five types of field decoders:
Rain Bird Field Decoder Models
Decoder
Model
Number of
Addresses
Per Decoder
Maximum
Number Of
Solenoids
Per Address
Maximum
Addresses
Operating
At Once
FD-101
1
1
1
FD-102
1
2
1
FD-202
2
2
2
FD-401
4
1
4
FD-601
6
1
6
Note: When activating valves and pump start relays that are not manufactured by Rain Bird,
there may be exceptions to the maximum number of solenoids per address that can be energized.
Contact Rain Bird for more details..
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