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ESP-LXIVM Series Controllers

Connect 2-Wire (MAXI Cable) From 
Field Devices

You can connect up to 4 pairs of 2 -Wires (MAXI 
Cable) from the field devices back to the ESP-LXIVM 
controller.

B

NOTE: Make sure the screws are all unscrewed all the 

way out (while remaining in the module)

A 

 Connect the Red Wire from the MAXI Cable to the 
Terminal with “R” marking

B 

 Connect the Black Wire from the MAXI Cable to the 
Terminal with “B” marking

C 

Tighten the screw

B

NOTE: The four pair of wires can be either in a Star pat-

tern or a Loop pattern. For details refer to the 2-Wire 
Path overview section in the ESP-LXIVM user manual.

Connect Local Weather Sensors

ESP-LXIVM can also accept input from a single 
weather sensor wired directly in to the controller. 

B

NOTE: Follow the sensor manufacturer’s instructions 

to correctly install and make wire connections to the 
sensor.

D 

 Run continuous sensor wires from the weather sensor 
to the ESP-LXIVM controller.

E 

 Remove the yellow jumper wire (if present). Connect 
the sensor wires to the sensor (Sen) and common (C) 
inputs.

NOTICE

Do not remove the yellow jumper wire unless collect-
ing a rain sensor.

B

NOTE: Ensure that the configuration for your control-

ler and irrigation programs are set up correctly for your 
sensor.

R

B

R

B

B

A

E

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Summary of Contents for ESP-LXIVM Series

Page 1: ...ole noid is compatible with non Rain Bird valves Contact the valve manufacturer for more information NOTICE Maximum combined wire length between IVM OUT and its load e g Solenoid shall be 48 in This i...

Page 2: ...ntee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele vision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment...

Page 3: ...below Electromagne c Compa bility EMC Direc ve 2014 30 EU EN 55014 1 2006 A2 2011 EN 55014 2 1997 A1 2001 A2 2008 Low Voltage LVD Direc ve 2014 35 EU EN 60335 1 2012 AC 2014 A11 2014 A13 2017 includin...

Page 4: ...ld be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Cleaning and user mainte nance shall not be made by children without supervision If the supply cord of ILXIVMAU or ILXIVMAUP is dama...

Page 5: ...ct IVM SOL to a Valve 10 Connect IVM SOL to a Master Valve 10 IVM OUT Output Device 11 IVM SEN Sensor Device 12 Connect Weather Sensors 12 IVM SD Surge Device 13 Pump Start Relay 14 Connect 2 Wire MAX...

Page 6: ...ning as power wires Wiring Connections 120 VAC US 230 VAC International Black supply wire hot to the black transformer wire Brown supply wire hot to the brown transformer wire White supply wire neutra...

Page 7: ...he AWG MAXI Cable s outer jacket Gently flex the cable to expose the portion to be removed and to reveal the 2 inner wires Then trim away the excess of the outer jacket B NOTE It may be necessary to r...

Page 8: ...Device apply your 2 Wire Device barcode labels to the appropriate fields on the Programming Guide B NOTE See the ESP LXIVM Programming Guide that came with your controller A Carefully peel off the sta...

Page 9: ...amage or debris C Attach IVM SOL hand tight with no water pressure B NOTE It s normal to hear a brief ratcheting sound dur ing installation of the IVM SOL on a valve 690715 01_18NO19_LX IVM field devi...

Page 10: ...i gation system Connect IVM SOL to a Master Valve Up to 5 master valves can be connected to the 2 Wire path of the ESP LXIVM controller and up to 10 master valves for the LX IVM Pro controller IVM SOL...

Page 11: ...sure that the DC latching sole noid is compatible with non Rain Bird valves Contact the valve manufacturer for more information NOTICE Maximum combined wire length between IVM OUT and its load e g Sol...

Page 12: ...black wire D Connect the wires from the IVM SEN to the flow sensor Be sure to follow all instruc tions included with the flow sensor E For future troubleshooting or modifica tions it is recommended t...

Page 13: ...re Path B Connect the green wires from the IVM SD to the grounding rod or plate C For future troubleshooting or modifica tions its is recommended to leave an addi tional 3 feet of 2 Wire cable stores...

Page 14: ...ch valve box location NOTICE Use only WC20 splice kits for all wiring con nections to the 2 Wire Path Improper wiring can cause serious damage to your controller or irrigation system and work must be...

Page 15: ...al Connect Local Weather Sensors ESP LXIVM can also accept input from a single weather sensor wired directly in to the controller B NOTE Follow the sensor manufacturer s instructions to correctly inst...

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