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ESPLXD-ET Controller
Connect Decoders to Field Wiring
All valves must be connected to field decoders for irrigation
management by the controller. Decoders must be wired both to a valve
and by splicing to the 2-Wire path. Splices and field decoders should
always be placed in valve boxes (except when valve-in-head sprinklers
are used, which can be directly buried).
b
b
NOTE:
Before installing field decoders, remove the barcode
address label from each decoder and attach it to the proper
station (or device) number field in the Programming Guide. See
Programming Guide instructions for more details.
Wire Splices
b
b
NOTE:
Label any wires that will be spliced in case troubleshooting
is required later.
A
Strip away approximately 6 in (15,24 cm) of the cable’s outer
sheathing. Rain Bird recommends use of a MAXI cable jacket
stripper for this task. The stripping should be done by carefully
scoring the outer jacket in at least two places and then gently
flexing the cable to loosen the portion of the outer jacket to be
removed. It may be necessary to remove the outer jacket in two
or more sections.
B
Once the red and black inner wires are exposed, use a wire stripper
to strip approximately 5/8 in (1,58 cm) of the insulation away from
the ends of the two inner wires.
1
2
5/8 in
(1,58 cm)
6 in
(15,24 cm)
Splice for 2-Wire Cable
C
If a splice is needed to support an additional connection to MAXI
cable, connect the inner red wire to the additional cable red
wire and the black wire to the black wire, using linesman’s pliers
to gently twist the wires together three or four times. Insert the
connections into an approved direct bury splice kit.
b
c
WARNING:
Use only Rain Bird DB (direct burial) or 3M DBR/DBY
splice kits for all electrical wiring connections to the 2-Wire path.
Improper wiring can cause serious damage to your controller or
irrigation system.
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