
ESP-LXD 2-Wire Decoder Control System Installation & Troubleshooting Guide
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Master Valves
The ESP-LXD Controller can support up to five (5) Master Valves via FD-Series Decoders configured
as a Master Valve. Each is programmable by station. Both Normally-Closed and Normally-Open
Master Valves are supported.
Normally-Closed Master Valve
(default) – The valve is powered to open and opens each time a
station operates.
Normally-Open Master Valve
– A specialty valve that is powered to close and will only close
when a flow problem is detected by the controller. Normally-open master valves are popular
for systems with quick coupling valves making water available for manual watering at any time.
PSR-Series Pump Start Relays
Rain Bird PSR-Series Pump Start Relays can be used with FD-Series Decoders configured as a Master
Valve to start a pump. For more information go to: www.rainbird.com/landscape/products/pumps/
PumpStartRelays.htm
See installation detail below for connecting the ESP-LXD 2-Wire Decoder Controller to the Pump
Start on the Pump Station Panel.