Rain Bird ESP-LXIVM Commercial 60 Station Outdoor Controller With Smart Valve Technology

The Rain Bird ESP-LXIVM is Rain Bird’s most advanced commercial irrigation controller, designed with a revolutionary Integrated Valve Module (IVM) that communicates directly with the controller for faster installation, fewer splices, and world-class diagnostics. With 60 stations standard and expandable up to 240 stations with the LX-IVM Pro, this controller is built for the most demanding residential estates, schools, sports fields, councils, and large commercial landscapes.

By replacing traditional decoders with IVM “smart solenoids,” the ESP-LXIVM reduces installation costs, improves reliability, and enables two-way communication between the controller and every valve in the system. This allows for real-time monitoring, automatic shutoff if a fault is detected, and pinpoint diagnostics that isolate shorted paths while keeping unaffected areas running.

With advanced water management tools like Learn Flow™, FloWatch™, FloManager™, and SimulStations™, the LXIVM optimises hydraulic performance, protects against high and low flow conditions, and shortens total irrigation cycles. Combined with a large backlit LCD screen, intuitive softkey navigation, and support for up to four two-wire paths, the ESP-LXIVM sets a new benchmark for smart, scalable, and efficient irrigation control.

FEATURES

• Integrated Valve Module (IVM): Eliminates separate decoders, reducing splices by 50% and simplifying installation.
• Scalable Control: Supports 60 stations standard, expandable to 240 with LX-IVM Pro.
• Water Management Tools:
  • Learn Flow™: Automatically learns real-time station flow rates.
  • FloWatch™: Protects against abnormal high/low flow conditions with user-defined reactions.
  • FloManager™: Maximises available water by operating the highest number of stations possible without exceeding supply.
  • SimulStations™: Run up to 8 stations (LX-IVM) or 16 stations (LX-IVM Pro) simultaneously.
• Advanced Scheduling: 10 programs with 8 start times each (LX-IVM) or 40 programs with 320 daily start times (LX-IVM Pro).
• Diagnostics & Reliability:
  • Two-way communication with IVM field devices.
  • 12-month electrical history logging.
  • Self-healing detection of wiring issues with automatic restart.
  • Four isolated two-wire paths prevent total system failure from a single short.
• Flexible Programming: 365-day calendar with permanent day off, seasonal adjust (0–300%), Cycle+Soak™, and rain delay up to 30 days.
• Construction: Locking, UV-resistant outdoor case with optional metal or stainless steel enclosures.
• Central Control Ready: Compatible with Rain Bird IQ4 communications for multi-site remote management.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Stations: 60 standard, expandable to 240 (LX-IVM Pro).
• Programs: 10 independent (LX-IVM) / 40 independent (LX-IVM Pro).
• Run Times: 0 minutes to 96 hours per station.
• Start Times: 8 per program.
• Flow Sensors: 5 (LX-IVM) / 10 (LX-IVM Pro).
• Weather Sensors: 4 (LX-IVM) / 8 (LX-IVM Pro).
• Master Valves: Up to 5 (LX-IVM) / 10 (LX-IVM Pro).
• Power Supply: 120 VAC ±10% 60Hz (US) / 230 VAC ±10% 50–60Hz (International).
• Memory: Non-volatile (100-year retention) with lithium coin-cell backup.
• Dimensions: 364 mm (W) × 322 mm (H) × 140 mm (D).
• Certifications: UL, CUL, CE, CSA, C-Tick, FCC Part 15.

APPLICATIONS

• Large Commercial & Municipal Sites: Schools, parks, stadiums, and councils.
• Sports Facilities: High-demand irrigation with multiple simultaneous stations.
• High-Risk Water Management: Advanced flow monitoring protects against leaks, line breaks, and water waste.
• Multi-Site Control: Integrates with IQ4 Central Control to manage hundreds of controllers from a single platform.