The ESP-8LX Plus is an outdoor timer with heavy-duty plastic cabinet, and is designed for light commercial and residential use. The ESP-LX Plus series controllers offer an extensive array of and easy-to-use features for irrigation control. The controllers four independent  programs with four independent day cycle modes will accomodate a myriad of diverse irrigation requirements, including low volume drip applications. A key-lock door and durable cabinet make the ESP-8LX Plus controllers easy to install, operate and service even in the most challenging environments.

FEATURES:

• ESP: Extra-Simple-Programming with self prompting large alphanumeric LCD display makes this controller easy to program, read, and understand.
• Remote Ready  (see links above for info on remotes available)
• Internal transformer 
• Four independent programs (A-, B-, C-, and D-Drip) with six start times each, allow mixed irrigation applications in a single controller.
• 365-day calendar with leap year intelligence for one-time date and time setting.
• Non-volatile program memory maintains user's program during power outage independent of battery back-up.
• Removable battery-programmable panel for the convenience of both programming instruction and programming prior to installation.
• Four cycle modes (Custom, Cyclical, Odd, or Even) selectable for each program for maximum flexibility.
• Event-Day-Off option to set any day of the month as a non-watering day for all programs to accomodate special occasions and special watering ordinances.
• Programmable Delay-Between-Stations (0 seconds to 9 hours) provides time for water well recovery or time for slow-closing valves to turn off completely.
• Start time stacking prevents hydraulic overload.
• Variable test program for system operational testing.
• Water budgeting by program from 0 to 300% in 1% increments.
• Programmable Rain Delay enables system to stay off for specified period with an auto start later.
• Rain Sensor inputs and override switch with LED indicates when system watering is suspended due to rain.
• Master Valve-Pump Start Circuit, programmable by station, for optimum irrigation control.
• D-drip program can run simultaneaously with program A, B, or C to maximize hydraulic capacity and minimize watering time.
• Diagnostic circuit breaker and LED fault indicator identify electrical shorts, skip over shorted out stations, and continue normal irrigation cycle.
• Battery recharging circuit maintains fully charged Ni-Cad back-up battery (included) to keep current time and date during a power outage.
• Surge protection makes this controller reliable and robust under extreme field conditions.
• Heavy-duty 1.254A external plug-in transformer on the ESP-16LXi Plus provides convenient and easy installation.
• Includes easy-to-mount heavy-duty plastic cabinet with key-lockable door and swing-out, quick-release face panel, as well as all internal wiring (no junction box needed), for clean-looking professional installation.
• UL and cUL listed; CE, and C-Tick approved.
• Remote Ready connector compatible with Rainbird's Multi-function (RMX-1) Remote Control System.
• Rapid Station Test Routine (RASTER) enables this controller to diagnose and troubleshoot field wiring, solenoid, and controller problems quickly and easily.
• Special fuse circuitry detects and displays when a fuse has blown.

OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS:

• Station timing: 0 to 12 hours for all stations (0 to 16 hours with water budgeting); 0 to 120 minutes selectable in 1 minute increments; above 120 minutes selectable in 10 minute increments.
• Automatic starts: 6 starts per day for each program, available on the quarter hour (total 24 start times).
• Independent program schedul options: ODD day watering (per program), EVEN day watering (per program), CYCLICAL (1-31 days, variable per program), CUSTOM (weekly schedule variable per program).

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Input required: 117VAC plus or minus 10%, 60 Hz (international models 230VAC, 50-60Hz)
• Output: 26.5VAC, 1.25A
• Diagnostic circuit breaker skips and indicates stations with overloaded electrical circuits and continues to run operable stations.
• Overload, backup fuse: 1.25A SLO-BLO
• Battery backup: 9V Ni-Cad rechargeable battery (included) for programming under under battery power and maintaining current time date during power outages.
• Station capacity: up to two 24VAC, 7VA solenoid valves per station, plus a master valve or pump start relay.
• Terminal strips for up to 12UF wire.
• Electrical surge protection: primary input side has built-in MOV (metal oxide varistor) to protect micro-circuitry: output side has one built-in MOV for each valve station.
• This controller has a 24VAC plug-in transformer

DIMENSIONS:

• Width: 9.5 inches
• Height: 10.25 inches
• Depth: 4.4 inches