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Rain Bird® IQ™ version 2.0

IQ™ v2.0 Central Control Software offers state-of-the-art command and control features in an easy to learn and use interface. IQ provides advanced water management features saving money and time. IQ Software has modular satellite controller capacity and features. Purchase only what you need today and upgrade as your needs change in the future.


Learn how Smart Watering Systems, a Toronto-based water manager, has reduced labor and fuel costs with help from the ESP-LXME and IQ v2.0.

 

Applications

IQ provides remote programming, management, and monitoring of ESP-LX Series Controllers from the computer in your office. IQ is the perfect irrigation control solution for parks departments, school districts, property managers, landscape maintenance contractors, and water managers. IQ can manage small single-controller sites as well as large multi-controller sites and supports both ESP-LX Series Traditionally Wired and 2-Wire Decoder controllers.

IQ v2.0 Software Package

The IQSTARTCD Base Software Package provides 5-satellite controller capacity and a basic set of features. IQ software satellite controller capacity can be upgraded in 5-satellite increments with the IQ5SATSWU Upgrade to any total satellite capacity required. Advanced features are available in IQ Software Feature Packs. Feature Packs include a bundle of related features that expand the capability­ties of the IQ Base Software Package.

IQ Base Software and Feature Packs include a context-sensitive help system. Click on the help icon available in most screens and be taken directly to the help topic feature you are using. The software offers multiple language, date/time, and units support allowing the user to interface with the software in their primary language. User select­able languages include English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.

Base Software Package Features

  • 5-satellite controller capacity upgradable in 5-satellite increments
  • Compatible with ESP-LXME Traditionally Wired and ESP-LXD 2-Wire Decoder Controllers
  • Site, satellite, and station names
  • Programming in seconds, minutes, and hours
  • Daily or Monthly Seasonal Adjust % or ET station run time adjustments by site
  • Dry-Run™ Graphical Program Review
  • User initiated Synchronize and Retrieve Logs communication\
  • Manual Program, Test Program, Station starts
  • Detailed logs and reports

IQ Feature Packs

  • Feature Packs are enabled through a purchased software activation keycode
  • Feature Packs features are enabled for all sites and satellites in the IQ Software

 

Additional 5-Satellite Upgrade

  • Increases IQ Software satellite controller capacity by 5-satellites for each upgrade purchased
  • Additional capacity is added through a purchased software activation keycode

NCC Communications Cartridges

  • NCC Network Communication Cartridges upgrade ESP-LX Series standalone controllers to IQ v2.0 satellite controllers. The NCC cartridge snaps into the back of the controller faceplate and provides the communication link between the IQ central computer and the remote site controllers.

Advanced Programming Software Feature Pack

  • Satellite PIN-Code Protection (4-digit PIN-Code required to make programming changes at the satellite)
  • Satellite 2-Way Programming (changes made at the satellite can be viewed and accepted in the IQ software)
  • Copy/Move Satellite Utility (copy or move a satellite to another site)

Advanced Communication Software Feature Pack

  • Automated satellite Synchronize & Retrieve Logs and Weather Source Retrieve Weather Data communication
  • Satellite IQ Call-in™ (satellite initiates communication, NCC-PH Phone Cartridge only)
  • Automated Email Alarm/Warning and Satellite Station Run Time Reports

Advanced Flow Sensing Software Feature Pack

  • Retrieves minute-by-minute flow logs from flow sensor-equipped ESP-LXMEF and ESP-LXD Satellite Controllers
  • Flow Logs vs. Projected Flow Graphical Report (identifies which programs & stations were running at any point in time)
  • Actual Flow Totals added to Satellite Station Run Time Report (included in Automated Email Reports)

Flow Smart Module

  • Standard with the ESP-LXMEF and available as an upgrade to the ESP-LXME, the IQ v2.0-compatible Flow Smart Module provides flow learning, logging and problem reaction.

Flow Sensors

  • Combine IQ v2.0 with Rain Bird® Flow Sensors for precise and accurate flow monitoring. Choose from a variety of sensor sizes, operating ranges and types for the solution that best meets your needs.

Advanced ET Software Feature Pack

  • Automated MAD (Management Allowed Depletion) Irrigation Scheduling adjustments
  • Software uses Irrigation Association terminology and formulas
  • ET/Rainfall Weather Sources include:
    - CIMIS Internet Service (California only)
    - ETMI ET Manager Weather Reach Service (North America only)
    - Rain Bird® WS-PRO LT Weather Station
    - Rain Bird® WS-PRO2 Weather Station
  • 4 ET Checkbooks per satellite controller
  • Export to Microsoft Excel® for customized reports

ET Manager

  • Make your central control system weather-smart. Collecting real-time weather data from local precision weather stations, the ET Manager allows IQ to adjust watering schedules to save 30-50% of water usage This easy-to-use tool can be located at your central computer terminal.

Weather Stations

  • Rain Bird Weather Stations collect and store weather data from field locations, allowing the IQ™ v2.0 Central Control System to adjust station runtimes according to each day’s ET (evapotranspiration) and rainfall.

 

Recommended Computer Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows® XP or Windows® 7 32- or 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel I5-540M or equivalent
  • RAM Memory: 3 GB
  • Available Hard Disk Space: 10 GB
  • CD-ROM Drive: 8X speed minimum
  • Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum
  • 56K Flex Phone Modem (Phone communication)
  • Network Connection (for Ethernet, WiFi, GPRS communication)
  • Serial Port or USB to Serial Adapter (for Direct Connect and External Modem communication)