Rain Bird MDC2 User Manual download pdf

TECH SPECS

MDC2 Two-Wire Decoder Controller

Simple and Reliable

The Rain Bird MDC2 Two-Wire Decoder

Controller is Rain Bird’s Next Generation

two-wire decoder controller system with

advanced programming and monitoring

capabilities.

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Proven two-wire decoder technology with

over 500,000 two-wire decoders installed

worldwide on commercial and golf

applications in the past 20 years

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Saves time in installation, troubleshooting

and system maintenance by connecting to

all valve locations using a two-wire pathway

rather than conventional multi-strand wiring

systems

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Uses the same FD-Series field decoders as

SiteControl Central Control System allowing

easy access to full central control capability

Flexible Control

The Rain Bird MDC2 Two-Wire Decoder based

controller offers the flexibility and confidence

that you expect from Rain Bird. MDC2 can be

installed indoors or outdoors (a UL listing is

required), and can be expanded from 50 decoder

addresses to 200 decoder addresses

•FlexibleinstallationwithULlisted,indoor/

outdoor mounting configurations

•Enhancedflowsensingcapability(upto10

sensors) allows management of multiple water

sources

•CompatiblewithRainBirdETManager™(model

number:ETMi)thatmanagesirrigationbased

on real-time weather conditions

•Adjustablesolenoidparameters–inrushand

holdingcurrentsadjustableatcontrollerto

accommodate multiple solenoid requirements

•Pre-codeddecoderaddresseseliminate

confusion associated with user-defined

decoder addressing

Protection Against the Elements

•MDC2DecoderControllerpossessesenhanced

protection from surge and water intrusion.

•AllelectroniccomponentsoftheMDC2

decoders are fully sealed within an

environmentally hardened enclosure

A Cost-Eective Alternative

Asimplewiringcongurationkeepsthecost

of installation and maintenance low. Tradi-

tional controllers require dedicated wiring to

each valve location; typically decoders are

installed with valves in valve boxes in

commercial applications. Decoder systems

utilize a single two-wire path to connect to all

valve locations saving time in installation and

troubleshooting so you can move on to your

nextproject.

Proven Technology

Over 500,000 Rain Bird two-wire decoders,

which are essentially simple and reliable

switching stations, have been installed

worldwide on commercial and golf applica-

tions in the past 20 years.

Proven and Reliable

The Rain Bird MDC2 Two-Wire Decoder

Controlleroerstheexibilityandcon-

dence that has become synonymous with

Rain Bird products. Whether your site

requires an indoor or outdoor installation (a

UL listing is required), or an expandable

option, the Rain Bird MDC2 Two-Wire

Decoder Controller will meet your needs.

Select dierent MDC2 decoders to operate

one, two, four, or six valves (up to 200 decoder

addresses). Five dierent decoder options let

you choose the precise amount of landscape

irrigation control you need.

Remote Control Options

•MDC2iscompatiblewiththeRainBird

Freedom Remote Control which can be phone-

or UHF radio-based allowing the user to turn

MDC2 decoders on and off in the field and

access the MDC2 system from anywhere on site

or from a remote location

•Remotelyprogram,communicateandmonitor

the MDC2 controller via 9-pin serial connector

or phone modem with provided PC software

How to Specify/Order

MDC2 50-200

Model Controller Type

MDC2-50-200 Controls up to 50 decoder addresses;

expandable up to 200 decoder

addresses using MDC2M50D

MDC2M50D Expansion modules for MDC2-50-200

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - TECH SPECS

TECH SPECSMDC2 Two-Wire Decoder ControllerSimple and ReliableThe Rain Bird MDC2 Two-Wire Decoder Controller is Rain Bird’s Next Generation two-wire de

Page 2 - FD - 102TURF

Controller Specications Model: MDC2-50-200 is capable of controlling 50 decoder addresses, with expanded capacity of up to 200 addresses in increment

Page 3 - Relay-100

2. Connect the controller cables and powerOutputPower supplyPower cablesMains 120-VAC PowerFL O1. Connect the sensor to the controller3. Connect the f

Page 4 - Accessories

Rain Bird Corporation6991E.SouthpointRoad,Tucson,AZ,85706,U.S.A.Phone:(520)741-6100Fax:(520)741-6522Rain Bird Corporation970W.SierraMad