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Controller Specications

Model:

MDC2-50-200 is capable of controlling 50

decoder addresses, with expanded capacity of

up to 200 addresses in increments of 50 utilizing

MDC2M50D expansion modules.

Input voltage:120V/60Hz±10%

Output voltage:34Vpp*(24VAC)

Maximum number of decoder addresses:

50/100/150/200dependingonnumberof

expansion modules.

Maximum number of simultaneous valves:10

irrigationvalves,1non-irrigationvalve

Programs:10+1auxiliary(lightingsystems,etc.)

Maximum number of simultaneous programs:

2+1auxiliary

Irrigation methods: Steps

Days:14,everyXday(X=1-14)

Start times:6perprogram

Start methods:

Dayandtimestart,everyXday+firstday

Pausing of programs: Yes

Run time: 0-999 minutes

Water Budget:0-250%

Pump/Master Valve Control:

Abilitytosupportupto10pointsofconnection

Manual operation:

Individual decoders or programs from

Controller/PC/Freedom

Sensors:

Onedirectsensorinputoncontroller:on/off

switch(rainoralarm.)10sensordecoders(for

flow) can be installed anywhere on the

two-wire path.

Overload protection:Electronic

Test: Built-in diagnostics

Monitoring:

Activedecodersshownwithremainingtime,all

actionsloggedinmemory.Loghas1500action

capacity.

Remote Control: Optional Freedom Remote

MDC2 PC Software: Included with

every controller (Note: not needed to operate or

program controller)

* Vpp (Peak to Peak voltage)

Decoder Specications

Mounting: In valve box (recommended) or

direct burial

Power Draw:

FD-101TURF:0.5mA(idle)18mA

(per active solenoid)

FD-102TURF:0.5mA(idle)18mA

(per active solenoid)

FD-202TURF:1mA(idle)18mA

(per active solenoid)

FD-401TURF:1mA(idle)18mA

(per active solenoid)

FD-601TURF:1mA(idle)18mA

(per active solenoid)

Dimensions:

FD-101TURF:Length:2.77in.(70mm),

Diameter:1.5in.(40mm)

FD-102TURF:Length:3.35in.(85mm),

Diameter:1.77in.(45mm)

FD-202TURF:Length:3.35in.(85mm),

Diameter:1.97in.(50mm)

FD-401TURF:Length:3.94in.(100mm),

Diameter:2.56in.(65mm)

FD-601TURF:Length:3.94in.(100mm),

diameter:2.56in.(65mm)

Solenoids:

FD-101TURF:1withindividualcontrol

FD-102TURF:1or2simultaneously

FD-202TURF:1to4simultaneously

FD-401TURF:1to4withindividualcontrol

FD-601TURF:1to6withindividualcontrol

Wires:

FD-101TURF:Bluetocable,whitetosolenoid

FD-102TURF:Bluetocable,whitetosolenoid

FD-202TURF: Blue to cable, white and brown

to solenoids

FD-401TURF:Bluetocable,color-codedto

solenoids

FD-601TURF:Bluetocable,color-codedto

solenoids

Surge Protection:

Surge protection required every 500’ along

two-wire path

LSP-1LineSurgeProtector

FD401Twithbuiltinsurgeprotection

FD601Twithbuiltinsurgeprotection

Output Power:

Adjustablefromcontroller–Inrushandholding

currentvaluesadjustableatcontroller.

Encapsulation: Fully waterproof

Address:

Pre-coded from factory (i.e., no switches)

Electrical Input:

Nominalvoltage:34Vpp(24VAC)from

2-wire line

Minimumvoltage:21Vpp(15VAC)

Standby Current:

FD-101TURF,FD-102TURF:0.5mA

FD-202TURF,FD-401TURF&FD-601TURF:1mA

Input Fuse (FD-401TURF & FD-601TURF only):

300-500mA,thermal

Electrical Output:

Max.voltage:36Vpp

Max. load:

 FD-101TURF:1RainBirdsolenoid

(one per address)

 FD-102TURF:2RainBirdsolenoids

(two per address)

FD-202TURF: 4 Rain Bird Solenoids

(two per address)

 FD-401TURF:4RainBirdSolenoids

(one per address)

 FD-601TURF:6RainBirdsolenoids

(one per address)

Maximum Cable Runs:

14gauge

Star: 2.4 miles

Loop: 9.6miles

Decoder/Solenoid Wires - Electrical Resistance:

Max. 3 ohms

Max. Distance Decoder/Solenoids:

Cable length:

 14gauge:456feet

Wiring:

MAXI-Cable14-2UFDoubleJacketed

Environment:

Workingrange:32°to122°F(0°to50°C)

Storagerange:-4°to158°F(-20to70°C)

Humidity:100%

Surge Protection:40V,1.5kWtransil

Note: Rain Bird recommends using 3M DBR/DBY

waterproof connectors for all connections.

How to Specify/Order

FD - 102TURF

Model Decoder Type

FD-101TURF Single Address (1 solenoid)

FD-102TURF Single Address (up to 2 solenoids)

FD-202TURF Dual Address (up to 4 solenoids)

FD-401TURF Four Addresses (up to 4 solenoids)

FD-601TURF Six Addresses (up to 6 solenoids)

Decoders

1 2 3 4

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