Specifications

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PAR+ES Sat Decoder
PAR+ES Sat Decoder
The PAR+ES Sat Decoder combines the features
and benefits of a controller system with those of
a decoder system. The resulting advantages for
the user include:
• Easy Installation
• Reduced Installation Costs
• Easy Expansion
The idea is simple:
1. Install the controller.
2. Install a single two-wire path to control
all the sprinklers.
3. Install decoder between wire path and
each sprinkler head.
» Uses up to 90 percent fewer wires than
conventional hardwire systems
» Built-in diagnostic tools
» Compatible with all Rain Bird Golf Decoders
(FD-101, FD-102, FD-202, FD-401
and FD-601)
» Simply attach new decoder to the wire path
» Operates as a standalone controller or
add a Rain Bird® Central Control System for
greater control
» Operates up to 72 decoder addresses
4. Program controller with decoder address.
SPECIFICATIONS
Station Capacity: 72 decoder addresses, up to 16
solenoids operating simultaneously (60 Hz)
Configurations: Standalone, two-wire, LINK and
LINK with Radio
Electrical Input: (50/60 Hz)
115 VAC Nominal 98 – 132 VAC
220 VAC Nominal 208 – 232 VAC
240 VAC Nominal 225 – 255 VAC
Electrical Output: 26.5 VAC, 5.25 AMP
Station Load Capacity: Up to two (2) 24 VAC,
seven (7) VA solenoids per station depending
on decoder type
Plastic Pedestal Dimensions:
Width: 17" (43.2 cm)
Height: 34¾" (88 cm)
Depth: 21" (53.4 cm)
Programs: As many programs as possible with
Rain Bird Central Control Systems or six (6)
automatic (12 start times each) and two (2)
manual in standalone mode
Water Budget: 0 – 200% in 10% increments
Station Runtimes: One (1) – 120 minutes,
in one (1) minute increments
Languages: English, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Dutch
Grounding Requirements: Less than 10 ohms
Compliance: UL & C-UL Listed, CE approved,
C-Tick Compliant and FCC
Maximum Wire Length Between
Controller and Decoder:
#12 AWG:
Star Design: 3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Loop Design: 15.2 miles (24.4 km)
#14 AWG
Star Design: 2.4 miles (3.8 km)
Loop Design: 9.6 miles (15.2 km)
Maximum Wire Length Between Decoder
and Rotor: 456 ft (#14 AWG)
Maximum Wire Paths: Four (4), plus multiple
branches per wire path
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PAR+ES Decoder Controller
HOW TO SPECIFY
PAR+ES – DEC – X – 72
Model
PAR+ES
Configuration
Blank = Standalone
2 = Two-wire
L = LINK
Decoder Controller