Boasting advanced technology, our updated PAR+ES Satellite Controllers feature IFX Satellite Boards that take communicating with Rain Bird’s Integrated Control Interface Plus (ICI+) and IC System™ to the next level.
Now you can upgrade your satellite system using the same wire path while enjoying 72-station capability, unlimited programs with Central Control, premium surge protection, extensive diagnostics, and a best-in-class pedestal enclosure. And, with forward-thinking Timeless Compatibility™, it’s the best of both worlds for today and tomorrow. Want even more flexibility? Our exclusive ICI+LINK and LINK 900 MHz radios give you greater design options without the need for additional communication wires or license requirements.
Features
Communication
- Standalone, two-wire, and LINK.
Central Control Ready
- Works with any Rain Bird Central Control System. Factory-configured to receive commands via cellular phone (MI Series Mobile Controller*) or UHF radio (FREEDOM System).
Choice of Pedestal Colors
- Available in gray and green.
Easy Programming
- Large, raised control buttons with clear, descriptive icons and a high‑contrast Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel make programming easy — even for the novice. Lights indicate active schedules and central control status, while copy-paste function speeds the programming process. An angled keypad aids visibility as well as water drainage and makes the PAR+ES controller extremely easy to use.
Greater Water Precision
- The PAR+ES controller allows you to program six (6) automatic and two (2) manual schedules. It allows you to turn on a maximum of 16 valves at 60 Hz and 12 valves at 50 Hz and features four (4) control modes — giving you ample programming and operating control.
Modular Configuration Allows Easy Expansion
- The PAR+ES is available in 16 to 32- and 56-station base configurations and can be easily upgraded in 8-station increments. By simply plugging in an eight-station Output Station Module (OSM) you can expand your PAR+ES controller capabilities to accommodate 24, 40, 48, 64, or 72 stations.
Multi Manual with Station and Program Stacking
- Perfect for syringing or putting down fertilizer, multi manual allows the manual launch of as many stations as necessary. Split-second delayed start prevents water hammer and high inrush current.
Multiple Schedule Operation
- No schedule limit when operated with Rain Bird Central Control Systems. Six (6) automatic (with 8 start times each) and two (2) manual schedules available for standalone operation.
Mix and Match
- Mix and match with any other Rain Bird Controller and with any Rain Bird Central Control System.
Easy to Use
- Large buttons with clear, descriptive icons make programming easy.
Enclosed Electronics
- Provides the best protection against the elements.
16-Solenoid Simultaneous Operation
- Heavy-duty transformer permits simultaneous operation of up to 16 solenoids (12 at 50 Hz).
Irrigation Control
- Variable or weekday programming, for weekday cycle or for irrigation every other day, every three days, or up to every nine days.
Simplified Installation
- One transformer accommodates various power inputs.
Front Panel Lighting
- LEDs and back-lit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) make programming easy even in poor lighting.
Large Capacity Terminal Strip
- Accepts up to two 14-gauge wires per station.
Standard Station Lights
- OSM lights provide easy identification of active stations.
Premium Surge Protection
- Premium surge protection included in all models.
Sensor Response
- Sensor activation cancels irrigation at the controller.
Master Valve Activation
- Activate master valve output with station activation.
Available PAR+ES Retro Kit
- Extends the useful life of older control systems by converting to PAR+ES water‑saving technology.
About IC System™
You can’t be everywhere at once. The Rain Bird® Integrated Control System (IC System) changed the remote irrigation game and continues to offer intelligent benefits other systems can’t match. Connect your Central Control directly to rotors and valves to streamline installations, check diagnostics and troubleshoot from anywhere via smartphone, tablet or computer. Make the smarter choice with IC System for powerful, precise property management.
Intelligent Communication
- In an easy-to-use design, IC CONNECT™ simplifies course management. Collect crucial data from the field and centralize control of greens fans, lighting, fountains and water features.
Intuitive Connection
- Your Central Control directly connects to your rotors and valves and minimizes complexities, simplifies troubleshooting, saves on labor costs and improves aesthetics by eliminating satellites and hubs from your course.
Instant Confidence
- Advanced two-way communication from the field to your Central Control catches issues before they become problems and provides assurance your system is working–so you can focus on success.
About Rain Bird
Rain Bird Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services headquartered in Azusa, California. The privately held company was founded in 1933 during California’s agricultural boom. Since the beginning, Rain Bird has produced and offered the industry’s broadest range of irrigation products for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial developments and homes in more than 130 countries around the world.
Over the past eight decades, Rain Bird has been awarded more than 450 patents worldwide, including the first in 1935 for the original horizontal action impact drive sprinkler (U.S. Patent #1,997,901), which revolutionized the food production industry and ushered in a new era in irrigation. In fact, the original impact sprinkler was designated a historic landmark in 1990 by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
Rain Bird’s engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and sales teams have worked together to develop innovative water-conserving products that include irrigation sprinklers, dripline, pumps, and timers/controllers. Today, we offer over 4,000 water-saving irrigation products and services with offices and manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Alabama, Mexico, France, and elsewhere around the world.
Our commitment to The Intelligent Use of Water™ shows not only in our high-quality products but also through our expert water management professionals who share their passion for water conservation. They provide education, training, and services for the industry and communities around us, creating long-term, responsible partnerships with our customers, vendors, and the cities in which we live. These efforts along with our high-quality products have been recognized with numerous awards throughout the years.
The Rain Bird Mission
- Our mission at Rain Bird is to be the global irrigation industry leader by:
- Profitably providing defect-free, high-value products and services that promote the intelligent use of water for worldwide irrigation applications.
- Achieving customer satisfaction by meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Being a responsible employer respected by employees and the community.
- Enabling employees to be the best they can be.
Centaur Asia Pacific is the distributor for Rain Bird in Singapore.
Updated on: 18 July 2023
