Smart solutions for irrigation market

Consistent irrigation on slopes

The Rain Bird XFS-CV Dripline irrigation system features a heavy-duty 0.3 bar check valve. This practical and water saving feature makes it suitable for installation in landscapes with slopes as either a sub-surface or onsurface solution.

The check valve, with its silicon pressure regulating diaphragm, features in every emitter and keeps the Dripline charged with water in elevation changes of up to three metres, therefore working in installations where other drip irrigation technology won’t. By keeping water in the XFS-CV Dripline at all times, it is conserved within the system and there is no need to refill every time a new watering cycle takes place. With the check valve, puddling and the risk of oversaturated soil at the lowest point in the irrigation zone are also prevented.

The pressure compensating emitter design ensures a consistent water flow over the complete lateral length of the installation, resulting in high irrigation uniformity within 1.38 – 4.14 bar operating range.

XFS-CV Dripline features Rain Bird's patented Copper Shield Technology that protects the emitter from root intrusion with a pure copper chip at each emitter. The emitter also resists clogging by grit thanks to its wide flow path and self-flushing action. The dual layer is a key feature of Dripline tubing, providing high UV, chemicals and algae resistance.

XFS-CV Dripline is very flexible tubing, accommodating tighter turns and making it easier to design a layout that matches the specific irrigation needs of sloped and flat landscapes. Versions are available with a full range of industry standard emitter flow rates, emitter spacings and coil lengths to provide further design flexibility. XF Dripline barbed insert fittings and other 17mm barbed insert fittings can be used.

Indoor irrigation controller

RC2 Indoor has been added to Rain Bird's powerful touch screen RC2 Smart Irrigation Controller range. For installation indoors, and not requiring outdoor weather or IP (Ingress Protection) features, it is a highly competitively priced controller for homeowners and landscape contractors.

Rain Bird's LNK2 WiFi fully encrypted wireless communication module is built-in to give RC2 Indoor fast and stable online connectivity. It is fully accessible and programmable from compatible iOS or Android devices equipped with Rain Bird's App. Set up is simple thanks to Quick Pair technology that connects the controller to the phone or tablet, making RC2 the fastest and most efficiently programmed controller available.

As an indoor controller without the complexities of outdoor installation, RC2 Indoor is accessible to end users in the residential or light commercial sectors who can install the controller themselves. It is available in 4,6 and 8 station capacities, each with three independent programs and four start times per program. The App gives users a fast and simple irrigation programming experience and for contractors full instant control of multiple sites, zones and schedules. Commonly used irrigation schedule templates can be used as well as customised programs.

Data from local weather sources can be obtained over the internet, enabling adjustment of daily run times so that a landscape receives only the water it needs, resulting in possible water savings of up to 50%. Other advanced features include cycle and soak and seasonal adjustments by program to increase or reduce watering according to time of year.

The RC2 Indoor interface provides simple commands and the convenience of being able to implement automatic or manual watering right at the controller without a local WiFi or mobile network. In the event of power failure, the RC2 Indoor memorises and permanently saves the current programming.