8 Zone UPB Irrigation Controller

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Rain8upb - UBP Sprinkler Controller for 8 to 2000 valves

The Rain8upb is a modular 8-zone sprinkler controller module that can be an integral component of any UPB installation. It is capable of driving standard 24VAC irrigation valves directly.

The master module (shown to the right) is the first 8-zone module in a UPB installation and the only one that connects directly to a PIM and a 24VAC transformer. Additional modules may be daisy chained for those large installations.

Features:

Turn on or off each zone individually
Turn off all zones on all modules
Get the current status of any zone
Optional default run timer for each zone to prevent over watering
Input for rain sensor or pulse type flow meter

Check out our new professional model of the Rain8upb that is 100% G2 compatible More info...

Three Rain8UPB modules (24 zones) in mounting rack, connected to UPB PIM and transformer.

There is a single RS232 connection between the UPB PIM and the Master Rain8.

The 24VAC power and network communications are transferred from master to slave-to-slave etc.

The network connection for the slave units is an 8 conductor RJ45. Each slave has a pair of these modular jacks to pass on data and power to the next one in a daisy chain. Each slave also has a RS232 connection that is used only to assign the address and setup default run timers during the initial configuration.

Software Control Options

These solutions require a PC running at all times irrigation is scheduled.

MCS More info...
ECS Automation More info...

Ordering

Rain8upb 30080	Order this item for your first 8 zones. Includes a 24VAC 20VA transformer and RS232 cable, everything you need (except for the PIM) to add sprinkler control to your UPB system. Current production Rain8upb modules will work in a G2 system but must be connected to a G1 PIM, like the UMC-DB9 described below.	$131.73 PayPal or Credit Card
Rain8upb 30081	Expansion module. Order this item for expanding by 8 zone increments an existing Rain8upb system. Includes a 10004 network cable. Everything you need for adding 8 more zones.	115.23 PayPal or Credit Card

Rain8 Accessories

10006	USB to serial RS232 Adapter Required only when a serial port is not available. More info...	$24.95 PayPal or Credit Card
80059	Mounting Rack Use this aluminum mounting rack to stack up to 3 modules (24 zones) on end.	$9.95 PayPal or Credit Card
10001	Replacement 24VAC transformer for all Rain8 controllers Rated at 20VA (800ma) maximum of 2 valves on at a time	$14.95 PayPal or Credit Card
10002	Replacement DB9 to RJ11 cable assembly DB9 adapter and 6 conductor modular cable	$10.25 PayPal or Credit Card
80015	Replacement terminal strip for all Rain8 products 12 position, plug in type	$7.56 PayPal or Credit Card
40030	Simply Automated Gen 1, UMC-DB9 Power Line Module (G1 PIM)	$75.99 PayPal or Credit Card

Specs and Downloads

Here are the detailed specifications.

	Rain8upb configuration software
	Rain8upb test utility software (requires PIM)
	Rain8upb Installation Instructions
	Rain8upb protocol, link & direct mode both supported
	Rain8upb HAI OmniPro paper

Other Irrigation Controllers

In addition to the Rain8upb, we have an entire line of irrigation controllers that use X10 power line technology to remotely control sprinkler systems.