
IQ™ v2.0 Central Control Software offers state-of-the-art command and control features in an easy to learn and use interface. IQ provides advanced water management features saving money and time. IQ Software has modular satellite controller capacity and features. Purchase only what you need today and upgrade as your needs change in the future.
Learn how Smart Watering Systems, a Toronto-based water manager, has reduced labor and fuel costs with help from the ESP-LXME and IQ v2.0.
IQ provides remote programming, management, and monitoring of ESP-LX Series Controllers from the computer in your office. IQ is the perfect irrigation control solution for parks departments, school districts, property managers, landscape maintenance contractors, and water managers. IQ can manage small single-controller sites as well as large multi-controller sites and supports both ESP-LX Series Traditionally Wired and 2-Wire Decoder controllers.
The IQSTARTCD Base Software Package provides 5-satellite controller capacity and a basic set of features. IQ software satellite controller capacity can be upgraded in 5-satellite increments with the IQ5SATSWU Upgrade to any total satellite capacity required. Advanced features are available in IQ Software Feature Packs. Feature Packs include a bundle of related features that expand the capabilityties of the IQ Base Software Package.
IQ Base Software and Feature Packs include a context-sensitive help system. Click on the help icon available in most screens and be taken directly to the help topic feature you are using. The software offers multiple language, date/time, and units support allowing the user to interface with the software in their primary language. User selectable languages include English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.
NCC Network Communication Cartridges upgrade ESP-LX Series standalone controllers to IQ v2.0 satellite controllers. The NCC cartridge snaps into the back of the controller faceplate and provides the communication link between the IQ central computer and the remote site controllers. Learn more about NCC Communications Cartridges.
Standard with the ESP-LXMEF and available as an upgrade to the ESP-LXME, the IQ v2.0-compatible Flow Smart Module provides flow learning, logging and problem reaction. Learn more about the Flow Smart Module.
Combine IQ v2.0 with Rain Bird® Flow Sensors for precise and accurate flow monitoring. Choose from a variety of sensor sizes, operating ranges and types for the solution that best meets your needs. Learn more about Flow Sensors.
Rain Bird Weather Stations collect and store weather data from field locations, allowing the IQ™ v2.0 Central Control System to adjust station runtimes according to each day’s ET (evapotranspiration) and rainfall. Learn more about the rugged, feature-robust WS-PRO2 Weather Station. Learn more about the affordable WS-PRO LT Weather Station.
IQ™ v2.0 Central Control Brochure - English
IQ™ v2.0 Central Control Brochure - Spanish
IQ™ v2.0 Central Control Brochure - French
IQ™ v2.0 Central Control Brochure - German
IQ™ v2.0 Central Control Brochure - Italian
IQ™ v2.0 Central Control Brochure - Portuguese
IQ™ v2.0 Central Control Brochure - Arabic
See how dynamic, easy-to-use IQ™ v2.0 Central Control adapts to meet your changing irrigation needs.
Rain Bird Central Control Family Brochure - English
Discover how IQ™ v2.0 combines with Maxicom2® and SiteControl to form the irrigation industry’s most complete central control lineup.
Smart Watering Systems Site Report
Learn how Smart Watering Systems, a Toronto-based water manager, has reduced labor and fuel costs with help from the ESP-LXME and IQ™ v2.0.
IQ v2.0 Central Control Tech Spec – English
IQ v2.0 Central Control Tech Spec – Spanish
IQ v2.0 Central Control Tech Spec – French
IQ v2.0 Central Control Tech Spec – German
IQ v2.0 Central Control Tech Spec – Italian
IQ v2.0 Central Control Tech Spec – Portuguese
IQ v2.0 Central Control Tech Spec – Arabic
Get to know this innovative central control’s benefits, features and other key information, including how to specify.
IQ NCC Network Communication Cartridge Manual – English
IQ NCC Network Communication Cartridge Manual – Spanish
IQ NCC Network Communication Cartridge Manual – French
IQ NCC Network Communication Cartridge Manual – German
IQ NCC Network Communication Cartridge Manual – Italian
IQ NCC Network Communication Cartridge Manual – Portuguese
Find everything you need to know about the NCC Cartridge, including how to install, program and troubleshoot this powerful water management tool.
IQ v2.0 Spread Spectrum Radio Installation Guide – English
IQ v2.0 Spread Spectrum Radio Installation & Programming Guide – English
IQ NCC Configurator Instructions – English
IQ NCC-EN & WF Required Configuration Information
Irrigation Control: A Solutions Guide

Learn everything you need to know about the ESP-LX Series, including features, benefits and how to install, so you can use this innovative technology to grow your business.
Learn everything you need to know about the ESP-LX Series, including features, benefits and how to install, so you can use this innovative technology to best meet your irrigation needs.
"What I like best about the ESP-LXD controller is the fact that it's very user-friendly…a very simple interface with the dial and very minimal button usage. It gives you every bit of information you want in just a few turns."
Mark Lung
Senior Project Manager
Weigelt Enterprises
"Rain Bird has designed the user interface of their ESP-LXME controller to be logical and it's easy to find key features such as flow management parameters and zone flow rates. It's also easy to write a program and monitor flow."
Chris Le Conte
President
Smart Watering Systems, Inc.
"The IQ v2.0 system has been a very effective system in helping our clients reduce their water use and allowing us to manage their irrigation."
Chris Le Conte
President
Smart Watering Systems, Inc.
"Rain Bird products like IQ v2.0 continue to be the highest quality commercial irrigation products on the market. With Rain Bird, the guesswork is eliminated through extremely well-thought-out products. And even though the products are designed to be simple to use, Rain Bird's service is there to back you up every step of the way."
Dwayne Willis
Supervisor II
Miami Dade County Public Schools