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EtherRain Sprinkler Controllers

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Purpose built as a reliable, economical, dedicated sprinkler controller designed for commercial and residential use, EtherRain controllers provide networked control of landscape irrigation. Benefits provided by EtherRain include:

Benefits:

Features:

Usage:

EtherRain can be used on an Ethernet network, wired or wireless. EtherRain must be attached to the network through a switch, bridge, or router port. With the availability of an always-on connection (DSL, Cable, T1), EtherRain can be controlled/scheduled without need for an always-on computer. EtherRain units can be stacked to control a virtually unlimited number of valves.

Installation:

EtherRain was designed be be installed in a dry location. Network connectivity is facilitated by the ability to connect EtherRain to an existing network using Wireless/WiFi Bridge devices, Ethernet Powerline adapters, as well as traditional CAT5 network cable. Please see the application notes provided below for information on how to use Wireless bridging and Powerline adapters with EtherRain.

Price List

Name Description Part # Status Price
EtherRain 8 8 Zone Ethernet Sprinkler Controller ER-8 Available  $159.00
EtherRain 7P 7 Zone Ethernet Controller /w Pump Control ER-7P Available  $169.00
Rain Sensor Rain Sensor & Mounting Bracket ER-RD-NW Available $8.95
Rain Sensor Rain Sensor, 25 ft Wire, Mounting Bracket ER-RD-25 Available $14.95
Rain Sensor Rain Sensor, 40 ft Wire, Mounting Bracket ER-RD-40 Available $19.95
Connect Kit Share Power/Rain Sensor btwn 2 Controllers ER-CK-02 Available $3.95
Connect Kit Share Power/Rain Sensor btwn 3 Controllers ER-CK-03 Available $4.95
Transformer 24VAC Power Transformer (RainBird UT-1) UT-1 Available $18.95

EtherRain Programmers API is available to qualified software developers

Configuration and Scheduling Software

Configuration Software     Click here to view Configuration Software Options  
 
Windows XP/Vista Scheduler   OptiRain Scheduling Software for Windows XP/Vista
 
Linux, FreeBSD, MacOS X Scheduler   OptiRain Scheduling Software for Linux, MacOS X
 
Smart Internet Sprinkler Control     Click here to Visit LawnCheck
 
HomeSeer 2 Web Interface for EtherRain     Click here to read more

Information Links and Downloadable Documents:

Frequently Asked Questions     EtherRain Support Page
 
Rain Sensor Information     EtherRain Rain Sensors
 
Brochure     EtherRain 8 Brochure (.pdf)  (Updated June 2009)
 
Installation Information      EtherRain 8 Quick Start Install Guide(.pdf)
       EtherRain 8 Hook-Up/Wiring Guide(.pdf)  (New April 2009)
       EtherRain 7P Hook-Up/Wiring Guide(.pdf)  (New May 2009)
       Rain Sensor Installation Guide(.pdf)
 
Application Notes       Using Wireless/WiFi with EtherRain(.pdf)
       Using Powerline Networking with EtherRain(.pdf)
       Setting Up Multiple EtherRain Controllers(.pdf)  (New April 2009)
       128 Valve Wireless Example(.pdf)
       Interface Users Guide for HomeSeer 2 (.pdf)  (New July 2009)
 

Purchase Information For Purchasing information Click here

Manufactured in USA