The technology around connectivity & the Internet of Things (IOT) is always advancing, so you may not be aware that the 3G mobile network will soon be switched off, to be fully replaced by the 4G network. If you own a Rain Bird ESP-LXME, ESP-LXME2, ESP-LXD or ESP-LX-IVM controller and you have are controlling it via the Rain Bird IQ Cloud Based Software, you most likely have a 3G cellular cartridge installed.
All the major telco’s have announced that they will be discontinuing their 3G network service and it is highly expected to be shutdown by mid 2024. You may have already noticed that the communication between your Rain Bird Irrigation Controller is getting slower and less reliable. One of the key reasons for this is because the 3G network is slowly getting dismantled as new infrastructure goes up.
What’s the solution?
Rain Bird have always been passionate about “backwards compatibility” when building their product range. A clear sign of this is the fact that you can upgrade any “IQ Ready” LX controller from 3G to 4G in a flash! To keep it simple and affordable, Rain Bird Australia are offering an exchange program to swap your 3G cartridge and upgrade it to 4G cartridge at a heavily discounted price.
The exchange program runs for a limited time only and we at SunshowerOnline can provide you with a quote and assist you through the upgrade process.
In other exciting news from Rain Bird, the ESP-LXME controller has an upgraded model: the ESP-LXME2. It features a large backlit LED screen making it the easiest screen to read in the market. It also offers simplified dial positions and upto 40 programs!
If you require an irrigation controller or want to implement the IQ4 Central control, Get in touch with us!
Happy Irrigating!
Simon Bando
