Expansion Units

RX20 Valve Actuator & Flow Meter Interface

A rugged, cost-effective expansion unit for DC latching valve control and flow meter monitoring — pairs with the RS10 Bluetooth® Transmitter for wireless, daisy-chainable irrigation control.

Valve Actuator & Flow Meter Interface

Overview

The RX20 is a rugged and flexible expansion unit that provides real-time, cost-effective DC latching valve control and flow meter monitoring. It's designed to pair with the RS10 Long Range Bluetooth® Transmitter, which communicates via a host telemetry unit to upload sensor data and valve status to the Ranch Cloud™ platform.

With the myRanch™ app, you have anytime, anywhere access to view sensor data, control valves and other equipment, set and receive alerts, generate reports, and more — all according to the rules you define.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Multiple RX20's can be daisy chained to a single RS10 using splitter cables
  • Perfect for remote agricultural irrigation control projects
  • Especially well suited for high-density applications such as nurseries and greenhouses
RX20 valve actuator and flow meter interface, shown with RS10 Long Range Bluetooth Transmitter

RX20 shown with RS10 Long Range Bluetooth® Transmitter, not included.

Specifications

RX20 product specifications

Power

Input voltage12VDC
Consumption<1mA, typical (brief surge currents of ~300mA during supercapacitor charging)

Communications

ProtocolMODBUS RTU
Max connectionsUp to 10 unique RX20 IDs

Control Output

Number of ports1
TypeDC latching
Compatible valves+/- 9-12V typical DC solenoid
ConnectionTerminal block

Sensor Input

Number of ports1
Type0-100 Hz pulse counter
Compatible flow metersDry contact & reed switch
ConnectionTerminal block

Hardware, Cable & Connector

CableOutdoor/UV-rated, direct burial, 22 AWG multi-conductor with foil shielding
Cable length10 ft (3 m)
Cable IP ratingIP66
ConnectorSwitchCraft Mini-Con circular bayonet, 4-pin plug
EnclosurePA66 plastic w/ silicone gasket & sealing rings

 

Dimensions4.83 × 3.24 × 1.67 in. (122.8 × 82.3 × 42.45 mm)
Enclosure IP ratingIP68
Operating temperature-40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
Assembled weight0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)

Works with

Compatible telemetry units

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