Description
Run a residential irrigation system without dragging a laptop or a wiring diagram outside. The Rain Bird ESP-TM2 is the workhorse fixed-station controller residential installers reach for when the property doesn’t need a modular cabinet — pick the right station count up front (4, 6, or 8), wire the zones, and turn the dial. The big LCD, simple dial, and Contractor Default save/restore make it fast to set up on the first visit and fast for the homeowner to tweak after. The 5-pin LNK accessory port adds Rain Bird app and Amazon Alexa control when you drop in the LNK WiFi Module — no rewiring required.
Why Installers Pick the TM2
- Hybrid (electromechanical + microelectronic) design — reliable dial controls without giving up programming flexibility
- Indoor/outdoor weather-resistant plastic cabinet — factory-installed 6 ft outdoor-rated power pigtail, plug-and-play install
- 5-pin accessory port — ready for LNK WiFi Module (sold separately) for the Rain Bird app and Amazon Alexa
- Big LCD with self-explanatory icons — same workflow as ESP-Me / ESP-ME3, easy for crews already trained on the family
- Contractor Default save & restore — lock in the service-call programming so the homeowner can’t accidentally wipe it
- Electronic diagnostic circuit breaker — short-circuit alarm per station, system keeps running on the unaffected zones
- 10-year lithium battery + nonvolatile memory — time, date, and programs survive long power outages
- 3-year trade warranty
Pick Your Station Count
This is a fixed-station controller — the station count is set at the cabinet level and can’t be expanded later with modules (that’s the ESP-Me / ESP-ME3 family). Choose the size that matches today’s zone count plus a small buffer:
- 4 Station (F44224) — small lawn-and-bed properties, townhomes, drip kits
- 6 Station (F44226) — average residential lot with front/back lawn plus 2–3 bed zones
- 8 Station (F44228) — larger residential lot, mixed turf + bed + drip + foundation soak
If you expect to add zones beyond what the cabinet holds, step up a size now or move to the modular ESP-ME3 series (4-station base, expandable to 22 stations).
Programming at a Glance
- 3 independent programs (A, B, C) with 4 start times each — 12 daily starts total
- Station run time: 1 minute to 6 hours
- Schedules: Custom Days of Week, Odd, Even, Cyclic (1–30 days)
- Permanent Days Off for Odd/Even/Cyclic schedules
- Seasonal Adjust: 5–200% in 5% increments, global or per-program
- Delay Watering: up to 14 days
- Manual watering: all stations, single station, or single program
- Adjustable interstation delay, master-valve enable per station, rain-sensor bypass per station
- 12 or 24 hour clock, 365-day calendar, midnight changeover
Sensor & Master-Valve Inputs
- SENS terminal pair for Rain Bird wired (RSD series) and wireless (WR2) rain/freeze sensors — ships with a factory jumper installed
- Master valve / pump-start output on dedicated M terminal — assignable per station
- Flow sensors are not supported. If the project needs flow monitoring, step up to ESP-ME3 + LNK2 (Rain Bird app flow features) or a commercial controller
Specifications
- Models: TM2-4-120V (F44224), TM2-6-120V (F44226), TM2-8-120V (F44228); 12-station TM2-12 also offered by Rain Bird in some regions
- Input power: 120 VAC ±10% @ 60 Hz, pre-wired 6 ft outdoor-rated pigtail
- Station output: 1 A @ 24 VAC per station, dedicated 24 VAC master valve / pump output
- Programs: 3 (A/B/C), 4 start times each (12 total daily starts)
- Station run time: 1 min to 6 hr per station
- Backup: 10-year lithium battery + nonvolatile memory (programs retained ~100 yr without power)
- Max operating temperature: 149°F (65°C)
- Cabinet dimensions: 7.92 in W × 7.86 in H × 3.51 in D (20.1 × 20.0 × 9.0 cm)
- Cabinet: Weather-resistant plastic, indoor/outdoor, lockable door (lock not included), ½″ or ¾″ conduit guide
- IP rating: IP24 (protected against solid objects ≥ 12.5 mm and splashing water)
- Approvals: UL, cUL, FCC Part 15 Class B
- WaterSense: Certified when paired with LNK WiFi Module + WR2 wireless rain/freeze sensor
- Smart home: Rain Bird mobile app + Amazon Alexa via optional LNK WiFi Module (sold separately)
- Approximate weight: 4 lb (1.8 kg)
- Warranty: 3-year trade
Where It Shines
- Residential new-construction installs where the zone count is locked at design time
- Service calls replacing a failed 80s/90s mechanical controller — the dial UI is intuitive for homeowners
- Properties where flow monitoring isn’t required and the customer wants the lower price point vs. ESP-ME3
- Crews already trained on the Rain Bird residential family — the TM2 programs the same way
Smart Home (with Optional LNK WiFi)
Add the Rain Bird LNK WiFi Module (sold separately) to enable on-demand start/stop, custom zone naming, scheduled rain delays, seasonal adjust from anywhere, and Amazon Alexa voice control. The 5-pin port also accepts the LIMR Landscape Irrigation Maintenance Remote for crews running large service routes. Pairing the LNK with the Rain Bird WR2 wireless rain/freeze sensor unlocks the controller’s WaterSense certification.
Stop by Garoppo’s to pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.