Rain Bird M13006 4-station 2-wire Decoder

Product Description

The RAIN BIRD M13006 is a 4-station 2-wire decoder designed for use in commercial and large-scale turf irrigation systems. It connects to a 2-wire decoder-based controller path, allowing up to four individual valve stations to be addressed and controlled from a single two-conductor wire run. Licensed irrigation contractors and landscape irrigation professionals install this decoder as part of a distributed control architecture, eliminating the need for multi-conductor wire runs to each valve location. The unit weighs 1.11 pounds and is built for field installation in valve boxes or direct burial applications typical of turf management projects.

The M13006 is suited for commercial turf installations including golf courses, athletic fields, parks, and municipal landscaping where large zone counts and long wire runs make 2-wire decoder systems the preferred approach. It integrates into a decoder-based irrigation network, receiving address commands from a compatible 2-wire capable controller and activating the assigned solenoid valves in sequence or on demand. Each decoder unit independently manages up to four stations, reducing overall wiring complexity across large properties.

Key Features

• Controls up to 4 irrigation stations from a single 2-wire decoder path
• Designed for 2-wire distributed irrigation system architecture
• Reduces multi-conductor wiring requirements across large turf installations
• Field-installable in valve boxes or direct burial configurations
• Compact form factor at 1.11 pounds for easy handling during installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or expansion decoder for 2-wire decoder-based irrigation control systems used in commercial and large-scale turf applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed irrigation contractor familiar with 2-wire decoder system wiring practices. Power down or de-energize the controller before making any wire connections to the decoder path. Follow the controller manufacturer's addressing procedure to assign unique station addresses to each of the four outputs on this decoder. Protect all splices with waterproof wire connectors rated for direct burial to prevent corrosion and signal loss.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Stations: 4
• System Type: 2-Wire Decoder
• Weight: 1.11 pounds
• UPC: 751850057422

Standard Information

• Brand: RAIN BIRD
• Manufacturer Part Number: M13006