Irritrol MC-8E Commercial 8-Station Irrigation Controller
The Irritrol MC-8E is a commercial-grade, 8-station irrigation controller built for demanding landscape and turf applications. Housed in a lockable, vandal-resistant steel cabinet with a backlit dot-matrix LCD, the MC-8E offers flexible scheduling, reliable flow monitoring, and compatibility with wireless weather sensing for automatic program adjustment.
- Flexible scheduling: Eight independent programs with day selection, odd/even date options, and intervals from 1–60 days to match complex site requirements.
- Precise run times: Station run times from 0–59 seconds (1-second increments) and 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments) for fine control of watering events.
- Flow monitoring & diagnostics: Built-in flow sensing with diagnostics and three alarm types protects the system by detecting high or unscheduled flow events.
- Robust electrical specs: 120 VAC input with 24 VAC transformer output (2.08 A, 50 VA); station output rated at 24 VAC, up to 1.24 A per station (1.68 A max including master valve).
- Weather-smart compatibility: Compatible with Irritrol CLIMATE LOGIC wireless weather sensors to automatically adjust watering based on local conditions.
- Durable enclosure & mounting: Lockable steel cabinet for indoor or outdoor use; 4–12 station models fit P-2B pedestals (4–12 station dims: 9 3/4" H × 10 1/2" W × 4 1/4" D).
The MC-8E is engineered for commercial reliability with quick-disconnect face panel, program looping, password protection option, and available accessories such as wireless gateways, remote alarms, and flow sensors. Download the sell sheet, user guide, and programming guide from the manufacturer for full installation and wiring details.