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Front view of Irritrol MC-42E 42-station commercial irrigation controller in lockable steel cabinet with visible control panel.

Irritrol MC-42E MC-E Blue Series 42-Station Commercial Controller

Brand: Irritrol
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$5,344.76
$4,676.67
SKU MC-42E

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The Irritrol MC-42E MC-E Blue Series is a commercial-grade 42-station irrigation controller built for parks, sports fields, campuses, and large landscape installations. Housed in a lockable, vandal-resistant steel cabinet, the MC-42E pairs rugged physical protection with flexible programming and water-saving features to simplify maintenance and reduce run time.

  • Supports models from 4 to 48 stations; MC-42E handles 42 stations for large systems.
  • Eight independent programs with stacking/looping, odd/even and interval scheduling, and a global water budget (0–255%).
  • Station run times from 0–59 seconds (1-sec increments) and 1 minute to 9 hours 59 minutes for precise irrigation control.
  • Electrical: 120 VAC input; transformer output 24 VAC, 2.08 A (50 VA); maximum per station 24 VAC, 1.24 A.
  • Built-in flow meter input, pump/master valve control, sensor inputs, diagnostic short-circuit protection, and permanent memory backup for time/date retention.
  • Outdoor-rated steel cabinet is key-lockable and fits P-6B pedestal mounts; optional accessories include Climate Logic wireless weather sensor, SMRT Logic gateway, remote kits, and PVC-TEE flow sensors.

Documentation including the sell sheet, user guide, and programming guide are available for download to assist specification and installation. The MC-42E Blue Series is ideal where reliability, vandal resistance, and advanced scheduling are required to manage large-scale irrigation with water-conscious automation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What power supply does the MC-42E require?
The MC-42E uses 120 VAC input; its transformer provides 24 VAC at 2.08 A output, with a max per station of 24 VAC, 1.24 A.
Is the MC-42E compatible with Climate Logic sensors?
Yes. The MC-E Blue Series supports Irritrol Climate Logic wireless weather sensing for automatic program adjustments.
Can the controller be installed outdoors or on a pedestal?
Yes. It ships in an outdoor-rated, key-lockable steel cabinet and is compatible with P-6B pedestal mounts for secure outdoor installation.
What scheduling and runtime options are available?
Eight independent programs, stacking/looping, odd/even/interval watering, a global water budget, and station run times from seconds up to 9 hours, 59 minutes.

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