2-Wire System Technician

This class will introduce students to decoder systems in general, design principles, and installation techniques. Additional emphasis is given to grounding techniques and using a simple decoder system setup for hands-on operation and troubleshooting common decoder system faults.

Course Outline

Unit 1 2-Wire System Overview

Unit 2 2-Wire System Design

Unit 3 2-Wire System Installation

Unit 4 Grounding and Surge Protection

Unit 5 Troubleshooting 2-Wire System Faults

Unit 6 Review and Exam

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify 2-Wire system components.

2. Identify 2-Wire system layouts.

3. Install 2-Wire system components.

4. Properly ground a decoder system.

5. Troubleshoot a Short, Open and an Earth Ground Voltage Fault in the ESP-LX two-wire path system.

Suggested Prerequisites

  • The participant should have working knowledge of the landscape irrigation system including sprinkler, valve, and controller installation.

    • Location Information and Class Registration

    January 8, 2025
    Sacramento, CA     January 22, 2025
    Lansing, MI     February 26, 2025
    Pearl, MS     March 12, 2025
    Nashville, TN     March 26, 2025
    Portland, OR     April 2, 2025
    Seattle, WA     April 16, 2025
    San Diego, CA     April 30, 2025
    Bakersfield, CA     May 14, 2025
    Austin, TX     May 28, 2025
    Houston, TX     August 23, 2023
    Dallas, TX     August 9, 2023
     September 13, 2023
     September 20, 2023
    Cedar Park, TX     September 27, 2023