Baseline Systems BaseStation 3200 V12 - Manual (Page 113)

BaseStation 3200 Advanced Irrigation Controller Manual
Tips for Setting Up Common Configurations
Lower Threshold Moisture Sensor Based Watering
Baseline recommends this configuration as a general watering strategy.
1. Install the soil moisture sensor in the landscaping according to the instructions that came with
the device.
2. In the BaseStation 3200, search for and assign the sensor. Refer to Searching For and
Assigning biSensors on page 36.
3. Set up the soil moisture sensor and assign that sensor to the primary zone that will water it.
Refer to Setting Up Soil Moisture Sensor Based Watering on page 54.
4. Assign the primary zone to a program by giving the zone a water time. Make sure the water
time for the primary zone is sufficient to lay down ½” to ¾” water. Refer to Configuring Zone
Settings on page 31.
5. Link the other zones in the area that is monitored by the sensor to the primary zone. Refer to
Linking Zones on page 42.
6. Set the Lower Limit watering strategy for the primary zone. Refer to the topic on configuring
your biSensors and setting up watering strategies on page 55.
c. Set the Lower Limit halfway between field capacity and maximum allowed depletion so
there is no stress to the plant material when a day is skipped.
7. Set up the start days and times.
a. Start every day if possible.
b. Set start time as desired.
8. Set up the Soak Cycles for the program. Refer to Using Soak Cycles on page 44.
a. Set up at least 3 cycles.
b. The soak time should be at least 2X the cycle time for normal soils.
Upper Threshold Moisture Sensor Based Watering
This watering strategy is particularly useful for landscapes that need to reach a desired moisture
level on a regular schedule, such as sports fields or heavy use parks. On these types of properties,
damage to turf takes place when the soil is either too wet or too dry.
This strategy is also useful for landscapes that are under municipal watering restrictions.
1. Install the soil moisture sensor in the landscaping according to the instructions that came with
the device.
2. In the BaseStation 3200, search for and assign the sensor. Refer to Searching For and
Assigning biSensors on page 36.
3. Set up the soil moisture sensor and assign that sensor to the primary zone that will water it.
Refer to Setting Up Soil Moisture Sensor Based Watering on page 54.
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