Baseline Systems BaseStation 3200 V12 - Manual (Page 31)

BaseStation 3200 Advanced Irrigation Controller Manual
4 – The BaseStation 3200 Interface
Review this section to get familiar with the layout of the BaseStation 3200 interface. This
information covers the components of the front panel, the Online Help, the features of the main
screen, as well as the status colors and a brief overview of the on-screen reports.
Controller Front Panel Layout
(1) USB Port – The USB port is
used for doing Backup and
Restore operations using a USB
drive (also known as a “thumb
drive” or a “flash drive”). The
USB port is also used for doing
firmware updates and
exporting operation log files.
(2) Display – The color display
indicates the current state of
the controller and is used to
display programming. This
display uses thin-film transistor
(TFT) technology to improve
image quality in outdoor
conditions including direct
sunlight and low light.
(3) Dial – The dial is used to select the operation or programming mode of the controller.
(4) Buttons – The buttons are used to select programming elements, change their values, and
initiate operations like testing a zone.
+ Increases the value of the highlighted field or sequences through the available
options in the selected field
– Decreases the value of the selected field, or sequences through the available
options in the selected field
Next Moves the highlighted selection to the next field on the display
Previous Moves the highlighted selection to the previously selected field on the display
Back Moves back to the previous menu and can sometimes be used to stop an
operation
Enter Applies the current selection and moves to the next item, or begins the operation
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