Baseline Systems BaseStation 3200 User Manual

Basestation 3200, Advanced irrigation controller, User manual

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BaseStation 3200

Advanced Irrigation

Controller

User Manual

Software Version 11.7.5.15

April 17, 2012

Contents at a Glance

Section 1

Introduction

Section 2

System Components

Section 3

Wiring Guidelines

Section 4

BaseStation 3200 Interface

Section 5

Configuring Devices

Section 6

Initial Programming

Section 7

Flow Management & Monitoring

Section 8

Manual Operations

Section 9

System Management

Section 10

Reports, Messages, Alerts, & Logs

Section 11

Troubleshooting

Section 12 Appendix

Customer Service 1-866-294-5847

Table of contents

Document Outline

1 – INTRODUCTION
How to Read this Manual
How to Irrigate Efficiently
Soil Moisture Content
How to Use Soil Moisture Sensors Successfully
- Choosing the Primary Zone for a Scheduling Group
- Choosing the Sensor Location
  - Dealing with Slopes and Berms
  - Optimal biSensor Placement for Slopes and Berms
- Burying the biSensor
Watering Strategies
Root Depth and Plant Water Efficiency
Understanding Soak Cycling
- Precipitation Rates vs. Infiltration Rates
  - Precipitation Rates for Common Sprinkler Types
  - Estimated Infiltration Rates for Common Soil Types
Distribution Uniformity
2 – SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Cabinet Options
Remote Communications Options
- BaseManager
- BL Commander
Two-Wire Devices
- Total Supported Devices and Limits
  - Maximum Concurrent Valves
  - Maximum Wire Distances for 3200R and 5200R Series biCoders
Installing the BaseStation 3200 Enclosure
- C-series Wall Mount Cabinets
  - Connecting Power and Ground
- X/XS-series Wall Mount Cabinets
  - Connecting Power and Ground
  - Remote Connection Modules and Antennas
- P-series Pedestal Cabinets
  - Mounting the Pedestal to a Concrete Platform
  - Remote Connection Modules and Antennas
3 – WIRING GUIDELINES
Conventional Irrigation Wiring Installation
- Conventional Wiring Modules
- Connecting Valve Wires and Moisture Sensors over Valve Wires
  - BL-5200 Series Powered biCoder Wiring Example with One biSensor
- Expanding with Two-Wire
- Connecting to BL-5200R Series Wall Mount biCoders
  - Example Wiring Diagram
Two-Wire Installation
- Two-Wire Serial Numbers
- Two-Wire Connections and Layout
Installing Two-Wire Devices
- Wiring a Valve biCoder
- Wiring Surge Protection and Lightning Arrestors
  - Installation Instructions
- Wiring a Soil Moisture Sensor (biSensor™)
- Wiring a Temperature Sensor (biSensor™)
- Wiring a Pump Start Relay
- Wiring a Flow Device
- Wiring a Flow Device +NOMV
- Wiring a Water Meter
- Pause Devices
  - Wiring a Pause Button
  - Wiring a Pause biCoder
- Wiring a Rain Switch and Other Normally Closed Sensing Devices
- Wireless Rain Sensors
Removing a Two-Wire Device
4 –BASESTATION 3200 INTERFACE
Controller Front Panel Layout
On-Screen Help
Auto Run Main Screen
Status Colors
On-Screen Reports
5 – CONFIGURING DEVICES
Searching for Devices
- Searching for biCoders (including Powered biCoders)
- Searching for biSensors
- Searching for Flow biCoders (including those associated with a Master Valve)
- Searching for Pause biCoders and Temperature Sensors
Assigning Valve biCoders to Zone Numbers
- Zone Numbers are Pre-Assigned in R-Series
- Assigning biCoders to Zones
- Clearing a Previous Zone Number Assignment
- Understanding Zone Statuses
Adjusting the Valve Power Level for a biCoder
Configuring Other Devices
- Assigning Soil Moisture Sensors (biSensors) to Primary Zones
- Configuring Pause Devices
- Configuring Flow biCoders, Flow Meters, and Flow Sensors
- Configuring a Master Valve/Pump Start biCoder
- Associating a Master Valve/Pump Start biCoder with Programs
6 – INITIAL PROGRAMMING
Power Cycling or Restarting the Controller
Setting the Controller Date and Time
Checking the Software Version on Your Controller
Setting Up Time-Based Watering
- Setting Up a Timed Zone
  - To set up a timed zone
- Modifying the Default Settings for a Zone
  - To modify the default settings for a zone
- Assigning a Primary Zone
  - Prerequisites
  - To assign a primary zone
- Linking Zones (Creating a Scheduling Group)
- Adjusting the Water Time Tracking Ratio of Linked Zones
Using Soak Cycles
- To enable the default soak-cycle settings
- To change soak-cycle settings for timed zones
Setting Up Programs
- To set up the start times for a program
- To set up the water windows for a program
- To set up the day intervals for a program
- To set up historical ET-based watering for a program
  - Prerequisites
  - Instructions
- To adjust the water budget for programs
Associating Zones with a Program
Setting Up Soil Moisture Sensor Based Watering
- Prerequisites for Watering with Soil Moisture Sensors
- To configure your biSensors and set up watering strategies
Understanding Upper and Lower Limit Watering Strategies
- Lower Limit
  - Manual
  - Auto
- Upper Limit
  - Manual
  - Auto
Complying with Water Restrictions
Setting Up Event Days
- To add a new event day
- To edit existing event days
- To remove an event day
7 – FLOW MANAGEMENT & MONITORING
Configuring a Flow Device
- To configure the flow device limits
- Mainline Setup
  - To set up the mainline
- Managing Concurrent Zones
  - Example
  - To manage concurrent zones by controller and program
- Learning Flow
  - Learning the Flow by Program
  - Learning the Flow by Zone
Multiple Flow Devices and Mainlines
- To assign mainline numbers to your flow devices and programs
8 – MANUAL OPERATIONS
Manually Running a Program
- Forcing a Program to Start
- Stopping an Active Program
- Setting the Next Start Date for a Program
Watering Manually
- Manually Running One Zone
- Manually Running All Zones
- Manually Running the Zones of a Program
Setting Up a Rain Delay
- To set up a rain delay
- To clear a rain delay
Setting the System to OFF
9 – SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Setting Up a Passcode
Changing the Serial Number of Your Controller
Using the USB Data Functions
- Backing Up Your System
- Restoring Your System
- Exporting Log Files
- Importing Log Files
Updating the Controller Software
- To download the software from the Baseline web site
- To unzip the compressed update file
- To copy the Update folder to your USB drive
- To update the software on the controller
Using the Clear All Option
10 – REPORTS, MESSAGES, ALERTS, & LOGS
Zone Status
Program Status
- To display the Program Status report
Moisture Sensor Data
- To display the Soil Moisture Sensor Data report
Water Used
- To display the Water Used reports
Pause Conditions
- To display the Pause Conditions report
Operator Messages
- To display the Messages
Viewing Exported Log Files
Saving Exported Log Files to a Computer
11 – TROUBLESHOOTING
Testing Zones, Valves, and biCoders
Testing Soil Moisture Sensors (biSensors)
Testing All Devices
Repairing Device Assignments and Addresses
Troubleshooting the Two-Wire: High Current or Shorted
Troubleshooting: Lost Devices | No Response
12 – APPENDIX
Warranty
BL-3200-R Hydrozone Worksheet
- Existing Irrigation Controller Information
- Additional Information for Existing Programs
- Programming Information for the BaseStation 3200 Controller
- Additional Information for New Programs
Glossary of Terms