Baseline Systems BaseStation 3200 - Manual (Page 34)

BaseStation 3200 Advanced Irrigation Controller Manual
5. Attach the bare copper to a ground rod or ground plate and follow proper grounding practices.
Example of Surge Protection Wiring
Wiring a Soil Moisture Sensor (biSensor™)
1. Power off the two-wire when installing devices.
2. Wire connections must be 3M™ Direct Bury Splice Kit DBR/Y connectors for all two-wire connections. All
connections must be installed according to their manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Use polyethylene double-jacketed or UF-B UL PVC double-jacketed
two-conductor solid core wire designed for direct burial systems to
connect the biSensor to the two-wire path.
4. Strip at least ¾ inch of insulation from the wires, and then insert the
wires into the push-in connectors to make a solid connection. Connect
the red and black wire from the biSensor to the red and black wires on
the two-wire, making certain that you maintain the polarity.
5. Verify communications with the BaseStation before proceeding.
6. Complete the installation of the 3M™ Direct Bury Splice Kit DBR/Y
connectors as directed by the manufacturer’s installation guide.
Wiring a Temperature Sensor (biSensor™)
1. Power off the two-wire when installing devices. Leave 24 to 36
inches of slack on the two-wire to allow for easy installation and
maintenance.
2. Mount the air temperature sensor to a vertical surface, out of
direct sun light with four screws and suitable wall anchors.
3. Connect the red and black wire from the sensor to the
corresponding red and black wires on the two-wire (it is critical
that polarity be maintained). You must use 3M™ Direct Bury Splice
Kit DBR/Y connectors on any two-wire connection in a valve box
or buried in soil.
To the two
wire path To
biSensor
Snap DBG
connectors shut
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