Baseline Systems BaseStation 3200 - Manual (Page 25)

C h a p t e r 1 – G e t t i n g S t a r t e d
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Baseline 3200
Wire Burial
Wire should be buried at a depth appropriate to protect the wire from mechanical damage due
to digging or aeration.
Baseline’s two-wire system operates under 30VAC RMS, which is considered safe for shallow
burial as outlined in the National Electric Code. All installations should comply with local
electrical codes.
Field Decoder Wiring
Baseline field biCoders are deisgned for
direct burial and are tested to very rigorous
standards of durability.
All connections in valve boxes must be fully
waterproof. The connectors on the two-
wire path must conform to 3M DBR-6 or 3M
DBR/Y specifications and be properly
installed. Connectors on the valve side
must conform to 3M DBY specifications.
BiCoders include status and activity LEDs for
troubleshooting purposes. The biCoders
should be installed such that LEDs are
visible when the valve box is open.
Valve side wire may be extended up to 100
feet, allowing one decoder to control valves
in multiple valve boxes.
Surge Protection
Lightning Arrestors should be installed
according to the specification below, and in
general every 600 feet along the wire path.
Each Lightning Arrestor will protect roughly a 300 foot circle and should be grounded using an
appropriate ground rod or plate as per the Baseline BL-LA01 Surge Arrestor Specification.