Baseline Systems WaterTec S100 - Manual (Page 13)

13 WaterTec S100 Manual Aug06 Rev. 1
Lawn Condition Possible Causes Solution
Troubleshooting Lawn Conditions
Use this diagram in reference to the zones in this Troubleshooting section
Area around the
biSensor is dry
but the lawn is
wet
Area around the
biSensor is wet
but the lawn is
dry
Zone 1 is wet,
remaining lawn
is dry
Zone 1 is dry,
remaining lawn
is wet
Zones 1-3 have
adequate
water, Zone 4 is
drying out
Plugged head over biSensor
Broken or missing head near
biSensor
Object was placed over the
biSensor
Broken or leaky head near the
biSensor causing water to pool
around the biSensor
Broken line causing water to leak
into the soil surrounding the biSensor
Run time on zones 2-4 are too short
Cycle window is not long enough
Run time on zone 1 is too short
Disruption causing the valve to not
operate correctly
Check the area around the
biSensor. Fix any problems with the
irrigation system that would cause
the area around the biSensor to not
receive water. In addition remove
any obstructions that may have
been placed over where the
biSensor is buried
Replace or repair parts as needed
Check the distribution rate of zones
2-4 as per Step 2 on page 15. Adjust
the run time accordingly
Check the duration of your cycle
window. Refer to Step 4 on page 7
Check the distribution rate of zone
1 as per Step 2 on page 15. Adjust
the run time accordingly
Check the wiring between the valve
box and the valve. Make any
necessary repairs
ZONE 1 ZONE 2
ZONE 3 ZONE 4