Baseline Systems BaseStation 1000 User Manual
Basestation 1000, Irrigation controller, User manual
Advertising
BaseStation
1000
Irrigation
Controller
User Manual
Firmware Version 1.7
March 6, 2013
Contents at a Glance
Section 1
Introduction
Section 2
System Components
Section 3
The BaseStation 1000 Interface
Section 4
Configuring Devices
Section 5
Programming the Controller
Section 6
Flow Management & Monitoring
Section 7
Manual Operations
Section 8
System Setup
Section 9
Status Reports & Messages
Section 10
Testing Devices
Section 11
Appendix
Customer Service 1-866-294-5847
Advertising
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
- Understanding Soak Cycling
- Distribution Uniformity
- Complying with Water Restrictions
- How the BaseStation 1000 Handles ET Watering
- 2 – System Components
- Cabinet Options
- Remote Communication Options
- Remote Access and Central Control Options
- Two-Wire Devices
- Installing the BaseStation 1000 Enclosure
- 3 –The BaseStation 1000 Interface
- Controller Front Panel Layout
- On-Screen Help
- Zone Status Report
- BaseManager Message
- 4 – Configuring Devices
- Searching for and Assigning biCoders (including Powered biCoders)
- Setting Up Zones
- Changing the Drive Level for a Device
- Searching For and Assigning Master Valve and Pump Start biCoders
- Setting Up Master Valves/Pumps
- Searching For and Assigning Soil Moisture Sensors (biSensors)
- Setting Up Moisture Sensors
- Searching For and Assigning Flow biCoders
- Setting Up Flow biCoders
- Searching For and Assigning Event Switch Devices
- Setting Up Event Switches
- Searching For and Assigning Air Temperature Sensors
- Setting Up Air Temperature Sensors
- Unassigning a Device
- 5 –Programming the Controller
- Restarting the Controller
- Setting the Controller Date and Time
- Checking the Firmware Version on Your Controller
- Setting Up Programs
- Setting Up Zone Runtimes for a Program
- Setting a Start Condition for a Program
- Setting a Seasonal Adjustment for a Program
- Setting Up Soak Cycles for a Program
- Setting Up Water Windows for a Program
- Setting the Number of Zones that Can Run at One Time
- Enabling or Disabling Programs
- Setting a Pause Condition for a Program
- Setting a Stop Condition for a Program
- Setting Up a Master Valve/Pump Start for a Program
- Setting Up a Water Source for a Program
- Setting Up a Rain Delay
- Setting Up Event Days
- 6 – Flow Management & Monitoring
- Assigning a Flow Sensor to a Water Source
- Assigning a Master Valve/Pump Start biCoder to a Water Source
- Limiting Zones by Flow for a Water Source
- Setting a High Flow Limit for a Water Source
- Setting an Unexpected Flow Limit
- Enabling Flow Variance
- Setting the Pipe Fill Time for a Water Source
- Enabling or Disabling a Water Source
- Learning Flow
- 7 – Manual Operations
- Manually Starting or Stopping a Zone
- Manually Running Individual Zones by Program
- Manually Running All Zones in a Program
- Manually Running Master Valves/Pumps
- Manually Starting or Stopping a Program
- Setting the Controller to OFF
- 8 – System Setup
- Setting the Controller Date and Time
- Setting Up the Default Network Connection
- Setting Up a Static IP Address
- Viewing the Ethernet Information Screen
- Setting Up the Web Server for Local LiveView
- Using Local LiveView to Remotely Operate the Controller
- Enabling the BaseManager Connection
- Using an Alternate IP Address to Connect to BaseManager
- Connecting the Controller to BaseManager
- Viewing BaseManager Information
- Using Internet-based LiveView to Remotely Operate the Controller
- Setting Up the Screen Display
- Setting Up Security for the Controller
- Clearing the Programming on the Controller
- Backing Up the Controller Programming
- Restoring the Controller Programming
- Updating the Firmware on the Controller
- Exporting Data from the Controller
- Adding Expansion Modules
- Enabling or Disabling the Weekly Test All
- Enabling Diagnostics for Baseline Support
- 9 – Status Reports & Messages
- Viewing the Zone Status Report
- Viewing the Program Status Report
- Viewing the Flow and Master Valve/Pump Status Report
- Viewing the Running Zones Report
- Viewing Operator Messages
- Enabling Start, Pause, and Stop Messages
- Viewing Moisture Graphs
- Viewing the System Status Report
- 10 – Testing Devices
- Testing Zones, Valves, and biCoders
- Testing Master Valve and Pump Devices
- Testing Soil Moisture Sensors (biSensors)
- Testing Flow Sensors
- Testing Event Switches
- Testing Air Temperature Sensors
- Testing the Two-Wire
- Testing All Devices
- Troubleshooting the Two-Wire: High Current or Shorted
- Troubleshooting: Lost Devices | No Reply
- Troubleshooting: Over Current Message
- 11 – Appendix
- Warranty
- Tips for Setting Up Common Configurations
- BL-1000-R Hydrozone Worksheet
- Glossary of Terms