Baseline Systems BaseStation 1000 - Manual (Page 112)

BaseStation 1000 Irrigation Controller Manual
Tips for Setting Up Common Configurations
Lower Threshold Moisture Sensor Based Watering
Baseline recommends this configuration as a general watering strategy.
1. Install the soil moisture sensor in the landscaping according to the instructions that came with
the device.
2. In the BaseStation 1000, search for and assign the sensor. Refer to Searching For and
Assigning Soil Moisture Sensors on page 30.
3. Set up the soil moisture sensor and assign that sensor to the zone that will water it. Refer to
Setting Up Moisture Sensors on page 30.
4. Assign the zones in the area that is monitored by the sensor to a program by giving the zones
runtimes. Make sure the runtime is sufficient to lay down ½” to ¾” water. Refer to Setting Up
Zone Runtimes for a Program on page 39.
5. Set a Moisture Start condition for the program. Refer to the topic on setting up a moisture
start condition on page 42.
a. Set the limit halfway between field capacity and maximum allowed depletion so there is
no stress to the plant material when a day is skipped.
b. Select Less Than Limit start.
c. Select Only on Day & Time.
◦ Start every day if possible.
◦ Set start time as desired.
6. Set up the Soak Cycles for the program. Refer to Setting Up Soak Cycles for a Program on
page 47.
a. Set up at least 3 cycles.
b. The soak time should be 2X the cycle time.
c. Intelligent Soak Cycling is recommended.
Upper Threshold Moisture Sensor Based Watering
This watering strategy is particularly useful for sites where watering can only be done on specific
days where municipal restrictions are enforced or for sites with heavy use such as a sports field.
1. Install the soil moisture sensor in the landscaping according to the instructions that came with
the device.
2. In the BaseStation 1000, search for and assign the sensor. Refer to Searching For and
Assigning Soil Moisture Sensors on page 30.
3. Set up the soil moisture sensor and assign that sensor to the zone that will water it. Refer to
Setting Up Moisture Sensors on page 30.
4. Assign the zones in the area that is monitored by the sensor to a program by giving the zones
runtimes. Make sure the runtime is sufficient to get through the longest day interval during
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