Baseline Systems BaseStation 3200 - Manual (Page 81)

BaseStation 3200 Advanced Irrigation Controller Manual
Updating the Controller Software
Software updates are free for the life of any Baseline controller as long as the hardware is compatible. Baseline will
periodically release software updates that enhance the usefulness of our products or fix the occasional bug.
To update your controller’s software, you will need Internet access, a USB drive, and a computer with a USB port.
You download the software from the Baseline web site, “unzip” the compressed file, and copy the folder that
contains the files to the USB drive. Finally, you take the USB drive to the controller and install the update. We also
recommend that you back up your current configuration before starting this process in case you need to restore
your system. Refer to Backing Up Your System on page 71.
Note: The following procedure assumes that your computer is running Microsoft Windows.
To download the software from the Baseline web site
1. On a computer that is connected to the Internet, go to the Baseline web site at the following URL:
www.baselinesystems.com
2. In the Search field on the home page, type software update, and then click the Submit button.
3. In the list of search results, click the link for the BaseStation 3200 Software Update.
4. Navigate to the page where you find the Download button for the latest code version, and then click that
button.
5. When prompted, choose the option to Save the file, and then click OK. The Update.zip file is saved in the
Download directory on your computer.
Note: A file with a .zip extension is a compressed file that needs to be “unzipped” in order for it to be used.
To unzip the compressed update file
1. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the Download directory.
2. Find the .zip file, and then double-click the file to unzip it. The Update folder now displays in the Download
directory.
To copy the Update folder to your USB drive
1. Plug the USB drive into a USB port on your computer.
2. When Windows prompts, click the option to open the folder and view the files. A Windows Explorer window
opens and displays the contents of the USB drive.
3. In another Windows Explorer window, find the Update folder in your Download directory.
4. Right-click on the Update folder, and then click Copy.
5. Go to the Windows Explorer window for the USB drive.
6. Right-click in the file pane, and then click Paste. The Update folder (along with its contents) is copied to the
USB drive.
7. Close the Windows Explorer window for the USB drive.
8. In the System Tray area of your Windows Desktop, click the option to Safely Remove Hardware and Eject
Media.
9. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message displays, unplug the USB drive from the computer.
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