Baseline Systems BaseStation 3200 - Manual (Page 20)

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
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biSensor Connection
biSensor Connection
biSensor Connection
biSensor Connection
Read biSensors
VE----1 & VE----2
Valve COMMON
Two-wire: Black/Red
Rain Sensor
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Normally Closed sensing devices should not be wired in series with either
the valve common (on R-series units) or either side of the two-wire path.
Wiring devices in this manner will defeat the wire health and solenoid
current detection features built into the controller, and will generate
incorrect messages and alerts. It is recommended that all Normally Closed
sensing devices be connected to the appropriate terminal on the
controller, or to a Pause biCoder connected to the two-wire path.
Wireless Rain Sensors
Another popular accessory is a wireless rain sensor. Wireless sensors are different than standard
rain sensors because they require external power, typically 24VAC.
Different wireless rain sensors have different receiver wiring requirements. Consult the user
manual with your wireless rain sensor for
Conventional Irrigation Wiring Installation
BaseStation 3200R controllers and Baseline 5200R series powered biCoders connect directly to
conventional 24V AC irrigation wiring, with one wire for each valve plus a common wire.
Additionally, these devices are capable of communicating to soil moisture sensors over specific
terminals that are enabled to search for and communicate with Baseline biSensors.
Conventional Wiring Modules
Each 3200R controller can be equipped with 12, 24, 36, or 48
zones, depending on the cabinet.
One 12 or 24 zone connection module will fit in a C-series
cabinet, and two 12 or 24 zone connection modules can be
equipped in an X, XS or P cabinet.
The terminal designations for each 12 or 24 zone connection
module are shown in the diagram on the left, and include:

Rain Sensor Port (Normally Closed)

Two-wire Port (Red & Black)

Valve Common (x2)

Master Valve/Pump Start terminals (2, designated VE1
and VE2) – these may also be re-addressed to control
conventional zones if desired.

Sensor-over-valve-wire Ports (x2 for 12 zone, x4 for 24
zone) each with a status LED.

Standard valve wire ports (x10 for 12 zone, x20 for 24
zone).
Only two zones of any 12 zone block of terminals can be
activated concurrently, plus VE1 and VE2, resulting in a total
concurrency of 6 zones for a 24 zone unit.
Baseline biSensors can be connected directly to valve wires on
the Sensor-over-valve-wire ports (A1, A2 and B1, B2).
Wiring examples are shown in the section below.