Baseline Systems BaseStation 3200 V12 - Manual (Page 21)

BaseStation 3200 Advanced Irrigation Controller Manual
BL Commander
The BL-Commander is a handheld radio for activating valves while away from the BaseStation 3200
controller. The radio receiver is powered from the BL-3200X series controller and can be easily
moved between controllers for field service and repair. More information is available on the
Baseline web site ( http://www.baselinesystems.com ).
• BL Commander Handheld Remote Control
You can connect a BL Commander handheld remote control unit to the BaseStation 3200. The
BL Commander unit is a special version of the popular TRC Commander remote control unit
manufactured by Irrigation Remotes and is compatible with all TRC Commander accessories
and antennas.
• BL Commander Permanent Mount Receiver Kits
A permanent receiver kit may be factory or field installed. It communicates digitally with the
BaseStation 3200 unit via a special internal port in the controller. With this option, you can
operate your controllers using a BL Commander handheld unit. The receiver kit has DIP
switches to set group and unit security codes.
• BL Commander Mobile Receiver
A mobile receiver unit connects to any compatible 3200 controller through the remote
control port on the front panel. The mobile receiver unit receives power from the controller.
• BL Commander Universal Receiver Adapter
You can use a Universal Receiver Adapter unit to operate older conventionally wired
controllers with the BL Commander handheld remote control unit. You can operate up to 32
stations with the Universal Receiver Adapter. To turn zones on and off using the unit, you
attach a special connection adapter to each valve wire, common, and to 24 VAC power.
Two-Wire Devices
The BaseStation 3200 can communicate with all of the following Baseline accessories:
• 1, 2, and 4 valve biCoders
• 12, 24, 36, and 48 zone 5200R series powered biCoders
• biSensor soil moisture sensors
• Flow sensor biCoders for connection to third-party flow sensors and master valves
• PFS series smart PVC flow sensors
• BHM series hydrometers – metal-body flow meter and master valve combination
• Pause biCoder – compatible with any standard normally closed pause device such as a rain
switch or a wind switch
• Air temperature biCoder
• Pause button (also called a “coach’s button”)
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