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Glossary of Terms
address: When a device is attached to a Remote Base Unit and added to the BaseStation 6000 software, the device is given an
address. In the BaseStation 6000 Site Controller, there are different address blocks associated with the different types of two-
wire devices (biCoders) that can be connected to the system. Refer to Address Usage in the BaseStation 6000 on page 114.
air temperature sensor: A sensor that functions like thermometer to measure the temperature of the air and report this
measurement to the controller by way of a decoder
application rate: The rate at which water is applied to an area within the landscape by an irrigation system. In order to
determine proper duration of watering, it is essential that you know the application rate for each watering zone.
auto-calibration: The controller is able to determine the water holding capacity (field capacity) of soil when using biSensor
based watering strategies.
auto zone: A zone in your irrigation system that is connected to a sensor and uses the sensor readings to control how it waters.
The auto zone is configured in the BaseStation 6000 software.
backbone: The backbone is a unique wiring system, independent of any other wiring configurations. Backbone refers to the
wiring topology and not to a specific type of wire.
Baseline Mobile Access™: An upgrade the BaseStation 6000 system that turns any web-enabled cell phone or other mobile
device into a remote control and gives you full access to your BaseStation 6000 system
biCoder™: A Baseline two-wire decoder connected to the two-wire path activates valves by decoding signals sent from the
Remote Base Unit.
bi-directional communication: See two-way communication
biLine™ protocol: Baseline’s proprietary two-way communication standard that operates over two-wire irrigation wiring
biSensor™ Soil Moisture Sensor: A sensor that is buried in the soil. It provides soil moisture and temperature data to the
Baseline BaseStation Controller.
Bridge Unit: When your system includes more than one Remote Base Unit, the Bridge Unit is located between the BaseStation
6000 computer and the Remote Base Units.
central control system: An irrigation system that has a master controller (often a running on a computer) that tells the valves at
remote locations to open and close. The BaseStation 6000 is a master controller that relays commands to the Remote Base
Units, which, in turn, relay commands to the valves.
conventional irrigation wiring: A wiring system that requires each individual valve to be wired to the controller and requires
one “common” or “ground” wire from the controller to each group of valves. Conventional wiring transmits only power.
cycle time: The amount of time needed for the system to complete a watering cycle and a soaking cycle.
decoder: A device that interprets the signals that it receives from the controller and tells the valve to turn on or off.
distribution uniformity: A measure of how uniformly water is being applied by an irrigation system
effective root depth: The length of the section of dense plant roots below which there is limited root activity. The plant draws
most of its water and nutrients from the effective root zone. Different plants have different effective root depths, and their root
structures vary from time to time during their growth.
ET-based watering: A watering methodology that uses the principles of evapotranspiration to water when needed rather than
on an established schedule.
Ethernet: A computer networking technology that connects devices with a cable and then allows those devices to send
information to and receive information from each other.