Baseline Systems BaseStation 6000 - Manual (Page 26)

BaseStation 6000 Site Controller Manual
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Adding an Air Temperature Sensor
The air temperature sensor for the BaseStation 6000 system provides two separate functions. It offers a convenient way to halt
watering (for all programs) when the outside temperature drops below 38 degrees F. It also enables ET-based watering. The air
temperature sensor is read every 10 minutes.
For the physical installation of the device, please refer to the “Installation Guide” that was included in the package with the
device.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Air temperature sensors can only be assigned to Remote Base Unit #1.
To configure an air temperature sensor
1. Click Remote Base Unit #1 (1) .
2. Click the Config Sensor (2) tab.
3. Within the All Programs Temp Stop Watering group box,
type the serial number of the Air Temperature Sensor in
the Serial Number (3) field.
4. Press Enter on your keyboard. The system searches for
the device, and then displays the Configuration Status
message box.
5. Click OK.
6. The Air Temperature Sensor is enabled by default. If you
want to disable the sensor, click the Enable (4) check
box to remove the check mark.
7. To test the air temperature sensor, click the Test (5)
button. The test verifies that the sensor is working and
gives you the current temperature reading. You can use
this to verify that the sensor is placed correctly.
Note: The Air Temperature Sensor does not give a reading if the temperature is below freezing.
Adding a Pause Device
A pause device provides a way to halt watering when an attached “switch” is activated. You can install these devices in any
location where you have easy access to connect the device to the two-wire path.
Pause devices fall into two categories:
• Pause biCoder – These devices include, but are not limited to, wind, flow, rain, and pressure sensors. A single Pause
biCoder per BaseStation 6000 system is all that is needed; however, you can connect up to five pause devices on each RBU.
• Outside Operation Button – Provides a convenient way to pause the irrigation system from multiple locations around large
sites. You can install up to five outside operation buttons on each RBU.