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Settings for pause devices ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Adding Devices to Manage Start/Stop Conditions ....................................................................................................... 20
To add a start/stop device ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Adding a Flow biCoder .................................................................................................................................................. 21
To add a Flow biCoder .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Adding a biSensor ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Sensor Placement ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
Sensor Installation and Configuration Tips .............................................................................................................. 22
To configure a biSensor ............................................................................................................................................ 23
To view a biSensor Graph ......................................................................................................................................... 23
To calibrate a biSensor ............................................................................................................................................. 23
To set the upper and lower moisture levels for a biSensor that is associated with an auto zone ........................... 24
Quick Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................... 25
Adding a Tipping Bucket Style Rain Gauge ................................................................................................................... 26
3 – INITIAL PROGRAMMING ..........................................................................................................................27
Quick Start / First Watering ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Planning Your Programming ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Take Advantage of the Powerful Features in the BaseStation 6000 ............................................................................ 27
Setting up Scheduling Groups ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Creating Scheduling Groups ......................................................................................................................................... 29
Programming a Scheduling Group ................................................................................................................................ 29
Grouping and Reordering Zones ................................................................................................................................... 30
Setting Up Programs (Establishing Water Windows) .................................................................................................. 30
To establish water windows ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Using Timed Watering Starts ................................................................................................................................... 31
Using Day Intervals ................................................................................................................................................... 32
Verifying Your Water Window Configuration .......................................................................................................... 32
Enabling Watering Days ................................................................................................................................................ 33
To enable watering days .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Viewing Multiple Programs .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Displaying Multi Program View ................................................................................................................................ 33
Using Multi Program View ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Controlling Total Active Zones (Concurrent Zones) ..................................................................................................... 34
To configure the total active zones for the entire system............................................................................................ 35
To configure the active zones for a Remote Base Unit ................................................................................................ 35
To configure the total active zones per program ......................................................................................................... 35
After You Finish Initial Programming .......................................................................................................................... 36
4 - PROGRAMMING ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................................................................37
Understanding System Status and Color Coding ......................................................................................................... 37
Viewing System Information ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Checking the Status of Individual Zones ..................................................................................................................... 38
Adjusting Individual Zones .......................................................................................................................................... 39
To adjust sprinkler settings and soak cycle settings for an individual zone ................................................................. 39
Zone Graphs Button ................................................................................................................................................. 40
Zone Actions Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 40
Weather Adjust Factor ............................................................................................................................................. 40
Seasonal Adjustments .............................................................................................................................................. 40
Disabling Zones .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
To disable a zone .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
To enable a zone after it was disabled ......................................................................................................................... 40
Adjusting the Tracking Ratio of Linked Zones ............................................................................................................. 41
Compensating for Unusually Wet or Dry Weather ...................................................................................................... 41
