Baseline Systems WaterTec S100 - Manual (Page 12)

12 WaterTec S100 Manual Aug06 Rev. 1
Troubleshooting for Initial Installation
(continued)
Problem Cause Solution
The S100 flashes
"88.8" then fades
away The controller sensor ports will not
support the S100 • Use the common interrupt
method to wire the S100
biSensor is
reading a value
under 20 when
soil appears wet There may be air pockets around
the biSensor • Rebury the biSensor as per Step
6 on page 8. When reburying the
biSensor be especially careful that
there are NO rocks touching the
blade of the biSensor as this can
lead to false readings
Controller does
not have
access to
24VAC Some older mechanical controllers • Some older sprinkler controllers
do not have available access to
24VAC; for more information on this
go to www.baselinesystems.com
Operational Troubleshooting & Adjustments
Main Problem Specifics Solution
Er1 is displayed The S100 cannot communicate with
the biSensor • Check the wiring and
connections to the biSensor
• Connections need to be
waterproof and free of corrosion
• Check biSensor wires for damage
• Check biSensor for damage
• After making repairs follow the
“Verify biSensor Communication”
instructions under Step 1 at the end
of this section
Er2 is displayed The S100 has detected excessive
current while trying to communicate
with the biSensor • Double-check the wiring and
connections to the biSensor
• Verify connections inside valve
box are water tight
• Check for a faulty valve solenoid
• Check for lightning damage
Display is blank.
LED’s are off S100 is not receiving 24 VAC • Make sure the 24VAC transformer
is plugged in and receiving power
• Check that the two 24VAC lines
and the common from the S100
are wired correctly
There are
puddles forming
during irrigation • Follow the instructions under Step
6 at the end of this section