Baseline Systems WaterTec S100 - Manual (Page 15)

Step 1: Verify biSensor Communication
1) Push the “Sensor Update” button to verify communication. A numeric
value should appear. If an Er# appears refer to the Troubleshooting
section above.
2) Run a Communication Test: Hold (+)(-) and (Sensor Update) buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds. This test will flash alternately between
“SEn” and “###.” ### will start at 100 then count down to 0, repeatedly
communicating with the biSensor. This process takes about two minutes.
3) When it finishes it will flash “Err” and a number which is the quantity of
errors it encountered in its attempts, 000 to 200. This number is not
the error type. This error count will stop displaying after 10 minutes.
Note: To exit this mode early press and hold the “Sensor Update” button for
3 seconds.
4 A reading of 000 is good, meaning there are no errors.
5) If an error is encountered in this step, it is either an Er1 or Er2. Refer to
the top of the Troubleshooting section for specific information.
6) Repair wires or connections.
7) Repeat Step 1.
Step 2: Check Distribution Rate by Zone
To check the distribution rate of your system use several flat bottom containers
placed randomly throughout the zone (tuna cans work well). Run the zone
for a period of time long enough to get a measurable amount of water in
each catch device. Use the formula below to calculate the new runtime.
Average amount in cans ____ (inches)
÷
Desired amount applied _____
(inches) x Time that zone operated during test____(minutes)= New runtime
____(minutes)
Step 3: Check Distribution Uniformity by Zone
To check the distribution uniformity of your system use several flat bottom
containers placed randomly throughout the zone. Run the zone for a period
of time long enough to get a measurable amount of water in each catch
device. Compare the amounts in each device. Using this information, make
adjustments to the sprinkler system in order to get a more uniform water
distribution.
Step 4: Check Distribution Uniformity and Rate in the biSensor Zone
To check the distribution rate of the zone the biSensor is buried in, use several
flat bottom containers placed randomly throughout the zone (tuna cans
work well) making sure at least one catch device is placed directly above
the biSensor. Run the zone for a period of time long enough to get a
measurable amount of water in each catch device. Use this information to
determine the following:
• The biSensor is placed in an area receiving average to slightly below
average precipitation within the zone. This is an optimum location for
the biSensor.
• The biSensor is placed in an area that is generally wetter than average.
This will cause your system to operate less frequently, possibly causing
dry spots.
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