Baseline Systems WaterTec S100 - Manual (Page 17)

Note: Moving the threshold more than 0.2 in every 3 water cycles
can cause erratic behavior.
note
Troubleshooting Error Codes
Er1: Communication Error
• Incorrect Wiring.
• Bad Connections.
• Damaged Wire.
Er2: Over Current
• Bad Valve Solenoid.
• Short Circuit Wires.
Er3: 24- hour Moisture Threshold Calibration Failed
• This error is accompanied by one of the other five error codes to indicate reason for failure.
Er4: Value Out of Range Warning
• This warning can occur only during 24-hour moisture threshold calibration, and indicates that
the biSensor readings fall outside of the expected range. This could be caused by failure
to saturate the soil with water in the beginning, or by accidental watering of the site after
calibration started. If an Er4 occurs the S100 will determine the best possible moisture
threshold based on the measured moisture values and allow the sprinkler system to water
based upon this setting.
Er5: Calibration Interrupted Error
• This error can occur only during 24-hour moisture threshold calibration and indicates that
something caused the calibration to be delayed too long, such as an open valve. Calibration
must complete within a certain amount of time from initial soil saturation to set a correct
threshold.
Er6: Low Reading During 24-hour Moisture Threshold Calibration Error
• This error can occur only during 24-hour moisture threshold calibration and indicates that
there was a low reading during calibration. To resolve this, follow the instructions under
Step 5 on page 16.
Step 7: Changing the Moisture Threshold
The S100 Moisture Threshold calibration calculates a threshold for an average
system. If the distribution uniformity at your site is above or below average it
may be necessary to adjust the threshold for fine tuning. It may also be
necessary once the roots have grown around the biSensor.
• While the “Sensor Update” button is being held, use (+)/(-) buttons to
change the moisture threshold.
• Raising the threshold will result in more frequent watering.
• Lowering the threshold will result in less frequent watering.
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