BaseStation 3200

Solving Problems in Real Time

• Real-time data means you can control what you need to when you need to
• Smart watering with moisture sensors can save up to 62 percent versus standard water methods
• Responsive flow management and data analytics gives you the ability to optimize water resources
• Dynamic central control capabilities save you time and resources
• Leak detection programming will stop leaks fast and alert you in real-time

Responsive, Real-Time Technology

Every BaseStation 3200 supports all of our responsive two-wire devices right out of the box. The strength of our two-wire solution comes from its patented, true two-way communication. This means our devices provide real-time data where you need it, when you need it.

Flow Optimization

The programming and features of the BaseStation 3200 enable you to take precise control over the water at your site. You can manage every aspect of flow starting from the water source to control point (a master valve, pump, or a hydrometer) to the mainline and down to the zone. The Baseline irrigation controller software learns the flow for each zone, maximizes the number of zones it can turn on at once, and helps shorten your water windows.

Efficient Resource Management

In order to water smart, comply with water regulations, and prevent over-watering and runoff, you also have to know when to stop irrigating. You can guess or you can measure. Baseline soil moisture sensors measure the actual soil moisture content where it really matters -- in the root zone. With average water savings of 62 percent, we can show you how to use less water while optimizing plant health. You can determine exactly how much to irrigate and when field capacity is achieved. This information allows you to start, stop, or pause irrigation programs according highly accurate data. WeatherAccess™ for BaseManager provides a platform that combines our soil moisture sensor-based intelligent watering technology with the industry’s best practices for weather-based irrigation into a single user interface.

Get Real-Time Alerts, Messages, and Reporting

Every BaseStation 3200 includes a built-in Ethernet port so the controller is Internet-ready out of the box. Wireless connectivity options include Wi-Fi, cell modem, and spread-spectrum radio. BaseManager™ is a powerful cloud-based central control and remote access platform that allows any BaseStation 3200 controller to be managed remotely over the Internet.

Scale Site Management with the FlowStation and the SubStation

With the addition of a FlowStation™, you can monitor and manage water resources across as many as 20 BaseStation 3200 controllers. Flow Management: The FlowStation maximizes the number of valves and controllers that can operate at once based on the amount of water that is available. Multiple BaseStation 3200 controllers can operate simultaneously and the FlowStation will manage which controllers get water and how much they are allowed to use. The SubStation™ wirelessly connects to the BaseStation 3200 controller using ethernet radios or wireless network. Once networked, the BaseStation 3200 can program and run all zones and devices connected to a SubStation. Obstacles for a wire path such as roadways, water features, or buildings are easy to plan around with SubStations. A single BaseStation 3200 can connect with up to eight SubStations, and because each SubStation has its own 24 volt transformer, the BaseStation 3200 can run up to 99 zones concurrently thus dramatically reducing window windows.

 

• Supports up to 200 zones
• Supports two-wire and conventional wire
• Supports up to 25 soil moisture sensors
• Supports up to 99 programs
• Supports up to 8 water sources
• Supports up to 8 points-of-control
• Supports up to 8 mainlines
• Supports up to 99 concurrent zone operations
• Includes advanced flow management and monitoring features
• Uses pressure readings to start, stop, and pause management and monitoring features
• Supports weather-based watering
• Includes built-in Ethernet port
• Supports Wi-Fi, cell modem, and spread spectrum radio
• Prioritizes based on point of control or program
• Supports Intelligent Water Rationing™
• Integrates with any FlowStation™ or SubStation™
• Supports controller-level tiered passcodes
• Includes detailed, on-screen instructions and help

Solutions for Your Project

The BaseStation 3200 offers irrigation features that can help you manage any landscape project you might have. New construction or retrofits, big projects or small, the BaseStation 3200 has the solution for:

• School districts
• Parks departments
• Municipal landscape departments
• College and University campuses
• Commercial properties
• High-end residential properties
• Homeowner’s Associations
• Water-harvesting projects
• LEED projects
• Building management projects
• Professional athletic stadiums
• Sports turf and playing fields
• Greenhouse and hydroponic projects

Electrical Specifications

Transformer Input

• Requires 120 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz and a minimum of a 5 amp breaker
• Requires a certified electrician for hard-wire installation

Power Output

• Station Output: 30 VAC RMS over two-wire
• Supports up to 1.45 amp output
• The controller powers down the two-wire after one minute of idle time
• Drive current to a decoder is 100 to 250 milliamps (depending on the solenoid)
• Supports up to 110 device loads on a two-wire path
  • 1, 2, and 4 station biCoders = 1/2 load
  • 12 or 24 station Powered biCoders = 2 loads
  • Soil Moisture Sensor = 1 load
  • Flow biCoder or Flow Sensor = 3 loads
  • Event device = 1 load
  • Pressure biCoder = 3 loads

Solenoid Specification

• Requires a typical solenoid with approximately 400 milliamps of inrush current and approximately 200 milliamps holding current

Surge Protection

• 10 levels of surge protection
• Up to 5 levels of surge protection built into the controller boards
• Minimum surge response time of 1 picosecond

Enclosure Options

“X” Cabinet—Wall Mount Enclosure

• Dimensions: 15.50” x 12.38” x 6.40”
• 16 Gauge, powder-coated

“XS” Cabinet—Wall Mount Enclosure

• Dimensions: 15.50” x 12.38” x 6.40”
• 16 Gauge, 304-grade stainless steel

“P” Standard Pedestal Enclosure

• Dimensions: 17.38” x 36.25” x 12.63”
• 16 Gauge, 304-grade stainless steel

“PSS” Super Strong Pedestal Enclosure

• Dimensions: 16” x 38” x 15.5”
• 16 Gauge, 304-grade stainless steel

BaseStation 3200 Specifications

BaseStation 3200 Display Features

• High contrast  3.5 inch  TFT LCD screen
• Screen resolution is 320x240 at 65,536 colors
• Screen brightness of 200 lumens for easy viewing in direct sunlight

BaseStation 3200 Smart Watering Modes

In addition to time-based watering, the BaseStation 3200 can also be operated in the following smart watering modes: Soil Moisture Sensor-Based Watering If you have a Baseline soil moisture sensor (biSensor™) installed in your landscaping and connected to your BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller, you can program the controller to water based on the moisture levels in the soil. Weather-Based Watering When operated in conjunction with BaseManager™ Plus and WeatherAccess™, the BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller meets the EPA WaterSense program's water-efficiency and performance criteria. On the BaseStation 3200, you can combine Baseline’s soil moisture sensor-based intelligent watering technology with the industry’s best practices for weather-based irrigation.

BaseStation 3200 Operating Features

• Supports up to 200 zones along a two-wire path and/or a conventional wire path
• Supports up to 25 moisture sensors
• Supports up to 8 temperature sensors, which monitor and control program operation based on temperature thresholds
• Supports up to 8 devices with contacts that alternate between open and closed (known in Baseline terminology as event switches)
• Supports up to 8 water sources
• Supports up to 8 independent mainlines for control and management of separate water delivery systems
• Supports up to 8 hydraulic components known as "points of control." The points of control accept input from:
  • Up to 8 normally open or normally closed master valves
  • Up to 8 pump starts
  • Supports up to 8 flow sensors or meters, including indoor flow sensors and hydrometers
  • Up to 8 pressure biCoders, which accept 4-20 mA inputs from pressure transducer devices
• Supports up to 99 completely independent programs
• Supports up to 8 available addresses for TCP/IP-based connections. These addresses are used to connect the following performance components:
  • Baseline’s FlowStation
  • Baseline’s SubStation
  • The Munro Pump Station
• The controller supports concurrent zone operation.
  • In stand-alone operation, the controller’s transformer supports a maximum of 15 concurrent zones.
  • When operated in conjunction with Baseline’s SubStation, the number of concurrent zones will increase by 15 zones with each additional SubStation. With 8 SubStations, the controller supports a maximum of 99 concurrent zones.
  • Over conventional wire, the controller operates up to 2 typical solenoids per 12-station powered biCoder or up to 4 typical solenoids per 24-station powered biCoder plus 2 additional solenoids using the VE00001 and VE00002 ports.
• Device Assignments
  • The controller searches for and identifies all devices connected to the two-wire and lists them according to device type and serial number.
  • The controller is capable of addressing or re-addressing any two-wire decoder (biCoder) from the controller by re-assigning the device’s serial number to a new zone address.
  • The controller assigns any station or terminal number on a multi-station biCoder from the controller to any zone address in any order, in any program.
  • The controller allows any device to be removed, replaced, or reordered.
  • The controller supports full two-way communication with all devices and monitors two-wire voltage and communication integrity, solenoid voltages, current, and status (reported as open/short/OK).

BaseStation 3200 Programmable Features

• Program up to 8 start times per program in 5-minute increments
• The controller automatically stacks overlapping programs.
• The controller supports program prioritization and progression to allow control of which landscape areas get watered first, and/or to prioritize water rations during restricted water allocations. Program priorities can be set from 1 - 99.
• Each program allows from 1 - 15 concurrent zones. The user can configure a program to ignore concurrent zone settings, which enables the program to run even when the maximum number of concurrent zones are running as long as the system does not exceed electrical and hydraulic limits.
• The user can configure a program to ignore global controller settings such as a rain delay, which enables the program to run even when even when the controller is in rain delay mode.
• Program the run times for zones from 1 minute to 23 hours 59 minutes
• Program the day intervals in even days, odd days, or odd days excluding the 31st, programmable day interval
• Create a custom 7-day calendar
• Create a historical calendar with customizable half-months intervals
• Program unique soak and cycle times (Intelligent Soak Cycles™) for each zone or scheduling group. Cycle times and Soak times can be programmed between 0 minutes and 23 hours 59 minutes.
• Specify hours during each day of the week when water can or cannot be applied (Water Windows) in 1-hour increments for each 24-hour period
• Assign advanced irrigation modes (such as timed, primary, linked, soil moisture-based, or weather-based) to each zone
• Adjust seasonal water budget from 25% to 200% by program
• Schedule 8 controller-wide event dates plus 8 event dates per program during which watering is disabled
• Manually operate one zone, multiple zones, or all zones of a program with programmable concurrent zones and run times
• Manually start or stop a program
• Back up and restore all programming and historical data with any USB flash drive
• Establish 3 levels of 4-digit PIN password protection: operator, programmer, and administrator
• The controller stores all program and history information in non-volatile memory.
• Manually or automatically configure soil moisture thresholds and make irrigation decisions based on those thresholds
• Schedule soil moisture sensor calibration once, once each month, or never
• The controller allows a program to be started by the following conditions:
  • Start time
  • Moisture percent
  • Temperature value
  • Event switch contacts open/closed
  • Pressure sensor readings

BaseStation 3200 Messages and Alerts

• Provides real-time soil moisture measurements and watering feedback to the user
• Includes integrated tools and software that self-diagnose problems and generate alerts and messages, and then displays the messages on the screen
• Displays an on-screen, historical-run-time chart that includes the time watered for last 6 days by program
• Displays on-screen a historical water used chart that includes the actual water used for the last 6 days by flow meter
• Displays a 6-day scalable soil moisture history graph with integrated run-time bar chart
• Displays all pause and stop conditions in message screens that are accessible from the main screen. The system displays one message for each condition, and the user can clear each message
• Displays high flow alerts, low flow alerts, pause messages and conditions, and rain delays, wire faults, as well as other operating conditions

Central Control and Remote Control

• Connect the BaseStation 3200 to BaseManager™ and LiveView™ when configured with an approved communication module.  Communication options include built-in Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular modem, Ethernet radio, and Ethernet long haul communication options.
• Manually program and operate all configured zones from BaseManager central control software
• Receive email and text message alerts when connected to BaseManager central control software
• Perform manual operations remotely with Mobile Access™ when connected to BaseManager central control software

Supported Flow Management Devices

• Up to 8 flow sensors or meters
  • Flow meters are assigned to points of control (POC).
  • Flow meters take flow rate readings twice per minute.
  • Flow meters take water used readings once per minute.
• Up to 8 master valves
  • Each master valve is assignable to any point of control.
  • The controller can operate normally open and normally closed master valves.
• Up to 8 pumps
  • The controller can manage a pump or other loads switched with a relay on a per program basis.
• Up to 8 pressure sensors
  • The controller can react to high- and low-pressure settings on the mainline with a pressure sensor.
  • The controller can ramp up or down the delay between zones starting and stopping with a pressure sensor.

Supported Flow Management Components

• Up to 8 points of control, to which any of the following devices can be assigned:
  • Flow meter
  • Master valve
  • Pump
  • Pressure sensor
• Up to 8 mainlines
  • The controller allows a zone to be assigned to any one mainline.
• The controller supports a connection to Baseline’s FlowStation.
  • The FlowStation and up to 20 BaseStation 3200 controllers become a shared flow group where water is shared and managed among all controllers.

Flow Monitoring & Management Functionality

• The controller displays real-time flow updated every 15 seconds when watering.
• The controller can learn flow for programs and sets of zones.
  • The operator can perform the learn flow operation while normal irrigation continues.
  • The operator can schedule learn flow cycles for individual zones or for programs during a time when the system is not irrigating.
• The controller intelligently schedules watering based on available flow or design flow to maximize concurrent valve operation and minimize total water time by mainline.
• The controller limits the number of concurrent zones using the design flow.
• The controller detects flow variance at the POC level and/or the mainline level.
  • In an “overflow event,” the controller halts all irrigation on the faulty POC or on the mainline.
• The controller can dynamically allocate flow by turning on only those points of control needed to supply water to a mainline with running zones.
• When a pressure sensor is associated with a POC, the controller can respond to high/low limits based on pressure readings.
• The operator can set a separate variance percentage in 4 GPM ranges.
  • Flow below 25 GPM
  • Flow from 25 to 100 GPM
  • Flow from 100 to 300 GPM
  • Flow above 300 GPM
  • The operator can set delays based on time or pressure before and after running zones on a mainline.

Water Management

• The controller supports 8 water sources. A water source is assigned to a point of control.
• The controller supports water source prioritization and intelligent secondary water source management to control which water sources are used first.
• The controller supports empty and full indicators from moisture sensors, switches, and pressure sensors to optimize management of cisterns, ponds, rainwater catchment, and other water storage systems.
• The controller supports a settable wait time after an empty condition is met.
• The controller supports a monthly water budget per water source. The controller can shut down the water source when the budget has been exceeded.
• The controller supports daily water rationing across multiple water sources.

Hydraulic Layout

Users can make the following connections in order to model their actual hydraulic system on the controller:

• Connect a water source to a POC
• Connect a POC to a mainline
• Assign zones to their mainlines

Brochures:

BaseStation 3200 Brochure Product features and benefits of the BaseStation 3200 smart irrigation controller	Munro Pump Station Integration Brochure Munro and Baseline have teamed up to integrate the Munro Systems StandAlone Pump Station with the BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller
Complying with Water Regulations Brochure Learn how to comply with California's Emergency Water Conservation Regulations and other water restrictions

 

Spec Docs:

BL-5406 4-20mA biCoder Technical Specification Technical details for the Baseline 4-20mA biCoder and associated sensors	Surge Arrestor & Grounding Specification Specification information for surge arrestors and grounding
Legacy BaseStation 3200 Technical Specifications Technical specifications and details for the Legacy BaseStation 3200	BaseStation 3200 Configuration & Specification Guide A comprehensive overview of how all the parts & pieces of a BaseStation 3200 irrigation system fit together
BaseStation 3200 Wi-Fi Module Technical Specification Technical details for Baseline's Wi-Fi Module for the BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller	BaseStation 3200 Technical Specifications Technical specifications and details for the BaseStation 3200 from Baseline
Legacy BaseStation 3200 General Specification General specification information for the Legacy BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller from Baseline in Microsoft Word format. Suitable for including in specifier's documentation.	Legacy BaseStation 3200 General Specification (Non-Proprietary) General specification information for the Legacy BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller from Baseline in Microsoft Word format. This non-proprietary spec does not give the manufacturer's name or the brand name of a product, which enables the irrigation designer to specify Baseline products while complying with the requirements in the bidding documents.
Baseline's General Specification for Grounding General specification information for Baseline's grounding requirements in Microsoft Word format. Suitable for including in specifier's documentation.	Baseline's General Specification for Grounding (Non-Proprietary) General specification information for Baseline's grounding requirements in Microsoft Word format. This non-proprietary spec does not give the manufacturer's name or the brand name of a product, which enables the irrigation designer to specify Baseline products while complying with the requirements in the bidding documents.
BaseStation 3200 General Specification General specification information for the BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller from Baseline in Microsoft Word format. Suitable for including in specifier's documentation.	BaseStation 3200 General Specification (Non-Proprietary) General specification information for the BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller from Baseline in Microsoft Word format. This non-proprietary spec does not give the manufacturer's name or the brand name of a product, which enables the irrigation designer to specify Baseline products while complying with the requirements in the bidding documents.

 

Support Docs:

Watering with Soil Moisture Sensors A comprehensive look at how Baseline's soil moisture sensor works, and how to successfully start watering with soil moisture sensors	BaseStation 3200 Remote Display Instructions Instructions for displaying a BaseStation 3200 screen on a Windows 7 computer.
Legacy BaseStation 3200 User Manual -- V12 code version User manual for the Legacy BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller	Extended Warranty Application Complete the extended warranty application and fax it to Baseline
BaseStation 3200 - Updating the Firmware from a USB Drive Printable instructions for updating the BaseStation 3200 firmware from the Baseline web site	BaseStation 3200 - Updating the Firmware from BaseManager Instructions for updating a BaseStation 3200 firmware over the Internet from the controller or from LiveView
Event File Explanation Explains how to read an event file that has been exported from a Baseline BaseStation 1000 or BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller	Legacy BaseStation 3200 Quick Start Guide -- V12 code version Guide for getting your Legacy BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller set up
BaseManager Quick Start Guide Instructions for getting your BaseStation 1000 or BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller connected to BaseManager	BaseStation 3200 Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide Instructions for configuring a Wi-Fi module to work with a BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller
Connecting a BaseStation 3200 Irrigation Controller to a Munro Pump Station Instructions for connecting a BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller to a Munro Pump Station	BaseStation 3200 Shortcuts Shortcuts that will help you complete some of the most commonly performed tasks more quickly on the BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller
Measuring Ground Resistance with the 62% Method Using a ground resistance tester to determine the ground resistance at your irrigation site	WeatherAccess™ User Manual Instructions for setting up WeatherAccess -- Baseline's weather-based watering technology on a BaseStation 1000 or BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller
BaseStation 3200 User Manual User manual for the BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller	BaseStation 3200 Quick Start Guide Guide for getting your BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller set up
BaseManager User Manual Instructions for using BaseManager, the central control platform built by Baseline

 

Case Studies:

Eastlake Vons Shopping Center Case Study The Eastlake Vons shopping center in Chula Vista, California is reducing water consumption with a BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller	City of Twin Falls Case Study The City of Twin Falls Idaho manages more than 800 acres across 65 locations with their Baseline equipment
Red Diamond, Inc. Corporate Headquarters Case Study A look at how Red Diamond, Inc. in Moody, Alabama uses Baseline products to maintain their award-winning landscape	Bakersfield College Case Study A look at how Bakersfield College uses Baseline products to save time and prevent overwatering at their athletic fields complex
Clif Bar Baking Company Case Study A look at how Clif Bar Baking Company uses Baseline products to manage their facility in Twin Falls, Idaho	Esther Simplot Park Case Study A look at how the City of Boise uses Baseline products to manage Esther Simplot Park in Boise, Idaho
Facebook Greenroof Case Study A look at how Facebook uses Baseline products to manage the greenroof on their corporate campus in Menlo Park, California	FMC Technologies Case Study A look at how FMC Technologies uses Baseline products to manage their corporate campus in Houston, Texas
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Case Study A look at how landscape managers are using Baseline products to care for the grounds of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Michigan	Great Plains Business Park Case Study A look at how Baseline products came to the rescue of the irrigation system at the Great Plains Business Park near Calgary, Alberta
Laughlin Air Force Base Case Study A look at how Laughlin Air Force Base uses Baseline products to conserve water	Longwood Cricket Club Case Study A look at how Longwood Cricket Club uses Baseline products to manage their tennis court complex
Northwestern University Field Hockey Case Study A look at how Northwestern University uses Baseline products to manage their field hockey field	Nashville's Riverfront Park & Amphitheater Case Study A look at how Nashville's Riverfront Park & Amphitheater uses Baseline products to manage their irrigation
Sanger Unified School District Case Study A look at how Sanger Unified School District uses Baseline products to manage their school grounds and athletic fields	Travisso Master-Planned Community Case Study A look at how landscape managers are using Baseline products to care for the grounds of the Travisso Master-Planned Community in Austin, Texas
The Woodlawn Case Study A look at how The Woodlawn uses Baseline products to manage the irrigation of their green wall

 

Spec Drawings:

Detailed Drawing for Grounding a Pedestal Enclosure Detail for grounding a pedestal enclosure for a Baseline irrigation controller.	Grounding Details for Wall Mount Enclosures Detail for grounding Baseline's wall mount enclosures
Pedestal Mounting Detail Mounting detail for pedestal enclosures	Detailed Drawing for Mounting a C Cabinet Detail for mounting a C cabinet for a Baseline irrigation controller
Detailed Drawing for Mounting an X Cabinet Details for mounting an X cabinet for a Baseline irrigation controller	Two-Wire Layout Detail for BaseStation 3200 Drawing that shows the two-wire wiring layout for a BaseStation 3200
Grounding Details for Wall Mount Enclosures Detail for grounding Baseline's wall mount enclosures	Detailed Drawing for Grounding a Pedestal Enclosure Detail for grounding a pedestal enclosure for a Baseline irrigation controller
Detailed Drawing for Mounting a C Cabinet Detail for mounting a C cabinet for a Baseline irrigation controller	Detailed Drawing for the BaseStation 3200 in a Pedestal Enclosure Product drawing for the BaseStation 3200P
Detailed Drawing for the BaseStation 3200 in a C Cabinet Product Drawing for the BaseStation 3200C	Detailed Drawing for a BaseStation 3200 in an X Cabinet Product Drawing for the BaseStation 3200X
Pedestal Mounting Detail Mounting Detail for Pedestal Enclosures	BL-XP Pedestal Base Info Sheet Drawing and photo of the BL-XP pedestal base compatible with BaseStation 3200, BaseStation 1000, and BL-5200 Series Powered biCoders in X Series metal wall mount enclosures

 

Install Guides:

P-16SS Pedestal Installation Guide Instructions for installing a P-16SS pedestal for an irrigation controller	C Cabinet Installation Guide Instructions for installing a C cabinet enclosure that will house a Baseline controller
P Pedestal Installation Guide Instructions for installing a P pedestal enclosure that will house a Baseline controller	X Cabinet Installation Guide Instructions for installing an X cabinet enclosure that will house a Baseline irrigation controller
X-Series Pedestal Installation Guide Instructions for installing the X cabinet on a pedestal	BL-3200UPG-SF Shared Flow biCoder Installation Guide Instructions for installing a Shared Flow biCoder on the two-wire path
3G Cell Modem Install and User Guide for BaseStation 1000 or 3200 in X Cabinet Instructions for installing a Baseline 3G cell modem with a BaseStation 1000 or BaseStation 3200 controller in an X or XS cabinet	3G Cell Modem Install and User Guide for BaseStation 1000 or 3200 in Pedestal Instructions for installing a Baseline 3G cell modem with a BaseStation 1000 or BaseStation 3200 controller in a pedestal enclosure
BL-FLOWSTN-P FlowStation Module Installation Guide Instructions for installing a FlowStation module as an add-on to a BaseStation 3200 controller in a pedestal	BaseStation 3200 in Pedestal Wi-Fi Module Installation Guide Instructions for installing a Wi-Fi module into a BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller in a pedestal
BaseStation 3200 in X/XS Cabinet Wi-Fi Module Installation Guide Instructions for installing a Wi-Fi module in a BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller in an X/XS cabinet	BL-ETH-SW Ethernet Switch Pedestal Installation Guide Instructions for installing an Ethernet switch in a Baseline pedestal enclosure
VIT SB-16SS Pedestal Conversion Guide Instructions for replacing an irrigation controller in a VIT SB-16SS pedestal with a Baseline controller

 

Advanced Programming:

WeatherAccess™ Overview An overview of WeatherAccess -- Baseline's weather-based watering technology on a BaseStation 1000 or BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller	Baseline Solutions for Keeping a Pond or Cistern Full An overview of how you can use Baseline products to keep a pond or cistern full when it's being used for irrigation
BaseStation 3200 -- Keeping a Pond or Cistern Full with a Start Condition Instructions for using a biSensor to monitor the water level in a pond or cistern. Describes how to program the BaseStation 3200 controller to refill the reservoir with a start condition	BaseStation 3200 -- Pausing Irrigation to Allow a Pond or Cistern to Refill Instructions for programming a BaseStation 3200 controller to pause irrigation programs while a reservoir refills to an acceptable level
Baseline Solutions for Irrigating from a Pond or Cistern An overview of using a pond or a cistern as a water source	BaseStation 3200 -- Shutting Down Irrigation Due to Low Water in a Cistern Instructions for using a biSensor to monitor the water level in a pond or cistern. Describes how to program the BaseStation 3200 controller to shut down irrigation when the water in the reservoir drops below a certain level
BaseStation 3200 -- Shutting Down Irrigation Based on a POC Empty Condition Instructions for programming a BaseStation 3200 controller to shut down one water source when the water drops below a specified level	Baseline Solutions for Dealing with Water Restrictions An overview of how Baseline's BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller deals with water restrictions
Understanding Points of Connection and Mainlines An overview of Baseline's terminology for points of connection. Also covers basic design scenarios and gives examples for programming the BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller for those scenarios	BaseStation 3200 -- Setting Up POC Priorities Instructions for programming a BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller to draw water from separate sources based on priority
Turning Electricity On/Off with a Program Instructions for setting up your Baseline irrigation controller to have a connected 110V electrical circuit turn on/off based on the settings in a program	BaseStation 3200 -- Configuring Lower Threshold Moisture Sensor-based Watering How to configure lower threshold moisture sensor-based watering on a BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller
BaseStation 3200 -- Upper Threshold Moisture Sensor-based Watering How to configure upper threshold moisture sensor-based watering on a BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller	Understanding the Benefits of Soak Cycling Explains the benefits of configuring the cycle and soak settings on a Baseline irrigation controller
Water Conservation Tips Tips that will help irrigators comply with water restrictions and avoid fines and penalties	Stopping Irrigation for Rain Events Describes the methods that can be used to stop or pause irrigation on a Baseline irrigation controller when it is raining

How to Specify the BaseStation 3200 Irrigation Controller

1.  Start with the Controller Part Number:

     BaseStation 3200 Controller
Part Number:  BL-3200

• Large, full color LCD screen
• Intuitive dial positions and buttons
• Manage up to 200 zones
• Use up to 25 soil moisture sensors
• Incorporate 8 master valves
• 8 flow sensors
• 99 programs

2.  Then, Choose an Enclosure Option:

 

     "X" Series Enclosure

• Large metal wall mount enclosure
• 15.50”W x 12.38”H x 6.40”D
• Available in 16-gauge steel, powder coated (X) & 16-gauge, 304-grade stainless steel (XS)
• Interior/exterior mount
• Compatible with R-Series Powered biCoders - holds up to 48 conventionally wired zones
• Compatible with any communication module

How to Specify: BL-3200X or BL-3200XS

"P" Series Pedestals

• Standard stainless steel pedestal enclosure
• 17.38”W x 36.25”H x 12.63”D
• 16-gauge, 304-grade stainless steel
• Compatible with R-Series Powered biCoders - holds up to 48 conventionally wired zones
• Compatible with any communication module

How to specify: BL-3200P

"PSS" Series Pedestals

• Super strong stainless steel pedestal enclosure
• 16”W x 38”H x 15.5”D
• 16-gauge, 304-grade stainless steel
• Compatible with R-Series Powered biCoders - holds up to 48 conventionally wired zones
• Compatible with any communication module
• Has a stainless steel cam style lock mounted in the lid and a provision for a padlock included within the locking mechanism.

How to specify: BL-3200PSS

 

 

3.  Next, Choose a Communication Option

 

• Ethernet port is built-in!
• “-WF”  Wi-Fi Modem
• “-CM”  Cellular Modem
• “-ER”  Ethernet Radio (900+ MHz Spread Spectrum Radio)

How to Specify: BL-3200X-WF or BL-3200P-CM

 

4.  Finally, Specify Two-Wire or Conventional Wire

 

Every BaseStation 3200 controller is two-wire ready. Any BaseStation 3200 controller can work with a conventional wire site with Baseline Powered biCoders.  Add up to 48 conventional wire terminal stations to any BaseStation 3200. Baseline Powered biCoders are available in 12 and 24 station configurations.  Specify the conventional wire station count by adding “-R12”, “-R24”, “-R36”, “-R48” to any BaseStation 3200 part number.

 

How to Specify: BL-3200X-WL-R48

 

Every BaseStation 3200 is capable of controlling up to 200 zones in any combination of two-wire and conventional wire.  Combine multiple existing small-station-count controllers into one controller by replacing one of the old controllers with a BaseStation 3200 and one or more old controllers with Powered biCoders (BL-5200X or BL-5200C) in their own enclosures.

 

Note:  Each BL-5200 Powered biCoder must be connected to a BaseStation 3200 with a two-wire path. Please see the Two-Wire Specification for wire specifications.

Assigning Zones


Configuring Zones


Learning Flow


Setting up Points of Connection


Setting up Programs


Setting up Soil Moisture Sensors


Setting up Start, Stop, Pause Conditions


BaseStation 3200 Overview


Enabling Weather-Based Watering
on a BaseStation 3200