3200S Display Hardware Overview

The BaseStation 3200S is a new version of display hardware for the BaseStation 3200 controller family.

Why is there a new hardware version?

3200 HW version 3 and 4 status
- Key components are end-of-life
- The 3200 Display (BL-3200X-RD) is no longer avalible for sale
Current hardware issues
- LED display EOL requires circuit board redesign
- Currently runs on unsupported Windows 6.0
- Currently built using archaic codebase: VB+
- Failure rate nearly 15% with current SOM
- Processing speed maxed out (display “locks up”)
- USB common fail point

What changed with the new hardware?

Solution overview
- Migrate current firmware base to a new processor
- Use unified BaseStation 1000 code as core “trunk” then build the 3200 features on top
  - BaseStation 1000 code also used for SubStation and FlowStation
- Move away from unsupported Windows 6.0 platform
- Use PIC32MZ processor instead of SOM to get a massive increase in “horsepower” and reduce failure rate
- Source new LED display
- Move the USB port to inside the swing panel to mitigate corrosion
Key changes
- Faster bootup
- More responsive dial and keys
- Faster network
- 10x improvement in reliability
- Full Spanish support (both screens and help text)
- Format of “backup” file is different (there is a “converter” for moving from V18 to 3200S).
- Supports existing SubStations, RVs, and CPs
- Works in an existing FlowStation system (FlowStation with a mix of V18 and 3200S controllers).
- Can upgrade by exchanging the new 3200S faceplate on an existing 3200V18 controller - physical and cable compatibility.
  - Programming conversion tool makes it easy to convert old programming backups to new v19 format
  - https://hydropoint.helpjuice.com/3200s/convert-v18-firmware-to-v19-firmware
- Native boot loader provides fail-safe and protects against “brick” events. Advanced tools for support.
- Does not work with Munro Pump Station integration
  - If customer has a RMA for a BaseStation 3200 with v18 or older firmware, the new 3200S will not work with the Munro Pump Station
  - We are holding safety stock of hardware with v18 firmware for customers with Munro Pump Stations
  - We can use the existing 3200 replacement part numbers for the RMA so MFG knows which hardware to use
    - 3200 v18 replacement part numbers
      - BL-3200PSS-RTA
      - BL-3200X-RDA
      - BL-3200X-RD
      - BL-3200XS-RDA
      - BL-3200P-RDA
    - 3200S v19 replacement part numbers
      - BL-3200S-PSS-RTA
      - BL-3200S-X-RDA
      - BL-3200S-X-RD
      - BL-3200S-XS-RDA
      - BL-3200S-P-RDA

Are we changing everything so it says 3200S?

No…because it's a new hardware rev and not an entirely new solution, we are going to leverage the current documentation, part number convention, and support materials.

There will be new part numbers for the replacement display options
Release new display assembly to include new name and label: BL-3200S
The label has to be updated anyway to remove the USB port cutout
Gives easy to find visual to client and support that this is a new display assembly

New hardware is a “drop-in” replacement for current 3200 platform. It uses the same system architecture, watering engine and programming methodology which allows us to continue shipping 3200 platform without interruption. The new 3200 display works with the SubStation, FlowStation, and all communication modules. FlowStations can work with a mix of old 3200 displays and new 3200S displays.

Where are the changes location in the 3200S display:

Dial Position	Key Differences
RUN	50 zone status screen = same. 200 zone status screen = same. Program Status screen = same. Mainline Status screen = same. Control Point Status screen = same. Water Source Status screen = same. 3200 Status screen = updated. SubStation Status screen = updated. FlowStation Status screen = updated. IOT Server Status screen = updated. BaseManager Status screen = updated. Cell signal strength indicator in upper right corner. Allows remote RUN from BaseManager LiveView.
ASSIGN	Search For Decoders screen = updated format and decoder summary. Assign Decoders Menu = updated, select type and then assign. Setup Decoders Menu = updated, select type and setup.
ZONES	Setup with program assignment = updated format. Run time in seconds (5 second intervals).
PROGRAMS	Program Settings Screen = updated format. Program Start Times Screen = updated format. Program Start Days Screen = updated format. Program Water Windows Screen = updated format.
WATER SOURCES	Water Source Setup = updated format. Assign Water Sources to Control Points = updated format. Water Source Empty Conditions = updated format. Assign Devices to Control Points = updated format. Control Point Setup = updated format. Assign Control Points to Mainlines = updated format.
FLOW	Mainline Setup = updated format. Setup Mainline Stabilization = updated Setup Zone Delays = updated format. Flow Variance Detect Shutdown = updated format. Zone Learn Flow Operations = updated format. Program Learn Flow Operations = updated format.
SMART WATERING	Moisture Sensor Assignments = updated format. Moisture Sensor Setup = updated format.
START, STOP, PAUSE	Device Start Conditions = updated format. Device Pause Conditions = updated format. Device Stop Conditions = updated format. Event Dates = updated format. Rain Days = updated format.
TIME & DATE	Use UTC Time and setup for Daylight saving.
ADVANCED	3200 Settings - updated. User Security Settings = updated format. Backup/Restore Export/Reset = updated format. Firmware Update = updated format. Hidden Screens:
NETWORK	Communication Setup - updated format. BaseManager Server Setup - updated format. IOT Server Setup - updated. FlowStation Setup - updated format. SubStation Setup - updated format.
SELF TEST	Test Single Two-Wire Device - updated format. Check Two-Wire Addresses - updated format. Test All Two-Wire devices - updated format. Two-Wire Blink Test -
REPORTS	Updated format and seven day only.
MESSAGES	Same format/layout.
MANUAL	Run One or All Zones for Fixed Time - updated format. Run Zones(s) for Fixed Time - updated format. Rump Pump or MV for fixed time - updated format. Run Program(s) for Fixed time - updated format. Start or Stop program(s) - updated format. Start or Stop Program Zones - updated format.
OFF	updated format and function.

3200S system default:

System	factory set serial number two-wire always on time zone = MST, enable day light saving
Zone	zero runtime for all programs assigned to mainline 1
Primary Zone	moisture sensor assignment: mode = lower limit lower limit = 24 % upper limit = 32 % calibration mode = never limit offset = 0 %
Program	program 1 is enabled and has one start time at 8 AM water each day of week no water window hours 1 concurrent zone seasonal adjust = 100% no booster pump priority = 5 include in program concurrent zones = yes obey global conditions = yes
Network	use internal Ethernet connector, DHCP BaseManager use DNS to baselineapps.net, connect IOT use DNS to iot.baselineapps.net, do not connect FlowStation not connected SubStations not connected
Mainline	no manage by flow, no dynamic allocation no flow variance design flow = 0 GPM mainline 1 is enabled pipe fill/flow stabilize by time, 1 minute no zone delay times or pressure
Control Point	control point 1 is enabled and assigned to mainline 1 no devices: master valve, pump, flow meter, pressure sensor no flow limits no pressure limits design flow = 0 GPM
Water Source	water source 1 is enabled and assigned to control point 1 no water budget no empty condition priority = 5
Pressure Sensor	4mA = 0.0 psi 20 mA = 150.0 psi

Additional Reference Materials

Related in 3200S.