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  1. 3200S Display Hardware Overview The BaseStation 3200S is a new version of display hardware for the BaseStation 3200 controller family.  Why is there a 3200S
  2. 3G Cell Modem Installation and User Guide (Pedestal Enclosures) Update Table of Contents IntroductionGather the following tools and materialsStep 1 - Assemble the Antenna RiserStep 2 - Prepare the Cell Modem Installation
  3. AG 1000 Documents Sales AG 1000 Brochure Documents
  4. Assigning Zones Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Assign Screen Layout When you turn the dial to the Assign position, the screen displays two Video
  5. Backup and Restore the BaseStation 1000 Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Automatic and Manual Backups Every controller connected to BaseManager receives an automatic weekly backup without any action Video
  6. Baseline SIM Card Swap Instructions Cloud Network Module SIM Card Replacement For Baseline Enclosures Introduction This guide is to provide directions for how to replace Communication Solutions
  7. BaseStation 1000 Cell Modem Gateway Install & Setup Guide Step-by-Step Guide What's Included in the Box Your BaseStation 1000 Cell Modem Gateway (BL-CM4G-GW) package contains the following Cell Modem Installation
  8. BaseStation 1000 Documents Sales BaseStation 1000 Brochure Manuals BaseStation 1000 User Manual BaseStation 1000 Configuration Guide Specifications BaseStation 1000 Technical Specification BaseStation 1000 Documents
  9. BaseStation 3200 Cell Modem Gateway Install & Setup Guide Step-by-Step Guide What's Included in the Box Before beginning installation, verify that your BL-CM4G cell modem package contains Cell Modem Installation
  10. BaseStation 3200 Documents Sales BaseStation 3200 Brochure Manuals BaseStation 3200 V17 User Manual BaseStation 3200 V17 Quick Start Guide Specifications BaseStation 3200 V18 Documents
  11. BaseStation 3200 Quick Start Guide Update Table of Contents IntroductionSmart Watering ModesSoil Moisture Sensor-Based WateringWeather-Based WateringController Front Panel LayoutRUN Main ScreenDetailed Status by Program ScreenWater Getting Started
  12. Basic Irrigation Programming Overview Step-by-Step Guide Controller Navigation and Basic Controls The BaseStation 1000 features several programming menu options accessible through dedicated buttons on Video
  13. BiCoder Communication Errors BiCoder Communication errors can present in multiple ways.  Please review the material regarding the specific type of message you are 2-Wire Troubleshooting
  14. BL Basestation 6000 site controller manual BL_BaseStation 6000 Site Controller_Manual.pdf BaseStation 6000 Site Controller User Manual   January 16, 2012 Contents at a Glance BL-6000
  15. BL-5200-PCK biCoder Installation Guide Update Table of Contents Installation InstructionsMounting Template The Baseline BL-5200-PCK Series Powered biCoders are available in 12, 24, 36, and Installation
  16. BL-5224R biCoder Installation Guide Update Table of Contents Powered biCoder Installation InstructionsBL5224 24 Valve Powered biCoder biSensor Installation Instructions Each terminal of the Baseline’ Installation
  17. BL-6000 Discontinuation Letter BL-6000 Discontinuation Letter.pdf BL-6000
  18. BL-ER-P Installation Guide Assemble the Antenna Riser 1.  Remove the antenna riser assembly and the antenna from its packaging. 2.  Remove the plastic Ethernet
  19. BL-ER-X Installation Guide Installing the Ethernet Radio Unit 1.  Remove the Ethernet radio unit and the antenna from its packaging. 2.  Familiarize yourself Ethernet
  20. BL-ETH-SW Ethernet Switch X Cabinet Installation Guide Installing the Ethernet Switch in an X Cabinet Enclosure 1. Halt all watering while you install the Ethernet switch.      For Ethernet
  21. BL-ETH-SW Pedestal Installation Guide Installing the Ethernet Switch in a Pedestal Enclosure 1.  Halt all watering while you install the Ethernet switch. * BaseStation 1000: Ethernet
  22. C-Cabinet Wall Mount Enclosure Installation Guide Update Table of Contents Enclosure Mounting InstructionsMaterials and ToolsEnclosure Electrical Installation Enclosure Mounting Instructions 1.  Mount the enclosure on a Installation
  23. C-Cabinet Wall Mount Enclosure Installation Guide CInstallation Guide Enclosure Mounting Instructions Materials and Tools Enclosure Electrical Install... [insert-question 937724] Installation
  24. C-Cabinet Wall Mount Enclosure Installation Guide CInstallation Guide Enclosure Mounting Instructions Materials and Tools Enclosure Electrical Install... [insert-question 937724] Installation
  25. Calsense Pedestal Retrofit Installation Guide Converting a Calsense® Pedestal to Baseline 1.  Shut down irrigation on the Calsense controller. Turn off the controller and disconnect Installation
  26. Cloud Network Module Installation and Setup (BaseStation 1000) Learn how to install and configure the BL-Cloud Network Module in the BaseStation 1000. About the Multi Carrier Modem The Cell Modem Installation
  27. Cloud Network Module Installation and Setup (BaseStation 3200) Learn how to install and configure the BL-Cloud Network Module on the Basestation 3200  About the Multi Carrier Modem The Cell Modem Installation
  28. Communication Solutions Documents Manuals Baseline Communication Solutions Brochure Baseline Network Communication Specifiers Guide   Cloud Network Module Cloud Network Module Install Guide Wi-Fi Module Getting Started
  29. Communication Type: Ethernet Ethernet Setting on 3200 WalkThrough When setting up an Ethernet on a controller there are some initial questions to ask: Network Connection Troubleshooting
  30. Configuring Zone Properties for Weather-Based Watering Step-by-Step Guide Setting up zone properties correctly ensures accurate evapotranspiration (ET) calculations when using weather-based watering. These settings apply to Video
  31. Configuring Zones Step-by-Step Guide Before configuring zones, you must first assign your bike holders to zone numbers. This process is covered in Video
  32. Connecting a SubStation to a BaseStation 3200 3200 to SubStation setup using IOT  Conceptual steps: 1. Install devices & activate 2. Connect SubStation to iOT server 3. Getting Started
  33. Connecting a Weather Station to BaseManager Step-by-Step Guide Accessing Weather Station Management 1. After logging into your BaseManager Plus account, click the menu button in the Video
  34. Connecting BaseStation 1000 via Ethernet Learn how to connect your BaseStation 1000 to the BaseManager server via Ethernet.   Step-by-Step Guide Connection Begin by connecting a Ethernet
  35. Connecting BaseStation 3200 via Ethernet Learn how to connect your BaseStation 3200 to the BaseManager server via Ethernet. Step-by-Step Guide Connection Begin by connecting a Ethernet
  36. Control Point & Dynamic Flow Allocation Groups There are two different, but very similar, features for turning on the smallest available control points. Control Point Groups can Programming
  37. Controller Event Files Brandon from the Support Team joins up to discuss controller event files, how to find then and how to read Video
  38. Controller Platform Documents Update Table of Contents BaseStation 3200BaseStation 1000AG 1000SubStationFlowStationConventional WiredCommunication SolutionsWeatherAccess BaseStation 3200  BaseStation 3200 Documents Sales BaseStation 3200 Brochure Manuals Popular Articles
  39. Conventional Wired Documents Sales Conventional Wired Powered biCoder Brochure Manuals BL-5200-PCK biCoder Conventional Wired Install Guide BL-5200R biCoder Conventional Wired Install Guide Specifications Documents
  40. Enabling Weather-Based Watering on a BaseStation 1000 Step-by-Step Guide Prerequisites Before enabling weather-based watering on your BaseStation 1000, you must complete two setup tasks: * Add a weather Video
  41. Enabling Weather-Based Watering on a BaseStation 3200 Step-by-Step Guide Prerequisites Before Enabling Weather-Based Watering Before you begin enabling weather-based watering on your BaseStation 3200 controller, you must Video
  42. Ethernet Radio Antenna Installation Guide Update Table of Contents Choosing a Location for the AntennaAntenna and Cable GuidelinesInstalling a Yagi AntennaInstalling an Omni-Directional AntennaConnecting the Ethernet
  43. Ethernet Radios FAQ Update Table of Contents How many Ethernet radios can I have in one radio network?Does bandwidth decrease when Repeaters Ethernet
  44. Event File Abbreviations The BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller tracks all actions such as programming changes, water times, moisture levels, and other internal actions Troubleshooting
  45. Flow Set-Up with a Single Water Source Learn how to configure flow on the BaseStation 3200 via BaseManager. Steps include devices, water sources, control points, and mainlines. Programming
  46. FlowStation Documents Sales FlowStation Brochure FlowStation Overview Brochure Manuals FlowStation Configuration Guide FlowStation V2 Quick Start Guide FlowStation V2 User Guide FlowStation Documents
  47. FlowStation Module Installation Guide Update Table of Contents IntroductionShutting Down Power to the PedestalEthernet Switch Mounting InstructionsPower Connector InstructionsAttaching the FlowStation ModuleAttaching the Ethernet Installation
  48. FlowStation Quick Start Guides When setting up and connecting your controller, we recommend following the quick start guides linked below. Select the model that Installation
  49. FreeWave FGR2-P User Manual User manual can be downloaded here. Ethernet
  50. Getting Started BaseStation 3200 Here’s how to get started with your new BaseStation 3200 controller.  Follow the Three Steps Below: STEP 1 Set Getting Started
  51. Getting Started with Soil Moisture Sensors Soil moisture sensors collect information about moisture and soil temperature, helping you make better water management decisions or automate watering Getting Started
  52. How BaseStation Controllers Display Multi-Carrier SIM Information Overview This document outlines how BaseStation controllers display multi-carrier SIM information inside the BaseStation Network menus and how it relates Network Connection Troubleshooting
  53. How to convert v18 firmware to v19 firmware A program summary file from a BaseStation 3200 with v18 (or lower) firmware is not compatible with a BaseStation 3200S 3200S
  54. How to Find Your Controller PIN and Connect It to AppManager Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Authorization PIN Code Shortly after connecting your controller to a network or after allowing BaseManager to Video
  55. How to Power Cycle a Controller Troubleshooting
  56. Interpreting an Event File Update Table of Contents Opening the Event File on a ComputerEvent File ExampleInterpreting the Data The BaseStation 3200 and the Troubleshooting
  57. Irrigation Controller Shortcuts When you are configuring the settings on a BaseStation irrigation controller, you need to navigate through many screens and press Getting Started
  58. Irrigation Controller Shortcuts When you are configuring the settings on a BaseStation irrigation controller, you need to navigate through many screens and press Programming
  59. Learning Flow on a BaseStation 3200 Step-by-Step Guide The BaseStation 3200 provides two methods for learning flow: you can learn flow for an individual zone one Video
  60. Local or Cloud Network Modules Baseline Communication Options Baseline offers the flexibility of either a local or in-the-cloud network setup. Controllers can communicate via ethernet, Cell Modem Installation
  61. Mainline Limits Ask The Trainer: Mainline Limits and Testing Meters Video originally published December 2020. Troubleshooting a Mainline Break That Didn' Video
  62. Manage by Flow What is Manage by Flow? Manage by flow is a feature in BaseManager that optimizes the number of stations that Programming
  63. Manual Operation Step-by-Step Guide Manually Running a Single Zone 1. Press the Manual Run button on the controller. 2. Navigate to and Video
  64. Modem Connection Failure after Installation/Upgrade The Issue After installing the new Nano or Micro 4g LTE modems, the controller may not connect to BaseManager (stuck Network Connection Troubleshooting
  65. Moisture Sensor: Two-Wire Communication Error Moisture Sensor Two-Wire Communication Error This is when the controller is receiving the error: Two-Wire Communication Error Unable to talk 2-Wire Troubleshooting
  66. Multiple Zones at Once Run More Than One Zone At A Time Video originally published September 2020. Accessing Your BaseStation Controller 1. Open a Video
  67. Network Connection Procedure Customers will call in if there controller is offline of not connecting to the internet. 1. Please make sure the Network Connection Troubleshooting
  68. New Users - Start Here - BaseStation 1000 Welcome to Baseline! This subsection of the Hydropoint knowledge base has been created to help you with all things related Getting Started
  69. New Users - Start Here - BaseStation 3200 Welcome to Baseline! This subsection of the Hydropoint knowledge base has been created to help you with all things related Getting Started
  70. New Users - Start Here - FlowStation Welcome to Baseline! This subsection of the Hydropoint knowledge base has been created to help you with all things related Getting Started
  71. New Users - Start Here - SubStation Welcome to Baseline! This subsection of the Hydropoint knowledge base has been created to help you with all things related Getting Started
  72. Operating Christmas Lights Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Question This guide addresses a question about operating Christmas lights with the BaseStation 1000. The question Video
  73. P-Series Pedestal Enclosure Installation Guide PInstallation Guide P-Series Pedestal Enclosures Materials and Tools Mounting the Pedestal to the Co... [insert-question 937731] Installation
  74. P-Series Pedestal Enclosure Installation Guide PInstallation Guide P-Series Pedestal Enclosures Materials and Tools Mounting the Pedestal to the Co... [insert-question 937731] Installation
  75. P-Series Pedestal Enclosure Installation Guide Update Table of Contents Materials and ToolsMounting the Pedestal to the Concrete Pad The P-series pedestal units are designed to Installation
  76. P-Series Pedestal Enclosure Installation Guide PInstallation Guide P-Series Pedestal Enclosures Materials and Tools Mounting the Pedestal to the Co... [insert-question 937731] Installation
  77. Preventing Run Off Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Runoff and Its Causes Runoff occurs when water is applied faster than the soil can absorb it Video
  78. Program Overrun Message Understanding and Resolving Program Overrun Alerts What the Program Overrun Message Means The Program Overrun alert is a significant message Video
  79. Programming a Zone Event Stop/Pause Note: Compatible with 3200S, firmware versions 19.9 and up.  Accessing Zone Event Dates 1. Turn the 3200S dial to Programming
  80. Quick Start Guide Update Table of Contents IntroductionSmart Watering ModesSoil Moisture Sensor-Based WateringWeather-Based WateringController Front Panel LayoutOn-Screen HelpZone Status ReportUnderstanding Zone StatusesStep 1 Programming
  81. Resolving a Single Two-Wire No Response Message Ask The Trainer Learn how to troubleshoot a two-wire no response message. Summary In the event of an isolated two-wire 2-Wire Troubleshooting
  82. Resolving a Two-Wire Over-Current Two Wire Overcurrent Message An overcurrent message occurs when the current drawn by the two-wire exceeds the 1.5 amp 2-Wire Troubleshooting
  83. Resolving Many Two-Wire No Response Messages Summary In the event of multiple device no replies, where a multitude of device messages are present over a large 2-Wire Troubleshooting
  84. Run More than One Zone at a Time Step-by-Step Guide Access BaseManager 1. Open a browser and navigate to baselineapps.net. 2. Log into your Baseline Apps account Video
  85. Search and Assign Zones or Devices at the Controller Step-by-Step Guide Accessing the Assignment Menu 1. Starting at the Run dial position, turn the dial to Assign. 2. Select Video
  86. Setting up and Configuring a FlowStation. Delete FlowStation Purpose of FlowStation Understanding Shared Flow Design and Operation of a shared flow group consists of several BaseStation Video
  87. Setting Up Mainlines Step-by-Step Guide Prerequisites Before setting up mainlines, you must first configure your points of connection. Refer to the points of Video
  88. Setting Up Points of Connection Learn how to set up a point of connection on the BaseStation 3200. Setting up points of connection, include Pumps, Video
  89. Setting Up Programs Step-by-Step Guide Before configuring program settings, ensure you have already assigned your bike coders to zones and configured your zone Video
  90. Setting Up Start, Stop, Pause Conditions Step-by-Step Guide The BaseStation 3200 allows you to configure start, stop, or pause conditions using event switches, moisture sensors, or Video
  91. Setting Up Water Source Priorities With Baseline’s BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller, you can use water from multiple sources to run your irrigation programs. When Programming
  92. Shutting Down Irrigation Based on a Water Source Empty Condition Update Table of Contents Step 1 - Installing the Monitoring Device in the ReservoirUsing an Event biCoder and Float Switch Programming
  93. SS-Series Pedestal Installation Guide Update Table of Contents Materials and ToolsMounting the Pedestal to the Concrete Pad The Super Strong series pedestal units are Installation
  94. Start Conditions Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Start Conditions Start conditions provide alternative ways to initiate irrigation programs beyond traditional timed starts. While a Video
  95. Stopping Irrigation at a Specific Temperature Reading You can set up your Baseline 1000 irrigation controller to stop all irrigation when the temperature drops below a specific Programming
  96. Stopping Irrigation for Rain Events If an irrigation system that you manage is running during a rain storm, your customer might be criticized for wasting Programming
  97. Stopping Irrigation for Rain Events If an irrigation system that you manage is running during a rain storm, your customer might be criticized for wasting Programming
  98. SubStation and Cloud Networking Step-by-Step Guide Understanding SubStation and Cloud Networking This guide focuses on connecting SubStations to a BaseStation 3200 using cloud network Video
  99. SubStation Connection Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Connection Options There are two primary ways to connect a SubStation to a BaseStation 3200 controller, depending Video
  100. Substation Documents Sales SubStation Brochure SubStation Use-Case Brochure Manuals SubStation V1 User Manual SubStation V1 Quick Start Guide SubStation V2 User Manual Documents
  101. SubStation Quick Start Guides See the attached documents below when referencing the Quick Start Guides for the various models of SubStation depending on the Programming
  102. SubStation RV User Guide SubStation RV User Guide.pdf SubStation RV FAQs.docx Documents
  103. SubStation: How to manually run zones Use the Manual Start/Stop Zone option when you want to quickly start an individual zone or stop a  zone Getting Started
  104. SubStation: How to Test devices When you test a zone, the controller verifies the communication between the controller and the  valve biCoder. The controller activates Getting Started
  105. Testing Devices and Two-Wire Communication Step-by-Step Guide The test menu in the BaseStation 1000 provides diagnostic tools to verify communication and performance of all connected Video
  106. Troubleshooting Cell Modem & Network Connections (Baseline) Cell Network and Modem Connection Issues In order to remotely connect with your controller (1000, 3200, Substation, etc.) to the Network Connection Troubleshooting
  107. Troubleshooting Flash Failure Message The message, “Flash Failure”, is created when the following occurs: 1. The SPI flash does not respond during power up Troubleshooting
  108. Troubleshooting Two Wire Issues Finding the Issue To check what is wrong with your system, begin by checking the controller for alerts. Once you 2-Wire Troubleshooting
  109. Turning Electricity On/Off with a Program Update Table of Contents Required MaterialsOverview of the StepsStep 1 - Installing the Dayton RelayStep 2 - Installing the biCoderStep Programming
  110. Turning Electricity On/Off with a Program (BaseStation 1000) With the correct materials, you can set up your Baseline irrigation controller to have a connected 110V electrical circuit turn Programming
  111. Two-wire Call Process Flowchart Start Here Why are we talking two-wire troubleshooting process? Hydropoint takes pride in having the best two-wire resources online, E-mail 2-Wire Troubleshooting
  112. Two-wire Device mA Draw Reference and Calculator The table below outlines the expected milliamp draw range for each Baseline two-wire device type. Compare the milliamp draw estimate 2-Wire Troubleshooting
  113. Two-Wire System Overview Source: Tempo Communications Webinar Presenter: Alejandro Asencio, Associate Product Manager - Irrigation Two-Wire System Overview What is Two-Wire? Two-wire irrigation 2-Wire Troubleshooting
  114. Updating the Baseline controller IP address Baseline is migrating to a new cloud provider, and as part of this transition, we are permanently changing IP addresses. Network Connection Troubleshooting
  115. Updating the Firmware from a USB Drive Update Table of Contents Copy the Firmware Update from the Baseline Website onto a USB DriveUpdate the Firmware on the Programming
  116. Updating the Firmware from a USB Drive Important We always recommend that you perform a system backup before you update the SubStation firmware. If you experience issues Programming
  117. Updating the Firmware from a USB Drive(FlowStation) Important We always recommend that you perform a system backup before you update the FlowStation firmware. If you experience issues Programming
  118. Updating to the V17 Firmware from a USB Drive Update Table of Contents Copy the Firmware Update from the Baseline Website onto a USB DriveUpdate the Firmware on the Programming
  119. VIT SB-16SS Pedestal Conversion Guide VIT SB-16SS Pedestal Conversion Guide Remove All Parts of the Original Controller Part 1 - Install Baseline’s Faceplat... [insert-question Installation
  120. VIT SB-16SS Pedestal Conversion Guide Update Table of Contents Remove All Parts of the Original ControllerPart 1 - Install Baseline’s Faceplate/Display ModulePart 2 Installation
  121. Water Windows and Paused Irrigation Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Issue: Program Not Completing on Time When a program has a scheduled start time and a Video
  122. WeatherAccess Documents Manuals WeatherAccess User Manual Documents
  123. WeatherAccess Overview History of Weather-based Watering When early settlers started growing irrigated crops in the western US around 1850, over-irrigation was a Setup & Operations
  124. Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide For BaseStation 3200 Irrigation Controllers Customer Service 1-866-294-5847 Introduction In order to remotely connect with your Wi-Fi Module
  125. Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide (Bullet) Overview In order to remotely connect with your BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller and take advantage of BaseManager, the controller must Wi-Fi Module
  126. WiFi Module Installation and Setup, BaseStation 1000 Learn how to install and configure the BL-Cloud-WFE WiFi module on the BaseStation 1000.                       Step-by-Step Guide First, ensure that your Cell Modem Installation
  127. WiFi Module Installation and Setup, BaseStation 3200 Learn how to install and configure the BL-Cloud-WFE WiFi module on the BaseStation 3200 V17.11.                Step-by-Step Guide First, ensure Cell Modem Installation
  128. Working with Conventional Wire Systems Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Conventional Wire vs. Two-Wire Conventional wire consists of a bundle of individual wires, typically number 14 gauge Video
  129. X-Cabinet Wall Mount Enclosure Installation Guide XInstallation Guide Enclosure Mounting Instructions Materials and Tools Enclosure Electrical Install... [insert-question 937701] Installation
  130. X-Cabinet Wall Mount Enclosure Installation Guide XInstallation Guide Enclosure Mounting Instructions Materials and Tools Enclosure Electrical Install... [insert-question 937701] Installation
  131. X-Cabinet Wall Mount Enclosure Installation Guide XInstallation Guide Enclosure Mounting Instructions Materials and Tools Enclosure Electrical Install... [insert-question 937701] Installation
  132. X-Cabinet Wall Mount Enclosure Installation Guide Update Table of Contents Enclosure Mounting InstructionsMaterials and ToolsEnclosure Electrical Installation Enclosure Mounting Instructions 1.  Mount the enclosure on a Installation
  133. X-Series Pedestal Installation Guide X-Series Pedestal Installation Guide Materials and Tools Mount the Pedestal Base to the Concrete Pad Mount the Pedest... [insert-question 952005] Installation
  134. X-Series Pedestal Installation Guide Update Table of Contents Materials and ToolsMount the Pedestal Base to the Concrete PadMount the Pedestal to the BaseAttach the Installation
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