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  1. "Flow Fault" in BaseStation 1000 How to tell if Flow Fault Message: Quick View will not have an error or message, but if you go Video
  2. Add Custom Markers To BaseManager Maps Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Custom Markers Zone biCoders and all other baseline biCoders have unique serial numbers that allow them to Video
  3. Add Zone Markers To BaseManager Maps Step-by-Step Guide Accessing the Zone Markers Interface 1. Log into the BaseManager account you want to work on. 2. Navigate Video
  4. Adding a New Program Learn how to add a new program on BaseManager. Video
  5. Adding AppManager bookmark Step-by-Step Guide BaseManager, App Manager, and Mobile Access are not standalone apps available in the Apple App Store or Google Video
  6. Adjusting BaseManager Map Views Step-by-Step Guide Adjusting the Company View Map 1. Log into the company and controller that you want to adjust. When Video
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. BaseManager Connect Error Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a BaseManager Connect Error message.             Common Causes  * Local area network (LAN) being down. * Network has Video
  10. BaseManager Maps Step-by-Step Guide Understanding BaseManager Map Levels BaseManager provides three distinct map levels to help you manage irrigation systems at different Video
  11. 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
  12. Be a Baseline Hero Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Foundation: Why Proper Setup Matters Baseline systems are more than just turning valves on and off. Video
  13. Blown Fuses Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Why Fuses Blow Before replacing blown fuses, it's important to understand the root cause. Blown Video
  14. Clock Failure Message At the 1000, Substation & FlowStation, troubleshoot by: 1. Disconnect from BaseManager 2. Set the time 3. Make sure the Video
  15. Configuring Alerts Step-by-Step Guide Accessing the Administration Panel 1. Log into your Baseline Apps account. 2. Open the BaseManager icon on the Video
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Controller Date Stop Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Alert The Controller Event Date Stop message indicates that all watering has been stopped for the Video
  20. Controller Event Files Brandon from the Support Team joins up to discuss controller event files, how to find then and how to read Video
  21. Controller Flow Stop Jumper Message Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Flow Stop Jumper Message The Controller Flow Stop Jumper message indicates that the controller has detected Video
  22. Controller Not Connected Brandon from Support joins Tech Talk to discuss the top 5 reasons why a controller isn't connected to Video
  23. Controller Off Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Controller Off Message The Controller Off message indicates that the controller dial has been physically turned Video
  24. Controller Rain Stop Jumper Message Overview The Controller Rain Stop Jumper message indicates that the controller has detected an open rain sensor contact and has Video
  25. Controller Restore Successful Message Overview The Controller Restore Successful message confirms that your controller's backup file has been successfully restored. This message Video
  26. Device Disabled Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Device Disabled Message When a device is disabled in your system, you will receive a message Video
  27. Device Two Wire No Response Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Device Two Wire No Response" message.        Common Causes  * Damaged or corroded wire Video
  28. Device Valve Decoder Open Circuit Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Device Valve Decoder Open Circuit" message. Common Causes * A failure solenoid or Video
  29. Device Valve Decoder Short Circuit Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Device Valve Decoder Short Circuit" message.    Common causes * Issue related to the Video
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. Expected Run and Color Coding At times, zones might not run the way or in the order you had expected. Brandon from Baseline Support joins Video
  33. Flow Contacts Triggered Message Step-by-Step Guide Wiring Options for PFS-200 Flow Sensors on Conventional Wire Controllers When installing a PFS-200 (plastic flow sensor, two-inch) Video
  34. Flow Devices Chris is back on Tech Talk to discuss different flow devices and when you might use each of them.       BL-PFS-100 Video
  35. Flow Sensor Wire Step-by-Step Guide Wiring Options for PFS-200 Flow Sensors When installing a PFS-200 (plastic flow sensor, two-inch) on a conventional wire Video
  36. Flow Set-Up with Multiple Water Sources Step-by-Step Guide Understanding When to Use This Guide This guide covers flow configuration for irrigation systems with more complex hydraulics, Video
  37. Flow Variance & Limits Dan answers a question out of Boston on flow limits and flow variance.  Here's the alert subscriptions process: Video
  38. FlowStation Connect Error Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "FlowStation Connect Error" message.            Common Causes  * Loss of power to the FlowStation. Video
  39. Geolocating Devices with Mobile Access Step-by-Step Guide Enable Location Permissions on Your Device Before you can use the geolocate function, you need to allow your Video
  40. Ground Resistance Testing Videos Review different videos where we field test ground resistance along a 2-wire path with both the AEMC 4630 and the Video
  41. 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
  42. How to Install the WaterTec S100 Step-by-Step Guide Baseline WaterTec S100 soil moisture sensors help eliminate unneeded irrigation cycles by interrupting the signal between the irrigation Video
  43. Installation and setup Step-by-Step Guide What's in the Box The baseline precip sensor package includes the following components: * Installation instructions, splices, Video
  44. 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
  45. Mainline High Flow Variance Detected Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Message The Mainline High Flow Variance Detected message indicates that the controller measured a higher flow Video
  46. Mainline High Flow Variance Shutdown Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Mainline High Flow Variance Shutdown" message.          Common Causes * Broken mainline pipe. * Zone Video
  47. Mainline High Pressure Protection Learn how to protect a mainline and close a master valve with a BL-5406-kit pressure biCoder.    Scenario  * Commerical site.  * Normally Video
  48. Mainline Limits Ask The Trainer: Mainline Limits and Testing Meters Video originally published December 2020. Troubleshooting a Mainline Break That Didn' Video
  49. Mainline Low Flow Variance Detected Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Message The Mainline Low Flow Variance Detected message indicates that the controller detected a flow rate Video
  50. Mainline Low Flow Variance Shutdown Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Mainline Low Flow Variance Shutdown" message.                 Common Causes * Flow restriction on the Video
  51. 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
  52. MobileAccess Overview Step-by-Step Guide Accessing MobileAccess There are two methods to access MobileAccess on your mobile device. Method 1: Direct Browser Navigation Video
  53. Monitor Water Levels Using Pressure Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Pressure-Based Water Level Monitoring Pressure sensors provide a reliable way to monitor water levels in tanks, canals, Video
  54. 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
  55. Naming Programs and Zones in BaseManager Step-by-Step Guide Prerequisites for Naming Programs and Zones Program and zone names are not configured at the controller itself. Instead, Video
  56. Obey Global Conditions Step-by-Step Guide The Obey Global Conditions checkbox is a program setting that determines whether a specific program will follow the Video
  57. 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
  58. Pause Irrigation For Low Pressure Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Low Pressure Problem Low water pressure can cause significant irrigation inefficiencies, particularly for large rotor zones. Video
  59. Performing Manual Operations Step-by-Step Guide Accessing Manual Operations Manual operations in BaseManager allow you to override automated schedules and directly control irrigation functions. Video
  60. PipeView Baseline Product Manager Bob Beers joins the discussion this week to look at PipeView.  We cover what PipeView is, what Video
  61. POC High Flow Shutdown Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "POC High Flow Shutdown" message.             Common Causes  * Break on Mainline.   * Flow limit Video
  62. POC High Pressure Shutdown Step-by-Step Guide When a POC high pressure shutdown occurs, the message displays the following information: POC High Pressure Shutdown with Video
  63. POC Unscheduled Flow Detected Message Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Message The POC Unscheduled Flow Detected message indicates that the controller measured flow through a flow Video
  64. POC Unscheduled Flow Shutdown Step-by-Step Guide When a POC unscheduled flow shutdown occurs, the message displays the following information: POC Unscheduled Flow Shutdown with Video
  65. 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
  66. Program Learn Flow Complete Errors Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Program Learn Flow Complete Errors message. Common Causes * Issue could be zone-specific.  * Issues could Video
  67. Program Over Run Step-by-Step Guide A program overrun message indicates that a program was still running when its next scheduled start time arrived. Video
  68. Program Overrun Message Understanding and Resolving Program Overrun Alerts What the Program Overrun Message Means The Program Overrun alert is a significant message Video
  69. Program Pause Water Window Step-by-Step Guide The Program Pause Water Window message indicates that a program has been paused because a water window is Video
  70. Program Paused Event Switch Message Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Program Paused Event Switch Message When a program paused event switch is triggered, you will receive Video
  71. Program Paused Pressure Message Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Program Paused Pressure Message The Program Paused Pressure message appears when a pressure sensor detects that Video
  72. Program Priorities Step-by-Step Guide Accessing the Schedules Tab 1. Open a web browser and navigate to baselineapps.net. 2. Log in using Video
  73. Program Priorities - Tech Talk Tuesday Overview Program priorities are a powerful capability in Baseline controllers that have been available for six to eight years. While Video
  74. Program Priority Preempt Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Program Priority Preempted Message When you receive a Program Priority Preempted message, it indicates that a Video
  75. Program Skipped Moisture Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Program Skipped Moisture" message.        Common Causes  * Sensor SB16822 being set to influence Video
  76. Programming a Pause or Stop Condition Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Pause vs. Stop Conditions The baseline precip sensor helps you monitor rainfall that reaches the soil, including Video
  77. Rain Sensors Step-by-Step Guide How the Rain Sensor Operates Once it starts raining and the right amount of moisture triggers your sensor, Video
  78. 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
  79. Search and Assign Remotely Step-by-Step Guide There are three methods available for searching and assigning zones and other devices in your HydroPoint system. You Video
  80. Search and Assign Zones Step-by-Step Guide Accessing BaseManager and Checking Current Zone Setup 1. Open a web browser and navigate to baselineapps.net. 2. Video
  81. 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
  82. Selecting a Controller Learn how to select a controller on BaseManager. Video
  83. Setting Up a Map Adjusting BaseManager Map Views Video originally published June 2020. Adjusting the Company View Map 1. Log into the company and Video
  84. Setting up a Start, Stop, or Pause Condition with a Coaches Button Learn how to create a pause condition with a Coaches Button on a BaseStation 3200.  1.  Log in to BaseManager. Video
  85. 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
  86. Setting Up and Connecting Controllers to BaseManager Step-by-Step Guide Understanding App Manager vs. BaseManager Before adding controllers, it's important to understand the difference between App 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. Soil Moisture Sensor Not Found, Conventional Wire Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot when a newly installed soil moisture sensor is not found on a conventional wire Video
  92. Soil Moisture Sensor Not Found, Two-Wire Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot when a newly installed soil moisture sensor is no found on a two-wire system. Video
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. SubStation Connect Error Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "SubStation Connect Error" message. Common Causes  * No power to the SubStation.  * A Video
  96. 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
  97. Testing Devices Learn how to test a device on BaseManager. Video
  98. 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
  99. Testing Meters Step-by-Step Guide Troubleshooting Why a Broken Main Line Didn't Shut Down When a broken main line fails to Video
  100. Top Three Reasons for Support Calls Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Over Current Issues Over current issues are among the most common support problems encountered with two-wire irrigation Video
  101. Two-Wire Overcurrent Roberto had a two-wire over current issue in his field wiring, here's Dan's response.  Here' Video
  102. Understanding Messages and Alerts Step-by-Step Guide Setting Up User Contact Information Before you can receive alerts and messages from your BaseManager system, you need Video
  103. Using a Multimeter to Troubleshoot Your Controller Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Basic Components of Baseline Controllers All Baseline controllers share the same core components, regardless of whether Video
  104. Using Mobile Access to Control Your Irrigation System Step-by-Step Guide Understanding App Manager vs. BaseManager vs. Mobile Access Before diving into mobile access, it's important to Video
  105. Using Precipitation Sensors and Rain Buckets to Adjust Irrigation Overview What a Tipping Rain Bucket Does A tipping rain bucket is fundamentally different from a traditional rain switch. While Video
  106. Valve Decoder Messages Learn more about valve decoder open circuit or short circuit messages. Video
  107. Water Source Budget Exceeded Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Water Source Budget Exceeded message.        Common Causes  * Water budget being enabled for conservation purposes. Video
  108. Water Source Budget Exceeded Shutdown Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Water Source Budget Exceeded Shutdown" message.     Common Causes * Water budget enabled as Video
  109. Water Source Empty Event Switch Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Water Source Empty Event Switch message.        Event Switches (also known as Event biCoders) allow Video
  110. Water Source Empty Pressure Sensor Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Alert Message The Water Source Empty Pressure Sensor alert indicates that a cistern or tank has Video
  111. 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
  112. Why Isn’t My Moisture Sensor Changing? Step-by-Step Guide Verify Which Sensor and Zone You're Testing Before troubleshooting, confirm which sensor is installed in the Video
  113. Winterizing Your Irrigation System Step-by-Step Guide Monitoring Soil Temperature to Determine Winterization Timing One of the most critical aspects of winterization is timing it Video
  114. 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
  115. Wrong Or No Temperature Reading Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot a soil moisture sensor that reads the incorrect soil temperature or fails to read Video
  116. Zone Shutdown High Flow Variance Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Zone Shutdown High Flow Variance" message.          Common Causes  * Broken or missing sprinkler Video
  117. Zone Shutdown Low Flow Variance Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Zone Shutdown Low Flow Variance" message.                  Common Causes  * Plugged sprinkler heads on. Video
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