SubStation User Manual
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1 – Introduction
The SubStation™ is the perfect solution for difficult retrofitting situations or complex irrigation
sites. The SubStation provides access to the industry-leading BaseStation 3200™ controller using a
local area network (LAN). This wireless functionality means you can consolidate multiple existing
controllers into a single BaseStation 3200 controller without running expensive wire across long
distances. You can also establish new irrigation zones in areas separated from the main controller
by obstacles such as driveways or parking lots.
After the SubStation is connected to the preferred LAN, you can take full advantage of the powerful
BaseStation 3200 capabilities to program the SubStation’s zones from any location. All devices that
are physically connected to the SubStation are configured and assigned to programs in the
BaseStation 3200 controller or in BaseManager™ (if the associated BaseStation 3200 controller is
connected to BaseManager).
The BaseStation 3200 has 8 available addresses for TCP/IP-based performance components. Each
SubStation connection uses one of these addresses. The connections can be a combination of wired
Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet radios.
Installing the Components
Install the SubStation
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Install each SubStation and the communication modules according to the instructions that
came with the equipment.
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Make sure the SubStations are powered up and the communication equipment is connected.
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Make sure the two-wire is connected to the SubStation, and the devices are connected to the
two-wire. Refer to the SubStation Device Specifications in the Appendix.
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To find the required tasks for connecting the SubStation to the network, refer to the section
on Configuring the Network Settings on the SubStation on page 6 of this User Manual.
Install the BaseStation 3200 Irrigation Controller
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Refer to the BaseStation 3200 User Manual to install and set up the irrigation controller.
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If you are using network communication modules with the BaseStation 3200, install the
modules according to the instructions that came with the equipment.
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Make sure the network communication equipment is powered up and connected.
