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SubStation User Manual 

 

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2 – The SubStation Interface 

Because all devices connected to the SubStation’s wire path are assigned and configured on the 

connected BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller, the SubStation has a simplified interface. 

 

Display

 – The display indicates the 

current state of the SubStation and is 

used to program the SubStation. Refer 

to Setting Up the Screen Display on 

page 10 in this User Manual for 

information about improving image 

quality in outdoor conditions including 

direct sunlight and low light.

 

Main Menu Buttons

 – The buttons are 

used to select the various operating or 

programming menus of the 

SubStation. An indicator light is 

illuminated on the active button. 

 

 

Buttons

 – The buttons are used to select programming elements, change their values, and initiate 

operations. 

Increase the value of the selected field, or sequence through the available 

options in the selected field 

– 

Decrease the value of the selected field, or sequence through the available 

options in the selected field 

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Move within a screen 

OK 

Select an option or perform an action 

BACK 

Return to a previous screen or cancel an action 

Summary of Contents for SubStation

Page 1: ...SubStation User Manual Firmware Version 2 0 February 5 2019 Customer Service 1 866 294 5847...

Page 2: ...Baseline Inc www baselinesystems com Phone 208 323 1634 FAX 208 323 1834 Toll Free 866 294 5847 2019 Baseline Inc All Rights Reserved...

Page 3: ...Setting the SubStation Date and Time 9 Setting Up the Screen Display 10 Clearing the Assigned Devices on the SubStation 10 Updating the Firmware on the SubStation 11 Exporting Data from the Controller...

Page 4: ...Page ii...

Page 5: ...ager 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 Etherne...

Page 6: ...ity in outdoor conditions including direct sunlight and low light Main Menu Buttons The buttons are used to select the various operating or programming menus of the SubStation An indicator light is il...

Page 7: ...IP Shows the Internet Protocol address IP address of the connected BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller Connect Time Shows the date and time when the connection between the SubStation and the BaseSt...

Page 8: ...ss the OK button The View Messages screen displays Note Messages notify you when something in your system needs your attention such as an open solenoid or no response from a device When your system is...

Page 9: ...he BACK button The Status Report menu displays 3 Press the or button to highlight System Status and then press the OK button The System Status screen displays Two wire voltage Two wire current The int...

Page 10: ...namic Host Configuration Protocol is the default network configuration for the SubStation DHCP allows the SubStation to automatically obtain an IP address which enables the connection to the network I...

Page 11: ...kmark in the DHCP Enabled field The fields for the network settings display Note For an explanation of the settings refer to Viewing the IP Information Screen on page 87 6 Determine the static IP addr...

Page 12: ...ays 3 Press the button to highlight the IP Info option and then press the OK button to select it The IP Info screen displays the following information Status Indicates whether the SubStation is connec...

Page 13: ...hange the date and time on the SubStation 1 Press the Setup button The System Setup menu displays 2 The Time Date Setup option should be highlighted If it is not highlighted press the or button to hig...

Page 14: ...r button to change the number Note You cannot increase the value in the Brightness field greater than 100 6 Press the button to move to the Timeout field and then press the or button to change the num...

Page 15: ...es e Click the SubStation tab f Click the button to download the firmware upgrade g When prompted choose the Save As option The Save As dialog box displays h Find the USB drive in the list of drives a...

Page 16: ...t on the SubStation 2 Press the Setup button The System Setup menu displays 3 Press the button to highlight the Export Data option and then press the OK button to select it The Export Data screen disp...

Page 17: ...ess the button to move to the Log Device Status field and then press the or button to put a checkmark in the field Capture all BaseStation 3200 communication Press the button to move to the Log 3200 I...

Page 18: ...e controller firmware Connecting a SubStation to a BaseStation 3200 Irrigation Controller After your SubStation is powered up and connected to the network you need to connect the SubStation to the Bas...

Page 19: ...e Next button to move to the next cell of the SubStation IP field Then press the button to change the number 11 Repeat the procedure for each SubStation that you are connecting to the controller The B...

Page 20: ...er Manual Assigning the SubStation s Devices to Programs on the BaseStation 3200 After you have assigned and configured the SubStation s devices in the BaseStation 3200 you can add those devices to pr...

Page 21: ...wording of the message on the BaseStation 3200 1 When the main screen on the BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller that the SubStation is connected to indicates that messages exist turn the dial on t...

Page 22: ...flow sensors or meters Up to 110 device loads on the two wire path 1 2 and 4 station biCoders load 12 to 24 station Powered biCoders 2 loads Soil moisture sensor 1 load Flow biCoder 3 loads Event devi...

Page 23: ...ar and tear abuse unreasonable use mistreatment or neglect Damage caused during installation or incorrect installation damage caused by modification or repair not made or authorized by Baseline whose...

Page 24: ...SubStation User Manual Page 20 Notes...

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