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SubStation User Manual 

 

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Viewing the Controller Status Report 

When the SubStation is in the RUN menu, the 

Controller Status report typically displays on the 

screen.   

If you do not see “CONTROLLER STATUS” at the top 

of the screen, press the 

RUN

 button to make sure 

that the controller is in the RUN menu, and then 

press the 

BACK 

button to display the Status Report 

menu. Select the Controller Status option from the 

menu.   

Understanding Controller Status Information 

When the SubStation is connected to the network and to a BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller, 

the Controller Status screen shows the details of the connection. 

 

Status

 – Indicates whether the SubStation is connected to the BaseStation 3200 irrigation 

controller 

 

Controller 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 BaseStation 3200 was established 

 

MAC 

– Shows the Media Access Control address (MAC address), which is a unique identifier 

for BaseStation 3200’s network connection 

 

Serial Number 

– Shows the serial number of the BaseStation 3200 

 

Data (In/Out) 

– Shows the amount of data in KB that has been transferred between the 

SubStation and the BaseStation 3200 

Viewing Device Status Reports 

The SubStation displays the serial numbers and status of all connected devices. 

1.

 

  Press the 

RUN

 button to make sure that the controller is in the RUN menu. 

2.

 

Press the 

BACK 

button to display the Status 

Report menu.   

3.

 

Press the 

 button to highlight the specific 

type of device that you want to see the status 

report for, and then press the 

OK

 button. The 

status report displays. 

 

 

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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