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Baseline Solutions for Dealing with Water Restrictions
Baseline Controllers
Whether your region has specific water restrictions, or you are...
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Irrigation Controller Shortcuts
BaseStation 3200
When you are configuring the settings on a BaseStation irrigation...
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Selecting the Best Two-Wire Cable for Your Irrigation Project
General Two-Wire
To ensure that your new irrigation system performs at peak...
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Getting Started
AppManager
Thank you for choosing Baseline for your water management and...
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Getting Started BaseStation 3200
BaseStation 3200
Here’s how to get started with your new BaseStation 3200...
Latest Videos
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Controller Event Files
Tech Talk Tuesday: BaseStation 3200
Brandon from the Support Team joins up to discuss controller...
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Multiple Zones at Once
Tech Talk Tuesday: BaseStation 3200
Run More Than One Zone At A Time Video originally...
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Preventing Run Off
Tech Talk Tuesday: BaseManager 3200
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Runoff and Its Causes Runoff occurs when...
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Mainline Limits
Flow and Variance Limits
Ask The Trainer: Mainline Limits and Testing Meters Video originally...
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Program Overrun Message
Understanding the Obey Global Conditions Setting
Understanding and Resolving Program Overrun Alerts What the Program Overrun...
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Water Windows and Paused Irrigation
Understanding how FlowStation manages water windows and irrigation pauses
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Issue: Program Not Completing on Time...
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Run More than One Zone at a Time
Learn how to increase zone concurrency or how to run more than one irrigation zone at a time
Step-by-Step Guide Access BaseManager Open a browser and navigate to...
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Assigning Zones
Learn how to assign zones on a BaseStation 3200
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Assign Screen Layout When you turn...
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Configuring Zones
How to set up zone settings so your system waters correctly and efficiently
Step-by-Step Guide Before configuring zones, you must first assign your...
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Setting Up Programs
Set up programs to control irrigation schedules and run times on your BaseStation 3200
Step-by-Step Guide Before configuring program settings, ensure you have already...
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Setting Up Points of Connection
BaseStation 3200
Learn how to set up a point of connection on...
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Setting Up Mainlines
How to set flow limits and assign zones to the correct mainline on your Basestation 3200
Step-by-Step Guide Prerequisites Before setting up mainlines, you must first...
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Learning Flow on a BaseStation 3200
How to learn flow on a BaseStation 3200
Step-by-Step Guide The BaseStation 3200 provides two methods for learning...
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Setting Up Start, Stop, Pause Conditions
BaseStation 3200
Step-by-Step Guide The BaseStation 3200 allows you to configure start,...
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Enabling Weather-Based Watering on a BaseStation 3200
WeatherAccess
Step-by-Step Guide Prerequisites Before Enabling Weather-Based Watering Before you begin...
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Connecting a Weather Station to BaseManager
How to set up and connect a weather station so your system can use real-time weather data
Step-by-Step Guide Accessing Weather Station Management 1. After logging into your...
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Start Conditions
Tech Talk Tuesday: BaseStation 3200
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Start Conditions Start conditions provide alternative ways...
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BaseStation 3200 Cell Modem Gateway Install & Setup Guide
Learn how to install and configure the BL-CM4G cell modem on the BaseStation 3200 V18.5.
Step-by-Step Guide What's Included in the Box Before beginning installation,...
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How to Find Your Controller PIN and Connect It to AppManager
Follow these steps to get your PIN on a 1000 or 3200 and link your controller to your account
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Authorization PIN Code Shortly after connecting...
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Connecting BaseStation 3200 via Ethernet
Communication Solutions: Ethernet
Learn how to connect your BaseStation 3200 to the...
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Flow Set-Up with Multiple Water Sources
BaseManager: How to configure multiple water sources on your BaseStation 3200
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding When to Use This Guide This guide...
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Search and Assign Zones or Devices at the Controller
BaseStation 3200: How to Search and Assign Zones & Devices while in front of the controller
Step-by-Step Guide Accessing the Assignment Menu 1. Starting at the Run...
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Cycle and Soak
Deeper Watering with a BaseStation 3200
Get deeper watering and help prevent runoff with the Intelligent...
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Operating Christmas Lights
Learn how to operate your Christmas lights with a BaseStation 1000
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Question This guide addresses a question...
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Program Overrun Message
Understanding the Obey Global Conditions Setting
Understanding and Resolving Program Overrun Alerts What the Program Overrun...
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Backup and Restore the BaseStation 1000
BaseStation 1000: BaseManager
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Automatic and Manual Backups Every controller connected...
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Basic Irrigation Programming Overview
An overview of how programs, schedules, and zones control your irrigation system on a BaseStation 1000
Step-by-Step Guide Controller Navigation and Basic Controls The BaseStation 1000...
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Testing Devices and Two-Wire Communication
Check device operation and troubleshoot communication on the two-wire system using your BaseStation 1000
Step-by-Step Guide The test menu in the BaseStation 1000 provides...
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Enabling Weather-Based Watering on a BaseStation 1000
WeatherAccess
Step-by-Step Guide Prerequisites Before enabling weather-based watering on your BaseStation...
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Connecting a Weather Station to BaseManager
How to set up and connect a weather station so your system can use real-time weather data
Step-by-Step Guide Accessing Weather Station Management 1. After logging into your...
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Cloud Network Module Installation and Setup (BaseStation 1000)
Cloud LTE Modem
Learn how to install and configure the BL-Cloud Network Module...
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BaseStation 1000 Cell Modem Gateway Install & Setup Guide
BL-CM4G-GW
Step-by-Step Guide What's Included in the Box Your BaseStation 1000...
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Connecting BaseStation 1000 via Ethernet
Communication Solutions: Ethernet
Learn how to connect your BaseStation 1000 to the BaseManager...
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Manual Operation
BaseStation 1000
Step-by-Step Guide Manually Running a Single Zone 1. Press the Manual...
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Message & Alerts : SubStation Connect Error
SubStation
SubStation Connect Error: info, impact, causes, troubleshooting
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SubStation Connection
Substation: BaseStation 3200 Connect
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Connection Options There are two primary ways...
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SubStation and Cloud Networking
Tech Talk Tuesday: SubStation
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding SubStation and Cloud Networking This guide focuses...
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Setting up and Configuring a FlowStation.
Product: sub (optional)
FlowStation Purpose of FlowStation Understanding Shared Flow Design and Operation...
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Working with Conventional Wire Systems
How to use conventional wiring with BaseStation, including setup, retrofits, and adding new devices
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Conventional Wire vs. Two-Wire Conventional wire consists...
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Soil Moisture Sensors and Conventional Wiring
Ask the Trainer
Learn how to connect a Soil Moisture biSensor to your...
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Enabling Weather-Based Watering on a BaseStation 1000
WeatherAccess
Step-by-Step Guide Prerequisites Before enabling weather-based watering on your BaseStation...
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Enabling Weather-Based Watering on a BaseStation 3200
WeatherAccess
Step-by-Step Guide Prerequisites Before Enabling Weather-Based Watering Before you begin...
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Connecting a Weather Station to BaseManager
How to set up and connect a weather station so your system can use real-time weather data
Step-by-Step Guide Accessing Weather Station Management 1. After logging into your...
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Configuring Zone Properties for Weather-Based Watering
How to configure zone settings so your system can adjust watering based on weather conditions
Step-by-Step Guide Setting up zone properties correctly ensures accurate evapotranspiration...
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Adding AppManager bookmark
How to bookmark BaseManager, App Manager and Mobile Access through your phones web browser
Step-by-Step Guide BaseManager, App Manager, and Mobile Access are not...
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How to Find Your Controller PIN and Connect It to AppManager
Follow these steps to get your PIN on a 1000 or 3200 and link your controller to your account
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Authorization PIN Code Shortly after connecting...
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Program Paused Event Switch Message
Messages & Alerts
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Program Paused Event Switch Message When...
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Controller Flow Stop Jumper Message
What this message means and how to fix it to get your irrigation system running again
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Flow Stop Jumper Message The Controller...
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Mainline Low Flow Variance Detected
Messages & Alerts
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Message The Mainline Low Flow Variance...
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Mainline Low Flow Variance Shutdown
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Mainline Low Flow Variance...
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Controller Off
Messages & Alerts : Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Controller Off" message.
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Controller Off Message The Controller Off...
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FlowStation Connect Error
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "FlowStation Connect Error" message....
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Program Skipped Moisture
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Program Skipped Moisture" message....
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POC High Flow Shutdown
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "POC High Flow Shutdown"...
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POC Unscheduled Flow Shutdown
Understanding the POC Unscheduled Flow Shutdown Message
Step-by-Step Guide When a POC unscheduled flow shutdown occurs, the...
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Controller Restore Successful Message
What this message means and what to expect after your controller has been restored
Overview The Controller Restore Successful message confirms that your controller's...
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Program Pause Water Window
Understanding the Message Program Pause Water Window
Step-by-Step Guide The Program Pause Water Window message indicates that...
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Zone Shutdown Low Flow Variance
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Zone Shutdown Low Flow...
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Water Source Empty Pressure Sensor
Messages & Alerts
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Alert Message The Water Source Empty...
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Flow Variance & Limits
Ask The Trainer
Dan answers a question out of Boston on flow limits...
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Two-Wire Overcurrent
Ask The Trainer
Roberto had a two-wire over current issue in his field...
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Overcurrent Troubleshooting
Messages & Alerts
Overview of an overcurrent error and it's impact on your...
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Device Valve Decoder Open Circuit
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Device Valve Decoder Open...
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Device Valve Decoder Short Circuit
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Device Valve Decoder Short...
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Program Over Run
Understanding the Program Overrun Message
Step-by-Step Guide A program overrun message indicates that a program...
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Water Source Budget Exceeded Shutdown
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Water Source Budget Exceeded...
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Zone Shutdown High Flow Variance
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Zone Shutdown High Flow...
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Program Priority Preempt
What the program priority preempt message means and how to manage program priorities
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Program Priority Preempted Message When you...
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Mainline High Flow Variance Shutdown
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Mainline High Flow Variance...
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Device Two Wire No Response
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "Device Two Wire No...
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Controller Rain Stop Jumper Message
What this message means and how to fix it to get your irrigation system running again
Overview The Controller Rain Stop Jumper message indicates that the...
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SubStation Connect Error
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a "SubStation Connect Error" message....
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Controller Date Stop
Messages & Alerts : Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Controller Date Stop
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Alert The Controller Event Date Stop...
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Program Stopped Pressure
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting Program Stopped Pressure
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POC Disabled
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting POC Disabled
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POC High Flow Detected
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting POC High Flow Detected
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POC High Pressure Shutdown
Understanding the POC High Pressure Shutdown Message
Step-by-Step Guide When a POC high pressure shutdown occurs, the...
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BaseManager Connect Error
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a BaseManager Connect Error message....
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Controller Boot Up
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Controller Boot Up message.
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Controller Rain Days Stop
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Controller Rain Days Stop...
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Device Disabled
Messages & Alerts: Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Device Disabled message.
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Device Disabled Message When a device...
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Device Wrong Serial Number
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Device Wrong Serial Number...
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Mainline Disabled
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Mainline Disabled message.
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Mainline High Flow Variance Detected
Messages & Alerts
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Message The Mainline High Flow Variance...
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POC Unscheduled Flow Detected Message
Learn what caused unexpected water flow and how to resolve it
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Message The POC Unscheduled Flow Detected...
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Program Learn Flow Complete Errors
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Program Learn...
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Program Learn Flow Complete Success
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Program Learn Flow Complete...
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Program Paused Moisture
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Program Paused Moisture message.
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Program Paused Pressure Message
Messages & Alerts
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Program Paused Pressure Message The Program...
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Program Started Event Switch
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Program Started Event Switch...
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Water Source Budget Exceeded
Message & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Water Source Budget Exceeded...
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Water Source Empty Event Switch
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting a Water Source Empty Event...
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Flow Contacts Triggered Message
Wiring Options for Flow Sensors on Conventional Wire Controllers & how to resolve a Flow Contacts Triggered Message
Step-by-Step Guide Wiring Options for PFS-200 Flow Sensors on Conventional...
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Clock Failure Message
At the 1000, Substation & FlowStation, troubleshoot by: Disconnect from...
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Event Bicoder Alert
Get alerts for upcoming coding events and stay ahead of the game with Event Bicoder Alert!
Event Bicoder Alert Priority: Low Definition: When an...
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Controller Not Connected
S2, E13 -Tech Talk Tuesday
Brandon from Support joins Tech Talk to discuss the top...
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BaseManager Maps
Discover how BaseManager Maps enhance data management and streamline workflows
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding BaseManager Map Levels BaseManager provides three distinct...
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Expected Run and Color Coding
Tech Talk Tuesday: BaseManager
At times, zones might not run the way or in...
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Search and Assign Remotely
How to search and assign a zone remotley
Step-by-Step Guide There are three methods available for searching and...
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Obey Global Conditions
Understanding how Obey Global Conditions works
Step-by-Step Guide The Obey Global Conditions checkbox is a program...
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Naming Programs and Zones in BaseManager
How to label your programs and zones so they’re easy to find and manage
Step-by-Step Guide Prerequisites for Naming Programs and Zones Program and...
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Flow Set-Up with Multiple Water Sources
BaseManager: How to configure multiple water sources on your BaseStation 3200
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding When to Use This Guide This guide...
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Understanding Messages and Alerts
Learn how to receive message alerts and how to resolve them
Step-by-Step Guide Setting Up User Contact Information Before you can...
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Backup and Restore the BaseStation 3200
BaseStation 3200
Learn how to backup and restore the Basestation 3200 at...
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Program Priorities
BaseStation 3200
Step-by-Step Guide Accessing the Schedules Tab 1. Open a web browser...
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Program Priorities - Tech Talk Tuesday
Learn how to best priorities programs
Overview Program priorities are a powerful capability in Baseline controllers...
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Selecting a Controller
BaseManager
Learn how to select a controller on BaseManager.
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Assigning Zones and Other Devices
BaseManager
Learn how to assign zones and other devices on BaseManager.
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Adding a New Program
BaseManager
Learn how to add a new program on BaseManager.
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Performing Manual Operations
Learn how to manually irrigate through BaseManager
Step-by-Step Guide Accessing Manual Operations Manual operations in BaseManager allow...
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Setting Up a Map
Learn how to set up a map on BaseManager.
Adjusting BaseManager Map Views Video originally published June 2020. Adjusting...
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Testing Devices
BaseManager
Learn how to test a device on BaseManager.
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Configuring Alerts
BaseManager: Admin Portal
Step-by-Step Guide Accessing the Administration Panel 1. Log into your Baseline...
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Search and Assign Zones
How to search for and assign zones, master valves, and flow meters in BaseManager
Step-by-Step Guide Accessing BaseManager and Checking Current Zone Setup 1. Open...
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Geolocate Devices with MobileAccess
MobileAccess
Learn how to Geolocate zone and devices using MobileAccess as...
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Add Custom Markers To BaseManager Maps
Learn how to add custom markers to your BaseManager map.
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Custom Markers Zone biCoders and all other...
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Add Zone Markers To BaseManager Maps
Learn how to add zone markers to your map
Step-by-Step Guide Accessing the Zone Markers Interface 1. Log into the...
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Adjusting BaseManager Map Views
Learn how to adjust company view, site view and controller view in BaseManager.
Step-by-Step Guide Adjusting the Company View Map 1. Log into the...
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PipeView
Tech Talk Tuesday
Baseline Product Manager Bob Beers joins the discussion this week...
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Using Mobile Access to Control Your Irrigation System
Run zones, start programs, and monitor system activity from your device
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding App Manager vs. BaseManager vs. Mobile Access...
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Geolocating Devices with Mobile Access
How to map zones and devices using GPS for better visibility and site organization
Step-by-Step Guide Enable Location Permissions on Your Device Before you...
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MobileAccess Overview
Learn how to use MobileAccess to remotely manage your site.
Step-by-Step Guide Accessing MobileAccess There are two methods to access...
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Geolocate Devices with MobileAccess
MobileAccess
Learn how to Geolocate zone and devices using MobileAccess as...
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Soil Moisture Sensor Installation
Soil Moisture biSensors
Learn how to install a Baseline Soil Moisture Sensor to...
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Soil Moisture Sensors for Data Collection
Soil Moisture biSensors
Learn how to use your Baseline Soil Moisture Sensor to...
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Soil Moisture Sensors for Lower Threshold
Soil Moisture biSensors
Learn how to use your Baseline Soil Moisture Sensor to...
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Soil Moisture Sensor Not Found, Two-Wire
Soil Moisture biSensors
Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot when a newly installed...
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Soil Moisture Sensor Not Found, Conventional Wire
Soil Moisture biSensors
Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot when a newly installed...
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Wrong Or No Temperature Reading
Soil Moisture biSensors
Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot a soil moisture sensor...
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Why Isn’t My Moisture Sensor Changing?
Troubleshoot your sensor when moisture readings aren’t updating after watering
Step-by-Step Guide Verify Which Sensor and Zone You're Testing Before...
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BL-5315B Monitoring Water Levels with a Soil Moisture Sensor
Soil Moisture biSensor
Step-by-Step Guide Hardware Requirements To monitor water levels using a...
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Program Stopped Pressure
Messages & Alerts
Info, impact, causes, and troubleshooting Program Stopped Pressure
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Water Source Empty Pressure Sensor
Messages & Alerts
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Alert Message The Water Source Empty...
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Program Paused Pressure Message
Messages & Alerts
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Program Paused Pressure Message The Program...
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Pause Irrigation For Low Pressure
Use a pressure sensor to pause watering and protect system performance
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Low Pressure Problem Low water pressure...
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Monitor Water Levels Using Pressure
Pressure Sensor
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Pressure-Based Water Level Monitoring Pressure sensors provide...
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Mainline High Pressure Protection
Pressure Sensor
Learn how to protect a mainline and close a master...
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Using a Pressure biCoder with a Lake Level Transducer
How to monitor water levels and automate system control using pressure-based readings
Step-by-Step Guide Required Hardware To monitor water levels in your...
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BL-5406-KIT Monitoring Water Levels
How to use a Pressure Sensor to monitor water levels
Step-by-Step Guide The BL-5406-KIT pressure sensor can be used to...
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Installation and setup
Precip Sensor: BL-5407-KIT / BaseStation 3200
Step-by-Step Guide What's in the Box The baseline precip sensor...
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Using Precipitation Sensors and Rain Buckets to Adjust Irrigation
How rainfall is measured and used to pause, stop, or adjust watering automatically
Overview What a Tipping Rain Bucket Does A tipping rain...
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Programming a Pause or Stop Condition
Precip Sensor, BL-5407-KIT & BL-5407-KIT-PRO
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Pause vs. Stop Conditions The baseline precip...
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Flow Sensor Wire
Can I use existing wire for a new Baseline Flow Sensor?
Step-by-Step Guide Wiring Options for PFS-200 Flow Sensors When installing...
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Flow Devices
Tech Talk Tuesday: Flow Devices
Chris is back on Tech Talk to discuss different flow...
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Valve Decoder Messages
Ask the Trainer
Learn more about valve decoder open circuit or short circuit...
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Setting up a Start, Stop, or Pause Condition with a Coaches Button
Coaches Button
Learn how to create a pause condition with a Coaches...
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How to Install the WaterTec S100
Steps to install and set up the WaterTec S100 for proper operation
Step-by-Step Guide Baseline WaterTec S100 soil moisture sensors help eliminate...
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Blown Fuses
Learn how to prevent blown fuses
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Why Fuses Blow Before replacing blown fuses,...
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Rain Sensors
BaseStation 3200, BaseStation 1000, AG 1000
Step-by-Step Guide How the Rain Sensor Operates Once it starts...
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Testing Meters
How to verify your flow meter is working correctly and identify inaccurate or missing readings
Step-by-Step Guide Troubleshooting Why a Broken Main Line Didn't Shut...
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Be a Baseline Hero
Tech Talk Tuesday
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Foundation: Why Proper Setup Matters Baseline...
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Setting Up and Connecting Controllers to BaseManager
A complete workflow for installation, network setup, and system configuration
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding App Manager vs. BaseManager Before adding controllers,...
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Using a Multimeter to Troubleshoot Your Controller
How to check power, fuses, and wiring when your controller isn’t working properly
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding the Basic Components of Baseline Controllers All...
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Top Three Reasons for Support Calls
Tech Talk Tuesday
Step-by-Step Guide Understanding Over Current Issues Over current issues are...
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Winterizing Your Irrigation System
Step-by-step best practices to protect your system, prevent freeze damage, and prepare for spring startup
Step-by-Step Guide Monitoring Soil Temperature to Determine Winterization Timing One...
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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 AEMC 6422 grounding test devices.
Review different videos where we field test ground resistance along...