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    Two-wire Device mA Draw Reference and Calculator

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    The table below outlines the expected milliamp draw range for each Baseline two-wire device type. Compare the milliamp draw estimate with the actual milliamp draw displayed at your controller. Milliamp draw below what's estimated can indicate disconnected devices or corrosion on your two-wire path. Milliamp draw above what's estimated can indicate a ground fault or shorted device on your two-wire path.

     

    Two-wire Device

    Expected mA range

    BL-5201/01/MV/02/04 Station BiCoder 0.5 - 1.25
    BL-5201DC/01-MV DC Station BiCoder 2.0 - 2.8
    BL-5201PR Pump Start BiCoder 1.0 - 2.0
    BL-5311/15 Soil Moisture/Temperature Sensor 2.3 - 3.8
    BL-5303 Air Temperature Sensor 4.5 - 7.0
    BL-5308/09 Flow BiCoder 8.5 - 36.0
    BL-5401 Coach's Button 2.5 - 4.0
    BL-5402 Event Switch BiCoder 1.5 - 3.5
    BL-5406-KIT Pressure Sensor and BiCoder Combo 7.8 - 25.5
    BL-5407-KIT Precipitation Sensor and BiCoder Combo 9.0 - 11.5
    BL-LA01 Lightning/Surge Arrestor 0.03 - 16.0
    BL-PFS Plastic Flow Sensor 5.4 - 7.2
    BL-5212/5224 12 or 24 Station BiCoder 6.0 - 10.0

    If you're having trouble with your Baseline controller, consider contacting Hydropoint Support. Hydropoint Support can be reached at support@baselinesystems.com, support@hydropoint.com or 866-294-5847