Testing All Devices - Base Line BaseStation 3200 User Manual

BaseStation 3200 Advanced Irrigation Controller Manual
Ground is too
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dry with high
biSensor
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moisture
reading
Ground is too •
wet with high
biSensor
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moisture
reading
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Ground is too •
wet with low
biSensor
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moisture
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Testing All Devices

Before you begin troubleshooting a problem, run a Test ALL from the Self-Test dial position. This test checks all the
devices on the two-wire and displays a summary screen of the results.
If the test finds errors with the devices, the error count is listed for each device type. The quantity of each device
type is also given in parenthesis. This test verifies communication and valve currents, biSensor readings, and other
device readings, but it does not make any repairs.
1. Turn the dial to the Self-Test position.
2. Press the NEXT or PREV button to select Test ALL, and then press the
ENTR button. The test begins. The test results display as illustrated.
3. When the Test ALL is finished, turn the dial to the Auto/Run position.
4. Press the NEXT button to access the messages. The messages attempt
to explain the detected condition and provide some steps that can fix
the most common causes of the condition.
5. When you have finished viewing the test results, return the dial to the
Auto Run position.
As you approach problem solving situations, separate problems into the
following categories:
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It has never worked.
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It worked before and now it does not.
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page 52)
biSensor not being watered by its primary zone – change the assignment or move
the biSensor to the correct location
biSensor is buried too deep – rebury the biSensor to be only 3 inches deep
biSensor is buried in low area where water collects – move biSensor from low
area
biSensor not being watered by its primary zone – change the assignment or move
the biSensor to the correct location
Program start times are too often – increase the interval between start times
biSensor limit is too high – lower limit or run a biSensor calibration cycle (refer to
page 52)
biSensor not being watered by its primary zone – change the assignment or move
the biSensor to the correct location
biSensor is buried too deep – rebury the biSensor to be only 3 inches deep
Not enough zone water time – increase water time to apply at least ½ inch of
water