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Baseline BaseStation 1000 Manual

Irrigation controller shutting down irrigation due to low water in a pond or cistern
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BaseStation 1000 Irrigation Controller
Shutting Down Irrigation Due to Low
Water in a Pond or Cistern
When an irrigation system is designed to draw from a limited water source, it's important to monitor
the quantity of water in order to avoid pumping the source dry.
You can use a Baseline biSensor soil moisture sensor with your Baseline controller to monitor the water
level in a pond or cistern and stop watering when the water drops below a specified level.
Perform the following steps to use a biSensor and a stop condition to shut down watering when water
drops below a specified level in a reservoir:
Step 1 – Install the biSensor in the reservoir and wire it to the controller.
Step 2 – Program the controller to shut down at a specified moisture reading.
Step 1 – Installing the biSensor in the Reservoir
Take note of the serial number of the biSensor that you are installing in the reservoir. You will need this
number when you program the controller.
For best results, position the biSensor vertically in the reservoir. It doesn't matter
which end is up, but mount the sensor so the wires can be routed out of the
reservoir. Make sure that some portion of the biSensor blade is below the water at
the low water level.
IMPORTANT!
When mounting the biSensor, do not drill or nail through any part of
the biSensor. A perforation in any part of the biSensor will prevent it from working
and will void the biSensor warranty. A suggested method for mounting the biSensor
is to install a pole in the reservoir and attach the biSensor to the pole with zip ties.
Mount the biSensor securely so it does not move. Variations in the position of the
biSensor will result in incorrect readings.
Follow the wiring instructions in the biSensor installation guide to connect the
biSensor to the two-wire path or to the biSensor ports on the controller.
Make sure that you maintain polarity on the wire connections.
Fasten the wiring with wire nuts, and then test communication with the controller
before you complete the installation with waterproof connectors.
Baseline Support: 866-294-5847
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Summary of Contents for Baseline BaseStation 1000

  • Page 1 You can use a Baseline biSensor soil moisture sensor with your Baseline controller to monitor the water level in a pond or cistern and stop watering when the water drops below a specified level.
  • Page 2 Step 2 – Programming the Controller Assign the biSensor 1. On the BaseStation 1000 controller, press the Search & Assign button. The Search & Assign menu displays. 2. Press the  or  button to highlight the Moisture Sensor option, and then press the OK button to select it.
  • Page 3 Using a Stop Condition to Shut Down Irrigation Based on Low Water Level in a Pond or Cistern Configure the Stop Condition 1. On the BaseStation 1000 controller, press the Program Setup button. The Program Setup menu displays. 2. If the program that you want to configure the stop condition for displays in the upper-left corner of the screen, continue to step 3.

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