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Base Line 3G Cell Modem Installation And User Manual

For basestation 1000 & basestation 3200 irrigation controllers in pedestal enclosures
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3G Cell Modem

Installation and User Guide

For BaseStation 1000 &
BaseStation 3200
Irrigation Controllers
in Pedestal Enclosures
June 16, 2014
Customer Service 1-866-294-5847

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  • Page 1: Installation And User Guide

    3G Cell Modem Installation and User Guide For BaseStation 1000 & BaseStation 3200 Irrigation Controllers in Pedestal Enclosures June 16, 2014 Customer Service 1-866-294-5847...

  • Page 2: Fcc Compliance Information

    Baseline Inc. www.baselinesystems.com Phone 208-323-1634 FAX 208-323-1834 Toll Free 866-294-5847 ©2014 Baseline Inc. All Rights Reserved. FCC Compliance Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 2 – Prepare the Mounting Location for the Antenna Riser ..........3 Step 3 – Attach the Antenna Riser to the Pedestal ............... 4 Step 4 – Install the 3G Cell Modem Hardware ..............4 To install the cell modem hardware ........Error! Bookmark not defined.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Installation and User Guide for Baseline Cell Modems in Pedestal Enclosures Introduction In order to remotely connect with your BaseStation 1000 or 3200 irrigation controller and take advantage of BaseManager, the controller must be able to communicate over the Internet. Using a cell modem is one option for wireless Internet communication.

  • Page 6: Step 1 - Assemble The Antenna Riser

    Installation and User Guide for Baseline Cell Modems in Pedestal Enclosures Step 1 – Assemble the Antenna Riser Note: If you are not able to get a strong signal with the antenna that comes with the package, other options are available. Contact Baseline Support at 866-294-5847. Remove the antenna assembly and antenna from its packaging.

  • Page 7: Step 2 - Prepare The Mounting Location For The Antenna Riser

    Installation and User Guide for Baseline Cell Modems in Pedestal Enclosures Step 2 – Prepare the Mounting Location for the Antenna Riser Open and remove the front door on the lower part of the pedestal. On the inside left wall of the pedestal, remove the nuts from the bolts that secure the cover on the outside wall.

  • Page 8: Step 3 - Attach The Antenna Riser To The Pedestal

    Working from the inside of the pedestal, thread the nuts that you removed earlier onto the four bolts. Tighten the nuts snugly. Step 4 – Install the 3G Cell Modem Hardware IMPORTANT! The BL-CM3G cell modem hardware is compatible with all BaseStation 1000 controllers in X cabinet and pedestal (P) enclosures.
  • Page 9 Installation and User Guide for Baseline Cell Modems in Pedestal Enclosures Find the orange power connector on the wires coming from the transformer. Gently pull the connector away from the board to disconnect the power. Note: The illustration shows the black plastic dust cover removed from the controller board; however, you can install the cell modem without removing the dust cover.

  • Page 10: Step 5 - Check Your Firmware Version & Update If Necessary

    BaseStation 1000 controllers running firmware version 1.11 and higher have integrated support for 3G cell modem communication. If your controller is running an earlier firmware version, you will need to download a firmware update onto a USB drive from the Baseline web site.

  • Page 11: To Update The Basestation 1000 Firmware From The Baseline Web Site

    BaseStation 3200 controllers running firmware version 12.17 and higher have integrated support for 3G cell modem communication. If your controller is running an earlier firmware version, you will need to download a firmware update onto a USB drive from the Baseline web site.

  • Page 12: Step 6 - Activate Your Sim Card With Baseline

    Installation and User Guide for Baseline Cell Modems in Pedestal Enclosures Click the BaseStation 3200 V12 tab. Click the Printable Instructions link on the web page to display the instructions in a format that is suitable for printing. Step 6 – Activate Your SIM Card with Baseline Fill out your information on the Wireless Service Activation Form that was enclosed with your cell modem communication package.
  • Page 13 Press the  button to highlight the Cell Modem Info option, and then press the OK button to select it. The Cell Modem Info screen displays the following information: Cell Modem: Identifies the Baseline part number for the 3G cell modem. ...
  • Page 14 Installation and User Guide for Baseline Cell Modems in Pedestal Enclosures Press the Back button to return to the Network Setup menu and then press the  or  button to move to the BaseManager Setup option, and then press the OK button to select it. The BaseManager Setup screen displays.

  • Page 15: Basestation 3200 V12 Instructions

    Note: The Cell Modem option in the Connection field is for an earlier cell modem with a serial connection. For the 3G cell modem that is connected to the controller with an Ethernet cable, you must select Ethernet in the Connection field. After the controller finds the cell modem, the Connection field will automatically update to Ethernet+3G.

  • Page 16: Setting The Data Usage Mode

    Installation and User Guide for Baseline Cell Modems in Pedestal Enclosures Network: This field shows the status of the network connection.  IP: This field shows the IP address assigned to the cell modem.  Uptime: This field shows the number ...

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