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<strong>BaseStation</strong> <strong>3200</strong> Advanced Irrigation Controller <strong>Manual</strong><br />

4 –BASESTATION <strong>3200</strong> INTERFACE<br />

Review this section to get familiar with the layout of the <strong>BaseStation</strong> <strong>3200</strong> interface. This information covers the<br />

components of the front panel, the on-screen help, the features of the main screen, as well as the status colors<br />

and a brief overview of the on-screen reports.<br />

Controller Front Panel Layout<br />

(A) USB Port – The USB port is used for doing Backup<br />

and Restore operations using a USB drive (also known<br />

as a “thumb drive” or a “flash drive”). The USB port is<br />

also used for doing software updates and retrieving<br />

operation log files.<br />

(B) Display – The color display indicates the current<br />

state of the controller and is used to display<br />

programming. This display uses thin-film transistor<br />

(TFT) technology to improve image quality in outdoor<br />

conditions including direct sunlight and low light.<br />

(C) Dial – The dial is used to select the operation or<br />

programming mode of the controller.<br />

(D) Buttons – The buttons are used to select programming elements, change their values, and initiate operations<br />

like testing a zone.<br />

+ Increases the value of the highlighted field or sequences through the available options in the<br />

selected field<br />

- Decreases the value of the selected field, or sequences through the available options in the<br />

selected field<br />

NEXT<br />

PREV<br />

CLR<br />

ENTR<br />

Moves the highlighted selection to the next field on the display<br />

Moves the highlighted field selection to the previously selected field on the display<br />

Performs the function indicated at the bottom of the display, normally a “clear” or “halt”<br />

operation<br />

Saves the setting of the current selection and moves to the next item, or begins the<br />

operation. Read the text at the bottom of the display for specific details.<br />

(E) Status LEDs – These two LEDs indicate the power status of the controller and the internal status of the<br />

controller hardware. The upper light is normally ON, but it may blink when internal diagnostics are run.<br />

(F) Remote Control Port – This connector is used with the BL Commander hand-held radio remote control to<br />

operate valves while away from the controller.<br />

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