BaseStation 3200 User Manual - Baseline Systems

C h a p t e r 5 – R e f e r e n c eTwo-wire DevicesThere are many device types that can be connected in any order along the two-wire system ofthe BaseStation 3200 controller. This section will enumerate the key types and provide a shortdescription of each. More information can be obtained on the Baseline web site(http://www.baselinesystems.com) under the Learning Center menu, documentation library.Air Temperature SensorThe BL-5303 air temperature sensor provides a historical log of air temperatures and will alsopause watering if the temperature drops below 38 F. It is a standard two wire device and can beconnected anyplace along the two wire path. It should not be mounted in direct sunlight.Flow DevicesThere are several different types of flow devices for measuring water used and managing thewatering based on real-time flow conditions.Flow biCodersStandard BL-5404 flow biCoder will connect to avariety of industry available flow sensing devicesand can be programmed to measure water flowand use and then communicate those values tothe BaseStation 3200. See the Baseline web sitefor specific support details.Flow+NOMV and Flow+NCMV biCodersThe BL-5404NCMV is a combination flow biCoderand normally closed master valve. It supports avariety of industry available flow sensing devicesand can be programmed to measure water flow and use and then communicate those values tothe BaseStation 3200. It can also activate the normally closed master valve at the same locationas the flow device. See the Baseline web site for specific support details.The BL-5404NOMV is a combination flow biCoder and normally open master valve. It supports avariety of industry available flow sensing devices and can be programmed to measure water flowand use and then communicate those values to the BaseStation 3200. When a high flowshutdown limit is set in the BaseStation 3200 controller, the limit is written to the flow biCoderand it will monitor the flow rate independently of thecontroller. This device can also be powered externally and willcontinue to operate when the two-wire is powered down, orthe controller if off or powered down. See the Baseline website for specific support details.PFS Flow DeviceThe BL-PFS series of flow sensors are available in a variety ofsizes and are standard PVC for easy installation. These flowsensors are two-wire ready and connect directly to the twowirepath. They are also pre-programmed with the K-valuePage 73Baseline 3200