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BaseStation 6000 Site Controller Manual
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Address Usage in the BaseStation 6000
In the BaseStation 6000 Site Controller there are different address blocks associated with the different types of two-wire
devices (biCoders) that can be connected to the system. Below is a basic list of the different address blocks and what can be
assigned in each. Each individual Remote Base Unit will have its own list.
Address Range Two-wire devices that can be assigned
1 – 199
Valve activating, two-wire devices (biCoders). This address range includes any device that is
assigned on the Config Zone tab.
180 – 199 Start/Stop devices that are assigned on the Config Zone tab
200 Tipping Rain Bucket
201 – 225 biSensors
230 – 237 Pause and Rain sensors
238 – 250 Flow devices
254 Air Temperature Sensor. This sensor can only be configured on Remote Base Unit 1.
Water Auditing
The purpose of a water audit is to determine how much water is being applied to a zone in a certain amount of time. This
information is useful for setting the watering times (duration) and days between watering cycles (interval) while the biSensors
are being “watered” in. Below is an explanation of how to perform an audit and how to set the initial times.
A water audit, to be very accurate, should include all zones. However, for this application, an audit of just a few zones with
different heads (spray and rotor) can give you a general idea of how much water is being put down by the different sprinkler
head types.
To audit a zone and set initial watering times
1. Set 3 or more flat bottom cans or mugs at various places in the zone. Place them at least 4 feet from the sprinkler heads.
2. Turn on the sprinklers for 15 minutes.
3. Measure the depth of water in each can and find the average depth in all cans.