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BL-3200 Baseline Controller

Table of Contents

PART 1 - Controller Software.....................................................................6

1.1 Main Product Specification..............................................................................6

1.2 Intelligent Soak Cycles.....................................................................................8

1.3 Master Valves and Switched on/off Loads......................................................8

1.4 Date and Time...................................................................................................8

1.5 Event Scheduling...............................................................................................8

1.6 Flow Monitoring and Management.................................................................9

1.7 Moisture Sensor..............................................................................................10

1.8 Configuring For Decoders..............................................................................11

1.9 Water Budgets.................................................................................................11

1.10 System Backups...............................................................................................11

1.11 Diagnostics.......................................................................................................11

1.12 Walk Around and Manual Runs...................................................................12

1.13 Pause Events....................................................................................................13

1.14 Handheld Remote Operations.......................................................................13

PART 2 - Hardware....................................................................................13

2.1 Display..............................................................................................................13

2.2 Power Input Requirements............................................................................14

2.3 Power Output Requirements.........................................................................14

2.4 System Backup................................................................................................14

2.5 Surge Protection..............................................................................................14

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2.6 Sensor Input Ports..........................................................................................14

2.7 Remote Communications...............................................................................14

PART 3 - Controller Enclosures................................................................15

3.1 Specifications...................................................................................................15

3.2 Mounting Enclosures......................................................................................16

3.3 Environmental specifications.........................................................................17

PART 4 - Wire Specifications....................................................................17

4.1 Two-Wire.........................................................................................................17

4.2 Conventional Wire Specifications.................................................................17

4.3 Wire Path.........................................................................................................18

4.4 Wire Installation Details.................................................................................18

PART 5 - Connectors..................................................................................18

5.1 Direct Bury......................................................................................................18

5.2 Connector Details............................................................................................19

5.3 Connector Installer Details............................................................................19

PART 6 - Powered Decoders (12/24).........................................................19

6.1 Specifications...................................................................................................20

6.2 Wiring and Installation..................................................................................21

6.3 Conventional Wire Specifications.................................................................21

6.4 Powered Decoder Enclosures.........................................................................22

PART 7 - Field Decoders............................................................................23

7.1 Valve Decoders................................................................................................23


7.3 Flow decoder....................................................................................................24

7.4 Flow meter specifications...............................................................................25

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7.6 Pause Decoder.................................................................................................26

7.7 Wiring and installation...................................................................................27

7.8 Pause Button Decoder [Coaches Button].....................................................28

7.9 Wiring and installation...................................................................................29

7.10 Air Temperature Decoder..............................................................................29


7.12 Switched on/off Load Decoder.......................................................................30


7.14 Soil Moisture Sensor.......................................................................................32


PART 8 - PVC Two-Wire Ready Flow Sensor.........................................33

8.1 Specifications...................................................................................................33


PART 9 - The Two-Wire Ready Brass Flow Meter.................................35

9.1 Specifications...................................................................................................35


PART 10 - Combination Flow Meter and Master Valves.......................37

10.1 Combination Flow Meter plus Normally open Master valve......................37


10.3 Flow decoder specifications............................................................................39


10.5 Combination Flow Meter plus Normally Closed Master valve..................41


10.7 Flow decoder specifications............................................................................42

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PART 11 - Grounding Specification..........................................................44

11.1 Grounding for Two-wire................................................................................44

11.2 Grounding Rods and Plates...........................................................................45

11.3 Connections to Grounding Rods and Plates.................................................45

11.4 Lightning Arrestors........................................................................................46


11.6 Metal Wall Mount Enclosure Grounding.....................................................46

11.7 Stainless Steel Pedestal Enclosure Grounding.............................................47

11.8 12 and 24 Zone Powered decoders in Metal Wall Mount Enclosure.........47

PART 12 - Handheld Remote Control......................................................48

PART 13 - Desk top Support and Training..............................................48

PART 14 - Warranty..................................................................................48

PART 15 - Central Control........................................................................49

15.1 Software...........................................................................................................49

15.2 Hardware.........................................................................................................50

PART 16 - Central Software Connection Interfaces...............................51

16.1 Direct Connect.................................................................................................51

16.2 Wi-Fi Modem..................................................................................................51

16.3 Wi-FI Antenna................................................................................................52

16.4 Ethernet Modem.............................................................................................52

16.5 GPRS wireless modem....................................................................................53

16.6 GPRS Antenna................................................................................................54

16.7 Analog Modem................................................................................................54

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16.8 Spread Spectrum Radio Modem...................................................................55

16.9 Power Input Requirements............................................................................56

16.10 Transmit Power Output Requirements........................................................56

16.11 Spread Spectrum Radio Antenna......................................................................56

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All controllers shall have the following specifications and capabilities:

PART 1 - Controller Software

1.1 Main Product Specification

A. All controllers shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho model BL3200] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

B. Each controller shall be able to operate:1. Up to 200 zones along a two-wire path and/or a conventional wire path 2. Up to 25 moisture sensors3. Up to 6 pause device inputs (3 normally closed along the two-wire path and 3

hard-wired normally closed pause interrupts)4. Up to 4 normally open or normally closed master valves 5. Up to 4 flow meters6. Up to 110 devices on a two-wire path

C. Each controller shall be capable of fully automatic, semi-automatic, and manual operation using a 6-button keypad and 16-position rotary dial that is an integrated part of the controller.

D. Each controller shall be capable of storing irrigation schedules, monitoring and managing flow without the Central Computer (i.e. if the Central Computer is turned off, removed, or if communication from/to the Central Computer fails, the field controllers will continue to perform moisture and flow management functions).

E. The controller shall display on-screen instructions making it easier for a user to operate the controller.

F. The controller shall be able to send alerts to central software at an offsite location utilizing supported devices:1. Cellular modem2. Wireless internet modem3. Phone modem4. Ethernet modem5. Spread Spectrum Radio6. Direct connection serial interface

G. Alerts shall be processed at both the field controller location and/or the Central Computer location.

H. The controller’s main screen shall be able to display water usage, soil moisture graphs, next program run time, temperature of the controller, design flow or actual flow, two-wire current, program reports, pause reports, and a color zone status (watering, soaking, waiting, paused, disabled, and error) without affecting any active programs.

I. The controller shall provide an on-screen color code legend that describes each zone state

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J. The controller shall be able to log data collected from each flow meter and zone (run time, soak time).

K. The controller shall have the ability to report:1. The last date a program ran2. A progress bar for all currently running programs describing how much run time

is remaining3. The next run date of a program4. Water consumption used by program per run estimation5. 14 days of moisture readings displayed graphically 6. Water flow estimation in gallons per minute7. Total daily, current month, and previous month’s water consumption estimation

in gallons8. Actual water used and flow rate for each flow meter 9. A report for every pause condition event 10. Monthly water budget.

L. The controller shall be capable of managing twenty programs, including up to eight start times per program.

M. The controller shall be able to establish up to 100 separate hydro-zones, each with individual adjustable station run times, intelligent soak cycling and percentage adjustability from 30-1000% on all linked zones.

N. The controller, an interfaced laptop, or central software shall be able to enable, disable, activate or deactivate each zone.

O. If a program start time is reached while the same program is active, the controller shall make a “smart watering” decision. Unfinished zones will have their run times reset and will run before other zones. An “over runtime error” will be logged by the controller.

P. The controller shall allow an operator to set a “water window,” on a per hour basis, for each day of the week which suspends watering beyond a set time and resumes watering when another window reopens.

Q. The controller programming shall be able to assign watering in minutes or by direct soil moisture monitoring. The program shall be capable of utilizing:1. ET Calendar watering2. 7, 14, 21, 28, 30, and 31 day schedules

R. The controller shall have the ability to operate up to 15 solenoids concurrently. These 15 solenoids shall be a typical 24VAC solenoid type requiring approximately 400 milliamps of inrush current and approximately 200 milliamps of holding current.

S. The controller shall test the normally open master valves once per week for preventative maintenance.

T. If the controller looses power the controller shall remember previously running programs. When power is restored, the system shall reboot and resume current running programs. Any time dependant parameters may experience up to 10 minutes variability from their status at power loss.

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U. The Controller shall be able to receive real-time moisture data and automatically use the data to calculate run times or day intervals

1.2 Intelligent Soak Cycles

A. The controller shall have the ability to perform intelligent soak cycles. Intelligent soak cycles describe a watering process applied to a zone where total watering run times include periods of soak times, or non watering run times.

B. The controller shall have the ability to manage soak cycles without excessively increasing the total run time.

C. The controller’s default settings for using smart watering shall configure or program soak cycles.

D. The controller shall be able to program soak and cycle times by hydro-zone, removing the need to use multiple start times.

1.3 Master Valves and Switched on/off Loads

A. The controller shall have the ability to utilize four master valves, normally open and normally closed types, for flow management on a per program basis. Each master valve shall be assignable to any and all programs.

B. The controller shall have the ability to manage a pump or other loads switched with relay on a per program basis.

C. The controller shall be able to support normally open MV/flow combination decoder condition will close master valve and controller will shut down program or programs associated to this MV/Flow decoder

D. The controller shall be able to support normally closed MV/flow combination decoder condition will close master valve and controller will shut down program or programs associated to this MV/Flow decoder

1.4 Date and Time

A. The system shall have a date and time setting for the end users time zone.

1.5 Event Scheduling

A. The controller shall have a minimum 8 event days that can be programmed to pause irrigation for a full 24 hours for an event

B. The controller shall be able to be programmed to have a minimum of eight event days. When an event day is reached, the controller shall pause irrigation for a full 24 hours, starting at midnight.

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1.6 Flow Monitoring and Management

A. The controller shall have flow management capability. The controller shall identify the flow of each zone in gallons per minute.

B. The controller shall be able to learn flow rates by turning each zone on, one at a time, allowing the flow rate to stabilize, and then record the flow of each zone back to the controller.

C. A learn flow cycle shall be able to be scheduled from the front screen and from BaseManager with a delay of up to 24 hours, in 15 minute increments.

D. Learn flow cycles can be scheduled for each main line, other mainlines can continue to irrigate during this process.

E. Learn Flow can be scheduled for any number of single zones each with a delay of up to 24 hours, in 15 minute increments.

F. Learn Flow can be Scheduled for Any number Any of programs, each with a delay of up to 24 hours, in 15 minute increments.

G. During A learn flow cycle a delay or interrupt of current watering on the corresponding mainline.

H. When a learn flow cycle is active:1. A program start time will set the zones to waiting – they will start when the flow

calibration cycle is complete. If the learn flow cycle for a zone overlaps its normal run time in a program, the additional time will not be accounted for (extra water time).

2. A connection of the central control connection shall NOT pause an active flow calibration cycle

3. If a zone has a GPM within 5% of the average of the three, save the average and go to next zone, otherwise mark it as failed

I. In an “overflow event”, the controller shall close all master valves and halt all irrigation to protect the landscape from flooding within five minutes of overflow detection.

J. In an “overflow event”, the controller shall close master valves and halt all irrigation per program to protect the landscape from flooding within five minutes of overflow detection.

K. The controller shall be able to monitor, manage and report flow without the use of a central computer.

L. The controller shall be able to monitor the system flows in order to shorten water windows and maximize the number of valves running without exceeding system flow capacity, as set by user.

M. The controller shall support up to four mainlines.

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N. The controller shall allow a program to be assigned to any main line.

O. The controller shall allow a design flow rate from – 0 to 30,000 GPM to be entered

P. The Controller shall be able to limit the number of concurrent zones using the design flow

Q. The controller shall allow a programmed flow variance from 1 to 100%

R. The controller shall be able to use the flow variance to find and shut down individual zones that are either high or low flow.

S. When a flow variance happened (zones measured flow is outside variance of expected flow), the controller shall mark the active zones as “suspect” and they shall be shut off. The controller shall than run the suspect zones, one at a time, with other zones. If there is another flow variance fault, the controller shall mark these zones as suspect. Any zone that is already marked as suspect is failed; the controller shall than post a message.

1.7 Moisture Sensor

A. All soil moisture sensors used with the irrigation control system shall be by the same manufacturer.

B. The controller shall be able to operate up to 25 individual soil moisture sensors. A soil moisture sensor manages, programmed irrigation run times or day intervals.

C. The controller shall be able to auto search, assign and read a TDT technology moisture sensor.

D. The controller shall have the ability to automatically adjust run times and/or day intervals based on soil moisture readings collected at the plants’ root zone. Soil moisture readings exceeding an assigned shut-off value will override a programmed run time or day interval.

E. The controller shall have the ability to operate using moisture level readings from 0 to 45% volumetric soil moisture.

F. Using a moisture sensor, the controller shall be able to determine the water capacity of the soil and establish a lower limit threshold for the sensor.

G. The controller shall be able to calibrate moisture readings manually, or automatically, to determine and upper or lower moisture threshold.

H. The controller will run a 48 hour calibration cycle to determine the moisture level lower/upper limit, water the next start time 150% to 200% of the set run time to determine the soil’s water capacity.

I. The controller shall be able to automatically re-calibrate the sensor once per month during a normal program start, or maintain a set value.

J. The controller shall provide a moisture limit adjust that a user may adjust +/- 2%.

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K. During a calibration cycle, if no soak cycles are currently operating, the controller shall establish cycles to ensure proper calibration technique

L. The controller shall be able to determine soil moisture and temperature simultaneously on demand.

1.8 Configuring For Decoders

A. The controller shall be able to search for all devices attached to the two-wire and address them without uninstalling them.

B. The controller shall be able to address and readdress each device on the two-wire without uninstalling them.

1.9 Water Budgets

A. The controller shall be able to set a water budget ranging from 25%-200% of the run time.

B. The controller shall allow a full year Historical ET calendar adjust master schedule in bimonthly increments to allow 12 month programming.

C. The controller shall have a “rain delay” that will suspend irrigation from 1 to 30 days.

1.10 System Backups

A. The controller shall use a USB flash drive for offsite program backup information and report data storage.

B. The controller shall be able to export all data to a USB flash drive including1. All events2. All programming3. Run times 4. Water used 5. Moisture logs

C. All programming shall be saved in non-volatile memory.

D. The controller shall have two levels of passcode protection for central login security, one for read permission and one for read/write permission.

E. The controller shall have the ability to load all programming information directly from a USB flash drive.

F. The controller shall save running events every 10 minutes to non-volatile memory.

1.11 Diagnostics

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A. The controller shall have the ability to reprogram the solenoid drive current of the decoder from the controller without uninstalling or removing the decoder from the field.

B. The controller shall have a built-in amperage meter to accurately measure and diagnose two-wire and valve solenoid electrical problems such as “no current,” “station short,” “over current,” etc.

C. The controller shall be able to detect and report a “two-wire over current.” In the event of an over current, the controller will disable the two-wire for controller’s protection.

D. The controller shall be able to read and report the current of the two-wire during normal running conditions.

E. The controller shall be able to read and report the voltage drop at the connections of all smart devices.

F. The controller shall be able to test all zones and display any results on screen.

G. The controller shall be able to test each individual zone and display: 1. Two-wire voltage drop2. Valve voltage 3. Current4. Decoder communications5. Decoder serial number

H. The controller shall be able to display the current at the solenoid on the valve side of the decoder.

I. The controller shall be able to display if a solenoid is present by way of a response from the decoder.

J. The controller shall recognize and display if a solenoid turns on.

K. The controller shall be able to manually start a program including any concurrently running zones.

1.12 Walk Around and Manual Runs

A. The controller shall have an irrigation test program or “walk-around” program that uses an on/off time delay. The delay provides time for a user to walk to an assigned area before the required valve(s) turn on. The controller shall then manually water a sequence of predetermined stations for set run times. The programmable delay time shall be an integral part of the irrigation test program.

B. The controller shall have the ability to reorder zones without changing where the field wires are, by readdressing each decoder from the controller

C. When running a manual zone, the controller shall allow the user to advance watering to the next zone or return to a previous zone while not affect the programming of the controller.

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1.13 Pause Events

A. The controller shall provide up to six pause events; three normally close paused devices to be located on the two-wire and three normally closed pause switch devices to be hardwired into the controller.

B. Three pauses shall be set to be able to interrupt any or all programs in one-hour increments from 0-24 hours. When the pause device is activated, the program(s) will pause until the device is deactivated and then resume watering programs as scheduled.

C. Each pause can be cleared individually from the main screen of the controller.

D. The controller will check the three normally closed hardwired pause devices once per minute.

E. When one normally closed high flow switch is activated, all running programs will terminate. For any program to begin again, the user must clear the condition at the controller main screen to protect from excessive water.

F. When one normally closed rain switch pauses, all running programs will be terminated and no new programs will start until the rain sensor has dried out and reset. These conditions will self clear once the device signal has reset.

G. When one normally closed pause switch pauses, all running programs will be paused for four hours and any programs that try to start will be delayed. All running programs will resume after the four hours.

1.14 Handheld Remote Operations

A. The field controllers shall be capable of directly receiving, storing, and operating commands from a handheld remote.

B. Controller shall integrate with a [TRC] handheld radio for remote field operations of zones.

C. The handheld remote shall be capable of operating up to 200 zones.

D. The remote interface can be permanently mounted or can be mobile for the use with one or more sites.

PART 2 - Hardware

2.1 Display

A. The controller display shall utilize 16 bit color with a minimum 3.5 inch screen with resolution of 240x320 at 65,536 colors. The LCD brightness shall be a minimum of 200 lumens. The display shall have a minimum processor speed of 532 MHz.

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2.2 Power Input Requirements

A. The controller shall come standard with a 120 VAC transformer, and shall have sufficient out capacity of 40 VA to operate 15 typical solenoids simultaneously. A typical solenoid is assumed to require approximately 400 milliamps of inrush current and approximately 200 milliamps holding current.

B. The transformer will come with a green, black, and white wire to be hardwired in by a certified electrician.

C. The controller shall require a 115 volt AC power source with a minimum of a 5 amp breaker.

2.3 Power Output Requirements

A. The controller shall maintain a below 30 VAC RMS output on the two-wire.

B. The controller shall be able to support up to a 1.45 amp output current.

2.4 System Backup

A. The controller shall come standard with a USB compatible flash drive for backing up the system.

B. The controller shall require no battery. The use of a “super capacitor” shall replace the battery.

C. The controller shall come with two mini-serial port connections for use with the central software and other external devices.

2.5 Surge Protection

A. The controller shall have three levels of surge protection built into the controller including a replaceable and fusible surge protection PC board.

B. The controller shall have a minimum of a 1 picosecond surge response time.

2.6 Sensor Input Ports

A. The controller shall have three normally closed sensor ports (switch type) to pause irrigation. The controller will suspend automatic watering if an attached sensor is open.

B. The controller shall support up to three other pause devices over two-wire that will suspend water for a preset time schedule if triggered.

2.7 Remote Communications

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A. The controller shall be manufactured with the ability to add external modules for remote activation, which allow for valve activation from a hand held remote.

PART 3 - Controller Enclosures

3.1 Specifications

A. Pedestal 1. The enclosure shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for

model BL3200 and specified as a -P- enclosure] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

2. The pre-assembled enclosure shall be 17.26”x37.31”x9.78” and shall come complete with lightening and surge protection and all terminals shall be factory labeled.

3. The 15.25”x28.25” height with front door shall provide easy access for wiring under normal installations.

4. The pedestal enclosure shall be a NEMA type 3R rainproof enclosure manufactured entirely of 16-gauge 304-grade stainless steel. The main housing shall be louvered for cross flow ventilation. Filter screens shall cover all louvers to help protect internal components from water spray, insects and dust. A stainless steel backboard shall be provided for the purpose of mounting electronic and various other types of equipment. The backboard shall be mounted on four stainless steel bolts that will allow for removal of the backboard.

5. A stainless steel cam-style lock shall be mounted in the door for security. 6. The pedestal shall come complete with lightning and surge protection and all

terminals shall be factory labeled. The pre-assembled enclosure shall come with an on/off switch to isolate the controller along with a GFI receptacle.

7. The enclosure and installed equipment shall carry a 5-year warranty.

B. Wall Mount Enclosure1. The enclosure shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for

model BL3200 and specified as a -C- enclosure] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

2. The pre-assembled vandal resistant enclosure shall be 10”x12”x4.75” and shall come complete with lightening and surge protection and all terminals shall be factory labeled.

3. The wall mount enclosure shall be NEMA type 3R enclosure made from powder coated 16-gauge steel. A steel painted back panel shall be provided for the purpose of mounting electronic and other equipment.

4. The 10-inches by 12 inches height with front door shall provide easy access for programming from a standing position under normal installations. The back panel shall be mounted with 3 zinc coated steel screws that will allow for removal of the back panel.

5. A stainless steel cam style lock shall be mounted in the door for security 6. The enclosure and installed equipment shall carry a 5-year warranty.

C. Large Capacity Powder Coated Wall Mount Enclosure

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1. The enclosure shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a -X- enclosure] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

2. The pre-assembled vandal resistant enclosure shall be 15.5”x12.375”x6.4” and shall come complete with lightening and surge protection and all terminals shall be factory labeled.

3. The wall mount enclosure shall be zinc plated and then powder coated 16-gauge steel.

4. The 15.5-inches by 12.375 inches height with front door shall provide easy access for programming from a standing position under normal installations.

5. A nickel plated cam style lock shall be mounted in the door for security 6. The enclosure and installed equipment shall carry a 5-year warranty.

D. Large Capacity Stainless Steal Wall Mount Enclosure1. The enclosure shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for

model BL3200 and specified as a –XS- enclosure] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

2. The pre-assembled vandal resistant enclosure shall be 15.5”x12.375”x6.4” and shall come complete with lightening and surge protection and all terminals shall be factory labeled.

3. The wall mount enclosure shall be manufactured entirely of 16-gauge 304-grade stainless steel.

4. The 15.5-inches by 12.375 inches height with front door shall provide easy access for programming from a standing position under normal installations.

5. A nickel plated cam style lock shall be mounted in the door for security 6. The enclosure and installed equipment shall carry a 5-year warranty.

3.2 Mounting Enclosures

A. Pedestal 1. The enclosure shall be mounted in such a way that no water shall spray the

enclosure at an angle greater than 60 degrees from the vertical position (see NEMA 3R specifications).

2. The pedestal shall be mounted on a concrete slab that shall be a minimum of six inches thick. The concrete pad shall extend a minimum of six inches beyond the outside dimensions of the enclosure with ½ percent slope for drainage.

3. Conduit shall be run through the bottom of the enclosure for routing irrigation and power wires. The power wires should be in a separate conduit from the irrigation wires.

B. Wall Mount 1. The enclosure shall be mounted in such a way that no water shall spray the

enclosure at an angle greater than 60 degrees from the vertical position (see NEMA 3R specifications).

2. The enclosure shall be mounted to a flat surface using four mounting screws or bolts adequate enough to hold the weight of the enclosure.


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3.3 Environmental specifications

A. All circuit boards shall be conformal coated to provide further protection from humid environments.

B. The controller shall be able to operate in environments ranging from 32 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit ambient temperatures.

PART 4 - Wire Specifications

4.1 Two-Wire

A. The two-wire path shall be Polyethylene double-jacketed or UF-B UL PVC double-jacketed two-conductor solid core designed for direct burial.

B. The conductors shall be soft drawn, annealed, solid copper conforming to ASTM 33 (tinned or non-tinned).

C. Conductor insulation shall be 4/64-inch thick polyvinyl chloride (PVC), conforming to UL Standard #493 for thermoplastic-insulated style UF (Underground Feeder), rated at 60 degrees C.

D. The two insulated conductors are laid in parallel and encased in a single outer jacket of 3/64-inch thick, high-density, sunlight resistant polyethylene conforming to ICEA S-61-402 and NEMA WC5, having a minimum wall thickness of .045-inch.

E. The two conductors shall be color-coded: normally one conductor red and one black.

F. Both conductors shall be the same size.

4.2 Conventional Wire Specifications

A. The conventional wire shall be laid between valve boxes and installed without damage including nicks, cuts or abrasions to the outer jacket. There shall be a 24-inch slack loop at every valve box for making connections.

B. There shall be only solenoid attached to each valve wire.

C. The wire shall be tested before solenoids are installed.

D. The distance from the controller to the end of any one wire run shall not exceed the maximum distance specified for the gauge of wire in the chart below.

Maximum Wire Distance Between Powered decoder and Valve in ft.Common Wire

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Valve Wire # (Gauge)

18 16 14 12 10 8 6

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18 800 1000 1200 1300 1400 1500 150016 1000 1300 1600 1900 2100 2300 240014 1200 1600 2100 2600 3000 3400 370012 1300 1900 2600 3300 4100 4800 540010 1400 2100 3000 4100 5400 6600 76008 1500 2300 3400 4800 6600 8700 105006 1500 2400 3700 5400 7600 10500 13300

E. Moisture sensors can communicate over valve wire distances equal to 1/2 the values of the chart above up to a maximum distance of 1500ft.

4.3 Wire Path

A. The two-wire path may be looped, spliced, or branched permitting extensions of the path in multiple directions.

B. The distance from the controller to the end of any one wire run shall not exceed the maximum distance specified for the gauge of wire.

C. The distance from the controllers to the farthest device shall not exceed a distance of 5000 feet using 14-gauge wire or 8000 feet using 12-gauge wire.

D. The total length of wire connected to any one controller shall not exceed 15,000 feet on 14-guage or 16000 feet 12-guage.

E. All splices shall be made in a valve box.

4.4 Wire Installation Details

A. The two-wire shall be laid with the pressurized irrigation line between valve boxes and installed without damage including nicks, cuts or abrasions to the outer jackets. There shall be a 24-inch slack loop at every valve box for making connections.

B. The two-wire shall be tested before decoders are installed.

PART 5 - Connectors

5.1 Direct Bury

A. All two-wire connectors shall be a [DBG / DBR-6 or equivalent] direct bury splice, made for full submersion proof and shall effectively seal moisture from two or more conductors and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

B. All twist connectors shall be a steel spring, metal shell, flame retardant PVC insulator.

C. The outer tube shall be made of polypropylene.

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D. The internal gel shall be silicone electrical insulating gel.

E. The voltage rating shall be a minimum of 600 volts.

F. The operating temperature shall be -40 to 221 degrees Fahrenheit.

5.2 Connector Details

A. The connector shall fit five 18-gauge, four 12-gauge, or three 10-gauge wires inside the connector

5.3 Connector Installer Details

A. All connectors shall be installed per manufactures specifications

B. The installer shall make all connections per manufactures specifications.

C. The installer shall verify that no loose, unshielded wiring shall touch the ground, water or other copper conductor causing a leakage of current to the ground or a short circuit across wires.

D. The installer shall make all connections fully submersion proof.

E. All splices shall be made inside a valve box.

F. The installer shall score outer jacket 6 to 10 inches from each end without scoring conductor insulation.

G. The installer shall strip one inch of insulation from conductor without scoring the conductor.

H. Installer shall bundle like conductors, twist them together, and trim off ½ inch of conductors.

I. Installer shall twist Scotchlok Connector in a clockwise direction and than place a fully submersions proof DBR tube over the top making sure connector is fully seated at the top of the tube and snap cover completely close.

J. Installer will make sure that all connections are mounted in a vertical orientation to eliminate standing water inside the connector.

K. Installer shall provide a strain relief to eliminate pressure on connector (ie a loop knot in wire or Tie Wrap).

L. All splices shall be made inside a valve box.

PART 6 - Powered Decoders (12/24)

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6.1 Specifications

A. Powered decoders shall be available in 12, 24, 36, or 48 station units [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a -12R-, -24R-, -36R-, or -48R- installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

B. The powered decoders shall come as an option, installed in the wall mount controller cabinet in either a 12 or 24 station units.

C. The powered decoders shall come as an option, installed in the High capacity wall mount controller cabinet in either a 12, 24, 36, or 48 station units.

D. The powered decoders shall come as an option, installed in the in the pedestal mount controller cabinet in either a 12, 24, 36, or 48 station units.

E. The powered decoders shall come as an option, installed in a separate wall mount cabinet in either a 12 or 24 station units.

F. All powered decoders shall come with two additional terminals labeled for master valve and/or general valve.

G. The powered decoders shall be capable of integrating both a two-wire path a multi pilot valve circuit.

H. The powered decoder shall have two-way communication using a 9 byte packet for commands and replies.

I. The powered decoder shall have signal collision detection on the two-wire and be able to resend messages if a collision occurs.

J. The powered decoder shall come with 26 built in addresses for assigning terminals to zones.

K. Each terminal on the powered decoder, including the master valve and/or general use terminals, shall have a zone number address that can be assigned and modified from the two-wire controller.

L. The powered decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to the two-wire controller and will report pre-configured unique serial numbers and zone addresses for each terminal and detected moisture sensor.

M. The powered decoder shall come with two “sensor-over-valve-wire” terminals per 12 stations. The powered decoder shall be able to communicate with one soil moisture sensor connected on each of these two terminals.

N. Each “sensor-over-valve-wire” terminal on the powered decoder shall have an indicator LED that will indicate proper electrical connection and communication activity to a moisture sensor connected on that terminal.

O. The powered decoder shall come with a test button used to verify electrical connection and communication of moisture sensors on all “sensor-over-valve-wire” terminals.

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P. The powered decoder shall, from time to time, verify proper “sensor-over-valve-wire” communication and set indicator LED’s accordingly.

Q. The powered decoder shall be capable of activating any irrigation solenoid(s) and/or reading a soil moisture sensor over the same existing field common and station wires when connected to a “sensor-over-valve-wire” terminal.

R. Each terminal on the powered decoder shall have the capacity of .56 amps at 24 VAC, and can support up to two typical solenoids.

S. The powered decoder shall be capable of connecting to a two-wire controller by use of a two-wire path.

6.2 Wiring and Installation

A. The powered decoder shall be connected to the two-wire path from the controller and shall be mounted per manufactures specifications. The two-wire path shall be connected to the controller and all powered and field decoders such that the “red” two-wire terminals are connected to red conductors, and “black” terminals are connected to black conductors.

B. The maximum wire run between powered decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the manufacturer’s two-wire specifications. With a maximum distance of 8000 feet between the controller and the decoder.

C. The powered decoder shall come standard with a 120 VAC transformer, and shall have sufficient output capacity of 40 VA to operate two master valves and up to two typical solenoids simultaneously, per 12 ports.

D. The transformer will come with a green, black, and white wire to be hardwired in by a certified electrician.

E. The powered decoder shall require a 110-120 VAC (115 VAC nominal) power source with a minimum of a 5 amp breaker.

F. A single valve wire from one typical solenoid shall be connected to each terminal and all commons shall be connected to the appropriate common terminal.

G. A moisture sensor shall be connected with one wire connected to the “sensor-over-valve-wire” terminal and the other wire connected to the common terminal. Electrically, the moisture sensor shall be connected in parallel with the valve solenoid.

H. All connection points along the wire path out to the soil moisture sensors shall be DBR-6 or equivalent.

I. All connections shall be made in a valve box according to the manufactures specifications.

6.3 Conventional Wire Specifications

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A. The convention wire shall be laid between valve boxes and installed without damage including nicks, cuts or abrasions to the outer jacket. There shall be a 24-inch slack loop at every valve box for making connections.

B. There shall be only solenoid attached to each valve wire.

C. The wire shall be tested before solenoids are installed.

D. The distance from the controller to the end of any one wire run shall not exceed the maximum distance specified for the gauge of wire in the chart below.

Maximum Wire Distance Between Powered decoder and Valve in ft.Common Wire

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Valve Wire # (Gauge)

18 16 14 12 10 8 6

18 800 1000 1200 1300 1400 1500 150016 1000 1300 1600 1900 2100 2300 240014 1200 1600 2100 2600 3000 3400 370012 1300 1900 2600 3300 4100 4800 540010 1400 2100 3000 4100 5400 6600 76008 1500 2300 3400 4800 6600 8700 105006 1500 2400 3700 5400 7600 10500 13300

E. Moisture sensors can communicate over valve wire distances equal to 1/2 the values of the chart above up to a maximum distance of 1500ft.

6.4 Powered Decoder Enclosures

A. Wall Mount Enclosure1. Both the 12 and 24 modular stations [BL-5212B or a BL5224B Manufactured by

Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] shall come mounted in a wall mount enclosure. 2. The wall mount enclosure shall be vandal resistant NEMA type 3R enclosure

made from powder coated 16 gauge steel. A steel painted back panel shall be provided for the purpose of mounting electronic and other equipment. The back panel shall be mounted with 3 zinc coated steel screws that will allow for removal of the back panel.

3. The pre-assembled vandal resistant enclosure [by Baseline Inc] shall be 10”x12”x4.75” and shall come complete with lightening and surge protection and all terminals shall be factory labeled.

4. The 10-inches by 12 inches height with front door shall provide easy access for programming from a standing position under normal installations.

5. A stainless steel cam style lock shall be mounted in the door for security 6. The enclosure and installed equipment shall carry a 5 year warranty.

B. Mounting Enclosure

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1. The enclosure shall be mounted in such a way that no water shall spray the enclosure at an angle greater than 60 degrees from the vertical position (see NEMA 3R specifications).

2. The enclosure shall be mounted to a flat surface using four mounting screws or bolts adequate enough to hold the weight of the enclosure.


PART 7 - Field Decoders

7.1 Valve Decoders

A. The valve decoders [BL-5201B, BL-5202B, BL-5204B Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] shall be fully sealed, submersion proof, and direct bury to effectively seal moisture from the electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein..

B. The valve decoder shall have true two-way communication using a 9-byte packet for commands and replies.

C. The valve decoder shall be capable of self identifying to the two-wire controller, and will report pre-configured unique serial numbers and zone addresses.

D. The valve decoder shall have one to four built-in serial numbers with the first address listed on the side of the decoder.

E. Each valve decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

F. Each valve decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18-gauge PVC jacketed stranded core wire to connect to the valve wire.

G. The valve decoder shall have communication collision detection on the two-wire and will resend any message experiencing an error.

H. The valve decoder shall be able to search for a solenoid and report whether or not a solenoid is present.

I. The valve decoder shall have a built-in amperage meter to accurately measure and diagnose valve solenoid electrical problems such as “no current,” “station short,” “over current,” etc.


A. The valve decoder shall be 1”x4”x2” with two mounting tabs for attaching the decoder to the side of a valve box.

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B. The valve decoder shall be connected to the two-wire path and shall be mounted to the side of the valve box with the serial number face up.

C. The valve decoders shall be attached to the valve wire using the connector specification from the manufacture of the decoder. All valve common wires shall be attached to white common wire of the valve decoder using the connector specification from the manufacture of the decoder.

D. The valve decoders shall not share valve wires or common wires between valve decoders.

E. The maximum wire run between valve decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the manufacturer’s two-wire specifications. With a maximum distance of 8000 feet between the controller and the decoder.

F. The maximum wire run between the valve decoder and the solenoid shall be 250 feet

G. Each decoder shall be polarized.

H. The decoder shall be connected to the two-wire using the connector specification from the manufacture of the decoder.

I. Each valve wire shall be color coded relative to the serial numbers on the decoder.

J. The valve decoder shall have built-in LED’s on the two-wire side that blinks during communications.

K. The valve decoder shall have built-in LED’s on the valve side that is on when power is supplied to the valve.

L. The valve decoder shall have enough current to run a typical solenoid up to two hundred and fifty feet away from valve decoder using standard 14-gauge irrigation wire.

M. The valve decoder shall have enough power to run two typical solenoids per decoder concurrently on separate outputs.

N. The valve decoder shall come with built in surge protection that will conduct 60 volts to ground at 1 microsecond.

O. The valve decoder shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions.

P. The valve decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange warranty.

7.3 Flow decoder

A. The Flow decoder shall be a [BL-5304 Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] fully seal, submersion proof, direct bury that shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein..

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B. The flow decoder shall have true two-way communication using a 9 byte packet for commands and replies.

C. The flow decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to the two-wire controller and will report pre-configured unique serial numbers and zone addresses.

D. The flow decoder shall have one built in serial number on the side of the decoder.

E. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

F. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18-gauge PVC jacketed stranded core wire to connect to a pulse output flow meter.

G. The flow decoder shall have collision detection on the two-wire and be able to resend messages if a collision is detected.

H. The flow decoder shall read a minimum of a 5-millisecond low pulse at 200 hertz and a maximum of 200 pulses per second.

I. The flow decoder shall be able to search for a flow meter.

J. The flow decoder shall have a built-in amperage meter to accurately measure and diagnose flow meter electrical problems such as “no current,” “station short,” “over current,” etc.

7.4 Flow meter specifications

A. The flow meter register shall provide at least 10 pulses per gallon. .

B. The Flow rate shall have enough flow to generate at least 100 pulses per minute.


A. The flow decoder shall be 1”x4”x2” with two mounting tabs for attaching the decoder to the side of a valve box or mounting to a wall near the flow meter.

B. The flow decoder shall be connected to the two-wire path and shall be mounted to the side of a valve box or a wall with the serial number faced up.

C. The flow decoders shall be attached to the Two-wire using the connector specification from the manufacture of the decoder.

D. The flow decoder shall only be attached to one flow meter

E. The maximum wire run between flow decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the manufactures two-wire specifications with a maximum distance of 8000 feet between the controller and the decoder

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F. The maximum wire run between the flow decoder and the flow meter shall be 1000 feet, using an isolated 2-coductor shielded 20 AWG U.L. type PTLC or larger stranded copper wire rated to 105 degrees C.

G. Each flow decoder shall be polarized.

H. The flow decoder output wires shall be color coded for the connections to the flow meter.

I. The flow decoder shall be attached to the flow meter using the manufactures two-wire specification.

J. The flow decoder shall have built in LED’s on the two-wire side that blink during communications.

K. The flow decoder shall have built in LED’s on the flow meter side that is on when power is supplied to the flow meter.

L. The flow decoder shall be able to run a pulse output flow meter up to 1000 feet away using an isolated 2-coductor shielded 20 AWG U.L. type PTLC or larger stranded copper wire rated to 105 degrees C

M. The flow meter shall send low voltage digital pulses to the flow decoder and the decoder shall send the flow information back to the controller.

N. The flow decoder shall have enough power to run one pulse output flow meter per decoder.

O. The flow decoder shall output 12 volts to the flow meter.

P. The flow decoder shall come with built-in surge protection that will conduct 60 volts to ground at less than 1microsecond.

Q. It is intended that the flow meter can be connected directly to the flow decoder and the decoder can be connected directly to the two-wire. All wire connections shall be performed in a valve box per manufactures specifications.

R. The flow decoder shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions.

S. The flow decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange warranty.

7.6 Pause Decoder

A. The pause decoder [BL-5402B Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] shall be fully sealed, submersion proof, direct bury that shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

B. The pause decoder shall have true two-way communication using a 9-byte packet for commands and replies.

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C. The pause decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to the two-wire controller and will report pre-configured unique serial numbers and zone addresses.

D. The pause decoder shall have one serial number listed on the side of the decoder.

E. Each pause decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

F. Each pause decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18-gauge PVC jacketed stranded core wire to connect to a pause device.

G. The pause decoder shall have collision detection on the two-wire and will resend messages if a collision is detected.

H. The pause decoder shall be able to search for a pause device and report whether or not a device is present.

I. The pause decoder shall be able to interface and read any normally open pause device (this would include rain, wind, pressure, tank floats, and temperature).

J. The pause decoder shall be able to detect a problem with the normally open switch and return a short or open to the controller.

K. The pause decoder shall have a built-in amperage meter to accurately measure and diagnose electrical problems such as “no current,” “station short,” “over current,” etc.

L. The pause decoder shall work with any normally closed switch.

7.7 Wiring and installation

A. The pause decoder shall be 1”x4”x2” with two mounting tabs for attaching the decoder to the side of a valve box or to a flat surface.

B. The pause decoder shall be connected to the two-wire path and shall be mounted to the side of the valve box or to a flat surface with the serial number face up.

C. The pause decoders shall be attached to the pause device wire using the connector specification from the manufacture of the decoder.

D. Only one pause device may be attached to on pause decoder.

E. The maximum wire run between pause decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the two-wire specifications.

F. The maximum wire run between pause decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the manufactures two-wire specifications with a maximum distance of 8000 feet between the controller and the decoder.

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G. The maximum wire run between the pause decoder and the pause device shall be a maximum distance of 250 feet using standard 14-guage irrigation wire.

H. Each pause decoder shall be polarized.

I. The pause decoder shall be connected to the two-wire using the connector specification from the manufacture of the decoder.

J. Each pause decoder shall come with preprogrammed serial number for configuring it into the controller.

K. The pause decoder shall have built in LED’s on the two-wire side that blink during communications.

L. The pause decoder shall come with built in surge protection that will conduct 60 volts to ground at 1 microsecond.

M. It is intended that the normally open pause device can be connected directly to the pause decoder and the pause decoder can be connected directly to the two-wire. All wire connections shall be performed in a valve box per manufactures specifications.

N. The pause decoder shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions. The pause decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange warranty.

7.8 Pause Button Decoder [Coaches Button]

A. The pause button decoder [BL-5401B Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian Idaho] shall be fully sealed, submersion proof, direct bury that shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein..

B. The pause button shall provide a convenient way to pause irrigations from a remote location without having to access the controller.

C. The pause button decoder shall have true two-way communication using a 9-byte packet for commands and replies.

D. The pause button decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to the two-wire controller and will report pre-configured unique serial numbers and zone addresses.

E. The pause button decoder shall have one built-in serial number.

F. Each pause button decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

G. The pause button decoder shall have standard error collision detections built in on the two-wire and be able to detect collision and resend messages.

H. The pause button decoder shall have collision detection on the two-wire and be able to resend messages if a collision is detected.

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7.9 Wiring and installation

A. The pause button decoder shall be 5.11”x3.35”x3.36” with four mounting tabs for attaching the pause button to the side of a wall.

B. The pause button decoder shall be connected to the two-wire path and shall be mounted to a flat surface.

C. The maximum wire run between pause button decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the manufactures two-wire specifications with a maximum distance of 8000 feet between the controller and the decoder.

D. The maximum wire run between pause button decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the two-wire specifications.

E. Each pause button decoder shall be polarized.

F. The pause button decoder shall be connected to the two-wire using the connector specification from the manufacture of the decoder.

G. The pause button decoder shall have a built in LED that flashes when the button is depressed.

H. The pause button decoder shall come with built-in surge protection that will conduct at 60 volts to ground in 1 microsecond.

I. The pause button decoder shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions.

J. The pause button decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange warranty

7.10 Air Temperature Decoder

A. The air temperature decoder [BL-5303B Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian Idaho] shall be fully sealed, submersion proof, direct bury that shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

B. The air temperature sensor shall be capable of interrupting the power from the irrigation controller to the valves when ambient air temperature falls below 38 degrees Fahrenheit.

C. The air temperature decoder shall have true two-way communication using a 9-byte packet for commands and replies.

D. The air temperature decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to the two-wire controller and will report a pre-configured unique serial numbers.

E. The air temperature decoder shall have one built in serial number.

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F. Each air temperature decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

G. The air temperature decoder shall have collision detection on the two-wire and be able to resend messages if a collision is detected.

H. The air temperature decoder shall measure air temperature for pausing irrigation at below 38 degrees Fahrenheit.

I. The air temperature decoder shall read and report air temperature for ET based systems.


A. The air temperature decoder shall 4.5”x4.5”x2” with four mounting tabs for attaching the device to the side of a wall.

B. The enclosure shall be mounted in a shaded area.

C. The air temperature decoder shall be connected to the two-wire path using the connector specification from the manufacture and shall be mounted to a flat surface in a shaded area.

D. The maximum wire run between temperature decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the manufactures two-wire specifications with a maximum distance of 8000 feet between the controller and the decoder.

E. The maximum wire run between air temperature decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the two-wire specifications.

F. Each air temperature decoder shall be polarized.

G. The air temperature decoder shall be connected to the two-wire using the connector specification from the manufacture of the decoder.

H. The air temperature decoder shall have a built-in LED on the two-wire side that blinks during communication.

I. The air temperature decoder shall come with built-in surge protection that will conduct 60 volts to ground at 1 microsecond.

J. The air temperature decoder shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions.

K. The air temperature decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange warranty.

7.12 Switched on/off Load Decoder

A. The switching on/off load decoder [BL-5201 PR Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian Idaho] shall be fully sealed, submersion proof, direct bury that shall

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effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein..

B. The switching on/off load decoder shall be capable switching a 24 VAC input to supply power to a load.

C. The switching on/off load decoder shall supply a maximum of 2 amps to the load.

D. The switching on/off load decoder shall have true two-way communication using a 9-byte packet for commands and replies.

E. The switching on/off load decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to the two-wire controller and will report a pre-configured unique serial numbers.

F. The switching on/off load decoder shall have one built in serial number.

G. Each switching on/off load decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

H. The switching on/off load decoder shall have collision detection on the two-wire and be able to resend messages if a collision is detected.


A. The switching on/off load decoder shall be 1”x4”x2” with two mounting tabs for attaching the decoder to the side of a valve box or to a flat surface.

B. The switching on/off load shall be connected to the two-wire path and shall be mounted to the side of the valve box or to a flat surface with the serial number face up.

C. The switching on/off load decoder shall be attached to the 24 VAC load wire using the connector specification from the manufacture of the decoder.

D. The maximum wire run between switching on/off load decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the two-wire specifications.

E. The maximum wire run between switching on/off load decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the manufactures two-wire specifications with a maximum distance of 8000 feet between the controller and the decoder.

F. The maximum wire run between the switching on/off load decoder and the 24VAC load shall be a maximum distance of 250 feet using standard 14-guage irrigation wire.

G. Each switching on/off load decoder shall be polarized.

H. The switching on/off load decoder shall be connected to the two-wire using the connector specification from the manufacture of the decoder.

I. Each switching on/off load decoder shall come with preprogrammed serial number for configuring it into the controller.

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J. The switching on/off load decoder shall have built in LED’s on the two-wire side that blink during communications.

K. The switching on/off load decoder shall have built in LED’s on the load side.

L. The switching on/off load decoder shall come with built in surge protection that will conduct 60 volts to ground at 1 microsecond.

M. The switching on/off load decoder shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions.

N. The pause decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange warranty.

7.14 Soil Moisture Sensor

A. The soil moisture sensor [BL-5315B Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian Idaho] shall be fully sealed, submersion proof, direct bury that shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

B. The soil moisture sensor shall provide automatic and continuous measurements of soil moisture and soil temperature.

C. The soil moisture sensor shall have true two-way communication using a 9-byte packet for commands and replies.

D. The soil moisture sensor decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to the two-wire controller and will report pre-configured unique serial numbers.

E. The soil moisture sensor decoder shall have one built in serial number.

F. Each soil moisture sensor decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

G. The soil moisture sensor decoder shall have standard error collision detections and will resend messages on the two-wire.

H. The soil moisture sensor shall be a TDT (time domain transmissibility) technology sensor that accurately measures soil moisture.

I. Salinity and/or other minerals in the soil shall not affect the soil moisture sensor readings.

J. The moisture sensor decoder shall be self-identifying.

K. The soil moisture sensor shall be constructed of a multi-layer fiberglass stick.

L. The soil moisture sensor blade shall be 14.95”x2”x.075”.

M. The soil moisture sensor shall come with a built-in temperature sensor used while calibrating the soil moisture readings.

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A. The maximum wire run between soil moisture sensor and the controller shall be the same as stated in the two-wire specifications.

B. The soil moisture sensor shall be connected to the two-wire per manufactures specifications.

C. The soil moisture sensor shall be buried in the average area of water distribution between two sprinkler heads and placed off of the centerline the sprinklers create.

D. The soil moisture sensor decoder shall be marked to avoid aeration.

E. All splices must be made inside the valve box with a DBR-6 or equal direct-burial waterproof connection.

F. The soil moisture sensor shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions. The soil moisture sensor shall carry a conditional five-year exchange warranty.

G. The soil moisture sensor should be installed in a location representative of the zones that the sensor is controlling.

H. The soil moisture sensor shall be installed 2-3 inches below the plant or in the top 1/3 of the root zone.

I. The soil moisture sensor should be buried with no air pockets around the sensor.

J. The soil moisture sensor decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange warranty.

PART 8 - PVC Two-Wire Ready Flow Sensor

8.1 Specifications

A. The Two-Wire Ready PVC Flow Sensor shall be a [BL-PFS100 - BL-PFS150 BL-PFS200 BL-PFS300, BL-PFS400 Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho]. It shall be fully sealed and submersion proof that shall effectively seal moisture from electronics when installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

B. The meter body shall be an in line type available in 1", 1 1/2", 2”, 3 ”, and 4” pipe sizes, molded from Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride material - white - conforming to ASTM D-1784, Cell Class 12454.

C. The flow sensor shall have a 4 blade impeller (paddle wheel) as the only moving part.

D. The impeller shall be HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) incorporating an integral bearing. The shaft material shall be tungsten carbide. These two items are considered wear items and shall be replaceable in the field without special tools.

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E. The electronics housing shall be held in place with a single ACME threaded PVC retaining nut held captive by the wire leads. The housing will be sealed with one ethylene-propylene O-Rings BUNA N and shall be easily removed from the meter body.

F. The sensor electronics will be epoxy-sealed and fitted with 2 single conductors solid copper U.L. listed #18 AWG leads with direct burial insulation 48 inch in length extending from the top of the sensor. The positive (+) lead shall have red insulation and the negative (-) lead shall have black insulation.

G. The housing and mounting tee are custom molded to form an integrated measurement chamber resulting in highly accurate, repeatable flow measurements through a wide range of velocities.

H. The flow sensor shall be designed to schedule 40 specifications and have a tested working pressure of 240 psi @ 73°F (23°C). Maximum working temperature is 140°F (60°C). The flow senor shall have an output Frequency Range of 0.3 Hz to 200 Hz.

I. The flow sensor shall output a minimum of a 5-millisecond low pulse at 200 hertz and a maximum of 200 pulses per second.

J. The sensor flow range shall be 0.20 to 15 FPS.

K. The flow sensor shall be two-wire ready no extra devices needed to hook up to the controller

L. The built in decoder shall have true two-way communication using a 9 byte packet for commands and replies.

M. The flow sensor shall be capable of self-identifying itself to the two-wire controller and will report a preconfigured unique serial number.

N. The flow sensor shall have a preconfigured K value and offset and report it to the controller

O. The flow sensor shall have collision detection on the two-wire and be able to resend messages if a collision is detected.

P. The flow sensor shall have built in LED on the two-wire side that blinks during communications.

Q. The flow sensor shall have a built in LED that blinks during for every 4 pulses produced by meter

R. The flow sensor shall come with built-in surge protection that will conduct 60 volts to ground at less than 1 microsecond.

S. The flow sensor shall have a built-in amperage meter to accurately measure and diagnose flow meter electrical problems such as “no current,” “station short,” “over current,” etc.

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A. The flow sensor shall be installed with a minimum of 10 diameters of straight pipe upstream, and a minimum of 5 diameters of straight pipe downstream to eliminate irregular flow profiles caused by valves, fittings or pipe bends.

B. The flow senor shall be installed a valve box or meter pit of sufficient size to provide access to the flow sensor for service.

C. The installed sensor shall require a minimum clearance of 3.75 inches (96 mm) above sensor for removal of t electronics housing.

D. The flow sensor shall be attached to the two-wire. The flow sensor shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published specifications.

E. All wire connections shall be performed in a valve box per manufacturer’s specifications.

F. The maximum wire run between flow sensor and the controller shall be the same as stated in the manufactures two-wire specifications with a maximum distance of 8000 feet between the controller and the decoder

G. The flow sensor electronics shall carry a five-year exchange warranty.

PART 9 - The Two-Wire Ready Brass Flow Meter

9.1 Specifications

A. The Two-Wire Ready Brass Flow Meter shall be a [BL-BFM075, BL-BFM100, BL-BFM150 Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] fully sealed, submersion proof that shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

B. Flow meter body shall be epoxy coated brass for superior high temperature and high-pressure strength.

C. The flow meter shall be multi-Jet type of meter and is accurate to ± 2 percent from flow rates 0.9 gpm to 55 gpm depending on the size of the meter.

D. The flow meters shall come with a set of brass couplers for installation.

E. The Flow meter register is driven by use of magnets and the register shall be sealed.

F. Flow meters shall have pulse output in both low frequency and high frequency. Low frequency pulse shall have a minimum of 2 pulses per minute. High frequency shall have a minimum pulse of 3 pulses per second.

G. No additional upstream or downstream straight length of pipe required for installation.

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H. Industry’s longest warranty – three years on the metering components (register and metering assembly) and five years on the meter body

I. The Combination shall be two-wire ready no extra devices shall be need to hook device to controller

J. The flow decoder shall have true two-way communication using a 9 byte packet for commands and replies.

K. The flow decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to the two-wire controller and will report pre-configured unique serial numbers and zone addresses.

L. The flow decoder shall have one built in serial number on the side of the decoder.

M. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

N. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18-gauge PVC jacketed stranded core wire to connect to a pulse output flow meter.

O. The flow decoder shall have collision detection on the two-wire and be able to resend messages if a collision is detected.

P. The flow decoder shall read a minimum of a 5-millisecond low pulse at 200 hertz and a maximum of 200 pulses per second.

Q. The flow decoder shall be able to search for a flow meter.

R. The flow decoder shall have a built-in amperage meter to accurately measure and diagnose flow meter electrical problems such as “no current,” “station short,” “over current,” etc.


A. Flow meters shall be installed such that the register face is horizontal.

B. No straight pipe upstream or downstream of the meter is required.

C. The pipe shall be installed such that the pipe is full of water at all times during metering.

D. The flow decoder shall be 1”x4”x2” with two mounting tabs for attaching the decoder to the side of a valve box or mounting to a wall near the flow meter.

E. The flow decoder shall be connected to the two-wire path and shall be mounted to the side of a valve box or a wall with the serial number facing up.

F. The flow decoders shall be attached to the two-wire using the connector specification from the manufacturer of the decoder.

G. The flow decoder shall only be attached to one flow meter

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H. The maximum wire run between flow decoder and the controller shall be the same as stated in the manufactures two-wire specifications with a maximum distance of 8000 feet between the controller and the decoder

I. The maximum wire run between the flow decoder and the flow meter shall be 1000 feet, using an isolated 2-coductor shielded 20 AWG U.L. type PTLC or larger stranded copper wire rated to 105 degrees C.

J. Each flow decoder shall be polarized.

K. The flow decoder output wires shall be color coded for the connections to the flow meter.

L. The flow decoder shall be attached to the flow meter using the manufactures two-wire specification.

M. The flow decoder shall have built in LED’s on the two-wire side that blink during communications.

N. The flow decoder shall have built in LED’s on the flow meter side that are on when power is supplied to the flow meter.

O. The flow decoder shall be able to run a pulse output flow meter up to 1000 feet away using an isolated 2-coductor shielded 20 AWG U.L. type PTLC or larger stranded copper wire rated to 105 degrees C

P. The flow meter shall send low voltage digital pulses to the flow decoder and the decoder shall send the flow information back to the controller.

Q. The flow decoder shall have enough power to run one pulse output flow meter per decoder.

R. The flow decoder shall output 12 volts to the flow meter.

S. The flow decoder shall come with built-in surge protection that will conduct 60 volts to ground at less than 1 microsecond.

T. It is intended that the flow meter can be connected directly to the flow decoder and the decoder can be connected directly to the two-wire. All wire connections shall be performed in a valve box per manufacturer’s specifications.

U. The flow decoder shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions.

V. The flow decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange warranty.

PART 10 - Combination Flow Meter and Master Valves

10.1 Combination Flow Meter plus Normally open Master valve

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A. The combination Flow Meter plus Normally open Master valve shall be a [BL-BMH150-NO, BL-BMH200-NO, BL-BMH300-NO, BL-BMH400-NO Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] fully sealed, submersion proof, direct bury that shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein..

B. The Combination shall be two-wire ready no extra devices shall be need to hook device to controller

C. The flow decoder shall have true two-way communication using a 9 byte packet for commands and replies.

D. The flow decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to the two-wire controller and will report pre-configured unique serial numbers and zone addresses.

E. The flow decoder shall have one built in serial number on the side of the decoder.

F. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

G. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18-gauge PVC jacketed stranded core wire to connect to a pulse output flow meter.

H. The flow decoder shall have collision detection on the two-wire and be able to resend messages if a collision is detected.

I. The flow decoder shall read a minimum of a 5-millisecond low pulse at 200 hertz and a maximum of 200 pulses per second.

J. The flow decoder shall be able to search for a flow meter.

K. The flow decoder shall have a built-in amperage meter to accurately measure and diagnose flow meter electrical problems such as “no current,” “station short,” “over current,” etc.


A. Flow meter body shall be epoxy coated cast iron for superior high temperature and high-pressure strength. Plug shall be provided for globe configuration sealed with an o-ring for the purpose of draining valve for winterization. Flow meters shall be double chamber (6” is single chamber). All Flow meters shall be designed to close slowly to provide for smooth opening and closing to prevent water hammer. Flow meters shall have electric or manual operation. Manual operation shall have a solenoid bypass and a three way selector to bypass solenoid to activate. Flow meters shall have a self cleaning removable filter to filter the command water. Flow meters shall be serviceable in the field without removing from the system. Flow meters shall be powered by a 24 VAC captive plunger solenoid, .4 amp inrush and .2 amp holding. Hydrometer shall have straightening vanes before the impeller which will encompass the entire diameter of the valve throat. The impeller shall couple with the register by use of magnets and the

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register shall sit in a dry compartment. The register shall be able to be serviced and removable while the system is under pressure. Hydrometer shall have pulse output in both low frequency and high frequency. Low frequency pulse shall have a minimum of 2 pulses per minute. High frequency shall have a minimum pulse of 3 pulses per second.

B. Flow meters shall have a pressure rating of 235 psi and a working pressure range of 15psi to 160psi maximum and a recommended flow range from 1.8 gpm to 1500 gpm depending on Hydrometer size.

C. Pressure regulation shall be done by using a three-way pilot. Command water shall not continuously run while Flow meters are in pressure regulation mode. Pressure regulation shall be by means of solenoid or manual operation by use of a three-way selector. Output pressure regulation range shall be from 5 psi to 113psi depending on pressure regulating option. Flow meters shall have self modulating type regulator that maintains constant downstream pressure and be accurate to within ±2psi of pressure setting. Inlet pressure shall be no more than the pressure loss across the valve due to flow rate.

10.3 Flow decoder specifications

A. The Flow decoder shall be a [BL-5304 Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] fully sealed, submersion proof, direct bury that shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.









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B. The flow decoder shall be connected to the two-wire path and shall be mounted to the side of a valve box or a wall with the serial number facing up.

C. The flow decoders shall be attached to the two-wire using the connector specification from the manufacturer of the decoder.








K. The flow decoder shall have built in LED’s on the flow meter side that are on when power is supplied to the flow meter.




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P. The flow decoder shall come with built-in surge protection that will conduct 60 volts to ground at less than 1 microsecond.

Q. It is intended that the flow meter can be connected directly to the flow decoder and the decoder can be connected directly to the two-wire. All wire connections shall be performed in a valve box per manufacturer’s specifications.


S. The flow decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange warranty.

10.5 Combination Flow Meter plus Normally Closed Master valve

A. The combination Flow Meter plus Normally Closed Master valve shall be a [BL-BMH150, BL-BMH200, BL-BMH300, BL-BMH400 Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] fully sealed, submersion proof, direct bury that shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein..

B. The Combination shall be two-wire ready no extra devices shall be need to hook device to controller

C. The flow decoder shall have true two-way communication using a 9 byte packet for commands and replies.

D. The flow decoder shall be capable of self-identifying to the two-wire controller and will report pre-configured unique serial numbers and zone addresses.

E. The flow decoder shall have one built in serial number on the side of the decoder.

F. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

G. Each flow decoder shall come with 24 inches of 18-gauge PVC jacketed stranded core wire to connect to a pulse output flow meter.

H. The flow decoder shall have collision detection on the two-wire and be able to resend messages if a collision is detected.

I. The flow decoder shall read a minimum of a 5-millisecond low pulse at 200 hertz and a maximum of 200 pulses per second.

J. The flow decoder shall be able to search for a flow meter.

K. The flow decoder shall have a built-in amperage meter to accurately measure and diagnose flow meter electrical problems such as “no current,” “station short,” “over current,” etc.

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A. Flow meter body shall be epoxy coated cast iron for superior high temperature and high-pressure strength. Plug shall be provided for globe configuration sealed with an o-ring for the purpose of draining valve for winterization. Flow meters shall be double chamber (6” is single chamber). All Flow meters shall be designed to close slowly to provide for smooth opening and closing to prevent water hammer. Flow meters shall have electric or manual operation. Manual operation shall have a solenoid bypass and a three way selector to bypass solenoid to activate. Flow meters shall have a self cleaning removable filter to filter the command water. Flow meters shall be serviceable in the field without removing from the system. Flow meters shall be powered by a 24 VAC captive plunger solenoid, .4 amp inrush and .2 amp holding. Hydrometer shall have straightening vanes before the impeller which will encompass the entire diameter of the valve throat. The impeller shall couple with the register by use of magnets and the register shall sit in a dry compartment. The register shall be able to be serviced and removable while the system is under pressure. Hydrometer shall have pulse output in both low frequency and high frequency. Low frequency pulse shall have a minimum of 2 pulses per minute. High frequency shall have a minimum pulse of 3 pulses per second.

B. Flow meters shall have a pressure rating of 235 psi and a working pressure range of 15psi to 160psi maximum and a recommended flow range from 1.8 gpm to 1500 gpm depending on Hydrometer size.

C. Pressure regulation shall be done by using a three-way pilot. Command water shall not continuously run while Flow meters are in pressure regulation mode. Pressure regulation shall be by means of solenoid or manual operation by use of a three-way selector. Output pressure regulation range shall be from 5 psi to 113psi depending on pressure regulating option. Flow meters shall have self modulating type regulator that maintains constant downstream pressure and be accurate to within ±2psi of pressure setting. Inlet pressure shall be no more than the pressure loss across the valve due to flow rate.

10.7 Flow decoder specifications

A. The Flow decoder shall be a [BL-5304 Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] fully sealed, submersion proof, direct bury that shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.





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B. The flow decoder shall be connected to the two-wire path and shall be mounted to the side of a valve box or a wall with the serial number facing up.

C. The flow decoders shall be attached to the two-wire using the connector specification from the manufacturer of the decoder.








K. The flow decoder shall have built in LED’s on the flow meter side that are on when power is supplied to the flow meter.

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P. The flow decoder shall come with built-in surge protection that will conduct 60 volts to ground at less than 1 microsecond.

Q. It is intended that the flow meter can be connected directly to the flow decoder and the decoder can be connected directly to the two-wire. All wire connections shall be performed in a valve box per manufacturer’s specifications.


S. The flow decoder shall carry a conditional five-year exchange warranty

PART 11 - Grounding Specification

11.1 Grounding for Two-wire

A. In all cases, where it does not conflict with appropriate grounding grid design for the site in question, ground rods or plates as referred to in this specification, shall conform to the following standards:

B. The installer shall follow manufactures grounding specifications.

C. The installer shall provide adequate earth ground (not to exceed 10 Ohms from any electrical device or wire to earth ground, or in compliance with practices as defined in American Society of Irrigation Consultants Earth Grounding Guideline 100-2002, available at www.asic.org)

D. The installer shall install a ground rod or ground plate every 600 feet (182.88 meters) on the two-wire, and on the end of every spur that exceeds 50 feet. (In high lightening areas, grounding should be increased to every 300 feet (91.44 meters).

E. Groundings rods or plates shall be located the length of the grounding device away from the two-wire path. There shall be a 6-gauge bare copper wire connecting the grounding rod or plate to the lightning arrestor.

F. The surge arrestor shall be located in a valve box and shall not be built into the decoder.

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11.2 Grounding Rods and Plates

A. All grounding rods shall be bare copper 5/8” diameter or greater and 8 feet long or longer.

B. A six-inch round valve box shall be installed over the top of the grounding rod for maintenance access.

C. All grounding plates shall be 5 square feet, typically 4” by 96”, as outlined in ASIC Earth Grounding Guideline 100-2002.

D. A six-inch round valve box shall be installed over the top of the ground plate connection for maintenance access.

E. Grounding rods and plates shall be located at a minimum distance from the two-wire to assure that the two-wire path is outside of the electrode sphere of influence. For an 8’ grounding rod, the grounding rod shall be connected at least 8’ away from the two-wire path at a right angle to the two-wire path.

F. Consult the ASIC Earth Grounding Guideline 100-2002 for correct minimum recommended distances for different ground rod or ground plate sizes and grounding grid designs.

11.3 Connections to Grounding Rods and Plates

A. The minimum ground conductor running from the grounding device to the surge arrestor shall be a minimum of a -gauge/4.0mm diameter, bare copper wire.

B. The ground rod must be buried a minimum of 6-inches under the soil.

C. All connections to grounding rods or ground plates shall conform to ASIC Earth Grounding Guideline 100-2002, and shall consist of either a Cadweld™ type or screw clap type of connection. Cadweld or equivalent connections are preferred.

D. Any wire extensions required to connect from a grounding rod or plate to a surge arrestor or enclosure ground lug shall be bare copper.

E. 6-gauge solid conductor may not exceed a minimum of an 8 inch radius bend at any point along the wire.

F. There can only be one mechanical connection on the grounding system.

G. All ground lugs must be made of either copper with stainless steel bolts and copper washers or brass with stainless steel bolts and brass washers.

H. All mechanical connections where wires connect must be cleaned, scored, and covered with antioxidant.

I. Wire extensions connected to grounding devices shall use a Cadweld type or screw clamp type connection where the bare copper ground wire meets the green grounding wire from the lightning arrestor. This connection shall than be inserted in a DBR-6

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waterproof direct burial connector, or equivalent, or with an approved wire clamp. Ground hardware shall extend at right angles from the two-wire path.

11.4 Lightning Arrestors

A. The Lightning arrestors [BL-LA01 manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] shall be fully sealed, submersion proof made for direct bury, and shall effectively seal moisture from electronics and installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein..

B. The surge arrestor shall come with two levels of surge protects that will clamp at 60 volts in less than one microsecond.

C. The surge arrestor shall clamp closed to dissipate all surges to earth ground and protect other devices on the two-wire.

D. Each surge arrestor shall come with 24 inches of 16-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the two-wire.

E. Each surge arrestor shall come with 24 inches of 12-gauge PVC jacketed solid core wire to connect to the ground wire.


A. The lightning arrestor shall be installed in an appropriate irrigation box and shall be connected to the two-wire in accordance with the manufactures two-wire connector specifications.

B. The surge arrestor shall be connected to the two-wire using the manufactures two-wire connector specification.

C. The surge arrestor ground wire shall be connected to a bare copper solid core none jacketed ground wire using a screw clamp or split bolt type connector (wire nuts of any kind are not supported for grounding wires.) then inserted into a DBR-6 body or equivalent.

D. The bare copper wire shall be connected to the grounding device using the grounding device specifications.

11.6 Metal Wall Mount Enclosure Grounding

A. If the controller enclosure is mounted on or within an existing building, and does not conflict with appropriate grounding grid design for the site in question, the unit shall be grounded as outlined below:

B. The wall mount cabinet shall come with a built in ground lug located in the cabinet.

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C. The ground lug shall be connected directly to the building ground using a bare copper wire of 6-gauge or, as outlined in article 250 of the National Electric Code (NEC™), such that a single point of connection with the building ground is achieved.

D. 6-gauge solid conductor may not exceed a minimum of an 8 inch radius bend at any point along the wire.

E. If the controller enclosure is mounted at a remote location more than 25’ away from the building or grounded AC power source, a 6-gauge bare copper grounding wire shall be connected from the ground lug to an appropriate grounding rod as outlined in the sections above.

11.7 Stainless Steel Pedestal Enclosure Grounding

A. If the Controller enclosure is being mounted on or within an existing building, and does not conflict with appropriate grounding grid design for the site in question, the unit shall be grounded as outlined below:

B. The ground lug, located in the interior on the back panel in the lower left corner under the AC power box in the pedestal cabinet, shall be connected directly to the building ground using a bare copper wire of 6-guage or, as outlined in article 250 of the National Electric Code (NEC™) such that a single point of connection with the building ground is achieved.

C. If the pedestal enclosure is mounted at a remote location, more than 25’ away from a building or grounded AC power source, a 6-gauge bare copper grounding shall be connected from the ground lug to an appropriate grounding rod as outlined in the sections above, and in conformance with the ASIC Earth Grounding Guideline 100-2002 for controller grounding.

D. 6-gauge solid conductor may not exceed a minimum of an 8 inch radius bend at any point along the wire.

11.8 12 and 24 Zone Powered decoders in Metal Wall Mount Enclosure

A. If the Controller enclosure is being mounted on or within an existing building, and does not conflict with appropriate grounding grid design for the site in question, the unit shall be grounded as outlined below:

B. The powered decoder shall come with a built-in surge board that clamps voltage at 60 volts in less than 1 microsecond.

C. The wall mount cabinet shall come with a built-in ground lug located in the cabinet.

D. The ground lug, located in the interior of the cabinet, shall be connected directly to the building ground using a 6-gauge bare copper wire of or, as outlined in article 250 of the National Electric Code (NEC™), such that a single point of connection with the building ground is achieved.

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E. If the controller enclosure is mounted at a remote location more than 25’ away from the building or grounded AC power source, a 6- gauge bare copper grounding wire shall be connected from the ground lug to an appropriate grounding rod as outlined in the sections above.

F. 6-gauge solid conductor may not exceed a minimum of an 8 inch radius bend at any point along the wire.

G. The powered decoder shall have a ground install on every sensor port with an installed sensor. The ground shall be install at the end of the wire run and shall follow manufactures grounding specifications

PART 12 - Handheld Remote Control

A. Controller shall integrate with a [TRC] handheld radio for remote field operations of valves.

B. The handheld remote shall be capable of operating up to 200 zones.

C. The handheld remote shall be capable of directly sending, receiving, and operating commands for field operation of zones.

D. The remote interface can be permanently mounted or can be mobile for the use with one or more sites.

E. The handheld remote shall have a minimum of a three mile range

PART 13 - Desk top Support and Training

A. The Central Control computer shall come equipped with an Ethernet Modem installed per manufacturer’s specification and be connected to the internet to support desk top sharing and training

PART 14 - Warranty

A. All in field decoders shall come standard with a five-year warranty.

B. All controllers shall come standard with a five-year conditional warranty for replacement of all manufacture defects. Controller and all devices must be installed per manufactures specifications in order to receive manufactures warranty.

C. All controllers shall come standard with a five-year conditional warranty for replacement of all surge damage. Controller and all devices must be installed per manufactures specifications in order to receive manufactures surge warranty.

D. The warranty shall include unlimited phone and Internet /e-mail support for troubleshooting and repairing damage to the controlled irrigation systems.

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PART 15 - Central Control

15.1 Software

A. The central software [BL-BMGR-SW Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] shall have the ability to communicate with and control up to 4000 controllers from any location with the central software.

B. The central software shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and shall be specified as a -SW- for PC based or –BMW- for web based] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

C. The central software shall be capable of connecting with multiple communication modes to allow a mixture of modes in the same system utilizing:1. Cellular modems2. Wireless internet modems3. Phone modems4. Ethernet connections5. Spread Spectrum Radio 6. Direct connections (serial)

D. The software, operating from the central computer, shall allow user-defined poling, uploading, downloading of all programming and logged data from controllers.

E. The central software shall be organized with color legends ,icons and both drop down and table menus

F. The central software shall allow real time access to station:1. Zone Programming 2. Reports3. Events 4. Diagnostics5. Manual Operations6. Moisture Data and Graphs

G. The central software shall be windows based.

H. The individual controllers shall not need the central computer to change run times, day intervals, manage flow, or adjust irrigation programming for plant water requirements. The user will be able to adjust all these parameters from the central software or from the field controllers.

I. The individual controllers shall not need the central computer to read soil moisture and calculate needed precipitation.

J. The central software shall download and graph all moisture data.

K. Failure for the central computer to communicate with the field controller shall not affect the operation of the field controllers.

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L. The central software will notify the user, with text or email, if it cannot communicate with controllers in the field.

M. Soil moisture, water usage, and programming data shall automatically be downloaded to the central software and will be displayed graphically.

N. The central controller shall be able to export all controller data in a comma-separated value format for easy manipulation of the data.

O. Communication with the central controller will not be necessary for each controller to shut down in a rain event.

P. The central software shall allow the user to compare, view, change, and override all changes to the field controllers.

Q. The central software shall display current dial position of each field controller.

R. The field controller shall have two levels of access from the central software, one for read access one for read/write access.

S. The central software shall poll controllers, and alert the user of errors with text messaging and/or email

T. Alerts shall be reported by central software on a priority bases. There shall be an alert hour window to choose which hours of the day the alerts are received. Each alert can be set to either be sent by text message to a cell phone or to an email address. One or more contacts can be chosen to receive these alerts.

U. The central controller shall be able to send the following alerts by priority.1. High priority

a. Upper Flow b. Two-Wire Excessive current c. High temperature shutdown

2. Medium Priority a. Water Pause b. Failure to connect c. Controller set to off

3. Low Prioritya. Valve failure b. Device failure c. Program over run

15.2 Hardware

A. The central computer shall be [BL-BMGR-COM Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho] shall be a Windows XP SP 2.0 or Vista, with at least a Pentium 4 processor with Microsoft .NET framework 2.0 ,with a 1024x768 or higher resolution display

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B. The central computer shall run with a minimum of 512 MB of ram (1GB for Vista) and an 800MB of hard disk space for data storage.

C. The central computer shall come with a built in CD-ROM Hardware & Services for desired connectivity method: 1. Internet connection for Cell Modem, Ethernet and Wi-Fi 2. Phone Modem for Dial-Up 3. Serial port for Direct Connection and Spread Spectrum Radio

D. Central computer shall come with keyboard and mouse

E. Central computer shall come as a desktop unit or in a wall mount cabinet

F. The controller shall be able to send alerts to central software at an offsite location utilizing manufacturer approved communication modes:

PART 16 - Central Software Connection Interfaces

A. The controllers shall be capable of a single or a combination of communication modes : hardwire RS232 direct connect, analog telephone, Ethernet, WiFi, GPRS wireless modem, and Spread spectrum radio

B. The Central computer shall be capable of directly receiving, storing and operating commands downloaded from the field controllers

C. All field controllers shall be capable of directly receiving, storing and operating commands uploaded from the central computer.

16.1 Direct Connect

A. Specifications

B. All Hardwire connections shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a -D-,] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

C. The Hardwire RS232 and shall be connected to serial interface of the controller and shall be mounted per manufactures specifications.

16.2 Wi-Fi Modem

A. Specifications

B. All Wi-Fi wireless Modem shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a -WF-,] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

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C. The Wi-Fi wireless Modem shall come as an option, installed in the High capacity wall mount controller[Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –WF-X-,].

D. The Wi-Fi wireless Modem shall come as an option, installed in the in the pedestal mount controller cabinet [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –WF-P-,].

E. The Wi-Fi wireless Modem shall come as an option, installed in a separate wall mount cabinet [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –WF-C-,].

F. Power Input Requirements1. The Wi-Fi wireless Modem shall come standard with a 120 VAC transformer

that shall supply a minimum of 7 DC to a maximum of 28 vdc. The transformer will come with a green, black, and white wire to be hardwired in by a certified electrician.

2. The controller shall require a 115 volt AC power source with a minimum of a 5 amp breaker.

G. Transmit Power Output Requirements 1. The Wi-Fi wireless Modem shall have a Typical Transmit Current @9.6 Kbps (9

VDC supply voltage) 1 mW 110 mA and 1 W 900 mA and a reciece current of 110 mA

16.3 Wi-FI Antenna

A. The antenna shall radiate in an omni directional and be cross polarized. A permanent metal grounding plate shall be required

16.4 Ethernet Modem

A. Specifications

B. All Ethernet Modem shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a -WL-,] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

C. The Ethernet wireless Modem shall come as an option, installed in the High capacity wall mount controller[Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –WL-X-,].

D. The Ethernet wireless Modem shall come as an option, installed in the in the pedestal mount controller cabinet [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –WL-P-,].

E. The Ethernet wireless Modem shall come as an option, installed in a separate wall mount cabinet [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –WL-C-,].

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F. Interface: 10Base-T/100Base-T

G. Speed: 10/100/Auto Mbps

H. Connector: RJ45

I. Protocols: ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, DHCP

J. SNMP TCP, UDP, and Telnet, TFTP, RFC2217

K. Power, Link, Activity, RX Activity, TX Activity

L. Operating temperature: 0° to 60° C (32° to 140° F)

M. Operating Humidity: 10% to 90%

N. Power Input Requirements1. The Ethernet Modem shall come standard with a 120 VAC transformer that shall

supply a minimum of 7 VDC to a maximum of 28 VDC. The transformer will come with a green, black, and white wire to be hardwired in by a certified electrician.


O. Power Output Requirements 1. The Ethernet Modem shall have a Typical Transmit Current @9.6 Kbps (9 VDC

supply voltage) 1 mW 110 mA and 1 W 900 mA and a receive current of 110 mA.

16.5 GPRS wireless modem

A. Specifications

B. All GPRS wireless Modem shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a -CM-,] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

C. The GPRS wireless Modem shall come as an option, installed in the High capacity wall mount controller[Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –CM-X-,].

D. The GPRS wireless Modem shall come as an option, installed in the in the pedestal mount controller cabinet [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –CM-P-,].

E. The GPRS wireless Modem shall come as an option, installed in a separate wall mount cabinet [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –CM-C-,].

F. Power Input Requirements

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1. The GPRS wireless Modem shall come standard with a 120 VAC transformer that shall supply a minimum of 7 DC to a maximum of 28 vdc. The transformer will come with a green, black, and white wire to be hardwired in by a certified electrician.


G. Transmit Power Output Requirements 1. The GPRS wireless Modem shall have a Typical Transmit Current @9.6 Kbps (9

VDC supply voltage) 1 mW 110 mA and 1 W 900 mA and a reciece current of 110 mA

16.6 GPRS Antenna


16.7 Analog Modem

A. Specifications

B. All Analog Modem shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a -PM-,] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

C. The Analog Modem shall come as an option, installed in the High capacity wall mount controller [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –PM-X-,].

D. The Analog Modem shall come as an option, installed in the in the pedestal mount controller cabinet [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –PM-P-,].

E. The Analog Modem shall come as an option, installed in a separate wall mount cabinet [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –PM-C-,].

F. Power Input Requirements1. The Analog wireless Modem shall come standard with a 120 VAC transformer

that shall supply a minimum of 7 DC to a maximum of 28 vdc. The transformer will come with a green, black, and white wire to be hardwired in by a certified electrician.


G. Transmit Power Output Requirements 1. The Analog wireless Modem shall have a Typical Transmit Current @9.6 Kbps

(9 VDC supply voltage) 1 mW 110 mA and 1 W 900 mA and a reciece current of 110 mA

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16.8 Spread Spectrum Radio Modem

A. Specifications

B. All Spread Spectrum Radio Modem shall be [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a -MR-,] installed per manufacturer’s specifications, and as specified herein.

C. The Spread Spectrum Radio Modem shall come as an option, installed in the High capacity wall mount controller[Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –MR-X-,].

D. The Spread Spectrum Radio Modem shall come as an option, installed in the in the pedestal mount controller cabinet [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –MR-P-,].

E. The Spread Spectrum Radio Modem shall come as an option, installed in a separate wall mount cabinet [Manufactured by Baseline Inc, in Meridian, Idaho for model BL3200 and specified as a –MR-C-,].

F. Peer-to-Peer (“Master/Slave” relationship not required), Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, Multi-drop Route discovery self healing mesh network Spread Spectrum Radios and Local radio in the 902-928 MHz range to the central computer.

G. All radio modems shall be FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) 10 hop sequences over a shared 50 frequencies operating at 902-928 MHz frequency

H. All radios shall be capable of FSK (Frequency Shift keying) Modulation

I. All radios shall be capable of supporting the following Network Topologies

J. Peer-to-Peer (“Master/Slave” relationship not required), Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, Multidrop & Route discovery self healing mesh network

K. All radios shall be capable of 256-bit AES Encryption

L. All radios shall be capable of adjusting the Transmit Power Output from 1mW - 1 Watt

M. All radios shall be capable Indoor/Urban Range of up to 1500’ (900 m) and an outdoor RF line-of-sight Range up to 2500’w/ dipole antenna Up to 1 mile w/ high-gain antenna

N. All radios shall have minimum receiver sensitivity of -110 dBm

O. All radios shall be capable of self-healing the network - Any radio may enter or leave the network at any time without causing the network as a whole to fail.

P. All radios shall be capable of supporting peer-to-peer architecture –where no hierarchy and no parent-child relationships are needed.

Q. All Radios shall be capable of discovering and creating routes only when needed rather than maintaining a network map.

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R. All radios shall be capable of supporting Unicast and Broadcast addressing

S. All radios shall be capable of acknowledging the delivery of data

T. All radios shall be capable of determine reliable routes to their destination.

U. All radios shall be capable to forward and rebroadcast information

V. All radios shall be capable of Route Discovery

W. The radio shall be capable of requesting a discovering and requesting a destination route.

16.9 Power Input Requirements

A. The Radio modem shall come standard with a 120 VAC transformer that shall supply a minimum of 7 DC to a maximum of 28 vdc. The transformer will come with a green, black, and white wire to be hardwired in by a certified electrician.

B. The controller shall require a 115 volt AC power source with a minimum of a 5 amp breaker.

16.10 Transmit Power Output Requirements

A. The radio shall have a Typical Transmit Current @9.6 Kbps (9 VDC supply voltage) 1 mW 110 mA and 1 W 900 mA and a receive current of 110 mA

16.11 Spread Spectrum Radio Antenna


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