Baseline - BL-SUBSTN - Baseline Substation 3200 Series
The SubStation™ is the ideal solution for irrigation contractors tackling retrofits or complex sites. It wirelessly connects to the BaseStation 3200 Controller, allowing you to manage multiple controllers as one—no need for costly wiring over long distances. Perfect for adding zones across obstacles like driveways or parking lots.
Requires a Baseline 3200 Controller.
Technical Specifications:
- Zone Capacity: Supports up to 100 zones with a mix of two-wire and conventional wiring.
- Master Valves and Pump Starts: Includes normally open or normally closed options in the zone count.
- Sensor Compatibility: Supports up to 20 biSensor soil moisture sensors, 3 flow sensors/meters, and 3 temperature sensors.
- Pause/Event Devices: Accommodates up to 3 normally closed or open devices for program start, stop, or pause control.
- Two-Wire Support: Fully compatible with Baseline’s documented two-wire run lengths. Refer to Baseline’s Two-Wire Technical Specifications for details.
- Networking and Monitoring: Features a user-friendly interface for network setup and displays device and BaseStation 3200 status
Communication Options:
- Ethernet: Each SubStation includes a built-in Ethernet port for direct connectivity without extra hardware.
- Wi-Fi Modules: Compatible with Baseline’s Wi-Fi communication module for wireless connectivity.
- Ethernet Radio Modules: Supports Baseline’s Ethernet Radio modules for extended-range communication. Each configuration requires at least one gateway radio (BL-ER-C) and allows for a repeater if necessary.
Compatible Baseline two-wire devices:
- BL-5201, BL-5202, and BL-5204 Valve biCoders and BL-5201PR Pump Start/Relay biCoders
- BL-5303 Air Temperature Sensors
- BL-5308 and BL-5309 Flow biCoders
- BL-PFS Flow Sensors and BL-BHM Hydrometers
- BL-5401 and BL-5402 Event biCoders
- BL-53158 biSensor Soil Moisture Sensors
- BL-LA01 Lightning/Surge Arrestors
- BL-5201DC and BL-5202DC DC-latching Valve biCoders
The SubStation™ is the ultimate solution for retrofitting and managing complex irrigation sites, offering seamless wireless integration with the BaseStation 3200 Series Controller. By eliminating the need for costly wiring over long distances, the SubStation allows you to consolidate multiple controllers into one BaseStation 3200 and easily create new irrigation zones, even across barriers like driveways or parking lots. Designed for efficiency and flexibility, the SubStation delivers cost-effective, hassle-free irrigation management for challenging sites, making it an essential tool for irrigation professionals.