WaterTec S100 Installation Manual and User
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1. and Bypass buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds The display will flash between CAL 24 H and the moisture reading The 24 H will count down on the hour until the calibration is complete Watering is stopped while the S100 is in Auto Calibration mode For more information refer to the Calibration section Communication Test Checks the biSensor for about 2 minutes for any potential errors e Toinitiate a communication test press and hold the and Read Set buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds Refer to Testing Communication on page 10 Baseline Inc How to Get a Beautiful Lawn Watering SMART is a critical step towards a beautiful and healthy lawn Water Less Frequently e When you use the S100 to determine which days to water the system will water only when needed promoting deep roots conserving water and saving you money Water Deeply e Set your sprinkler timer to apply to of water use cups or cans to catch water for a fixed time to determine application rate and then calculate an appropriate run time Each zone may have a different water run time Use Soak Cycles to minimize the amount of runoff A typical soak cycle might be made up of two water periods each equal to your total water time with one soak period equal to the total water time between the two water periods For helpful suggestions on watering strategies refer to Watering With Soil Moisture Sensors available2. Wire the S100 Step 3 Connect the biSensor amp Test Communication Step 4 Bury the biSensor Options A amp B Step 5 Configure the Sprinkler Time amp the Cycle Window Step 6 Calibrate the Sensor Auto Calibration Mode Step 6 Calibrate the Sensor Manual Calibration Error Codes Troubleshooting the WaterTec 100 Baseline Inc Display amp Operational Features Q Display By default the display shows the soil moisture content that is present in the Karar TeC Soil Moisture Sensor soil as measured by the biSensor e The soil moisture value is displayed READ SET Busy F BASE LINE when no buttons are pressed or held x em ow G The soil moisture value is displayed volumetrically ranging from 0 0 to 50 0 To show current soil temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit press the button To display the number of days since the last and previous to last watering days press the button Anumber 1 appears first followed by the number of days since the last watering date A number 2 appears next followed by the number of days since the previous to last watering day Read Set e To have the biSensor take a moisture reading briefly press the Read Set button To display the current moisture threshold value press and hold the Read Set button Moisture Threshold Adjustment The value at which the S100 will allow watering e To adjust the moisture threshold pre
3. moisture reading The display will count down on the hour until the calibration is complete Watering is stopped while the S100 is in Auto Calibration mode Do not allow the biSensor to receive any water during calibration This process will fail or provide false feedback if it does Notes on the Auto Calibration Process To exit the Auto Calibration mode press and hold the Read Set button for 3 seconds If the calibration succeeds the moisture threshold will be automatically set and the system will allow watering when soil moisture drops below this threshold If an error occurs during auto calibration the screen will flash Er4 indicating that calibration failed The Er4 code is followed by another code with a number that corresponds to the reason for failure See the Troubleshooting section for information on the various error messages If the auto calibration fails the S100 will water based on the previously set threshold If the biSensor receives water during the 24 hour calibration period or the soil was not totally saturated the calibration will either fail entirely or set an incorrect threshold for your lawn If this happens you will need to re saturate the soil and restart the auto calibration If the threshold set by the auto calibration is unacceptable try the manual calibration process described on the next page Baseline Inc Step 6 Calibrate the Sensor Manual Calibration If the auto calibration does not
4. root zones Baseline Inc Step 5 Configure the Sprinkler Timer amp the Cycle Window Configuring the Sprinkler Timer 1 Set your sprinkler timer to apply to of water to each zone each day By configuring your timer to water every day you allow the biSensor to water on the best possible days Use Soak Cycles to minimize the amount of runoff A typical soak cycle might be made up of 2 water periods each equal to your total water time with one soak period equal to the total water time between the 2 water periods For helpful suggestions on watering strategies refer to Watering With Soil Moisture Sensors on the Baseline website http www baselinesystems com Configuring the Cycle Window on the S100 The cycle window is the amount of time allowed for a complete watering cycle to finish after the first zone has started watering Adjust the cycle window time to be at least one hour longer than the time required to finish watering The S100 is preset for a 12 hour cycle window If your system needs more than twelve hours to complete a watering cycle or if you choose to water your lawn several times per day you may need to increase the cycle window duration WaterT Ve 1 Press and hold the Bypass button for 2 s109 Soi Moisture Sensor seconds The current cycle window time a E ee displays u ESS READ SET BUSY While holding the Bypass button press the ovens By ASE LINE BES or button t
5. set an acceptable threshold you might want to perform the following manual calibration procedure 1 Bury the sensor as described in Step 4 on pages 12 13 using a full bucket of water to remove air pockets around the sensor Put the 100 in Bypass mode To enable Bypass mode briefly press the Bypass button When Bypass mode is enabled the S100 display periodically flashes OFF and the Dry Allow LED emits a double flash Configure the sprinkler timer to water using soak cycles and allowing to of accumulated water for the cycles Run the system When watering has finished turn off the sprinkler timer and take the S100 out of Bypass mode To disable Bypass mode briefly press the Bypass button When Bypass mode is disabled the S100 returns to the default display Carefully watch your landscape When it gets to the point where you think that you cannot wait another day to water briefly press the Read Set button on the 100 to display the current moisture reading Remember or write down this reading Press and hold the Read Set button and then press the or button to adjust the threshold to match the moisture reading from the previous step Turn the sprinkler timer back on The system will water at the next start time and then maintain the moisture at your acceptable threshold Manually Adjusting the Threshold As the grass roots grow back around the biSensor you might need to manually adjust the threshold Observ
6. the biSensor connect it to the most convenient valve The biSensor uses this connection to communicate with the 100 and the sprinkler timer Baseline Inc Step 2 Mount amp Wire the S100 Mounting the S100 Mount the S100 near your sprinkler timer If you mount the 100 outdoors make sure that the control unit will not be exposed to spraying or dripping water The unit is not waterproof Do not mount the S100 in a below grade location Wiring the S100 to the Sprinkler Timer T Wires to Valves On the sprinkler timer disconnect the wire that is connected to the common terminal and then connect that wire to the WHITE wire in the S100 bundle Connect the BLACK wire in the S100 bundle to the common terminal on the sprinkler timer On the sprinkler timer find the terminal for the valve where the biSensor is connected Disconnect the wire from that valve terminal and then connect it to the RED wire in the S100 bundle Connect the GREEN wire in the S100 bundle to the terminal on the sprinkler timer that the valve wire was connected to Connect the ORANGE wire to the 24 volts AC VAC terminal on the sprinkler timer If your sprinkler timer has more than one 24 VAC terminal touch the orange wire to one of the terminals to find the one that supplies power The S100 display will turn on when it receives power Optional Connect the BLUE or BROWN wire to the terminal of a valve that you do not want under S100 control
7. The bypassed valve will operate solely based on the configuration in the sprinkler timer without any input from the S100 Do not disconnect the valve wires from the terminals of the valves that are bypassed Wiring Bundle from S100 IMPORTANT The only valve wire that you disconnect from the sprinkler timer is the one for the valve where the biSensor is connected Leave all other valve wires connected to the timer WaterTec S100 User Manual Wiring the S100 Bypassing Zones Because the S100 works by interrupting the common wire in the valve circuitry it controls watering for all zones on your system unless you bypass specific zones The S100 allows you to designate two zones in your system that will operate solely based on the configuration in the sprinkler timer without any input from the S100 Connect the BLUE or BROWN wire to the valve terminal that you want to bypass Do not disconnect the valve wire from these terminals In the illustration below the 100 will bypass valve 1 because the blue wire from the S100 is connected to that terminal and the yellow valve wire is also connected SPRINKLER TIMER To valve box S100 Wire Bundle ORANGE power RED sensor GREEN valve terminal on timer BLACK common to timer WHITE common to valves BLUE amp BROWN bypass Baseline Inc Step 3 Connect the biSensor amp Test Communication Connecting the biSensor 1 Determine which zone valve operates the
8. WaterTec 100 AIN WaterTec S100 User Manual Congratulations on selecting the WaterTec S100 kit the industry s leading soil moisture sensing unit for residential and small commercial applications The following manual guides you step by step through the installation process You will also find troubleshooting information to further assist in your installation For additional information visit us online at www baselinesystems com If you need assistance please call us toll free at 1 866 294 5847 Before You Get Started Read the Entire Manual Before installing your new WaterTec S100 operate the sprinkler system to ensure the system is functioning properly and all heads are properly adjusted For best results you will need to know the application rate of your sprinklers as this usually varies greatly from zone to zone Ideally each zone would receive the same amount of water to Baseline recommends that prior to installation you replace any backup batteries your sprinkler timer requires You may need to refer to the original owner s manual BPA Se L INE 2015 Baseline Inc All Rights Reserved WaterTec biSensor and biLine are trademarks of Baseline Inc WaterTec S100 User Manual Table of Contents Before You Get Started Table of Contents 100 Display amp Operational Features How to Get a Beautiful Lawn Step 1 Choose a Location for the biSensor Step 2 Mount amp
9. amage from aeration or Refill the hole replace the sod and saturate the other activities area thoroughly When the soil is saturated compact it firmly around the biSensor The biSensor must make good contact with the surrounding soil WaterTec S100 User Manual Step 4 Bury the BiSensor Option B Option B works well in sandy or loamy soils 1 With aflat blade shovel cut a slit in the grass where the biSensor will be placed Widen the slit with a back and forth motion f RECETTE about 12 long Place the biSensor in the slit horizontally so the top by 6 deep of the biSensor is 2 3 deep then work Shovel Remove any rocks or gravel that are touching the al a biSensor to ensure there are no air pockets tr ate a slot for the biSensor Cut a slit back to the valve box for the h rds communication wires Take care to bury them deep enough to avoid damage from aeration or other activities Using a bucket of water saturate the soil surrounding the biSensor and compact the soil around it tightly Recover area and heavily Sat urate with water biSensor Burial Requirements e Ensure there is good contact between the soil and the biSensor Bury the biSensor so it is resting on its long edge If the biSensor is buried flat the readings can be wrong due to moisture pooling on the surface of the biSensor Bury the biSensor 2 to 3 deep in turf areas and deeper for planters and tree areas
10. e lawn conditions and then adjust the threshold as needed e Raising the threshold results in more frequent watering e Lowering the threshold results in less frequent watering Take a biSensor reading after a watering cycle Briefly press the Read Set button and note the reading that displays Press and hold the Read Set button and then press the or button to adjust the threshold slightly above or below the current moisture reading an adjustment of 0 5 1 0 points is all that should be necessary WaterTec S100 User Manual Error Codes An error code on the S100 warns that an irregular condition has occurred Even though your irrigation system will continue to water when an error code displays on the 100 you should refer to the Error Code table below and the Troubleshooting section on pages 18 19 to determine the status of the S100 and take action as necessary To clear an error code briefly press the Read Set button Communication Error Over Current Error Bad Reading from biSensor Value Out of Range Error during the 24 hour Auto Calibration 24 hour Auto Calibration Failed Er1 Er2 Er3 Er4 Er5 r6 E Low Reading during the 24 hour Auto Calibration Baseline Inc Incorrect Wiring Bad Connections Damaged Wire Bad Valve Solenoid Short Circuit Wires biSensor stick is damaged biSensor is not buried in the ground This error also displays one of the other error codes listed in thi
11. ion WaterTec S100 User Manual Error Code or Condition Er5 is displayed Press Read Set to clear this warning message Er6 is displayed Display is blank LEDs are off biSensor is reading a value under 20 Soil appears wet Controller does not have access to 24 VAC Baseline Inc Unexpected reading during 24 hour auto calibration final reading was not substantially different from the first Unexpected low reading during the 24 hour auto calibration 100 is not receiving 24 VAC There may be air pockets around the biSensor Some older mechanical controllers do not have access to 24 VAC Recommended Action Make sure no extra water is applied to the biSensor after auto calibration starts or the S100 may set a unacceptable threshold Ensure soil is compacted around sensor with not air pockets or rocks touching Re saturate soil and then re run the 24 hour auto calibration Make sure the 24 VAC transformer is plugged in and receiving power Ensure the 24 VAC wire and common wire from the S100 are properly connected Re bury the biSensor Be especially careful that NO rocks are touching the blade of the sensor as this can lead to false readings Purchase and install a 24 VAC transformer For more information contact Baseline support at 866 294 5847 www baselinesystems com 866 294 5847
12. o change the cycle window time You can set a value between 0 and 24 hours Note When your system runs if the moisture is still below the threshold when the cycle window is finished the cycle window will start again if a valve is running Set the cycle window for enough time to accommodate all watering needs plus an additional hour for padding Manually Running a Zone Press the Bypass button on the S100 to turn off the biSensor control and prevent a cycle window from starting Then use the controls on your sprinkler timer to start the manual run When the manual run is complete press the Bypass button on the S100 again to enable biSensor control WaterTec S100 User Manual Step 6 Calibrate the Sensor Auto Calibration Mode The S100 has an Auto Calibration mode that runs for 24 hours Auto calibration sets the moisture threshold based on your soil type This is important for new installations and useful for recalibrating a biSensor 1 Heavily saturate the soil around the biSensor with water If the soil is not properly saturated the auto calibration will fail After the water has soaked into the soil briefly press the Read Set button on the S100 to take the current moisture reading Write down the current date time and moisture reading to be used as a reference point Date Time Moisture Reading Press and hold the and Bypass buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds The display will flash between CAL 24 H and the
13. on the Baseline website http www baselinesystems com WaterTec S100 User Manual Step 1 Choose a Location for the biSensor When planning the biSensor location take into account variables such as sprinkler patterns distribution uniformity sun exposure and soil type and other site specific characteristics that may affect water holding capacity or the rate at which plants use water The location of the biSensor determines how frequently your sprinkler system is allowed to water If the biSensor is placed in an area that is wetter than average it will cause your system to operate less frequently possibly causing dry spots If the biSensor is placed in an area that receives less than average water it will cause the system to operate more frequently Baseline s Recommendations for biSensor Placement Place the biSensor midway between two heads the biSensor should only receive water from one zone Place the biSensor in an area that receives average to slightly below average water Keep away from sidewalks and driveways to avoid water from car washing or other factors The maximum allowable wire distance between the biSensor and the S100 unit is 500 feet The illustration to the right identifies heavy shadow and runoff areas in red and ideal biSensor locations in light green Avoid red areas when installing your biSensor Dark green areas with some shadow can be used as a secondary location Note When installing
14. onnecting the biSensor SPRINKLER TIMER To other valve s Connect sensor wires across valve solenoid Black or white to common gt Red to valve wire IMPORTANT Do not bury the sensor yet IMPORTANT Make the initial connections with wire nuts and then replace the wire nuts with waterproof connectors after you test the biSensor Baseline Inc Step 4 Bury the BiSensor Option A Option works well in rocky soil 1 Using a shovel or edger cut out a piece of sod approximately 6 x 12 in the location where you plan to bury the biSensor Dig 612 section and Carefully remove the sod and try to keep the A if roots intact Dig a trench about 6 deep and the length of the ne biSensor in the exposed dirt Insert the biSensor into the trench Stand the sensor on its long edge If buried flat biSensor readings can be wrong due to moisture pooling on surface of the biSensor Remove any rocks or gravel that are touching the surface of the biSensor to ensure there are no air pockets eee Cut a slit back to the valve box for the sa ii communication wires Take care to bury them hota Ensupa th bien is buried 2 3 below the grass line for optimal deep enough to avoid damage from aeration or other activities Using a bucket of water saturate the soil readings This depth also surrounding the biSensor and compact the soil helps prevent future around it tightly d
15. s table to indicate the reason for the failure This indicates the biSensor readings fall outside of the expected range Can be caused by failure to saturate the soil in the beginning or by the watering of the site during calibration If an ER4 occurred the S100 will water based on the previously set threshold This indicates that there was a low reading during calibration Re run the auto calibration Remove any air pockets around sensor Troubleshooting the WaterTec S100 Error Code or A Status Recommended Action Condition Er1 is displayed The S100 cannot Double check the wiring for communicate with the corrosion and the waterproof biSensor connections to the biSensor Check biSensor for damage Ensure the biSensor is in contact with soil moisture After making repairs run the Communication Test Er2 is displayed The S100 has detected Verify connections inside the excessive current while valve box are tight trying to communicate with the biSensor Check for a faulty valve solenoid Check for lightning damage Double check the wiring and connections to the biSensor Er3 is displayed biSensor is reading an Inspect the biSensor and invalid moisture level replace if necessary Ensure biSensor is buried properly Er4 is displayed There was a problem This error is accompanied by during the 24 hour auto one of the other error codes calibration Refer to the secondary Er for possible solut
16. sprinklers in the location where the sensor will be buried Note The maximum allowable wire distance between the biSensor and the S100 unit is 500 feet Go to the box where that valve is located Disconnect the valve wiring inside the box noting which wire is common and which is hot Splice the black or white wire from the biSensor into the common wire connection Splice the red wire from the biSensor into the hot wire connection Note Make the initial connections with wire nuts and then replace the wire nuts with waterproof connectors after you test the biSensor Testing Communication Press and hold the and Read Set buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds and then release the buttons The communication test causes the biSensor to take 100 readings During the test which takes about 2 minutes the display alternates between SEn and a number that starts at 100 and counts down to 0 When the test is complete the display alternates between Err and a number from 000 to 200 which indicates the number of errors A reading of 000 is good it indicates there were no errors This error count stops displaying after 10 minutes Note Do not confuse the error count with the error type Errors likely to occur at this stage are Er1 Er2 or Er3 See the Error Codes section for a description To interrupt the communication test press and hold the Read Set button for 3 seconds WaterTec S100 User Manual C
17. ss and hold the Read Set button and then press the or button WaterTec S100 User Manual Cycle Window The cycle window is the amount of time allowed for a complete watering cycle to finish While the cycle window is active the value in the display alternates between the time remaining in the cycle and the current moisture reading The S100 is preset for a 12 hour cycle window e To display the current cycle window duration press and hold the Bypass button for 2 seconds e To change the cycle window duration to a value between 0 and 24 hours press and hold the Bypass button and then press the or button Bypass Allows the sprinkler timer to operate without interruption from the S100 e To toggle Bypass mode on off briefly press the Bypass button When Bypass mode is enabled the 100 display periodically flashes OFF and the Dry Allow LED emits a double flash Busy When this LED is lit it indicates that the valve the sensor is attached to is currently watering No automatic sensor readings will be taken while the Busy LED is lit Dry Allow When this LED is steadily lit it indicates that the S100 is allowing your sprinkler timer to water based upon its user defined settings the system will begin watering at the next start time programmed on the sprinkler timer Auto Calibration Used for initial installation or to recalibrate the biSensor To put the S100 in Auto Calibration mode press and hold the
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