FlowStation User Manual for Shared Flow Applications Firmware Version 1.
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Contents 1– INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................1 Flow Monitoring .................................................................................................................. 1 Flow Management .............................................................................................................. 1 Understanding Shared Flow Design and Operation...............................................
Using Local LiveView to Remotely Operate the FlowStation ............................................. 23 Setting Up the Screen Display ........................................................................................... 25 Setting Up Security for the FlowStation ............................................................................ 25 Clearing the Programming on the FlowStation ................................................................. 26 Backing Up the FlowStation Programming .........
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 1– Introduction Baseline’s FlowStation allows up to 30 BaseStation 3200 irrigation controllers to share water resources including points of connection (POCs), master valves, and booster pumps. The BaseStation 3200 irrigation controllers and the FlowStation communicate with each other through a local TCP/IP network connection. The connections can be a combination of wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet radios.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Shared Flow Design Example Multiple Points of Connection on a Shared Looped Mainline Understanding Shared Flow Terminology The irrigation industry uses a variety of terms to describe water supplies, piping structures, and flow scenarios. These terms may or may not have standard definitions in the industry. To avoid confusion, please review Baseline’s definitions for some of these common terms.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 2 – Installing Shared Flow Components Installing the FlowStation and Communication Module Install the FlowStation enclosure and the communication module according to the instructions that came with the equipment. Make sure the FlowStation is powered up and the communication module is connected. To find the required tasks for setting up the FlowStation, refer to the section on Configuring the FlowStation on page 11 of this User Manual.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 3 – Configuring the BaseStation 3200 Irrigation Controller for Shared Flow The FlowStation and BaseStation 3200 controllers in a shared flow group communicate with each other over a network. In some implementations, a stand-alone network is established between the controllers and the FlowStation, and this network does not need to be connected to the Internet.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 3. On a BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller that you want to connect to the FlowStation, turn the dial to the Network position. 4. Press the Next button to highlight the FlowStation Setup option. 5. Press the Enter button. The Network screen displays. 6. In the Flow Station Control field, press the + button to change the setting to Enabled. 7. Press the Next button to move to the first cell of the Flow Station IP field. 8.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Setting Up a Static IP Address on the BaseStation 3200 Perform the following procedure if you find that the BaseStation 3200 controllers in the shared flow group need to be assigned a static IP address. 1. Connect and configure the communication module. Check the status lights and indicators on your communication equipment to ensure that it is powered up and appears to be sending and receiving data. 2. Turn the dial to the Network position. 3.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Understanding the Ethernet Settings on the BaseStation 3200 When your controller is connected to a network with a supported communication module, the system automatically assigns the networking addresses that enable the connection. You might need to refer to this information in order to complete your connection or to troubleshoot it. 1. Connect and configure the communication module.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Configuring the Shared Flow Settings on the BaseStation 3200 When a BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller is part of a shared flow group, follow the instructions in the User Manual to perform the following tasks on the controller: • Assign and configure the zones. • Assign and configure the master valves, flow meters, and booster pumps. • Set up the programs and their start/stop/pause conditions.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Assigning Programs to the FlowStation 1. On the BaseStation 3200 irrigation controller, turn the dial to the Flow position. 2. Press the Next button to highlight the Assign Programs to Mainlines option. 3. Press the Enter button. The Progs to Mainline screen displays. 4. In the Program column, press the + or – button to select the program that you want to assign to the FlowStation. 5. Press the Next button to move to the Mainline column. 6.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Performance Considerations When a BaseStation 3200 is part of a shared flow group, some controller operations might behave differently than you expect. Manual Run – When a manual run is started, all programs on that mainline will be paused while the manual run is in progress. If you have multiple controllers in the shared flow group assigned to the same mainline, the programs on all controllers will be paused.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 4 – Configuring the FlowStation Understanding the FlowStation Interface Review this section to get familiar with the layout of the FlowStation interface. This information covers the components of the front panel, the On-Screen Help, the features of the main screen, as well as the zone status icons. FlowStation Front Panel Layout Display – The display shows the current state of the FlowStation and is used to program the FlowStation.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual + Increase the value of the highlighted field, or sequence through the available options in the selected field - Decrease the value of the selected field, or sequence through the available options in the selected field PRG Select the program that you want to modify Arrow Buttons Move within a screen OK Select an option or perform an action BACK Return to a previous screen or cancel an action On-Screen Help Press the ? button at any time to display the On-Scr
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Understanding Controller Statuses The following icons identify the status of the controllers in the shared flow group: Icon Status Description Unassigned No controller is assigned Done The complete cycle has finished for this controller – including watering and soaking Waiting The controller is scheduled to run, but currently it is not watering or soaking Watering Watering is in progress Soaking The controller finished watering a zone and it is now soaking Paus
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 4. The serial numbers of all connected controllers display in the Action column. Press the or button to move through the list of controllers in the Action column. Highlight the serial number of the controller that you want to assign to the shared flow group. 5. Press the button to move to the Controller column. 6. Press the or button to move through the list of controllers. Highlight the number that you want to assign the controller to. 7.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 2. Press the button to highlight the Booster Pump option, and then press the OK button to select it. The Booster Pump menu displays. 3. If the Device Assignment option is highlighted, press the OK button to select it. If Device Assignment is not highlighted, press the or button to highlight it, and then press the OK button. The Booster Pump Assignment screen displays. 4.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Assigning Points of Connection (POC) IMPORTANT! You must enable shared flow for the POC in the BaseStation 3200 before you can assign the POC in the FlowStation. Refer to Enabling Shared Flow for a POC on the BaseStation 3200 on page 8. 1. On the FlowStation, press the Search & Assign button. The Assign menu displays. 2. Press the button to highlight the POC option, and then press the OK button to select it. The POC menu displays. 3.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Configuring the Shared Flow Settings Assigning POCs to a Mainline A mainline can have up to 20 POCs assigned to it, but a POC can only be assigned to one mainline. 1. On the FlowStation, press the Flow Setup button. The Flow Setup menu displays. 2. Press the button to highlight the Main Line Setup option, and then press the OK button to select it. The Main Line Setup screen displays. 3.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 4. Press the button to highlight the Flow Management option, and then press the OK button to select it. The Flow Management screen for the mainline displays. 5. In the Max Concurrent field, press the + or – button to change the value. 6. Press the button to move to the Limit Concurrent field, and then press the + or – button to change the value in the field.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Setting the Fill Time for a Mainline 1. On the FlowStation, press the Flow Setup button. The Flow Setup screen displays. 2. Press the button to highlight the Main Line Setup option, and then press the OK button to select it. The Main Line Setup screen displays. 3. Press the button to highlight the mainline that you want to set the fill time for, and then press the OK button to select it. The Main Line # screen displays. 6.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 5. Press the button to highlight the Main Line field, and then press the + or – button to select the mainline that you want this program to use. Note: A program can only be assigned to one mainline. 6. If you want to enable a booster pump for this program, press the button to highlight the Booster Pump field, and then press the OK button. The Booster Pump screen displays, and the booster pumps that you assigned to the FlowStation are listed. 7.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Example: 6. In AM/PM format 10:00A and 10:00P In 24 hour format 10:00 and 22:00 When you have finished making changes, press the RUN button. Setting Up a Static IP Address on the FlowStation In order to have the FlowStation communicate with the BaseStation 3200 controllers in the shared flow group, the FlowStation must be connected to a network with a supported communication module.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Example: For the IP addresses in the example for step 6, the value for the Default Gateway would be 192.168.111.1. Note: Set the Default Gateway for all devices in your shared flow group to the same value. 10. Press the button to move to the DNS 1 field. Use the procedure described in step 7 to move within the digits and change the values to match the Gateway setting. 11. Leave the DNS 2 field set to zeros.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Setting Up the Web Server for Local LiveView If you can connect a computer or other mobile device to the FlowStation network, you can enable the FlowStation’s web server and use Local LiveView™ to remotely operate the FlowStation. IMPORTANT NOTE! You cannot use Local LiveView to remotely operate the FlowStation from outside the local network. 1. Make sure the communication module in your FlowStation is powered up and communicating with the network. 2.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 3. Perform the steps in Viewing the IP Information Screen on page 22. Write down the number that displays in the IP Address field. Example: 10.11.12.88 4. Start a web browser on a computer or other device that is connected to the FlowStation network. 5. In the web browser’s address field, perform one of the following actions: 6.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Setting Up the Screen Display You can adjust the brightness and contrast on the FlowStation display screen to provide better visibility in a variety of lighting conditions and to accommodate a variety of viewing angles. You can also set a time limit for the backlight to be turned off. 1. Press the System Setup button. The System Setup menu displays. 2. Press the button to highlight the Display Setup option, and then press the OK button to select it.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 4. Press the button to highlight the first digit of the Admin PIN, and then press the + or – button to change the number. 5. Press the button to move to the next digit, and then press the + or – button to change the number. Repeat this step until you have configured all digits of the PIN. 6. Press the button to highlight the next PIN, and then configure all digits of the PIN. Repeat until you have configured all of the PINs.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 5. Press the OK button to back up the programming data to the USB drive under the currently selected location (1-5). The FlowStation writes the data to a folder on the USB drive that is named with the FlowStation’s serial number. 6. When the FlowStation has finished writing the backup file, unplug the USB drive from the USB port. Restoring the FlowStation Programming This function restores all programming information in the FlowStation from a backup that you made.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 1. Download the firmware from the Baseline web site. a. Plug a USB drive into a USB port on a computer that is connected to the Internet. b. Go to the Baseline web site at the following URL: www.baselinesystems.com 2. c. On the home page, click Support. d. In the left navigation bar, click Firmware Version Updates. e. Click the FlowStation tab. f. Click the button to download the firmware upgrade. g. When prompted, choose the Save As option.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Exporting Data from the FlowStation The FlowStation keeps a record of all changes made to the FlowStation and all actions that occur on the FlowStation. Because these logs are stored in the FlowStation’s internal memory, they are somewhat limited in scope, but they can still prove useful for tracking configuration changes or program start/stop times. 1. Plug a USB drive into the USB port on the FlowStation. 2. Press the System Setup button.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Status Reports and Messages The main screen shows information about the operating state of the FlowStation. The FlowStation provides the following categories of reports and each category can have multiple reports. • Controller Status • POC Status • Program Status • Mainline Status • Master Valve/Pump Status • Operator Messages Viewing the Controller Status Report 1.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Viewing Additional Controller Status Details 1. Display the Controller Status Report as described in the Viewing the Controller Status Report topic above. 2. Press the button. The Controller Status details for the first controller display.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Understanding Program Statuses The following icons identify the status of the programs: Icon Status Description Done The complete cycle has finished for this program – including watering and soaking Waiting The program is scheduled to run, but currently it is not watering or soaking Watering Watering is in progress Paused A pause condition is in effect for this program Disabled The program is marked as being disabled Message There is a message associated with
Baseline FlowStation User Manual 3. Perform one of the following actions: To view the program status details for the next program on the same controller, press the button. To view the program status details for the programs on a different controller, press the + button. To return to the Status Report menu, press the BACK button. Viewing the Booster Pump Status Report 1. Press the RUN button. 2. Press the BACK button. The Status Report menu displays. 3.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Viewing Additional Booster Pump Status Details 1. Display the Booster Pump Status Report as described in the Viewing the Booster Pump Status Report topic above. 2. Press the button. The Booster Pump Status details for the first booster pump display. 3. Booster Pump ID – The sequential number assigned to the booster pump in the FlowStation. Booster Pump Status – The current status of the booster pump.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Disabled The POC is disabled at the controller or the FlowStation Disconnected The controller sharing the POC is disconnected Message The POC has an error and is not running Flow Fault The POC has a flow fault Viewing Additional POC Status Details 1. Display the POC Status Report as described in the Viewing the POC Status Report topic above. 2. Press the button. The POC Status details for the first POC display. 3.
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Understanding Mainline Statuses The following icons identify the status of the mainlines: Icon Status Description Off The mainline is off Running The mainline is currently running Learn Flow The mainline is doing a learn flow for a controller Manual Run The mainline is doing a manual run for a controller Disabled The mainline is marked as being disabled Budget The mainline has a POC that is over budget Empty The mainline has an empty POC Flow Fault The mai
Baseline FlowStation User Manual Viewing Operator Messages 1. Press the RUN button. 2. Press the BACK button. The Status Report menu displays. 3. Press the or button to highlight View Messages, and then press the OK button. The View Messages screen displays. Note: Messages notify you when something in your system needs your attention, such as an error on the controller that affects all programs, a disconnected controller, or a flow fault.
