Baseline's Substation Nonproprietary General Spec

TCP/IP-based Irrigation System Extender Product Specification

Table of Contents

PART 1 - Product Specification 2

1.1 Operating Specification 2

PART 2 - Warranty 2

2.1 Standard Warranty 2

2.2 Extended Warranty 2

PART 3 - TCP/IP-based Irrigation System Extender Firmware 3

3.1 Configuration 3

3.2 Data Export 3

3.3 Communication Requirements 3

PART 4 - Compatible Irrigation Controller Features 4

4.1 Compatible Irrigation Controller Firmware 4

4.2 Compatible Irrigation Controller – Operating Features 4

PART 5 - Hardware 4

5.1 Display 4

5.2 Power Specifications 5

5.3 Surge Protection 5

5.4 Environmental Specifications 5

PART 6 - TCP/IP-based Irrigation System Extender Enclosures 6

6.1 Enclosure Options 6

PART 1 - Product Specification

1.1 Operating Specification

A. Each TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall be able to:

1. Communicate with a compatible irrigation controller over a wired or wireless TCP/IP-based connection

2. Operate devices in landscaping areas that are separated from the controller by driveways or roadways and other obstacles preventing a standard two-wire connection between controllers

3. Display status and serial numbers of devices

4. Display status of the connection to the compatible irrigation controller

B. Each TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall be able to operate:

1. Up to 100 zones along a two-wire path and/or a conventional wire path

Normally open or normally closed master valves and/or pump starts shall be included in the zone count

2. Up to 20 moisture sensors

3. Up to 3 temperature sensors, which monitor and control program operation based on temperature thresholds

4. Up to 3 normally open or normally closed event device inputs

5. Up to 3 flow sensors or meters

6. Up to 110 device loads on the two-wire path

1, 2, and 4 station biCoders = ½ load
12 to 24 station Powered biCoders = 2 loads
Soil moisture sensor = 1 load
Flow biCoder = 3 loads
Event device = 1 load

PART 2 - Warranty

2.1 Standard Warranty

A. The TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender and installed equipment shall carry a standard warranty of 5 years from the date of installation.

1. The customer shall be responsible for reviewing the full Warranty Statement.

2.2 Extended Warranty

A. The user shall have the option to apply for an extended warranty of 10 years from the date of installation.

1. Approval of the extended warranty shall be based on:

Fully completed extended warranty application

1) The Extended Warranty application form shall be available online.

Successful site inspection

1) The site inspection shall be completed by an authorized company representative.

B. The extended warranty shall include coverage of surge damage, even from direct lightning strike.

1. Surge protection equipment shall be installed according to specification.

PART 3 - TCP/IP-based Irrigation System Extender Firmware

3.1 Configuration

A. All devices that are physically connected to the TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall be configured and assigned to programs in the connected compatible irrigation controller or in a compatible central control interface.

1. Total device counts, including those connected to all IP-based irrigation control extenders shall remain within the compatible irrigation controller specifications.

3.2 Data Export

A. The TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall be able to export all data to a USB flash drive.

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

C. The TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall save the current running state to non-volatile memory every 10 minutes.

3.3 Communication Requirements

A. The TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall be capable of using a static IP address or it can operate in DHCP mode.

B. The compatible irrigation controller shall be capable of using a static IP address or it can operate in DHCP mode.

C. The TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender and the compatible irrigation controller shall be on the same subnet.

D. Each TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall be assigned to the compatible irrigation controller by programming the IP address of each TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender into the controller.

1. The compatible irrigation controller has 8 available addresses for TCP/IP-based performance components. Each TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender connection uses one of these addresses.

E. Where an existing network is not available, a radio network can be set up using Ethernet radios or Wi-Fi communication modules.

1. Access to the Internet is not required.

For more information, please see the Ethernet Radio Technical Specification and Wi-Fi Module Technical Specification.

PART 4 - Compatible Irrigation Controller Features

4.1 Compatible Irrigation Controller Firmware

A. The compatible irrigation controller shall be operating on firmware version 12.32 or greater.

4.2 Compatible Irrigation Controller – Operating Features

A. The compatible irrigation controller shall report the following information for each SubStation:

1. The state and status

2. The serial number

3. The firmware version

4. The number and type of each device from the last search

B. The compatible irrigation controller shall be able to search for and assign the devices that are connected to the SubStation.

C. The devices that are connected to the TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall be available for configuration on the compatible irrigation controller.

D. The compatible irrigation controller shall be able to test all devices that are connected to the SubStation.

E. The compatible irrigation controller shall be able to read all sensor devices that are connected to the SubStation.

PART 5 - Hardware

5.1 Display

A. The TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender display shall have a high-contrast 3.25-inch (8.25 cm) backlit mono LCD screen with a resolution of 128x64.

B. The LCD brightness shall be a minimum of 250lumens.

C. The TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender display shall be configurable for brightness and contrast.

5.2 Power Specifications

A. The TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall come standard with a 120 VAC transformer, which has apparent power of 12 VA.

5.3 Surge Protection

A. The TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall have 5 levels of surge protection built into the TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender including a replaceable and fusible surge protection PC board.

B. The TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall have a minimum of a 1 picosecond surge response time.

5.4 Environmental Specifications

A. The TCP/IP-based irrigation system extender shall be able to operate in environments ranging from 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C) ambient temperatures.

PART 6 - TCP/IP-based Irrigation System Extender Enclosures

6.1 Enclosure Options

A. Pedestal

1. The pedestal enclosure shall be specified as a -P- enclosure.

2. The pre-assembled enclosure shall be 17.38″ W x 36.25″ H x 12.63″ D
(44 cm W x 92 cm H x 32 cm D).

3. 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 electronics and other types of equipment. The backboard shall be mounted on 4 stainless steel bolts that will allow for removal of the backboard.

4. A stainless steel cam-style lock shall be mounted in the door for security.

5. 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.

B. Large Capacity Powder Coated Wall Mount Enclosure

1. The large powdered coated wall mount enclosure shall be specified as an -X- enclosure.

2. The pre-assembled vandal resistant enclosure shall be 15.50″ W x 12.38″ H x 6.40″ D (39.4 cm W x 31.45 cm H x 16.26 cm D) and shall come complete with lightning 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. A nickel-plated cam style lock shall be mounted in the door for security.

C. Large Capacity Stainless Steel Wall Mount Enclosure

1. The large stainless steel wall mount enclosure shall be specified as an -XS- enclosure.

2. The pre-assembled vandal resistant enclosure shall be 15.50″ W x12.38″ H x 6.40″ D (39.4 cm W x 31.45 cm H x 16.26 cm D) and shall come complete with lightning 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. A nickel-plated cam style lock shall be mounted in the door for security.

REV 1.16.2018