Baseline Systems BaseStation 3200 in X Cabinet User Manual

3G Cell Modem

Installation and User Guide

For BaseStation 1000 &

BaseStation 3200

Irrigation Controllers

in X and XS Cabinets

September 18, 2014

Customer Service 1-866-294-5847

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1

Step 1 – Install the 3G Cell Modem Hardware ..................................................................... 1

Tools and Materials ............................................................................................................. 1

To install the cell modem hardware .................................................................................... 2

Step 2 – Check Your Firmware Version & Update if Necessary ............................................. 4

BaseStation 1000 Instructions ............................................................................................. 4

To check the version of firmware on your BaseStation 1000 controller ........................ 4

To update the BaseStation 1000 firmware from the Baseline web site ......................... 5

BaseStation 3200 Instructions ............................................................................................. 5

To check the version of firmware on your BaseStation 3200 controller ........................ 5

To update the BaseStation 3200 firmware from the Baseline web site ......................... 5

Step 3 – Activate Your SIM Card with Baseline .................................................................... 6

Step 4 – Verify the Cell Modem Connection in the Controller .............................................. 6

BaseStation 1000 Instructions ............................................................................................. 6

BaseStation 3200 V12 Instructions ..................................................................................... 9

Setting the Data Usage Mode ...................................................................................... 10

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Installation and User Guide for Baseline Cell Modems in X and XS Cabinets

Introduction

In order to remotely connect with your BaseStation 1000 or 3200 irrigation controller and take
advantage of BaseManager, the controller must be able to communicate over the Internet. Using a
cell modem is one option for wireless Internet communication. The cell modem sends and receives
data over a wireless carrier’s network.

When you choose a cell modem communication package from Baseline, we provide the cell
modem hardware, the SIM card from the wireless carrier, the firmware that activates the
connection from your controller, and a 1-year subscription to a data plan with the wireless carrier.

To install and establish communication through your cell modem, you need to perform the
following tasks:

Step 1 – Install the cell modem hardware in your BaseStation 1000 or 3200 enclosure.

Step 2 – Check the firmware version on your controller and install an update if necessary.

Step 3 – Activate your SIM card with Baseline.

Step 4 – Verify the cell modem connection in the controller.

Step 1 – Install the 3G Cell Modem Hardware

IMPORTANT! The BL-CM3G cell modem hardware is compatible with all BaseStation 1000

controllers in X cabinet and pedestal (P) enclosures. BaseStation 3200 controllers in X and P
enclosures shipped after April 16, 2014 are also compatible. Earlier BaseStation 3200 models
require different 3G cell modem components.

When the controller and cell modem are ordered together, the cell modem is already installed in
the enclosure, but when the cell modem is ordered after the controller is in service, you will need
to complete the installation.

Tools and Materials

• Philips head screwdriver

• Needle-nose pliers

• Cell modem module with power cable and screws

• Antenna and antenna cable with connectors

• Ethernet cable

• Short piece of weather stripping

Note: If you are not able to get a strong signal with the antenna that comes with the package,
other options are available. Contact Baseline Support at 866-294-5847.

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