Baseline Communication Module Specification

Table of Contents

PART 1 - Irrigation Central Control Communication Modules

1.1Communication Module Compatibility

1.1Ethernet Connection

1.2BaseStation 1000 Wi-Fi Module

1.3BaseStation 3200 Wi-Fi Module

1.4Wi-Fi Antenna Options

1.5GPRS Cell Modem

1.6GPRS Cell Modem Antenna Options

1.7Ethernet Radio

1.8Ethernet Radio Antenna Options

Baseline communication modules shall have the following specifications and capabilities:

PART 1 - Irrigation Central ControlCommunicationModules

1.1Communication Module Compatibility

  1. The controllers shall be capable of a single or a combination of communication modes:
  2. Ethernet connection
  3. Wi-Fi module
  4. Cell modem
  5. Ethernet radio
  6. AllBaselinecontrollers shall be capable of directly receiving, storing, and performing commands uploaded from a remote connection.

1.1Ethernet Connection

  1. Every BaseStation 3200controller and BaseStation 1000 controller shall have a built-in Ethernet port. No additional hardware shall be required for Ethernet-based communication.

1.2BaseStation 1000 Wi-Fi Module

  1. All BaseStation 1000 Wi-Fi modules [specified as a BL-1000WF] shall be installed per manufacturer’s specifications.
  2. The Wi-Fi module shall come as an option, installed in the high capacity wall mount controller cabinet [specified as a -WF-X].
  3. The Wi-Fi module shall come as an option, installed in the pedestal controller enclosure [specified as a WF-P].
  4. Power Requirements
  5. Single operating voltage: 2.8V to 3.6V (3.3V typical)
  6. Current Consumption
  7. -95 dBm Typical sensitivity at 1 Mbps
  8. +18 dBm Typical 802.11b TX power with control
  9. +16 dBm Typical 802.11g TX power with control
  10. Operating temperature range
  11. -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)

1.3BaseStation 3200 Wi-Fi Module

  1. All BaseStation 3200 Wi-Fi modules [specified as a BL-3200WF] shall beinstalled per manufacturer’s specifications.
  2. The Wi-Fi module shall come as an option, installed in the high capacity wall mount controllercabinet [specified as a -WF-X].
  3. The Wi-Fi module shall come as an option, installed in the pedestal controller enclosure [specified as a WF-P].
  4. Power Supply
  5. 120 VAC
  6. An external adapter is included.
  7. Power Input Requirements
  8. 9 – 30 VDC (2 W maximum)provided by the BaseStation 3200 or BaseStation 1000 controller
  9. DC input
  10. Operating temperature range
  11. -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
  12. Relative humidity
  13. 0 to 95% non-condensing, 40% to 60% recommended

1.4Wi-Fi Antenna Options

  1. The following antenna options shall be available for use with Wi-Fi communication:
  2. The 3dB “salt shaker” antenna shall be factory mounted on the enclosure unless a site survey of radio signal strength indicated that a different antenna option was required.
  3. An omnidirectional high gain antenna shall be available as an option. This antenna shall include brackets for mast-mountingand a waterproof pipe/conduit mount connector. This antenna shall connect to an internal N-type bulkhead. This antennashall require a BL-CX or compatible LMR-400 low loss cable.
  4. A directional high gain antenna shall be available as an option. This antenna shall include brackets for mast-mounting. The antenna connects to the internal N-type bulkhead. This antennashall require a BL-CX or compatible LMR-400 low loss cable.

1.5GPRS CellModem

  1. All GPRS cellmodems[specified as a -CM] shall be installed per manufacturer’s specifications.
  2. The GPRS cell modem shall come as an option, installed in the high capacity wall mount controllercabinet [specified as a -CM-X].
  3. The GPRS cell modem shall come as an option, installed in the pedestal controller enclosure [specified as a -CM-P].
  4. Cell modems shall operate on the AT&T network and on the Verizon network.
  5. Cell modems shall require a yearly data fee.
  6. Power and communication shall be supplied to the cell modem by thetop 5-pin terminal block on right end of the controller board on all BaseStation 3200 or BaseStation 1000 controllers.
  7. Operating temperature range
  8. -22º to +158º F (-30º to +70º C)
  9. Relative humidity
  10. 20% to 90% non-condensing

1.6GPRS Cell Modem Antenna Options

  1. The following antenna options shall be available for use with cell modem communication:
  2. The 3dB “salt shaker” antenna shall be factory mounted on the enclosure unless a site survey of radio signal strength indicated that a different antenna option was required.
  3. An omnidirectional high gain antenna shall be available as an option. This antenna shall include brackets for mast-mountingand a waterproof pipe/conduit mount connector. This antenna shall connect to an internal N-type bulkhead. This antennashall require a BL-CX or compatible LMR-400 low loss cable.
  4. A directional high gain antenna shall be available as an option. This antenna shall include brackets for mast-mounting. The antenna connects to the internal N-type bulkhead. This antennashall require a BL-CX or compatible LMR-400 low loss cable.

1.7Ethernet Radio

  1. The customer shall ensure that aRadio Site Survey is performed by a certified Baseline surveyor before ordering or installing radio equipment.
  2. The installation contractor shall demonstrate that the installation and radio network performance meets or exceeds all specifications and site survey results.
  3. All Ethernet radios [specified as -ER] shall be installed per manufacturer’s specifications.
  4. The Ethernet radio shall come as an option, installed in the high capacity wall mount controller [specified as -ER-X].
  5. The Ethernet radio shall come as an option, installed in the pedestal controller enclosure [specified as ER-P].
  6. The Ethernet radio shall come as an option, installed in a separate wall mount cabinet [specified as ER-C].
  7. Every Ethernet radio configuration shall require at least one radio that is configured as a Gateway. The BL-ER-C is an Ethernet radio in a C cabinet with factory default settings as a Gateway. It can also be configured as a repeater.
  8. Transmitter
  9. Frequency Range: 902 to 928 MHz
  10. Output Power: 5 mW to 1 Watt
  11. Data Link Range: 60 miles, Clear Line of Sight
  12. Modulation: 2 level GFSK
  13. RF Data Rate: 115.2 kbps Standard Speed, 153.6 kbps High Speed
  14. Occupied Bandwidth: 230.4 kHz
  15. Hopping Patterns: 15 per band, 105 total, user selectable
  16. Hopping Channels: 112
  17. Frequency Zones: 16 zones, 7-8 channels per zone
  18. Receiver
  19. Sensitivity:
  20. -108 dBm, at Standard Speed, 1x10-4 BER
  21. -104 dBm, at High Speed, 1x10-4 BER
  22. IF Selectivity: 20 dB at fc ±230 kHz
  23. Data Transmission
  24. Error Detection: 32 bit CRC, retransmit on error
  25. Data Security: AES 128 bit encryption and FHSS Technology
  26. Data Throughput: 80 kbps Standard Speed, 115.2 kbps High Speed
  27. Serial Data Interface:
  28. RS232/RS422/RS485 Programmable
  29. 2x 9-pin D-sub (DE-9) male connectors
  30. Ethernet Data Interface:
  31. 802.3, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, ARP, Multicast, TFTP, DNP3 over TCP
  32. 1x RJ-45, 10/100 Base T, Auto Crossover
  33. Environment
  34. Operating temperature: -40° F to +167° F (-40° C to +75° C)
  35. Operating Humidity: 0 to 95%
  36. Power
  37. Operating Voltage
  38. +6 to +30 VDC
  39. Power Input Requirements
  40. The Ethernet radio shall come standard with a 5-pin connector that plugsinto one of the 5-pin terminal blocks on right end of the controller board available on all BaseStation 3200 or BaseStation 1000 controllers.
  41. Radio Network
  42. Maximum number of radios in a network:
  43. One Gateway radio and up to 34 Endpoint radios, for a total of 35 radios
  44. If a Repeater is required in the network topology, the maximum number of radios is 15, including Repeaters
  45. Maximum number of Repeaters between a Gateway and an Endpoint: 1
  46. Maximum distance between radios: 1 mile
  47. Required Noise Margin: The Signal shall be at least 20 dB higher than the Noise (Delta)
  48. Each radio unit shall have a unique static IP (internet protocol) address assigned to it.

1.8Ethernet Radio Antenna Options

  1. The following antenna options shall be available for use with Ethernet radio communication:
  2. The 3dB “salt shaker” antenna shall be factory mounted on the enclosure unless the site survey of radio signal strength indicates that a different antenna option is required.
  3. An omnidirectional high gain antennashall be available as an option.
  4. This antenna shall include brackets for mast-mounting, waterproof pipe/conduit mount connector.
  5. This antenna shall connect to an internal N-type bulkhead.
  6. A Yagi directional high gain antenna shall be available as an option.
  7. This antenna shall include brackets for mast-mounting.
  8. The antenna shall connect to the internal N-type bulkhead.
  9. High Gain Antenna Installation
  10. Each antenna shall have 10 feet of vertical separation from other antennas.
  11. All antennas shall be polarized the same.
  12. Lightning arrestors shall be installed according to manufacturer installation guidelines and precautions.
  13. The antenna shall be grounded appropriately following all manufacturer installation guidelines and precautions.
  14. The antennashall require a BL-CX or compatible LMR-400 low loss cable.
  15. All antenna connections shall be weatherproofed.
  16. All connections shall have strain relief.
  17. All cables shall be secured with tie wraps.

REV 10.7.2018

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