Baseline 3200S Upgrade: The Latest Irrigation Technology Without Starting Over
If your site runs on an original Baseline 3200 controller, Irrigation Managers now offers a professional 3200S upgrade and optimization service that brings you the newest Baseline technology without the expense of a full replacement.
If your site runs on an original Baseline 3200 controller, Irrigation Managers now offers a professional 3200S upgrade and optimization service that brings you the newest Baseline technology without the expense of a full replacement. Below are the questions owners ask most, answered directly.
What is the Baseline 3200S upgrade?
The Baseline 3200S upgrade is a service from Irrigation Managers that modernizes an existing Baseline 3200 controller by replacing only its internal electronics. You keep your enclosure, field components, and wiring, and the "brains" of the system get a complete refresh with current Baseline technology. It's designed to give you the latest capability on the infrastructure you already own, without a full rip-and-replace project.
Do I have to replace my whole controller?
No. That's the central benefit. You keep your enclosure, your field components, and your existing wiring. All Irrigation Managers replaces is the internal electronics. The infrastructure you've already invested in stays exactly where it is, which avoids the cost, downtime, and disruption of tearing out a working system.
What do I get with the 3200S upgrade?
The upgrade includes the latest Baseline features delivered through updated and reprogrammed firmware, so your controller runs current technology instead of aging electronics. You also receive a fresh 5-year manufacturer's warranty, with some sites qualifying for additional warranty benefits. Your existing programs and full operating history carry over intact, so nothing is lost in the transition. And every project is backed by a written no-loss guarantee that protects your programming from start to finish.
What is the no-loss guarantee?
The no-loss guarantee is Irrigation Managers' written commitment that your programming stays safe throughout the entire upgrade. Your programs and history are preserved and carried over, and the guarantee is in writing rather than a verbal promise. It's the same protection that backed the recent Liberty Lake parks project.
Is the upgrade just new hardware, or is there more to it?
There's more to it. New electronics are only half the value. Every 3200S upgrade is paired with an optimization service, because a controller is only as effective as the way it's programmed and maintained.
What does the optimization service include?
The optimization service audits every aspect of your setup, including programming, hydraulics, and devices, and finishes any programming that was never fully configured. Irrigation Managers then tunes the elements that drive real performance: flow, alerts, sensor calibrations, schedules, and site maps, all matched to the actual needs of your site and landscape rather than a generic default. The service also includes crew training so your team can handle daily operations with confidence, with an expert on call for anything unusual that comes up.
What are the benefits of upgrading?
The result is a controller that performs efficiently and saves you time, water, and money, along with a crew that knows how to keep it running that way. You gain modern Baseline technology, a fresh warranty, preserved programming, and an ongoing expert partner, all without replacing your existing infrastructure.
How much does it cost compared to doing it in-house?
It often costs less than owners expect, and frequently less than an in-house effort. Most in-house teams rarely perform technical upgrades, so a lot of time gets spent sourcing the right parts and learning how to port programming between systems. If your programming isn't complete and optimized today, it usually won't be after an in-house upgrade either. By the time your crew finishes, you may have spent more than it would have cost to hire Irrigation Managers. The advantage is a job done once, done right, with a known outcome, and a crew that comes away with more training and confidence than before.
Can the work be phased to fit our budget?
Yes. Because budgets are real, Irrigation Managers can phase the work across multiple sites to fit your budget cycle, so you're never forced to do everything at once.
Has this been done successfully before?
Yes. This spring, Irrigation Managers upgraded and reprogrammed the parks controllers for the City of Liberty Lake. What they value most is simple: when their crew gets stuck, they have someone to call. Their programming stayed safe the entire way, protected by the written no-loss guarantee.
How do I get started?
Getting started is easy and carries no obligation. Irrigation Managers takes a look at your controller, remotely or on site, and brings you a clear proposal. You can also schedule a call directly with CEO Jon Peters for a complete overview of your installation requirements and what the 3200S upgrade can do for your site.
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