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Removing the battery case, Launching the radiosonde, Attaching the unwinder – Vaisala RS92-SGP User Manual

Page 41: Figure 32, Example using a small coin. see section, Removing the battery

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Removing the Battery Case

If you need to remove the battery case from the radiosonde, use, for
example, a small coin to loosen the battery case. Push the coin into the
small opening between the radiosonde and the battery case to loosen the
case and remove it. See

Figure 32 on page 39

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Figure 32

Removing the Battery Case

Launching the Radiosonde

The radiosonde is now ready for launch.

Attaching the Unwinder

The unwinder is used to unwind the suspension string gently and
slowly. To do this, the unwinder must be attached firmly, so that it does
not rotate relative to the balloon. If the unwinder moves freely, the
suspension string unwinds too quickly, and it is possible that the
radiosonde hits the ground upon launch.

The unwinder is designed to be tied directly to the balloon.

If you cannot attach the unwinder directly to the balloon, for example,
when using a radar reflector or a parachute, sounding accessories are