Campbell Scientific RDP500 Remote Data Platform - Manual (Page 5)

RDP500 Remote Data Platform
1. Introduction and Theory of Operation
The RDP500 is a Remote Data Platform that provides a versatile measurement
system with data storage and control capabilities. When combined with the
load-cell option, it may be used to retrofit NWS Fischer-Porter rain gauges to
take unattended time-stamped readings.
This manual will walk you through the process of using an RDP500. To
accomplish this, you will need the RDP500 Remote Data Platform from
Campbell Scientific and the following tools:
Flat-head screwdriver (provided)
7/16 in. flat wrench (provided)
Dashpot rod removal tool (provided)
2. Unpacking RDP500
Verify that you have all of the equipment (see Section 2.1).
2.1 Parts List
To automate a Fischer Porter/Belfort weighing style rain gauge one of the Load
Cell options must be ordered. Option –SL p/n 21927 includes the standard
load cell configuration. Option –TL p/n 21928 includes the standard load cell
and PRT temperature sensor. Campbell Scientific does not use the PRT for
load cell temperature compensation. The load cell has proven to meet NWS
specs for the Fischer Porter weighing style rain gauge without temperature
compensation. The equipment included with the standard RDP500 system is
listed below.
(1) CR1000-XT-SW-NC
(1) CR1000 OR CR800 STACK MOUNTING KIT [p/n 17565]
(1) PS100-SW W/ 7 Ahr BATTERY
(1) CFM100-XT-SW
(2) CFMC64M COMPACT FLASH MEMORY CARD
(1) CD295 DATAVIEW II [p/n 18131]
(1) SP10 10 W SOLAR PANEL W/ 20ft CABLE & MOUNTING
HARDWARE
(1) 9-PIN FEMALE TO MALE SERIAL DATA CABLE [p/n 10873]
(1) WRENCH 7/16” THIN-HEAD [p/n 21924]
(3) DESICCANT ½ UNIT BAG [p/n 905]
(1) FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER [p/n 1113]
(1) RDP500 ENCLOSURE FIBER GLASS 11.21 X 9.21 X 6.09 GRAY [p/n
21916]
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