Campbell Scientific TurfWeather Weather Station - Manual (Page 24)

TurfWeather Weather Station
FIGURE 5-2. Line-of-sight example
5.3.2.3 Testing Radio Transmissions
To test the radio transmission of your weather station, carry the weather station
to the site attached to the tripod or mounting pole then attempt to communicate
with the weather station using the host computer. See Section 4, Quickstart
Guide, for instructions. When testing the radio, disconnect the charging cable
before turning the key switch to the off position. This avoids battery damage.
If obstructions in the line of sight are preventing the weather station from
communicating, try the following:
1. Relocate your weather station away from obstructions.
2. Remove the obstructions.
3. Mount the computer base station antenna outside of the building by
running the antenna cable through a window or cable run.
4. Use a higher gain antenna (optional) at the computer site.
5. Install a higher gain antenna (optional) on the roof of the computer site’s
building and align it above the obstructions.
If you are still experiencing problems communicating, you can
contact your distributor. To allow us to effectively help you,
please be prepared to describe, in detail, your installation and site
conditions.
5.3.2.4 Appropriate Update Interval Settings for Wireless Systems
Externally powered systems that do not use solar panels for battery recharge
have no update limitations.
NOTE
Station 1
Station 2
Computer Site
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