Campbell Scientific TurfWeather Weather Station - Manual (Page 25)

TurfWeather Weather Station
When using a solar panel, the update interval should be set to 10 s or greater
because of power budget limitations. TurfWeather weather station wireless
systems located above 40 degrees North/South Latitude should have an update
interval of 60 s, or greater, during periods of limited solar incidence.
Monitor battery voltage to determine power drain in your application, and do
not allow the battery voltage to drop below 12 Vdc. Adjust the update interval
as needed to prevent battery discharge and communication failure.
5.4 Installation Procedures
Many installation configurations for the weather station are possible. This
document describes standard installation configurations. For questions about
installation configurations not described in this document, contact your local
distributor.
5.4.1 Assemble the 16776 Tripod
1. Attach tripod feet to the legs of the 16776 tripod using the bolts and self-
locking nuts provided (see FIGURE 5-3).
FIGURE 5-3. The 16776 Tripod/Mast Assembly includes the nut and
bolt (left) used to attach each foot to the tripod
2. If using mast extension(s), pound the extension(s) into the mast by
inserting the tapered end of the extension into the top of the mast and
striking the extension top with a wooden block or hard rubber mallet
(FIGURE 5-4).
FIGURE 5-4. Mast extension (left) and mast extension inserted into the
tripod mast
Mast Extension
Tripod Mast
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