Campbell Scientific TurfWeather Weather Station - Manual (Page 44)

TurfWeather Weather Station
FIGURE 5-22. 18971 cable connected to TurfWeather station
6. Maintenance
Proper maintenance of the TurfWeather weather station is essential to obtain
accurate data. Equipment must be in good operating condition, which requires
a program of regular inspection and maintenance. Routine and simple
maintenance can be accomplished by the person in charge of the weather
station. Inspect the weather station weekly when first installed to get an
understanding of how often cleaning and inspecting should be performed.
Keep the weather station level for accurate solar radiation and rain
measurements. Use the level bubble located on top of weather station for
reference.
More difficult maintenance such as sensor replacement can be accomplished
with instructions included in this manual, or the TurfWeather station can be
sent to Campbell Scientific if preferred.
6.1 Solar Panel pn SP5
An occasional cleaning of the glass on the solar panel will improve its
efficiency. Use warm mildly soapy water and a clean cloth. Rinse with clean
water.
6.2 Battery Pack pn 14159
The battery pack is a 12 Vdc, 0.8 Ah battery with a special connector. It has a
life expectancy of three to five years. It is located inside the weather station. It
is a sealed lead acid battery design, and if it is discharged below 11.0 volts, it
may become damaged and no longer accept a charge regardless of the age of
the battery. PC200W and most weather software will display the weather
station battery voltage. Typical measurements should be between 12.5 and
13.5 Vdc. See Section 6.9.2, Battery Pack Replacement Procedure, for
instructions on replacement.
18971 Cable
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