Campbell Scientific TurfWeather Weather Station - Manual (Page 46)

TurfWeather Weather Station
Section 6.9.8, Memory Battery Replacement Procedure, for instructions on
replacement.
6.9 Equipment Removal and Replacement
The following sections provide the procedures for removing and replacing
TurfWeather sensors, batteries, and radio. These procedures do not require
training, special tools, or test equipment. There is no personal electrical hazard
involved, and these procedures can be accomplished by anyone possessing
basic mechanical skills. For each of these procedures, read through the entire
procedure before beginning work.
6.9.1 Removing the TurfWeather Station from the Mast or Pole
Tools Required:
• 1/2-inch wrench
• 5/16-inch wrench
1. Turn the power switch on the weather station to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect your solar panel or dc power supply input cable from the
weather station.
3. Disconnect the ground wire connections from the weather station, using
the 5/16-inch wrench.
4. Remove the weather station from its location by using the 1/2-inch wrench
to loosen the two U-bolt nuts that secure the weather station to its mast.
Do not remove the mast bracket from the weather station.
5. Make note of the orientation of weather station.
6.9.2 Battery Pack Replacement Procedure
This removal and replacement procedure for the internal battery pack (pn
14159) requires the main body of the weather station to be opened. The person
replacing this sensor should observe basic electrostatic discharge (ESD)
precautions (described below) to avoid damage to the weather station
electronics inside the main body of the weather station.
Tools Required:
• 1/2-inch wrench
• 5/16-inch wrench
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Small wire cutter
1. Battery Pack Removal:
a. Follow steps provided in Section 6.9.1, Removing the TurfWeather
Station from a Mast or Pole.
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