Campbell Scientific TurfWeather Weather Station - Manual (Page 53)

TurfWeather Weather Station
c. Align the solar radiation sensor cable in the cable restraints and again
clamp them around the cable bundle. If your weather station uses
cable ties, then use the ties supplied with the new solar radiation
sensor and capture the cable as it was before you clipped the original
cable tie(s).
d. Replace the battery pack in its original location.
e. Replace the battery pack retainer and tighten the Phillips head screws
that hold it into the electronics section. Take care not to crimp the
cable from the battery pack or the solar radiation sensor under the
battery pack, or the retainer.
f. Place the two sections of the weather station main body together,
making sure that none of the wiring bundles will be crushed by the
edges or by the seven housing screws when the two sections are
secured with screws.
g. Reinstall and tighten the seven screws that hold the weather station
main body sections together.
h. Press the solar radiation sensor down onto its mounting post until it is
firmly seated, then tighten the Phillips head screw on the side until
you cannot pull the sensor off of the post. Take care not to over-
tighten the screw as over-tightening could crack the sensor post.
3. System Test:
a. Connect the weather station to the host computer using the short
RS-232 test cable (if a wired system) and turn on the weather station
power switch. Initiate communications using PC200W.
b. Point a strong flashlight directly at the top of the solar radiation sensor
and verify that the solar radiation sensor is reporting a value.
When the weather station is reinstalled at its permanent location,
the solar radiation sensor should report a value near to
1000 W m -2 , on a clear day, with a bright sun directly overhead.
c. Reinstall the weather station on its mast, and reconnect the ground and
power wires.
6.9.5 Rain Gage Replacement Procedure
This is the removal and replacement procedure for the rain gage (pn 25585).
Tools Required:
• 1/2-inch wrench
• 5/16-inch wrench
• Small needle nosed pliers
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