Campbell Scientific TurfWeather Weather Station - Manual (Page 7)

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1. Introduction ................................................................. 1
2. Cautionary Statements ............................................... 1
3. Initial Inspection ......................................................... 1
4. Quickstart Guide ......................................................... 2
4.1 Computer Requirements ...................................................................... 2
4.2 TurfWeather Setup Procedure .............................................................. 2
4.3 Radio Setup .......................................................................................... 9
4.4 Help and Support ............................................................................... 11
5. Installation ................................................................. 11
5.1 Power Sources .................................................................................... 11
5.2 Site Selection ..................................................................................... 11
5.3 Communications Considerations ....................................................... 12
5.3.1 Direct Communications .............................................................. 12
5.3.1.1 Cable Lengths ................................................................... 12
5.3.1.2 Grounding Issues .............................................................. 12
5.3.2 Wireless Communications .......................................................... 13
5.3.2.1 Transmission Ranges ........................................................ 13
5.3.2.2 Line-of-Sight .................................................................... 13
5.3.2.3 Testing Radio Transmissions ........................................... 14
5.3.2.4 Appropriate Update Interval Settings for Wireless
Systems ......................................................................... 14
5.4 Installation Procedures ....................................................................... 15
5.4.1 Assemble the 16776 Tripod ........................................................ 15
5.4.2 Ground Installations .................................................................... 16
5.4.3 16772 Guy-Wire Kit Installation ................................................ 17
5.4.4 Mounting the TurfWeather Station on a Tripod or Pole ............. 18
5.4.5 SP5 Solar Panel Installation ........................................................ 22
5.4.6 16775 Ground Kit Installation .................................................... 22
5.4.7 Base Radio and Standard Antenna Installation ........................... 24
5.4.8 High Gain Base Station Antenna Installation ............................. 25
5.4.9 17342 Short-Haul Modem Installation........................................ 28
5.4.10 Auxiliary Battery Unit Installation Procedure ............................ 30
6. Maintenance .............................................................. 34
6.1 Solar Panel pn SP5 ............................................................................. 34
6.2 Battery Pack pn 14159 ....................................................................... 34
6.3 Temperature/Relative Humidity Sensor pn 14144 ............................. 35
6.4 Solar Radiation Sensor pn 14009 ....................................................... 35
6.5 Rain Gage pn 25585 ........................................................................... 35
6.6 Wind Speed Sensor pn 14010 ............................................................ 35
6.7 Wind Direction Sensor pn 14011 ....................................................... 35
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