INSTRUCTION MANUAL TurfWeather Weather Station Revision: 9/14 C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 1 4 C a m p b e l l S c i e n t i f i c , I n c .
Limited Warranty “Products manufactured by CSI are warranted by CSI to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twelve months from the date of shipment unless otherwise specified in the corresponding product manual. (Product manuals are available for review online at www.campbellsci.com.) Products not manufactured by CSI, but that are resold by CSI, are warranted only to the limits extended by the original manufacturer.
Assistance Products may not be returned without prior authorization. The following contact information is for US and international customers residing in countries served by Campbell Scientific, Inc. directly. Affiliate companies handle repairs for customers within their territories. Please visit www.campbellsci.com to determine which Campbell Scientific company serves your country. To obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA), contact CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC., phone (435) 227-9000.
Precautions DANGER — MANY HAZARDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLING, USING, MAINTAINING, AND WORKING ON OR AROUND TRIPODS, TOWERS, AND ANY ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS SUCH AS SENSORS, CROSSARMS, ENCLOSURES, ANTENNAS, ETC. FAILURE TO PROPERLY AND COMPLETELY ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE, USE, AND MAINTAIN TRIPODS, TOWERS, AND ATTACHMENTS, AND FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS, INCREASES THE RISK OF DEATH, ACCIDENT, SERIOUS INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PRODUCT FAILURE.
Table of Contents PDF viewers: These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Use the PDF reader bookmarks tab for links to specific sections. 1. Introduction ................................................................. 1 2. Cautionary Statements ............................................... 1 3. Initial Inspection ......................................................... 1 4. Quickstart Guide ......................................................... 2 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.
Table of Contents 6.8 6.9 Memory Battery pn 15598 ................................................................ 35 Equipment Removal and Replacement.............................................. 36 6.9.1 Removing the TurfWeather Station from the Mast or Pole........ 36 6.9.2 Battery Pack Replacement Procedure ........................................ 36 6.9.3 Temperature/Relative Humidity Sensor Assembly Replacement Procedure .......................................................... 39 6.9.
Table of Contents 5-9. 5-10. 5-11. 5-12. 5-13. 5-14. 5-15. 5-16. 5-17. 5-18. 5-19. 5-20. 5-21. 5-22. 6-1. 6-2. 6-3. 6-4. 6-5. 6-6. 6-7. 6-8. 6-9. 6-10. 6-11. Accurate wind direction measurements require the reference line on the wind direction sensor (right) to be aligned with Magnetic North ...............................................................................................
Table of Contents iv
TurfWeather Weather Station 1. Introduction Campbell Scientific’s TurfWeather® is an automated weather station designed for OEMs in the turf grass market. It consists of meteorological sensors, a solar panel or AC to DC charging source, and a protective case that houses the datalogger/transmitter and rechargeable battery. The case and solar panel mount to a pole with an outer diameter of 2.5 cm to 4.8 cm (1 in to 1.9 in). 2. 3.
TurfWeather Weather Station 4. Quickstart Guide 4.1 4.2 Computer Requirements • Windows Operating System: 8, 7, Vista, or XP • Available serial port or USB port (serial-to-USB converter cable required) TurfWeather Setup Procedure 1. Use the lift straps to remove the weather station from the box (see FIGURE 4-1). 2. Unpack the other equipment from the box. Lift Straps FIGURE 4-1. Box of standard and wireless equipment. The lift straps allow easy removal of the weather station from the box.
TurfWeather Weather Station FIGURE 4-2. Serial cable (left) and the weather station serial port in which the serial cable male connector connects NOTE a. Ensure the computer serial port is not already assigned to an open program. b. If you’re connecting the cable to a USB port, a serial-to-USB converter cable is required and optionally available from Campbell Scientific pn 16878,USB-AD.
TurfWeather Weather Station 4 6. Load and start the Campbell Scientific PC200W software. 7. The first time PC200W opens, it will open with the EZSetup Wizard or it can be accessed by clicking on the add button. It is the green + in the top left area of the main screen. 8. Click on the Next button on the Introduction window. 9. Select CR200Series from the drop down menu in the Datalogger Type and Name window. Select the CR200Series and type TurfWeather for the Datalogger Name. Click Next.
TurfWeather Weather Station 10. Select the COM port used to connect to the weather station from the COM Port drop down box. Use the default COM Port Communication Delay setting of 00 seconds, and click Next. 11. Use the default datalogger settings, which are 9600 for the Baud Rate, 1 for the PakBus Address, and 00 seconds the Extra Response Time. Click Next.
TurfWeather Weather Station 12. Check the information displayed in the Communication Setup Summary. Click Next if there are not any changes. If changes need to be made, then click Previous to go to the correct window to make the changes. After the changes have been made, click Next to advance back to the Setup Summary. 13. In the Communication Test window, select Yes and then click Next. 14. When the table definitions have been updated, the Communication Test Succeeded window will appear.
TurfWeather Weather Station 15. In the Datalogger Clock window, click Set Datalogger Clock to sync the datalogger date and time with the PC if needed then click Next. 16. In the Datalogger Program window, verify that the correct program for application is shown as Current Program. Click Next.
TurfWeather Weather Station 17. In the Wizard Complete window, click on Finish, to go to the main PC200W window. 18. From the Main Screen, click the Monitor Data tab to display the measurements from the TurfWeather weather station. The weather station is communicating and making measurements if the readings being displayed look accurate and are updating. 19. If the station is communicating properly, click Disconnect.
TurfWeather Weather Station NOTE 4.3 If the weather station does not function properly, contact your local distributor to solve the problem before continuing to the next steps. Radio Setup 1. Attach the antenna or cable to the radio connector marked Antenna. FIGURE 4-4 and FIGURE 4-5 show antennas that can be used with the TurfWeather. In FIGURE 4-6, a whip antenna is attached to the Antenna connector of an RF401A radio. FIGURE 4-4.
TurfWeather Weather Station FIGURE 4-6. Radio connections. The serial cable connects to the RS-232 port and the AC adapter connects to the Power port. NOTE NOTE 3. Plug the ac adapter for the RF401-series radio into a grounded ac wall outlet. 4. Connect the ac adapter’s barrel connector to the Power connector on the RF401-series radio (FIGURE 4-6). The red TX LED should illuminate. For some RF401-series radios, the power connector is labeled DC PWR. 5. Start the Campbell Scientific PC200W software.
TurfWeather Weather Station 4.4 Help and Support NOTE 5. The latitude, longitude, and altitude of your site is entered into the location area when setting up the station in Weather Station software. A GPS unit, Google Earth or NOAA web sites can help provide this information. This information is used in the formula by the software to calculate evapotranspiration.
TurfWeather Weather Station FIGURE 5-1. Example of Ten Times the Height Rule Another option when obstructions exist is to raise the weather station height above the obstruction by using mast extensions. NOTE a. If your weather station will be inside a fence to discourage vandalism, the fence top must be lower than the wind sensors even if the fence is chain-link. b. Accurate wind measurements require your weather station to be located at the highest point in a particular region. c.
TurfWeather Weather Station damage to the weather station and/or the host computer. A qualified electrician should design and install the grounding system. 5.3.2 Wireless Communications Wireless TurfWeather weather station systems use industrial grade spread spectrum radios. 5.3.2.1 Transmission Ranges Site your TurfWeather weather station within the spread spectrum radio transmission range. Typical transmission ranges are listed below: NOTE • Up to 0.8 km (0.
TurfWeather Weather Station Station 1 Station 2 Computer Site FIGURE 5-2. Line-of-sight example 5.3.2.3 Testing Radio Transmissions To test the radio transmission of your weather station, carry the weather station to the site attached to the tripod or mounting pole then attempt to communicate with the weather station using the host computer. See Section 4, Quickstart Guide, for instructions. When testing the radio, disconnect the charging cable before turning the key switch to the off position.
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.
TurfWeather Weather Station CAUTION Do not use a metal hammer to pound in the mast extension since this will deform the top of the mast extension. 3. NOTE If using the guy-wire kit, loosely install the guy-wire kit (Section 5.4.3, 16772 Guy-wire Kit Installation). Do not tighten the turnbuckles yet. The turnbuckles will be tightened in step 5 of Section 5.4.4, Mounting the TurfWeather Station on a Tripod or Pole. 4. Install the mast in the tripod and adjust mast height if necessary (FIGURE 5-5).
TurfWeather Weather Station NOTE For temporary sites, ensure the soil under the tripod feet is well compacted. Otherwise, the tripod may not remain level after the tripod feet have been secured to the ground. 5. Secure the tripod feet to the ground. For temporary sites, the stakes included in the 16773 Tripod Stake Kit are driven through the center hole in each tripod foot (FIGURE 5-6). The stakes should be driven in until they barely contact the foot surface.
TurfWeather Weather Station 4. Insert the mast into the tripod and rotate the mast assembly until the bracket eye bolts all line up with a tripod leg then loosely tighten the mast collar bolts on the tripod. 5. Tighten the guy-wire bracket bolts until they deform the mast by dimpling the surface to assure the bracket does not slide when the turnbuckles are tightened. 6. Unscrew the turnbuckle until approximately 80% of both eye bolt threads extend beyond the turnbuckle body. 7.
TurfWeather Weather Station TurfWeather Base 1-inch to 1.9-inch Mast or Pole FIGURE 5-7. The TurfWeather weather station assembly properly seated on a mast or pole 2. Loosely tighten the U-bolt nuts so that the weather station is stable but can be rotated on the mast or pole (FIGURE 5-8). U-Bolt Nuts FIGURE 5-8. Two views of the TurfWeather station. The U-bolt and nuts are shown. 3.
TurfWeather Weather Station N N FIGURE 5-9. Accurate wind direction measurements require the reference line on the wind direction sensor (right) to be aligned with Magnetic North 4. Firmly tighten the U-bolt nuts. 5. If the guy-wire kit has been installed, assure that its orientation will not interfere with the solar panel (if one is installed) then evenly tighten the turnbuckles to tension the guy-wires. 6.
TurfWeather Weather Station supply, the external power supply needs to have an output of 18 Vdc and weatherproof connectors to be compatible (see Section 2, Cautionary Statements). NOTE a. The internal sealed rechargeable battery must be recharged to assure continued system function. b. 16876 AC Converter when used must be installed in a noncondensing environment or a weatherproof enclosure. 8. Remove the red or green cap from the solar radiation sensor (FIGURE 5-11).
TurfWeather Weather Station 5.4.5 SP5 Solar Panel Installation 5 W Solar Panel 1. Place the solar panel on the mast below the station not to exceed the maximum distance allowed by the solar panel cable. 2. Loosely tighten the U-bolt so that the solar panel is stable but can be rotated on the mast or pole. 3. Use a compass (supplied in the optional Tripod Installation Kit) to properly align the solar panel.
TurfWeather Weather Station Lug FIGURE 5-12. The ground lug connected to the bottom of the weather station 1 2 FIGURE 5-13. The right close up is the 14 AWG wire and the #4 cable attached to the tripod coupling 2. Mount the tripod coupling on the tripod mast so that it clamps the 14 AWG wire against the tripod (1 of FIGURE 5-13). 3. Drive the ground rod into the soil using a fence post driver or sledge hammer leaving about 7.5 cm (3 in) above the ground. 4.
TurfWeather Weather Station FIGURE 5-14. The #4 cable connected to the ground rod 5.4.7 Base Radio and Standard Antenna Installation Whip Antenna 24 1. Install the 1/2 whip antenna onto the bottom of the weather station. This will thread onto the connector marked ANTENNA. 2. Attach to the RPSMA connector on the window mount antenna to the RF401-series base radio. Remove the strip covering the adhesive on the antenna and stick it vertically to a window (FIGURE 5-15). 3.
TurfWeather Weather Station FIGURE 5-15. A typical RF401-series base station 5.4.8 High Gain Base Station Antenna Installation 14205 Yagi Antenna User-Supplied Pole The physical installation of a TurfWeather weather station high gain base station antenna system does not require training or special tools. However, it is very important to review the cautions and warnings provided in Section 2, Cautionary Statements.
TurfWeather Weather Station Tools required: • • • 1/2-inch wrench 3/8-inch wrench #2 Phillips screwdriver Customer supplied materials required: • • • Antenna mounting pole – 1 1/4 to 2 inch O.D. metal pipe, or tripod assembly Pole/tripod mounting hardware Spade or ring lug connector (00 gage) Antenna kit components required: • • • • • • High gain Yagi-directional antenna (900 MHz, pn 14205 or 2.
TurfWeather Weather Station NOTE A ground wire (00 gage) is supplied but it may not be long enough for all installations. If a longer ground cable is required, purchase a continuous length to meet the site requirement but always use the minimum length necessary. Do not reduce the gage of this wire if a longer length is required. An alternate method of earth grounding may be employed but should be confirmed by a qualified RF technician before use. c.
TurfWeather Weather Station 3. 4. Principle of Operation: a. A Yagi high gain antenna is a directional RF device designed to minimize signal attenuation at the base station location, thereby providing the maximum available energy at the antenna for communication with the remotely located weather station. This antenna needs to be aimed and the best result is obtained with a clear line-of-sight to the remote transceiver. If you can see the weather station, the system has a clear line-of-sight. b.
TurfWeather Weather Station CAUTION 4. On the computer end of the user-supplied cable, connect the wires as described above to the SRM-5A short haul modem. The connector marked +RCV should be connected to the wire in the user-supplied cable that connects to the red wire on the 12002 cable and so on. 5. Connect the 15751 9 to 25 pin adapter to the SRM-5A short haul modem. 6. Connect the serial cable to the 15751 adapter. 7. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the computer. a.
TurfWeather Weather Station FIGURE 5-17. Cables connected to enclosure for short haul modem FIGURE 5-18. Short haul modem cables connected to TurfWeather station 5.4.10 Auxiliary Battery Unit Installation Procedure The installation of a TurfWeather weather station auxiliary battery unit does not require training, special tools, or test equipment.
TurfWeather Weather Station involved, and this procedure can be accomplished by anyone possessing basic mechanical skills. Please read this entire procedure before beginning work. Tools Required: • • • • 1/2-inch wrench 5/16-inch wrench #2 Phillips screwdriver Small wire cutter pn 18914 Auxiliary Battery Unit kit components: • • • Enclosure with 7 Ah battery 18971 Battery Cable U-bolt, washers and brass nuts 1. Remove the internal battery: 2. a. Follow step 1 in Section 6.9.
TurfWeather Weather Station FIGURE 5-19. Yellow wire connected to Battery+ terminal 3. 32 c. Use new cable ties to secure the cable as it was before you clipped the original cable tie(s), or reuse the original ties if possible. d. 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 sections are secured. e.
TurfWeather Weather Station FIGURE 5-20. Auxiliary battery enclosure mounted to the 16776 tripod FIGURE 5-21.
TurfWeather Weather Station 18971 Cable 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.
TurfWeather Weather Station 6.3 Temperature/Relative Humidity Sensor pn 14144 The temperature/relative humidity sensor has a life expectancy of 18 months. The relative humidity measurement will begin to drop off as the sensor ages. It is located on the bottom of the weather station inside the slotted cylindershaped protector. Take care not to expose this sensor to overspray from pesticides, fertilizers, etc. Use a soft brush to remove dust and cob webs from sensor area. See Section 6.9.
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.
TurfWeather Weather Station b. Bring the weather station to an enclosed location, preferably near the host computer, and place it on a flat stable surface with an area of at least three times the size of the weather station base. c. Invert the weather station main body and rest it on a support that eliminates any stress on the wind speed or wind direction sensors and/or the rain gage. A rolled bath towel placed in the center of the main body, next to the rain gage, will generally suit the purpose. d.
TurfWeather Weather Station has and then release the wires by either cutting the cable ties with the small wire cutter, or by releasing the cable restraints. NOTE Do not cut the wires to remove the battery pack. Battery Cable White Connector Cable Tie FIGURE 6-2. Main electronic board h. NOTE Maintain ESD isolation by not touching any electronics boards or components on the boards inside the weather station. 2. 38 Disconnect the white battery pack cable connector from the main electronics board.
TurfWeather Weather Station 3. d. Align the battery pack cable in the cable restraints and again clamp them around the entire cable bundle. If your weather station uses cable ties, then use the ties supplied with the new battery pack and capture the cable as it was before you clipped the original cable tie(s). e.
TurfWeather Weather Station d. Remove the two Phillips head screws on the base of the main body that hold the mounting cover over the tube that covers the temperature/relative humidity sensor (FIGURE 6-3). e. Gently separate these components and pull out the temp/RH sensor until the connector is exposed. Cover Temperature and RH sensor FIGURE 6-3. Removing the temperature and RH sensor cover 2. 40 Sensor Replacement: a. Do not contaminate either of the sensor elements by exposing them to solvents.
TurfWeather Weather Station 6.9.4 Solar Radiation Sensor Replacement Procedure This removal and replacement procedure for the solar radiation sensor (pn 14009) 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.
TurfWeather Weather Station NOTE f. Remove the seven Phillips head screws on the base of the main body that hold the base section to the electronics enclosure section. Do not remove the Phillips head screws that connect the mast bracket to the weather station base. Notice that the three screws along the end with the wind sensors are shorter than the remaining four screws. g.
TurfWeather Weather Station 3. NOTE 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.
TurfWeather Weather Station 1. Sensor Removal: a. Follow steps provided in Section 6.9.1, Removing the TurfWeather Station from a Mast or Pole. FIGURE 6-5. Top view of rain gage 2. 44 b. Bring the weather station to an enclosed location, preferably near the host computer, and place it on a flat stable surface with an area of at least three times the size of the weather station base. c.
TurfWeather Weather Station 3. NOTE 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; or initiate communications if your weather station is wireless. b. Gently remove the top portion (catch basin) of the rain gage and identify the black spoon-shaped tipping bucket inside the rain gage. c. Using your index finger, gently press the spoon down until you hear a faint click.
TurfWeather Weather Station FIGURE 6-6. Wind speed sensor with boot down and exposing wires c. CAUTION Do not twist or place side pressure on either the wind speed or wind direction sensors at any time during this sensor removal/replacement process as it may cause them to break off of the weather station main body. d. NOTE NOTE 46 Identify the wind speed sensor as the sensor with three cups that rotate around the main sensor body. It is located on the top, rear of the weather station main body.
TurfWeather Weather Station g. 2. Sensor Replacement: a. NOTE NOTE Remove the sensor from its post by gently twisting and pulling it away from the post. Press the new wind speed sensor on the post until it is seated on the top of the mounting post. Orientation of this sensor is not important but it must be firmly seated on its mounting post. b.
TurfWeather Weather Station 1. Sensor Removal: a. Follow steps provided in Section 6.9.1, Removing the TurfWeather Station from a Mast or Pole. b. Bring the weather station to an enclosed location, preferably near the host computer, and place it on a flat stable surface with an area of at least three times the size of the weather station base. FIGURE 6-7. Wind direction sensor with boot down and exposing wires c.
TurfWeather Weather Station NOTE These screws are not the screws next to the threaded terminal studs. g. 2. NOTE Remove the sensor from its post by gently twisting and pulling it away from the post. Sensor Replacement: a. Press the new wind direction sensor on the post until it is seated firmly on the top of the post. b. Gently twist the sensor body until the raised North reference is properly aligned. Refer to Section 4, Quickstart Guide, for a picture of a properly aligned wind direction sensor.
TurfWeather Weather Station precautions (described below) to avoid damage to the weather station electronics inside the main body of the weather station. Tools Required: 50 • • • • 1/2-inch wrench 5/16-inch wrench #2 Phillips screwdriver Wooden toothpick or non-metallic tweezers 1. Memory Battery Removal: a. Follow steps provided in Section 6.9.1, Removing the TurfWeather Station from a Mast or Pole. b.
TurfWeather Weather Station Memory Battery FIGURE 6-8. Memory battery inside TurfWeather station g. 2. 3. Locate the small disc-shaped memory battery (FIGURE 6-8) in the center of the main electronics board and, using a fingernail, gently lift the battery retaining clip; then use your wooden toothpick or nonmetallic tweezers to extract the battery from the battery holder. Memory Battery Replacement: a. Determine which side of the new battery is the positive side.
TurfWeather Weather Station 6.9.9 Main Electronics Board (Motherboard) Replacement Procedure This removal and replacement procedure for the main electronics board 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.
TurfWeather Weather Station Main Electronics Board FIGURE 6-9. Main electronics board inside TurfWeather station 2. f. Rest the base section next to the electronics section and locate the main electronics board within the electronics section (FIGURE 6-9). It is the largest green rectangular electronics board in the weather station electronics section. g. Locate the screws at the corners of the main electronics board and touch one finger to one of the screws.
TurfWeather Weather Station indicated on the spread spectrum radio you removed before proceeding further. If it is not, and you are not intentionally changing the radio frequencies in both the weather station and the radio base station (they must be the same frequency), then contact your local distributor immediately. 3. b. Orient the main electronics board so that the connector will mate with the connector on the sensor connector board. Press the two connectors together until they are firmly seated. c.
TurfWeather Weather Station b. Bring the weather station to an enclosed location, preferably near the host computer, and place it on a flat stable surface with an area of at least three times the size of the weather station base. c. Invert the weather station main body and rest it on a support that eliminates any stress on the wind speed or wind direction sensors and/or the rain gage. A rolled bath towel placed in the center of the main body, next to the rain gage, will generally suit the purpose. d.
TurfWeather Weather Station g. Carefully remove the Velcro strap from the spread spectrum radio board but do not pull it from under the main electronics board (FIGURE 6-11). The board is additionally retained by connector tension at two connectors below the board. Grasp the edges of the spread spectrum radio board with your free hand and carefully pull it off of the main electronics board. FIGURE 6-11. Removing the Velcro strap h. 2.
TurfWeather Weather Station d. 3. Reinstall and tighten the seven screws that hold the weather station main body sections together. System Test: a. Turn on the weather station power switch and initiate communications with your weather station. b. Verify that the sensors are reporting values. c. Reinstall the weather station on its mast, and reconnect the ground and power wires.
TurfWeather Weather Station 58
Appendix A. TurfWeather Equipment The following equipment is available from Campbell Scientific. Contact customer service for questions concerning the use of the following equipment. A.1 Communications Options A.1.1 17394 Serial-to-USB Adapter The 17394 Serial-to-USB Adapter is required if your computer has a USB port to communicate with the TurfWeather weather station. The 17394 is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) converter that provides a plug and play RS-232 serial connection to a USB input on a computer.
Appendix A. TurfWeather Equipment The 16851 includes: NOTE • 5 W solar panel • Mounting hardware This solar panel is recommended if your site Latitude is greater than 40°, and/or the site experiences extended periods of night, evening, or overcast skies. Contact customer service if there are questions regarding the selection of the proper solar panel kit to use with your weather station. A.2.
Appendix A. TurfWeather Equipment A.3 Mounting/Installation Kits A.3.1 16776 Tripod/Mast Assembly The 16776 tripod/mast assembly provides a stable support for the weather station and is suitable for ground installations (see Section 5.4.1, Assemble the 16776 Tripod, for 16776 installation procedures).
Appendix A. TurfWeather Equipment The 16770 includes: • Multi-axis bubble level • Compass • Rubber band for attaching the bubble level to the tripod mast A.3.3 16773—Tripod Stake Kit The 16773 is for anchoring the tripod to the soil. It is intended for temporary installations and sites that experience light to moderate wind speeds (see Section 5.4.1, Assemble the 16776 Tripod, for 16776 installation procedures). The 16773 includes: • CAUTION (3) 1.
Appendix A. TurfWeather Equipment second 16771 can be used to provide a wind sensor height of 255 to 312 cm (98 to 120 in). The 16771 includes: • CAUTION 32.5 cm (1/4 in) OD, 89 cm (35 in) long steel post with one end crimped a. Do not use more than two 16771 extensions with the 16776 Tripod Assembly. b. When two 16771 extensions are used, the 16772 Guywire Kit should also be used. A.3.5 16772—Tripod Guy-wire Kit The 16772 is used to increase the tripod’s stability (see Section 5.4.
Appendix A. TurfWeather Equipment A.3.6 16775—Tripod Grounding Kit The 16775 provides hardware needed to properly ground the weather station and tripod. Properly grounding the station prevents electrical surges and lightning from damaging the weather station (see Section 5.4.6, 16775 Ground Kit Installation). The 16775 includes: CAUTION • 91.
Campbell Scientific Companies Campbell Scientific, Inc. (CSI) 815 West 1800 North Logan, Utah 84321 UNITED STATES www.campbellsci.com • info@campbellsci.com Campbell Scientific Centro Caribe S.A. (CSCC) 300 N Cementerio, Edificio Breller Santo Domingo, Heredia 40305 COSTA RICA www.campbellsci.cc • info@campbellsci.cc Campbell Scientific Africa Pty. Ltd. (CSAf) PO Box 2450 Somerset West 7129 SOUTH AFRICA www.csafrica.co.za • cleroux@csafrica.co.za Campbell Scientific Ltd.
