Instruction Manual

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.

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. Click on Connect. Click

on the Monitor Data tab to confirm communication.

6. Monitor the sensor displays. After a few minutes, numeric values should

appear if the weather station and radio are communicating. Also the LEDs

on the RF401-series radio will blink.

If the radio is not communicating properly, you may be

experiencing interference from nearby equipment such as wireless

phones, other spread spectrum radios, or another TurfWeather

weather station. Changing some settings on your radio and

weather station should rectify this situation. Contact your local

distributor for assistance.

7. If your radio is working properly, close the Campbell Scientific PC200W

software and turn the key to the off position. You are now ready to install

your weather station at the site.

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