Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

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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