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The sensors can remain indoors for the test, but if possible, locate the radiation
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Take the cover off the tipping rain gauge (TB4) and make sure the tipping mechanism
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rain gauge so replace the cover and put the gauge inside another bucket or above a collection tray to
avoid water spillage.
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Once the sensors are all connected, turn the data logger back on and wait
for about 1-2 hours for data collection. Slowly add 1/3 of a liter of water (about 10 mm) to the rain
gauge over a 5-10 minute period.
5.1.4 Extract the data from the data logger
Examine the data collected to ensure the sensors and data logger are working properly. Select the
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tab in the main PC200W window and press the C
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button to specify the name of the file and directory where the data will be written. Finally, press the
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button on the upper left corner of the tab to write the data to the file (see Figure 10). Usually
we will obtain the data from the memory card, not from the datalogger itself (see Section 5.1.5 for this
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: Open the file in a text editor or Excel and examine the values. The values should
show reasonable figures for the sensors. If they do not, contact the TEAM Office for further instructions.
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Further instructions about extracting data can be found in the video titled “Testing the
sensors and data collection program” on the TEAM portal in the Climate Protocol section
(http://www.teamnetwork.org/en/protocols/climate).