Owner manual

WeatherHawk ® 5

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If you are installing the CM375 mast at the same time as the Inversion System, go to Section 2.2.

The following tables list the equipment that is included with an inversion system for mounting on a pre-existing

tower/pole. It is advisable to inventory the system for completeness before beginning installation. Power supply

options are listed in Appendix A.

Inversion System Common Components

Equipment Description Part Number Quantity

Temperature Probe, Top 21414 1

Temperature/RH Probe, Bottom 21415 1

6-Plate Gill Solar Radiation Shield 4020 2

Lead Acid Battery, 12 Volt, 2.9 AHr 18860 1

Wind Sensor Set w/Mounting Hardware 21413 1

Cable Tie, Black, UV Resistant 17592 12

Direct Connect System Specific Components

Equipment Description Part # Qty

Enclosure Assembly – 232 21379 1

RS – 232 Optical Isolator, 9 – pin 21429 1

RS – 232 Optical Isolator Power

Supply

21435 1

RS – 232 Data Cable 10873 1

Wireless System Specific Components

Equipment Description Part # Qty

Enclosure Assembly – 916 21380 1

900MHz Spread Spectrum

Radio

18102 1

900MHz Dipole Antenna 15970 1

Radio Power Adapter 15966 1

The top temperature probe and the bottom temperature/RH probe should already be mounted inside the solar radiation

shields. The following table lists the hand tools necessary to install a WeatherHawk Temperature Inversion System.

Hand Tools List

½ inch wrench Compass

#2 Phillips Screwdriver Post Level

Small Wire Cutters Tape Measure

2.1.1. Mounting Sensors and Enclosure

1. Mount the top Temperature Sensor (pn. 21414) at a height of 30 feet on the south side of the tower/pole. Place the

provided U-bolt in the side holes of the radiation shield (see Figure 5) and tighten the nuts.

Figure 5: Temperature

radiation shield

(pn 21414).