RAWS-H Remote Automated Weather Station
4.6 Barometric Pressure
The barometric pressure sensor (part #CS100-QD)
is mounted inside the
RAWS environmental enclosure and the sensor wires are attached to the
CR1000 printed circuit board wiring panel.
CS100 Barometric Pressure Sensor wires attached to CR1000 Wiring
Panel
CS100 Blue wire
to CR1000 wiring panel 5H
CS100 Yellow wire
to CR1000 wiring panel AG
CS100 Red wire
to CR1000 wiring panel 12V
CS100 Clear wire
to CR1000 wiring panel Ground
CS100 Black wire
to CR1000 wiring panel Ground
CS100 Green wire
to CR1000 wiring panel C4
The CS100 is sensitive to static when the back plate is
removed. To avoid damage, take adequate anti-static
measures when handling this sensor.
CAUTION
5. Equipment Wiring and Troubleshooting
5.1 Solar Panels
5.1.1 General Description, Solar Panel
The RAWS Solar Panel is a photovoltaic power source used for charging lead
acid batteries. The SP20-Handar 20 watt solar panel is used for system
configurations that have higher-than-average power requirements. It is also
recommended for use at higher elevations and latitudes. The solar panel
should be mounted facing south if located in the northern hemisphere, or facing
north in the southern hemisphere.
The SP10-Handar 10 watt solar panel is recommended for a RAWS where NO
communication equipment is used. The SP20-Handar 20 watt solar panel is
recommended for a RAWS where communication equipment is used (i.e.,
GOES, voice, cell phone, or radio).
If the user supplies a solar panel for the RAWS, use an
unregulated solar panel. The solar panel size depends on the
station power requirements, specifically the communication
equipment selected for the station.
NOTE
The SP10-Handar solar panel outputs 0.59 Amps, 8.9 Watts typical peak
power.
The SP20-Handar solar panel outputs 1.17 Amps, 18 Watts typical peak power.
5.1.2 Wiring, Solar Panel
The RAWS-Solar Panel attaches to the connector panel labeled “BATT
CHARGER/SOLAR PANEL”. Inside the RAWS environmental enclosure the
“BATT CHARGER/SOLAR PANEL” connector pin A and pin B are wired to
the CH100 charger/regulator “CHG” and “CHG” ports. Polarity does not
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