Campbell TurfWeather, Instruction Manual

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TurfWeather Weather Station
should observe basic electro-static discharge (ESD) precautions (described
below) to avoid damage to the weather station electronics inside the main body
of the weather station. There is no personal electrical hazard involved, and this
procedure can be accomplished by anyone possessing basic mechanical skills.
Tools Required:
9
½ inch wrench
9
5/16 inch wrench
9
small wire cutter
9
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Time Required: 15-30 minutes
1. Preparation:
a. Turn the power switch on the weather station to the “OFF” position.
b. Disconnect your solar panel or your DC power supply input cable
from the weather station.
c. Disconnect the ground wire connections from the weather station,
using the 5/16 inch wrench.
d. Remove the weather station from its location by using the ½ inch
wrench to loosen the two U-bolt nuts that secure the weather station to
its mast. NOTE: Do not remove the mast bracket from the weather
station.
e. Bring the weather station to an enclosed location, preferably near the
Host computer, and place it on a flat stable surface with an area of at
least three times the size of the weather station base.
2. Sensor Removal:
a. Invert the weather station main body and rest it on a support that
eliminates any stress on the wind speed or wind direction sensors,
and/or the rain gauge. A rolled bath towel placed in the center of the
main body, next to the rain gauge will generally suit the purpose.
b. Remove the two Phillips head screws on the base of the main body
that hold the mounting cover over the tube that covers the
temperature/relative humidity sensor.
c. Gently separate these components and pull out the temp/RH sensor
until the connector is exposed.
3. Sensor Replacement:
a. Do not contaminate either of the sensor elements by exposing them to
solvents.
b. Unplug the old sensor, and plug in the new sensor.
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