Campbell TurfWeather, Instruction Manual

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TurfWeather Table of Contents
2-2. Line-of-sight examples. As the dotted line indicates, Station 1
has a clear line-of-sight with the Computer Site. The mountain
obstructs Station 2’s line-of-sight and would reduce or possibly
prevent wireless communications...................................................19
2-3. The 16776 Tripod Kit includes the nut and bolt (left) used to
attach each foot to the tripod ..........................................................20
2-4. Pound the tapered end of the mast extension (left) into the tripod
mast. If using two extensions, pound the tapered end of the
second extension into the top of the first extension........................21
2-5. The mast fits in the center of the tripod. The mast height is adjusted
by moving the tripod legs or removing the mast cup and sliding
the mast up or down in the collars..................................................21
2-6. For temporary sites, drive the stakes of the 16773 Tripod Stake
Kit (left) through the center hole in each tripod foot (right).
The stakes should be driven in until they barely contact the
foot surface. For permanent sites, install user-supplied bolts
through the holes in each tripod foot ..............................................22
2-7. The TurfWeather weather station assembly properly seated on a
mast or pole ....................................................................................24
2-8. Two views of the TurfWeather station. The U-bolt and nuts are
shown..............................................................................................25
2-9. Accurate wind direction measurements require the reference line
on the wind direction sensor (right) to be aligned with
Magnetic North...............................................................................25
2-10. The bubble level (in red box) confirms the station is level,
which is required for accurate rainfall and solar radiation
measurements .................................................................................26
2-11. The red or green cap protects the solar radiation sensor while the
weather station is being shipped and installed. Accurate
measurements require the cap to be removed.................................27
2-12. The ground lug connected to the bottom of the weather station .........28
2-13. The right close up is the 14 AWG wire and the #4 cable attached
to the tripod coupling......................................................................29
2-14. The #4 cable connected to the ground rod ..........................................29
2-15. The Base RF401 and RF416 installation.............................................30
2-16. The Short Haul Enclosure Mounted ....................................................32
2-17. The Cables Connected to Enclosure....................................................33
2-18. The Cables Connected to Weather Station ..........................................33
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