Capricorn FLX Weather Station
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
SECTION 9: CALIBRATION
Calibrating the Barometric Pressure
Sensor
The barometric pressure sensor is calibrated at the factory to a highly
accurate digital pressure gauge (±0.02% of full range). No field
calibration is required.
Altitude Setting
After calibration at the factory, the altitude is set to zero. To get an
accurate barometric pressure reading, the local altitude needs to be set
in the weather station. This can be done in any of the available
monitoring options including Weather Master Software, the Weather
MicroServer and the Weather Display Console.
Note: The barometric pressure sensor is sensitive to changes in
elevation of as little as 10 ft. (3 m).
Calibrating the Standard Wind Sensor
General Maintenance schedule:
6-12 month intervals:
A. Inspect the sensor for proper operation per Section 3.0 of the user
manual
B. Replacement of wind speed sensor bearing in extremely adverse
environments
12-24 month intervals:
A. Replacement of wind speed sensor bearings
24-36 month intervals:
A. Recommended complete factory overhaul of sensor
Note: Please refer to the Met One 034B wind sensor user manual for
detailed installation, calibration and maintenance information
Calibrating the R.M. Young Wind Monitor
Note: Please refer to the R.M. Young 05103-11 Wind Monitor user
manual for detailed installation, calibration and maintenance
information
