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Orion 420 Weather Station
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
Installation Overview
Unpacking the System
Installing the Mast
Installing the Sensor Transmitter
Installing the Surge Arrestor
Installing the Orion 420 Weatherproof Enclosure
Connecting the Sensor Transmitter to the enclosure
Connecting the enclosure to the PLC
Unpacking the Unit
The sensor transmitter comes in a custom shipping container. Be careful
when removing the device.
CAUTION
: Beware of damaging any of the wind transducers located at
the top of the three antennas. Dropping the device can break or damage
the transducers. If the antenna bends or twists, the re-aligning can be
difficult or impossible.
Unpack the Orion 420 weather station and verify that all parts are
included.
1. Standard system includes:
Orion Sensor Transmitter
50 ft sensor cable + additional cable length if ordered
Orion 420 Weatherproof Enclosure
User Manual
Inspect all system components for obvious shipping damage (Refer to
“Important Notice: Shipping Damage” in case of damage).
Save the shipping carton and packing material in case the unit needs to
be returned to the factory. If the system does not operate or calibrate
properly, see Section 6: Maintenance and Section 7: Troubleshooting, for
further instructions.
