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6. Assemble the poles that form the mast. The sensor carrier is plugged on the pole end marked with a sticker.
7. Set up the fully assembled sensor within the possible transmission range (up to 300 m in the open field, consider
damping by buildings). Select the location so that the sensor stands free and rain can drop directly into the rain
collector. You should also make sure that the wind measurement is not impaired by buildings, trees and similar
structures nearby.
A sunny location is possible since the temperature sensor is located in a shady and ventilated section
of the housing.
Push the mast with the compressed end first deep into the ground so that it stands firmly. People could be injured
or vehicles and objects could be damaged if the mast topples down.
When taking the station into operation for the first time, the tip of the wind vane must be oriented towards the North
to align the sensor. To do so, use some adhesive tape to fix the wind vane in this position at the housing.
8. Open the sensor housing by turning it counter clockwise. Then pull the housing
carefully downwards and remove it.
9. Press the button above the battery compartment using a pointed
object (hold button down!) and insert three AA mignon batteries into
the battery compartment with the correct polarity. Release the button
and remove the adhesive tape from the wind vane.
10. Set each receiving station to receive mode as indicated in its manual,
see chapter 10 a).
11. Press again the button at the sensor with a pointed object. This
registers the sensor at the receiving station.
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