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4 Storage and handling of the WEATHER STATION
Recommendation:
The Weather station should be stored in the original packing dry (relative humidity <60%), and a
moderate temperatures (5°C…25°C).
Remark: The storing temperature must not fall below or exceed the range of -
55°C…80°C.
Special requirements by the electronic magnetic field compass:
Please take care that the instrument is not exposed to
strong static magnetic fields > 1m Tesla
with storing, handling, and of course also in operation, as else the calibration of the magnetic
compass might be changed permanently.
Otherwise, a demagnetization with subsequent re-calibration might be necessary.
5 Installation of WEATHER STATION
Caution:
The working position of the WEATHER STATION is vertical
(plug connection at bottom).
During installation, dismantling, transport or servicing of the
WEATHER STATION, it must be ensured that no water gets into
the base of the device or plug connector.
The instrument must be mounted and wired only by qualified
personnel, who knows and observes the generalities of
techniques, and applicable regulations and norms.
5.1 Selection of installation site
An exposed position should be selected as the installation site. The measurement properties
should not be influenced by light reflections, cast shadows or the device being positioned in the lee
of the wind.
Above and below the WEATHER STATION there should be no larger moving objects (such as
trees or driving cars) up to a radius of 10 meters within the visual range of the Doppler radar. This
applies especially for moving objects in sensor height, as well as for gas discharge lamps, eg Street
lighting.
The radar signals reflected by these objects might generate Doppler frequencies, which might be
interpreted as precipitation events.
Over-voltage and lightning protection as well as any required proper ground connection according
to local regulations should be considered by others.
