Gill Instruments MetPak RG, User Manual

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Contents
MetPak RG User Manual
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Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change
Page 2 12 February, 2013
4. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 47
4.1 Fault-Finding ................................................................................................................. 48
4.2 Servicing ....................................................................................................................... 49
4.3 Bench Tests .................................................................................................................. 49
5. Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 51
5.1 Wind Sensor (WindSonic) ............................................................................................. 51
5.2 UV Shield (RM Young Model 41003) ............................................................................ 51
5.3 HygroClip for Temperature, Humidity and Dewpoint (Rotronic Model HC2-S3) ............. 51
5.4 Barometer (on Hub PCB) .............................................................................................. 52
5.5 Rain Gauge ................................................................................................................... 52
5.6 Spare Parts ................................................................................................................... 54
5.7 Returning the MetPak RG ............................................................................................. 54
6. Technical Information .......................................................................................... i
6.1 Specification .................................................................................................................... i
6.2 MetPak RG Hub PCB Connections ................................................................................. iv
6.3 Electrical Conformity Certificate ...................................................................................... vi
Figures
Figure 1 MetPak RG Parts
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Figure 2 Compass points 2
Figure 3 Internal view of the hub box
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Figure 4 Hub Box with Digital Pec fitted. 10
Figure 5 Connection of Gill USB Cable (Part No. 1723-10-051)
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Figure 6 RS232 connections 11
Figure 7 RS422 connections
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Figure 8 RS485 Connections 12
Figure 9 SDI-12 connections
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Figure 10 MetPak RG DIG 1 Rain Gauge Connections 13
Figure 11 Correct Mounting Position for MetPak RG
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Figure 12 Opening MetView Screen 21
Figure 13 Scanning for MetPak RG Devices
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Figure 14 The MetView Console 23
Figure 15 MetView Gauge Range
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Figure 16 MetView Graph 27
Figure 17 Setting up data logging
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Figure 18 Opening MetSet Screen
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