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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Feedlot Weather Station. Please read this installation manual
thoroughly.
Ensure you have the following items.
1
Tripod assembly
3
Star Pickets, bolts and caps
1
Main mounting frame with logger, solar panel and battery
1
Black Body Temperature Sensor
1
Weather Sensor, mount and lead to suit
1
Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge and mounting bolts
1
1000mm cross arm with bird spikes
1
Antenna
1
Spare fuse kit inside logger
10
Cable ties
You will need general tools including the following:
PPE
Set of metric spanners
Adjustable spanner
Set of screwdrivers
Large Hammer to drive in Star Pickets
Gloves
Spirit level
Battery drill and 6.5mm bit
Grease
Customer to supply the following:
We recommend installing a fence around the weather station and protection for the exposed cables
and connectors if there is a chance of damage from animals.
Prepare the Site
Select an open, level site well away from overhead power lines, other amenities, structures, trees
and sources of excessive dust.
