Rain Bird WS-PRO, Installation, Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

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the top of the Enclosure and be sure
the cover is properly engaging in the
tabs at the top of the Enclosure.
Gently close the cover and secure it
with the latch at the bottom. Be
sure the latch hasp is securely
latched, as keeping out moisture, is
dependent upon a tight seal between
the Enclosure back panel and the
cover, provided by the molded
rubber seal on the Enclosure back
panel.
BATTERY CHECK
•
At least TWICE (2 times) a year the
AC power wires to the charger
should be disconnected to allow the
station to operate off the batteries
without the charger in operation.
•
Check the battery under these
conditions to get an accurate actual
battery voltage level.
•
Allow 2 hours, after the battery AC
recharge power has been
disconnected, for the battery to
dissipate high voltage level before
checking the voltage.
CAUTION ! Be sure to RE-CONNECT
the battery charger and/or power wires
to the weather station after checking the
battery voltage.
•
The 16 VAC power or the solar
panel power should be connected to
the weather station at all other times.
SENSOR TESTING
At least once a year, or whenever sensor
failure is suspected, the sensors listed
below should be checked with a
volt/ohm meter for ohm resistance.
•
Wind Sensor - Wind Speed
(Anemometer) sensor
•
Wind Sensor - Wind Direction Vane
Sensor.
•
Rain Gage Tipping Bucket
•
Solar Radiation Sensor -
Pyranometer.
All sensors that are to be checked,
EXCEPT the Rain Gage , should have a
measurable resistance. INFINITE
resistance indicates an OPEN circuit .
Any sensor with an open circuit needs to
be repaired or replaced.