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RainWise MK4-C

Cellular Weather Station

Instruction Manual

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Page 1: ...www rainwise com RainWise MK4 C Cellular Weather Station Instruction Manual...

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Page 3: ...When weather matters get it right Adapt to whatever s on the horizon with the RainWise MK4 C the accurate reliable and accessible professional grade weather station Welcome to Rainwise...

Page 4: ...nents Hardware 6 7 Introduction 8 Getting Started with Your Weather Station Station Siting Setup 10 11 Unboxing 12 Activating Data Plan Registering Online 13 Set Up Installation Assembling Weather Sta...

Page 5: ...cal support instructional videos and more at https rainwise com mk4 c Product Safety Information Troubleshooting 21 22 Specifications 23 25 Product Safety 26 Compliance 27 28 Proposition 65 Warning 29...

Page 6: ...6 Components Hardware Getting to Know Your RainWise MK4 C C O M P O N E N T S H A R D W A R E Vane Anemometer Anemometer Mast Extension PV Power Panel Rain Gauge Station Base Assembly...

Page 7: ...sensors and sensor upgrades including An ultrasonic wind sensor upgrade with no moving parts A solar irradiance sensor A UV sensor A 20 ft anemometer cable extension kit A family of agricultural sens...

Page 8: ...n is equipped with CAT LTE M and NB IoT cellular connectivity including one year of free data that transports your weather data to a personal dashboard where you can view and share data view history a...

Page 9: ...Mono Mount sold separately for your chosen location 2 Unbox the station 3 Activate your data plan 4 Register the station account 5 Assemble the station 6 Mount the station 7 View your data on rainwise...

Page 10: ...evel Installing the station in a partially shaded location will have an adverse effect on the battery lifetime and may limit the data transmission frequency Pick a spot you can easily access as you ma...

Page 11: ...ht of the station Excess motion or tilting will greatly reduce the accuracy of rainfall measurements The assembled station weighs 8 4 lbs but wind will increase loading on the mount Mounting hardware...

Page 12: ...gauge air temperature RH and barometric pressure sensors Anemometer mast extension Vane anemometer wind speed and direction sensors Assembly tools 5mm hex key and 2 Phillips tool Two spare screws incl...

Page 13: ...in the upper right hand corner fig A Enter your RainWise MK4 C MAC address and serial number found on the label on the battery door cover under the station fig B Figure A Figure B Type the Serial Num...

Page 14: ...w and the tape and save the screw for attaching to the station base fig D Pull the anemometer cable out of the station base fig E and straighten the cable Feed the cable into the end that was marked b...

Page 15: ...the anemometer The red side should be closest to the hub s center and the black side closest to the hubwall fig I Slide the anemometer hub onto the anemometer mast extension with the slot oriented in...

Page 16: ...adjust the PV power panel angle to match your latitude as indicated in the table below then re tighten the bolt fig L Latitude Angle from vertical Clicks from vertical 0 22 5 75 5 22 5 55 45 3 55 90 1...

Page 17: ...transmitting data from all sensors fig N Refer to the troubleshooting guide at the end of this manual if the LED indicator does not blink green within 20 minutes of turning the station on To conserve...

Page 18: ...sing one of these methods 3 Place a level across the top of the rain bucket and take two readings perpendicular to each other fig O P 3 Cover the rain gauge bucket drain with a piece of duct tape and...

Page 19: ...e solar panel cover faces south if you re in the Northern Hemisphere or north if you re in the Southern Hemisphere This will capture maximum solar energy and help the anemometer provide accurate wind...

Page 20: ...O W E R I N G U P After mounting the station confirm the power is ON and the station is transmitting to rainwise net as shown in figure R Data can take up to 15 minutes before it is shown on rainwise...

Page 21: ...l location for your station When power switch is flipped ON the station will transmit once every 5 minutes for a period of 30 minutes and then revert to normal operation mode transmitting every 15 min...

Page 22: ...e rain gauge will not measure precipitation until the accumulated contents of the bucket have melted and drained through the strainer at the bottom of the bucket IMPORTANT If the station enters hibern...

Page 23: ...e gust value Temperature 0 45 F 0 25 C 0 1 F 0 1 C 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C Temperature is measured once per minute The reported temperature is the average value for the 15 minute logging interval High...

Page 24: ...24 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Figure S Relative Humidity typical...

Page 25: ...al Battery Life 2 to 5 Years typical Cellular Modem Type CAT M NB IoT Solar Panel Type mono crystaline 7V 2 3 W Warranty 2 Years STATION OPERATING MODES Standard Power Saver Logging Hibernate Recharge...

Page 26: ...ding safety health or property protection 3 Allow a margin of safety for changing conditions and reading errors 2 3 of readings is recommended Be certain your weather station s accuracy has not been c...

Page 27: ...contains approved transceiver modules IC IDs 1846A XB3M1 8595A 2AGQN4NNN and 12246A BM71S2 This product was type tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B computing device in accordanc...

Page 28: ...tion of Conformity to EU Council Radio Equipment Directive 2014 53 EU RED Microchip Inc Bluetooth Module Model RN4871 with a manufacturer Declaration of Conformity to EU Council Radio Equipment Direct...

Page 29: ...acturing process is lead free it remains possible that small amounts of lead could be found in components or subassemblies Bisphenol A BPSA could be found in plastic housings lenses labels or adhesive...

Page 30: ...provided with the product lightning strike and or power surge Removal reinstallation charges and any warranty service performed by a non authorized repair service are also not covered RainWise assume...

Page 31: ...31 Appendix 1 Tripod Mechanical Drawing A P P E N D I X 1 T R I P O D M O U N T...

Page 32: ...32 Appendix 2 Mono Mounts Mechanical Drawings A P P E N D I X 2 M O N O M O U N T S...

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Page 36: ...Field Rd Trenton ME 04605 800 762 5723 or 207 288 5169 www rainwise com info rainwise com Designed and Distributed by RainWise is a Subsidiary of Nielsen Kellerman www nkhome com Designed and Assemble...

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