Aercus Instruments™
- WeatherMaster
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1.2
Site Survey
Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the
following:
1.
You must clean the rain gauge every few months and change
the batteries every 12 months or so. Ensure you have easy
access to the weather station.
2.
Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In
general, install the sensor array at least 1.5m from any building,
structure, ground, or roof top.
3.
Avoid wind and rain obstructions. The rule of thumb is to
install the sensor array at least four times the distance of the
height of the tallest obstruction. For example, if the building
is 6m tall, and the mounting pole is 2m tall, install 4 x (8m –
2m) = 24m away.
4.
Wireless Range. The radio communication between receiver
and transmitter in an open field can reach up to 100m,
providing there are no interfering obstacles such as buildings,
trees, vehicles, high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not
penetrate metal buildings. Under most conditions, the
maximum wireless range is 20-40m.
5.
Radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets can, in the
worst case, entirely cut off radio communication. Please take
this into consideration when choosing console or mounting
locations. Make sure your display console is at least 1.5m away
from any electronic device to avoid interference.
