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10.2 Mounting
You can attach a pipe to a permanent structure and then attach the sensor package to it (see Figure 29-30). The U-Bolts
will accommodate a pipe diameter of 1.25-2 inches (pipe not included).
Figure 29 Figure 30
Finally, place the sensor package on top of the prepared mounting pipe. The
ubolts should be loose enough to allow this but loosen the nuts
as necessary. Once placed, hand tightens all four nuts, taking care to do so evenly.
Now you will need to align the whole package in the proper direction by
rotating it on top of the mounting pipe as needed. Locate the arrow
labeled “WEST” that you will find on top of the sensor package right next
to the light sensor. You must rotate the whole sensor package until
this arrow points due West. To achieve proper alignment, it is helpful to usea compass (many cell phones have a compass
application).
Once rotated in the correct orientation, lightly tighten the bolts a little more (use a wrench) to prevent further rotation.
Note:
Use the bubble level next to the rain sensor to make sure sensor array is completely level. If the sensor is not level
the rain gauge will not measure properly.
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Live Internet Publishing
Your console can send your sensor data to select internet-based weather services. The supported services are shown in
the table below:
Hosting
Service
Website
Description
Ambient
Weather
AmbientWeather.net
AmbientWeather.net is the most user-friendly design for monitoring your
data across different platforms. Quickly view detailed information with
our animated expandable modules. Supports email and text alerts.
services don’t support.
Weather
Underground
WeatherUndeground.com
Weather Underground is a free weather hosting service that allows you to
send and view your weather station data real-time, view graphs and
gauges, import text data for more detailed analysis and use iPhone, iPad,
