Digital Display Manual
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SECTION 2: Installing the Digital Display
As shown in Figure 1, your Digital Display must be connected to the overall
WeatherBug Weather Station through the Master Control Unit (MCU). This
section of the manual will describe the steps necessary to install and connect
your display to the MCU.
In general, there are three easy steps required to install your Digital Display:
1. Unpack your display from the shipping container
2. Choose a site to place your display
3. Connect the power and data lines to the display
2.1 Unpacking
First, carefully remove your display from its shipping container. Remove the
bubble wrap protection from around the display. Enclosed with the display is a
power pack with power cord and a standard 25 ft phone cord (RJ11).
2.2 Choosing a Site to Locate Your Display
In choosing a site to locate your Digital Display there are several factors you
should consider, including the following:
1. Place the display where it will most easily viewed;
take into account possible glare problems from
nearby light sources.
2. Place the display where you will be able to
comfortably reach and use the buttons, perhaps on a
shelf or desktop under instructor’s supervision.
3. The Digital Display unit can be placed up to 700 ft
from the MCU. However, if placed more than 25 feet,
you must provide your own 4 conductor phone cord.
4. You must be able to run the phone cord from the site
you choose for the Digital Display to the MCU.
5. Place the display where there is access to a standard
110V power outlet.