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See the separate CS300 manual for full installation, operational details and
specifications.
4.3.3 Installing the Optional Barometric Pressure Sensor
In addition to the standard sensors provided with the Basic Weather Station, you
may wish to fit the CS100 barometric Pressure sensor. Wiring and program details
for the CS100 sensor are discussed in Appendix A. The CS100 Barometric
Pressure sensor is normally fitted inside the enclosure alongside the battery,
datalogger and CS215 Temp and RH sensor. A breathable ceramic plug is fitted to
the underside of the enclosure in one of the cable glands to ensure internal pressure
is balanced with atmospheric pressure.
See the separate CS100 manual for full installation, operational details and
specifications.
4.3.4 Installing the Other Sensors
The CR200X datalogger which lies at the heart of the BWS200 weather station is a
powerful and versatile measurement tool that can connect to a wide variety of
sensors. If you would like to use it to collect other parameters please contact
Campbell Scientific.
4.4 Installing Grounding and Lightning Protection
Your weather station must be properly grounded by taking a ground wire from the
brass grounding lug in the lower face of the enclosure to an adequate grounding
point. The mast and foundations of a mast mounted installation will provide some
basic lightning protection. An optional full grounding system is available for high
risk applications if required. See ‘Warning’, below.
The grounding system supplied with the weather station
is designed to give the system protection against induced
transients and secondary lightning discharges. While the
system does offer some protection against lightning
damage, if the weather station is installed at a site where
frequent direct lightning strikes are likely, Campbell
Scientific recommends that you seek the advice of a
specialist lightning protection company.
4.4.1 Installation Using the SPM2 Mast
If you have purchased the optional SPM2 Mast, you will receive a grounding
clamp (see Figure 5) and a length of suitable cable. The foundations of the mast
will provide a good ground. Connect one end of the cable to the grounding lug on
the enclosure, and the other end to the mast, using the grounding clamp. Ensure
good electrical contact throughout.
WARNING
