
Open Path Eddy Covariance System
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2.2.1 Measure CSAT3 Azimuth
To compute the correct compass wind direction, the station operator must enter
the negative x-axis azimuth of the CSAT3 into the datalogger program. If the
CSAT3 is installed such that it points into the prevailing wind, the negative
x-axis is pointing into the prevailing wind. Take a compass azimuth of the
negative x-axis (prevailing wind) and record it into the station log book for
later use.
2.3 Wiring
A Campbell Scientific, Inc. eddy covariance system can take on several
configurations and utilize several different dataloggers. It is impractical to
document the different wiring schemes in this manual. However, do not
despair; each datalogger program (p/n 18442 or 18443) contains a complete
and detailed wiring diagram. See the datalogger program for wiring
instructions.
2.4 Power
The system requires about 1.5 to 14 W continuous power, depending on the
datalogger and sensor configuration. The approximate power requirements of
various key components, for a system running at 10 Hz, are listed in Tables 1,
2, and 3.
TABLE 1. Nominal Sensor Power Requirements
Sensor
Power (mW)
CSAT3
67 mA @ 12.5 Vdc
LI-7500
850 mA @ 12.5 Vdc (after warmup)
KH20
10 - 20 mA @ 12.5 Vdc
HMP45C
<3.8 mA @ 12.5 Vdc
TABLE 2. Nominal Datalogger Power Requirements with
the Display Off and No RS-232 Communications
Datalogger
Power (mW)
CR1000 w/ CFM100 & CF card
8 mA @ 12.5 Vdc
CR3000 w/ CFM100 & CF card
39 mA @ 12.5 Vdc
CR5000 w/ PC/CF card
63 mA @ 12.5 Vdc
TABLE 3. Nominal Datalogger Power Requirements with
the Display and Backlight On, and No RS-232 Communications
Datalogger
Power (mW)
CR1000 w/ CFM100 & CF card
109 mA @ 12.5 Vdc
CR3000 w/ CFM100 & CF card
75 mA @ 12.5 Vdc
CR5000 w/ PC/CF card
170 mA @ 12.5 Vdc