TurfWeather Weather Station
3.5 Rain Gauge P/N 25585
The Rain Gauge has a life expectancy of 5 years or more. It is the box shaped
sensor on top of the weather station. Keep the funnel area clean from leafs,
pine needles etc. Keep the tipping mechanism spoon clean by removing
accumulated dirt build up. The spoon can be accessed by removing the top
funnel from the main body of the Rain Gauge. Hold the body with one hand
while removing the funnel. The body, base, and funnel all just press together
with no fasteners holding them. 1 tip of the spoon will result in 1 mm being
measured. 1 mm is equal to 0.03937008 inch. See Section 3.14 ‘Rain Gauge
Removal and Replacement Procedure’ for instructions on replacement.
3.6 Wind Speed Sensor P/N 14010
The Wind Speed sensor has a life expectancy of 5 years or more. It is the black
sensor with three cups that rotate as the wind blows. To check the wear of this
sensor gently rotate the sensor using your thumb and forefinger on the top
point of the sensor. The sensor should move freely and feel very smooth. See
Section 3.15 ‘Wind Speed Sensor Removal and Replacement Procedure’ for
instructions on replacement.
3.7 Wind Direction Sensor P/N 14011
The Wind Direction sensor has a life expectancy of 5 years or more. It is the
black sensor with a tail on one end and a stainless steel nose on the other end.
To check the sensor for wear gently rotate the sensors top half. The sensor
should move freely and feel very smooth. See Section 3.16 ‘Wind Direction
Sensor Removal and Replacement Procedure’ for instructions on replacement.
3.8 Memory Battery P/N 15598
The Memory Battery is a small coin cell type battery that will keep the clock
time correct and the stored data when the power supply and battery pack are
not supplying power to station. Life expectancy is 5 years or more. This
battery voltage should be above 3 volts, and can be displayed using PC200W
software. The battery manufacturer's model number is the CR1016. See
Section 3.17 ‘Memory Battery Removal and Replacement Procedure’ for
instructions on replacement.
3.9 Auxiliary Battery Unit Installation Procedure
The installation of a TurfWeather weather station Auxiliary Battery Unit does
not require training, special tools, or test equipment. However, the main body
of the weather station does need to be opened, and the person performing this
procedure should observe basic electro-static discharge (ESD) precautions
(described below) to avoid damage to the weather station electronics inside the
main body of the weather station. There is no personal electrical hazard
involved, and this procedure can be accomplished by anyone possessing basic
mechanical skills. Please read this entire procedure before beginning work.
Tools Required:
9
½ inch wrench
9
5/16 inch wrench
9
#2 Phillips screwdriver
9
Small wire cutter
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