SunScan User Manual v 1.05
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Environmental and moisture protection
You should be aware of the different levels of protection of the components of the
SunScan system to avoid putting them at risk when working outdoors. As with all
field instruments you should minimise, as far as practical their exposure to high or
rapidly changing temperatures.
The SunScan probe and Beam Fraction Sensor
Warning! The probe and BFS are designed to resist dust and water jets (IP65), but
they are not hermetically sealed. They will survive rainfall, but will not survive
being immersed in water.
Avoid any situation where they could be flooded. Internal condensation will be
avoided provided that you keep the desiccant fresh. Inspect the coloured indicator
panels on the housings to check this.
The probe and BFS are reasonably robust, but they do not have a drop test rating. Do
not drop them! Take extra care when carrying the 1 metre-long probe!
The Workabout
The Workabout is dust proof and splash proof (IP54), and has a 1 metre drop test
rating, but does not contain desiccant. Operating conditions are specified as 0% -
90% RH, non condensing.
Warning! If you leave the Workabout in the field for Autologging, you must enclose
it in a bag or container with plenty of desiccant to protect it from the possibility of
internal condensation.
