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Finally, place the sensor package on top of the prepared mounting pipe.The U-
Bolts should be loose enough to allow this but loosen the nuts as necessary. O
nce placed, hand tightens all four nuts, taking care to d so evenly.
Now you will need to align the whole package in the proper direction by rotati
ng it on top of the mounting pipe as needed. Locate the arrow labeled “North”
that you will find on top of the sensor package right next to the light sensor. Y
ou must rotate the whole sensor package until this arrow points due north. To a
chieve proper alignment, it is helpful to use a compass (many cell phones have
a compass application). Once rotated in the correct orientation, lightly tighten
the bolts a little more (use a wrench) to prevent further rotation.
Note:
Use the bubble level next to the rain sensor to make sure sensor array is
completely level.If the sensor is not level,the rain gauge,UV and solar
radiation sensors will not measure properly.
5.2.7 Reset Button and Transmitter LED
In the event the sensor array is not transmitting, reset the sensor array.
With an open ended paperclip, press and hold the
RESET BUTTON
for three
seconds to completely discharge the voltage.
Take out the batteries and wait one minute, while covering the solar panel to
drain the voltage.
Put batteries back in and resynchronize with console by powering down and up
the console with the sensor array about 3 meter away
Figure 9: Reset button and Transmitter LED location
