LI-COR AirLink RV50X, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Section 2. Initial assembly
Connecting the antenna
Warning: Maintain at least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and
your body when the RV50X is powered on.
The antenna cable is a slender coaxial cable that attaches to
Cellular
terminal on the
RV50X. The other end connects to the terminal on the bottom of the antenna.
Tighten the cable connections securely.
Note: When closing the enclosure, carefully fold over any cables and secure
them in the box. Use caution to ensure that the cables are not bent sharply or
pinched by the lid.
Installing the antenna in the field
Important: The antenna is a transmitter-receiver that broadcasts electromagnetic
radio signals. Some electronic devices, data recorders, and sensors may be sus-
ceptible to radio interference from this antenna. Therefore, it is important to pos-
ition the antenna at a reasonable distance from sensors and data recorders. Never
put the antenna in an instrument enclosure, adjacent to instruments on your
instrument platform, or pointing toward instruments or cables. Maximize the dis-
tance between instruments and the antenna using the provided 4.6 m cable to
reduce the chance of radio interference.
Position the antenna so that it has clear reception and does not interfere with the
variables you are measuring. Be sure it does not shadow any radiation sensors,
obstruct the rain gauge, or obstruct eddies in an eddy covariance system.
1 Before you dig!
Check to ensure that there are no underground gas lines, electrical lines, or unex-
ploded ordnance in the vicinity.
2 Drive the antenna mounting post.
Drive the post at least 50 cm into the ground and attach the antenna using the
included bracket and band clamp. In sandy, muddy, or loose soils additional sup-
port may be required to secure the mounting post.
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