Pegasus FlyAway Kit
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
8. Using the attached compass, orient the entire tripod system
to magnetic North. The wind sensor cross arm assembly
should be aligned with the North/South direction and the
wind cups are pointing to North as shown below.
9. Secure the tripod using the spring-loaded chain attached to
the corkscrew drilling stake (for soil) or the pavement spike
(for hard surfaces). Pavement spikes can be purchased
from local hardware stores.
10. Attach the Control Module to the tripod using the buckle
strap.
11. Connect the sensor cables to the Control Module.
12. Place the battery in its case at the base of the tripod.
Connect the power cable to the battery terminals first and
then to the Control Module external connector.
The system is now operational and is ready to transmit weather
data.
