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WeatherBug Weather Station Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual
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Weather station installation, operation, and maintenance manual november 2004 aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 aws part # (7001).
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 2 - copyright copyright 2003, by aws convergence technologies, inc. Weatherbug is a trademark of aws convergence technologies, inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice an...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 3 - disclaimer the procedures, methods and hardware outlined in this manual are intended to provide general guidelines for installing a weatherbug weather station. Individual sites often have unique requirements that req...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 4 - table of contents copyright....................................................................................................2 disclaimer ...............................................................................
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 5 - p ower and c ommunications c onnections ....................................... 30 software installation..........................................................................31 c omputer s pecifications ............
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 6 - introduction congratulations on choosing a weatherbug weather station, the premier automated weather system for educational and commercial applications. The weatherbug weather station operates 24 hours daily, providi...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 7 - your weatherbug weather station is not difficult to install when all directions are followed carefully and the installation is well planned prior to assembly. Installation is similar to that of an outdoor tv antenna ...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 8 - t ypical w eather s tation i nstallation.
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 9 - getting started safety! • while installation of the weather station is not particularly difficult, it does usually require installation on or near the rooftop, which presents some amount of risk. • installation must ...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 10 - first things 1. Read this manual thoroughly it is very important that you read this entire manual prior to installation. If all instructions are followed carefully, installation of the weather station should be stra...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 11 - weather station components outdoor components the outdoor components (see “ standard outdoor components ,” on page 12) of a standard weatherbug weather station are: • sensor shelter (with remote temperature/relative...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 12 - s tandard o utdoor c omponents.
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 13 - indoor components the weather station indoor components are: • master control unit (mcu) • auxiliary temperature sensor • optional digital display(s) • computer running weatherstreamer or macmet server software (see...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 14 - the master control unit (mcu) the master control unit (mcu) is a microprocessor-controlled computer with a real-time clock. It receives live input from the remote trh sensor, processes and stores the data in its non...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 15 - digital display (optional) the optional digital display receives live data every second from the mcu and displays it on several large digital leds. Housed in an attractive oak case, the display shows daily highs, lo...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 16 - installation hardware and tool requirements the following hardware (equivalent or better quality) is required to install the weatherbug weather station. If you are using a contracted installer, they will provide the...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 17 - tools required the following is a list of tools necessary to install the outdoor weatherbug weather station and route the data cables into the building (actual tool requirements may vary depending on site configurat...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 18 - site evaluation before installing your weather station, conduct a thorough site evaluation to identify the best location for each component, including the outdoor sensor suite, mcu, and digital display. This require...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 19 - s ite s election o ptions installing outdoor components installing outdoor weather station components is similar to installing an outdoor tv antenna. There are three basic steps after ensuring the chosen location fu...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 20 - installation of the mast important: ensure that all mounting brackets and mast components meet the local building codes and work with the installation site you have chosen. Properly securing the mounting brackets an...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 21 - t ypical b uilding m ount it is recommended that you use a heavy-duty mounting bracket similar to that shown in “ typical wall mount bracket ,” page 22. Brick walls require anchors in addition to the lag screws. Blo...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 22 - t ypical w all m ount b racket.
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 23 - follow these steps to secure the mast to the wall mounting brackets: 1. Loosen the bolts on the outside of the wall mounting brackets so shorter section of the mast can be inserted into the slots on the brackets (do...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 24 - connecting the weather sensor cables follow the steps below to connect the sensor cables to the remote temperature/relative humidity (trh) sensor (inside sensor shelter) and to connect the data cable from the trh to...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 25 - c onnecting c ables to the trh.
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 26 - 7. Secure the three cables below the sensor shelter connectors with a wire tie. Form a drip loop with the three cables (see “ connecting cables to the trh ,” page25). Tighten the cable strain relief bracket. 8. Secu...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 27 - notes: • weatherbug recommends that you tape the connector ends together before running them inside the building (tape them fully to prevent damage or loosening individual wires). Do not cut connectors off. A single...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 28 - installing indoor components the final step is the installation of all indoor components, including the mcu, digital display and computer. Connecting the indoor weather station components 1. Connect all power, displ...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 29 - f ront and r ear of m aster c ontrol u nit (mcu).
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 30 - p ower and c ommunications c onnections.
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 31 - software installation if an entire weather station camera package was purchased from weatherbug, all required software is pre-installed. However, aws realizes that, in some cases, existing or donated computers are u...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 32 - system start-up and operation your weatherbug weather station installation is now complete. Your mcu should be connected and ready to be turned on (before powering any component, check to ensure that all connections...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 33 - network and software configurations ip ranges weatherbug uses 3 ip ranges for data transfer. These ip ranges are as follows: 206.204.187.1-.255 128.121.26.1-.255 204.156.11.1-.255 macmet server macmet server is avai...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 34 - notes: camera owners: the weatherbug weather station installation, operation, and maintenance manual does not address the installation of weatherbug cameras. The additional steps required for camera installation are...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 35 - homeland security site data collection as part of our homeland security initiative, we are collecting data from all of our weather monitoring stations. This will help ensure that your weather station can continue to...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 36 - calibration if your weatherbug weather station is properly installed, only the time and barometric pressure will need to be calibrated. The barometric pressure sensor must be adjusted to compensate for altitude diff...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 37 - troubleshooting the following is a list of possible problems that your weatherbug weather station could have, along with typical causes and solutions. Please consult this chart before calling weatherbug technical su...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 38 - weatherbug achieve (for schools only) weatherbug's award-winning educational software and curriculum is now an integrated web-based application, called weatherbug achieve. It features ready-to-use interactive lesson...
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Weather station manual aws-wxn-60003.001 version 1.0, release 5 november 2004 - 39 - maintenance under normal conditions, your weatherbug weather station will require very little maintenance. Most maintenance issues can be evaluated and diagnosed remotely by weatherbug technical support. All compone...