Campbell MetSENS Series - Introduction; Precautions; Initial Inspection

1. Introduction
The MetSENS-series compact weather sensors monitor different combinations of common
meteorological parameters to international standards—all in a single, integrated instrument. A
variety of output options ensure plug and play operability in a wide variety of applications.
2. Precautions
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READ AND UNDERSTAND the Safety section at the back of this manual.
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Care should be taken when opening the shipping package to not damage or cut the cable
jacket. If damage to the cable is suspected, consult with a Campbell Scientific support and
implementation engineer.
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Opening the unit or breaking the security seal will void the warranty and the calibration.
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The sensor is a precision instrument. Please handle it with care.
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When installing the unit, handle with lint free gloves and degrease the unit to reduce the
build-up of deposits.
3. Initial inspection
Upon receipt of the MetSENS-series sensor, inspect the packaging and contents for damage. File
damage claims with the shipping company.
Each MetSENS-series sensor is shipped pre-configured, with a test report and cable.
Configuration and cable type depends on the communication mode chosen: SDI-12, Modbus RS-
485, or RS-232. The cable length can be 5m (17ft), 15m (50ft), 46m (150ft), or user specified.
Replacement cables are as follows:
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METSENSCBL1 SDI-12 Replacement Cable
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METSENSCBL2 RS-485 Replacement Cable
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METSENSCBL3 RS-232 Replacement Cable
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