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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 1
2. Operation ...................................................................................................2
2.1 Installation ................................................................................................2
2.2 Connecting .................................................................................................3
2.2.1 Connect to METER Logger ................................................................ 4
2.2.2 Connect to Non-METER Logger ........................................................ 5
2.3 Communication .........................................................................................6
3. System ......................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Specifications ............................................................................................7
3.2 Pyranometer ............................................................................................ 12
3.3 Anemometer ............................................................................................13
3.4 Vapor Pressure/Relative Humidity Sensor ............................................... 14
3.5 Rain Gauge ...............................................................................................16
3.6 Temperature Sensor ................................................................................. 17
3.7 Lightning Sensor ...................................................................................... 18
3.8 Barometric Pressure Sensor .................................................................... 19
3.9 Tilt Sensor ................................................................................................ 19
3.10 Theory .................................................................................................... 19
3.10.1 Wind Speed and Direction ............................................................ 19
3.10.2 Temperature................................................................................. 21
3.11 Limitations.............................................................................................22
3.11.1 Snow and Ice Accumulation .........................................................22
3.11.2 Heavy Rain and Strong Wind ........................................................ 23
3.11.3 Electromagnetic Interference ...................................................... 23
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