Rain Bird Pro - DESICCANT; SENSOR MAINTENANCE

Weather Station - Model “PRO”
Model “PRO” - Weather Station
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Nov., 2001
GT27145B Cozz
1 Month -
• Check the temperature/relative
humidity sensor for contamination.
6 Months -
• Clean the temperature/relative
humidity sensor.
• Check battery by disconnecting the
AC Power and allow it to stabilize
for at least 2 hours. Then check the
voltage. Reconnect battery to AC
Power.
1 Year -
• Replace the RH chip if necessary.
2 Years -
• Calibrate the Pyranometer (some
suggest yearly).
• Replace RH chip in Air Temp/RH
Sensor.
• Calibrate the Tipping Bucket Rain
Gage. To check accuracy of the rain
gage - 16 ounces of fluid is equal
to 1” of rainfall. Fluid must be
poured into the gage VERY
SLOWLY to get an accurate bucket
tipping count.
4 - 5 Years -
• Replace sensor cables as requires.
General Maintenance
• An occasional cleaning of the glass
on the solar panel will improve its
efficiency.
• Check sensor leads and cables for
cracking, deterioration, proper
routing and strain relief.
• Check the tower for structural
damage, proper alignment and for
level/plumb.