4. Installation
Do not store the transmitter outdoors. Make sure you switch on the transmitter right after
installa
tion.
4.1 Installing WXT530
At the measurement site, you must mount, ground, align, and connect the transmitter to the
da
ta logger and the po
wer source.
You can install the instrument on top of a pole mast or on a sensor support arm.
For the most reliable measurements:
• Avoid trees or other objects nearby which could disturb wind flow.
• Install the sensor to the height that best represents the prevailing wind conditions on
sit
e
.
To prevent equipment damage, install an air terminal so that the tip is as
high abov
e the instruments and sensors as possible.
CAUTION!
To prevent corrosion and oxidation, use copper paste or equivalent on screws and
connec
tor threads.
4.1.1 Maritime Installations
In maritime installations according to IEC 60945, the WXT530 series belongs to the
ins
talla
tion category C, which means that it is exposed to weather. When making maritime
installations, pay attention to the following:
• Do not install WXT530 near a magnetic compass. The compass safe distance is 5 m. The
transmitter must be installed in open space to avoid disturbance in measurements.
• Do not place WXT530 directly in front of a radar.
• Do not install WXT530 next to a powerful RF-transmitter antenna.
4.2 Placing WXT530
Select a site that represents the general area of interest to ensure representative ambient
measur
emen
ts. Make sure that the site that is free from turbulence caused by nearby
objects, such as trees and buildings.
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