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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)

Questions and Answers:

WeatherBug Weather Station Specifications

General IconGeneral
ConnectivityWi-Fi
Power SourceAC Adapter
DisplayLCD
SensorsTemperature, Humidity
CompatibilityWeatherBug App

Summary

Disclaimer

Special Note to Buyer/Installer

Contact information for technical support and installation verification.

Introduction

Weather Sensors Specifications

Details the technical specifications and accuracy of the weather sensors.

Typical Weather Station Installation

Getting Started

Safety!

Crucial safety guidelines to follow during the installation process for personal and property protection.

First Things

Outlines the first essential actions to take before proceeding with installation.

Weather Station Components

Outdoor Components

Details the components located outside, including the sensor shelter and wind sensor.

Indoor Components

Details the internal hardware like the Master Control Unit (MCU) and digital display.

Installation

Hardware and Tool Requirements

Lists all necessary hardware, parts, and tools required for a successful installation.

Tools Required

Lists the specific tools needed for the outdoor weather station installation.

Site Evaluation

Guides users on choosing the optimal locations for both outdoor and indoor weather station components.

Site Selection Options

Provides examples and criteria for choosing optimal locations for outdoor weather station components.

Installing Outdoor Components

Step-by-step procedures for mounting the mast, securing sensors, and connecting cables outdoors.

Installation of the Mast

Procedures for properly mounting the weather station mast to the building structure.

Typical Building Mount

Illustration and details of a common method for mounting the mast to a building.

Typical Wall Mount Bracket

Diagram showing the specifications of a typical wall mount bracket for the mast.

Securing the Sensors to the Mast

Instructions for mounting and orienting the wind sensor, rain gauge, and shelter.

Connecting the Weather Sensor Cables

Details on connecting the data, wind, and rain gauge cables to the TRH sensor.

Connecting Cables to the TRH

Visual guide for connecting sensor cables to the temperature/humidity sensor.

Wind Sensor Orientation

Specific instructions for correctly orienting the wind sensor for accurate readings.

Installing Indoor Components

Connecting the Indoor Weather Station Components

Step-by-step guide to connect indoor hardware like MCU, display, and computer.

Power and Communications Connections

System Power and Data Flow

Diagram illustrating the power and communication connections for the weather station system.

Software Installation

Computer Specifications

Minimum and preferred computer specifications for running the weather station software.

Obtaining the Software

Information on how to get and install the necessary weather station software.

System Start-up and Operation

Powering On the System

Step-by-step instructions for turning on the weather station components.

Operation and Power Outages

Explains normal operation and behavior during power interruptions.

Network and Software Configurations

IP Ranges

Lists the IP address ranges used by WeatherBug for data transfer.

MacMET Server and WeatherStreamer

Explains configurations for MacMET Server and WeatherStreamer software.

Homeland Security Site Data Collection

Sample Packing List

Example of a packing list showing components included with the weather station.

Calibration

Time and Barometric Pressure Calibration

Details on calibrating time and barometric pressure, often done remotely.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

A table listing common problems and their possible causes and solutions.

WeatherBug Achieve (for Schools Only)

Educational Software Overview

Description of the WeatherBug Achieve educational software and its features.

Maintenance

Rain Gauge Cleaning

Instructions for checking and cleaning the rain gauge to ensure accurate rainfall measurement.