Aercus Instruments™
- WeatherRanger®
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1.
Overview
For optimal performance from your Aercus Instruments™ WeatherRanger® we strongly recommend
you read this manual thoroughly before beginning installation. Installation is simple if the steps below
are followed and doing so will ensure that you avoid the most common pitfalls of weather station
operation.
2.
Pre-Installation Check and Site Survey
2.1
Pre Installation Check
Before installing your weather station in its permanent location, we recommend operating the weather
station for one week in a temporary location with easy access. This will allow you to check out all of
the functions, ensure proper operation, and familiarise yourself with the weather station and
calibration procedures. This will also allow you to test the wireless range of the weather station.
2.2
Site Survey
Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the following:
1.
You must clean the rain gauge every few months and change the batteries every 12 months
or so. Provide easy access to the weather station.
2.
Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In general, install the sensor
array at least 1.5m from any building, structure, ground, or roof top.
3.
Avoid wind and rain obstructions. The rule of thumb is to install the sensor array at least
four times the distance of the height of the tallest obstruction. For example, if the building
is 6m tall, and the mounting pole is 2m tall, install 4 x (8m – 2m) = 24m away.
4.
Wireless Range. The radio communication between receiver and transmitter in an open
field can reach a distance of up to 100m, providing there are no interfering obstacles
such as buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not penetrate
metal buildings. Under most conditions, the maximum wireless range is 20-40m.
5.
Radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets can, in the worst case, entirely cut off
radio communication. Please take this into consideration when choosing console or
mounting locations. Make sure your display console is at least 1.5m away from any
electronic device to avoid interference.