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Inside temperature of housing:
A silicon temperature sensor measures the temperature inside the housing.
GPS-Receiver:
The weather station has a GPS receiver with integrated RTC (Real Time Clock) for receiving the
position of the weather station, and time + date (UTC).
An alignment of the GPS receiver is not necessary.
The integrated RTC is buffered for a period of 3 days.
General information:
After activation of the WSC11 the first satellite data are available after approx. 2.5min.
When receiving the signals from one satellite:
time with an accuracy of < 1µs.
When receiving the signals from three satellites:
position with an accuracy of < 20m
When receiving the signals from four satellites:
altitude, referred to the WGS84-
ellipsoid, with an accuracy < 30m
4 Installation of COMPACT WSC11 Weather Station
Please note:
The working position of the COMPACT WSC11 Weather Station is
horizontal (plug connection underneath).
During installation, de-installation, transport or maintenance of the
COMPACT WSC11 Weather Station make sure that no water gets
into the device and connector.
4.1 Selection of installation site
An exposed position should be selected for this site. Measurement properties should not be influenced
by light reflections, cast shadows or the device being positioned in the lee of the wind. Protection
against lightning and overvoltages should also be provided by the customer.
