Getting Started
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4. Detach the rain collector cone and snip the cable tie.
Detach the black rain collector cone from its base by rotating the cone
counter-clockwise until its latches line up with the latch openings in the base
and then raise the cone off. (The cone may be tightly attached to the base the
first time.) C
arefully cut and remove the black cable tie which holds the bucket in
place during shipping.
Do not re-attach the rain collector cone at this point; you will need to test the
tipping bucket before you complete the installation.
5. Apply power to the station console.
To power up the console, first remove the console’s mounting base by press-
ing down on the large tab between the two oblong holes on the base’s
underside and pulling the base free. Plug the power adapter into the center
“Power” slot, as shown below, and then plug the other end into a 110 VAC
outlet. Once power is applied, the console should beep twice within 10 sec-
onds if the console is working properly. (If you have the optional Weather-
Link installed, the console should beep three times within 20 seconds.) The
readings will appear dashed out until you connect the sensors.
Note:
If you are going to use a battery as backup, make sure that you plug in the AC power before
installing the battery. Powering up the console with the battery alone may cause the console
to lock up due to insufficient power. (Do NOT use a backup battery if you use the optional
EZ-Solar Power Kit.)
Twist off the rain collector cone.
Snip the black cable tie.
Console
Base
Power Adapter
AC Power
Outlet
