Operation
MetPak Base Station User Manual
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Gill Instruments Ltd
Last Change
Page 24
22 April, 2013
6.
Connect the cable to J5 as described on page 10 for your chosen
communications method.
7.
Carefully press J5 onto its circuit board pins.
8.
If connecting Analogue inputs, the Digital Input or a PRT strip cable wires
and connect to respective connectors J9, J8 and J7 in the hub box.
9.
Tighten the gland on the connection ports to seal the cables in place.
Replace the top on the connection box.
10.
If you are carrying out a bench test, continue to step 17. When you have
finished testing, return to Step 13.
11.
Ensure that if you are using a mounting pole that it has been degreased in
the area where the MetPak Base Station will be positioned.
12.
Position the MetPak Base Station against the mounting post (see page 22),
replace the mounting bracket and tighten sufficiently to hold the unit in place
but allowing it to be rotated or moved up and down the pole.
13.
Install the Wind Sensor in accordance with the appropriate Wind Sensor
manual
14.
Check the Wind Sensor orientation and alignment of the unit instructed in
the Wind sensor Manual.
15.
Check the height of the Wind Sensor and MetPak Base Station and ensure
that they are clear of any obstructions, including the mounting post that
could interfere with their measurements.
16.
Tighten the MetPak Base Station mounting bracket nuts evenly to a torque
of 3Nm to hold the unit firmly in place.
17.
Connect the communications cable to your PC or network device.
18.
Place the MetPak Base Station CD in your PC’s CD drive and install MetSet
and MetView.
