Rain Bird WS PRO LT, Installation Manual

WS PRO LT weather station

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9.

Properly ground the weather station by connecting a #14 gauge wire to the earth ground lug located on
the base of the weather station. Refer to Grounding Recommendations document D31910 for
grounding recommendations.

10.

Refer to Communication Wiring for direct connect weather stations.

11.

Turn the key to the ON position and return to the computer site to confirm the weather station is
working properly.

Solar Panel Installation

The solar panel recharges the weather station internal battery.  It has a 72 sq. inch surface area and
produces 5 watts, at a peak of 17.1 volts.

Figure 11 5W Solar Panel

1.

Place the solar panel on the mast below the station to the maximum distance allowed by the
solar panel cable.

2.

Loosely tighten the U-bolt so that the solar panel is stable but can be rotated on the mast or pole.

3.

Use a compass to properly align the solar panel.  If your site is in the northern hemisphere, the
glass surface of the panel should face south.  If your site is in the southern hemisphere, the glass
surface of the panel should face north.

4.

Connect the cable to the weather station connector labeled Solar Panel

5.

Tighten the thumb screw and the U-bolt