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RainWise MK-III Users Guide 

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3. Adjust the solar panel for optimum performance by tilting it to the appropriate angle and

locking it into place with the bracket located behind it.  Use the table in Section 3.5)  to
determine your optimum angle.

4. Turn the system on by pulling the switch toward the solar panel.

The system is now transmitting. 

3.5)

 

Adjusting Solar Panel 

Rotate weather station for panel to face: 

True North in Southern Hemisphere

True South in Northern Hemisphere

Match the angle of the panel to the latitude of your location using the following chart. 

Latitude 

Panel Angle

  

(from Verticle)

 

0° - 22.5° 

60°  (Low Hole)

 

22.5° - 55° 

30°  (Mid Hole)

 

55° - 90° 

15°  (Top Hole)

 

Summary of Contents for MK-III LR

Page 1: ...MK III Weather Stations User s Guide Rev Date 8 5 16...

Page 2: ...hich are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If...

Page 3: ...ing Installation 6 3 4 Installation Steps 6 3 5 Adjusting Solar Panel 7 4 Maintenance 8 5 Troubleshooting 9 5 1 Interference from Nearby RainWise Weather Stations 9 5 11 418Mhz Weather Station 9 5 12...

Page 4: ...You are unpacking the ultimate in fine weather watching equipment RainWise has been setting industry standards in precision environmental monitoring instrumentation since 1974 The MK series weather st...

Page 5: ...post or drilled and through bolted to a surface Regardless of how you mount the system the bottom of the electronics enclosure should not extend more than 12 or less than 7 above the support of the mo...

Page 6: ...MK III LR series station can transmit up to 1 mile with a clear line of sight between the weather station and the Oracle display or other RainWise receiving unit The 418Mhz model can transmit up to 40...

Page 7: ...e your optimum angle 4 Turn the system on by pulling the switch toward the solar panel The system is now transmitting 3 5 Adjusting Solar Panel Rotate weather station for panel to face True North in S...

Page 8: ...the cotter pin holding the plastic screen in place Straighten the cotter pin legs to remove it along with the plastic screen 4 Clear debris from the screen collector drain and white dipper assembly 5...

Page 9: ...ps to physically swap out with your existing firmware chips in the outside sensor assembly and display receiving devices The IP 100 and CC3000 must be sent to RainWise for reprogramming 5 12 LR Weathe...

Page 10: ...wire I I f N oz 10 RainWise MK III Users Guide 2016 Revision 5 13 Dip Switch Chart The DIP switch is used to select the mode of your device Station Coding Station Coding 2 4 GHz Everywhere Except Euro...

Page 11: ...rature Range Accuracy Resolution Barometric Pressure Operational Temperature Range Accuracy Resolution Anemometer Reed Switch Operational Temperature Anemometer Extension 0 100 Condensing 55 85 C 67 1...

Page 12: ...65 m s 1 45 mph 6 2 LR Model 2 4GHz Operational Temperature Outdoor Line of Sight Range Transmitter Output Power Operating Frequency Update Rate 40 85 C 67 185 F Up to 1600 m 1 mi Up to 750 m 2500 ft...

Page 13: ...htning strike or power surge RainWise will not reimburse for takedown or reinstallation charges RainWise will not pay for any warranty service performed by a non authorized repair service No responsib...

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