MK-III Weather Stations™
User’s Guide
Rev Date: 8/5/1
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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...