Section 5. specifications, 1 mechanical specifications, 2 electrical specifications – Campbell Scientific PWS100 Present Weather Sensor User Manual

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Section 5. Specifications

5.1 Mechanical Specifications

Measuring Area:

40 cm

2

(6.2 in

2

)

Housing Materials:

Iridite NCP conversion coated aluminium
(RoHS compliant) and hard anodized
aluminium. Outer parts also coated with marine
grade paint.

Weight:

8.2 kg (18 lb) excluding power supply /
communications enclosure

Shipping Weight:

20.4 kg (45 lb)

Dimensions:

115 cm × 70 cm × 40 cm (42.3 in × 27.6 in ×
15.8 in)

Mountings:

U-bolt mounting to mast or pole with outer
diameter from 1.25 in to 2.07 in

5.2 Electrical Specifications

Power Requirements:

DSP power 9 to 24 V, (9 to 16 V limit when
using CS215-PWS or other SDI-12 sensors).
Current consumption 200 mA no dew heater or
SDI-12, 1 A with dew heater and SDI-12. The
currents are lower at high supply voltages as
the sensor uses SMPS technology. Hood
heater 24 Vac or dc, 7 A.

It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that any local
regulations, regarding the use of power supplies, are adhered to.

NOTE

Communication:

RS-232, RS-422, RS-485. Baud rate of 300 bps
to 115.2 kbps supported.

Control Unit:

Custom DSP board

EMC Compliance:

Tested and conforms to BS EN 61326:1998.
Class A device. May cause interference in a
domestic environment.

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