WeatherHawk Inversion - Wireless - Manual (Page 7)

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1.3.2.3. Testing Radio Transmissions
Test the radio transmission of your WeatherHawk Inversion system by doing the following:
1.
Connect your WeatherHawk Inversion System to the Host computer using the RS-232 cable or the RS-232
cable/USB adapter combination.
2. Initiate communications using WeatherHawk Inversion software. If the Inversion system is not properly
communicating with the computer, check the settings and connections. You can also contact WeatherHawk
Customer Service for help.
3. After establishing communications with the computer via the hard-wired connection, disconnect the cable from
the WeatherHawk and the host computer.
4. Initiate wireless communications between with the WeatherHawk and the host computer. If the Inversion system
is not properly communicating with the computer, check the settings and connections. You can also contact
WeatherHawk Customer Service for help.
5. After successfully establishing wireless communications in the office, move the WeatherHawk station to the field
site.
6. Initiate wireless communications with the WeatherHawk station using the Host computer. If the station is not
properly communicating with the computer, obstructions in the line-of-sight may be preventing communications.
If obstructions in the line of sight are preventing the WeatherHawk from communicating, try the following:
•
Relocate your WeatherHawk away from obstructions.
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Remove the obstructions.
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Mount the computer base station antenna outside of the building by running the antenna cable through a
window or cable run.
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Use a higher gain antenna at the computer site.
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Install a higher gain antenna on the roof of the computer site’s building and align it above the obstructions.
2. Installation Procedures
This document provides installation procedures for two standard configurations. Other configurations for the
WeatherHawk are possible. For questions about configurations not described in this document, contact
WeatherHawk Customer Service.
2.1. Inversion System on Pre-Installed Tower/Pole at Least
30-feet Tall
This procedure is for customers who are using a pre-existing tower or pole that is at least 30 feet tall. If the
tower/pole is not collapsible or foldable to ground level, a lift bucket will be required to mount the equipment at the
30 feet level. The user will need a cross-arm with which to mount the wind sensor on. The cross-arm should mount
perpendicular to the tower/pole, extend at least 3 feet away from the tower, and have a diameter of 1 inch. The user
will also need a grounding rod and cable with which to ground the system. A compass should be used to ensure
proper alignment of instrumentation. These items are available for purchase from WeatherHawk if needed.
If you experience problems with RF communications, you can contact WeatherHawk Customer
Service. To allow us to effectively help you, please be prepared to describe, in detail, your
installation and site conditions.