Campbell Scientific PWS100 Present Weather Sensor - Manual (Page 5)

PWS100 Table of Contents
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1. Introduction...............................................................1-1
2. Cautionary Statements.............................................2-1
2.1 Sensor Unit Safety ................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Laser Safety .......................................................................................... 2-1
3. Initial Inspection .......................................................3-1
4. Overview....................................................................4-1
5. Specifications ...........................................................5-1
5.1 Mechanical Specifications .................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Electrical Specifications ....................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Optical Specifications........................................................................... 5-2
5.3.1 Laser Head Specifications........................................................... 5-2
5.3.2 Sensor Head Specifications......................................................... 5-2
5.4 Environmental Specifications ............................................................... 5-2
5.5 CS215-PWS Specifications .................................................................. 5-2
5.6 Measurement Capabilities and Limitations........................................... 5-2
5.6.1 Visibility Measurements ............................................................. 5-2
5.6.2 Precipitation Measurements........................................................ 5-3
5.6.3 Data Storage and Buffering ........................................................ 5-3
6. Installation.................................................................6-1
6.1 Location and Orientation ...................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Unloading and Unpacking .................................................................... 6-2
6.2.1 Unpacking Procedure.................................................................. 6-2
6.2.2 Storage Information .................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Installation Procedures.......................................................................... 6-3
6.3.1 Assembling the PWS100 ............................................................ 6-3
6.3.2 Mounting the PWS100................................................................ 6-3
6.3.3 Connecting Cables ...................................................................... 6-7
6.3.4 Basic Wiring ............................................................................... 6-7
6.3.5 Desiccant..................................................................................... 6-9
6.3.6 Communication Options ............................................................. 6-9
6.3.6.1 RS-485 Half-duplex mode .............................................. 6-11
6.3.7 Installing Power Supply............................................................ 6-13
6.3.8 Start-Up Testing........................................................................ 6-13
6.3.9 Initial Settings ........................................................................... 6-13
6.3.10 Load Factory Defaults............................................................. 6-13
6.3.11 Lubricating the Enclosure Screws........................................... 6-13
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