2 wiring, 3 troubleshooting, 2 rain gage – Campbell Scientific RAWS-P Remote Automated Weather Station User Manual

Page 15: 1 general description, Wiring, Troubleshooting, Rain gage, General description, 1. temp/rh connector (color coded orange), 2. precip connector (color coded blue)

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RAWS-P Remote Automated Weather Station

4.1.2 Wiring

The HC2S3 attaches to the connector labeled TEMP/RH; this connector is
color coded orange. This sensor is internally wired from the RAWS connector
panel to the CR1000 datalogger.

TABLE 4-1. TEMP/RH Connector (color coded orange)

Connector Pin

Description

CR1000 Terminal

A Temperature

H

1L

B

Sensor Excitation

VX1

C Sensor

Signal

L/

D

Power Ground

G

E

RH Signal

1H

F

Switched 12 V

SW_12V

4.1.3 Troubleshooting

If a problem is suspected, check the sensor cable. Disconnect the connector
and look for damaged pins. Verify that the sensor body is connected to the
sensor head. Under the filter assembly, verify the sensors are connected but
not touching. Try connecting a substitute sensor. Obtain an RMA number
before returning this sensor to Campbell Scientific for repair.

Consult the HC2S3-L manual for more information.

NOTE

4.2 Rain Gage

4.2.1 General Description

The Texas Electronics Rain Gage (pn TE525-LQ) is an adaptation of a
Weather Bureau tipping bucket rain gage. The rain gage has a 6 inch collector.
The rain gage sensor output has a switch closure for each bucket tip. Level the
rain gage.

4.2.2 Wiring

The TE525-LQ attaches to the connector labeled PRECIP; this connector is
color coded blue. This sensor is internally wired from the RAWS connector
panel to the CR1000 datalogger.

TABLE 4-2. PRECIP Connector (color coded blue)

Connector Pin Description

CR1000 Terminal

A Tipping

Bucket

C6

B 5

V

5V

C Ground

G

7

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