2 datalogger and power supply, 3 bpalk alkaline power supply, 4 ps100 rechargeable power supply – Campbell Scientific UT10 10 foot Tower w/ Grounding Kit and Hinged Base User Manual

Page 28: Datalogger and power supply, Bpalk alkaline power supply, Ps100 rechargeable power supply, 3. an enclosure attached to two tower legs

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FIGURE 8-3. An enclosure attached to two tower legs.

8.1.2 Datalogger and Power Supply

The datalogger includes hardware for mounting it to an enclosure backplate

(see FIGURE 8-4). Either a BPALK or PS100 power supply is also typically

housed in the enclosure if a CR800, CR850, or CR1000 is used. These power

supplies also include hardware for mounting them to an enclosure backplate

(see FIGURE 8-4).

8.1.3 BPALK Alkaline Power Supply

The BPALK battery pack houses eight alkaline “D” cell batteries. To install the

batteries, loosen the thumb screw and remove the cover.

1. Make sure the red and black wires attached to the left end of the BPALK

are connected to the “12 V” and “G” terminals on the datalogger.

2. Disconnect the battery pack from the external connector on the left end of

the BPALK. Remove the battery pack and insert eight alkaline “D” cell

batteries. Replace the battery pack.

3. Connect the battery pack to the external connector labeled “INTERNAL

BATTERY” and replace the cover.

8.1.4 PS100 Rechargeable Power Supply

The PS100 houses a sealed monoblock rechargeable battery. To install the

battery, loosen the two thumb screws and remove the cover.

1. With the PS100 power switch “OFF”, insert the battery and plug the

battery lead into the connector labeled “INT”.

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