Appendix e. step-down transformer installation, Appendix e – Campbell Scientific T.Weather T107 Toro Weather Station User Manual

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Appendix E. Step-down Transformer

Installation

This appendix is for users who have a step-down transformer instead of the 100 to 240 Vac

to 24 Vdc power supply.

FIGURE E-1. ET tower installation with step-down transformer

User supplies valve box at base of station and weatherproof

enclosure for transformer. See FIGURE E-1.

1. The AC power option at one time included a 120 Vac to 16 Vac step-down

transformer. The transformer should be mounted inside a user-supplied

junction box according to local electrical codes. Dangerous electrical

accidents may be avoided by locating the transformer remotely and

burying a low voltage line to the station. The low voltage will carry up to

500 feet on an 18 AWG power cable.

2. Shut off 110 Vac power at the main breaker. Connect the primary leads of

the transformer to 110 Vac following instructions provided with the

transformer. Connect a two-conductor cable to the secondary terminals of

the transformer. Route the cable from the transformer to the ET Enclosure

according to local electrical codes.

3. Splice the incoming two-conductor cable to the power cable provided with

the station. Use the direct burial splice kit when splices are in a valve box

or buried.

NOTE

Swept Elbow

Conduit

User-Supplied

Valve Box

E-1

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