Bartlett WeatherBoss User manual

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WeatherBoss
Installation Manual
BARTLETT Instrument Co.
1032 Ave. H
Fort Madison, IA 52627
319-372-8366
www.bartinst.com

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Installation Overview
Thank you for choosing Bartlett Instrument’s WeatherBoss; the weather station that
helps protect your greenhouse and improve growing efficiency. The WeatherBoss includes
wind, rain, temperature, humidity and light readings. The WeatherBoss is both a wind and
rain alarm and can act as a remote sensor module. As a wind and rain alarm, it will activate
an output when the wind speed exceeds a programmed wind speed set point or the rain
sensor detects a programmed level of moisture on the sensor surface. As a remote sensor
module, it can share alarms and readings with other controllers as well as our Headgrower
cloud platform.
This manual will guide you through placement and use of the sensors. The Operation
manual will guide you through settings and options and explain the function of the
WeatherBoss.
A typical installation consists of the WeatherBoss, plug-in transformer, sensor
junction box, anemometer (directional sensor optional), rain sensor, and temperature
sensor (monitor only). Optional humidity sensor and Light (PAR) sensors can also be
connected to the WeatherBoss.
WEATHER
ALARM
WR
HUMIDITY
SENSOR
(OPTIONAL)
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
ANEMOMETER
(directional sensor
optional)
PLUG-IN
TRANSFORMER
RWL/ClimateBoss/TimeBoss
TO BE CONTROLLED
JUNCTION
BOX
RAIN SENSOR
LIGHT (PAR)
SENSOR

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BE SURE ALL POWER IS OFF BEFORE INSTALLATION!
INSTALLATION SHOULD BE DONE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
BE SURE ALL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT IS INSTALLED ACCORDING
TO LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
THE WEATHERBOSS IS A LOW VOLTAGE DEVICE. LIMITED TO 24V
AC CONTROL VOLTAGES.
CAUTION: The WeatherBoss is designed to be reliable but as with all equipment, failures do occur.
Therefore, in situations where loss could result from the failure of the WeatherBoss, separate
backup thermostat or alarm systems should be provided.
The reliability and performance of the WeatherBoss can be compromised by locating the
controller in direct sunlight or in direct water spray. We also recommend when installing
the WeatherBoss to wire according to the diagram on page 11 to protect from lightning
strikes and power surges.

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Placement and Mounting
Mount the WeatherBoss in an easily accessible location. Protect the WeatherBoss from
direct sunlight for better reliability and readability. Moisture can cause corrosion and
premature failure, so avoid direct water and have all wires enter and leave through liquid-tight
connectors, waterproof conduit, or seal the wires with silicone sealant.
WARNING: Some sealants release acetic acid while curing. Be sure sealant is completely cured
(up to 3 days) before closing control box to avoid corrosion damage.
To mount the WeatherBoss, remove the front cover and unplug ribbon cable from the relay
board. Insert the 4 self-drilling screws provided with the WeatherBoss through the 4 screw-hole
knockouts and fasten the box to the wall. Cover the screw heads with plastic cups provided.
After all wiring is complete and any sealant cured, reattach the ribbon cable and screw on the
front cover.
Alternately, the WeatherBoss may be mounted with drywall screws placed through the corner
holes of the box.
Rain Sensor
The rain sensor detects moisture on the surface of the sensor. It does not measure the
amount of moisture that has fallen. The WeatherBoss junction box has one rain sensor input
labeled RS. To ensure proper readings, the rain sensor should be mounted in a location that will
not be sheltered from rain from any direction. The sensor should be mounted in an easily
accessible location in order to clean any debris from the sensor surface.
PCB
SCREWHOLE
KNOCKOUTS
Weather Alarm
WR
TOP

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The rain sensor comes with 10’ leads to connect the rain sensor to the four terminals of
the junction box. The white/black twisted pair connect to rain sensor. The red/green twisted
pair connect to the rain sensor power.
Anemometer
For anemometer mounting instructions please refer to WS-201-01B manual.
Temperature Sensor
The thermistor is the temperature sensor. The WeatherBoss junction box has one
thermistor input labeled TH. To ensure proper readings, the thermistor should not be in direct
sunlight or where it will be sprayed with water. The thermistors come with 24’ leads and can be
connected directly to the two terminals labeled TH. There is no special orientation to the
thermistor leads. This in an informational only sensor and cannot be used to control
greenhouse equipment.
Humidity Sensor
The optional humidity sensor should be mounted in any location that it is necessary to
measure humidity levels. The Weather Alarm WR junction box has terminals marked Hum In,
Hum Power and Hum GND. To ensure proper readings, the humidity sensor should not be in
direct sunlight or where it will be sprayed with water. This in an informational only sensor and
cannot be used to control greenhouse equipment.
WeatherBoss Outputs
The WeatherBoss has three alarm outputs –wind alarm, rain alarm, and wind or rain
alarm. The wind and rain outputs activate separately based on individual sensors. The “wind or
rain” output activates when either sensor exceeds its set point.

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Connection Locations
TERMINAL
DESCRIPTION
TERMINAL
DESCRIPTION
TERMINAL
DESCRIPTION
1
24VAC Power (For Controller
and Rain Sensor)
13
25
2
24VAC COM (For Controller and
Rain Sensor)
14
26
3
WIND ALARM
15
27
THERMISTOR
4
WIND ALARM
16
28
THERMISTOR
5
17
29
RAIN SENSOR
6
18
30
RAIN SENSOR
7
19
RAIN ALARM
31
Wind Direction
8
20
32
Wind Direction
9
21
WIND OR RAIN ALARM
33
HUM. IN
10
22
WIND OR RAIN ALARM
34
HUM. POWER
11
23
35
HUM. GROUND
12
24
THERMISTOR
RAIN SENSOR
Wind Direction
HUMIDITY PROBE
2 2
4 4
W
I
N
D
A
L
A
R
M
U
N
U
S
E
D
U
N
U
S
E
D
U
N
U
S
E
D
U
N
U
S
E
D
WIND OR RAIN ALARM
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
28
32
29
30
31
27
33
34
35
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
Radio Module

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TERMINAL
DESCRIPTION
Pink
Wind Speed Connection
Orange
Wind Speed Connection
Red/Green
Light (PAR) Sensor Connection
Red/Yellow
Light (PAR) Sensor Connection
PINK
ORANGE
Communications
To Relay Board
Red/Green
Red/Yellow
+ -

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