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Instruction Sheet
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Introduction
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Set-up
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Anemometer
Humidity
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Tr a n s d u c e r
Included Equipment Part Number
Weather/Anemometer Sensor PS-2174
PASPORT Extension Cable PS-2500
Additional Equipment Required
PASPORT Interface See page 4
Weather/Anemometer Sensor
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Figure 1: Mounting options and air flow direction
Interface and Software
Configuration (Optional)
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GLX Configuration (Standalone Mode)
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DataStudio Configuration
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Data Collection
GLX (standalone mode)
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DataStudio
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Mounting Hole
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Measurement Tips
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About the Measurements
Primary Measurements
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Secondary Measurements
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Specifications
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Limited Warranty For a description of the product warranty, see the
PASCO catalog.
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