RainWise MKIII-SP1-LR User manual

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Instructions
for the RainWise
MKIII –SP1-LR
Weather Station
Rev: 1.0 - 03-20-09
A word about location and instrumentation:
Selecting the best location for the weather station is critical to ensure
accurate and reliable data. Keep the following facts in mind when se-
lecting your location.
1. The weather station should be higher than the receiver. Data is
transmitted at an angle slightly down from horizontal. Range can
be significantly reduced if the receiver is mounted higher than trans-
mitter.
2. Radio range is affected by the height of the station above the
ground. The station should be mounted approximately 10 feet
above the ground to ensure a reasonable range. Avoid mounting
the station on or near metal objects. Metal can interfere with the
radio signal.
3. Keep a clear line of sight. Try to avoid sending the signal through
trees or any other object if possible.
4. Try keep the weather station as close to the receiver as possible.
Although a range of 400 feet may be possible, the closer the re-
ceiver is to the transmitter the stronger the signal will be.
5. Keep the receiver away from all other electronics, its’ sensitivity
may be reduced by interference. Windows are generally good loca-
tions for receivers as long as the glass is not coated with a low E
metal film.
6. Whenever possible test the desired location. Set up the receiver
and make sure that it receives data from the weather station. You
can simply switch the weather station on and hold it roughly where
it will be mounted. Its usually easiest to do this with two people.

Mount the support tube as indicated; A tripod is
shown. You can also use U-bolts or a Mono Mount.
Insert the neck down end into the MKIII sensor as-
sembly until it bottoms with the retaining screw in
the slot. Tighten the screw.
1.
Rotate the assembly until the solar panel faces
TRUE SOUTH, TRUE NORTH if you are in the
southern hemisphere. Secure the support tube to
the assembly to prevent it from rotating.
2.
3.
This leaf wetness sensor is designed to be mounted on the
North side of the MK-III weather station. The bracket provided with the
sensor insures a solid and secure installation.
1. Loosen the two screws under the rain collec-
tor . Do not remove them completely.
2. Slide the sensor bracket into position between
the head of the screw and the large flat
washer.
3. Tighten the screws to secure both the leaf
wetness sensor and rain collector.
4. Plug the leaf wetness sensor connector into to
the MK-III.
5. Place the excess cable against the body of
the weather station as shown in the picture.
6. Use the two cable ties supplied to secure the
cable to the rain collector support arms.
Installing the Leaf Wetness Sensor
This completes the MK-III installation!
Please refer to Computer Interface Instruction manual for details on how to
install and configure the receiving side of the weather station.
Adjust the solar panel angle for optimum performance. Use
the table below to determine your optimum angle.
Latitude Panel Angle
(from vertical)
0° - 22.5° 60°
22.5° - 55° 30°
55° - 90° 15°
The top of the solar panel is hinged. Lift the bottom of the
solar panel up and insert the two support bars into the appro-
priate mounting holes in the solar panel.
4.
Turn the system on by pulling switch forward toward the front
of the unit. The switch will click into position. The system is
now transmitting.
5.