Specifications

RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather

Power out (+12 terminals) is controlled by the CH100 ON-OFF

switch position.

NOTE

5.3 Battery

5.3.1 General Description, Battery (part #BP24-QD or BP7-QD)

The RAWS battery (part #BP24-QD or BP7-QD) are rechargeable 12 Volt

batteries. The battery requires a regulated charging source provided by the

RAWS Charger/Regulator (part #CH100) connected to an unregulated solar

panel or a wall charger.

RAWS rechargeable batteries are designed to be float

charged. Permanent damage occurs and battery life is

shortened if the battery is allowed to discharge below

10.5 volts.

WARNING

5.3.2 Wiring, Battery

The RAWS rechargeable battery should be connected to the CH100

charger/regulator INT (Internal) connector. The battery red lead connects to

the positive battery terminal and the black lead connects to the negative

terminal. If desired, an external battery can be connected to the CH100

charger/regulator EXT (External) connector. It is possible to leave two

batteries connected. The battery connections are diode isolated; however, if

one of the batteries fails, it could draw all the charging current and the other

battery will be discharged. An “external battery cable” (part #6186) ships with

the RAWS Quick Deployment Weather Station.

Reversal of battery polarity will damage the CH100 or

battery.

WARNING

It is possible to leave two batteries connected. The battery

connections are diode isolated; however, if one of the

batteries fails, it could draw all the charging current and the

other battery will be discharged.

CAUTION

5.3.3 Maintenance, Battery

There are no user-serviceable parts on the battery. No maintenance is required.

5.3.4 Calibration, Battery

No calibration is required.

5.3.5 Troubleshooting, Battery

Measure the +12 V and Ground terminal on the CR1000 printed circuit board

wiring panel. Acceptable readings are +11 VDC to +14 VDC. Use PC200W

software to collect the 1-HR data table from the CR1000 datalogger and review

the historical record of battery voltage.