User manual

40 Capricorn 2000EX Weather Station
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
Installing the Rain Gauge Sensor
Safety Note: The top rim of the rain gauge sensor is EXTREMELY
sharp. Handle the rim with great care.
Evaluate the proposed sensor location as compared to the cable length
supplied. The rain gauge is supplied with a standard 50-foot cable. The
cable provided is a 22 gauge, 2 conductor shielded cable with a ground
drain lead. If additional cable is required, a good splice and waterproof
insulation are essential; merely twisting the respective wires together is
not adequate.
To obtain an accurate reading, mount the Rain Gauge Sensor in a clear
and open area. The Rain Gauge can be either surface mounted or mast
mounted. Surface mounting is recommended where possible. The Rain
Gauge must be mounted in a LEVEL position and in a location free from
vibration.
If using a mast mounting, make sure that the mast is properly guyed so
that vibration in a high wind situation is kept to a minimum. When
mounting with other sensors on a mast, position the Rain Gauge so that
it is the lowest sensor in the vertical stack. This will prevent the Rain
Gauge from draining water on the other sensors. Make sure any sensors
above the Rain Gauge are rotated on the mast to provide an
unobstructed rain path to the Rain Gauge.
Once the Rain Gauge Sensor is securely mounted, grasp the top gold
funnel portion of the Rain Gauge Sensor firmly and lift up. Do Not place
any part of your hand on the rim of the Rain Gauge Sensor due to the
sharpness of the Knife edge. Verify that the black tipping bucket is not in
a center position and that one end of the bucket is down against the
stop. Replace the top gold funnel portion of the Rain Gauge Sensor.
Once the Rain Gauge Sensor has been placed, route the cable back to
the Control Module
Using a small straight screwdriver, attach the wires from the end of the
cable to the Rain terminal posts screws as follows:
Black Wire - Terminal #14
White Wire - Terminal #15