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Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Congratulations on your purchase of the Global Water WE800/WE900 Weather Station. This instrument has been quality tested and approved for providing accurate and reliable measurements. We are confident that you will find the WE800/WE900 to be a valuable asset for your application. Should you require assistance, our technical staff will be happy to help. Table of Contents I. Checklist • • • • • • Page 3 II. Inspection • • • • • • 4 III.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com I. Checklist WE800 a. Weather Sensors b. Weather Sensor Manual c. Datalogger d. Datalogger Communication package (Datalogger Manual, Software, Cable) e. Mounting Hardware f. Weather Station Manual g. 12V Battery (inside Datalogger) h. Battery charger WE900 a. Weather Sensors b. Weather Sensor Manual c. Mounting Hardware d.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com II. Inspection a. The WE800 / WE900 unit was carefully inspected and certified by Global Water’s Quality Assurance Team before shipping. If any damage has occurred during shipping, please notify Global Water Instrumentation, Inc. and file a claim with the carrier involved. Use the checklist to ensure that everything needed to operate the Weather Station was shipped. III. Description a.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com cross bar is level. NOTE: For best results the cross bar should be at least 8’ above the ground or roof. g. The Wind Speed and Wind Direction sensors should be mounted on the opposite ends of the cross bar. Loosen the set screw holding the Wind Direction sensor in the elbow. Line up the notches on the Wind Direction Sensor, turn the sensor until the notches face north, and secure the sensor. h.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com VI. Specifications a. Refer to the Weather Sensor manual for individual sensor specifications. b. Refer to the Datalogger manual for datalogger specifications. c. Weather Station Stand Material: 1” Stainless Steel Tube VII. Maintenance a. Refer to the Weather Sensor manual for individual sensor maintenance instructions. b. Refer to the Datalogger for the datalogger’s maintenance instructions. c. Periodic cleaning of the stand may be necessary. Use soap and water.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Include a written statement describing the problems. Send the package with shipping prepaid to Global Water’s factory address. Insure the shipment, as the warranty does not cover damage incurred during transit. d. When calling for tech support, please have the following information ready; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. IX. Model #. Unit serial number. P.O.# the equipment was purchased on. Global Water’s sales number or the invoice number.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com X. Appendix A: Optional Equipment Mounting Instructions Datalogger Mounting Instructions a. The optional mounting hardware is located on the rear of the Datalogger enclosure. b. Loosen the nut so the retaining bolt can be removed and the fitting can placed around the mast. Global Water recommends that the Datalogger be attached to the lower portion of the mast. c. Place the Datalogger on the mast with the cables coming out the bottom of the unit. d.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Tipping Bucket Mounting Instructions a. See Tipping Bucket manual for installation instructions. Solar Panel Mounting Instructions a. The Solar Panel comes with mounting hardware similar to the Wind Direction and Wind Speed Sensors. b. The T fitting and stub may be mounted any where on the mast as long as the solar panel faces the sun’s general path across the sky, refer to the solar panel manual for further instructions, available online at, www.globalw.
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