AAG CloudWatcher Read me first
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1. weather resistant IP68 plug to connect our optional anemometer AAG CloudWatcher Read me first v 3 1 18 04 12 ATTENTION Do not remove the blue cap unless connecting an anemometer Physical CloudWatcher installation To ease water evacuation the device must be installed slightly tilted 10 to 15 is perfect it is recommended to make the unit point to the zone from where clouds more usually come thus allowing for an earlier detection Between the CloudWatcher lower side and its support there must be enough space so both water and air can freely flow please use the supplied washers as shown in this image Also please note the cable should be pointing slightly downwards as the drawing shows to allow the drain of any water entering or condensing inside the unit A place with a wide sky view and as far as possible from high radiation areas such as roofs or concrete flooring is best to place the unit If there s no option other than placing the unit over such high radiation areas it should be installed high above it to minimize the radiation effects AAG CW optimal placement AAG CloudWatcher Read me first v 3 1 18 04 12 ATTENTION Avoid touching the sensors with your bare fingers Do not apply pressure over the sensors seeing that they are glued to the cover Be careful when touching the rain surface because it may be hot The rain sensor is an active component that is subject to heating The maximum temper2. the quality of the support it offers its customers You can reach us at the newly launched English support site www lunatico es Support AAG CloudWatcher Read me first v 3 1 18 04 12
3. AAG CloudWatcher Read me first lunatico Thank you very much for your purchase Lunatico Astronomia hopes it will fulfil your expectations and help you enjoy astronomy WARNING Please remove the plastic cover over the sensors prior to us fi INDEX Package Contents Software installation Connecting the unit Physical CloudWatcher installation Technical specifications Maintenance Limitations Support eo a AAG CloudWatcher Read me first v 3 1 18 04 12 Package Contents The AAG CloudWatcher package contains the following e Main box with a 10 meter built in cable A couple of Terminal Blocks 4 Wall mounting kit e Read me first Software installation Image of our optional anemometer Please download the up to date software from www aagware eu Antonio Peres AAG will continue publishing software updates and revisions from his web site The program includes a simple installation wizard making the process a very simple one It also incorporates a comprehensive help file Connecting the unit Regarding connections there are three plugs at the end of the CloudWatcher as seen in the image e A DB9 connector for the PC s serial port or the USB Serial converter e A jack plug for powering the unit 12 or 15 V less than 1A any polarity e Two terminals terminal blocks also included for the relay output this is of optional use to operate the opening closing mechanism and a special
4. ature is limited by software and it depends on the constants chosen by the user The rain sensor should be cleaned to work correctly The presence of rain is detected by changes of its capacitance property Technical specifications Power 12 or 15v current lt 1A RS232 Serial port Size 110 85 37 mm 10 m long weather proof cable Maintenance The AAG CloudWatcher has been designed to achieve very low maintenance needs nonetheless with time dirt dust or even birds droppings can handicap the quality of the readings from the unit Cleaning the sensors surface with a clean cloth will restore the unit to full performance not use alcohol Limitations This device has been carefully manufactured and tested before shipping Even if its goal is to detect atmospheric conditions specially the cloudy condition it must not be the only device to rely upon before exposing valuable equipment to the open Especially in remote installations an additional detecting device such an all sky camera is recommended to make 100 sure of the sky conditions Never will Lunatico Astronomia nor Antonio Peres AAG be liable of any damage derived from the use of this device The CloudWatcher software has been calibrated to the weather conditions at Lagoa south Portugal so it will maybe need some adjustments to work properly at your place Please read the help file included with the software Support Lunatico Astronomia is proud of
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