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1. on the logging interval and the number and type of sensors connected In general adding sensors decreases running time while increasing the logging interval increases running time In most applications battery life limits the duration of the data logging before memory capacity The following figure shows the expected run time for several logging intervals based the total number of bits in place which is determined by adding together the bits per sample for each sensor measurement parameter in your system For example a Micro Station with the following sensors is using 36 total bits ATemperatue X 8 X 16 16 ZTempsalreRH X 16 32 S5 Aca logging interval of 5 minutes the memory run time fora Micro Station using 56 bits would be approximately 250 days based Figure See the sensor s manual for the number of bits cach type of 1 Figure 8 Memory run time ROBO Mcr Seaton Users Gud Chapter Fed setup and mounting Chapter 4 Field setup and mounting The HOBO Micro Station shares many of the sume optional accessories asthe HOBO Weather Station This chapter explains how to set up the Micro Station in the field both with and without the optional accessories This includes Guidelines for typical field setup Mounting instructions for a surface Using Micro Station accessories Tripod setup Guidelines for typica2. Shovel Shows opens purpose grease Al purpose grease Tape Chapter Fea setup and mounting Grounding W GKAT Gay Wire Tech waren ESEA Siessehammer TZ reh wrench Eye pecto saa Gasse size we Gr Solar Radiation Shield M RSA Light Sensor Bracket M L88 Steps for setting up the 2 or 3 meter tripod system The following steps explain how to set up the logger in a tripod system Step 1 includes instructions fr both the 2 and 3 meter assembly Steps 2 through 10 are the same whether You use the 2 or 3 meter tripod level and stabilize the Step 1 Assemb or mtipod ower mast page 31 Step 2 Install the Grounding Kit page 36 Step 3 Temporarily install the upper mast page 37 Step 4 Mount the eross arm and wind sensor page 38 Step 5 Install other smart sensors page 40 Step 6 Mount the upper mast to the lower mast page 45 Step 7 Mount the logger enclosure to the upper mast page 46 Step 8 Install the Guy Wire Kit page 47 Step 9 Final positioning and leveling of sensors page 49 Step 10 Plug in sensors tie cables and begin logging page 50 Chapter amp Piela setup and mounting Step 1 Assemble level and stabilize the 2 or 3 m tripodlilower mast There are two types of tripods available he 2 meter Part and 3
3. data collection accuracy installed Light sensor installation instructions 1 Position the light sensor on top of the light sensor bracket Part M LBB slot with its cable running through the slot in the bracket 1 Using the two screws and lock washers supplied attach the sensor to the bracket through the two hales on either side ofthe slot Nate Do not completely tighten the screws until you level the 3 Postion the bracket so it faces opposite the dimple the upper mast This will position the sensor so it will be facing south in the nother hemisphere minimizing the chance of shading ROBO Mis Seon Users Gade Chapter Fed setup and mounting 4 Mount the light sensor bracket on the upper mast with the two U bolt assemblies mounting it high enough on the mast to avoid the possibility of shading the sensor Note If you mount the sensor above eye level you will ned a stepladder or other secure platform so that you can clearly view the light sensor level when you level your sensor ern sensor bracket Light sensor Figure 2 Light sensor on the mast Temperature or temperature RH sensor with solar radiation shield installation instructions In the Field Preparation Checklist in this chapter it was recommended that you install he sensor in the Solar radiation shield Part M RSA before going into the field If you already installed the sensor skip to step 2 of thes
4. Micro Station Staus gts see table in ie secon or Seven this ters need ana Batley seep in pac Start oggng button use In baton wren fangured aunen wih futon Press and hold alight fash connection Gore Vent along access po Nice Sinarum Communications port ised or connecting 1 a congue or Pan Connect er ground leptonai ooo Date access port Figure 1 Miro Station components E Son Usera Waal Chapter 3 Logger operation Status lights There are seven lights on the Micro Station that indicate logger activity and status The f explains the function of these lighis lowing table Tis ugm when Note The aly oo We aor Network scis m Goninon Tom E Mhe logger to te sensor or vica vas Daley Sat Thetoggar as boon The teoger wit nat record measurements wa Ws launch aih a delayed start wil ight ie inking Sensors can bo added at 1a Ume Cente biking urti ceo Talon Saa Tre logger nas boon contgured o The wi pl ecard messuememis we T Slant wh a buton start wil continue itis Sensors can added aL iis Ume ning un you prose and hoia the Buon on tne lagger ora couple of oR Every wo acon wile We Togga i Sensors Cantal be added GN We cating data fom sensors zm The batery power ie less han 25 The Taggar wl co
5. Minimize the impact ofany damage found This is particularly important if the Micro Station is being deployed for a long period of time such as several months or a year Regular checkups will help ensure that you are continuing to gather data as expected Performing a visual inspection Periodically perform a visual inspection ofthe Micro Station tower and logger enclosure Check that Cables and wires are not damaged cracked split or broken ews and bolts are tightly secured The mast is still level ifin use The ground attachments are fastened to the tripod and logger ifin usc There is no excess rust replace rusty parts as necessary Cleaning the Micro Station The logger enclosure does not require regular cleaning However is recommended that in dusty locations you regularly clean these items Solar radiation shield Wash with soap and water Diticobwebs obstruct air flow Discoloration cause increased solar absorption which result in increased errors Do not get the emperatur RH sensor wet see the temperature RH sensor manual for instructions on cleaning it TORO Wire Gaon Users Guide Chapter Maintenance suppor and senice Light sensor Make sure the drain hole is not plugged If you need to clan the sensor head see the sensor manual for details and cautions on proper cleaning Rain gauge Make sure there are no leaves or debris in the collector Make sure the fun
6. batteries in temperate cold applications below 0 C 32 F and hot applications above 40 C 1045F lithium batteries will generally owperform alkaline bateries Alkaline batteries wil still work in temperatures ranging from At to 50 104 o 122 F and from 20 to 0 C 4 to 32 F however they may not be the best choice At temperatures lower than 20 C 45 F and higher than 50 122 F alkaline batteries are unsuitable use lithium instead he temperature is variable across the extremes use lithium batteries Use the following figure to help you choose the battery type based on the expected temperature range in your deployment UL7777777 777 Lithium eer Works in ttis temperature temperature range ange but not best choice Figure Recommended battery type based on temperature HOBO Mi Seon Users Gade hacer Logger operation Notes The logger is not designed to run with rechargeable Carbon Zine Heavy Duty batteries Using battery types other than 1 5 Volt alkaline lithium may result in poor battery performance and erroneous bery state indication PARNING Fire aede amd Severe Bara azard Do no mix banery desinere facri ps cpa Wi ng Me RU smi ur et cel ne is thn rig esa Bo nat dapo af nr m p ig iene bey De bec ls rp tty bi ode may explode siga cd est on el dag ey
7. cable through the external connection access Screw in the fitting to seal the hole Hand tighten he fiting and then tighten an addtional st tur with a crescent wrench 4 Plug the cable into the connector Note that the cable can fit into the connector in one direction only Hand tighten the dame nut and then tighten an additional Y turn witha crescent wrench ROBO Waa Seaton Users Gud Chapter Fed setup and mounting Insert the cable ough be hoe and toas shown hore omm Dai gg grounna wre Figure 13 Grounding wire plugged into logger 5 Fill the void in the backside ofthe gland nut with 6 Connect the grounding wire to clamp on the mast or tripod licone grease 7 Screw the cover back on the logger Make sure there is adequate silicone grease on the cover gasket before replacing the cover Son Usera Maral Feld setup and mounting Connecting the External Communications Port Adapter Cable An optional Extemal Communications Port Adapter cable Part CABLE HWS F is available for connecting the logger to the Remote Modem or to a serial extension cable This cable includes a rounding wire whieh is required if you will be using a wind speed or wind direction sensor with the logge or if the logger will be placed in an exposed location on a tripod or tower The tools required connect the Extemal Communications Adapter Cable are Sma
8. inch wrench Again verify that the mast is evel 13 After checking level and orientation tighten all upper and lower mast U bolts and lock nuts 14 Orient the lower mast creases so they face north and south 15 Tighten the tri clamp bolts that the mast is Locked into position Note the lower mast should be about inches 20 em above the ground at this time assuming that if you are using the wind sensor you want it to end up at 3 meters or almost 10 fect HOBO wa Siion Users Gace Chace Field setup and mounting Stop 2 Install the Grounding Kit This section explains how to install the grounding rod from the Grounding Kit Part M GKA and attach ito the lower mast of either the 2 meter and 3 meter tripods 1 Attach the ground wire to the lower mast of the tripod using the U bolt assembly delivered with the grounding kit Slide the ground rod clamp over the ground rod prior to driving it into the ground This allows You to work with the clamp before the top of the rod is damaged from impact 3 Using a sledgehammer drive the ground rod into the ground as close as possible to the lower mast of the tripod 4 Attach the ground wire to the ground rod Cut off excess cable length and discard or recycle 5 Tighten the clamp bolt Ground rod camp ae D rinse Figure 23 Ground wire attachment TORO Baton Usera Wana Feld setu
9. it is important that you gather and test all the sensors S should Plug in all the sensors you plan to use Make sure they are communicating and Make sure the readings are valid To add a sensor simply plug it into a sensor port on the logger Follow these guidelines when adding Never add or remove sensors while the logger is recording data Sensors should only be added while the logger is stopped when configuring the launch parameters with logger software or afier configuration but before the start of logging in Delayed Start or Button Start modes for more information on these modes see the Launching section on page 14 Any sensors added while the logger is recording data will be ignored Logging will continue normally for other sensors Ifa sensor is removed while logging the Sensor Error status light will blink when the next logging interval is reached The data for that sensor will then display as missing or erroneous in readouts You cannot replace one sensor with a new sensor of the same type while logging If you would like replace a sensor with another sensor of the same type for example swap temperature sensor with a new temperature sensor itis necessary to read the curent data from the logger and re launch with the new sensor The logger can work with a maximum of 100 meters 328 feet of smart sensor network cable which is the digital communications portion of the sensor cables If you
10. launch Reset or Add Sensor buton the launch sereen Check tor a loose connection between sensor and tho logger sure you havent exceeded 100 meters 328 f af network cable A sensors are masing in Remove al but one sensor then check the sensor appears nhe launch logger software unen sereen Continue o remove and re insert ne sensors one ime urti you sereen ith bad sanar I you na bad senso or d none of sensor communicate contact your Onset dealer or Onset Computar Corporaton The evar aus ight e ifthe eror tgrt ie blinking in conjunction with tne OK gh are was s ommuncaton system has recovered bu may have an intermitent pect Ty checa me sensors one at a una to make sure thay al conmunicang youd a ad sensar or t no sensor nunca contact your Onset desler or Onset Computer Corpora itte error ight ie me lighting men at least one sensor ie carey acorn Inada weston scare found remove Da ending sensor and check ta wires and Sonnectrlordamaga igne of moisture n general is recommended mat you read out any data when ti ight is biking vestigate e problem and re taune he logge The taney iow ight e Check the make sue e atris re intl proponis Being ater the Bateres posstiecno cas revered were replaced Make sure you are using tne corect battery The logger uses four 1 5 Volt AA aikain or cm batts The type must be pec
11. meter Part M TPA The 2 meter instructions begin on this page The 3 meter instructions begin on page 33 2 meter tripod lower mast assembly instructions 1 Open the 2 meter tripod and place it in upright position Using a 12 inch wrench build six aut and assemblies 5716 18 ike the one shown below GER Figure 16 Nut and bot assembly 3 Take one ofthe nut and bolt assem facing outward sand insert it through a tri clamp hole with the bolt head 4 Loosely install a nut on the to the inside ofthe tri clanp Figure 17 Ticlamp and bots Install the remaining five nut and bolt assemblies in the same manner for both upper and lower Make sure the balt assemblies on the uper and lower mast ri clamps leave enough room for the lower mast section slip through 6 Slide the lower mast from the top into the tri elamps with the creased end of the mast facing up Gee Figure 18 The creases on he lower mast should face north and south ROBO Mis Seon Users Gade EJ Chace Fed setup and mounting 7 Tighten the tr clump bolts by hand so thatthe mast is temporarily locked into position Note The loser mast can rest on the ground at this time You will adjust the height of the lower mast p 2 meter vipo Treinos Figure 18 Two meter tipod and lower mast X Because the tripod for the 2 meter configuration has non adjustable leg you must verify that the mounting surface
12. mounting Field preparation checklist Use the following checklist to make sure you have all the necessary materials for setting up a Micro Station with accessories from the HOBO Weather Station family of products Check hat you received al he prt Tor your Mev Salon system as ordered Configure the logger Sel op eager innen lal bares and batery srap Fora Chaps 2 Myou are using the External Grounding Wire Adapter Cable or External Communication Port Adapter Cabe instali them now See he ntuctns on page 23 and 25 respectively TT you opened any parts Double check he pacing ast make sure you havent os 1 you uning Was Mounting mount The now clon on ag Tt you sre using the Solar Radiation Sek Sai wp he Tonpa aiue and sensors Thre are several smal pieces required to connect nese sensors to to sel at could aay gt ost inthe fos strangi recommended you netal tase sensors nthe sor Tadalan bee going ta tha TE See page 42 n tap Sor auctions Repack the logget and sensor for transit is strong recommended That you use he rna uen posee because ts custom designed o protec te Miro Staten and t Components Gather the toos required Tor setup Use he ellowing a make sU you have Wa necessary tools setup he Mero Son nthe The teme mated optiona depend on our sie need
13. mounting plate 3 Using the two 1 5 8 inch U bolt assemblies and the mounting plate mount the logger upright to the mast Place the U bolts around the mast and install the saddle clamps Place the logger mounting plate against the saddle clamps and serew on the U bolt hex nuts 4 Screw the cover back on the logger when done Make sure there is adequate silicone grease an the cover pasket before replacing the cover 1 E Mounting fom Inset ou sro in roles 1o pons Mast roger tone Mounting Kt Sy Lot saa clamp tot hax vat mast nat shown Figure 11 Mounting the logger with the Mount Kt z FOBO Salon Usera Waal Chapter eld setup and mounting Connecting the External Grounding Wire Adapter Cable An Extemal Grounding Wire Adapter Cable Part CABLE HWS G is required if you will be using a wind speed or wind direction sensor with the logger or if the logger will be placed in an exposed location tripod or tower The tools required to connect the Extemal Grounding Wire Adapter Cable are Smal coin or slotted screwdriver Crescent wrench Silicone grease packet Follow these instructions 1 Use a slotted screwdriver or small coin to unscrew the external connection access cover External connection access prt over Figure 12 Extra connection access port on logger Apply silicone grease to the o ring on the fiting 3 Insert the
14. provided see the instructions on the next page This separate mounting pol an either be pounded in the ground mounted in concrete depending on how firm the ground s In either ease be sure the pole is vertical when you install it The top of the pole should be slightly less than the height desired for the top of the rain gauge 1 meter or 3 feet is type Hose clamps Ran gauge sensor catie Figure 27 Rain gauge on separate mounting pole Staion Usera Var Chapter Fed setup and mounting I mounting the rain gauge on the tripod mast Secure the rain gauge near the top a the mast on the side opposite the cross arm using the two hose clamps provided Hose clamps Ran gauge sensor cable Figure 28 Rain gauge on the tripod mast 1 Open cach hose clamp and place it around the mast Close the hose clamps unti the rin gauge side bracket easily slides into the clamp 3 Hold the rain gauge bracket against the mast with the top ofthe rain gauge above the top ofthe 4 Stip the upper clamp over the side bracket and tighten the clamp until the rain gauge is secure Note Be sure the collector is above the top of the mast so you don t get any splashing wind shedding or shadow effects 5 Install the lower clamp and check that the top ofthe bucket is level Note For windy locations it is recommended that you use the Guy Wire Kit Part M GWA to reduce vibration and ensure
15. the logger Cable plugge into D Somvmincaiona pet Figure 3 Connecting cable to logger Once connected the compute use logger software to configure launch readout the logger or simply check the status With the Palm handheld use HandCar to launch ead out get current sensor readings See the following sections for general information on launching and reading out Refer to the Software user s guide for detailed information Son Usera Waal Chapter 3 Logger operation To connect the logger to the Radio Modem or Remote Mode 1 Use a slotted screwdriver or small coin to unscrew the external connection access cover Figure 4 External connection access port on logger 2 Insert the External Communications Part Adapter Cable through the and plug it into the modem connector For complete details on attaching this cable see the Connecting the External Communications Port Adapter Cable section on page 25 9 sternal Communications port near plug in adoptar cable here Figure 5 Plugging in external communications port adapter cable 3 Connect the cable to the Remote Modem or eral extension cable HOB War Seaton Users Gud Chace 3 Logger operation Once connected use the Remote Site Manager software to launch read out or check the status See the following setion for general information on launching and reading Refer to the Remo
16. tty eo qui te an ty wm Estimating battery life Battery life will vary with T V and sampling intervals in use most important factor Number of sensors Battery type Operating environment Use the following table help you estimate how long the batteries will last run time based onthe logging interval Note The run times in this table assume that the recommended battery type for the temperature range is being used and up to four sensors are connected Tagging nervai Sampling interval battery run tme T minare or Hd monte Additional guidelines Tum off the sampling interval unless you have sensors that support measurement averaging At the time of publication only the 12 bit Temperature Soil Moisture Photosynthetieally Active Radiation and Solar Radiation smart sensors and the 4 20 mA and 0 5 Volt input adapters Supported measurement averaging Check the sensor manual to see if your sensor supports measurement averaging Make sure the Use Before date on the battery housing is at least two years from the current dui Alkaline batteries will lose up to 10 of capacity year sitting on a hot shelf nd can lose up to 500 or more if cooked repeatedly for example stored on car dashboard Keeping batteries in the refrigerator can reduce self discharge t 1 to 2 per year however be sure to avoid condensation forming on the batteries Use
17. use the wire nuts strip about 1 em 3 8 inch of insulation fom the end of the wires taking care not to nick the metal conductors Twist the stripped wires together clockwise and then screw on the wire mut clockwise Check the connection by gently pulling on the wires to verify solid mechanical connection Always strain relief the connection to make sure tat t is not broken by being jerked or repeatedly worked back and forth Refer to the sensor manual for more information on how to use the pulse input adapter Feld setup and mounting Stop 6 Mount the upper mast to the lower mast This section explains how to attach the upper mast to the lower mast of the tower Ifyou already performed this step go o Step 7 the logger enclosure to the upper mast It is recommended that wo people work together to attach the upper mast 1o the lower mast v haven attached the cross arm and wind sensor Lightly grease the creased upper end of the lower mast While holding the upper mast securely cut the cable ties that were temporarily holding the upper mast to the lower mast Slide the upper mast onto the lower mast witt the dimple going into the erase and oriented north it you in the northern hemisphere and south if you in the southern hemisphere When the upper and lower masts are aligned install the 1 5 8 inch U bolt assembly onto the upper mast placing it just above the di
18. HOBO Micro Station User s Guide V Contact Information For support please contact the company that you bought the produc lm Onset Compute Corporation or aa Onset Auboraal Dealer Onset Computer Corporation TU Blvd Bourne MA 02532 Mailing Address PO Box 3450 Pocus MA 02550 3450 hone L0 LOGGERS 1 300 564 4377 ar 508 759 9500 Fax 0759 9100 Customer Service Hours SAM to SPM Eastern Time Technical Support Hous SAM to 3PM Eastern Time Email loggerhalpenstcomp com Main Onset Web ste www onsetcomp com FTP site Bp onsctoonp com M you purchased the peat through an Onset Authorized Dealer you can also refer to for support information WARNING Fire Explosion and Severe Burn Hazard Do not mix battery types either by chemistry o atre may rupture or explode When replacing the latns rea and follow Their disposal instructione dispose af lithium baneris according o local regulations Do not dispose of teres i fire Never w recharge ilium or alkaline Banery Do not heat bateries above IF EC Do not mutilate rupe the banery housing Lithium arteries ay explode if the logger is exposed to exteme heat or conditions that could damage ar destroy he Banery case Do nat expose the contents of the ater to water gt WARNING Severe shock hazard Before installing ipod or mounting poles ensure that there electrical power lines overhead Do not in
19. ace 4 Use cable ties to secure the wind sensor cables to the cross bracket and mast The sensor cables should below the eros arm and brackets o minimize the chance of birds pecking and damaging the cables Cable ties should be spaced no more than 3 m 1 foot Upper mast Figure 39 Securing the wind sensor Tie the sensor cable below the light sensor bracket Light sensor estie Figure 40 Securing the ight sensor cable FOBO Satan Usera Mana Chapter Feld setup and mounting 6 Use cable ties to secure cables to mast sce Figures 41 and 42 Also secure any cables running to remote sensors to the mast orto one of the tripod legs Figure 41 Securing the sensor cables on upper mast 7 Gather the excess cable and attach the cable ties to the upper mast behind the logger Leave about a Sem 2 inch drip lop of cable below the logger 2 K 1 piste non Drip mee Figure 42 Finishing of securing sensor cables to the mast HOB Waa Staton Users Gas Chapter Fiela setup and mounting 8 cables should be neatly secured to the mast when complete 9 Recheck that all the U bolts nuts and clamps are secure for the entire system 10 The logger is ready to begin logging If you configured the logger to launch with a button start the Button Start light should be blinking To star
20. ade EJ Chapter Fed setup and mounting Stop 5 Install other smart sensors This section explains how to install the followir Rain Gauge page 40 Light page 41 Temperature or Temperature RH page 42 Soil Moisture page 44 a mA or 05 Input Adapter page 44 Pulse Input Adapter page 44 I you are not installing any of these sensors skip to Sep 4 Mount the upper mast to he lower mast on page 45 Guidelines for installing sensors les along the ground we recommend running them through conduit to protect them ome animals like to chew on the cables lawn mowers and being tripped For information on protecting the sensors properly refer to the Sensor Manuals Leave enough slack in the cables so that they can be routed into the logger are deploying multiples of the same sensor type be sure to note the serial number on the cable associated with cach measurement location so you interpret the data later Rain gauge installation instructions For the most accurate rainfall measurements it is recommended that you mount the rain gauge upslope about 3 meters 10 feet away from the tripod on a 1 5 meter high mounting pole Part M MPB Alteratively you can mount the rain gauge on the tripod mast This section includes steps for both configurations M mounting the rain gauge on a separate pole Secure the rain gauge to the separate mounting pole using the two hose clamps
21. and mate sura the Day I you a ogge 1o launch wth a buton siart ess and al utn on me legger secon uni a 1e hash you aro missing dala ora parar sensor check hat 1e sensor was property sald Remove end ense th Sensor and at tke eas you nd taris not commuresg may abad Sensor Contact you Onset dealer or Onset Computer Corporaton Daia cant be The data may have became corupad V rare circumstances the data le nae errors the ogger ty opening te fat Soa work contact your Onee eder or Onset Computer Corpora Tagger atone check and replace me bares Chapter Maintenance support and serie Chapter 6 Maintenance support and service This chapter explains Recommended maintenance for the Micro Station Who to contact for support Warranty information Retur repai and service policies Maintenance Regular maintenance on the HOBO Micro Station is essential because it extends the life ofthe components and helps to ensure the accuracy of recorded measurements When the Micro Station is deployed in the field potential damage can come from numerous sources such as rodents birds vand and heavy storms Periodic check ups in the field allow you to Check that the station is still set up and functioning as you intended Check for damage
22. are using multiple Sensors be sure to check the length of each smart sensor network cable reported in the Sensor Manuals Add them together and make sure they do not exceed 100 meters 328 feet TORO Wire Salon Users Guide Chapter 3 Logger person Time accuracy Upon launch the Micro Station s clock is set in Coordinated Universal Time UTC which is determined fam the clock on your computer or Palm handheld Once the Micro Station is logging it will keep fairly accurate time However there are three main sources of errors with time reporting Host clock error A common source of error is an incorrect time in the computer or Palm handheld uscd to launch the logger Make sure the clock on your computer Palm handheld is Set to the correct date and time before launching the logger One resource for calculating accurate time settings for UTC colloquially known as Greenwich Mean Time or GMT is the victime gov web site Also be sure to set the correct time zone in Hand aching the logger with the Palm handheld Startup error The logger can lose as much as 2 seconds when it is launched This is a one time error that occurs as of the start up sequence and cannot he avoided Clock drift The long term time accuracy is a function of temperature The worst case error is 8 pars per million PPM a week at 25 C which is about 5 seconds per week The eror increases as the temperature deviates from 25 see t
23. area is level Ii is not use shims or remove soil as needed You attach the Mast Level Part M MLA to the mast to verify that is vertical as you level the surface You also use the tr clamp bolts to fine tune the vertical adjustment later afler you adjust the height ofthe mast 9 Secure the tripod Use either the inch diameter stake kit Part M SKB ar bolt the tripod to cement pads with Yeinch anchors Install a stake bolt through one of the holes on each of three feet site conditions high winds ete warrant further stabilization ofthe tripod use the Guy Wire Kit Part M GWA Instructions for installing the Guy Wire Kit are later in this chapter 10 Salon Usera Wana setup and mounting 3 meter tripod lower mast assembly instructions 1 Using 5 16 inch nuts attach he three anchor plates to the three tripod foot brackets withthe large holes to the outside see Figure 19 Tighten the nuts securely Attach the three eg U bolts with saddle clamps one each onto the outer legs about 20 m 8 inches up from the anchor plates amps Figure 19 mater lower tripod 3 Open the tripod and place it in an upright position A Unfold the leg brace assembly and ee the assembly fat on the ground Figure 20 Leg brave and 3 meter tripod ROBO Mis Seon Users Gade Chapter Fed setup and mounting 5 Attach each ofthe three inner
24. d the logge wl top logging when e amor ia and preserve acque data a sanaa ata Give eschsensora name 30 chara Deployment noies Add up 2000 charactors of ols abot the lane Chapter 3 Logger operation Reading out data You can read data offload the Micro Station with logger software Connect to the logger as described in Communicating wih the logger on page 12 and then read it If the Micro Station s logging you can choose to stop the logger before reading out or Iet it continue logging while reading out Readout speed depends on the method used to connect to the logger and the device being uscd Typically a readout vi PC interface cable with the computer will take abou six minutes for a fll Micro Station 512K of data A full logger readout via the Radio Modem or Remote Modem may take up 1020 minutes and 30 minutes with a Palm handheld For more details on logger capacity see Logger memory later in this chapter Selecting and installing batteries The Micro Station requires four 1 5 volt AA batteries The logger is shipped with four but it is also compatible with lithium batteries For most applications alkaline batteries are the preferred solution because They are relatively inexpensive The battery gauge in the logger software will provide an accurate battery status They have slightly more usable capacity than 1 5 lithium
25. e Logger Rain Gauge Sensor Pipe enner Taa EA leptonai 1or mounting on separate bn Hh aOR Sisspenammerorpos ver escent wench using mast optional or mounting on separate Pon pans oF aier BT Eye ene aa tie sleooenanvmeripoet ver SmalconarsGiedscedmer Sted yor poate orana Light Sens Wind Speed or Wind Direction Sensor deploying above Es Tight sensar Tov EAT OTS PRS head sever AT TOS neh oO aah howe Gaps E mounting Cape Fold setup and mounting Gather the tots required for setup conus Soil Moisture Sensor Temperature or Temp Sensor Trancing shave Spade ori bar are not ready stated ime opina opinar 420 mA Input Adapter Pulse Input Adapter Fook ana oop ape Tuo wee le 0 5 Vott input Adapter Hook and oop tape Sm or 2m Tripod with Mast TPA or p Cross Arm M CA or N CAB Rei cement ona Stake Ki M SKA or SO aval Tem 7 purpose Tage mesure er Sm Mast MPA 35m Mast Tech wench ECE Eye prcton asse Eye protecion safety glasses Tast evei Par WENLAT sleagehanmerboat ver ast ove Pat WLR Rca Redi cement optional
26. e Jogger 1 Use a slotted screwdriver or small coin to unscrew the data access port cover Data access port 2 Insert the PC interface cable through the datu access port and plug it into the communications part on the logger n 1 plugged ni port 3 Using the logger software select the Launch icon 3 Make sure all the sensors you plugged in are visible the Launch screen 5 Choose a logging interval ofa few seconds so that your test will yield enough data to ook at Select the Start Logging Now option and click the Start button to lunch the logue 6 After couple of minutes read out the logger You can choose a either stop the logger and read it out or let it continue logging while reading out 7 Check the data and make sure it appears normal for all sensors For more details on launching and logger operation see Chapter 3 For information on mounting the Jogger and setting it up in the field see Chapter 4 z HOBO Satan Usera Waal Chapter 2 Assembly and testing Chapter 3 Logger operation Chapter 3 Logger operation This chapter explains key elements of Micro Station operation including Definition of logger components How to communicate with the logge including launching and reading out Guidelines for selecting and installing batteries Time accuracy ofthe logger Logger memory Logger components following diagram explains the key paris of the
27. e instructions on the next page 1 To instali the temperature RH sensor into the solar radiation shield Remove the bottom three shield plates by removing the three wing ats Install the temperature RH sensor using the two black loop clamps two washers and two selftapping screws see Figure 30 careful not to block the RH sensor openings Feed the cable out through the third and fourth shield plates see Figure 32 Replace the botom three shield plates roa satt tapping stew co m Temperature j mA d Temon sensor J Figura 30 Temporature RH sensor inside solar radiation shield Son Usera Waal Chapter eld setup and mounting To install the temperature sensor into the solar radiatior lemove the bottom three shield plates by removing the thre wing nuts Install the temperature sensor using the small black loop clamp washer and screw see Figure 31 Feed he cable out through the third and fourth shield plates see Figure 32 Replace the bottom three shield plates Threaded roa et qa ong rea C T eme Temperature P E NN Figure 31 Temperature sensor inside solar radiation sio 2 Mount the white solar radiation shield assembly onto the upper mast using the two U bolts provided see the figure below Postion the solar radiation shield to the desired height and tighten the U bo assemblies Optimum orientation of the solar radiati
28. e towers and equipment In rare situations strong electromagnetic interference may result in sensor network Take note ofthe mounting considerations in the Sensor Manuals for additional guidelines relative to the particular sensors you are using Chapter amp Fed setup and mounting 1fmountng the logger to a post or wall note that it is 60x 103 mm 237 x 406 inches between the center of the holes on the back of the logger See Figure 10 on page 21 Onset offers a 1 5 meter mast Part M MPB Which is especially useful when you are tying to minimize the size and visibility of the Micro Station Mounting instructions for a flat surface You can mount the Micro Station to a flat surface without any optional accessories IMPORTANT The logger must be mounted vertically so that cables hang down preventing moisture from entering the connection and to allow for proper ventilation of the case through the Gore Vent To mount the lagger to a flat surface such as a 2x4 pressure treatd stud plank you will need Phillips head screwdriver Four Phillips head screws shipped with logger Follow these instructions 1 Remove the clear cover from the case 2 There are four holes next to cach ofthe four screw holes used to attach the clear cover as shown below Serew in the four Philips hend screws through the inside of the case into the flat surface Use the dimensions in Figure 10 for determining where to drill ho
29. e tripod masts and other optional accessories from the HOBO Weather Station family This include Guidelines for a tripod system setup Fia preparation checklist Steps for setting up the 2 or 3 meter tripod system Guidelines for a tripod system setup In addition to the Guidelines for a typical field setup on page 20 adhere to the following guidelines for using the Micro Station with a tripod you will be using a rain gauge or wind sensor select a location away from trees and buildings Place the rain bucket at a distance away from obstructions that is equal to at least three times the height of the nearest ree building or other obstruction and the wind speed or wind direction Sensor at a distance away from obstructions that is equal to at least five times the height of the obstruction WARNING Severe stock hazard Do not sct up the Micro Station near power lines Contact between he Siion and power lines may in a shock electrocution or death For areas with winds greater than 50 mph to stabilize tall mast or if the rain gauge is attached to the top of the mast use the Guy Wire Kit Part M GWA and 1 2 inch Stake Kit Part M SKA to secure the system Either an External Grounding Wire Adapter Cable Part CABLE HWS G or an External Communications Port Adapter Cable Part CABLE HWS F is required if you will be using a wind spesd or wind direction sensor with
30. ensors it is recommended that you test sensor measurement accuracies once a yea Onset Computer can verify the accuracy of all sensors and recalibrate some sensors For more details on Verifying sensor accuracy refer to the Sensor Manuals included with the sensors
31. er mast is locked in place and guyed position the sensors at the correct heights and check that the rain gauge is level if on a tripod Follow these steps to level the light sensor Make sure the screws holding the sensor to the mounting bracket are lose Place the light sensor level Part M LLA on the sensor Adjust the height of the thumbscrews to level the sensor start with the thumbscrews protruding about 1 16 inches from the bracket Once the sensor is near level Check the light sensor level and repeat these steps as necessary When the sensor is level be sure to remove the light sensor level ten the mounting screws sensor lve remove ght sensor er sensor is leveled Figure 38 Light sensor and light sensor level ROBO Waa Seaton Users Gud Fed setup and mounting Stop 10 Plug in sensors ti cables and begin logging This section explains how to finish the Micro Station scu 1 Plug the sensors into the logger if you haven t already done so For details on inserting sensors see the Logger and smart sensor setup instructions section in Chapter 2 on page S you have a laptop or Palm handheld on site check current readings to ensure the sensor are all Working Note that you cannot check current readings if the logger is waiting for a Button Start or Delayed Star 3 Check that the batteries are securely seated in their holder with the battery strap in pl
32. he figure below If the temperature were a constant the logger time error could be as much as 35ppm 21 seconds per week Figure 7 Worst caso imo eror Reading out the logger and relaunching will reset the loggers clock This is useful when your logger has been running far a while and its clock needs to be reset Just be sure the computer or Palm handheld clock is set accurately before launching E Son Usera Mar Chapter 3 Logger operation Logger memory The logger uses non volatile memory which means it retains data indefinitely once power runs out Specifically the logger uses a high capacity Flash memory to store data which can retain the data even when the batteries are removed This type of memory is very durable I the logger dies in the field from dead batteries replace them and read out the logger immediately Do not relaunch the logger until the data has been recovered If your logger is damaged contact Onset Computer because there is a chance the data can be recovered Refer to Chapter 6 fr information about returning loggers for data recovery The logger contains 512K bytes of memory Up to 10K of this memory is used to store the launch configuration and deployment notes leaving at cast 502K bytes for data storage The logger software Automatically estimates how long the logger will record data unl the memory is full the run time based
33. ies fis inside the lagger without too much unnecessary bending of the cable Stung lan on sensor port Oing cord empty holes AR a Done na 7 Plag the sensors into he logger Adjust the cable length as necessary so there isn t exces cabil inside the case S you are using fewer than four sensors add the o ring cords to plug the empty holes in the slit insert 9 Apply some silicone grease to the slits the insert 10 Push the slit insert back into the stuffing gland Pushing the slit insert in at a light angle and with a slight twist may help it slide in more smoothly 11 Screw the dome nut onto the stuffing gland tighten by hand and then an additional Y to 34 turn with an adjustable wrench The dome nut must be snug but shouldn t be overtightened 12 From the back side of the stuffing gland fil the void inside with silicone grease from the package 13 Remove the desiccant pack from its foil pouch and place inside the lagger enclosure to minimize internal condensation 14 Apply silicone grease to the outside rim of the case where the cover meets up with the housing The grease should be applied sparingly in this location 15 Screw the clear cover back the Use a Phillips head screwdriver io tighten the four HOB Waa Seaton Users Gud 7 Chapter 2 Aosembiy and testing Testing the logger Iis recommended that you test the logger before setting it up in the field To test h
34. l field setup Use the following guidelines to help you choose an appropriate site for setti protecting against field hazards up the Micro Station and WARNING Severe shock hazard Do not set up the HOBO Micro Sion nent power lines Contat between the HOBO Misro Staton and power lines may result ina fatal shock siectrocution or death IMPORTANT The logger must be mounted vertically so that cables hang down preventing moisture from entering the connection and to allow for proper ventilation of the case through the Gore Vent Avoid placing the logger in extremely hot locations such as on a dashboard or the roof ofa greenhouse and chronically wet locations such as in a well or any place that is wet most or all of the time Also avoid rising water and flood zones Conduit is recommended when placing a sensor in or near the ground to protect against animals lawn mowers tractors exposure to chemicals ete o Beware of rodents birds cattle and other animals that can bite peck or trample the Miro Station An External Grounding Wire Adapter Cable CABLE HWS G is required if you will be using a wind speed or wind direction sensor with the logger Both an External Grounding Wire Adapter Cable and a Grounding Kit Part are recommended if the logger will be placed in an exposed location on tripod or tower If possible avoid sites immediately adjacent to radio television microwav
35. legs to each ofthe leg U bolt assemblies 5 1618 inch using the inner stud of he U bolt To attach each inner leg remove the nut fom the inner stud slide the leg over the stud and then tighten the aut finger Lego sembly R Wo C iniri Arenor plate Figura 21 The metar ipod inner leg 6 Loosen the three lock nuts on the bolts on the upper and lower mast ri clamp assemblies Back the three bolts ofthe upper and lower mast r clamp assemblies so that the lower mast section can be slipped down through the upper mast ri clamps and into the lower mast with the creased end of mast facing up When the lower mast section is installed hand tighten the upper and lower mast triclamps Upper mast medano rcm A amp Figure 22 Tree mater tripod lower mast Salon Usera Manat Fold setup and mounting 7 Install a Mast Level Part M MLA on the lower mast as shown in the previous figure 3 When the tripod is oriented on the site secure one of thee tripod legs to its mounting location and tighten the Ubolts on this leg 9 Adjust the second leg to level in one direction and secure this leg 10 Use the third lg to adjust the mast close to level 11 When the mast is close to being level secure the third leg 12 Fine tune the mast level by sliding the U hols slightly up or down Tighten all three leg tri lamps using 1 2
36. les on the mounting surface p s nnie _ B enne pam 8 a Figure 9 Hals for mounting logger Figure 10 Dimensions for mounting pattem 3 Replace the clear cover ROBO War Staton Users Gud Chapter Fed setup and mounting Using Micro Station accessories This section explains how to use the following accessories with the Micro Station Mast Mounting Kit External Grounding Wire Adapter Cable External Communications Port Adapter Cable Mounting the logger with the Mast Mounting Kit An optional Mast Mounting Par M MKA is available for mounting the logger toa 41 em 1 5 8 inch diameter mast such as the optional 1 5 m mast Part or 2 m tripod M TPB and 3 m tripod Part IMPORTANT The logger must be mounted vertically so that cables hang down preventing moisture from entering the connection and to allow for proper ventilation of the ease through the Gore Vent The tools required to mount the logger to a mast are 1 2 inch wrench Mounting Kit Part which includes one mounting plate two 1 5 8 inch U assemblies and four 6x8 flathead screws Follow these instructions 1 Unserew the clear cover on the logge 2 Place the four screws provided in this through each of the four holes next to the screw holes uscd to attach the clear cover Serew in the four serews through the inside ofthe case to the
37. ll coin or slotted serewdriver P llipchead screwdriver Crescent wrench Silicone grease packet Follow these instructions 1 Use a slotted screwdriver or small coin to unscrew the external connection access port cover teal connection coasa part oover Figure 14 External connection access port on logger 2 Apply silicone grease to the o ring on the fitting to be inserted 3 Insert the cable through the extemal connection access Screw in the fitting to seal the hole Hand tighten the fiting and then tighten an additional st tur with a crescent wrench ROBO Waa Seaton Users Gud Chapter setup and mounting 4 Plug the cable into the connector Note that the cable can fit into the connector in one direction only Hand tighten the dome nut and then tighten an additional turn witha crescent wrench iting a sown hee Dome nut munications port formar adapier hare Figure 15 communications port adapter cable plugged into logger Fill the back side ofthe gland nut with silicone grease Connect the communications end af be cable to the Remote Modem or serial cable Connect the unding wire to a clamp on the mast or tripod Screw the cover back on the logger Son Usera Maral Chapa Feld setup and mounting 2 or 3 meter tripod system setup optional This section explains bow to set up the Micro Station using th
38. mple about 2 5 cm or 1 inch frm the upper mast bottom Tighten the clamp Ie Upper mast Utot assembly L O tg sth in ore etre Figure 33 Upper and lower mast assembly ies the instructions in Sep 4 Mount the cross arm and wind sensor s are using the 2 meter or 3 meter tripods and the wind sensor You can adjust the wind sensor sight suited for your needs Adjust the height by raising and lowering the entire mast the wind Sensor on the cross arm or a combination of both Loosen the ti clamp bolts and raise lower the entire mast so that the wind sensor is close to the desired height Make sure there is at least em 2 inches of mast extending below the lower tri clamp Make sure the upper mast dimple is still facing north if in northern hemisphere and then re tighten the Once the tri clamp boit tight tighten the lock mts ta lock the bots in place This requires two wrenches one to hold the bolt and one to tighten the Jock nut against the tri elamp Loosen the bolt an the wind sensor mounting rod and raise or lower it as necessary so the center of the wind sensor anemometer cups is at the desired height Re tighten the bolt HOB Waa Seaton Users Gud Chapter setup and mounting Stop 7 Mount the logger enclosure to the upper mast 1 Install the Mast Mounting Kit See instructions on page 22 Using the two 1 5 8 i
39. nch U bol assemblies provided mount the logger with mounting plate on hc lower end of the upper mast in line withthe upper mast dimple The bottom U bot the mounting plate can be placed directly above the U bot holding the mast pieces together Noter When assembling the U bolts place the U bolts around the upper mast and install the saddle clamp Place the logger agains the saddle clamps and serew on the top U bolt muts only e tonger Tinang wee Mast ampie Figure 34 Logger on mast 3 Ifyou are using the Guy Wire kit position the logger enclosure so that it will not be in the way of 4 Ifyou are using the External Grounding Wire Adapter Cable or External Communications Port Adapter Cable sce page 23 and page 25 respectively attach the grounding wire to the mounting plate U bolt Serew on the lower U bolt mts and then tighten the U bolt nuts TORO Baton Urs Mana Chapter setup and mounting Step 8 Instali the Guy Wire Kit 1 you are not the installing Guy Wire Kit Part M GWA skip to Step 9 Final positioning and leveling of sensors I you using the 2 meter tripod you will need to attach the guy wires to three 1 2 inch Stakes Part which should be spaced evenly around the tripod at a distance of 3 to 4 m 10 to 13 from the mast 1 Ifyou haven t already done so attach the upper mast tri clamp to the up
40. nd ine average a recorded as one dala pant at each oni Intra The data comae the average aro not saved oniy nal averaged dst pontis savec Sete samping interval to one of tne predetned settings im 1 secondo 4 utes The samping tena ust b lee an ar equa 1o logging mena Sampling rates shorter than 1 minut wi reduce tne loggers batter e Important you do not have any sensora hat support measwrement averaging Sotto sapling interval 1o as tore vi bo o benet and t wil reduce bat consumpto ines to atoning Choose one of 1e fawn siart mades Tre Tape Start logging now The logger star recording measurements as Sten aa you re fined congue launch Delayed start The unc is postponed uril exact date and ime A amci You can adi serae ote une ath Button start This tows you to configure te launch senings but start actual launch when you want by pressing buton on te logger You an ad sensore any tora pressing te butlan on he Save settings for a iater launch Select hs option when you want to Save mo current unc setings for tuture launch but statt launch now example prior heading into te al Wap cand when When Wis boxe checked new dea wi oer oldest dala T DET Sequential one sample ta Une whe memory fu The logger wi contin logging dell unti eme na logge ie read out and stepped or the Baty fot itis box nat ca
41. nel is not plugged use a cotton swab if necessary to clean Anemometer on wind speed sensor Make sure the cups do not have any Spray bearing with a light oil Logger enclosure Remove dust with compressed air Do not get water inside the enclosure Tower Hose with fresh water if necessary Checking the desiccant pack The desiccant pack included with the Micro Station is an indicating desiccant pack which means it changes color from blue to pink when itis no longer absorbing moisture If the desiccant pack is blue it is Stil good If it is pink its bad and needs to be reconditioned To recondition desiccant pack place iin warm dry spot until it tums blue For example place the desiccant pack in an oven set to 50 to 70 C 122 10 158 F for 24 hours Once it turns blue again you can place it back in the logger Ide desiccant pack is pink also check for condensation within the logger I there is condensation check that the fittings are still tight and secure and the cover s rubber pasket is clean and has an even coating of silicone grease or consider moving the logger to drier location Replacing the batteries Batteries are cheap insurance Replace them at least once a year to prevent any loss of data Be sure to ead out the logger before replacing the batteries For more details refer to the Selecting and installing batterie section in Chapter 3 Verifying the sensor accuracy For most s
42. new batteries if you expect the deployment to require a substantial portion of battery life based on the table above Chapter 3 Logger aparaton Batteries are relatively inexpensive don t tke a chance with suspect batteries Checking battery status There are two ways to cheek the battery status ofthe logger Check the Bat Low light on the logger This light blinks when the battery has 25 or less capacity remaining Check the status with logger software For alkaline batteries the status is displayed in the percentage of capacity remaining Lithium battery voltage is cither listed a good which presents anywhere from 25 to 100 of capacity remaining or empty which represents 0 to 25 of capacity remaining Lithium bates have a relatively flat discharge curve which means the voltage docs not vary much with use until they fail Because of the uncertainty in capacity it is recommended that you start new launches with fresh lithium batteries that you know are at 100 rather than relying on old ones Itis always recommended that you read out the logger before replacing batteries I you replace the batteries while the Micro Station is logging it will stop recording data The data will not be overwritten however until the next launch Adding and removing sensors Smart sensors plug into the logger and collect data about various weather parameters Before you bring the logger and sensors to the field
43. nius bU However you shoul out he looper anc ten replace the Wemiow Tass han 25 of menory E Tne logger wit Camus oan uni a memory avatanie Tor avg di Thi wi oy birk the launen Parameter Wrap Arouna When Fut is ot Saeco uo to secton fo dll on do Wise Around When ul sening En Thee or Tas Daan sen Tens ight s bg conjuction wh he OK lot ore was a comunicato fare The tance but oa may have ar king Nght ten at least sensor not tommincang Immedate vetatce s recommended In general ti recommended hat you read out data when the Gh s vestigate the and re iaunen te logge Chapter 3i Logger person Communicating with the logger You can launch read or check the status of the Staton with either a computer or Palm handheld custom launch parameters can only be specified with the computer In addition you can use a Remote Modem to connect to Micro Station deployed near an analog phone line or use Radio Madem far wireless communication with the logger within a specified range connect the logger to the computer or Palm handheld 1 Use a slotted serewdriver or small coin to unsere the data access port cover Data accese port Figure 2 Data access port on logger 2 Insert the PC interface cable or Palm to Logger cable through the data access port and plug it into the communications port on
44. nsors supported At the time of printing the following smart sensors are available for use with the Micro Station Temperature Temperature relative humidity Rain Soil moisture Wind speed Wind direction Barometric pressure part S BPB CMSO only Solar radiation Photosynthetic active radiation PAR 05 Volt Input Adapter 420 mA Input Adapter Pulse Input Adapter contact closure and electronic switch Refer to wwew onsetcomp com for a current lis of available sensors Refer to the manuals provided with the sensors for sensor specifications mounting information and recommended maintenance chapter 2 Aesembiy and testing Chapter 2 Assembly and testing The HOBO Micro Station is shipped partially assembled This section explains how to assemble the connect the smart sensors and perform a quick test Items required configure the Micro Station you will eed the following One to four smart sensors Slotted screwdriver or small coin Pen pencil or other blunt instrument Adjustable 8 inch or 10 inch crescent wrench Utility or pocket knife PC interface cable Onset part number CABLE PC 3 5 Computer with logger software installed Silicone grease tube Chaper2 Assembly and testing Logger and smart sensor setup instructions 1 Insert four AA alkaline o lithium batteries For more details on which type of batteries to use see the Selecting and installing batteries section in Chap
45. o Step 5 Install ther smar sensors To mount the eross arm 1 Attach the cross arm to the upper mast using the two 14 20 x 2 3 4 inch hex head bolts Mount he cross arm on the side apposite the dimple at the bottom ofthe upper mast with the word TOP on the upper surface ofthe coss arm Pass the two bolts with flat washers on them through the two holes on the cross arm and through the twa holes at the top ofthe upper mast Install a nylock nut on cach Bolt Do not securely tighten the bolts yet 3 Install the mast plug into the upper mast top with the slot facing down and going over the two bolts Note After the mast plug is installed it shouldbe flush with the top of the mas 4 Tighten the two nuts equally Mast ug pot sat yt Upper mast Figure 25 Half ross arm setup is samo for fl cross arm To mount the wind sensor on the cross arm Note Although the wind sensor is designed to operate in 100 mph winds it can be damaged with improper handling Store the sensor in shipping box you ar ready to install it on the cross arm 1 Insert the end ofthe black mounting rod through the top ofthe cross arm sce Figure 26 2 Insert a 1 4 20x 1 3 4 inch hex head bolt with a flat washer on it through the 1 4 inch hole on the end of the cross am TORO Satan Urs Mana Chapter Fed setup and mounting Install another flat washer and nylock nut on the bolt allowing the black mo
46. oclimates in one or more locations Part of the HOBO Weather Station family the Micro Station uses a network of smart sensors for taking measurements Key features of the Smart sensors include Automatic detection No extensive programming wiring or calibrating is required to set up sensors Easy expansion Because the logger is not pre configured up to four sensors of any type combination can be added simply by plugging them in before logging begins Digital network The connections between the smart sensors and the logger are digital ensuring accurate reliable data collection and storage i Weatherproof A silicone gasket around the edge of the ease Keeps out moisture while Gore Vent allows the case to brea Specifications HOBO Micro Station ae Daa 70 358 win tcm bares EEA Tp Tour emar senors noting muli sao Communisten 35m serai port Dinero CCEE HOST AW SETAE EE TS HST Wig 0309000827 Meno Ta Memor aser Stop when ul wrap around when at persona TET Seven is prove agg senso TERNI Logging renal T second 18 hows er ape nen Bariery te Tissue ob sensas NT ES ER Baty Te Four AX sale batere WAITED Vo Opa 20 Z2 Y optena un bateries Sealab for operating contra o 40 o 70 C o 58 Tine Ray 0102 secon re Wt paint and 5 sec
47. on shield is to face tinto the direction of the predominant wind Solar radiator Figure 32 Solar radiation shield attachment ROBO War Seaton Users Gud Chapter Fea setup and mounting Soil moisture sensor installation instructions This sensor measures the water content in the space immediatly adjacent to the probe surface Air gaps or excessive compaction around the probe can profoundly influence soil water content readings Do ot mount the probes adjacent to large metal objects such as metal poles stakes Maintain at least cm G inches of separation between probe and other objects Any objects other than within 8 em 3 inches of the probe can influence the probe s electromagnetic field and adversely affect output readings 1 Use a thin implement like a trenching shovel gardening spade or flat bar to make a pilot hole in the soil Make sure the hole is straight in the direction you will be orienting the probe The probe can be oriented in any direction However orienting the flat side perpendicular to the surface of he soil will minimize effects on downward water movement and avoid the possibility that water pool on top of the sensor 2 Insert the probe into the hole making sure the entire length of the probe is covered 3 Insert a shovel into the soil a few inches away from the probe and gently force soil toward the probe to provide good contact between the probe and the
48. onds per week aT eorr Daa Tp Suppor DESSEN averaging based CT AT rom sers Chapter 1 inroduction HOBO Micra Station EEE Daia Communicator Curent reading whe longi whe ogg TOSS when stopped Eroaren Rang nth Gor Veni so sone gasta ior deployment n harsh weather condone cory Mount vriceby on f surface 18 cm 35S or wide tonal mast awning Kor ae on 43 em 1 ches ovr sawed Ey ur a Sensor Network Cae fob m S28 maa tena Tha CE Wis produc COH WE a relevant Grecis im ta European Unen EU How to use this manual This manual walks you through the steps of setting up operating and maintaining the Micro tation Use this manual to lean how to Assemble the logger and perform an initial test Operate the logger Sct up the Micro Station in the field Troubleshoot problems Maintain the Micro Station and get service and support Itis important that you test your system using the steps in Chapter 2 before continuing with other chapters in the manual and installing the Micro Station on site For your convenience this manual includes three section dividers to organize sensor manuals and hardware packing lists Its recommended that you add all sensor manuals and hardware packing lists to this binder Chapter 1 nvoduetin Smart se
49. p and mounting Stop 3 Temporarily install the upper mast This section explains how to temporarily attach the upper mast to the tripod base This allows you to casly work onthe upper mast while it is resting the base of the tripod If you prefer to permanently install the upper mast at this point because you will be able to reach assembled tower go to Step 6 Mount the upper mast to the lower mast on page 45 and then return to Step 4 Otherwise follow these temporary steps and then permanently attach the upper mast Inter 1 Ifyou will be using the Guy Wire Kit Part M GWA install the guy wire upper mast clamp about two thirds up the upper mast Tighten the clamp by hand temporarily hold it in place You will eed to adjust it ater Stand the upper mast upright and tie cable tie to one leg brace and one le of the tripod using shea ie sud Reverb ce ties aher ics ans a ist Prost evel Figure 24 Upper mast temporary ROBO Waa Seaton Users Gud EJ Chapter Fed setup and mounting Stop 4 Mount the cross arm and wind sensor This section explains how to attach the cross arm and wind sensor to the upper mast It is recommended you use the cross arm to mount the wind sensor Because keeps this sensor away from other sensors could cause wind turbulence or wind shadows 1t is als the best way to ensure the sensor is vertical you are not installing a cross arm proceed t
50. per mast Orient the the upper clamp so they align with each tripod foot or a 1 2 Inch stake Attach one end of the guy cable to one eyebolton the upper mast ri clamp Open the wire clamp by loosening the screw on it Place the clamp over the wire and tighten Leave 2 5 em 1 inch of wire protruding trom the clamp a NEL 1n 2s em ot exposed cate Figure 35 Guy wire attachment 3 Hook one S hook and one turnbuckle onto the corresponding stake se Figure 36 or leg sce Figure 37 APTI LLY 1247 Figure 36 Guying to 1 2 inch Stakes ROBO Mis Seon Users Gade Chapter Fed setup and mounting Figure 37 Guying to 3 Meter tripod feet 4 Cut the guy cable so that it can be put through the loose end of the turnbuckle and the wire clamp Gee Figure 36 if using the 2 meter tripod see Figure 37 if using the 3 meter tripod Make sure the tumbucke is extended as shown in the figures before feeding the cable through Install the hooks tumbuckles and cables onto the other two stakes or tripod legs Tighten the three guy wires evenly by tuming the turnbuckles Attach a Mast Level Part M MLA on the upper mast to maintain the mast at vert The guy wires should be taut when the installation is complete Salon Usera Wana ld setup and mounting Stop 9 Final positioning and leveling of sensors Once the upp
51. soil 4 Water the soil surrounding the sensor to facilitate settling of the soil 5 Do not excessively pack or compress the soil adjacent to the sensor The soil should contact the sensor surface but should not be packed For deeper installation excavate down to just above the level you wish to measure then install the probe as described above you need to calibrate the probe for the soil you may want to gather soil samples ftom each sample depth at this time When removing the probe from the soil do nor pullout of the soil by the cable Doing so may break intemal connections and make the probe unusable Mount the 4 20 mA or 0 5 volt input adapters To mount the 4 20 mA or 0 5 Volt input adapters use the self adhesive hook and loop tape to mount the input adapter on top of the battery cover If another sensor is already mounted on the battery door then use the back of the logger enclosure door Refer to the sensor manual for more information on how to use he input adapter Mount the pulse input adapter mount the pulse input adapter secure the adapter housing to the mast or sensor mounting arm Coil excess cable and secure it with cable ties When making connection to third party sensor take time to make sure the connection is reliable and is protected from rain dirt and direct exposure to the elements The input cable be connected directly to screw terminals on the sensor or to sensor cables with wire To
52. stall ie system during atmosphere axial activity Do not assemble or transport ipods mounting pales ot other atus les thene ia sufficient clearance from potential electrical sources or other obtains WARNING Do not climb an or around the pod Gif using The Micro Station and any of its associated adware towers poles care ot designed 1o support the weight person Injury moy WARNING If using stakes stabilize the tower ensure that thene are o underground wies ar Pipes under he Staton WARNING Do not use weather station as part of erica contol system This stem s nat intended be failsafe mechanisms for anticipuning fe threstening conditions such as Nash food rrr gt 2003 2011 Onset Computer Corporation al rights reserved Prin in he USA Onset HOBO ad HandCar are registered ar trademarks af Onset Computer Corporation Palen is trata of Palm ne Gore Vent a a trademark of W L Gone and Associates other the open of the respective companies D Staion Usera Var Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction specications How to use tis mana Smart sensors supported Chapter 2 Assembly and testing idus ems required Logger and smart sensor setup instructions Testing the logger Chapter 3 Logger operation M Logger components Stats ins Communicating with the logger Launching Selecting and instaling bates Estimating ba
53. t logging press and hold the button inside the logger enclosure for a second until lights fash the logger cover must be off to access the button Ifyou configured the logger to launch in delayed start mode the Delay Start light should be blinking The logger will start automatically at the datetime you entered Ifyou did not setup the logger with a button delayed start connect the logger to the computer or Palm handheld and launch it See Chapter 3 for details connecting to the Jogger and launching 11 Once the logger is launched make sure the OK status light is blinking This indicates the logger is recording data properly You may need to cup your hand over the top of the logger to sce the lights in full sunlight 12 Screw on the logger cover if you removed it earlier making sure the desiccant pack is inside the logger enclosure to minimize internal condensation remove desiccant pack from its foil pouch before installing Make sure all logger openings are covered and the sensor dome nut is secure HOBO Siain Usera Maral Chapter S Troweshootng Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The following chart lists common problems you may encounter with the Micro Station and possible resolutions Trdvidual sensors are e Wa sensore removed and han reiaered may not be found or are a Pe auto detected and meteor wi not appear nhe launch screen Cic the logue sofware
54. te Site Manager User s Guide for detailed information about the software the Radio Modem Operation Manual or details configuring the Radio Modem and the Remote Modem User s Guide for information about configuring the Remote Modem Launching There are several parameters you can enter when launching the Micro Station with the logger software The following table describes the launch parameters you can set Note If you are launching the logger with HandCar on a Palm handheld the logger will be launched with the parameters you last entered in the logger software Taunch parameter Description Description Emar a desaigar te aaa Baty oe sure The apofopate batary ype s saad Wa balay gage ot be accu wren checking logoer statis Taggnginiaval Set how ofen wi record dala for example 30 minua Faur The meimum interval 1 second and 18 hours Keep in mind tnat ne Taster the logging interval the more quickly the Dateies wil be deplete See Estrmatng Baton Lile sion on page 1 Savi For use wih sensors hal suppor The sampling taal sets how fen sensors wil take measurements betwoen logo erae Check ie sensors data sheet or manca to determine I yout senso supports measurement averaging Wen sampling interval 1s used nog launch a he samples measurements Tor the sensor are averaged together a
55. ted o launch sereen Tor te coract bay satus Make sure you aren t using a combination of alkaline and tum batteries Never mix battery pos Check he battery expiraton date make sure it i at least two years from the curent date Batteries can se scan capac I stored at elevated Check te vag wih a voltmetar Akane bates shoul be atleast 1 5 alt per cl when Mum batis sou be 18 voi per cal Chapter Troweshooting Ge prem I check tor excessive ha logge ancase Severe andor condensation the logge enclosure can lod to short a batery ftre It may be necessary fo add addhional sealing andior esca ote logger to prevent condensate Check to make sure tnat bo he togging an sping intervals are set or atleast or greater Saming Logging ens faster Pan 1 Hinata wil apy deplete We bateny See hn secton Estimating anao on page 6 or more deals Check tor damaged wiring andor sensors Damaged cable or connectors San rest completa or sort creat at wl drain bares No sau igh ae very aint in rect unig shed the sun and check aga perat may be tu Rea out ottoad data om the an che Cheek sit wn logger OK sss giri nar Take he logge e launched you We gero lurch wih a ioa start check me dae ue you sescld
56. ter 3 on page 1 Place the battery strap on the batteries Banery svan 3 Witt a crescent wrench remove the dome nut from the stuffing gland in the sensor port os Sting gand stinset gand on sensor por Push the slit insert from the inside of case You may need to push the slit insert out using a pen capped end pencil eraser end or other blunt instrument ROBO Mc Seaton Users Gud 3 Chace 2 Aosembiy and testing Some sensors have an anti snag device on the connector as shown below If any of your sensors has this device check that the connector fts through the stuffing gland Ant snag device on the connector does not fit through the stuffing gland you will ned to trim the ant snag device with a knife so that the connector looks lke the one below ron 1e Son Usera Maral Chapter 2 Assembly and testing 6 Insert the sensor connectors through the dome nut The threaded side of the dome nut should be facing towants the connector Then slide the cables through the stuffing gland and through the hale in the ease Push the cables into the slit insert Notez The electronics on some older temperature sensors are housed in a tube that is close to the sensor connector Ifyou have any of these sensors sure to insert them first because they will need more room inside the logger Adjust the sensor as needed so that the tube with the clectro
57. the logger or if the logger will be placed in exposed locaton In addition the Grounding Kit Part M GKA s recommended if the logger will be outdoors in an exposed locaton Electrically ground the logger to is mounting mast which in urn must be connected to ground rod to reduce the chance of damage from atmospheric activity 2 meter Tripod Tower Assembly Part M TPB You must set up the tower on level ground here should be no ground slope The legs on the 2 meter tower are non adjustable If the site you are using is not level then you will need to either leve it or use shims o level the tripod Be prepared to dig if necessary Suggested Mounting Use 1 4 inch Stake Kit Part M SKB 3 meter Tripod Tower Assembly Part M TPA The maximum ground slope is 13 degrees The legs on the 3 meter tower allow for limited adjustment on uneven ground Be prepared to dig if necessary if the slope is significant Suggested Mounting Use 1 2 inch Stake Kit Part M SKA deis recommended that two people set up most tripod systems Some assemblies arc heavy and are easier to handle with two people Be sure to stabilize level and secure the tripod on firm ground It may be necessary to adapt the installation to the existing site conditions as necessary fr example if mounting the tripod on ice or rock you may need to use a masonry clamp o secure i HOR ieo Seon Users Gade 7 chapter Fed setup and
58. ttery tfe Checking banery status Adding and removing sensors Time accuracy Logger memory Chapter 4 Field setup and mounting Guidelines for typical field setup Mounting instructions for fat surface Using Micro Station accessories Mounting the logger the Mast Mounting Connecting Extemal Grounding Adapter Cable Connecting e Extemal Communications Por Adapter Cable Zor 3 meter tripod system setup optional Guidelines tor a pod system setup ald reparation echt Steps tor seting up 2or 3 meter typod system Step 1 Assemble lve stabiize 2 or 3 m rpodiower mast Step 2 astal he Grounding Step 3 Temporal instal the upper Mount ne cross and wind sensor Stap 5 nsa ther ema sensors Stap Mount the upper mast o e lower mast Stap 7 Mount the lagger enclosure to upper Stap nsa me Guy Wire Kt Step Fina postonng leveling of sensors Stap 10 Plug in sensors ue cables and begin Jogging TRG Ware Salon Users Guide Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Maintenance support and service Maintenance ertrming inspection Cleaning Mero Staton Checking the desiccant pack Replacing he batons Venting the sensor accuracy bees Chapter 1 introduction Chapter 1 Introduction The Micro Station is a four sensor data logge designed fr applications requiring multi channel monitoring of micr
59. unting rod to protrude 1 2 inch 1 3 em from the bottom of the crass 4 Tighten the nut and bolt the rod s clamped in place and the cros arm just starts to deform wena S ut QAO Upper mast We sped Waher nut Figure 28 Wind sensor attachment Ifyou are attaching the sensors to the upper mast while it is temporarily attached to the tripod base Go to Sep 5 Install other smart sensors M you are installing the sensors on a mast that is already mounted on top of the lower mast You an adjust the wind sensor to the desired height from the ground This can be accomplished by raising and lowering the entire mast the wind sensor on the cross arm or a combination of both 1 Loosen the tri clamp bolts and raise lower the entire mast so that the wind sensor is close to the desired height Make sure there is at least em 2 inches of mast extending below the lower tri clamp Make sure the upper mast dimple is still facing north ifin northern hemisphere and then re tighten the clamps Once he ri clamp bolts are tight tighten the lock nuts to Jock the bolts in place This requires two wrenches one t hold the bolt and one to tighten the lock nut against the clamp 3 Loosen the bolt the wind sensor mounting rod and raise or lower it as necessary so the center of the wind sensor anemometer cups is at the desired height Re tighten the bolt HOBO Wa Seon Users G
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