Rain Bird WS-PRO2 Mode d'emploi
WS-PRO2 Weather Station
Installation, Operation,
Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
Manual
GTB 27176
July, 2007
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Table of Contents
1.0 General Information................................................................................................ 4
2.0 Installation Tasks..........................................................................................................6
2.0.1 Tools Required................................................................................................... 6
2.0.2 Preparation......................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Site Selection ................................................................................................................ 9
2.1.1 Wind Speed and Direction................................................................................. 9
2.1.2 Temperature and Relative Humidity................................................................ 10
2.1.3 Precipitation..................................................................................................... 11
2.1.4 Solar Radiation................................................................................................. 11
2.1.5 Soil Temperature.............................................................................................. 11
2.1.6 Determining True North for Wind Vane Orientation...................................... 11
2.1.7 NSSDC CGM Service...................................................................................... 12
3.0 Base Tower Installation .............................................................................................. 15
3.0.1 Base Installation............................................................................................... 15
3.0.2 Installation of Concrete Base........................................................................... 16
3.1.0 Base Tower Components................................................................................. 17
3.1.1 Tower Installation............................................................................................ 17
3.1.2 Weather Station Grounding............................................................................. 19
3.1.3 Grounding Procedure....................................................................................... 19
4.0 Instrumentation Installation........................................................................................ 25
4.1.0 Enclosure, Datalogger, Power Supply............................................................. 27
4.1.1 Battery Installation........................................................................................... 27
4.1.2 Solar Panel Installation.................................................................................... 29
4.1.2 AC Power Installation...................................................................................... 30
4.1.3 Enclosure Installation....................................................................................... 31
4.2 Communication and Data Storage Peripherals................................................... 37
4.2.1 Phone Modems................................................................................................. 38
4.2.2 Short Haul Modems......................................................................................... 39
4.2.3 Sealing and Desiccating the Enclosure............................................................ 41
5.0 Installation of Sensor Arm.......................................................................................... 43
5.1.0 Components ..................................................................................................... 43
5.2.0 Installation........................................................................................................ 44
5.3.0 Sensor Connection.......................................................................................... 44
5.4.0 RH and Temperature Radiation Shield........................................................... 44
6.0 Sensor Installation....................................................................................................... 47
6.1.0 Wind Sensor..................................................................................................... 47
6.2.0 Rain Gauge Installation.................................................................................... 50
6.3.0 Pyranometer..................................................................................................... 50
6.4.0 Soil Temperature Sensor (Optional)................................................................ 52
6.5.0 Sensor Schematics ........................................................................................... 52
7.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 56
7.1.0 Maintenance..................................................................................................... 56
7.1.1 Instrumentation Maintenance........................................................................... 57
7.1.2 Batteries ........................................................................................................... 57
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7.1.3 Desiccant.......................................................................................................... 57
7.1.4 Sensor Maintenance......................................................................................... 57
7.2.0 Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 59
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WS-PRO2 Weather Station
1.0 General Information
The Rain Bird WS-PRO2 Weather Station, when used in conjunction with the
Rain Bird Cirrus, Nimbus II, or Stratus II Central Control system, provides the
irrigation professional with a powerful tool to aid in the growing of lush, healthy,
green turf grass, while conserving important resources, such as water and
power.
Rain Bird Smart Weather software interrogates the WS-PRO2 weather station to
retrieve information that has been gathered on a daily basis of the climatic
conditions that affect the irrigation application for the area.
The Smart Weather software subjects the climatic information that it gathers to a
version of the modified Penman Equation. The Penman Equation has been
proven through over 35 years of university research, to be one of the most
reliable predictors of turf grass water use requirements.
The Weather Station monitors the following climatic conditions:
•Rainfall
•Wind Speed & Direction
•Air Temperature
•Relative Humidity
•Solar Radiation
The standard WS-PRO2 configuration includes sensors to monitor these
conditions, a data logger to capture this data, a modem to communicate the
information to the Smart Weather software located on the central control
computer and a power supply.
The Rain Bird Model “PRO 2” Weather Station is available in four (4) basic
configurations:
Model WSPRO2SH - A direct wire system intended for use when the weather
station is within 20,000 feet of the Central Control Computer and communication
is via a wire path between the weather station and the computer. A separate
power source is required for this weather station.
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Model WSPRO2PH - A phone modem system for use when the weather station
is further than 20,000 feet from the Central Control Computer or when they
cannot be connected by a communication wire path. The system communicates
utilizing a standard, dedicated phone service. A separate power source is
required for this weather station.
Model WSPRO2SHS – A direct wire system intended for use when the weather
station is within 20,000 feet of the Central Control Computer and communication
is via a wire path between the weather station and the computer. This weather
station utilized solar power instead of a local power source.
Model WSPRO2PHS - A phone modem system for use when the weather station
is further than 20,000 feet from the Central Control Computer or when they
cannot be connected by a communication wire path. The system communicates
utilizing a standard, dedicated phone service. This weather station utilized solar
power instead of a local power source.
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2.0 Installation Tasks
2.0.1 Tools Required
The tools required for weather station installation are listed below.
2.0.1.1 Tools Required for Tower Installation
WS-PRO2 Tower
Shovel
Rake
Open end wrenches: 3/8", 7/16", ½", (2) 9/16"
Magnetic compass
6' Step ladder
Tape measure (12’ to 20’)
Claw hammer
Level (24” to 36”)
Hand saw
Materials for concrete form:
(4) 1" x 2" x 12" stakes
(2) 2" x 4" x 96" lumber
(12) 8p double-head nails
(8) 16p double-head nails
20 ft form wire
½ Yard concrete
Concrete trowel, edger
Electrical Fish tape or 20 feet of small diameter rope
Wheelbarrow
2.0.1.2 Tools for Instrumentation and Maintenance
WS-PRO2 Tower
Lock and key for enclosure
Magnetic declination angle (Section 4)
Magnetic compass
Straight bit screwdrivers (small, medium, large)
Phillips-head screwdrivers (small, medium)
Small diagonal side-cutters
Needle-nose pliers
Wire strippers
Pocket knife
Calculator
Volt / Ohm Meter
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Electrical Tape
Step ladder (6')
Station manuals
Station log and pen
Open end wrenches: 3/8", 7/16", ½", (2) 9/16"
Socket wrench and 7/16" deep well socket
Adjustable wrench
Pliers
Conduit and associated tools (as required)
Felt-tipped marking pen
Claw hammer
Pipe wrench (12")
2.0.2 Preparation
Immediately upon receipt of your weather station
•Open shipping carton(s).
•Check contents against invoice and shipping checklist. Contact
Rain Bird immediately about any shortages.
•Weather station is packed in the shipping box in layers (Figure1,
Figure 2, and Figure 3).
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THIS SIDE UP
CutTo Open Box
T
HIS SIDE UP
Figure 1
Top Layer Instruction
Manual
Cardboard
Containing Wind Vane
Manual
WindVane
Figure 2
Top
Packing
Middle
Packing
Bottom
Packing
WS-PRO2
To
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La
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WS-PRO2
Bottom Layer
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301-T
Bottom Layer
BATTERY
DESI PAK
Figure 3
2.1 Site Selection
Selecting an appropriate site for the weather station is critical in order to obtain
accurate meteorological data. In general, the site should be representative of the
general area of interest, and away from the influence of obstructions such as
buildings and trees.
The weather station should not be located where sprinkler irrigation water will
strike sensors or instrument enclosure.
Some general guidelines for site selection are listed below, which were
condensed from EPA (1988)1, WMO (1983)2, and AASC (1985)3 publications.
2.1.1 Wind Speed and Direction
Wind sensors should be located over open level terrain, and at a distance
of at least ten times (EPA) the height of any nearby building, tree or other
obstruction, as illustrated in Figure 4.
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Figure 4
2.1.2 Temperature and Relative Humidity
Sensors should be located over an open level area at least 9 m (EPA) in
diameter. The surface should be covered by short grass, or where grass
does not grow, the natural earth surface. Sensors should be located at a
distance of at least four times the height of any nearby obstruction and at
least 30 m (EPA) from large paved areas. Sensors should be protected
from thermal radiation, and adequately ventilated.
Situations to avoid include:
•Large industrial heat sources
•Rooftops
•Steep slopes
•Sheltered hollows
•High vegetation
H
10H
10T
Height of tree (T)
Logan,Utah MADEIN USA
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