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For safety reasons, DO NOT mount the 110
VAC supply directly to the weather station.
Mount the transformer external to the stations
and run 16 VAC to the station (Figure 2.5-2).
The maximum distance for the 16 VAC using an
18 awg cable is 2000 ft. The electrical
connections should be done in accordance with
the National, State, and Local electrical codes.
FIGURE 2.5-1. Battery/Solar Panel Connections
SECTION 2. WEATHER STATION INSTALLATION
Solar Panel
The solar panel is mounted (Figure 2.3-2) on
the south side of the weather station (northern
hemisphere only) and connects to the terminals
labeled "INPUT EXTERNAL CHARGING
SOURCE" (Figure 2.5-1).
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