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  • Page 1 Signature Series User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Procedure 1c: Flat Roof Installations Procedure 1d: Peaked Roof Installations Procedure 2: TP1-GK Guy-Wire Kit Installation Procedure 3: Mounting a WeatherHawk Station on a Tripod or Pole Procedure 4: Solar Panel Installation Procedure 5: TP1-GR Ground Kit Installation Appendix A: WeatherHawk Equipment...
  • Page 3 TP1-GR Tripod Grounding Kit HM Series (House Mount) Mast Components Appendix B: WeatherHawk Setup Diagrams Direct Connect Diagram Wireless Connect Diagram Roof/Wall Installation Diagram Appendix C: WeatherHawk Setup Special Notes Pyranometer Shipping Cap Removal Note Appendix D: Preventive Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 4: Overview

    This weather station is designed for ease of use while providing reliable, long-term measurements. No special skills or special tools are needed to install and maintain a WeatherHawk system therefore providing a wide range of applications a WeatherHawk system can be used for.

  • Page 5: Site Considerations

    1-1.5 inches and can be easily mounted on a user- supplied mast. With the TP1 Tripod Kit, the WeatherHawk can be mounted at a height of 38 to 60 inches. Mast extensions are available for the TP1 Tripod Kit in order to raise the height of the weather station.

  • Page 6: Roof Installations

    WeatherHawk also offers mast extensions for the HM1 to increase the height of the sensor platform. The WeatherHawk needs to be 4 -8 feet (1.25 – 2.5 m) above the roof peak, which requires one or two extensions (TP1-MX) and a guy-wire kit (TP1-GK) when using the TP1 tripod and two extensions. If your roof has a chimney or is flat with decorative trim, or has nearby trees taller than the house, follow the “Ten Times the Height Rule”...

  • Page 7: Power Considerations

    WeatherHawk. Solar Power WeatherHawk offers a 5 Watt Solar Panel Kit for use with WeatherHawk Signature Series systems. The kit is suitable for use with any WeatherHawk Signature Series weather station however, if the station location is near or above 66° latitude, solar power is most likely not an option for recharging the internal battery of the weather station.

  • Page 8: Cable Length

    Up to ¼ mile (0.4 km) for the frequency 2.4 GHz  Up to 7 miles if optional higher gain antennas are used on both the WeatherHawk station and the RF base station The transmission ranges assume standard WeatherHawk antennas are used at the computer site. User- supplied, higher gain antennas at the base station and/or on the WeatherHawk can affect the transmission range.

  • Page 9: Other Communication Options

    Other options include an IP server module that can send the data to an Ethernet making it accessible on a network. This option requires the purchase of a WeatherHawk IP server module, and the presence of an ethernet cable at the module location.
  • Page 10 WeatherHawk from the box. Install your application software on your computer. Connect the serial cable male connector to the WeatherHawk RS-232 port and the serial cable female connector to a computer serial port (Figure 2). Figure 2: Serial cable (left) and the WeatherHawk serial port in which the serial cable male connector connects.
  • Page 11 Pro Software”. If you are using other software, please refer to the software manual for that software. Disconnect the serial cable from the WeatherHawk and place the dust cover back on the serial port. If your WeatherHawk is wireless (Model 916/922/240), setup the radio (see “Radio Setup” section below).
  • Page 12 WeatherHawk. Test the connection to the WeatherHawk by clicking the Test Connection button on the Setup screen. Select Station Internal Saved Values from the list of Setups on the left of the setup screen. (See figure 6)
  • Page 13 Set the Weather display update and Write data to database to the desired rate Close the WeatherHawk PRO Setup window, click the connect button in lower right corner of main display window to test communication between software and weather station.

  • Page 14: Installation Procedures

    Installation Procedures Many installation configurations for the WeatherHawk are possible. This document describes standard installation configurations. For questions about installation configurations not described in this document, contact WeatherHawk Customer Service. TP1 Tripod Installation Procedures Procedure 1a: Tripod Preparation for Installation.

  • Page 15: Procedure 1B: Ground Installations

    A permanent site may require pouring a concrete pad or fabricating some other form of a permanent base (See WeatherHawk website for a hole pattern drawing of the TP1 to assist in pre- cast bolt alignment for permanent footings).

  • Page 16: Procedure 1C: Flat Roof Installations

    For permanent sites, install user- supplied bolts through the holes in each tripod foot. Follow Procedure 3: Mounting the WeatherHawk Station on a Tripod or Pole. Procedure 1c: Flat Roof Installation For each of the tripod feet, remove the protective paper from one side of the sealing pad to expose the adhesive then adhere the sealing pad to the bottom of the tripod foot (Figure 18).

  • Page 17: Procedure 1D: Peaked Roof Installations

    Follow Procedure 3: Mount the WeatherHawk Station on a Tripod or Pole. Procedure 1d: Peaked Roof Installation The WeatherHawk wind sensors should be at least 8 feet (2.5m) above the roof peak, which requires two extensions (TP1-MX) and a guy-wire kit (TP1-GK). If using the HM1 please refer to Appendix...

  • Page 18: Procedure 2: Tp1-Gk Guy-Wire Kit Installation

    Screw the lag bolts through the holes in each tripod foot and into the roof. Follow Procedure 3: Mounting the WeatherHawk Station on a Tripod or Pole. Procedure 2: TP1-GK Guy Wire Kit Installation Guy-Wire...
  • Page 19 This procedure assumes the WeatherHawk has been setup and tested at the computer location, and that a tripod or pole has been installed at the site. Place your WeatherHawk assembly on top of the mast or pole with the base firmly seated on the top edge of the mast or pole (Figure 23).
  • Page 20 Loosely tighten the U-bolt nuts so that the WeatherHawk is stable but can be rotated on the mast or pole (Figure 24). U-Bolt Nuts Figure 24: Two views of the WeatherHawk station. The U-bolt and nuts are shown. As a reference, use a magnetic compass (supplied with the optional Tripod Installation Kit) and rotate the WeatherHawk assembly until the reference line on the wind direction sensor is aligned with Magnetic North (Figure 25).
  • Page 21 Because proper grounding of the system is required for both safety and reliable system function, we recommend a qualified electrician install the grounding system. 10. Turn the weather station key to the on position and return to the computer site to confirm the WeatherHawk is working properly.

  • Page 22: Procedure 4: Solar Panel Installation

    5 W Solar Panel panel should face north. Connect the cable to the WeatherHawk connector labeled “Solar Panel”. Procedure 5: TP1-GR Ground Kit Installation a. Proper earth grounding of the system may be required for both personal safety and reliable system function, we recommend a qualified electrician install the grounding kit.
  • Page 23 Connect the lug of the 14 AWG copper wire to the connector labeled Ground Lug on the bottom of the WeatherHawk station (Figure 28). Figure 28: The ground lug connected to the bottom of the WeatherHawk. Mount the tripod coupling on the tripod mast so that it clamps the 14 AWG wire against the tripod (Figure 29).

  • Page 24: Appendix A: Weatherhawk Equipment

    The USB-AD includes a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Converter with a 1 meter cable This product is commercially produced and may not always be available in this specific configuration. WeatherHawk may substitute a part of equal or greater value if this device is discontinued by the manufacturer.

  • Page 25: Sp2-Kt 5 W Solar Panel Kit

    5 W solar panel  Mounting hardware ACP2 AC Converter The ACP2 recharges the WeatherHawk battery by converting 110-220 VAC, 50/60 Hz power to 18 VDC. The ACP2 must be installed in a non-condensing environment or a weatherproof enclosure. The ACP2 includes ...

  • Page 26: Tp1-Tk Tripod Installation Kit

    TP1-MX Tripod Mast Extension The TP1-MX extension fits into a1- ¼” diameter post and is used to increase the height of the WeatherHawk wind sensors (See TP1 installation procedures). When used with the TP1, one extension provides a wind sensor height of 69”...
  • Page 27 (3) turnbuckles  (6) clamps TP1-GR Tripod Grounding Kit The TP1-GR provides hardware needed to properly ground the WeatherHawk and tripod. Properly grounding the station prevents electrical surges and lightning from damaging the WeatherHawk. The TP1-GR includes:  36” (91.4 cm) long copper sheathed steel electrical ground rod ...
  • Page 28 HM3 Low Profile Mast Assembly The HM3 Low Profile Mast Assembly is a modified satellite dish mast. It provides a stable support for the WeatherHawk and is suitable for rooftop and well supported fascia board installations. Refer to Appendix B for installation instructions.
  • Page 29 Appendix B: WeatherHawk Setup Diagrams Direct Connection Diagram WeatherHawk® 815 W 1800 N Logan, UT 84321-1784, Email: info@weatherhawk.com Copyright© 2004, 2013 Toll free in USA: 866-670-5982, International: 435-227-9802, FAX: 435-227-9749 Printed 2013...
  • Page 30 Wireless Connection Diagram WeatherHawk® 815 W 1800 N Logan, UT 84321-1784, Email: info@weatherhawk.com Copyright© 2004, 2013 Toll free in USA: 866-670-5982, International: 435-227-9802, FAX: 435-227-9749 Printed 2013...
  • Page 31 HM1 Low Profile Mast Assembly Diagram WeatherHawk® 815 W 1800 N Logan, UT 84321-1784, Email: info@weatherhawk.com Copyright© 2004, 2013 Toll free in USA: 866-670-5982, International: 435-227-9802, FAX: 435-227-9749 Printed 2013...
  • Page 32 Solar Radiation sensor at the completion of site installation. 500 Series Weather Station Signature Series Weather Station Solar Radiation Protective Shipping Covers 2. Ensure that the system is properly connected to an earth ground using the ground lug on the bottom of the weather station.
  • Page 33 Inspect entire mounting system for security and damage. Tighten any loose nuts/bolts Repair/replace any damaged mounting components  Check the bubble level on the WeatherHawk to ensure system is still level Re-level platform if not level  Inspect the instrument platform for cracks and damage.
  • Page 34 WeatherHawk® 815 W 1800 N Logan, UT 84321-1784, Email: info@weatherhawk.com Copyright© 2004, 2013 Toll free in USA: 866-670-5982, International: 435-227-9802, FAX: 435-227-9749 Printed 2013...

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