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- Page 1 MK-III Weather Stations™ User’s Guide Rev Date: 8/5/16...
- Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form except by written permission of the publisher. All rights of translation are reserved. RainWise MK-III is a trademark of RainWise, Inc. FCC DISCLAIMER This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed properly in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.5) Adjusting Solar Panel ....................7 Maintenance .......................... 8 Troubleshooting ........................9 5.1) Interference from Nearby RainWise Weather Stations ..........9 5.11) 418Mhz Weather Station ..................9 5.12) LR Weather Station ....................9 5.13) Dip Switch Chart....................10 Specifications ........................11 6.1) -
Page 4: Introduction
Getting Started Congratulations! You are unpacking the ultimate in fine weather watching equipment. RainWise has been setting industry standards in precision environmental monitoring instrumentation since 1974. The MK series weather station you have just purchased is the result of our years of expertise. -
Page 5: Mounting Options
1 5/16”. The length of the mast is 18”. There are many ways to mount the system utilizing the mast. The RainWise mono mount or tripod are the most common methods of mounting but the mounting mast can be placed over another pipe, into another pipe, hose- clamped to a pipe or post, or drilled and through bolted to a surface. -
Page 6: Roof Mount
The anemometer may be separated from the station and mounted separately if necessary to ensure that it is adequately free from interference. An adapter kit is available through RainWise called the wind extension kit. 50 feet of cable (maximum length), a support mast, coupling connector and a cap are supplied in a package. -
Page 7: Adjusting Solar Panel
Match the angle of the panel to the latitude of your location using the following chart. Latitude Panel Angle (from Verticle) 0° - 22.5° 60° (Low Hole) 22.5° - 55° 30° (Mid Hole) 55° - 90° 15° (Top Hole) RainWise MK-III Users Guide 2016 Revision... -
Page 8: Maintenance
4. Clear debris from the screen, collector drain, and white dipper assembly. 5. Visually inspect the small circuit board located beneath the white dipping assembly. If there is evidence of corrosion call RainWise for a replacement switch, which we will ship with a complete set of installation instructions. -
Page 9: Troubleshooting
5.1) Interference from Nearby RainWise Weather Stations If your weather station is within signal range of another RainWise weather station, the rainfall counts on your receiving unit will increase rapidly by 2.36" blocks until it reaches 99.99". This will occur with or without actual rain. The solution to this problem is to change the station ID code in your system as outlined below. -
Page 10: Dip Switch Chart
The DIP switch is used to select the mode of your device. Southern Hemisphere European Union (CE) 418/433 MHz Station Coding Hardwire Station Coding 2.4 GHz Everywhere Except European Union (Special Radio in Japan) Northern Hemisphere RainWise MK-III Users Guide 2016 Revision... -
Page 11: Specifications
± 0.5 mbar between 700-1100 mbar at 25°C (±0.015 inHg between 20.67 ~ 32.49 inHg. at 77°C) Resolution: 0.34 mbar (0.01 inHg) Anemometer (Reed Switch) Operational Temperature: -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F) Anemometer Extension: Up to 15.24m (50ft) RainWise MK-III Users Guide 2016 Revision... -
Page 12: Lr Model (2.4Ghz)
6.3) 418/433MHz Transmitter Operational Temperature: -30 ~ 70°C (-22 ~ 158°F) Outdoor Line-of-Sight Range: Up to 122 m (400 ft) Transmit Power Output: 6.5 dBm Operating Frequency: 418MHz, 433MHz for EU Variant Update Rate: RainWise MK-III Users Guide 2016 Revision... -
Page 13: Contact Information
Warranty RainWise, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any defective product without charge. Additionally, the solar cell is guaranteed for five (5) years from the date of purchase.