Preface - La Crosse Technology WS-2010 Software Manual

Preface

Observation of weather data is not only of global significance but may also be of
local interest. This can range from simply displaying the current weather data to
long-term observation and analysis of recorded data and even to responses to
dropping below or exceeding defined values. When used together with the oper-
ating and evaluation software, the radio weather station can be implemented for
all these options.
In this way, the area of use of the radio weather station ranges from private
requirements up to industrial and commercial use, e.g. agricultural and forestry
industries, boat and ship captains, waterways industries and open-air event or-
ganizers. Apart from measuring the indoor temperature and relative humidity, up
to 15 sensors can be connected for more temperature and humidity measure-
ments. In addition, sensors are also available for registering air pressure, rain-
fall, wind direction and wind speed.
The radio controlled sensors have a range of up to 330 ft in the open, enabling
an extremely flexible installation. Power supply for the sensors is provided by
means of an integrated solar cell module. A battery bridges periods of darkness
and little sunlight caused by bad weather. This battery is then recharged during
periods of light. In this way, maintenance of the sensors is not generally required.
All the sensors connected are automatically detected by the weather station and
can be implemented immediately.
While the PC radio weather station is recording all the weather data, the data
can be read out and analyzed by means of the operating and evaluation soft-
ware. To do this, all the measured value data from the sensors is automatically
transmitted to the radio interface and stored there. The radio interface is con-
nected to a free serial interface. The data can then be transferred to the PC by
using the software.
The radio weather station thus enables easy, comprehensive observation and
analysis of the weather data and responses to various weather conditions.
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