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- Page 1 WS-GP2 Weather Station WS-GP2 Weather Station for wind speed and direction, relative humidity, air and soil temperature, rain and solar radiation Quick Start Guide V2.3 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
- Page 2 Introduction The WS-GP2 Weather Station measures wind speed and direction, air temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, rainfall and soil temperature. This guide explains how to choose a site, install the mast, mount and align the sensors. Then, using a PC, we show how to change the weather station program, check the sensor readings, then acquire and display readings.
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Page 3: Identify Parts
Identify Parts Figure 1: WS-GP2 Weather Station Mast and Sensor Parts (not to scale) Page 3 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd... - Page 4 39) M2 mast base 40) Allen key (8mm) 41) ST1 soil temperature probe. 42) Adjustable spanner 43) Mallet 44) Optional extra type M2-BASE for fixing mast in concrete (7¼ x 5½ inch, internal depth 5 inch) Page 4 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
- Page 5 Figure 2: Location Thermal plume effect: Avoid placing objects directly under the air humidity and temperature sensor, such as a solar panel, which can create a rising thermal plume when warmed by the sun. Page 5 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
- Page 6 3 Assembly Figure 4 Steps to assembly Page 6 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
- Page 7 If you don’t have an assistant, put two stakes in, haul up the mast with the third, and position your third stake that way. Step 9. Hammer the 2 stakes in to attach the mast base securely to the ground. Page 7 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
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Page 8: Sensor Assembly
Step 13. Attach the ES2 solar radiation sensor to the levelling plate via a screw into its base. Level it using the bubble level indicator and lock it in place using the 22mm spanner. Page 8 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd... - Page 9 Page 9 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
- Page 10 Compass Method: Get a compass and the local angle of magnetic declination – either from a map, local airport - or use an online calculator e.g. http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/ geomag-web/#declination ...and enter your latitude and longitude. Page 10 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
- Page 11 Magnetic north also drifts over time, so it is best to refer wind direction to true north. Star Method: Find the North Star or the Southern Cross. Whichever method you use, establish where true north intersects the horizon. Page 11 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
- Page 12 Step 23. Install soil temperature sensor ST1 Bury it along with about 1 m of cable to isolate it from the direct heat of the sun. Page 12 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
- Page 13 4 Wire-up the Sensors Individual sensor wiring instructions are also displayed in the ‘Info Panel’ of each Delta-T sensor, when selected in the DeltaLINK program. See the example on the next page. Note: In April 2024 new firmware and wiring changes were released. If you received your WS-GP2 before this date, please contact Delta-T (tech.support@delta-t.co.uk),...
- Page 14 Manual and connect to the GP2 logger using the GP2-USB cable provided. 6 Examine the Weather Station Program 1. Select the Program window. Delta-T installed weather stations will have the WS-GP2 Weather Station Program pre-installed as shown. If missing, install this program: Click Change on the Program window and select Edit, Import Program, select, WS-GP2 Weather Station Program from the folder location C:\Program Files\Delta-T\DeltaLINK\WS-GP2 and click OK.
- Page 15 See also: GP2 User Manual. 7 Can I add more Sensors? Yes! The WS-GP2 uses 2 SDI-12 measurements, 3 analogue and 2 counter channels. This should leave: 9 analogue channels, 2 counter and ~60 SDI-12 inputs to use for other sensors.
- Page 16 3. Select File, Open to open and view a previously saved dataset file. 4. To save a dataset file as an ASCII file for importing into other programs, open the file in DeltaLINK, and select File, Save As… selecting the appropriate file type to save. Page 16 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
- Page 17 % of wind energy from each direction Maximum Time of +1 standard maximum deviation Class Rose: % of time speed was in each Beaufort scale range Average Time of -1 standard minimum deviation Minimum 6 and greater Page 17 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
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Page 18: Further Processing Your Weather Data
Note: If a powered sensor is connected to power bank A or B, then every time any of those sensors are read, power is supplied to all the sensors on that power bank. Page 18 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd... -
Page 19: Specifications
Specifications Page 19 © 2024 Delta-T Devices Ltd... - Page 20 12-24 months: replace anemometer bearings. 24-36 months: complete factory overhaul of sensor. Most parts are replaceable in the field. See also AN-WD2 User Manual and document folder on the on the Delta-T website. Rain gauge RG2 Can be recalibrated in the field.
- Page 21 In no event shall Delta-T’s liability exceed the selling price of the product. Delta-T is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use...
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