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DAVIS 7709 Solar Power kit Installation Manual

Solar power kit for wireless weather stations

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This manual describes how to install the Solar Power Kit for Wireless Weather
Stations. The power kit enables wireless stations to be stand-alone units that
combine transmitter and renewable power source in one weather-resistant
shelter, thereby eliminating the need to run a cable to a power outlet or to
replace batteries regularly.
This kit is designed for three applications: one, transforming an ordinary
Wireless Weather Station into a solar-powered station; two, transforming an
EZ-Mount Weather Station into a solar-powered and wireless station; and
three, transforming a standard Monitor or Wizard station into a solar-powered
and wireless station. For these last two applications, the SensorLink™ Trans-
mitter and Receiver (#7610 and #7611) must be purchased separately.
CAUTION:Please note that while we have made every attempt to design and manufacture a safe product,
Davis Instruments cannot assume liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the
installation or use of this product.
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The Solar Power Kit includes the following components. Please be sure you
have all listed components before beginning.
#6 x 1/2" (12.5 mm)
Screws
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1/4" Flat Washers
1/4" Hex Nuts
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T A T I O N S
Shelter
Cable
Tie
5/16" Flat Washers
5/16" Hex Nuts
2 1/4" U-Bolts
and Saddles
1 1/2" U-Bolts
and Saddles
1/4" Lag Screws
Product # 7709

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Summary of Contents for DAVIS 7709 Solar Power kit

  • Page 1 Receiver (#7610 and #7611) must be purchased separately. CAUTION:Please note that while we have made every attempt to design and manufacture a safe product, Davis Instruments cannot assume liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the installation or use of this product.
  • Page 2: Tools And Materials Needed

    OOLS AND ATERIALS EEDED You may need the following tools and materials for this installation: Adjustable Wrench or 5/16” Wrench Medium Flat Head Screwdriver Medium Phillips Screwdriver Electrical Tape, Cable Clips and /or Cable Ties Compass or Local Area Map OCATION The following tips should help you find the best possible location and position for your Solar Power Kit.
  • Page 3 NSTALLATION FOR TANDARD TATIONS To transform a standard station, follow these steps: 1. Open the shelter door using a flat head screwdriver. 2. Remove the cover from the transmitter by pushing down on the tabs at the top until you can remove the tabs from the slots. Base Cover 3.
  • Page 4 Small Pipe - 3/4” to 1 1/4” (19 to 31 µm) Use the 1-1/2" U-Bolts and saddles, and the 1/4" washers and hex nuts as shown below. OUNTING OWER IT ON A MALL Large Pipe - 1 1/2” to 2 3/8” (38 to 60 mm) Use the 2-1/4"...
  • Page 5: Wireless Stations

    EZ-M NSTALLATION FOR OUNT AND IRELESS TATIONS To transform an EZ-Mount or Wireless station, follow these steps: 1. Unscrew and open the doors on your station field case and solar power kit shelter with a flat head screwdriver. 2. Remove both doors by slipping them free of their hinges, as shown below. Angle the door at about a 45 degree angle as shown.
  • Page 6 OWERING THE RANSMITTER 1. Remove all power from the transmitter (i.e., AC and battery). 2. Run the power cord from the gel cell battery to the transmitter as shown below. SensorLink Transmitter Power Plug Gel Cell Battery * Rechargeable 3. Refer to your Wireless Weather Station or SensorLink installation manual to complete the installation and test your reception.
  • Page 7 NDERSTANDING THE OLAR OWER You may be interested to know something of how the kit operates. Aside from the installation hardware, the kit consists of three key elements—solar panel, battery, and regulator circuit: Solar Panel Converts solar energy to electrical energy. The unit provided is rated at 0.5 Watts.
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    Controlled online: Weather Manuals/Accessories/Solar Power Kit for Wireless This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC. © Davis Instruments Corp. 1999. All rights reserved. SensorLink is a trademark of Davis Instruments Corp. 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 510-732-9229 •...

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