Installing DRS511 - RWS200

RWS200 Installation Manual

Product status
Document code
M211608EN
Revision
AA
ft:locale
en-US
Product
RWS200
Document type
User guide
WARNING When performing installation and maintenance procedures at the roadside, follow local and state legislation and regulations for road safety.
WARNING Follow local and state legislation and regulations on occupational safety.
WARNING When installing very long DRS511 cables, avoid high energy and high voltage power lines. They may cause interference.
CAUTION In airport installations, avoid installing the sensor in the touchdown area.
CAUTION Vaisala strongly recommends that only certified technicians install embedded sensors.
When installing sensors with a cable longer than 100 m (328 ft), uncoil the cable carefully to avoid getting it tangled.

Install DRS511 on the wheel track from 1 to 3 mm (0.04 to 0.12 in) below the road or runway surface. This installation depth allows enough moisture to accumulate on top of the sensor to determine salt concentration, but not to collect water excessively.