Leading sensor cables to weather station enclosure - RWS200

RWS200 Installation Manual
Product status
Document code
M211608EN
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AA
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en-US
Product
RWS200
Document type
User guide
  • Pipettes (included in the delivery)
  • Screwdriver
  • Cable cutters
WARNING Make sure that you prepare or connect only de-energized wires.
  1. Lead the sensor cables close to the weather station enclosure.
  2. Tie the cables to the mast with cable ties.
  3. Lead the cables through the knockouts at the bottom of the cabling box.

    In BOXALU‑US and BOXSS‑US, lead the cables through the cable connector holes. Continue from 5.

  4. Insert the cable into the pipette, and lead the pipette through an opening on the rubber flange that is directly below the intended connection port.
    In cold weather, it may be difficult to push the pipette through the openings. Use a screwdriver or similar to make the hole bigger.
  5. Pull the cable fully through and check that it reaches the grounding rail comfortably when connected to the port.
  6. Cut the cables to proper length.
    Leave approximately 40 cm (16 in) tooling allowance. For WMT700 with transducer and arms heating (150 W), leave approximately 80 cm (32 in).

    Do not leave longer loops in the cables as they act like a loop antenna and pick up interference.

    DRS511 and DTS12G have cables with ferruled wires. Instead of cutting the cables, you can bury the excess cable in a manhole.

  7. Mark the end of each cable with a label provided in a separate plastic bag.