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... of Entry) INCOTERM® 2010, prepaid. CAMPBELL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Warranty The TE525, TE525WS, and TE525MM are warranted for installation services performed by Campbell such as programming to customer specifications, electrical connections to products manufactured by Campbell, and product specific training, is part of Campbell's product warranty. Products not manufactured, but...
... of Entry) INCOTERM® 2010, prepaid. CAMPBELL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Warranty The TE525, TE525WS, and TE525MM are warranted for installation services performed by Campbell such as programming to customer specifications, electrical connections to products manufactured by Campbell, and product specific training, is part of Campbell's product warranty. Products not manufactured, but...
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... be issued. The following contact information is unable to process any returns until we receive this number clearly on products that were exposed to determine which Campbell Scientific company serves your country. Affiliate companies handle repairs for customers within three days of the problem, an RMA number will be either emailed to repair@campbellsci.com or faxed to the...
... be issued. The following contact information is unable to process any returns until we receive this number clearly on products that were exposed to determine which Campbell Scientific company serves your country. Affiliate companies handle repairs for customers within three days of the problem, an RMA number will be either emailed to repair@campbellsci.com or faxed to the...
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... 7.2.1.2 CR200(X) Series Example Program 11 7.2.2 Control Port Example 12 7.2.2.1 CR1000 Example Program 12 8. Use the PDF reader bookmarks tab for links to the printed version of this document. Troubleshooting 12 9. Table of Contents PDF viewers: These page numbers refer to specific sections. 1. Cautionary Statements 1 3. Quickstart 2 4.1 Siting ...2 4.2 Mounting 2 4.3 Use SCWin to Program Datalogger and Generate Wiring Diagram ....4 5. Initial Inspection 1 3.1 Ships With 2 4. Maintenance 12 Appendix A. Overview 7 5.1 Wind Screen 7 5.2 Snowfall Adapter 7 6.
... 7.2.1.2 CR200(X) Series Example Program 11 7.2.2 Control Port Example 12 7.2.2.1 CR1000 Example Program 12 8. Use the PDF reader bookmarks tab for links to the printed version of this document. Troubleshooting 12 9. Table of Contents PDF viewers: These page numbers refer to specific sections. 1. Cautionary Statements 1 3. Quickstart 2 4.1 Siting ...2 4.2 Mounting 2 4.3 Use SCWin to Program Datalogger and Generate Wiring Diagram ....4 5. Initial Inspection 1 3.1 Ships With 2 4. Maintenance 12 Appendix A. Overview 7 5.1 Wind Screen 7 5.2 Snowfall Adapter 7 6.
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Wiring for Control Port Input 9 7-3. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 3 Pedestal base options 3 Rain Gage Schematic 10 Tables 7-1. Wiring for Pulse Channel Input 9 7-2. Multipliers for Rain Measurement 10 ii Table of Contents Figures 4-1. 4-2. 7-1.
Wiring for Control Port Input 9 7-3. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 3 Pedestal base options 3 Rain Gage Schematic 10 Tables 7-1. Wiring for Pulse Channel Input 9 7-2. Multipliers for Rain Measurement 10 ii Table of Contents Figures 4-1. 4-2. 7-1.
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... a label at the connection end of the cable is Santoprene® rubber. Initial Inspection • Upon receipt of the standard National Weather Service tipping bucket rain gage. Contact Campbell Scientific about any discrepancies. • The model number and cable length are precision instruments. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 1. tip • TE525MM 24.5 cm orifice 0.1 mm tip Before installing the TE525, please...
... a label at the connection end of the cable is Santoprene® rubber. Initial Inspection • Upon receipt of the standard National Weather Service tipping bucket rain gage. Contact Campbell Scientific about any discrepancies. • The model number and cable length are precision instruments. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 1. tip • TE525MM 24.5 cm orifice 0.1 mm tip Before installing the TE525, please...
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...models respectively. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 3.1 Ships With The TE525 ships with: (1) Calibration sheet (2) Hose clamps from original manufacturer (1) ResourceDVD (3) Screws from objects that obstruct the wind. Quickstart Please review Section 7, Operation, for mounting the TE525 rain gage. It should be 2 to 4 times...is complete. 4.2 Mounting The CM300-series mounting poles provide a stainless steel 1.5 IPS vertical pole for wiring, CRBasic programming, and Edlog programming. 4.1 Siting The rain gage should be placed away from original manufacturer 4. Use the enclosed hose ...
...models respectively. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 3.1 Ships With The TE525 ships with: (1) Calibration sheet (2) Hose clamps from original manufacturer (1) ResourceDVD (3) Screws from objects that obstruct the wind. Quickstart Please review Section 7, Operation, for mounting the TE525 rain gage. It should be 2 to 4 times...is complete. 4.2 Mounting The CM300-series mounting poles provide a stainless steel 1.5 IPS vertical pole for wiring, CRBasic programming, and Edlog programming. 4.1 Siting The rain gage should be placed away from original manufacturer 4. Use the enclosed hose ...
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Open Short Cut and click on New Program. 2. Select the Datalogger and enter the Scan Interval. 4 TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 4.3 Use SCWin to Program Datalogger and Generate Wiring Diagram The simplest method for the TE525/TE525WS. NOTE This section shows Short Cut's programming for programming the datalogger to measure the tipping bucket rain gages is done similarly. 1. The TE52MM is to use Campbell Scientific's SCWin Program Generator (Short Cut).
Open Short Cut and click on New Program. 2. Select the Datalogger and enter the Scan Interval. 4 TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 4.3 Use SCWin to Program Datalogger and Generate Wiring Diagram The simplest method for the TE525/TE525WS. NOTE This section shows Short Cut's programming for programming the datalogger to measure the tipping bucket rain gages is done similarly. 1. The TE52MM is to use Campbell Scientific's SCWin Program Generator (Short Cut).
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After entering the information, click on OK, and then select Next. 5 Define the name of sensors to be measured, and then select Next. 4. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 3. Select TE525/TE525WS Rain Gauge, and select the right arrow (in center of screen) to add it to the list of the public variable and the measurement units.
After entering the information, click on OK, and then select Next. 5 Define the name of sensors to be measured, and then select Next. 4. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 3. Select TE525/TE525WS Rain Gauge, and select the right arrow (in center of screen) to add it to the list of the public variable and the measurement units.
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Click on Wiring Diagram and wire according to the datalogger. 8. In the Confirm window, click Yes to download the program to the wiring diagram generated by Short Cut. 6 TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 5. In the Save As window, enter an appropriate file name and select Save. 7. Choose the Output and then select Finish. 6.
Click on Wiring Diagram and wire according to the datalogger. 8. In the Confirm window, click Yes to download the program to the wiring diagram generated by Short Cut. 6 TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage 5. In the Save As window, enter an appropriate file name and select Save. 7. Choose the Output and then select Finish. 6.
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... Wind Screen to be used with either the TE525 or TE525MM. The CS705 cannot be converted to a calibrated level. Refer to www.campbellsci.com/prewired-enclosures for siting information and the installation procedure. 5.2 Snowfall Adapter Campbell Scientific's CS705 Snowfall Conversion Adapter uses antifreeze to melt snow, allowing the TE525WS to a CS110 Electric Field Meter or ET-series weather station (cable termination option -C). • Military-style connector...
... Wind Screen to be used with either the TE525 or TE525MM. The CS705 cannot be converted to a calibrated level. Refer to www.campbellsci.com/prewired-enclosures for siting information and the installation procedure. 5.2 Snowfall Adapter Campbell Scientific's CS705 Snowfall Conversion Adapter uses antifreeze to melt snow, allowing the TE525WS to a CS110 Electric Field Meter or ET-series weather station (cable termination option -C). • Military-style connector...
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Specifications Features: • High precision • Compatible with the CS705 Snowfall Adapter. Compatible Dataloggers: CR200(X)-series CR800 series CR1000 CR3000 CR5000 CR9000X CR510 CR500 CR10(X) CR23X CR7 21X Sensor Type Switch Ratings Bucket Material Funnel Collector Material Screen Material Locking Snap Ring Material Operating Temperature Resolution Volume per Tip Rainfall per Tip Accuracy Knife Edge Funnel Collector Diameter TE525 TE525WS...
Specifications Features: • High precision • Compatible with the CS705 Snowfall Adapter. Compatible Dataloggers: CR200(X)-series CR800 series CR1000 CR3000 CR5000 CR9000X CR510 CR500 CR10(X) CR23X CR7 21X Sensor Type Switch Ratings Bucket Material Funnel Collector Material Screen Material Locking Snap Ring Material Operating Temperature Resolution Volume per Tip Rainfall per Tip Accuracy Knife Edge Funnel Collector Diameter TE525 TE525WS...
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... Dataloggers listed in ) 0.9 kg (2 lb) 1 kg (2.2 lb) 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) 2-conductor shielded cable 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) per 10 ft length 7. The rain gage is used to generate the datalogger program, the sensor should be connected to +5 V on the wiring diagram created by Short Cut. TABLE 7-2. Wiring for Control Port Input Color Description CR800 CR850 CR1000 CR3000 CR500 CR510 CR10X CR23X Black Signal Control Port C2/P3 Control Port Control Port White Signal...
... Dataloggers listed in ) 0.9 kg (2 lb) 1 kg (2.2 lb) 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) 2-conductor shielded cable 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) per 10 ft length 7. The rain gage is used to generate the datalogger program, the sensor should be connected to +5 V on the wiring diagram created by Short Cut. TABLE 7-2. Wiring for Control Port Input Color Description CR800 CR850 CR1000 CR3000 CR500 CR510 CR10X CR23X Black Signal Control Port C2/P3 Control Port Control Port White Signal...
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... the switch closes, shortening switch life. Multipliers for users who write their own programs. A datalogger program to funnel size. the MM funnel must first be generated using the PulseCount() instruction. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage The CR10 does not support the use of water required to cause a tip in TABLE 7-3. (The CS705 will not install directly on the TE525MM; Rain Gage Schematic In a long cable...
... the switch closes, shortening switch life. Multipliers for users who write their own programs. A datalogger program to funnel size. the MM funnel must first be generated using the PulseCount() instruction. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage The CR10 does not support the use of water required to cause a tip in TABLE 7-3. (The CS705 will not install directly on the TE525MM; Rain Gage Schematic In a long cable...
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...,0) 'Call Data Tables and Store Data CallTable(Rain) NextScan EndProg 'For TE525MM Rain Gage, use a pulse channel to specify the pulse module's slot. 7.2.1.1 CR1000 Example Program 'CR1000 'TE525/TE525WS & TE525MM sample program Public Rain_mm Units Rain_mm=mm DataTable(Rain,True,-1) DataInterval(0,60,Min,0) Totalize(1,Rain_mm,FP2,0) EndTable BeginProg Scan(1,Sec,1,0) 'For TE525MM Rain Gage, use multiplier of 0.1 in PulseCount instruction 11 CR9000(X) programming is...
...,0) 'Call Data Tables and Store Data CallTable(Rain) NextScan EndProg 'For TE525MM Rain Gage, use a pulse channel to specify the pulse module's slot. 7.2.1.1 CR1000 Example Program 'CR1000 'TE525/TE525WS & TE525MM sample program Public Rain_mm Units Rain_mm=mm DataTable(Rain,True,-1) DataInterval(0,60,Min,0) Totalize(1,Rain_mm,FP2,0) EndTable BeginProg Scan(1,Sec,1,0) 'For TE525MM Rain Gage, use multiplier of 0.1 in PulseCount instruction 11 CR9000(X) programming is...
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... (TABLE 7-3) for other units. 7.2.2.1 CR1000 Example Program 'CR1000 'Declare Public Variables and Units Public Rain_mm Units Rain_mm=mm DataTable (Rain,True,-1) DataInterval (0,60,Min,0) Totalize (1,Rain_mm,FP2,0) EndTable 'Main Program BeginProg Scan (1,Sec,1,0) 'For TE525MM Rain Gage use an ohm meter to do a continuity check of 0.1 in millimeters. Field Calibration Check: (1) Secure a metal can that the Configuration Code (Switch Closure), and Multiplier...
... (TABLE 7-3) for other units. 7.2.2.1 CR1000 Example Program 'CR1000 'Declare Public Variables and Units Public Rain_mm Units Rain_mm=mm DataTable (Rain,True,-1) DataInterval (0,60,Min,0) Totalize (1,Rain_mm,FP2,0) EndTable 'Main Program BeginProg Scan (1,Sec,1,0) 'For TE525MM Rain Gage use an ohm meter to do a continuity check of 0.1 in millimeters. Field Calibration Check: (1) Secure a metal can that the Configuration Code (Switch Closure), and Multiplier...
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of water; An exact volume will allow for a more precise calibration). (4) If it takes less than 45 minutes for a rough field calibration. Adjust both screws causes a 2% to within 2.5 inches of turns. of water. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage (3) Place the can in the can . (A 16 oz. Factory Calibration: If factory calibration is too large. (5) The following number of manual). 13 Rotation clockwise...
of water; An exact volume will allow for a more precise calibration). (4) If it takes less than 45 minutes for a rough field calibration. Adjust both screws causes a 2% to within 2.5 inches of turns. of water. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage (3) Place the can in the can . (A 16 oz. Factory Calibration: If factory calibration is too large. (5) The following number of manual). 13 Rotation clockwise...
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... the Pulse (P3) instruction to specify the slot that the pulse card is in. ;{CR10X} *Table 1 Program 01: 1.0000 Execution Interval (seconds) 1: Pulse (P3) 1: 1 2: 1 3: 2 4: 3 5: 0.254 6: 0 Reps Pulse Channel 1 Switch Closure, All Counts Loc [ Rain_mm ] Multiplier Offset 2: If time is (P92) 1: 0 2: 60 3: 10 Minutes (Seconds --) into a Interval (same units as above) Set Output Flag High (Flag 0) 3: Set Active Storage Area (P80...
... the Pulse (P3) instruction to specify the slot that the pulse card is in. ;{CR10X} *Table 1 Program 01: 1.0000 Execution Interval (seconds) 1: Pulse (P3) 1: 1 2: 1 3: 2 4: 3 5: 0.254 6: 0 Reps Pulse Channel 1 Switch Closure, All Counts Loc [ Rain_mm ] Multiplier Offset 2: If time is (P92) 1: 0 2: 60 3: 10 Minutes (Seconds --) into a Interval (same units as above) Set Output Flag High (Flag 0) 3: Set Active Storage Area (P80...
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... section should be entered (TABLE 7-3) for other units. ;{CR10X} ; *Table 1 Program 01: 1 Execution Interval (seconds) 1: Pulse (P3) 1: 1 2: 8 3: 2 4: 1 5: .254 6: 0 Reps Control Port 8 (switch closure only) Switch Closure, All Counts Loc [ Rain_mm ] Multiplier Offset ;Black wire connect to C8 2: If time is (P92) 1: 0 2: 60 3: 10 Minutes (Seconds --) into a Interval (same units as above) Set Output Flag High (Flag 0) 3: Set Active Storage Area (P80) 1: 1 Final Storage Area...
... section should be entered (TABLE 7-3) for other units. ;{CR10X} ; *Table 1 Program 01: 1 Execution Interval (seconds) 1: Pulse (P3) 1: 1 2: 8 3: 2 4: 1 5: .254 6: 0 Reps Control Port 8 (switch closure only) Switch Closure, All Counts Loc [ Rain_mm ] Multiplier Offset ;Black wire connect to C8 2: If time is (P92) 1: 0 2: 60 3: 10 Minutes (Seconds --) into a Interval (same units as above) Set Output Flag High (Flag 0) 3: Set Active Storage Area (P80) 1: 1 Final Storage Area...