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Weather Station
Operation/Installation Manual
Part Number A3280
Rev. 1.2
© Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture
March, 2008
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights
reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed,
copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published or distributed, or
otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon.
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Table of Contents Preface............................................................................ 1-1 Terms & Conditions .................................................................... 1-2 Manual Conventions ................................................................... 1-8 Chapter 2 Disclaimer ...................................................................... 2-1 Chapter 3 Introduction .........................................
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Chapter 9 Setting Up the Weather Station Software .................... 9-1 Enabling the Weather Station .............................................................. 9-2 Enabling the Weather Station Warnings .............................................. 9-2 Units ............................................................................................ 9-3 Setting the Weather Station Warning Alarm Points ..................... 9-3 Number Of Rep
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Chapter 14 Specifications .............................................................. 14-1 Technical ........................................................................................... 14-1 Electrical ........................................................................................... 14-2 Mechanical ........................................................................................ 14-2 Environmental ..........................
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: iv www.topconpa.com
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Preface This manual has been developed to provide you with information necessary to operate and maintain this Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) product. Proper service and use is important for the safe and reliable operation of the product. The sections provided in this manual include information necessary for the safe and correct operation, care, and troubleshooting of this product. The benefits this product provides can be greatly influe
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual TRADEMARKS – ZYNX, PROSTEER, EAGLE, KEE Tech- nologies, Topcon, Topcon Positioning Systems and Topcon Preci- sion Agriculture are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Topcon Group of companies. Microsoft and Windows are trade- marks or registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries of Microsoft Corporation. Product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. WEBSITE and OTHER STATEMEN
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual handling charges in respect of the same. Calibration or compo- nents, labour and travel expenses incurred for in-field removal and replacement of components are not covered in this warranty policy. Damage to components due to negligence, abuse or im- proper use, maintenance, modification or repair is NOT covered under this warranty. Warranty is parts only; no labor or travelling time will be covered. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER - Other than for the abo
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual or maintenance of the product other that in accordance with the terms set out in this manual, or (b) your negligence or wrongful act or omission in respect of the product. Other These Terms and Conditions may be amended, modified, super- seded or cancelled, at any time by TPA. These Terms and Condi- tions will be governed by, and construed in accordance with: - the laws of South Australia if the product is sold and supplied to you in Australia
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Comments, suggestions, and questions about TPA products are welcomed. Contact your local TPA representative or a represent- ative at our corporate facility. Topcon Precision Agriculture 14 Park Way Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095. Phone: +61 8 8203 3300 Fax: +61 8 8203 3399 Service Information Service assistance can be provided by contacting your local TPA Authorised Dealer or by calling the Topcon Precision Agriculture Service Centre. Phone:
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement (uSA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ‘A’ digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op- eration of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm- ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. FCC Compliance Statement (Canada) This Class A digital appara
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual If your computer system does cause interference to a radio or other electronic device, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: • Turn the radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the computer to either side of the radio or other electronic device. • Move the computer farther away from the radio or other electronic device. • Connect the computer to a different circuit to the radio or other ele
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Manual Conventions This Manual uses the following conventions: File>Exit ~ Click/tap/press the File menu, then click/tap/press Exit. Enter ~ Click/tap/press the button or key labelled Enter. Supplementary information that can help you configure, maintain, or set up a system. Supplementary information that can have an effect on system operation, system performance, measurements & personal safety. Notification that an action has the po
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Disclaimer NOTICE Please read this information carefully. The weather measurements shown on the X20 console are being obtained in conditions that are not in accordance with the normal conditions required for true measurement of weather information, as the sensors in the Weather Station may be effected by outside variables such as sunlight, its intensity, reflective surfaces, dust and pollutants such as diesel exhaust. Weather measurements could
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Topcon Weather Station. It has been designed and built to the highest standards for years of reliable, dependable and accurate service. The Topcon Weather Station is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the agricultural industry. However, no piece of electronic equipment can function properly unless installed and maintained in the correct manner. Please read carefully and follow th
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual The Weather Station information is automatically saved with the Guidance Coverage Map file. The Weather Station information can be viewed and printed with GDX Viewer software on the X20 console or Desktop PC. The relative humidity, temperature, wind speed, wind direction, Delta T maps, for the field covered can be viewed or printed individually using GDX Viewer. GDX Viewer can also print the weather data log with the Coverage Map showing all
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Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Using this Manual This manual is laid out as a simple to use, step-by-step guide to ensure a trouble free, successful installation. Follow, complete and confirm each step before moving to the next. WARNING Read and understand all the detail before making any connections. For troubleshooting please refer to the information in Chapter 12. This manual will take the operator through the following steps: • Unpacking the box, see Chapter 5 • Insta
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