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Speed unit: m/s<br />

Sampling frequency: 4 Hz<br />

Averaging time: 1 s<br />

Update interval: 1 s<br />

b) PTU<br />

Temperature unit: Celsius<br />

Barom. pressure unit: Pascal<br />

Update interval: 1 s<br />

c) Precipitation<br />

Rain unit: Metric<br />

Hail unit: Metric<br />

Counter reset: Manual<br />

Auto report based on: Time<br />

Figure 7.1.3-5: Sensor Settings<br />

NOTE: To set up multiple weather stations, disconnect the<br />

battery, disconnect the weather station, connect the next weather<br />

station, and reconnect the battery. Within a few seconds, the<br />

Configuration Tool program will show readings <strong>for</strong> this weather<br />

station.<br />

10) When finished, disconnect the battery from the weather station,<br />

close the configuration software, and disconnect the weather<br />

station.<br />

NOTE: Be sure the service flap is fully closed after configuring<br />

the weather station.<br />

7.2. Preparing the EDAQ to Collect Data<br />

In order to collect the data required <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Project</strong>, certain databases must be<br />

loaded onto the eDAQ. In addition, the hardware must be configured and the<br />

transducer channels must be set up. From the transducer channels,<br />

calculated channels can be set up and the list of channels to be monitored by<br />

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