Preparing the ISS for Installation
Once all the sensors have been connected and communication between the ISS and the console has been successfully established, continue to prepare the ISS unit for installation. The steps for preparing the ISS for installation are as follows.
•Close the SIM Box
•Prepare the Solar Panel
•Prepare the Rain Collector
•Site the ISS and Anemometer
Close the SIM Box
To close the SIM box and continue assembling the ISS:
1.If the solar panel wire was disconnected during ISS assembly, reconnect the wire on the SIM box cover to the solar panel tab on the SIM board.
Note: | See “SIM Board Display and Contents” on page 30 for information on locating the solar panel tab. |
2.Look on the side of the SIM box. Match up the box cover alignment indicator with the alignment indicator on the SIM box and place the cover against the box.
3.Slide the cover down until it snaps securely in place.
Prepare the Rain Collector
The tipping bucket is secured at the factory to protect it from damage during shipping. To use the ISS properly, the bucket must be released. To release the bucket:
1.Remove the rain collector cone from the ISS base by rotating the cone
When new, the cone fits tightly in the base and may require extra pressure to remove. Steady the ISS base between your knees when removing the cone.
Twist to Open
2.Carefully cut and remove the plastic tie that holds the tipping bucket in place during shipping (usually yellow in color).
3.On your console screen, look for the DAILY RAIN display.
If the console is cabled to the ISS, reconnect the cable and see if the console is receiving rain readings.
Tipping Bucket
Cut the plastic tie
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