WS PRO2 Weather Station
Maxicom²®, SiteControl, IQ™ v3.0
The WS-PRO2 Weather Station collects and stores weather data from field locations. This information is retrieved by the Central Controller daily, allowing SiteControl, IQ v3.0, and Maxicom² ® to adjust station run time and/or schedule day cycle frequency according to each day’s ET (evapotranspiration) and rainfall.
WS-PRO2 Weather Stations are highly accurate, durable, and reliable. They are built using the highest quality sensors available and will provide years of reliable data, even in the toughest environments. An on-board data-logger continually polls the sensors which measure air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, rainfall, and solar radiation.
Features
- Scientific accuracy sensors located three meters above the ground for added vandal-resistance
- Powerful, internal micro-logger for climatic data collection, logging and analysis, constant communication with weather sensors, and storage of 30 days of data
- Rugged yet lightweight metal construction
- Self-diagnostic test mechanisms: internal moisture, battery voltage level, test port for local sensor check, and simple-to-service sensors and internal components
- State-of-the-art weather software calculates ET values, stores daily and historic ET values, monitors and displays current weather conditions, and graphically displays weather parameters
SiteControl Features
- WS-PRO2 Weather Station compatibility is standard for SiteControl v3.0 or later software
- SiteControl can interface with up to 6 weather stations
- Automatic communication between Central Controller and Weather Station requires SiteControl Automatic ET Software Module
- SiteControl Smart Weather Software Module enables automatic, user defined reactions to weather events (rain, freeze, high wind, etc.)
IQ™ v3.0 Features
- WS-PRO2 Weather stations are compatible with IQ™ v3.0 or later software with advanced ET Feature Pack (IQAETFP)
- Automatic communication between the IQ™ v3.0 central and weather station requires the communcation feature pack (IQACOMFP)
- Weather data retrieval hourly or custom retrieval times up to 5 per day
- IQ can interface with 100 weather stations
Maxicom²® Features
- WS-PRO2 Weather Station compatibility is standard for Maxicom²® v3.6 or later software
- Each site can have its own Weather Station or can share between sites
- Automatic communication standard
- Up to 24 automatic weather data retrievals can be configured per day
Weather Station Sensors
- Air Temperature
- Solar Radiation
- Relative Humidity
- Wind Speed
- Wind Direction
- Rainfall
System Compatibility
- Maxicom²
- SiteControl (requires Automatic ET Software Module)
- IQ™ v3.0 with Advanced ET Feature Pack
- ET Manager Weather Reach Server Software
Models
- WS-PRO2-DC Direct Connect model – 2-pair wire connection with Central Controller via short-haul modem
- WS-PRO2-PH Phone Connect model – dial-up phone modem for phone communication with Central Controller
- WS-PRO2-PHS Phone Connect, Solar Power model – dial-up phone modem for phone communication with Central Controller, solar powered
- WS-PRO-LT-SH Short Haul model – 2-pair wire connection with Central Controller via short-haul modem
Specs
WS-PRO2 |
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| Compatible Modules | Automatic ET • Multiple Weather Station Smart Weather™ Alarms • Smart Messenger |
| Communication System | Short Haul |
| Transmission Range | Short Haul = 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Power Supply Required | 9.5 to 16 VDC |
| Optional Power Supplies | Solar Panel |
| Air Temperature Sensor Range | -13° to 122°F (-25° to 50°C) |
| Air Temperature Sensor Accuracy | ±2.7°F (±1.5°C) |
| Relative Humidity Sensor Range | 0 – 100% |
| Relative Humidity Sensor Accuracy | ±6% – 90% to 100% RH ±3% – 0% to 90% RH |
| Rain Gauge Sensor Resolution | 0.01" (0.25 mm) |
| Solar Radiation Sensor Accuracy | ±3% |
| Wind Direction Sensor Range | 350° mechanical • 356° electrical |
| Wind Direction Sensor Accuracy | ±4° |
| Wind Speed Sensor Starting Threshold | 0.4 ms-1 (0.9 mph) |
