WE800 WEATHER STATION (DATALOGGING)
Fully Integrated Computer-Based System for Monitoring and Recording Weather Conditions

Product Description

Global Water's WE800 Weather Station is a fully integrated, easy-to-use, economical, computer-based weather station for monitoring and reporting many weather conditions.

Designed for general meteorological applications, the Global Water Weather Station is a rugged and low-cost system for a variety of weather monitoring applications, including:

Included Sensors

In addition to the GL400 Datalogger the standard Global Water Weather Station includes the following weather sensors and installation hardware:

Optional Sensors

The following optional weather sensors and hardware accessories can be added to the weather station:

Datalogger & Software

Global Water's WE800 Weather Station offers state-of-the-art technology for continuous logging, storing and retrieving of weather information.  The Weather Station includes the GL400 Datalogger, Global Water Datalogger Software, and a RS232 cable (for communication between the logger and your computer).

The GL400 Datalogger, the product's durable and powerful datalogging and recording unit, is enclosed in a sturdy weatherproof case.  The unit will operate for several months before its internal 12VDC battery requires recharging.  When used in conjunction with solar panels, the unit can be powered continuously.  The GL400 Datalogger includes a real-time clock that dates and time stamps each record.  Weather data can be accessed easily either through a real-time report or through a log of recorded data (programming and calibration are not required).  Maximums, minimums, and averages can also be obtained from the data using most spreadsheet programs.  All weather data collected by the data recorder can easily be transferred to a disk file for future analysis and storage.  The data can be imported into any standard spreadsheet program.

The Weather Station includes Global Water Datalogger Software, Windows-based software that provides many useful features, such as real-time readout, measurement interval and engineering unit selection, station ID setting, and sensor calibration.  The software makes accessing stored data and setting options easy.  Data downloaded from the Weather Station's Datalogger can easily be opened in any PC spreadsheet program for analysis and graphic presentation.  Global Water's Datalogger Software will run on a PC-type laptop or desktop computer running Windows 95 or later.  To communicate with the Water Level Logger, a computer must be equipped with a standard RS232 serial communication port.

Mounting Hardware

Global Water's Weather Station includes full assembly on a sturdy and durable stainless steel tube frame that can be mounted onto a pre-existing base or onto the WE830 Global Water Tripod for upright installation.  The unit is designed for durability and endurance in harsh conditions.  The WE770 Solar Shield, a ventilated sun shield with high reflectiveness, low heat retention, and low thermo conductivity, is provided as protection for the Temperature and Humidity sensors.

Power

A 12VDC 2A-H rechargeable battery is included with the Global Weather Station for use in remote applications.  This battery can be used in conjunction with solar panels for reliable continuous use.

Installation

Proper sitting for weather sensors is important to ensure accurate readings. For example, wind sensors should not be installed too close to a building, as turbulence created by the building can interfere with readings.  The Solar Radiation sensor should be installed in direct sunlight on a level surface (bubble level and levelling screws are included with purchase).

Purchase of both the Wind Direction and Wind Speed sensors includes a T-mounting bar with a 1" stainless steel coupling unit and allen wrench for easy allen set screw installation.  Individual wind sensors or solar radiation sensors include 1" stainless steel elbow couplers and an allen wrench.  The Solar Shield (with a stainless steel elbow coupler) can be used for protection and easy installation of the Temperature and Humidity sensors.  The Barometric Pressure sensor can be mounted with straps for a variety of applications (including inside a datalogger or to a display for hand-held use).

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