- station maintenance, including:
- logger replacement (os downgrade: 32.07 -> 32.05)*
- logger program change (cth-bbad.cr1 -> cth-bbadC.cr1)**
* version 32.07 causes logger to reset after connecting with
LoggerNet... haven't had this issue with 32.05.
** added extra data table for debugging "phantom tips".
- recent communication issues...
... replaced modem
- since station is on AC power...
... reset collection schedulde from 180-min to 15-min
- routine site maintenance, including:
- replaced datalogger (to resolve faulty precipitation)
- checked / cleaned atmp/relh sensor
- checked soil sensors
- sprayed wasp nest under solar panel
- tested tipping-bucket rain gauge (good)
- weed / grass removal around station
- loaded logger program: cth-bbad.cr1* (237 -> LWS-L)*
* supports "maintenance mode"
* sensor replaced: 06/27/2022 (faulty since: 08/16/2021)
* cleaned up previously collected data
- routine site maintenance, including:
- checked anemometer (good)
- checked atmp/relh (good)
- checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (program update needed)*
- checked soil sensors (good)
- checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (new and level from last visit)
- checked tripod (good)
- checked voltages (good)
- checked wind vane (properly aligned)
* site does not include a canopy sensor
- routine site maintenance. including:
- all sensors / cables in good condition*
- weed / grass removal
* program upgrade needed to support newer LWS leaf wetness sensor
- routine site maintenance, including:
- checked atmp/relh sensor
- checked battery (13.25 V)
- checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (program updated needed)*
- checked pyranometer (adjusted level)
- checked soil sensor (good)
- checked solar panel (21.3 V)
- checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (adjusted level)
- cleaned atmp/relh radiation shield
- cleaned battery box
- cleaned solar panel
- removed weeds / grass under tripod
- repaired anemometer (was not connected)
- repaired wind vane (corrected alignment)
* site does not include a canopy sensor
- routine site maintenance, including:
- checked anemometer (good)
- checked battery connections
- checked pyranometer (adjusted level)
- checked soil sensors (good)
- checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (adjusted level)
- cleaned battery box
- replaced leaf wetness (sensor) mount*
* sensor failed 08/16/2021... sensor replaced 08/26/2021
* updated logger program needed
* station does not support canopy sensor
- routine site maintenance, including:
- replaced faulty wind vane
- replaced leaf wetness (standard) sensor [237 -> LWS]*
- replaced soil sensors (moisture and temperature)
* sensor failed 08/16/2021
* updated logger program is needed
* station will not support canopy sensor
- replaced logger (CR1000 -> CR1000)
- added PakBus modem
- loaded logger program: cth-bbaa
- replaced faulty logger battery, including...
...AC power adapter
- Loaded updatad logger program (cth-bbaa)
- Logger upgrade from CR10X to CR1000, including:
- new modem
- new modem/lgger interface (SC-932B)
- replacement RM Young Wind Sentry
- It was determined that there was a lengthy period of
faulty "solar radiation" data. All Solar Radiation
data was marked as "missing" during the following
period:
01/01/209 (d=001) 00:05 - 01/09/2013 (d=009) 11:00
- Data cleanup performed
- Reactivated "live" station updates
- Battery replacement... dual batteries now installed
- Moved data-colletion to new LoggerNet Server
- Loaded Logger Program: ABCF (hourly cycle)
- Replaced logger battery
- Loaded Logger Program "ABCW" (3-hour collection cycle)
- Data cleanup performed
- Reactivated "live" updates
- Replaced Battery. Continuing power issues have led to
missing/faulty data
- Due to recent troubles, data was lost for following:
12/10/2012 (d=345) 1705 - 01/09/2013 (d=009) 1100
- Reactivated "live" updates
- Noted that communication failures still occurring, although
not frequently enough to prevent adequate data collection.
- SC932A Interface Module replaced.
- Communication re-established.
- Logger replaced
- Loaded MAWN Program - ABCF (hourly collection cycle)
- Loaded MAWN Program - ABCW (three-hour collection cycle)
- Loaded MAWN Program - ABCF (hourly collection cycle)
- Loaded MAWN Program - ABCW (3-hour collection cycle)
- Recent logger/communication issues have led to a loss of
data. Unfortunately, data was not reported/collected
during the following time period:
03/24/10 (d=083) 15:40 - 04/07/10 (d=097) 15:20
- Loaded MAWN Program - ABCF (hourly collection cycle) [0002]
- Loaded MAWN Program - ABCW (3-hour collection cycle) [0001]
- On 08/11/09 at 14:00, communication to/from the Chatham
datalogger was severed. Rather than install/bury new
short-haul modem cable, this opportunity was used to
upgrade the Chatham station to the CELL-IP Network. A
wireless broadband modem was installed before noon and
data-collection/monitoring is now controlled from the
EnviroWeather Office on the campus of Michigan State
University.
- MAWN Program - ABCF Loaded (60-minute power-cycle).
- Added Hourly Battery Voltage to MAWN Database tables
for Chatham.
- Snowfall adapter was removed.
- Recent telecommunications with the data-collection PC
for the Chatham station have been repaired. As of
10:10am this morning, data is flowing once again. No
data was lost during the temporary outage.
- Snowfall adapter for Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Installed.
NOTE: Timing and amount of precip over the past couple of days
may be slightly off as there was some frozen precipitation
prior to the installation of the snowfall adapter. It
was reported that 1.44" of precipitation fell between
10/22/06 - 10/26/06.
- Snowfall adapter for Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Installed.
- General Station Maintenance and System Checks:
- repaired leaf wetness sensor
- cleaned Precipitation bucket
- checked Air Temp/Relative Humidty sensor
- General Station Maintenance and System Checks:
- Checked Temperature/Relative Humidity Sensor (HMP45C). No need
to replace as this sensor was calibrated in 03/2004.
- Checked Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge [10:45].
- Repaired Communication Wiring. Wires used to connect short-haul
modem to the back of the PC were not connected properly. Repaired
and reconnected.
- Work was done approx: 10:30 - 11:00 (Day=275)
First report: Jun 18, 2003 - 00:05 (Day=169)
Notes:
- leaf wetness B (canopy) - still needs to be installed.
- Data Logger Program Loaded: MAWN1C
Additional Station Needs:
- Pyronometer stand needs leveling plate. Sensor is
installed and tied down, but without proper leveling
plate.