: Logger / Station Maintenance [1606]
- loaded logger program: emt-bbad.cr1* (237 -> LWS-L)**
* supports "maintenance mode"
** sensor replaced: 07/21/2020 (no canopy)
- cleaned-up previously collected data
emmett — Maintenance Reports
: Logger / Station Maintenance: [----]
- power / charging system troubleshooting, including:
- replaced logger battery
- routine site maintenance, including:
- checked anemometer (good)
- checked battery (12.65 V)
- checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (program update needed)*
- checked pyranometer (adjusted level)
- checked soil sensors (good)
- checked solar panel (18.91 V, adjusted orientation)
- checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (good)
- checked wind vane (adjusted orientation)
- cleaned atmp/relh sensor and radiation shield
- cleaned battery terminals
- cleaned tipping-bucket rain gauge
* site does not include canopy sensor
: Station Maintenance [1020]
- routine site maintenance, including:
- checked anemometer (good)
- checked battery (13.65 V)
- checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (program update needed)*
- checked pyranometer (adjusted level)
- checked soil sensors
- checked solar panel (19.22 V)
- checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (adjusted level)
- checked wind vane (properly aligned)
- cleaned atmp/relh sensor and radiation shield
- cleaned battery terminals
- cleaned solar panel
- cleaned tipping-bucket rain gauge (removed debris from funnel)
* site does not include a canopy sensor
: Station Maintenance [0955]
- routine site maintenance, including:
- checked anemometer (good)
- checked battery box (good)
- checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (program update needed)*
- checked pyranometer (adjusted level)
- checked soil sensors (good)
- checked solar panel (19.22 V)
- checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (adjusted level)
- checked wind vane (properly aligned)
- cleaned atmp/relh sensor and radiation shield
- cleaned solar panel
- cleaned tipping-bucket rain gauge ()
* site does not include a canopy sensor
: Station Maintenance [0955]
- routine site maintenance, including:
- checked anemomter (replaced bearings)
- checked battery (13.2 V)
- checked battery box (good)
- checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (program update needed)*
- checked pyranometer (adjusted level)
- checked soil sensors (good)
- checked solar panel (17.86 V)
- checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (adjusted level)
- checked wind vane (properly aligned)
- cleaned atmp/relh sensor and radiation shield
- cleaned solar panel
- cleaned tipping-bucket rain gauge
- weed removal
* site does not include a canopy sensor
: Station Maintenance [1150]
- routine site maintenance
: Station Maintenance [1140]
- routine site maintenance, including:
- installed updated modem
: Station Maintenance [1045]
- routine maintenance, including:
- replaced leaf wetness (standard) sensor [237 -> LWS]*
- NOTE: updated logger program is needed
* site does not include a canopy sensor
: Logger / Station Maintenance [1200]
- station properly reinstalled
- data-collection resumed
: Logger / Station Maintnenace [1105]
- station was moved from original location and is no
longer properly installed...
...station is disabled until further notice
: Logger / Station Maintenance [1445]
- replaced logger (CR10X -> CR1000)
- added PakBus modem
- loaded logger program: emt-bbac
: Station Maintenance [1015]
- clear obstructions from tipping-bucket rain gauge
: Station Maintenance [1245]
- routine station / site maintenance
: Station Maintenance [1130]
- annual station / site maintenance
: Station Maintenance [1325]
- annual maintenance
: Station Maintenance [1110]
- replaced leaf wetness (standard) [LEAF0]:
- LWS-L -> 237
: Station Maintenance [1235]
- annual maintenance
- replaced leaf wetness (standard) [LEAF0]:
- 237 -> LWS-L
- NOTE: program assumes 237 sensors
- NOTE: this site doesn't have canopy [LEAF1] sensor
: Station Maintenance [1200]
- cleaned precipitation bucket and rechecked installation
: Station Maintenance [1150]
- replaced logger battery
: Station Maintenance [1150]
- replaced logger battery
- cleared snow/ice from solar panel
: Station Maintenance [1515]
- routine station maintenance, including:
- cleaned tipping-bucket rain gauge
: Station Maintenance [1407]
- Moved data-collection to new LoggerNet server
- Loaded logger program: ABCF (hourly cycle)
: Station Maintenance [1500]
- Battery / Power Issues resolved.
- Due to recent power issues, some data was lost during
the following period:
10/18/2013 (d=291) 0705 - 11/05/2013 (d=309) 1500
: Station Maintenance [2400]
- Precipitation bucket was clogged. Data removed for the
following period:
04/11/2013 (d=101) 0005 - 04/26/2013 (d=116) 2400
: Station Maintenance [1200]
- Battery replaced.
- recent battery troubles has lead to periods of
"missing" data.
: Station Maintenance [1135]
- Routine Spring Maintenance, including:
- Weed-Control (removal and herbicide application)
- Debris removed from solar panel
: Data Quality [1200]
- Performed data checks/removed faulty data introduced
due to recent battery issues.
- Although several "low battery" were reported during the
Nov 2010 - Feb 2011 time period, data was only lost
during the following:
01/02/2011 (d=002): 0105 - 1000
01/02/2011 (d=002): 2305 - 2400
01/03/2011 (d=003): 0005 - 1000 (including daily summary)
01/17/2011 (d=017): 0705 - 1000 (including daily summary)
: Station Maintenance
- Battery replaced
: Station Maintenance: [16:15]
- Have not been able to connect since 14:00 on 06/04/09.
- Replaced Cell-IP modem - station back online.
: Station Maintenance
- General station maintenance and system checks. [12:00]
: Station Maintenance
- General station maintenance and system checks, including:
- cleaning of precipitation tipping bucket (required
removal of faulty data).
- Soil Moisture sensors now installed vertically:
- MSTR 0: profile of depth = 0 - 12"
- MSTR 1: profile of depth = 12 - 24"
- Work was done approx: 1015 - 1100 (Day=228)
: Data Management (jb)
- It was determined that soil temp 0 has been reporting faulty
data since the station was brought online. All Soil Temp 0
(2" soil temp) between the following dates/times has been
removed:
Dec 20, 2006 [00:00] - Apr 26, 2007 [16:00]
: Station Maintenance
- General station maintenance and system checks.
- Soil Temp 0 sensor was replaced.
- Soil Temp 1 sensor was replaced.
- Work was done approx: 15:30 - 16:00 (Day=116)
: Station Online
- Station added to MAWN web site.
: Data Collection Enabled
- Data Collection and Data Archive for new station begins:
First data report: Dec 20, 2006 - 00:05 (Day=354)
: Station Maintenance
- Established telecommunication between station cell-modem and
data collection PC/server on campus.
- Loaded MAWN Program: MAWN_ABCF
- Now able to collect raw weather data.
: New Station Installed
- Former "goodells" station moved and setup at Emmett.
Notes:
- soil temp A (2") needs to be replaced.
Additional Station Needs: