- replaced logger (CR1000 -> CR6)*
- logger program: nth-bssd.cr6**
* installed: 11/07/2023
* enabled: 12/01/2023
** inclueds atmp/relh sensor upgrade (dwpt now observed)
** includes soil sensor upgrade
** does not report canopy leaf wetness (no canopy sensor)
- sensor repair, including:
- replaced tipping-bucket rain gauge
- replaced leaf wetness [standard] sensor*
- replaced soil moisture sensors
- replaced soil temperature sensors
* site does not include a canopy sensor
- routine site maintenance, including:
- checked anemometer (good)
- checked battery (13.28V)
- checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (faulty)*
- checked pyranometer (adjusted level)
- checked soil sensors (faulty)
- checked solar panel (14.1V)
- checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (faulty)
- checked wind vane (properly aligned)
- cleaned atmp/relh sensor and radiation shield
- cleaned battery box
- cleaned battery terminals
- cleaned solar panel
- weed removal
* site does not include a canopy sensor
- routine station mainenance, including:
- checked anemometer (good)
- checked battery (13.03V)
- checked pyranometer (adjusted level)
- checked soil sensor cables (good)
- checked solar panel (20.13V)
- 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
- replaced leaf wetness [standard] sensor*
- weed removal
* site does not include a canopy sensor
- routine station maintenance, including:
- checked anemometer (good)
- checked battery (13.21V)
- checked battery box (already clean)
- checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor*
- checked pyranometer (adjusted level)
- checked soil sensors (good)
- checked solar panel (20.32V)
- checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (adjusted level)
- checked wind vane (properly aligned)*
- cleaned atmp/relh radiation shield
- cleaned solar panel
- weed removal
* site does not include a canopy sensor
- routine site maintenance, including:
- checked anemometer (good)
- checked battery (13.15V)
- checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (good)*
- checked soil sensors (good)
- checked solar panel (20.5V)
- checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (good)
- checked wind vane (properly aligned)
- cleaned atmp/relh radiation shield
- cleaned pyranometer
- cleaned solar panel
- cleaned tipping-bucket rain gauge
- weed removal
* canopy sensor not within canopy... removed from station**
** updated logger program to mark canopy data as "missing" is needed
- routine spring maintenance, including:
- checked anemometer (good)
- checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (orient to north)*
- checked pyranometer (adjusted level)
- checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (adjusted level)
* canopy sensor is not installed within a canopy
- routine site maintenance
- routine site maintenance, including:
- modem update
- routine station maintenance, including:
- removal of debris within rain gauge
- replaced logger (CR1000 -> CR1000)
- added PakBus modem
- loaded logger program: nth-bbcb
- relocated station (approx: 200-ft west)
- resolved logger clock issue
- replaced faulty modem
- rewired ATMP/RELH (HMP155) to continuous 12V
- replaced Air Temp/Relative Humidity Sensor:
HC2S3 -> HMP155A
- loaded new logger program: nth-bbcb
- Station upgraded with new logger and serveral new sensors.
- loaded logger program "nth-bbbb"
- Due to upgrade, station was offline for the following:
07/28/2015 (d=209) 1105 - 07/28/2015 (d=209) 1400
- the "live" data updates were able to resume at:
07/29/2015 (d=210) 1515
- loaded logger program "mawn_abcf" (hourly collection cycle)
- Loaded logger program "mawn_abcw" (3-hour power cycle)
- Communication troubleshooting:
- Replaced SC932 interface cable
- Replaced analong land-line modem with wireless modem
- routine maintenance
- Loaded PC208W Program "ABCS".
- Soil Moisture data back online.
- Following sensors were replaced:
Soil Moisture B (Switched from CS615 to CS616)
- Routine Spring Maintenance, including:
- Weed-Control (removal and herbicide application)
- Checked/Tightened all station ground connections
- Following sensors were replaced:
Solar Radiation
Soil Moisture A (Switched from CS615 to CS616)
Soil Temperature A (2" depth)
- Communication with the Northport station had failed due
to recent thunderstorms. AT&T repaired the land-line
on 05/16/2011 and modem was replaced on 05/17/2011. The
"live" updates into the MAWN Database was reactivated
at 15:15 on 05/17/2011 after confirming no loss or
data or data corruption due to the recent troubles.
- Precipitation bucket was found to be clogged. Obstruction
was cleared at 12:03 on 04/27/2011. Data analysis determined
that precipitation data since 04/16/2011 was not properly
recorded. To remove the faulty data, all precipitation
data reported during the following time period has been
marked as "missing":
04/16/2011 (d=106) 00:05 - 04/27/2011 (d=117) 12:05
- Faulty data was removed from raw data file and MAWN
database tables. Soil Moisture and Soil Temps reported
during the following time period have been marked as
"missing":
10/20/09 (d=293) 00:05 - 05/09/10 (d=129) 12:00
- Replace leaf wetness sensor
- Reinstalled soil temperature sensors (were exposed)
- Reinstalled soil moisture sensors (were exposed)
- Leaf Wetness Sensor Replaced (19:15, d=157)
- Applied Round-Up above soil Temperature Sensors
- Cleaned Air Temp/Relative Humidty Sensor
- Check Anemometer/Wind Vane
- Cleaned Precipitation Bucket
- Checked Grounding Cables
- Datalogger error (E08) codes were reading 99.
Counters were reset back to 00. This action
will hopefully resolve and/or prevent brief
data outages observed on some data loggers
when the error count reaches 99.
- Data Logger Battery Replaced (approx: 10:00am, Day=333)
- Temporary Loss of Data Likely Due To Weak Battery. Hope To
Replace the Battery Within The Week.
- Data Lost Between Following Times:
Day 328 (11/24/2003), 21:40 - Day 329 (11/25/2003), 08:05
Notes:
- leaf wetness B (canopy):
installed in orchard to the east of the station
installed in 2nd row of trees, facing north.
distance from station: approx. 150-ft.
Station Needs:
- lightning rod
- grounding rod
- putty for enclosure
- GPS cooridinates
- leaf wetness B cable needs to be buried.
First report: May 2, 2003 - 00:05 (Day=122)