Campbell Scientific CS705 User Manual

CS705 Snowfall Adapter

Revision: 5/13

Campbell Scientific, Inc.

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1. Introduction.................................................................1

2. Cautionary Statements............................................... 1

3. Initial Inspection .........................................................2

3.1 Ships With............................................................................................2

4. Quickstart .................................................................... 2

5. Overview......................................................................5

5.1 Antifreeze.............................................................................................5

5.1.1 Standard Car or RV Antifreeze is NOT Recommended ...............5

5.2 Tipping Bucket Compatibility..............................................................6

6. Specifications .............................................................6

7. Installation...................................................................6

7.1 Siting ....................................................................................................6

7.2 Mounting Pole......................................................................................7

7.3 Datalogger Programming .....................................................................9

8. Maintenance ................................................................9

9. References ................................................................11

Appendix

MSDS for Campbell Scientific CS705 Antifreeze .A-1

Figures

4-1. CS705 mounted to pole using the CM270 Mounting Kit.....................3

4-2. CS705 exploded view ..........................................................................4

7-1. Proper gage siting.................................................................................7

7-2. CM310 56-inch pole embedded in a concrete foundation....................8

7-3. Pedestal kit options ..............................................................................9

8-1. Mix ratio versus precipitation received ..............................................10

Table of Contents

CS705 Snowfall Adapter

1. Introduction

The CS705 Snowfall Adapter converts a TE525WS Texas Electronics Rain Gage to a rain and snow gage. It consists of an antifreeze reservoir, overflow tube, and catch tube. Snow captured in the catch tube dissolves into the antifreeze raising the overall level. The mixture flows through the overflow tube into the tipping bucket where it is measured. A slot in the top of the overflow tube prevents the tube from developing a siphon.

Before installing the CS705, please study

• Section 2, Cautionary Statements

• Section 3, Initial Inspection

• Section 4, Quickstart

2. Cautionary Statements

• The CS705 possesses inherent delays and is not suitable for real-time

precipitation measurements (see Section 5, Overview).

• Since regular maintenance is required, choose a site that is easily

accessible throughout the winter.

• Wear safety glasses and rubber or neoprene gloves while handling and

pouring antifreeze.

• Campbell Scientific strongly recommends using antifreeze consisting of a

1:1 mixture of propylene glycol and ethanol (PGE). Appendix A provides MSDS information for the PGE antifreeze offered by Campbell Scientific.

• Avoid using the antifreeze commonly used in cars or RVs. This

antifreeze, which consists of propylene glycol or ethylene glycol, increases the likelihood of ice bridging (see Section 5.1, Antifreeze).

• The antifreeze/snowfall mixture needs to be captured from the tipping

bucket gage and properly disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• The CS705 should be removed and cleaned in the summer, and reinstalled

before the winter season.

CS705 Snowfall Adapter

3. Initial Inspection

• Upon receipt of the CS705, inspect the packaging and contents for

damage. File damage claims with the shipping company.

• Immediately check package contents against the shipping documentation

(see Section 3.1, Ships With). Contact Campbell Scientific about any discrepancies.

3.1 Ships With

The CS705 is shipped with the CM270, CS705 Mounting Kit (pn 20621). Refer to FIGURE 4-1 for information on positioning the various mounting hardware.

The CM270 mounting kit includes the following:

• (1) band clamp (pn 20605)

• (1) band clamp (pn 20606)

• (1) storage mount (pn 20636)

• (3) screws (pn 14108, 8-32)

• (1) tipping bucket rain gage mount (pn 20637)

• (1) U-bolt with matching nuts (pn 17492)

• (2) flat washers (pn 4365)

• (2) lock washers (pn 4366)

• (1) U-bolt bracket (pn 20638)

• (1) funnel (pn 14087)

4. Quickstart

Siting considerations and mounting pole options are listed in Section 7, Installation.

Equipment required:

• Pail

• Hose with a 0.5 inch inner diameter (must be long enough to span the

distance from the funnel to the pail)

• CM300-series mounting pole or user-supplied pole (see Section 7.2,

Mounting Pole)

• TE525WS Texas Electronics Rain Gage

• CS705 Snowfall Adapter

• CM270 Mounting Kit (included with the CS705)

• PGE antifreeze

Band Clamp

(pn 20605)

CS705 Snowfall Adapter

Band Clamp (pn 20606)

Catch Tube

Antifreeze Reservoir

TE525WS (purchased separately)

Funnel (pn 14087)

0.5 in O.D. (connect

Stu hose here)

Storage Mount (pn 20636)

U-bolt Bracket (pn 20638)

Flat Washers (pn 4365) Lock Washers (pn 4366)

uts (pn 18126)

U-bolt (pn 17492)

FIGURE 4-1. CS705 mounted to pole using the CM270 Mounting Kit FIGURE 4-1. CS705 mounted to pole using the CM270 Mounting Kit

1. Install the mounting pole. 1. Install the mounting pole.

2. Align the funnel and mounting base to the three holes found on the bottom

of the TE525WS rain gage. The funnel is sandwiched between the rain

of the TE525WS rain gage. The funnel is sandwiched between the rain gage and mounting base as shown in FIGURE 4-1. Three screws mount

gage and mounting base as shown in FIGURE 4-1. Three screws mount the funnel to the TE525WS.

the funnel to the TE525WS.

3. Attach the mounting base and TE525WS to the pole via the U-bolt

bracket, U-bolt, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts (see FIGURE 4-1).

4. Take one of the black bands supplied with the CS705 and stretch over the

TE525WS funnel (see FIGURE 4-2).

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Cautionary Statements

3. Initial Inspection

3.1 Ships With

4. Quickstart