Pasport PS-2174 Instruction Sheet

Instruction Sheet

Weather/Anemometer Sensor

Weather/Anemometer Sensor

PS-2174

PS-2174

012-09911B

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Anemometer

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Included Equipment Part Number

Weather/Anemometer Sensor PS-2174

PA SP O RT Ex t ens ion C a bl e P S- 2 500

Additional Equipment Required

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About the Measurements

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