Ranch Systems Hardware

Professional Weather Station

A complete, field-hardened weather station built for agricultural monitoring. Measures temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed & direction, rainfall, and solar radiation — transmitting continuously to your Ranch Systems account.

What it measures

The professional weather station records everything a grower needs to make data-driven irrigation and spray decisions — all from a single pole-mounted unit that connects directly to any RS telemetry node.

Sensors included

  • Temperature & relative humidity
  • Barometric pressure
  • Wind speed & direction
  • Rainfall (tipping bucket, Pronamic sensor)
  • Solar radiation (pyranometer)

Compatible with

  • RM400
  • RS130
  • RS330
Ranch Systems Professional Weather Station installed in field

Specifications

Professional-Grade Weather Station specifications

Telemetry Unit Compatibility

  • RS130, RM400 w/A1 or A3 sensor attachment board
  • RS330

RX40 Weather Station Sensor Interface

Telemetry portI²C compatible
EnclosurePETG cover w/ powder-coated steel housing
Cable length10 ft (3 m)
ConnectorSwitchCraft/Conxall Con-X, 6-pin plug
Operating temperature-40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)

Wind Speed

Sensor typeSolid state magnetic sensor
Resolution1 mph (1.6 km/hr)
Range1 to 200 mph (1 to 322 km/h)
Accuracy±2 mph (3.2 km/h)
Wind cupsPolycarbonate
Anemometer armBlack-anodized aluminum

Wind Direction

Sensor typeWind vane with potentiometer
Resolution
Range0 to 360°
Accuracy±5%
Wind vane & control headUV-resistant ABS

Rain Collector

Sensor typeTipping spoon
Resolution0.01 in. (0.25 mm) per tip
Accuracy±2%
CollectorASA molded thermoplastic

Temperature

Sensor typeDigital temperature
Resolution
Range-40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 65.6°C)
Accuracy±0.1°C

Relative Humidity

Sensor typeDigital capacitance
Resolution0.5%
Range0 to 100%
Accuracy±1.5%

Barometric Pressure

Sensor typePiezo-resistive
Resolution0.13 mbar
Range10 to 1100 mbar
Accuracy±1.5 mbar (750-1100 mbar @ 25°C)

Leaf Wetness (optional)

Sensor typeCapacitance
Signal output320 to 1250 mV (reading relates to moisture state)

Solar Radiation (optional)

Sensor typeSilicon-cell photodiode
Field of view180°
Spectral range360 to 1120 nm

Auxiliary Input

Auxiliary input0 to 3 VDC input
Connection typeSwitchCraft/Conxall Con-X, 6-pin socket

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