SS Jan 2011 Trip 1

On site todo:

• Software updates?
• wifi check
• seal with tape extension cord on the tower
• use loggernet remote to add diagnostics logger to schedule
• setup pub/priv keys with another iarc computer
• load temperature monitoring python program onto the toughbook and update the cron
• get rsync set up on the cron to push all data rather than a lot of scping of files.
• download data off the soil moisture logger (now to be repurposed)
• set up instrument box
  • figure out which two cables are the hot wires (not neutral)
  • clamp sensors around the two hots
  • screw instrument box to shed
  • run data cable and power (x2) from instrument box to the inside of the shed

To Bring:

• Instrument box with Ohio Semitronics hardware
• tool bags & voltmeter
• wood screws to secure instrument box to shed
• heater?
• field book
• electrical tape and seal
• duct seal
• sled
• cordless drill
• level

To purchase:

• extension cord (short) for connecting power logger to main electrical
• three prong plug in case I need to chop the extension cord.
• window shop for Bob & Jessie's instrument enclosure pieces @ Lowe's
  • at least 12 x 14 plastic container
  • actionpacker or similar
  • price out 1/2" plywood
  • spikes
  • ubolts

To make at the site:

• 12 volt cable to power diagnostics logger
• MD485 cable to run between diagnostics logger and other MD485s
• shorty cables between diagnostics logger and ohio semitronics deals.