9 Maintenance

It is suggested that battery re-charging be done on regular scheduled intervals, based on the battery life estimates shown in Table 6-1. Recharging is especially important in the fall, if the winter temperatures are cold. Replace existing leadacid batteries every 3-5 years.

System Diagnostics

Each data report from an STS Controller to the Home Station, includes System information on battery level, signal strength, and datalogger status. This information can help maintain the System without having to visit the site. It can also help determine the cause, if a data disruption does occur.

If the Remote Station battery goes below 9 Volts, an alarm will be sent to a selected email address, if the Alarm Setup section in the STS Software is used. (See Section 3.4).