FTS - Model Fixed RAWS -Remote Automated Weather Station

• Every component meets or exceeds NFDRS/CFDRS standards.
• Approved, certified and serviced by RSFWSU.
• Pre-configured  for fire applications and compliant with WFMI database.  

A fixed site can be configured with any other digital and analog sensors required. 

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Enclosure and Electronics

• Made from durable heavy-gauge aluminum, the enclosure houses the Axiom F6 datalogger (which optionally contains a GOES / Meteosat transmitter and/or AirTalk Radio Voice Transmitter), one or more heavy-duty batteries, any other electronics, manuals, etc.
• On top of the enclosure is mounted a GPS antenna, used by the GOES transmitter to set the internal clock to ensure that data is always transmitted during the allotted 10-second window.

Solar Radiation Sensor (Pyronometer)

• The SDI-SR-PYR solar radiation sensor measures the amount of sunlight energy fuels are exposed to.

GOES Yagi Antenna

• Transmits data to a GOES / Meteosat satellite.

Heavy-Duty Battery

• FTS uses a 100 amp-hour starved electrolyte heavy-duty battery. This 6 cell, 12 Volt valve-regulated lead-acid battery powers all our fixed RAWS, and was chosen for it`s tolerance of extreme environmental conditions and its specific design for use with solar recharge applications.

Fuel Stick

• The optional FS-3 fuel stick measures fuel moisture and temperature.

TriLeg Tower Mast

• The mast of the TriLeg tower places the wind speed and direction sensor at a height of 20 feet (6.1m). Can be lowered by one person for easy servicing of sensors.

Rain Gauge (Tipping Bucket)

• The RG-T rain gauge measures precipitation in increments of .01 inch (0.254mm), each hour.

AirTalk Antenna

• Allows broadcast of voice alerts from an optional AirTalk Radio Voice Transmitter to any crew radios. AirTalk allows querying the station with any DTMF capable radio and receiving current weather conditions being monitored in real-time.

Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor

• Current air temperature and 10-minute average relative humidity are measured by the THS-3 sensor and logged.

Solar Panel

• Most stations operate on a battery, which is recharged by a solar panel. A 20W solar panel is most common, but 10W and 50W panels are available when needed by site-specific conditions.

Adjustable Legs

• The three legs of the TriLeg tower are adjustable in length to permit the tower to be installed on uneven ground. The feet can be anchored with metal stakes, or rocks can be piled on top of the feet.

TriLeg Tower

• FTS` TriLeg tower provides a solid frame to mount sensors and other equipment. Anchored to the ground, it is able to withstand sustained 125 mph (201 km/h) winds without requiring setting in a concrete base.

Zero civil works cost required - no cement or special engineering required. The tower provides exceptional strength and stability as a free-standing structure assembled with only a few hand tools. No need to pour a cement pad in your remote location!

Technician safety—doesn`t require climbing to service wind sensors. The folding mast can be lowered and raised by only one person, making it easy to access the wind sensor.

Easy to transport - the entire structure can be shipped on a single 7` x 4` pallet. With or without the pallet, it can also fit in a pickup truck.

Quick and easy to set up - assembled and anchored in one hour by two people, with a minimum of tools. Adjustable legs permit installation on uneven terrain. Full setup instructions fit on only two laminated "Quick Start" sheets.

Smart design ensures data integrity - By aligning one side of the triangular tower to true east/west, all of the station components requiring alignment will automatically be aligned when installed. This ensures sensors are optimally positioned, even by novice technicians.

Environmentally-friendly - Set-up and takedown is generally unobtrusive resulting in limited environmental damage.

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