Configure Weather Station Devices in ROS

Note:  The cabling in use determines which serial ports and devices are compatible with the field computer.

The ROS device is compatible with the WatchDog® Sprayer Station from Spectrum Technologies to record weather data during a field operation. When connected to ROS, the Sprayer Station may be used to display weather conditions throughout the day during field operations. The operator can also take a “snapshot” of weather conditions at any point during the operation and ROS will automatically add the information to the job or application report.

Note:  A weather station activation code will be required to unlock the weather station interface and features. Contact a local Raven dealer for additional information or assistance.

To set up the weather station:

  1. Select the Settings icon on the bottom right of the screen. The Settings Menu will open.

  2. Select the Weather Station module. The Weather Station Settings tab will display with the following settings:

    Select this option to allow ROS to automatically log weather data from the weather station for the job report.

    Set the frequency for logging weather data into the application report. This information will only be available in the shapefileClosed A shapefile is a vector format consisting of a .shp, .shx, and .dbf file and is used to store geospacial data and information such as field boundaries, product application coverage, and waypoints. report. Refer to File Export for additional information on exporting the shapefileClosed A shapefile is a vector format consisting of a .shp, .shx, and .dbf file and is used to store geospacial data and information such as field boundaries, product application coverage, and waypoints. job report with completed job files.

    Enable a warning alert if the weather station detects a wind speed over the set threshold during an in-field operation.

    Set the maximum wind speed allowed during field operations. The weather station will display an alarm if the weather station detects wind speeds above the set threshold.

    If enabled, the ROS device will sound an audible wind speed alert at the selected interval as long as the wind speed threshold is exceeded.

    Record Weather Snapshot

    During an active job, touch and hold the Weather Station widget to view detailed weather conditions currently monitored by the station. Touch the Record Snapshot button at the bottom of the Weather Station prompt to record the current conditions into the job report screen.

    Refer to End a Job for additional assistance with closing job files and editing weather information.

Last Revised: Jul 2024

“WatchDog® Sprayer Station is a U.S. registered trademark of Spectrum Technologies”