Editing MetBox (Meteorological Box) (section)

== Technical Requirements for Operators ==

=== Where to install the instrument on the ship? ===
Preferably on the main mast or at a high place where the air stream is not obstructed.

=== What power supply does the instrument require? ===

==== Version v1 ====
6 - 21 VDC 

Power consumption < 200 mW (unoptimized)

The connector selected is a [https://de.rs-online.com/web/p/industrie-automation-steckverbinder/8771154 m12 5 pole, panel mounted]. The pinout is (also described in detail in the Circuit schematic section):
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Pole
!Color
!Description
|-
|1
|brown
|Not used
|-
|2
|white
|vcc
|-
|3
|blue
|gnd
|-
|4
|black
|can H (planned)
|-
|5
|grey
|can L (planned)
|}

=== What is the size of the instrument? ===
28 x 11 x 11 cm

==== Version v1 ====
20 x 11 x 11 cm

=== Water proofness ===
Splash proof

=== What maintenance does the instrument require? ===
System cleaning of the system once a year or before, if needed. 

=== How will data be transferred? ===

==== Version v0 ====
Serial (RS485)

==== Version v1 ====
LoRaWan

Wifi, Bluetooth planned

uart planned

=== Costs ===
Material costs ~500 EUR