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Orion 420 Weather Station
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Orion 420 Weather Station™
User Manual
Version 2.01
Serial Number: ___________________
Date Purchased: __________________
All specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U. S. A.
Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Orion 420 Weather Station™ User Manual Version 2.01 Serial Number: ___________________ Date Purchased: __________________ All specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in U. S. A. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ © Copyright 2005 - 2011 Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Proprietary Notice: Orion, Orion 420, Orion LX, Capricorn 2000, Capricorn 2000MP and Capricorn 2000EX are trademarks of Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. The information and drawings contained herein are the sole property of Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of an Orion 420 Weather Station. Please read this manual completely prior to installation. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 4 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 5: Important Notice: Shipping Damage

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Important Notice: Shipping Damage BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER, please inspect all system components for obvious shipping damage. The Orion is a high precision instrument and can be damaged by rough handling. Your unit was packaged to minimize the possibility of damage in transit. Please save the shipping container for any future shipment of your Orion sensor.

  • Page 6: Esd Protection

    2. Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching the component contacts. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. Orion 420 Weather Station...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents WELCOME! -------------------------------------------------------------- 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE: SHIPPING DAMAGE ----------------- 5 ESD P ... 6 ROTECTION SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------- 9 420 W RION EATHER ... 10 PECIFICATIONS Operating Conditions... 10 Wind Speed ... 10 Wind Direction...
  • Page 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Mounting Method... 29 Routing Cable ... 29 Connecting the Sensor Transmitter to the Orion 420 Enclosure ... 30 Connecting the 420 Enclosure to the PLC ... 31 SECTION 4: OPTIONAL SENSOR MOUNTING HARDWARE ----------------------------------------------------------- 33 PTIONAL ENSOR OUNTING Tripod and Tiedown Kit ... 33 Specifications ...

  • Page 9: Section 1: Introduction

    – all in a single sensor module. The Orion 420 provides 4-20mA current output for the eight weather parameters. High accuracy and fine resolution make this system ideal for precision weather monitoring.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Specifications Operating Conditions Temperature Operation: -52 to +60° C (-6- to +140° F) Relative humidity: 0 to 100% Pressure: 600 to 1100 hPa Wind: 0 to 60 m/s Wind Speed Range: 0-135mph (0-60 m/s) Accuracy: ±0.7 mph (+/-0.3 m/s) or ±3%, whichever is greater for the measurement range of 0 –...

  • Page 11: Temperature

    Range: cumulative Collection Area: 602cm Accuracy: ±5% (spatial variations may exist) Resolution 0.01 in. (0.254mm) Units Available: mm, inches Input Voltage The Orion 420 is powered with an internal switching power supply Input: 120/240 VAC, 60 Hz Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 12: Sensor Housing

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Sensor Housing Protection class: IP66 (with mounting adapter) Materials: Polycarbonate + 20% glass fiber, stainless steel (AISI 316) Weight: 650 g (1.43 lbs) Serial to Analog Converters Analog Range: 4-20 mA Current sourcing Accuracy at 25° C: 0.1% of range Maximum load: 600 ohms Output reaction time: 0 –...

  • Page 13: Principles Of Measurements

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Principles of Measurements Wind Measurement Both wind speed and direction are measured using advanced ultrasonic technology. The sensor utilizes ultrasound to determine horizontal wind readings. The array of three equally-spaced ultrasonic transducers on a horizontal plane is an ideal design that ensures accurate wind measurement from all directions, without blind angles or corrupted readings.

  • Page 14: Pressure, Temperature, And Relative Humidity (Ptu) Module

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ direction reported indicates the direction that the wind comes from. North is represented as 0° , east as 90° , south as 180° , and west as 270° . The wind direction is not calculated when the wind speed drops below 0.05 m/s.

  • Page 15: Rainfall Measurement

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Rainfall Measurement Rainfall is measured with an impact sensor, which detects the size and impact of individual rain drops. The signals resulting from the impacts are proportional to the volume of the drops. Hence, the signal from each drop can be converted directly to the accumulated rainfall.
  • Page 16 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 17: Section 2: Physical Description

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Orion Sensor Transmitter The Orion Sensor Transmitter is an all-in-one sensor unit containing ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor, temperature sensor, relative humidity sensor, barometric pressure sensor and an impact rain sensor.
  • Page 18 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Cut Away View 1: Wind Transducers (3 pcs) 2: Precipitation Sensor 3: Pressure sensor inside the Sensor Module 4: Humidity and temperature sensor inside the Sensor Module Bottom of the Transmitter 1: Alignment direction sign...

  • Page 19: Mounting Adapter

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Mounting Adapter To facilitate easy installation and north alignment, the Orion Sensor Transmitter comes standard with a mounting adapter. The mounting adapter is easily connected to the end of the mast and the sensor transmitter simply snaps into it. The north alignment needs to be performed only once.
  • Page 20 For heated sensor transmitters, terminal 17 (HTG-) is connected to the Blue wire and terminal 18 (HTG+) is connected to the Brown wire. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. Signal SGND VIN- VIN+ Orion 420 Weather Station Color Orange Black Green White...

  • Page 21: Heating (Optional)

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Heating (Optional) Heating elements located below the precipitation sensor and inside the wind transducers keeps the precipitation and wind sensors free from snow and ice. A heating temperature sensor (T precipitation sensor controls the heating.

  • Page 22: Orion 420 Enclosure

    ________________________________________________________________________ Orion 420 Enclosure The Orion 420 Enclosure contains the following: 1. AC power supply with +24 VDC output 2. AC power filter and suppressor 3. Two RS-232 to 4-20 mA converters 4. Sensor connection terminal block The enclosure used is UL 508 Type 4, NEMA/EEMAC Type 4.

  • Page 23: Surge/Lightning Protectors

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Surge/Lightning Protectors A nearby lightning strike may induce a high voltage surge which the internal suppressor of your weather instrument may not be able to withstand, causing significant damage to the weather station. Protect your weather station investment with the Orion Surge Protector. This...
  • Page 24 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 25: Section 3: Installation

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 3: INSTALLATION Weather Station System Configurations Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 26: Installation Overview

    Dropping the device can break or damage the transducers. If the antenna bends or twists, the re-aligning can be difficult or impossible. Unpack the Orion 420 weather station and verify that all parts are included. 1. Standard system includes:...

  • Page 27: Installing The Orion Sensor Transmitter

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Installing the Orion Sensor Transmitter Site Selection Finding a suitable site for the sensor transmitter is important for getting representative ambient measurements. The site should represent the general area of interest. The sensor transmitter should be installed in a location that is free from turbulence caused by nearby objects, such as trees or buildings.

  • Page 28: North Alignment

    There are three acceptable methods for mounting the mast to a roof or building structure: Sloped roof mounting, flat roof mounting or wall mounting. See Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware for more information. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. Orion 420 Weather Station...

  • Page 29: Location

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Location Do not attach the sensor transmitter to a radio transmitting mast or tower. Select a mounting location that will allow the sensor cable to be routed away from other data cables to avoid interference. Never route sensor cables in tall trees.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Sensor Transmitter To The Orion 420 Enclosure

    (Cat. No. 81580) are available from the factory. Once the sensor transmitter has been placed, route the cable back to the Orion 420 enclosure. Connecting the Sensor Transmitter to the Orion 420 Enclosure Using a #1 Straight Slot screwdriver, attach the wires from the end of the...

  • Page 31: Connecting The 420 Enclosure To The Plc

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Connecting the 420 Enclosure to the PLC Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 32 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 33: Section 4: Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Section 4: Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware Tripod and Tiedown Kit The meteorological tripod is designed to provide up to 10 feet of stable, secure support for your meteorological sensors. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 34 Extend the mast to the desired height and insert another retainer pin. Install the guy wires to complete the set-up. Tripod Parts List: Item # Description Body/Mast Assembly Legs Retainer Pins Guy Wire Ring with 3 Wires and Turnbuckles Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. Orion 420 Weather Station...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Anchor Screw with Chain Clamp with Strap Retainer Pin Specifications Capacity: Supports up to 60 lbs. Shipping Weight: 17 lbs Shipping Box Dimensions: 70" x 8" x 8" Tripod and Tiedown Kit Catalog Number: 88019...

  • Page 36: Roof Mounting

    1/4" x 2 1/4" (for comp. roofs) Cable Standoffs, Wood Screw Guy Wire Clamps, 1/8" Steel Guy Wire, Galvanized Eye Bolt Wood Screws, 1/4" x 3" Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. Orion 420 Weather Station Pkg. Ref Catalog No. 88005 / 88004 50 ft. 6 88010...
  • Page 37 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Turnbuckles, 6" open x 4" closed Cable Nail Clips Cable Feed Through Bushings (not shown) 88100 88110 88140 Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 38: Wall Mounting

    Mast, 10 ft. 4" Wall Mount Bracket *Lag Screw, 1/4" x 2 1/4" Cable Nail Clips Cable Feed Through Bushings * Not included in kit Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. Orion 420 Weather Station Pkg. Ref Catalog No. 88005 88120 88030 88110...
  • Page 39 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 40 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 41: Section 5: Operation

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Section 5: Operation The Orion 420 outputs the following 8 parameters in 4-20 mA current signals: Channel 1: Wind Direction Description: Instantaneous wind direction. Range: 0 to 360 degrees Channel 2: Wind Speed Description: Instantaneous wind speed.
  • Page 42 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 43: Section 6: Maintenance

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE This chapter contains instructions for the basic maintenance of the sensor transmitter. Cleaning To ensure the accuracy of measurement results, the sensor transmitter should be cleaned when it becomes contaminated. Leaves and other...

  • Page 44: Factory Calibration And Repair Service

    7. Re-install on mounting adapter and reconnect cable connector. Factory Calibration and Repair Service Send the device to Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. for calibration and adjustment, see Section 9: USER SUPPORT INFORMATION for more information. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. Orion 420 Weather Station...

  • Page 45: Section 7: Troubleshooting

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Section 7: Troubleshooting This chapter describes common problems, their probable causes and remedies. Problem Wind measurement failure. Both the speed and direction sensors are not reporting correct data Pressure, humidity or temperature measurement failure. Possible Cause...
  • Page 46 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 47: Section 8: User Support Information

    Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 8: USER SUPPORT INFORMATION This section consists of the following items: 1. One-Year Limited Warranty: Please read this document carefully. 2. Return for Repair Procedure: This procedure is for your convenience in the event you must return your Orion for repair or replacement.

  • Page 48: Return For Repair Procedure

    Write the RMA number on the outside of the box. Shipping Send freight prepaid (UPS recommended). Insurance is recommended. (The factory can provide the current replacement value of the item being shipped for insurance purposes.) Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. Orion 420 Weather Station...
  • Page 49 Orion 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Send to: C.O.D. shipments will not be accepted. If your unit is under warranty, after repair or replacement has been completed, it will be returned by a carrier and method chosen by Columbia Weather, Inc. to any destination within the continental U.S.A.
  • Page 50 Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. 2240 NE Griffin Oaks Street, Suite 100 Hillsboro, OR 97124-6463 http://www.columbiaweather.com Printed in U.S.A. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. Telephone (503) 629-0887 (503) 629-0898 Web Site Email info@columbiaweather.com Catalog Number: 81655 Version 2.01 Orion 420 Weather Station...

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