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Parts 1723-XA 1-11X (Firmware version 2436-4.01.01)
Parts 1723-XC 1-X1X (Firmware version 2436-4.01.01)
Parts 1723-XA X-11X (Firmware version 2436-4.02.04 Modbus units only)
Parts 1723-XC X-11X (Firmware version 2436-4.02.04 Modbus units only)
Doc No: 1723-PS-0023
MetPak
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MetPak RG Base Station
Gill Instruments Limited
Saltmarsh Park, 67 Gosport Street, Lymington,
Hampshire, SO41 9EG, UK
Tel: +44 1590 613500, Fax: +44 1590 613555
www.gillinstruments.com
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  • Page 1 Parts 1723-XA X-11X (Firmware version 2436-4.02.04 Modbus units only) Parts 1723-XC X-11X (Firmware version 2436-4.02.04 Modbus units only) Doc No: 1723-PS-0023 Issue 1 MetPak MetPak Pro Base Station Base Station MetPak RG Base Station Gill Instruments Limited Saltmarsh Park, 67 Gosport Street, Lymington,...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Power Supplies ....................22 4.7. Power and Communication Connections ............23 4.8. Connecting to a PC using Gill RS232 to USB Configuration Cable ....24 4.9. Connecting to a PC using RS232 (Default setting) .......... 27 4.10. Connecting to a PC using RS422 (Not a Default Setting) ........ 27 4.11.
  • Page 3 7.1.2. Scanning for Devices ................83 7.1.3. The MetView Console ................84 7.1.4. MetPak Pro Base Station User External Sensor Display Example ..85 7.1.5. MetView Console Display Options ............86 7.1.6. MetView Gauge Ranges and Graphs ............. 87 7.1.7.
  • Page 4 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8.7. Guarantee..................... 101 APPENDICES ..................102 9.1. Glossary & Abbreviations ................102 9.2. Electrical Conformity ..................103 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 4 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    The MetPak RG Base Station allows in addition for the customer to use a tipping bucket for Rain measurements. The MetPak Pro Base Station allows in addition for the customer to add up to four sensors. One PRT (temperature sensor), one digital (contact closure rain gauge) and two analogue inputs (4- 20mA or 0-5V) e.g.

  • Page 6: Metpak Base Station Part Numbers And Parameters

    MetPak Base Station Part Numbers and Parameters 2.1.1. MetPak Base Station Part Number Structure. 2.1.2. MetPak Base Station Derived Parameters and Sensors. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 6 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 7: Wind Speed And Direction Sensors

    _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.1.3. Wind Speed and Direction Sensors The MetPak Range Base Stations can be used with Gill 2 axis (WindSonic or WindObserver) or 3 axis (WindMaster or WindMaster Pro) wind speed and direction sensors. They are connected via the supplied MetPak Hub Box RS422 communication and power 10 Metre cable.
  • Page 8 3 Axis Base Station using WindMasters and required Configuration Settings:- 1590-PK-020 WindMaster 1561-PK-020 WindMaster Pro 1590-PK-050 WindMaster Pipe Mount 1590-PK-130 WindMaster RA M4,U1,O1,L1,P1,B4,H2,NQ,E1,T1,S1,C2,A4,I1,J1,V1,X1,G0,K0,F1 1,F2 0,F3 1 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 8 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 9: Radiation Shield

    MetPak Base Station Unit Hub box. Vent to atmosphere is via a Gore-Tex type filter which also protects the pressure sensor from the effects of wind and rain. Gore-Tex type filter ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 9 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 10: Precipitation (Digital Input 1)

    Gauge count figure set using MetSet (e.g. 0.2mm per switch closure) and outputting the result in the data string. 2.1.8 PRT Temperature (PRT Input) An external 2 or 4 wire PT100 device can be connected to a MetPak Pro Base Station to provide an additional remote temperature measurement. 2.1.9 Analogue Sensor 1 An external remote analogue sensor, 0-5v/4-20mA output, can be connected to a MetPak Pro Base Station AN1 input.

  • Page 11: Metpak Base Station Range Default Ascii Output Summary

    Dewpoint, Digital Input 1, Supply Voltage, Status, Checksum. <STX>Q,014,000.06,+000.02,1011.2,042.1,+023.0,+009.4,0000.000,+04.9,00,<ETX>40 & (CR,LF) MetPak Pro 2 Axis Base Station Default Data String Node, Relative Wind Direction, Relative Wind Speed, Pressure, Humidity, Temperature, Dewpoint, PRT, Analogue Input 1, Analogue Input 2, Digital Input 1, Supply Voltage, Status, Checksum.

  • Page 12: Technical Specification

    Range 600 to 1100hPa Accuracy 0.5hPa Resolution 0.1hPa Units of Measure hPa, mbar, mmHg, InHg Compensated for Temperature dependency –20C to +70C ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 12 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 13 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inputs - MetPak Pro Base Station (MetPak RG Base Station, Digital Input only). Analogue 1 (AN1) 0 to 5V or 4 to 20mA powered or Analogue Sensor Powered. Analogue 2 (AN2) 0 to 5V or 4 to 20mA powered or Analogue Sensor Powered.
  • Page 14 Free PC Software providing the means of configuration of the Base Station Unit. MetView Free PC Software providing the means of viewing Base Station data and providing a basic logging facility. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 14 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 15: Pre-Installation

    1723-xC-x-xxx 3 Axis MetPak Base Station Variant unit with a 10 Metre cable from the Hub box to connect to a Gill Anemometer. A Gill anemometer either as part of the Base Station part structure or ordered separately. 8 way connector inside the hub box for power and communication.

  • Page 16: Base Station Anemometer 10 Metre Cable Assembly

    WindSonic and WindMaster Clipper Connector Assembly Details Route the cable through the connector parts as in direction shown below (WindSonic connector shown, the WindMaster Connector is similar). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 16 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...
  • Page 17 Brown White RS422+ input) White Brown (RS422– input) Blue White (RS422+ output) White Blue (RS422- output) White Green (Screen shield) Cut off wire at sleeve ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 17 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 18 Base Station unit. This part allows for correct sealing around the outer surface of the wired 10 Metre cable. NOTE: To disassemble the connector, reverse this procedure. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 18 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...

  • Page 19: Windobserver (Non Heated Units) Connector Assembly Details

    WindSonic M (Heated) 10 Metre Cable 8 Way Terminal Block 9 Way Connector White/Green Green/White No Connection Orange/White White/Orange Brown/White White/Brown Blue/White ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 19 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 20: Windobserver Heated Units Connector Assembly Details

    Note: See also the lid of the Heater Power Interface Box for Connection Details. Cut off the contact pins connected to the MetPak Pro Base Station 10 Metre cable, strip and solder wires. Connect wires to the Heater Power Interface box as follows:- 4.3.

  • Page 21: Communication And Power Cable Type

    Switch contact and cable resistance to be less Not Applicable than 1k ohm PRT Input Not Applicable Refer to user PRT data sheet ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 21 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 22: Cable Connections General

    MetPak Pro Base Station 23mA plus external wind sensor current and any Analogue 1/2 current connected units. Base Station Units have reverse voltage polarity protection. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 22 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 23: Power And Communication Connections

    J5 Pin 1 Wind Sensor J4 Pin 1 Terminal Post J5, RS232 to USB and Power Hygroclip J1 Pin 6 Configuration Cable Wires ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 23 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Pc Using Gill Rs232 To Usb Configuration Cable

    1881383. NOTES:- If using the Gill Configuration RS232 to USB cable and a WindObserver or WindMaster is connected to a Base Station then the USB 5v power will not be sufficient to power them, the cable is provided only for hub box configuration.
  • Page 25 RS232 RX-, (or RS422 RX-) User to HUB RS422 RX+, User to HUB RS422/RS485 TX+, HUB to User Supply 0v Supply +ve (12v to 30v dc) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 25 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 26 Signal Name PWR (PRT Power Supply +ve) PRT + PRT - GND (PRT Power Supply Ground) MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Station Digital Switch Input, DIG1 (2-way connector, J8) Connector J8 Signal Name DIG1 (Digital Switch Contact Input) GND (Ground)

  • Page 27: Connecting To A Pc Using Rs232 (Default Setting)

    1. MetPak Base Station Range default factory comms setting is RS232. 2. To use the MetPak Range with RS422 comms use MetSet to change the COMMS Interface setting to RS422. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 27 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...

  • Page 28: Using Rs485

    4.12. Using SDI-12 (2 wire network) not a default setting. 1. MetPak Base Station Range default factory comms setting is RS232. 2. Use MetSet to change the COMMS Interface setting to SDI 12. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 28 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...

  • Page 29: Analogue, Digital And Prt Input Connections

    (DIG 1) Analogue 0-5 volt Input Connections AN1 and AN2 This is not a default setting; ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the Base Station. (See picture above for Power and Communication Connections).
  • Page 30 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Analogue 4-20mA Input Connections (Sensor Powered) AN1 and AN2 This is not a default setting; ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the Base Station. See previous picture for Power and Communication Connections.
  • Page 31 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Digital Switch Connection (Rain Gauge) DIG1 Ensure the MetPak RG/MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the Unit. Digital Rain Gauge Connections Rain Gauge Cable Entry Rain Gauge Gland.
  • Page 32 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Platinum Resistance Thermometer (PRT) Input Ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the unit. See the previous picture for Power and Communication Connections. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations...

  • Page 33: Metpak Pro Base Station Junction Box (Part 1723-Pk-021)

    _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.14. MetPak Pro Base Station Junction Box (Part 1723-PK-021) As part of a MetPak Pro Base Station system, Gill Instruments can provide a Junction Box containing a pcb with removable terminal connectors and optional mounting hardware to provide a means of connecting external sensor and Base Station wiring at a convenient common point.
  • Page 34 Communication System Connections Only connect cables that meet the required data interface requirement (e.g. RS232 etc.). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 34 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...
  • Page 35 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________  4-20mA Current Sensor System Connections (Sensor Powered)  4-20mA Current Sensor System Connections (MetPak Pro Base Station Powered)  0-5 Volt Voltage Sensor System Connections ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 35 Issue 1 Doc.
  • Page 36 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Digital Switch Sensor System Connections  PRT System Connections External Power Supply Connections  ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 36 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 37: Set Up Requirements

    Use a Power Supply, 12V to 30Vdc at 200mA if not using the Gill Instruments Configuration cable. Use 3 pair cable e.g. Belden 9503 (if not using Gill Part 1723-10-051), length as required if not using the Gill Instruments Configuration cable.

  • Page 38: Installation

    General Installation Guidelines are as follows:- 5.1. Example System Installations 5.1.1 Non Heated Wind Sensor System MetPak Base Station System MetPak RG Base Station System ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 38 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 39 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak Pro Base Station system with a non-heated wind sensor system might look like the following illustration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 39 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 40: Heated Wind Sensor System

    Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5.1.2 Heated Wind Sensor System MetPak Base Station MetPak RG Base Station System ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 40 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 41 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak Pro Base Station example system with a heated wind sensor might look like the following illustration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 41 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 42: Interference

    Satcom – 5m (avoid likely lines of sight) Ensure the product is correctly earthed in accordance with this manual. Use cables recommended by Gill, keeping the length below the maximum allowed. Where the cables are cut and re-connected (junction boxes, plugs and sockets) the cable screen integrity must be maintained, to prevent the EMC performance being compromised.

  • Page 43: Metpak Base Station Range Mounting And Dimensions (In Mm)

    The moving plate part of the clamp needs to be reversed for poles below 38 mm diameter. Mounting Bracket Assembly Exploded View Earthing Point for supplied screw/washer/tag Mounting Bracket Assembled View C Holes are 8.5mm diameter ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 43 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 44 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak Base Station Range Overall Dimensions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 44 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 45: Metpak Pro Base Station Junction Box Mounting (1723-Pk-021)

    Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5.5. MetPak Pro Base Station Junction Box Mounting (1723-PK-021) The optional MetPak Pro Base Station Junction Box comes with two mounting arrangement options: - Junction Box Pole Mount  Using Gill Instruments part 1723-PK-203 Pole Mount brackets set for Junction Box.

  • Page 46: Solar Installation

    5.6. Solar Installation If a Solar Sensor is used with a MetPak Pro Base Station it should be mounted horizontally and as level as possible. A clear view of the sky is best for an optimal solar measurements. Mounting obstructions, tree canopy, hills, mountains and tall buildings that obscure the view overhead or of the horizon can impede solar readings.
  • Page 47 Customers with 2 or more sets of equipment must not swap around rain gauges with Base Stations without using MetSet to change the calibration figure. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 47 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...
  • Page 48 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ARG 100 Rain Gauge Dimensions ARG100 Rain Gauge Base plate Dimensions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 48 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 49: Configuring With Metset

    _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. CONFIGURING WITH METSET MetPak Range Base Stations can be configured using Gill Instruments MetSet Software which is loaded on the CD supplied with the Base Station. MetSet software can run on PC’s running up to and including Windows 10 and can also be downloaded from the Gill Website: http://www.gillinstruments.com/main/software.html.
  • Page 50 Output Sentence Comma Separated Variable Dewpoint, DIG1, Volts, Status, Checksum. DIG1 Sensor Type DIG1 Digital Count 10.000 DIG1 Substitute Name DIG1 Units ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 50 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 51 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak Pro Base Station Factory Default Data String with 2 and 3 Axis Anemometer: NODE,DIR,SPEED,W AXIS, PRESS, RH, TEMP, DEWPOINT,PRT,AN1,AN2,DIG1,VOLT, STATUS  Q,014,000.06,+000.02,1011.2,042.1,+023.0,+009.4,,#,#,#,+04.9,00,  40 Where:- Node letter Wind direction 000.06 Wind speed +000.02 W Axis Wind Speed 1011.2...
  • Page 52 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetSet reading MetPak Pro Base Station Default Settings Setting Function Comms Levels RS232 Baud Rate 19200 Data Connection Data Bits 8, Parity None, Stop Bits 1, Flow Control None. Node ID Output rate Message Mode Continuous...

  • Page 53: Configuring Metpak Range Base Stations With Metset

    Before you use MetSet check that MetPak Base Station is correctly connected to a Serial COM port or USB COM port on your PC. The optional Gill 1.8M, RS232 to USB cable (1957-10-065) can be used to power and provide a suitable communication link for configuring a Base Station unit. If using the Gill Configuration...
  • Page 54 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Example Summary of Device Settings (2 Axis MetPak Pro Base Station shown):- SETTINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: PROTOCOL : GILL COMMS : RS232 (BAUD) : 19200 NODE : Q OUTFREQ : 1HZ MSGMODE : CONT ASCTERM : CRLF...
  • Page 55 S/W ver 2436-4.01.01 2436 is the Base Station Firmware number. 4.01.01 is the firmware revision. PV=4 is the Protocol Version (Gill Internal Reference). Source:Device MetSet reads ‘Device’ when the source of the data that MetSet has retrieved has come from the Base Station Model.
  • Page 56 Station data string scrolling at the output rate. (View only feature). E.g. View Output Q,127,000.03,000,2000-01-01T00:40:50.2,+10.5,0000, 21 Main Menu Click here to go back to the opening MetSet screen ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 56 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 57 When selecting Modbus then Message Mode must be set for CONT. The ASCII Set up Page can be used to select:- Termination:- CRLF or CR Echo:- ON or OFF. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 57 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 58 The Pressure Page can be used to select:- Pressure Sensor ON or OFF Pressure Units HPA, MB, MMHG, INHG (Hecto Pascals, Milli-Bars, Millimetres Mercury, Inches Mercury). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 58 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 59 MetPak Pro Base Station only. Outputs data from a connected analogue instrument. DIG1 MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations only, with a connected Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge it outputs precipitation in the output period. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations...
  • Page 60 PRT = CONFIGURED AN1 = NOT CONFIGURED AN2 = NOT CONFIGURED DIG1 = NOT CONFIGURED The PRT Page (MetPak Pro Base Station) can be used to select:- PRT Sensor ON or OFF PRT Units C, K or F (Celsius, Kelvin or Fahrenheit) The output data format for PRT data is Sign (+ or -), 3 integral digits, and 2 decimal places.
  • Page 61 High – Match to high scale of external sensor (±9998.0000 possible). MetSet AN1 and AN2 Edit pages can be used to set a MetPak Pro Base Station low value and high value range figure to be input to match the output range of the connected sensor.
  • Page 62 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The DIG1 Page (MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Station) can be used to select:- DIG1 Sensor ON or OFF Sensor Type - Choose a title from a drop down list. Units - Allows a choice of measurement units depending on sensor chosen. For instance MM or IN for Rain.
  • Page 63 2 for No Parity, 1 for Even/Odd Parity. Parity NONE, ODD, or EVEN. Termination Char ASCII code 10, (0-255). Inter Char Timeout (mS) 1000 (500 to 10000). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 63 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 64: Configuring A Base Station For Polled Mode

    If the unit is powered down after use or upon switch on then allow 10 seconds from switch on before sending poll commands. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 64 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...

  • Page 65: Configuring A Base Station For Sdi-12

    As defined by MetSet As defined by MetSet Date: yyyymmdd Time: hhmmss Status 4 Digit Sensor Status code (e.g. 00 for a no fault condition) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 65 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 66: Commands

    0D0! Retrieve a line of the above a<dir><mag><temp><pressure> 0+220+000.01+021.6+ data. <humidity><CR><LF> 1013.0+041.9<CR><LF> ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 66 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 67 Retrieve a line of the above a<dig1><CR><LF> 0+0408.000<CR><LF> data. aM9! Power Voltage (Volts) atttn<CR><LF> 00011<CR><LF> 0D0! Retrieve a line of the above a<voltage><CR><LF> 0+12.5<CR><LF> data. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 67 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 68: Commands With Crc

    Metres/Sec ), a 2 digit Status Code and CRC. 0D0! Retrieve a line of the a<dir><mag><status><CRC 0+098+000.04+00@sh<CR>LF above data. ><CR><LF> ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 68 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 69 0+0000.000EgO<CR><LF> above data. aMC9! Power Voltage (Volts) atttn<CR><LF> 00011<CR><LF> and CRC 0D0! Retrieve a line of the a<voltage><CRC><CR> 0+12.2K@R<CR><LF> above data. <LF> ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 69 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 70: Configuring A Base Station For Modbus

    Choose 1 for Even/Odd Parity or 2 for No Parity (None). Parity: Choose Even/Odd or None. Termination Char ASCII code: Choose between 0-255. Inter Char Timeout (ms): Choose between 500ms to 10000ms. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 70 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 71 Note: now that the unit is in MODBUS mode if any further changes need to be made use the SAFE MODE connection and method to re-establish communication with MetSet (See Para 6.7). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 71 Issue 1 Doc.
  • Page 72 DIG1 32 Bit Floating Point Value 40021-22 SUPPLY VOLTAGE 32 Bit Floating Point Value 40023-24 STATUS 32 Bit Unsigned Integer (UINT) 40025-26 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 72 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 73 DIG1 32 Bit Floating Point Value 40023-24 SUPPLY VOLTAGE 32 Bit Floating Point Value 40025-26 STATUS 32 Bit Unsigned Integer (UINT) 40027-28 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 73 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 74 Holding registers available in the order of the Base Station data string (which can be established by the REPORT command in non-Modbus Gill ASCII Mode). If measurements cannot be computed (i.e. a blank field in Gill mode output string), their Holding Register contents shall be set to the Maximum Positive value (0x7FFFFFFF for 32-bit format data (both floating point and integer), and as 0x7FFF for 16-bit format data).

  • Page 75: Configuring A Metpak Base Station For Nmea Output

    Applicable to MetPak Base Station units nly. Part 1723-1A-3-xxx o Not applicable to MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations. Connect a default set MetPak Base Station to a PC as described in Para 4.9. Set unit for NMEA output using MetSet.
  • Page 76 Checksum, the 2 digit Hex Checksum sum figure is calculated from the Exclusive OR of the bytes between (and not including) the $ and * characters. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 76 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...

  • Page 77: Safe Mode

    COMMS protocol is not matched will be unable initially to find the Base Station. Now Click on the Safe Mode button. Ensure the Base Station is wired for RS232 operation and power and Click on Next. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 77 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...
  • Page 78 If using the Gill RS232 to USB configuration lead then unplug the 8 way connector from J5 in the Base Station hub box. (Do not remove the Gill Configuration lead USB connector from the PC as this will stop Safe Mode being achieved).
  • Page 79 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Now re-connect power to the Base Station. If using the Gill Instrument RS232 to USB configuration cable then plug in the 8 way connector to J5 in the Base Station Hub box. MetSet should now find the Base Station as follows to read settings.
  • Page 80 MetSet has detected the Base Station settings in this case Comms were set for RS485, 2 Wire. Now use the MetSet Interface Menu to make any required changes e.g. change comms back to RS232. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 80 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 81: Safe Mode Method 2

    Open a Terminal program e.g. Gill WIND Software (obtainable from http://www.gillinstruments.com/main/software.html) or equivalent terminal program e.g. Tera-Term, Putty etc. If using Gill Wind Software note that the Tools features are not applicable. Open Gill Wind Software. Serial Port: Set the drop down menu to the required COM Port Connection.

  • Page 82: Viewing Metpak Base Station Data

    7.1. Use MetView to View the Base Station Data Gill MetView Software allows you to view the Base Station range data string graphically. MetView can be obtained from the CD supplied with the unit or can be downloaded from:- http://www.gillinstruments.com/main/software.html Before you can use MetView, check that the Base Station is correctly connected to a Serial COM port or USB COM port on your PC.

  • Page 83: Scanning For Devices

    Click on the Scan button to search the available COM ports for Base Station devices. When a device is found, MetView obtains the Base Station unit configuration settings and then retrieves and displays Base Station data. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 83 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...

  • Page 84: The Metview Console

    Reads when the unit is communicating correctly with MetView. 1.00Hz Thu 16 Aug 2018 14:35:19 Real Time PC date and time indication. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 84 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 85: Metpak Pro Base Station User External Sensor Display Example

    Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7.1.4. MetPak Pro Base Station User External Sensor Display Example AN1 Input DIG 1 Input Typically with user Input Input used with defined title Rain Sensor ‘SUN’ NOTE: The order in which the instruments are shown in the MetView display reflects the order in which the instrument data appears in the Base Station data string.

  • Page 86: Metview Console Display Options

    Will load and update the MetView screen with a previously saved setting. Default Settings Will return all MetView screen settings to factory default. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 86 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 87: Metview Gauge Ranges And Graphs

    The Temperature gauge range will be updated to reflect the change. After Double changing Click to bring up Set Range. Gauge Range. MetView Gauge Range Setting ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 87 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 88 Click on the Last Min, Last Hour or Last 24 Hours buttons as required to view data. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 88 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 89: Data Logging

    65535 and a maximum of 2048 log files can be created. Add Timestamp Adds the date and time to the logged data file taken from the PC clock. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 89 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...
  • Page 90 MetView Logged data is stored to a file with a .log extension. This can be viewed in any text/HTML editor or spreadsheet application. Example MetPak Pro Base Station Data ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 90 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...

  • Page 91: Use A Terminal Program To View The Base Station Data

    Tera Term has opened at 9600 baud and Base Stations use 19200 baud as a default, so change Tera Term Baud Rate setting to 19200. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 91 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...
  • Page 92 Click on Serial Port from the drop down menu. Change Baud rate to 19200. Click on OK. Data will be output as follows. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 92 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 93: Setting Up A Logging File

    Understanding Logged Data Logged data is stored to a file with a .log extension. This can be viewed in any text/HTML editor or spreadsheet application. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 93 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023...

  • Page 94: Maintenance & Fault-Finding

    8.2. Servicing There are in general no moving parts requiring routine maintenance. In the event of failure, prior to returning the unit to your authorised Gill distributor, it is recommended that:  All cables and connectors are checked for continuity, bad contacts, corrosion etc.

  • Page 95: Barometer

    Should you be uncertain as to how often you should be replacing the filters for your application or if you wish to discuss this in more detail please contact Gill support and we will be able to provide a recommendation for you.

  • Page 96: Tipping Bucket Precipitation Sensor

    NOTE. If you return the sensor to a Hygroclip supplier for exchange, please request that the return unit has the DewPoint feature enabled (HCS2-S3-GI). 8.2.5. Tipping Bucket Precipitation Sensor. MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Station (optional ARG100 is example shown). Maintenance periods are site dependant but periodic maintenance every 2-3 months should be considered.
  • Page 97 Any wear will require the unit to be repaired/replaced. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 97 Issue 1 Doc.

  • Page 98: Tipping Bucket Spare Parts

    The MetPak rain gauge should register incremental rainfall. 8.2.7. Solar Sensor If a Solar Sensor is used with a MetPak Pro Base Station then Users/Distributors should clean the glass dome with a soft lint free cloth and where necessary with a non-aggressive cleaning solution ideally once a week.

  • Page 99: Calibration

    Base Station with a reference value or in an environmental chamber. Users should understand that these checks are not the same as the calibration checks or calibration done at Gill but they can provide users with some degree of confidence to the validity of their measurements. If a user/distributor notices a significant difference between the Base Station and their test environment/reference they should contact Gill to discuss this and see if a calibration is required.

  • Page 100: Metpak Base Station Range Sensor Status Codes

    More than one fault both the Wind Sensor (0B) and Hygroclip (10) were faulty. Void Data, Wind Sensor reading Wind Sensor faulty. failed (NMEA mode) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 100 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 101: Safe Mode

    8.6. Returning Units If the unit has to be returned, it should be carefully packed in the original packaging and returned to your authorised Gill distributor, with a full description of the fault condition. |http://www.gillinstruments.com/main/an_distributors.htm} 8.7. Guarantee For terms of guarantee contact your supplier.

  • Page 102: Appendices

    Received Data Software SDI-12 Serial Data Interface SECond Start of string character TERM TERMinal Transmit Transmitted Data Positive Negative With Respect To ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 102 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

  • Page 103: Electrical Conformity

    Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9.2. Electrical Conformity ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations Page | 103 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023 October 2018...

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