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Parts 1723-XB X-11X (Firmware version 2436-4.01.01)
Parts 1723-XB X-11X (Firmware version 2436-4.02.04 Modbus units only)
Doc No: 1723-PS-0022
Issue 1
MetPak
MetPak RG
MetPak Pro
Gill Instruments Limited
Saltmarsh Park, 67 Gosport Street, Lymington,
Hampshire, SO41 9EG, UK
Tel: +44 1590 613500, Fax: +44 1590 613555
Email: 1 Website:
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  • Page 1 Parts 1723-XB X-11X (Firmware version 2436-4.02.04 Modbus units only) Doc No: 1723-PS-0022 Issue 1 MetPak MetPak RG MetPak Pro Gill Instruments Limited Saltmarsh Park, 67 Gosport Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9EG, UK Tel: +44 1590 613500, Fax: +44 1590 613555 Email: 1 Website: www.gillinstruments.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.12. Using SDI-12 (2 wire network) not a default setting......... 20 4.13. Analogue, Digital and PRT Input Connections ..........21 4.14. MetPak Pro Junction Box (Part 1723-PK-021) ..........25 4.15. Set up requirements ..................29 4.15.1. Host System: ..................29 4.15.2.
  • Page 3 Opening MetView .................. 70 7.1.2. Scanning for Devices ................71 7.1.3. The MetView Console ................72 7.1.4. MetPak Pro User External Sensor Display ..........73 7.1.5. MetView Console Display Options ............74 7.1.6. MetView Gauge Ranges and Graphs ............. 75 7.1.7.

  • Page 4: Foreword

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

  • Page 5: Metpak Part Numbers And Parameters

    MetPak MetPak RG MetPak Pro MetPak Derived Parameter Status (Sensors) Volts (Supply) MetPak MetPak RG MetPak Pro MetPak Outputs Gill ASCII Modbus SDI-12 NMEA ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 5 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 6: Wind Speed And Direction Sensor

    (power and the maintenance of moving parts). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 6 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 7: Temperature, Relative Humidity And Dewpoint

    Gore-Tex type filter 2.1.7. Precipitation (Digital Input 1). MetPak RG and MetPak Pro:- Rainfall is measured by the well-proven tipping bucket method. Rain is collected by a funnel and is passed to one of the two buckets situated at either end of a short balance arm. The balance arm tips when the first bucket is full, emptying this bucket and positioning the second bucket under the funnel.

  • Page 8: Prt Temperature (Prt Input)

    Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.1.8 PRT Temperature (PRT Input) An external 2 or 4 wire PT100 device can be connected to a MetPak Pro 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 AN1 input.

  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    Rain with ARG100 Rain Gauge connected to MetPak RG Precipitation Intensity 0 to 1000mm per hour. Resolution 0.2mm/tip Accuracy 2% (ARG100) Units of Measure millimetres, inches per tip ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 9 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 10 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inputs MetPak Pro (MetPak RG Digital Input only). Analogue 1 (AN1) 0 to 5V or 4 to 20mA MetPak Pro powered or Analogue Sensor Powered Analogue 2 (AN2) 0 to 5V or 4 to 20mA MetPak Pro powered or Analogue Sensor...
  • Page 11 Free PC Software providing the means of configuration of the MetPak Unit. MetView Free PC Software providing the means of Viewing data and providing a basic logging facility. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 11 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 12: Pre-Installation

    1723-PK-076 Terminating pcb (to mount in customer box) for MetPak Pro. 1723-PK-202 Pack of 4 brackets for Pole Mounting the Junction Box for MetPak Pro 1723-PK-203 Pack of 4 feet for Panel Mounting the Junction Box for MetPak Pro. 1723-PK-204 MetPak Range 1.8 Metre RS232 to USB converter including 5v dc power and...

  • Page 13: Connector And Cable Assembly

    The MetPak is supplied with a mating 8 way connector for power and communication connections. 4.3. Communication Cabling MetPak, MetPak RG and MetPak Pro have five communication connection options: USB (using the 1.8m MetPak RS232 to USB cable, Part No. 1957-10-065). RS232.

  • Page 14: Cable Length

    The Junction Box accessory has a plastic case, hence ensure continuity of cable screens into and out of the Junction Box using the common Earthing terminals provided in the box. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 14 Issue 1 Doc.

  • Page 15: Power Supplies

    WindSonic J4 Pin 1 J5 Pin 1 J5 Pin 8 Terminal Post Hygroclip J1 Pin 6 J5, RS232 to USB and Power Configuration Cable Wires ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 15 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Pc Using Gill Rs232 To Usb Configuration Cable

    NOTES:- If upon connecting the USB lead to a PC the driver is not found by the PC, then the appropriate driver to match the PC Windows version may be downloaded from:- http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 16 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...
  • Page 17 RS232 RX-, (or RS422 RX-) User to HUB RS422 RX+, User to HUB RS422/RS485 TX+, HUB to User Supply 0v Supply +ve (4.5v to 30v dc) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 17 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 18 Signal Name PWR (PRT Power Supply +ve) PRT + PRT - GND (PRT Power Supply Ground) MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Digital Switch Input, DIG1 (2-way connector, J8) Connector J8 Signal Name DIG1 (Digital Switch Contact Input) GND (Ground) MetPak Pro Analogue Sensors Input, AN1 and AN2 (8-way connector, J9)

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Pc Using Rs232 (Default Setting)

    1. MetPak 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 Page | 19 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...

  • Page 20: Using Rs485

    4.12. Using SDI-12 (2 wire network) not a default setting. 1. MetPak 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 Page | 20 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...

  • Page 21: 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 has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro. (See picture above for Power and Communication Connections).
  • Page 22 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Analogue 4-20mA Input Connections (Sensor Powered) AN1 and AN2 This is not a default setting; ensure the MetPak Pro has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro. See picture above for Power and Communication Connections.
  • Page 23 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Digital Switch Connection (Rain Gauge) DIG1 Ensure the MetPak RG/MetPak Pro has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the Unit. Digital Rain Gauge Connections Rain Gauge Cable Entry Rain Gauge Gland. Connections...
  • Page 24 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Platinum Resistance Thermometer (PRT) Input This is not a default setting; ensure the MetPak Pro has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro. See the previous picture for Power and Communication Connections.

  • Page 25: Metpak Pro Junction Box (Part 1723-Pk-021)

    _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.14. MetPak Pro Junction Box (Part 1723-PK-021) As part of a MetPak Pro 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 MetPak Pro wiring at a convenient common point.
  • Page 26 Communication System Connections Only connect cables that meet the required data interface requirement (e.g. RS232 etc.). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 26 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...
  • Page 27 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________  4-20mA Current Sensor System Connections (Sensor Powered)  4-20mA Current Sensor System Connections (MetPak Pro Powered)  0-5 Volt Voltage Sensor System Connections ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 27 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...
  • Page 28 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Digital Switch Sensor System Connections  PRT System Connections External Power Supply Connections  ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 28 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 29: Set Up Requirements

    MetPak. Use a Power Supply, 5V 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 30: Installation

    General Installation Guidelines are as follows:- 5.1. Example Installation Guidelines 5.1.1. Non Heated Wind Sensor System MetPak Pro System Connections - A Typical MetPak Pro system might look like the following illustration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 30 Issue 1 Doc.

  • Page 31: Interference

    North Pointers, which are identified by two arrows, a coloured rectangle, and an alignment notch to aid alignment (see the illustration in para 2.1.3). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 31 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...

  • Page 32: Metpak 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 Page | 32 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 33 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak Units overall dimensions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 33 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 34: Metpak Pro Junction Box Mounting (1723-Pk-021)

    Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak Pro Junction Box Mounting (1723-PK-021) 5.5. The optional MetPak Pro 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 35: Solar Installation

    5.6. Solar Installation If a Solar Sensor is used with a MetPak Pro 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 36 Customers with 2 or more sets of equipment must not swap around rain gauges with MetPaks without using MetSet to change the calibration figure. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 36 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...
  • Page 37 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rain Gauge Dimensions Rain Gauge Base plate Dimensions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 37 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 38: Configuring With Metset

    _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. CONFIGURING WITH METSET MetPaks can be configured using Gill Instruments MetSet Software which is loaded on the CD supplied with MetPak. 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 39 Inputs Message Output Temperature, Dewpoint, DIG1, Volts, Output Sentence Comma Separated Variable Status, Checksum. DIG1 Sensor Type DIG1 Digital Count 10.000 DIG1 Substitute Name DIG1 Units ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 39 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 40 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak Pro Factory Default Data String: NODE, DIR,SPEED,PRESS, RH, TEMP, DEWPOINT,PRT,AN1,AN2,DIG1,VOLT, STATUS  Q,014,000.06,1011.2,042.1,+023.0,+009.4,,#,#,#,+04.9,00,  40 Where:- Node letter Wind direction 000.06 Wind speed 1011.2 Pressure 042.1 Humidity +23.0 Temperature +009.4 Dewpoint PRT (PRT not configured).
  • Page 41 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetSet reading MetPak Pro 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 ASCII Set Up...

  • Page 42: Configuring Metpaks With Metset

    Note that MetSet also saves a copy of this screen to the connected PC as a Session Report File that can be accessed from the following destination. C:\GillAppsData\Metset\SessionReports. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 42 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...
  • Page 43 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Example Summary of MetPak Device Settings (MetPak Pro shown):- SETTINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: PROTOCOL : GILL COMMS : RS232 (BAUD) : 19200 NODE : Q OUTFREQ : 1HZ MSGMODE : CONT ASCTERM : CRLF ECHO : ON...
  • Page 44 MetSet reads ‘File’ when the source of data has come from a saved file. MetSet reports on the connected MetPak device (METPAK PRO) and reads the unit Serial Number (S/N: 16110011) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 44 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 45 (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 Page | 45 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 46 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 Page | 46 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 47 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 Page | 47 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 48 MetPak Pro only. Outputs data from a connected analogue instrument. MetPak Pro only. Outputs data from a connected analogue instrument. DIG1 MetPak RG and MetPak Pro only, with a connected Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge it outputs precipitation in the output period. ________________________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 49 PRT = CONFIGURED AN1 = NOT CONFIGURED AN2 = NOT CONFIGURED DIG1 = NOT CONFIGURED The PRT Page (MetPak Pro) 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 50 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 low value and high value range figure to be input to match the output range of the connected sensor.
  • Page 51 Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The DIG1 Page (MetPak RG and MetPak Pro) 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 52 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 Page | 52 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 53: 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 Page | 53 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...

  • Page 54: Configuring Metpak 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 Page | 54 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 55: Sdi-12 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 Page | 55 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 56 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 Page | 56 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 57: Sdi-12 Commands With Crc

    (direction in Degrees, speed in 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 Page | 57 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 58 Retrieve a line of the a<dig1><CRC><CR><LF> 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 Page | 58 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 59: Configuring Metpak 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 Page | 59 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 60 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 Page | 60 Issue 1 Doc.
  • Page 61 32 Bit Floating Point Value 40019-20 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 Page | 61 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 62 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). See Simply Modbus program reading example MetPak Pro MODBUS Data as follows:- ________________________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 63: Configuring A Metpak For Nmea Output

    Applicable to MetPak units nly. Part 1723-1B-2-111 o Not applicable to MetPak RG and MetPak Pro. Connect a default set MetPak to a PC as described in Para 4.9. Set unit for NMEA output using MetSet. Open MetSet as described on Para 6.2 and click on the Reporting page.
  • Page 64 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 Page | 64 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...

  • Page 65: Safe Mode

    COMMS protocol is not matched will be unable initially to find the MetPak. Now Click on the Safe Mode button. Ensure the MetPak is wired for RS232 operation and power and Click on Next. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 65 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...
  • Page 66 (Do not remove the Gill Configuration lead USB connector from the PC as this will stop Safe Mode being achieved). Now click on Next. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 66 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 67 MetSet should now find the MetPak as follows to read settings. MetPak Settings read as follows and reports Comms mode setting as RS4852W. Click on Close ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 67 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...
  • Page 68 MetSet has detected the MetPak 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 Page | 68 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...

  • Page 69: Safe Mode Method 2

    Power down the MetPak and re-apply power. Open a new Wind or Terminal program at 19200 baud rate. RS232 data will now scroll on screen at the MetPak default 19200-baud rate. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 69 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...

  • Page 70: Viewing Metpak Data

    MetView. Select ‘Connection is Receive only’ tick box and click on the Scan button. Upload a MetSet generated Device file from a PC location as directed. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 70 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...

  • Page 71: Scanning For Devices

    Click on the Scan button to search the available COM ports for MetPak devices. When a device is found, MetView obtains the MetPak unit configuration settings and then retrieves and displays MetPak data. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 71 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...

  • Page 72: The Metview Console

    Indicates the output rate of the MetPak when connected. 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 Page | 72 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 73: Metpak Pro User External Sensor Display

    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 MetPak Pro data string. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 73 Issue 1 Doc.

  • Page 74: Metview Console Display Options

    Load Settings 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 Page | 74 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 75: 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 Page | 75 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 76 Click on the Last Min, Last Hour or Last 24 Hours buttons as required to view data. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 76 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 77: 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 Page | 77 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...
  • Page 78 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 Data ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 78 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...

  • Page 79: Use A Terminal Program To View The Metpak Data

    Click on Ok. Tera Term has opened at 9600 baud and MetPak uses 19200 as a default, so change Tera Term Baud Rate setting to 19200. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 79 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...
  • Page 80 Select Setup from the top menu. 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 Page | 80 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 81: 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 Page | 81 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 82: Maintenance & Fault-Finding

    NOT attempt to remove ice or snow with a tool. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 82 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 83: Barometer

    Consideration should be given to checking the Pressure readings against a standard every 12 months. If required contact Gill Instruments for advice on checking the Barometer calibration. Pressure Sensor Filter Replacement: There is a small venting filter for the pressure sensor of the MetPak...

  • Page 84: 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 (optional). Maintenance periods are site dependant but periodic maintenance every 2-3 months should be considered.
  • Page 85 Any wear will require the unit to be repaired/replaced. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 85 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022...

  • Page 86: 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 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 87: Calibration

    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. An RMA number should be obtained from Gill Instruments first if returning directly to Gill Instruments. 8.3.

  • Page 88: Metpak 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 Page | 88 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 89: Safe Mode

    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. Warranty is void if the unit is damaged or broken. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 89 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 90: Appendices

    Communications standard Receive 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 Page | 90 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

  • Page 91: Electrical Conformity

    Gill Instruments Ltd _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9.2. Electrical Conformity ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Page | 91 Issue 1 Doc. No. 1723-PS-0022 October 2018...

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