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METER ATMOS 41 Replacement

Rain funnel and pyranometer replacement
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ATMOS 41 RAIN FUNNEL AND PYRANOMETER REPLACEMENT
Tools Needed
Preparation
Install New Rain Funnel
Update PYR Calibration Factor
Update with a ZSC Bluetooth® Sensor Interface
Update with a ZL6 or EM60 Data Logger
Update with a PROCHECK Handheld Reader
Update with a Campbell Scientific Data Logger
Verify Rain Funnel Installation
Customer Support
Use the following instructions to install a replacement funnel and pyronometer for the ATMOS 41 All-in-One Weather
Station. Please contact
TOOLS NEEDED
Data logger or
handheld reader
Cable
Micro-USB
USB-to-RS232
NOTE: ZSC does not require cables.
Software
METER ZSC
METER ZL6, or EM60
METER PROCHECK
CSI data logger
Sharp-pointed object
Rain funnel (PN 20269)
PREPARATION
1.
Download the software needed to connect the ATMOS 41 with the new rain funnel to a laptop or smart device
(phone, tablet).
2.
Carefully read this document all the way through.
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METER ZSC, ZL6, EM60, PROCHECK, Campbell Scientific, Inc. (CSI)
Must be capable of issuing SDI-12 extended commands
Connect from laptop to ZL6 or EM60
Connect from laptop to PROCHECK or CSI data logger
USB cable adapter driver (if applicable)
ZENTRA Utility Mobile
ZENTRA Utility software
TeraTerm software
LoggerNet software
Use to push tabs in when disconnecting pyranometer connector (e.g., ball-point pen)
Has the new pyranometer (PYR) solar sensor installed
NOTE: Part number 20269 is for the rain funnel model with waterproof connector and strain relief cable
(serial number newer than ATM-410002462). If an older model is needed, please request the older style
from
Customer
shows an image of the new model with waterproof connector and cable strain relief and the old model.
to order the ATMOS 41 funnel with pyranometer solar sensor.
Support.
18339-00
4.10.2020

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  • Page 1 Update with a Campbell Scientific Data Logger Verify Rain Funnel Installation Customer Support Use the following instructions to install a replacement funnel and pyronometer for the ATMOS 41 All-in-One Weather Station. Please contact Customer Support to order the ATMOS 41 funnel with pyranometer solar sensor.
  • Page 2 The instructions below explain how to remove the old rain funnel and install the new rain funnel with a waterproof connector and cable strain relief. Unplug the ATMOS 41 from the data logger or reader. Touch any conductive material connected to the ground to discharge static electricity from the body (e.g., metal pole).
  • Page 3 After the tabs are released, pull the connectors apart and remove the funnel. P/N: 2335 The funnel just removed may be discarded. S/N: 2294 CAL FACTOR 5.86 W m Write down the calibration factor (CAL Factor) for the new pyranometer, located on the inside of the new funnel (Figure 4).
  • Page 4 UPDATE PYR CALIBRATION FACTOR This section describes how to connect to an ATMOS 41 and update the pyranometer CAL Factor using various data acquisition devices. The CAL Factor is located inside the rain funnel and should have been written down before attaching the new rain funnel.
  • Page 5 UPDATE WITH A ZSC BLUETOOTH SENSOR INTERFACE ® The following instructions explain how to connect to an ATMOS 41 and update the pyranometer CAL Factor using a ZSC and ZENTRA Utility Mobile. Download ZENTRA Utility for iOS or Android mobile device. Either scan the QR code shown in Figure 7 to access the ZENTRA Apps website or search for ZENTRA Utility...
  • Page 6 (in this example, Adrian’s ZSC). Figure 12 shows the ZSC making a connection with the ATMOS 41. Once a connection is made, the ZSC main screen will appear (Figure 13). The ZSC is now connected to the ATMOS 41 and ready to update the pyranometer CAL Factor.
  • Page 7 10. Select Sensor Tools on the More screen (Figure 15) to open the Sensor Tools screen. 11. In the Sensor Tools screen, press on the ATMOS 41 Pyranometer Calibration button (Figure 16). This will bring up the ATMOS 41 Pyranometer Calibration screen.
  • Page 8 15. Verify the ATMOS 41 Pyranometer Calibration screen returns the following message (Figure 18): Successfully set new calibration factor 16. Proceed to Verify Rain Funnel Installation to complete the process and put the ATMOS 41 back in service. Figure 17 Enter CAL Factor value Figure 18 Verify CAL Factor value...
  • Page 9 METER ZL6 or EM60 data logger. Please go to metergroup.com/downloads and download the most current data logger firmware before beginning. Connect the ATMOS 41 to the data logger using the stereo plug connector. Connect the data logger to a computer with a micro- USB cable.
  • Page 10 13. Proceed to Verify Rain Funnel Installation to complete the process and put the ATMOS 41 back in service. Figure 25 ?Xc! command to verify CAL Factor, entered Figure 26 ?Xc! command verified CAL Factor, response UPDATE WITH A PROCHECK HANDHELD READER The following instructions explain how to connect to an ATMOS 41 and update the pyranometer CAL Factor using a...
  • Page 11 If the value returned is not correct, repeat step 11 Figure 30 Enter direct communication mode step 12. 13. Proceed to Verify Rain Funnel Installation to complete the process and put the ATMOS 41 back in service. Figure 31 Enter CAL Factor value for replacement funnel Figure 32 Verify CAL Factor value...
  • Page 12 UPDATE WITH A CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC DATA LOGGER The following instructions explain how to connect to an ATMOS 41 and update the pyranometer CAL Factor using a Campbell Scientific data logger (this example uses a CR850). Attach a Probe Adapter Pigtail to the ATMOS 41 stereo plug connector.
  • Page 13 11. Uncheck the All Caps Mode checkbox if it is checked (Figure 37). 12. Click on the Open Terminal button (Figure 37). NOTE: The Closed Terminal and Open Terminal button toggles between Open Terminal and Close Terminal. 13. Place the cursor in the Open Terminal Emulator window (Figure 38).
  • Page 14 Figure 43 Verify CAL Factor value VERIFY RAIN FUNNEL INSTALLATION To verify that the ATMOS 41 pyronometer is working properly, follow the steps listed below. Reconnect ATMOS 41 to the correct data logger and port. Check the data and verify that the PYR is providing reasonable data.

  • Page 15: Customer Support

    Phone: +49 89 12 66 52 0 Fax: +49 89 12 66 52 20 Website: metergroup.de If contacting METER by email, please include the following information: Name Email address Address Instrument serial number Phone number Description of problem NOTE: For products purchased through a distributor, please contact the distributor directly for assistance.