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Magellan MX Weather Station
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Magellan MX Weather
Stations™
User Manual
Version 1.05
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 Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Magellan MX Weather Stations™ User Manual Version 1.05 Serial Number: ___________________ Date Purchased: __________________ All specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in U. S. A. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 2 Weather Station, and Weather MicroServer are trademarks of Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. The information and drawings contained herein are the sole property of Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. Use of this publication is reserved exclusively for customers of Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. and their personnel. Reproduction of this material is forbidden without the express written consent of Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of a Magellan MX Weather Station. Please read this manual completely prior to installation. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 4 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 5: Important Notice: Shipping Damage

    Damage BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER, please inspect all system components for obvious shipping damage. The Magellan MX is a high precision instrument and can be damaged by rough handling. Your unit was packaged to minimize the possibility of damage in transit.

  • Page 6: Esd Protection

    ESD Protection Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to electronic circuits. The Magellan MX is adequately protected against ESD for its intended use. However, it is possible to damage the product by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching, removing, or inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION .......19 MX S ............19 AGELLAN ENSOR RANSMITTER Magellan MX 200 ..................20 Magellan MX 300 ..................21 Magellan MX 500 ..................22 Magellan MX 501 ..................23 Magellan MX 600 ..................24 ..................25 NTERFACE ODULE ) ..........
  • Page 8 Wireless System with Weatherproof Enclosure .......... 32 Solar Power System with Wireless Communication ........34 Magellan MX with 4-20mA Interface ............35 Connecting the Magellan MX Sensor to the 4-20mA Enclosure ....37 Connecting the 4-20mA Enclosure to the PLC .......... 38 SECTION 4: INSTALLATION ..........41 ................
  • Page 9 ALIBRATION AND EPAIR ERVICE SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE ..........89 ....................... 89 LEANING SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING ........91 Loss of communication with the Magellan MX sensor transmitter: ... 92 SECTION 11: USER SUPPORT INFORMATION ....93 ..................93 IMITED ARRANTY EXCLUSIONS .................... 93 ..............94...
  • Page 10 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Pyranometer ....................98 Relative Humidity..................98 Sea Level Pressure ..................98 Solar Radiation ..................98 Wind Chill ....................98 ..................99 ONVERSION Speed ......................99 Temperature ....................99 Distance ..................... 99 Pressure ..................... 99 ................100...

  • Page 11: Section 1: Introduction

    CWOP interface, XML weather data, and FTP. The standard Magellan MX configuration communicates over RS-232 and is provided with a 50ft sensor cable. If a cable length greater than 200ft is needed the Magellan MX can also be ordered with RS-485 communication. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Technical Specifications Operating Conditions Temperature Operation: -40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C) Relative humidity: 0 - 100% Wind Speed Range: 0 to 134 mph (0 to 60 m/s) Accuracy: ±3% 0.02 mph to 90 mph (±3% 0.01 m/s to 40 m/s), ±5% above 90 mph and up to 134 mph (40 m/s and up to 60 m/s) Resolution: 0.02 mph (0.01 m/s)

  • Page 13: Barometric Pressure

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Barometric Pressure Range: 8.85 – 32.48 inHg (300 - 1100 hPa) Accuracy: ±0.015 inHg (±0.5 hPa) @ 77°F (25°C) Resolution: 0.003 inHg (0.1 hPa) Units Available: kPa, hPa, mbar, inHg Rainfall (MX600) Resolution: (0.007in/tip) (0.2mm/tip) Accuracy: ±2% at <6 inches/hour...

  • Page 14: Input Voltage

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Input Voltage The Magellan MX is supplied with a wall mount switching power supply Input: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 HZ, 0.6A Output: 12 VDC, 2.08A The Magellan MX can also be powered directly using a DC voltage source.

  • Page 15: Current Consumption

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Current Consumption Model 12VDC GPS enabled 22mA 32mA 24mA 34mA 24mA 34mA 64mA 74mA Dimensions & Weights Model Height Width Weight 6.67 in 5.59 in 1.1 lb (169.5 mm) (142 mm) (0.5 kg) 6.1 in 5.59 in...

  • Page 16: Principles Of Measurements

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Principles of Measurements Temperature & Relative Humidity (MX300, MX500, MX501 and MX600) Temperature & Relative Humidity are measured by an internal solid-state instrument contained inside a solar radiation shield with a double louvre design. Wind Speed & Direction (MX200, MX500, MX501 and...

  • Page 17: Compass (Mx200, Mx500, Mx501 And Mx600)

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Compass (MX200, MX500, MX501 and MX600) Compass equipped sensors utilize a 2-axis compass and magnetic field sensing module. The compass is used to electronically sense the difference in the earth's field from the system's magnetic field. An on- board microprocessor electronically subtracts out the system's magnetic fields, reporting highly accurate compass readings.
  • Page 18 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 19: Section 2: Physical Description

    SECTION 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Magellan MX Sensor Transmitter The Magellan MX Sensor Transmitter is an all-in-one sensor available in five unique models. Each model includes a different combination of sensors for measuring a variety of parameters. Please reference the chart below to identify your specific model.

  • Page 20: Magellan Mx 200

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Magellan MX 200 The Magellan MX 200 features an ultrasonic wind sensor for precision wind speed and direction measurements. It also utilizes an electronic compass for corrected wind direction measurements. A built-in GPS provides longitude and latitude information and true wind measurements.

  • Page 21: Magellan Mx 300

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Magellan MX 300 The Magellan MX 300 measures Barometric Pressure, Temperature and Relative Humidity using a combined instrument mounted inside three double louvered, naturally aspirated radiation shields with no moving parts. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 22: Magellan Mx 500

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Magellan MX 500 The Magellan MX 500 features an ultrasonic wind sensor for precision wind speed and direction measurements. It also utilizes an electronic compass for corrected wind direction. A built-in GPS provides longitude and latitude information and true wind measurements. The sensor also...

  • Page 23: Magellan Mx 501

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Magellan MX 501 The Magellan MX 501 features an ultrasonic wind sensor for precision wind speed and direction measurements. It also utilizes an electronic compass for corrected wind direction. A built-in GPS provides longitude and latitude information and true wind measurements. A second class Pyranometer measures solar irradiance.

  • Page 24: Magellan Mx 600

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Magellan MX 600 The Magellan MX 600 utilizes an optical rain sensor to measure rainfall. The sensor also features an ultrasonic wind sensor for precision wind speed and direction measurements. It also utilizes an electronic compass for corrected wind direction measurements.

  • Page 25: Interface Module

    LED will flash every second to indicate a data record being transmitted. The green LED will remain solid to indicate power is being supplied to the Magellan MX sensor transmitter. The Interface Module is not typically included in a weatherproof enclosure configuration.

  • Page 26: Surge/Lightning Protector (Optional)

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Surge/Lightning Protector (Optional) 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. This...

  • Page 27: Weather Microserver (Optional)

    The Magellan MX Sensor connects to the MicroServer via RS-232 Serial Communication on COM1. For cable lengths greater than 200ft, the Magellan MX Sensor can also connect to COM2 on the MicroServer over RS-485. The MicroServer has two additional RS-232 COM ports and an Ethernet port.

  • Page 28: Weathermaster Software (Optional)

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ WeatherMaster Software (Optional) WeatherMaster is professional grade weather monitoring software. This software package is designed for specialized markets that require robust weather calculations, interoperability with computer models, and data interfaces to other industrial systems. WeatherMaster utilizes Microsoft Access database for easy data access and manipulation.

  • Page 29: Weather Display Console (Optional)

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Weather Display Console (Optional) Displays weather information • Designed to be viewed clearly from a distance • Industrial grade WVGA touchscreen. Seven-inch, TFT color LCD panel with 800 x 480 pixel resolution. Performs computations for wind chill, heat index and other calculated parameters •...
  • Page 30 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 31: Section 3: System Configurations

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ SECTION 3: SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS The Magellan MX Fixed Mount Weather Stations can be installed in multiple configurations depending on communication options, power availability and viewing options. System includes a 50ft sensor cable. Cabled System Magellan MX500 Sensor shown...

  • Page 32: Wireless System With Weatherproof Enclosure

    The following is an example of a wireless configuration. Magellan MX500 Sensor shown. The server transceiver is located near the Magellan MX Sensor and is housed in a weatherproof enclosure. A client transceiver is connected to a monitoring device. An RS-232 Interface Module is available as an option to connect the wireless transceiver to multiple devices.
  • Page 33 Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Transmitter (900MHz) Red TX/Power LED: ON Solid Green Data In LED: Blinks Once/Second Yellow Data Out LED: OFF Signal Strength: OFF Receiver (900MHz) Red TX/Power LED: ON Solid Green Data In LED: OFF Yellow Data Out LED: Blinks Once/Second Signal Strength: All three LEDs should be lit depending on line-of-sight.

  • Page 34: Solar Power System With Wireless Communication

    The following is an example of a solar powered wireless configuration. Magellan MX500 Sensor shown. The Magellan MX Sensor and server transceiver are powered by a solar power system which includes either a 20-Watt solar panel and 36 Amp- hour battery or 40 Watt solar panel and 58 Amp-hour battery.

  • Page 35: Magellan Mx With 4-20Ma Interface

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Magellan MX with 4-20mA Interface The following is an example of the Magellan MX with 4-20mA interface. Magellan MX500 shown. In this configuration, the Magellan MX system provides 4-20mA outputs for industrial interface to PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
  • Page 36 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Magellan MX with 4-20mA Interface Weatherproof Enclosure Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Magellan Mx Sensor To The 4-20Ma Enclosure

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ The Magellan MX with 4-20mA Interface enclosure contains: 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 is UL 508 Type 4, NEMA/EEMAC Type 4.

  • Page 38: Connecting The 4-20Ma Enclosure To The Plc

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Connecting the 4-20mA Enclosure to the PLC Note: The 4-20mA current signals source power to the PLC, no need to provide power to the output channels. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 39 See the system diagram provided with your system for the appropriate scaling. The output scaling is also provided on the inside lid of the weatherproof enclosure. Below is an example of the scaling for the Magellan MX 500 Sensor. The measurements update every second. Channel 1: Wind Direction Description: Instantaneous wind direction.
  • Page 40 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Channel 8: Peak Wind Speed Description: WMO* Wind Speed Gust. Range: 0 to 134 mph * WMO - World Meteorological Organization Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 41: Section 4: Installation

    Connecting the Sensor Transmitter to the Interface Module Connecting to MicroServer, Weather Display and Computer (refer to Section 3: System Configurations) Unpacking the Unit Unpack the Magellan MX weather station and verify that all parts are included. 1. Standard system includes:  Magellan MX Sensor Transmitter ...
  • Page 42 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ 4. Weather Display Console (Optional):  Display Console  Power supply  6-foot RS-232 cable + additional cable length if ordered  User manual 5. WeatherMaster software and user manual (Optional) Inspect all system components for obvious shipping damage (Refer to “Important Notice: Shipping Damage”...

  • Page 43: Installing The Magellan Mx Sensor Transmitter

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Installing the Magellan MX Sensor Transmitter Site Selection: Finding a suitable site for the sensor transmitter is important in obtaining 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 44: Routing Cable

    Tighten the tie wraps securely and clip off any excess length with a wire cutter tool. Once the Magellan MX sensor transmitter has been placed, route the cable back to the Interface Module or weatherproof enclosure. CAUTION: There may be electric wires in the wall. When routing cable through walls, we recommend that you shut off the electricity in the room(s) where you are drilling.

  • Page 45: Sensor Mounting Hardware

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Sensor Mounting Hardware Mounting Adapter with screws and hex key Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 46 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Follow the steps below to install the mounting adapter and sensor: 1. Connect the sensor connector to the sensor. 2. Mount the sensor onto the mounting adapter using the three screws provided. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 47 Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ 3. Place the mounting adapter onto the mast. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 48 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ 4. Tighten the two set screws on the mounting adapter using the hex key provided. 5. Connect the 50ft Sensor Cable (or longer if ordered) to the sensor pigtail. Mounting Adapter Dimensions (inches) Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 49: Installing The Surge Arrestor

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Installing the Surge Arrestor 1. Attach the unit to the mast close to the weather sensor with the adjustable mounting clamp, see figure above. 2. Slide the steel strip beneath the latch on the back of the enclosure.

  • Page 50: Connecting The Sensor Transmitter To The Interface Module (Rs-232)

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Connecting the Sensor Transmitter to the Interface Module (RS-232) Using a #1 Straight Slot screwdriver, attach the wires from the end of the sensor cable to the terminal block screws on the Interface Module as...

  • Page 51: Rs-485 Interface Module Connections

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ RS-485 Interface Module Connections Terminal Number Function Color 1 POWER +12 V 2 GND Ground White & Bare 3 AUX No Connection 4 SIG GND Signal Ground Green 5 RX Data + Blue & Brown...

  • Page 52: Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware Tripod and Tiedown Kit The tripod is designed to provide up to 10 feet of stable, secure support for your meteorological sensors. Constructed from welded aluminum and powder coated for appearance and longevity, the 15-pound tripod can easily support up to 60 pounds of equipment.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Tripod Parts List: Description Ref. Qty. Body/Mast Assembly Legs Retainer Pins Guy Wire Ring with 3 Wires and Turnbuckles Anchor Screw with Chain Clamp with Strap Specifications Capacity: Supports up to 60 lbs. Shipping Weight: 17 lbs Shipping Box Dimensions: 71"...

  • Page 54: Sensor Mast

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Sensor Mast 10-foot steel mast available for use with Roof Mount Hardware Kit (Part No. 88002) or Wall Mount Kit (Part No.88003). Roof Mounting The Roof Mount Kit (Part No. 88002) is suitable for both a slanted and flat roof installation.

  • Page 55: Wall Mounting

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Wall Mounting The figure and table below illustrates and describes the individual parts in the Wall Mounting Kit (Part No. 88003). Individual parts are also available. Description Ref. Qty. Part No. Mast, 10 ft. 88005 4"...
  • Page 56 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 57: Section 5: Vehicle Mount Installation

    Installing the telescoping mast and truck-mount brackets Installing the vehicle mount connector and routing cable Installing the Interface Module Installing and connecting the Weather Display Console and Computer Software Installing the Magellan MX sensor transmitter and mounting adapter Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 58: Unpacking The Unit

    Unpack the Magellan weather station and verify that all parts are included. 1. Standard system includes:  Magellan MX Sensor Transmitter  15 ft external sensor cable and male sensor connector (plus additional cable lengths, if ordered)  50 ft internal cable with vehicle mount female sensor...

  • Page 59: Installing The Telescoping Mast And Vehicle-Mount Brackets

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Installing the telescoping mast and vehicle-mount brackets 1. Select a location on the vehicle where the Magellan sensor mast will be installed. 2. Three mounting brackets are included with the mast. The mounting base plate and a spring-loaded securing mounting bracket will be permanently mounted to the vehicle for quick and easy set up.

  • Page 60: Installing The Vehicle Mount Sensor Connector And Routing Cable

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Installing the vehicle mount sensor connector and routing cable 1. To install the female vehicle-mount sensor connector, drill a ¾” hole in close proximity to the sensor mast mounting bracket installation. A recommended location is near the mast’s lower base bracket.

  • Page 61: Installing The Interface Module

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Installing the Interface Module Using a #1 Straight Slot screwdriver, attach the wires from the end of the sensor cable to the terminal block screws on the Interface Module as follows: Terminal Number Signal Color...

  • Page 62: Installing The Sensor Transmitter And North Orientation

    Installing the sensor transmitter and North Orientation North Alignment The Magellan MX sensor has a built-in electronic compass for North alignment. The Magnetic Declination has been entered in the sensor for your area. To change the magnetic declination, please see the Operation section.

  • Page 63: Connecting The Weather Display Console And Computer

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Connecting the Weather Display Console and Computer Connect the Weather Display Console to the Interface Module using the RJ-11 cable. The Display Console can be connected to either serial port 1 or 2. Connect the Interface Module to the computer using the RJ-11 and DB-9 connector (RS-232 Interface).
  • Page 64 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 65: Section 6: Portable Installation

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ SECTION 6: PORTABLE INSTALLATION Magellan MX Portable with WeatherMaster Software: Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 66: Unpacking The Unit

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Unpacking the Unit Standard system includes: 1. System Carrying Case  Magellan MX Sensor Transmitter  15 ft sensor cable  2.4 GHz Transceiver and antenna  (2) 12 volts Batteries  Battery Charger  User Manual 2.

  • Page 67: Magellan Mx Portable Carrying Case

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Magellan MX Portable Carrying Case The Magellan MX carrying case stores the sensor head, batteries, transceivers and other accessories. It serves as a weatherproof enclosure with a wiring harness, antenna, and connection to the sensor head for power and communication via the wireless transceiver.

  • Page 68: Telescoping Tripod And Tiedown Kit

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Telescoping Tripod and Tiedown Kit The tripod is designed to provide up to 10 feet of stable, secure support for your meteorological sensors. Constructed from welded anodized aluminum for appearance and longevity, the 15-pound tripod can easily support up to 60 pounds of...

  • Page 69: Tripod Parts List

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ equipment. An optional tie-down kit allows for additional security in high- wind areas. To install, insert the legs into the main body secure with stainless steel retainer pins. Extend the mast to the desired height and insert another retainer pin.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Specifications Capacity: Supports up to 60 lbs. Shipping Weight: 17 lbs Shipping Box Dimensions: 71" x 9" x 9" Tripod and Tiedown Kit Part Number: 88019 Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 71: Rs-232 Interface Module

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ RS-232 Interface Module The RS-232 Interface Module connects up to four devices to the wireless transceiver, such as computers, display consoles and other such devices. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 72: Set Up Instructions

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Set Up Instructions Site Selection: 1. Upon arrival at the deployment site, determine a suitable location where the Magellan mast may be set up away from physical obstructions and heavy foot traffic. Because of the wireless...

  • Page 73: Transportation Case And Sensor Plug-In

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Transportation Case and Sensor Plug-In 1. Place the Magellan MX transportation case at the foot of the tripod. 2. Attach the 8-inch wireless antenna to the antenna cable on the outside of the case. 3. Plug the 8-pin Female Sensor Cable to the 8-pin male connector on the outside of the case.
  • Page 74 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 75: Section 7: Operation

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ SECTION 7: OPERATION The Magellan MX Sensors output an ASCII comma-delimited data string over RS-232. Communication can be established with the sensor through a “Terminal” program such as PuTTY. Communication Settings The protocol for both serial ports is the following:...
  • Page 76 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Magellan MX500 The following is an example of the Magellan MX500 Sensor output record, (barometric pressure readings are in InHg, temperature readings are in Fahrenheit, wind speed readings are in mph, time is UTC): E,003.10,002.95,000.00,000.00,000.00,000.00,119,043,000,000,000,000 ,29.804,029,+056.8,+025.0,282,355,000.20,+45.528156:-...
  • Page 77 Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Fields Definition: NODE Outputs a Node letter (A to Z). SPEED Outputs wind speed readings in mph. CSPEED Outputs Corrected Speed if a GPS option is enabled in mph. GSPEED Outputs WMO Gust Speed in mph.
  • Page 78 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ GPSSPEED Outputs a GPS Speed over ground. GPSLOCATION Outputs Longitude, Latitude and GPS height in meters. GPSSTATUS Outputs a location fix and the number of viewable satellites. TIME Outputs Date and Time. If the sensor is GPS enabled the time is updated by the GPS and is UTC.

  • Page 79: Magnetic Declination

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Magnetic Declination The Magellan MX sensor firmware allows the setting of a declination angle to correct the wind direction output to True North. Once the declination angle is set in the sensor, it is stored permanently in non- volatile memory.
  • Page 80 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Once communication has been established a data string will be displayed in the terminal window once per second. Press the (asterisk) key to enter SETUP MODE. The magnetic declination must be entered in ±XXX.X format.

  • Page 81: Sensor Status Codes

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Sensor Status Codes Code Status Condition 0000 No fault conditions detected in measurement period 0001 Wind Measurement Wind Sensor faulty Fault 0002 GPS Error e.g. Locating Satellite 0004 Source for Corrected GPS notification Wind Direction is GPS...

  • Page 82: Windstat Codes

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ WindStat Codes Code Status Condition 0000 No fault conditions detected in measurement period 0001 Wind Sensor Axis Wind U Axis blocked failed or faulty 0002 Wind Sensor Axis Wind V Axis blocked failed or faulty...

  • Page 83: Connecting The Magellan Mx Sensor To A Computer

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Connecting the Magellan MX Sensor to a Computer Connect the provided RS-232 cable to either serial port on the Interface Module. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable and DB-9 connector to an available serial port on the computer.

  • Page 84: Connecting The Magellan Mx Sensor To The Microserver (Rs-232)

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Connecting the Magellan MX Sensor to the MicroServer (RS-232) Connect the provided RS-232 cable to either serial port on the Interface Module. Connect the other end of the cable and DB-9 connector to COM 1 on the MicroServer, securing it with the attached screws.

  • Page 85: Connecting The Magellan Mx Sensor To The Microserver (Rs-485)

    Connecting the Magellan MX Sensor to the MicroServer (RS-485) For cable lengths greater than 200ft the Magellan MX Sensor can also communicate over RS-485. Connect the provided cable to either serial port on the Interface Module. Connect the other end of the cable and DB- 9 connector to COM 2 on the MicroServer, securing it with the attached screws.

  • Page 86: Connecting The Magellan Mx Sensor To The Display Console

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Connecting the Magellan MX Sensor to the Display Console Connect the provided RS-232 cable to either serial port on the Interface Module. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port (bottom port) on the Weather Display Console.

  • Page 87: Section 8: Calibration

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ SECTION 8: CALIBRATION Factory Calibration and Repair Service Send the device to Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. for calibration and adjustment, see USER SUPPORT INFORMATION section for more information. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 88 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 89: Section 9: Maintenance

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE The Magellan MX series of sensors does not contain any moving parts or user-serviceable parts requiring routine maintenance. Cleaning To ensure the accuracy of measurement results, the sensor transmitter should be cleaned when it becomes contaminated.
  • Page 90 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 91: Section 10: Troubleshooting

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes common problems, their probable causes and remedies. Problem Possible Cause Action Loss of Blown fuse Check the Interface communication with Module fuse, replace Magellan MX sensor if needed. transmitter...

  • Page 92: Loss Of Communication With The Magellan Mx Sensor Transmitter

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Loss of communication with the Magellan MX sensor transmitter: • Check the Interface Module. If the Green Power LED and Red Power LED are out, it is possible that the fuse has blown. Disconnect power and remove the four screws on the front panel of the Interface Module to check the fuse.

  • Page 93: Section 11: User Support Information

    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 Magellan MX for repair or replacement. Follow the packing instructions carefully to protect your instrument in transit.

  • Page 94: Return For Repair Procedure

    The Service Department will issue an RMA number (Return Merchandise Authorization) to help us identify the package when received. Please write that number on the outside of the box. In the event factory service is required, return your Magellan MX Weather Station as follows: Packing ...
  • Page 95 Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ conveyance or if you are located beyond these borders, then you must bear the additional cost of return shipment. If your unit is not under warranty, we will call you with an estimate of the charges for your approval.
  • Page 96 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 97: Reference

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Reference Glossary Aspirating Radiation Shield A device used to shield a sensor such as a temperature probe from direct and indirect radiation and rain while providing access for ventilation. Barometric Pressure The pressure exerted by the atmosphere as a consequence of gravitational attraction exerted upon the “column”...

  • Page 98: Global Radiation

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Global Radiation The total of direct solar radiation and diffused sky radiation received by a unit horizontal surface. Global radiation is measured by a Pyranometer. Heat Index The heat index or apparent temperature is a measure of discomfort due to the combination of heat and high humidity.

  • Page 99: Unit Conversion

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Unit Conversion Speed Kilometers per hour = 1.610 x miles per hour Knots = 0.869 x miles per hour Meters per second = 0.448 x miles per hour Feet per second = 1.467 x miles per hour Temperature Temperature in °C = 5/9 (temperature in °F - 32)

  • Page 100: Tables And Formulas

    Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Tables and Formulas Wind Chill Chart In 2001, NWS implemented an updated Wind chill Temperature (WCT) index. The change improves upon the former WCT Index used by the NWS and the Meteorological Services of Canada, which was based on the 1945 Siple and Passel Index.

  • Page 101: Wind Chill Equation

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Wind Chill Equation 0.16 0.16 WC = 35.74 + 0.6215 T -35.75(V ) + 0.4275 T(V Where: WC = wind chill temperature in °F V = wind velocity in mph T = air temperature in °F Note: Wind chill Temperature is only defined for temperatures at or below 50 degrees F and wind speeds above 3 mph.
  • Page 102 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Heat Index look up table (printed for reference) Temperature in °F 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 103 107 111 117 120 102 107 111 116 122 126 100 105 111 116 123 131...

  • Page 103: Dew Point

    Magellan MX Weather Station ___________________________________________________________________ Dew Point B = (ln (RH/100) + ((17.2694*T) / (238.3+T))) / 17.2694 Dew Point in °C = (238.3 * B) / (1-B) Where: RH = Relative Humidity T = Temperature in °C Ln = Natural logarithm...
  • Page 104 Magellan MX Weather Station ____________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. 5285 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite C100 Hillsboro, OR 97124 Telephone (503) 629-0887 (503) 629-0898 Web Site http://www.columbiaweather.com Email support@columbiaweather.com Part Number: 81660 Version 1.05 Printed in U.S.A. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

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