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Summary of Contents for Vaisala FB13
- Page 1 Vaisala Filling Balance FB13 UIDE M210768EN-A March 2006...
- Page 2 The contents are subject to change without prior notice. Please observe that this manual does not create any legally binding obligations for Vaisala towards the customer or end user. All legally binding commitments and agreements are included exclusively in the applicable supply contract or...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Product Related Safety Precautions ........5 Recycling .................. 5 Warranty..................6 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................. 7 Introduction to Vaisala Filling Balance FB13 ......7 CHAPTER 3 OPERATION....................11 Regulations for Balloon Filling Sheds ......... 11 Treatment of the Balloon before Inflation......12 Storage................ - Page 4 List of Figures Figure 1 Filling Balance FB13..............8 Figure 2 Balloon Bursting Altitude ............13 List of Tables Table 1 Manual Revisions ...............4 Table 2 Related Manuals.................4 Table 3 Filling Balance FB13 Parts List...........8 Table 4 Filling Balance Determination...........14 2 ___________________________________________________________________ M210768EN-A...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 General Information
This chapter provides general notes for the manual and the product. About This Manual This manual provides information for installing operating, and maintaining Vaisala Filling Balance FB13. Contents of This Manual This manual consists of the following chapters: - Chapter 1, General Information, provides general notes for the manual and the product. -
Page 6: Version Information
Previous version. Note the different manual code. Related Manuals Table 2 Related Manuals Manual Code Manual Name M210295EN Vaisala Radiosonde RS92-SGP User's Guide M210696EN Vaisala Radiosonde RS92-AM User's Guide M210299EN Vaisala Radiosonde RS92-KL, RS92-K, RS92-KLE, RS92-KE User's Guide General Safety Considerations... -
Page 7: Feedback
You can send comments to us by e-mail: manuals@vaisala.com Product Related Safety Precautions FB13 delivered to you has been tested for safety and approved as shipped from the factory. Note the following precautions: WARNING Ground the product, and verify outdoor installation grounding periodically to minimize shock hazard. -
Page 8: Warranty
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Warranty For certain products Vaisala normally gives a limited one-year warranty. Please observe that any such warranty may not be valid in case of damage due to normal wear and tear, exceptional operating conditions, negligent handling or installation, or unauthorized modifications. -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Product Overview
This chapter introduces the features and advantages of FB13. Introduction to Vaisala Filling Balance FB13 Vaisala Filling Balance FB13 facilitates the use of radiosondes. It is used as ballast for obtaining the correct nozzle lift (free lift plus payload) for the sounding balloon. Nozzle lift refers to the weight a balloon is capable of lifting when filled. -
Page 10: Figure 1 Filling Balance Fb13
Additional weight 0.4 kg All parts of the FB13 are made of stainless steel. The weights make a good metallic contact to ease the grounding of the balance in order to remove possible static electricity formed during the balloon inflation. - Page 11 The risk of fire or explosion can be minimized if precautions are strictly taken into account in organizing the balloon filling room and working procedures. See instructions for the safe operation given in sections Regulations for Balloon Filling Sheds and Safety Instructions for Balloon Operators. VAISALA ________________________________________________________________________ 9...
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Page 13: Chapter 3 Operation
Chapter 3 ________________________________________________________________ Operation CHAPTER 3 OPERATION This chapter contains information that is needed to operate FB13. Regulations for Balloon Filling Sheds The balloon filling shed must be spacious enough for convenient handling of all balloon types in normal use. -
Page 14: Treatment Of The Balloon Before Inflation
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Treatment of the Balloon before Inflation Radiosonde balloons are made either of natural rubber or of neoprene (synthetic rubber). The normal thickness of the balloon inflated for release is from 0.05 to 0.1 mm, decreasing to 0.003 mm at the bursting altitude. -
Page 15: Selecting The Filling Balance Weight
Figure 2 illustrates the estimated bursting altitudes for balloons of different weight, material, and carrying different payloads. For example, when a 200 g TA balloon is loaded with a Vaisala radiosonde, the estimated bursting altitude for the balloon is in 21 kilometers. -
Page 16: Filling The Balloon
The filling balance weight (or nozzle lift) refers to the amount of weight the balloon is capable of lifting when filled. In other words, it is the amount of weight that needs to be loaded during balloon filling (FB13 nozzle and weights). Filling the Balloon NOTE... -
Page 17: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
- How many failed (only one defect / other same or similar defects / several failures in one unit)? - What was done when the failure was noticed? Technical Support For technical questions, contact the Vaisala technical support: E-mail helpdesk@vaisala.com +358 9 8949 2790... - Page 18 If the product needs repair, please follow the instructions below to speed up the process and to avoid extra costs to you. Read the warranty information. Contact Vaisala technical support via e-mail or fax and request for RMA (Return Material Authorization) and shipping instructions.
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Page 19: Safety Instructions For Balloon Operators
The balloon film is only 0.05 - 0.1 mm thick upon launch, a slightest scratch could cause premature or even immediate burst in the shed. VAISALA _______________________________________________________________________ 17... - Page 20 User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Keep the doors of the shed shut while inflating the balloon on a windy day. Despite this, ensure that the shed is properly ventilated. No outside person shall be allowed admittance to the shed while the hydrogen generator is in operation or balloon inflation is going on.
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