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M212822EN-A Maintenance Guide Connected Compact Station BWS500...
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Chapter 1 – About this document 1. About this document 1.1 Version information This document provides instructions for maintaining Vaisala Connected Compact Station BWS500. Table 1 Document versions (English) Document code Date Description M212822EN-A February 2023 First version. 1.2 Related manuals Some of these documents can be found in our product documentation portal at docs.vaisala.com.
Note highlights important information on using the product. Tip gives information for using the product more efficiently. Lists tools needed to perform the task. Indicates that you need to take some notes during the task. 1.4 Trademarks Vaisalaâ and CARBOCAPâ are registered trademarks of Vaisala Oyj.
Vaisala Connected Compact Station BWS500 is a compact weather station for environmental monitoring. The complete solution provides measurements, data collection, and data visualization in one package. BWS500 includes Vaisala Edge Gateway EGW501, a selected set of sensors, powering equipment, and mounting accessories. To maximize ease-...
You can select to use Vaisala BWS Cloud Companion for measurement data visualization. BWS500 is suitable for a variety of applications and can be scaled to support both small and large-scale weather observation networks − from harbor and port weather to complementing national weather forecast networks.
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Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in these instructions violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. Vaisala assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. WARNING! Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the...
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BWS500 Maintenance Guide M212822EN-A WARNING! Make sure that you prepare or connect only de-energized wires. WARNING! The AC (mains) power supply line must be equipped with an overcurrent protection device (a fuse or a circuit breaker). The current rating of the overcurrent protection device must be aligned with the cable size used to connect PSU501.
To prevent electrostatic discharge, avoid touching component contacts or connectors. Vaisala Air Quality Transmitter AQT530 is classified as a Class 1 laser device in accordance with International Standard IEC 60825-1. It complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 ED.
During a site visit you may need to connect to the maintenance web user interface locally. For instructions, see Accessing Maintenance Web User Interface (M212555EN). If the station runs on solar power only, Vaisala recommends a site visit twice a year to check the solar panel condition.
Chapter 3 – Maintenance 3.4 Solar panel maintenance CAUTION! Handle the solar panel with care. Impact on the front or rear surface can damage the module. Do not bend the panel. When working with the solar panel, use properly insulated tools and wear rubber gloves. Preventive maintenance for the solar panel includes: •...
• 7-mm socket wrench • 5-mm flat head screwdriver or Pozidriv screwdriver (PZ2) Vaisala recommends to replace the battery every 3 years. The battery may need to be replaced more often if the conditions require, for example: • When operating in an environment where the ambient temperature is regularly very high.
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Chapter 3 – Maintenance The battery status and state of charge can be checked through the remote monitoring service for stations connected to Vaisala cloud. The backup battery does not have any replaceable parts. WARNING! Do not replace the battery with a battery of an incorrect type. If you do, there is a risk of explosion.
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8. Wait for a while, and check that the status LED on the component board is blinking green every 10 seconds. A red LED indicates a failure. If the LED is constant red, disconnect and reconnect the battery. If this does not help, contact Vaisala. 9. Put the inner cover back in place.
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Chapter 3 – Maintenance 10. To fasten the nuts, first turn each nut a few rounds one by one. Then tighten the nuts hand-tight. 11. Put the top cover back in place. 12. Tighten the screws until the cover makes good contact with the surface of the enclosure base.
4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Troubleshooting If the product does not work as it should, check all cables and connectors for continuity, bad contacts, or corrosion. If the failure persists, contact Vaisala technical support. 4.2 Verifying connection with LED indicators Figure 3 EGW501 LEDs Powering LED...
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Green, blinking fast. Connection OK Green, steady. After 60 minutes blinking slowly. Connection failed Red, steady. A red LED indicates a failure. If the LED is constant red, disconnect and reconnect the PSU501 battery. If this does not help, contact Vaisala.
WEEE going to landfill. This symbol indicates that the product should be collected separately from other waste streams and treated appropriately. If applicable, Vaisala recommends removing the battery unit before recycling the rest of the device. The battery unit can be recycled separately in accordance with local waste management practices and regulations.
BWS500 Maintenance Guide M212822EN-A 5.3 Component-level recycling This chapter gives instructions on the component-level recycling of the following BWS500 components: • Vaisala Edge Gateway EGW501 • Vaisala Power Supply Unit PSU501 • Vaisala Solar Panel SOL501/502 For sensor recycling instructions, see the relevant sensor documentation.
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Chapter 5 – Recycling PSU501 recycling Figure 6 PSU501 materials for recycling Waste type Component Battery waste Battery Electrical and electronic waste Circuit board Connectors Cables Metal waste Top plate (aluminum) Component plate (aluminum) Mounting plate (aluminum) Screws Plastic waste Enclosure (polycarbonate)
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BWS500 Maintenance Guide M212822EN-A SOL501/502 recycling Figure 7 SOL501/502 materials for recycling Waste type Component Electrical and electronic waste Solar panel Cable Metal waste Mounting plate Mounting frame...
Conditions of Sale for details of the warranty for each product. Technical support Contact Vaisala technical support at helpdesk@vaisala.com. Provide at least the following supporting information as applicable: • Product name, model, and serial number •...
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