Material Handling Precautions and Storage precautions that must be followed. ADB SAFEGATE reserves the right to examine goods upon which a claim is made. Said goods must be presented in the same condition as when the defect therein was discovered. ADB SAFEGATE furthers reserves the right to require the return of such goods to establish any claim.
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The standalone models can be used independently and have their own power supply and communication interface. • The Direct Connect models are set up to interface only with the Model 1192 DCP . The 6500-DC is powered from the Model 1192 DCP , and the 6500-AC has its own AC power supply.
6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector 1.2 Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for the Model 6500 Thunderstorm/ Lightning Detector. Part Number Description M404802* AC Interface Board M404806* Serial Sensor Interface Board M442071* 10 A 250 V, 5x20 mm slow blow fuse (F1—AC Interface Board)
The DCP receives data from the lightning sensor either when polled (Model 6500 and 6500-I) or every 2 seconds (Model 6500-DC and 6500-AC) via an RS-422 or RS-485 link. The sensor transmits a data package consisting of strike data and status information.
2.3 Data Reporting The Model 6500 detects the presence of a lightning event within 200 nautical miles from the point of installation, and reports any of that activity occurring within a 30 nautical mile radius of the point of installation. The sensor detects and locates thunderstorms and provides the data as part of the standard AWOS message.
6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector 3. Data Format The Model 6500/6500-I Thunderstorm/Lightning Detectors interface to the DCP via an RS-485 serial link at 4800 bps, eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit. The Model 6500-DC/6500-AC Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector send data continuously via an RS-422 serial link at 9600 bps, eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit.
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The Model 6500-DC and 6500-AC Thunderstorm/Lightning Detectors are designed to be connected to the Model 1192 DCP , which provides power to the 6500-DC and aggregates the data that are then sent to a Central Data Platform for processing and display.
4.1 RFI/EMI Precautions The Model 6500 Thunderstorm/ Lightning Detector’s antenna is sensitive to static charges, so care must be taken to ensure that the antenna and ground plane are as far removed as possible from composite materials (e.g., plastic materials or fiberglass), since these materials have a tendency to build up a static charge.
(See Figure 1. ). The mounting bracket attaches to the underside of the 6500 enclosure with four bolts. Position the bracket against the underside of the enclosure so that the mounting holes in the bracket and enclosure align.
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4.2.1.1 AC Interface Board The AC Interface Board is only used with the Model 6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector. Two fuses are located on the AC Interface Board (see Figure 5). Though always installed, fuse F2 is not needed. Replace the fuses only with fuses of the same rating, as shown below.
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6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector 4.2.2 Model 6500-I The Model 6500-I Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector interfaces with power and signals through the Model 2715 Universal Power and Communication Module (UPCM). Connect the signal wires to the interface board inside the enclosure (Figure 5) according to Table 6.
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6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector 4.2.3 Model 6500-DC The Model 6500-DC Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector was designed for Direct Connection to the Model 1192 DCP. Connect the power and signal wires to the terminal blocks inside the enclosure according to Figure 6. Close the enclosure lid and tighten the four countersunk bolts.
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6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector 4.2.4 Model 6500-AC The Model 6500-AC Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector is a standalone sensor that is powered from a 120/240 VAC connection. Connect the power and signal wires to the terminal blocks inside the enclosure according to Figure 8.
5. DCP Display Screens The lightning data generated by the Model 6500 series of Thunderstorm/Lightning Detectors connected to a DCP is available for viewing on the DCP LCD display screens. These data are updated once per minute, and are shown on the display screens.
Table 7 lists all the possible error codes, along with the probable cause of the fault and possible corrective action. In many cases, a persistent error will require returning the sensor to ADB SAFEGATE. for service.
The routine maintenance described in this chapter must be performed according to the schedule presented in Section 7.1 using the maintenance procedures described in Section 7.2. 7.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule Periodic maintenance procedures for the Model 6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector are divided into three categories within the maintenance cycle — monthly, triannual, and annual maintenance. 7.1.1 Monthly Maintenance No monthly maintenance is required for this sensor.
9. Warranty Unless specified otherwise, ADB Safegate. (the Company) warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one year from date of installation or a maximum of two years from date of shipment, subject to the following conditions.
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