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Model 6500
Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector
PRODUCT MANUAL
6500/Rev H

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  • Page 1 Model 6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector PRODUCT MANUAL 6500/Rev H...
  • Page 2: Disclaimer / Standard Warranty

    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.
  • Page 3 Added Model 6500-DC for Direct Connect with 1192 DCP and Model 6500-AC 2021 June 30 standalone, with note that the 6500-DC is also FAA-certified for non Fed AWOS in the United States, removed Model 6501 and 6502 2025 Apr 1 ADB SAFEGATE (ECP#ADBSG-0001) CODE&...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.2.2 Lightning Sensor Pg. 6 and Pg. 7 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19 5.2.3 Lightning Sensor Pg. 8 �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20 6. Error Messages And Troubleshooting ......................... 21 6.1 Processor Leds�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 7. Maintenance ................................... 25 CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 5 7.1.1 Monthly Maintenance �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 7.1.2 Triannual Maintenance �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 7.1.3 Annual Maintenance ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 7.2 Maintenance Procedures ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 7.2.1 Equipment Required ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 8. Specifications ................................. 26 9. Warranty ..................................27 CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 6: Overview

    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.
  • Page 7: Part Number Description

    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)
  • Page 8: Theory Of Operation

    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.
  • Page 9: Data Reporting

    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.
  • Page 10: Data Format

    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.
  • Page 11: Sensor Mode

    North, SE for Southeast, etc.) are used in this location of the poll response. If there are lightning strikes detected at multiple directions, they will each be listed with an underscore “_” separating them. The example poll response shows lightning from the Northeast, Southeast, South, Southwest, and Northwest. CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 12: Status Word

    If there has been an error and the sensor recovered from that error, the status is R. If the sensor has had an error that it cannot recover from, the status is F. CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 13 Invalid request Poll command was not received properly 44–49 Serial Communication General communication errors including wrong baud rate, excessive noise, etc. Table 3. Error Codes and Probable Causes CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 14: Sensor Mode

    The last four text digits of the poll response is the checksum of the poll response. This allows the polling computer to verify that the data message was received properly. The checksum is calculated using the CRC16 method. A sample C program for calculating this CRC is shown below. CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 15 0xc601,0x06c0,0x0780,0xc741,0x0500,0xc5c1,0xc481,0x0440, 0xcc01,0x0cc0,0x0d80,0xcd41,0x0f00,0xcfc1,0xce81,0x0e40, 0x0a00,0xcac1,0xcb81,0x0b40,0xc901,0x09c0,0x0880,0xc841, 0xd801,0x18c0,0x1980,0xd941,0x1b00,0xdbc1,0xda81,0x1a40, 0x1e00,0xdec1,0xdf81,0x1f40,0xdd01,0x1dc0,0x1c80,0xdc41, 0x1400,0xd4c1,0xd581,0x1540,0xd701,0x17c0,0x1680,0xd641, 0xd201,0x12c0,0x1380,0xd341,0x1100,0xd1c1,0xd081,0x1040, 0xf001,0x30c0,0x3180,0xf141,0x3300,0xf3c1,0xf281,0x3240, 0x3600,0xf6c1,0xf781,0x3740,0xf501,0x35c0,0x3480,0xf441, 0x3c00,0xfcc1,0xfd81,0x3d40,0xff01,0x3fc0,0x3e80,0xfe41, 0xfa01,0x3ac0,0x3b80,0xfb41,0x3900,0xf9c1,0xf881,0x3840, 0x2800,0xe8c1,0xe981,0x2940,0xeb01,0x2bc0,0x2a80,0xea41, 0xee01,0x2ec0,0x2f80,0xef41,0x2d00,0xedc1,0xec81,0x2c40, 0xe401,0x24c0,0x2580,0xe541,0x2700,0xe7c1,0xe681,0x2640, 0x2200,0xe2c1,0xe381,0x2340,0xe101,0x21c0,0x2080,0xe041, 0xa001,0x60c0,0x6180,0xa141,0x6300,0xa3c1,0xa281,0x6240, 0x6600,0xa6c1,0xa781,0x6740,0xa501,0x65c0,0x6480,0xa441, 0x6c00,0xacc1,0xad81,0x6d40,0xaf01,0x6fc0,0x6e80,0xae41, 0xaa01,0x6ac0,0x6b80,0xab41,0x6900,0xa9c1,0xa881,0x6840, 0x7800,0xb8c1,0xb981,0x7940,0xbb01,0x7bc0,0x7a80,0xba41, 0xbe01,0x7ec0,0x7f80,0xbf41,0x7d00,0xbdc1,0xbc81,0x7c40, 0xb401,0x74c0,0x7580,0xb541,0x7700,0xb7c1,0xb681,0x7640, 0x7200,0xb2c1,0xb381,0x7340,0xb101,0x71c0,0x7080,0xb041, 0x5000,0x90c1,0x9181,0x5140,0x9301,0x53c0,0x5280,0x9241, 0x9601,0x56c0,0x5780,0x9741,0x5500,0x95c1,0x9481,0x5440, 0x9c01,0x5cc0,0x5d80,0x9d41,0x5f00,0x9fc1,0x9e81,0x5e40, 0x5a00,0x9ac1,0x9b81,0x5b40,0x9901,0x59c0,0x5880,0x9841, CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 16 0x4e00,0x8ec1,0x8f81,0x4f40,0x8d01,0x4dc0,0x4c80,0x8c41, 0x4400,0x84c1,0x8581,0x4540,0x8701,0x47c0,0x4680,0x8641, 0x8201,0x42c0,0x4380,0x8341,0x4100,0x81c1,0x8081,0x4040}; crc = ival; while(length--) crc = crc_vals[(*string++ ^ crc) & 0xff] ^ ((crc >> 8) & 0xff); return crc; /* end crc16 routine */ CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 If errors are detected, they will be included in the message as well. Below is a sample of the sensor output data stream that includes a description of the data immediately following the data. CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 19 %S201279031 (Invalid Lightning Strike = 31NM, 279 degrees; “201” indicates an invalid strike) %IPAG@ (Status = OK, Weather Mode) ------------------------ 2 seconds ---------------------------- %E16 (Error 16 – Antenna Fault) CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 20: Installation & Checkout

    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.
  • Page 21: Sensor Installation

    (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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 Connect the incoming AC power wires to the AC interface board inside the enclosure (Figure 5) according to Table 5. Close the enclosure lid and tighten the four countersunk bolts. CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 24 DCP TB4 RS485 (+) WHITE RS485 (-) BLACK GROUND AC Interface Board TB1 Function Color BLACK NEUTRAL WHITE GROUND GREEN Table 5. Model 6500 Signal and Power Wiring CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28: Checkout

    (Bear in mind that, in the absence of lightning in the measuring area, the data screens will report no strikes.) Check the status screens (described in the next section) and verify that no errors are reported. CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 29: Dcp Display Screens

    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.
  • Page 30: Status Screens

    Normal Weather Data mode Configuration=normal Heading flag=normal No clear message received from CDP; no reset N00000 Noise mode OFF R0000 Strike test mode OFF VB1.03 Software version B1.03 CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 31 LTX Distant No Strikes > 10 mi 6500 6500 LTX Status LTX String Normal Weather Data A>0>_>_>APE00MA01 SPE00MA01XXN00000R00 XXNN00000R0000VB1.234 00 – No Faults >0>0>DF0D Data Errors: 6500 6500 CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 32: Error Messages And Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 33 Excessive noise on ERROR 44 - 49. Serial communication lines, check Communication. wiring. If error occurs frequently, contact Field Service. Table 7. Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector Error Codes CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 34 Excessive noise on communication lines, check ERROR 53 - 54. wiring. Communications Buffer Overload. b. If error occurs frequently, contact Field Service. Table 7. Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector Error Codes CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 35: Processor Leds

    Processor LED Functions * Serial communication occurs every 2 seconds, causing LEDs to pulse rapidly. Due to transmission speed, LEDs may appear not to change conditions during TX/RX operation. CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 36: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 37: Specifications

    27.5” W × 30.9” L × 9.0” D Dimensions (700 mm × 790 mm × 230 mm) Weight 35 lb (16 kg) Shipping Weight 40 lb (18 kg) CODE& Edition UM-5055, Rev. 1.1.26, 2024/11/13 125 © ADB SAFEGATE, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 39 Optimizing Airside Operations From approach to take-off SMARTER. BETTER. NOW. w w w . a d b s a f e g a t e . c o m...

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