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Remote automated weather station for fire weather
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RAWS-F Remote
Automated Weather Station
for Fire Weather
Revision: 2/13
C o p y r i g h t
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2 0 0 6 - 2 0 1 3
C a m p b e l l
S c i e n t i f i c ,
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  • Page 1 RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather Revision: 2/13 C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 1 3 C a m p b e l l S c i e n t i f i c ,...
  • Page 3 Campbell pricelist or product manual. Products not manufactured, but that are re-sold by Campbell, are warranted only to the limits extended by the original manufacturer. Batteries, fine-wire thermocouples, desiccant, and other consumables have no warranty.
  • Page 4 SCIENTIFIC, INC., phone (435) 227-9000. After an applications engineer determines the nature of the problem, an RMA number will be issued. Please write this number clearly on the outside of the shipping container. Campbell Scientific’s shipping address is: CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PDF viewers: These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Use the PDF reader bookmarks tab for links to specific sections. 1. Introduction ..............1 2. Getting Started ............3 3. Station Siting and Orientation ........6 General Description ................6 Air Temperature and Relative Humidity..........6 Precipitation ..................7...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 4.5.2 2-D WindSonic (optional) ............14 4.5.2.1 General Description............14 4.5.2.2 Wiring................15 4.5.2.3 Maintenance ..............15 4.5.2.4 Calibration ............... 15 4.5.2.5 Troubleshooting............... 16 Barometric Pressure (optional)............16 4.6.1 General Description..............16 4.6.2 Wiring ..................16 4.6.3 Maintenance ................17 4.6.4 Calibration..................
  • Page 7 6. Desiccant ..............27 7. References ..............28 8. RAWS Orientation.............28 Determining True North and Sensor Orientation .......28 USGS Web Calculator ...............30 Appendices A. Assemble the RAWS-F Station ......A-1 B. Transport Cases (Optional)........B-1 Figures 1-1. Color-coded, keyed connector panel ............1 1-2.
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 4-5. SDI-12 Connector (color coded yellow)..........15 4-6. CS100-QD Wiring................16 4-7. FM/FT Connector (color coded brown) ..........18 5-1. GOES Transmitter Connections ............24...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather Introduction The RAWS-F Fire Weather Quick Deployment Station is a lightweight, pre- configured station that can be set up in less than 10 minutes—without tools (see Section 2, Getting Started). The aluminum environmental enclosure houses a 12 V rechargeable battery and a CR1000 datalogger mounted to a 6 ft tripod.

  • Page 10: Not Shown

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather RF antenna TE525 (adjust level) CS300-QD is behind the Crossarm TE525 (face north to south) Upper mast HC2S3-QD housed in 41003-5 Yagi antenna for radiation shield TX320 satellite Lower mast GPS antenna...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather Getting Started Set up and test your station before field deployment (Appendix A). Level the RAWS to ensure the sensors are level. Level the rain gage by adjusting the rain gage leveling screw. A post level and compass ship with the station (pn 16670).

  • Page 12: Inside Environmental Enclosure (Optional Equipment Shown)

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather CR1000KD packed in foam (may go here) Connect battery Battery SC12 TX320 Cable GOES Transmitter VSP3 Vosponder Turn on RF Radio CH100 CS100 Barometer CR1000 Datalogger CR1000 power in CR1000 Wiring Panel FIGURE 2-1.

  • Page 13: Public Variables

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather Use the CR1000KD Keyboard NOTE Display “Public Variables” shown in TABLE 2-1. • Connect the CR1000KD Keyboard Display to the CS I/O connector (FIGURE 5-5) or SC12 Cable (FIGURE 2-1) • Press any key for the CR1000KD Power up Screen •...

  • Page 14: Station Siting And Orientation

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather Clockgood True or False: True after GPS fix and CR1000 clock has been set to match TX320 clock TimeToXmit Seconds until transmit time. Indicates CR1000 and TX320 are properly setup and running Standing Wave Ratio (SWR), only after a transmission.

  • Page 15: Precipitation

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather Precipitation A rain gage should be located over an open level area covered by short grass, or where grass does not grow, the natural earth surface. Level the RAWS station to ensure the sensors are level. Level the rain gage by adjusting the rain gage leveling screw.

  • Page 16: Air Temperature And Relative Humidity

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather A station log should be maintained for each weather station that includes equipment model, serial numbers, and maintenance that was performed. NOTE Contact Campbell Scientific, phone (435) 227-9000, for an RMA number before returning sensor or equipment for service.

  • Page 17: Wiring

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather 4.2.2 Wiring The HC2S3 attaches to the connector labeled TEMP/RH, which is color coded orange. This sensor is internally wired from the RAWS connector panel to the CR1000. TABLE 4-1. TEMP/RH Connector (color coded orange)

  • Page 18: Wiring

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather FIGURE 4-2. Rain gage and CS300-QD pyranometer 4.3.2 Wiring The TE525-LQ attaches to the connector labeled PRECIP, which is color coded blue. This sensor is internally wired from the RAWS connector panel to the CR1000.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Try connecting a substitute sensor. Obtain an swings past the reed relay. Try connecting a substitute sensor. Obtain an RMA number before returning this sensor to Campbell Scientific for repair. RMA number before returning this sensor to Campbell Scientific for repair.

  • Page 20: Wiring

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather 4.4.2 Wiring The CS300-LQ attaches to the connector labeled SOLAR RAD SDI-12; this connector is color coded green. The pyranometer is internally wired from the RAWS connector panel to the CR1000. TABLE 4-3. SOLAR RAD SDI-12 Connector (color coded green)

  • Page 21: Wind Speed And Direction

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather Wind Speed and Direction Wind Speed and Direction 4.5.1 Wind Sensor 4.5.1 Wind Sensor 4.5.1.1 General Description 4.5.1.1 General Description The Met One Wind Sensor (pn 034B-QD) shown in FIGURE 4-4 is an The Met One Wind Sensor (pn 034B-QD) shown in FIGURE 4-4 is an integrated cup anemometer and wind vane.

  • Page 22: Wiring

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather 4.5.1.2 Wiring The 034B-LQ attaches to the connector labeled WS/WD; this connector is color coded red. The sensor is internally wired from the RAWS connector panel to the CR1000. TABLE 4-4. WS/WD Connector (color coded red)

  • Page 23: Wiring

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather Blue north marker arrow FIGURE 4-5. 2-D WindSonic 4.5.2.2 Wiring The WindSonic4-LQ attaches to the connector labeled SDI-12; this connector is color coded red. The sensor is internally wired from the RAWS connector panel to the CR1000.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Try connecting a substitute sensor. Should the 2-D sonic sensor be damaged, fails to output data, or sends a nonzero diagnostic, obtain an RMA number before returning this sensor to Campbell Scientific for repair. Barometric Pressure (optional) 4.6.1 General Description...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    “5V” terminal. No voltage indicates a problem with the sensor or a bad sensor cable connection. Try connecting a substitute sensor. Obtain an RMA number before returning this sensor to Campbell Scientific for repair. Fuel Moisture and Fuel Temperature (optional) 4.7.1 General Description...

  • Page 26: Wiring

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather FIGURE 4-7. CS516-QD Fuel Moisture/Fuel Temperature 4.7.2 Wiring The CS516-LQ attaches to the connector labeled FM/FT, which is color coded brown. This sensor is internally wired from the RAWS connector panel to the CR1000.

  • Page 27: Calibration

    4.7.4 Calibration For most applications, it is unnecessary to calibrate the CS516-QD Fuel Moisture and Fuel Temperature Sensor. However, for those users that are interested in calibrating this sensor, please contact a Campbell Scientific Applications Engineer. 4.7.5 Troubleshooting If a problem is suspected, check the sensor cable. Disconnect the connector and look for damaged pins.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather 5.1.3 Maintenance An occasional cleaning of the glass improves the solar panel’s efficiency. 5.1.4 Calibration No calibration is required. 5.1.5 Troubleshooting If a problem is suspected, the solar panel may be checked by measuring the voltage output from the solar panel.

  • Page 29: Wiring

    NOTE An “external battery cable” (pn 6186) ships with the RAWS-F. Connect 12 V power to the datalogger and/or peripherals using the “+12 and Ground” terminals. The ON-OFF switch applies power to these 12 V terminals.

  • Page 30: Battery

    Battery 5.3.1 General Description Two power supply options are offered for the RAWS-F. The ─24 option includes a 24 A h sealed rechargeable battery, an external 20 W solar panel, and a CH100 regulator. The ─7 option includes a 7 Ahr sealed rechargeable battery, an external 10 W solar panel, and a CH100 regulator.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather 5.3.5 Troubleshooting If a problem is suspected, measure the +12 V and Ground terminal on the CR1000 printed circuit board wiring panel. Acceptable readings are +11 to +14 Vdc. Use PC200W software to collect the 1-HR data table from the CR1000 datalogger and review the historical record of battery voltage.

  • Page 32: Wiring

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather FIGURE 5-2. GOES transmitter 5.4.2 Wiring The TX320 is mounted inside the RAWS environmental enclosure and the transmitter connections are described below. TABLE 5-1. GOES Transmitter Connections TX320 Connector Connects to CS I/O...

  • Page 33: Calibration

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather 5.4.4 Calibration No calibration is required. 5.4.5 Troubleshooting If a problem is suspected, the TX320 may be checked by measuring the +12 V and Ground terminal on the CR1000 PC-board wiring panel. Acceptable readings are +11 to +14 Vdc.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    CH100’s ON-OFF switch. If the display is not visible, check the CR1000 wiring panel for 12 volt power. If the CR1000 is unresponsive to CR1000KD key strokes, there might be a problem with the CR1000 datalogger. Obtain an RMA number before returning this equipment to Campbell Scientific for repair. CR1000 Datalogger 5.6.1...

  • Page 35: Wiring

    If the display is not visible, check the CR1000 printed circuit board for 12 volt power. If the CR1000 is unresponsive to CR1000KD key strokes, then there might be a problem with the CR1000. Contact a Campbell Scientific applications engineer for assistance. Obtain an RMA number before returning this equipment to Campbell Scientific for repair.

  • Page 36: References

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather References General guidelines for site selection are listed below. EPA, (1987): On-Site Meteorological Program Guidance for Regulatory Modeling Applications, EPA-450/4-87-013, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711.

  • Page 37: Magnetic Declination For The Contiguous United States

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather FIGURE 8-1. Magnetic declination for the contiguous United States...

  • Page 38: Usgs Web Calculator

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather FIGURE 8-2. A declination angle east of True North (positive) is subtracted from 360 (0) degrees to find True North FIGURE 8-3. A declination angle west of True North (negative) is subtracted from 0 (360) degrees to find True North...

  • Page 39: Usgs Web Calculator

    RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather FIGURE 8-4. USGS web calculator In the example above the declination for Logan, UT is 12º 24′ or 12.4º. As shown in FIGURE 8-4, the declination for Utah is east (positive), so True North for this site is 360 ─...
  • Page 40 RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather...

  • Page 41: Assemble The Raws-F Station

    Appendix A. Assemble the RAWS-F Station Alignment notch Alignment slot May be shipped unfolded Lower mast Alignment slot Upper mast Alignment pin...
  • Page 42 Appendix A. Assemble the RAWS-F Station Bulls-eye level Secure lower mast Alignment nut Alignment notch facing in Level adjustment lever Face this leg towards the equator...
  • Page 43 Appendix A. Assemble the RAWS-F Station Secure bucket to crossarm Crossarm Bucket alignment pins alignment pin Bucket level adjustment Secure crossarm to mast...
  • Page 44 Appendix A. Assemble the RAWS-F Station Wind sensor alignment pin Attach cable Secure wind set...
  • Page 45 Appendix A. Assemble the RAWS-F Station Enclosure hanger points...
  • Page 46 Appendix A. Assemble the RAWS-F Station Solar panel should face the equator.
  • Page 47 Appendix A. Assemble the RAWS-F Station...
  • Page 48 Appendix A. Assemble the RAWS-F Station Optional transport cases...
  • Page 49 Appendix A. Assemble the RAWS-F Station Wind sensor alignm ent tool...
  • Page 50 Appendix A. Assemble the RAWS-F Station A-10...

  • Page 51: Transport Cases (Optional

    Appendix B. Transport Cases (Optional) Hard transport case (optional)
  • Page 52 Appendix B. Transport Cases (Optional) Enclosure Solar panel (not shown) GPS antenna (optional) TE525-QD 41003-5 and HC2S3-QD GOES antenna elements (optional) Hard transport case “base” layer (1 of 2) Note: optional components also shown...
  • Page 53 Appendix B. Transport Cases (Optional) Solar panel Wind sensor Hard transport case “base” layer (2 of 2)
  • Page 54 Appendix B. Transport Cases (Optional) Tripod crossarm GOES antenna (optional) Hard transport case “lid” (1 of 1) Note: optional components also shown...
  • Page 55 Appendix B. Transport Cases (Optional) Canvas transport case (optional)
  • Page 56 Appendix B. Transport Cases (Optional) Tripod Grounding assembly and tripod stakes Masts GOES and GPS mounting arm (optional) Canvas transport case Note: optional components also shown GOES and GPS mounting arm (optional) Grounding assembly and tripod stake...
  • Page 58 Campbell Scientific Companies Campbell Scientific, Inc. (CSI) 815 West 1800 North Logan, Utah 84321 UNITED STATES www.campbellsci.com • info@campbellsci.com Campbell Scientific Africa Pty. Ltd. (CSAf) PO Box 2450 Somerset West 7129 SOUTH AFRICA www.csafrica.co.za • cleroux@csafrica.co.za Campbell Scientific Australia Pty. Ltd. (CSA)

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