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Weather Station
Operation/Installation Manual
Part Number A3280
Rev. 1.2
© Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture
March, 2008
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights
reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed,
copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published or distributed, or
otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon.

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  • Page 1 Rev. 1.2 © Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture March, 2008 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking the Box ............5-1 Chapter 6 Installing the Weather Station Hardware ..... 6-1 Choosing a Mounting Location ............6-1 Mounting the Topcon Weather Station..........6-2 Chapter 7 Installing the Weather Station Software ...... 7-1 Installing the Weather Station Software with X20 Guidance version 4.46.0.0 and earlier ................
  • Page 4 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Chapter 9 Setting Up the Weather Station Software ....9-1 Enabling the Weather Station .............. 9-2 Enabling the Weather Station Warnings ..........9-2 Units .................... 9-3 Setting the Weather Station Warning Alarm Points ..... 9-3 Number Of Repeats and Repeat Time ......... 9-4 Setting the Number of Repeats ..........
  • Page 5 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Chapter 14 Specifications .............. 14-1 Technical ................... 14-1 Electrical ................... 14-2 Mechanical ..................14-2 Environmental ................... 14-3 Chapter 15 Spare Parts List ............15-1 Index A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 6 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 7: Preface

    This manual has been developed to provide you with information necessary to operate and maintain this Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) product. Proper service and use is important for the safe and reliable operation of the product. The sections provided in this manual include information necessary for the safe and correct operation, care, and troubleshooting of this product.
  • Page 8 WEBSITE and OTHER STATEMENTS - No statement con- tained at the website of TPA or any other Topcon Group company or in any other advertisements or TPA literature or made by an...
  • Page 9 (b) payment of the cost of replacing or repair- ing the product. You indemnify and hold TPA harmless against any claim, action, damage, loss, liability or cost (including legal fees) which TPA incurs arising from (a) your operation, use and/ A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 10 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual or maintenance of the product other that in accordance with the terms set out in this manual, or (b) your negligence or wrongful act or omission in respect of the product. Other These Terms and Conditions may be amended, modified, super- seded or cancelled, at any time by TPA.
  • Page 11 Phone: +61 8 8203 3300 Fax: +61 8 8203 3399 Service Information Service assistance can be provided by contacting your local TPA Authorised Dealer or by calling the Topcon Precision Agriculture Service Centre. Phone: +61 8 8203 3300 Fax: +61 8 8203 3399 8.30am to 5pm (Adelaide Local Time), Monday through Friday.
  • Page 12 This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-fre- quency energy. If it is not installed and used correctly – that is, in strict accordance with TOPCON Precision Agriculture instructions – it may cause interference with radio communication. You can determine whether your computer system is causing interfer- ence by turning it off.
  • Page 13 & TOPCON Precision Agriculture shielded cables and connectors be- tween system components. It is important that you use TOPCON Precision Agriculture peripheral devices between system components to reduce the possibility of caus- ing interference to radios and other electronic devices.

  • Page 14: Manual Conventions

    Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Manual Conventions This Manual uses the following conventions: File>Exit ~ Click/tap/press the File menu, then click/tap/press Exit. Enter ~ Click/tap/press the button or key labelled Enter. Supplementary information that can help you configure, maintain, or set up a system. Supplementary information that can have an effect on system operation, system performance, measurements &...

  • Page 15: Disclaimer

    Delta T calculation should not be relied upon if used to meet product specifications. If a true measurement is required this should be obtained by using a calibrated scientific grade instrument, in accordance with the instructions for that instrument. A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 16 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Please read carefully and follow these instructions for installation and usage of the Topcon Weather Station, in order to ensure optimal performance. The Topcon Weather Station has the following features: •...
  • Page 18 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual The Weather Station information is automatically saved with the Guidance Coverage Map file. The Weather Station information can be viewed and printed with GDX Viewer software on the X20 console or Desktop PC. The relative humidity, temperature, wind speed, wind direction, Delta T maps, for the field covered can be viewed or printed individually using GDX Viewer.

  • Page 19: Using This Manual

    • Installing the Weather Station software from the USB Thumb drive, see Chapter 7 • Registering the Weather Station software, see Chapter 8 • Setting up the Weather Station software, see Chapter 9 • Using the Weather Station software, see Chapter 10 A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 20 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 21: Unpacking The Box

    Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual npacking the Box Topcon Precision Agriculture supplies all the basic equipment to mount and operate the Topcon Weather Station onto most vehicles. Contents of the Topcon Weather Station kit include the following: Figure 5-1. Weather Station Kit...
  • Page 22 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Figure 5-2. In Cab Weather Station Layout www.topconpa.com...
  • Page 23 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Figure 5-3. Outside Cab Weather Station Layout A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 24 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 25: Installing The Weather Station Hardware

    A2010060472 or above. If the X20 console’s serial number is below A2010060472 then it will need to be returned to Topcon Precision Agriculture to be refined, so that it is compatible with the Weather Station. Choosing a Mounting Location Selecting a suitable mounting location is important for the optimal performance of the Weather Station.

  • Page 26: Mounting The Topcon Weather Station

    5-1) in the operator of the vehicle’s line of vision, to remind the operator of high mounted objects on the vehicles roof. Mounting the Topcon Weather Station Find a suitable flat surface on the vehicle’s cabin If attaching the Marine Mount (B125) to a plastic or fibre-glass surface, then attach a metal plate, no smaller than 12”x 12”...
  • Page 27 Weather Station (Figure 5-3 on page 5-3) Place the Weather Station down on the Pole Mount Base and attach the Weather Station to the Pole Mount using the included brass mounting screws and lock washers (Figure 5-3 on page 5-3) A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 28 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Ensure that the Pole Mount is orientated with the direction arrow sticker (on top of the Weather Station) pointing in the vehicle’s direction of travel NOTICE Aligning the mounting screw (nearest humidity sensor) is important, as it will ensure that the correct wind direction is displayed on the X20 console.
  • Page 29 Weather Station is attached to (in the operator’s line of vision), to alert the operator that the Weather Station is mounted on the vehicle’s roof. This completes the hardware installation of the Weather Station. A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 30 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 31: Installing The Weather Station Software

    This section will explain how to install the Weather Station software onto the X20 console. The Weather Station software is located on the Thumbdrive (Figure 5-1 on page 5-1) which is part of the Weather Station kit. A3280 Rev 1.2...

  • Page 32: Upgrading

    Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual A certain level of familiarity with the X20 console and the Windows Operating System is assumed. If you have any trouble during the installation please refer to any other relevant documentation provided with the hardware, including all relevant manuals and guides. If you require further assistance over and above this documentation, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 33 5. Press the uPGRADE button (Figure 7-2). NOTICE If the UPGRADE button is selected and a window appears saying “Cannot find D:\ UPGRADE.EXE”, then select OK to close window and then follow the steps on page 7-4; otherwise continue to page 7-5. A3280 Rev 1.2...

  • Page 34: Changing Drive Letter

    If none of the drive letters work, then close the window and return to the Windows desktop, and double click on the My Computer icon, see what drive letter Windows has assigned the Thumbdrive, then contact Topcon Precision Agriculture. www.topconpa.com...
  • Page 35 Figure 7-4.Start Upgrade Button 6. To proceed with the upgrade of the X20 console, select the Start upgrade button (Figure 7-4) Figure 7-5. Confirm Folder Replace Window 7. On the Confirm Folder Replace dialog box select the Yes to All button (Figure 7-5) A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 36 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Figure 7-6. Files being Copied The files will be copied from the USB Thumbdrive to the X20 console. Once the files have been copied to the X20 console the X20 console will automatically continue to load the X20 software programs that are highlighted in the X20 Product Selection screen.

  • Page 37: Registering The Weather Station Software

    Power the X20 Console ON, (if the console is not already ON) X20 Product Selection screen ensure “Guidance/Steer As- At the sist” is selected. The Guidance screen will be displayed (Figure 8-1) Figure 8-1. Guidance Screen Guidance screen press the EXIT/OFF button (Figure 8-1) On the A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 38 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Figure 8-2. Register button Register button On the window that is displayed press the (Figure 8-2) Figure 8-3. Register Applications Register Applications dialog box select the Register On the Weather Station button (Figure 8-3) www.topconpa.com...
  • Page 39 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Figure 8-4. Register Weather Station On the Register Weather Station dialog box you need to enter a password. Contact Topcon Precision Agriculture to receive the password to register the software Figure 8-5. WEATHER Button with Guidance Startup Buttons...
  • Page 40 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 41: Setting Up The Weather Station Software

    Guidance Status Bar Figure 9-1. WEATHER Button with Guidance Startup Buttons This section will show how to enable the Weather Station and setup the Weather Station alarms. WEATHER button (Figure 9-1) Press the Figure 9-2. Weather Station Setup Window A3280 Rev 1.2...

  • Page 42: Enabling The Weather Station

    Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Enabling the Weather Station Weather Station Setup dialog box (Figure 9-2 on page On the 9-1) select the Weather Stn Enabled option, to enable the Weather Station. To enable the Weather Stn option press the white box (so that a black tick appears in it). Enabling the Weather Station option allows the Weather Station data: •...

  • Page 43: Units

    In the dialog box (Figure 9-2 on page 9-1) press the button next to the warning alarm that requires changing calculator screen, type in the new alarm point Using the value using the buttons Press the Enter button A3280 Rev 1.2...

  • Page 44: Number Of Repeats And Repeat Time

    Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual The calculator screen will be closed and the new value will be displayed on the button. Repeat this process for each alarm point warning that requires changing. Number of Repeats and Repeat Time The Number (No.) of Repeats option will determine how many times the warnings will be sounded, when an alarm point has been reached.

  • Page 45: Setting The Repeat Time

    Using the (in seconds) that you desire between warnings, using the buttons Press the Enter button. The calculator screen will be closed and the new value will be displayed on the button. A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 46 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 47: Using The Weather Station Software

    Moving Compass watermark, any time the Weather Station software is enabled and the Weather Station sensor is connected correctly to the X20 console. Guidance Status Bar Guidance Status Bar until the Weather Station data is Press the displayed (Figure 10-1). 10-1 A3280 Rev 1.2...

  • Page 48: Moving Compass

    Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual The following weather data will be displayed on the Guidance Status Bar: • WS — Displays actual wind speed in mph or kph (see ‘Units’, page 9-3). The wind speed displayed is the actual wind speed. If the vehicle is moving the Guidance software takes this into account and calculates the vehicle’s GPS speed and heading direction and displays the actual wind speed.
  • Page 49 Delta T are also displayed in the Weather Data Details window for each map. A legend is also displayed for each weather data map, (the Wind Speed legend is shown in Figure 10-3). Figure 10-2. Wind Speed and Direction data displayed in the GDX Viewer software 10-3 A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 50 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: 10-4 www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 51: Operation Of The Weather Station

    NOTICE The Weather Station unit itself, especially the area between the transducers, must be kept clean and free of debris for maximum wind speed and direction accuracy. 11-1 A3280 Rev 1.2...

  • Page 52: Relative Humidity

    Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Relative Humidity Relative Humidity is measured from the humidity sensor located on the base of the sensor. Delta T Delta T is calculated by the X20 Guidance software, from the temperature and relative humidity readings sent from the Weather Station sensor.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    WARNING There are no user-serviceable components inside the Topcon Weather Station. Opening the Weather Station will expose the sensitive electronic components to adverse environmental conditions that may render the unit inoperative.

  • Page 54: Weather Icon

    Weather Icon Problem WEATHER icon is not displayed on the Guidance Startup buttons. Causes Solutions The Weather Station Contact Topcon Precision Agriculture to has not been register the software. registered. Weather Station Problem ‘Weather Station not found’ is displayed on the Guidance Status bar.

  • Page 55: Wind Speed And Direction

    Rotate Weather Station sensor so the on the Weather Station directional arrow is pointing forward, in the is not orientated vehicles direction of travel. correctly. If these steps do not solve your problem, please contact your Topcon dealer. 12-3 A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 56 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: 12-4 www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual aintenance Regular maintenance is important to ensure continued proper operation of the Topcon Weather Station. You should perform the following tasks frequently: • Clean the unit with a soft cloth WARNING Do not use chemical cleaners as they may remove paint or markings or may corrode the Weather Station enclosure or seals.
  • Page 58 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: 13-2 www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    -13°F to 100°F (-25°C to 38°C) +1.5°F(+1.5°C) 100°F to 131°F (38°C to 55°C) Relative Humidity 0-99% RH Range Relative Humidity 1% RH Resolution Relative Humidity Accuracy +5% RH 0%-99% RH * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 14-1 A3280 Rev 1.2...

  • Page 60: Electrical

    Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Electrical Parameter Value Comment Operating Voltage 9 to 16 Volts DC Voltage Power Consumption <250mA Average Current Drain Load Equivalence NMEA 2000 Spec. ® Number (LEN) (1LEN = 50mA) Reverse Battery Indefinitely Protection Load Dump Protection Energy Rated per SAE J1113 Mechanical...

  • Page 61: Environmental

    Electromagnetic Emission Conducted, Radiated Emission per IEC 60945-9 Electromagnetic Immunity Conducted, Radiated, Supply and ESD per IEC 60945-10 Safety Precautions Dangerous Voltage, Electromagnetic Radio Frequency per IEC 60945-12 * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 14-3 A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 62 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: 14-4 www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 63: Spare Parts List

    A3372 Weather Station Power Data Harness Y943 In Line Termination Resistor 2052030 3/4” Backnut 2302030 3/4” Threaded Socket B125 Marine Aerial Mount M247 Weather Station Mounting Pole Y957 Adhesive Back Wire Clip A2680 X20 Guidance Manual 15-1 A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 64 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual Notes: 15-2 www.topconpa.com...

  • Page 65: Index

    Displaying 10-1 Information Display 3-1 Guidance Status Bar 10-1 compass 3-1 DT (Delta T) 10-2 Delta T 3-1 RH (Relative Humidity) 10-2 Guidance Status Bar 3-1 T (Temperature) 10-2 humidity 3-1 WS (Wind Speed) 10-2 temperature 3-1 Index A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 66 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual wind direction 3-1 wind speed 3-1 Maintenance 13-1 Installation 6-1 cleaning 13-1 Hardware 6-1 warning 13-1 3/4” (19mm) Back nut (2052030) mounted unit 13-1 Mounting location 6-1 A1953 6-4 best readings 6-1 A3372 harness 6-3, 6-4 Height 6-1 2 pin weatherpack connector surface 6-1...
  • Page 67 9-4 weather icon 12-2 setting 9-4 weather station 12-2 calculator screen 9-4 wind direction 12-3 repeat time 9-4 wind speed 12-3 setting 9-5 calculator screen 9-5 units 9-3 Units 9-3 imperial 9-3 imperial 9-3 Index A3280 Rev 1.2...
  • Page 68 Weather Station Operation/Installation Manual metric 9-3 warnings enabled 9-2 Weather button 8-3, 9-1 Weather Station data 9-2 displayed 9-2 recorded 9-2 Wind Direction, correct 6-4 Windows desktop 7-4 my computer 7-4 thumbdrive 7-4 Wind Speed 11-1 measuring 11-1 sensors 11-1 clean 11-1 WS (Wind Speed) 10-2 X20 Console 7-2...

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