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MetData1 Weather Station
with CM6/CM10 Tripod
Revision: 4/98
C o p y r i g h t
( c )
1 9 9 3 - 1 9 9 8
C a m p b e l l
S c i e n t i f i c ,
I n c .

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  • Page 1 MetData1 Weather Station with CM6/CM10 Tripod Revision: 4/98 C o p y r i g h t ( c ) 1 9 9 3 - 1 9 9 8 C a m p b e l l S c i e n t i f i c , I n c .
  • Page 2 Warranty and Assistance The METDATA1 AND THE CM6/CM10 TRIPOD are warranted by CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC. to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twelve (12) months from date of shipment unless specified otherwise. Batteries have no warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PDF viewers note: These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Use the Adobe Acrobat® bookmarks tab for links to specific sections. PAGE PREPARATION AND SITING .................... 1-1 Installation Tasks ........................1-1 Tools Required........................1-1 Siting and Exposure.......................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES 3.3-1 Station ID Numbers and Corresponding Switch Settings** ..........3-10 3.3-2 Station ID Numbers and Corresponding Switch Settings ............ 3-12 LIST OF FIGURES 2.1-1 CM10 Weather Station......................2-1 2.1-2 Extending the Tripod Legs ..................... 2-1 2.1-3 Tripod and Component Orientation ..................

  • Page 5: Preparation And Siting

    SECTION 1. PREPARATION AND SITING These guidelines apply to several different Campbell Scientific weather stations. ⇒ Install instrumentation enclosure 1.1 INSTALLATION TASKS (Section 3) 1.1.1 INDOORS ⇒ Install sensors (Section 4) • Immediately upon receipt of your shipment… • UT30 (10 meter tower) tower stations: ⇒...
  • Page 6 SECTION 1. PREPARATION AND SITING UT10 Materials for UTDUK Duckbill Anchors Tape measure (12' to 20') Sledgehammer Level (24" to 36") Highlift jack Chain (to attach jack to anchor Pick or digging bar loops) Claw Hammer Materials for RFM18 Base: Materials for concrete form: (3) anchors appropriate for Hand saw...

  • Page 7: Siting And Exposure

    SECTION 1. PREPARATION AND SITING UT30 1.3.1 WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION Tape measure (12' to 20') Wind sensors should be located over open level 3/8" nut driver terrain, and at a distance of at least ten times Level (36" to 48") (EPA) the height of any nearby building, tree or Pliers other obstruction, as illustrated in Figure 1.3-1.
  • Page 8 SECTION 1. PREPARATION AND SITING Collectors should be heated, if necessary, to chance of shading from other weather station properly measure frozen precipitation. The structures. Reflective surfaces and sources of gage must be mounted above the average level artificial radiation should be avoided. The height of snow accumulation in areas that experience at which the sensor is mounted is not critical.

  • Page 9: Determining True North For Wind Vane Orientation

    SECTION 1. PREPARATION AND SITING Declination angles east of True North are 1.4 DETERMINING TRUE NORTH FOR considered negative, and are subtracted from 0 WIND VANE ORIENTATION degrees to get True North as shown Figure 1.4-2. Magnetic declination, or other methods to find True Declination angles west of True North are con- North, should be determined prior to installing the sidered positive, and are added to 0 degrees to get...
  • Page 10 SECTION 1. PREPARATION AND SITING Query Form 1: Latitude/Longitude 1.4.1 NSSDC CGM SERVICE Latitude/Longitude below specified in: The NSSDC CGM (Corrected Geomagnetic) Geographic Service provides an easy way of determining Year (from 1945 to 2000): 1998 magnetic declination of a specific site. Since Altitude above Earth's surface (km) [from 0.

  • Page 11: Declination Angles East Of True North Are Subtracted From 0 To Get True North

    SECTION 1. PREPARATION AND SITING Magnetic declination is bold in this example to References show its location in the table. A positive EPA, (1987). On-Site Meteorological Program declination is east, while a negative declination Guidance for Regulatory Modeling Applications, is west. The declination in this example is EPA-450/4-87-013.

  • Page 13: Cm10 Weather Station

    SECTION 2. CM6/CM10 TRIPOD INSTALLATION The CM6 and CM10 tripods provide a support structure for mounting weather station components. Figure 2-1 shows a typical guyed CM10 tripod weather station equipped with instrumentation enclosure, meteorological sensors, and solar panel. FIGURE 2-1. CM10 Weather Station...
  • Page 14 SECTION 2. TRIPOD INSTALLATION 2.1 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 2-2. CM10 Heights and Leg Diameters CM6 Tripod Maximum height Height (In) Diameter (In) (zero leg extension) 7.5 feet Minimum height (full leg extension) 5.5 feet 135 1/8 Wind Load (Wind Sensors at 2 meters)* 131 7/8 Maximum wind load 100 mph...

  • Page 15: Extending The Tripod Legs

    SECTION 2. TRIPOD INSTALLATION 2.3 TRIPOD INSTALLATION CM6 and CM10 tripods are designed to allow installation in many types of terrain. The following installation instructions, however, assume an installation on flat and reasonably level ground. 1. Prepare the area where the tripod will be installed.

  • Page 16: Tripod And Component Orientation

    SECTION 2. TRIPOD INSTALLATION FIGURE 2-3. Tripod and Component Orientation 2.4 TRIPOD GROUNDING Ground the tripod and shown in Figures 2-1, 2-4, and 2-5. Clamp 1. Drive the ground rod close to the center of 4 AWG the tripod using a fence post driver or Wire sledge hammer.
  • Page 17 SECTION 2. TRIPOD INSTALLATION 3. Loosen the set screws in the two brass TABLE 2-3. CM10 Guy Kit Parts ground lugs attached to the center bracket of the tripod (Figure 2-5). Strip 1 inch of Item # CSI Part # Description Quantity insulation from the other end of the 4 AWG...

  • Page 18: Sensor Mounting Brackets

    SECTION 2. TRIPOD INSTALLATION 7. Sequentially pull the free end of the wire ropes to tighten each turnbuckle loop. When each is as hand tight as possible, tighten the u-bolts to secure the clamps. 8. Tighten the turnbuckles sequentially, one turn per cycle.

  • Page 19: Gill Radiation Shield

    SECTION 2. TRIPOD INSTALLATION 2.6.2 GILL RADIATION SHIELDS Attach the Gill Radiation Shield (41002, 41004 and 41301) to the mast as shown in Figure 2-10. Position the radiation shield on the side of the mast that faces the prevailing wind, with the top Mounting of the black plastic mounting base 36"...
  • Page 21 SECTION 3. METDATA1 INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION 3.1.2 PS12LA 12V POWER SUPPLY WITH 3.1 ENCLOSURE, DATALOGGER, RECHARGEABLE BATTERY POWER SUPPLY The PS12LA houses a sealed monoblock All instrumentation (datalogger, power supply, rechargeable battery. To install the battery, sensor interface board, communications or data loosen the two thumb screws and remove the retrieval peripherals) are mounted in the cover (Figure 3.1-5).

  • Page 22: Instrumentation Installation

    SECTION 3. INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION U SA U TA FIGURE 3.1-2. MetData1 Enclosure on UT10 or UT30 Tower FIGURE 3.1-1. MetData1 Enclosure on CM6 or CM10 Tripod...

  • Page 23: Ps12La/Ch12R Wiring And Switch Panel

    SECTION 3. INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION Internal Battery Connector Power Switch FIGURE 3.1-3. PS12LA/CH12R Wiring and Switch Panel Logan, Utah INTERNAL BATTERY BPALK 12V ALKALINE BATTERY PACK TEMPARARY BATTER MADE IN USA WARNING: PS12 POWER SUPPLY PERMANENT DAMAGE TO RECHARGEABLE CELLS MAY RESULT IF DISCHARGED WITH 12V CHARGING REGULATOR BELOW 10.5 VOLTS FUNCTION...

  • Page 24: Sensor Connection

    SECTION 3. INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION 3.2 SENSOR CONNECTION MSX10 External MetData1 sensors connect to one of seven bulkhead connectors on the bottom of the MetData1 enclosure, as shown in Figure 3.2-1. Telephone and short haul modem wires Mounting connect to connector #8. All power connections Bracket occur at the AC/solar connector.

  • Page 25: Illustration Of Metdata1

    05103-LC Rad Modem Connector 05305-LC Met Rad-L CS800* Met Phone-L 03001-LC Met Voice-L Connector #4 CS615-LC Connector #1* 108-LC HMP45C-LC Campbell Scientific Connector #6 107-LC CS500-LC Serial I/O Connection SR50-LC 237-LC HMP35C-LC 253-LC “Pop Out” AC/Solar Connector #7 Coaxial MSX10-C...

  • Page 26: Communication And Data Storage Peripherals

    SECTION 3. INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION 3.3.2 MET PHONE COM200/VS1/COM300 3.3 COMMUNICATION AND DATA PHONE MODEMS STORAGE PERIPHERALS FOR METDATA1 The Met Phone Kit contains: One or more peripherals (i.e., storage modules, (1) Phone Modem modems, relay drivers, etc.) can be mounted to (1) SC12 Cable the MetData1 enclosure backplate.

  • Page 27: Telephone Modem Installation

    SECTION 3. INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION 2. Install the modem and cellular transceiver SC12 Cable with the nylon inserts and screws provided. 3. Connect the modem 9-pin port to the MetData1 internal 9-pin port with the SC12 cable. 4. Connect the modem RJ-11 port to the MetData1 RJ-11 port with the RJ-11 patch cord.
  • Page 28 SECTION 3. INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION The MetRad kit includes: 3.3.4.2 MetRad at the PC 1. Mount the Surge Protector to a flat surface (2) Rad modems (close to the PC). Ground the center (2) Nylon Inserts terminal to an earth (or building) ground (2) Screws using the 12 AWG ground wire.

  • Page 29: Srm-5A Wiring

    SECTION 3. INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION - RCV (black) + RCV (red) - XMT (white) + XMT (green) + RCV (red) - RCV (black) + XMT (green) METDATA 1 WIRING PANEL - XMT (white) To # 8 External Connector Surge Splices Protector User...

  • Page 30: Station Id Numbers And Corresponding Switch Settings

    SECTION 3. INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION bulkhead connector into the “punch-out” TABLE 3.3-1. Station ID Numbers and hole, located as shown in Figure 3.3-5. Corresponding Switch Settings** Install the bulkhead connector so that the cable is inside the MetData1. Connect the Station Switch Settings other end of the cable to the radio’s BNC 1234...

  • Page 31: Rf232 Base Station Installation

    SECTION 3. INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION 4. With the power switch "OFF", connect the 3.3.6.1 MD9 Multidrop Interface at the MetData1 power cord to 110V AC. Connect the serial port to the computer's serial port using an SC25PS 1. Remove the four screws that attach the lid cable for a 25-pin serial port, or a PN7026 cable to the MD9.

  • Page 32: Station Id Numbers And Corresponding Switch Settings

    SECTION 3. INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION SC12 Cable TABLE 3.3-2 Station ID Numbers and Corresponding Switch Settings CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC INC. MULTIDROP INTERFACE MADE IN USA 9600 Baud 1200 Baud 300 Baud A-B Short A-B Open A-B Short C-D Short C-D Short C-D Open Station Switch Settings 1234...

  • Page 33: Sealing And Desiccating The Enclosure

    SECTION 3. INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION MD9CT SC12 COMPUTER SC532 COAX CABLE SC12 DATALOGGER METDATA1 FIGURE 3.3-9. MD9 Multidrop Interface at the Computer and at the MetData1 3.4 SEALING AND DESICCATING THE ENCLOSURE The MetData1 enclosure is supplied with desiccant packs. The desiccant maintains a low humidity in the enclosure to minimize the chance of condensation on the instrumentation.

  • Page 35: Sensor Installation

    SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION Sensor leads should be routed down the North side of the mast to the enclosure and secured with cable ties. 4.1 034A MET ONE WINDSET 4.2 014A MET ONE WIND SPEED SENSOR Mount the 034A to the 019ALU crossarm as shown in Figure 4.1-1.

  • Page 36: 05103 And 05305 Rm Young Wind Monitors

    SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION 4.3 024A MET ONE WIND DIRECTION 4.4 05103 AND 05305 RM YOUNG WIND SENSOR MONITORS Mount the 024A sensor to the 019ALU Mount the 05103 (or 05305) to the 019ALU crossarm as shown in Figure 4.3-1. crossarm as shown in Figure 4.4-1.

  • Page 37: 03001 Rm Young Wind Sentry Wind Set

    SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION 4.5 03001 RM YOUNG WIND SENTRY WIND SET The 03001 can be mounted directly to the mast, or to the 019ALU Crossarm. 03001 4.5.1 03001 MOUNTED TO THE MAST Mount the 03001 to the mast as shown in Figure 4.5-1.

  • Page 38: 107/108 Temperature Probe

    SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION 4.7 LICOR SILICON RADIATION 4.8 107/108 TEMPERATURE PROBE SENSORS (LI200X, LI200S, LI190SB) Mount the 107 temperature probe inside the 41301 (UT6P) 6-Plate Gill Radiation Shield as Mount the Radiation Sensor to the LI2003S Base shown in Figure 4.8-1. and Leveling Fixture as shown in Figure 4.7-1.

  • Page 39: Cs500 Vaisala Temperature And Rh Probe

    SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION 4.9 107/108 SOIL TEMPERATURE 4.10 CS500 VAISALA TEMPERATURE PROBE AND RH PROBE 1. Select an undisturbed area of ground on the Mount the CS500 probe inside the 41301 side of the tower that will receive the least (UT6P) 6-Plate Gill Radiation shield as shown in amount of traffic.

  • Page 40: Hmp35C Vaisala Temperature And Rh Probe

    SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION 4.11 HMP45C/HMP35C VAISALA 4.12 CS105 VAISALA BAROMETRIC TEMPERATURE AND RH PROBE PRESSURE SENSOR Mount the probe inside the 41002 or UT12VA Mount the CS105 sensor to the enclosure 12-Plate Gill Radiation shield as shown in backplate as shown in Figure 4.12-1 or Figure Figure 4.12-2.

  • Page 41: Cs700-L Rain Gage

    SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION 4.13 TEXAS ELECTRONICS TIPPING 4.14 CS700-L RAIN GAGE BUCKET RAIN GAGES (TE525, The CS700-L should be mounted in a relatively TE525WS, TE525MM) level spot that is representative of the surrounding area. The lip of the funnel should 1.

  • Page 42: Sr50 Sonic Ranging Sensor

    SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION 4.15 SR50 SONIC RANGING SENSOR 4.16 CS615 WATER CONTENT REFLECTOMETER The SR50s mounting stem enables various installation options. A 3/4" x 1" NU-RAIL (CSI Probe rods can be inserted vertically or part number 1049) enables the SR50 to mount horizontally into the soil surface, as shown in to a horizontal 3/4"...

  • Page 43: Leaf Wetness Sensor

    SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION 4.17 237 LEAF WETNESS SENSOR 4.18 257 SOIL MOISTURE SENSOR Mounting and orientation considerations are left 1. Soak the sensor end of the 257 in irrigation to the user to determine. Consult the 237 water for 12 to 14 hours. Allow the sensor manual for preparation and other information.

  • Page 44: Wind Direction Sensor Orientation

    SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION site can be obtained from a USFA map, local 4.19 ENCLOSURE HUMIDITY SENSOR airport, or through a computer service offered by Install the PN 10162, HM2000 Humidity Sensor the USFS called GEOMAG (Section 4.20.2). A in the enclosure to monitor enclosure humidity. general map showing magnetic declination for the The MetData1 and ET101/106 are shipped with contiguous United States is shown in Figure 4.20-1.
  • Page 45 SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION Subtract declination from 360° Add declination to 0° 20 W 22 E 18 W 16 W 20 E 14 W 12 W 18 E 10 W 16 E 14 E 12 E 10 E FIGURE 4.20-1. Magnetic Declination for the Contiguous United States Latitude : 42/2 N 4.20.2 PROMPTS FROM GEOMAG...
  • Page 46 SECTION 4. SENSOR INSTALLATION FIGURE 4.20-2. Declination Angles East of True North Are Subtracted From 0 to Get True North FIGURE 4.20-3. Declination Angles West of True North Are Added to 0 to Get True North 4-12...

  • Page 47: Software Installation

    SECTION 5. METDATA1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Software required for the METDATA1 consists of the datalogger program and a datalogger support software suite for Windows or MS-DOS. File | Open | Station then RealTime | Call 5.1 DATALOGGER PROGRAM then Tools | Clock Set / Check will activate The datalogger program operates the the station file and confirm communications MetData1.

  • Page 49: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    SECTION 6. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING These guidelines apply to several different Campbell Scientific weather stations. solar panel at all times. The charge indicating 6.1 MAINTENANCE diode should be "ON" when voltage to the Proper maintenance of weather station charging circuitry is present. Be aware of...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    • Check the tripod or tower for structural disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. damage, proper alignment, and for level/plumb. F. If still no response, call Campbell Scientific. 6 months 6.2.2 NO RESPONSE FROM DATALOGGER THROUGH SC32A OR MODEM PERIPHERAL •...
  • Page 51 SECTION 6. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 6.2.3 -99999 DISPLAYED IN AN INPUT LOCATION A. Make sure the battery voltage is between 9.6 and 16 VDC. B. With the MetData1 or ET106, verify that the sensor is connected to the proper bulkhead connector.
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  • Page 54 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 sales@csafrica.co.za Campbell Scientific Australia Pty. Ltd. (CSA)

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