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Campbell TLX106 Instruction Manual

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TLX106 WEATHER STATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
REVISION: 9/02
COPYRIGHT (c) 1993-2002 CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC.

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  • Page 1 TLX106 WEATHER STATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL REVISION: 9/02 COPYRIGHT (c) 1993-2002 CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC.
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  • Page 3 CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC. CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC. will return such products by surface carrier prepaid. This warranty shall not apply to any CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC. products which have been subjected to modification, misuse, neglect, accidents of nature, or shipping damage. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Communication and Data Storage Peripherals........3-5 3.3.1 Phone Modems................3-6 3.3.2 Short-Haul Modem..............3-7 3.4 Sealing and Desiccating the Enclosure ..........3-9 4. TLX106 Sensor Arm Installation 4.1 Components ..................4-1 4.2 Installation .................... 4-1 4.3 Sensor Connection ................4-2 4.4 034A Wind Sensor Installation .............
  • Page 6 2.1-1 TLX106 Tower Installation ............... 2-1 2.1-2 TLX106 Tower Base Installation............2-3 2.2-1 Raising and Grounding the TLX106 Tower ........2-4 3-1 TLX106 Instrumentation Mounted on the ET Tower ......3-1 3.1-1 Rechargeable Power Mounting Connections ........3-2 3.1-2 Solar Panel Mounting ................ 3-2 3.1-3 Mounting and Grounding the TLX106 Enclosure ......
  • Page 7 TLX106 Weather Station Table of Contents 5.3-1 ProLine software provides an easy-to-use message editor....5-7 5.3-2 The available options provided by the source menu are shown..5-8 5.3-3 When the weather station source has been chosen, several meteorological conditions reported in various units are...
  • Page 8 TLX106 Weather Station Table of Contents This is a blank page.

  • Page 9: Preparation And Siting

    • Prepare tower (Section 2) • TLX106 Stations: ⇒ Place instrumentation enclosure low on the TLX106 Tower (Section ⇒ Install sensor option (Section 4) ⇒ Slide enclosure to top of tower and secure with correct orientation (Section 3) 1.2 Tools Required...

  • Page 10: Tools For Tower Installation

    All Towers Shovel Rake Open end wrenches: 3/8", 7/16", ½", (2) 9/16" Magnetic compass 6' Step ladder TLX106 Tower Tape measure (12’ to 20’) Claw hammer Level (24” to 36”) Hand saw Materials for concrete form: (4) 1" x 2" x 12" stakes (2) 2"...

  • Page 11: Supplies For Power And Communications Options

    Section 1. Preparation and Siting 1.2.3 Supplies for Power and Communications Options AC Power Wire, conduit, and junction boxes as needed Phone Modem Hayes compatible calling modem for PC Phone line to weather station or junction box Short-Haul Modem 4 Conductor communications cable from PC to weather station or junction box 6' copper ground rod and clamp for PC surge protection (optional) 1.3 Siting and Exposure If any part of the weather station comes in contact with...

  • Page 12: Determining True North For Wind Vane Orientation

    Section 1. Preparation and Siting Situations to avoid include: • large industrial heat sources • rooftops • steep slopes • sheltered hollows • high vegetation • shaded areas • swamps • areas where snow drifts occur • low places holding standing water after rains Logan, Utah MADE IN USA FIGURE 1.3-1.

  • Page 13: Prompts From Geomag

    Section 1. Preparation and Siting (Section 1.4.1). A general map showing magnetic declination for the contiguous United States is shown in Figure 1.4-1. Declination angles east of True North are considered negative, and are subtracted from 0 degrees to get True North as shown Figure 1.4-2. Declination angles west of True North are con-sidered positive, and are added to 0 degrees to get True North as shown in Figure 1.4-3.
  • Page 14 Section 1. Preparation and Siting Telephone numbers: Phone Number Baud Rates 303-273-8672 2400 303-273-8673 1200 303-273-8678 1200 Upon carrier-signal detection, press Return once or twice. If you are using one of the commercial numbers, the following prompts will appear. Type the responses shown (followed by pressing RETURN): GLDSV1>...

  • Page 15: Declination Angles East Of True North Are Subtracted From 0 To Get True North

    Section 1. Preparation and Siting Exiting: Press "Cntrl-Z" to exit GEOMAG. When the main menu reappears either select another option or type "X" to log out. If you used one of the commercial numbers, the GLDSV1> prompt will reappear. Type "LO" to disconnect. Use of GEOMAG is free (except for telephone charges).

  • Page 16: Declination Angles West Of True North Are Added To

    Section 1. Preparation and Siting FIGURE 1.4-3. Declination Angles West of True North Are Added to 0 to Get True North...

  • Page 17: Tlx106 Tower Installation

    Contact local utilities for the location of buried utility lines before digging or driving grounding rods. CAUTION Do not fit the 3 meter TLX106 Tower sections together until the appropriate time. Once attached, they cannot be detached. The TLX106 Tower provides a support structure for mounting the TLX106 weather station components.

  • Page 18: Base Installation

    (1) Anchor Template Refer to Section 1 for components supplied by installer. 2.1.2 Installation The TLX106 Tower attaches to a user supplied concrete foundation constructed as shown in Figure 2.1-2. Construct the concrete form with 2" x 4" lumber and 16p nails.

  • Page 19: Tower Installation

    SMALL CAVITY CEMENT PAD 24" FORM WIRE TEMPLATE FIGURE 2.1-2. TLX106 Tower Base Installation 2.2 Tower Installation 2.2.1 Supplied Components (1) Upper Tower Section (Tapered) (1) Lower Tower Section (6) ½ inch Washers (1) 12 foot 12 AWG Ground Cable...

  • Page 20: Tower Grounding

    Tighten the three top nuts with the wrench. 12AWG Wire 4AWG Cable FIGURE 2.2-1. Raising and Grounding the TLX106 Tower 2.3 Tower Grounding 2.3.1 Supplied Components (1) 5 foot 4 AWG Ground Cable...

  • Page 21: Grounding Procedure

    Section 2. TLX106 Tower Installation 2.3.2 Grounding Procedure Ground the tower as shown in Figure 2.2-1. Place the ground rod clamp on the rod. Secure it about 3 inches from the top. Do this before the rod is driven into the ground. Be careful not to...
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  • Page 23: Tlx106 Instrumentation Installation

    Section 3. TLX106 Instrumentation Installation The weather station datalogger, power supply, sensor connection panel, communications devices, and data retrieval peripherals are mounted in the TLX106 enclosure at the locations shown in Figure 3-1. Components include: (1) TLX106 Enclosure (1) 4 unit Desiccant Pack...

  • Page 24: Enclosure, Datalogger, Power Supply

    Section 3. TLX106 Instrumentation Installation 3.1 Enclosure, Datalogger, Power Supply 3.1.1 Battery Option Installation Solar Panel or 16 VAC Power Cable YUASA FIGURE 3.1-1. Rechargeable Power Mounting and Connections Sealed Rechargeable Battery Option: Install the kit as shown in Figure 3.1-1.

  • Page 25: Ac Power Installation

    Route the cable from the transformer to the TLX106 Enclosure according to local electrical codes. 3.1.4 Enclosure Installation Mount and ground the TLX106 enclosure on the TLX106 Tower as shown in Figure 3.1-3. a) Place the enclosure low on the tower. Do not tighten clamps.

  • Page 26: Sensor Connection

    Wire FIGURE 3.1-3. Mounting and Grounding the TLX106 Enclosure c) Slide the enclosure to the top of the TLX106 tower. Position it on the north side of the tower (northern hemisphere). The top of the enclosure should be flush with the top of the tower, with the width of the sensor arm extending above the tower.

  • Page 27: Communication And Data Storage Peripherals

    FIGURE 3.2-2. Default Sensor Switch Settings 3.3 Communication and Data Storage Peripherals One communications kit can be mounted to the TLX106 Enclosure back plate. Communication kits ordered with the TLX106 Enclosure are pre-mounted and pre-wired; no further connections inside the enclosure are necessary. Follow the "External Installation"...

  • Page 28: Phone Modems

    Install the phone modem as shown in Figure 3.3-1. Attach the modem to the modem bracket with the 4 screws provided. Mount the modem and bracket into the TLX106 Enclosure with the 3 pre- threaded screws on the mounting plate.

  • Page 29: Short-Haul Modem

    (1) 12 inch 4-wire patch cable Install the short-haul modems as shown in Figure 3.3-2 and 3.3-3. Mount the Rad / SC932C mounting bracket into the TLX106 Enclosure with the 3 pre-threaded screws provided. Connect the Rad Modem and SC932C. Strap them into the mounting...

  • Page 30: External Installation

    Connect the SC932C 9-pin port to the internal TLX106 Enclosure 9-pin port with the blue ribbon cable provided. Wire the Rad Modem to the TLX106 Enclosure with the 12 inch patch cord. Match wire labels to wiring panel labels on both the TLX106 Enclosure and the Rad Modem (+XMT to +XMT, etc.).

  • Page 31: Sealing And Desiccating The Enclosure

    FIGURE 3.3-3. Short-Haul Modem Wiring Diagram 3.4 Sealing and Desiccating the Enclosure The TLX106 Enclosure is supplied with a desiccant pack. The desiccant maintains a low humidity in the enclosure to minimize the chance of condensation on the instrumentation. Desiccant should be changed when the internal TLX106 Enclosure humidity sensor measures 30% or higher.

  • Page 32: Desiccant Installation

    Section 3. TLX106 Instrumentation Installation Desiccant Pack FIGURE 3.4-1. Desiccant Installation 3-10...

  • Page 33: Tlx106 Sensor Arm Installation

    (1) Radiation Shield 4.2 Installation Install the TLX106 Sensor Arm after the Enclosure is mounted low on the Tower. You may need to temporarily remove communications option. Mount the sensor arm as shown in Figure 4.2-1 without the wind sensor attached.

  • Page 34: Sensor Connection

    Section 4. TLX106 Sensor Arm Installation 4.3 Sensor Connection Refer to Section 3 for sensor connection details. 4.4 034A Wind Sensor Installation Install the 034A Wind Sensor as shown in Figure 4.4-1 after the sensor arm is securely installed. The wind vane is oriented after the datalogger has been programmed, and the location of True North has been determined (Section 1.2).

  • Page 35: Rh And Temperature Radiation Shield

    Section 4. TLX106 Sensor Arm Installation 4.5 RH and Temperature Radiation Shield Mount the radiation shield to the sensor arm as shown in Figure 4.4-1. Remove yellow cap. Place the RH and temperature assembly inside the shield shaft. Attach the shield to the sensor arm with the two screws.

  • Page 36: Sensor Schematics

    Display and set clock time using the *5 mode with the CR10KD. 4.8 Sensor Schematics Schematics of TLX106 sensors and associated connectors are provided in Figures 4.8-1, 4.8-2, 4.8-3, and 4.8-4 for help in troubleshooting. Knowledge of the schematics is not necessary for routine installation and maintenance.

  • Page 37: Schematic Of 034A-Lc Wind Speed And Direction Probe And Connector #2

    Section 4. TLX106 Sensor Arm Installation Connector Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Datalogger Sensor Relative Humidity (0-1VDC) Air Temperature (0-1VDC) Not Used 12V Switched Supply 12VDC Switched Supply Analog Ground Shield FIGURE 4.8-1. Schematic of HMP45C-LC RH and Temperature Probe and Connector #1...

  • Page 38: Schematic Of Li200X-Lc Solar Radiation Sensor And Connector #3

    Section 4. TLX106 Sensor Arm Installation Connector Datalogger Solar Radiation Sensor 40.2 - 90.2 OHM Not Used Not Used Not Used Shield FIGURE 4.8-3. Schematic of LI200X-LC Solar Radiation Sensor and Connector #3 Connector Tipping Rain Bucket Not Used Not Used...

  • Page 39: Software Installation And Settings

    5.1 Measure Sensors and Process Data A pre-written datalogger program (PN 14079) comes installed in the TLX106. This program sets the scan rate, measures the sensors, processes internally and stores the data. This program will be factory corrected for the station’s latitude, longitude, elevation, and standard time meridian, and then downloaded to the station before shipping.
  • Page 40 Section 5. Software Installation and Settings Here again the Communications Enabled button must be selected. Then select the proper Modem Type and zero out the Extra Response Time. Then press Apply and continue to the next step. Here again the Communications Enabled must be selected. Then add the appropriate Phone Number.
  • Page 41 Section 5. Software Installation and Settings The final termination must be to a CR10X-TD logger. The Proline will default to work with a logger named ‘lgr1’, but you can change this default if you want to name your logger something else. Change the logger name here and then refer to the RDE extra settings to make sure you change the name there so that the RDE will be able to find the logger with the appropriate data.
  • Page 42 Section 5. Software Installation and Settings If not already started, start the LoggerNet server by double clicking the blue icon. Then start the Control Panel. It should automatically connect to the server. Then select the appropriate logger and click on the Connection bar.
  • Page 43 Section 5. Software Installation and Settings is lgr1. The name of the logger is set in Net Admin of LoggerNet. “Keep Logger On Line” This is used to force LoggerNet to stay connected to the station the entire time the LoggerNet server is open.
  • Page 44 Section 5. Software Installation and Settings Now reopen Net Admin and go to the logger previously set up. Now we will check to see if the Table Definitions have updated correctly by going to the Data Collection tab. It could look like the following picture.

  • Page 45: Create Message

    Section 5. Software Installation and Settings has been selected in the extra RDE settings. Data is now available for message creation. 5.3 Create Message Perform the following steps using the Message Editor provided in ProLine Software: Type the message in the area indicated in Figure 5.3-1. Move cursor to where you want data inserted.

  • Page 46: The Available Options Provided By The Source Menu Are Shown

    Section 5. Software Installation and Settings FIGURE 5.3-2. The available options provided by the source menu are shown. FIGURE 5.3-3. When the weather station source has been chosen, several meteorological conditions reported in various units are provided under the field menu.

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Enclosure humidity is monitored in the ET Enclosure systems by an RH chip incorporated into the connector board. Change the desiccant packs when the enclosure RH exceeds 35%. Desiccant may be ordered through Campbell Scientific (DSC 20/4) or item #4905. Desiccant packs inside of the dataloggers do not require replacement under...

  • Page 48: Sensor Maintenance

    Section 6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6.1.4 Sensor Maintenance Sensor maintenance should be performed at regular intervals, depending on the desired accuracy and the conditions of use. A suggested maintenance schedule is outlined below. 1 week • Check the pyranometer for level and contamination. Gently clean, if needed.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    AC power to the station then disconnect and reconnect the battery. Remember to reconnect the solar panel or switch on the AC power. If still no response, call Campbell Scientific. 6.2.2 No Response from Datalogger through SC32A or Modem Peripheral...

  • Page 50: 99999 Displayed In An Input Location

    6.2.3 -99999 Displayed in an Input Location Make sure the battery voltage is between 9.6 and 16 VDC. With the TLX106, verify that the sensor is connected to the proper bulkhead connector. 6.2.4 Unreasonable Results Displayed in an Input Location Inspect the sensor for damage and/or contamination.

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