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Magellan 420 Weather Station
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Magellan 420 Weather Station™
User Manual
Version 1.01
Serial Number: ___________________
Date Purchased: _________________
All specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U. S. A.
Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Magellan 420 Weather Station™ User Manual Version 1.01 Serial Number: ___________________ Date Purchased: _________________ All specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in U. S. A. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 2 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ © Copyright 2011 Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Proprietary Notice: Magellan, Magellan 420, Orion, Orion 420, Orion LX, Capricorn 2000, Capricorn 2000MP and Capricorn 2000EX are trademarks of Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. The information and drawings contained herein are the sole property of Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of a Magellan 420 Weather Station. Please read this manual completely prior to installation. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 4 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 5: Important Notice: Shipping Damage

    3. Request the transport company’s representative inspect the shipment personally. 4. After inspection, request a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) from Columbia Weather Systems by calling (503) 629-0887. 5. Return approved items to us at the following address: Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 6: Esd Protection

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ ESD Protection Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to electronic circuits. Vaisala products are adequately protected against ESD for their intended use. However, it is possible to damage the product by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching, removing, or inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Routing Cable .................... 20 Location ..................... 21 Mounting Method..................21 Routing Cable .................... 21 Connecting the Sensor Transmitter to the Magellan 420 Enclosure ..22 Connecting the 420 Enclosure to the PLC ..........23 SECTION 4: OPTIONAL SENSOR MOUNTING HARDWARE ---------------------------------------------------------- 25...
  • Page 8 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ ........... 25 PTIONAL ENSOR OUNTING ARDWARE Tripod and Tiedown Kit ................25 Specifications ..................... 27 Roof Mounting ................... 28 Wall Mounting ................... 30 SECTION 5: OPERATION ----------------------------------------- 33 SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ------------------------------------ 35 ..........35...

  • Page 9: Section 1: Introduction

    – all in a single sensor module. The sensor transmitter includes a built-in electronics flux compass for automatic North orientation. The Magellan 420 provides 4-20mA current output for the 6 weather parameters. High accuracy and fine resolution make this system ideal for precision weather monitoring.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Relative Humidity Range: 0 - 100% Accuracy: ±3% Resolution: 1% Units Available: %RH Compass Accuracy: ±2° Resolution: 1° Input Voltage The Magellan 420 is powered with an internal switching power supply Input: 120/240 VAC, 60 Hz Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 11: Sensor Housing

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Sensor Housing Protection class: IP66 (with mounting adapter) Materials: Polycarbonate + 20% glass fiber, stainless steel (AISI 316) Weight: 650 g (1.43 lbs) Serial to Analog Converters Analog Range: 4-20 mA Current sourcing Accuracy at 25° C: 0.1% of range Maximum load: 600 ohms Output reaction time: 0 –...

  • Page 12: Principles Of Measurements

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Principles of Measurements Temperature The temperature sensor in the Magellan uses a precision triple-element thermistor. This provides highly accurate and stable temperature readings. Humidity The relative humidity sensor is a capacitive polymer sensor. The construction of the humidity sensor element provides excellent resistance to wetting, dust, dirt, oils, and common environmental chemicals.

  • Page 13: Section 2: Physical Description

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Magellan Sensor Transmitter The Magellan Sensor Transmitter is an all-in-one sensor unit containing sonic wind speed and direction sensor, temperature sensor, relative humidity sensor, and barometric pressure sensor. The temperature and relative humidity sensors are combined in a single module housed in a self-aspirating radiation shield.

  • Page 14: Magellan 420 Enclosure

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Magellan 420 Enclosure The Magellan 420 Enclosure contains the following: 1. AC power supply with +24 VDC output 2. AC power filter and suppressor 3. Two RS-232 to 4-20 mA converters 4. Sensor connection terminal block The enclosure used is UL 508 Type 4, NEMA/EEMAC Type 4.

  • Page 15: Surge/Lightning Protectors

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Surge/Lightning Protectors A nearby lightning strike may induce a high voltage surge which the internal suppressor of your weather instrument may not be able to withstand, causing significant damage to the weather station. Protect your weather station investment with the Magellan Surge Protector. This...
  • Page 16 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 17: Section 3: Installation

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 3: INSTALLATION Weather Station System Configurations Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 18: Installation Overview

    Connecting the enclosure to the PLC Unpacking the Unit The sensor transmitter comes in a custom shipping container. Be careful when removing the device. Unpack the Magellan 420 weather station and verify that all parts are included. 1. Standard system includes: Magellan Sensor Transmitter...

  • Page 19: Installing The Magellan Sensor Transmitter

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Installing the Magellan Sensor Transmitter Site Selection Finding a suitable site for the sensor transmitter is important for getting representative ambient measurements. The site should represent the general area of interest. The sensor transmitter should be installed in a location that is free from turbulence caused by nearby objects, such as trees or buildings.

  • Page 20: Routing Cable

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Secure the mast to the roof, using guy wires with sufficient tensile strength or to building wall using a wall-mount hardware kit. Routing Cable Use plastic tie wraps to secure the cable to mast, particularly at the mast base.

  • Page 21: Location

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Location Do not attach the sensor transmitter to a radio transmitting mast or tower. Select a mounting location that will allow the sensor cable to be routed away from other data cables to avoid interference. Never route sensor cables in tall trees.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Sensor Transmitter To The Magellan 420 Enclosure

    (Cat. No. 81580) are available from the factory. Once the sensor transmitter has been placed, route the cable back to the Magellan 420 enclosure. Connecting the Sensor Transmitter to the Magellan 420 Enclosure Using a #1 Straight Slot screwdriver, attach the wires from the end of the sensor cable to the terminal block screws as shown below: Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 23: Connecting The 420 Enclosure To The Plc

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Connecting the 420 Enclosure to the PLC Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
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  • Page 25: Section 4: Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Section 4: Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware Tripod and Tiedown Kit The meteorological tripod is designed to provide up to 10 feet of stable, secure support for your meteorological sensors. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
  • Page 26 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Constructed from welded aluminum and powder coated for appearance and longevity, the 15-pound tripod can easily support up to 60 pounds of equipment. An optional tie-down kit allows for additional security in high- wind areas.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Anchor Screw with Chain Clamp with Strap Retainer Pin Specifications Capacity: Supports up to 60 lbs. Shipping Weight: 17 lbs Shipping Box Dimensions: 70" x 8" x 8" Tripod and Tiedown Kit Catalog Number: 88019...

  • Page 28: Roof Mounting

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Fiberglass and steel 10-foot masts are available for use with either Roof Mounting Hardware Kit (Cat. No. 88002) or Wall Mounting Kit (Cat. No.88003). Roof Mounting The Roof Mounting Kit (Cat. No. 88002) is suitable for both a slanted and flat roof installation.
  • Page 29 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Turnbuckles, 6" open x 4" closed (not shown) 88100 Cable Nail Clips 88110 Cable Feed Through Bushings 88140 Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 30: Wall Mounting

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Wall Mounting The figure and table below illustrates and describes the individual parts in the Wall Mounting Kit (Catalog No. 88003). Items included in the kit are marked with an asterisk (*). Individual parts are also available.
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  • Page 33: Section 5: Operation

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Section 5: Operation The Magellan 420 outputs the following 8 parameters in 4-20 mA current signals: Channel 1: Wind Direction Description: Instantaneous wind direction. Range: 0 to 360 degrees Channel 2: Wind Speed Description: Instantaneous wind speed.
  • Page 34 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

  • Page 35: Section 6: Maintenance

    8. Reconnect the sensor module to the mounting adapter. 9. The replacement is now complete. Factory Calibration and Repair Service Send the device to Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. for calibration and adjustment, see Section 7: USER SUPPORT INFORMATION for more information.
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  • Page 37: Section 7: User Support Information

    Follow the packing instructions carefully to protect your instrument in transit. Limited Warranty Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. (CWS), warrants the Magellan Weather Station to be free from defects in materials and/or workmanship when operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating instructions, for one (1) years from date of purchase, subject to the provisions contained herein.

  • Page 38: Return For Repair Procedure

    Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Return for Repair Procedure In the event of defects or damage to your unit, first call the...
  • Page 39 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Send to: Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. 2240 NE Griffin Oaks Street, Suite 100 Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 C.O.D. shipments will not be accepted. If your unit is under warranty, after repair or replacement has been completed, it will be returned by a carrier and method chosen by Columbia Weather, Inc.
  • Page 40 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. 2240 NE Griffin Oaks Street, Suite 100 Hillsboro, OR 97124-6463 Telephone (503) 629-0887 (503) 629-0898 Web Site http://www.columbiaweather.com Email info@columbiaweather.com Catalog Number: 81657 Version 1.01 Printed in U.S.A. Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

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