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All Weather Inc AWOS 3000 User Manual (143 pages)

Automated Weather Observing System

Brand: All Weather Inc | Category: Weather Station | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
4
1 System Overview

9
- General
  9
- Sensor Station
  10
- Data Collection Platform (DCP)
  10
  - DCP Display Screens
    11
- Central Data Processor (CDP)
  11
  - Voice Output
    11
    
    VHF Radio
    11
  - Data Reduction
    12
  - Data Archiving
    12
- Remote Display Options
  12
  - Web Displays
    13
- AWOS Configurations
  14
  - Awos I
    14
  - Awos II
    14
  - Awos a
    14
  - Awos A-V
    15
  - Awos III
    15
  - Awos III-P
    16
  - Awos III-T
    16
  - Awos III-Pt
    17
  - Awos III-Ptz
    17
- Sensor Reporting Table
  18
- AWOS Output Modes
  20
2 Central Data Processor

22
- CDP Rack Layout
  23
- Back Panel Connections
  23
- CDP Top-Shelf Components
  23
  - CPU Board
    25
  - Satadom
    25
  - Interface Board
    25
  - Power Supply
    25
  - Communications
    25
  - VHF Ground-To-Air Radio
    25
  - Voice Modem
    25
  - Monitor Volume Controls
    25
- CDP Bottom-Shelf Components
  26
- Ups
  26
- GPS Receiver
  27
- NADIN Connection
  27
- Optional KVM Extender for Remote Operation
  27
  - KVM Extender Operation
    30
- Optional AWOS/ATIS Interface
  31
  - Remote Switch
    33
  - ATIS Interface Cable
    33
- CDP Block Diagram
  33
3 Awos 3000 Software Views

35
4 Alarms

36
- Alarms List
  37
  - Acknowledging and Deleting Alarms
    37
- Blink Alarm
  38
5 Tower View

39
- Special Characters
  40
- Winds
  41
  - Wind Speed
    42
  - Wind Direction
    42
  - Wind Direction Range
    42
  - Wind Gust
    42
  - Variable Wind Direction
    42
- Visibility
  43
- Present Weather
  44
- Sky Condition
  46
- Temperature
  47
  - Air Temperature
    47
  - Dew Point
    47
  - Relative Humidity
    47
- Air Pressure
  48
  - Altimeter Setting
    48
  - Density Altitude
    48
- Precipitation
  49
- Variable Visibility
  50
- Lightning
  51
- Remark
  53
6 Navigating the Menus

54
7 Restricted Functions

55
- Edit Menu
  55
  - Configuration > Airport > General Tab
    55
    
    Barometric Pressure Offsets
    56
  - Configuration > Sensors Tab
    57
  - Alarm Configuration Menu
    58
    
    Setting Range Alarm Values
    59
    
    Setting Static Alarm Values
    59
  - Configuration > Voice Tab
    60
  - Voice Remark
    61
    
    Recording the Airport Name
    61
8 File Menu

62
- Login
  62
- Logout
  62
- Historical Data
  63
- Printer Setup
  65
  - Automatic Printing
    65
  - Printer Status
    65
  - Print Test Page
    66
  - Set Top of Form
    66
- Minimize
  66
- Exit
  66
9 Edit Menu

67
- Group and User Authorizations
  68
- Group Authorizations
  69
  - Adding a Group
    70
  - Editing a Group
    71
  - Deleting a Group
    71
- User Authorizations
  72
  - Adding a User
    73
  - Editing a User
    74
  - Deleting a User
    74
- Configuration
  75
  - Airport Tab
    76
    
    General
    76
    
    Runways
    77
  - Reports Tab
    78
    
    METAR Tab
    78
    
    NADIN Tab
    79
  - Sensors Tab
    79
  - Voice Tab
    80
    
    Status
    80
    
    Playback Mode
    80
    
    Enabling Phone Output
    81
    
    Enabling VHF Radio Output
    81
    
    Voice Test Mode
    81
  - Misc Tab
    82
    
    General Tab
    82
    
    Time Tab
    83
- Alarm Configuration
  84
- Turn On/Off Sensors
  84
- Handling Archive Data
  85
- Voice Remark
  85
  - Recording a Voice Remark
    85
  - Playback Mode
    86
  - Enabling Voice Output
    86
  - Voice Remark Expiration
    86
  - Telephone Access to Voice Remarks
    86
10 View Menu

88
- Selecting the Data View
  88
- Tower View
  89
- Diagnostics View
  90
  - System Diagnostics
    90
  - DCP Diagnostics
    92
    
    Statistics
    93
    
    Status
    95
    
    Sensor Data
    96
    
    Recent Reponses
    96
  - Cloud Height Indicator Diagnostics
    97
  - Freezing Rain Diagnostics
    99
  - Lightning Diagnostics
    101
  - Precipitation Identification/Intensity Diagnostics
    103
  - Visibility Diagnostics
    105
    
    Configuration
    106
    
    Mode
    106
    
    Emitter/Detector
    107
    
    Other
    108
  - GPS Diagnostics
    109
- Archives View
  111
  - Navigation and Data Panes
    112
  - Snap Shot Archive
    112
  - Delete Archive
    112
  - Save Archive
    113
11 Manual Observations Menu

114
- Manual Observations and Automatic Data
  114
- Manual Observation Text Colors
  115
- Air Pressure Manual Observation
  116
- Air Temperature Manual Observation
  117
- Clouds Manual Observation
  118
- Lightning Manual Observation
  119
- Precipitation Manual Observation
  120
- Present Weather Manual Observation
  121
- Visibility Manual Observation
  122
12 Reports Menu

123
- Entering a METAR Remark
  123
13 System Status Menu

125
- Alarms
  125
  - Acknowledging and Deleting Alarms
    126
- Blink Alarm
  126
14 Help Menu

127
- About
  127
15 Maintenance

128
16 Remote Maintenance Monitoring (Rmm)

129
- Hardware Requirements
  130
- Establishing Communication with the AWOS
  130
- AWOS RMM Commands
  131
- Password Processing
  133
- OPENFIL: Entering Filenames
  133
  - Retrieving Data Files
    133
- ONLINE and $OFFLINE: Specifying Sensor Names
  134
- RMM Command Processing and Command Responses
  134
- Terminating the RMM Session
  135
  - Automatic Termination
    135
Appendix A. Dcp Message Format

136
Appendix B. Drawings

139

All Weather Inc AWOS 3000 Installation And Checkout Manual (132 pages)

Automated Weather Observing System

Brand: All Weather Inc | Category: Weather Station | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Using this Manual

5
- General Precautions
  5
2 Central Data Processor

6
- CDP Installation
  7
- CDP Rack Layout
  9
- CDP Top-Shelf Components
  9
- CDP Bottom-Shelf Components
  16
- GPS NTP Time Standard
  19
- NADIN Interface Connection
  19
- Remote Displays Using AWOS Net
  20
- KVM Extender for Remote Operation
  26
- AWOS/ATIS Interface
  37
- CDP Checkout
  42
- CDP Block Diagram
  43
3 Data Collection Platform

45
- DCP Mounting
  45
- Sensor Wiring
  45
- Auxiliary Sensor Wiring
  46
- Power
  46
- V Power
  46
- Communication Connections
  46
- Expansion Port
  47
- Serial Sensor Wiring
  47
- AC Power Wiring
  47
- DC, Battery Backup, and Solar Power Wiring
  48
- DC Power Input
  48
- Battery Power
  48
- Solar Power
  48
- DIP Switches
  49
- DCP Checkout
  50
4 Model 7190 Dual Digital Barometer

51
- Installation
  51
- Checkout
  52
5 Model 2020 Micro Response Wind Vane

54
- Installation
  54
- Checkout
  56
6 Model 2030 Anemometer

59
- Installation
  59
- Checkout
  60
7 Model 2040 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor

62
- Installation Guidelines
  62
- Mounting
  62
- Wiring
  64
- Checkout
  66
8 Model 5190 Temperature/Rh Sensor

67
- Installation
  67
- Checkout
  68
9 Model 8190 Motor Aspirated Radiation Shield

70
- MARS Installation
  70
- Probe Installation
  70
- Checkout
  71
10 Model 6021 Tipping-Bucket Rain Gauge

72
- Siting
  72
- Installation
  72
- Checkout
  73
- Tower Installation
  73
11 Model 8364-E Visibility Sensor

74
- Sensor Siting
  74
- Visibility Sensor Installation
  75
- Visibility Control Board Installation
  76
- Power Connection
  77
- Ground Cable Installation
  77
- Signal Connections
  78
- Additional Kits
  79
- Checkout
  80
12 Model 8339 Ceilometer

83
- Unpacking
  83
- Installation
  84
- Checkout
  88
13 Model 6490 Present Weather Sensor

89
- Siting and Installation Guidelines
  89
- Mechanical Installation
  90
- Electrical Installation
  92
- Checkout
  94
14 Model 6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Sensor

95
- Overview
  95
- RFI/EMI Precautions
  95
- Sensor Installation
  96
- Checkout
  99
15 Model 6495 Freezing Rain Sensor

100
- Mechanical Installation
  100
- Power Connections
  101
- Data Connections
  101
- Checkout
  101
16 Foldover Tower Operations

102
- Lowering the Tower
  102
- Raising the Tower
  102
17 Drawings

103

All Weather Inc AWOS 3000 Installation And Checkout Manual (135 pages)

Automated Weather Observing System

Brand: All Weather Inc | Category: Weather Station | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
4
1 Using this Manual

6
- General Precautions
  6
2 Central Data Processor

7
- CDP Installation
  8
- CDP Rack Layout
  10
- CDP Top-Shelf Components
  10
- CDP Bottom-Shelf Components
  17
- GPS NTP Time Standard
  18
- NADIN Interface Connection
  18
- KVM Extender for Remote Operation
  19
- AWOS/ATIS Interface
  29
- CDP Checkout
  34
- CDP Block Diagram
  35
3 Data Collection Platform

37
- DCP Mounting
  37
- Sensor Wiring
  37
- Auxiliary Sensor Wiring
  38
- Power
  38
- V Power
  38
- Communication Connections
  38
- Other RS-485 Connections
  39
- Serial Sensor Wiring
  39
- AC Power Wiring
  40
- DC, Battery Backup, and Solar Power Wiring
  40
- DC Power Input
  40
- Battery Power
  40
- Solar Power
  41
- DIP Switches
  41
- DCP Checkout
  42
4 Model 7150 Dual Digital Barometer

43
- Installation
  43
- Checkout
  44
5 Model 2020 Micro Response Wind Vane

46
- Installation
  46
- Checkout
  48
6 Model 2030 Anemometer

51
- Installation
  51
- Checkout
  53
7 Model 2040 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor

54
- Installation Guidelines
  54
- Mounting
  54
- Wiring
  56
- Checkout
  58
8 Model 5190 Temperature/Rh Sensor

59
- Installation
  59
- Checkout
  60
9 Model 8190 Motor Aspirated Radiation Shield57

62
- MARS Installation
  62
- Probe Installation
  62
- Checkout
  63
10 Model 6021/6022 Tipping-Bucket Rain Gauges59

64
- Siting
  64
- Installation
  64
- Checkout
  66
11 Model 6498 Present Weather and Visibility Sensor

67
- Sensor Siting
  67
- Sensor Installation
  68
- Electronics Enclosure Installation
  69
- Power Connection
  70
- Ground Cable Installation
  71
- DCP Signal Connections
  72
- Additional Kits
  73
- Checkout
  75
12 Model 8339 Ceilometer

82
- Unpacking
  82
- Installation
  83
- Checkout
  90
13 Model 6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Sensor86

91
- Overview
  91
- RFI/EMI Precautions
  91
- Sensor Installation
  92
- Checkout
  95
14 Model 6495 Freezing Rain Sensor

96
- Mechanical Installation
  96
- Power Connections
  97
- Data Connections
  97
- Checkout
  97

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All Weather Inc AWOS 3000 User Manual (143 pages)

Table of Contents

1 System Overview

2 Central Data Processor

3 Awos 3000 Software Views

4 Alarms

5 Tower View

6 Navigating the Menus

7 Restricted Functions

8 File Menu

9 Edit Menu

10 View Menu

11 Manual Observations Menu

12 Reports Menu

13 System Status Menu

14 Help Menu

15 Maintenance

16 Remote Maintenance Monitoring (Rmm)

Appendix A. Dcp Message Format

Appendix B. Drawings

All Weather Inc AWOS 3000 Installation And Checkout Manual (132 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Using this Manual

2 Central Data Processor

3 Data Collection Platform

4 Model 7190 Dual Digital Barometer

5 Model 2020 Micro Response Wind Vane

6 Model 2030 Anemometer

7 Model 2040 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor

8 Model 5190 Temperature/Rh Sensor

9 Model 8190 Motor Aspirated Radiation Shield

10 Model 6021 Tipping-Bucket Rain Gauge

11 Model 8364-E Visibility Sensor

12 Model 8339 Ceilometer

13 Model 6490 Present Weather Sensor

14 Model 6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Sensor

15 Model 6495 Freezing Rain Sensor

16 Foldover Tower Operations

17 Drawings

All Weather Inc AWOS 3000 Installation And Checkout Manual (135 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Using this Manual

2 Central Data Processor

3 Data Collection Platform

4 Model 7150 Dual Digital Barometer

5 Model 2020 Micro Response Wind Vane

6 Model 2030 Anemometer

7 Model 2040 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor

8 Model 5190 Temperature/Rh Sensor

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