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Gill Instruments MetPak RG User Manual (91 pages)
Brand:
Gill Instruments
| Category:
Weather Station
| Size: 4 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
1 Foreword
4
2 Introduction
4
Metpak Part Numbers and Parameters
5
Metpak Part Number Structure
5
Metpak Derived Parameters and Sensors
5
Wind Speed and Direction Sensor
6
Radiation Shield
6
Temperature, Relative Humidity and Dewpoint
7
Barometric Pressure
7
Precipitation (Digital Input 1)
7
PRT Temperature (PRT Input)
8
Analogue Sensor 1
8
Analogue Sensor 2
8
Status of Metpak Sensors
8
Supply Voltage
8
Metpak Sensors Default ASCII Output Summary
8
3 Technical Specification
9
4 Pre-Installation
12
Equipment Supplied
12
Optional Extras
12
Connector and Cable Assembly
13
Communication Cabling
13
Cable Type
13
Cable Length
14
Cable Connections General
14
Earthing
14
Power Supplies
15
Power and Communication Connections
15
Connecting to a PC Using Gill RS232 to USB Configuration Cable
16
Connecting to a PC Using RS232 (Default Setting)
19
Connecting to a PC Using RS422 (Not a Default Setting)
19
Using RS485
20
Using SDI-12 (2 Wire Network) Not a Default Setting
20
Analogue, Digital and PRT Input Connections
21
Metpak Pro Junction Box (Part 1723-PK-021)
25
Set up Requirements
29
Host System
29
Software
29
Bench System Test
29
Packaging
29
5 Installation
30
Example Installation Guidelines
30
Non Heated Wind Sensor System
30
Interference
31
Wind Sensor Installation
31
Metpak Range Mounting and Dimensions (in MM)
32
Metpak Pro Junction Box Mounting (1723-PK-021)
34
Solar Installation
35
Rain Gauge Installation
35
6 Configuring with Metset
38
Metpak Default Configurations
38
Configuring Metpaks with Metset
42
Polled Mode
53
To Configure a Metpak Unit for Polled Mode
53
Configuring Metpak for SDI-12
54
SDI-12 Units of Measure
54
SDI-12 Commands
55
SDI-12 Commands with CRC
57
Configuring Metpak for MODBUS
59
Metpak Supported Modbus Specification
59
Configuring a Metpak for NMEA Output
63
Safe Mode
65
Safe Mode Method 1
65
Safe Mode Method 2
69
7 Viewing Metpak Data
70
Use Metview to View the Metpak Data
70
Opening Metview
70
Scanning for Devices
71
The Metview Console
72
Metpak Pro User External Sensor Display
73
Metview Console Display Options
74
Metview Gauge Ranges and Graphs
75
Data Logging
77
Use a Terminal Program to View the Metpak Data
79
Setting up a Logging File
81
To Stop Logging
81
8 Maintenance & Fault-Finding
82
Cleaning and Handling
82
Servicing
82
Wind Sensor (Windsonic)
82
UV Radiation Shield (Metspec)
82
Barometer
83
Temperature, Humidity and Dewpoint Probe (Rotronic HC2-S3-GI)
83
Tipping Bucket Precipitation Sensor
84
Tipping Bucket Spare Parts
86
Solar Sensor
86
Calibration
87
Returning the Metpak
87
Fault-Finding
87
Fault Symptons/Solutions
87
Metpak Range Sensor Status Codes
88
Safe Mode
89
Bench Test
89
Returning Units
89
Guarantee
89
9 Appendices
90
Glossary & Abbreviations
90
Electrical Conformity
91
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Gill Instruments MetPak RG User Manual (67 pages)
1723-3B-2-111
Brand:
Gill Instruments
| Category:
Weather Station
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
7
Figure 1 Metpak RG Parts
7
Principle of Operation
8
Wind Speed and Direction Sensor
8
Figure 2 Compass Points
8
Radiation Shield
9
Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor with Dewpoint Output
9
Barometric Pressure
9
Rain Sensor (DIG1 Input)
9
Abbreviations
10
Table 1 Abbreviations
10
Installation
11
Pre-Installation Checks
11
Bench System Test
12
2 Installation
12
Bench Test Equipment Required
12
Cabling
12
Table 2 Recommended Belden Cable Types
13
Table 3 Maximum Cable Lengths for Supported Communication and Sensor Network
13
Communication and Power Connections
15
Figure 3 Internal View of the Hub Box
15
Figure 4 Hub Box with Digital Pec Fitted
16
Figure 6 RS232 Connections
17
Figure 7 RS422 Connections
17
Figure 8 RS485 Connections
18
Figure 9 SDI-12 Connections
18
Digital Rain Gauge Connections
19
Figure 10 Metpak RG DIG 1 Rain Gauge Connections
19
Mounting Metpak RG
20
Figure 11 Correct Mounting Position for Metpak RG
21
Mounting the Rain Gauge
22
3 Operation
25
Start Guide
25
Metview
27
Opening Metview
27
Figure 12 Opening Metview Screen
27
Scanning for Devices
28
Figure 13 Scanning for Metpak RG Devices
28
The Metview Console
29
Figure 14 the Metview Console
29
Table 4 Connection Status Indicators
29
Metview Console Display Options
31
Table 5 Metview Scale and Unit Options
31
Table 6 Metview Averaging Options
31
Table 7 Max/Min Markers
31
Table 8 Metview Screen Settings Options
31
Metview Gauge Ranges and Graphs
32
Figure 15 Metview Gauge Range
32
Figure 16 Metview Graph
33
Data Logging
34
Figure 17 Setting up Data Logging
34
Metpak RG Configuration
37
Table 9 Default Configuration Settings
37
Configuring Metpak RG with Metset
39
Opening Metset
39
Figure 18 Opening Metset Screen
40
Metset Editing Screen
41
Monitoring Metpak RG Output Data Using Hyperterminal
46
Table 10 Metpak RG Commands
47
Configuring Metpak RG for SDI-12
48
SDI-12 Commands
48
Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change
48
Safe Mode
52
4 Troubleshooting
54
Fault-Finding
54
Table 11 Common Problems and Their Solution
54
Servicing
55
Bench Tests
55
Table 12 Status Codes as Output with the Metpak RG Data String
55
5 Maintenance
57
Wind Sensor (Windsonic)
57
UV Shield (RM Young Model 41003)
57
Hygroclip for Temperature, Humidity and Dewpoint (Rotronic Model HC2-S3)
57
Barometer (on Hub PCB)
58
Rain Gauge
58
Spare Parts
60
Returning the Metpak RG
60
Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change
60
6 Technical Information
61
Issue
66
Gill instruments MetPak RG User Manual (67 pages)
Multi-sensor Weather Station
Brand:
Gill instruments
| Category:
Weather Station
| Size: 4 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
7
Figure 1 Metpak RG Parts
7
Principle of Operation
8
Wind Speed and Direction Sensor
8
Figure 2 Compass Points
8
Radiation Shield
9
Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor with Dewpoint Output
9
Barometric Pressure
9
Rain Sensor (DIG1 Input)
9
Abbreviations
10
Table 1 Abbreviations
10
Installation
11
Pre-Installation Checks
11
Bench System Test
12
2 Installation
12
Bench Test Equipment Required
12
Cabling
12
Table 2 Recommended Belden Cable Types
13
Table 3 Maximum Cable Lengths for Supported Communication and Sensor Network
13
Communication and Power Connections
15
Figure 3 Internal View of the Hub Box
15
Figure 4 Hub Box with Digital Pec Fitted
16
Figure 6 RS232 Connections
17
Figure 7 RS422 Connections
17
Figure 8 RS485 Connections
18
Figure 9 SDI-12 Connections
18
Digital Rain Gauge Connections
19
Figure 10 Metpak RG DIG 1 Rain Gauge Connections
19
Mounting Metpak RG
20
Figure 11 Correct Mounting Position for Metpak RG
21
Mounting the Rain Gauge
22
3 Operation
25
Start Guide
25
Metview
27
Opening Metview
27
Figure 12 Opening Metview Screen
27
Scanning for Devices
28
Figure 13 Scanning for Metpak RG Devices
28
The Metview Console
29
Figure 14 the Metview Console
29
Table 4 Connection Status Indicators
29
Metview Console Display Options
31
Table 5 Metview Scale and Unit Options
31
Table 6 Metview Averaging Options
31
Table 7 Max/Min Markers
31
Table 8 Metview Screen Settings Options
31
Metview Gauge Ranges and Graphs
32
Figure 15 Metview Gauge Range
32
Figure 16 Metview Graph
33
Data Logging
34
Figure 17 Setting up Data Logging
34
Metpak RG Configuration
37
Table 9 Default Configuration Settings
37
Configuring Metpak RG with Metset
39
Opening Metset
39
Figure 18 Opening Metset Screen
40
Metset Editing Screen
41
Monitoring Metpak RG Output Data Using Hyperterminal
46
Table 10 Metpak RG Commands
47
Configuring Metpak RG for SDI-12
48
SDI-12 Commands
48
Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change
48
Safe Mode
51
4 Troubleshooting
53
Fault-Finding
54
Table 11 Common Problems and Their Solution
54
Servicing
55
Bench Tests
55
Table 12 Status Codes as Output with the Metpak RG Data String
55
5 Maintenance
57
Wind Sensor (Windsonic)
57
UV Shield (RM Young Model 41003)
57
Hygroclip for Temperature, Humidity and Dewpoint (Rotronic Model HC2-S3)
57
Barometer (on Hub PCB)
58
Rain Gauge
58
Spare Parts
60
Returning the Metpak RG
60
Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change
60
6 Technical Information
61
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