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Vaisala AWS330 User Manual (298 pages)

Automatic Weather Station

Brand: Vaisala | Category: Weather Station | Size: 7.47 MB

Table of Contents
5
Vaisala
7
Chapter 1 General Information

13
Chapter 2

13
- Version Information
  14
- Related Manuals
  14
- Documentation Conventions
  14
- About this Manual
  
  13
  - Contents of this Manual
    13
- Product-Related Safety Precautions
  
  15
- ESD Protection
  
  15
- Recycling
  
  16
- Regulatory Compliances
  
  16
- Trademarks
  
  16
- License Agreement
  
  16
- Redistribution License Agreement
  
  17
- Warranty
  
  18
Chapter 2 Product Overview

19
- Introduction to AWS330
  
  19
- Product Nomenclature
  
  22
Chapter 3 Functional Description

23
- Operating Principles
  
  23
- Sensor Reading
  
  25
- Observation Values
  
  26
  - Air Temperature and Relative Humidity
    26
  - Atmospheric Pressure/Vapor Pressure
    27
  - Wind
    28
  - Precipitation
    28
  - Soil/Water Temperature
    29
  - Solar Radiation/Sunshine
    29
  - Evapotranspiration
    29
  - System Status
    29
- Alarms
  
  30
- Message Formats
  
  31
  - Observation Messages
    31
    
    Csv
    31
    
    Table
    32
    
    Sms
    33
  - Alarm Messages
    34
Chapter 4 Installation

35
- Necessary Equipment
  
  35
- Requirements for Software Configuration
  
  36
- Selecting Location
  
  37
- Site Preparation
  
  39
  - Power Supply and Communication Lines
    39
  - Equipment Grounding and Lightning Protection
    40
- Foundation
  
  43
  - Soil and Frost Conditions
    43
  - Orientation of the Mast
    43
  - Concrete Foundations
    45
    
    Making a New Concrete Block
    46
    
    Using an Existing Concrete Block
    48
- Mechanical Installation Procedure
  
  49
- Installing Mast DKP210
  
  50
- Erecting Mast DKP210
  
  60
- Installing Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT703
  
  66
  - Mounting WMT703
    68
    
    Checklist for Connection Cables
    70
    
    Aligning Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT703
    71
- Installation Tips for Aligning Wind Sensors
  
  73
- Installing Mechanical Wind Sensor Set WA15
  
  74
- Installing GSM/GPRS Antenna
  
  76
- Installing Solar Panel SOLAR33
  
  77
- Installing Sensor Support
  
  81
- Installing Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe HMP155
  
  84
- Installing Pyranometer CMP6
  
  86
- Installing Snow Depth Sensor IRU-9429
  
  89
- Installing Soil Temperature Sensor QMT110
  
  90
- Installing Rain Gauge RG13(H)
  
  91
- Installing Enclosure
  
  94
- Connecting Sensor Cables
  
  101
  - Static Pressure Head
    101
- Transient Protection Devices
  
  102
- Battery Regulator
  
  102
- Powering up the System
  
  103
Chapter 5 Software Configuration and Operation

105
- Software Installation
  
  105
- Connecting AWS Client to AWS330
  
  106
  - Installing USB Driver
    106
  - Connecting to AWS330
    107
- General Instructions on Using AWS Client
  
  108
  - Starting and Exiting AWS Client
    108
  - Establishing a Connection
    109
- Configurations with AWS Client
  
  113
  - Software Configuration Procedure
    115
  - Common Parameters
    116
  - Location Parameters
    117
  - Time and Time Zone
    118
  - Sensor Parameters
    120
  - Calculation Parameters
    121
  - Messaging Parameters
    122
    
    Message Intervals
    122
    
    Messaging Protocols
    123
    
    Alarming Protocols
    125
    
    Protocol Parameters
    126
    
    TCP-Socket (Virtual Com Port)
    126
    
    File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
    128
    
    Email (SMTP)
    130
    
    Gsm Sms
    133
    
    Local Serial Line
    134
  - Telemetry Parameters
    135
    
    Connection Parameters
    135
    
    GSM Modem
    135
    
    Gprs
    136
    
    CSD Dial-In (Data Call)
    138
    
    Ethernet
    139
  - Alarms
    140
  - AWS Client Main Window
    141
  - Defining AWS Client Settings
    142
    
    Read Only Mode
    142
    
    Using Address Book
    142
    
    Serial Line Connections
    143
    
    TCP/IP Socket Connections
    144
    
    Dial-Up Connections
    146
    
    Options Window
    148
    
    Number Format
    150
- Changing Sensor Configuration
  
  151
  - Opening Service Connection
    152
  - Giving Commands
    154
  - Closing Service Connection
    155
  - Station Parameter Backup and Restore
    155
  - Working with Data Log Files
    157
    
    Downloading Log Files
    158
    
    Converting Downloaded Log Files to CSV Format
    160
- Using External Memory Card
  
  164
  - Automatic Erase from External Memory Card
    165
- Resetting the QML Logger
  
  166
- Operating Local LCD Display QMD202
  
  167
Chapter 6 Maintenance

169
- Overall Checking
  
  169
- Site Maintenance
  
  170
- Mast DKP210 Maintenance
  
  170
  - Periodic Maintenance
    170
  - Tilting the Mast
    170
    
    Disconnecting and Securing the Guy Wire
    171
    
    Using the Winch
    171
  - Erecting the Mast
    172
  - Sensor Support Maintenance
    172
- Enclosure Maintenance
  
  173
  - Visual Checking
    173
  - Cleaning
    173
- Inside Enclosure Maintenance
  
  174
  - Checking Battery
    174
  - Pressure Sensor BARO-1
    174
    
    Periodic Maintenance
    174
    
    Field Check
    175
    
    Changing Pressure Sensor BARO-1
    176
- GSM/GPRS Antenna Maintenance
  
  177
- AC (Mains) Power Supply Unit Maintenance
  
  177
- Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT703 Maintenance
  
  178
  - Periodic Maintenance
    178
  - Visual Inspection
    179
  - Cleaning
    179
  - Testing Proper Operation
    179
- Snow Depth Sensor IRU-9429
  
  181
  - Periodic Maintenance
    181
- Solar Panel SOLAR33 Maintenance
  
  181
- Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe HMP155 Maintenance
  
  182
  - Visual Check
    182
  - Cleaning
    182
  - Changing the Probe Filter
    182
  - Sending for Calibration
    184
  - Changing HMP155
    184
- Pyranometer CMP6
  
  185
  - Periodic Maintenance
    185
  - Replacing CMP6
    186
- Soil Temperature Sensor QMT110
  
  187
  - Visual Checking
    187
- Mechanical Wind Sensor Set WA15 Maintenance
  
  188
  - Periodic Maintenance
    188
  - Cleaning
    188
  - Testing Proper Operation
    188
  - Replacing Bearings of WAV151
    188
  - Replacing Bearings of WAA151
    192
- Rain Gauge RG13(H) Maintenance
  
  196
  - Periodic Maintenance
    196
- Replacing Components
  
  197
  - Changing Battery
    197
  - Changing the QML201 Logger
    197
  - Changing Communication Modules
    198
  - Changing the Power Supply Set
    199
  - Changing the Surge Protectors
    200
- Spare Parts
  
  202
- QML Logger QML201C Maintenance
  
  203
  - Updating AWS330 Configuration File
    203
  - Updating Software to the Logger
    205
    
    Copying New AWS330 Software with Loader Program
    205
    
    Copying a New AWS330 Software from CF Memory Card
    207
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

209
- Troubleshooting QML Logger QML201C
  
  209
  - Opening a Service Connection through QML Logger
    210
  - Recording Terminal Connection Text
    210
  - General Troubleshooting Procedure
    211
  - Visual Check
    214
  - Determining QML Logger Operation Mode
    215
  - Connection Problems
    215
  - Resetting QML Logger
    216
  - Determining Sensor Status
    217
  - Technical Support for QML Logger
    218
- Troubleshooting TCP/IP-Based Telemetry
  
  219
- Troubleshooting GSM/GPRS Modem
  
  222
- Commands for Troubleshooting Purposes
  
  223
  - Warnings and Errors
    223
  - Command SYSINFO
    225
  - Command Netif
    227
  - Command Ipconfig
    228
  - Command Ping
    228
  - Command Net
    229
  - Command Ftp
    231
  - Command Ntp
    232
- Problem Situations for Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT703
  
  233
  - Command Connection to WMT703
    234
- Troubleshooting Mechanical Wind Sensor Set WA15
  
  236
  - WA15 Cross Arm
    236
  - WA15 Wind Vane
    236
  - WA15 Anemometer
    237
- Troubleshooting Power Supply Units
  
  237
  - Technical Support
    238
  - Vaisala Service Centers
    238
  - Product Returns
    238
  - Requesting RMA
    239
Chapter 8 Technical Data

241
- Wiring
  241
  - QML Logger QML201C
    241
  - Communication Modules
    244
    
    Dual RS-485 Module DSI486
    244
    
    Digital I/O Module QMI118
    247
    
    Ethernet Communication Module DSE101
    249
  - Specifications
    250
    
    QML Logger
    250
    
    AC (Mains) Power Supply
    251
    
    Barometric Pressure
    251
    
    AC Power Surge Protector PT 2PE/S-230AC-ST
    252
    
    Battery
    252
    
    Local Line Surge Protector QSA224DC
    252
    
    Power Supply Accessories
    252
    
    Battery Regulator QBR101C
    253
    
    Four-Wire Line Surge Protector PT5-HF-5DC-ST
    254
    
    Power Supply Filter DRF06
    254
    
    Mast
    255
    
    Solar Panel
    255
    
    Displays
    256
    
    Enclosure
    256
    
    Local LCD Display QMD202 (Optional)
    256
    
    Communication Modules
    257
    
    Ethernet Communication Module DSE101
    257
    
    RS-485 Module
    257
    
    Pyranometer CMP6
    258
    
    Sensors
    258
    
    Snow Depth Sensor IRU-9429
    258
    
    Mechanical Wind Sensor Set WA15
    259
    
    Vaisala Anemometer WAA151
    259
    
    Vaisala Wind Vane WAV151
    260
    
    Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT703
    261
    
    Dimensions
    262
    
    Rain Gauge RG13(H)
    263
    
    Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe
    264
    
    Dimensions in MM (Inches)
    264
    
    Hmp155
    264
    
    GSM/GPRS Modem
    265
    
    Soil Temperature QMT110
    265
Appendix Awiring Diagrams

267
- AWS330 System Basic Wiring Diagrams
  267
Appendix Bcalculation Formulas

277
- Dewpoint Temperature
  
  277
- Heat Index
  
  278
- Wind Chill (NWS 2001)
  
  279
- Wet Bulb Temperature
  
  279
- QFE/QFF Pressure
  
  282
- QNH Pressure
  
  283
- Wind Calculation Formulas
  
  284
  - Wind Speed Average
    284
  - Scalar Wind Direction Average Method
    285
- Sunshine Duration
  
  286
- Evapotranspiration
  
  289
Appendix Cexample Messages

293
- CSV Message
  
  293
- Table Message
  
  294
- SMS Message
  
  294
- Alarm Messages
  
  294
- Table Message with Alarm List
  
  295
Appendix Dsensor Status Values

297

Vaisala AWS330 User Manual (50 pages)

Observation Display

Brand: Vaisala | Category: Monitor | Size: 1.68 MB

Table of Contents
3
Vaisala
3
Chapter 1 General Information

5
- About this Manual
  
  5
- Recycling
  
  7
- Trademarks
  
  7
- License Agreement
  
  7
- Warranty
  
  7
Chapter 2 Product Overview

9
- Introduction
  
  9
- Software Components
  
  9
- System Requirements and Restrictions
  
  10
Chapter 3 Installation

11
- Recommended Operating System Settings
  
  11
  - Windows User Accounts
    11
  - Operating System Updates
    11
  - System Time
    12
  - Power Options
    12
  - Firewall and Virus Checking
    12
  - Network Options
    12
  - Keyboard
    13
- Installation Procedure
  
  13
  - Preparing for Installation
    13
  - Software Setup
    13
  - Verification
    14
- After Installation
  
  14
  - Receiving Data from AWS
    14
- Miscellaneous
  
  16
  - Uninstallation
    16
  - Command Prompt Setup Procedure
    16
Chapter 4 Basic Features

17
- User Roles
  
  17
  - General
    17
  - Logging in as Observer
    17
- Observation Time Series
  
  18
- Data Collection
  
  18
- Main User Interface
  
  19
- Text Boxes, Text Labels, and Groups
  
  20
  - Text Box Settings
    20
  - Alarms
    21
  - Text Label Settings
    22
- Graphs
  
  22
- Wind Display Element
  
  24
- Status Bar
  
  25
- View Menu Commands
  
  26
  - Settings
    26
  - Terminal
    26
  - History Reports
    27
  - Data Archive
    28
  - Event Log
    28
Chapter 5 Administrator's Guide

29
- Administrator Role
  
  29
  - Logging in as Administrator
    29
  - Changing Administrator Password
    29
- Automatic Functionality
  
  30
  - Background Service
    30
  - User Interface
    30
- Directory Structure
  
  31
  - Installation Directory
    31
  - Observations Directory
    31
- Setup Files
  
  32
- Layout Designer
  
  33
  - Editing Existing Layout
    34
  - Adding and Deleting Display Elements
    35
  - Element Positions
    35
  - Fonts
    35
- Configuration Settings
  
  36
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

45
- Troubleshooting Procedure
  
  45
- Problem Situations
  
  46
- Technical Support
  
  46
Appendix Aaws330 Configuration

47
Report Format

47

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Vaisala AWS330 User Manual (298 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 General Information

Chapter 2

About this Manual

Product-Related Safety Precautions

ESD Protection

Recycling

Regulatory Compliances

Trademarks

License Agreement

Redistribution License Agreement

Warranty

Chapter 2 Product Overview

Introduction to AWS330

Product Nomenclature

Chapter 3 Functional Description

Operating Principles

Sensor Reading

Observation Values

Alarms

Message Formats

Chapter 4 Installation

Necessary Equipment

Requirements for Software Configuration

Selecting Location

Site Preparation

Foundation

Mechanical Installation Procedure

Installing Mast DKP210

Erecting Mast DKP210

Installing Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT703

Installation Tips for Aligning Wind Sensors

Installing Mechanical Wind Sensor Set WA15

Installing GSM/GPRS Antenna

Installing Solar Panel SOLAR33

Installing Sensor Support

Installing Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe HMP155

Installing Pyranometer CMP6

Installing Snow Depth Sensor IRU-9429

Installing Soil Temperature Sensor QMT110

Installing Rain Gauge RG13(H)

Installing Enclosure

Connecting Sensor Cables

Transient Protection Devices

Battery Regulator

Powering up the System

Chapter 5 Software Configuration and Operation

Software Installation

Connecting AWS Client to AWS330

General Instructions on Using AWS Client

Configurations with AWS Client

Changing Sensor Configuration

Using External Memory Card

Resetting the QML Logger

Operating Local LCD Display QMD202

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Overall Checking

Site Maintenance

Mast DKP210 Maintenance

Enclosure Maintenance

Inside Enclosure Maintenance

GSM/GPRS Antenna Maintenance

AC (Mains) Power Supply Unit Maintenance

Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT703 Maintenance

Snow Depth Sensor IRU-9429

Solar Panel SOLAR33 Maintenance

Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe HMP155 Maintenance

Pyranometer CMP6

Soil Temperature Sensor QMT110

Mechanical Wind Sensor Set WA15 Maintenance

Rain Gauge RG13(H) Maintenance

Replacing Components

Spare Parts

QML Logger QML201C Maintenance

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting QML Logger QML201C

Troubleshooting TCP/IP-Based Telemetry

Troubleshooting GSM/GPRS Modem