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Vaisala CL31 User Manual (142 pages)
Ceilometer
Brand:
Vaisala
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 2.02 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Vaisala
3
Chapter 1 General Information
9
About this Manual
9
Version Information
9
Related Manuals
9
Table 1 Manual Revisions
9
Table 2 Related Manuals
9
Contents of this Manual
10
Abbreviations and Acronyms
10
Feedback
10
General Safety Considerations
11
Product Related Safety Precautions
11
Terms Used in Groundings
13
Laser Safety
13
Table 3 Specifications for the Grounding Terms
13
Figure 1 Location of Laser Aperture on Ceilometer CL31
14
ESD Protection
15
Recycling
16
Regulatory Compliances
16
License Agreement
16
Warranty
16
Chapter 2 Product Overview
19
Introduction to Vaisala Ceilometer CL31
19
Product Nomenclature
21
Figure 2 Vaisala Ceilometer CL31
21
Table 4 Vaisala Ceilometer CL31 Main Parts
21
Table 5 Vaisala Ceilometer CL31 Optional Parts
21
Figure 3 Ceilometer CL31 Measurement Unit Main Parts
22
Chapter 3 Installation
25
Preparing a Foundation
25
Figure 4 Foundation Construction
26
Creating a New Concrete Foundation
27
Using an Existing Concrete Foundation
27
Grounding
27
Unloading and Unpacking Instructions
28
Figure 5 Measurement Unit Handle
28
Mounting of Ceilometer CL31
29
Figure 6 Removing and Attaching the Measurement Unit
30
Figure 7 Mounting the Shield
31
Using the Tilt Feature
32
Tilting the Ceilometer
32
Figure 8 Tilting the Ceilometer
32
Mounting the Optional Bird Deterrent
33
Figure 9 Ceilometer CL31 Bird Deterrent
34
Startup
35
Assembling the Battery
35
Figure 10 Assembling the Battery
35
Connecting the External Cables
36
Figure 11 External Connectors (Bottom View)
36
Power Supply Connection
37
Data Line Connection
37
Data Line Modem Connection
38
Figure 12 Data Line Modem Connection
38
Data Line RS-485 Connection
39
Figure 13 Data Line RS-485 Connection
39
Data Line RS-232 Connection
40
Maintenance Terminal Connection
40
Figure 14 Data Line RS-232 Connection
40
Setting up Maintenance Terminal Connection
41
Operation of Maintenance Terminal Connection
41
Startup Procedure
41
Figure 15 Ceilometer Engine Board CLE321
42
Settings for Normal Operation
43
Figure 16 CL31 Switches
43
Factory Settings of User Programmable Parameters
44
Table 6 Factory Defaults of User-Programmable Parameters
44
Functional Description
45
Theory of Operation
45
Basic Operating Principle
45
Practical Measurement Signal
45
Noise Cancellation
46
Figure 17 Typical Measurement Signal
46
Return Signal Strength
47
Height Normalization
47
Backscatter Coefficient
48
Vertical Visibility
48
Sky Condition Algorithm
50
General
50
Option Code
50
Activation
51
Algorithm Overview
51
Figure 18 Basic Operation of CL31 Sky Condition Algorithm in a 2D Time-Height Domain
52
Table 7 Sky Cover Values from the Sky Condition Algorithm
52
Figure 19 Control Flow of Sky Condition Algorithm
53
Chapter 5 Operation
57
Operation Modes
57
Serial Lines - Open and Closed Port
57
Figure 20 Operation Modes
57
User Commands
59
Figure 21 Open and Closed Port
59
Table 8 User Level Commands
60
Table 9 Advanced Level Commands
62
Data Messages
64
CL31 Data Messages No. 1 and 2
65
Table 10 Messages with 10 M Resolution (Standard Mode)
65
Table 11 Messages with 5 M Resolution (High Resolution)
66
CRC16 Checksum
71
CL31 Status Message
72
CT12K Messages
75
CT12K Digital Message No. 2
75
CT12K Digital Message No. 3
79
CT25K Data Messages
80
CT25K Data Message No. 1
80
CT25K Data Message No. 6
82
CT25KAM Data Messages
84
CT25KAM Data Message No. 60
84
CT25KAM Data Message No. 61
84
LD40 Standard Telegram
84
Telegram Structure Remarks
86
Failure and Warning Messages
86
Table 12 Error Group Definition
87
Table 13 Error Group 1 (Byte 83)
87
Table 14 Error Group 2 (Byte 84)
87
Table 15 Error Group 3 (Byte 85)
87
Table 16 Error Group 4 (Byte 86)
88
Table 17 Error Group 5 (Byte 87)
88
Table 18 Error Group 6 (Byte 88)
88
Table 19 Error Group 7 (Byte 89)
88
Checksum Calculation
89
Manual Message
90
Polling Mode
91
Table 20 Command Telegram Description 'Polling Request
92
Chapter 6 Maintenance
93
Periodic Maintenance
93
Alarms and Warnings
93
Cleaning
94
Window Contamination Measurement Calibration
94
Checking the Door Gasket
95
Checking the Battery
95
Storage
95
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
97
Troubleshooting Procedure
97
Accessing Diagnostic Information
98
Equipment for Troubleshooting
98
Troubleshooting Instructions
98
Warning and Alarm Messages
101
Table 21 CL31 Status, Warnings
101
Table 22 CL31 Status, Alarms
102
Table 23 CL31 Status, Miscellaneous Problems
103
Technical Support
104
Vaisala Service Centers
104
Chapter 8 Repair
105
Table 24 Available Spare Parts
105
Figure 22 CL31 Maintenance Parts
106
Replacing Window CLW311
107
Figure 23 Window CLW311
108
Replacing Ceilometer Laser Transmitter CLT321
109
Figure 24 Laser Transmitter CLT321
110
Replacing Ceilometer Receiver CLR321
111
Figure 25 Receiver CLR321
111
Replacing Ceilometer Engine Board CLE321
113
Figure 26 Ceilometer Engine Board CLE321
113
Replacing No-Break Battery 4592
115
Figure 27 No-Break Battery 4592
115
Replacing AC Power CLP311
116
Figure 28 AC Power CLP311
117
Replacing Window Blower CLB311
119
Replacing Internal Heater CLH311
120
Figure 29 Window Blower CLB311-115 / CLB311-230
120
Figure 30 Internal Heater CLH311-115 / CLH311-230
121
Replacing Laser Monitor Board CLM311
123
Figure 31 Laser Monitor Board CLM311
123
Replacing Modem Module DMX501 (Optional)
125
Figure 32 Modem Module DMX501
126
Figure 33 DMX501
127
Chapter 9 Technical Data
129
Specifications
129
Mechanical Specifications
129
External Connector J1 - Window Blower
129
Table 25 Ceilometer CL31 Mechanical Specifications
129
Table 26 Window Blower
129
External Connector J2 - Power Input
130
Output Interface
130
External Connector J3 - Data Line
130
Table 27 Power Input
130
External Connector J4 - Maintenance Line
131
Table 28 Data Line
131
Figure 34 Pin Connections of Connector J4
132
Table 29 Maintenance Line
132
Modem Module DMX501
133
Transmitter Specifications
133
Receiver Specifications
133
Table 30 Modem Module DMX501 Specifications
133
Table 31 Transmitter Specifications
133
Table 32 Receiver Specifications
133
Optical System Specifications
134
Performance Specifications
134
Environmental Conditions Specifications
134
Table 33 Optical System Specifications
134
Table 34 Performance Specifications
134
Table 35 Environmental Conditions Specifications
134
Bird Deterrent Installation
135
Figure 35 CL31 Bird Deterrent Installation
135
Figure 36 Bird Deterrent in Detail
136
Figure 37 Blood Knot Instructions
137
Index
139
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Vaisala CL31 User Manual (127 pages)
Ceilometer
Brand:
Vaisala
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 2.13 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 General Information
7
About this Manual
7
Contents of this Manual
7
Related Manuals
8
Feedback
8
Safety
8
General Safety Considerations
8
Table 1 Related Manuals
8
Product Related Safety Precautions
9
Laser Safety
10
ESD Protection
11
Recycling
12
Warranty
12
Chapter 2 Product Overview
13
Introduction to Vaisala Ceilometer CL31
13
Figure 1 Vaisala Ceilometer CL31
14
Product Nomenclature
15
Table 2 Vaisala Ceilometer CL31 Main Parts
15
Table 3 Vaisala Ceilometer CL31 Optional Parts
15
Figure 2 Ceilometer CL31 Main Parts
16
Chapter 3 Installation
19
Installation Procedure
19
Unloading and Unpacking Instructions
19
Preparing a Concrete Foundation
20
Figure 3 Measurement Unit Handle
20
Figure 4 Foundation Construction
21
Mounting the Ceilometer CL31
22
Figure 5 Removing and Attaching the Measurement Unit
23
Figure 6 Mounting the Shield
24
Connecting the External Cables
25
Figure 7 External Connectors (Bottom View)
25
Data Line Connection
26
Figure 8 Data Line Modem Connection
26
Figure 9 Data Line RS-485 Connection
27
Grounding
28
Figure 10 Data Line RS-232 Connection
28
Maintenance Terminal Connection
29
Setting up Maintenance Terminal Connection
29
Operation of Maintenance Terminal Connection
29
Using the Tilt Feature
29
Mobile Operation Aspects
30
Startup
31
Startup Procedure
31
Figure 11 Subassembly Interconnections
32
Figure 12 CL31 Switches
33
Settings for Normal Operation
34
Figure 13 Ceilometer Engine Board CLE311
34
Factory Settings of User Programmable Parameters
35
Table 4 Factory Defaults of User-Programmable Parameters
35
Chapter 4 Operation
37
Operation Modes
37
Serial Lines - Open and Closed Port
37
Figure 14 Operation Modes
37
User Commands
39
Figure 15 Open and Closed Port
39
Table 5 User Level Commands
40
Table 6 Advanced Level Commands
43
Data Messages
44
CL31 Data Messages No. 1 and 2
45
Table 7 Messages with 10 M Resolution (Standard Mode)
46
Table 8 Messages with 5 M Resolution (High Resolution)
46
CRC16 Checksum
51
CL31 Status Message
52
CT12K Messages
55
CT12K Digital Message No. 2
55
CT12K Digital Message No. 3
59
CT25K Data Messages
60
CT25K Data Message No. 1
60
CT25K Data Message No. 6
62
CT25KAM Data Messages
64
CT25KAM Data Message No. 60
64
CT25KAM Data Message No. 61
64
LD40 Standard Telegram
64
Telegram Structure Remarks
66
Failure and Warning Messages
66
Table 9 Error Group Definition
67
Table 10 Error Group 1 (Byte 83)
67
Table 11 Error Group 2 (Byte 84)
67
Table 12 Error Group 3 (Byte 85)
67
Table 13 Error Group 4 (Byte 86)
68
Table 14 Error Group 5 (Byte 87)
68
Table 15 Error Group 6 (Byte 88)
68
Table 16 Error Group 7 (Byte 89)
68
Checksum Calculation
69
Manual Message
70
Polling Mode
70
Table 17 Command Telegram Description 'Polling Request
71
Chapter 5 Functional Description
73
Theory of Operation
73
Basic Principle of Operation
73
Practical Measurement Signal
74
Noise Cancellation
74
Figure 16 Typical Measurement Signal
74
Return Signal Strength
75
Height Normalization
75
Backscatter Coefficient
75
Extinction Normalization and Vertical Visibility
77
Chapter 6 Maintenance
79
Periodic Maintenance
79
Alarms and Warnings
79
Window Cleaning
80
Calibration
80
Checking the Door Gasket
81
Battery Check
81
Storage
82
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
83
Accessing the Diagnostic Information
84
Equipment
84
Troubleshooting Instructions
84
Warning and Alarm Messages
86
Table 18 Warnings
86
Table 19 Alarms
88
Table 20 Miscellaneous Problems
89
Technical Support
90
Vaisala Service Centers
90
Chapter 8 Repair
91
Replacing Window Assembly CLW311
91
Replacing Ceilometer Laser Transmitter CLT311
93
Replacing Ceilometer Receiver CLR311
94
Figure 17 CL31
96
Figure 18 Main Components of Ceilometer CL31
98
Figure 19 Ceilometer Engine Board CLE311
99
Replacing Ceilometer Engine Board CLE311
100
Replacing No-Break Battery 4592
101
Replacing AC Power CLP311
102
Replacing Window Blower CLB311-115 / CLB 311-230
104
Replacing Ceilometer Optics CLO311
105
Replacing Internal Heater CLH311-115 / CLH311-230
107
Replacing Internal Cable Set
109
Figure 20 Grounding Wires of the Internal Cable Set (Top View)
110
Figure 21 Internal Heater Wiring and Connector at the Left of the Optics Frame
111
Figure 22 Optics Frame with Cable Set
112
Figure 23 Connecting Mains Filters to the Cable Set
112
Replacing Laser Monitor Board CLM311
113
Replacing Modem Module DMX501 (Optional)
115
Figure 24 DMX501
116
Chapter 9 Technical Data
117
Specifications
117
Mechanical Specifications
117
Table 21 Ceilometer CL31 Mechanical Specifications
117
External Connector J1 - Window Conditioner
118
External Connector J2 - Power Input
118
Output Interface
118
Table 22 Window Conditioner
118
Table 23 Power Input
118
External Connector J3 - Data Line
119
Table 24 Data Line
119
External Connector J4 - Maintenance Line
120
Figure 25 Pin Connections of Connector J4
120
Table 25 Maintenance Line
120
Modem Module DMX501
121
Transmitter Specifications
121
Table 26 Modem Module DMX501 Specifications
121
Table 27 Transmitter Specifications
121
Receiver Specifications
122
Optical System Specifications
122
Performance Specifications
122
Table 28 Receiver Specifications
122
Table 29 Optical System Specifications
122
Table 30 Performance Specifications
122
Environmental Conditions Specifications
123
Table 31 Environmental Conditions Specifications
123
Index
125
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