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Vaisala CT25K User Manual (139 pages)
CEILOMETER
Brand:
Vaisala
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 2.46 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
List of Figures
6
Introduction to Manual
9
Validity of this Manual
10
Safety Summary
11
1 General Information
15
Product Overview
15
Figure 1-1 Ceilometer CT25K
16
Specifications
17
Mechanical
17
External Connector J1 - Window Conditioner
17
External Connector J2 - Power Input
17
Output Interface
18
External Connector J3 - Data Line
18
Figure 1-2 Data Line Connection Options
19
External Connector J4 - Maintenance Line
20
Modem Options
20
Modem Board DMX55
20
Modem Board DMX50
21
Anet™ Interface DMX611
21
Transmitter
22
Receiver
22
Optical System
23
Performance
23
Environmental Conditions
23
2 Installation
24
Unloading and Unpacking
24
Figure 2-1 Measurement Unit Handle
24
Foundation
25
Figure 2-2 Foundation Construction
25
Assembling the Unit
26
Figure 2-3 Mounting the Pedestal
26
Figure 2-4 Attaching the Measurement Unit and the Shield
27
Using the Tilt Feature
28
Cable Connections
29
Figure 2-5 External Connectors (Bottom View)
29
Grounding
30
Figure 2-6 Termination Box Wire Connections
30
Connection of Maintenance Terminal
31
3 Start up
33
Start up Procedure
33
Figure 3-1 CT25K Switches and Leds
34
Mobile Operation Aspects
35
Verification of Proper Operation
35
Settings for Normal Operation
36
Factory Settings of User Programmable Parameters
36
4 Operation
39
Operation Modes
39
Serial Lines. Open and Closed Port
39
Figure 4-1 Operation Modes
39
Figure 4-2 Open and Closed Port
40
User Commands
41
Data Messages
47
Data Message No. 1
47
Data Message No. 2
50
Data Message No. 3
52
Data Message No. 4
53
Data Message No. 5
53
Data Message No. 6
53
Data Message No. 7
54
Spare)
55
DMX611 Operation (Option)
55
Status Message "S
56
Manual Message
59
Polling Mode
59
Prevailing Parameter Settings
60
Manual Angle Setting
61
5 Functional Description
63
Theory of Operation
63
Figure 5-1 Typical Measurement Signal
63
Technical Description
67
General
67
Figure 5-2 Measurement Unit Components
67
Figure 5-3 Subassembly Interconnections
68
LIDAR Measurement
69
Figure 5-4 Block Diagram of Operational Units
70
Internal Monitoring and Control
72
Module Descriptions
72
Optical Subassembly CTB22
72
Figure 5-5 Optical Subassembly CTB22 with Optics Monitor, Transmitter and Receiver Subassemblies
72
Laser Transmitter CTT21
73
Figure 5-6 CTT21 Block Diagram
73
Receiver CTR21
74
Figure 5-7 CTR21 Block Diagram
74
Optics Monitor CTL21
75
Figure 5-8 CTL21 Block Diagram
75
Board Frame DMF51
76
Figure 5-9 DMF51 Frame
76
Processor Board DMC50B
77
Figure 5-10 DMC50B Block Diagram
77
Figure 5-11 DIP Switch Settings of the DMC50
80
DC Converter DPS52
81
Figure 5-12 DPS52 Block Diagram
81
Ceilometer Interface Board DCT51
83
Figure 5-13 DCT51 Block Diagram
83
Line and Power Interface Subassembly CTP241
84
Figure 5-14 CTP241 Wiring
85
Internal Heaters Subassembly CT25039
86
Figure 5-15 CT25039 Wiring Diagram
86
Tilt Angle Sensor CT3675
87
Figure 5-16 CT3675 Tilt Angle Sensor
87
Window Conditioner CT2614 / CT2688
88
Figure 5-17 Window Conditioner CT2614/CT2688
88
Maintenance Terminal PSION3 (Option)
89
Figure 5-18 RS Cable
89
Modem DMX55 (Option)
90
Figure 5-19 DMX55 Block Diagram
90
Modem DMX50 (Option)
92
Figure 5-20 DMX50 Block Diagram
92
DMX611 Anet™ Interface (Option)
94
Figure 5-21 DMX611 Block Diagram
94
Sky Condition Algorithm
97
General
97
Option Code
97
Activation
97
Algorithm Overview
98
6 Periodic Maintenance
101
Alarms and Warnings
101
Window Cleaning
101
Battery Check
102
Storage
102
7 Troubleshooting
103
Normal Operation
103
Equipment
103
Instructions
103
Troubleshooting
107
Warnings
107
Alarms
110
Miscellaneous
111
Failure Diagnosis
112
8 Repair
113
General
113
Writing Conventions Used
113
Start-Up Procedure for Replacement (All Parts)
114
Transmitter CTT21
115
Removal
115
Figure 8-1 Board Connectors of the DMF51 Board Frame
115
Replacement
116
Figure 8-2 Removing the Laser Transmitter
116
Compensation Adjustments
119
Figure 8-3 Adjusting the Compensation
120
Figure 8-4 Adjusting the Compensation
121
Receiver CTR21
122
Removal
122
Replacement
123
Figure 8-5 Removing the Receiver
123
Coaxial Cable Replacement
125
Removal
125
Replacement
126
Compensation Fiber
127
Compensation Fiber Replacement
127
Optics Monitor CTL21
128
Removal
128
Replacement
129
Figure 8-6 Removing the Optics Monitor
129
Boards of Board Frame DMF51
130
Removing Boards
130
Figure 8-7 Boards of the DMF51 Board Frame
130
Replacing Boards
131
Parameter Settings of Ceilometer Interface Board DCT51
131
Line & Power Subassembly CTP241
131
Removal
131
Replacement
133
Figure 8-8 Removing Line and Power Interface Subassembly CTP241
133
Internal Heater Subassembly CT25039 Replacement
134
Battery 4592 Replacement Instructions
135
Figure 8-9 Internal Heater Replacement
135
Figure 8-10 Battery Replacement
136
Index
137
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Vaisala CT25K User Manual (86 pages)
Low-Level Windshear Alert System
Brand:
Vaisala
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 3.98 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
About this Document
9
Version Information
9
Related Manuals
9
Table 2 Avimetâ Manuals
9
Documentation Conventions
10
Trademarks
10
Product Overview
11
System Introduction
11
Figure a Typical Vaisala Avimet System
11
Avimetâ Product Platform
12
System Configuration
12
Use of Anti-Virus Software
13
End-User Software Applications
13
Viewing Current Data
13
Viewing Past Data
14
Monitoring System Operation
14
System Maintenance Software Applications
14
User Profiles
15
LLWAS Algorithm
15
Table 3 User Groups and Corresponding User Profiles
15
Table 4 Typical Software Applications by User Profile
15
Regulatory Compliances
16
Getting Started
17
Logging in
17
Starting and Exiting Applications
17
User Interface
17
Avimet Application Icons
17
Table 5 Vaisala Avimet Application Buttons
18
Weatherview
19
Introduction to Weatherview
19
Weatherview User Interface
19
Figure 2 Weatherview: Sample Screen Elements
20
LLWAS Screen
21
Figure 3 Weatherview: LLWAS Screen
21
Table 6 Weatherview: LLWAS Screen Texts
21
Centerfield Wind Data and Time
22
LLWAS Processing Status
22
Table 7 LLWAS Processing Statuses
22
Weather Data Fields
23
Figure 4 Weatherview: Data Field Example
23
Table 8 Weatherview: Data Field Status Colors
23
Figure 5 Weatherview: Example Dimmed Data
25
Figure 6 Weatherview: Example Visual Alert
25
Figure 7 Weatherview: Tendency Indicators
26
Table 9 Alarm Types
26
Wind Options
27
Figure 8 Head/Tail and Crosswind in Numerical Format
27
Table 10 Tendency Indicators
27
Figure 9 Head/Tail and Crosswind in Graphical Format in the RWY
28
Figure 10 Head/Tail and Crosswind in Graphical Format for the RWY Touchdown Zones
28
Figure 11 Windrose with Runway Graphic in North View
28
Reports and Notifications Pane
29
Figure 12 Windrose with Runway Graphic in Tower View (Line Indicating North Direction)
29
Figure 13 Wind Rose with Wind Values above
29
Radar Warnings
30
Figure 14 Notifications Pane with Acknowledge Button
30
Figure 15 Radar Warnings in Weatherview
30
Sensor Control Feature
31
Figure 16 Sensor Control Window
31
Table 11 Sensor Control Window
31
Graph Fields
32
Figure 17 Graph Field Example
32
Figure 18 Graph: Trace View
32
Figure 19 Graph Configuration Window
33
Weatherview Buttons
34
Table 12 Graph Configuration Window Tabs
34
Table 13 Weatherview Example Buttons
34
Day and Night Display Modes
35
Operating Weatherview
35
Figure 20 Weatherview: Night Display Mode
35
Starting and Exiting Weatherview
36
Switching between Views
36
Switching between Day/Night Display Mode
36
Monitoring Windshear and Microburst Alerts (Text Format)
36
Table 14 Weatherview: Sample LLWAS Screen Texts
37
Monitoring Weather Data and Status
39
Acknowledging Weather Data Field Alerts
39
Acknowledging Reports Notifications
39
Viewing Reports
39
Viewing Current System Data and Reported Data
40
Adjusting Graph Fields
40
Configuring Graph Properties
40
Troubleshooting Weatherview
42
Table 15 Troubleshooting Weatherview
43
Graphical Windshear Display
45
Introduction to Graphical Windshear Display
45
Graphical Windshear Display User Interface
45
Figure 21 Example Graphical Windshear Display
46
Sensor Site Symbols
47
Sensor Site Legend
47
Wind Flags
47
Table 16 Wind Flag Samples
47
Alert Boxes (Area Noted for Attention)
48
Graphical Windshear Display Buttons
48
Table 17 Graphical Windshear Display Buttons
48
Operating Graphical Windshear Display
49
Starting and Exiting Graphical Windshear Display
49
Viewing Wind Speed and Direction Values
49
Acknowledging Windshear Alerts
49
Turning Alarm Sound on and off
49
Showing/Hiding Sensor Site Numbers
50
Testing Alarms
50
Troubleshooting Graphical Windshear Display
50
Table 18 Troubleshooting Graphical Windshear Display
50
Diagnostics
51
Introduction to Diagnostics
51
Diagnostics User Interface
51
Events Panel
52
Figure 22 Diagnostics Application (Observer User Profile)
52
Table 19 Events Panel Tabs /Event Types
53
Table 20 Events Panel Statuses and Colors
53
Table 21 Events Panel Columns and Buttons
53
Operating Diagnostics Application
54
Starting and Exiting Diagnostics
54
Monitoring and Acknowledging Events
54
Viewing Stored Events
55
Troubleshooting Diagnostics
56
Table 22 an Example of the Event Chain
56
Table 23 Troubleshooting Diagnostics Application
56
ASCII Log View
57
Introduction to ASCII Log View
57
ASCII Log View User Interface
57
ASCII Log View Main Window
58
Figure 23 ASCII Log View Main Window
58
Weather Parameter Files
59
Figure 24 ASCII Log View: Weather Parameter File Examples (Tile Mode)
59
Reports Files
60
Table 24 ASCII Log View: Status Codes
60
Events Files
61
Figure 25 ASCII Log View: Example Events Files (Tab Mode)
61
Table 25 ASCII Log View: LLWAS Reports Processing Status Codes
61
ASCII Log View Toolbar Buttons
62
Operating ASCII Log View
62
Table 26 ASCII Log View Toolbar Buttons
62
Starting ASCII Log View
63
Opening and Viewing History Files
63
Figure 26 ASCII Log View: Opening History Files
63
Table 27 Sample ASCII Log View File Names
63
Viewing Several Files at the same Time
64
Refreshing Data Automatically
65
Refreshing Data Manually
65
Hiding Rows
65
Showing Hidden Rows
66
Exporting History Files
66
Backing up History Files
66
Troubleshooting ASCII Log View
67
Table 28 Troubleshooting ASCII Log View
67
Sensor Selector
69
Introduction to Sensor Selector
69
Sensor Selector User Interface
69
Figure 27 Sensor Selector User Interface
69
Table 29 Sensor Selector Columns
69
Operating Sensor Selector
70
Disabling Data Use
70
Enabling Data Use
70
Appendix A: Software End User License Agreement
71
Vaisala Avimetâ Software End User License Agreement
71
Glossary
75
Index
79
Technical Support
83
Warranty
83
Recycling
83
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