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Vaisala AWS310 User Manual

Vaisala AWS310
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M211584EN-F
Installation
Manual
Vaisala Automatic Weather Station
AWS310/AWS310-SITE

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Vaisala AWS310 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVaisala
ModelAWS310
CategoryWeather Station
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Document

Version Information

Details the version history and changes made to the manual across different releases.

Related Manuals

Lists other essential Vaisala manuals and documentation for the system.

Documentation Conventions

Explains the symbols and formatting used throughout the manual for clarity.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks and other product/company names mentioned.

Product Overview

Product Nomenclature

Identifies and lists the key components of the AWS310 system.

Safety

Provides critical safety warnings and precautions for installation and operation.

Regulatory Compliances

Details the product's compliance with relevant EU directives and regulations.

Installation Preparation

Preparing for Installation

Outlines the initial steps required before starting the physical installation.

Selecting Location

Provides guidance on choosing an optimal site for representative ambient measurements.

Placing System

Details the correct placement guidelines for system components like masts and sensors.

Preparing Site

Covers essential site preparation tasks, including foundations and utilities.

Unpacking

Instructions for safely unpacking the weather station components.

Necessary Tools and Equipment

Lists the tools and equipment required for the mechanical installation.

Overview of Installation

Mast Installation

Overview of Mast Installation

Introduces mast-specific mounting kits and refers to appropriate mast manuals.

Component Placement on Pole Mast

Provides guidelines for positioning components on a Vaisala Tiltable Pole Mast.

Grounding and Lightning Protection

Details essential procedures for grounding the system and implementing lightning protection.

Wind Sensor or Weather Transmitter Installation

Overview of Wind Sensor or Weather Transmitter Installation

Guidelines for mounting wind sensors and routing cables on the mast.

Installing WMT52

Step-by-step instructions for installing the WMT52 ultrasonic wind sensor.

Installing WMT700

Detailed instructions for installing the WMT700 ultrasonic wind sensor.

Installing WA15

Instructions for installing the WA15 mechanical wind sensor set.

Installing WXT520

Guidance for installing the WXT520 weather transmitter.

Configuring Wind Direction Offset

Procedure for setting the wind direction offset if alignment is difficult.

Obstruction Light Installation

Overview of Obstruction Light Installation

General information on installing the obstruction light on the mast.

Installing QOL111

Specific steps for installing the QOL111 obstruction light.

Communication Device Installation

Overview of Communication Device Installation

General considerations for installing communication devices.

Installing UHF Antenna

Steps for installing the UHF antenna for optimal signal transmission.

Installing 2G/3G Antenna

Instructions for installing the 2G/3G antenna on the mast.

Solar Panel Installation

Overview of Solar Panel Installation

Safety and general guidelines for solar panel installation.

Installing Solar Panel

Procedure for mounting the solar panel onto the mast.

Adjusting Solar Panel Tilt Angle

Guidance on setting the optimal tilt angle for solar panel energy output.

Sensor Support Arm Installation

Overview of Sensor Support Arm Installation

Planning and guidelines for installing sensor support arms based on sensor types.

Mounting Full-length Sensor Support Arm on DKP200

Detailed steps for mounting a full-length sensor support arm on DKP200 masts.

Mounting Half-length Sensor Support Arm on DKP200

Detailed steps for mounting a half-length sensor support arm on DKP200 masts.

Mounting Sensor Support Arm on DKE110

Instructions for mounting sensor support arms onto DKE110 masts.

Mounting Full-length Sensor Support Arm on DKE200

Steps for installing a full-length sensor support arm on DKE200 masts.

Mounting Half-length Sensor Support Arm on DKE200

Steps for installing a half-length sensor support arm on DKE200 masts.

Sensor Installation to Sensor Support Arm

Installing HMP155

Guidance for installing the HMP155 humidity and temperature probe.

Installing HMP110

Instructions for installing the HMP110 humidity and temperature probe.

Installing SR50A

Procedure for installing the SR50A snow depth sensor.

Installing CMP

Instructions for installing CMP series pyranometers.

Installing SP Lite2

Steps for installing the SP Lite2 pyranometer.

Installing FS11

Guidance for installing the FS11 visibility sensor.

Installing PWD

Instructions for installing the PWD present weather detector.

Enclosure Installation

Overview of Enclosure Installation

General information and safety warnings for enclosure installation.

Installing BOX652

Steps for installing the BOX652 enclosure.

Installing BOX652 on Pole Mast

Procedure for mounting the BOX652 enclosure on a pole mast.

Installing BOX652 on Frangible Lattice Mast

Instructions for installing BOX652 on a frangible lattice mast.

Installing BOX652 with Mounting Frame on Wall or Back Panel

Steps for mounting BOX652 on a wall or back panel using a frame.

Installing BOX652 without Mounting Frame on Wall or Back Panel

Procedure for mounting BOX652 directly on a wall or back panel.

Finalizing BOX652 Installation

Final steps to complete the BOX652 enclosure installation.

TERMBOX Installation

Overview of TERMBOX Installation

General information on TERMBOX usage and models.

Placing TERMBOX

Guidelines for placing the TERMBOX, including cable length limits.

Installing TERMBOX on Pole Mast

Steps for mounting TERMBOX onto a pole mast.

Installing TERMBOX on Frangible Lattice Mast

Instructions for mounting TERMBOX onto a frangible lattice mast.

Grounding TERMBOX

Procedure for properly grounding the TERMBOX unit.

Grounding TERMBOX Signal Cable

Guidance on grounding the TERMBOX signal cable shield.

Installing CL31

Subsurface Sensor Installation

Overview of Subsurface Sensor Installation

General guidelines and precautions for installing subsurface sensors.

Installing QMT107

Procedure for installing the QMT107 soil temperature sensor.

Installing QMT110

Instructions for installing the QMT110 soil temperature sensor.

Installing EC-5

Guidance for installing the EC-5 soil moisture sensor.

Installing DRS511

Procedure for installing the DRS511 road and runway sensor.

Precipitation Sensor Installation

Installing RGSTAND

Information on the different RGSTAND types for rain gauges.

Installing RG13(H)

Steps for installing the RG13(H) rain gauge.

Installing QMR102

Instructions for installing the QMR102 precipitation sensor.

Installing OTT Pluvio2 L

Guidance for installing the OTT Pluvio2 L precipitation gauge.

Electrical Installation

Overview of Electrical Installation

General safety warnings and procedures for electrical installation.

Location of Components in Enclosure

Diagram showing the layout of components within the enclosure.

Preparing Modem

Steps for preparing the 3G modem, including SIM card insertion.

Inserting External Memory Card

Procedure for inserting a CompactFlash memory card into the QML data logger.

Connecting Sensor and Device Cables

Detailed instructions for connecting various sensor and device cables.

TERMBOX Connections

Information on connecting mains power to the TERMBOX.

Connecting Power Cables

Procedures for connecting AC (mains) power and backup battery.

Powering Up

Sequence for powering up the system after installation.

Finalizing and Checking Installation

Sensor Transportation

Disassembling Sensors for Transportation

Guidelines for safely repacking sensors for transport.

Wiring Diagrams

QML Data Logger Connector Block

Details on QML data logger connector block pin assignments for analog channels.

TERMBOX Wiring Diagrams

General wiring diagrams for TERMBOX models.

AWS310 System Basic Wiring Diagrams

Layout and wiring diagrams for the AWS310 system.

AWS310-SITE System Basic Wiring Diagrams

Layout and wiring diagrams for the AWS310-SITE system.

Mast Foundations

Complete AWS310(-SITE) System and Dimensions

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