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Chapter 4
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Installation
VAISALA
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1012-207
Figure 24
Connecting Guy Wires to Concrete Blocks
The following numbers refer to
Figure 24
above:
1 =
Guy
wire
2 =
Wire
clip
3 =
Strap
4 =
U-bolt
5 =
Eye
nut
6
=
Additional bow shackle
7
=
Nut M6 DIN934; use wrench 10 mm
8
=
Nut M12 DIN934; use wrench 19 mm
9 =
Wedge
64
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
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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
Ambient Measurements
37
Tilt Direction of the Mast
38
Soil Evaluation for the Mast
38
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
Tools Required for Mast Installation
51
Mast Installation Procedure
52
Installing the Pedestal Tube
53
Connecting the First Part of the Mast to the Pedestal Tube
54
Connecting the Lifting Rod to the Mast
55
Assembling the Remaining Parts of the Mast
56
Connecting the Guy Wires to the Mast
57
Installing the Lightning Rod
58
Erecting Mast DKP210
60
Installing and Using the Winch
60
Securing the Hinge
63
Connecting the Guy Wires to the Concrete Blocks
64
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
Enclosure Radiation Shield
94
Installing Enclosure to the Mast
95
Alternative Installation Procedure (more than One Person Available)
95
Installing Enclosure to the Wall
97
Grounding the Enclosure
98
Installing Backup Batteries
98
Preparing GSM/GPRS Modem
100
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
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Model
AWS330
Category
Weather Station
Language
English
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