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General| Wind Speed Range | 0 to 60 m/s |
|---|---|
| Wind Direction Range | 0 to 360° |
| Humidity Range | 0 to 100 %RH |
| Power Supply | 10 to 30 VDC |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| Measurement Parameters | Wind speed, Wind direction, Temperature, Humidity, pressure |
| Temperature Range | -52 to +60°C |
| Pressure Range | 600 to 1100 hPa |
| Communication Interfaces | RS-232, RS-485, SDI-12 |
| Operating Temperature | -52 to +60°C |
Explains conventions like WARNING, CAUTION, NOTE, TIP used in the document.
Lists registered trademarks of Vaisala and other companies.
Introduces the WXT530 product family and its applications.
Details the WXT536 model, listing its measured parameters and options.
Describes the measured parameters for WXT535 and WXT534 models.
Details the measured parameters for WXT533 and WXT532 models.
States that WXT531 measures rain.
Identifies key components of the WXT536 transmitter with numbered labels.
Lists optional features available for the WXT530 series, such as USB cables and mounting kits.
Describes the available USB cables for connecting the transmitter to a PC.
Explains the purpose of the mounting kit and its effect on the transmitter's IP classification.
Recommends surge protectors for lightning protection and lists Vaisala's models.
Explains how the bird kit reduces interference from birds on measurements.
Introduces the Windows-based software for parameter setting.
Discusses compatibility with older Vaisala products and configuration.
Lists EMC and RoHS compliance standards for the WXT530 series.
Explains the Vaisala WINDCAP sensor technology and the calculation of wind speed and direction.
Describes the Vaisala RAINCAP Sensor 2-technology and measured precipitation parameters.
Explains the measurement principle for pressure, temperature, and humidity sensors.
Details the heating function for cleaning sensors from snow and ice and its control.
Explains the analog input option for external sensors available on WXT536.
Describes the analog output option for wind speed and direction on WXT532.
Outlines the steps for installing the WXT530 transmitter at the measurement site.
Provides specific installation guidelines for maritime environments according to IEC 60945.
Advises on selecting a representative site free from turbulence for accurate measurements.
Shows the contents of the shipping container for the WXT530 transmitter.
Explains that the transmitter is easy to install and can be mounted on a pole mast or support arm.
Provides step-by-step instructions for mounting the transmitter on a pole mast without a kit.
Details the process of mounting the transmitter on a pole mast using the optional mounting kit.
Guides on how to mount the transmitter on a sensor support arm.
Explains the importance of grounding the transmitter for a good earth connection.
Describes how to use the Bushing and Grounding Kit for proper grounding.
Explains how to align the transmitter using the North arrow for correct orientation.
Provides instructions on aligning the transmitter using a compass and the North arrow.
Explains how to set a wind direction offset if alignment is not precise.
Guides on installing the Vaisala Configuration Tool software.
Instructs on installing the necessary USB cable driver for PC connection.
Discusses power supply requirements and minimum consumption graphs.
Provides hints for economic power management based on operating modes and protocols.
Details the wiring for the 8-pin M12 connector for various interfaces.
Describes the external wiring connections for the 8-pin M12 connector.
Explains the internal wiring options for the 8-pin M12 connector.
Guides on wiring the transmitter using screw terminals.
Illustrates the data communication interfaces supported by the transmitter.
Lists available communication protocols for each serial interface.
Shows the available connection cable options for WXT530 series transmitters.
Explains how to connect using the USB service cable for settings changes.
Details how to check and change device settings via M12 or screw terminals.
Introduces commands for checking and changing communication settings.
Provides the command to query the current communication settings.
Describes the parameters and their possible values for communication settings.
Explains how to modify communication settings using commands.
Covers general commands for transmitter reset and basic operations.
Explains the command for performing a software reset on the device.
Describes the command to reset rain and hail accumulation and duration parameters.
Details the command to reset rain and hail intensity parameters.
Explains the command to interrupt and restart measurements, excluding rain.
Covers commands and data message formats for the ASCII protocol.
Provides a table of abbreviations and units used in data messages.
Explains how to query the device address on the bus.
Describes the command to check if a device responds to a data recorder.
Explains the command to request wind data.
Details the command to request pressure, temperature, and humidity data.
Covers the command to request precipitation data.
Explains the command to request supervisor data including self-check parameters.
Describes the command to request multiple individual messages at once.
Details the command for a composite data message with user-configurable parameters.
Explains how to use data query commands with CRC for data integrity.
Covers how the transmitter sends data messages at user-configurable intervals.
Explains sending composite data messages at user-configurable intervals.
Describes the two modes available for the SDI-12 standard.
Explains the command to query the device address on the bus.
Describes the command to check device presence on the SDI-12 bus.
Details how to change the device address and ensure it's written to non-volatile memory.
Explains the command to query compatibility level, model, firmware, and serial number.
Covers the command to make a measurement, noting data is not sent automatically.
Explains the start measurement command with CRC for response data.
Describes the command for simultaneous measurements from multiple devices or single device with >9 parameters.
Explains concurrent measurement command with CRC for response data.
Covers the command to request measured data from the device.
Provides examples of using start measurement and send data commands.
Explains how to request all parameters instantly using the aR command.
Describes continuous measurement with CRC for response data strings.
Lists data query commands and message formats for NMEA 0183 query and auto protocols.
Explains the command to query the device address on the bus.
Describes the command to check device response on the bus.
Covers the command to request wind speed and direction data using MWV.
Explains the command to output data from all sensors except wind.
Describes the text transmission response format.
Covers automatic mode for NMEA 0183, sending messages at user-configurable intervals.
Explains sending composite data messages at user-configurable intervals.
Lists sensor configuration and data message formatting commands for communication protocols.
Details commands for checking and changing wind sensor settings.
Provides the command to check current wind sensor settings.
Describes parameters and bits for wind data message configuration.
Explains how to modify wind sensor settings like averaging time and units.
Details commands for checking and changing PTU sensor settings.
Provides the command to check current PTU sensor settings.
Describes parameters and bits for PTU data message configuration.
Explains how to modify PTU sensor settings like parameter selection and units.
Details commands for checking and changing precipitation sensor settings.
Provides the command to check current precipitation sensor settings.
Describes parameters and bits for precipitation data message configuration.
Explains how to modify precipitation sensor settings like units and auto-send mode.
Details commands for checking and changing supervisor settings.
Provides the command to check current supervisor settings.
Describes parameters and bits for supervisor data message configuration.
Explains how to modify supervisor settings like update interval and heating control.
Explains defining parameters for the composite data message aR0.
Shows the pins of the analog input connectors and their settings.
Guides on enabling/disabling analog input with the aIU,R= command.
Details common settings for analog inputs like update interval.
Explains averaging time for ultrasonic level and solar radiation measurements.
Defines the active measurements for analog inputs.
Explains how to get data messages using the aR4 command.
Details settings for the aux rain sensor, including gain and reset mode.
Explains gain and parameter selection for solar radiation sensors.
Details gain and parameter selection for ultrasonic level sensors.
Guides on setting temperature units for the aux temperature sensor.
Specifies the parameter order for SDI-12 mode.
Covers changing analog output type and scaling for WXT532.
Explains analog output scaling options (4-20mA or 0-20mA) and commands.
Provides instructions for cleaning the transmitter to ensure measurement accuracy.
Recommends cleaning the radiation shield annually with a soft cloth.
Details the procedure for replacing the PTU module, recommending replacement every two years.
Covers self-diagnostic functions and error messages.
Explains how the transmitter sends text messages for various errors.
Discusses monitoring rain and wind sensor heating status via supervisor message.
Explains how to check wiring and power supply for voltage deviations.
Identifies reasons for missing wind readings, such as foreign objects.
Lists specifications for barometric pressure, air temperature, and relative humidity measurements.
Details electrical specifications including digital outputs and communication protocols.
Outlines operating and storage temperature, humidity, and pressure ranges.
Provides weight and material specifications for the transmitter.
Lists available options and accessories with their order codes.
Explains how to identify transmitters using the type label.
Shows the physical dimensions of the WXT530 series transmitters.
Describes options for connecting multiple transmitters on the same bus.
Covers wiring and communication protocol for the SDI-12 interface.
Provides instructions for performing SDI-12 wiring.
Details setting the SDI-12 v1.3 protocol for continuous or standard operation.
Covers wiring and communication protocol for the RS-485 interface.
Provides instructions for RS-485 wiring.
Details setting the ASCII polled or NMEA query protocol for RS-485.
Explains assigning addresses to transmitters for ASCII polled communication.
Describes the NMEA 0183 query messages and time slot method for data reception.
Explains using ASCII query commands with NMEA 0183 responses.
Describes the SDI-12 electrical interface and its conductors.
Details the ASCII character exchange, breaks, and commands in SDI-12 communication.
Shows a timing diagram for SDI-12 commands and responses.
Explains the algorithm for encoding 16-bit CRC into three ASCII characters.
Describes how the checksum is calculated and formatted in NMEA sentences.
Lists read-only factory settings for general units, including order codes and serial numbers.
Details read-only factory settings for wind parameters like strategy and pulse length.
Lists read-only factory settings for PTU parameters, including serial number.
Details read-only factory settings for rain parameters like gain and bypass.
Lists read-only factory settings for supervisor parameters like heating set point.
Describes how to connect the ultrasonic level sensor IRU-9429 to WXT536.
Guides on connecting the CMP3 pyranometer to WXT536.
Explains how to connect a temperature sensor to the M12 connector.
Details how to wire the RG13/RG13H rain gauge to WXT536.
Lists general parameters for supervisor settings, device address, and protocol selection.
Details parameters for PTU data controls, update interval, pressure, and temperature units.
Lists parameters for wind data controls, update interval, averaging time, and units.
Details parameters for precipitation data controls, update interval, and units.
Lists parameters for auxiliary sensor controls, update interval, averaging time, and gain.
Details parameters for auxiliary sensor definitions and wind speed gain.
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