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Vaisala WXT536 User Manual

Vaisala WXT536
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USER'S GUIDE
Vaisala Weather Transmitter
WXT530 Series
M211840EN-C

Table of Contents

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Vaisala WXT536 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Measurement ParametersWind speed, Wind direction, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Precipitation
Humidity Range0 to 100 %RH
IP ratingIP66
Accuracy - Wind direction±3 °
Wind Speed Range0 to 60 m/s
Wind Direction Range0 to 360 °
Pressure Range600 to 1100 hPa
Rainfall Intensity Range0 ... 200 mm/h
Communication InterfaceRS-232, RS-485
Accuracy - Wind speed±0.3 m/s
Accuracy - Temperature±0.3 °C
Accuracy - Pressure±0.5 hPa
Accuracy - Rainfall± 5 %
Temperature Range-52 to +60°C
Operating Temperature-52 to +60°C
Accuracy - Humidity±3 %RH (0 ... 90 %RH) ±5 %RH (90 ... 100 %RH)

Summary

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

General Safety Considerations

Highlights important safety considerations throughout the manual.

ESD Protection

Details electrostatic discharge prevention to protect electronic circuits.

Warranty

Provides information on standard warranty terms and conditions.

CHAPTER 3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Wind Measurement Principle

Explains Vaisala WINDCAP sensor technology for wind speed and direction measurement.

Precipitation Measurement Principle

Details the RAINCAP Sensor 2-technology for precipitation measurement.

PTU Measurement Principle

Describes the sensors for pressure, temperature, and humidity measurement.

Heating

Explains how heating elements keep sensors clean from snow and ice.

CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION

Selecting the Location

Guides on selecting a representative site for ambient measurements following WMO guidelines.

Installing the Transmitter

Provides instructions for mounting, grounding, and connecting the transmitter.

Mounting

Explains the ease of mounting the transmitter on a vertical pole mast or horizontal cross arm.

Grounding

Explains typical grounding methods for the transmitter.

CHAPTER 5 WIRING AND POWER MANAGEMENT

Power Supplies

Details current consumption and power supply requirements for the transmitter.

Wiring with 8-pin M12 Connector

Explains external wiring using the 8-pin M12 connector.

Wiring Using Screw Terminals

Provides instructions for wiring using the internal screw terminals.

Data Communication Interfaces

Illustrates the data communication interfaces available for the transmitter.

Power Management

Offers hints for economic power management based on operating mode.

CHAPTER 6 CONNECTION OPTIONS

Communication Protocols

Lists available communication protocols for each serial interface.

Service Cable Connection

Explains how to connect and use the USB service cable.

Connection through M12 Bottom Connector or Screw Terminal

Details connecting through the M12 connector or screw terminal for settings.

Communication Setting Commands

Explains commands to check and change communication settings.

CHAPTER 7 RETRIEVING DATA MESSAGES

General Commands

Describes general commands, including the reset command (aXZ).

CHAPTER 8 SENSOR AND DATA MESSAGE SETTINGS

Wind Sensor

Covers checking and changing wind sensor settings.

Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Sensors

Details checking and changing PTU sensor settings.

Precipitation Sensor

Explains checking and changing precipitation sensor settings.

Supervisor Message

Covers checking and changing supervisor settings.

CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE

CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING

Communication Problems

Lists common communication problems and their solutions.

APPENDIX H CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

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