Columbia Weather Systems Orion AQM User manual

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Orion AQM/AQM+™
User Manual
Version 1.00
Serial Number: ___________________
Date Purchased: __________________
All specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U. S. A.

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© Copyright 2019 Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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2000MP, Capricorn 2000EX, Capricorn FLX, Magellan, Magellan MX,
Vela, and Pulsar Weather Stations are trademarks of Columbia Weather
Systems, Inc. The information and drawings contained herein are the
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is reserved exclusively for customers of Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
and their personnel. Reproduction of this material is forbidden without
the express written consent of Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
Parts of the Orion AQM/AQM+ user manual were adapted from the
Air Quality Transmitter AQT400 User Guide with permission from
Vaisala Oyj.

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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of an Orion Air Quality Monitor (AQM).
Please read this manual completely prior to installation.

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Important Notice: Shipping
Damage
BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER, please inspect all system
components for obvious shipping damage. The Orion AQM is a high
precision instrument and can be damaged by rough handling. Your unit
was packaged to minimize the possibility of damage in transit. Please
save the shipping container for any future shipment of your Orion sensor.
In the event your order arrives in damaged condition, it is important that
the following steps be taken immediately. The title transfers automatically
to you, the customer, once the material is entrusted to the transport
company.
NOTE: DO NOT RETURN THE INSTRUMENT TO COLUMBIA
WEATHER SYSTEMS until the following steps are completed. Failure to
follow this request will jeopardize your claim.
1. Open the container and inspect the contents. Do not throw away
the container or any damaged parts. Try to keep items in the
same condition as originally received.
2. Notify the transport company immediately.
3. Request the transport company’s representative inspect the
shipment personally.
4. After inspection, request a Return Materials Authorization (RMA)
from Columbia Weather Systems by calling [phone].
5. Return approved items to us at the following address:
Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
5285 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite C100
Hillsboro, OR 97124
6. After a repair evaluation, an estimate of the cost of repair will be
sent to you.

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ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to
electronic circuits. The Orion AQM is adequately protected against ESD
for its intended use. However, it is possible to damage the product by
delivering electrostatic discharges when touching, removing, or inserting
any objects inside the equipment housing.
To avoid delivering high static voltages yourself:
1. Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and
protected ESD workbench. When this is not possible, ground
yourself with a wrist strap and a resistive connection cord to the
equipment chassis before touching the boards. When neither of
the above is possible, at least touch a conductive part of the
equipment chassis with your other hand before touching the
boards.
2. Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching the
component contacts.

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Table of Contents
WELCOME! ..................................................................................3
IMPORTANT NOTICE: SHIPPING DAMAGE .......................5
ESD PROTECTION ............................................................................................. 6
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ..................................................9
THE ORION AIR QUALITY MONITOR ................................................................. 9
MEASURING SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 10
(AQM/AQM+) ............................................................................................ 10
Operating Conditions ................................................................................. 10
Temperature ............................................................................................... 10
Relative Humidity....................................................................................... 10
Barometric Pressure .................................................................................. 10
GAS MEASURING SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................. 12
(AQM/AQM+) ............................................................................................ 12
PARTICLE MEASURING SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... 12
(AQM+ Only) ............................................................................................. 12
INPUT VOLTAGE ............................................................................................. 13
Sensor Housing .......................................................................................... 13
Sensor Transmitter Compliance ................................................................. 13
Mechanical Specifications ......................................................................... 13
PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENTS ..................................................................... 14
SECTION 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ...............................15
ORION AIR QUALITY MONITOR ...................................................................... 15
Mechanical Drawings ................................................................................ 16
AQM Internal Diagram .............................................................................. 17
AQM+ Internal Diagram ........................................................................... 18
Interface Module ........................................................................................ 19
WEATHER MICROSERVER (REQUIRED) .......................................................... 20
SURGE/LIGHTNING PROTECTOR (OPTIONAL) .................................................. 21
SECTION 3: SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ..........................23
Weatherproof Enclosure ............................................................................ 25
Cloud based configuration ......................................................................... 26
Cloud based configuration with solar power ............................................. 28
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW .............................................................................. 29
UNPACKING THE UNIT .................................................................................... 29
Installing the Orion Air Quality Monitor (AQM) ....................................... 30
Site Selection: ............................................................................................ 30
Installing the Mast ..................................................................................... 30
Location ..................................................................................................... 30

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Mounting Method ....................................................................................... 30
Routing Cable ............................................................................................ 31
Installing the AQM on the Mast or Mounting Arm .................................... 32
Installing the Surge Arrestor...................................................................... 33
Connecting the AQM to the Interface Module ........................................... 34
OPTIONAL SENSOR MOUNTING HARDWARE ................................................... 35
Telescoping Tripod and Tiedown Kit ......................................................... 35
Specifications ............................................................................................. 36
Sensor Mast ................................................................................................ 37
Roof Mounting ........................................................................................... 37
Wall Mounting ........................................................................................... 38
Universal Mounting Arm ........................................................................... 40
SECTION 5: OPERATION ........................................................41
AQM Data Output Definition ..................................................................... 41
SECTION 6: CALIBRATION....................................................43
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE .................................................45
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................47
SECTION 9: USER SUPPORT INFORMATION ...................49
LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................................................................... 49
EXCLUSIONS ............................................................................................ 49
RETURN FOR REPAIR PROCEDURE .................................................................. 50
REFERENCE ...............................................................................52
GLOSSARY ...................................................................................................... 52
Aspirating Radiation Shield ....................................................................... 52
Barometric Pressure .................................................................................. 52
Celsius Temperature Scale......................................................................... 52
Fahrenheit Temperature Scale ................................................................... 52
Relative Humidity....................................................................................... 52
Sea Level Pressure ..................................................................................... 52
UNIT CONVERSION ......................................................................................... 53
Speed .......................................................................................................... 53
Temperature ............................................................................................... 53
Distance ..................................................................................................... 53
Pressure ..................................................................................................... 53

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
The Orion Air Quality Monitor
The Orion Air Quality Monitor (AQM) is available in two different models,
Orion AQM and Orion AQM+, to meet the needs of a variety of
applications.
Both models measure Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2),
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), Ozone (O3), air temperature, barometric pressure,
and relative humidity.
In addition, the AQM+ measures particle concentration levels PM2.5 and
PM10.
The Weather MicroServer offers Ethernet connectivity, web browser
interface and Modbus/TCP, Modbus RTU, and XML interfaces.
The Weather MicroServer can upload the weather data to our cloud-
based CWS Weather Server for real-time monitoring.
WeatherMaster Software is also available to display and store the data in
a database.