Columbia Weather Systems Weather Display User manual

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Weather Display™
User Manual
Version 4.09
All specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U. S. A.

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Weather Display User Manual
Catalog Number: 81639
Version 4.09
Printed in U.S.A.
Copyright
© Copyright 2018, Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Proprietary Notice
Capricorn 2000, Capricorn 2000EX, Capricorn FLX, Pegasus EX, Pegasus
FLX, Magellan, Magellan MX, Orion, Pulsar and Vela Weather Stations
are trademarks of Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. The information and
drawings contained herein are the sole property of Columbia Weather
Systems, Inc. Use of this publication 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.
Company Address
Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
5285 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite C100
Hillsboro, OR 97124-6463
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.columbiaweather.com
Email: [e-mail]

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................... 5
WELCOME ........................................................................................................... 9
SHIPPING DAMAGE ........................................................................................ 11
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ....................................................................... 13
Features and Capabilities ............................................................................. 13
SECTION 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 15
Desktop Chassis ............................................................................................ 15
19” Rack Mount Chassis .............................................................................. 17
Panel Mount Chassis .................................................................................... 18
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 19
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 19
DESKTOP CHASSIS BASE INSTALLATION ........................................................... 19
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................... 20
POWER CONNECTION ......................................................................................... 20
ETHERNET CONNECTION ................................................................................... 20
RS-232 CONNECTION ........................................................................................ 20
Capricorn 2000/2000EX, Direct RS-232 Connection ................................... 20
Capricorn FLX, Direct RS-232 Connection .................................................. 21
Orion Weather Station, Direct RS-232 Connection ...................................... 21
Magellan Weather Station, Direct RS-232 Connection ................................ 22
Vela Weather Station, Direct RS-232 Connection ........................................ 22
Magellan MX Weather Station, Direct RS-232 Connection .......................... 23
Wireless Weather Stations ............................................................................ 23
Pulsar Weather Station, Serial Connection (RS-485 to RS-232 Converter) . 24
ETHERNET CONNECTION ................................................................................... 25
SECTION 4: OPERATION ............................................................................... 27
RS-232 Interface ........................................................................................... 27
Ethernet Interface ......................................................................................... 27
MAIN SCREEN .................................................................................................... 28
Updated Date and Time ................................................................................ 28
Alarm Indicator ............................................................................................. 28
Temperature .................................................................................................. 28
Relative Humidity.......................................................................................... 29
Barometric Pressure ..................................................................................... 29
Rainfall ......................................................................................................... 29

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Wind Speed ................................................................................................... 29
Wind Direction .............................................................................................. 29
2-Minute Wind Average ................................................................................ 29
1-Hour Wind Gust ......................................................................................... 29
Wind Chill ..................................................................................................... 29
Dew Point ..................................................................................................... 30
Heat Index ..................................................................................................... 30
AUXILIARY SCREEN ........................................................................................... 31
Temperature 1 ............................................................................................... 31
Temperature 2 through 4 .............................................................................. 31
Rain Today .................................................................................................... 31
Rain this Week .............................................................................................. 31
Rain this Month ............................................................................................. 32
Rain this Year ................................................................................................ 32
Rainfall Rate ................................................................................................. 32
Density Altitude ............................................................................................. 32
Solar Radiation ............................................................................................. 32
Visibility ........................................................................................................ 32
TREND SCREEN .................................................................................................. 33
MIN/MAX SCREEN ............................................................................................. 34
CONFIGURATION SCREEN .................................................................................. 35
Shutdown ....................................................................................................... 35
Reboot ........................................................................................................... 35
OFFSETS ............................................................................................................ 36
UNITS ................................................................................................................ 37
MEASUREMENTS ................................................................................................ 37
NETWORK .......................................................................................................... 38
ALARMS ............................................................................................................ 39
DATE/TIME ........................................................................................................ 41
ABOUT ............................................................................................................... 41
BACKLIGHT ....................................................................................................... 42
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 43
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 45
Communication ............................................................................................. 45
Recovery Mode ............................................................................................. 45
Update Firmware .......................................................................................... 46
Update Firmware from USB ......................................................................... 46
Restore Factory Settings ............................................................................... 46
Save Device Settings ..................................................................................... 46
Restore Saved Device Settings ...................................................................... 46
Safe Shutdown ............................................................................................... 47
Boot back to Recovery Mode ........................................................................ 47
Boot to Run Mode ......................................................................................... 47
SECTION: 7 USER SUPPORT INFORMATION .......................................... 49

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LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................... 49
Exclusions ..................................................................................................... 49
RETURN FOR REPAIR PROCEDURE ..................................................................... 50
REFERENCE ...................................................................................................... 53
GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................... 53
Aspirating Radiation Shield .......................................................................... 53
Barometric Pressure ..................................................................................... 53
Celsius Temperature Scale............................................................................ 53
Dew Point ..................................................................................................... 53
Density Altitude ............................................................................................. 53
Fahrenheit Temperature Scale ...................................................................... 53
Global Radiation ........................................................................................... 53
Heat Index ..................................................................................................... 54
Pyranometer .................................................................................................. 54
Relative Humidity.......................................................................................... 54
Sea Level Pressure ........................................................................................ 54
Solar Radiation ............................................................................................. 54
Wind Chill ..................................................................................................... 54
UNIT CONVERSION ............................................................................................ 55
Speed ............................................................................................................. 55
Temperature .................................................................................................. 55
Distance ........................................................................................................ 55
Pressure ........................................................................................................ 55
Solar Radiation ............................................................................................. 55
Wind Chill Chart ........................................................................................... 56
Wind Chill Equation ..................................................................................... 57
Dew Point ..................................................................................................... 59

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Welcome
Welcome to the Columbia Weather Systems family of users and
congratulations on your purchase of the Weather Display console.
The Weather Display is a precision monitoring device that requires proper
installation and handling.
Please read this manual completely prior to installation.

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Shipping Damage
BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER, please inspect all system
components for obvious damage. The Weather Display is a sensitive
electronic instrument and can be damaged by rough handling. Your unit
was packaged to minimize the possibility of damage in transit. Therefore,
we recommend that you save the shipping container for any future
shipment of your Weather Display.
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 in writing, preferably by
facsimile, about the shipping damage.
3. Wait for the transport company's representative to inspect the
shipment personally.
4. After inspection, request permission from Columbia Weather Systems
for return of the damaged instrument 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 return authorization is issued and we receive the instrument, an
estimate of the cost of repair will be sent to you for submission to the
transport company as a claim.

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
The Weather Display is available for all weather stations from Columbia
Weather System to display and monitor weather data in real time.
The Weather Display features a color graphic TFT-LCD (800 x 480 pixels)
monitor with a touch screen interface. The display is powered by an
800MHz ARM9 CPU.
Features and Capabilities
 Displays date and time.
 Displays the values of all sensors from any Columbia Weather
Systems weather station, depending on the factory set software
configuration.
 Calculates wind chill, dew point, heat index, density altitude and
rain rate.
 Displays the rain for the day, the week, the month, and the year.
 Displays wind averages and gusts.
 Displays min/max values and time for all parameters for the
current day.
 Displays a daily trend graph for all the parameters.
 Displays weather data in Metric or English units.
 Displays weather data from any Weather MicroServer on the local
network.
 Triggers an alarm to sound when a selected parameter value has
been surpassed.
The display unit incorporates a Backlight button that turns off the LCD
screen backlight. The backlight is turned back on by touching any part of
the screen.

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SECTION 2: PHYSICAL
DESCRIPTION
Desktop Chassis

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The Weather Display desktop chassis configuration includes the following:
1. Weather Display chassis and base
2. Wall-mount power supply
3. RS-232 cable to the weather station for Serial Interface
4. Ethernet cable for Ethernet Interface
5. User manual

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19” Rack Mount Chassis
The Weather Display in the 19" rack mount configuration comes with the
following:
1. Weather Display mounted on a 4U 19" rack mount panel
2. Wall-mount power supply
3. RS-232 cable to the Weather Station
4. User manual

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Panel Mount Chassis
The Weather Display in the panel mount configuration comes with the
following:
1. Wall-mount power supply
2. RS-232 cable to the Weather Station
3. User manual

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SECTION 3: INSTALLATION
Location Considerations
Because the Weather Display employs an LCD screen, the viewing angle
and glare caused by light reflections must be considered when choosing a
location. Install the Weather Display at a height and angle most convenient
for the user to see and operate the screen.
Desktop Chassis Base Installation
The Weather Display base has four holes for permanent installation on a
desktop or any other flat surface at various tilt angles.
The base also has four mounting holes to secure it to other surfaces,
including a wall.
To secure the base:
1. Remove the chassis from the base by removing both side knobs. Do
not discard the white shoulder washers.
2. Mark the location of the screw holes on the mounting surface.
3. Drill four holes using the appropriate size drill bit based on the size of
screws being used.
4. Secure the mounting base using four screws.
5. Reattach the chassis using the two side knobs. Make sure the
shoulder washers are in place.

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Angle Adjustment
To adjust the angle of the desktop chassis:
1. Loosen only one knob while holding the chassis with the other hand
(otherwise the chassis might drop).
2. Loosen the second knob while holding the chassis with the other hand.
3. Change the angle of the chassis.
4. Tighten both knobs.
Power Connection
The Weather Display is shipped with a wall mount switching power supply.
Input: 100V to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 Amp
Output: 12V DC, 1.25 Amp
Ethernet Connection
The Weather Display is shipped with a standard 7-foot Ethernet cable for
network connection.
RS-232 Connection
The Weather Display is shipped with a standard 7-foot RS-232 cable. This
cable can be factory configured with additional length and has two RJ-11
connectors.
The RS-232 range also can be extended by using RS-485 converters. To
eliminate the cable between the Weather Display and the weather station
wireless transceivers can be added to the system.
Capricorn 2000/2000EX, Direct RS-232 Connection