Columbia Magellan MX User manual

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Magellan MX Weather
Stations™
User Manual
Version 1.05
Serial Number: ___________________
Date Purchased: __________________
All specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U. S. A.

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Proprietary Notice: Magellan MX Weather Station, Magellan Weather
Station, Pulsar Weather Station, Orion Weather Station, Capricorn FLX
Weather Station, and Weather MicroServer 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.
Parts of the Magellan MX Weather Station™ user manual were adapted
from the MaxiMet User Manual with permission from GILL Instruments
Limited.

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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of a Magellan MX Weather Station.
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 Magellan MX 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
Magellan MX 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 Magellan MX 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................................................11
THE MAGELLAN MX WEATHER STATION ...................................................... 11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 12
Operating Conditions.................................................................................12
Wind Speed ................................................................................................ 12
Wind Direction...........................................................................................12
Temperature...............................................................................................12
Relative Humidity....................................................................................... 12
Barometric Pressure.................................................................................. 13
Rainfall (MX600).......................................................................................13
Dew Point .................................................................................................. 13
Solar Radiation (MX501)........................................................................... 13
Compass.....................................................................................................13
Input Voltage..............................................................................................14
Electrical Conformity................................................................................. 14
Sensor Housing..........................................................................................14
Current Consumption................................................................................. 15
Dimensions & Weights............................................................................... 15
PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENTS..................................................................... 16
Temperature & Relative Humidity (MX300, MX500, MX501 and MX600)16
Wind Speed & Direction (MX200, MX500, MX501 and MX600).............. 16
Barometric Pressure (MX300, MX500, MX501 and MX600)....................16
Rainfall (MX600).......................................................................................16
Solar Radiation (MX501)........................................................................... 16
Compass (MX200, MX500, MX501 and MX600) ......................................17
GPS (MX200, MX500, MX501 and MX600).............................................. 17
SECTION 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION...............................19
MAGELLAN MX SENSOR TRANSMITTER......................................................... 19
Magellan MX 200 ...................................................................................... 20
Magellan MX 300 ...................................................................................... 21
Magellan MX 500 ...................................................................................... 22
Magellan MX 501 ...................................................................................... 23
Magellan MX 600 ...................................................................................... 24
INTERFACE MODULE ......................................................................................25
SURGE/LIGHTNING PROTECTOR (OPTIONAL).................................................. 26
WEATHER MICROSERVER (OPTIONAL)........................................................... 27

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WEATHERMASTERSOFTWARE (OPTIONAL)................................................28
WEATHER DISPLAY CONSOLE (OPTIONAL) .................................................... 29
SECTION 3: SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS..........................31
Cabled System............................................................................................31
Wireless System with Weatherproof Enclosure..........................................32
Solar Power System with Wireless Communication ..................................34
Magellan MX with 4-20mA Interface......................................................... 35
Connecting the Magellan MX Sensor to the 4-20mA Enclosure................ 37
Connecting the 4-20mA Enclosure to the PLC ..........................................38
SECTION 4: INSTALLATION .................................................41
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW..............................................................................41
UNPACKING THE UNIT .................................................................................... 41
Installing the Magellan MX Sensor Transmitter........................................ 43
Site Selection: ............................................................................................ 43
Installing the Mast .....................................................................................43
Location..................................................................................................... 43
Mounting Method....................................................................................... 43
Routing Cable............................................................................................ 44
Sensor Mounting Hardware....................................................................... 45
Installing the Surge Arrestor......................................................................49
Connecting the Sensor Transmitter to the Interface Module (RS-232)......50
RS-485 Interface Module Connections ......................................................51
OPTIONAL SENSOR MOUNTING HARDWARE...................................................52
Tripod and Tiedown Kit............................................................................. 52
Specifications.............................................................................................53
Sensor Mast................................................................................................ 54
Roof Mounting ...........................................................................................54
Wall Mounting ...........................................................................................55
SECTION 5: VEHICLE MOUNT INSTALLATION..............57
VEHICLE MOUNT SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ................................................. 57
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW.............................................................................. 57
UNPACKING THE UNIT .................................................................................... 58
INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING MAST AND VEHICLE-MOUNT BRACKETS.........59
INSTALLING THE VEHICLE MOUNT SENSOR CONNECTOR AND ROUTING CABLE60
INSTALLING THE INTERFACE MODULE............................................................ 61
INSTALLING THE SENSOR TRANSMITTER AND NORTH ORIENTATION .............. 62
North Alignment......................................................................................... 62
CONNECTING THE WEATHER DISPLAY CONSOLE AND COMPUTER ................. 63
SECTION 6: PORTABLE INSTALLATION...........................65
UNPACKING THE UNIT .................................................................................... 66
Magellan MX Portable Carrying Case...................................................... 67
TELESCOPING TRIPOD AND TIEDOWN KIT ......................................................68

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Tripod Parts List:.......................................................................................69
Specifications.............................................................................................70
RS-232 Interface Module........................................................................... 71
Set Up Instructions.....................................................................................72
Site Selection: ............................................................................................ 72
Mast Set Up and Sensor Alignment: ..........................................................72
Transportation Case and Sensor Plug-In ..................................................73
Battery Power System ................................................................................ 73
OPERATION.....................................................................................................73
MONITORING .................................................................................................. 73
SECTION 7: OPERATION........................................................75
COMMUNICATION SETTINGS........................................................................... 75
RS-232 Output............................................................................................75
Magnetic Declination................................................................................. 79
Sensor Status Codes...................................................................................81
WindStat Codes..........................................................................................82
CONNECTING THE MAGELLAN MX SENSOR TO A COMPUTER......................... 83
CONNECTING THE MAGELLAN MX SENSOR TO THE MICROSERVER (RS-232)84
CONNECTING THE MAGELLAN MX SENSOR TO THE MICROSERVER (RS-485)85
CONNECTING THE MAGELLAN MX SENSOR TO THE DISPLAY CONSOLE ........86
SECTION 8: CALIBRATION....................................................87
FACTORY CALIBRATION AND REPAIR SERVICE .............................................. 87
SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE .................................................89
CLEANING....................................................................................................... 89
SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................91
Loss of communication with the Magellan MX sensor transmitter:........... 92
SECTION 11: USER SUPPORT INFORMATION.................93
LIMITED WARRANTY...................................................................................... 93
EXCLUSIONS............................................................................................ 93
RETURN FOR REPAIR PROCEDURE ..................................................................94
REFERENCE...............................................................................97
GLOSSARY...................................................................................................... 97
Aspirating Radiation Shield....................................................................... 97
Barometric Pressure.................................................................................. 97
Celsius Temperature Scale.........................................................................97
Dew Point .................................................................................................. 97
Density Altitude..........................................................................................97
Fahrenheit Temperature Scale...................................................................97
Global Radiation........................................................................................98
Heat Index.................................................................................................. 98

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Pyranometer............................................................................................... 98
Relative Humidity....................................................................................... 98
Sea Level Pressure..................................................................................... 98
Solar Radiation.......................................................................................... 98
Wind Chill..................................................................................................98
UNIT CONVERSION......................................................................................... 99
Speed..........................................................................................................99
Temperature...............................................................................................99
Distance .....................................................................................................99
Pressure ..................................................................................................... 99
TABLES AND FORMULAS............................................................................... 100
Wind Chill Chart...................................................................................... 100
Wind Chill Equation ................................................................................101
Heat Index............................................................................................... 101
Dew Point ................................................................................................ 103