Lambrecht TROPOS-124 User manual

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TROPOS-112
TROPOS-124
TROPOS-100
(95666) TROPOS Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Data logger TROPOS (95666)
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Functional description
3 Components and scope of delivery
4 Commissioning of TROPOS
4.1 Configuration of TROPOS
4.2 Operation via push-/ rotary switch
4.3 The menu items
4.4 Wiring of the TROPOS ports
5 Measurement and evaluation
5.1 The CF card
5.2 Data transfer and evaluation
6 Trouble-shooting
7 Dimensional and connection drawings
8 TROPOS in the housing (examples)
9 TROPOS modules
10 Safety instructions
11 Warranty
12 Technical data and Standards

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Data logger TROPOS (95666)
Push-/ rotary
switch
Connecting clamps
for power supply
Slot with
CF card
Display
Interface RS 232
(Connection to PC via null modem adapter
and cable)
Figure 1: Front view of TROPOS-112
4 Commissioning of TROPOS
Attention! Warranty losing!
Don’t wire during connected power supply!
An incorrect handling can destroy TROPOS and the
warranty claim would be lost!
4.1 Configuration of TROPOS
The configuration of TROPOS is carried out by means of
the delivered software “TROPOS-Commander” via the
interface RS 232 connection between TROPOS and PC.
The software is released for the operating systems Win-
dows 7 up to Windows 10.
Procedure
1. Switch on your PC or laptop.
2. Insert the delivered CD ”TROPOS-Commander“ into an
appropriate drive and wait for the self start-up. Follow the
installation instructions. It is recommended to accept the
suggested storage directory, in order to find the saved data
later on quickly and to make the support easier.
3. When the installation of the software ”TROPOS-Com-
mander“ is completed, the program can be started by the
new icon on your desktop or via the Windows function
”Start => Programs => Wilh. Lambrecht GmbH =>
TROPOS_CMD“.
1 Introduction
• TROPOS is a modular, sophisticated, electronic data log-
ger for data acquisition and processing of meteorological
measurement values.
• TROPOS is available in 3 different versions:
1. TROPOS-100 · to connect one precipitation sensor
2. TROPOS-112 · to connect up to 1+12 sensors
3. TROPOS-124 · to connect up to 1+24 sensors
• TROPOS can be supplied by mains voltage or by solar
energy equipment.
• TROPOS is designed for hat rail or switchboard mounting.
• TROPOS is qualified for use in a temperature range of
-30....+60 °C. The flexible structure enables a high number of
measuring ranges namely voltages up to max. ± 5 V, currents
up to ± 20 mA, resistors up to 5 kΩ as well as frequencies up
to 4 kHz. The inputs are protected against temporary voltage
peaks up to max. 30 V.
• TROPOS can be extended by different optional modules or
modems concerning data transfer, evaluation or saving.
2Functional description
The sensors, which are connected to TROPOS, collect the
measured data within a certain time period according to their
purpose of application. This data are transferred toTROPOS
as electric signals. There the data are processed.
The realtime values can be shown in the LC display of TRO-
POS and saved on the Compact Flash Card (CF card).
Average and extreme values (e.g. wind peaks) can also be
saved on the CF card.
A ring buffer about 1 year is available on the CF card.
The data transfer is processed individually by means of the
CF card or via RS 232 interface to a PC or laptop.
Optional items can be used, e.g. RS 485, GSM-, telephone- or
radio modems.
3 Components and scope of delivery
The following components are included in the scope of deliv-
ery of TROPOS:
Description Id-No.
1 TROPOS basic device:
TROPOS-100 00.95666.100 000 or
TROPOS-112 00.95666.500 000 or
TROPOS-124 00.95666.600 000
1 CF card with extended operating temperature range =
industrial standard (is included in the CD box)
1 Connecting cable
1 Null modem adapter (orange marked)
1 CD with the configuration- and
data readout software „TROPOS-Commander“
wiring and connection drawings (pdf)
* The serial number is affixed at the outside of the TROPOS housing and also stored at
the hardware inside.
Please, first check the completeness of delivery and
do not connect TROPOS to the power supply yet!
Depending on the order TROPOS can be already
configured and mounted into the housing. In this
case the chapter configuration and wiring can be
skipped.
Data processing
module Data acquisition module

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Figure 2: Wire end sleeves for wiring at TROPOS
Figure 3: Wire end sleeves and ground connection
Wire end sleeve
Shielding
4. Now all necessary wiring activities at TROPOS have to be
carried out, without the connection of the power supply, that
is without putting the plug into the socket. For this steps see
the following article and the chapter 4.4, pages 5+6.
Correct cable connection
The wire end sleeves have to be pressed on the insulated
ends of the sensor cables. The wire end sleeves (cross-
section 0.5...1.5 mm2) should provide a smooth outside
surface to disconnect the cable easily.
Normally a lower pressure is enough to insert the wire ends
into the connecting clamps. If it is needed, the pusher can
be pressed to plug in the wire end sleeves without resist-
ance.
Only a lower pressure on the pusher is enough to unplug
the cables. Therefor the cable end has to be pressed in
first during pressing the pusher, before the cable can be
unplugged.
The wire end sleeves can be stuck because of
self-locking. In this case don’t keep pulling! The
connection will become even more tight. Push the
cable down into the jack while pressing the pusher
down too. Then remove the cable while still holding
the pusher down.
The shielding has to be connected with the potential
equalisation panel of the used switchboard, see also
figures 2+3.
5. TROPOS has to be connected to a COM interface of
your PC by means of the delivered connecting cable +
null modem adapter (TROPOS-sided).
6. Now the power supply of TROPOS may be switched
on. TROPOS turns on automatically and the LCD gets
active. The LCD turns off automatically when there are
no further activities at the push-/ rotary switch for some
times. TROPOS is still active but in the standby mode.
Please, from now don’t make any wiring operations!
7. Youhavetodealwith the software ”TROPOS-Commander“
again.
8. Choose your language and click “Close”. “TROPOS
Commander” has to be started again.
9. The first communication between PC and TROPOS
should be carried out by the function Request CFG. Thus
you get the information whether TROPOS and PC are
able to communicate together or which deviations have
been occurred. Check first the right choice of the COM
interface, if required.
Choose the menu item „Setup/ TROPOS configuration“
and start the on-line help via the F1 key on your key-
board. Follow the instructions and hints.
10. All further settings and operations are described in the
on-line help.
Recommendation:
If a new configuration or a reconfiguration of TRO-
POS is necessary, you should keep ready your deliv-
ery note. Thus a quick finding of the sensors, which
have to be connected, is possible by their “ID-No”.
An overview about the available sensor inputs exists
in the software “TROPOS-Commander” under the
menu item „Setup/ TROPOS configuration/ Measur-
ing channels“.
There is a selective list, from which the correct sen-
sor can be chosen per each channel.
If a combined sensor should be chosen, that is a
sensor with more than one output, the right choice
of parameter is important.
Example: Humidity Temperature Sensor (8093):
E...00.8093.000000_Humidity_0-1V
E...00.8093.000000_Temperature_PT100.

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4.2 Operation via push- / rotary switch
1. When TROPOS is connected to the supply voltage (after
finish of all wiring operations),
the system starts automatically.
This indication appears in the
display for a few seconds:
2. Afterwards the adjusted date
and time appear in the display.
3. The display turns off and TROPOS changes into the standby
mode after a while without operations at the push-/ rotary
switch. TROPOS is still working in the background.
4. The display turns on when the push-/ rotary switch is
pressed again. Date and time are shown.
5. The below mentioned menu items appear one after another
in the display when rotating the push-/ rotary switch (menu
mode):
turn right, clockwise = to go ahead;
turn left, anticlockwise = to go back.
6. Depending on the active menu item in the display a fur-
ther pressing of the push-/ rotary switch can be cause
the changing into the edit mode or the changing into a
submenu (see also chapter 4.3, the several menu items).
The edit mode: The clockwise rotation of the push-/ rotary
switch by one step changes the value behind the blinking
rectangle (cursor function) about +1. The anticlockwise ro-
tation by one step changes this value about -1. By the next
pressing the switch the cursor goes ahead to the next digit.
By the rotation of the switch again the value of this digit is
changed in the same way. When the last digit is reached,
the edit mode can be finished by pressing the switch again.
The last adjusted values are saved.
4.3 The menu items
All menu items of menu appear by rotation of the push-/ rotary
switch within an infinite loop:
· TROPOS, Date, Time
· Date
· Time
· Realtime Values
· ID Number
· Change Battery (Attention!)
· Change CF (Attention!)
· Display Off
TROPOS, Date, Time
The indication of date and time
appear automatically in the LCD
of TROPOS.
Date
The date is adjustable in the
format DD.MM.YY.
After pressing the switch, it is
changing into the edit mode (see
above chapter 4.2, point 6).
By the next rotation of the switch the menu item Date ends
and the next menu item Time appears ... and so on.
Time
The time is adjustable in the
format hh:mm:ss, similarly to the
adjustment of the date.
Realtime Values
At this menu item pressing the
switch effects the changing into a
submenu.
Depending on the configured (in
„TROPOS-Commander“) and con-
nected (on TROPOS) sensors the
first measured value appears in
the display.
By rotation of the switch the list
of the realtime values of the con-
nected sensors is scrolled up or
down. By pressing the switch the
submenu is left.
ID Number
The station number can be shown
and changed like above mentioned.
The station number is used to identify the collected
values in the PC evaluation software. The default is
„0001“. This number should only, but always then
be changed, if more than one TROPOS system are
working in a RS 485 data bus system. The admis-
sible range is 1 to 9999.
Change Battery
A replacement of the battery is
only allowed, when this menu
item is activated and the indication
“Ready” appears in the display,
as submenu after pressing the
switch. If this is ignored, data losses occur in rarely
cases.
Change CF-Card
The CF card may only be removed
when this menu item is activated
and „Remove CF“ appears in the
display, as submenu after pressing
the switch. All writing procedures
have been finished.
To remove the CF card the button
left-hand beside the slot has to be pressed.
The indication „Insert CF“ gives the
order to insert a new CF card into
the slot. The values of the next 15
minutes can be saved at the RAM
before data losses occur (see also chapter 5.1).
Do not insert the card into the slot forcibly!
Do not cant!
TROPOS V 1.xx
System init...
TROPOS 23.03.16
20:58:00
TROPOS 23.03.16
20:58:00
Date
23.03.16
Edit Date
3.03.16
Time
20:58:00
Edit Time
0:58:00
Realtime Values
Press Key
Wind speed
0.5 m/s
Example:
realtime value of
wind speed
ID Number
0001
Change Battery
Press Key
Change Battery
Ready
Change CF
Remove CF...
Change CF
Press Key
Change CF
Insert CF...

5
Display off
Press Key
Data Transfer
Wait...
Data Process
Wait...
Change CF
Press Key
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In one of two possibilities the card must be inserted easily.
After insertion of the CF card this indica-
tion appears again after a short while:
To finish this menu item the switch has to be rotated.
Display Off
TROPOS can be switched from the
on-line mode into the standby mode by
pressing the push-/ rotary switch when
this indication appears in the display:
TROPOS keeps in the standby mode until the push-/ rotary
switch is moved again.
Further indications
TROPOS is busy with saving and
processing of data or settings when
these kinds of indications appear.
TROPOS is blocked in these times for
operations by the push-/ rotary switch.
4.4 Wiring of the TROPOS ports
Attention! Warranty losing!
Don’t wire during connected power supply!
The supply voltage of TROPOS should be switched off
before the next steps can be carried out.
An incorrect handling can destroy TROPOS and the
warranty claim would be lost!
Notes for the correct cable connection are readable
in the chapter 4.1.
You must pay attention to the correct wiring. Current-
and measuring inputs (or supply- and signal inputs)
must not be interchanged.
TROPOS or the sensors can be destroyed by incor-
rect handling. In this case the claim of warranty must
be rejected!
At delivery TROPOS is unwired normally, if there was no
other order.
Provided that the wiring operations of the power supply and
the sensors have been finished according to the chapter 4.1
„Configuration of TROPOS“,the details are described in
the following text.
The software configuration content has to be adjusted ac-
cordingly.
The wiring drawings of the factory-adjusted sensors are
available after software installation on your hard disk in the
directory: TROPOS_SEN_DOC.
An overview about the necessary documents can be shown
and printed out within “TROPOS-Commander” under the menu
item „Setup/ TROPOS configuration“ by the button Print.
Aschematic diagram about the inputs and outputs atTROPOS
are shown in the chapter 7, page 9.
1) Connection of the power supply
• The “+” pole from a DC power supply unit
has to be connected to (V+) port.
• The “-” pole from a DC power supply unit has
to be connected to (GND) port.
The DC voltage must be smoothed but not
stabilised. The input is protected against in-
correct polarity and temporary voltage peaks
of approx. 30 V.
2) Connection of the relay
• The relay switches current of 1 A at max.
24 V with resistive loads.
• Avoid inductive loads to prevent arcing.
3) Connection of the RS485 interface
• Data+ = RS485 B
• Data- = RS485 A
• screen = shielding of the cable
“screen” is not connected to the ground of the
power supply!
• The communication interface RS 485 is an
option. It is visible at the front plate of TRO-
POS in every case, but it is only working when
really built-in.
4) OC, Open Collector or Open-Drain output for output
of precipitation pulses
• The (GND) port is connected to ground by a transistor
switch. This output switches positive voltages up to 24 V to
ground.
This output is not protected
against overvoltage and over-
current!
This line (OC/ GND) is used to
send signals, together with the
ground port of the TROPOS
power supply.
• The (+5 V) output is permanent-
ly connected to the stabilised
operating voltage of +5 V by
means of a resistor of 1 kΩ and
a polarity protection diode.

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5) Connection of the digital input - reed contact for a
precipitation sensor
• A voltage of +5 V is permanently applied on the input
(Dig IN) with a series resistor of 100 kΩ.
• The input (Dig GND) is connected to the ground via an induc-
tor. The maximum current at this ground connection may be
100 mA.
• A pulse is counted, when the input (Dig IN) is actively or
passively tied to ground potential.
Please note that the ports A1... A6 are adjusted by
sliding switches to define the correct setting (see
Table 1, page 8).
6) A1+A2 Resistive measurement by the 4-wire circuit
• The port (J+) is the respective connection to the constant
current source of TROPOS. Connect the positive constant
current terminal of the measured resistor to this port.
• The port (J-) is connected to the ground potential of TRO-
POS. There the negative current of the measured resistance
has to be applied.
The ports (U+) and (U-) are differential measuring inputs.
• The positive voltage of the measured resistance has to be
applied to the port (U+).
• The negative voltage of the measured resistance has to be
applied to the port (U-).
8) A1...A8 Measurement of voltage
• The voltages are measured ground referred („single-ended“).
• The reference ground is the input ground on the ports (J-)
at the channels A1 and A2 as well as the ports (U-) at the
channels A3...A8.
All ground ports have to be connected next to the
ground port of TROPOS at one point (star-shaped).
In this way measuring errors can be avoided.
Sensors with low output signals should be di-
rectly connected to the sensor power supply ports
(switchable or permanent) of TROPOS. The same
is recommended if there are high demands on the
accuracy.
Sensor heatings must be connected at least by a
separate ground line or completely separate. Thus
the voltage drop of the high current line does not
interfere with the signal line.
7) A1...A6 Measurement of current
• The currents are measured ground referred („single-end-
ed“).
• The reference ground is the input ground on the ports (J-)
at the channels A1 and A2 as well as the ports (U-) at the
channels A3...A8.
• The „+“ pole of the power source has to be connected to
the port (U+).
• The „-“ pole of the power source has to be connected to the
port (J-) at the channels A1 and A2 as well as (U-) at the
channels A3...A8.
The measuring resistor of TROPOS is switched on by
the sliding switches of each channel. The current is
measured as fall of voltage. The measuring resistor is
not overload-protected! If the respective switch is not
set correctly, the message “SWI-ERR“ appears.
Current
Pulse
passive Pulse
active
Resistance
Current
Voltage Voltage Voltage

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9) A1...A6 Measurement of voltages over +5 V
• The voltages up to +5 V can be measured directly.
• The voltages over +5 V can also be measured, e. g. meas-
urement of the battery voltage of 12 V.Therefore an external
series-resistor of 7.5 MΩ/ 1% (or closely tolerated) has to be
assembled in front of the positive measuring input.
The internal protection diodes will be triggered by voltages
over 30 V. Thus measurements of voltages over 30 V are
not possible.
Attention:
The „+“ pole of the power supply unit must not be
connected to the (U-) resp. (J-) ports! This ports
are connected to the ground port. A short circuit
can be the consequence.
Incorrect polarities must be avoided during checking
the battery voltage!
An incorrect handling can destroy TROPOS and the
warranty would be lost!
10) D1...D4 Digital measurements of frequencies, pulses
or status
• The digital measuring inputs D1...D4 work ground referred.
The switching threshold is set to 2.5 V.
• Frequencies up to 4 kHz, pulses or status are measurable
by the digital channels D1...D3. The maximum of the guar-
anteed input frequency is 4 kHz.
• The channel D4 only measures status information (On/
Off).
• An internal pull-up voltage of 4 V through 10 kΩis present
at each input. This makes the connection of sensors with a
passive switch to ground easier.
11) switch1...switch3 - switching outputs and OUT supply
• The switching outputs (labelled switch1...switch3) switch
the positive supply voltage of TROPOS.
• The ground ports next to the switch ports are connected to
the ground of the supply unit through a choke. The output is
protected by a self-resetting, thermal fuse.
• The maximum of the permanent current is 100 mA. The
switching periods can be adjusted by the configuration soft-
ware.
• Voltage is permanently applied at the output OUT supply.
Battery
voltage Battery voltage
Pulse
passive Pulse active Status passive Status active
Sensor power
supply Switchable sensor power
supply

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5 Measurement and evaluation
The measurements are carried out according to the configura-
tion and settings (sensor signals, measuring intervals etc.),
which are adjusted by the software ”TROPOS-Commander“
and transferred to TROPOS via RS 232.
5.1 The CF card
Please note:
Use only CF cards which are released by LAMBRECHT - with
extended operating temperature range, industrial standard!
The CF card is the central memory and should be removed
only shortly (for max. 15 minutes) for data readout! Further-
more the operation without a CF card is an invalid operating
mode.
Acopy of the active configuration of TROPOS is saved on the
CF card. If no configuration have done, the CF card contains
the defaults station name TROPOS and station number 0001.
This actual configuration can be transferred to the PC via the
button Request CFG at ”TROPOS-Commander“.
If you want to change or adjust your configuration of TRO-
POS by the software ”TROPOS-Commander“, first you have
to save this setting and afterwards you have to transfer it to
TROPOS via the button Send CFG.
Attention!
The function Send CFG may delete all data from
the CF card!
Therefore you have to transfer all data from the CF card before
using the function Send CFG.
12) Channels and tolerances of measuring ranges
A B C D E F
A1...A2 5 kΩ±4 Ω0.08 % - OFF
A1...A2 2.5 kΩ±0.5 Ω0.05 % X OFF
A1...A2 250 Ω±0.02 Ω0.02 % X OFF
A1...A6 ±5 V ±2 mV 0.04 % - OFF
A1...A6 ±1 V ±0.5 mV 0.05 % X OFF
A1...A6 ±100 mV ±0.1 mV 0.10 % X OFF
A1...A6 ±50 mV ±0.02 mV 0.04 % X OFF
A7...A8 ±50 mV ±0.02 mV 0.04 % - OFF
A1...A6 ±20 mA ±0.02 mA 0.10 % - ON
D1...D3 4 kHz ±2 Hz 0.05 % - -
D1...D4 status switching threshold - - -
±50 mV
A1...A6 +10 V* ±30 mV 0.30 % - OFF
A1...A6 +30 V** ±100 mV 0.30 % - OFF
Table 1
* with external voltage divider... 1.5 MΩ
** with external voltage divider... 7.5 MΩ
A... Channel E... Open channel recognition
B... Measuring range F... Switch ON/ OFF
C... Accuracy at 23 °C
D... Accuracy in %
The memory of the CF card is sufficient to save data
of 1 year at least, if there are no reconfigurations or
exchanges of the CF card.
During CF card exchange TROPOS saves the data
of approx. 15 minutes on the RAM. Within this time
period the CF card should be inserted again, to avoid
data losses.
Exchange of the CF card see chapter 4.3.
5.2 Data transfer and evaluation
The evaluation of the measured values is beginning by using
the software ”TROPOS-Commander“.
By different functions the measured values and results can
be transferred to the PC. There the data are saved into CSV
data files. By this way the data are available to processing,
e.g. by Excel. The data transfer and evaluation can also be
carried out by the software “MeteoWare” (option).
All measured values are saved according to the active con-
figuration on the CF card and also temporary on the RAM of
TROPOS. The data transfer is carried out by the software
”TROPOS-Commander“. At the menu item „Online“ differ-
ent kinds of transfer functions can be selected, by which the
measured values can be transferred.
Further notes are available in the on-line help of the software
”TROPOS-Commander“. The on-line help can be opened by
using the key F1 on your keyboard for the active window.
6 Trouble-shooting
Message: TROPOS does not response.
(This message could appear only after 30...60 s!)
• Checking of the correct connection between TROPOS
and PC by interface RS 232.
• Checking of the power supplies of both devices.
• Checking of the correct choice of the COM interface at
the PC and the accordance of the baud rates.
• By click on the button ID? : Checking of the accordance
between the station numbers and station names from
TROPOS with the actively chosen configuration in the
software ”TROPOS-Commander“.
The result of a data readout is a blank csv file: Check the
settings of date and time in TROPOS, concerning the readout
time interval in “TROPOS-Commander”.
7 Dimensional and connection
drawings
The TROPOS ports:
See also chapter „4.4 Wiring of the TROPOS ports“, page 5 ff.
• The ports named 1...5 are located on the data processing
module left-hand, below.
• The ports labelled A1...A7 are located on the data acquisi-
tion module(s) right-hand, below. A8 is located right-hand,
above.
• The digital ports labelled D1...D3, Status D4 and the 4 sen-
sor power supply outputs OUT are also located on the data
acquisition module(s) right-hand, above.

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RS232 3.
RS485
(option)
Processing module Acquisition module
A3...A6:
4 analogue inputs:
• ± 5 V or
• ± 1 V or
• ± 100 mV or
• ± 50 mV or
• ± 20 mA
D1...D3:
3 digital inputs
Counter, frequencies up to 4 kHz
4 outputs
sensor power supply,
3 of them switchable via software
2.
1 output: Relay to switch
a communication unit
(modem)
A1...A2: 2 analogue inputs:
• Resistors up to 250 Ω or
(e. g. Pt100 in 2- or 4-wire circuit)
• Resistors up to 2.5 kΩ or
(e. g. Pt1000 in 2- or 4-wire circuit)
• Resistors up to 5 kΩor
• ± 5 V or
• ± 1 V or
• ± 100 mV or
• ± 50 mV or
• ± 20 mA
1.
Power supply input
10...24 V
D4...Status:
1 digital input
4.
1 Open Collector:
output for precipitation
5.
1 Reed contact:
input for precipitation
A7...A8:
2 analogue inputs:
• ± 50 mV
Figure 4:
Example: ports of TROPOS-112

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9 TROPOS Module
Depending on order content and purpose the following mod-
ules can be connected to TROPOS:
Id-No.
Basis module “power supply”
TROPOS-PS/1 32.95666.040 010
Power supply standard (weight ~300 g)
100...240 VAC / 24 VDC/ 2.5 A incl. fuses and distributer clamps
Add-on modules “power supply”
TROPOS-LF/OP 32.95666.040 050
„Protected variety“ Line filter / overvoltage protection
for TROPOS-PS/1 (weight ~400 g)
TROPOS-CC1 32.95666.040 060
incl. charge control (weight ~200 g) and battery (weight ~6.5 kg) for
battery buffered operation for 17Ah
(backup function UPS)
Basis modules “solar supply”
TROPOS-Solar/1 32.95666.055 010
Solar panel 20 W +
in the housing TROPOS-H integrated
solar battery for 17 Ah (weight ~6 kg)
TROPOS-Solar/2 32.95666.055 020
Solar panel 40 W +
in the housing TROPOS-H integrated
solar battery for 32 Ah (weight ~11 kg)
TROPOS-CC2 32.95666.040 070
Charge control (weight ~200 g) integrated in the housing
TROPOS-H for solar operation, using with TROPOS-Solar 1/2
Basis functions of data transfer
Compact Flash Card (CF card) 32.95666.021 000
for mobile data transfer and for location-independent data evaluation;
range of application -40...+85 °C, industrial standard (1x incl. in the
scope of delivery of TROPOS)
Add-on modules for data transfer
TROPOS-RS 485 (not for solar operation) 32.95666.053 000
Data transfer up to min. 1200 m to a PC, hardware + mounting into
TROPOS and software connection
*1) The visible interface RS 485 is usable only, when this position is
ordered. The interfaces RS 232 and RS 485 are usable parallel, but
not at the same time. A converter RS485/ RS232 is necessary PC-
sided. This item is not included in this position.
Options
TROPOS-RS485/OP Overvoltage protection 32.95666.053 010
Converter RS485/ RS232 (PC-sided) 00.90249.200 000
Further options
GSM modem quad band 32.95666.057 000
Incl. antenna with magnetical stand, power cable and mounting
materials
Mounting into TROPOS-H*2) or External installation *3)
Telephone modem 32.95666.051 000
Incl. mounting materials
for use together with power supply units (not solar). An overvoltage
protection for the telephone line is generally recommended, but not
included in this position.
Mounting into TROPOS-H*2) or External installation *3)
Example 2: TROPOS-112 with mains voltage and battery
buffered (unwired)
Example 1: TROPOS-112 with mains voltage (unwired)
Example 3: TROPOS-112 solar powered (unwired)
Example 4: TROPOS ground connection in the housing
8 TROPOS in the housing (examples)

11(95666) TROPOS Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Data logger TROPOS (95666)
Option
Telephone junction box 32.95666.041 010
with overvoltage protection for the modem
Radio modem 32.95666.052 000
for short distances within the license-free frequency range of 868...870
MHz, for transfer distances up to 300 m and with clear visibility up to
3000 m; incl. antenna with 3 m cable and mounting materials
Mounting into TROPOS-H*2) or External installation *3)
Option
Radio modem 32.95666.052 000
for the receiver side, at 24 V connection
for external installation *3)
Data evaluation
Add-on module evaluation software
METEOWARE... 36.09337.000 000
PC evaluation software for 1 station
• Graphic and tabular diagrams
• Data export formats ASCII, Excel, xbase, CSV
Options
• Network versions for up to 999 users (floating license)
• Multi-station version for up to 999 stations
• Wind statistics
• Data transfer as Windows System Service
Accessories
Basis modules of mechanics
TROPOS-H (housing) 32.95666.030 000
Weather proof steel panel housing for mounting of TROPOS and
different modules, incl. radiation shelter
Dimensions approx. 380 x 380 x 210 mm, Weight approx. 10 kg
(without shelter)
Option
TROPOS-MH 32.95666.032 000
Mast holder for TROPOS-H
for pipe Ø 40...80 mm
Services
Basis modules installations and pre-configuration
TROPOS-Installation 1 97.95666.000 001
Mounting and assembling of TROPOS together with basis module
“power supply“ into the housing TROPOS-H
TROPOS-Installation 2 97.95666.000 002
Mounting and assembling of TROPOS together with basis module
“power supply” with add-on modules or basis module “solar supply”
with or without add-on modules into TROPOS-H
TROPOS-Installation 3 97.95666.000 003
Pre-configuration of the TROPOS system
Note:TheTROPOSsystemisbasicallydesigned for easy configuration
via software by users.
*2) The mounting into TROPOS-H depends on the respective system
configuration. If the mounting is possible, the TROPOS-Installation 2
is necessary.
*3) At external installations additional accessories or assembly works
could be necessary (cables, wirings, protective devices etc.). These
specific plannings and calculations have to be carry out within the
project offer and are not included in this position.
10 Safety instructions
This system is designed according to the state-of-the-art
accepted safety regulations. However, please note the fol-
lowing rules:
1. Before setting into operation, please read all appropriate
manuals!
2. Please take notice of internal and state-specific guidelines
and/or rules for the prevention of accidents (e.g. the profes-
sional association). If necessary ask your responsible safety
representative.
3.Use the system according to the manual’s regulations
only.
4. Always leave the manual at hand at the place of work of
the system.
5. Use the system in technically correct conditions only! You
have to eliminate influences immediately, which impair the
security .
6. Use the delivered power supply only!
7. Please note the loss of warranty and non-liability by unau-
thorized manipulation of the system. You need a written
permission of the LAMBRECHT meteo GmbH for changes
of system components. These activities must be operated
by a qualified technician.
8. Prevent the ingress of liquids into the devices.
11 Warranty
Please note the loss of warranty and non-liability by unau-
thorised manipulation of the system. You need a written
permission from LAMBRECHT meteo GmbH for changes
of system components. These activities must be operated
by a qualified technician.
The warranty does not cover:
1. Mechanical damages caused by external impacts (e. g.
icefall, rockfall, vandalism).
2. Impacts or damages caused by over-voltages or elec-
tromagnetic fields which are beyond the standards and
specifications in the technical data.
3. Damages caused by improper handling, e. g. by wrong
tools, incorrect installation, incorrect electrical installation
(false polarity) etc.
4. Damages which are caused by using the device beyond
the specified operation conditions.

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LAMBRECHT meteo GmbH Tel [phone]
Friedländer Weg 65-67 Fax [phone]
37085 Göttingen E-Mail [email protected]
Germany Internet www.lambrecht.net
Quality System certified by DQS according to
DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 Reg. No. 003748 QM08
(95666) TROPOS Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Data logger TROPOS (95666)
Subject to change without notice.
12 Technical data
TROPOS-112
Id-No. 00.95666.500 000
with a processing module and
an acquisition module
for up to 1+12 sensors
Range of application: -30...+60°C • 0...100% r. h. • no
condensing • battery -20...+60°C
Supply voltage: 10...24 VDC ± 2 V
Power consumption: Depending on the configuration:
~ 0.5 W (12 V) (solar powered)
~ 0.7 W (12 V) (mains powered)
Meas. ranges: Depending on sensors - see Table 1, p. 8
1+12 Signal inputs: (see page 9)
1 Reed* Precipitation channel
8 analogue 2 of them as Pt 100 · resistor · volt-
age- or current inputs • 4 of them as
voltage- or current inputs • 2 of them
as voltage inputs
4 digital 3 of them as counter or for frequen-
cies • 1 input for status
6 outputs:
4 outputs For sensor power supply • 3 of them
switchable via software
1 Relay For switching of a communication
unit (modem)
1 OC* Open Collector for the output of
precipitation pulses
Virtual channels: Configurable
Measuring interval: Easy adjustable per channel •
1/ 10/ 30/ 60 s
Average value interval: Easy adjustable 1...60 min
Extreme values: For each average value interval,
wind peaks per minute
Ring buffer: For 1 year
Memory: Compact Flash card (CF card)
Display: Easy to read • 2-lines • 16 characters
Operation: Via software “TROPOS-Comman-
der” configurable • via push-/ rotary
button easy operated
Data transfer: Mobile and wireless via CF card •
With cable via interface RS232 or
optional via GSM- • telephone- •
radio modem • RS485
Data evaluation: PC evaluation software
„MeteoWare ...“ (option)
Data format: LAMBRECHT proprietary, suitable
forASCII export and Excel compatible
Interfaces: RS232 • optional RS 485
Dimensions: See Dimensional drawings, page 9
Protection class: IP 23
Weight: Approx. 0.8 kg
Standards: Construction- and Low voltage standards:
72/23 EWG and VDE 0100
Stability DIN EN 61000-6-1
Emitted interference DIN EN 61000-6-4
Varieties
TROPOS-124
Id-No. 00.95666.600 000
like TROPOS-112,
but with two ac-
quisition modules
for up to 1+24
sensors.
Power consumptiondepending on the configuration:
~ 0.9 W (12 V) (solar powered)
~ 1.2 W (12 V) (mains powered)
In-/ outputs: 2 acquisition modules, thus 1+ 2x12
Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg
TROPOS-100 - Precipitation-Data logger
Id-No. 00.95666.100 000
like TROPOS-112, but without any acquisi-
tion module and its functions and only one
processing module.
Power consumption depending on the configuration, e.g.
At 10 minutes average ~ 0.036 W (12 V)
At 1 minute average ~ 0.12 W (12 V)
In-/ outputs* 1 Reed contact for precipitation
events • 1 Open Collector
Weight: Approx. 0.4 kg
* These inputs or outputs are located on the data process-
ing module, all others on the respective data acquisition
modules.