Thies CLIMA SENSOR US How to use

CLIMA SENSOR US
Short manual
4.920x.x0.xxx
From Softwareversion V4.16 Stand: 02/2020
4.9200.00.xxx ; 4.9201.00.x0x
4.9200.20.xxx
4.9202.00.00x ; 4.9203.00.x0x
Dok. No. 021690/10/20/short
T H E W O R L D O F W E A T H E R D A T A

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Safety Instructions
•Before operating with or at the device/product, read through the operating instructions.
This manual contains instructions which should be followed on mounting, start-up, and operation.
A non-observance might cause:
- failure of important functions
- endangerment of persons by electrical or mechanical effect
- damage to objects
•M
ounting, electrical connection and wiring of the device/product must be carried out only by a qualified
technician who is familiar with and observes the engineering regulations, provisions and standards
applicable in each case.
•Repairs and maintenance may only be carried out by trained staff or Adolf Thies GmbH & Co. KG.
Only components and spare parts supplied and/or recommended by Adolf Thies GmbH & Co. KG
should be used for repairs.
•Electrical devices/products must be mounted and wired only in a voltage-free state.
•Adolf Thies GmbH & Co KG guarantees proper functioning of the device/products provided that no
modifications have been made to the mechanics, electronics or software, and that the following points
are observed:
•All information, warnings and instructions for use included in these operating instructions must be
taken into account and observed as this is essential to ensure trouble-free operation and a safe
condition of the measuring system / device / product.
•The device / product is designed for a specific application as described in these operating instructions.
•The device / product should be operated with the accessories and consumables supplied and/or
recommended by Adolf Thies GmbH & Co KG.
•Recommendation: As it is possible that each measuring system / device / product may, under certain
conditions, and in rare cases, may also output erroneous measuring values, it is recommended using
redundant systems with plausibility checks for security-relevant applications.
Environment
•As a longstanding manufacturer of sensors Adolf Thies GmbH & Co KG is committed
to the objectives of environmental protection and is therefore willing to take back all
supplied products governed by the provisions of "ElektroG" (German Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Act) and to perform environmentally compatible disposal and
recycling. We are prepared to take back all Thies products concerned free of charge if
returned to Thies by our customers carriage-paid.
•Make sure you retain packaging for storage or transport of products. Should
packaging however no longer be required, please arrange for recycling as the
packaging materials are designed to be recycled.
Documentation
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•Although these operating instruction has been drawn up with due care, Adolf Thies GmbH & Co KG
can accept no liability whatsoever for any technical and typographical errors or omissions in this
document that might remain.
•We can accept no liability whatsoever for any losses arising from the information contained in this
document.
•Subject to modification in terms of content.
•The device / product should not be passed on without the/these operating instructions.
Remark:
This document is an instruction for starting-up the ClimaSensorUS. The
complete manual available for download.

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1 Introduction
Thies “short manual” describes the installation and startup of the “ClimaSensorUS” by means
of the PC-program “ThiesDeviceUtility”.
Article- No.
Description
Parameter, output, interface, equipment,
etc.
4.920x.x0.xxx
CLIMA SENSOR US
The description of the products can be
found in the complete manual.
Scope of Delivery:
1 x CLIMA SENSOR US.
1 x Supplementary sheet with the factory settings.
1 x Short Manual (the complete manual available for download).
For assisting the parameter settings and/or special configurations there is our cost-free
“Device Utility Tool” art.-no. 9.1700.81.000 as well as the complete manual available for
download on our homepage. Please download the tool with following link.
Link: https://www.thiesclima.com/de/Download/
In section "General", the program "Thies Device Utility" is the program available for
download.
In section „Weather station“ is the complete manual available for download.
Please check the completeness of delivery.
For an initial start-up, we recommend to use a PC, the power supply unit 9.3389.20.000, the
connecting cable 509427 or 509311, and the interface converter 9.1702.40.002. For
connection diagrams for wiring please refer to chapter 3.
2 Installation
Attention:
The working position of the CLIMA SENSOR US is vertical (plug connection
underneath).
During mounting, de-mounting, transport or maintenance of the CLIMA
SENSOR US please make sure that no water gets into the instrument base or
plug.
The instrument must be mounted and wired only by qualified personnel, who
knows and observes the generalities of techniques, and applicable
regulations and norms.

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2.1 Mechanical installation
Proper installation of the CLIMA SENSOR US is carried
out using a tube socket Ø 48 – 49mm and at least 30mm
in length. The inside diameter of the tube socket must be
at least 30mm as the electrical connection of the CLIMA
SENSOR US is carried out at the bottom of the device.
After connection the CLIMA SENSOR US is then
mounted on the tube or mast socket. The marking for
north on the device must be aligned to north (see section
4.2.1). The device is fixed to the shaft with the two Allen
screws (AF 4mm).
Caution:
The allen screws must be tightened to 2Nm
Alignment to north
For exact determination of the wind and Brightness
direction the CLIMA SENSOR US must be installed
aligned to north (true north).
When aligning the device, the marking for north (N)
must point to north (true north). To do so, select a
conspicuous feature of the landscape to the north or
south with a compass and turn the mast or sensor until
the marking for north points to true north.
When aligning the device to north using a compass, bear
in mind the magnetic variation (= deviation in the
direction of the compass needle from true north) and
possible interference from magnetic fields (e.g. iron
parts, electric cables).
The lower edge of the sensor base is equipped with a
bore for north aligned to the marking for north. This
bore allows a mast adapter with a pin for north to be
used here. The mast adapter is not included in the scope
of supply.

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2.2 Electrical installation / Start-up
1. The connection of the ClimaSensor US to the interface module and power supply unit
differs, depending on the instrument variant. You have to distinguish between the
connection types full-duplex and half-duplex with cable 16pole or resp. 8pole.
Information on the duplex-mode are given by parameter DM on the supplemental
sheet “Factory settings” of the ClimaSensor US.
The following table serves for the circuit diagram selection. The following
assignments apply:
Cable
Parameter DM
Used duplex-mode
Connection
diagram
16pole
1
Full-duplex
Chapter 3 page 7
16pole
2
Full-duplex
Chapter 3 page 7
8pole
0
Half-duplex
Chapter 5 page 9
8pole
1
Full-duplex
Chapter 4 page 8
8pole
2
Full-duplex
Chapter 4 page 8
Table 1: Selection Connection Diagram
2. Connect the supplied 8pole or resp. 16pole cable to the power supply unit
9.3389.20.000, acc. to the connection diagram, see Table 1.
3. Put the plug of the 8pole or resp. 16pole cable into the ClimaSensorUS.
4. Connect the USB/RS485 interface converter to the power supply unit 9.3389.20.000.
5. Connect the 230V / 115V line to the power
supply unit 9.3389.20.000.
6. Start the program
“ThiesDeviceUtilityStartup.exe” after download.
7. For installation of the interface transducer select
the button “install driver for USB RS485
converter”.
8. Connect the USB/RS485 interface converter
and your PC by means of the included USB-
cable.
9. For starting the program “ThiesDeviceUtility.exe” select the button “Start Thies
DeviceUtility” in the program “ThiesDeviceUtilityStartup”.

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10. After the program start select the button
“Search”.
11. The program searches for connected
instruments, and displays the search result
and detail parameter.
12. By pressing the button “Terminal” a window is opened, where individual commands
can be sent, and parameters can be changed. See also the online help of the
program “Thies Device Utility.exe”. The program supports both the “Thies”- and the
MODBUS-command interpreter. Depending on the identified device the command
interpreter is selected automatically.
13. By operating the switch “PDF” the instructions for use of the instrument are opened in
the current line.
14. For information on mounting, installation, and other technical details please refer to
the instructions for use.

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3 Connection Diagram of 4.920x.x0.xxx in Full-duplex
Mode and 16pole Connecting Cable

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4 Connection Diagram of 4.920x.x0.xxx in Full-duplex
Mode and 8pole Connecting Cable

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5 Connection Cable of 4.920x.x0.xxx in Half-duplex
Mode and 8pole Connection Cable

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6 Installation of the USB/RS485 Interface Converter
9.1702.40.002
For the installation of the USB/RS485 interface converter please proceed as follows:
1. Put the USB-plug of the RS485 converter into the provided socket of the PC.
2. The PC identifies a new instrument, and displays it as follows.
3. Select in the dialogue “No, not this time”.
4. Acknowledge the next dialogue with OK.
5. Windows will install the driver for the USB/RS485 converter.
6. After successful completion the instrument is ready for use.
7. In the Windows system control a new COM-port is registered. The program
“ThiesDeviceUtility.EXE” is using this port automatically.
8. Settings for RS485 half-duplex operation.
In half-duplex operation the connections 1,2, and 6 are used. The sliding switches
have to be set as follows:
1: ON 3: OFF
2: OFF 4: OFF
9. Settings for RS485 full-duplex operation.
In full-duplex operation the connections 1,2,3,4, and 6 are used. The sliding switches
must be set as follows:
1: ON 3: ON
2: OFF 4: ON

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7 Dimensional Drawing

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8 Technical Data
Parameter
Wind velocity 1Measuring range 0.01 ... 60m/s
Scaling of analogue output freely selectable.
Accuracy ≤5m/s:
±0.3m/s (rms - mean over 360°).
5 ...
60m/s:
±3% of measured value (rms - mean over
360°)
Resolution 0.1m/s: in telegrams 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
0.01m/s: in telegram 14
Wind direction
1
Measuring range 0 ... 360°
Accuracy ±2.0° with WS >2m/s
Resolution 1°: in telegrams 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
0.1°: in telegrams 5, 14
Acoustic virtual
temperature
2
Measuring range -50 ... +80°C
Accuracy ±0,5K at absolutely dry air in the range of 20°C.
The acoustic temperature is not suitable for the exact
measurement of air temperature. It serves exclusively for the
verification of the acquired wind measuring values
Resolution 0.1K
Air temperature 3Measuring range -50 …+80°C
Accuracy ±0.3K @ 25°C
±0,5K @ -45 … 60°C
±1.0K @ -50 … +80°C
Resolution 0.1K
Long-term stability < 0.04K per year.
Air humidity, relative 3Measuring range 0 …100% relative humidity.
Accuracy ±1.8% of 10 … 90%, ±3.0% of 0 … 100%
Long-term stability <0.5% per year.
Resolution 0.1%
Air pressure 3Measuring range 260 … 1260hPa
Accuracy typ. ±0,25hPa @ -20 … +80°C @ 800…1100hPa
typ. ±0,50hPa @ -20 … +80°C @ 600…1100hPa
typ. ±1,00hPa @ -50 … -20°C @ 600…800hPa
Resolution 0,1hPa
Long-term stability typ. ±0,3hPa pro Jahr
Brightness 4Measuring range 1lux …150klux.
Accuracy 3% of relative measured value.
Resolution Approx. 0,3% of measuring value.
Brightness direction 4Measuring range 0 … 360°, 0°
≙
Brightness <10kLux
Accuracy Typically <2° in direct sunlight without clouds
Twilight
4
Measuring range:
Accuracy: 0 … 250 LUX 3% of relative measured value.

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Resolution:
Approx. 0.3% of measuring value.
Precipitation
5
Measuring ranges:
Intensities 0.001 … 999mm/h
Resolution
intensity 0.001mm/h
Daily total 0.01 … 999mm
Resolution daily
total 0.01mm
Droplet size 0.25 … 5.0mm, large as hail.
Accuracy with
precipitation With 95% of the precipitations deviations less than
15% compared with Thies Laser Precipitation Monitor
(Reference).
Type of
precipitation Rain, snow, sleet, ice crystals, hail.
Electr. compass 6
Differential angle of
instrument north
marking to magnetic
north pole
Measuring range 1 … 360°
Accuracy Typically <2° in magnetically undisturbed
environment.
Resolution 0.1°
Derivative Parameter
Absolute Humidity
3
Measuring Range:
Resolution: 0 …10,00g/m³ 0.01g/m³
Dew point
temperature 3Measuring range:
Accuracy:
Resolution:
Data see „Air Temperature“
Windchill temperature
3
Remark: measuring
value valid only from
≤10°C
Measuring range:
Accuracy:
Resolution:
Data see „Air Temperature“
Heat index
temperature 3
Remark: measuring
value valid only from
≥26°C
Measuring range:
Accuracy:
Resolution:
Data see „Air Temperature“
Direction of magnetic
compass (optionally) 6Measuring range:
Accuracy:
Resolution:
1 … 360°
Typ. <2° in magnetically undisturbed surroundings.
0.1°
Global radiation8
is calculated with the
brightness measurement.
Measuring range:
Accuracy:
Resolution:
0 … 2000W/m²
Typ. ± 30W/m² compared to a Class B pyranometer
1 W/m²
Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200, 230400, 460800, 921600 selectable
Output
Instantaneous values, sliding means from 100msec
to 10min in increments of 100msec freely selectable.
Output rate One per 20msec to one per 60 seconds in increments
of 1 msec freely selectable.

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Protocol ASCII- Thies-Format and MODBUS RTU
Parameter All a/m parameters, including derivative parameters,
are depending on the respective model.
Data output analogue
7
Electrical outputs 0 ... 10V
Electrically isolated from supply.
Attention:
For the actual scaling of the analogue outputs, please refer to the supplementary sheet "Factory
setting" on delivery or Table 9.
Quantity max. 8
Burden Permissible burden on voltage output: ≥2000Ω.
Output
Instantaneous values, sliding means from 100msec to
2min in increments of 100msec freely selectable.
Output rate Update rate 10msec.
Resolution 16bit
Parameter @ 4.9200.x0.xxx :
WV, WD, Temp., Rel. H., Air Pressure; Brightness,
Direction of brightness, Precipitation
@ 4.9201.x0.x0x :
WV, WD, Temp., Rel. H., Air Pressure
@ 4.9202.x0.xxx :
WV, WD, Brightness, Precipitation
@ 4.9203.x0.xxx :
WV, WD,
General Internal measuring
rate Wind: up to 500 propagation time measurements per second, up to 125 complete measuring
sequences/second incl. calculations.
Temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation,
brightness:
updated 1x a second.
Bus mode Bus mode with up to 99 devices possible.
Firmware update Firmware update via RS422/485 with 4800
Bd..115200 Bd 8N1 in full duplex and half duplex
mode.

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Temperature range Operating temperature -50 ... +80°C
Storage temperature -55 ... +80°C
Operating voltage Supply without
cover heating 6 ... 40V DC or 10 ... 28V AC 50Hz / 60Hz typ. 50mA @ 24V
Operating voltage Supply with cover
heating 24V AC/DC ±15%, 25VA typically @ 24V nominal
(execution only 4.9200.x0.xxx, 4.9202.x0.xxx)
Type of protection IP 67 (when mounted correctly, see section 2.
Installation).
Housing 4.92xx.xx.xxx Plastic: LEXAN (polycarbonate, UV-stabilised) impact
and weather-resistant.
Mounting e.g. on mast tube outer-Ø 48 … 49mm, inner-Ø
>30mm
Type of connection
19 pin plug connection.
Weight Approx. 900g (full version).
1),2), 3), 4), 5), 6),7); 8) @ 4.9200.x0.00x
1), 2), 3), 7) @ 4.9201.00.00x
1), 2), 4), 5), 7) @ 4.9202.x0.xxx
1), 2), 7) @ 4.9203.00.00x

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Please contact us for your system requirements.
We advise you
gladly.
ADOLF THIES GMBH & CO.
KG
Meteorology and environmental metrology
Hauptstraße 76 · 37083 Göttingen · Germany
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