Vaisala AWS310 User manual

M211584EN-F
Installation
Manual
Vaisala Automatic Weather Station
AWS310/AWS310-SITE

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Table of Contents
1. About This Document..................................................................................... 9
1.1 Version Information.............................................................................................9
1.2 Related Manuals...................................................................................................9
1.3 Documentation Conventions............................................................................. 11
1.4 Trademarks.......................................................................................................... 11
2. Product Overview............................................................................................ 13
2.1 Product Nomenclature...................................................................................... 14
2.2 Safety...................................................................................................................15
2.2.1 ESD Protection.............................................................................................18
2.3 Regulatory Compliances................................................................................... 19
3. Installation Preparation................................................................................. 21
3.1 Preparing for Installation...................................................................................21
3.2 Selecting Location..............................................................................................21
3.3 Placing System................................................................................................... 21
3.3.1 Placing Mast................................................................................................. 21
3.3.2 Placing Antennas........................................................................................ 22
3.3.3 Placing Sensors...........................................................................................22
3.4 Placing Weather Station.................................................................................. 24
3.5 Preparing Site.................................................................................................... 26
3.5.1 Laying Foundations....................................................................................26
3.5.2 Designing Concrete Foundation for Rain Gauges.................................. 26
3.5.3 Power Supply and Communication Lines.................................................31
3.6 Unpacking........................................................................................................... 31
3.7 Necessary Tools and Equipment...................................................................... 31
4. Overview of Installation............................................................................... 33
5. Mast Installation.............................................................................................. 35
5.1 Overview of Mast Installation.......................................................................... 35
5.2 Component Placement on Pole Mast............................................................. 35
5.3 Grounding and Lightning Protection..............................................................37
5.3.1 Grounding Enclosure..................................................................................38
6. Wind Sensor or Weather Transmitter Installation............................ 43
6.1 Overview of Wind Sensor or Weather Transmitter Installation.................. 43
6.2 Installing WMT52.............................................................................................. 43
6.2.1 Placing WMT52...........................................................................................45
6.2.2 Connecting WMT52 Cable.........................................................................45
6.2.3 Mounting WMT52.......................................................................................46
6.2.4 Aligning WMT52.........................................................................................48
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6.3 Installing WMT700........................................................................................... 49
6.3.1 Placing WMT700........................................................................................50
6.3.2 Unpacking and Handling WMT700........................................................... 51
6.3.3 Connecting WMT700 Cable...................................................................... 52
6.3.4 Mounting WMT700 with WMT700FIX60-RST....................................... 55
6.3.5 Mounting Dual WMT700............................................................................58
6.3.6 Aligning WMT700...................................................................................... 62
6.3.7 WMT700 Cable Wiring.............................................................................. 63
6.4 Installing WA15..................................................................................................64
6.4.1 Connecting Wind Transmitter Cable........................................................66
6.4.2 Mounting Wind Sensors on Cross Arm.................................................... 67
6.4.3 Mounting Wind Set on Mast......................................................................68
6.4.4 Aligning Wind Set...................................................................................... 69
6.5 Installing WXT520............................................................................................ 70
6.5.1 Connecting WXT520 Cable........................................................................ 71
6.5.2 Aligning WXT520........................................................................................72
6.6 Configuring Wind Direction Oset................................................................. 73
7. Obstruction Light Installation....................................................................75
7.1 Overview of Obstruction Light Installation....................................................75
7.2 Installing QOL111................................................................................................ 75
8. Communication Device Installation........................................................ 79
8.1 Overview of Communication Device Installation.......................................... 79
8.2 Installing UHF Antenna.....................................................................................79
8.3 Installing 2G/3G Antenna.................................................................................82
9. Solar Panel Installation.................................................................................85
9.1 Overview of Solar Panel Installation...............................................................85
9.2 Installing Solar Panel........................................................................................ 85
9.3 Adjusting Solar Panel Tilt Angle......................................................................87
10. Sensor Support Arm Installation...............................................................91
10.1 Overview of Sensor Support Arm Installation................................................91
10.2 Mounting Full-length Sensor Support Arm on DKP200.............................. 92
10.3 Mounting Half-length Sensor Support Arm on DKP200............................. 94
10.4 Mounting Sensor Support Arm on DKE110.................................................... 96
10.5 Mounting Full-length Sensor Support Arm on DKE200..............................99
10.6 Mounting Half-length Sensor Support Arm on DKE200............................102
11. Sensor Installation to Sensor Support Arm....................................... 107
11.1 Installing HMP155.............................................................................................107
11.1.1 Mounting HMP155 inside Radiation Shield DTR503A...........................107
11.1.2 Mounting HMP155 inside Radiation Shield DTR13.................................. 112
11.1.3 Mounting HMP155 to Stevenson Screen.................................................. 117
11.2 Installing HMP110.............................................................................................. 118
11.3 Installing SR50A............................................................................................... 119
11.4 Installing CMP...................................................................................................124
11.5 Installing SP Lite2............................................................................................ 126
11.6 Installing FS11.....................................................................................................131
11.7 Installing PWD...................................................................................................131
11.7.1 Placing PWD............................................................................................... 131
11.7.2 Mounting PWD on Sensor Support Arm................................................ 133
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12. Enclosure Installation...................................................................................137
12.1 Overview of Enclosure Installation................................................................ 137
12.2 Installing BOX652............................................................................................ 137
12.3 Installing BOX652 on Pole Mast.................................................................... 140
12.4 Installing BOX652 on Frangible Lattice Mast...............................................150
12.5 Installing BOX652 with Mounting Frame on Wall or Back Panel...............155
12.6 Installing BOX652 without Mounting Frame on Wall or Back Panel.........162
12.7 Finalizing BOX652 Installation.......................................................................164
13. TERMBOX Installation................................................................................. 169
13.1 Overview of TERMBOX Installation...............................................................169
13.2 Placing TERMBOX........................................................................................... 169
13.3 Installing TERMBOX on Pole Mast................................................................. 170
13.4 Installing TERMBOX on Frangible Lattice Mast............................................172
13.5 Grounding TERMBOX......................................................................................173
13.6 Grounding TERMBOX Signal Cable............................................................... 174
14. Installing CL31................................................................................................. 177
15. Subsurface Sensor Installation................................................................ 179
15.1 Overview of Subsurface Sensor Installation.................................................179
15.2 Installing QMT107.............................................................................................179
15.3 Installing QMT110............................................................................................. 183
15.4 Installing EC‑5.................................................................................................. 185
15.4.1 Installing EC‑5 Close to Ground Surface................................................ 186
15.4.2 Installing EC‑5 Deep in Ground............................................................... 186
15.5 Installing DRS511.............................................................................................. 187
15.5.1 Necessary Equipment for Embedded Sensor Installation................... 187
15.5.2 Cable Ducting for Embedded Sensors................................................... 189
15.5.3 Cutting Slot for DRS511 Installation........................................................ 190
15.5.4 Installing DRS511 Using Cold Filling Material......................................... 192
15.5.5 Installing DRS511 Using Hot Filling Material...........................................194
16. Precipitation Sensor Installation.............................................................197
16.1 Installing RGSTAND.........................................................................................197
16.2 Installing RG13(H)............................................................................................199
16.3 Installing QMR102...........................................................................................205
16.4 Installing OTT Pluvio2L..................................................................................207
16.4.1 Unpacking OTT Pluvio2L........................................................................ 208
16.4.2 Mounting OTT Pluvio2L.......................................................................... 208
17. Electrical Installation.....................................................................................211
17.1 Overview of Electrical Installation.................................................................. 211
17.2 Location of Components in Enclosure.......................................................... 213
17.3 Preparing Modem............................................................................................ 216
17.4 Inserting External Memory Card.................................................................... 217
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17.5 Connecting Sensor and Device Cables......................................................... 218
17.5.1 Standard Cable Lengths...........................................................................218
17.5.2 Routing Cables.......................................................................................... 219
17.5.3 Connecting Sensor Cables (Rubber Flange)......................................... 219
17.5.4 Connecting Sensor Cables (Steel Flange).............................................222
17.5.5 Connecting Communication Cables...................................................... 224
17.6 TERMBOX Connections..................................................................................225
17.6.1 Connecting TERMBOX AC (Mains) Cable..............................................226
17.7 Connecting Power Cables............................................................................. 226
17.7.1 Connecting AC (Mains) Power................................................................226
17.7.2 Mounting and Connecting 26 Ah Backup Battery............................... 229
17.7.3 Connecting Solar Panel Cables...............................................................232
17.8 Powering Up....................................................................................................232
18. Finalizing and Checking Installation.................................................... 233
19. Sensor Transportation................................................................................ 235
19.1 Disassembling Sensors for Transportation..................................................235
Appendix A: Wiring Diagrams...........................................................................237
A.1 QML Data Logger Connector Block..............................................................237
A.2 TERMBOX Wiring Diagrams.......................................................................... 242
A.3 AWS310 System Basic Wiring Diagrams..................................................... 243
A.3.1 AWS310 Power Connections.................................................................. 244
A.3.2 AWS310 Data Signals...............................................................................245
A.3.3 AWS310 Optional Telemetry...................................................................246
A.3.4 AWS310 RS Line Sensors.........................................................................247
A.3.5 AWS310 Analog Sensors.........................................................................248
A.3.6 AWS310 Analog Sensors, Telemetry Options Table.............................249
A.3.7 AWS310 Block Diagram.......................................................................... 250
A.4 AWS310-SITE System Basic Wiring Diagrams............................................. 251
A.4.1 AWS310-SITE Power Connections......................................................... 252
A.4.2 AWS310-SITE Data Signals..................................................................... 253
A.4.3 AWS310-SITE Optional Telemetry......................................................... 254
A.4.4 AWS310-SITE RS Line Sensors............................................................... 255
A.4.5 AWS310-SITE Analog Sensors................................................................256
A.4.6 AWS310-SITE Obstruction Light, TSS928, and FS11.............................257
A.4.7 AWS310-SITE Block Diagram................................................................. 258
Appendix B: Mast Foundations.........................................................................259
Appendix C: Complete AWS310(-SITE) System and Dimensions....... 261
Index............................................................................................................................. 265
Technical Support................................................................................................... 269
Warranty..................................................................................................................... 269
Recycling.................................................................................................................... 269
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Example Components of AWS310................................................................ 13
Figure 2 Recommended Mast Location in Open Area............................................ 22
Figure 3 Recommended Site Layout with Distances...............................................25
Figure 4 RG13(H) Round Foundation (DRW231218)................................................ 27
Figure 5 RG13(H) Square Foundation (DRW231219)...............................................28
Figure 6 DRW231233 Round Concrete Reinforcing FS11, FD12, CL31,
and RG13............................................................................................................. 30
Figure 7 Dimensions for Sensor Support Arm, BOX652, Winch, and
TERMBOX Installation on DKP210............................................................... 36
Figure 8 WMT52 Installation on Pole Mast................................................................ 44
Figure 9 Removing WMT700 Bottom Transportation Damper.............................51
Figure 10 Handling WMT700........................................................................................... 52
Figure 11 WMT700 Installation Accessories................................................................56
Figure 12 Mounting 2 WMT700 Sensors on Top of Mast......................................... 59
Figure 13 WMT700 North Arrow.................................................................................... 62
Figure 14 Vaisala Serial Wind Transmitter WAC155...................................................65
Figure 15 WA15 Installed on Top of Mast......................................................................69
Figure 16 Installing and Positioning QOL111.................................................................76
Figure 17 UHF Antenna Location on Mast................................................................... 80
Figure 18 2G/3G Antenna Installation on Mast........................................................... 82
Figure 19 Solar Panel Installation Accessories............................................................86
Figure 20 APPK-SET106.....................................................................................................87
Figure 21 Map of Latitudes...............................................................................................88
Figure 22 DKP12SUP2 Installation Accessories...........................................................92
Figure 23 DKP060SUP2 Installation Accessories.......................................................93
Figure 24 DKP060SUP2 Installed................................................................................... 93
Figure 25 DKP12SUP1 Installation Accessories............................................................94
Figure 26 DKP060SUP1 Installation Accessories........................................................95
Figure 27 DKP12SUP1 Installed........................................................................................ 95
Figure 28 DKP060SUP1 Installed....................................................................................96
Figure 29 DKE110FSUP1 Installation Accessories........................................................97
Figure 30 DKE200SUP2 Installation Accessories.....................................................100
Figure 31 Full-length Sensor Support Arm Installed on DKE200........................102
Figure 32 DKE200SUP1 Installation Accessories...................................................... 103
Figure 33 Half-length Sensor Support Arm Installed on DKE200....................... 105
Figure 34 HMP155 and DTR503A Installation Accessories.....................................109
Figure 35 HMP155 and DTR13 Installation Accessories.............................................113
Figure 36 HMP155 with T‑Probe in Stevenson Screen.............................................. 117
Figure 37 HMP110 Probe with Radiation Shield..........................................................118
Figure 38 SR50A Beam Angle Clearance....................................................................120
Figure 39 SR50A Installation Accessories....................................................................121
Figure 40 Installing Pyranometer CMP6...................................................................... 125
Figure 41 SP Lite2 Installation Accessories.................................................................127
Figure 42 PWD Installation Accessories...................................................................... 133
Figure 43 BOX652 and Components............................................................................139
Figure 44 BOX652 Dimensions...................................................................................... 140
Figure 45 BOX652 and APPK-SET Mounting Kit........................................................ 141
Figure 46 APPK-SET106 Mounting Clamp.................................................................. 142
Figure 47 BOX652 Mounting Frame for APPK-SET Mounting Kit
(Front and Back).............................................................................................142
Figure 48 Enclosure Installed on Frangible Lattice Mast........................................ 154
Figure 49 Installing BOX652 on Wall with Mounting Frame.................................. 155
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Figure 50 BOX652 Wall or Back Panel Installation Accessories............................156
Figure 51 BOX652 Mounting Frame for Wall or Back Panel
Installation (Front).......................................................................................... 157
Figure 52 BOX652 Enclosure Installed on Wall..........................................................163
Figure 53 Installing Radiation Shield on BOX652 Installed on Pole Mast...........165
Figure 54 Installing Radiation Shield on BOX652 Installed on Wall.....................166
Figure 55 Installing Radiation Shield on BOX652 Installed on
Frangible Lattice Mast................................................................................... 167
Figure 56 TERMBOX Installed in Pole Mast..................................................................171
Figure 57 TERMBOX Installed on Lattice Mast...........................................................173
Figure 58 TERMBOX Grounding.....................................................................................174
Figure 59 Cable Glands.....................................................................................................175
Figure 60 Removing Plastic Cover from EC‑5............................................................ 185
Figure 61 DRS511 Slot Dimensions................................................................................190
Figure 62 DRS511 Positioning (Cold Filling Material)................................................192
Figure 63 DRS511 Positioning (Hot Filling Material).................................................194
Figure 64 RGSTAND Dimensions...................................................................................198
Figure 65 RG13(H) Installation Accessories................................................................201
Figure 66 Location of Components in Enclosure for AWS310 (With
Rubber Flange)................................................................................................213
Figure 67 Location of Components in Enclosure for AWS310-SITE
(With Steel Flange).........................................................................................215
Figure 68 Enclosure Bottom View, Rubber Flange..................................................220
Figure 69 Rubber Flange..................................................................................................221
Figure 70 Enclosure Bottom View, Steel Flange.......................................................223
Figure 71 Stainless Steel Flange................................................................................... 223
Figure 72 Front View of AC Power Connections...................................................... 225
Figure 73 QML Data Logger Connector Blocks, Analog
Measurement Channels CH0 - CH3...........................................................238
Figure 74 QML Data Logger Connector Blocks, Analog
Measurement Channels CH4 - CH7...........................................................239
Figure 75 QML Data Logger Connector Blocks, Analog
Measurement Channels CHA and CHB.................................................... 240
Figure 76 QML Data Logger Connector Blocks, Power Connector in
QML201C............................................................................................................241
Figure 77 TERMBOX-1200 General Wiring Diagram................................................242
Figure 78 TERMBOX-1212 General Wiring Diagram................................................. 243
Figure 79 AWS310, Power Connections......................................................................244
Figure 80 AWS310, Data Signals................................................................................... 245
Figure 81 AWS310, Optional Telemetry...................................................................... 246
Figure 82 AWS310, RS Line Sensors.............................................................................247
Figure 83 AWS310, Analog Sensors.............................................................................248
Figure 84 AWS310, Analog Sensors, Telemetry Options Table............................ 249
Figure 85 AWS310 Block Diagram................................................................................250
Figure 86 AWS310-SITE, Power Connections............................................................252
Figure 87 AWS310-SITE, Data Signals......................................................................... 253
Figure 88 AWS310-SITE, Optional Telemetry............................................................254
Figure 89 AWS310-SITE, RS Line Sensors.................................................................. 255
Figure 90 AWS310-SITE, Analog Sensors...................................................................256
Figure 91 AWS310-SITE, Obstruction Light, TSS928, and FS11.............................257
Figure 92 AWS310-SITE Block Diagram......................................................................258
Figure 93 DRW231410 (1/2), Foundation Pattern Example................................... 259
Figure 94 DRW231410 (2/2), Foundation Pattern Example..................................260
Figure 95 Complete AWS310(-SITE) System (Example).........................................261
Figure 96 Complete AWS310(-SITE) Dimensions.................................................... 263
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List of Tables
Table 1 Document Versions............................................................................................... 9
Table 2 AWS310 and AWS310-SITE Manuals.................................................................9
Table 3 Related Manuals..................................................................................................... 9
Table 4 System Components............................................................................................14
Table 5 Sensors.................................................................................................................... 15
Table 6 Pin-Out for Cable 228260................................................................................. 63
Table 7 Recommended Tilt Angle for Solar Panel.....................................................87
Table 8 Equipment Needed for Embedded Sensor Installation........................... 187
Table 9 Equipment for Cold Filling Material...............................................................188
Table 10 Examples of Slot Filling Material....................................................................188
Table 11 Equipment for Hot Filling Material................................................................ 189
Table 12 QML Data Logger LED Blinking Sequences................................................218
Table 13 Standard Cable Lengths................................................................................... 218
Table 14 Analog Measurement Channels.....................................................................237
Table 15 Power Channels in QML201C......................................................................... 240
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1. About This Document
1.1 Version Information
This document provides installation instructions for Vaisala Automatic Weather Stations
AWS310 and AWS310-SITE.
Table 1 Document Versions
Document Code Date Description
M211584EN-F August 2018 Instructions and wiring diagrams updated. RG13(H) cable length changed
to 15 m (49 ft 3 in). BOX652 steel flange changed to accommodate
QMT110 cable.
M211584EN-E September
2016
Document republished with new layout.
M211584EN-D May 2016 Document restructured to contain also instructions for AWS310-SITE.
Pyranometer CMP11 model updated to CMP10.
1.2 Related Manuals
The following CDs are delivered with the basic system:
• Installation CD, which contains Vaisala HydroMet Automatic Weather Station Client
software (used for working with the QML logger) as well as system documentation,
including sensor manuals by Vaisala and other manufacturers for the preconfigured
sensor selection set
• Vaisala USB driver CD, which is needed for setting up a service connection to the QML
logger
Table 2 AWS310 and AWS310-SITE Manuals
Document Code Name
M211583EN Vaisala Automatic Weather Station AWS310 User Guide
M211829EN Vaisala Automatic Weather Station AWS310-SITE System Description
M211828EN Vaisala Automatic Weather Station AWS310-SITE Configuration and Maintenance Manual
M211584EN Vaisala Automatic Weather Station AWS310 / AWS310-SITE Installation Manual
Table 3 Related Manuals
Document Code Name
M211786EN Grounding and Lightning Protection in Vaisala Outdoor Installations Technical Reference
M211785EN Vaisala Lightning Protection Kits DKL201, DKL202, and DKL203 Technical Reference
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Document Code Name
M211028EN Vaisala AviMet â AWOS and LLWAS Civil Works Instructions
M211625EN Vaisala Long Pole Mast DKP110 User Guide
M210373EN Vaisala Short Pole Mast DKP202, DKP203, DKP204, and DKP204W-CAMPOLE User Guide
M210315EN Vaisala Tiltable Pole Mast DKP206 and DKP210 User Guide
DOC218122 Vaisala DKE200 Series Frangible Lattice Mast EXEL 11 Installation Manual
M210374EN Vaisala Battery Regulator QBR101 User Guide
M211673EN Vaisala GOES DCP Transmitter QST102-3 Technical Reference
M210917EN Vaisala Fixed Display QMD202 User Guide
M210932EN Vaisala AWS Client User Guide
M211555EN Vaisala MetCast Observation Console MCC301 User's Guide
M211095EN Vaisala WINDCAP â Ultrasonic Wind Sensor Series WMT700 User Guide
M210293EN Vaisala Anemometer WAA151 User Guide
M210294EN Vaisala Wind Vane WAV151 User Guide
M210822EN Vaisala Serial Wind Transmitter WAC155 User Guide
M210906EN Vaisala Weather Transmitter WXT520 User's Guide
M210912EN Vaisala HUMICAP â Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP155 User's Guide
M211060EN Vaisala HUMICAP â Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP110 User's Guide
M211724EN Vaisala RG13 and RG13H User's Guide
M210855EN Vaisala BAROCAP â Digital Barometer PTB330 User's Guide
M211187EN Vaisala Visibility Sensor FS11 User's Guide
M210543EN Vaisala Present Weather Detector PWD22/52 User's Guide
M210482EN Vaisala Ceilometer CL31 User Guide
M210410EN Vaisala Thunderstorm Sensor™Model TSS928™User's Guide
M010032EN Vaisala Road Sensor DRS511 and DRS12 Installation Manual
M210182EN Vaisala Soil Temperature Sensor QMT107 User’s Guide
–ARG100 (QMR102) Aerodynamic Rain Gauge Manual
–OTT Pluvio2L Precipitation Gauge Operating Instructions
–Kipp & Zonen CMP Series Pyranometer Instruction Manual
–Kipp & Zonen SP Lite2 Instruction Sheet
–Campbell Scientific SR50A Sonic Ranging Sensor Instruction Manual
–Decagon Devices EC-5 Soil Moisture Sensor User's Manual
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1.3 Documentation Conventions
Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions carefully at this point, there is a risk of injury or even death.
WARNING!
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions carefully at this point, the product could be damaged or important data
could be lost.
CAUTION!
Note highlights important information on using the product.
Tip gives information for using the product more eciently.
Lists tools needed to perform the task.
Indicates that you need to take some notes during the task.
1.4 Trademarks
Vaisalaâ, HUMICAPâ, RAINCAPâ, and WINDCAPâare registered trademarks of Vaisala
Oyj.
Windowsâis either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
Campbell Scientificâis a registered trademark of Campbell Scientific, Inc.
ECH2OâEC-5 is a registered trademark of Decagon Devices, Inc.
All other product or company names that may be mentioned in this publication are trade
names, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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2. Product Overview
AWS310 consists of enclosure BOX652, optional mast, cabling, sensors, and installation
accessories.
Figure 1 Example Components of AWS310
1Enclosure BOX652
2Vaisala Wind Set WA15
3Vaisala WINDCAP Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT700
4Vaisala BAROCAP Digital Barometer PTB330
5Vaisala HUMICAP Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP155
6Vaisala Weather Transmitter WXT520
7Vaisala Ceilometer CL31
8Vaisala Present Weather Detector PWD22
More Information
‣Location of Components in Enclosure (page 213)
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2.1 Product Nomenclature
Table 4 System Components
Item Name
AWS310 Vaisala Automatic Weather Station
AWS310-SITE Vaisala Automatic Weather Station
BOX652 Vaisala Weather Station Enclosure
QML201C Vaisala Data Logger
QMD202 Vaisala Fixed Display
QBR101C Vaisala Battery Regulator
QSP431 Surge Protection Unit
TERMBOX Vaisala Termination Box
SOLAR30
SOLAR70-75
Vaisala Solar Panel
DSI486 Dual-isolated RS‑485 communication module
DSE101 Ethernet communication module
GOES GOES Data Collection System consisting of:
• Vaisala GOES DCP Transmitter QST102‑3
• GOES Crossed Yagi Antenna
• GOES GPS antenna
SATELLINE-EASy UHF Radio Modem
QOL111 Obelux Obstruction Light
AWS Client Vaisala software for service connection between computer and QML201C
DKE110F Vaisala Guyed Frangible Mast
DKE210 Vaisala Frangible Lattice Mast
DKP202
DKP203
Vaisala Short Pole Mast
DKP110 Vaisala Long Pole Mast
DKP210 Vaisala Tiltable Pole Mast
DKP060SUP1
DKP060SUP2
Vaisala sensor support arm for 60‑mm (2.36‑in) masts, half-length or full-length
DKP12SUP1
DKP12SUP2
Vaisala sensor support arm for 100‑mm (3.94‑in) masts, half-length or full-length
DKL201 Vaisala Lightning Kit
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Table 5 Sensors
Item Name
WMT52
WMT700
Vaisala WINDCAP Ultrasonic Wind Sensor
WA15:
• WAA151
• WAV151
• WAC155
Vaisala Wind Set consisting of:
• Vaisala Anemometer
• Vaisala Wind Vane
• Vaisala Serial Transmitter
WXT520 Vaisala Weather Transmitter
HMP110
HMP155
Vaisala HUMICAP Humidity and Temperature Probe
SR50A Campbell Scientific Ultrasonic Water and Snow Level Sensor
CMP3
CMP6
CMP10
SP Lite2
Kipp & Zonen Pyranometer
FS11 Vaisala Visibility Sensor
PWD22 Vaisala Present Weather Detector
CL31 Vaisala Ceilometer
QMT107
QMT110
Vaisala Soil/Water Temperature Sensor
EC‑5 Decagon Devices Soil Moisture Sensor EC‑5
DRS511 Vaisala Embedded Road and Runway Sensor
RG13(H) Vaisala Rain Gauge (with heating)
QMR102 Vaisala Precipitation Sensor
OTT Pluvio2L OTT Precipitation Gauge
PTB330 Vaisala BAROCAP Digital Barometer
BARO-1 Vaisala Pressure Sensor
2.2 Safety
This product has been type-tested for safety and approved as shipped from the factory.
Note the following precautions:
Consult local electricity professionals for the local and state legislation
and regulations about grounding.
WARNING!
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Ground the product and verify outdoor installation grounding
periodically. Failure to provide proper grounding can result in injury or death from
electrical shock and can severely damage the equipment.
WARNING!
Lightning protection is required to prevent injury and damage to
equipment due to direct lightning strikes and lightning-induced current surges.
WARNING!
Ground remote units properly. A lightning strike through a
communication wire can cause a lethal current surge.
WARNING!
A long cable between units (sensors, transmitters, power supplies, and
displays) can cause a lethal lightning-induced current surge. Always ground the
enclosure to a suitable grounded location with a short, low-resistance cable.
WARNING!
Do not service the system alone. Do not reach into parts and assemblies
that are AC (mains) powered and live except in the presence of someone who can
provide first aid.
WARNING!
Do not perform installation or maintenance procedures when there is a
risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.
WARNING!
Assess the risks from the installation work. Take into account also the
eects of local weather conditions.
WARNING!
Installations must be performed only by people with experience in
installing or working with weather stations.
WARNING!
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Only licensed experts may install electrical components. They must
adhere to local and state legislation and regulations.
WARNING!
Follow local and state legislation and regulations on occupational safety.WARNING!
The system is powered from several power sources to ensure
uninterrupted service. To make the system non-energized, disconnect all power sources.
WARNING!
After disconnecting the power cable, dangerous voltages can exist for
some time. To avoid injury, disconnect the power and discharge circuits before touching
them.
WARNING!
Photovoltaic modules generate direct current (DC) when exposed to
sunlight or other sources of light. Although single modules produce low voltage and
current, contact with module output wiring can cause shocks and burns.
WARNING!
Make sure that you prepare or connect only de-energized wires.WARNING!
Do not replace components when the system is powered up. Switch o
both AC (mains) and battery power before performing maintenance procedures.
WARNING!
Some instruments and sensors or versions are heated. To avoid injury, do
not touch heated parts when heating is on.
WARNING!
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Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere, for example, when flammable
gases or fumes are present. Operation of electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a safety hazard.
WARNING!
If ice or snow accumulates on the mast, guy wires, or sensors, the ice or
snow can fall and cause injury to persons below.
WARNING!
Do not substitute parts or modify the system, or install unsuitable parts in
the system. Improper modification can damage the product or lead to malfunction.
WARNING!
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings
elsewhere in these instructions violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and
intended use of the product. Vaisala assumes no liability for the customer's failure to
comply with these requirements.
WARNING!
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Vaisala, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
WARNING!
Do not damage or change the wiring. Incorrect wiring can cause damage
and prevent or limit operation.
CAUTION!
2.2.1 ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic circuits. Vaisala products are
adequately protected against ESD for their intended use. However, it is possible to damage
the product by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching, removing, or inserting any
objects in the equipment housing.
To avoid delivering high static voltages to the product:
• Handle ESD-sensitive components on a properly grounded and protected ESD
workbench or by grounding yourself to the equipment chassis with a wrist strap and a
resistive connection cord.
• If you are unable to take either precaution, touch a conductive part of the equipment
chassis with your other hand before touching ESD-sensitive components.
• Hold component boards by the edges and avoid touching component contacts.
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