Vaisala Beacon Station BWS500 User manual

Setup Guide
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Vaisala Beacon Station BWS500
Mast Installation
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• Weather transmitter WXT536
• M12 cable to connect WXT and
EGW
• Mounting kit for Ø 30 mm (1.18 in)
pole mast
• Mounting adapter and mounting kit for
Ø 60 mm (2.36 in) pole mast
• Compass for aligning WXT to North (not
included)
• Allen key 2.5 mm (included with
mounting kit)
• Vaisala Beacon Edge Gateway EGW501
• 2 x pole mast brackets with screws and
washers
• Allen key 5 mm
If EGW501 is mounted on the wall:
• Wall mounting plates and mounting
instructions.
• Screws and wall plugs. Use wall plugs
and screws that are suitable for the wall
material.
Vaisala Beacon Station
BWS500
Vaisala Weather Transmitter WXT536
WXT536 measures pressure, temperature,
humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and
wind direction.
Vaisala Beacon Edge Gateway EGW501
EGW501 handles data transfer between
sensors and Vaisala cloud.
Vaisala Beacon Station BWS500 is a
compact weather station for
environmental monitoring. This product is
intended for outdoor use and can be used
in wet locations.
For the most reliable measurements
choose a site that represents the
conditions that you wish to measure.
Nearby buildings, trees, and heat sources
can distort the measurements.
Check that the installation site is within
the cellular network coverage area of
your network operator.
For powering BWS500, the site must
have one of the following:
• Power supply lines for AC (mains)
power
• Sucient amount of sunshine for solar
panel and DC powering.
Clean the device with a soft cloth and
water when needed.
Follow the recommended installation
order, as well as local and state legislation
and regulations on occupational safety.
Wall mounting
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Powersupply unit Edgegateway
4x
M6x10mm
Installplate
1
224[8.82]
185[7.28] mm[in]
105[4.13]
224[8.82]
Ø6 mm
Drillholes
2
4x
Attachto wall
3
Usewall plugs and
screwsthat are suitable
forthe wall material.

More information:
www.vaisala.com/bws500-support
• Vaisala Beacon Edge Gateway EGW501
• 2 x pole mast brackets with screws and
washers
• Allen key 5 mm
If EGW501 is mounted on the wall:
• Wall mounting plates and mounting
instructions.
• Screws and wall plugs. Use wall plugs
and screws that are suitable for the wall
material.
• Power supply unit PSU501
• M12 cable to connect PSU and gateway
• AC connector
• 2 x pole mast brackets or wall mounting
plate with screws and washers
• Allen key 5 mm
If PSU501 is mounted on the wall:
• Wall mounting plates and mounting
instructions.
• Screws and wall plugs. Use wall plugs
and screws that are suitable for the wall
material.
Power supply unit PSU501 for
AC (mains) power
PSU501 contains a backup battery to
ensure operation during AC (mains)
power failure or outage.
• Power supply unit PSU502
• M12 cable to connect PSU and gateway
• 2 x pole mast brackets with screws and
washers allen key 5 mm
• Solar panel and solar panel holder
Power supply unit PSU502 for DC power
and solar panel
PSU502 when combined with solar panel
converts solar energy into DC power and
stores it in a battery.
Vaisala Wx Beacon is cloud-based
software for viewing measurement data
from Vaisala sensors.
Wx Beacon collects the data
automatically. Check the observations
from your account in Wx Beacon.
To use Wx Beacon, you need a computer
or mobile device with Internet
connection.
beta.beacon.vaisala.com
Measurements Settings
Air pressure
hPa
16:36
1159.5

Relative humidity
%
16:36
37.8

Air temperature
°C
16:36
21.3

Wind direction
°
16:36
124

Wind speed
m/s
4.3
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  
12:32:51 BWS100
Summary Graph
Viewing the observations in
Vaisala Wx Beacon
Wall mounting
M212534EN-A

Powersupply unit Edgegateway
4x
M6x10mm
Installplate
1
224[8.82]
185[7.28] mm[in]
105[4.13]
224[8.82]
Ø6 mm
Drillholes
2
4x
Attachto wall
3
Usewall plugs and
screwsthat are suitable
forthe wall material.

Install sensors
Weather transmitter
WXT536
2.1 Place PSU502 to solar
panel frame and secure
with 4 screws. Attach
2 pole mount brackets to
frame.
2.2 Attach PSU502
and solar panel
frame to pole mast.
2.3 Tighten all bracket
screws. Slide solar panel to
the holder and tighten
screws inside the holder.
1
2
2.3 Tighten all screws
evenly to keep power
supply unit or gateway
firmly in place.
2.2 Attach power supply
unit or gateway to pole
mast.
Install WXT536 on the
top of the pole mast.
Use additional mounting
adapter if WXT536 is
installed on Ø 60 mm
(2.36 in) pole mast.
Check that the sensor is
aligned to North.
Install power unit
Option 1: PSU501
AC (mains) power
Install power unit
Option 2: PSU502
DC with solar panel
Install PSU501 on pole
mast with 2 brackets.
Use steel band if mast
diameter is bigger than
63 mm (2.48 in).
Min. installation height
100 cm (40 in).
3Install gateway
EGW501
Install EGW501 on
pole mast with
2 brackets.
Use steel band if
mast diameter is
bigger than 63 mm
(2.48 in).
Leave max 60 cm
(23 in) between
PSU501/PSU502
and EGW500.
Check the observations
from your account in
beta.beacon.vaisala.com
First connection to
cloud may take up
to 15 minutes.
4Connect cables and
power up the station
5Verify connection
to cloud
For AC (mains)
powered PSU501,
AC connector must
be prepared before
connecting cables.
Tie cables to the
mast with cable
ties.
Connecting power cable to
gateway turns station
automatically on if power is
available from battery or other
power source.
Wipe solar panel
clean before
installation.
Orient PSU502 and
solar panel towards
midday sun.
Install with 2 pole
mount brackets.
Use steel band if
mast diameter is
bigger than
63 mm (2.48 in).
Ø 60 mm
(2.36 in)
Ø 30 mm
(1.18 in)
Ø 60 mm
(2.36 in)
Ø 30 mm
(1.18 in)
4.1 Connect WXT to
gateway.
4.2 Connect power
source to power unit
as shown depending
on your power unit.
- Option 1: PSU501
- Option 2: PSU502
4.3 Connect PSU to
gateway
Powering
specifications
EGW501:
Operating voltage:
9 - 32 VDC
2 A
PSU501:
Input power:
100 - 240 VAC
50 - 60 Hz
800 mA
PSU502:
Input power:
15 - 32 VDC
Max. 2 A
EGW501
WXT536
Solar panel
Option 1: PSU501 AC (mains)
Option 2: PSU502 DC
AC (mains)
power
1
Read AC connector preparation
instructions from Preparing AC
(mains) power connector.
Reserved for future use.
Do not connect.
3
2
2
2.1 Attach 2 pole mount
brackets to power supply
unit or gateway with 4
screws.
1.1 Lead the sensor cable
through the mounting kit
and for 60-mm (2.36 in)
masts, also through the
mounting adapter.
1.2 Keep the upper part of
the protective cushion on
and connect and tighten the
cable.
1.3 Insert the mounting kit
adapter and turn it firmly
until you feel the adapter
snap into the locked
position.
1.4 Run the sensor cable
through the mounting
adapter. Attach the sensor
to the mounting adapter or
mast. Fix mounting adapter
with wrench.
1.5 Align the transmitter so
that the arrow points to
North.
1.6 Tighten the fixing screw
to keep sensor firmly in
place.
Remove the protective
cushion.
PSU501EGW501
Ø < 63 mm
(12.48 in)
Ø > 63 mm
(2.48 in)
SNAP!
NORTH
Powering up... (blinking fast)
Power
Connection
Error (steady)
Power OK (steady,
after 60 minutes blinking slowly)
Battery voltage low (blinking fast)
Connecting... (blinking fast)
Connected (steady,
after 60 minutes blinking slowly)
Connection failed (steady)

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Safety Note
To prevent electrostatic discharge, avoid touching component contacts or connectors.
When working with equipment in extremely cold temperatures, use appropriate
personal protective equipment such as thermally insulated gloves and clothing.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
WARNING! Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING! If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Vaisala, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
WARNING! Assess the risks from the installation work. Take into account also the eects of
local weather conditions. Do not perform installation procedures when there is a risk of
thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.
WARNING! The ac mains supply line must be equipped with overcurrent protection device (a
fuse or a circuit breaker). The current rating of the overcurrent protection device must be
aligned with the cable size used to connect the PSU501. Unless local regulations state otherwise,
use max 6 A device for 0.75 mm2 (AWG 18) cables, max 10 A for 1 mm2 (AWG 17) cables and
max 16 A for 1.5 mm2 (AWG15) cables. Do not replace the mains supply cord with a lower rating
cord than specified.
WARNING! Only licensed experts may install electrical components. They must adhere to local
and state legislation and regulations.
WARNING! Keep away from live circuits. Operating personnel must observe safety regulations
at all times.
WARNING! Do not replace the battery with a battery of an incorrect type. If you do, there is a
risk of explosion. Dispose of used batteries according to statutory regulations.
CAUTION! EGW501 requires a separation distance of at least 20 cm (7.87 in). This distance must
be maintained between the user and the device when the device is operating.
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.
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.
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, touch a conductive part of the
equipment chassis with your other hand before touching ESD-sensitive components.
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