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PWC100 Present Weather Sensor Calibrator 

Step 5:  Position 3: Right 

 

 

Move the calibrator into the right-hand position by unscrewing the 
calibrator mounting screws slightly and sliding the calibrator fully to the 
right.  Then retighten the screws once in position. 

 

Visually check that the calibrator is located correctly and securely. 

 

LED 

R

 should now be flashing slowly and all other LEDs should be off. 

 

Once you are ready, press 

START

 

The test is now automated and the disk should start rotating.  LED 

R

 will 

stay illuminated until this stage of the test is complete. 

 

Wait for the calibration disk to stop rotating.  This test will take 
approximately two and a half minutes. 

Final calibration results 

The calibration verification has now been completed.  All three of the LEDs 
should be solidly illuminated indicating that the PWS100 is still within its 
calibration limits. 

If all three LEDs are flashing, then the calibration was found to be outside of 
desired levels and further action needs to be taken. 

If any of the calibration checks have failed (all three light flashing after test), 
then the tests should be re-run after ensuring the disk is clean and the area 
between the heads is clear of any obstructions.  This should remove any chance 
that the calibrator or another external factor was the cause. 

If the PWC100 still indicates a problem, please contact Campbell Scientific for 
further advice. 

Summary of Contents for PWC100

Page 1: ...PWC100 Present Weather Sensor Calibrator Revision 3 12 C o p y r i g h t 2 0 0 8 2 0 1 2 C a m p b e l l S c i e n t i f i c I n c...

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Page 3: ...emoving reinstalling and shipping defective products to Campbell Campbell will return such products by surface carrier prepaid within the continental United States of America To all other locations Ca...

Page 4: ...g container Campbell Scientific s shipping address is CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC INC RMA _____ 815 West 1800 North Logan Utah 84321 1784 For all returns the customer must fill out a Statement of Product Clea...

Page 5: ...ting up the Calibrator 3 3 2 Starting the Tests 4 4 Cleaning Guide 10 5 Calibrator Safety Guidelines 10 6 Electrical Parameters 11 6 1 PWC100 Voltages and Currents 11 6 2 Earth 0 V and Transient Prote...

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Page 7: ...manual Please contact Campbell Scientific for more details or refer to the PWS100 manual 2 Operation and Use 2 1 Operating Guidelines Please ensure that there are no obstructions between the PWS senso...

Page 8: ...to Section 7 4 3 of the PWS100 manual Figure 2 1 provides the screen in which the values are shown Please note you only need to change the constants do not attempt to adjust the calibration of the PW...

Page 9: ...stic blanking screws from their positions on the PWS center block Fix the PWC100 visibility calibrator unit to the center position on the PWS using two of the metal countersunk fixing screws provided...

Page 10: ...or coming from the velocity unit to the LEMO socket on the PWS as detailed in Section 3 1 This will let the PWS know you want to start the tests Press the RESET STOP button on the PWC100 Within 10 sec...

Page 11: ...slowly This indicates the end of the visibility test Remember to remove the blanking plug from the PWS before continuing This is important At this point steps three through five can be ignored if only...

Page 12: ...tor is located correctly and securely LED C should now be flashing slowly and all other LEDs should be off Once you are ready press START The test is now automated and the disk should start rotating L...

Page 13: ...calibrator is located correctly and securely LED L should now be flashing slowly and all other LEDs should be off Once you are ready press START The test is now automated and the disk should start rot...

Page 14: ...top rotating This test will take approximately two and a half minutes Final calibration results The calibration verification has now been completed All three of the LEDs should be solidly illuminated...

Page 15: ...Final calibration result table Result LED Status LED L LED C LED R Description Test passed ON ON ON If all tests have passed all the LEDs will be illuminated at the same time Calibration required Fla...

Page 16: ...e is taken to ensure the surfaces are not scratched cracked or damaged A cleaning agent that does not leave a residue such as isopropyl alcohol or a product specifically designed to clean optical equi...

Page 17: ...nt Protection The user must ensure that the ground lug on the PWS is connected to the earth lug on the logger or another suitable termination point The PWC100 is connected to this earth via the umbili...

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Page 19: ...delines A 1 Assembly Guidelines The PWC100 visibility and velocity calibration disks can easily be removed for cleaning or repair if needed FIGURE A 1 Attaching the velocity disk FIGURE A 2 Attaching...

Page 20: ...Appendix A Assembly Guidelines FIGURE A 3 Attachment of the velocity calibrator A 2 Connector Pin Outs Connector Front View 4 Data 1 0 V 2 Volts 3 0 V A 2...

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