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WXT520 Weather Transmitter 

5.6  Relative Humidity 

Measurement Range:

 

0 to 100% RH 

Accuracy:

 

±3% RH @ 0 to 90% RH; ±5% RH @ 90 to 100% RH 

Output Resolution:

 

0.1% RH 

5.7  Assembly 

Compatible Dataloggers:

 CR200(X)-series, CR800, CR850, CR6, CR1000, 

CR3000, CR5000, CR510, CR10(X), CR23X 

Electromagnetic 

Compatibility:

 

Complies with EMC standard EN61326-1; 

IEC standards: IEC 60945/61000-4-4, IEC 

60945/61000-4-2 

Input Voltage:

 

5 to 30 Vdc 

Typical Current Drain 

@ 12 Vdc:

 

3 mA with default measuring intervals;  

0.1 mA (SDI-12 standby) 

Output:

 

SDI-12 as configured by Campbell Scientific;  

RS-292 and RS-485 also available 

Operating Range:

 

–52 to 60 °C; 0 to 100% RH 

Dimensions:

 

24.0 cm (9.4 in) height, 12.0 cm (4.7 in) diameter 

Weight

650 g (1.43 lb) 

6.  Installation 

6.1  Mounting to a Campbell Scientific Crossarm

 

The WXT520 is mounted to a CM202, CM204, or CM206 crossarm using the 

18311 mounting tube, which is shipped with the WXT520. 

The 18311 mounting tube fits in the bottom of the WXT520, and is fastened to 

a crossarm via the CM220 Mounting Kit.  Alternatively, the 17953 1-in. x 1-in. 

NU-RAIL fitting can be used instead of the CM220 for mounting to a 

crossarm. 

6.2  IP66 Mounting Device 

Campbell Scientific offers the 25299 mounting kit that provides better 

protection from water intrusion.  When using the 25299, the WXT520’s IP 

classification is increased from IP65 to IP66. 

To attach the 25299 to the WXT520, place the L-shaped tabs into the notches 

on the bottom of the WXT520 (see FIGURE 

6-1

).  Turn the WXT520 until the 

mount is locked into place.  Once the 25299 is in place, the WXT520 is 

mounted to a mast or crossarm using the method described in Section 

6.1

Mounting to a Campbell Scientific Crossarm

 

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Summary of Contents for WXT520

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL WXT520 Weather Transmitter Revision 9 15 C o p y r i g h t 2 0 0 6 2 0 1 5 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: ...ucts to CSI CSI will return such Products by surface carrier prepaid within the continental United States of America To all other locations CSI will return such Products best way CIP port of entry per...

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: ...beginning work Wear a hardhat and eye protection and take other appropriate safety precautions while working on or around tripods and towers Do not climb tripods or towers at any time and prohibit cl...

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Page 7: ...on 2 5 3 Precipitation 2 5 4 Barometric Pressure 2 5 5 Air Temperature 2 5 6 Relative Humidity 3 5 7 Assembly 3 6 Installation 3 6 1 Mounting to a Campbell Scientific Crossarm 3 6 2 IP66 Mounting Devi...

Page 8: ...Table of Contents ii A 3 Sensor Settings screen A 3 A 4 Message Settings screen A 3 Tables 6 1 Connections to Campbell Scientific Dataloggers 5 6 2 SDI 12 Commands 6...

Page 9: ...tion Upon receipt of the WXT520 inspect the packaging and contents for damage File damage claims with the shipping company 4 Overview 4 1 Wind Speed and Direction The WXT520 s wind sensor consists of...

Page 10: ...0 m s 1 Accuracy 0 3 m s 1 or 3 whichever is greater 0 to 35 m s1 5 36 to 60 m s 1 Response Time 0 25 s 5 2 Wind Direction Measurement Range 0 to 360 Accuracy 3 Output Resolution 1 5 3 Precipitation R...

Page 11: ...to a Campbell Scientific Crossarm The WXT520 is mounted to a CM202 CM204 or CM206 crossarm using the 18311 mounting tube which is shipped with the WXT520 The 18311 mounting tube fits in the bottom of...

Page 12: ...sists of a metallic band with spikes pointing upward The spike s shape and location ensure minimal interference of wind and rain measurements 1 The spikes are designed not to hurt the birds 2 While th...

Page 13: ...te SDI 12 signal C U configured for SDI 121 C1 SDI 12 or SDI 12 Green Data ground G Green Optional heater power see note 12V or SW_Battery Pink Optional heater ground see note G Grey Not used 1 U chan...

Page 14: ...tion Minimum Wind Direction Average Wind Direction Maximum Wind Speed Minimum Wind Speed Average Wind Speed Maximum aR2 or aM2 PTU Message Air Temperature Relative Humidity Barometric Pressure aR3 or...

Page 15: ...m Units Hamount hits cm 2 Define Data Tables DataTable Table1 True 1 DataInterval 0 60 Min 10 WindVector 1 WindSpd WindDir FP2 False 900 0 0 FieldNames WindSpd_Mean WindDir_MeanUnitVector WindDir_SD1...

Page 16: ...indDir_Mean WindDir_SD1 Average 1 AirTemp False Sample 1 RelHumidity Sample 1 AirPressure Totalize 1 Ramount False Totalize 1 Hamount False EndTable Main Program BeginProg Main Scan Scan 5 Sec Dalogge...

Page 17: ...15 Loc Value1 5 1 0 Mult 6 0 0 Offset 23 Excitation with Delay P22 1 1 Ex Channel 2 0 Delay W Ex 0 01 sec units 3 50 Delay After Ex 0 01 sec units 4 0 mV Excitation Get WXT520 Values 7 9 Ta air temp...

Page 18: ...WXT520 Weather Transmitter 10...

Page 19: ...tor on the WXT520 2 Connect a 9 V battery to the Configuration Cable s battery clip The female contact of the battery clip is 3 On your PC run Vaisala s WXT Configuration Tool Software and go to the C...

Page 20: ...and self diagnostic verify Enable Heating is NOT selected Heating and self diagnostics Update Interval 15 s Communication protocol select SDI 12 v1 3 User port settings Port type SDI 12 select contin...

Page 21: ...nsor Settings screen 9 Click on the OK button 10 Go to the Message Settings Screen and verify that Message Settings are as desired The default settings are shown in FIGURE A 4 Note Hail accumulation s...

Page 22: ...ndix A Configuring the WXT520 A 4 11 Click on the OK button 12 Close the WXT Configuration Tool 13 Remove the 9 V battery 14 Disconnect the Configuration Cable 15 Secure protective service port cap on...

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