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Magellan 420 Weather Station

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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

Tripod Parts List:

Description

Ref. Qty.

Body/Mast Assembly

1

1

Legs

2

3

Retainer Pins

3

4

Guy Wire Ring with

4

1

3 Wires and Turnbuckles

Anchor Screw with Chain

5

1

Clamp with Strap

6

1

Specifications

Capacity: Supports up to 60 lbs.

Shipping Weight: 17 lbs

Shipping Box Dimensions: 71" x 9" x 9"

Tripod and Tiedown Kit Part Number: 88019

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Summary of Contents for Magellan 420

Page 1: ...__________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan 420 Weather Station User Manual Version 2 00 Serial Number ___________________ Date Purchased __________________ All specifications subject to change without notice Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ... Weather Station WeatherMaster software Weather MicroServer and Weather Display Console are trademarks of Columbia Weather Systems Inc The information and drawings contained herein are the sole property of Columbia Weather Systems Inc Use of this publication is reserved exclusively for customers of Columbia Weather Systems Inc and their personnel Reproduction of this material is forbidden without ...

Page 3: ...________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Magellan 420 Weather Station Please read this manual completely prior to installation ...

Page 4: ...4 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc ...

Page 5: ...he customer once the material is entrusted to the transport company NOTE DO NOT RETURN THE INSTRUMENT TO COLUMBIA WEATHER SYSTEMS until the following steps are completed Failure to follow this request will jeopardize your claim 1 Open the container and inspect the contents Do not throw away the container or any damaged parts Try to keep items in the same condition as originally received 2 Notify t...

Page 6: ...ischarges when touching removing or inserting any objects inside the equipment housing To avoid delivering high static voltages yourself 1 Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and protected ESD workbench When this is not possible ground yourself with a wrist strap and a resistive connection cord to the equipment chassis before touching the boards When neither of the above is poss...

Page 7: ...2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 13 MAGELLAN SENSOR TRANSMITTER 13 MAGELLAN 420 ENCLOSURE 14 SURGE LIGHTNING PROTECTOR 16 WEATHERMASTER SOFTWARE OPTIONAL 17 WEATHER DISPLAY CONSOLE OPTIONAL 18 WEATHER MICROSERVER OPTIONAL 19 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION 21 WEATHER STATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS 21 MAGELLAN 420 WITH TIPPING BUCKET RAIN GAUGE 22 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 23 UNPACKING THE UNIT 23 Installing the Magellan ...

Page 8: ...CTION 6 CALIBRATION 39 FACTORY CALIBRATION 39 TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE READING ADJUSTMENTS 39 SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE 41 SECTION 8 USER SUPPORT INFORMATION 43 LIMITED WARRANTY 43 EXCLUSIONS 43 RETURN FOR REPAIR PROCEDURE 44 REFERENCE 47 GLOSSARY 47 Aspirating Radiation Shield 47 Barometric Pressure 47 Celsius Temperature Scale 47 Dew Point 47 Fahrenheit Temperature Scale 47 Heat Index 47 Relative Hu...

Page 9: ...an Sensor Transmitter Features A sonic anemometer for wind speed measurement Multi element sensor for highly accurate and stable temperature readings Fast response capacitive relative humidity sensor State of the art barometric pressure sensor Internal fluxgate compass for automatic alignment of wind direction Weather protected sensor unit designed for maximum portability and utility Integrated so...

Page 10: ...mperature Range 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C Accuracy 0 2 C 0 to 60 C 0 5 C 40 C to 0 C Resolution 0 1 C Units Available F C Barometric Pressure Range 17 50 to 32 50 InHg 600 to 1100 hPa Accuracy 0 5 hPa At 25 C Resolution 0 1 hPa Units Available Kpa mbar InHg Relative Humidity Range 0 100 Accuracy 3 At 25 C Resolution 1 Units Available RH Compass Accuracy 2 Resolution 1 Input Voltage The Magellan 420 i...

Page 11: ..._________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Maximum load 600 ohms Output reaction time 0 40 ms DA Conversion 12 bits resolution 4096 Current Consumption 30 mA to 120 mA Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Optional Accuracy 1 at 2 in hr or less Resolution 0 01 inch ...

Page 12: ...for the barometric pressure and ambient temperature The raw readings are temperature corrected by the microcontroller Wind Measurement A unique folded path low power sonic anemometer operates on the principle that the speed of the wind affects the time it takes for sound to travel from one point to a second point If the sound is traveling in the direction of the wind then the transit time is decre...

Page 13: ...CAL DESCRIPTION Magellan Sensor Transmitter The Magellan Sensor Transmitter is an all in one sensor unit containing sonic wind speed and direction sensor temperature sensor relative humidity sensor and barometric pressure sensor The temperature and relative humidity sensors are combined in a single module housed in a self aspirating radiation shield ...

Page 14: ...14 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan 420 Enclosure ...

Page 15: ...lumbia Weather Systems Inc The Magellan 420 Enclosure contains the following 1 AC power supply with 24 VDC output 2 AC power filter and suppressor 3 Two RS 232 to 4 20 mA converters 4 Sensor connection terminal block The enclosure used is UL 508 Type 4 NEMA EEMAC Type 4 Enclosure flammability rating UL94 5V ...

Page 16: ...er station investment with the Surge Lightning Protector This compact transient overvoltage suppressor is designed for weather stations in areas with an elevated risk of lightning strikes such as the top of high buildings or installations with cable lengths greater than 100 feet Superior 3 stage surge protection Tolerates up to 10kA surge currents Both differential and common mode protection on ea...

Page 17: ...l grade weather monitoring software This software package is designed for specialized markets that require robust weather calculations interoperability with computer models and data interfaces to other industrial systems WeatherMaster utilizes Microsoft Access database for easy data access and manipulation Please refer to the WeatherMaster user manual for installation and operation procedures ...

Page 18: ... 200MHz ARM9 CPU Serial or Ethernet connection Connects directly to weather station with serial port or connects to a Weather MicroServer over a network utilizing an existing Ethernet infrastructure no extra wiring The MicroServer configuration also allows for data from one weather station to be monitored from multiple display consoles at various locations Screens can be factory customized to meet...

Page 19: ...e Magellan transmitter connects to the MicroServer via COM1 The MicroServer has two RS 232 COM ports and an Ethernet port The MicroServer offers the following XML Weather Data FTP weather data in XML or CSV format Modbus TCP Modbus RTU Serial RS 485 interfaces SNMP BACnet DNP3 interfaces Weather Underground Anything Weather interface CWOP interface One year of data logging at 1 minute interval Int...

Page 20: ...20 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc ...

Page 21: ...Magellan 420 Weather Station 21 ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc SECTION 3 INSTALLATION Weather Station System Configurations ...

Page 22: ...__________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan 420 with Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge The Magellan 420 system can also be configured to measure rainfall with a Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge ...

Page 23: ...es in a custom shipping container Be careful when removing the device Unpack the Magellan 420 weather station and verify that all parts are included 1 Standard system includes Magellan Sensor Transmitter 50 ft sensor cable additional cable length if ordered Magellan 420 Weatherproof Enclosure User Manual Inspect all system components for obvious shipping damage Refer to Important Notice Shipping D...

Page 24: ...nto the sensor for your area To change the magnetic declination contact Columbia Weather Systems for more information Installing the Mast There are three acceptable methods for mounting the mast to a roof or building structure Sloped roof mounting flat roof mounting or wall mounting See Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware for more information Location Do not attach the sensor transmitter to a radio ...

Page 25: ...ou are drilling Any mast or tower should always be properly earth grounded to minimize electrical storm damage The use of a properly grounded metal mast or tower however does not insure protection from electrostatic discharge These items could become electrically charged resulting in damage to the sensors and or console This could damage the system in the event of an electrical storm Note If the s...

Page 26: ...______________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Installing the Mounting Adapter Follow the procedure below to connect the Magellan Sensor to the mounting adapter 1 Feed the sensor cable through the mounting adapter 2 Plug the metal cable connector into the base of the Magellan Sensor and tighten ...

Page 27: ...0 Weather Station 27 ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc 3 Insert the sensor onto the mounting adapter and tighten the two slotted base set screws ...

Page 28: ...gure above 2 Slide the steel strip beneath the latch on the back of the enclosure 3 Wrap the steel strip around the pole mast You may shorten the strip to a suitable length 4 Loosen the fastener by backing up the screw half way 5 Attach the steel strip ends to the fastener by latching the fastener to a hole on the strip and folding it over 6 Tighten the fastener s screw in order to secure the unit...

Page 29: ..._________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Connecting the Magellan Sensor Transmitter to the 420 Enclosure Using a 1 Straight Slot screwdriver attach the wires from the end of the sensor cable to the terminal block screws as shown below ...

Page 30: ...30 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Connecting the 420 Enclosure to the PLC ...

Page 31: ...le secure support for your meteorological sensors Constructed from welded anodized aluminum for appearance and longevity the 15 pound tripod can easily support up to 60 pounds of equipment An optional tie down kit allows for additional security in high wind areas To install insert the legs into the main body and secure with stainless steel retainer pins Extend the mast to the desired height and in...

Page 32: ...Inc Tripod Parts List Description Ref Qty Body Mast Assembly 1 1 Legs 2 3 Retainer Pins 3 4 Guy Wire Ring with 4 1 3 Wires and Turnbuckles Anchor Screw with Chain 5 1 Clamp with Strap 6 1 Specifications Capacity Supports up to 60 lbs Shipping Weight 17 lbs Shipping Box Dimensions 71 x 9 x 9 Tripod and Tiedown Kit Part Number 88019 ...

Page 33: ... The Roof Mounting Kit Cat No 88002 is suitable for both a slanted and flat roof installation The figure and table below illustrates and describes the individual parts Description Ref Qty Part No Steel mast 10 ft 1 1 88005 Universal Mast Anchor 2 1 88010 Lag Screw Roof Mast Mount 3 4 88030 1 4 x 2 1 4 for comp roofs Guy Wire Clamp 1 8 4 1 88070 Steel Guy Wire Galvanized 6 50ft 88080 Eye Bolt Wood ...

Page 34: ..._______ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Wall Mounting The figure and table below illustrates and describes the individual parts in the Wall Mounting Kit Part No 88003 Individual parts are also available Description Ref Qty Part No Mast 10 ft 1 1 88005 4 Wall Mount Bracket 9 2 88120 Lag Screw 3 4 88030 ...

Page 35: ...Magellan 420 Weather Station 35 ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc ...

Page 36: ...36 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc ...

Page 37: ...eous wind direction Range 0 to 360 degrees Channel 2 Wind Speed Description Instantaneous wind speed Range 0 to 135 mph Channel 3 Temperature Description Instantaneous temperature Range 40 to 140 F Channel 4 Relative Humidity Description Instantaneous relative humidity Range 0 to 100 Channel 5 Barometric Pressure Description Instantaneous barometric pressure Range 17 to 33 InHg Channel 6 Rainfall ...

Page 38: ...38 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc ...

Page 39: ...d adjustment see Section 8 USER SUPPORT INFORMATION for more information Temperature and Pressure Reading Adjustments Even though the temperature sensor is calibrated at the factory to 0 5 F and requires no further calibration and similarly the pressure sensor is calibrated to 0 015 inches Hg the sensors reading can be adjusted using WeatherMaster software or the Weather Display console Please ref...

Page 40: ...40 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc ...

Page 41: ... Inc SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE Because the sensor has no moving parts to wear out periodic maintenance is not required The only user repairable part is the Temperature Relative Humidity Sensor Module T RH Module located inside the multi plate shield To order the T RH Module please contact Columbia Weather Systems for more information ...

Page 42: ...42 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc ...

Page 43: ...ective parts EXCLUSIONS Certain parts are not manufactured by CWS i e certain purchased options etc and are therefore not covered by this warranty These parts may be covered by warranties issued by their respective manufacturers and although CWS will not warrant these parts CWS will act as agent for the administration of any such independent warranties during the term of this warranty This warrant...

Page 44: ...ervice is required return your Magellan Weather Station as follows A Packing Wrap the Sensor Transmitter in a plastic bag first Pack in original shipping carton or a sturdy oversized carton Use plenty of packing material B Include A brief description of the problem with all known symptoms Your telephone number Your return street shipping address UPS will not deliver to a P O box Write the RMA numb...

Page 45: ...form of conveyance or if you are located beyond these borders then you must bear the additional cost of return shipment 4 If your unit is not under warranty we will call you with an estimate of the charges If approved your repaired unit will be returned after all charges including parts labor and return shipping and handling have been paid If not approved your unit will be returned as is via UPS C...

Page 46: ...46 Magellan 420 Weather Station ________________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc ...

Page 47: ... and the boiling point of water at 100 degrees Dew Point The temperature to which a given parcel of air must be cooled at constant pressure and constant water vapor content in order for saturation to occur When this temperature is below 0 C it is sometimes called the frost point Fahrenheit Temperature Scale A temperature scale with the ice point at 32 degrees and the boiling point of water at 212 ...

Page 48: ...ressure to the value that would exist at a point at sea level directly below Wind Chill That part of the total cooling of a body caused by air motion Unit Conversion Speed Kilometers per hour 1 610 x miles per hour Knots 0 869 x miles per hour Meters per second 0 448 x miles per hour Feet per second 1 467 x miles per hour Temperature Temperature in C 5 9 temperature in F 32 Temperature in F 1 8 x ...

Page 49: ..._______________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Columbia Weather Systems Inc 5285 NE Elam Young Parkway Suite C100 Hillsboro OR 97124 Telephone 503 629 0887 Fax 503 629 0898 Web Site http www columbiaweather com Email info columbiaweather com Catalog Number 81657 Version 2 00 Printed in U S A ...

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