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Page 2: ..._______________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Orion AQM AQM User Manual Version 1 00 Serial Number ___________________ Date Purchased __________________ All specifications subje...

Page 3: ...her Stations 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 excl...

Page 4: ...____________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of an Orion Air Quality Monitor AQM Please read this manual completel...

Page 5: ...4 Orion AQM AQM ____________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc...

Page 6: ...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 jeopar...

Page 7: ...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 wo...

Page 8: ...12 AQM Only 12 INPUT VOLTAGE 13 Sensor Housing 13 Sensor Transmitter Compliance 13 Mechanical Specifications 13 PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENTS 14 SECTION 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 15 ORION AIR QUALITY MONITO...

Page 9: ...ns 36 Sensor Mast 37 Roof Mounting 37 Wall Mounting 38 Universal Mounting Arm 40 SECTION 5 OPERATION 41 AQM Data Output Definition 41 SECTION 6 CALIBRATION 43 SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE 45 SECTION 8 TROUBL...

Page 10: ...ure Carbon Monoxide CO Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 Sulfur Dioxide SO2 Ozone O3 air temperature barometric pressure and relative humidity In addition the AQM measures particle concentration levels PM2 5 and P...

Page 11: ...Relative Humidity 15 to 95 RH non condensing Pressure 23 62 to 35 43 inHg 800 to 1200 hPa Temperature Range 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Accuracy 68 F 20 C 0 5 F 0 3 C Resolution 0 1 F Units Available F C...

Page 12: ...r the operating environment measurement performance is fully operational and within specifications for 22 to 104 F 30 to 40 C and the limiting parameter is the electrochemical cell for gas measurement...

Page 13: ...onditions Unit SO2 0 to 2000 5 50 ppb NO2 0 to 2000 5 25 ppb CO 0 to 10 0 01 0 2 ppm O3 0 to 2000 5 60 ppb Particle Measuring Specifications AQM Only Property Description Value Particle range 0 3 to 2...

Page 14: ...spray from all directions Materials Anodized aluminum stainless steel Weight 690g 1 5lb Dimensions 5 x 5 x 4 9in Sensor Transmitter Compliance EN IEC 61326 1 EN 55032 Class B AQM and AQM transmitters...

Page 15: ...scattering intensity data and analyzes it with digital signal processing DSP The method allows simultaneous measuring of two particle sizes 2 5 m and 10 m The measurements of the particle counter are...

Page 16: ...mbia Weather Systems Inc SECTION 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Orion Air Quality Monitor The Orion Air Quality Monitor measures the pollution content of ambient air The AQM series consists of two models the...

Page 17: ...ient measurements A pressure sensor is also included to provide Barometric Pressure readings The AQM additionally includes a laser particle counter for PM2 5 and PM10 particulate measurements Both mon...

Page 18: ..._________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc AQM Internal Diagram 1 M12 Connector 2 Gas sensor elements 3 Main processor board 4 Combined temperature and humidity sensor 5 Ra...

Page 19: ...__________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc AQM Internal Diagram 1 Filter 2 Laser particle counter LPC 3 Pump 4 Main electronics board 5 Integrated pressure sensor 6 Combined temperature and humidity sens...

Page 20: ...to provide two RS 485 communication ports The RS 485 port connects to the Weather MicroServer or a wireless transceiver The Interface Module has two LED indicators The green LED is a power indicator...

Page 21: ...cts to the MicroServer via COM2 The MicroServer has two additional RS 232 COM ports for additional sensors and an Ethernet port for the web browser interface The MicroServer offers the following XML W...

Page 22: ...r station investment with the Surge 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...

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Page 24: ...alled in multiple configurations depending on communication options power availability and viewing options The standard Orion Air Quality Monitoring Station includes either the AQM or AQM Weather Micr...

Page 25: ...ain Sensor Adding the Orion 533 for wind and rain monitoring or the Orion 532 for wind only monitoring provides a complete system to measure the following parameters Wind Speed Direction Orion 533 or...

Page 26: ...ure The system enclosure includes a power supply mounting panels terminal blocks for sensor connections as well as optional hardware to mount the enclosure onto a mast The enclosure houses the MicroSe...

Page 27: ...Orion AQM 50ft sensor cable Interface Module MicroServer Cellular Modem and weatherproof enclosure with power supply The MicroServer and Cellular Modem are housed in the weatherproof enclosure The cel...

Page 28: ...Orion AQM AQM 27 ___________________________________________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Weather Server Dashboard Example dashboard shows Orion AQM with Orion Weather Station...

Page 29: ...own with optional Orion Weather Station This system includes the Orion AQM 50ft sensor cable Interface Module MicroServer Cellular Modem and weatherproof enclosure with power supply The MicroServer an...

Page 30: ...er Unpacking the Unit The AQM comes in a custom shipping container Be careful when removing the device Unpack the AQM and verify that all parts are included 1 Standard system includes Air Quality Moni...

Page 31: ...ht in high temperatures for long periods of time For example exposure to 50 C 122 F may damage the air quality transmitter Installing the Mast There are three acceptable methods for mounting the mast...

Page 32: ...herproof enclosure CAUTION There may be electric wires in the wall When routing cable through walls we recommend that you shut off the electricity in the room s where you are drilling Any mast or towe...

Page 33: ...ast or Mounting Arm 1 Attach the AQM to the mounting plate with the three M3 screws 2 Use the included mounting bracket in the installation kit to mount the AQM onto the mast or mounting arm Tighten t...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...g the AQM to the Interface Module Using a 1 Straight Slot screwdriver attach the wires from the end of the sensor cable to the terminal block screws on the Interface Module as follows Terminal Number...

Page 36: ...your meteorological sensors Constructed from welded aluminum and powder coated for appearance and longevity the 15 pound tripod can easily support up to 60 pounds of equipment An optional tie down ki...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...Mount Kit Part No 88002 is suitable for both a slanted and flat roof installation The figure and table below illustrate and describe the individual parts Description Ref Qty Part No Steel mast 10 ft...

Page 39: ..._____ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Wall Mounting The figure and table below illustrate and describe the individual parts in the Wall Mounting Kit Part No 88003 Individual parts are also available Desc...

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Page 41: ...____________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc Universal Mounting Arm The AQM can also be mounted onto the Universal Mounting Arm for a tower pole or mast Provided with two 2 1 16 t...

Page 42: ...2 SO2 CO O3 PM2 5 PM10 90500 Date and time Temperature F Humidity Pressure mbar Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 Sulfur Dioxide SO2 Carbon Monoxide CO Ozone O3 PM2 5 PM10 Sensor Uptime Field Description Example D...

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Page 44: ..._______________________________________ Columbia Weather Systems Inc SECTION 6 CALIBRATION It is recommended that the AQM be sent to Columbia Weather Systems for calibration every 2 years See USER SUP...

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Page 46: ...ar radiation shields on the AQM e g dust dirt leaves debris Change electro chemical gas cells every 12 36 months by a qualified technician locally For the AQM Plus replace the LPC filter every 6 to 12...

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Page 48: ...ble Cause Action Loss of communication from AQM Example Red LED on Interface Module is not blinking Poor cable connection Interface Module wiring is incorrect Check all cable connections between senso...

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Page 50: ...IONS 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 manu...

Page 51: ...tion to help us identify the package when received Please write that number on the outside of the box 2 In the event factory service is required return your Orion AQM AQM as follows A Packing Wrap the...

Page 52: ...method chosen by Columbia Weather Inc to any destination within the continental U S A If you desire some other specific form of conveyance or if you are located beyond these borders then you must bea...

Page 53: ...ature scale with the ice point at 0 degrees and the boiling point of water at 100 degrees Fahrenheit Temperature Scale A temperature scale with the ice point at 32 degrees and the boiling point of wat...

Page 54: ...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 temperature in...

Page 55: ..._____ 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 E...

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