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MetPak Part: 1723-1B-2-111

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Page 1: ...Doc No 1723 PS 0014 Issue 1 User Manual MetPak MetPak Part 1723 1B 2 111 ...

Page 2: ...For terms of guarantee please contact your supplier Warranty is void if the coloured Wind Sensor security seal is damaged or broken or the Wind Sensor transducer caps have been damaged Trademarks Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Cautions and Notes The follow...

Page 3: ...test 6 2 2 2 Equipment Required 6 2 2 3 Cabling 6 2 2 4 Communication connections 9 2 2 5 Mounting MetPak 13 3 Operation 15 3 1 Start Guide 15 3 2 MetView 16 3 2 1 Opening MetView 16 3 2 2 Scanning for Devices 17 3 2 3 The MetView Console 18 3 2 4 MetView Console Display Options 19 3 2 5 MetView Gauge Ranges and Graphs 20 3 2 6 Data logging 22 3 3 Configuring MetPak 25 3 3 1 Configuring MetPak usi...

Page 4: ... connections 12 Figure 10 Correct Mounting Position for MetPak 14 Figure 11 Opening MetView Screen 16 Figure 12 Scanning for MetPak Devices 17 Figure 13 The MetView Console 18 Figure 14 MetView Gauge Range 20 Figure 15 MetView Graph 21 Figure 16 Setting up data logging 22 Figure 17 A typical data log viewed in Windows Notepad 24 Figure 18 Opening MetSet Screen 27 Figure 19 Summary of MetPak Device...

Page 5: ...IT configuration command 38 Table 12 Common problems and their solution 45 Table 13 Status codes as output with the MetPak data string 46 Table 14 HygroClip connections 6 way connector J1 51 Table 15 MetPak WindSonic anemometer connections 8 way connector J4 51 Table 16 PC communications 8 way connector J5 51 ...

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Page 7: ...ured using an industry standard sensor The instrument is supplied with digital ASCII RS232 RS422 485 2 wire point to point and digital SDI 12 outputs NMEA 0183 output is also configurable An electrical hub box is fitted to the mounting bracket allowing convenient termination of all electrical cables The instrument uses a rugged mounting clamp that attaches to any vertical pipe from 30mm to 58mm 2 ...

Page 8: ...nsducer Likewise times are compared between West and East and E and W transducer If for example a North wind is blowing then the time taken for the pulse to travel from N to S will be faster than from S to N whereas the W to E and E to W times will be the same The wind speed and direction can then be calculated from the differences in the times of flight on each axis This calculation is independen...

Page 9: ...Dewpoint Output The Rotronic HygroClip module is a complete instrument with integrated temperature compensation Calibration data is maintained within the integrated electronics It provides digital output signals for Relative Humidity Temperature and Dewpoint to the MetPak Hub box Figure 3 Position of Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe in the Radiation Shield 1 1 4 Barometric Pressure Barometr...

Page 10: ...tres per Hour KTS Knots LF Line Feed M Bar Milli Bars Max Maximum MF Medium Frequency Min Minimum Mm Hg Millimetres of Mercury MPH Miles per Hour MS Microsoft MS Metres per Second NMEA National Marine Electronics Association NSEW North South East West NVM Non Volatile Memory PC IBM compatible Personal Computer ROM Read Only Memory RS232 Communications standard RS422 Communications standard Rx Rece...

Page 11: ...ght Use cables recommended by Gill see Para 2 2 3 If cables are cut and re connected incorrectly perhaps in a junction box then EMC performance may be compromised if cable screen integrity is not maintained Avoid earth loops wire the system in accordance with these installation guidelines Ensure that the power supply operates to the MetPak specification see Para 6 1 at all times Avoid turbulence c...

Page 12: ...32 converter and separate 5v to 30 dc power supply ES U 1001 A EasySynch RS232 to USB adaptor or equivalent if not using Gill part 1723 10 051 or connect directly to an RS232 COM port Power Supply 5V to 30Vdc at 50mA if required Belden 9503 3 pair cable if not using Gill Part 1723 10 051 length as required Gill MetView Software supplied on the MetPak CD or download from http www gill co uk main so...

Page 13: ...ported communication protocols at the given baud rates using the recommended cable If any problems of data corruption etc are experienced then a slower baud rate should be used Alternatively a higher specification cable can be tried Table 3 Maximum cable lengths for supported communication networks Communication format Baud rate Max cable length RS232 19200 6 5M RS422 RS485 19200 1000M SDI 12 1200...

Page 14: ...6mm copper wire to a spare MetPak metalwork bolt hole Clean off any paint that might prevent a good connection When you connect the communications cable ensure that the screen has a connection to the hub box case Routing Cables through the Hub Box Glands NOTE The MetPak Hub Box cable glands contain spring loaded metal leaves that are designed to make a ground contact with cables that have an overa...

Page 15: ...ugh one of the gland nuts 5 Connect your cable as shown in the following diagrams Gill USB Cable Figure 5 RS232 Figure 6 RS422 Figure 7 RS485 Figure 8 SDI 12 Figure 9 6 Ensure the cable screen is grounded through the hub box gland metalwork 7 After connection securely tighten the gland nut to prevent moisture ingress NOTE Ensure that MetPak is configured for the chosen communications method Figure...

Page 16: ...he driver is not found by the PC then the appropriate driver to match the PC Windows version may be downloaded from http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm Digital Output RS232 Connections COMMS set for RS232 This is the MetPak default communication configuration setting J5 Hub Box 8 Way Push fit Block PC 9 Way D Type Connector Signal names Pin nos 3 Pair Cable Pin No s Signal Names RS232 TX RS232 R...

Page 17: ...wires Chassis ground Supply ve Supply ve 7 8 DC Power Supply Figure 7 RS422 connections Digital Output RS485S 2 Wire Point to Point Connections COMMS set for RS485P2W This is not the default communications setting ensure the MetPak has been configured for this output requirement before wiring to a user device Note that is not possible to network other devices on this 2 wire RS485 link J5 Hub Box 8...

Page 18: ...ions setting ensure the MetPak has been configured for this output requirement before wiring to a user device Figure 9 SDI 12 connections J5 Hub Box 8 Way Push fit Block SDI 12 Device Signal Names Terminal Nos 2 Pair Cable Signal Names SDI 12 1 SDI 12 Signal Ground 2 Signal Ground Chassis Ground Terminal Post Screen wires Chassis ground Supply ve Supply ve 7 8 DC Power Supply ...

Page 19: ...sider the position orientation and alignment of the unit Note that the mounting pipe should first be degreased and when assembling the MetPak clamp assembly the outer clamp nuts need to be tightened evenly to a torque figure of 3 Nm The moving plate part of the clamp needs to be reversed for poles below 38 mm diameter Mounting Bracket Assembly Exploded View Mounting Bracket Assembled View Earthing...

Page 20: ... North or any other reference direction for example the bow of a boat There are two arrows a coloured rectangle and an alignment notch to aid alignment Note It is usually simpler to work first with a compass at ground level and identify a suitable landmark and its bearing Figure 10 Correct Mounting Position for MetPak Interference Always check the installation to ensure the MetPak is not affected ...

Page 21: ...ction note SDI 12 is not compatible with MetView Software NOTE MetPak is pre configured for RS232 communication factory setting If you want to use an alternative communication protocol you will need to set up the unit using an RS232 connection with an appropriately wired cable change the setting shut the unit down attach a cable for the new communication type and then restart the unit 1 Unpack Met...

Page 22: ...PC or network device 14 Place the MetPak CD in your PC s CD drive and install MetView 3 2 MetView MetView Software allows you to view the MetPak data graphically and has a simple data logging facility Before you can use MetView check that MetPak is correctly connected to a COM or USB port on your PC see Para 2 2 4 NOTES MetView is compatible with RS232 and RS422 connected units only MetView will n...

Page 23: ... Devices To set up communicate between MetView and a connected MetPak 1 Click on the Scan button to search the available COM ports for MetPak devices Figure 12 Scanning for MetPak Devices When a device is found MetView obtains the MetPak configuration settings and then retrieves and displays MetPak data ...

Page 24: ...for NMEA or SDI 12 formats Wind Direction Wind Speed Pressure Humidity Temperature Figure 13 The MetView Console Connection Status Table 4 Connection status indicators Reading Function Green Background Tick Indicates MetPak logging or communicating correctly with MetView along with reading the MetPak firmware version Red Background Cross Indicates MetPak not logging or not connected communicating ...

Page 25: ... values during current session in Temperature Dew Point Use buttons to choose from three temperature scales C F K Table 6 MetView averaging options Setting Function Real Time Choose this button for no averaging 2 Min Select for 2 minute rolling average of all sensor readings 10Min Select for 10 minute rolling average of all sensor readings Table 7 Max min markers Setting Function Off Maximum and M...

Page 26: ...ak output For instance if the typical temperature measurement range required is from 10 degrees to 40 deg C then the temperature gauge range can be adjusted to reflect this Place the mouse pointer over the Temperature display gauge and double click to bring up the Set Gauge Range screen Change Max and Min readings to required values e g 10 min and 40 max Click on Set The Temperature gauge range wi...

Page 27: ...cessed and shown on a graph Note Data is only shown up to the time when the graph function is selected the graph is not updated once opened Data is collected from the time that MetView is opened and reading data from a MetPak Click on the Last Min Last Hour or Last 24 Hours buttons as required to view data Figure 15 MetView Graph Double Click on the reading to bring up the graph ...

Page 28: ...ick on the Browse button to identify the folder where you want to store the data file Enter the name of the file Log file header If required type some notes on the data that is to be recorded which will appear at the top of the saved data log file 3 Choose from the following additional options Log File Rotation Set up segmented logging with each logged file length determined by the number entered ...

Page 29: ...rn to the console Note To show that data is being recorded the Logging button s icon changes to a green tick Logging active Logging stopped To stop logging To turn off logging 1 Click on the Logging button on the MetView console Clear the Enable Logging check box 2 Click on the OK button If logging has stopped the Logging button shows a red background cross instead of the green background tick see...

Page 30: ...ny text HTML editor or spreadsheet application Figure 17 A typical data log viewed in Windows Notepad Each entry in the default file format consists of the following 000001 Thu Jun 17 16 08 53 2010 Q 113 000 07 1019 4 035 1 024 7 008 3 04 9 00 5F Line Number Date time stamp Node letter Wind direction Wind speed Pressure Humidity Temperature Dewpoint Supply voltage Status code Checksum ...

Page 31: ...e Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None Node ID Q Output rate 1Hz Message Mode Continuous ASCII Set Up Carriage return and line feed Echo on North Alignment 0 Sensor WindSpeed On Wind Speed Units MS Metres Second Temperature Sensor On Temperature Units C Degrees Celsius Dewpoint Sensor On Dewpoint Units C Degrees Celsius Pressure Sensor On Pressure Units Hecto Pascals Humidity Sensor On Humidity Units Rep...

Page 32: ...y Temperature Dewpoint Supply voltage Status code ETX Checksum Carriage Return Line Feed NOTES STX is the Start of String character ASCII value 2 ETX is the End of String character ASCII value 3 Checksum the 2 digit Hex Checksum sum figure is calculated from the Exclusive OR of the bytes between and not including the STX and ETX characters NOTE Switch on Time Upon switching on the MetPak allow 9 5...

Page 33: ...window is displayed If you have more than one MetPak connected to your PC MetSet by default selects the first device detected For most applications it is recommended to click on the MetSet Connect and Read button MetSet interrogates the MetPak and returns a summary of the device settings Figure 18 Opening MetSet Screen Disconnect MetPak unit and create MetPak unit device settings using MetSet Offl...

Page 34: ... summary of the device settings Note that MetSet also saves a copy of this screen to the connected PC as a Session Report File that can be accessed from the following destination C Program Files X86 Gill Instruments MetSet SessionReports Close Summary of Device Settings screen to go to the Editing screens Figure 19 Summary of MetPak Device Settings using MetSet ...

Page 35: ...d without a MetPak in communication with MetSet 19200 COM 3 19200 is a report on the MetPak Baud rate setting COM 3 is a report on the MetPak COM Port connection number S W ver 2436 2 01 2436 is the MetPak Firmware number 2 01 is the firmware revision Protocol Version 2 Gill internal reference Source Device MetSet reads Device when the source of the data that MetSet has retrieved has come from the...

Page 36: ...es a MetSet edit PC file and updates MetSet with these settings Back Up Device Settings When selected the MetPak Unit configuration settings are transferred to MetSet and then to a file location selected on a PC Restore Device Settings When selected MetSet retrieves a MetPak Unit configuration setting from a PC file loads it into the MetPak Unit and updates the MetSet edit settings Measurement Mod...

Page 37: ...selected with SDI 12 setting Node ID A to P Q to Z Output Rate 0 25Hz to 1Hz Message Mode Continuous or Polled NOTE When COMMS or Baud Rate settings are changed and Saved to Device a warning is issued by MetSet These setting changes will not become active until the MetPak power is turned off and turned on again The connecting device will then also need its Comms and Baud rate settings changed to m...

Page 38: ...e No Direction Wind Speed 0 00 Minimum at which Direction readings are updated The Temperature Page can be used to select Temperature Sensor ON or OFF Temperature Units C K or F Centigrade Kelvin Fahrenheit Dew Point Sensor ON or OFF Dew Point Units C K or F The Pressure Page can be used to select Pressure Sensor ON or OFF Pressure Units HPA MB MMHG INHG Hecto Pascals Milli Bars Millimetres Mercur...

Page 39: ...NODE DIR SPEED PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT VOLT STATUS Report parameters can be selected in any order or on or off in USERDEF The Power Up Page can be used to select Status Message Output ON or OFF E g METPAK OPTION R 2436 VB 39 STARTUP OK Report Message Output ON or OFF e g NODE DIR SPEED PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT VOLT STATUS CHECK Units Message Output ON or OFF e g DEG MS HPA C C MM V CONFIGURED NOTE On...

Page 40: ...the Connect To dialog box change Connect Using to COMX where X is the number of the selected COM port Click on the OK button 6 In the COMX Properties dialog box adjust the Port settings to match the MetPak unit s settings The default settings are Bits per second 19200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None 7 Click on the OK button Message Reporting MetPak has two reporting modes Con...

Page 41: ...led mode when data is requested allow 570 milli seconds for the unit to respond with a line of data If the MetPak detects a pressure temperature humidity sensor fault then allow 4 seconds for an error data output Polled mode can only be used for point to point communications it is not possible to network units on to a common bus except in SDI 12 mode Configuring commands for MetPak Table 10 MetPak...

Page 42: ...eceived characters are only echoed while in interactive mode ECHO no parameter returns the current value EXIT Used to change the unit from SETUP mode to Measurement mode alternatively type Q or QUIT HELP Lists commands that are currently available MSGMODE CONT POLL Sets the message reporting mode MSGMODE no parameter returns the current value MSGMODE CONT messages reported continuously MSGMODE POL...

Page 43: ...hecksum only REPORT SPEED reports Polar Speed and Checksum only REPORT U AXIS or REPORT V AXIS reports U Axis Wind Speed or V Axis Wind Speed and Checksum only REPORT PRESS reports Pressure and Checksum only REPORT TEMP reports Temperature and Checksum only REPORT RH reports Relative Humidity and Checksum only REPORT DEWPOINT reports Dewpoint and Checksum only REPORT VOLT reports Supply Voltage an...

Page 44: ...n command UNITS measurement parameter Unit Abbreviation WIND Metres per Second MS Nautical Miles per Hour KNOTS Miles per Hour MPH Kilometres per Hour KPH Feet per Minute FPM TEMP and DEWPOINT Celsius C Fahrenheight F Kelvin K PRESS HectoPascals HPA MilliBars MB Inches of Mercury INHG Millimetres of Mercury MMHG RH Relative Humidity ...

Page 45: ...and Velocity 008 Wind Direction R Wind Measurement Relative to the North Marker 000 09 Wind Speed N Knots NMEA output fixed to Knots measurement only A Acceptable measurement V is a void fail measurement OC Hex CheckSum And WIXDR C 023 0 C TEMP P 1 0199 B PRESS H 039 6 P RH 33 CR LF Where WIXDR Wind Instrument Cross track error Dead Reckoning C Type of Sensor Temperature 023 0 Temperature Reading ...

Page 46: ...tres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and Dewpoint degrees C aM2 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec and a 2 digit Status Code aM3 Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and Dewpoint Degrees C aM4 Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars aM5 to aM8 For future use aM9 Power Supply Voltage Volts aMC Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees...

Page 47: ...e above data a dir mag temp pressure humidity CR LF 0 220 000 01 021 6 1013 0 041 9 CR LF aM1 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and Dewpoint degrees C atttn CR LF 00055 CR LF 0D0 Retrieve a line of the above data a dir mag temp pressure dewpoint CR LF 0 357 000 03 021 6 1013 0 008 0 CR LF aM2 Wind Direction Speed di...

Page 48: ...C1 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint degrees C and CRC atttn CR LF 00056 CR LF 0D0 Retrieve a line of the above data a dir mag temp pressure dewpoint CRC CR LF 0 140 000 06 022 2 1017 7 009 0 00D Z CR LF aMC2 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec a 2 digit Status Code and CRC atttn C...

Page 49: ...Pak supply to be switched off Open a Terminal program e g Gill WIND Software http www gill co uk main software html or Windows HyperTerminal Note if using Gill Wind Software that the Tools features are not applicable Open Gill Wind Software Serial Port Set the drop down menu to the required COM Port Connection Click on the OK button Baudrate Set the drop down menu to 4800 Bauds A blank Wind Termin...

Page 50: ...e unit must be powered down and back up again Close the 4800 baud rate Wind or HyperTerminal Program Power down the MetPak and re apply power Open a new Wind or HyperTerminal program at 19200 baud rate RS232 data will now scroll on screen at the MetPak default 19200 baud rate The command can now be used if required to place the unit into SETUP mode and make any other changes to the MetPak configur...

Page 51: ...empt to obtain communication with the MetPak Corrupted output Check that the communication settings of the MetPak and host system match Try a slower baud rate Check cable lengths and type of cable One way communication Check that the wiring is in accordance with the manual Unexpected Temperature Dewpoint readings Check that the Temperature and Dewpoint units of measure C F K settings are correct o...

Page 52: ...faulty XX More than one fault Fault condition that can be the sum of 0B 10 20 or 40 e g 1B would mean that both the Wind Sensor 0B and HygroClip 10 were faulty V Void Data Wind Sensor reading failed NMEA Mode Wind Sensor faulty 4 2 Servicing In the event of failure prior to returning to an authorised Gill distributor it is recommended to 1 Check all cables and connectors for continuity bad contact...

Page 53: ...hly recommend replacement of the temperature and humidity probe filter every 6 months to ensure proper performance Corroded discoloured or clogged dust filters should be replaced If the filter is not replaced it is very likely you will see elevated humidity levels with time and if this is allowed to develop for a longer period of time it can lead to permanent damage on the electronics of the tempe...

Page 54: ...ous readings of the pressure sensor with time and this behaviour can be corrected by replacement of the Gore Tex filter unit The Gore Tex filter kit is available from Gill Instruments Part Number 1723 PK 024 To replace the filter unscrew the 4 screws retaining the hub box lid Remove the existing Gore Tex filter and M12 Nut Fit and secure the new filter with the nut provided Re fit the 4 lid screws...

Page 55: ... 134mph Accuracy 2 12m s Resolution 0 01m s 0 02mph Threshold 0 01m s 0 02mph Wind Direction Range 0 359 Degrees No dead band Accuracy 3 12m s Resolution 1 Air Temperature Type Pt100 1 3 Class B Range 35 C to 70 C Accuracy 0 1 C Resolution 0 1 C 0 1 F Units of Measure C or F Relative Humidity Range 0 100 Accuracy 0 8 23 C Resolution 0 1 Units of Measure RH Dew Point Resolution 0 1 C 0 1 F Accuracy...

Page 56: ...2 RS422 RS485 4 5v to 30v dc Current 16mA at 12v default setting Input voltage SDI 12 9 6v to 16v dc 12v nominal Current 6 5mA Environmental Protection Class IP65 EMC EN 61326 Operating Temperature 35 C to 70 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 80 C Humidity 0 100 Mechanical External Construction Bracket Anodised Aluminium for WindSensor and Hygroclip mountings Fittings Stainless steel 316 bracket fitti...

Page 57: ...e 0V Not Used 5 Grey Supply Signal 0V 6 Green Supply ve 3 3V DC Table 15 MetPak WindSonic anemometer connections 8 way connector J4 Connector J4 Wire Colour Signal Name 1 No Connection 2 No Connection 3 Blue RS232 TX Anemometer Output to Hub 4 White RS232 RX Hub Output to Anemometer 5 Green Signal 0v 6 Yellow Supply 0v 7 No Connection 8 Red Supply ve 4 5v to 30V dc Table 16 PC communications 8 way...

Page 58: ... Ltd to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the protection requirements of Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws relating to electromagnetic compatibility This Declaration of Conformity is based upon compliance of the product with the following harmonised standards Emissions EN61326 Immunity EN61326 excludes 150kHz to 250kHz Signed by A C R Stickland Dire...

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