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Operating Instructions

rain[e]observer

Operating Instructions

rain[e]observer Precipitation Measuring System

Features

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High-end solution for your precise measurements of precipitation quantity, intensity and 16 differ

ent types of precipitation (in accordance with WMO standard)

• The radar module of the rain[e]observer operates without moving parts and is therefore wear and

tear-free

• Save time and money with easy installation and maintenance
• Plug & play upgrade set for the rain[e] series

rain[

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is the weighing precipitation sensor with its unique, self-draining collection system

rain[

]

combines the highest resolution and precision in a very compact design

rain[e]observer

Complete system for measuring

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Amount of precipitation

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Precipitation intensity

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16 types of precipitation

Summary of Contents for rain[e]observer

Page 1: ...ule of the rain e observer operates without moving parts and is therefore wear and tear free Save time and money with easy installation and maintenance Plug play upgrade set for the rain e series rain...

Page 2: ...2 Assembly 11 9 4 3 Integrated collection container 12 9 5 Installation of the observer module 15 9 6 Installing the mast mount for the traverse 16 9 7 Connecting the rain e observer Connecting the s...

Page 3: ...using 35 14 Checking and troubleshooting 35 15 Observer module maintenance 36 16 Storage and handling 37 17 Accessories and spare parts 37 18 Dimensions rain e observer 38 19 Connection cable sensor d...

Page 4: ...ent of unauthorized access to the system Changes to or interventions in system components may only be made with the explicit approval of LAMBRECHT meteo GmbH by qualified staff The warranty does not i...

Page 5: ...rofile 8 40x16 E 0 75 m 33 14627 002000 Mast mount 35 09331 540100 Hexagonal screw M8 x 16 DIN 933 A2 35 67981 500841 Serrated lock washer 8 4 DIN 6798 A A2 69 06500 590000 T nut 8 St M8 galvanized 69...

Page 6: ...ched off during the automatic heating check The maximum possible distance between the rain e and the data collection device depends on the interface used SDI 12 65 100 m unshielded low voltage cable R...

Page 7: ...9XX If there is an item number 9 at this point the respective rain e model is directly prepared for connection of the observer module X any number Otherwise the configuration of the 8 pin device plug...

Page 8: ...ce with the following connection diagram It is important that the configuration of wires with the thick lines WH BN GY PK is strictly adhered to All other wires can be connected as desired Note It is...

Page 9: ...press the orange release button 9 2 3 Closing the housing 1 Connect the clamping plug of the heating and position the upper housing section in such a way that the open close sticker sits over the knu...

Page 10: ...t the type of precipitation The precipitation type is only available in the SDI 12 extended protocol or the Modbus protocol Other protocols can also be selected but these do not support the output of...

Page 11: ...back to the height of the sensor in order to prevent the results being falsified and to reduce the effects of wind at the same time 9 4 2 Assembly Required tools Wrench 13 mm Allen key 6 mm Slotted sc...

Page 12: ...r Open the device Unscrew the knurled screw on the underside Grasp the upper edge of the funnel and the mast shaft and turn the upper section counterclockwise open Carefully lift off the housing pay a...

Page 13: ...ntainer Installing the collecting container Press the collecting container with the magnetic side towards the reed contact against the bearing spring Insert the other side of the axle into the other s...

Page 14: ...f close Tighten the knurled screw Insert the enclosed dirt trap into the funnel The housing upper section s measur ing edge is very sharp There is a risk of cuts It is recommended that you do not pres...

Page 15: ...sher 8 4 DIN 6798 A A2 981 500841 Hose clamp TORRO W5 9mm 60 80 010 280000 Slot nut 8 St M8 galvanized 500 590000 rain e Observer Modul 8 pol 4 2 1 3 Benennung Bauteilnr Anzahl Pos Observer Modul 32 1...

Page 16: ...hrough recesses Bauteilnr Anzahl Pos Obs 32 15184 200000 1 1 rain 32 15184 301000 1 2 Typ 33 00001 072000 1 3 Alu 33 14627 001010 1 4 5 pol 9 6 7 4 1 Weitergabe sowie Vervielf ltigung dieser Unterlage...

Page 17: ...4 200000 rain observer junction box 84 301000 Nameplate WN1 72 001 072000 Aluminium profile 8 40x16 E 0 75 m 27 001010 Pole mount 27 002000 Hexagon head screw M8 x 16 DIN 933 A2 331 540100 Serrated lo...

Page 18: ...nding data to a con nected data logger in accordance with the device configuration 10 rain e observer protocols This section only describes the protocols that also support output of the type of precip...

Page 19: ...ce atttnn CR LF aC2 Generate heating data atttnn CR LF aC3 Start measurement intensity mean value maxi mum minimum atttnn CR LF aCC1 Generate variance with CRC atttnn CR LF aCC2 Generate heating data...

Page 20: ...in e precipitation sensor 1 0 Sensor version version 1 781129 0001 11 characters serial number Command end CR LF End of response Beispiel Befehl Antwort 0I 013LMGmbH1515184x1 0781129 0001 CR LF 1I 113...

Page 21: ...on completion of this event Which is why the rain e always responds with a003 This is also the reason why the rain e does not send a service request and ignores commands to interrupt measuring The con...

Page 22: ...data and write it to an output string Unlike standard sensors as described in the SDI 12 documentation the rain e measures continuously As the string is generated the recorded measurement values are...

Page 23: ...t data For further information on generating this CRC checksum we refer you to SDI 12 Standard version 1 3 2012 section 4 4 12 Syntax Command Response aCC a00306 CR LF a Sensor address a Sensor addres...

Page 24: ...e differences some information about the rain e H3 is not available for the other rain e models The corresponding fields are output as 0 and are marked as rain e always 0 in the table below Command Po...

Page 25: ...rizzle 53 Heavy drizzle 61 Light rain 62 Moderate rain 63 Heavy rain 67 Light rain and or drizzle with snow 68 Moderate rain and or drizzle with snow 70 Snow 71 Light snow 72 Moderate snow 73 Heavy sn...

Page 26: ...C and aCC n Function Command Response 1 Creation of variance data over 4 s aM1 a0031 CR LF aC1 a00301 CR LF with CRC checksum aMC1 a0031 CR LF aCC1 a00301 CR LF 2 Creation of heating data Measurements...

Page 27: ...0 or 1 Only for Lambrecht service 0 or 1 Only for Lambrecht service 0 or 1 Only for Lambrecht service 0 or 1 Only for Lambrecht service 0 or 1 0 ok 1 error The data are not overwritten until the next...

Page 28: ...ss Each sensor type or family is given its own default address Default addresses of Lambrecht sensors Address Sensor 1 Wind speed 2 Wind direction 3 Precipitation Rain e 4 THP 5 EOLOS IND u sonic WS6...

Page 29: ...h resolution mm 1000 2 Read only LONG 31201 Precipitation intensity of the last minute sliding mm min 1000 1 Read only INT 31301 Type of precipitation code Only available with the rain e observer Open...

Page 30: ...lave 3 Function Read Input Register 4 Func Desk Address 31101 Quantity of Register 2 Checksum OK 6DF9 LEN 7 Transmission Response Source Slave 3 Dest Master Function Read Input Register 4 Func Desk By...

Page 31: ...00 16480 000130 34 38 30 2E 30 30 30 31 33 30 00 37 CA LEN 6 Transmission Query Source Master Dest Slave 5 Function Read Holding Register 3 Func Desk Address 40050 Quantity of Register 8 Checksum OK...

Page 32: ...pause time If more pulses have to be output than is possible with the set rocker factor and closing time the excess pulses are placed in a queue and output as soon as no further pulses are added If w...

Page 33: ...not available in the standard configura tion 6 Send the new configuration to the Rain e by pressing the button 13 Changing the serial interface from SDI 12 default to RS485 The following steps are re...

Page 34: ...To change the wiring open the housing 13 3 Change the output protocol The precipitation type is only available in the SDI 12 extended protocol or the Modbus protocol The SDI 12 protocol can also be ou...

Page 35: ...cal measurements precipitation VDI 3786 part 7 December 2010 monthly inspections are recommended In areas with high air pollution levels weekly inspections may be necessary in order to ensure correct...

Page 36: ...f precipitation Check the connections of the observer module and the distribution box Are the observer module and the rain e properly connected 15 Observer module maintenance As the precipitation dete...

Page 37: ...0 000 rain e commander commander 00 15180 400 000 Stainless steel mast for concrete foundation 00 15180 800 050 Stainless steel mast for concrete foundation with base plate mast for concrete foundatio...

Page 38: ...lle Rechte f r den Fall der Patenterteilung oder Gebrauchsmuster Eintragung vorbehalten Passing on and duplication of this document utilization and communication of it s contents prohibited unless def...

Page 39: ...shing Knurl material Die cast zinc nickel plated Material seal NBR Line Cable type PUR halogen free black Conductor cross section 8x 0 25 mm signal line AWG signal line 24 Cable outer diameter D 5 9 m...

Page 40: ...System 19 2 Connection cable drawings Schematic representation Circuit diagram Pin assignment M 12 socket 8 pin A coded socket side view M12 x 1 socket straight shielded Dimensional drawing Contact as...

Page 41: ...94 V0 Material contact CuZn Material contact surface Ni Au Material carrier material PA Material handle body PP Knurl material Die cast zinc nickel plated Line Cable type PUR halogen free black Condu...

Page 42: ...g Instructions Operating Instructions rain e observer Precipitation Measuring System 1 2 3 4 BN 1 WH 2 BK 4 BU 3 53 2 1 8M12 15 9 16 20 2 Heating cable drawings Schematic representation Circuit diagra...

Page 43: ...8 pin M12 sensor 4 pin T coded heating 8 pin M12 sensor 4 pin T coded heating 4 pin D coded Ethernet Measurements 292 mm x 190 mm H x D 311 mm x 256 mm H x D 311 mm x 256 mm H x D 377 mm x 190 mm H x...

Page 44: ...uminum base plate anodized ASA slats Weight 0 64 kg Mounting type Tab to mount on system traverse The traverse can be fastened to pipes of up to 80 mm diameter 23 Download of updates On our website ht...

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