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NovaLynx Corporation 
 

 

110-WS-S10 

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August 2021 

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FORWARD

 

 

Thank you for purchasing NovaLynx products. NovaLynx has been designing and manufacturing 
weather instruments since 1988. NovaLynx represents several well-known brands of quality 
manufacturers, including Gill Instruments, RM Young, Kipp & Zonen, and Vaisala. It is our hope that our 
products will meet all your monitoring requirements. 

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INTRODUCTION 

 
The 

110-WS-S10 Portable Weather Station

 combines an easy-to-use logger with your choice of 

weather instrument in an easy to carry package. The tripod, mast, and tie-downs are stored in a 
separate padded carrying bag with shoulder strap. The system can be set up where needed within 
minutes. 
 
The logger stores serial data on a 2GB SD card. After logging, the card is removed and can be uploaded 
by means of the included memory card reader. The daily .CSV files can be read and analyzed using 
standard PC software. 
 
The low power requirement of the logger and many of the available sensors make it possible for the unit 
to run for several days before the battery must be recharged. For longer operation, the included battery 
charger or an optional solar panel can be connected. 
 
A USB cable is included for monitoring the output of the sensor in real-time (the logger can be 
collecting data simultaneously). The USB cable also makes it possible to re-configure the sensor, in case 
any parameters need to be changed. 
 
This manual will focus on the set-up and operation of the logger, and will not cover all details regarding 
the sensor. Information on sensor installation, operation, and configuration will be found in the 
sensor's user manual. 

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 PRECAUTIONS 

 

WARNING

 – Do not install the system when a lightning storm is likely. 

WARNING

 – Do not set up the tripod near power lines to avoid electric shock. 

WARNING

 – Make sure there are no buried pipes or electrical lines where the spiral stake is installed. 

CAUTION  

–  Do not allow the exposed metal end of the USB connector or other metal objects to 

contact the positive terminal of the battery. Sparks could result, and damage to the 
electrical equipment could occur.

  

NOTICE  

–  Do not remove the SD card while the logger's green LED is illuminated (Section 6.1). 

Summary of Contents for 110-WS-S10

Page 1: ...S10 UM 20210827 110 WS S10 User Manual 110 WS S10 Portable Weather Station S 10 Portable Weather Station With 200 91000 Ultrasonic Anemometer Phone 530 823 7185 Email nova novalynx com Website www no...

Page 2: ...items If packing facilities are not available take the equipment to the nearest Post Office UPS or other freight service and obtain assistance with the packaging Please write the RA on the outside of...

Page 3: ...7 6 QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS 8 6 1 Power Supply 8 6 2 Timekeeping 9 6 3 SD Card 10 6 4 Data Collection and Transfer 10 6 5 Data Analysis 11 7 USB ADAPTER SETUP 13 8 REAL TIME MONITORING 13 8 1 View i...

Page 4: ...it possible for the unit to run for several days before the battery must be recharged For longer operation the included battery charger or an optional solar panel can be connected A USB cable is inclu...

Page 5: ...Log every data sample output by the device sensor Option Select logging interval from 1 to 60 seconds Green LED Ready to record data Red LED Power on Writing data to SD card Audible Indicator Status...

Page 6: ...fits the base of the sensor Place that end upwards 4 Center the tripod over the spiral stake and attach the base of the ratchet to the hook that is on the spiral stake 5 Press the release button just...

Page 7: ...arger is not weather proof so special precautions need to be taken if the AC charger is used i e protect it from rain sprinklers A better solution if charging is needed is to install the NovaLynx 110...

Page 8: ...inal To turn the logger OFF o Press the purge button and wait for the LEDs to turn off data is transferred to the card o Remove the card o Disconnect the red battery plug The logger may operate for se...

Page 9: ...u will synchronize the clock 5 Change the DATE parameter to the current date in this format DD MM YYYY 6 Choose File Save As and enter the file name SETUP TXT then click Save 7 In File Explorer locate...

Page 10: ...uffered data is transferred to the card There will be an audio signal to indicate that the button has been pressed The green LED will automatically switch off to indicate that the unit is no longer en...

Page 11: ...e original files from the card 6 5 Data Analysis In order to make sense of the data when it has been uploaded to a spreadsheet first make a record of the parameters and units that the sensor is report...

Page 12: ...r insert rows at the top of the spreadsheet and paste in the column headings DATE TIME NODE DIR SPEED CDIR CSPEED TOTAL PRECIP PRECIP INTENSITY GPSLOCATION TIME VOLT STATUS CHECK DEG MS DEG MS MM MM S...

Page 13: ...is recognized a COM port is opened If you are uncertain which one it is go to the Device Manager on your machine and look for it under Ports COM LPT In the example shown here COM4 is the virtual port...

Page 14: ...s operating press the purge button to save the buffer contents to the memory card then remove the SD card from the logger b If the logger is powered down remove the SD card then connect power to the l...

Page 15: ...d using WindView software Download here http gillinstruments com main software html 1 Enter a name for the sensor if desired 2 Select the output format default shown 3 Set the COM port 4 Enter the Bau...

Page 16: ...ession however precautions must be taken as the charger is not rated for out door use and must be protected from the weather 10 CLOCK BATTERY REPLACEMENT The S10 Logger has an internal battery to main...

Page 17: ...0 0015 02 Terminal Block Sensor Cable Power GND Supply V GND N A GND N A Switch GND1 Switch input 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Switch GND 2 Switch input 2 GND RS232 output 2 RS232 input 2 RS232 output 1 RS232 in...

Page 18: ...he output of the sensor to a rate that is suitable for your application If the sensor is providing too much data and cannot be adjusted to a suitable speed the S10 logger can be programmed to ignore s...

Page 19: ...Unchanged ETX 10 ETX 13 SENTENCE2 N SENTENCE2 N Unchanged STX2 2 STX2 2 Unchanged ETX2 10 ETX2 10 Unchanged LOGSTX N LOGSTX N Unchanged LOGETX Y LOGETX Y Unchanged LOGSTX2 N LOGSTX2 N Unchanged LOGETX...

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