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Table of Contents

About This Document

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1.1

Version Information

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1.2

Related Manuals

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1.3

Documentation Conventions

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1.4

Trademarks

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Product Overview

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2.1

Vaisala Automatic Weather Station AWS310-SITE

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2.1.1

AWS310-SITE Observations

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2.2

Product Nomenclature

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2.3

Safety

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2.3.1

ESD Protection

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2.4

Regulatory Compliances

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AWS Client Installation and Preconfiguration

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3.1

Minimum System Requirements

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3.2

Installing AWS Client

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3.3

Installing Vaisala USB Instrument Driver

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3.4

Defining Number Format

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3.5

Running AWS Client in Administrator Mode

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3.6

Connecting AWS Client to Weather Station

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AWS Client Usage

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4.1

Using Main Window

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4.2

Defining Options

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4.3

Connecting to Station

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4.3.1

Configuring Serial Line Connection

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4.3.2

Establishing Connection to Station

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4.3.3

Changing COM Port

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4.4

Station Settings

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4.4.1

Setting Common Parameters

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4.4.2

Setting Station Parameters

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4.4.3

Setting Location Parameters

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4.4.4

Setting Time Manually

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4.4.5

Setting Messaging Parameters

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4.5

Configuring Sensor Parameters

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4.5.1

Configuring Sensor Selectors

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4.5.2

Opening Service Connection with AWS Client

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4.5.3

Issuing Commands

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4.5.4

Closing Service Connection

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4.6

Backing Up Station Parameters

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4.7

Restoring Station Parameters

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4.8

Managing Station Setup

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4.8.1

Downloading Setup File

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4.8.2

Uploading Setup File

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4.8.3

Cleaning AWS Settings

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4.9

Using QML Data Logger

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4.9.1

Using External Memory Card

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4.9.2

Formatting External Memory Card

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4.9.3

Inserting External Memory Card

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4.9.4

Transferring Data from External Memory Card

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Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for AWS310-SITE

Page 1: ...M211828EN C Configuration and Maintenance Manual Vaisala Automatic Weather Station AWS310 SITE ...

Page 2: ...iven time and hereby disclaims any and all responsibilities related thereto This manual does not create any legally binding obligations for Vaisala towards customers or end users All legally binding obligations and agreements are included exclusively in the applicable supply contract or the General Conditions of Sale and General Conditions of Service of Vaisala This product contains software devel...

Page 3: ...tion 29 4 3 1 Configuring Serial Line Connection 29 4 3 2 Establishing Connection to Station 31 4 3 3 Changing COM Port 31 4 4 Station Settings 32 4 4 1 Setting Common Parameters 33 4 4 2 Setting Station Parameters 35 4 4 3 Setting Location Parameters 36 4 4 4 Setting Time Manually 37 4 4 5 Setting Messaging Parameters 38 4 5 Configuring Sensor Parameters 38 4 5 1 Configuring Sensor Selectors 39 4...

Page 4: ...age for AviMet 71 4 11 13 Runway Temperature Message for AviMet 72 4 11 14 Data Logger Time Message for AviMet 73 4 11 15 Status Message for AviMet 73 4 11 16 Status Bit Message for AviMet 74 4 11 17 Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Message for WID Displays 76 4 11 18 Atmospheric Pressure Message for WID Displays 76 4 11 19 TABLE Report 76 4 11 20 LLWAS Report 78 4 12 Reading Fixed Display QM...

Page 5: ...12 1 Adding CMP3 CMP6 or CMP10 to System 110 5 13 FS11 Maintenance 111 5 13 1 Adding FS11 to System 111 5 14 PWD22 Maintenance 111 5 14 1 Adding PWD22 to System 111 5 15 CL31 Maintenance 111 5 15 1 Adding CL31 to System 111 5 16 QMT Maintenance 112 5 16 1 Adding QMT110 to System 112 5 17 DRS511 Maintenance 112 5 17 1 Checking DRS511 Position 112 5 17 2 Lowering DRS511 113 5 17 3 Adding DRS511 to S...

Page 6: ... 3 Obstruction Light Spare Parts and Accessories 157 F 4 Powering and Transient Protection Spare Parts and Components 158 F 5 Communication Device Spare Parts and Components 158 F 5 1 SATELLINE UHF Radio Spare Parts and Accessories 158 F 6 QMD202 Spare Parts and Components 159 F 7 Sensor Support Arm Spare Parts and Accessories 159 F 8 Sensor Spare Parts and Accessories 159 F 8 1 WMT700 Options Spa...

Page 7: ...adsheet Program 57 Figure 4 Location of Components in Enclosure 87 Figure 5 Power Switches 89 Figure 6 QML Data Logger without Cover 95 Figure 7 Jumper Locations for DSI486 97 Figure 8 Jumper Locations for DSI486 98 Figure 9 Pyranometer CMP6 Arrow Points to Drying Cartridge 110 Figure 10 QML Data Logger without Cover 121 List of Figures 5 ...

Page 8: ...a Logger LED 120 Table 28 Common Connection Problems and Their Remedies 122 Table 29 QML data logger Problem Situations and Their Remedies 124 Table 30 Fields in Calibration Window 128 Table 31 Contents of sysinfo Command Output 131 Table 32 WMT700 Problem Situations and Their Remedies 133 Table 33 WAV151 Problem Situations and Their Remedies 134 Table 34 WAA151 Problem Situations and Their Remedi...

Page 9: ...ts and Accessories 160 Table 60 WAA151 Spare Parts and Accessories 160 Table 61 WAV151 Spare Parts and Accessories 160 Table 62 Options 161 Table 63 Spare Parts and Accessories 161 Table 64 PTB330 Spare Parts and Accessories 161 Table 65 CMP Series Options Spare Parts and Accessories 161 Table 66 Options 162 Table 67 Spare Parts and Accessories 162 Table 68 OTT Pluvio2 L Spare Parts and Accessorie...

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Page 11: ...version of this document 1 2 Related Manuals The following CDs are delivered with the basic system Installation CD which contains Vaisala HydroMet Automatic Weather Station Client software used for working with the QML logger as well as system documentation including sensor manuals by Vaisala and other manufacturers for the preconfigured sensor selection set Vaisala USB driver CD which is needed f...

Page 12: ...ries WMT700 User Guide M210293EN Vaisala Anemometer WAA151 User Guide M210294EN Vaisala Wind Vane WAV151 User Guide M210822EN Vaisala Serial Wind Transmitter WAC155 User Guide M210906EN Vaisala Weather Transmitter WXT520 User s Guide M210912EN Vaisala HUMICAPâ Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP155 User s Guide M211060EN Vaisala HUMICAPâ Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP110 User s Guide M211724EN ...

Page 13: ...efully at this point the product could be damaged or important data could be lost CAUTION Note highlights important information on using the product Tip gives information for using the product more efficiently Lists tools needed to perform the task Indicates that you need to take some notes during the task 1 4 Trademarks Vaisalaâ AviMetâ BAROCAPâ HUMICAPâ RAINCAPâ and WINDCAPâ are registered trade...

Page 14: ... product or company names that may be mentioned in this publication are trade names trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners AWS310 SITE Configuration and Maintenance Manual M211828EN C 12 ...

Page 15: ...he modular design of the station allows easy integration of additional sensors after the initial purchase and permits quick replacement of individual components reducing downtime and overall operating cost Vaisala offers a variety of services related to AWS310 SITE for example Factory inspection test Factory acceptance test Site acceptance test Installation Training Technical support High quality ...

Page 16: ...through an RS 485 serial line connection with a high data rate An expansion memory is available for data storage if the data is not sent to an ancillary system for further use or is to be stored on the computer hard drive 2 2 Product Nomenclature Table 4 System Components Item Name AWS310 SITE Vaisala Automatic Weather Station BOX652 Vaisala Weather Station Enclosure QML201C Vaisala Data Logger QM...

Page 17: ... Detector CL31 Vaisala Ceilometer QMT107 QMT110 Vaisala Soil Water Temperature Sensor RG13 H Vaisala Rain Gauge with heating OTT Pluvio2 L OTT Precipitation Gauge PTB330 Vaisala BAROCAP Digital Barometer 2 3 Safety This product has been type tested for safety and approved as shipped from the factory Note the following precautions Consult local electricity professionals for the local and state legi...

Page 18: ...and assemblies that are AC mains powered and live except in the presence of someone who can provide first aid WARNING Do not perform installation or maintenance procedures when there is a risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area WARNING Assess the risks from the installation work Take into account also the effects of local weather conditions WARNING Installations must be performed on...

Page 19: ...ause shocks and burns WARNING Make sure that you prepare or connect only de energized wires WARNING Do not replace components when the system is powered up Switch off both AC mains and battery power before performing maintenance procedures WARNING Some instruments and sensors or versions are heated To avoid injury do not touch heated parts when heating is on WARNING Do not operate in an explosive ...

Page 20: ...isala products are adequately protected against ESD for their intended use However it is possible to damage the product by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching removing or inserting any objects in the equipment housing To avoid delivering high static voltages to the product Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and protected ESD workbench or by grounding yourself to t...

Page 21: ...Chapter 2 Product Overview 19 ...

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Page 23: ...ystem NTFS Drives USB drive Serial ports 1 to 3 free serial ports System time UTC time 1 Minimum installation requires 100 MB hard disk space 3 2 Installing AWS Client The AWS Client installation file is usually delivered with the weather station on a USB stick or a CD ROM Perform all installation procedures while logged in as an administrator 1 Insert the USB stick or the CD ROM into your compute...

Page 24: ...e USB serial port launch the Vaisala USB Instrument Finder program from the Start menu 3 4 Defining Number Format The number format used in AWS Client and QML data logger depends on the number format selected in the Windows regional settings When changing QML data logger parameters for example in sensor calibration or setting parameters an incorrect decimal symbol may result in errors Always use t...

Page 25: ...un AWS Client in administrator mode 1 Right click the AWS Client shortcut icon and select Properties 2 In the Compatibility tab select Run this program as an administator 3 To change the setting for all users select Change settings for all users To perform this operation you must have administrator privileges to Windows 4 To save the changes select Apply and OK Chapter 3 AWS Client Installation an...

Page 26: ...he enclosure 2 Connect the other end of the maintenance cable to an available COM port on your computer or alternatively to a USB port with an additional cable 3 To start AWS Client select Start All Programs Vaisala AWS Client 4 Select File Connect 5 Select Default and select OK AWS310 SITE Configuration and Maintenance Manual M211828EN C 24 ...

Page 27: ...WS Client either by using the menu at the top of the window or by typing the respective command in the terminal window below the toolbar and pressing ENTER By default the following sections describe the first option You can access some of the functions also through the toolbar at the top of the window Table 7 Toolbar Icons and Functions Icon Description Opens the address book for selecting the wea...

Page 28: ...ears the commands and responses in the terminal window Opens the Common Parameters window for editing and viewing the parameter values Opens the Static Parameters window for editing and viewing the parameter values Opens the Manual Sensors window for viewing and setting manual sensor measurements Displays information on the QML data logger to which the connection has been established You can have ...

Page 29: ...If AWS Client has not been localized into the selected language the user interface remains in English To convert dates correctly the date format for the selected locale must match the common date format set for Windows 3 In File Directories select Browse to define the default Download and Upload directories for the QML data logger setup files Chapter 4 AWS Client Usage 27 ...

Page 30: ...ng the setup Although the secure setup upload takes longer it is recommended especially when uploading setups over an unreliable connection Terminal line wrap Select to wrap overlong lines onto the next line in the terminal window Command line length Type a value to modify the maximum length for a command sent from the command line to the QML data logger The default value is 80 characters You can ...

Page 31: ... Client to the station create an address book entry which stores information on the connection and its parameters 4 3 1 Configuring Serial Line Connection 1 In AWS Client select Settings Address Book 2 In the Address Book window select New Chapter 4 AWS Client Usage 29 ...

Page 32: ...g an address book entry Command wait timeout ms Type a value in milliseconds that specifies how long AWS Client waits for the QML data logger to respond when AWS Client sends a request over the connection The value should be at least 20000 ms 20 s If the request for instance a log file download succeeds within the timeout a success message is displayed If the request fails a failure message is dis...

Page 33: ...ve 4 3 2 Establishing Connection to Station 1 In AWS Client select File Connect 2 To establish a connection select the correct weather station and OK When you are connected to the station but the service connection is closed messages and reports appear in the main window The report type and appearance depend on your setup The messages and reports only appear if they are configured in the station S...

Page 34: ...er you must configure certain parameters such as site information and messaging settings You can also add features later by installing additional preconfigured sensors and changing the appropriate configuration parameters accordingly Before you make any changes to an existing system download the current setup file and back up the station parameters in case something goes wrong CAUTION AWS310 SITE ...

Page 35: ...tely Incorrect settings can leave the system inaccessible for further remote configuration and maintenance CAUTION More Information Configuring Sensor Parameters page 38 Backing Up Station Parameters page 41 Downloading Setup File page 42 4 4 1 Setting Common Parameters 1 In AWS Client select Settings Parameters Common Chapter 4 AWS Client Usage 33 ...

Page 36: ... in meters This setting is needed only if your weather station measures barometric pressure Pressure Sensor Level Type the height of the pressure sensor in meters from the ground This is the distance between the bottom of the enclosure and the ground This setting is needed only if your weather station measures barometric pressure Battery capacity Ah Not used AWS310 SITE Configuration and Maintenan...

Page 37: ...ter sets All the parameters are automatically created on the QML data logger when the setup is uploaded Check that the parameter values represent the actual conditions at each station If needed change the value Do not change values that are not instructed to be changed in this manual or by Vaisala personnel Take special care when updating the parameters over a remote connection as incorrect values...

Page 38: ...ation Parameters If you use the sunshine duration calculation add the geographical coordinates of the observation site 1 In AWS Client select Settings Parameters Static 2 Open the General Settings parameter set 3 Select the Latitude parameter 4 In Value type a new value The value must be 90 90 5 To save the changes select Save 6 Repeat the procedure for the Longitude parameter The value must be 18...

Page 39: ...ures at correct time 1 In AWS Client select Maintenance Synchronize Clock 2 In the Set Logger Time window in Set Date Time set the system time Use PC time Synchronize the QML data logger time with your computer time Set time Set the time manually 3 In Set Time Zone set the time zone Use PC time zone Use the time zone in your computer Set time zone Set the time zone manually 4 New Logger Time displ...

Page 40: ...enabled Parameter Name Description reports_to_local Sends reports to local serial port on DSI486_0_1 reports_to_local2 Sends reports to local serial port on DSI486_1_1 reports_to_com0 Sends reports to local service port COM0 TU_WID Sends the TU message to WID displays PA_WID Sends the PA message to WID displays 3 To save the changes select Save 4 5 Configuring Sensor Parameters To add preconfigure...

Page 41: ... Visibility Sensor PWD22 FS11 FS11P FD12P WAC155_1 2 Wind Set WA15 WAC155_2 3 Secondary Wind Set WA15 if using dual sensor setup WMT700_1 2 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT700 WMT700_2 3 Secondary Ultrasonic Wind Wensor WMT700 if using dual sensor setup 1 Set a unique value for the Sensitivity parameter for the global radiation sensors 2 Mutually exclusive 4 In Value type 1 to enable the sensor 0 indica...

Page 42: ...culation 1 RG13 H 2 OTT Pluvio2 L RH_Selector Selects the relative humidity sensor 1 HMP155 serial 2 HMP155 analog TA_Selector Selects the air temperature sensor 1 HMP155 serial 2 HMP155 analog 4 To save the changes select Save 4 5 2 Opening Service Connection with AWS Client 1 In AWS Client select File Connect 2 In the Address Book window select the address book entry for the QML data logger and ...

Page 43: ...al line is available for report sending 1 In AWS Client select Maintenance Terminal Disconnect The typed characters are not visible in the terminal window The close command must be correctly typed before it can be executed You cannot use the BACKSPACE key to correct a mistype Simply retype the command and press ENTER CAUTION 4 6 Backing Up Station Parameters You can create a backup file of station...

Page 44: ...e kept in the logger memory The name of the setup file in AWS310 SITE is AWSSITE adc 4 8 1 Downloading Setup File With AWS Client you can download the setup file currently in use in the QML data logger This can be useful for troubleshooting purposes Do not change the name of the setup file The name must be the same as the one used in the QML data logger CAUTION 1 In AWS Client select Maintenance S...

Page 45: ...S ERASE command CAUTION 1 In AWS Client select Settings Options 2 Select Secure Setup Upload Secure setup upload attempts to keep a valid setup in the QML data logger at all times which minimizes the risk of the logger becoming inaccessible for remote maintenance if an error occurs during setup update 3 To save the changes select Save 4 Select Maintenance Setup File Upload to Logger Chapter 4 AWS ...

Page 46: ...lete the setup file on the QML data logger which after the reset restores the default station settings To avoid this delete or replace the setup file before executing the logger content cleanup Erasing station settings from a remotely managed QML data logger may render it inaccessible for further remote maintenance Use with caution CAUTION 1 In AWS Client select Maintenance AWS Cleanup 2 In the co...

Page 47: ...Use the FAT not FAT32 file system Do not select the quick format option 1 Insert the card into the memory card slot of the QML data logger 2 Give the following command EXTFS ERASE 3 Remove the card from the card slot 4 9 3 Inserting External Memory Card To use the extenal CompactFlash memory card insert it into QML data logger 1 Locate the QML data logger in the enclosure 2 Hold the memory card so...

Page 48: ...ard while the QML logger writes data or data may be lost More Information Downloading Log Files page 53 4 9 5 Updating QML Data Logger Software with Loader You can update the QML data logger software by using the loader exe program 1 Save the following files into the same folder on your computer Loader program loader exe QML201C software bin mot 2 Connect one end of the maintenance cable to the CO...

Page 49: ...ort used for the connection For example pCOM3 e Execute the bat file The Command Prompt window shows Waiting 5 Reset the QML data logger After a few minutes the display shows Loading 100 The program restarts with an existing setup and the weather station is ready to operate If you have problems loading the software for example the loading is interrupted and you get an error message Load Error 1 tr...

Page 50: ... use 5 Insert the memory card that you use for data logging back in the memory card slot 4 9 7 Resetting QML Data Logger 4 9 7 1 Resetting QML Data Logger after Updates After updating parameters and changing sensor settings reset the QML data logger Use AWS Client or press the reset button inside the logger 1 To reset the QML data logger with AWS Client select one of the following options To reset...

Page 51: ... Data Logger in Error Situations Blank Setup Restarting the QML data logger with a blank setup may be useful if the setup is somehow defective and does not allow the opening of a service connection When you restart with a blank setup the serial port settings of the QML data logger are restored to their defaults COM0 9600 N 8 N 1 Before restarting with a blank setup contact Vaisala to get a new set...

Page 52: ...600 8 N 1 Message parser for PTB330 PTB330 PTB330 60 MOD 2 1 DSI486_ 1_0 RS 485 9600 8 N 1 Message parser for PWD22 FD12P PWD22 15 MOD 1 1 DSI486_0_0 RS 485 9600 8 N 1 Message parser for FS11 P FD12P FS11 or FS11P 15 MOD 1 1 DSI486_0_0 RS 485 9600 8 N 1 Message parser for CL31 CL31 CL31 15 MOD 1 1 DSI486_0_0 RS 485 9600 8 N 1 Rain gauge measurement Rain_PLUVIO Pluvio2 L 60 MOD 1 3 DSI486SDI_0 SDI ...

Page 53: ...g groups that each create a separate log file each day The division to different groups is based on the update interval of the data being logged When the LLWAS mode is disabled QML data logger does not write any data to log group 3 QML data logger saves the daily log files on the external CompactFlash memory card daily at midnight The default time is 00 05 00 The log files are stored in the Ext st...

Page 54: ... tolerate some invalid log items Alternatively you can manually disable a measurement or a sensor Table 10 Logging Commands Command Description logstatus Shows the logging state and variables of all log groups logstatus group_id Shows the logging state and variables of the defined log group loggo group_id Starts logging the defined log group logstop group_id Stops logging the defined log group log...

Page 55: ...log files from the QML data logger to your computer 1 In AWS Client select Maintenance Log File Download from Logger The list of log files available for downloading are arranged by log group Each log group includes specific parameters as defined in the setup file Chapter 4 AWS Client Usage 53 ...

Page 56: ...e stored in the QML201C internal memory External The log files are stored on an external memory card Type the path to the directory where the log files are stored 4 In Log File Storage Directory select Browse and the directory where you want to download the files 5 To set your download options select Settings AWS310 SITE Configuration and Maintenance Manual M211828EN C 54 ...

Page 57: ...t has been downloaded to conserve storage space Existing Log File Select the action in case there is an existing log file with the same name The following options are available Overwrite Overwrites the existing log file Skip Skips the saving of the new file Stop downloading Stops downloading the selected log files 7 To save your download options select Save The date and time formats in the convert...

Page 58: ...ow shows a list of log files downloaded to AWS Client 2 In the Log File Conversion window set the following Conversion Source Select the source folder for log file conversion select Browse and locate the folder Conversion Target Select the target folder for log file conversion select Browse and locate the folder Select Log Files to Convert Select the log file or files you want to convert 3 To set ...

Page 59: ...columns The CSV conversion settings are stored on your computer so any future CSV conversions automatically use the same settings 5 To save your conversion options and to return to the Log File Conversion window select Save 6 To convert the selected files to the CSV format select Convert The converted log files are located in the folder defined in the Conversion Target field The date and time form...

Page 60: ...open connection with any QML data logger at the time of polling or if there is an open connection it must be only with the logger specified in the Auto Download Settings window If there is an open connection with another logger the connection is not closed and the auto download does not succeed To enable the automatic download AWS Client must run continuously If you use a serial line connection th...

Page 61: ...rnal memory card inserted in the logger select External To download the log files from the specified directory on the external memory card type the path in Ext Poll day Poll time Depending on the polling frequency you selected select the poll day and the day of the week or the day of the month when to download the log files or select poll time and the time of the day when to download the log files...

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Page 63: ...rve storage space Existing log file Select the action in case there is an existing log file with the same name The following options are available Overwrite Overwrites the existing log file Skip Skips the saving of the new file Stop downloading Stops downloading the selected log files 4 To save the changes select Save AWS Client waits in the idle mode until polling is triggered When polling the ap...

Page 64: ...mpleted The time of completion for the download Entry The station from which the logs are downloaded File Count The number of log files downloaded Bytes The size of the download 4 11 Data Reporting AWS310 SITE generates various report messages for the AviMet system and a TABLE report for debugging purposes Additionally AWS310 SITE can generate the following messages Wind message for AviMet and the...

Page 65: ...bits 1 Parity None The reporting interval is different for each data report In addition to automatic reporting you can poll the messages with report specific polling commands More Information Setting Messaging Parameters page 38 4 11 1 Polling Data In addition to automatic reporting you can poll report messages at any time at any communication interface with report specific polling commands The sy...

Page 66: ...ta logger time message for AviMet TIMEREP Status message for AviMet STATREP Status bit message for AviMet STATBITREP TABLE report TABLE LLWAS wind report WIND CR 4 11 2 Common Elements in Data Messages Table 13 Message Report Elements Message Element Description Control Code CR Carriage return ASCII decimal 13 LF Line feed ASCII decimal 10 SOH Start of heading ASCII decimal 1 STX Start of text ASC...

Page 67: ...cteristics Property Value Default send interval 3 s 1 Polling command WAREP 1 AWS310 SITE uses an adjustable timer to set the send interval The default value is zero 0 which means that the message is not sent Example of Wind Message PAMWV 60 R 11 0 M A 37 CR LF 4 11 4 Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Message for AviMet Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Message Format SOH TU1 STX xx x yy C...

Page 68: ...data missing CR LF Example of Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Message SOH TU1 STX 35 4 51 0DAF ETX CR LF EOT 4 11 5 Atmospheric Pressure Message for AviMet Atmospheric Pressure Message Format SOH PTB00 STX xxx yyyy y CRC16 04d ETX CR LF EOT Name Description SOH PTB00 STX Message header xxx yyyy y Message data xxx Sensor status directly from the sensor yyyy y Atmospheric pressure hPa 1 min av...

Page 69: ...h iii i jjj j Message data xxx x Precipitation mm instant yyy y Precipitation mm 1 hour sliding cumulative sum zzz z Precipitation mm 3 hour sliding cumulative sum aaa a Precipitation mm 6 hour sliding cumulative sum bbb b Precipitation mm 12 hour sliding cumulative sum ccc c Precipitation mm 24 hour sliding cumulative sum ddd d Precipitation mm 1 hour reset cumulative sum eee e Precipitation mm 3...

Page 70: ... 7 Visibility Message for AviMet The system forwards this message to AviMet as it is received from the sensor For more information on Message 7 see the relevant document Vaisala Present Weather Detector PWD22 52 User s Guide Vaisala Visibility Sensor FS11 User s Guide Vaisala Present Weather Sensor FS11P User s Guide Visibility Message Characteristics Property Value Default send interval 15 s Poll...

Page 71: ...ing Message for AviMet The system forwards this message to AviMet as it is received from the sensor For more information on the message see Vaisala Thunderstorm Sensor Model TSS928 User s Guide Lightning Message Characteristics Property Value Default send interval 60 s Polling command TSSREP If there is no visibility data available this message is substituted with the following TSS928 data missing...

Page 72: ...ics Property Value Default send interval 60 s Polling command SRREP If there is no solar radiation data available the message is substituted with the following SR data missing CR LF Example of Solar Radiation Message SOH SR1 STX 0 2 0 2004 ETX CR LF EOT 4 11 11 Soil Temperature 1 Message for AviMet Soil Temperature 1 Message Format SOH TS1 STX xxx x CRC16 04d ETX CR LF EOT Name Description SOH TS1...

Page 73: ...ge for AviMet Soil Temperature 2 Message Format SOH TS2 STX xxx x CRC16 04d ETX CR LF EOT Name Description SOH TS2 STX Message header xxx x Soil temperature C 1 minute average CRC16 04d Message checksum Checksum span Includes header until checksum ETX CR LF EOT Message trailer Soil Temperature 2 Message Characteristics Property Value Default send interval 60 s Polling command TS2REP If there is no...

Page 74: ...te average CRC16 04d Message checksum Checksum span Includes header until checksum ETX CR LF EOT Message trailer Runway Temperature Message Characteristics Property Value Default send interval 60 s Polling command TRREP If there is no runway temperature data available the message is substituted with the following TR data missing CR LF Example of Runway Temperature Message SOH TR1 STX 25 8 26FB ETX...

Page 75: ...UTC time dd Seconds UTC time CRC16 04d Message checksum Checksum span Includes header until checksum ETX CR LF EOT Message trailer Data Logger Time Message Characteristics Property Value Default send interval 60 s Polling command TIMEREP Example of Data Logger Time Message SOH TIME STX A 2015 11 02 14 43 09 8D18 ETX CR LF EOT 4 11 15 Status Message for AviMet Status Message Format SOH ST1 STX xxx ...

Page 76: ...ksum ETX CR LF EOT Message trailer Status Message Characteristics Property Value Default send interval 60 s Polling command STATREP Example of Status Message SOH ST1 STX 12 0 12 3 28 8 FC5A ETX CR LF EOT 4 11 16 Status Bit Message for AviMet Status Bit Message Format SOH ST2 STX x y z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s CRC16 04d ETX CR LF EOT Name Description SOH ST2 STX Message header AWS310 S...

Page 77: ...r 1 Secondary wind sensor h m Not in use Fixed to 0 n Runway temperature alarm o Soil temperature 1 alarm p PTB330 transducer 1 status alarm q PTB330 transducer 2 status alarm r PTB330 transducer 3 status alarm s PTB330 sensor status CRC16 04d Message checksum Checksum span Includes header until checksum ETX CR LF EOT Message trailer Status Bit Message Characteristics Property Value Default send i...

Page 78: ... ERR 003 CS4 r n 4 11 18 Atmospheric Pressure Message for WID Displays The system forwards this message to WID displays as it is received from the sensor The system does not send this message by default but you can activate it with parameter PA_WID For more information on the message see Vaisala BAROCAPâ Digital Barometer PTB330 User s Guide Atmospheric Pressure Message for WID Displays Characteri...

Page 79: ...tage V 12 0 Battery voltage V 12 280 Configuration v1 0 Software 8 04d Hardware QML201C 003 BatteryLow 0 DoorStatus 1 Instant Status Wind direction deg 358 0 Wind speed m s 12 0 0 Temperature C 15 4 0 Relative humidity 55 0 Air pressure hPa 1000 7 0 Precipitation amount mm 1 4 0 Solar radiation W m2 0 0 Visibility m 1108 0 Present weather 52 0 Background luminance cd m2 0 Soil temperature 1 C 38 8...

Page 80: ...tatus where A valid and V invalid 12 Message checksum Checksum indicator 12 Checksum 8bit XOR 02d Checksum span Between and with them being excluded CR LF Message trailer Table 15 LLWAS Report Status Section Name Description SOH STid STX The message header where id is the station ID xx x y zz z a Message data xx x External power voltage V instant value y Low battery alarm zz z Data logger internal...

Page 81: ...plays the text Setup running ok You can use the LED indicator to determine the operation mode of the QML logger In addition to measured values most of the display screens contain the corresponding sensor status usually in the rightmost column 0 Observation status is OK Other than 0 Observation status is not OK or has some other status More Information Determining QML Data Logger Operation Mode pag...

Page 82: ...iod PR Precipitation mm 10 minute sum 60 s SR Solar radiation W m2 Instant value from sensor 10 s 4 12 3 Wind Display Table 18 Parameters of Wind Display Observation Explanation Unit Statistic Period WS Wind speed m s Average 3 s WD Wind direction Average 3 s AWS310 SITE Configuration and Maintenance Manual M211828EN C 80 ...

Page 83: ...tant value from sensor WD Wind direction Instant value from sensor st Sensor status 4 12 5 Wind Secondary Display Table 20 Parameters of Wind Secondary Display Observation Explanation Unit Statistic WS Wind speed m s Instant value from sensor WD Wind direction Instant value from sensor st Sensor status Chapter 4 AWS Client Usage 81 ...

Page 84: ... 10 s 4 12 7 Optical Display Table 22 Parameters of Optical Display Observation Explanation Unit Statistic Period VIS Visibility m Instant value from sensor FD12P 15 s PW Present weather code Instant value from sensor FD12P 15 s BL Background luminance cd m2 Instant value from sensor FD12P 15 s CB1 Base cloud altitude 1 m Instant value from sensor FD12P 15 s VV Vertical visibility m Instant value ...

Page 85: ... V 60 s T Internal temperature C 60 s Cfg Configuration version SW Firmware version HW Hardware version 4 12 9 Lightning Display Table 24 Parameters of Lightning Display Observation Explanation Unit Statistic Period TOTAL Total number of lightning strikes Strikes Instant value from sensor 60 s Status Sensor status Chapter 4 AWS Client Usage 83 ...

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Page 87: ... or misaligned pins Wipe off or remove excess dirt dust sand or leaves Check signal and main cables grounding cables lugs connectors and connections Check gaskets of the enclosures and mechanical assemblies bolts nuts and so on Do not open the enclosure under poor conditions for example during rain or with dust in the air In general do not repair sensors in the field CAUTION Use correct high quali...

Page 88: ...check for any water leakage or other damage To clean the enclosure Check and clean the connectors and the inside of the enclosure of for example spider webs and other dirt Check that the flanges at the bottom of the enclosure are intact Check that the door is firmly closed Check and clean the static pressure head 5 6 Inside Enclosure Maintenance This section contains information for the basic main...

Page 89: ...surge protector 2 AC DC power supply and terminal strip 3 Place for optional battery for stations with solar power 4 Local fixed display QMD202 5 Battery 12 V 26 Ah 6 Door switch sensor 7 QML data logger 8 Signal terminal strip Chapter 5 Maintenance 87 ...

Page 90: ... 18 Battery regulator QBR101C 19 Battery circuit breaker 20 DC Solar power Backup battery switch 21 Power terminal strip 22 Digital barometer PTB330 23 Optional power supply for heating 24 Communication devices such as UHF radio modem 25 AC circuit breaker 26 AC mains switch 5 6 1 Disconnecting Power The system is powered from several power sources to ensure uninterrupted service To make the syste...

Page 91: ...mple surge protectors in case of a lightning strike To replace components other than the ones instructed in the following sections contact Vaisala Improper modification can damage the product or lead to malfunction Any modification voids your warranty CAUTION 5 6 3 Checking Battery Check the battery status once a year by checking the status LED on QBR101C If the battery status LED is red even afte...

Page 92: ...ep 1 5 6 4 Replacing 12 V 26 Ah Battery Allen keys Slothead screwdriver Only licensed experts may install electrical components They must adhere to local and state legislation and regulations WARNING Do not replace the battery with a battery of an incorrect type If you do there is a risk of explosion Dispose of used batteries according to statutory regulations WARNING The expected lifetime for the...

Page 93: ...4 Remove the mounting clamp and then the battery from the holder 5 Install the new battery 6 Reconnect cabling in reverse order positive cable first 7 Switch the power back on and check that the new battery works properly 5 6 5 Replacing AC DC Power Supply Unit Slothead screwdriver Only licensed experts may install electrical components They must adhere to local and state legislation and regulatio...

Page 94: ... 3 Release the DIN rail locking piece and remove the unit 4 Insert the new unit on the DIN rail and snap it to place 5 Remove the new power supply unit connectors 6 Connect the old unit connectors with wires to the new unit 7 Power up the station and check that the new unit works properly 5 6 6 Replacing Surge Protector If the indicator on top of the surge protector plug is red replace the unit 1 ...

Page 95: ...the unit is faulty use a multimeter to check the unit 1 Verify proper ground contact in all four GND pins 2 Check that power lines have less than 0 5 Ω resistance 3 Check that power lines are not shorted to ground 4 Check that signal lines from X1 to X2 connectors have 15 16 Ω resistance 5 Check that signal lines are not shorted to ground or each other Chapter 5 Maintenance 93 ...

Page 96: ...P431 grip the aluminum clamp on the opposite side and lift from the DIN rail 3 Attach the new QSP431 unit and the cable connectors 5 6 9 Replacing QML Data Logger Only trained technicians are allowed to replace the QML data logger CAUTION Do not open the cover of the QML data logger in the field CAUTION AWS310 SITE Configuration and Maintenance Manual M211828EN C 94 ...

Page 97: ...slot 1 Take a backup of the station parameters If you cannot access the QML data logger try to find an old backup file 2 Turn off DC power from the battery fuse switch 3 Turn off power from the weather station main switch 4 Unplug the connectors from the QML data logger To have more slack in the wiring you may need to cut the cable ties holding the wires To avoid damaging the wiring do this from t...

Page 98: ...ver of the old and new QML data loggers 8 Remove the communications modules from the old QML data logger by pulling from the module edges When removing or inserting the modules be careful not to bend the connector pins CAUTION 9 Insert the communications modules in the new QML data logger in the same connector blocks MOD1 and MOD2 AWS310 SITE Configuration and Maintenance Manual M211828EN C 96 ...

Page 99: ... this from the bottom side of the installation plate 14 Replace the cut cable ties with new ones 15 Restore the station parameters 16 Verify that the communication modules are functional 17 Verify that the correct configuration is loaded in the QML data logger More Information Backing Up Station Parameters page 41 Restoring Station Parameters page 42 5 6 10 Changing DSI486 Communication Mode Each ...

Page 100: ...S 232 mode X4 1 2 Channel A RS 485 line terminating resistor active X5 1 2 Channel B RS 485 line terming resistor active Do not use in RS 232 mode Figure 8 Jumper Locations for DSI486 1 Pin 1 2 Pin 2 3 Pin 3 5 6 11 PTB330 Maintenance Perform the following maintenance tasks every time you visit the site Make sure the pressure port is clean Make sure the pressure hose between the sensor and the pres...

Page 101: ...equired Periodic maintenance for WMT700 includes Checking that the transducers are not bent twisted or rotated All transducers must be parallel to each other Damaged array may cause inaccurate readings Checking that the transducers have not been scraped or touched with sharp objects The silicon rubber coating must be undamaged If the transducers or the coating is damaged send the sensor to Vaisala...

Page 102: ...ct on the instrument or sensor array may cause damage and lead to incorrect measurements CAUTION Any temporary object such as snow ice or a bird that blocks the observation path between the ultrasonic transducer heads may lead to inaccurate or incorrect measurements CAUTION Do not open the instrument or sensor There are no user serviceable parts inside CAUTION AWS310 SITE Configuration and Mainten...

Page 103: ...n optional verifier You can order the verifier from Vaisala as an accessory Vaisala recommends that you test the proper operation once a year or if you suspect that the transducers may have been damaged You can perform the test either in the field or in a laboratory Do not perform the test when the wind speed is more than 10 m s 22 mph or when there is a risk of thunderstorm in the area Some rando...

Page 104: ...ing WMT700 to System Before configuring the new sensor complete the mechanical installation 1 In AWS Client select Settings Parameters Static 2 In the CFG parameter set select WMT700_1 or WMT700_2 3 To enable the sensor type 1 in the Value field and select Save 4 Set the wind direction offset a In the General Settings parameter set select wdoffset_1 or wdoffset_2 b In the Value field type the wind...

Page 105: ...ccuracy for 2 years Check the operation of the wind set whenever you tilt the mast Periodic maintenance for the wind set includes Checking the ball bearings once a year To do this remove the vane or cup wheel assembly To ensure proper operation the shaft must spin smoothly without creating any detectable noise If the shaft does not spin smoothly or stops abruptly the ball bearings must be replaced...

Page 106: ...te 5 9 HMP155 Maintenance Periodic maintenance for HMP155 includes Checking that the probe is securely mounted Checking that the radiation shield and cable are intact Cleaning the radiation shield using a soft lint free cloth moistened with mild detergent Changing the probe filter at least once a year If the measurement site is exposed to air pollution and dust the probe filter may need to be chan...

Page 107: ...filter from the probe Holding the filter by the plastic part rotate the filter counter clockwise then pull it out Do not touch the sensor heads CAUTION 1 Filter 2 O ring 3 HUMICAP humidity sensor 4 Pt100 temperature sensor 3 After removing the filter check the O ring and change it if necessary 4 Without delay install the new filter carefully on the probe 5 Install the probe back inside the radiati...

Page 108: ...eter set select the relative humidity sensor to use 1 HMP155 serial 2 HMP155 analog 5 In the TA_Selector parameter set select the air temperature sensor to use 1 HMP155 serial 2 HMP155 analog 6 To activate the new configuration reset the QML data logger Select Maintenance Reset Immediate 5 10 RG13 H Maintenance To ensure accurate operation keep the sensor clean Clean the sensor at least every 6 mo...

Page 109: ...cal installation 1 In AWS Client select Settings Parameters Static 2 In the CFG parameter set select RG13 3 To enable the sensor type 1 in the Value field and select Save 4 Set the resolution for the sensor a In the Precipitation parameter set select RGResolution b In the Value field type the resolution in mm c Select Save 5 In the PR_accum_Selector parameter set select the sensor to use for preci...

Page 110: ...2 Adding Anti Freeze Solution The freezing of the collected precipitation of 200 mm 7 87 in deforms the collecting bucket floor tips the bucket and makes the bucket lean against the pipe housing force shunt This causes inaccurate measurement results To prevent the collecting bucket floor from deforming if the collected precipitation freezes in sub zero temperatures add anti freeze solution The man...

Page 111: ...sensor complete the mechanical installation 1 In AWS Client select Settings Parameters Static 2 In the CFG parameter set select Pluvio2 3 In the PR_accum_Selector parameter set select the sensor to use for precipitation accumulation calculation 1 RG13 H 2 OTT Pluvio 2 L 4 To enable the sensor type 1 in the Value field and select Save 5 To activate the new configuration reset the QML data logger Se...

Page 112: ...2 1 Adding CMP3 CMP6 or CMP10 to System Before configuring the new sensor complete the mechanical installation 1 In AWS Client select Settings Parameters Static 2 In the CFG parameter set select CMP6 3 To enable the sensor type 1 in the Value field and select Save 4 To activate the new configuration reset the QML data logger Select Maintenance Reset Immediate 5 Calibrate the sensor a In AWS Client...

Page 113: ...2 maintenance see Vaisala Present Weather Detector PWD22 52 User s Guide 5 14 1 Adding PWD22 to System Before configuring the new sensor complete the mechanical installation 1 In AWS Client select Settings Parameters Static 2 In the CFG parameter set select Visibility 3 To enable the sensor type 1 in the Value field and select Save 4 To activate the new configuration reset the QML data logger Sele...

Page 114: ...ng the new sensor complete the mechanical installation 1 In AWS Client select Settings Parameters Static 2 In the CFG parameter set select QMT110_1 or QMT110_2 3 To enable the sensor type 1 in the Value field and select Save 4 To activate the new configuration reset the QML data logger Select Maintenance Reset Immediate 5 17 DRS511 Maintenance Periodic maintenance for DRS511 includes Checking the ...

Page 115: ... 1 mm 0 04 in below the surface 2 Check the position of the sensor with the installation plate or a spirit level The sensor surface must be in horizontal position so that moisture spreads equally on the surface 1 Bitumen 2 Filler sand 3 If the sensor surface is too high to lower the sensor grind the sensor surface 5 17 2 Lowering DRS511 Screwdriver Hammer Belt grinding machine or similar Sandpaper...

Page 116: ...et level 1 Surface temperature sensor 2 Optical coverage sensor 3 Conductivity and polarizability sensor 4 Black ice sensor 5 Subsurface temperature sensor 2 If the surface temperature sensor is too high use a screwdriver to press the metal part of the sensor downward Hammer the screwdriver handle gently until the sensor lies 1 3 mm 0 04 0 12 in below the sensor surface AWS310 SITE Configuration a...

Page 117: ...o activate the new configuration reset the QML data logger Select Maintenance Reset Immediate 5 18 Solar Panel Maintenance Wear rubber gloves to protect yourself against possible electric shock WARNING Periodic maintenance for the solar panel includes Inspecting the module at least twice a year for overall integrity Make sure that connections to the battery are tight and free of corrosion Cleaning...

Page 118: ...e correct operation Clean it using a soft lint free cloth moistened with mild detergent 5 20 Calibration Services Vaisala offers calibration services for the following sensors in the preconfigured sensor set Relative humidity and temperature sensors Pressure sensors Wind sensors Solar radiation sensors AWS310 SITE Configuration and Maintenance Manual M211828EN C 116 ...

Page 119: ...ailed what worked did not work Where did it fail location and environment When did it fail date immediately after a while periodically randomly How many failed only one defect other same or similar defects several failures in one unit What was done when the failure was noticed What was connected to the product and to which connectors Input power source type voltage and list of other items such as ...

Page 120: ...e The status of the sensors is 0 or There are no errors status is 0 If the QML data logger does not respond to the TABLE command the problem may be either with the logger or its powering More Information TABLE Report page 76 AWS310 SITE Configuration and Maintenance Manual M211828EN C 118 ...

Page 121: ...e power supply Green LED on the QML data logger is not blinking no data is shown on the displays or no report is sent over the communication connection QML data logger does not get power 1 Use a multimeter to measure if the QML data logger is getting power 2 If not check that all the power supply and battery cables are intact and connected If yes try establishing a service connection with COM0 and...

Page 122: ...et Flashes once every 5 seconds Setup is running without errors Flashes once every 10 seconds Setup is interrupted due to an error A communication module is missing or there is no script in the cfg directory Flashes quickly 2 times in a row Setup is running but there are warnings The interval is 5 or 10 seconds depending on if the script is running or not Flashes quickly 3 times in a row then at 5...

Page 123: ...tion module slots MOD1 and MOD2 3 SPI connector for QMD202 local display 4 Status LED green 5 Lithium battery for real time clock 3 V 35 mAh CR1220 6 Reset button 7 CompactFlash CF card slot 6 5 3 Opening Service Connection to Sensor To control a serial sensor directly you can access the sensor command interface through the QML data logger Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 121 ...

Page 124: ...ogger by typing the command close 6 5 4 Troubleshooting Connection Problems If you cannot connect to the QML data logger the service connection is not opened and you cannot work with the logger Table 28 Common Connection Problems and Their Remedies Problem Probable Cause Remedy You receive the message Failed to open terminal connection You are trying to connect to the wrong port To check the port ...

Page 125: ... save the commands and responses that you see in the AWS Client terminal window into a file 1 In AWS Client select Settings Options 2 Select Trace log on 3 In Trace log directory define where to store the trace log files 4 Select Save AWS Client starts saving all text into the yyMMddHHmmSS log indicating the time stamp when the file was created The file is stored in the trace log directory that yo...

Page 126: ...ee Enclosure Maintenance page 86 Lightning strike damage Other visible cause Software or hardware changes were made to the station prior to malfunctioning When you have loaded a new setup 1 Make sure you have the original setup and the new setup saved as an adc file 2 Reload the original setup and verify that the system starts and runs with the original setup When you have installed new hardware 1...

Page 127: ...r starts up normally but sends error messages during startup for example Erroneous setup file Setup is not loaded properly 1 Reload the setup 2 Set the station parameters See Setting Station Parameters page 35 3 Restart the system Station parameters are incorrect Communication modules are in wrong order Check that the modules are in correct slots See Replacing QML Data Logger page 94 Communication...

Page 128: ...tatus and compare the value against the sensor status list in Vaisala Automatic Weather Station AWS310 SITE System Description If the malfunctioning sensor has diagnostic features use them to find the cause For example WMT700 is such a sensor 1 Connect the maintenance cable and start AWS Client 2 Access the service interface for the intelligent sensors through the QML data logger See Opening Servi...

Page 129: ...sensor interfaces 1 If the service connection is open type close first 2 Generate the TABLE report by typing TABLE in the terminal window The TABLE report displays the status for all sensors 3 To check the status of analog sensors in AWS Client select Settings Calibration Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 127 ...

Page 130: ... the new one Sensitivity 1 Sensitivity value for the radiation sensor Overwrites the sensor sensitivity value for the radiation sensor Factor 2 Measurement gain for all but the radiation sensors Overwrites the previous gain value with the new one Value The last measured sensor reading shown in physical units Overwrites the sensor reading with the typed value that is changes the offset of the measu...

Page 131: ...ent Step change the maximum step change for the sensor value between two consecutive measurements If the sensor value is outside the maximum or minimum values or it has altered more than the maximum step change allows data is flagged as INVALID Invalid data is typically displayed as this is a parameter that you can set If a sensor displays invalid data this is an indication that the sensor is faul...

Page 132: ...mponent COM0 2 The Break and Frame warnings most likely mean that you have turned your computer off and on again You can clear these warnings 3 The following warning means that you have reset the QML data logger You can clear this warning If you have not reset the QML data logger and the warning still occurs contact Vaisala technical support Warning Device reset occurred 1 times first in c libs MA...

Page 133: ...0 DSI486 rev E serial no 621115 Piggyback 1 DSI486 rev E serial no 611504 Setup file Cfg AWSSITE adc Setup for sw 8 05 Setup creator Vaisala Setup created 2017 12 14T08 54 37 00 00 Setup info v1 00 Setup CRC EDED60B9 Lizard version 9 05 System uptime 65h 29min 45sec since Fri Dec 15 23 44 39 2017 Table 31 Contents of sysinfo Command Output Parameter Explanation Serial Serial number of the PCB of t...

Page 134: ... firmware version of the QML data logger that is required for running the current setup Setup creator Creator of the setup file Setup created Setup creation time Setup CRC Setup checksum Lizard version Version of the Lizard Setup Software that was used to create the setup System uptime Total time that the system has been running since the last reset If program Flash checksum returns an error reloa...

Page 135: ...turbance from the installation site is causing measurement problems Check that the installation site matches the requirements Snow ice a bird or some other object is blocking the measurement path between the ultrasonic transducers Remove the blockage and check that the wind transducers are not damaged If the blockage is ice or snow it melts after some time if you are using a heated version of WMT7...

Page 136: ...tor is bent which breaks the connection wires Check the connector The sensor is mechanically damaged Send the sensor to Vaisala for repair Sensor body is covered with ice and snow Sensor heating does not function Check the status indicator of the surge arrester If the indicator is red change the removable plug in the surge arrester Heating is disabled when the system is running on backup battery C...

Page 137: ... surge arrester Heating is disabled when the system is running on backup battery Check that the power cable is connected the cable is not loose Heating element is not properly connected or does not function Send the sensor to Vaisala for repair Output from connector pin C tracked with an oscilloscope is not square wave The printed circuit board is damaged Send the sensor to Vaisala for repair Freq...

Page 138: ... blinking once a second Problems with the wiring or polarity When using the SDI 12 interface 1 Connect to the sensor using the terminal mode of the sensor s operating program 2 Query the address 3 Check the standard commands USB driver is incorrectly installed When using the USB interface 1 Uninstall the USB driver 2 Reinstall the USB driver Operating program has not recognized the sensor The prob...

Page 139: ...with Power Supply Problem Probable Cause Remedy Power supply LED is not on AC power is missing or AC power supply is defective Check that AC mains power is connected and that the AC power connectors are properly attached Replace AC power supply if needed System appears completely down when powered on DC input DC power supply is missing Check that DC power is connected System shuts down immediately...

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Page 141: ...er symbols with values Parameters shown in cannot be omitted loggo group ID To issue a command to the QML data logger type the command and press ENTER Use a space between the command name and the subsequent parameters Table 39 Shortcut Keys Used with Commands Key Usage BACKSPACE Delete the last typed character CTRL C Abort the file commands dir del copy move verify CTRL P CTRL N Scroll through the...

Page 142: ... see the chmod command dir file path F Displays a list of files in a directory and subdirectories and the amount of used and free disk space The file information includes name access attributes time date and size disable measurement Disables the measurement input or sensor enable measurement Enables the measurement input or sensor errors clear errors shows the active errors Errors indicate that th...

Page 143: ...trieves information from the server or posts information on it URI defines the HTTP URI to read from or write to for example a file src source_file defines the source filename type content_type defines the content type of the message see www iana org assignments media types media types xhtml dst destination_file defines the destination filename size max_size defines the maximum size of the returne...

Page 144: ...rnings net warnings clear clears the warnings netif open interface close interface netif shows the status of all configured network interfaces netif open interface opens the given interface netif close interface closes the given interface ntp set show test server port max_round_trip interface port specifies the port to use for the connection The default port is 123 max_round_trip specifies the max...

Page 145: ...re sensor level in meters from the station altitude rd directory Removes the given directory rename current_name new_name Changes the name of a file from current_name to new_name For example rename Ext dst105 hex Ext dst105r hex rep report_name Shows the contents of a report For example rep MyRep0 reset delay seconds Resets the QML data logger warm boot If you do not give the delay time the logger...

Page 146: ...rrent date For example time 14 10 00 98 12 31 timezone hours timezone shows the time zone timezone hours defines the time difference from UTC and sets a new time zone For example timezone 2 userlevel level set clear Protects the system from unauthorized use The command provides 3 password protected access levels to shell commands as well as to the visibility of system data By default the user leve...

Page 147: ...The following commands allow the use of wildcards chmod dir del copy move verify and zs For example copy log L2 Ext log_L2copy Appendix A Command Reference 145 ...

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Page 149: ... in LLWAS mode Default value 3000 ms wdoffset_1 wdoffset_2 Wind direction offset for the primary and secondary wind sensor If the wind sensor is not aimed to the North you can fine tune the direction from the logger Default value 0 0 wsgain_1 wsgain_2 Wind speed gain for the primary and secondary wind sensor Applies linear gain correction to the value reported by the wind sensor Default value 1 0 ...

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Page 151: ...t voltage is out of range or the A D conversion has failed due to an internal error Analog 22 The sensor is disconnected or sensor cable is damaged Analog 23 Sensor output exceeds the minimum or maximum limits The limits are defined in the Measurements view Analog 24 Change in sensor output exceeds the maximum step The limits are defined in the Measurements view Analog 25 Internal configuration er...

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Page 153: ...5 mA voltage excitation ON OFF where voltage can be measured or 100 μA 1 mA current excitation H Analog input high L Analog input low C The pin has been connected to ground GND via a 10 Ω resistor so that the current can be measured CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 24 bit ADC E 100 μA 1 mA current excitation H Analog input high L Analog input low C Common return and reference level for voltage measurements via the...

Page 154: ...ble 44 Power Channels in QML201C Pin Name Description GND Common ground SDI 12 SDI 12 sensor signal pin GND Common ground ExtDC Power input AWS310 SITE Configuration and Maintenance Manual M211828EN C 152 ...

Page 155: ...rage relative humidity PTB330 P_avg hPa 1 minute barometric pressure calculated by PTB330 PR_accum_selector value mm Accumulated rainfall of the previous minute PR_Sum PRSum_10min mm Sliding sum of rainfall of previous 10 minutes PR_Sum PRSum_1h mm Sliding sum of rainfall of previous hour PR_Sum PRSum_3h mm Sliding sum of rainfall of previous 3 hours PR_Sum PRSum_6h mm Sliding sum of rainfall of p...

Page 156: ...urs 2 TS1_1min_avg Avg C 1 minute average soil temperature TS2_1min_avg Avg C 1 minute average soil temperature from the second soil temperature sensor TR_1min_avg Avg C 1 minute average runway temperature Charger External_DC V Voltage measurement from QML201C supply DC voltage BatteryVoltage meas V Voltage measurement of the battery INT_PT100 T_int C Internal Pt100 temperature measurement DoorSta...

Page 157: ...ture measurement port or sensor cable 0 No alarm PTB330 err Error flags of PTB330 PTB330 status Status of PTB330 MessageDispatcher Gen_HW_alarm General hardware alarm 1 Alarm is active 0 No alarm TA_Selector sensor_status Status of dry bulb temperature measurement RH_Selector sensor_status Status of relative humidity measurement RHStatus status Boolean status of relative humidity measurement 1 Err...

Page 158: ...d cloud base height CL31 base_3 m Highest cloud base height CL31 v_vis m Vertical visibility CL31 d_stat Ceilometer detection status CL31 GenStat Ceilometer general device status CL31 HWStat Ceilometer hardware status flags E 4 Log Group 3 L3 Log group L3 contains LLWAS calculation results New samples are added in log group L3 at 2 second intervals Table 48 Items in Log Group L3 Log item name Unit...

Page 159: ...mm 3 94 in pole mast 2 pcs APPK SET100 F 2 QML Data Logger Spare Parts and Components Table 50 QML Data Logger Spare Parts and Components Item Order Code QML data logger QML201C Dual isolated communication module DSI486SP F 3 Obstruction Light Spare Parts and Accessories Table 51 QOL111 Obstruction Light Spare Parts and Accessories Item Order Code Obelux obstruction light QOL111 Cable 10 m 32 ft 1...

Page 160: ...on Components Item Order Code Phoenix Contact QUINT PS 1AC 24DC 10 AC DC power supply unit 234881 12 V 26 Ah VRLA battery CB26 12 247257SP Battery regulator QBR101C QBR101CSP Surge protection unit QSP431 QSP431SP Surge protector for AC mains power 242575SP Relay plug in for heating power control 218520SP F 5 Communication Device Spare Parts and Components F 5 1 SATELLINE UHF Radio Spare Parts and ...

Page 161: ... APPK SET60 Sensor support arm for 100 mm 3 94 in pole mast half length DKP12SUP1 Sensor support arm for 100 mm 3 94 in pole mast full length DKP12SUP2 Mounting kit for 100 mm 3 94 in pole mast 2 pcs APPK SET100 F 8 Sensor Spare Parts and Accessories F 8 1 WMT700 Options Spare Parts and Accessories Table 57 Options Option Order Code Configuration Code WMT703 sensor heated transducers and arms WMT7...

Page 162: ...pole mast WAC155 Cable 10 m 32 ft 10 in CBL210489 10M Component board WAC155CB Table 60 WAA151 Spare Parts and Accessories Item Order Code Anemometer WAA151 WAA151 Service kit for wind sensors 16644WA Cable ZZ45036 Sensor board 1433WA Cup assembly 7150WA WAA151 connector 230118 Table 61 WAV151 Spare Parts and Accessories Item Order Code Wind vane WAV151 WAV151 Service kit for wind sensors 16644WA ...

Page 163: ...th mounting equipment DTR503ASP Installation kit for Stevenson screen 221321 Hand held humidity and temperature meter HM70 Humidity calibrator HMK15 F 8 4 PTB330 Spare Parts and Accessories Table 64 PTB330 Spare Parts and Accessories Item Order Code Configuration Code Barometer PTB330 Class A PTB330 CFG03 PTB330 A9BKHHHRGBKA0A Pressure port 16941DMSP Vaisala Barometric Pressure Transfer Standard P...

Page 164: ...7 Spare Parts and Accessories Spare Part or Accessory Order Code Rain gauge pedestal 350 mm 13 78 in with installation kit RGSTAND350 Rain gauge pedestal 600 mm 23 62 in with installation kit RGSTAND600 Rain gauge pedestal 1140 mm 44 88 in with installation kit RGSTAND1140 Cable 15 m 49 ft 3 in CBL210266 15M Measuring glass MGLASSSP F 8 7 OTT Pluvio2 L Spare Parts and Accessories Table 68 OTT Pluv...

Page 165: ...RS511AB30 F 8 9 QMT107 Spare Parts and Accessories Table 70 QMT107 Spare Parts and Accessories Item Order Code QMT107 sensor with cable 10 m 32 ft 10 in QMT107 Cable 10 m 32 ft 10 in CBL210420 10M F 8 10 QMT110 Spare Parts and Accessories Table 71 QMT110 Spare Parts and Accessories Item Order Code QMT110 sensor with cable 10 m 32 ft 10 in QMT110 Cable 35 m 114 ft 10 in 216547 Appendix F Accessorie...

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Page 167: ...estoring station parameters 42 serial line connection 29 service connection 40 setting location parameters 36 static parameters 41 station parameters 35 42 station settings 32 updating setup file 42 uploading setup file 42 B backup battery spare parts 158 battery checking 89 disconnecting fuse 88 replacing 90 BOX652 maintenance 86 spare parts 157 C calibrating calibrating services 116 HMP155 106 c...

Page 168: ...I installing AWS Client 21 USB driver 22 J jumpers 97 L latitude 147 LEDs QML201C 120 lightning display 83 lightning message 69 LLWAS report 78 log files automatic download 58 automatic download status 62 converting to CSV 56 downloading 53 logging 51 commands 52 log group 0 153 log group 1 153 log group 2 156 log group 3 156 longitude 147 M maintenance BOX652 86 CL31 111 CMP3 CMP6 CMP10 109 DRS51...

Page 169: ...111 Q QBR101C spare parts 158 QMD202 79 lightning display 83 meteorological display 1 79 meteorological display 2 80 optical display 82 soil and runway display 82 spare parts 159 system info display 83 wind display 80 wind primary display 81 wind secondary display 81 QML201C 48 channels 151 connector blocks 151 downloading setup file 42 LEDs 120 problem situations 124 replacing 94 resetting 48 49 ...

Page 170: ...o2 L 162 powering components 158 PTB330 161 QMD202 159 QML201C 157 QMT107 163 QMT110 163 RG13 162 sensors 159 sensor support arm 159 transient protection 158 UHF radio 158 WA15 160 WAA151 160 WAC155 160 WMT700 159 station replacing components 89 station parameters 147 configuring 35 status sensor status 149 status bit message 74 status message 73 surge protector maintenance 92 spare parts 158 syst...

Page 171: ...3 spare parts 160 WAA151 spare parts 160 troubleshooting 135 WAC155 spare parts 160 troubleshooting 135 warnings 130 WAV151 troubleshooting 134 wdoffset 147 WIND_intv 147 wind display 80 wind message 64 wind primary display 81 wind secondary display 81 WMT700 133 adding to system 102 cleaning 99 maintenance 99 parts 99 spare parts 159 testing 101 WMT70VERIFIER 101 wsgain 147 wsoffset 147 Index 169...

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