Vaisala AWS310-SITE, Configuration And Maintenance Manual

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All basic weather observations in AWS310
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SITE can be selected with options that follow
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and World Meteorological Organization
(WMO) guidelines. To ensure data quality, built-in algorithms test each measurement. For
each parameter, tests are carried out on the minimum, maximum and step limits, and the
different parameters are cross-checked. A built-in testing system also continuously checks
the hardware, and reports immediately if a fault occurs.
All observation data from the sensors is collected in the QML data logger. The QML data
logger calculates basic meteorological variables and transmits all data forward to the AviMet
system, where the data is further processed and displayed to the user.
The system stores data locally to a removable CompactFlash (CF) card, and the data can be
made available to the customer 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
QMD202 Vaisala Fixed Display
QBR101C Vaisala Battery Regulator
QSP431 Surge Protection Unit
TERMBOX Vaisala Termination Box
SOLAR70-75 Vaisala Solar Panel
DSI486 Dual-isolated RS
‑
485 communication module
SATELLINE-EASy UHF Radio Modem
QOL111 Obelux Obstruction Light
AWS Client Vaisala software for service connection between computer and QML201C
DKE110F Vaisala Guyed Frangible Mast
DKE210 Vaisala Frangible Lattice Mast
DKP202
DKP203 Vaisala Short Pole Mast
DKP210 Vaisala Tiltable Pole Mast
DKP060SUP1
DKP060SUP2 Vaisala sensor support arm for 60
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mm (2.36
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in) masts, half-length or full-length
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