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4. Troubleshooting

4.1 Troubleshooting

If the product does not work as it should, check all cables and connectors for continuity, bad
contacts, or corrosion.
If the failure persists, contact Vaisala technical support.

4.2 Verifying connection with LED

indicators

Figure 3 EGW501 LEDs

Powering LED

Connection LED

BWS500 Maintenance Guide

M212822EN-A

Summary of Contents for Beacon Station BWS500

Page 1: ...M212822EN A Maintenance Guide Connected Compact Station BWS500 ...

Page 2: ...ven time and hereby disclaims any and all responsibilities related thereto This document 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 deve...

Page 3: ...Safety 8 2 3 1 ESD protection 11 3 Maintenance 12 3 1 Overview of maintenance 12 3 2 Mast maintenance 12 3 3 Sensor maintenance 12 3 4 Solar panel maintenance 13 3 5 Replacing PSU501 battery 14 4 Troubleshooting 18 4 1 Troubleshooting 18 4 2 Verifying connection with LED indicators 18 5 Recycling 20 5 1 Recycling instructions 20 5 2 BWS500 recycling 21 5 3 Component level recycling 22 Warranty 25 ...

Page 4: ...BWS500 Maintenance Guide M212822EN A 4 ...

Page 5: ...nnected Compact Station BWS500 Spare Part List M212450EN Vaisala Connected Compact Station BWS500 Technical Specification M212822EN Vaisala Connected Compact Station BWS500 Maintenance Guide For BWS500 support information and materials visit also www vaisala com en bws500 support Table 3 Other manuals Document Name M212639EN Vaisala BWS Cloud Companion API Reference M212555EN Accessing Maintenance...

Page 6: ...ons carefully at this point there is a risk of injury or even death WARNING Caution warns you of a potential hazard If you do not read and follow instructions carefully 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 perfor...

Page 7: ...ture C 16 36 21 3 Device information 16 36 Last data received Status 2020 06 01 16 38 28 Active BWS100 BWS500 Data Communication Service Figure 1 Vaisala Connected Compact Station BWS500 Vaisala Connected Compact Station BWS500 is a compact weather station for environmental monitoring The complete solution provides measurements data collection and data visualization in one package BWS500 includes ...

Page 8: ...s AQT530 provides measurement data of the most important urban pollutant gases and particles and GMP252 measures carbon dioxide concentration up to 10 000 ppm CO2 You can select which sensors to include in your weather station configuration 2 2 Product nomenclature Table 4 Product nomenclature Item Name AQT530 Vaisala Air Quality Transmitter BWS500 Vaisala Connected Compact Station BWS Cloud Compa...

Page 9: ...t specified by Vaisala the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired WARNING Follow local and state legislation and regulations on occupational safety WARNING Assess the risks from the installation work Consider also the effects of local weather conditions WARNING Do not perform installation or maintenance procedures when there is a risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area...

Page 10: ...ns at all times 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 Do not throw the battery into a hot oven or fire or mechanically crush or cut the battery Improper disposal can cause an explosion WARNING Do not leave the battery in an environment surrounded by extremely...

Page 11: ...d May 8 2019 A Class 1 laser device is safe under all conditions of normal use AQT530 incorporates a Class 3B laser The laser is contained in an enclosure preventing direct physical access to laser radiation When working with equipment in extremely cold temperatures use appropriate personal protective equipment such as thermally insulated gloves and clothing Wear personal protective equipment PPE ...

Page 12: ...uns on solar power only Vaisala recommends a site visit twice a year to check the solar panel condition Table 5 BWS500 maintenance Task Frequency Mast maintenance See the mast documentation Sensor maintenance See the sensor documentation Check the solar panel condition Twice a year Clean the solar panel As needed Replace the PSU501 battery Every 3 years or more often if needed More information Mas...

Page 13: ... 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 the module surface if needed Dirt accumulation on the module s front surface can reduce the light energy collected by the module If the module surface is dirty gently clean it using a soft lint free cloth moistened with mild detergent Do not use a sc...

Page 14: ...Pozidriv screwdriver PZ2 Vaisala recommends to replace the battery every 3 years The battery may need to be replaced more often if the conditions require for example When operating in an environment where the ambient temperature is regularly very high When the station runs only on solar power that is the battery is intensively used BWS500 Maintenance Guide M212822EN A 14 ...

Page 15: ...ts 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 1 Disconnect the power cable 2 To remove the PSU501 top cover unscrew the fastening screws 6 pcs and lift the cover Use either a 5 5 mm flat head screwdriver or a Pozidriv screwdriver PZ2 Chapter 3 Maintenance 15 ...

Page 16: ...minals 6 Connect the cables to the new battery 7 Put the new battery in the enclosure 8 Wait for a while and check that the status LED on the component board is blinking green every 10 seconds LED A red LED indicates a failure If the LED is constant red disconnect and reconnect the battery If this does not help contact Vaisala 9 Put the inner cover back in place BWS500 Maintenance Guide M212822EN ...

Page 17: ...t turn each nut a few rounds one by one Then tighten the nuts hand tight 11 Put the top cover back in place 12 Tighten the screws until the cover makes good contact with the surface of the enclosure base Chapter 3 Maintenance 17 ...

Page 18: ...ould check all cables and connectors for continuity bad contacts or corrosion If the failure persists contact Vaisala technical support 4 2 Verifying connection with LED indicators 1 2 Figure 3 EGW501 LEDs 1 Powering LED 2 Connection LED BWS500 Maintenance Guide M212822EN A 18 ...

Page 19: ...ing slowly Battery voltage low Red blinking fast Error Red steady Table 7 Connection LED states Connection status LED Connecting Green blinking fast Connection OK Green steady After 60 minutes blinking slowly Connection failed Red steady A red LED indicates a failure If the LED is constant red disconnect and reconnect the PSU501 battery If this does not help contact Vaisala Chapter 4 Troubleshooti...

Page 20: ...Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive This directive aims to minimize the impact of electrical and electronic goods on the environment by increasing reuse and recycling and reducing the amount of WEEE going to landfill This symbol indicates that the product should be collected separately from other waste streams and treated appropriately If applicable Vaisala recommends removing...

Page 21: ... Component Battery waste Battery inside PSU501 Electrical and electronic waste Sensors EGW501 PSU501 excluding battery Cables Metal waste Pole mast Tripod mast WXT530 mounting adapter SOL501 mounting frame Plastic waste Tripod locking part Cable ties Chapter 5 Recycling 21 ...

Page 22: ...nel SOL501 502 For sensor recycling instructions see the relevant sensor documentation EGW501 recycling Figure 5 EGW501 materials for recycling Waste type Component Electrical and electronic waste Circuit board with frame Connectors Metal waste Mounting plate Screws Plastic waste Enclosure polycarbonate Service cap polycarbonate and 10 glass fiber Pressure caps nylon BWS500 Maintenance Guide M2128...

Page 23: ...g Waste type Component Battery waste Battery Electrical and electronic waste Circuit board Connectors Cables Metal waste Top plate aluminum Component plate aluminum Mounting plate aluminum Screws Plastic waste Enclosure polycarbonate Chapter 5 Recycling 23 ...

Page 24: ...02 recycling Figure 7 SOL501 502 materials for recycling Waste type Component Electrical and electronic waste Solar panel Cable Metal waste Mounting plate Mounting frame BWS500 Maintenance Guide M212822EN A 24 ...

Page 25: ...applicable supply contract or Conditions of Sale for details of the warranty for each product Technical support Contact Vaisala technical support at helpdesk vaisala com Provide at least the following supporting information as applicable Product name model and serial number Software Firmware version Name and location of the installation site Name and contact information of a technical person who c...

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