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Campbell RAWS-F Instruction Manual - 2.  Getting Started

Manual is about: Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather

Summary of RAWS-F

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather revision: 2/13 c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 1 3 c a m p b e l l s c i e n t i f i c , i n c ..

  • Page 3: Warranty

    Warranty “products manufactured by campbell scientific, inc. Are warranted by campbell scientific, inc. (“campbell”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twelve (12) months from date of shipment unless otherwise specified in the corresponding campbell...

  • Page 4: Assistance

    Assistance products may not be returned without prior authorization. The following contact information is for us and international customers residing in countries served by campbell scientific, inc. Directly. Affiliate companies handle repairs for customers within their territories. Please visit www...

  • Page 5: Table of Contents

    Table of contents pdf viewers: these page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Use the pdf reader bookmarks tab for links to specific sections. 1. Introduction.................................................................1 2. Getting started.........................................

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    Table of contents 4.5.2 2-d windsonic (optional) .......................................................... 14 4.5.2.1 general description......................................................... 14 4.5.2.2 wiring.............................................................................. 15 4.5.2...

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    Table of contents 5.6.3 maintenance................................................................................27 5.6.4 calibration...................................................................................27 5.6.5 troubleshooting ............................................................

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    Table of contents iv 4-5. Sdi-12 connector (color coded yellow)............................................ 15 4-6. Cs100-qd wiring............................................................................. 16 4-7. Fm/ft connector (color coded brown) ............................................ 18...

  • Page 9: Station For Fire Weather

    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 1. Introduction the raws-f fire weather quick deployment station is a lightweight, pre- configured station that can be set up in less than 10 minutes—without tools (see section 2, getting started). The aluminum environmental enclosure houses a...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather rf antenna te525 (adjust level) cs300-qd is behind the te525 yagi antenna for tx320 satellite crossarm (face north to south) hc2s3-qd housed in 41003-5 radiation shield upper mast lower mast gps antenna (used with tx320) sp10/20-qd (facing equ...

  • Page 11: 2.  Getting Started

    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 2. Getting started set up and test your station before field deployment (appendix a). Level the raws to ensure the sensors are level. Level the rain gage by adjusting the rain gage leveling screw. A post level and compass ship with the station...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather vsp3 vosponder rf radio (1) connect battery (2) turn on ch100 cr1000kd packed in foam (may go here) sc12 cable battery tx320 goes transmitter cs100 barometer cr1000 datalogger cr1000 power in cr1000 wiring panel figure 2-1. Inside environmenta...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather use the cr1000kd keyboard display to see the “public variables” shown in table 2-1. Note • connect the cr1000kd keyboard display to the cs i/o connector (figure 5-5) or sc12 cable (figure 2-1) • press any key for the cr1000kd power up screen •...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 19 clockgood true or false: true after gps fix and cr1000 clock has been set to match tx320 clock 20 timetoxmit seconds until transmit time. Indicates cr1000 and tx320 are properly setup and running 21 swr standing wave ratio (swr), only after...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 3.3 precipitation a rain gage should be located over an open level area covered by short grass, or where grass does not grow, the natural earth surface. Level the raws station to ensure the sensors are level. Level the rain gage by adjusting t...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather a station log should be maintained for each weather station that includes equipment model, serial numbers, and maintenance that was performed. Contact campbell scientific, phone (435) 227-9000, for an rma number before returning sensor or equi...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 4.2.2 wiring the hc2s3 attaches to the connector labeled temp/rh, which is color coded orange. This sensor is internally wired from the raws connector panel to the cr1000. Table 4-1. Temp/rh connector (color coded orange) connector pin descrip...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather figure 4-2. Rain gage and cs300-qd pyranometer 4.3.2 wiring the te525-lq attaches to the connector labeled precip, which is color coded blue. This sensor is internally wired from the raws connector panel to the cr1000. Table 4-2. Precip connec...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 4.3.5 troubleshooting .3.5 troubleshooting if a problem is suspected, check the sensor cable. Disconnect the connector and use a digital volt meter (dvm) to check the resistance between pin a (sensor signal) and pin c (sensor ground). The resi...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 4.4.2 wiring the cs300-lq attaches to the connector labeled solar rad sdi-12; this connector is color coded green. The pyranometer is internally wired from the raws connector panel to the cr1000. Table 4-3. Solar rad sdi-12 connector (color co...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 4.5 wind speed and direction .5 wind speed and direction 4.5.1 wind sensor 4.5.1 wind sensor 4.5.1.1 general description 4.5.1.1 general description the met one wind sensor (pn 034b-qd)shown in figure 4-4 is an integrated cup anemometer and wi...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 4.5.1.2 wiring the 034b-lq attaches to the connector labeled ws/wd; this connector is color coded red. The sensor is internally wired from the raws connector panel to the cr1000. Table 4-4. Ws/wd connector (color coded red) connector pin descr...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather figure 4-5. 2-d windsonic blue north marker arrow 4.5.2.2 wiring the windsonic4-lq attaches to the connector labeled sdi-12; this connector is color coded red. The sensor is internally wired from the raws connector panel to the cr1000. Table 4...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 4.5.2.5 troubleshooting if a problem is suspected, check the sensor cable. Disconnect the connector and look for damaged pins. Try connecting a substitute sensor. Should the 2-d sonic sensor be damaged, fails to output data, or sends a nonzero...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 4.6.3 maintenance since the cs100 is semi-sealed, minimum maintenance is required. Change the raws enclosure desiccant regularly; failure to protect the cs100 sensor from condensation may result in permanent damage. The cs100 is sensitive to s...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather figure 4-7. Cs516-qd fuel moisture/fuel temperature 4.7.2 wiring the cs516-lq attaches to the connector labeled fm/ft, which is color coded brown. This sensor is internally wired from the raws connector panel to the cr1000. Table 4-7. Fm/ft co...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 4.7.4 calibration for most applications, it is unnecessary to calibrate the cs516-qd fuel moisture and fuel temperature sensor. However, for those users that are interested in calibrating this sensor, please contact a campbell scientific appli...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 5.1.3 maintenance an occasional cleaning of the glass improves the solar panel’s efficiency. 5.1.4 calibration no calibration is required. 5.1.5 troubleshooting if a problem is suspected, the solar panel may be checked by measuring the voltage...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 5.2.2 wiring the leads from the raws connector panel “batt charger/solar panel” connector color coded purple are wired to the ch100 “chg” terminals. Polarity does not matter; either lead can be connected to either terminal. The charge indicati...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather no voltage output implies a bad solar panel, regulator, or battery. If problems persist, obtain an rma number and return the device to campbell scientific for repair. Power out (+12 terminals) is controlled by the ch100 on-off switch position....

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 5.3.5 troubleshooting if a problem is suspected, measure the +12 v and ground terminal on the cr1000 printed circuit board wiring panel. Acceptable readings are +11 to +14 vdc. Use pc200w software to collect the 1-hr data table from the cr1000...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather figure 5-2. Goes transmitter 5.4.2 wiring the tx320is mounted inside the raws environmental enclosure and the transmitter connections are described below. Table 5-1. Goes transmitter connections tx320 connector connects to cs i/o cr1000 cs i/o...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 5.4.4 calibration no calibration is required. 5.4.5 troubleshooting if a problem is suspected, the tx320 may be checked by measuring the +12 v and ground terminal on the cr1000 pc-board wiring panel. Acceptable readings are +11 to +14 vdc. Che...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 5.5.3 maintenance there are no user-serviceable parts on the cr1000kd. No maintenance is required. 5.5.4 calibration no calibration is required. 5.5.5 troubleshooting if a problem is suspected, the cr1000kd may be checked by connecting the cr1...

  • Page 35: 6.  Desiccant

    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather figure 5-5. Printed circuit board wiring panel connector id 5.6.2 wiring the cr1000 is mounted inside the raws environmental enclosure and fastened to the cr1000 printed circuit board wiring panel; connect 12 v power to the cr1000 printed circ...

  • Page 36: 7.  References

    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 7. References general guidelines for site selection are listed below. Epa, (1987): on-site meteorological program guidance for regulatory modeling applications, epa-450/4-87-013, office of air quality planning and standards, research triangle ...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather figure 8-1. Magnetic declination for the contiguous united states 29.

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather figure 8-2. A declination angle east of true north (positive) is subtracted from 360 (0) degrees to find true north figure 8-3. A declination angle west of true north (negative) is subtracted from 0 (360) degrees to find true north 8.2 usgs we...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather figure 8-4. Usgs web calculator in the example above the declination for logan, ut is 12º 24 ′ or 12.4º. As shown in figure 8-4, the declination for utah is east (positive), so true north for this site is 360 ─ 12.4 = 347.6 degrees. The annual...

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    Raws-f remote automated weather station for fire weather 32.

  • Page 41: Station

    Appendix a. Assemble the raws-f station alignment notch alignment slot may be shipped unfolded lower mast alignment slot upper mast alignment pin a-1.

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    Appendix a. Assemble the raws-f station bulls-eye level secure lower mast alignment nut alignment notch facing in level adjustment lever face this leg towards the equator a-2.

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    Appendix a. Assemble the raws-f station secure bucket to crossarm bucket alignment pins bucket level adjustment crossarm alignment pin secure crossarm to mast a-3.

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    Appendix a. Assemble the raws-f station wind sensor alignment pin attach cable secure wind set a-4.

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    Appendix a. Assemble the raws-f station enclosure hanger points a-5.

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    Appendix a. Assemble the raws-f station solar panel should face the equator. A-6.

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    Appendix a. Assemble the raws-f station a-7.

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    Appendix a. Assemble the raws-f station optional transport cases a-8.

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    Appendix a. Assemble the raws-f station wind sensor alignm ent tool a-9.

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    Appendix a. Assemble the raws-f station a-10

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    Appendix b. Transport cases (optional) hard transport case (optional) b-1.

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    Appendix b. Transport cases (optional) enclosure solar panel (not shown) gps antenna (optional) te525-qd 41003-5 and hc2s3-qd goes antenna elements (optional) hard transport case “base” layer (1 of 2) note: optional components also shown b-2.

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    Appendix b. Transport cases (optional) solar panel wind sensor hard transport case “base” layer (2 of 2) b-3.

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    Appendix b. Transport cases (optional) tripod crossarm goes antenna (optional) hard transport case “lid” (1 of 1) note: optional components also shown b-4.

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    Appendix b. Transport cases (optional) canvas transport case (optional) b-5.

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    Appendix b. Transport cases (optional) tripod grounding assembly and tripod stakes masts goes and gps mounting arm (optional) canvas transport case note: optional components also shown goes and gps mounting arm (optional) grounding assembly and tripod stake b-6.

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