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1. Carrying Case Transceiver and Battery Power Columbia Weather Systems Inc 46 Magellan Weather Station Unpacking the Unit Standard system includes 1 System Carrying Case Magellan Sensor Transmitter 15 ft sensor cable 2 4 GHz Transceiver and antenna 2 12 volts Batteries Battery Charger User Manual D U D DODO 2 Tripod Q Guy wire and collar Q Tie down kit Q Canvas tripod bag 3 Receiving Transceiver Q 2 4 GHz Transceiver and antenna O 6 foot RS 232 Transceiver cable Q Interface Module Optional 4 Weather Display Console Optional Q Display console Q Power supply Q 6 foot RS 232 cable LJ User manual 5 WeatherMaster software Optional O Software CD Q 6 foot computer cable LY User manual 6 Weather MicroServer Optional O MicroServer Q 7 foot Ethernet cable LI Power supply LJ User manual Inspect all system components for obvious shipping damage Refer to Important Notice Shipping Damage in case of damage Save the shipping carton and packing material in case the unit needs to be returned to the factory Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 47 Magellan Portable Carrying Case The Magellan carrying case stores the sensor head batteries transceivers and other accessories It serves as a weatherproof enclosure with a wiring harness antenna and connection to the sensor head for power and communication via the wireless transceiver2. University of Delaware and University of Missouri and the International society of Biometeorology to evaluate and improve the windchill formula The group chaired by the NWS is called the Joint Action Group for temperature Indices JAG T JAG TI s goal is to upgrade and standardize the index for temperature extremes internationally e g Wind chill Index The current formula uses advances in science technology and computer modeling to provide a more accurate understandable and useful formula for calculating the dangers from winter winds and freezing temperatures Temperature F Calm 40 5 Oo 5 10 do Wind mph 9 8 7 6 5 4 4 3 Frostbite Times C 30 minutes Ea 10 minutes Pi 5 minutes Wind Chill F 35 74 0 6215T 35 75 V 16 0 4275T V 18 Where T Air Temperature F V Wind Speed mph Effective 11 01 01 Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 71 Wind Chill Temperature Comparison Old vs New Air Temperature of 53 F Les L h Wind Chill Temperature F n E e Zo Wind Chill Formula MEA Vind Chill Formula Wind Chill Equation WC 35 74 0 6215 T 35 75 V0 16 0 4275 T V0 16 Where WC wind chill temperature in F V wind velocity in mph T air temperature in F Note Wind chill Temperature is only defined for temperatures at or below 50 degrees F and wind speeds above 3 mph Columbia Weather Sy
3. Magellan Weather Station User Manual Columbia Weather Systems Magellan Weather Station 1 Magellan Weather Station User Manual Version 2 03 Serial Number Date Purchased All specifications subject to change without notice Printed in U S A Columbia Weather Systems Inc 2 Magellan Weather Station Copyright 2005 2015 Columbia Weather Systems Inc All Rights Reserved Proprietary Notice Magellan Weather Station Magellan Portable Weather Station Magellan Vehicle Mount Weather Station WeatherMaster software Weather MicroServer and Weather Display Console are trademarks of Columbia Weather Systems Inc The information and drawings contained herein are the sole property of Columbia Weather Systems Inc Use of this publication is reserved exclusively for customers of Columbia Weather Systems Inc and their personnel Reproduction of this material is forbidden without the express written consent of Columbia Weather Systems Inc Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 3 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Magellan Weather Station Please read this manual completely prior to installation Columbia Weather Systems Inc 4 Magellan Weather Station Important Notice Shipping Damage BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER please inspect all system components for obvious shipping damage The Magellan is a high precision instrument and can be damaged by rough handling
4. Magellan Weather Station 39 Installing the telescoping mast and vehicle mount brackets 1 Select a location on the vehicle where the Magellan sensor mast will be installed Three mounting brackets are included with the mast The mounting base plate and a spring loaded securing mounting bracket will be permanently mounted to the vehicle for quick and easy set up The third bracket is attached to the mast and mates with a slot on the spring loaded mounting bracket This bracket may be loosened and re positioned on the mast to fit the installation scheme and mounting bracket positioning A spacer for the spring loaded bracket is provided to insure that the mast is 90 vertical Ensure the vehicle mount sensor connector is in close proximity to the mast s mounting bracket location refer to the vehicle mount sensor connector section below Mark and drill the appropriate mounting bracket holes Be sure to allow for sufficient structural backing to adequately support the mast and sensor External sensor cabling is intended to hang freely along the side of the mast This assures the mast s easy extension and retraction without pinching crimping or cutting the sensor cable Users may tie wrap the cable to the lower portion of the mast The external sensor cable has a male connector that couples to the vehicle mount female connector on the side of the vehicle To extend the mast locate the large textured locking ring at the top of the ne
5. display consoles and other such devices Columbia Weather Systems Inc 52 Magellan Weather Station Set Up Instructions Site Selection 1 Upon arrival at the deployment site determine a suitable location where the Magellan mast may be set up away from physical obstructions and heavy foot traffic Because of the wireless transceivers the telescoping tripod and sensors may be located as far as 1 mile Line of Sight LOS away from where the weather data is viewed Site location should be away from trees buildings or other obstructions that will alter accurate wind direction and speed readings Screw the grounding tie down auger into the ground at the center of the placement until the auger portion is adequately secured If the site selection is on blacktop pavement use a 6 nail spike or Rebar driven into the surface at a 45 angle This sufficiently secures the mast during operations Mast Set Up and Sensor Alignment 1 2 3 Remove tripod components from the bag Stand the tripod up without legs so the sensor head may be attached to the mast Attach the Sensor Head to the mast Attach sensor cable by connecting the 8 pin waterproof male connector sensor cable to the one foot female sensor pig tail waterproof connector Holding the tripod vertical place tripod legs in their respective slots one leg at a time Once the first leg is in balance the tripod until the other legs are inserted
6. e No mechanical components means virtually no maintenance e Low power consumption ideal for battery or solar powered installations The Magellan sensor module has the following sensors e Sonic Wind speed and direction e Air temperature e Relative humidity e Barometric pressure Columbia Weather Systems Inc 12 Magellan Weather Station Specifications Wind Speed Range 0 134mph 0 60 m s Accuracy 0 5 m s or 5 of reading Resolution 0 2 mph 0 1 m s Units Available Knots mph km hr m s Wind Direction Azimuth 0 360 Accuracy 5 at wind speed gt 2 2 m s Resolution 1 Units Available Azimuth Temperature Range 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C Accuracy 0 2 C 0 to 60 C 0 5 C 40 C to 0 C Resolution 0 1 C Units Available F C Barometric Pressure Range 17 50 to 32 50 InHg 600 to 1100 hPa Accuracy 0 5 hPa At 25 C Resolution 0 1 hPa Units Available Kpa mbar InHg Relative Humidity Range 0 100 Accuracy 3 At 25 C Resolution 1 Units Available RH Compass Accuracy 2 Resolution 1 Input Voltage sensor Input 8 to 36 VDC Current Consumption 40mA typical 12VDC Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 13 Principles of Measurements Temperature The temperature sensor in the Magellan uses a precision triple element thermistor This provides highly accurate and stable temperature readings Humidity The
7. Qty Part No Steel mast 10 ft 1 1 88005 Universal Mast Anchor 2 1 88010 Lag Screw Roof Mast Mount 3 4 88030 1 4 x 2 1 4 for comp roofs Guy Wire Clamp 1 8 4 1 88070 Steel Guy Wire Galvanized 6 50ft 88080 Eye Bolt Wood Screws 1 4 x 3 7 4 88090 Turnbuckles 6 open x 4 closed not shown 3 88100 Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 35 Wall Mounting The figure and table below illustrates and describes the individual parts in the Wall Mounting Kit Part No 88003 Individual parts are also available Description Part No Mast 10 ft 1 1 88005 4 Wall Mount Bracket 9 2 88120 Lag Screw 3 4 88030 Columbia Weather Systems Inc 36 Magellan Weather Station EYE BOLT SCREW UNIVERSAL MAST ANCHOR GUY WIRE CLAMP 4 WALL MOUNT BRACKET Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 37 SECTION 4 VEHICLE MOUNT INSTALLATION Vehicle Mount System Configurations Weather Display Console Serial Interface jseyy Buidoosaja 4004 6 WeatherMaster Software Serial Interface Interface Module Q Q D O ke Y ke E O E Ka le 2 Ke gt Power Supply 50 foot Cable sjayoeg JUNOW yONL Installation Overview Unpacking the Unit Installing the telescoping mast and truck mount brackets Installing the vehicle mount connector and routing cable Installing the Interface Module Installing and connectin
8. The output of the wind direction is relative to magnetic North A user programmable value of Magnetic Declination may be entered through terminal mode to enable output relative to True North rather than Magnetic North Columbia Weather Systems Inc 14 Magellan Weather Station Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 15 SECTION 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Magellan Sensor Transmitter The Magellan Sensor Transmitter is an all in one sensor unit containing sonic wind speed and direction sensor temperature sensor relative humidity sensor and barometric pressure sensor The temperature and relative humidity sensors are combined in a single module housed in a self aspirating radiation shield k 4 46 gt 31 113 mm 266 mm 16 5 419 mm 6 00 10 5 152 mm ke 48 37 6 mm OD 1 06 26 9 mm ID Columbia Weather Systems Inc 16 Magellan Weather Station Interface Module 1 430 _ ke The Interface Module is used to supply power to the sensor transmitter and to provide two RS 232 communication ports The RS 232 ports can be connected to computers transceivers and other such devices The Interface Module has two LED indicators The green LED is a power indicator and the red LED is a data indicator In normal operation the red LED will flash every second to indicate a data record being transmitted Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weathe
9. relative humidity sensor is a capacitive polymer sensor The construction of the humidity sensor element provides excellent resistance to wetting dust dirt oils and common environmental chemicals Barometric Pressure The barometric pressure sensor is a stable transducer using nano technology yielding a linear and repeatable sensor with low hysteresis The piezoresistive pressure sensor module is mounted on a small electronic circuit board A microcontroller controls the operation of the sensor and the data interface The microcontroller polls the pressure sensor module once per second for the barometric pressure and ambient temperature The raw readings are temperature corrected by the microcontroller Wind Measurement A unique folded path low power sonic anemometer operates on the principle that the speed of the wind affects the time it takes for sound to travel from one point to a second point If the sound is traveling in the direction of the wind then the transit time is decreased If the sound is traveling in a direction opposite the wind then the transit time is increased Fluxgate Compass The internal compass module is low power and compact It employs a pair of magneto inductive sensors which change inductance with varying magnetic field strengths to sense the Earth s magnetic field The microprocessor measures the output of the internal compass and then corrects wind direction data for the orientation of the sensor
10. the Magellan for approximately 60 hours One battery is intended to be charging while the other is in operation 2 Swap batteries as necessary to continue weather station operations Operation Once the Mast is set up with the Sensor Head attached plug the red black power terminals to the corresponding battery terminals The Magellan will automatically sense and transmit weather data via wireless transceiver 1 Transceiver Power Connectivity Transmission a Check for the red power light b Check for the steady green connectivity light c Check for the one second green pulsing blinking transmission light 2 Once the transceiver lights are all operational data is being transmitted If the green transmission light is not blinking once per second data is not being transmitted Re check the RS 232 power and antenna connections Monitoring The data transmitted from the remote sensor can be monitored using the Weather Display console computer weather software and or Weather MicroServer Connect the wireless transceiver to the appropriate device Please refer to the system diagrams provided with the system Columbia Weather Systems Inc 54 Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station Magellan Weather Station 55 SECTION 6 OPERATION Magellan Sensor Transmitter Interface The Magellan sensor communicates via a serial interface at the following settings Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1
11. AL AAA A atts duane pia dot etna 67 UTA A tats 67 NAAA SS EEN 68 Wind C nee ae caia eene 68 UNITE CONVERSI N rara aia 69 NI EE 69 TCV CT OUT Co as ein 69 DISCO Ce eats eet RAN 69 POSS O otek ta Beans Seta alii e tds 69 TABLES AND A EE 70 Wind CAICARA 70 Wina CAU ee 71 ee 12 Dew ER 73 Columbia Weather Systems Inc 10 Magellan Weather Station Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 11 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The Magellan Weather Station For cutting edge weather monitoring in a harsh environment the Magellan Weather Station combines a rugged multi parameter weather sensor with an internal compass for automatic wind direction alignment The all in one Magellan sensor module integrates e Asonic anemometer for wind speed measurement e Multi element sensor for highly accurate and stable temperature readings e Fast response capacitive relative humidity sensor e State of the art barometric pressure sensor e Internal fluxgate compass for automatic alignment of wind direction Weather monitoring options include WeatherMaster Software and the Weather MicroServer for internet ready weather data and industrial protocols Magellan Weather Station Features e Weather protected sensor unit designed for maximum portability and utility e Integrated sonic wind sensor e Automatic self alignment using internal fluxgate compass e Rugged metal construction for rapid deployment in demanding applications
12. Columbia Weather Systems Inc 48 Magellan Weather Station Telescoping Tripod and Tiedown Kit The tripod is designed to provide up to 10 feet of stable secure support for your meteorological sensors Constructed from welded anodized aluminum for appearance and longevity the 15 pound tripod can easily support up to 60 pounds of Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 49 equipment An optional tie down kit allows for additional security in high wind areas To install insert the legs into the main body secure with stainless steel retainer pins Extend the mast to the desired height and insert another retainer pin Install the guy wires to complete the set up Tripod Parts List Ys O Va y E Ki NO Wp Description Ref Qty Body Mast Assembly j Legs 2 3 Retainer Pins 3 4 Guy Wire Ring with 4 1 3 Wires and Turnbuckles O1 Anchor Screw with Chain Clamp with Strap 6 1 Columbia Weather Systems Inc 50 Magellan Weather Station Specifications Capacity Supports up to 60 lbs Shipping Weight 17 lbs Shipping Box Dimensions 71 x 9 x 9 Tripod and Tiedown Kit Part Number 88019 Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 51 RS 232 Interface Module 3 000 O Ka 1 450 Y The RS 232 Interface Module connects up to four devices to the wireless transceiver such as computers
13. Parity None Flow control None On power up the Magellan sensor automatically outputs a string of data containing the current values of all parameters once per second To activate terminal mode hit the lt Enter gt key three times within a two second period Successful entry into terminal mode will return the prompt Command HE for Help QU to Quit Magnetic Declination The flux compass in the Magellan sensor provides wind direction to Magnetic North The sensor firmware allows the setting of a declination angle to correct the wind direction output to True North Once the declination angle is set in the sensor it is stored permanently in non volatile memory The declination angle must be reset only if the system is used in a different geographical location separated by many miles from the original location Please note that the magnetic declination is set at the factory per system based on the shipping destination To reset the magnetic declination 1 Determine the Correct Declination Visit the following web site for help in determining the correct declination for your site http www ngdc noaa gov geomag declination shtml Under Declination click Calculate Under Lookup Latitude Longitude enter your zip code and click Get amp Add Lat Lon or manually enter latitude and longitude Columbia Weather Systems Inc 56 Magellan Weather Station Under Calculate Declination click Calculate The dec
14. Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 63 SECTION 9 USER SUPPORT INFORMATION This section consists of the following items 1 One Year Limited Warranty Please read this document carefully 2 Return for Repair Procedure This procedure is for your convenience in the event you must return your Magellan for repair or replacement Follow the packing instructions carefully to protect your instrument in transit Limited Warranty Columbia Weather Systems Inc CWS warrants the Magellan Weather Station to be free from defects in materials and or workmanship when operated in accordance with the manufacturer s operating instructions for one 1 years from date of purchase subject to the provisions contained herein CWS warranty shall extend to the original purchaser only and shall be limited to factory repair or replacement of defective parts EXCLUSIONS Certain parts are not manufactured by CWS i e certain purchased options etc and are therefore not covered by this warranty These parts may be covered by warranties issued by their respective manufacturers and although CWS will not warrant these parts CWS will act as agent for the administration of any such independent warranties during the term of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal maintenance damage resulting from improper use or repair or abuse by the operator Damage caused by lightning or other electrical discharge is specifically excluded This
15. Weatherproof Enclosure The following is an example of a wireless configuration WeatherMaster SS Software T em Be Weather MicroServer Sep PE Fe i DR ren Weather Display Console Weatherproof Serial Interface Enclosure 120 240 VAC Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 23 Installation Overview Unpacking the System Installing the Mast Installing the Sensor Transmitter Installing the Surge Arrestor Installing the Interface Module Connecting the Sensor Transmitter to the Interface Module Connecting to MicroServer Weather Display and Computer refer to Section 3 Fixed Mount Installation Unpacking the Unit Unpack the Magellan weather station and verify that all parts are included 1 Standard system includes Q Magellan Sensor Transmitter LJ 50 ft sensor cable additional cable length if ordered Q Interface Module UI 2 3 position terminal blocks Q Interface module power supply Q User Manual Q 7 foot RS 232 cable additional cable length if ordered 2 Weather Display Console Optional LI Display Console Q Power supply Q 6 foot RS 232 cable additional cable length if ordered Q User manual 3 WeatherMaster software and user manual Optional 4 Weather MicroServer Optional Q MicroServer LI Power supply LI 6 foot Ethernet cable Columbia Weather Systems Inc 24 Magellan Weather Station LJ User manual Inspect all system components for obviou
16. Your unit was packaged to minimize the possibility of damage in transit Please save the shipping container for any future shipment of your Magellan sensor In the event your order arrives in damaged condition it is important that the following steps be taken immediately The title transfers automatically to you the customer once the material is entrusted to the transport company NOTE DO NOT RETURN THE INSTRUMENT TO COLUMBIA WEATHER SYSTEMS until the following steps are completed Failure to follow this request will jeopardize your claim 1 Open the container and inspect the contents Do not throw away the container or any damaged parts Try to keep items in the same condition as originally received Notify the transport company immediately Request the transport company s representative inspect the shipment personally 4 After inspection request a Return Materials Authorization RMA from Columbia Weather Systems by calling 503 629 0887 5 Return approved items to us at the following address Columbia Weather Systems Inc 5285 NE Elam Young Parkway Suite C100 Hillsboro OR 97124 6 After a repair evaluation an estimate of the cost of repair will be sent to you Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 5 ESD Protection Electrostatic Discharge ESD can cause immediate or latent damage to electronic circuits The Magellan is adequately protected against ESD for its intended use However it
17. a sensor such as a temperature probe from direct and indirect radiation and rain while providing access for ventilation Barometric Pressure The pressure exerted by the atmosphere as a consequence of gravitational attraction exerted upon the column of air lying directly above the point in question Celsius Temperature Scale A temperature scale with the ice point at O degrees and the boiling point of water at 100 degrees Dew Point The temperature to which a given parcel of air must be cooled at constant pressure and constant water vapor content in order for saturation to occur When this temperature is below 0 C it is sometimes called the frost point Fahrenheit Temperature Scale A temperature scale with the ice point at 32 degrees and the boiling point of water at 212 degrees Heat Index The heat index or apparent temperature is a measure of discomfort due to the combination of heat and high humidity It was developed in 1979 and is based on studies of evaporative skin cooling for combinations of temperature and humidity Relative Humidity Popularly called humidity The ratio of the actual vapor pressure of the air to the saturation vapor pressure Columbia Weather Systems Inc 68 Magellan Weather Station Sea Level Pressure The atmospheric pressure at mean sea level either directly measured or most commonly empirically determined from the observed station pressure In regions where the earth s
18. and the tripod is free standing With all legs in place insert the leg locking pins The tripod may now be picked up and moved over the grounding stake Secure the tripod to the grounding stake using the clamp strap Ensure the strap is tight enough to keep the tripod in place during high winds Extend the mast to its fullest height and insert the locking pin If the guy wire kit is used remove the sensor and mounting adapter prior to mast set up and slide the guy wire ring collar onto the mast extension then reinstall the sensor Anchor the end of each guy wire to the corresponding tripod foot using the wing nuts Extend the mast fully and adjust the guy wires using the turnbuckles to tighten the guy wires evenly Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 53 Transportation Case and Sensor Plug In 1 Place the Magellan transportation case at the foot of the tripod 2 Attach the 8 inch wireless antenna to the antenna cable on the outside of the case 3 Plug the 8 pin Female Sensor Cable to the 8 pin male connector on the outside of the case 4 Ensure the red black power cord connectors are connected to their respective battery terminals inside the case 5 Latch and seal the case to the internal components from the weather elements Battery Power System 1 The Magellan comes with a Battery Power System that consists of two 12VDC 7 5AH batteries and a 12 Volt battery charger One battery will continuously operate
19. ast to the roof using guy wires with sufficient tensile strength or to building wall using a wall mount hardware kit Routing Cable Use plastic tie wraps to secure the cable to mast particularly at the mast base Tighten the tie wraps securely and clip off any excess length with a wire cutter tool Once the Magellan sensor transmitter has been installed route the cable back to the Interface Module or weatherproof enclosure CAUTION There may be electric wires in the wall When routing cable through walls we recommend that you shut off the electricity in the room s where you are drilling Any mast or tower should always be properly earth grounded to minimize electrical storm damage The use of a properly grounded metal mast or tower however does not insure protection from electrostatic discharge These items could become electrically charged resulting in damage to the sensors and or console This could damage the system in the event of an electrical storm Columbia Weather Systems Inc 26 Magellan Weather Station Note If the standard 50 ft cable provided with the sensor transmitter is not long enough it may be extended by splicing on an appropriate length of 22 gauge stranded seven conductor shielded cable with the same color code When cutting and splicing insure good contacts proper color coding of the terminal leads and a good seal A good solder splice and water proof insulation are essential merely twisting t
20. g the Weather Display Console and Computer Software Installing the Magellan sensor transmitter and mounting adapter Columbia Weather Systems Inc 38 Magellan Weather Station Unpacking the Unit Unpack the Magellan weather station and verify that all parts are included 1 Standard system includes a a a a a Magellan Sensor Transmitter 15 ft external sensor cable and male sensor connector plus additional cable lengths if ordered 50 ft internal cable with vehicle mount female sensor connector plus additional cable lengths if ordered and all weather connector cap Interface Module with power supply 2 3 positon terminal block connectors 6 foot RS 232 cable plus additional cable lengths if ordered 9 ft telescoping mast with vehicle mount brackets Mast extension sleeve adapter User Manual 2 Weather Display Console Optional a a a a Display Console Power supply 6 foot RS 232 cable plus additional cable lengths if ordered User Manual 3 WeatherMaster Software with User Manual Optional Inspect all system components for obvious shipping damage Refer to Important Notice Shipping Damage in case of damage Save the shipping carton and packing material in case the unit needs to be returned to the factory If the system does not operate or calibrate properly see Maintenance and Troubleshooting sections for further instructions Columbia Weather Systems Inc
21. he respective wires together is not adequate Additional cable Catalog No 81547 is available from the factory Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 27 Installing the Magellan Sensor Transmitter Site Selection Finding a suitable site for the sensor transmitter is important in obtaining representative ambient measurements The sensor transmitter should be installed in a location that is free from turbulence caused by nearby objects such as trees or buildings WARNING To protect personnel and the device a lightning rod should be installed with the tip at least 40 inches one meter above the sensor transmitter The rod must be properly grounded compliant with all local applicable safety regulations North Alignment The Magellan sensor has a built in electronic compass for North alignment The Magnetic Declination has been entered into the sensor for your area To change the magnetic declination please see the Operation section Columbia Weather Systems Inc 28 Magellan Weather Station Installing the Mounting Adapter Follow the procedure below to connect the Magellan Sensor to the mounting adapter 1 Feed the sensor cable through the mounting adapter 2 Plug the metal cable connector into the base of the Magellan Sensor and tighten Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 29 3 Insert the sensor onto the mounting adapter and tighten the two slotted ba
22. is possible to damage the product by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching removing or inserting any objects inside the equipment housing To avoid delivering high static voltages yourself 1 Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and protected ESD workbench When this is not possible ground yourself with a wrist strap and a resistive connection cord to the equipment chassis before touching the boards When neither of the above is possible at least touch a conductive part of the equipment chassis with your other hand before touching the boards 2 Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching the component contacts Columbia Weather Systems Inc 6 Magellan Weather Station Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 7 Table of Contents WELCOME 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE SHIPPING DAMAGE ccceees 4 ESD PROTECTION ide 5 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION occccoccccconococonooocconooccononcconosoconnsos 11 THE MAGELLAN WEATHER STATION occccooocccnnnnoncnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonaninnnnns 1 SPECIFICA TIONS e 12 re eeh ee 12 PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMEN TS 13 VENDE ea 13 HN isos ceca 13 Baromelic EE 13 WE M CASUTE E ao 13 Puxta COMPOS S EE E AE E EET EA ook 13 SECTION 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION sscsccccsssseoes 15 MAGELLAN SENSOR TRANSMITTER s nssseoessssoeeossseerosssetrssseerossseeesssseerssseeeo 15 INTERFACE MODULE a iaa 16 SURGE LIGHTNING PROTECTOR nae
23. isplay Console can be connected to either serial port 1 or 2 Connect the Interface Module to the computer using the RJ 11 and DB 9 connector RS 232 Interface The computer can be connected to either serial port 1 or 2 On the computer end the DB 9 connector is plugged into the computer serial port normally COM port 1 If the computer does not have a serial port then a USB to Serial Port converter is required Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 43 Installing the sensor transmitter and North Orientation North Alignment The Magellan sensor has a built in electronic compass for North alignment The Magnetic Declination has been entered in the sensor for your area To change the magnetic declination please see the Operation section Wind direction can refer to either Magnetic North which is read with a magnetic compass or True North which uses the earth s geographic meridians The magnetic declination is the difference in degrees between the true north and magnetic north Magnetic Declination for the U S 120 W HOW mees 90w _ 70 W 120 W 110 W 100 W 90 W 80 W 70 W Columbia Weather Systems Inc 44 Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station Magellan Weather Station 45 SECTION 5 PORTABLE INSTALLATION Magellan Portable with WeatherMaster Software Optional Weather Display Console RS232 Interface Module Sensor Cable 15 foot
24. lination will be displayed in degrees and minutes e g 16 27 Divide the minutes by 60 to get decimal remainder of degrees e g 27 minutes 0 45 degrees The declination will be rounded up from 16 45 to 16 5 to conform to the data entry format of one decimal place 2 Read or Set the Magnetic Declination With the Magellan sensor connected through the Interface Module to a computer start HyperTerminal program This program can be accessed through the Windows Start button All Programs Accessories Communications The automatic weather data output should start streaming Activate Terminal mode by pressing the Enter button three times in quick succession within a 2 second period You should receive the following prompt Command HE for Help QU to Quit Use the MD command as shown below to read or set the magnetic declination Command MD lt Enter gt Report Magnetic Declination setting MDxx x lt Enter gt Set declination to xx x degrees Note West declination values are entered and reported as negative values In the example above the declination is 16 27 East The value converted to decimal is 16 45 If entered as such it will be rounded up to 16 5 Enter the following commands MD16 5 Enter QU Enter to quit Y Enter to save Parameter Units The Magellan sensor is set to specific units that must not be changed The MicroServer assumes these units and if changed the MicroServer and Wea
25. ng Hardware Telescoping Tripod and Tiedown Kit The tripod is designed to provide up to 10 feet of stable secure support for your meteorological sensors Constructed from welded anodized aluminum for appearance and longevity the 15 pound tripod can easily support up to 60 pounds of equipment An optional tie down kit allows for additional security in high wind areas To install insert the legs into the main body and secure with stainless steel retainer pins Extend the mast to the desired height and insert another retainer pin Install the guy wires to complete the set up Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 33 Tripod Parts List Description Ref Qty Body Mast Assembly 1 Legs 2 3 Retainer Pins 3 4 Guy Wire Ring with 4 1 3 Wires and Turnbuckles O1 Anchor Screw with Chain Clamp with Strap 6 1 Specifications Capacity Supports up to 60 Ibs Shipping Weight 17 lbs Shipping Box Dimensions 71 x 9 x 9 Tripod and Tiedown Kit Part Number 88019 Columbia Weather Systems Inc 34 Magellan Weather Station Sensor Mast 10 foot steel mast available for use with Roof Mount Hardware Kit Part No 88002 or Wall Mount Kit Part No 88003 Roof Mounting The Roof Mounting Kit Cat No 88002 is suitable for both a slanted and flat roof installation The figure and table below illustrates and describes the individual parts Description Ref
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27. o other industrial systems WeatherMaster utilizes Microsoft Access database for easy data access and manipulation Please refer to the WeatherMaster user manual for installation and operation procedures Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 19 Weather Display Console Optional Trend Min Max Configure Backlight Displays weather information Designed to be viewed clearly from a distance Industrial grade WVGA touchscreen Seven inch TFT color LCD panel with 800 x 480 pixel resolution Performs computations for wind chill heat index and other calculated parameters 200MHz ARM9 CPU Serial or Ethernet connection Connects directly to weather station with serial port or connects to a Weather MicroServer over a network utilizing an existing Ethernet infrastructure no extra wiring The MicroServer configuration also allows for data from one weather station to be monitored from multiple display consoles at various locations Screens can be factory customized to meet specialized market and industry requirements The Weather Display is also available in a 19 rack mount chassis and a panel mount configuration Please refer to the Weather Display Console user manual for more information Columbia Weather Systems Inc 20 Magellan Weather Station Weather MicroServer Optional The Weather MicroServer uses a small computer board that runs an embedded Linux operating system The MicroSe
28. pDULE 41 CONNECTING THE WEATHER DISPLAY CONSOLE ANDCOMPUTER 42 INSTALLING THE SENSOR TRANSMITTER AND NORTH ORIENTATION 43 NOTA 43 SECTION 5 PORTABLE INSTALLATION 45 UNPACKING THE UNT o ad ets 46 Magellan Portable Carrying Case 47 TELESCOPING TRIPOD AND TIEDOWN KIT 48 TIPO ARS o eto e See leal 49 EE 50 EE RRA e 51 EE a2 SUECIA ON te eo I 52 Mast Set Up and Sensor Alignment ccccccccccssseccccccccccensssscsecceeceaaeesseeeeeeeaas J2 Transportation Case and Sensor PDivg Ju 53 TE FOWET S YUE dr 53 Re EH LEE 53 MONTORO ee en N E e aa 53 SECTION 6 OPERATION icon 55 MAGELLAN SENSOR TRANSMITTER INTERFACE oooesesssososesesenensesesosereresereseren 55 deer 55 EE a e e DOS ela Ree a 56 SECTION 7 CALIBRATION cecccccccccccccccccccccccccceces 59 ACTOR Y CATIBRA TION lt a ee EE 59 TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE READING ADIUSTMENTS 59 SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE seess see RE KEE EE KEE Ree 61 SECTION 9 USER SUPPORT INFORMATION 63 LIMITED WARRANTY aida 63 EXCEUSIONS EE 63 RETURN FOR REPAIR PROCEDURE orainen a a aa aa aa a 64 Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 9 REFERENCE ne eee scacesvececuuscedsnessecsucs seuss 67 GLOSSAR Vasa at 67 Aspirating Radiation SITCIG ssssecsreseiessescessarassesasecseeer aes RG ORE 67 TEE TCS SINC A E 67 Celsius Temperature S COI 6 ace sais ccncvinecne daa 67 DANOS Ae OO a dde ere 67 Fahrenheit Temperature called 67 TE
29. r Station 17 Surge Lightning Protector A nearby lightning strike may induce a high voltage surge which the internal suppressor of your weather instrument may not be able to withstand causing significant damage to the weather station Protect your weather station investment with the Surge Lightning Protector This compact transient overvoltage suppressor is designed for weather Stations in areas with an elevated risk of lightning strikes such as the top of high buildings or installations with cable lengths greater than 100 feet e Superior 3 stage surge protection e Tolerates up to 10kA surge currents e Both differential and common mode protection on each channel e Filtering against HF and RF noise e Two power channels and two data channels e Environmental protection class IP66 Catalog Number 8355 Includes adjustable mounting kit Columbia Weather Systems Inc 18 Magellan Weather Station WeatherMaster Software Optional Weather Master 2000 File Options Configuration Help Weather Station yaaa ri F Display Wind Curent Conditions Trend Min Max Statistics E Weather Station Oron r x Display Wind Curent Conditions Trend Min Max Statistics WeatherMaster is professional grade weather monitoring software This software package is designed for specialized markets that require robust weather calculations interoperability with computer models and data interfaces t
30. rver has 32MB flash memory for operation and 8 GB SD card for data logging The Magellan transmitter connects to the MicroServer via COM1 The MicroServer has two RS 232 COM ports and an Ethernet port The MicroServer offers the following XML Weather Data FTP weather data in XML or CSV format Modbus TCP Modbus RTU Serial RS 485 interfaces SNMP BACnet DNP3 interfaces Weather Underground amp Anything Weather interface CWOP interface Years worth of data logging at 1 minute interval Interface to optional visibility solar radiation sensors and temperature sensors Please refer to the Weather MicroServer user manual for more information Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 21 SECTION 3 FIXED MOUNT INSTALLATION Fixed Mount System Configurations The Magellan Fixed Mount Weather Station can be installed in multiple configurations depending on communication options power availability and viewing options Cabled System WeatherMaster Software Weather Display Console Ethernet Interface Serial Interface Surge Protector POWER I tin A E COM2 COM3 La Le FS ren ies OE Ground Interface Module Modbus TCP Weather Display Console MP Ethernet Interface XML a Sch SC l FTP WeatherMaster ui Se ea JE 3 Software rs Serial Interface A CS Columbia Weather Systems Inc 22 Magellan Weather Station Wireless System with
31. s shipping damage Refer to Important Notice Shipping Damage in case of damage NOTE Save the shipping carton and packing material in case the unit needs to be returned to the factory If the system does not operate or calibrate properly see Maintenance and Troubleshooting sections for further instructions Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 25 Installing the Mast There are three acceptable methods for mounting the mast to a roof or building structure Sloped roof mounting flat roof mounting or wall mounting See Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware for more information Location Do not attach the sensor transmitter to a radio transmitting mast or tower Select a mounting location that will allow the sensor cable to be routed away from other data cables to avoid interference Do not mount sensors close to power lines For normal roof mounting the recommended minimum distance from power lines is 25 ft 8 m Use extreme caution when working close to power lines Mounting Method Choose the appropriate mounting method for the installation and obtain any necessary mounting hardware Refer to Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware section for information on optional sensor mounting hardware and accessories which are available from the factory If the mounting hardware is not obtained from the factory be certain to use metal parts which are plated or galvanized to assure maximum longevity Secure the m
32. se set screws Columbia Weather Systems Inc 30 Magellan Weather Station Installing the Surge Arrestor 2 28in 58mm 2 7 1in 69mm le zl 3 7in 94mm Pole mast 4 7in 120mm Line cable Device cable max 3 meters 16 mm copper wire Steel strip Fastener 1 Attach the unit to the mast close to the weather sensor with the adjustable mounting clamp see figure above 2 Slide the steel strip beneath the latch on the back of the enclosure 3 Wrap the steel strip around the pole mast You may shorten the strip to a suitable length 4 Loosen the fastener by backing up the screw half way 5 Attach the steel strip ends to the fastener by latching the fastener to a hole on the strip and folding it over 6 Tighten the fastener s screw in order to secure the unit to the pole 7 Ground the unit using an AWG 6 16 mm copper wire Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 31 Connecting the Sensor Transmitter to the Interface Module Using a 1 Straight Slot screwdriver attach the wires from the end of the sensor cable to the terminal block screws on the Interface Module as follows Color Siga No Connection Terminal Number P Power Serial 1 Serial2 CO Columbia Weather Systems Inc 32 Magellan Weather Station Optional Sensor Mounti
33. sted mast This ring loosens and tightens the mast extension A counter clockwise rotation loosens the ring and allows the mast to be fully extended Clockwise ring rotation tightens the extension in place Columbia Weather Systems Inc 40 Magellan Weather Station Installing the vehicle mount sensor connector and routing cable 1 To install the female vehicle mount sensor connector drill a 9 hole in close proximity to the sensor mast mounting bracket installation A recommended location is near the mast s lower base bracket Drill four small pilot holes for the mounting screws Run 50 ft cable through the hole and route to the Interface Module location 4 Connect the cable to the 3 position connectors as listed in the chart below 5 Affix the connector with mounting screws on the external side of the vehicle and ensure the associated all weather connector cap is securely attached Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 41 Installing the Interface Module Using a 1 Straight Slot screwdriver attach the wires from the end of the sensor cable to the terminal block screws on the Interface Module as follows Color Signal No Connection Terminal Number P Power Serial 1 Serial2 Columbia Weather Systems Inc 42 Magellan Weather Station Connecting the Weather Display Console and Computer Connect the Weather Display Console to the Interface Module using the RJ 11 cable The D
34. stems Inc 72 Magellan Weather Station Heat Index Temperature in F 90 95 100 105 110 130 135 Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 73 Dew Point B In RH 100 17 2694 T 238 3 T 17 2694 Dew Point in C 238 3 B 1 B Where RH Relative Humidity T Temperature in C Ln Natural logarithm Columbia Weather Systems Inc 74 Magellan Weather Station Columbia Weather Systems Columbia Weather Systems Inc 5285 NE Elam Young Parkway Suite C100 Hillsboro OR 97124 Telephone 503 629 0887 Fax 503 629 0898 Web Site http www columbiaweather com Email info columbiaweather com Catalog Number 81656 Version 2 03 Printed in U S A Columbia Weather Systems Inc
35. surface pressure is above sea level it is standard observational practice to reduce the observed surface pressure to the value that would exist at a point at sea level directly below Wind Chill That part of the total cooling of a body caused by air motion Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 69 Unit Conversion Speed Kilometers per hour 1 610 x miles per hour Knots 0 869 x miles per hour Meters per second 0 448 x miles per hour Feet per second 1 467 x miles per hour Temperature Temperature in C 5 9 temperature in F 32 Temperature in F 1 8 x temperature in C 32 Distance Millimeters 25 4 x inches Pressure Millibars 33 86 x inches of mercury Kilopascals 3 386 x inches of mercury Pounds per square inch 0 49 x inches of mercury Standard atmospheres 0 0334 x inches of mercury Columbia Weather Systems Inc 70 Magellan Weather Station Tables and Formulas Wind Chill Chart In 2001 NWS implemented an updated Wind chill Temperature WCT index The change improves upon the former WCT Index used by the NWS and the Meteorological Services of Canada which was based on the 1945 Siple and Passel Index In the fall of 2000 the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research OFCM formed a group consisting of several Federal agencies MSC the academic community Indiana University Purdue University in Indianapolis IUPUI
36. therMaster software will report incorrect parameter values Wind speed m s Temperature C Relative Humidity RH Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station Barometric Pressure milliBar 57 Columbia Weather Systems Inc 58 Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station Magellan Weather Station 59 SECTION 7 CALIBRATION Factory Calibration Send the device to Columbia Weather Systems Inc for calibration and adjustment see Section 9 USER SUPPORT INFORMATION for more information Temperature and Pressure Reading Adjustments Even though the temperature sensor is calibrated at the factory to 0 5 F and requires no further calibration and similarly the pressure sensor is calibrated to 0 015 inches Hg the sensors reading can be adjusted using WeatherMaster software or the Weather Display console Please refer to their user manual for more information Columbia Weather Systems Inc 60 Magellan Weather Station Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 61 SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE Because the sensor has no moving parts to wear out periodic maintenance is not required The only user repairable part is the Temperature Relative Humidity Sensor Module T RH Module located inside the multi plate shield To order the T RH Module please contact Columbia Weather Systems for more information Columbia Weather Systems Inc 62 Magellan Weather Station Columbia
37. ur telephone number Your return street shipping address UPS will not deliver to a P O box Write the RMA number on the outside of the box C Shipping Send freight prepaid UPS recommended Insurance is recommended The factory can provide the current replacement value of the item being shipped for insurance purposes D Send to Columbia Weather Systems Inc 5285 NE Elam Young Parkway Suite C100 Hillsboro Oregon 97124 E C O D shipments will not be accepted 3 If your unit is under warranty after repair or replacement has been completed it will be returned by a carrier and method Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 65 chosen by Columbia Weather Inc to any destination within the continental U S A If you desire some other specific form of conveyance or if you are located beyond these borders then you must bear the additional cost of return shipment 4 If your unit is not under warranty we will call you with an estimate of the charges If approved your repaired unit will be returned after all charges including parts labor and return shipping and handling have been paid If not approved your unit will be returned as is via UPS COD for the amount of the UPS COD freight charges Columbia Weather Systems Inc 66 Magellan Weather Station Columbia Weather Systems Inc Magellan Weather Station 67 Reference Glossary Aspirating Radiation Shield A device used to shield
38. warranty extends only to repair or replacement and shall in no event extend to consequential damages In the event of operator repair or replacement this warranty shall cover neither the advisability of the repair undertaken nor the sufficiency of the repair itself THIS DOCUMENT REFLECTS THE ENTIRE AND EXCLUSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE PARTIES AND EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PARTICULARLY THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED Columbia Weather Systems Inc 64 Magellan Weather Station This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Return for Repair Procedure 1 In the event of defects or damage to your unit first call the Service Department Monday through Friday 8 30 am to 4 00 pm PST 503 629 0887 to determine the advisability of factory repair The Service Department will issue an RMA number Return Merchandise Authorization to help us identify the package when received Please write that number on the outside of the box 2 In the event factory service is required return your Magellan Weather Station as follows A Packing Wrap the Sensor Transmitter in a plastic bag first Pack in original shipping carton or a sturdy oversized carton Use plenty of packing material B Include A brief description of the problem with all known symptoms Yo
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