WEATHERPAK® TRx User Manual - Coastal Environmental Systems
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1. Increasing danger inies Danger of freezing Great danger Flesh may freeze within skin Maximum danger from false sense ae exposed flesh within 30 seconds of security one minute P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 18 GC COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL HEAT STRESS INDEX RELATIVE HUMIDITY 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 104 98 104 110 120 132 102 97 101 108 117 125 100 95 99 105 110 120 132 98 93 97 101 106 110 125 96 91 95 98 104 108 120 128 z 94 89 93 95 100 105 111 122 z 92 87 90 92 96 100 106 115 122 E 90 85 88 90 92 96 100 106 114 122 88 82 86 87 89 93 95 100 106 115 86 80 84 85 87 90 92 96 100 109 84 78 81 83 85 86 89 91 95 99 ES 82 77 79 80 81 84 86 89 91 95 80 75 77 78 79 81 83 85 86 89 78 72 75 77 78 79 80 81 83 85 76 70 72 75 76 T T T 78 79 74 68 70 73 74 75 75 75 76 T NOTE Add 10 F when protective clothing is worn and add 10 F when in direct sunlight DANGER o HUMITURE F CATEGORY INJURY THREAT LITTLE NO DANGER UNDER NORMAL PELIIN GO MONE CIRCUMSTANCE FATIGUE POSSIBLE IF EXPOSURE IS 80 90 CAUTION PROLONGED AND THERE IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HEAT CRAMPS AND HEAT EXHAUSTION 90 105 EXTREME CAUTION PROSSIBLE IF EXPOSURE IS PROLON2. TEMP 96 6 F RH 72 1D202 BP 502in TR Figure 7 Computer with receiver Display option shown P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 10 COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL 3 0 OPERATION Once WEATHERPAK is set up it turns itself on starts sampling and transmits data every 30 seconds You can view the data on the receiver box or you can view and manipulate the data on the computer using the ALOHA plume model software 3 1 Receiver box display interpretation WEATHERPAK SYSTEMS WS 2 7mph from 310 IW 2 7 5 1 TEMP 96 6 F RH 72 ID 202 BP 30 2 in ren EXAMPLE Figure 8 Receiver front panel The example is interpreted as follows The five minute average wind WS is 2 7 miles per hour and is coming from 310 degrees The instantaneous one second wind speed IW is 2 7 miles per hour The stability ST will range from 1 to 100 The 1 is a default reading for the first 5 minutes After that it will range from 1 to 100 The higher the ST number the more unstable the wind is with a corresponding wider area of concern The air temperature TEMP is 96 6 degrees Fahrenheit The relative humidity RH is an option The ID is unique to your WEATHERPAK and will allow you to identify your WEATHERPAK should you respond to a spill where there are several WEATHERPAK s The barometric pressure BP in inches i
3. e A beeper in the tower sounds when battery replacement is required because of low voltage in the battery pack e All of the electronics are grounded at a single point to protect WEATHERPAK against unexpected large voltages and radio interference This manual will familiarize you with the installation operation and maintenance of a WEATHERPAK TRx Please read all of the instructions before attempting to operate or troubleshoot the WEATHERPAK The variation of True North from magnetic North is entered into your WEATHERPAK for your location It is easily changed but should not be done so without first consulting Coastal Environmental Systems requires test cable The WEATHERPAK must be installed for the beeper to function P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 3 COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL 2 0 INSTALLATION 2 1 Siting Considerations a Compass Measurements Remember that the WEATHERPAK contains compass for automatic North alignment Like any compass it can make an error if located too close laterally to large amounts of steel or other magnetic material In other words on top of a van is OK but next to it is not an ideal location Try to place the WEATHERPAK at least 30 meters from large vans busses cranes etc b Wind Measurements Select as exposed a site as is possible The wind pattern around a building or other obstacle is disturbed for a considerable distance
4. Amount Released 727 pounds Note The chemical escaped as a mixture of gas and aerosol Wi Footprint Window miles two phase flow FOOTPRINT INFORMATION Model Run Heavy Gas User specified LOC equals IDLH 18 ppm Max Threat Zone for LOC 1 748 yards TIME DEPENDENT INFORMATION Figure 9 ALOHA screen capture The WEATHERPAK takes a sensor sample approximately every 1 2 seconds and calculates a five minute running average and sends updated data approximately every thirty seconds INSTANTANEOUS data is captured just prior to the thirty second update By comparing the 5 MINUTE RUNNING AVERAGE and INSTANTANEOUS data the user can get a good idea of changing conditions The WEATHERPAK calculates Sigma Theta or air mixing and produces a Stability Class value used by the plume model The battery voltage is also transmitted Note If voltage is below 11 0 the batteries in WEATHERPAK tower should be replaced EgALOHA 5 2 3b ELHGROVE 3T SOUTHERN Processed Sam Data Meteorological Station ID 1655 ROPE ST INSTANTANEOUS STH RV fi ETH RV fi PTH hM BW ETH RV Ewy STH RV t ATH Ay Et zmo S TH ETLE 5 Wind Speed 3 8 mph Wind Direction 278 degrees Temperature 71 Fahrenhe ST STHAYWS CLPVERDAl un DONGYAN 5 MINUTE RUNNING AVERAGE TRENTON r Wind Speed 3 6 mph Wind Dir
5. ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL 2 4 Receiver box connections nm Rx Grn Dis 12 TR Org Figure 6 Receiver box rear panel connections INTERNAL SWITCHES The following internal switches change the functions of the RX Box Display only NOTE DO NOT open the receiver display box without permission from Coastal Environmental Systems Customer Service as doing so may void your warranty Always disconnect the A C power cord before opening the box The receiver box contains many static sensitive parts which can be inadvertently damaged by improper handling DS1 Unused remains off DS2 Standard off Metric on DS3 Degrees off Ordinal points on DS4 Unused remains off 0855 English off French on The serial data will not be affected by switch settings P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 9 COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL 2 5 Connection to a computer a Plug the receiver box power cord into a power source 110V unless otherwise marked b Plug one end of the serial data cable into the computer free COM port c Turn the receiver switch on d The receiver power indicator light should now be on e If the WEATHERPAK is set up and running the carrier detect light on the receiver should blink briefly every 30 seconds as data is received If the light doesn t blink see the section on troubleshooting
6. If the WEATHERPAK is placed immediately North of your vehicle and the wind is coming from the South an erroneous wind direction and speed reading will result c Radio Transmissions Locate the WEATHERPAK as close as safety permits within 2 miles of the receiving unit Do not attempt to transmit through structures containing steel or through hills Figure 1 Placement on top of vehicles 15 okay Ideal conditions Reception range will vary depending on radio signal path P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 4 COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx USER S MANUAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 2 2 Tower Mount Wind Monitor ALOHA EIS C Homily Air Temp Sensor Host Computer with Plume Software Digital Readout Display Kamlock Connector Serial Port 9 D cell Batteries in Tower Top Section drawing not to scale Figure 2 The WEATHERPAK TRx with tower P N 0302 109 011 Rev B COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS TOWER MOUNT SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lock the legs on to the bottom section of the tower forming the tower tripod base Remove the wind vane from the case Place the propeller on the front shaft screw the nut into place on the propeller shaft to secure the propeller Plug the wind vane into the top of the WEATHERPAK There is an alignment pin and slot inside the connector to assure a proper and aligned fit Be certain
7. Is the Receiver Box on The display light should be on and the display characters visible If this does not occur do the following Be sure the receiver unit is plugged in and turned on Check the power light on the front panel It should be lit e fitis not lit check for power at the outlet the RX Box is plugged into e Check the cable connections from WEATHERPAK to the receiver they might be incorrectly wired See section 2 4 figure 6 Data light not flashing Every 30 seconds approximately the data light will flash signifying that the WEATHERPAK is updating the display If the light does not flash then do the following Be sure the receiver unit is plugged in and turned on Check the power light on the front panel it should be lit e Check to see if the WEATHERPAK is line of sight less than 2 miles and not trying to transmit through hills or steel walls etc e Be sure you are not trying to transmit through structures containing lots of steel P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 15 COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SvsrEMS USER S MANUAL e Check to see if both antennas are connected WEATHERPAK and receiver e Unclamp remove wait 10 seconds then replace the WEATHERPAK on the tower this resets it e Check to see if the low battery beeper in the tower is beeping e Check that the batteries in the tower are properly aligned and are the correct voltage e Check the power connection to the WE
8. that the wind vane is plugged all the way in DO NOT rotate the wind vane when installing or removing Align the slot on the WEATHERPAK with the guide pin on the quick release and push straight in DO NOT screw the WEATHERPAK onto the quick release This is a good sealed fit and may require an extra push then push the arms of the clamp down to assure a tight fit DO NOT rotate the WEATHERPAK or tower when installing or removing Place the entire unit tower top and WEATHERPAK onto the tripod and securely tighten the tower locking knob The WEATHERPAK is now running and is sampling When the WEATHERPAK is removed from the Quick Release it will stop sampling and shut itself off P N 0302 109 011 Rev B WEATHERPAK TRx USER S MANUAL Quick Release p Junction Box Shaft Propeller Nut COASTAL W EATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SvsrEMS USER S MANUAL 2 3 Van Mount Wind Monitor Humidity Sensor Air Temp Sensor Internal Compass Power Data Cable Host Computer with Barometer Plume Software Digital Readout Display Kamlock Connector To 110 220V drawing not to scale Figure 4 The WEATHERPAK TRx VM Van Mount P N 0302 109 011 Rev B COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL VAN MOUNT SETUP 1 2 3 4 Remove the
9. wind vane from the case Place the propeller on the front shaft screw the nut into place on the propeller shaft to secure the propeller Plug the wind vane into the top of the WEATHERPAK There is an alignment pin and slot inside the connector to assure a proper and aligned fit Be certain that the wind vane is plugged all the way in DO NOT rotate the wind vane when installing or removing Align the slot on the WEATHERPAK with the guide pin on the quick release and push straight in DO NOT screw the WEATHERPAK onto the quick release This is a good sealed fit and may require an extra push then push the arms of the clamp down to assure a tight fit DO NOT rotate the WEATHERPAK or tower when installing or removing Also a series of about 5 beeps should be heard portable tower only The WEATHERPAK is now running and is sampling When the WEATHERPAK is removed from the Quick Release it will stop sampling and shut itself off 89 mm closed 190 mm open 100 mm 85mm 30 Arms lock Y down for secure mounting Thread to 1 5 IN Pipe Alignment Pin Cable to computer amp power supply or display Figure 5 Van Mount Quick Release The Van Mount Quick Release is permanently mounted on a vehicle Because of the variability of vehicles the lower part of this bracket is assumed to be customer furnished Coastal supplies the above with 1 2 female SPT P N 0302 109 011 Rev B COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx
10. ATHERPAK e Check the cable connections from WEATHERPAK to the receiver they might be incorrectly wired 4 2 3 Wind speed off e Check that the propeller is turning e There is a minimum threshold of about 2 5 3 MPH Propeller is turning wind speed reads zero e Make sure that the wind monitor has been pushed down all the way on to the WEATHERPAK See page 6 step 3 Tower Mount Setup Wind direction off For this job you need a partner Have your partner go to the wind monitor and hold the vane so the propeller points in a known direction Does the display read correctly If not e Make sure that the wind monitor has been pushed down all the way on to the WEATHERPAK There is an alignment pin and slot inside the connector to assure a proper and aligned fit make sure that the pin is in the slot See Step 3 and Step 4 of Tower Mount Setup Other sensor readings off Contact Coastal Environmental Systems The WEATHERPAK may be broken or require maintenance 4 2 4 The Computer There is data at the display but there is either no data or erroneous data at the computer e Check all the connections from the receiver to the computer Error messages while running plume modeling These are not related to the use of the WEATHERPAK these are coming from the plume modeling software e Consult your CAMEO ALOHA manual e Contact the National Safety Council for help with the plume modeling software e Contact Coastal Environ
11. COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS WEATHERPAK TRx formerly WEATHERPAK 400 User Manual P N 0302109011 Version 7 2 Rev B October 28 2002 With Minor Revisions November 28 2012 COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 820 First Avenue South e Seattle WA 98134 206 682 6048 800 488 8291 Fax 206 682 5658 www CoastalEnvironmental com 820 First Avenue South Seattle WA 98134 USA www CoastalEnvironmental com 206 682 6048 800 488 8291 Fax 206 682 5658 ISO 9001 2008 Certified COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES IMPORTANT NOTES 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION 2 1 Siting Considerations 2 2 Tower Mount 2 3 Van Mount 2 4 Receiver Box Connections 2 5 Connection to a Computer OPERATION 3 1 Receiver Box Display Interpretation 3 2 Using the Computer with Plume Modeling Software 3 3 Data Line Interpretation MAINTENANCE 4 Periodic Maintenance Schedule 4 2 Troubleshooting 4 3 Replacing Tower Batteries and Fuse EQUIVALENT WIND CHILL TEMPERATURES HEAT STRESS INDEX P N 0302 109 011 Rev B WEATHERPAK TRx USER S MANUAL 15 15 15 17 18 19 Pagei COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS LIST OF FIGURES 1 10 11 12 Placement of the WEATHERPAK on top of vehicles The WEATHERPAK TRx with Tower Tower Mount Setup The WEATHERPAK TRx VM Van Mount Van Mount Quick Release Receiver Box Rear Panel Connections C
12. GED AND THERE IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HEAT CRAMPS OR EXHAUSTION LIKELY HEAT STROKE POSSIBLE IF EXPOSURE IS PROLONGED AND THERE IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 105 130 DANGER ABOVE 130 EXTREME DANGER HEAT STROKE IMMINENT P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 19
13. S WARNING DO NOT LEAVE BATTERIES IN TOWER WHEN STORING OR SHIPPING TOWER ASSEMBLY BATTERIES MAY LEAK CAUSING DAMAGE TO UPPER TOWER SECTION P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 2 COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SvsrEMS USER S MANUAL 1 0 INTRODUCTION A WEATHERPAK TRx measures the air temperature and the speed direction and stability class of the wind As an option it can measure barometric pressure and relative humidity Information is sampled every 2 seconds and then computed into a 5 minute running average The data is then transmitted to you every 30 seconds for an updated line of data A WEATHERPAK TRx is suitable for extremely portable use when mounted on a van or a portable tower It can also be mounted at a fixed site such as an industrial plant The WEATHERPAK was designed with the following unique features for use in hazardous materials response e A built in electronic compass allows the WEATHERPAK to be set up in any orientation it will automatically determine true North and give you true wind direction e Setup time is under two minutes e When the unit is assembled there are no electrical connections that can spark e The housing is constructed of 6061 T6 aluminum that is non corrosive and will not spark if dropped or struck e The housing is sealed and dried with desiccant to protect the electronics against moisture This means that the WEATHERPAK can easily withstand decontamination procedures
14. d appreciate knowing any changes you encounter The following is a brief outline on using the system to produce an ALOHA plume model on a PC operating Windows 95 There is a general assumption that the user is familiar with ALOHA and that the program is properly loaded on the user s computer Please consult the ALOHA user s manual for additional details and program limitations 1 Open ALOHA by clicking on its desktop icon or selecting it from the Programs menu A series of dialogue boxes will appear including important notes on program limitations 2 3 A Text Summary window will appear with information summarizing the event 4 Confirm that your Site Data information is correct If required use the SiteData pull down menu to change it Using the pull down menu SetUp Chemical select the chemical chlorine for example 6 Using the pull down menu SetUp Atmospheric SAM Station a series of dialogue boxes will appear requiring user observations or assumptions Relative humidity data 1s not captured automatically and can be hand entered using data from the Receiver Display box 7 Using the pull down menu SAMOptions select Processed Data The WEATHERPAK delivers data in the proper format for ALOHA to use Processed SAM Data window will appear If the WEATHERPAK has been collecting data for less than five minutes a warning message will be displayed in both the Text Summary and Processed SAM Data windows 8 Before allowing selec
15. e screwdriver to replace the batteries The battery plug is slotted With the screwdriver PUSH the plug is held in place by a spring and rotate the plug clockwise The plug will come out followed by a spring and the batteries Slide the new batteries in positive end first and replace the spring and plug P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 17 CG COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL To check the new voltage set up the WEATHERPAK and get the ALOHA plume model running Then pull down the MISC menu to Processed Sam data One of the items shown is battery voltage see figure 10 on page 14 It should read about 13 to 15 volts The tower low voltage beeper will go off when the battery voltage reaches 11 volts Equivalent Wind Chill Temperatures of Cold Environments Actual Thermometer Reading F Wind 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Speed Equivalent Chill Temperature F mph 0 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 5 48 37 27 16 6 5 15 26 36 47 57 68 10 40 28 16 3 9 21 34 46 58 71 83 95 15 36 22 9 5 18 32 45 59 72 86 99 113 20 32 18 4 11 25 39 53 68 82 96 110 125 25 30 15 0 15 30 44 59 74 89 104 119 134 30 28 13 3 18 33 48 64 79 94 110 125 140 35 27 11 4 20 36 51 67 83 98 114 129 145 40 26 10 6 22 38 53 69 85 101 117 133 148
16. ection 265 degrees Temperature 71 Fahrenhe Sigma Theta 4 7 degrees m 1TA TH M CON ORD 2 EN OM REL DIRAC TOR V x zr H m Battery Voltage 12 58 volts 3RD st 3 BR ST Text Summary SITE DATA INFORMATION Location SEATTLE WASHINGTO Building Air Exchanges Per H Time August 23 1999 6859 CAME RT D su ATH 5 m z ROGXEURY fT 9 eTHsT 1 CHEMICAL INFORMATION Chemical Name CHLORINE TLU TWA 6 5 ppm Footprint Level of Concern Boiling Point 29 25 F Vapor Pressure at Ambient Te Ambient Saturation Concentra EPL E RV 5 Atv y THOME 11 PL 1 FL 490 ST nou 1015 ATMOSPHERIC INFORMATION SAM No Inversion Height Relative Humidity 56 Wind 3 6 mph from 264 true Air Temperature 71 F 102 10 2 elo 10TH An SI STH AY zw STH AY l ZTH BM SY ETH BM 21 ETH AY Sw ATHAY ZRD AVE ZND BM EW IET OCEIDENTRL SOURCE STRENGTH INFORMATION e i iral Figure 10 ALOHA map P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 13 CG COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL If you pull down the SAM Options from the Main menu and select Raw data something like the following line of data will appear 421 0 9 225 1 0 23 9 1 0 226 23 9 14 0 1917 999 46 2536 This is showing you exactly what the WEATHERPAK is sending N
17. grade BV Battery voltage in volts CKSUMI First checksum BP Barometric pressure in millibars RH Relative humidity in percent CKSUM2 Second checksum P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 14 2 COASTAL W EATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SvsrEMS USER S MANUAL 4 0 MAINTENANCE 4 1 Periodic maintenance schedule Routine maintenance is required on the WEATHERPAK every 12 months This maintenance is to ensure that the overall system and its sensors are working and performing to specifications The actual service varies based on the sensors installed in your model of WEATHERPAK For example a WEATHERPAK TRx should have the wind compass air temperature and optionally the barometric pressure and relative humidity sensors tested to their stated specifications In addition the entire WEATHERPAK should be examined for any wear damage or other non conforming variances 4 2 Troubleshooting Do not take the WEATHERPAK or the Receiver box apart this will void the warranty If the procedures below do not solve the problem call Coastal Environmental Systems 4 2 1 The WEATHERPAK Is the WEATHERPAK on Once the WEATHERPAK is set up it turns itself on and starts sampling and transmits data every 30 seconds If it does not Check that the WEATHERPAK is properly secured in the quick release reseat firmly e Check the power connection to the WEATHERPAK or e Check the tower batteries and fuse 4 2 20 The Receiver
18. mental Systems as a last resort We are not authorized CAMEO ALOHA representatives however we may be able to help P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 16 COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL 4 3 Replacing tower batteries and fuse WARNING DO NOT LEAVE BATTERIES IN TOWER WHEN STORING OR SHIPPING TOWER ASSEMBLY BATTERIES MAY LEAK CAUSING DAMAGE TO UPPER TOWER SECTION The WEATHERPAK has nine alkaline D cell batteries which are located in the top section of the tower as shown in the figure below The batteries can be replaced with standard alkaline batteries Make sure that the replacement batteries are of the same type There is an in line fuse located in the tower junction box see figure below WEATHERPAK LOW BATTERY INDICATORS 1 A beeper will sound in the tower The WEATHERPAK must be installed Dead batteries will not activate the beeper 2 will flash on the Receiver front panel see Sec 3 1 3 The battery voltage reads below 11 0 on the Processed Sam Data screen see Sec 3 2 Quick Release Kamlock Junction Box Fuse 3 amp AGC inside J Box 9 D Cell Batteries in Tower Top Figure 10 Replacing the batteries gi pl E es MO D Ceit D cay AW EL E Bottom of tower tap section D 9 Spring Battery Plug Standard Screwdriver Figure 11 Replacing the batteries 2 You will need a larg
19. nges Per Hour 8 28 sheltered single storied Time August 23 1999 6825 hours PDT using computer s clock INSTANTANEOUS Wind Speed 2 9 mph Wind Direction 261 degrees true Temperature 71 Fahrenheit CHEMICAL INFORMATION Chemical Name CHLORINE Molecular Weight 76 91 kg kmol TLU TWA 8 5 ppm IDLH 18 ppm Footprint Leuel of Concern 18 ppm Boiling Point 29 25 F Uapor Pressure at fimbient Temperature greater than 1 atm Ambient Saturation Concentration 1 888 088 ppm or 166 6 5 MINUTE RUNNING AVERAGE Wind Speed 3 6 mph Wind Direction 264 degrees true Temperature 71 Fahrenheit Sigma Theta 3 7 degrees ATMOSPHERIC INFORMATION SAM ON No Inversion Height Cloud Cover 5 tenths Battery Voltage 12 66 volts Relative Humidity 56 Ground Roughness open country Wind 3 6 mph from 264 true at 3 meters Air Temperature 71 F SOURCE STRENGTH INFORMATION Leak from hole in vertical cylindrical tank Tank Diameter 3 feet Tank Length 6 feet Tank Volume 317 gallons Tank contains liquid Internal Temperature 71 F Chemical Mass in Tank 1 tons Tank is 53 full Circular Opening Diameter 25 inches Opening is 2 46 feet from tank bottom Release Duration ALOHA limited the duration to 1 hour Max Computed Release Rate 166 pounds min Max Average Sustained Release Rate 166 pounds min averaged over a minute or more Total
20. omputer with Receiver Receiver Front Panel ALOHA screen capture ALOHA map Replacing the batteries Replacing the batteries 2 P N 0302 109 011 Rev B WEATHERPAK TRx USER S MANUAL 10 11 13 13 17 17 GC COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL IMPORTANT NOTES DO CALL FAX US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS Call Coastal Environmental Systems if any troubles arise or if you have any questions pertaining to the equipment Our telephone number is 206 682 6048 and the FAX number is 206 682 5658 Refer to the model number WEATHERPAK TRx and the serial number of the WEATHERPAK DO WASH OFF CHEMICALS OR DEBRIS WHILE THE WEATHERPAK IS ASSEMBLED to prevent getting water in the connectors The WEATHERPAK is water resistant when assembled DO FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE See the periodic maintenance schedule in Section 4 1 INCORRECT WIND SPEED WILL RESULT IF THE PROPELLER NUT IS NOT TIGHT DO NOT OPEN THE WEATHERPAK It is purged with desiccant bags to seal out all the moisture Opening it may allow moisture to foul the electronics and will invalidate the warranty DO NOT PICK UP THE WEATHERPAK BY THE WIND VANE This is a durable but sensitive wind sensor and it can be broken if it is used to lift the entire unit DO NOT REMOVE THE ANTENNA FROM THE WEATHERPAK If the WEATHERPAK is activated without the antenna the radio can be damaged REPLACING TOWER BATTERIE
21. otice that most of these numbers are present in the Processed Sam Data on the previous page The difference is that there are no labels and there are some additional numbers Also this raw data is in metric units millibars m s C whereas the processed data is in standard English units inches m p h F The first number is the unique ID number Serial of your WEATHERPAK If you do not have a WEATHERPAK display screen then this is how to identify your WEATHERPAK if you respond to a spill where other WEATHERPAK S are present If you have a WEATHERPAK display screen the ID number appears on it Two checksums are performed to ensure that the message sent was correct The computer adds up the ASCII value of the data line each letter and number and comma etc has a numerical value universal to all computers to make sure that the computer got the same number that the WEATHERPAK transmitted 3 3 Data line interpretation The data line fields are as follows ID MW MD ST AT SI DI TI BV CKSUMI BP RH CKSUM2 ID WEATHERPAK identification number MW 5 minute averaged wind speed in meters per second MD 5 minute averaged wind direction in degrees ST Stability class in degrees AT 5 minute averaged air temperature in degrees Centigrade SI Instantaneous wind speed in meters per second DI Instantaneous wind direction in degrees TI Instantaneous air temperature in degrees Centi
22. s also an option LOW POWER INDICATORS There are low power warning indicators which will flash in the lower right corner of the display A flashing indicates that the Receiver batteries are low R warning flash starts 11 5 VDC Receiver lights go out 10 5 VDC If the receiver lights go out plug the receiver into a wall outlet then reset the receiver by flipping the power switch off then back on This will recharge the batteries Batteries last 4 hours Recharge time 1 hour A flashing indicates that the batteries in the tower are low and need replacing See Section 4 3 for replacement instructions The rate is factory set Contact Coastal Environment Systems if there is a need to change the sampling or transmission rates P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 11 COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL 3 2 Using the computer with plume modeling software With the WEATHERPAK set up and operational and the Receiver Display box connected to your computer real time data is available to run air dispersion plume modeling software IMPORTANT NOTE Some versions of ALOHA including 5 2 1 need to be upgraded in order to work with a Station for Atmospheric Measurement SAM the WEATHERPAK is a SAM The US EPA provides CAMEO ALOHA software downloads support and information at their website http www epa gov osweroel content cameo index htm These addresses change periodically we
23. tion of the source of the leak tank pipe direct etc ALOHA requires the SAM station to record five minutes worth of data Using the pull down menu SetUp Source select the source of the leak tank for example a series of dialogue boxes will appear requiring user Observations or assumptions 9 Use the Display Footprint pull down menu to show the plume footprint A footprint is required before plotting the plume onto a street map Refer to the ALOHA manual for interpretations and explanations on selecting locations within the plume footprint 10 Optional graphs Use the Display pull down menu to produce graphs for source strength release rate concentration and dose 11 Use the Display Tile Windows to show multiple windows on the same screen reposition and re size as needed Display Stack will organize and stack the windows for quick access 12 To plot the plume onto a street map use the Sharing pull down menu As weather conditions change the plume size and position will change shortly after the WEATHERPAK provides updated data Note some software versions require that the ALOHA window overlay the map window in order for the map plume to update automatically P N 0302 109 011 Rev B 12 COASTAL WEATHERPAK TRx ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL EgALOHA 5 2 3b i Processed Sam Data OET I Text Summary Meteorological Station ID 1655 5 SITE DATA INFORMATION Location SEATTLE WASHINGTON Building Air Excha
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