USER MANUAL
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1. 12 Figure 4 PT100 thermometer tsss ters vats ta tivas vata vas VESVESE SERENE CESE SEE SSON CESPA ESEON EENEN VEA 13 Figure 5 Wind speed and wind direction combined sensor i 13 Figure 6 First class pyranometer 14 Figure 7 Contact temperature sensor 14 Figure 8 Positioning the Meteo Center on a pole erre 18 Figure 9 Power supply 4 20 Figure 10 Installing the sensors i 21 Figure 11 General wiring diagram 24 Figure 12 RS232 RS485 converter 25 Figure 13 Multidrop connection diogrom 27 Figure 14 Front part of the datalogger ne rennen 32 gt B DM Dr 37 Figure 16 Nameplate of the Meteo Center weather stotlion eene 43 Figure 17 Air temperature sensof 46 Figure 18 Wind direction and wind speed combined sensor sss 47 Figure 19 First class pyranometer2. Suer PRENAS 48 Figure 20 Contact temperature sensor 49 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 4 54 2 Index of Tables Documentation supplied with the producl rennen neret enn 8 Technical specifications of the tie rods eene eene nnne nnn 15 Environmental requirements for storage and transport 17 E log POWER SUP ply tete im etd iv Ee 19 Input actuator matching 23 Serial aci 26 Connection cable for RS485 bus 28 Measures MOOT to M010 i 29 Measure 31 Maintenance sheet 38 Flashing mode of the red Err LED nennen nere enne nnne 41 Technical and electrical specifications of the E Log dofologger a 45 Technical and electrical specifications of the temperature sensor 46 Technical and electrical specifications of the antiradiation screen a 46 Technical
3. 17 5 3 Placing the Sensors E 17 6 MOUNTING INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING 19 6 1 Installing ea EE 19 6 1 1 E Log Power Supply iiie a EA ERA 19 6 2 Installing the Sensors irre 20 6 2 1 Temperature Sensor A u l Sus 20 6 2 2 Wind Direction and Wind Speed Sensor 21 6 2 3 First Class Pyrdnomeler 22 6 2 4 Contact temperat ke SENSON roren rrr r eoe oor ro LIL aaa ER RE RE ERE EE EE EE RR EE RES 22 6 3 Connecting the Sensors to the E Log 23 6 4 Connecting the Serial Converter to the Comms Porl 25 6 5 Auxiliary Power Supply iiti ertt AEAN EEE RR EA EA R 25 6 6 Power M CE TE Te 25 7 COMMUNICATIONS AND REMOTE MONITORING 26 7 1 General Information ier 26 7 2 Comms Ports and Protocols Used 26 7 3 Connection Topologies
4. a 27 7 4 CONE 28 7 5 Modbus Map A NE EEEE E EORR I REEE E 29 8 HOW USE THE DATALOGGFER 32 8 1 Using the Keypad VERIN EENEN EPERRA 32 2 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 8 2 Information about the display esses 33 8 2 1 Mask of the Product Info 33 8 2 2 Instant Values of the Programmed Measures 33 8 2 3 Dicgnostic Info 34 8 2 4 37 9 MAINTENANCE mE 38 9 1 Maintenanee Sheet eee iaia ia a 38 9 2 Air Temperature 38 9 3 Wind Speed and Wind Direction Sensor eene eene nnne 39 9 4 First Glass Pyrariomeler 40 9 5 Contact Temperature Serisor ERE ER ERE EE 40 10 e M 41 10 1 Malfunction of the Datalogger and or Connected Sensors
5. 2 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 4 6 Standard Onboard Configuration The datalogger is fully programmable and is able to meet any requirements of your plant Programming may be done by skilled technicians only The datalogger features optimized factory setting for the monitoring of PV field environmental parameters The configuration below is given as an example and may vary based on the sensors installed Physical Physical Acquisition Type of Quantity Input Rate Measure Ambient Acquired Min Average Max Standard Dev Percentage 1 00 01 00 temperature measure of valid data Photovoltaic module 2 00 01 00 Acquired Min Average Max Standard Dev Percentage measure of valid data temperature Solar Acquired Min Average Max Standard Dev Percentage HT 3 00 00 01 radiation measure of valid data Wind 4 00 00 01 Acquired Prevalent direction direction resultant speed direction meosure resultant direction StandardDev 9 00 00 01 Acquired Min Average Max Standard Dev Percentage measure of valid data Battery level 13 00 01 00 Pequired Instantaneous Percentage of valid data measure Average solar _ 00 00 01 _ radiation measure Total solar _ 00 00 01 Cad _ radiation measure Average _ 00 00 01 Coleulaiad _ direction measure Average _ 00 00 01 speed measure number of instant values to be considered when
6. a 41 10 1 1 Malfunction Indicated in the Meosures nennen 42 10 2 Malfunction of the Comms Ports 42 10 2 1 Serial Communications Failure 42 10 3 How to Contact the Customer Service enne eene eene nennen nnne nen 42 11 TECHNICAL DATA 43 Nameplate sss 43 11 2 Technical and Electrical Specifications of the E Log Datalogger 44 11 3 Technical and Electrical Specifications of the Sensors 46 VES Alt Temperature Sensor n ReHROPORROOII ID WW aa 46 11 3 2 Wind Direction and Wind Speed Combined Sensor 47 112333 First ClassPyranonmiaetfer u e hn 48 11 3 4 Contact Temperature Sensor 49 11 3 5 Thermohygrometric Sensor Optional 50 12 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY UU U U U U U UU U u 51 3 54 METEO CENTER 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL 0 CARRARO GROUP 1 Index of Figures Figure 1 Meteo Center weather data acquisition system 5 Figure 2 Components of the Meteo Center weather station 7 Figure 3 E Log Datalogger
7. 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP Press lt to move the cursor to the desired actuator press to switch from on off and viceversa Press to display the diagnostic mask of type 5 e m status of the connection to GSM network 0 not connected 1 connected status of the connection via GPRS protocol 0 not connected 1 connected cc quality of the GSM signal 0 no signal 31 maximum signal Any value lower than 15 does not enable using the GPRS protocol e nm number of correct connections from the latest reset number of total connections from the latest reset The memory statistic is saved every 20 connection attempts and only if the modem is not powered via the actuator When the mask of type 5 is displayed press to connect to the operational centre Press lt gt to reset the modem and press to reset the connection statistics This mask will display the status of the GPRS modem serial port 1 only if the GPRS modem functionality is not supported the datalogger will display the next diagnostic mask If the GPRS modem is off the following message will be cyclically displayed Modem GPRS off Press display additional information on the GPRS connection If the E Log datalogger is programmed to power on off the modem the following message is displayed when the modem is off 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 If
8. Ex S P 161 Dosso n 9 20090 Settala Premenugo MI Italia he as TEM Tel 439 41 WEB http www t Fax 43 e mail ir Tt s astem i 94 CF P Iva VAT 17 04407090150 REA 1009921 Reg Imprese 044070901 Ref CE009 06 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA CE Dichiarazione del Costruttore sulla garanzia che la produzione di serie sia conforme al Campione Certificato Dichiarazione del Costruttore sulla conformit alle Direttive Europee Nome del produttore Lsi Lastem Srl Con la presente si dichiara che tutti i prodotti della seguente serie Nome Prodotto Radiometri Codici DPA516 DPA518 DPA501 DPA503 DPA553 DPA558 DPAS21 DPA523 DPA506 DPA508 DPAS560 DPA568 DPA511 DPA513 DPA554 DPA559 DPA007 DPA009 DPA153 DPA253 DPA047 prodotti dalla nostra azienda sono costruiti in modo identico all esemplare testato prodotti sono conformi ai requisiti imposti dalla Direttiva Europea EMC Directive 89 336 EEC inclusa 93 68 EEC e quindi sono conformi alle norme europee in parentesi gli standards internazionali e EN50082 1 EN 55011 EN 55022 CISPR 22 Interferenza elettromagnetica EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Immunit elettromagnetica EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker EN 60950 IEC60950 Sicurezza del prodotto In accordo alle dette direttive i prodotti sono marchiati con il marchio CE La prese
9. Wait 2 to 3 hours before taking any measures This time may be reduced if the CAUTION measuring element is left in a dry place or exposed to a cold flow of air for a while Cleaning the porous filter Clean the internal part of the filter with a stream of cold air Dew inside the porous filter is particularly frequent in tropical areas due to high temperature and humidity Elettronica Santerno suggests that checks and cleaning be made at least every six months The replacement of the porous filter is based on the installation place high humidity pollution presence of dust and chemicals strongly affect the life of the porovs filter Replacing the filter every two years is however advisable Elettronica Santerno suggests that the measuring element be replaced when measures are not consistent with the actual environmental conditions 9 3 Wind Speed and Wind Direction Sensor Periodically do the following to guarantee the correct operation of the wind speed and wind direction sensor e Make sure that the rotor and the weather vane are not warped e Make sure that the cone shaped support of the rotor is able to move in any direction e Make sure that the sensor is in good condition check if no dirt or foreign matters are to be found between the rotor and the body of the sensor e Check the sensor calibration Mechanical and functional checks Do the following e Check if rotors turn independently of each other Make sure that no fr
10. LED to turn off will cause the error ID to disappear from the diagnostic mask of type 1 and will cause the signal deactivation on the actuator output if programmed via the relevant actuation logic When a new error is detected the error signals above will be reactivated 10 1 1 MALFUNCTION INDICATED IN THE MEASURES The values given in the measures instant values may indicate the error condition e f the measure is acquired by the device o The measure programming is inconsistent with the type of signal to be measured selected electrical type type of linearization parameters for recalculating the scale etc Sensor cut out or not correctly connected to the terminal board If the sensor is power supplied via an actuated output the power on time could be too short Input electric signal is off scale If the measure is acquired via the thermocouple the internal temperature might not be programmed o If the measure is acquired via serial port no legal message sent from the sensor has been detected for a time three times higher than the preset acquisition rate e f the measure is calculated o Off scale value or error value from one or more measures assigned to the measure to be processed Algorithm output error of the calculated measure If the number to be displayed is lt 999999 gt 999999 the display will show Overfl 10 2 Malfunction of the Comms Ports 10 2 1 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE e Check
11. Reproducibility Physical output 1 5 accuracy PT100 1 3 DIN Operating temperature 40 95 C Degree of protection upright position IP66 Weight cable included 440 g Connection cable L 5 m included Table 13 Technical and electrical specifications of the temperature sensor Probe socket Cable bushing 18 mm Pole assembly Through collar DYA051 48 to 50 mm pole Material Weight Luran resin 670g probe Degree of protection of the internal IP66 Table 14 Technical and electrical specifications of the antiradiation screen USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 11 3 2 WIND DIRECTION AND WIND SPEED COMBINED SENSOR Figure 18 Wind direction and wind speed combined sensor Operating principle Wind speed sensor Cup and weather vane tacho gonioanemometer Optoelectronic disc Wind direction sensor 2000 Ohm potentiometer Housing Anodized aluminium coated with epoxy resin Transducer support Degree of protection upright position Stainless steel bar low inertia moment IP65 Mechanical assembly 48 50 mm pole Output electric terminals IP65 connectors Weight sensor with rotors 950 Industrial environments Damage threshold gt 75 ms Operating temperatures 30 70 C Speed Measure range 0 60 ms Threshold 0 21 ms Response time 63 at 12 ms 258
12. santerno com sales santerno com METEO CENTER 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS iieeeeeesrseeset sra eoe ee bise eeu RR e e been b kp 2 0 1 Index of 4 0 2 lex OF 65 Rr REEF 4 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCITT A 5 Components of the Meteo Center Weather Station 6 1 2 St ndard Functions e RR ed eb hama PR EE ERR obe 7 1 3 Scope of this Manual rrr 8 1 4 Whom this Manual is Intended 8 1 5 Attached Docurmientatlon UM 8 5 1 Preservation of the Documentation enne nennen nnn enne 8 1 6 Symbols Used serre 8 1 7 Bhd m 9 2 CAUTION STATEMENTS sisicisssiccssscscccscssccccssuscnccssesstecscuveccccsstivececsovecesssavencessossvcussavorcessatsesesteeenens 10 2 1 Intended 10 2 2 Qualified Technical Personnel 10 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION cis cs na e aaa a
13. Delay distance 63 at 1 1 ms 7 7 m Resolution integration time 1 s 0 05 ms Accuracy amp linearity 0 1 m s 1 VL read value Direction Measure range 0 360 electrical O 356 Threshold 0 15 ms Response time 63 at 12 ms 0 74 s Delay distance 63 at 1 1 ms lt 4 3m Logarithmic damping at 4 ms d In a b 1 9 Wavelength at 4 ms 1 7 4m Transfer function Dirg 355 x Ronm 2000 Resolution 0 1 Accuracy 1 FS over the full scale Integral linearity 0 5 a b Maximum tangential displacement referred to the same direction angle Product of the air speed and the interval between two elongation peaks Table 15 Technical and electrical features of the tacho gonioanemometer 47 54 Z SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 11 3 3 FIRST CLASS PYRANOMETER 6 F I s z Lal s II s gt gt 2167 355 2167 Figure 19 First class pyranometer Sensitive element Thermopile Measure range 2000 W m Spectral response 305 2800 nm Impedance 1000 1300 ohm Operating temperature 40 80 C WRC WRR Traceability Calibration with reference sensor certified at the WRC in Davos 5 C h Sensitivity of the measuring element 0 5
14. Technical specifications are given in section 11 3 5 4 4 Pole and Tie Rods The Meteo Center weather station is typically mounted on a pole 2 to 3 meters high with a diameter of 50 mm The pole is fixed to a plinth made of reinforced concrete that must already be in place or fixed to a special basement made of galvanised iron and fastened to the ground by way of special stakes For optimum stability you may use tie rods made of steel or highly technological material light and robust easy to handle resistant to stretching and heating waterproof and coated for protection against abrasion and UV rays The tie rod specs are as follows Material Dyneema 12 layers Diameter 4 mm Weight 1 24 kg 100 m Colour White with red blue black or lime inserts Critical temperature Melting point at 152 Average braking strength 2056 kg Minimum breaking strength 1520 kg Chemical resistance Optimum resistance against acids and alkali UV resistance 5096 robustness and tightness over 3 years Table 2 Technical specifications of the tie rods 4 5 Serial Ports The Meteo Center is provided with a serial port for the connection to external devices Main features of the serial port Optically isolated e RS485 bus with MODBUS RTU standard protocol For more details remote monitoring and the serial port characteristics please refer to section 7 COMMUNICATIONS AND REMOTE MONITORING 15 54
15. CARRARO GROUP This chapter indicates the most likely causes of the most common problems If the problems persist please contact the Customer Service of Elettronica Santerno SpA 10 1 Malfunction of the Datalogger and or Connected Sensors In the event of a malfunction the Err LED red on the E Log keypad comes on The different flashing modes indicate the type of error as detailed in the table below Number of flashes Problem Solution Memory data access Try to transfer data processed by the device If the error persists please contact the Customer Service to have the device re configured IPC Transfer data processed by the device then turn the device off on again If the error persists please contact the Customer Service Sensor acquisition Low battery of one or more sensors Possible programming error Please contact the Customer Service technicians who will check the correct configuration of the device Check the status of the batteries of the connected sensors measure the battery level check the sensor flashes perform transmission tests via radio Replace batteries if required Parameter configuration Possible programming error Please contact the Customer Service technicians who will check the correct configuration of the device Data searching If the error is detected as soon as the datalogger is activated you can reset the error and go on with normal
16. Sensitivity of the radiometer 30 45 uv W m Maximum irradiance 2000 W m Number of domes 2 Glass Schott NK5 External screen provided Weight approx 1 Kg 10 m cable included Desiccant Silica gel Response time 90 27 sec Thermal drift due to changes in temperature era WE Stability 96 change year lt 1 5 sensitivity Direction error azimuth cosine W m at 1000 Total daily W m 0 lt 0 lt 80 SEM Response to temp 50 K range 496 10 40 Non linearity at 1000 W m lt Uncertainty 95 of the confidence level lt 5 Table 16 Technical and electrical features of the pyranometer USER MANUAL 11 3 4 Z SANTERNO CARRARO GROUP CONTACT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 20 e E Measure range Figure 20 Contact temperature sensor 30 70 C METEO CENTER Sensitive element PT100 1 3 DIN B Accuracy Reproducibility x 0 1 C 0 C 1 5 accuracy Electric output PT100 1 3 DIN Operating temperature Weight cable included 40 95 C approx 200 g Connection cable 20 m standard Table 17 Technical and electrical features of the contact temperature sensor 49 54 METEO CENTER 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 11 3 5 THERMOHYGROMETRIC SENSOR OPTIONAL Temperature RH relative humidity Measure range lee a I ci 30 70 C 0 100 Sensitiv
17. and electrical features of the tacho gonioanemometer 47 Technical and electrical features of the pyranometer 48 Technical and electrical features of the contact temperature sensor a a 49 Technical and electrical features of the thermohygrometric sensor optional 50 USER MANUAL SANTERNO METEO CENTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCT Figure 1 Meteo Center weather data acquisition system The Meteo Center station is the top quality solution enabling monitoring the environmental variables of a photovoltaic plant Operators and investors in photovoltaic plants need to evaluate the proper operation of their systems with the highest precision This is essential for monitoring the actual conversion efficiency and the presence of any failures or decays and at the same time for guaranteeing the investment and its payback time Weather conditions are the main exogenous limitations to optimum performance of a plant total radiation temperature values and wind conditions can adversely affect the plant efficiency Monitoring the weather condition parameters with extreme accuracy is the only way for operators to check the proper operation of the plant in real time As per solar radiation which is the most important variable to be monitored Elettronica Santerno recommends that pyran
18. if all programming parameters are correct e Check if the line terminators are correctly set Check the values of the idle bus and the line polarization e Differential voltage between A D1 and B DO equal to approx 200 mV 2 6 V between line A D1 and Common e 2 4 V between line 00 and Common 10 3 How to Contact the Customer Service Should it be necessary to contact the Customer Service of Elettronica Santerno SpA please provide the following data Device model Serial number Date of commissioning Order confirmation reference if available Should it be necessary to send the equipment in for repair or to return the equipment please contact the Customer Service to agree upon the terms 42 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 11 TECHNICAL DATA 11 1 Nameplate The nameplate indicates all the technical data and identification data of the Meteo Center weather station The nameplate is placed on the back of the E Log datalogger J 40616 V02 09 01 12V 77 600mA 24V 50Hz G0mA 7 7 9 Marta n Hwy CE A1 Cents 9 P wy M lt a Figure 16 Nameplate of the Meteo Center weather station 43 54 USER MANUAL 5 SANTERNO CARRARO GROUP 11 2 Technical and Electrical Specifications of the E Log Datalogger Scale Resolution 300 1200 mV 19 uV Voltage 78 mV 2 4 uV 39 mV
19. in an IP65 rated case 30x40 cm provided with 12 V 2 Ah rechargeable battery 4 2 Sensors The Meteo Center is provided with the following sensors v v v ON 12 54 PT100 air temperature sensor class 1 3 DIN EN 60751 with natural air cooling antiradiation screen Thermohygrometric sensor High precision wind direction and wind speed combined sensor Pyranometer global radiometer first class ISO 9060 Contact temperature sensor for photovoltaic modules USER MANUAL 9x SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 4 2 1 AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR Figure 4 PT100 thermometer Thermometer PT100 1 3 DIN measures the air temperature It is a high precision reliable instrument provided with a highly reflective antiradiation screen featuring natural air cooling 4 2 2 WIND SPEED AND WIND DIRECTION SENSOR Figure 5 Wind speed and wind direction combined sensor The wind speed and wind direction combined sensor includes all the transducers needed to measure the wind speed and wind direction It makes the station installation easier and the station structure lighter Moreover it is smaller lighter and cheaper than the two separate units used for this kind of applications The measure system is composed of the sensor the cup rotor measuring the air speed the weather vane measuring the air direction and the cable for the connection to the detecting device The sensor suggested by Elettronica Santerno has a direct output of t
20. is displayed for few seconds where xxx device model aa bb cc firmware version higher lower build e yymmnnnn serial number e UUUUUUUU serial number or name of the datalogger defined by the user The data above may be displayed at any time by selecting the Product Info mask from the keypad 8 2 2 INSTANT VALUES OF THE PROGRAMMED MEASURES Each line indicates the latest value acquired or computed One or multiple lines are displayed LO 5 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 o 10 I1 12 13 M 15 where e nn ordinal number of the measure The number of the physical input is not shown mmmm full name of the measure e measure value The error condition is marked by Err The value is right justified 33 54 5 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP Press to display the shortened name of the measure and the relative unit of measure Press A to display the full name of the variable and the number of the input connected to the sensor If the measure is calculated is displayed instead of the name of the input If the measure is acquired via the serial port the sensor address marked with A and the number of the reference channel marked with C are indicated instead of the input number If the datalogger is programmed with at least one actuation logic press again to display the alarm condition of the measure the wording OK indicates that no alarm tri
21. measure values c Displays the diagnostic mask of type 1 lt Changes the display mode of the measure name full wording shortened text and the number of input the sensor is connected to gt Scrolls up measure list lt gt Scrolls down the measure list Locks unlocks the measure autoscroll C Turns on off the display 32 54 USER MANUAL w SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP When displaying diagnostic info lt Disploys the meosure volues lt When applicable it resets the displayed data statistics errors and other info When displaying the communication statistics press the left right arrows to switch from serial lt link 1 to serial link 2 and vice versa When displaying the diagnostic mask of type 5 press the gt left right arrows to show hide additional info on GPRS modem communication reserved to skilled technicians only ESA Displays the previous diagnostic mask Displays the next diagnostic mask When displaying the diagnostic mask of type 5 it turns on the GPRS modem if it is off and activates data transmission via GPRS QD When displaying the diagnostic mask of type 5 press this button to reset the GPRS modem 8 2 Information on the Display The following info is displayed e Mask of the product info e Scrollable list of the instant values of all the programmed measures e Diagnostic info 8 2 1 MASK OF THE PRODUCT INFO When the datalogger is powered on the following info
22. 1 2 uV 50 70 C 0 003 C ilis 50 600 C 0 012 C Resistor 0 5000 Q 0 076 E IPTS 68 lt 0 1 C J IPTS 68 lt 0 1 C Th J DIN lt 0 1 C K IPTS 68 lt 0 1 C Analog inputs S IPTS 68 0 22 C T IPTS 68 lt 0 1 C Sampling duration rejection 50 Hz 80 ms ESD protection e 8 kV contact discharge IEC 1000 4 2 e 1 2kV air gap discharge IEC 1000 4 2 Channel to channel crosstalk 93 dB Max input signal 3 V All channels are provided with EMC filters Error based on temperature e Scale 300 1200 mV lt 0 01 FSR 10 30 C Scale 39 mV lt 0 01 FSR 10 30 C Scale 78 mV lt 0 01 FSR 10 30 C Digital inputs 4 digital inputs allocated as follows e 2 inputs for optoelectronics sensors inputs 9 and 10 max freq 10 kHz e 2 frequency inputs inputs 11 and 12 max freq 1 kHz e ON OFF logic status inputs may acquire 0 to Vdc signals State input level low 0 1 5 V State input level high 2 Max input frequency 10 kHz Max error Hz 10 kHz Protection Transient voltage suppressor 600W 10us Serial inputs Total measures Actuator outputs Acquisition from sensors with serial output or radio output supported protocols e SI LASTEM CISS e ZigBee data format LSI LASTEM CISS e GILL Windsonic anemometers Giletta Lufft Climatronics 99 as a sum of the measures corresponding to the acquired sensor
23. 5022 CISPR 22 Interferenza elettromagnetica EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Immunit elettromagnetica EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker EN 60950 IEC60950 Sicurezza del prodotto In accordo alle dette direttive i prodotti sono marchiati con il marchio CE La presente dichiarazione copre tutte le opzioni derivate dal prodotto specificato Dr Giulio Certo Direttore Generale e Legale Rappresentante VO indicano i codici con numerazione compresa 54 54
24. Definitions Installer Technician responsible for setting up positioning and installing the equipment in compliance with the system diagram and in accordance with first class professional criteria Operator Worker who has been suitably trained and informed on the risks and relative safety procedures to be adopted The operator can carry out routine maintenance on the equipment Plant manager Person who co ordinates or manages system management activities and is responsible for ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to Technical room Place used for housing the technological systems such as the wiring plumbing heating air conditioning lifting and telecommunications systems It is equipped with suitable forced air ventilation and or air conditioning and is also fitted with appropriate safety devices governing access maintenance and fire prevention Person in charge of running the electrical system System Manager Person with the highest level of responsibility concerning operation of the electrical system If required some of his her tasks may be delegated to others Person in charge of working activities Works Supervisor Person with the highest level of responsibility concerning the execution of work If required some of his her tasks may be delegated to others The Works Supervisor must give all persons involved in the execution of work activities the relative instructions concerning reasonably foreseeable d
25. F 0 5m Figure 8 Positioning the Meteo Center on a pole 18 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 6 MOUNTING INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING The standard supply of the Meteo Center includes the cables required for mounting the sensors and the datalogger the support pole 3 meters high 50 mm diameter the pole base and the set screws for the installation on the plinth the galvanized stakes and the support tie rods The pole is fastened to a plinth made of reinforced concrete previously installed on site or it is fixed to a special base made of galvanized iron secured to ground by stakes The tie rods supplied may be used to ensure greater stability to the whole structure The sections below cover the mounting and installation instructions of the Meteo Center of the datalogger and the sensors 6 1 Installing the E Log Datalogger The datalogger is supplied fully assembled inside a 30x40 cm case degree of protection IP65 The datalogger is provided with a 12 V 2 Ah battery In its top part the E Log is provided with a front panel featuring a display some indicator lights enabling checking the operating conditions of the device and a keypad In its bottom part the E Log is provided with a terminal block covered by a terminal protecting carter The terminal block is connected to all the signals of the sensors and the external power supply devices The serial link connectors are on the left side on the E lo
26. NA ELF222 OUTPUT 19v 2A DIODO 1N5817 TEMPERATURA ARIA INGRESSO 1 UMIDITA REL INGRESSO 5 1 ALIMENTAZIONE 230 DLE124 TEMPERATURA SUPERFICIE INGRESSO 2 153 RADIAZIONE GLOBALE INGRESSO 3 INGRI ar DNA0218C TACO GONICANEMOMETRO wu DIR INGRESSO VEL INGRESSO CAVO DWA510 Figure 11 General wiring diagram S000287 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 6 4 Connecting the Serial Converter to the Comms Port Do the following for the connection of the E Log to the serial converter apply 12 V to the converter pay attention to polarity e using the serial cable supplied with the E Log and interposing the mini gender changer DB9M DB9M adapter connect the cable to serial port 2 of the datalogger serial port 2 is located in the upper part of the datalogger the left side panel and to serial port RS232 of the converter e make sure that the DIP switches located next to serial port RS232 of the converter are set as 1 ON 2 ON 3 OFF Figure 12 RS232 RS485 converter e connect a 2 wire cable to the terminal board green terminals to set RS485 comms in accordance with the control system of the user See section 7 4 Connection 6 5 Auxiliary Power Supply A 12V 2 Ah battery is provided acting as an auxiliary power supply source for the control unit The battery is a power supply back up system powering the
27. angers which may not be immediately apparent Skilled electrician Someone who has been trained and has enough technical knowledge or experience to enable him her to avoid the dangers which may be generated by electricity Instructed person Someone who has been adequately advised or supervised by a skilled person to enable him her to avoid the dangers which may be generated by electricity 9 54 METEO CENTER 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 2 CAUTION STATEMENTS This section covers safety statements The non observance of the safety instructions below may cause serious injury or death and equipment failure Carefully read the instructions below before installing starting and operating the equipment Only competent personnel must carry out the equipment installation SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS TO FOLLOW DURING USE AND INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT Q NOTE Always read this instruction manual thoroughly before starting the equipment A DANGER ALWAYS EARTH THE EQUIPMENT If the equipment is installed in environments containing combustible and or explosive substances refer to 1 64 2 EN 60079 10 and related standards In the event of an alarm please consult section 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Only restart the equipment once the problem has been rectified 9 CAUTION Observe the ambient conditions for installation The electronic boards contain components which are sensitive to electrostatic charges Do not touch the boards unle
28. ata can be locally reset by pressing F2 or they can be remotely reset via PC e n number of the serial port of the device Press switch to the next serial port e aaaaaaaa number of bytes that have been received e bbbbbbbb number of messages that have been received cccccccc number of bytes that have been transferred e dddddddd number of messages that have been sent Press dp to display the diagnostic mask of type 3 where xxx device address yyyyy bit rate of the serial port The character gt indicates the serial port being used The bit rate of the serial ports may range from 1200 to 115200 bps and may be changed by pressing Press e to select serial port 2 of the device Press to temporarily set the address to 1 Few seconds later a test transmission of the instant values will occur These values may be checked by using any terminal emulation program Important Any modification to the comms values made locally via the keypad is temporary as it is aimed at quickly fixing communication failures if any with the external devices When restarted the datalogger will use the settings programmed via PC In order to permanently configure those settings the special program is required Press lt gt to display the diagnostic mask of type 4 x value of the actuation output 0 inactive output 1 active output e yyyy value of the supply voltage measured by the device Volt 35 54
29. calculating the average total floating angular average 60 Processing rate is the same for all measures 10 minutes 16 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 5 HANDLING AND PLACEMENT The Meteo Center is supplied fully disassembled Components are contained into several parcels Mounting and installation must be carried out by skilled technicians only 5 1 Environmental Requirements for Storage and Transport Ambient temperature for storage _ 25 C 70 and transport Aben buadi From 5 to 9596 from 1 g m to 25 g m with no condensation or ice formation category 3K3 in compliance with EN50178 Ambient humidity during Maximum 9596 up to 60 g m Slight condensation may occur when the transport equipment is not running category 2k3 in compliance with EN 50178 From 86 to 106 kPa classes 3k3 and 1k4 in compliance with EN Atmospheric pressure for storage 501 78 a pressure during From 70 to 106 kPa classes 2k3 in compliance with EN50178 ranspor Table 3 Environmental requirements for storage and transport 5 2 Installation Place Choosing a proper installation place is critical for the reliability of the acquired measures If measures detected from different points are to be compared the control units are to be placed in a similar position Choose a place which represents the general condition of the plant site The installation place s
30. ccessories 1 4 For Whom this Manual is Intended This manual must be read by e Installers e Operators e Plant manager See section 1 7 Definitions 1 5 Attached Documentation The Meteo Center is supplied with the following documents Name of the document Scope Contains all the information necessary for the transport assembly installation and maintenance of product Final Test Certificates Contain all the information on the final tests of the sensors Declarations of conformity to the standards applicable to the Declarations of Conformity product Table 1 Documentation supplied with the product 1 5 1 PRESERVATION OF THE DOCUMENTATION All documents supplied with the Meteo Center weather station user manuals of the datalogger and sensors drawings certifications and final test certificates must be kept for the entire life span of the equipment together with the system documentation They must be kept in a place where they are readily available 1 6 Symbols Used KEY A DANGER Indicates an operating procedure which if not carried out correctly may lead to injuries or even death caused by electric shock serious damage to the equipment Q WARNING Indicates an operating procedure which if not carried out correctly may cause Q NOTE Indicates important information concerning use of the equipment 8 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 1 7
31. control unit for a few hours in the event of power failure 6 6 Power On CAUTION is correct see Figure 11 and make sure thot all the power connections signal 9 Before applying voltage to the Meteo Center control unit make sure that wiring connections and aux connections are properly tightened Press the red button on the right side panel of the control unit to power on the Meteo Center data logging and monitoring will start automatically 25 54 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 7 COMMUNICATIONS AND REMOTE MONITORING 7 1 General Information The Meteo Center station is provided with a comms port enabling both local and remote connection to a remote monitoring system This ensures the following benefits e Full integration with the Santerno remote monitoring system for checking production performance and detecting alarms e Complete remote monitoring accessibility in both local and remote mode from PC and SunwayPortal web portal The RemoteSunway software provided by Elettronica Santerno allows data exchange to and from the inverter by using a PC as a Master device The RemoteSunway software allows image capture keypad emulation oscilloscope function and multifunction tester function able compiler containing operation history data parameter setting and data reception transmission storage to and from the computer scan function for the automatic detection of the connected devices Please re
32. d Transport The warranty covers manufacturing defects The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage which may have occurred during transport and unpacking Under no circumstances shall the manufacturer be held liable for damage or faults caused by incorrect use misuse incorrect installation or inadequate temperature or humidity conditions or exposure to corrosives nor for faults caused by operation outside the rated values Nor shall the manufacturer be held liable for consequential or accidental damage For the terms of warranty please refer to the warranty certificates supplied with NOTE the product and the sensors 3 2 Product ID Code The product code is made up of the following elements METEO CENTER 3 3 Serial Number The serial number of the product is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the E Log datalogger See section 11 1 Nameplate 11 54 w SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 4 PRODUCT CONFIGURATION 4 1 E Log Datalogger Figure 3 E Log Datalogger The E Log is a datalogger for environmental applications featuring low power consumption wide signal range acquisition protection against overcurrent and demanding operating conditions The E Log may be provided with optional accessories to improve endurance provide protection against inclement weather and transmit data RS232 485 serial link GSM GPRS modem and Modbus RTU protocol The datalogger is supplied
33. des which can be connected on a section is limited to the following aspects logic limit of the bus equal to 247 length of the connection baud rate electronic drivers used The limit set by the line drivers used is 30 devices It is not advisable to use section lengths exceeding 500m Should it be necessary to connect more than 30 devices on the same line or over a length exceeding 500 m it is advisable to break the connection up into more than one section using RS485 repeaters 27 54 USER MANUAL 5 SANTERNO CARRARO GROUP 7 4 Connection Connection to the serial link requires terminal block TB1 as detailed in section 7 2 Comms Ports and Protocols Used CAUTION Wiring operations of the module must be carried out when the inverter is NOT powered Remember to take all the necessary precautions before accessing the connectors and before handling the board The MODBUS IDA organization http www modbus org defines the connection for Modbus communication on RS485 serial link used by the inverter as 2 wire cable type For this type of cable the following specifications are recommended Connection cable Type of cable Minimum section for conductors Shielded cable made up of a balanced pair known 01 00 common conductor Recommended cable Belden 3106A Paired EIA Industrial RS485 PLTC CM the AWG23 corresponding to 0 258mm For long lengths it is advisable to us
34. e a larger section up to 0 75mm Maximum length 500 metres with reference to the maximum distance measured between the two stations furthest apart Characteristic impedance Recommended over 1000 typically 1200 Q NOTE a Q NOTE 9 CAUTION 28 54 Table 7 Connection cable for RS485 bus It is advisable to connect all the equipment connected to the multidrop connection network to the earth by means of a common conductor In this way any differences in earth potential between different equipment which may interfere with communications is reduced to a minimum The common terminal OV connection is necessary OV connection which is common to all equipment in the multidrop communication network minimizes possible differences of reference potential between the equipment which could interfere with communication The common reference of control board power supply is isolated in relation to earth By connecting one or more inverters to a communication device with a common earth for example a PC a low impedance path between the control board and earth is obtained It is possible that disturbances conducted at high frequency from the power parts of the inverter may transit along this path and this can cause malfunctions to the communication apparatus It is always advisable to equip the communication equipment with a galvanically isolated 5485 communication interface or galvanically isolated RS485 USB convert
35. e 15P0061B100 METEO CENTER WEATHER DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM USER MANUAL Installation Guide Issued on 10 01 2013 English R 01 e This manual is integrant and essential to the product Carefully read the instructions contained herein as they provide important hints for use and maintenance safety e This product is to be used only for the purposes it has been designed to Other uses should be considered improper and dangerous The manufacturer is not responsible for possible damages caused by improper erroneous and irrational uses e Elettronica Santerno is responsible for the product in its original setting e Any changes to the structure or operating cycle of the product must be performed or authorized by Elettronica Santerno e Elettronica Santerno assumes no responsibility for the consequences resulting by the use of non original spare parts e Elettronica Santerno reserves the right to make any technical changes to this manual and to the product without prior notice If printing errors or similar are detected the corrections will be included in the new releases of the manual e The information contained herein is the property of Elettronica Santerno and cannot be reproduced Elettronica Santerno enforces its rights on the drawings and catalogues according to the law SANTERNO CARRARO GROUP Elettronica Santerno S p A Strada Statale Selice 47 40026 Imola BO Italy Tel 39 0542 489711 Fax 39 0542 489722
36. e element PT100 1 3 DIN capacitive 0 1 0 1 5 5 95 23 C 2 lt 5 gt 95 23 C Electric output PT100 Q Analog 0 1 V Operating temperature 50 100 C Weight cable included 1250 g Connection cable 5 m standard Table 18 Technical and electrical features of the thermohygrometric sensor optional 50 54 USER MANUAL 9x SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 12 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY LS LASTEM S r l Via Ex S 6 lt a P 161 Dosso n 9 20090 Settala Premenugo MI Italia As Tel 439 41 WEB http www Isi Fax 39 029 94 CF P Iva VAT IT 044 t e mail info ls REA 1009921 Reg Imprese 0 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA CE Dichiarazione del Costruttore sulla garanzia che la produzione di serie sia conforme al Campione Certificato Dichiarazione del Costruttore sulla conformit alle Direttive Europee EMC Nome del produttore Lsi Lastem Srl Con la presente si dichiara che i tutti i prodotti della seguente serie Data logger per applicazioni ambientali modelli ELO105 ELO106 ELO305 ELO306 ELO310 ELO505 ELO515 ELO516 dal numero di serie 07090205 a cui questa dichiarazione si riferisce conforme ai requisiti essenziali dei seguenti standard e documenti normativi EN60950 1 2005 EN60950 1 2006 EN50371 2002 10 EN301489 17 2002 10 EN300328 2006 10 EN61326 A1 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 A3 2003 che ris
37. erage Solar Radiation Function Average solar radiation M008 Total Solar Radiation 0 1500 00 J m Total Solar Radiation Function Total measure of the solar radiation M009 Average Wind Direction Average Wind Direction Function Measure of the average wind direction 30 54 USER MANUAL 5 SANTERNO CARRARO GROUP M010 Average Wind Speed 0 00 10 00 m s Average Wind Speed Function Measure of the average wind speed WITH OPTIONAL THERMOHYGROMETRIC SENSOR METEO CENTER Modbus Measure Function ee M011 Relative humidity 22 Table 9 Measure M011 M011 Relative Humidity 0 00 4100 00 RU Address Relative Humidity Function Measure of the relative humidity 31 54 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 8 HOW TO USE THE DATALOGGER The E Log datalogger performs measures and data processing by considering a unique detection instant Measure detection is made automatically few seconds after powering on the datalogger Data processing is finished when the E Log datalogger is powered off 8 1 Using the Keypad The keypad is located on the front part of the datalogger Figure 14 Front part of the datalogger The E Log keypad comprises four arrow keys and two function keys The functionality of each function key is detailed below When starting lt Defines the quick measure acquisition mode When displaying the
38. f the first pyranometer guarantees its correct operation Do the following e Clean the sensor and the white antiradiation screen with a damped cloth e Replace the silica gel or fill it up see the table below to check the efficiency of the silica gel The silica gel is a desiccant absorbing the air humidity Silica gel is easy to found and can be regenerated by heating it up in an oven DE ili Colour of new efficient silica gel Colour of waste silica gel to be replaced or regenerated Blue Pink Dark yellow ochre White yellowish white Functional check Measure the radiation value with a reference pyranometer Compare the measure obtained with the measure taken by the probe being tested and check that the probe values range within the allowable values Elettronica Santerno recommends that the sensor is checked cleaned every six months 9 5 Contact Temperature Sensor The contact temperature probe does not need particular maintenance tasks Only make sure that the probe sticks to the photovoltaic module If required apply some conductive paste and fasten the probe to the PV module Functional test Measure the PV module temperature with a thermometer Compare the reference measure with the probe being tested and check that the probe values range within the allowable values Elettronica Santerno recommend s that the sensor is checked once a year 40 54 USER MANUAL 10 TROUBLESHOOTING METEO CENTER Z SANTERNO
39. fer to the User Manual of the RemoteSunway 7 2 Comms Ports and Protocols Used The serial port of the Meteo Center uses the 2 wire RS485 standard with the standard Modbus RTU protocol The serial port connection is available on TB1 Terminal Block RS422 RS485 See Table 6 SERIAL PORT Protocol Optically isolated Terminal and contacts port TB1 1 D DO Data RS485 Modbus Slave Yes TB1 2 D DI Data Table 6 Serial Ports The serial port factory settings are as follows e Baud rate 9600 bps e Data bits 8 e Stop bits 2 cannot modified Parity none cannot be modified e Network address default 1 The Baud Rate and Network Address parameters may be programmed via special software 26 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 7 3 Connection Topologies The Meteo Center is typically connected to a RS485 multidrop network 000534 Figure 13 Multidrop connection diagram The RS485 multidrop network including multiple devices must be wired using a linear and not a star topology each device connected to the line must be connected by an incoming cable from the previous device and have an outgoing cable to connect the next device The exceptions are obviously the first and last devices in the chain which will have only an outgoing line and an incoming line respectively The devices connected to a 5485 section are called nodes The maximum number of no
40. g whilst the socket for the external power supply unit and the on off switch are on the right side of the E Log The E Log is provided with 8 analog inputs 4 digital inputs and 3 actuators for the power supply of the sensors connected to the terminal block 6 1 1 E LOG POWER SUPPLY The connection to the E Log input output terminals and the devices that may be connected are given in the table below Line Connection Terminal 0 Vdc battery 64 Input 12 Vdc battery 65 GND 66 Fixed Vdc power supply for external devices 31 Output sensors OVdc 32 Vdc power supply for external devices sensors 33 Table 4 E log power supply All models may be power supplied by an external power supply unit as well see figure below by using the connector on the right side panel in that case the positive pole is internal to the connector Although the device features protection against polarity mismatch make sure that the power supply polarity is respected 19 54 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP Figure 9 Power supply connector Connecting the GND wire if fitted to terminal 66 is recommended If no GND wire is fitted make sure that terminals 60 and 61 are short circuited This improves immunity to electromagnetic disturbance and enhances protection against induced and conducted discharges CAUTION sure that they are provided with a protective circuit against short circuits o
41. he frequency signal Hz for the wind speed and the resistance signal Ohm for the wind direction 13 54 9x SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 4 2 3 FiRST CLASS PYRANOMETER Figure 6 First class pyranometer The pyranometer measures the global and surface reflected solar irradiance reaching the earth s surface The pyranometer measures solar radiation ranging from 300 to 3000 nm with 2rt steradian view The measuring element is a thermopile whose external surface has been darkened with matte black paint C10 Nextel bearing a reflecting power lt than 2 2 0 98 in the spectral area of the sensor The sensor is provided with an adjustable hose whose angle is the same as the PV modules 4 2 4 CONTACT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Figure 7 Contact temperature sensor Elettronica Santerno suggests 4 wire PT100 1 3 DIN compliant with IEC 751 for outdoor applications 14 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 4 3 Optional Sensors 4 3 1 THERMOHYGROMETRIC SENSOR The thermohygrometer optional measures the air temperature and the air relative humidity This is an accurate and reliable probe suitable for continuous operation even under harsh weather conditions such as wide temperature ranges and hygrometric ranges and high solar radiation The thermohygrometric sensitive element is easily interchangeable thus making maintenance easy with no need of re calibrating the sensor
42. hould be an average sized flat surface covered with well mown grass far from direct effects caused by trees building slopes and structures that may affect measurement particularly obstacles exposed to south that may shadow the solar radiation sensors the position of the sun shall be considered at any time of the day and in every season as well as obstacles that may affect wind measurement The WMO World Meteorological Organization recommends that any obstacle in the proximity of the anemometer be placed at a distance equal to or higher than 10 times its height 5 3 Placing the Sensors Sensors shall be placed as shown in Figure 2 e wind speed and wind direction combined sensor on top of the pole making sure that the red nose of the sensor is pointed towards north e pyranometer pointed towards south with the same tilting as the PV modules e thermometer preferably pointed towards north making sure that it casts no shadow to the pyranometer that must always be in the sunlight e temperature sensor fastened in contact with the PV module The box with the datalogger is to be mounted beneath the sensors so that it cannot alter the acquired measures For more details please refer to section 6 2 Installing the Sensor 17 54 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP DNAO27 DNAO24 DNAO21 C DYA230 DMAO33 DYAOSI ELF222 ELO3054S DEASO4 DLE124 DYA026 PLINTO IN CEMENTO 0 5mx0 5m PRO
43. iction occurs e Use a compass to check if the red nose on the sensor side is actually oriented towards north this condition is required for the correct data readout Adjust if required Do the following to check that the wind direction is correctly measured e Stop the rotor keeping its tip parallel to the red nose pointing towards north which is located on the sensor make sure that a value corresponding to 360 8 356 to 4 appears in the wind speed field on the display e Turn the rotor clockwise by 90 seen from above make sure that an angle of 90 8 is displayed e Turn the rotor clockwise by 90 again and make sure that a value of 180 8 is displayed e Turn the rotor clockwise by 90 again and make sure that a value of 270 8 is displayed Do the following to check that the wind speed is correctly measured e Stop the rotor and make sure that 0 is displayed in the wind speed field e Carry out a practical test to detect speed with continuous operation approx one turn per second and make sure that a value ranging from 1 5 to 2 m s in the wind speed field is displayed Clean the sensor with a damped cloth Avoid using too much cleaning fluid Flettronica Santerno recommends that the sensor be maintained cleaned once a year depending on the environmental conditions 39 54 METEO CENTER 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 9 4 First Class Pyranometer The routine maintenance o
44. ing data via serial links Red flashing Sending data via serial links Time interval between two flashes 5s Quick flash duration 125ms Slow flash duration 375ms 37 54 METEO CENTER 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 9 MAINTENANCE Access to products for the purpose of maintenance modifications and management involves all persons responsible for production and maintenance It must be carried out in observance of the health and safety regulations described in section 2 CAUTION STATEMENTS This section describes all the activities required to keep machine parts which are subject to wear and deterioration and or components which are essential for guaranteeing safety and optimum performance in good condition The maintenance intervals depend on the location of the device and the environmental conditions Equipment installed in an environment where there is a high concentration of dust requires more frequent maintenance than generally indicated 9 1 Maintenance Sheet Maintenance Interval Maintenance Tasks Recommended check the correct operation of the air temperature 6 months Clean and check the correct operation of the pyranometer 6 months Clean and check the correct operation of the contact temperature Sensor 12 months The frequency of the scheduled maintenance may need to be increased decreased depending on the location in which the equipment is installed and the relative environmental condit
45. ions Clean and check the correct operation of the wind direction and 12 months wind speed sensor Table 10 Maintenance sheet 9 2 Air Temperature Sensor Periodically do the following to guarantee the correct operation of the air temperature sensor Visual inspection 1 Check that the external antiradiation screen is clean and with no dents 2 Check that the porous filter protecting the sensitive element is clean 3 Check that the measuring element is perfectly clean Check if dust or dew is to be found on the plate but do not touch it with your hands Use a magnifier if required Make sure that the contacts are not oxidized Clean the measuring element if required Operation check Measure the air temperature with a thermometer Compare the measure obtained with the measure taken by the probe being tested and check that the probe values range within the allowable values Cleaning the antiradiation screen Clean the external antiradiation screen with a soft brush or a damped cloth the high reflecting power of the screen is guaranteed by its perfect cleanness 38 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP Cleaning the measuring elements 1 Disconnect the cable from the probe 2 Loosen the lower cable gaskets and pull out the sensor from the screen 3 Loosen the white guard from the porous filter 4 Clean the surface of the PT100 probe temperature measuring element using a tiny soft brush
46. n section 6 3 Connecting the Sensors to the E Log 21 54 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 6 2 3 FiRST CLASS PYRANOMETER Install the solar radiation sensors exposed to the South so thot they are never in the shade Install the sensors 2 metres high in a grassy place Tilt is horizontal for the sensors mounted on the pole As per the sensors that are mechanically interlocked with the PV modules tilt shall have the same angle as the PV modules Do the following to install the solar radiation sensors horizontally to the ground Mount the support collar on the sensor holder Remove the protective screen from the pyranometer body and fasten it to the plate of the sensor holder rod with the two long screws the long screws are supplied inside the box of the sensor holder rod a hex key N 4 is required Make sure that the two knurls are at the same distance from the plate Re assemble the protective screen on the sensor body Adjust the radiometer with the same tilting as the PV modules through the screw located close to the end joint Fasten all the devices to the pole at a height of approx 2m and point the rod towards south Connect the radiometer to the E Log datalogger by referring to the wiring diagram given in section 6 3 Connecting the Sensors to the E Log 6 2 4 CONTACT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Do the following to install the sensor Place the plate in a significant location of the photovoltaic module t
47. nte dichiarazione copre tutte le opzioni derivate dal prodotto specificato Dr Giulio Certo Direttore Generale e Legale Rappresentante MO 2 indicano i codici con numerazione compresa 53 54 9x SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP LSI LASTEM S r l Ex S P 161 lt i Via Ex 31 Dosso n 9 20090 Settala Premenugo MI Italia eas Tel 39 02 41 41 WEB http www Isi lastem it Fax 39 02 95 77 05 94 CF P Iva VAT 17 04407090150 e mail info lsi lastem it 1000921 Reg Imprese 04407000150 Ref CE009 06 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA CE Dichiarazione del Costruttore sulla garanzia che la produzione di serie sia conforme al Campione Certificato Dichiarazione del Costruttore sulla conformit alle Direttive Europee EMC Nome del produttore Lsi Lastem Srl Con la presente si dichiara che tutti i prodotti della seguente serie Nome Prodotto Radiometri Codici DPA516 DPA518 DPA501 DPA503 DPA553 DPA558 DPA521 DPA523 DPAS506 DPA508 DPAS60 DPA568 DPA511 DPA513 DPA554 DPA559 DPA007 DPA009 DPA153 DPA253 DPA047 prodotti dalla nostra azienda sono costruiti in modo identico all esemplare testato prodotti sono conformi ai requisiti imposti dalla Direttiva Europea EMC Directive 89 336 EEC inclusa 93 68 EEC e quindi sono conformi alle norme europee in parentesi gli standards internazionali e EN 50082 1 EN 55011 EN 5
48. o o Fa Ree nena 11 3 1 Delivery Ch gk H 11 3 2 Product D Codeso E ROUND 11 3 3 Serial 11 4 peso sedo pe SEEN Enero cass Po ab 12 4 1 E Log Datalog er T 12 4 2 Sensor u uu aS a a ina i aa aus 12 4 2 1 Air Temperature Sensor 13 4 2 2 Wind Speed and Wind Direction Sensor 13 4 2 3 First Class Pyranomeler E 14 4 2 4 Contact Temperature Serisor eee teet nl beni a 14 4 3 X Optional Sensors ipe Rr COGUI FREE 15 4 3 1 Thermohygrometric sensor eene n 15 4 4 Pole and Tie ROS RAM 15 4 5 tere e 15 4 6 Standard Onboard eene eene nennen nnne 16 5 HANDLING AND PLACEMEN IT 17 5 1 Environmental Requirements for Storage and Transport asss 17 5 2 Installation Place ua
49. og datalogger as detailed in section 6 3 Connecting the Sensors to the E Log 6 2 2 WIND DIRECTION AND WIND SPEED SENSOR Once a well exposed site reasonably free from surrounding obstacles has been found the wind direction and wind speed combined sensor should be mounted at a height of 10m from the ground on a special structure as suggested by the WMO By positioning the sensor on top of the pole you can get a rather precise idea of what happens at the PV modules height Make sure that obstacles if any are located at a minimum distance of 10 times the height of the sensor over 30m in our application The sensor is supplied with a cup rotor a weather vane rotor and a 7 pole shielded cable Do the following to install the sensor e Mount the cup rotor on the sensor body and fasten it by tightening the internal grub screw on the rotor side with the hex key supplied with the sensor e Mount the weather vane rotor on the sensor body and fasten it by tightening the screw on top of the tacho anemometer Make sure that the tooth of the weather vane fits into the special hole on the support pin e Run the screened cable inside the pole and make sure that the 7 pole female connector exits from the pole head e Connect the cable to the sensor e Mount the sensor on the pole head Set the red tip to north and fasten the sensor by tightening the sensor screws with a 10 metric wrench e Connect the tacho anemometer to the E Log as detailed i
50. ometers should be used to guarantee low feedback time limited temperature effect optimum spectral response and high stability over time according to international technical regulations Pyranometers guarantee that the overall measurement uncertainty is limited within precise limits according to the technical regulations also in case of dramatic condition changes Elettronica Santerno pays maximum attention to all measured values by exploiting the most advanced technologies the best materials and the most innovative building and installation techniques in compliance with the World Meteorological Organisation WMO The overall measurement uncertainty is therefore reduced to a minimum and the plant performance rating is precise and reliable 5 54 w SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP The Meteo Center and all its sensors are compliant with the most stringent national and European safety regulations The wide range of products and their reliability enable meeting any requirement of the PV plant State of the art design and ISO 9001 quality control are the strong points of a reliable product able to keep its features unchanged over time Designed to operate under harsh environmental conditions the Meteo Center weather station ensures continuous safe operation NOTE devices shown in the pictures without any prior notice The same applies to the Q Elettronica Santerno reserves the right to moke any technical change
51. operation If a new error is detected during operation with no communication with the acquisition system try to turn off and on the device again If the error persists please contact the Customer Service Table 11 Flashing mode of the red rr LED The error detected by the device is also indicated as follows 1 By activating the error digital signal 2 By displaying the numeric value of the detected error the error code is given in the diagnostic mask of type 1 The numeric code may also indicate more than one error The value displayed is expressed in hexadecimal notation 3 When communicating with special programs from the manufacturer the programs may show the numeric code or the description of the error detected by the device when transferring processed data when sending configuration data 4 By sending the operation status of the system via Modbus communications protocol Do the following to deactivate the error signal 1 When the error code is displayed in the diagnostic mask of type 1 press F2 to reset the error however the error will be displayed again when accessing and quitting the diagnostic mask 2 During data transfer or the configuration between the device and the PC in that case the device will reset the error as it is considered as already detected by the operator 41 54 METEO CENTER 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP In both cases resetting the error condition will cause the
52. or Cat 5 2 3 or 4 pair data transmission cables cannot be used for the serial connection not even over short sections USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 7 5 Modbus Map Measure Function M001 Environmental Temperature 2 M002 Module Temperature 4 M003 Module Solar Radiation 6 M004 Wind Direction 8 M005 Wind Speed 10 M006 Battery Charge Level 12 M007 Average Solar Radiation 14 M008 Total Solar Radiation 16 M009 Average Wind Direction 18 M010 Average Wind Speed 20 Table 8 Measures M001 to M010 All measures are expressed with 32 bit native float variables and are given with two decimal places M001 Environmental Temperature Environmental Temperature Function Measure of the environmental temperature M002 Module Temperature Module Temperature Function Measure of the module temperature M003 Module Solar Radiation Module Solar Radiation Function Measure of the solar radiation hitting the module surface 29 54 METEO CENTER w SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP M004 Wind Direction 0 360 0 degrees Wind Direction Function Measure of the wind direction M005 Wind Speed M005 0 00 10 00 m s Address Wind Speed Function Measure of the wind speed MOO6 Battery Charge Level Battery Charge Level Function Measure of the battery charge level M007 Average Solar Radiation Av
53. pettano le direttive 1999 5 CE 2004 108 CEE Dr Giulio Certo Direttore Generale e Legale Rappresentante 51 54 EE SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 52 54 LSI LASTEM S r l i lt l z Via Ex S P 161 Dosso n 9 20090 Settala Premenugo Italia 50 A STEM Tel 39 02 95 41 41 WEB http ww 2 Fax 439 02 95 77 05 94 CF P Iva VAT IT 044 e mail info lsi lastem it 1009021 Reg Imprese 044 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA Dichiarazione del Costruttore sulla garanzia che la produzione di serie sia conforme al Campione Certificato Dichiarazione del Costruttore sulla conformit alle Direttive Europee EMC Nome del produttore Lsi Lastem Srl Con la presente si dichiara che i tutti i prodotti della seguente serie Data logger per applicazioni ambientali modelli ELO105 ELO106 ELO305 ELO306 ELO310 ELO505 ELO515 ELO516 dal numero di serie 07090205 a cui questa dichiarazione si riferisce conforme ai requisiti essenziali dei seguenti standard e documenti normativi EN60950 1 2005 EN60950 1 2006 EN50371 2002 10 EN301489 17 2002 10 EN300328 2006 10 EN61326 A1 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 A3 2003 che rispettano le direttive 1999 5 CE 2004 108 CEE Dr Giulio Certo Direttore Generale e Legale Rappresentante o USER MANUAL 9x SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP LSI LASTEM S r l m i
54. pped whilst the wording Alarm means that an alarm tripped Press lt gt to switch from one format to the other 8 2 3 DIAGNOSTIC INFO Information related to operation and statistics are displayed from diagnostic masks Diagnostic mask of type 1 e dd mm yy hh mm ss eeee mmmm WWWW qq e ss CC current date time numeric code in hexadecimal notation data memory dimension in kBytes available memory percentage In fact circular data storage is provided so the memory capacity is virtually endless The available memory is calculated based on the total memory dedicated to the process data in respect to the data transferred to the PC via serial link 1 Data transfer via serial link 2 does not affect the available memory When reading processed data this value is updated instant by instant If zero percent is indicated this means that the circular data storage algorithm has stored the new data items and is deleting the oldest data items number of measures acquired by the device inputs number of measures acquired by the serial port number of calculated measures Press to display the number hexadecimal notation expressing the memory position of the processed data the start value is O 34 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP Press to display the diagnostic mask of type 2 e dd mm yy hh mm date time of the latest reset event Statistic d
55. r o When using terminals 31 and 32 for the power supply of external devices make against current absorption exceeding 1 A 6 2 Installing the Sensors 6 2 1 AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The thermometer shall be mounted in a place where the ground features the urban structure and the environmental conditions are as close as possible to the features of the place where measures are taken Make sure that no heat radiating elements such as concrete floors asphalt walls and so on are to be found near the installation place The thermometer should be installed 1 5 2m from the ground as suggested by the WMO Avoid exposing the sensor over non natural radiation surface such as a tar coated building surface or the upright surface of the photovoltaic modules Also avoid exposing the sensor to artificial thermal sources such as radiators or convectors in inverter plants The sensor is supplied with an antiradiation screen featuring high reflective power and with a pole supporting collar Do the following to install the sensor e Place the collar at the desired height typically 1 5 2 m and tighten the screws by using a hex key 6 e Fasten the antiradiation screen to the collar e Insert the thermometer into the screen from the bottom and screw the cable gasket to fasten the sensor to the screen 20 54 CARRARO GROUP USER MANUAL 9x SANTERNO METEO CENTER Figure 10 Installing the sensors e Connect the thermometer to the E L
56. s from terminal board or serial port and to the calculated measures Max current for one output individually actuated 0 7 A Max current with all outputs simultaneously actuated 1 2 A Protections e Overcurrent gt 0 7 A each output e Thermal protection Actuation logics 44 54 Up to 20 programmable logics Utilization of the instantaneous values of the acquired or calculated measures Activation of the actuator outputs based on AND or OR logics applied to one or more actuation logics USER MANUAL SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 2 Comms protocols Serial port 1 Native CISS for instrument programming internal clock calendar setting data download instantaneous values and values processed by measures and diagnostics info support to GPRS transmission mode TCP or FTP mode Serial port 2 to be chosen among e Reduced native CISS as per serial port 1 e CISS sensors acquisition from LSI LASTEM cordless sensors e transmission of instant data uncontrolled or on demand of diagnostics measures and info e Modbus transmission of instant data of diagnostics measures and info Measure processing Statistics arithmetical and vector process algorithms may be individually programmed for each measure computed on a unique time basis from 1 second to 12 hours for all the measures measures are processed by default every 10 minutes Power supply Average consumptions withou
57. s to the appearance of the devices 1 1 Components of the Meteo Center Weather Station The components of the Meteo Center weather station are given below e High efficiency low consumption weather data acquisition control unit featuring MODBUS RTU interface e Sensors meeting WMO World Meteorological Organization requirements o First class pyranometer compliant with ISO 9060 o Thermohygrometric sensor o PT100 air temperature sensor class 1 3 DIN EN 60751 o High precision wind speed and wind direction sensor o Contact temperature sensor for photovoltaic modules e P 5 rated case housing the datalogger and an external battery 2 Ah acting as a parallel power supply system 6 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP DYAOS4 PLINTO IN CEMENTO Figure 2 Components of the Meteo Center weather station 1 2 Main Standard Functions The main standard functions of the Meteo Center are as follows e Acquisition of weather data for photovoltaic plants e Continuous detection of the weather parameters determining the efficiency of the PV plant e Protection against electromagnetic disturbance for maximum data reliability e High storage capacity of historical data e Parallel power supply system 2 Ah battery acting as a back up system in the event of grid failure 7 54 METEO CENTER 9 SANTERNO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP 1 3 Scope of this Manual Meteo Center weather station and relative a
58. ss absolutely necessary Should this be the case take all the necessary precautions to prevent damages caused by electrostatic charges 2 1 Intended Use The Meteo Center weather station and relative accessories may only be used as described in this manual Any use other than that described in this manual is to be considered inappropriate and therefore improper 2 2 Qualified Technical Personnel All work on the Meteo Center and relative accessories must be carried out by skilled technical personnel only By skilled personnel it is intended persons who have been suitably trained to carry out the work in question To commission and use the Meteo Center personnel must know and understand the instructions for installation and use In particular all safety warnings must be strictly observed 10 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 1 Delivery Check On receiving delivery of the equipment make sure that the packaging shows no signs of damage Check thot it complies with your order by referring to the nameplates described below In the event of any damage please contact the relative insurance company or the supplier If the delivery does not match your order contact the supplier immediately If the equipment is to be stored before installation make sure that the ambient conditions in the warehouse meet the necessary specifications see section 5 1 Environmental Requirements for Storage an
59. t sensor actuation Input voltages 12 V e DC 12 V 10 e 8 channel acquisition display on 136 mW e 8 channel acquisition display off 115 mW e Power down lt 4 mW Protections e Internally overcurrent short circuit e actuation current including external load 1 5 e Transient voltage suppressor 600 W t 10 us e Polarity reversal Operating temperature of the protection electronics 40 70 C Internal clock calendar Format year month day hours minutes seconds Deviation 30 seconds a month with T 25 C Display Alphanumeric 4 x 20 characters based on the product model Keypad Membrane 8 keys based on the product model Processors 2 RISC 8 bit 16 MHz clock Communication line 2 RS232 9 pole female DTE rate 1200 to 115200 bps Mechanical degree of protection IP 40 Environmental 40 60 15 100 UR with no condensation Dimensions limits Weight 720g 242 x 108 x 80 mm A D Converter 18 bit with rounding off at 16 bits Table 12 Technical and electrical specifications of the E Log datalogger 45 54 5 SANTERNO CARRARO GROUP USER MANUAL 11 3 Technical and Electrical Specifications of the 11 3 1 46 54 Sensors AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR Figure 17 Air temperature sensor Measure range 30 70 C Sensitive element PT100 1 3 DIN B Accuracy 0 1 C 0 C
60. the E Log datalogger has been programmed to operate with the GPRS modem but communications failures occur between the two devices or over the GPRS network the following message appears 36 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP Press lt gt to display the diagnostic mask of type 6 where mm number of the measure for which an alarm tripped based on the status detected by the actuation algorithm Maximum 26 alarms may be displayed If no actuation algorithm has been programmed the mask of type 6 is not displayed Press dp to go back to the product info mask 8 2 4 LEDs The keypad of the E Log datalogger is provided with N 2 two coloured LEDs for the operating conditions of the datalogger OK ERR and communication to from external devices Rx Tx y Rx 1 Tx P LTE A Figure 15 LEDs The LED functions are described below Status Indicator Communication Description Indicator Off Device off or supply voltage under the minimum allowable threshold 7 V Single quick flash green Device on Correctly operating acquiring data Three quick flashes Device on green Being reconfigured Five quick flashes green Device on Quick acquisition mode Slow flashing red Device on An error occurred The number of flashes indicates the type of error Off No communication in progress Green flashing Receiv
61. ypically in the middle on the rear side of the PV module In order to ensure a better coupling between the PV module and the sensor apply some thermal paste before fixing the probe to the panel Steadily fix the probe by applying some heat resistant adhesive tape Make sure that the sensor cable is sheltered from unintentional jerks Connect the thermometer to the E Log as detailed in section 6 3 Connecting the Sensors to the E Log 22 54 USER MANUAL 9 SANTERNO METEO CENTER CARRARO GROUP 6 3 Connecting the Sensors to the E Log The control unit features a standard configuration for applications requiring environmental monitoring of photovoltaic applications Connection configuration e Input 1 air temperature sensor e Input 2 PV module contact temperature sensor e Input 3 Pyranometer e Input 4 and 9 Wind speed and wind direction sensor The E Log terminals and the input actuator matching is given in the table below TERMINALS Analog input Actuator Number 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 G Number V OV Table 5 Input actuator matching Wiring is illustrated in Figure 11 23 54 B jE 5 BATTERIA 12V 2Ah om am LOD r DEA504 USCITA DATI T ac CON VELCRO Ye 24 54 Z SANTERNO i CONVERTITORE APPLICATO AL COPERCHIO USER MANUAL CARRARO GROUP CUSTODIA STAG
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