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1. RS232 RS422 Rx RXD SX _ OT TXD VHF WMO EEE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 4 26 March 2014 2 Installation MetPak Pro Base Station has been designed to meet and exceed the stringent standards listed in its specification see Para 6 1 2 1 Pre Installation Checks As with any sophisticated electronics good engineering practice should be followed to ensure correct operation m Ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station and Wind Sensor will not be affected by other equipment operating locally which may not conform to current standards e g radio radar transmitters generators etc E Avoid mounting in the plane of any radar scanner a vertical separation of at least 2m should be achieved B When installing MetPak Pro Base Station and Wind Sensor near radio transmitting antennas ensure that the mounting position fulfills the following minimum separations all round VHF IMM 1m MF HF 5m oatcom 5m avoid likely lines of sight Use cables recommended by Gill see Para 2 2 3 If cables are cut and re connected incorrectly perhaps in a junction box then EMC performance may be compromised if cable screen integrity is not maintained EJ Avoid earth loops wire the system in accordance with these installation guidelines be Ensure that the power supply operates to the MetPak Pro Base Station and Wind Sensor specificatio
2. Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 20 26 March 2014 Installation 2 2 6 MetPak Pro Base Station System Connections Example Non Heated Wind Sensor System A typical MetPak Pro Base Station system with a non heated wind sensor system might look like the following illustration EF Anemometer Light Sensor analogue Depth Gauge analogue MetPak Pro Base Station Soil Temperature Gauge PRT MetPak Pro Distribution Box Optional Rain Gauge Digital Optional external Data communications and supply input cable MetPak Pro Base Station Sensor Power Cable MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd Page 21 26 March 2014 Installation Example Heated Wind Sensor System A typical MetPak Pro Base Station system with a heated wind sensor system might look like the following illustration Heated Anemometer Light Sensor ianaleque MetPakPro oe Basestation Depth Gauge analogue E Heater Interface Box Optional Soil Temperature Gauge PRI ma MetPak Pro Optional Rain Gauge Digital ee ee Ml Wind Sensor Optional external Data communications Heater Supply supply input cable and MetPak Pro Base Cable Station Sensor Power Cable Figure 10 MetPak Pro Base Station Example System Pictures MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 22 26 March 2014 Installation Me
3. USB Lead Connection COMMS set for RS232 1 8 Metres Connect to Hub box J5 TOP VIEW z a a a a ja 1 fi a fm a in Connect MetPak Pro Base Station to a PC USB port using the Gill Configuration Cable 1723 10 051 s n Tepe eps pepe ato Rane None Yer Gre Noe Wore Bror Rad Figure 5 Connection of Gill USB Cable Part No 1723 10 051 This USB cable can supply the necessary minimum 5v power for configuring a Base Station hub box and with a WindSonic WindSonic M unit connected to the 10 Metre cable This USB cable can be used to power the Base Station with a WindObserver 70 or WindMaster WindMaster Pro connected to the 10 Metre cable NOTE If upon connecting the USB lead to a PC the driver is not found by the PC then the appropriate driver to match the PC Windows version may be downloaded from http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm NOTE Ensure that MetPak Pro Base Station 10 Metre cable is terminated before connecting the USB cable as sensor power is connected to the 10 Metre cable pins MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 15 Installation Digital Output RS232 Connections COMMS set for RS232 This is the MetPak Pro Base Station default communication configuration setting J5 Hub Box PC 9 Way D Type 8 pent Push fit Block mos Terminal Signal Signal names names Nos 3 Pair Cable Na nez R
4. See Figures 5 to 9 above for Power and Communication Connections J9 Hub Box 4 20mA Current 8 Way Terminal Block Sensors MetPak Pro Base Station Powered Signal Names Nos Signal Names IL Power Sensor Power In IL ee Sensor Power In Ground Post MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 19 Installation Digital Switch Connection Rain Gauge This is not a default setting ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro Base otation See Figures 5 to 9 above for Power and Communication Connections J8 Hub Box Digital Switch e g 2 Way Terminal Block Rain Bucket Signal Names Signal Names DIG 1 2 Switch Contact GND 1 Return Switch Contact Chassis Terminal Screen Wire Platinum Resistance Thermometer PRT Input This is not a default setting ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro Base otation See Figures 5 to 9 above for Power and Communication Connections J7 Hub Box PRT Sensor 4 Way Terminal Block Signal Names boda Cable Signal Names PWR ve PRT Excitation ve Power to PRT PRT PRT Sense Output PRT Sense Output PRT Excitation ve PRT GND PRT Power Ground Chassis Terminal Screen Wire Chassis Ground Ground Post T u di MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual
5. The Temperature Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Temperature Sensor e Temperature Units e ON et Dew point Sensor Dew point units Temperature Sensor ON or OFF Temperature Units C K or F Centigrade Kelvin Fahrenheit Dew Point Sensor ON or OFF Dew Point Units C K or F The Pressure Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Pressure Units HPA eh Pressure Sensor ON or OFF Pressure Units HPA MB MMHG INHG HectoPascals Milli Bars Millimetres Mercury Inches Mercury The Humidity Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Humidity Sensor ON or OFF Humidity Units 96 Page 52 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 26 March 2014 Operation The Reporting Page with a 2 Axis Wind Sensor connected can be used to select Epist F new YT g ODE DUE PE SS EH TEMP DT PES AR AMG Dial YD TL erd i See E D BEEN EE a Th NR FP aah M Leak BA Hane E z Report Format FULL or USERDEF Select Parameters to Report NODE DIR SPEED PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 VOLT STATUS Report parameters can be selected in any order or on or off in USERDEF The Reporting Page with a 3 Axis Wind Sensor connected can be used to select Sr T Varma TU I d cxx pu
6. Base Station User Manual Weather Station Part 1723 1B 2 111 Firmware Issue 2436 4 00 onwards Doc No 1723 PS 001 7 Issue 2 E ia EN Gill Instruments Limited Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington Hampshire SO41 9EG UK Tel 4 44 1590 613500 Fax 4 44 1590 613555 Email anemedgillinstruments com Website www gillinstruments com Foreword Guarantee Trademarks 2011 Gill Instruments Ltd All rights reserved Thank you for purchasing the MetPak Pro Base Station manufactured by Gill Instruments Ltd To achieve optimum performance we recommend that you read the whole of this manual before proceeding with use Gill products are in continuous development and therefore specifications may be subject to change and design improvements without prior notice The information contained in this manual remains the property of Gill Instruments and should not be copied or reproduced for commercial gain For terms of guarantee please contact your supplier Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Cautions and Notes A i Applicable Parts MetPak Pro Base Station 1723 2A 1 111 MetPak Pro Base Station 1723 2A 2 111 MetPak Pro Base Station 1723 2A 3 21 1 MetPak Pro Base Station 1723 2A 4 31 1 MetPak Pro Base Station 1723 2A 5 111 MetPak Pro Base Station 1723 2A
7. TXD to HygroClip UART Yellow Analogue OV Not Used Supply ve Signal OV Green Supply ve 3 3V DC Table 14 Wind Sensor 10 Metre Cable connections 8 way connector J4 7 NoConnection Orange White Supply ve White Green Screen to Chassis MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page iv 26 March 2014 Technical Information User Connections Table 15 PC communications 8 way connector J5 Connector J5 Signal Name 1 SDI 12 TX RX Signal OV RS232 TX or RS422 RS485 TX HUB to user RS232 RX or RS422 RX User to HUB RS422 RX User to HUB RS422 RS485 TX HUB to User Supply Ov Supply ve 12v to 30v dc Table 16 PRT Sensor 4 way connector J7 PRT Table 17 Digital Switch Input 2 way connector J8 Signal Name DIG1 Digital Switch Contact Input GND Ground Table 18 Analogue Sensors Input 8 way connector J9 I 1 Analogue Input 1 7 Il PWR current Supply for Analogue Input 2 I 2 Analogue Input 2 II PWR Current Supply for Analogue Input 1 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page v 6 3 Hectical Conformity Certificate EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2004 108 EC We Gill Instruments Ltd declare under our sole responsibility that the products MetPak Pro Base Station Manufactured by Gill Instruments Ltd to
8. Table 6 MetView averaging options Setting Function Choose this button for no averaging except DIG1 except DIG1 Table 7 Max min markers Maximum and Minimum Markers on all gauges turned off Maximum and Minimum Markers on all gauges turned on Reset all Gauge Maximum Minimum Markers and all digital Maximum Minimum reading at will Table 8 MetView Screen Settings Options Setting Funcion gt for later retrieval if required Saved setting Default Settings Will return all MetView screen settings to factory default MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 39 Operation 3 25 Metiew Gauge Ranges and Graphs Gauge Range Settings MetView Pressure Humidity Temperature PRT AN1 AN2 and DIG1 Gauge ranges may be altered to view changes in conditions more visibly Note these changes only affect MetView settings and do not affect the MetPak Pro Base Station output For instance if the typical temperature measurement range required is from 10 degrees to 40 deg C then the temperature gauge range can be adjusted to reflect this Place the mouse pointer over the Temperature display gauge and double click to bring up the Set Gauge Range screen Change Max and Min readings to required values e g 10 min and 40 max Click on Set The Temperature gauge range will be updated to reflect the change et page Ra nge Double Cli
9. de LLLI v Add Tint ae Metview Figure 17 Setting up data logging Setting up a logging file 1 Select Enable Logging to start logging to a file 2 Identify the name and location for the logging file Log File location Click on the Browse button to identify the folder where you want to store the data file Enter the name of the file Log file header if required type some notes on the data that is to be recorded which will appear at the top of the saved data log file 3 Choose from the following additional options Log File Rotation Set up segmented logging with each logged file length determined by the number entered in the text box below The figure 3600 for example means that each log file length will be 3600 lines of data Maximum entries per log file is limited to 65535 and a maximum of 2048 log files can be created Add Timestamp Adds the date and time to the logged data file taken from the PC clock E MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 42 26 March 2014 Operation To start logging 1 Check that the Enable Logging option is selected 2 Click on the OK button to commence logging and return to the console Note To show that data is being recorded the Logging button s icon changes to a o green tick x ogging active Logging stopped To stop logging To turn off logging 1 Click on the Logging button on the MetView console Cl
10. 041 9 lt CR gt lt LF gt MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 60 26 March 2014 Operation Wind Direction Speed atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00055 lt CR gt lt LF gt direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and Dewpoint degrees C Retrieve a line of the a lt dir gt lt mag gt lt temp gt lt pressure gt 0 357 000 03 021 6 above data lt dewpoint gt lt CR gt lt LF 1013 0 008 0 lt CR gt lt LF gt Wind Direction Speed atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00053 lt CR gt lt LF gt direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec and a 2 digit Wind only Status Code Retrieve a line of the a lt dir gt lt mag gt lt status gt lt CR gt lt LF 0 029 000 01 00 lt CR gt lt LF gt above data gt Temperature degrees atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00054 lt CR gt lt LF gt C Humidity Dewpoint Degrees C and Full Sensor Status Codes Retrieve a line of the a lt temp gt lt humidity gt lt dewpoint gt 0 021 6 041 0 007 8 00 above data lt CR gt lt LF lt CR gt lt LF gt Pressure Hecto atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt Pascals millibars Retrieve a line of the a lt pressure gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 1013 0 lt CR gt lt LF gt above data PRT Analogue Input 1 Atttn lt gt CR gt lt LF gt 00054 lt CR gt lt LF gt Analogue Input 2 and Digital Input 1 Retrieve a line of the
11. 6 111 The following symbols are used in this guide CAUTION This indicates an important operating instruction that should be followed to avoid any potential damage to hardware or property loss of data or personal injury NOTE This indicates important information to help you make the best use of this product Base Station only with White WindSonic Option 2 with Heated WindSonic M with Heated WindObserver with WindMaster with WindMaster Pro mmm EN 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 Ty i geo oa 11 p EE E ee 1 Principle o Operations EEE EE 2 1 1 1 Wind Speed and Direction SenSor rrrrrnrarnrnrannrvnnnrnnarennnnenranennnnnrnnnnnennnnennenen 2 IF MEE Loue 3 1 1 3 Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor with Dewpoint Output 3 1 1 4 Barometric PreSSure ccccccccsccssecsceceeceeceecuecaeeceeeceecaeecaeeeeeeeesaeeeeeseesseeeaeeeas 3 ed cede Mmmm 3 ADDV TON S ee oe mU UMEN EM MM MEM DM M MEM E MEE CE 4 Ty EE 1 d o eet 5 PEST ES ve 5 2 1 1 Spare Parts 20 eccecccccseccccseeeceeeeceeeeseeeeeseeeeeseacesseeeeeaeeeseeeessueeessneeeseeeessaeesaees 5 FASEN AOU qe ECHE P 6 2 2 1 Bench system test r rrrrrarernrrnnrrvnnrvnnrvanrvanrvnnnvnnrnnnrnnnrnnnrnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnennnennnennee 6 2 2 2 Bench Test Equipment Required rrra
12. Base Station clamp assembly the outer clamp nuts need to be tightened evenly to a torque figure of 3 Nm The moving plate part of the clamp needs to be reversed for poles below 38 mm diameter Mounting Brac ket Assembly Exploded View Earthing Point for supplied screw washer tag Mounting Bracket Assembled View MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 27 Installation i Ee ay pu E 4 12 mm 5 M Position It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the MetPak Pro Base Station is mounted in a position clear of any structure including the mounting post which may obstruct the airflow or induce turbulence Orientation Normally the MetPak Pro Base Station is mounted on a vertical pole ensuring a horizontal Measuring Plane see Figure 1 1 For indoor use the unit may be mounted with the Measurement Plane set to any required orientation Alignment The MetPak Pro Base Station Wind Sensor should be aligned to point to North or other required reference direction See the associated Wind Sensor manual for details Note It is usually simpler to work first with a compass at ground level and identify a suitable landmark and its bearing 123mm 4 2 m 5 30 58 mm fi 1 22 3 I kf 1 i TE mm 1 Ri Figure 11 Mounting and Dimensions for MetPak Pro Base Station Interference Always check the installation to ensure
13. COM port EL date bits ston bts parity ser dawn GP reatar a bytes ai a Dr ale 1 e ee Te D ood o1 Ge XB 22 GS DO EL 4X SD BO D0 35 5i EB dd Di Ad G 42 34 CC CD 41 E LG 14 78 41 DE Ei 40 41 DO l 40 SA 02 12 amp E 41 CH DO OU OD OU 90 Go 42 y High byte Lov byte high word Low word MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 66 26 March 2014 Operation 3 4 7 Safe Mode Summary The MetPak Pro Base Station Safe Mode provides a means of recovering communication with the MetPak Pro Base Station whatever configuration setting may have been made For instance if the unit has been set for SDI 12 operation Safe Mode can be used to change the communication option back to RS232 or RS422 Connection Connect the MetPak Pro Base Station for RS232 communication as detailed on Page 11 Figure 6 Method Note at this stage the MetPak Pro Base Station supply to be switched off Open a Terminal program e g Gill WIND Software http www gill co uk main software html or Windows HyperTerminal Note if using Gill Wind Software that the Tools features are not applicable Open Gill Wind Software Serial Port Set the drop down menu to the required COM Port Connection Click on the OK button Baudrate Set the drop down menu to 4800 Bauds A blank Wind Terminal screen will be opened Hold down the key on the keypad With the key still held down apply power to the MetPak
14. J8 Junction Junction Box TB8 or Box TB3 TB8A Signal Name Terminal Signal Signal Signal Number Name Name Name DIG 1 DIG 1 DIG 1 Tag PRT System Connections MetPak Pro Base Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User PRT Station Hub Box Junction Base Station Base Station Box to User Interface CONECO diy Box Cable Junction Box Junction Box Cable TB7 TB4 Signal Name Terminal Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Number ve PRT PRT PRT PRT Sense Output PRT PRT PRT PRT Sense Output PRT GND GND GND PRT Excitation ve Tag Extemal Power Supply Connections User to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Cable to User Sensor Junction Base Station Base Station Sensors Supplies Box Cable Junction Box Junction Box TB1 TB2 Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name PSU1 ve PSU1 ve PSU1 ve PSU1 ve User Power Supplies PSU2 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve PSU1 ve PSU1 ve PSU1 ve PSU1 ve MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 26 26 March 2014 Installation 2 2 7 Mounting MetPak Pro Base Station MetPak Pro Base Station uses a mounting clamp suitable for attaching to a vertical pipe with a diameter of 30 58mm When mounting the MetPak Pro Base Station consider the position orientation and alignment of the unit Note that the mounting pipe should first be degreased and when assembling the MetPak Pro
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16. MetView and a connected MetPak Pro Base Station 1 Click on the Scan button to search the available COM ports for MetPak Pro Base Station devices bey Gill Ir tr mme nt Lid Mal Yrew PS B SCB completes OFL See FET AK PRO 25 rs ICONE Met oc nihi UL hok scanned MetView Figure 13 Scanning for MetPak Pro Base Station Devices When a device is found MetView obtains the MetPak Pro Base Station configuration settings and then retrieves and displays MetPak Pro Base Station data Hr EEE EEE NE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 36 26 March 2014 Operation 3 2 3 The MetView Console When connected correctly MetView displays its data monitoring console This consists of gauges showing Wind Direction Wind Speed Pressure Humidity Temperature PRT Analogue Input 1 and Analogue Input 2 There are also digital readouts of Dew Point and Digital Input 1 Buttons beneath each of the gauges allow you to choose the displayed units and other options Each gauge also shows the maximum and minimum values recorded during the current session The wind speed gauge also shows the maximum gust speed Note MetView will not show data if the unit is set for SDI 12 format Wind Direction Wind Speed Pressure Humidity Temperature md ppm x FL ar er ee ee ee dem bra ke r wg Averaging Pe a uet Wy as AT Mem Rp Lo i 1 H Martin m i Y options JSPR sg oe Lo E
17. No 1723 10 053 Cable Type Wire type 24AWG Wire size 7x32 AWG Cable outer diameter 6 8mm to match the hub box gland For RS422 485 operation the cable should contain twisted pairs screened to match the application The following table shows an example manufacturers reference other manufacturers equivalents can be used Table 2 Recommended Belden cable types Application Belden Ref SDI 12 9729 Digital RS232 or RS485 9503 Digital RS422 9504 Multiple External Sensors 6 9506 Cable length The maximum cable length is dependent on the chosen communication method The following table shows the maximum cable lengths for the supported communication protocols at the given baud rates using the recommended cable If any problems of data corruption etc are experienced then a slower baud rate should be used Alternatively a higher specification cable can be tried HEr EE EEE EE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 12 26 March 2014 Installation Table 3 Maximum cable lengths for supported communication and sensor network RS232 19200 RS422 485 19200 1000M STET i om 0 5v Analogue Input Refer to user Analogue POLARPICANIE Sensor data sheet Communication format Max cable length 4 20mA Analogue Input l Refer to user Analogue Digital Switch Input Switch contact and cable Not Applicable resistance to be less than 1k ohm PRT Input l Refer to
18. and Read button Connect the MetPak Pro ra RAN RUE output to MetSet and read its Leer var configuration aes CN Metsel settings T ConBourien Software Connect the MetPak Pro pou um meu Eu BEN output to MetSet E bud 1 RJ without reading its configuration settings Not Used Disconnect T NN MetPak Pro and pe d MetSet supported products list create MetPak Pro device settings using MetSet Offline Figure 18 Opening MetSet Screen MetSet interrogates the MetPak Pro Base Station and returns a summary of the device settings Note that MetSet also saves a copy of this screen to the connected PC as a oession Report File that can be accessed from the following destination C Program Files X86 Gill Instruments MetSet SessionReports HEN EG Gr aaa ee MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 47 Operation Summary of Device Settings PROTOCOL GILL COMMS RS232 BAUD 19200 NODE Q OUTFREQ 1HZ MSGMODE CONT ASCTERM CRLF ECHO ON ALIGN 0 SENSOR WIND ON UNITS WIND MS NODIR 0 00 SENSOR TEMP ON UNITS TEMP C SENSOR DEWPOINT ON UNITS DEWPOINT C SENSOR PRESS ON UNITS PRESS HPA SENSOR RH ON UNITS RH REPORT NODE DIR SPEED PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 VOLT STATUS PUPMSG STATUS ON PUPMSG REPORT ON PUPMSG UNITS ON PUPMSG INPUTS ON SENSOR PRT ON UNITS PRT C SE
19. and W transducer If for example a North wind is blowing then the time taken for the pulse to travel from N to S will be faster than from S to N whereas the W to E and E to W times will be the same The wind speed and direction can then be calculated from the differences in the times of flight on each axis This calculation is independent of factors such as temperature Figure 1 Figure 2 Compass points and polarity of U V and W on a 3 axis instrument Page 2 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 26 March 2014 Introduction 1 1 2 Radiation Shield A MetSpec Multi Plate Radiation Shield provides excellent protection to the Rotronics temperature and relative humidity sensor shielding the probe from unwanted errors especially from secondary upward reflecting solar radiation and or wind blown precipitation airborne contaminants The special shield plate geometry with its double louvre design provides excellent response time performance of quick ambient temperature changes while still working effectively as a baffle to stop larger contaminants such as salt or dirt from reaching the Rotronics probe Due to the increased protection offered to the Rotronics probe by the MetSpec shield the maintenance cycle can be extended see Para 5 2 The shield benefits from very robust material choice and extremely high UV protection requiring no maintenance A further benefit of the MetSpec shield design is t
20. axis data illustrated 000005 Fri 11 January 2013 15 18 55 0Q 244 000 03 1017 3 049 2 021 4 10 3 040 50 000 06 000 04 0000 000 11 6 00 177 uM Line Number Date time stamp Start character Node letter Wind direction Wind speed Pressure Humidity Temperature Dewpoint PRT An I P 1 An I P 2 Dig I P Supply Voltage Status Code End character Checksum E MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 44 26 March 2014 Operation 3 3 MetPak Pro Base Station Configuration MetPak Pro Base Station can be configured using Gill MetSet software The default configuration settings are listed in the following table Table 9 Default configuration settings RS232 19200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None Comms Levels Baud Rate Data Connection Node ID Output rate Message Mode ASCII Set Up North Alignment Sensor WindSpeed Wind Speed Units Temperature Sensor Temperature Units Dewpoint Sensor Dewpoint Units Pressure Sensor Pressure Units Humidity Sensor Humidity Units Report Format 1Hz Continuous Carriage return and line feed Echo on On MS Metres Second On C Degrees Celsius C Degrees Celsius Hecto Pascals On 2 2 Node Polar Wind Direction and Wind Speed Pressure Humidity Temperature Dewpoint PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 Volts Status Checksum On On On On Status Message Output
21. carried out as described in the next section Contact your supplier if a fault persists 4 3 Bench Tests Carry out a bench test as follows 1 Connect the MetPak Pro Base Station unit to the host PC and power supply using a known working test cable 2 Check that the unit is correctly configured by going into Set Up mode using MetSet Check for normal output data and that the Status Code is OK 00 If the status code is other than 00 refer to Table 12 for a list of status error codes o Use an office fan or similar to check that the unit is sensing wind turning the Wind Sensor to simulate changing wind direction and to check that axes are functioning 6 Check for output changes in temperature and relative humidity sensor the fan will also cause small changes in these properties MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 71 5 Maintenance Wind Sensor If there is any build up of deposits on the unit it should be gently cleaned with a cloth moistened with soft detergent Solvents should not be used and care should be taken to avoid scratching any surfaces The unit must be allowed to defrost naturally after being exposed to snow or icy conditions do NOT attempt to remove ice or snow with a tool There are no moving parts or user serviceable parts requiring routine maintenance Opening the unit or breaking the security seal will void the warranty and t
22. data output reading when DIG 1 enabled In Polled Mode The MetPak Pro Base Station will store and output the cumulative total number of switch closures since the last poll request Once the cumulative total has been output the count will be reset to zero The maximum number of count events will be 9999 if the number counted exceeds 9999 an overflow character E will be output in the data string NOTE Once all settings have been chosen then save Edited Page Settings to MetPak Pro Base Station by clicking on Save Settings to Device this will change the MetPak Pro Base Station configuration to reflect the new MetSet settings Last Change 26 March 2014 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 55 Operation The MODBUS Page can be used to select Comms ASC Setup Wind Temperate Pressure bumwity Reporting Power p PHT AN1 Ahi Citi scio S Hede md 6 dutch rice i Data bes L 9 blog bts l Parity oe uu Terminabon Char ASETI code 255 u irm br ral mao 2200 e Mode RTU or ASCII Address 1 to 247 default is 1 Data Bits 7 for Modbus ASCII and 8 for Modbus RTU Stop Bits 1 for Even Odd Parity or 2 for No Parity Parity NONE ODD or EVEN Termination Char ASCII code 0 255 default is 10 Inter Char Timeout ms 500 to 10000 default is 1000 T MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 56 26 March 2014 Operation 3 4 3 Monitor
23. gt 0 1017 8GM lt CR gt lt LF gt OP above data lt LF gt aMC5 PRT Analogue Input 1 Atttn lt gt CR gt lt LF gt 00054 lt CR gt lt LF gt Analogue Input 2 Digital Input 1 and MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 62 26 March 2014 Operation above data CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF CQx lt CR gt lt LF gt Tomum Retrieve a line of the a prt Al1 AI2 dig1 0 001 19 0000 6 0000 4 0000 000 PRT and PRTandORG atttn lt CR gt lt LP gt 00051 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OO above a line hii the EIE 0 001 farsi OP above data aMC7 Analogue Input 1 Atttn lt gt CR gt lt LF gt 00052 lt CR gt lt LF gt Analogue Input 2 and CRC Retrieve a line of the a lt Al1 gt lt Al2 gt lt CRC gt lt CR gt 0 0000 6 0000 4FE lt CR gt lt LF gt above data lt LF aMC8 Digital Input 1 and atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt CRC Retrieve a line of the a lt digi gt lt CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 0000 000EgO lt CR gt lt LF gt above data aMC9 Power Voltage Volts atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00011 lt CR gt lt LF gt and CRC Retrieve a line of the a lt voltage gt lt CRC gt lt CR gt 0 12 2K R lt CR gt lt LF gt above data lt LF gt FEE SE SEE ENG MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 63 Operation 3 4 6 Configuring MetPak for MODBUS MetPak Supported Modbus Spec
24. or OFF PRT Units C K or F Celsius Kelvin or Fahrenheit The output data format for PRT data is Sign or 3 integral digits and 2 decimal places The AN1 and AN2 Pages can be used to select Substitute Name Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting PowerUp PRT ANI anz MEN mun OD Sensor type NOT CONFIGURED r ig e AN1 or 2 Sensor ON or OFF Sensor Type Choose a title from drop down list Units Allows a choice of measurement units depending on sensor chosen Analogue Input Type Select Voltage or Current Substitute Name field available for typing in a substitute name between 3 to 8 characters long Low Match to low scale of external sensor 100000 possible High Match to high scale of external sensor 100000 possible MetSet AN1 and AN2 Edit pages can be used to set a MetPak Pro Base Station low value and high value range figure to be input to match the output range of the connected sensor For instance if a 0 5v Pressure Sensor scaled over a range of 600 to 1100 Millibars is connected to AN1 then set MetSet AN1 Edit Screen for low value 600 and high value to 1100 and save this as device setting The MetPak Pro Base Station will then output the actual pressure reading value e g 1027 1 in the AN1 position of the digital data string T MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 54 26 March 2014 Comms ASCH S
25. this filter is replaced every 24 months to ensure proper operation of the pressure sensor and to keep the electronics inside the hub box dry If you do not replace the filter every 24 months you may start to see elevated or erroneous readings of the pressure sensor with time and this behaviour can be corrected by replacement of the Gore Tex filter unit The Gore Tex filter kit is available from Gill Instruments Part Number 1723 PK 024 To replace the filter unscrew the 4 screws retaining the hub box lid Remove the existing Gore Tex filter and M12 Nut Fit and secure the new filter with the nut provided Re fit the 4 lid screws Should you be uncertain as to how often you should be replacing the filters for your application or if you wish to discuss this in more detail please contact Gill support and we will be able to provide a recommendation for you Retuming the MetPak Pro Base Station If the unit has to be returned it should be carefully packed in the original packaging and returned to your authorised Gill distributor with a full description of the fault condition An RMA number should be obtained from Gill Instruments first if returning directly to Gill Instruments IESU EUTUUNEMLEIUTUUUUUU E MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 74 26 March 2014 6 Technical Infomaton 6 1 Specification Wind Measurement Parameters Polar Wind Speed amp Direction 2 ax
26. Compact Disc Communications Carriage Return Comma Separated Variable End of String Fahrenheit Feet per Minute High Frequency Hecto Pascals Hyper Text Markup Language Hertz International Maritime Mobile Inches of Mercury Kelvin Kilometres per Hour Knots LineFeed 0 MBar MilliBars JJ Maximum MedumFrequeny 1 0 0 Minimum 0 0 MmHg MMilimetresof Mercury 1 1 0 o MPH MilsperHou J Microsoft 0 00000 Metres per Second 0 0 0 0 NSEW NVM MNomVolaile Memory 1 1 1 IBM compatible Personal Computer 1 ROM ReadOnly Memory RS232 RS422 Receve 0 0 000 000000000000 RXD Received Data 1 0 0 0 0 0 000000 SDI 12 Serial Data Interface standard for microprocessor based sensors STX Start of Sting TXD Transmitted Data Very High Frequency 000000000000 WMO World Meteorological Organisation amp COM ETX FPM HPA HTML IMM In Hg KPH Mem ASCII C GAL CD COM CR CSV ETX OF y FPM HF HPA HIM Hz IMM InHg OK KPH KTS gt L LIF MBa Max MF _ Min Mm Hg MPH MS MS NSEW NM _ PC ROM
27. GND zd LI I a ov i Par a Pai wa HET Q0 8 n ar i 1 CAD un i r res Tasja TB8A i 3 t 1 gt z fom i GI i MD i Hil TBA 2 Geo TET a oe I imi a pn VCHERN FT SCNE LM 2 pm SCHEEH ur i vi Note that the Junction box glands will accept cables with an outer diameter between 3 10mm If a smaller diameter cable is to be used bulk out with heat shrink or suitable sleeve to ensure the gland can secure the cable and provide an environmental seal Communication System Connections Only connect cables that meet the required data interface requirement e g RS232 etc MetPak Pro Base Station Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User Hub Box Junction Base Base Box to User PO Logger Box Cable Station Station Cable Interface Junction Box TB6 Junction Box TB5 Signal Name Terminal Signal Signal Signal Number Name Name Name Connector J5 SDI 12 TX RX SDI 12 SDI 12 SDI 12 Signal Ov SIG Ov SIG Ov SIG Ov RS232 422 485 TX 232 422 T 232 422 T 232 422 R RS232 422 RX 232 422 R 232 422 R 232 422 T RS422 RX RS422 R RS422 R 422 T RS422 485 TX 6 RS422 T RS422 T 422 R Supply Ov PWR Ov PWR Ov PWR Ov Chassis Terminal Screen Screen Tag Screen Tag Screen Screen Tag Tag MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 24 26 March 2014 Installation 4 20mA Current Sensor System Connections Sensor Powered MetPak Pro Base
28. Gill Select MODBUS Interface Default is RS232 Select RS232 or RS4852W RS232 will only allow a single point to point non multi drop network connection RS485 2 wire will allow networking with up to 32 connected devices Baud Rate Default is 19200 Select required Baud rate 9600 or 19200 supported Node ID Default is Q Not used for MODBUS Output Rate Default is 1Hz Set update rate for MetPak Data 0 25Hz to 1Hz Message Mode Default is CONT Select POLL mode and MetPak will only make and output a measurement set by the output rate on demand from the Modbus Master In CONTinuous mode the MetPak continuously makes measurements set by output rate 0 25Hz to 1Hz and only outputs a result when demanded from the Modbus Master C ABCE Seter Wed e Presse h ao Pp M Bt m Dii MODME rama MODELS ventar EE dk oe El are HAN sh nh En 6 Quat rat Je Meri Mica ler FULL E e When required settings have been selected click on Save Settings to Device Gang ia BA COMM and ToU CEA aetonga ed noi be act aod uns posee i mue cee i reed pU wann pui Creer ee PC Ur er teen s g be aia td Click on Yes and OK Confirm Save Settings To Device Xl Write dsplayed settings 10 device satn have heen saver Lo Power down the MetPak and apply power back to the MetPak to complete setting changes Note now that the unit is in MODBUS mode if any further changes need to be made use the SAFE MODE con
29. IEC 60751 Digital Input Rain Gauge Contact Closure input tipping bucket rain gauge capable of capturing events up to 10Hz Digital Input Capable of detecting an event with a duration of greater than 1 4mS Digital Input Capable of detecting a space between events i e terminals open circuit with a duration of greater than 11mS Digital Input Capable of reading a switch contact closure providing the total Digital Switch contact resistance contact and cabling is less than 1k ohm Digital Outputs RS232 RS422 RS485 2 wire point to point or SDI NO Baud Rates RS232 point to point and RS485 2 wire networkable MODBUS RTU ASCII Protocols 1200 SDI 12 4800 57600 ASCII RS232 RS422 RS485 Data Output 0 25 0 5 1 Hz or Polled Mode MetPak Pro Base Station Status Status codes provided within the data message string RS485 2 wire point to point only MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page ii 26 March 2014 Technical Information Power Supply Input voltage RS232 12v to 30v dc RS422 RS485 Current Default setting first value is Base Station current 23mA 9mA at 12v with WindSonic Option 2 23mA 9mA at 12v WindSonic M plus heater power 23mA 4 50mA at 12v WindObserver 70 plus Heater power 23mA 55mA at 12v WindMaster WindMaster Pro Input voltage SDI 12 9 6v to 16v dc 12v nominal Current 12 1mA 9mA at 12v with a WindSonic Opt
30. Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 17 Installation 2 2 5 Analogue Digital and PRT Input Connections J7 Terminal 1 J8 Terminal 1 J9 Terminal 1 Analogue 0 5 volt Input Connections This is not a default setting ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro Base otation See Figures 5 to 9 above for Power and Communication Connections J9 Hub Box 0 5V Voltage Output 8 Way Terminal Block Sensors Signal Names Signal Names OS VI 1 Voltage Out 1 GN Ground 2 PZEEI A GND 4 Ground Mn i med Lsesas Chassis Ground Ground Post MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 18 26 March 2014 Installation Analogue 4 20mA Input Connections Sensor Powered This is not a default setting ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro Base otation See Figures 6 to 10 above for Power and Communication Connections J9 Hub Box 4 20mA Current 8 Way Terminal Block Sensors Sensor Powered Signal Names iua Signal Names OS 1 n 2 Current 2 a Chassis Ground Ground Post Analogue 4 20mA Input Connections MetPak Pro Base Station Powered This is not a default setting ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro Base Station
31. Interface box is included with orders for MetPak Pro Base Station 1723 2A 3 211 with Heated WindSonic M MetPak Pro Base Station 1723 2A 4 311 with Enhanced Heated WindObserver 70 27 EI ed ANT PN B CNDSWWHT T eawent 7 WHTIDRA amp TT 5 mewwHT 4 aean g md BE SSE SSS EE EE ene MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 31 3 Operation This section provides an overview of the operation of the MetPak Pro Base Station For more detailed information about any of the steps use the references to other sections of this manual 3 1 Start Guide 1 Decide how you are going to connect MetPak Pro Base Station to your PC or communications network MetPak Pro Base Station supports the following options m USB connection using Gill s RS232 to USB 1 8M configuration cable includes integral 5V power supply for WindSonic connections only compatible with MetSet To order contact your dealer quoting part number 1723 10 051 NOTE You could use an equivalent RS232 USB adapter such as EasySynch RS232 to USB adaptor m RS232 connection using standard cable and PC COM port Separate 12V to 30V dc power supply also required compatible with MetSet RS422 using RS232 converter compatible with MetSet El RS485 2 wire point to point not compatible with MetSet SDI 12 connection note SDI 12 is not compatib
32. L X EM ER nri id Connection 240 ar trer PCI Pa PER PS Pel Status Se SS So see Table below Firmware Version and Unit ID Load Save Default Logging Disconnect Dew Point Settings Settings Settings button button button button button Max Min Figure 14 The MetView Console Markers Connection Status Table 4 Connection status indicators Reading 1 XA A 3 Funcdin J 9 Green Background Tick Indicates MetPak Pro Base Station logging or communicating correctly with MetView along with reading the MetPak Pro Base Station firmware version Red Background Cross Indicates MetPak Pro Base Station not logging or connected communicating to MetView Indicates the output rate of the MetPak Pro Base Station when 1 00Hz connected Reads when the unit is communicating correctly with MetView Thu 31 Jan 2013 11 25 06 Real Time PC date and time indication EEE EE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 37 Operation If the MetPak Pro Base Station has been purchased configured for WindMaster or WindMaster Pro operation MetSet can be used to set the Wind Data output string to read in Polar and W or U V and W output When MetView reads the 3 axis Wind data it will either be displayed in Polar and W or U V and W format as follows Note MetView cannot switch between Polar and U V and W displays 3 Axis Polar and W Wind Display 3 Axis U V and W
33. NSOR AN 1 OFF SENSTYPE AN1 NOT CONFIGURED UNITS AN1 ANIP AN1 NOT CONFIGURED SUBST AN1 NOT CONFIGURED SENSOR AN2 OFF SENSTYPE AN2 NOT CONFIGURED UNITS AN2 ANIP AN2 NOT CONFIGURED SUBST AN2 NOT CONFIGURED SENSOR DIG1 OFF SENSTYPE DIG1 RAIN UNITS DIG1 DIGCOUNT DIG1 10 000 SUBST DIG1 NOT CONFIGURED MODBUS RTU MODADDR 1 DATABITS 8 STOPBITS 1 PARITY NONE MODTERM 10 MODICT 1000 Note changes to BAUD and COMMS settings will take place after next power up Click on the Close button to continue to the MetSet set up screen HEr EEE EEE EE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 48 26 March 2014 Operation 3 4 2 MetSet Editing Screen When connected correctly a MetSet editing screen is available to read configuration settings change configuration settings save MetPak Pro Base Station configuration settings to a PC file location upload MetPak Pro Base Station configuration settings from a PC file and view the MetPak Pro Base Station raw data string output MetPak Pro Editing Pages Move mouse over exclamation or question marks to read setting comment MetPak Pro Device Setting Options View MetPak Pro Raw Data Output String Return to opening MetSet ose Screen ytte bee Sh 17530003 HETPAK PO 12200 Ou SW ues 2436 4 OU Mel Protocol wer E d Source of MetSet Firmware Version Serial Number Con
34. P MODE so that User Commands may be sent to change unit settings Where Q is the default node letter but may be set between to Z It is however recommended not to use letters A to F as these characters can appear in the checksum in the data string A Z A B to Z Retrieves a line of data from a MetPak Pro Base Station set for Polled mode with a Node identifier set to A to Z EXIT Used to change the unit from Configuration mode to Measurement mode alternatively type Q or QUIT Q or QUIT Used to change the unit from Configuration mode to Measurement mode see also EXIT SERIAL Used to report the MetPak Pro Base Station serial number e g 11270001 SWVER 1 Returns the MetPak Pro Base Station Firmware version e g SWVER 2436 V2 01 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 58 26 March 2014 Operation 3 4 4 Configuring MetPak Pro Base Station for SDI 12 Note SDI 12 is not supported with a WindMaster or WindMaster Pro connected to the Base Station To configure a MetPak Pro Base Station unit for SDI 12 Connect a MetPak Pro Base Station to a PC as described in Para 2 2 4 Open MetSet as described on Page 39 Click on the Edit Comms page and select SDI 12 from the drop down menu Click on Save Settings to Device on the Online Mode Menu Shut down the MetPak Pro Base Station unit Change the hardware connections for SDI 12 QU DA DE X S Iw or Power up the MetPak Pro Base Station
35. Pak Pro Base Station reports continuously So if you have set up the connection correctly you should now see data strings scrolling across the HyperTerminal window For example 2 Axis wind Sensor Bi 169 066 16 1818 2 641 4 425 5 811 5 t t 4 11 2 68 071 3 Axis Wind Sensor 1 Q 270 000 01 000 02 1013 8 042 7 022 0 008 8 X X 0000 000 11 6 00 5D a Polled mode If the unit has been set to polled mode type Q where Q is the unit node letter to prompt one line of the data string Note allow 9 5 seconds after switching on the unit before sending a poll command When polled allow 570 milli seconds for the unit to respond with a line of data If the MetPak Pro Base Station detects a pressure temperature humidity sensor fault then allow 4 seconds for an error data output HE air a a EU MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 57 Operation Enter SETUP MODE to check Ser Number and Firmware Version To enter the unit s setup mode B If the unit is in continuous reporting mode type B If the unit is in polled mode type Q where Q is the unit node letter The MetPak Pro Base Station unit stops reporting sensor measurements and reporting if in continuous mode and responds with the following message SETUP MODE The unit is now ready to receive commands Retuming to measurement mode To exit from the setup mode and return to the reporting mode Type Q
36. Precipitation This will result in placing the unit into SAFE MODE Press Enter to start a new line Ignore illegal command line About Tools Baudrate SAFE MODE EEE AR E ILLEGAL COMMAND LINE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 67 Operation To now change communication from SDI 12 to RS232 Type COMMS RS232 and press Enter Type Q and press Enter to exit SAFE MODE Data will now scroll on screen Note however for RS232 changes to take place the unit must be powered down and back up again Baudrate Tools Ext About SAFE MODE gt Ee ILLEGAL COMMAND LINE gt COMMS RS232 BL 264 668 65 1617 5 849 7 821 2 818 5 8 8 8 Gry l B T BAB 83 1817 5 049 7 821 2 tAE 3 HH 1t 5 l 191 808 02 1017 5 049 7 tal 2 B18 3 1t 1f 1t 5 BH 265 B06 01 101r 5 849 7 821 2 818 3 1 H tt FLL 5 58 075 3 211 888 02 101r 5 049 7 821 3 B18 3 1t 1f 1t 5 Bi 214 808 83 1817 5 049 7 821 3 1 8 3 HH 1t 5 Bi B25 Bmg B5 1817 5 049 7 821 3 1BL 3 1t 15 1t 5 Close the 4800 baud rate Wind or HyperTerminal Program Power down the MetPak Pro Base Station and re apply power Open a new Wind or HyperTerminal program at 19200 baud rate RS232 data will now scroll on screen at the MetPak Pro Base Station default 19200 baud rate HEr EEE EEE EE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manu
37. RS485 point to point and SDI 12 Note SDI 12 not applicable with a WindMaster or WindMaster Pro connected to a MetPak Pro Base Station Baud Rate 4800 9600 19200 38400 or 57600 1200 auto selected with SDI 12 setting Node ID A to P Q to Z Output Rate 0 25Hz to 1Hz Message Mode Continuous or Polled NOTE When COMMS or Baud Rate settings are changed and Saved to Device a warning is issued by MetSet These setting changes will not become active until the MetPak Pro Base Station power is turned off and turned on again The connecting device will then also need its Comms and Baud rate settings changed to match the MetPak Pro Base Station The ASCII Set Up Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Termination CRLF amp Echo ON Termination CRLF or CR Echo ON or OFF MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 51 Operation The Wind Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity North Alignment Sensor Windspeed Wind speed Units DODD No Direction Wind Speed 0 00 North Alignment from 0 359 degrees Sensor WindSpeed ON or OFF Wind Speed Units MS KTS MPH KPH FPM Metres Second Knots Nautical miles hour Miles Hour Kilometres Hour Feet Minute No Direction Wind Speed 0 00 Minimum at which Direction readings are updated
38. Report Message Output Units Message Output nputs Message Output PRT Sensor PRT Units AN1 Sensor Type AN1 Units AN1 Analogue Input Not Configured Type AN1 Substitute Name AN2 Sensor Type AN2 Units AN2 Analogue Input Not Configured Type AN2 Substitute Name DIG1 Sensor Type DIG1 Units DIG1 Digital Count DIG1 Substitute Name Output Sentence C Degrees Celsius Not Configured 2 Not Configured Not Configured Not Configured Comma Separated Variable MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 45 Operation Example Default 2 Axis Data String TIL 4 000 06 1011 2 042 1 023 0 009 4 04 9 00 lt ETX gt 40 amp CR LF STX Node letter Wind direction Wind speed Pressure Humidity Temperature Dewpoint PRT Analogue Input 1 Analogue Input 2 Digital Input 1 Supply voltage otatus code ETX Checksum Carriage Return Line Feed NOTES STX is the Start of String character ASCII value 2 is the default output for PRT until configured by MetSet is the default output for Analogue Inputs 1 amp 2 and Digital Input 1 until configured by MetSet lt ETX gt is the End of String character ASCII value 3 Checksum the 2 digit Hex Checksum sum figure is calculated from the Exclusive OR of the bytes between and not including the STX and ETX characters Example MetPak Pro Base Station Data Sting all Sensors Configured With 2 Ax
39. S232 TX oec A pren RX 3 L Signal Ground Ground ER Sig Gnd Chasis Ground EN een wire Chassis LL Ground Supply ve 8 4 supply NOTE Ensure that MetPak Pro Base Station 10 Metre cable is terminated before connecting dc power as sensor power is connected to the 10 Metre cable Figure 6 RS232 connections Digital Output RS422 Connections COMMS set for RS422 This is not the default communications setting ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this output requirement before wiring to a user device J5 Hub Box RS422 to RS232 or 8 pus Push fit Block USB Converter Signal Names Names ero 4 Pair Cable Signal Names RS422 TX RX RS422 TX RX ner HE n RS422 RX gre Signal Ground Signal Ground Ground Chassis NL Chassis Ground Ground Post Supply ve DC Power Supply Supply ve NOTE Ensure that MetPak Pro Base Station 10 Metre cable is terminated before connecting the DC power supply as sensor power is connected to the 10 Metre cable Figure 7 RS422 connections MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 16 26 March 2014 Installation Digital Output RS485S 2 Wire Point to Point Connections COMMS set for RS485P2W This is not the default communications setting ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this output requirement before wiring
40. Station Hub Box Connector J9 Signal Name Terminal Number NERONE a om Hub to Junction Box Cable Screen MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Base Base Station Station Junction Junction Box TB9 Box TB10 Signal Signal Name Name ND ND Junction Box to User Cable Screen User Current Interface 4 20mA Current Sensor System Connections MetPak Pro Base Station Powered MetPak Pro Base Station Hub Box Connector J9 Number OY T t IL PWR 7 Hub to Junction Box Cable Screen MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Base Base Station Station Junction Junction Box TB9 Box TB10 Name Name Junction Box to User Cable Screen 0 5 Volt Voltage Sensor System Connections MetPak Pro Base Station Hub Box Connector J9 Number Hub to Junction Box Cable Screen MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Base Base Station Station Junction Junction Box TB9 Box TB10 Signal Signal Name Name ND D Junction Box to User Cable Screen User Current Interface Signal Name 2 Screen Tag User Voltage Interface Signal Name Screen Tag MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 26 March 2014 Page 25 Installation Digital Switch Sensor System Connections MetPak Pro Base Station Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User EE Junction Base Base Box to User Switch Box Cable Station Station Cable Interface Connector
41. Wind Display Faw Fie asl mul a mp mie iph ph mim dn mn my ape mp adr mi ioh cuo kno de GM am uem kis dem ki Em MetPak Pro Base Station User Extemal Sensor Display PRT Analogue and Digital inputs are displayed as follow AN1 DIG 1 Input with Input PRT user defined Typically used with Input title SUN ANG a Rain Sensor Input m Ll m ag 7 xd m Am o Note The order in which the instruments are shown in the MetView display reflects the order in which the instrument data appears in the MetPak Pro Base Station data string MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 38 26 March 2014 Operation 3 2 4 MetView Console Display Options MetView Console buttons can convert data from the MetPak Pro Base Station to read different units or scale settings This does not alter the actual MetPak Pro Base Station configuration Units shown in bold denote default settings Table 5 MetView scale and unit options Maritime Markers Max Gust kph mph kts fom inHg mmHg Humidity Displays Max and Min values during current session in 96 Use buttons to choose from three temperature scales C Dew Point F K Use buttons to choose from three temperature scales C F K selected selected DIG1 Typically for Rain reads total rainfall since connected buttons available for inches or millimetres and a reset button
42. a lt prt gt lt Al1 gt lt Al2 gt lt digi gt lt CR gt lt 0 027 65 0 0034 above data LF 099903 0135 000 lt CR gt lt LF gt atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt Retrieve a line of the a lt prt gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 027 65 lt CR gt lt LF gt above data AM7 Analogue Input 1 and Atttn lt gt CR gt lt LF gt 00052 lt CR gt lt LF gt Analogue Input 2 Digital Input 1 Retrieve a line of the a lt Al1 gt lt Al2 gt lt CR gt lt LF 0 3 5380 017947 lt CR gt lt LF gt above data atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt Retrieve a line of the a lt digi gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 0408 000 lt CR gt lt LF gt above data Power Voltage Volts atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00011 lt CR gt lt LF gt Retrieve a line of the a lt voltage gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 12 5 lt CR gt lt LF gt above data MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 61 Operation Command Description Example Wind NL atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00056 lt CR gt lt LF gt direction in Degrees ER on speed in Metres Sec a IS unit identifier 0 is unit identifier Temperature degrees ttt is time in seconds 005 is 5 sec measurement Erle We dj n is number of data values 6 is the number of data readings ee Direction Speed Temperature Humidity and CRC Measurement commandto Pressure Humidity and CRC retrieve a reading of the maximum time the M
43. al O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 68 26 March 2014 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 Fault Anding Table 11 Common problems and their solution Symptom Solutio Q G9 Check DC power to MetPak Pro Base Station cable and connections Check communications settings of the MetPak Pro Base Station and host system match including correct Com port No output Check that the unit is in Continuous mode Check that in line communication devices are wired correctly NOTE It is usual for Anemometer TX to be connected to converter device RX 4 If appropriate use Safe Mode to attempt to obtain communication with the MetPak Pro Base Station Check that the communication settings of the MetPak Pro Base Station and host system match Try a slower baud rate Check cable lengths and type of cable Check that the wiring is in accordance with the manual Check that the Temperature and Dewpoint units of Dewpoint readings measure C F K settings are correct on power up UnepartodWndresdngs Check that the Wind Sensor units of measure m s Unexpected Wind readings knots kph ft min mph settings are correct on power up Unexpected Check that the HygroClip filter is clean Temperature Dewpoint and Humidity readings Unexpected Barometer Check that the Hub Box Gortex filter is not blocked Readings Status code not 00 See Table 12 Corrupted output Pee EEE MetPak Pro Base Station U
44. and press Enter The MetPak Pro Base Station unit returns to measurement mode and begins reporting if set up for continuous mode Polling for Data The MetPak Pro Base Station unit must be set for Message Mode Poll using MetSet software Comms Page A line of data will be output upon receipt of a followed by the Node ID default Q It is recommended not to use letters A to F as these characters can appear in the checksum in the data string Notes In Polled mode the Base Station MUST be allowed 9 5 seconds after switch on plus Wind Sensor start up times if separately powered to be operational before the and Node letter are used to enable polling or it will be missed When in polled mode when data is requested allow 570 milli seconds for the unit to respond with a line of data If the MetPak Pro Base Station detects a pressure temperature humidity sensor fault then allow 4 seconds for an error data output Polled mode can only be used for point to point communications it is not possible to network units on to a common bus except in SDI 12 mode MetPak Pro Base Station commands Table 10 MetPak Pro Base Station Commands The following Polled Mode and SET UP mode commands are applicable Command Parameters Description and examples Used to place the unit into a SETUP mode so that User Commands may be sent to review unit settings A Z If the unit is in polled mode this command is used to place the unit into SETU
45. ase Station 10 Metre cable strip and solder wires Connect wires to the Heater Power Interface box as follows Remote Base Heater Power WindObserver 70 Station Interface Box Enhanced Heated 10 Metre Cable 8 Way Terminal Block 19 Way Connector GreenWhite 7 Z2 M Orange White White Blue No Connection A E and H No Connection B F and G Heater Power Heater Power WindObserver 70 Supply Interface Box Enhanced Heated 4 Way Terminal Block 19 Way Connector Heater Supply ve A E and H Heater Supply ve B F and G HESSE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 11 Installation Remote Base Communication Cabling MetPak Pro Base Station has five communication connection options a USB using the 1 8m Gill USB cable Part No 1723 10 051 E RS232 El RS422 EJ RS485 two wire point to point E SDI 12 Not with 3 axis WindMaster and WindMaster pro connected MetPak Pro Base Station has various Sensor Input connection options 0 5v al 4 20mA li PRT is Digital Switch ii Gill Wind Sensor via 10 Metre Cable RS422 connection It is important that the cable is appropriate for the chosen connection option The following sections describe the recommended types and maximum lengths of cable in each case NOTE A 15 metre 6 pair cable wires stripped at each end suitable for RS232 RS422 or SDI 12 communication is available from Gill Instruments Part
46. ck to bring up Set Gauge Range Temperature C Temperature 24 1 En Temperature 24 00 X Cancel Figure 15 MetView Gauge Range ENNIUS MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 40 26 March 2014 Operation Graphs MetView allows data detected over the last minute last 1 hour and last 24 hours to be accessed and shown on a graph Note Data is only shown up to the time when the graph function is selected the graph is not updated once opened Data is collected from the time that MetView is opened and reading data from a MetPak Pro Base Station Wind Direction Double Click on the reading to bring up the graph JB hir 311 Max SE f Wind rection 7 Click on the Last Min Last Hour or Last 24 Hours buttons as required to view data Figure 16 MetView Graph HE SEE GE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 41 Operation 3 2 6 Data logging o NOTE MetView logs data based on the MetPak Pro Base Station configuration not on the MetView console settings To log MetPak Pro Base Station data click on the Logging button on the MetView console The Logging dialog box is displayed Lapping Far Ernie Leggere vog Pe cec abun Cte Pac Pr eg ke Log le Fee Meli al Peo ter 255 Dog Lo L Pile Potes 41129 fila Artati Peta ridra 21 ku
47. d install MetSet and MetView HEr EEE EEE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 34 26 March 2014 Operation 3 2 MetView MetView Software allows you to view the MetPak Pro Base Station data graphically and has a simple data logging facility Before you can use MetView check that MetPak Pro Base Station is correctly connected to a Serial COM port or USB COM port on your PC NOTE MetView is compatible with RS232 and RS422 connected units only MetView will not read SDI 12 or MODBUS data strings 3 2 1 Opening MetView Click on the MetView button on your PC s desktop or choose Start gt Programs gt MetView gt MetView The MetView Control Centre window is displayed Scan Button If MetPak Pro Base Station transmit and receive wires are connected to the PC then use the Scan button to connect to MetView Connection is Receive Only Tick Box Use if the MetPak Pro Base Station connection to the PC has only transmit wires connected and a MetSet version of its current device settings is available to upload to MetView Select Connection is Receive only tick box and click on the Scan button Upload a MetSet generated Device file from a PC location as directed MetView Figure 12 Opening MetView Screen EEE eee MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 35 Operation 3 2 2 Scanning for Devices To set up communicate between
48. e WARD ON dal Pigh ie bue Diei PRO in Mr ES VOLT 18055 rim Um ditum m Gi MOX DA BED 0 AGS e le Gea mt wl ati sla ai AT Report Format FULL or USERDEF Select 3 axis Parameters to Report e g NODE DIR SPEED W AXIS PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 VOLT STATUS NODE U AXIS V AXIS W AXIS PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 VOLT STATUS The PowerUp Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting PowerUp Status Message Output ON Q Report Message Output ON e Units Message Output ON ia Inputs Message Output ON e otatus Message Output ON or OFF E g METPAK PRO BASE STATION 2436 V4 00 STARTUP OK Report Message Output ON or OFF 2 Axis NODE DIR SPEED PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 VOLT STATUS CHECK 3 Axis NODE DIR SPEED W AXIS PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 VOLT STATUS CHECK Units Message Output ON or OFF E g 2 Axis DEG MS HPA C C C V 3 Axis DEG MS MS HPA C C C V Inputs Message Output ON or OFF PRT CONFIGURED AN1 NOT CONFIGURED AN2 NOT CONFIGURED DIG1 NOT CONFIGURED MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 53 Operation The PRT Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting Powerllp PRT Sensor on e PRT Units Ic PRT Sensor ON
49. ear the Enable Logging check box 2 Click on the OK button If logging has stopped the Logging button shows a red background cross instead of the green background tick see above HE air a a EU MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 43 Operation Understanding Logged Data Logged data is stored to a file with a log extension This can be viewed in any text HTML editor or spreadsheet application peer s lLBLT ide de Foui ew piip Lostile GAHE Fri BL 3angary PL 85 18 52 6 95 000 03 1017 3 0492 7 071 4 ee 3 4040 41 00 Ge Dee O4 GET OO 511 605 78 odd Fri 1 Jarry PLS 15 18 51 0 259 000 01 3017 3 049 7 021 43 020 3 add 47 DOO DIE DOO 04 0000 QOO 211 6 00 7H eH Fri Bi Janeany 2003 25 18 12 2 206 000 Gi 1957 2 06439 2 021 4 4015 3 4040 46 000 06 OR Od Oe GO 11 5 055 71 OOOQ003 Fri 11 Janmary POLE 15 18 13 Q E31 000 O1 1017 8 049 2 021 4 020 1 040 2 000 OE O00 04 0000 000 11 6 00 70 DOODOM Fri 11 Jahmary 2013 15 18 H 20 114 000 07 2OL T 3 0489 2 021 4 4000 1 040 37 000 046 00 04 0000 000 611 6 00 77 OS fri BL 3angary JOLI 15 18 55 Q 744 000 03 2017 3 0409 7 071 4 4020 3 404 10 000 06 4050 DEL 0000 000 11 6 00 977 Figure 19 A typical 2 Axis data log viewed in Windows Notepad Each entry in the default reporting order consists of the following 2
50. erall braid screen Care is therefore required when inserting and removing cables through the glands to prevent damage to the metal leaves MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 13 Installation 2 2 4 Communic ation and Power Connections To connect the MetPak Pro Base Station Power and Communications cable 1 Open MetPak Pro Base Station s hub box by unfastening the four screws 2 Locate connector J5 see Figure 3 Carefully pull the connector off its circuit board pins otrip the cable wires to 8mm Pass the cable through one of the gland nuts please refer to the 2 NOTE on Page 8 5 Connect your cable as shown in the following diagrams lis Gill USB Cable Figure 5 2 RS232 Figure 6 m RS422 Figure 7 E RS485 Figure 8 E SDI 12 Figure 9 Attach the cable s screen wires to the terminal post see Figure 3 After connection securely tighten the gland nut to prevent moisture ingress o NOTE Ensure that MetPak Pro Base Station is configured for the chosen communications method JAPin1 J4Pin8 J5Pin8 J5Pin 1 E ne OS wf n EIIITII ME Ji Pin 6 J5 showing RS232 to USB Configuration Cable Wires Figure 3 Internal view of the hub box top circuit board removed MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 14 26 March 2014 Installation Figure 4 Hub Box with Analogue and Digital Pec fitted
51. es together Trim the twisted braid and drain wire to 15mm from the outer sheath and tin ends 5mm Cut the foil and White Green wire back to within 5mm of the outer sheath Strip and tin one end of the White Green wire removed to 5mm Locate White Green wire to twisted braid and drain wire and solder Insulate the White Green wire joint Strip back the connection wires by 4mm and tin solder 0 Solder the contact pins supplied with the connector to the wires 1 Note that the sensor connector supplies the correct strain relief for cables with an outside diameter of 6 12mm a eee A 60 00 Cable Sleeve Contact Pin Route the cable through the connector parts as in direction shown below WindSonic connector shown the WindMaster Connector is similar MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 7 Installation Whilst squeezing the red retainer in the direction of ARROWS A pull in the direction of ARROW B A A B Your connector should now resemble the connector in the picture below Insert each contact pin until you feel a slight click If you have inserted the contact into the incorrect hole it can be removed at this point by simply pulling it out Please note there will be some resistance WindSonic Option 2 RS422 10 Metre Cable Connections Connections for the WindSonic connector are as follows Green White wire to Connector Pin 1 Orange White wire
52. etPak II MetPak II R will take to complete a measurement have data ready and the number of data values C above data O S a line of the a lt dir gt lt mag gt lt temp gt lt pressure gt 0 139 000 06 022 2 1017 8 C above data O S data humidity CRC2 CR LF 042 7 00BIQ lt CR gt lt LF gt aMC1 Wind Direction Speed atttnz CR LF 00056 lt CR gt lt LF gt direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint degrees C and CRC OO store s a line veda the a lt dir gt lt mag gt lt temp gt lt pressure gt 0 140 000 06 022 2 1017 7 C above data oo data lt dewpoint gt lt CRO gt lt CR gt lt LF 009 0 00D Z lt CR gt lt LF gt aMC2 Wind Direction Speed atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00053 lt CR gt lt LF gt direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec a 2 digit Status Code and CRC OO above data O S a line of the a lt dir gt lt mag gt lt status gt lt CRC 0 098 000 04 00 sh lt CR gt lt LF gt OO above data O S data gt lt CR gt lt LF gt aMC3 Temperature degrees atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00053 lt CR gt lt LF gt C Humidity Dewpoint Degrees C and CRC et aod a line beds n the 0 022 2 042 7 009 0LV lt CR gt lt L IF data lt CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF F gt aMC4 Pressure Hecto atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt Pascals millibars and CRC OO store s a line of the a lt pressure gt lt CRC gt lt CR
53. etup DEG I Sersor sensor DyDe Lies Count CLES iw Operation Similarly if a 0 bv Temperature probe were used on AN2 scaled over a range 50 to 70 degrees then set ANX low value to 50 and high value to 70 In the event that the input voltage exceeds 5 05v dc an overflow character E will appear in the digital data string In the event that the input current is less than 3 96mA an error character X will appear in the digital data string In the event that the input current is more than 20 2mA an overflow character E will appear in the digital data string The DIG1 Page can be used to select ea ee umi and Temgerstre Presse Homdty Rmo Powe n PET om miss Uil DN 9 NOT CONFIGURED z amp DIG1 Sensor ON or OFF Sensor Type Choose a title from a drop down list Units Allows a choice of measurement units depending on sensor chosen For instance MM or IN for Rain Count can be set from 0 001 to 10 000 in 0 001 unit steps to represent one switch closure taking place If using a Rain Gauge it should be set to match the Rain Gauge calibration figure for example 0 199 mm hr Substitute Name A field available for typing in a user name between 3 to 8 characters long In Continuous Output Mode A count will occur of the number of switch closure events taking place over 1 second default 1Hz output rate or during 2 seconds 0 5Hz or during 4 seconds 0 25Hz and will be output in each digital
54. gged mounting clamp that attaches to any vertical pipe up from 30mm to 58mm diameter The Base Station electrical Hub box comes with a pre installed 10 Metre cable to connect to a Gill Wind Sensor There is one cable gland allocated to provide entry for termination of other sensors and one cable gland for data power cables A separate Junction box optional accessory is available for termination of external sensors power and communication cables A Heater Interface box optional accessory allows for termination of the Base Station 10 Metre cable to a heated Wind Sensor and Heater power supply Gortex Vent for 4 Radiation shield Barometric Pressure Sensor Temperature and Relative humidity sensor Hub box Mounting bracket Figure 1 MetPak Pro Base Station MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 1 Introduction 1 1 1 LI Principle of Operation Wind Speed and Direction Sensor The MetPak Pro Base Station can be used with Gill 2axis WindSonic or WindObserver or 3 axis WindMaster or WindMaster Pro wind speed and direction sensors They are connected via the supplied RS422 10 Metre cable The sensors measure the times taken for an ultrasonic pulse of sound to travel from the North transducer to the South transducer and compares it with the time for a pulse to travel from S to N transducer Likewise times are compared between West and East and E
55. hat the measured temperature is now even closer to reference temperature measurements made using artificially aspirated motors without the drawbacks of such systems power and the maintenance of moving parts 1 1 3 Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor with Dewpoint Output The Rotronic HygroClip module is a complete instrument with integrated temperature compensation Calibration data is maintained within the integrated electronics It provides digital output signals for Relative Humidity Temperature and Dewpoint to the MetPak Pro Base Station Hub box Figure 2 Position of Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe in the Radiation Shield 1 1 4 Barometric Pressure Barometric pressure output is provided by a solid state device fitted on to the circuit board in the MetPak Pro Base Station Hub box Vent to atmosphere is via a Gortex filter which also protects the pressure sensor from the effects of wind and rain 1 1 5 Sensor Inputs Two analogue inputs 0 5V or 4 20mA loop or self powered One four wire PRT 100 input conforming to IEC 60751 One Digital input detects when two dedicated terminals are short circuited less than 1k ohm Ee eee MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 3 Introduction 12 Abbreviations Table 1 Abbreviations Meaning ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange Centigrade Calibration
56. he calibration UV Shield MetSpec Model Rad 16 SE If there is any build up of deposits on the unit it should be gently cleaned with a cloth moistened with soft detergent Solvents should not be used and care should be taken to avoid scratching any surfaces The unit must be allowed to defrost naturally after being exposed to snow or icy conditions do NOT attempt to remove k ice or snow with a tool HygroClip for Temperature Humidity and Dewpoint Rotronic Model HC2 S3 GI For extreme environments such as maritime installations chemical plants or other areas of high pollution or contamination Gill highly recommend replacement of the temperature and humidity probe filter every 6 months to 12 months to ensure proper performance Corroded discoloured or clogged dust filters should be replaced If the filter is not replaced it is very likely you will see elevated humidity levels with time and if this is allowed to develop for a longer period of time it can lead to permanent damage on the electronics of the temperature probe due to the very high moisture content and corrosive effect of the pollutant or salt Hotronic Temperature and Humidity filter replacement Pu Filter The Rotronics polycarbonate dust filter screw on cap is available from Gill Instruments Part Number 1723 PK 025 2 filters Rotronic Part Number NSP PCW PE 1 filter If you need to replace the dust filter cap careful
57. ification MODBUS RTU or ASCII Baud Rate 9600 or 19200 Baud COMMS RS232 point to point only RS485 2 wire networkable Modbus Parameters ASCII or RTU Frame Sit Character A Hex FrameEnd Characters CRILF ODIOAHex 3 5 Characters Silence Gaps in Message 1 5 Times reece Length Data Bits a NE RN Even Odd Even Odd SopBits 1 2 1 1 1 2 Requires MetPak Pro with version 2346 4 00 firmware and onwards MetSet Software version 2 02 02 and onwards Connect a MetPak Pro to a PC COM port default communication is RS232 Open Gill MetSet Software Click on Connect and Read to reach the Editing Pages as shown below Configuration Click on the MODBUS Page Mode Choose between RTU and ASCII in this case RTU Address Choose a MetPak Address number to be between 1 to 247 Data Bits Choose 7 for Modbus ASCII and 8 for Modbus RTU Stop Bits Choose 1 for Even Odd Parity or 2 for No Parity None Parity Choose Even Odd or None Termination Char ASCII code Choose between 0 255 Inter Char Timeout ms Choose between 500ms to 10000ms Comes ASCII See Wind Temperatre Pressure Humidity Reperbng Powertip PRT ani ANZ Di wok Mode ere tt Data bees E e Slap bil 2 T Parity sone amp mand asend MG Erie Haar Erneut rmn moo B 7i T MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 64 26 March 2014 Operation Select the COMMS Page Protocol Default is
58. ing MetPak Pro Base Station Output Data Using HyperTermminal NOTE This section describes the procedure using Windows HyperTerminal Alternatively Gill Wind Software http www gill co uk main software html can be used as a Terminal Emulator note Tools feature not applicable Select the required COM port and click on OK the required 19200 Baud Rate is already selected or use the Baudrate drop down then continue as from step 7 Establishing a HyperTenninal Connection To monitor MetPak Pro Base Station data using HyperTerminal 1 Select an available Com port and connect the MetPak Pro Base Station unit 2 Run Hypertrm exe Typically accessed via otart All Programs Accessories Communications Hyperterminal Select New Connection from the File menu Enter a name for the connection for example MetPak Pro Base Station and optionally select an icon to represent it Click on the OK button 5 In the Connect To dialog box change Connect Using to COMX where X is the number of the selected COM port Click on the OK button 6 In the COMX Properties dialog box adjust the Port settings to match the MetPak Pro Base Station unit s settings The default settings are E Bits per second 19200 Bi Data bits 8 E Parity None B otop bits 1 El Flow Control None 7 Click on the OK button Message Reporting MetPak Pro Base Station has two reporting modes E Continuous mode In continuous mode the default Met
59. ion 2 12 1mA 9mA at 12v with a WindSonic M plus heater power 12 1mA 50mA at 12v with a WindObserver 70 plus heater power SDI 12 not applicable with WindMaster Pro Environmental Base Station Protection Class IP65 096 to 10096 Humidity Mechanical Base Station External Construction UV Stabilised white thermoplastic Wind Sensor and Hygroclip Mountings and anodized Aluminium bracket Fittings Stainless Steel 316 bracket fittings supplied for clamping to a vertical pipe diameter of diameter 30mm to 58mm Overall Dimensions 201mm x 278mm x 129mm excluding bracket clamp Weight 1 7kg including bracket Software Base Station MetView Display Free Software providing the means of displaying data and logging data MetSet Configuration Free Software providing the means of configuration of the MetPak Pro Base Station HENGE SE SE IEEE TTE E MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page iii 6 2 MetPak Pro Base Station Hub PCB Connections The following tables summarise the connections for E HygroClip E WindSonic anemometer ir RS232 RS422 RS485 SDI 12 communications Ei PRT L3 Digital Input N Analogue Inputs Connection details are also found within the MetPak Pro Base Station Hub box Factory Connections Table 13 HygroClip connections 6 way connector J1 Connector J1 Signal Name NoConecion RXD from HygroClip UART 1
60. irection Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec a 2 digit Status Code and CRC isi aMC3 Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint Degrees C and CRC a aMC4 Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and CRC E aMC5 PRT Analogue Input 1 Analogue input 2 Digital Input 1 and CRC a aMCe PRT and CRC Z aMC7 Analogue Input 1 Analogue Input 2 and CRC ia aMC8 Digital Input 1 and CRC E aMCo Power Supply Voltage Volts and CRC M aDO Request a line of the above data SDI 12 Command Details Unit Address a lt CR gt lt LF gt O cCR LF Change the unit address b lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 CR LF a 0 the default b the new address Wind Direction Speed atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00055 lt CR gt lt LF gt direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees ttt is time in seconds 005 is 5 sec measurement C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars a is unit identifier 0 is unit identifier n is number of data values 5 is the number of data readings Direction Speed Temperature Pressure and Humidity Humidity anda 2 Measurement command to digit Status Code retrieve a reading of the maximum time the MetPak Pro Base Station will take to complete a measurement have data ready and the number of data values Retrieve a line of the a lt dir gt lt mag gt lt temp gt lt pressure gt 042204 000 01 021 64 above data humidity CR LF 1013 0
61. is sensor plus Vertical axis 3 axis sensor or U and V Vectors 2 axis sensor or U V and W vectors for 3 axis sensor Units of Measurement m s knots mph kph ft min Wind Speed Refer to Supplied Anemometer Manual for full details 0 45m s WindMaster 0 60m s WindSonic WindSonic M 0 65m s WindMaster Pro 0 70m s WindObserver 70 Accuracy 3 12m s WindSonic Option 2 and WindSonic M 2 12m s all other Sensors Type imn Resolution 0 1 C 0 1 F Accuracy 0 8 23 C Units of Measure RH Last Change 26 March 2014 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page i Dew Point Resolution 0 1 C 0 1 F Accuracy 0 15 C 23 C ambient temp 20 C dew point Units of Measure C or F Barometric Pressure 600 to 1100hPa 0 5hPa 0 1hPa Range Accuracy Resolution Units of Measure hPa mbar mmHg InHg Compensated for Temperature dependency 20 C to 70 C Inputs Base Station Analogue 1 0 to 5V or 4 to 20mA MetPak Pro Base Station powered or Analogue Sensor Powered Analogue 1 0 to 5V or 4 to 20mA MetPak Pro Base Station powered or Analogue Sensor Powered 12 bit resolution with an accuracy of 0 1 of reading Analogue Input A D Conversion 35uV offset voltage inputs or 0 5uA current inputs Analogue Input Impedance Input impedance for 0 5v input is 330 kohm Input impedance for 4 20mA input is 47 ohms PRT 4 wire PRT Pt100 conforms to
62. is wind sensor 1 Q 249 000 01 1017 3 049 2 021 4 010 3 040 45 000 06 000 04 0000 000 11 6 00 7C With 3 Axis wind Sensor MetSet is used to set 3 axis wind readings for Wind Direction and Speed Polar and W readings 1 Q 249 000 03 000 02 1013 5 042 9 022 0 008 8 040 45 000 06 000 04 0000 000 11 6 00 50 MetSet is used to set 3 axis wind readings for U V and W readings 1 Q 000 01 000 02 000 00 1013 4 043 0 022 1 009 0 040 45 000 06 000 04 0000 000 11 6 00 t 74 o NOTE Switch on Time Upon switching on the MetPak Pro Base Station allow i 9 5 seconds to elapse before data is output If powering Wind Sensors separately then take individual sensor start up times into consideration MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 46 26 March 2014 Operation 3 4 Configunng MetPak Pro Base Station wrth MetSet Before you use MetSet check that MetPak Pro Base Station is correctly connected to a Serial COM port or USB COM port on your PC NOTE MetSet is compatible with RS232 and RS422 connected units only 3 4 1 Opening MetSet Click on the MetSet button on your PC s desktop or choose Start All Programs MetSet MetSet The MetSet Control Centre window is displayed If you have more than one MetPak Pro Base Station connected to your PC MetSet by default selects the first device detected For most applications it is recommended to click on the MetSet Connect
63. l and electrically compatible with the selected host system and cabling preferably utilising the final cable length The required data format units output rate and other options should also all be set up at this stage Bench Test Equipment Required 1723 2A X XXX X MetPak Pro Base Station set for RS232 communication factory default setting 1723 10 051 MetPak Pro Base Station RS232 to USB 1 8M configuration cable with integral 5v power for WindSonic units only Otherwise use RS232 I F converter and separate 12v to 30 dc power supply ES U 1001 A EasySynch RS232 to USB adaptor or equivalent if not using Gill part 1723 10 051 or connect directly to an RS232 COM port Power Supply 12Vdc to 30Vdc at 100mA if required Belden 9503 3 pair communications and power cable if not using Gill Part 1723 10 051 length as required Belden cable with up to 6 pairs for Analogue Digital and PRT inputs Gill MetSet Software supplied on the MetPak Pro Base Station CD or download from http www gill co uk main software html Wind Sensor should be configured as per the following list 1405 PK 072 WindSonic Option 2 White M4 U1 01 L1 P1 B4 H2 NQ F1 E2 T1 S4 C2 G0 KO 1405 PK 200 WindSonic M Heated M4 U1 01 L1 P1 B4 H2 NQ F1 E2 T1 54 C2 G0 K0 1390 70 B 313 WindObserver 70 heated with short connector base Note Firmware Version V 6 02 onwards A0 B4 C1 E1 F1 G0000 H2 J1 K1 L1 M4 NQ O1 P1 T1 U1 V1 X1 Y1 Z1 1590 PK 020 WindMaste
64. le with MetSet Software NOTE MetPak Pro Base Station is pre configured for RS232 communication factory setting If you want to use an alternative communication protocol you will need to set up the unit using an RS232 connection with an appropriately wired cable change the setting shut the unit down attach a cable for the new communication type and then restart the unit 2 Check that you have the following E MetPak Pro Base Station unit Part No 1723 2A X 111 i A suitable Gill Wind Sensor See page 6 E Gill MetView and MetSet Software and Manual supplied on the CD If any parts are missing please contact your dealer 3 Connect the 10 Metre RS422 cable to the appropriate Wind Sensor connector and Wind Sensor or Heater Power Interface Box and Wind Sensor 4 Open the Base Station hub box by unfastening the four retaining screws Locate the connector J5 see Page 9 Figure 3 Carefully pull the connector block from its pins 5 Prepare the communications cable by stripping the wires to a length of 8mm Feed the prepared cable through one of the two available ports on the side of the connection box please refer to the 279 NOTE on Page 8 Peppes A MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 33 Operation 6 Connect the cable to J5 as described on page 10 for your chosen communications method Carefully press J5 onto its circ
65. ly unscrew it and withdraw carefully avoiding contact with the Temperature and Humidity circuit board When re fitting the filter cap ensure the circuit board connections are not bent Consideration should be given to an annual calibration check of the HygroClip P m sensor by the manufacturer If you are replacing the whole cartridge unscrew the metal ferrule and return the Ferrule VA l probe to Rotronic for calibration Refer to the Rotronic Website for more details http www rotronic humidity com content meta kontakt ph o NOTE If you return the sensor to a HygroClip supplier for exchange please request that the return unit has the dewpoint feature enabled HCS2 S3 Gl MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 73 Maintenance Barometer on Hub PCB The Barometer device is maintenance free however if required observe the following with regard to the central Hub box screw cap Gore Tex filter Pressure Sensor Filter Replacement There is a small venting filter for the pressure sensor of the MetPak Pro Base Station located on the Hub box lid which ensures proper conditions are present in the MetPak Pro Base Station hub box for pressure measurements without allowing any moisture or other damaging pollutants into the box This filter is made from Gore Tex material and is designed to last a long time without replacement however Gill do recommend that
66. n see Para 6 1 at all times E Avoid turbulence caused by surrounding structures that will affect the accuracy of the sensors such as trees masts and buildings The WMO make the following recommendations The standard exposure of wind instruments over level open terrain is 10m above the ground Open terrain is defined as an area where the distance between the sensor and any obstruction is at least 10 times the height of the obstruction Keep away from building exhaust vents machinery and motors 2 1 1 Spare Parts 1723 PK 201 Junction Box with internal terminating pcb 1723 PK 202 Terminating pcb to mount in customer box 1723 PK 204 Pack of 4 feet for Panel Mounting the Junction Box 1723 PK 203 Pack of 4 brackets for Pole Mounting the Junction Box 1723 10 051 RS232 to USB 1 8M configuration cable excluding WindObserver and WindMaster Pro connected units 1723 PK 024 Pressure Sensor Filter Spares kit 1723 PK 025 Hygroclip Filter Replacement Kit 2 Filters 1723 PK 099 Heater Power Interface Box Hep Er M MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 5 Installation 2 2 1 P2 2 2 2 2 2 Installation Bench system test Prior to physically mounting the MetPak Pro Base Station in its final location we strongly recommend that a bench system test is carried out to confirm the system is configured correctly is fully functiona
67. nection Status Data and Unit ID MetSet Connection Status Information Reading Function 0 ONLINE ONLINE in green indicates the MetPak Pro Base Station has been successfully connected to MetSet OFFLINE in Grey indicates that MetSet is being used without a MetPak Pro Base Station in communication with MetSet 19200 COM 4 19200 is a report on the MetPak Pro Base Station Baud rate setting COM 4 is a report on the MetPak Pro Base Station COM Port connection number S W ver 2436 2436 is the MetPak Pro Base Station Firmware number 4 00 4 00 is the firmware revision PV 4 is the Protocol Version Gill Internal Reference Source Device MetSet reads Device when the source of the data that MetSet has retrieved has come from the MetPak Pro Base Station MetSet reads File when the source of data has come from a saved file MetSet reports on the connected MetPak device METPAK PRO BASE STATION and reads the unit Serial Number S N 12520003 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 49 Operation MetSet Online Settings Online Mode Online Mode Buttons Get Device MetSet retrieves the MetPak Pro Base Station Configuration Settings settings Save Settings to MetSet configuration settings are saved to a connected MetPak Device Pro Base Station EE ee Load Configuration File Save Configuration File Back Up Device When selected the MetPak Pro Base Station c
68. nection and method to re establish communication with MetSet MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 65 Operation METPAK MODBUS NOTES All registers are 16bit The first byte is high order and the second is low Each measurement is comprised of two 16bit registers The registers are arranged High Word Low Word Registers start at address 40001 Holding registers available in the order of the MetPak data string which can be established by the REPORT command in non Modbus Gill ASCII Mode ILE DE E rib MetPak Pro MODBUS Default Data String Field Encoding Node 4 byte character string Registers 40001 2 Direction 32 Bit Floating point value Registers 40003 4 opeed 32 Bit Floating point value Registers 40005 6 Pressure 32 Bit Floating point value Registers 40007 8 Temperature 32 Bit Floating point value Registers 40009 10 Relative Humidity 32 Bit Floating point value Registers 40001 1 12 Dewpoint 32 Bit Floating point value Registers 400013 14 PRT 32 Bit Floating point value Registers 400015 16 AN1 32 Bit Floating point value Registers 40001 7 18 AN2 32 Bit Floating point value Registers 400019 20 DIG1 32 Bit Floating point value Registers 400021 22 Supply Voltage 32 Bit Floating point value Registers 400023 24 Status 32 bit Unsigned Integer UINT Registers 400025 26 See Simply Modbus program reading example MetPak Pro MODBUS Data as follows
69. nector J8 Analogue Sensors Input 8 way connector J9 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 26 March 2014 1 Introduction MetPak Pro Base Station is a compact multi sensor instrument that measures the most essential weather parameters It also provides a data collection system that allows customers to add their own selection of sensors to meet local requirements A Gill Instruments Ultrasonic Sensor can be used to measure wind speed and direction Temperature and Humidity are measured and Dewpoint calculated using an industry standard probe housed in a naturally aspirated radiation shield Barometric pressure is measured using an industry standard sensor The Wind Sensor can be chosen from a 2 axis WindSonic Option 2 white WindSonic M Heated WindObserver 70 enhanced heated or a 3 axis WindMaster or WindMaster Pro The customer is able to add up to four additional sensors One PRT temperature sensor one digital contact closure rain gauge and two analogue inputs 4 20mA or 0 5V e g water level sensor pyranometer pressure sensor soil temperature etc Other types of sensors may be added limited by the number of inputs available The MetPak Pro Base Station combines all the instrument data into a single combined data string This may be configured for digital ASCII RS232 RS422 RS485 2 wire point to point and digital MODBUS RTU ASCII and SDI 12 outputs The instrument uses a ru
70. nector Pin 1 Brown White wire to Connector Pin 2 Green White wire to Connector Pin 4 Blue White wire to Connector Pin 5 White Blue wire to Connector Pin 6 Orange White wire to Connector Pin 11 White Orange wire to Connector Pin 12 s White Green wire to Connector Pin 31 WindMaster 31 way Connector Pin outs MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 26 March 2014 Page 10 Installation WindSonic M Heated RS422 10 Metre Cable Connections to the Heater Power Interface Box Note See also the lid of the Heater Power Interface Box for Connection Details Cut off the contact pins connected to the MetPak Pro Base Station 10 Metre cable strip and solder wires Connect wires to the Heater Power Interface box as follows Remote Base Station Heater Power WindSonic M Interface Box Heated 8 Way Terminal Block 9 Way Connector White Green 8 AJ 41 O OrangeMWhite 6 2 WhteOramge 5 1 3 O No Connection No Connection 8 NoGonnection NoConnection 9 Heater Power Supply Heater Power WindSonic M Interface Box Heated 4 Way Terminal Block 9 Way Connector Sl Heater Supply ve Heater Supply ve 2 1 9 WindObserver 70 Enhanc ed Heated RS422 10 Metre Cable Connections to the Heater Power Interface Box Note See also the lid of the Heater Power Interface Box for Connection Details Cut off the contact pins connected to the MetPak Pro B
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72. onfiguration Settings settings are transferred to MetSet and then to a file location selected on a PC Get Device Settings Save Settings To Device When selected MetSet retrieves a MetSet edit PC file and updates MetSet with these settings Load Configuration File Save Configuration File When selected MetSet edit settings are saved to a PC file location Backup Device Settings Restore Device Settings Restore Device When selected MetSet retrieves a MetPak Pro Base Station Settings configuration setting from a PC file loads it into the MetPak Pro Base Station and updates the MetSet edit settings Measurement Mode Measurement Click on View Output to view the raw ASCII MetPak Pro Base Mode Station data string scrolling at the output rate View only View Output feature E g 1 Q 014 000 06 1011 2 042 1 023 0 009 4 4 4 12 0 00 40 Click here to go back to the opening MetSet screen View Cutput x Main Menu FEE SEE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 50 26 March 2014 Operation MetSet Editing Pages Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting PowerUp PRT AN1 AN DIG1 MODBUS The Comms Page can be used to Select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Baud Rate 19200 7 Output rate 1HZ e Message Mode CONT amp Protocol GILL or MODBUS for SDI 12 see COMMS Interface Interface RS232 RS422
73. r M4 U1 01 L1 P1 B4 H2 NQ E1 T1 S1 C2 A4 11 J1 V1 X1 G0 KO F1 1 F2 0 F3 1 1561 PK 020 WindMaster Pro M4 U1 01 L1 P1 B4 H2 NQ E1 T1 S1 C2 A4 11 J1 V1 X1 G0 KO0 F1 1 F20 F3 1 For Power Supply Supplies and cables suitable for the chosen Wind sensor see relevant wind sensor manual supplied with the sensor or download from http www gill co uk data manuals manuals htm Page 6 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 26 March 2014 Installation 2 2 3 Cabling Base Station RS422 10 Metre Cabling The MetPak Pro Base Station comes with an integral 10 Metre Belden 8104 cable fitted to the hub box connector J4 RS422 interface It is terminated in Clipper connector solder contacts for installing into a WindSonic Option 2 or WindMaster WindMaster Pro Connector connectors supplied with the Wind Sensor If used with a WindObserver 70 or WindSonic M the contact pins will need to be cut off and wire stripped soldered for termination into the Heater Power Interface Box Details on fitting the connector pins on the 10 Metre cable into the WindSonic option 2 or WindMaster WindMaster Pro connector are as follows If shortening the 10 Metre cable to a required length strip and prepare as follows 1 Trim back the screened cable outer PVC sheath to 52mm 2 Trim back the braid and drain wire to 20mm from the outer sheath 3 Separate braid and drain wire from the foil and cores Twist braid and drain wir
74. ser Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 69 Troubleshooting Table 12 Status codes as output with the MetPak Pro Base Station data string Code Status Condition X No fault conditions detected in OK measurement period Wind Sensor Axis 1 failed U Axis blocked or faulty Wind Sensor Axis 2 failed V Axis blocked or faulty l W Axis blocked or Faulty 3 Wind Sensor Axis 3 failed WindMaster Pro only WindMaster Pro only WindMaster Pro only WindMaster Pro only 01 02 Non Volatile Memory checksum failed MIC EAEE AON data could be uncalibrated Read Only Memory checksum failed data le I EUN Aue could be uncalibrated OT tee Check RS422 communication wiring Communications p Pressure sensor reading not available unit ressure Sensor Warning faulty Remote sensor wiring or communication MO Ino format not RS422 fault Fault condition that can be the sum of 0B 10 20 or 40 e g 1B would mean that both the Wind Sensor 0B and Hygroclip 10 were faulty 04 05 07 10 20 40 67 FF gt lt x lt More than one fault Page 70 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 26 March 2014 Troubleshooting 4 2 Servicing In the event of failure prior to returning to an authorised Gill distributor it is recommended that E All cables and connectors are checked for continuity bad contact corrosion etc E A bench test is
75. tPak Pro Base Station J unction Box Accessory As part of a MetPak Pro Base Station system Gill Instruments can provide a Junction Box containing a pcb with removable terminal connectors and optional mounting hardware to provide a means of connecting external analogue PRT and Digital sensors and MetPak Pro Base Station wiring at a convenient common point It is not intended that external Wind Sensor wiring be routed through this box Alternatively the pcb with removable terminal connectors can be supplied as a standalone item for mounting in a customer supplied box Junction Box parts if required are 1723 PK 201 Junction Box with internal terminating pcb 1723 PK 202 Terminating pcb to mount in customer box 1723 PK 204 Pack of 4 feet for Panel Mounting the Junction Box 1723 PK 203 Pack of 4 brackets for Pole Mounting the Junction Box Junction Box 1723 PK 201 containing Terminating pcb 1723 PK 202 ERER aleia g j Last Change 26 March 2014 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 23 Installation Junction Box Terminal Block Connections THe a Pam TAG 15 Pam i TAS amp mam TBS a Imm s m on gt FRA rm r i UN a PR a 3 TBS 3 amp REA Raa MITT amp PAR r wR g Rem x RSME Ae TE psu 4 puce a m s 13 4 zxxazzm zxrazzn a fun 3 pus amp mm a Pha y Lax 1 furis 2 Pe
76. the MetPak Pro Base Station and Wind sensor is not affected by other equipment operating locally which may not conform to current standards e g radio radar transmitters boat engines generators etc See Para 2 1 for guideline details CAUTION Do NOT mount the MetPak Pro Base Station and Wind Sensor in close proximity to high powered radar or radio transmitters A site survey may be required if there is any doubt about the strength of external electrical noise Page 28 MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 26 March 2014 Installation 2 2 0 Mounting MetPak Pro Base Station J unction Box The MetPak Pro Base Station Junction Box comes with two mounting arrangement options J unction Box Pole Mount Using Gill Instruments part 1723 PK 203 Pole Mount brackets set for Junction Box 258 L 5 NPS d Doa MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd Page 29 26 March 2014 Installation J unction Box Panel or Wall Mount Using Gill Instruments part 1723 PK 204 Pack of 4 feet for Wall or Panel Mounting the Junction Box I i 7 5 FING HORE I 5 TIPICAL 4 POSTIONS Frue HOLE B Panel Wall Mounting foot E MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 30 26 March 2014 Installation 2 2 9 Mounting MetPak Pro Base Station Heater Power Interface Box Optional item This
77. to Connector Pin 2 White Orange wire to Connector Pin 3 Brown White wire to Connector Pin 4 White Brown wire to Connector Pin 5 Blue White wire to Connector Pin 6 White Blue wire to Connector Pin 7 White Green cut off at sleeve Rear View of Connector MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 8 26 March 2014 Installation Continue to insert all of the contacts you require Once all of the contacts are inserted squeeze the 2 red retainers See Arrows A on previous page into place NB The retainer can only be pushed back into place if the contacts are fully engaged Fit the connector to the WindSonic Sensor so that you can finish assembling the connector Screw the back shell onto the connector until it is fully in place Please note that the final rotations can be slightly stiff Now screw the next part of the connector into place Now screw the cable clamping nut into place The connector can now be removed from the WindSonic NOTE To disassemble the connector reverse this procedure FEE PS MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 9 Installation WindMaster and WindMaster Pro RS422 10 Metre Cable Connections The WindMaster uses the same range of connector as the WindSonic except for being a 31 way type Follow the WindSonic connector assembly procedure except for White Brown wire to Con
78. to a user device Note that it is not possible to network other devices on this 2 wire RS485 link unless the unit has been set for Modbus operation and application J5 Hub Box RS485 to RS232 8 Way Push fit Block or USB Converter Terminal Nos Signal Names RS485 TX RS485TX RX RS485 RX RS485 TX i RS485TX RX RS485 RX Signal Ground Signal Ground Chassis Terminal Chassis ground Ground Post Signal Names 3 Pair Cable Supply ve Supply ve NOTE Ensure that MetPak Pro Base Station 10 Metre cable is terminated before connecting the DC power supply as sensor power is connected to the 10 Metre cable Figure 8 RS485 Connections Digital Output SDI 12 Connections COMMS set for SDI12 This is not the default communications setting ensure the MetPak Pro Base Station has been configured for this output requirement before wiring to a user device Note SD 12 communications is not applicable with a 3 axis sensor connected to the Base station J5 Hub Box 8 Way Push fit Block SDI 12 Device Signal Terminal SDI 12 SDI 12 Signal Ground Signal Ground Chassis Terminal Screen wires Chassis Ground EN Post ve DC Power Supply ve Supply NOTE Ensure that MetPak Pro Base Station 10 Metre cable is terminated before connecting the DC power supply as sensor power is connected to the 10 Metre cable Figure 9 SDI 12 connections MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change Gill
79. uit board pins If connecting Analogue inputs the Digital Input or a PRT strip cable wires and connect to respective connectors J9 J8 and J7 in the hub box 9 Tighten the gland on the connection ports to seal the cables in place Replace the top on the connection box 10 If you are carrying out a bench test continue to step 17 When you have finished testing return to Step 13 11 Ensure that if you are using a mounting pole that it has been degreased in the area where the MetPak Pro Base Station will be positioned 12 Position the MetPak Pro Base Station against the mounting post see page 22 replace the mounting bracket and tighten sufficiently to hold the unit in place but allowing it to be rotated or moved up and down the pole 13 Install the Wind Sensor in accordance with the appropriate Wind Sensor manual 14 Check the Wind Sensor orientation and alignment of the unit instructed in the Wind sensor Manual 15 Check the height of the Wind Sensor and MetPak Pro Base Station and ensure that they are clear of any obstructions including the mounting post that could interfere with their measurements 16 Tighten the MetPak Pro Base Station mounting bracket nuts evenly to a torque of 3Nm to hold the unit firmly in place 17 Connect the communications cable to your PC or network device 18 Connect Analogue Digital or PRT cables to respective instruments 19 Place the MetPak Pro Base Station CD in your PC s CD drive an
80. unit 3 4 5 SDI 12 Commands SDI 12 Command Summary Unit Address default is O aAb Change unit address a 0 aM Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and Humidity 96 iB aM1 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and Dewpoint degrees C E aM2 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec and a 2 digit Wind only Status Codes E aM3 Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint Degrees C and full MetPak Pro Base Station Status Codes E aM4 Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars E aMb5 PRT Analogue Input 1 Analogue input 2 and Digital Input 1 5 aMe PRT i aM7 Analogue Input 1 and Analogue Input 2 E aM8 Digital Input 1 i aMo Power Supply Voltage Volts ia aDO Request a line of the above data FEE SE SEE SE MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 26 March 2014 Page 59 Operation SDI 12 Commands with C RC E aMC Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Humidity 96 and CRC E aMC1 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint degrees C and CRC E aMC2 Wind D
81. ure 6 RS232 connections 16 Figure 7 RS422 connections 16 Figure 8 RS485 Connections 17 Figure 9 SDI 12 connections 17 Figure 10 MetPak Pro Base Station Example System Pictures 22 Figure 11 Mounting and Dimensions for MetPak Pro Base Station 28 Figure 12 Opening MetView Screen 35 Figure 13 Scanning for MetPak Pro Base Station Devices 36 Figure 14 The MetView Console 37 Figure 15 MetView Gauge Range 40 Figure 16 MetView Graph 4 Figure 17 Setting up data logging 42 Figure 18 Opening MetSet Screen 47 Tables Table 1 Abbreviations 4 Table 2 Recommended Belden cable types 12 Table 3 Maximum cable lengths for supported communication and sensor network 13 Table 4 Connection status indicators 37 Table 5 MetView scale and unit options 39 Table6 MetView averaging options 39 Table7 Max min markers 39 Table8 MetView Screen Settings Options 39 Table9 Default configuration settings 45 SSS a ee eee eee eee MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page ii 26 March 2014 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Page iii MetPak Pro Base Station Commands Common problems and their solution Status codes as output with the MetPak Pro Base Station data string HygroClip connections 6 way connector J1 Wind Sensor 10 Metre Cable connections 8 way connector J4 PC communications 8 way connector J5 PRT Sensor 4 way connector J7 Digital Switch Input 2 way con
82. user PRT data Cabling unused wires Any unused wires in the connecting cables should be connected to ground preferably at the user equipment end Cabling protection The Cable should be secured m With cable clamps or equivalent at regular intervals such that the hub box cable gland does not support the cable weight a Away from the mounting bolts to prevent chaffing of the cable o NOTE Install appropriate strain relief support to the cable If possible pass the cable through the mounting pole Earthing To ensure correct operation and for maximum protection from lightning a separate lightning rod system is recommended to protect the system You can also earth the MetPak Pro Base Station through its mountings or by connecting a grounding cable minimum of 6mm copper wire to a spare MetPak Pro Base Station metalwork bolt hole Clean off any paint that might prevent a good connection on the installation When you connect the communications cable ensure that the screen has a connection to the hub box case The Junction Box accessory and Heater Power Interface Box has a plastic case hence ensure continuity of cable screens into and out of the boxes using the common earthing terminals provided in the boxes Routing Cables through the Hub Box Glands NOTE The MetPak Pro Base Station Hub Box cable glands contain spring loaded metal leaves that are designed to make a ground contact with cables that have an ov
83. which this declaration relates are in conformity with the protection requirements of Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws relating to electromagnetic compatibility This Declaration of Conformity is based upon compliance of the product with the following harmonised standards Emissions EN61326 Immunity EN61326 AC S aL c A C R Stickland Director Signed by Date of issue 11 01 2013 Place of issue Gill Instruments Ltd Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington SO41 9EG UK T MetPak Pro Base Station User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page vi 26 March 2014

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