AWOS - Oil Platform Installations
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1. aaa 14 9 ANTENNA MOUNTING MATIERIAESLEP u t y u YE uy u 15 10 DRAWING S PE BU RE REA RE auqa DEED CE EHE C HC usa 16 GENERAL General 1 1 Introduction This manual is designed to assist a contractor retained to prepare a site for an Automated Weather Observing System AWOS Site preparation includes not only the actual physical Work but permits licenses and coordination with oil rig and shipping authorities This document provides details for mounting pipes towers conduit and surge protection The actual installation of sensors and equipment described in the AWOS 3000 Installation and Checkout Manual 3000 017 will be performed by or under the direction of All Weather Inc There are several different AWOS 3000 systems that differ in the sensors that are installed There is a Site Preparation Manual is specific to each AWOS 3000 system category so you will need to refer to the correct Site Preparation manual for the system category you are installing The different AWOS system categories are listed below AWOS SYSTEM CATEGORIES AWOSI AWOSII AWOSA AWOSI awos a v awos awos mpr AWOSIHP TZ PLATFORM ELEVATED All drawing references unless otherwise noted refer to the drawings at the back of this manual 1 2 Definitions As used herein the term contractor refers to the site preparation2. Redeler Lengih A inches 0 120 430 140 1850 17D T Frequency MHz Radi Radial Radlal Radiol ME z 12 PRUTTTTTTTTTTTT TTIITTTTTTTTTTT cee gt TTL CELL ELL BREE BES 2 ee 5 Sh th eee 5 TTT Lecco TLS 6 ERR EE EERE EE ee Pees ee eee 5 B 220 240 250 280 300 320 340 580 Frequency MHz TURING ADJUSTMENT TABLE Length Miz 400 420 n RADIAL LENGTH B 490 470 470 488 4 15 16 Remove vinyl before measur ing and cutting Slide vinyl cap back on after cutting 488 512 4 5 B UHF VHF Antenna Assembly cont Base and Roof Mount Heavy gauge steel swivel base fits the slope of most roofs 1 mast locks into U bolt Radio Shack P N 15 889 12 Wall Mounts Secures 1 mast 12 from side of building Radio Shack P N 15 885 GC Electronics P N 8312 Eaves Mount Secures 1 mast to hanging rafters or trim boards fits most me dium pitch roofs In cludes 4 lag bolts Radio Shack P N 15 891
3. Vent Pipe Mount Brackets attach to 2 to 5 vent pipes GC model fits 2 to 4 vents 1 mast clamps into place Radio Shack P N 15 893 GC Electronics P N 4 Wall Mounts Secures 1 mast 4 from side of building Radio Shack P N 15 883 GC Electronics P N 8304 3 Tipod Mount Designed for larger antennas and areas subject to strong winds Fits slope of most roofs Fits 14 mast Radio Shack P N 15 516 GC Electronics P N 9160 Masts Use with 1 diameter 5 steel mast Radio Shack P N 15 842 GC Electronic s P N 32 9013 or 10 steel mast Radio Shack P N 15 843 GC Electronics P N 32 9014 Central Station Antenna Mast Options allweatherinc All Weather Inc 1165 National Drive Sacramento CA 95818 Fax 916 928 1165 Phone 916 928 1000 Toll Free 800 824 5873 3000 O 025 Hevision A March 201 1
4. dance with Figure 11 If the antenna is to be used over a range of frequencies the element lengths should be chosen for mid range or favorthe element length for the most used or the frequency requiring the greatest range Radiator ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA 1 Select antenna location and route cable 4 from setto antenna QN 2 Loosen mounting nut and assemble radials h SM to hub as shown in illustration Tighten jam ks Hub nuts and lockwashers against hub to secure the radials Retighten mounting nut 3 Connectcable to antenna accepts PL 259 Some models are supplied with cable and connector for the antenna end Radio end connector is not supplied 2 MN p AM QA 4 Mount antenna onto 1 2 3 4 pipe or up to Ja 12 NS 1 3 8 O D tubing not supplied with U bolt lockwashers and hex nuts provided Sol Lockwashers v Eu U Bolt 5 Secure cable to mounting pipe with straps Mounting Bracket or plastic tape to avoid strain on cable connections Hex Nuts Internal Tooth The use of a PTFE or similar lubricant on the Lockwasher threaded portions of the antenna prior to D assembly will provide protection from weather and ease future disassembly Mounting Nut UHF VHF Antenna Assembly Radial Length B Lengths on chart are approxi mate For finer tuning use a VSWR bridge if antenna is to be used for transmitting m TTE
5. trom CDP Xo Remote Display as req at sites designated as landline as opposed to UHF radio data link 4000 ft max Conduit outlet bodies 2 holes 3 4 visibility pwr amp sig Appleton 75 Conduit outlet body covers Appleton K 5 M Conduit outlet body rubber gaskets Appleton GK75 N Device box 5 holes min 5 4 power amp signal distribution Appleton WST275 duplex receptacle 15A 125V ac power outlet Or 5262 duplex receptacle plate w cover and gasket Hubbell WPFS 26 EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC 3000 0 007 mu enum 00g Wm Material List for 5000 3 20 4 0 AWG copper grounding wire 6 Main power disconnect box if required by code as req Main power transformers as req Power cable incoming 120 Circuit breaker panel w 100A main breaker if required 20A breaker and min 15A circuit breakers 1207 20 Power cable intrasite 12AWG IHHN Black White Green 51004 cable Irom tower to CDP dnd trom CDP Xo Remote Display as req at sites designated as landline as opposed to UHF radio data link 4000 ft max Conduit outlet bodies 2 holes 3 4 visibility ceilometer pwr amp sig Applet
6. P AWOS SITE PREP DWG Misc Cable and Mounting Hardware 40 DO NOT SCALE DRAWING MATL CHECKED BY OIL RIG PLATFORM TOTAL ESTIMATE 803 pounds SEE MATERIAL LIST allweatherinc EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT DESIGN ENGINEER 5 Tower 35 Pounds M408527 00 Tower Roof Mount 24 e 2020 Wind Direction Sensor 2 5 e 2030 Wind Speed Sensor 2 9 e 2040 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor 4 8190 Motor Aspirated Radiation Shield with R H Temp Sensor 11 e 8264 Visibility Sensor 74 e 83539 Cloud Height Sensor 61 e 6500 Lightning Sensor 40 e 6490 Pres Wx Sensor 31 e 6495 Freezing Rain Sensor 16 e 1190 Data Collection Platform with BP Sensor 22 e 2020 2030 Crossarm 8 e 6021 Rain Gauge 8 e Gauge Crossarm ZE Contact AWI for assistance in defining routing and mounting grounding power and THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN 9 DWG NO data cables All cables used in maritime environments must be metal clad armored 4 EE pee 5000 007 cables The weight of these cables is not included in the estimates THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC E APPROVALS DATE S 1 OF 10 CEILOMETER MOUNT BOXES zT q DECK GRATE WIND SENSOR MOUNT 2 2 5 SCHEDULE 40 ANODIZED ALUMINUM PIPE 4808509 00 x CEILOMETER MOUNT 5 TOWER SECTION 408550 00 CEILOMETER SENSOR MOUNT M105655 00 5N
7. 25 CB IUEI 27 61 06 52 00 50 EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC 18 00 25 23 91 06 REVISIONS M105619 00 012 DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED 0887 INITIAL RELEASE 8 28 06 J CONNER 20 gt m gt 8 10 00 25 5 52 4 2 4 AX 10 00 25 3X 4 2 20 25 APPEND THE FOLLOWING pus EN DOCUMENTS WHEN CHANGING pcr es THIS DOCUMENT XX 010 ANGLES 1 2 Do 0 XXX24 005 CONCENTRICITY 003 TIR DO NOT SCALE DRAWING MATL er ASTM A123 004 MIN THICK NONE WELD ON IHIS SURFACE SHALL BE FLUSH OR SUB FEUSh GRIND IF REQUIRED 71 25 2 1 2 SCHEDULE 40 STEEL PIPE 12 LONG THREADED ONE END 12 00 50 EE STK V CONNER s 28 06 FABRICATION DWG REVISED MN MOUNT ADAPTER pese 52359 10 5929 ESIGN allweatherinc FOUNDATION PAD D M105619 00 012 APPROVALS DATE 10F1 This antenna is supplied to operate satisfacto rily within the frequency range s specified To cut radiator on the carton label Some models require Replace sra tting cutting of radiator and or radials in accor
8. 4 OO TOWER MOUNT M40852 00 POWER DISTRIBUTION BREAKER BOX MOUNTED WITHIN 25 OF SENSOR SITE Lu y gt DATA COLLECTION PLATFORM A C POWER CLX CABLE AN CLX SIGNAL CABLE IO CDP LOCATION CEILOMETER AC POWER CLX CABLE TO POWER CLX SIGNAL CABLE TO WIND SENSOR CEILOMETER SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION BREAKER BOX CLX CABLE Ei JUNCTION JUNCTION JUNCTION IE BOXES GRATE GROUND TO GRATE 4 EE 2 a 4 0 COPPER GROUND WIRE BREE REE RSS L VISIBILITY AC POWER CLX CABLE POWER DISTRIBUTION BREAKER BOX Zo R SENSOR LAYOUT CONFIGURATION VISIBILITY MOUNT LIGHTNING SENSOR MOUNT FREEZING RAIN MOUNT VISIBILITY SENSOR MOUNT M105655 00 LIGHINING SENSOR MOUNT M105655 00 FREEZING RAIN SENSOR MOUNT M105655 00 N DECK N LIGHTNING SIGNAL CLX CABLE RZNG RAIN SIGNAL FRZNG RAIN AC POWER CLX CABLE TO POWER N CLX CABLE DISTRIBUTION BREAKER BOX EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN VISIBILITY SIGNA CLX CABLE LIGHTNING AC POWER CLX CABLE POWER DISTRIBUTION BREAKER BOX SIZE DWG NO Ly J BOLT TYP e LOCATION JUNCTION BOX AND HEREWITH 15 NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED DISCLOSED I
9. MAY BE ROTATED TO ALIGN J BOLTS WITH FLOOR GRATE OPENINGS POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX TO SENSOR AC POWER JUNCTION BOXES AND DCP POWER A MINIMUM OF 6 J BOLTS MUST BE USED IN THE BASE 2 PER LEG JUNCTION BOX 5 PLACES 9 APPLY LOCTITE SILVER GRADE ANTI SEIZE COMPOUND 401065 00 OR EQUIVALENT TO ALL THREADED FASTENERS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY INSTALL 3 CONDUCTOR WITH SHIELD CLX 20 AWG MINIMUM SIGNAL WIRES OR EQUIVALENT FROM SIGNAL JUNCTION BOX TO SENSOR SIGNAL JUNCTION BOXES AND FROM TOWER JUNCTION BOX TO CDP LOCATION FOR ULTRASONIC WIND SENSOR INSTALL CLX CABLE WITH 5 TWISTED PAIRS EACH WITH DRAIN WIRE FROM DCP JUNCTION BOX TO WIND SENSOR JUNCTION BOX AT WIND SENSOR LOCATION WIRE GAGE WILL BE DEPENDENT ON RUN LENGTH 4 TWISTED PAIRS 18 AWG FOR ALL RUN LENGTHS AND 1 TWISTED PAIR WITH WIRE SIZE AS LISTED MAX RUN LENGTH REQUIRED WIRE SIZE 90 FT 20 AWG 80 FT 18 AWG 150 FT 16 AWG 900 FT 10 AWG 830 FT 8 FOR LONG RUNS AND WHERE 120 V AC IS AVAILABLE AT THE WIND SENSOR LOCATION A TRANSFORMER MAY BE LOCATED IN THE JUNCTION BOX AT THE WIND SENSOR LOCATION AND THE LARGER WIRE SIZE WILL NOT BE REQUIRED 4 WEIGHT OF AWOS COMPONENTS Visibility Sensor Mount 90 10 7 5141312 SHEET OF SHEETS Cloud Height Sensor Mount 50 Lightning Sensor Mount 50 SENSORS AE IN NES ucc Freezing Rain Sensor Mount 90 TOLERANCES aoe e M105619 00 Sensor Pole Mtg Base 4X 204 Mucio
10. contractor who has been assigned responsibility for all site survey and preparation tasks The term manufacturer refers to All Weather Inc who will provide and install the AWOS hardware GENERAL AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL 1 3 Steps Before Site Preparation Begins The drawings are a guide for generic oil rig mounting of the AWOS sensors Every oil rig installation is unique and the oil rig site must meet the requirements of FAA Order 6560 20 Appendix 1 Section 4 Ideally the sensors should each be separated by 10 ft but 1f there 15 insufficient space on the oil rig contact AWI for further assistance A site survey is highly recommended before the sensor locations are selected In particular the site needs to accommodate the needs of the following sensors Model 2020 Vane and Model 2030 Anemometer Large obstructions within 300 m of the sensor dictate the minimum height for the sensor Refer to the Model 2020 Micro Response Vane User s Manual and to the Model 20 0 Micro Response Anemometer User s Manual for more information Model 2040 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor Large obstructions within 300 m of the sensor dictate the minimum height for the sensor Avoid locations that may be in the plane of a radar scanner and do not place this sensor in the line of sight to a satellite radio trans mitting antenna The sensor should be at least m away from VHF transmitters Refer to the Model 2040 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor User s Manual fo
11. 0 0 007 mr ww TOO REVISIONS M408527 00 010 NOTES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED REV ECN DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED A 1655 RELEASE 8 9 08 J CONNER 1 TOWER BASE TO BE PAINTED AVIATION WHITE COLOR PER FED SID 595 FOR TOP 5 17875 OR EQUIVALENT MASK THE OUTSIDE OF MOUNTING TUBES FOR IHE TOP 5 3X 4 REF 3X F 0x 5 MASK 3X T EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC 2 TANE ET SPECIFICATION XXX 0 005 I n TIR T __ DRAWING NENNEN MM CHECKED Eos MOUNT FLAT ROOF see ou or warns conver 0 9 0 8509 TOWER 42 5 REF 3X A MASK THE OUTSIDE OF MOUNTING weather 000 41 DESIGN ENGINEER xE j J CONNER 8 PROJECT MANAGE x B M408527 00 010 ES E 8 9 08 po NOTES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED 10 00 25 11 00 25 1 REMOVE ALL BURRS AND BREAK SHARP EDGES 01 06 13 80 06 NO WELD ON JOINT INSIDE PIPE BOTH SIDES WATER DRAINAGE i E 792 05 4 38 03 2X SEE DETAIL A DETAIL A x 3X FULL SCALE 1205 3X N 2 4 2X E lt 10 00
12. 0566 5 00 HANDRAIL MOUNTING PLATE 2X M009065 5 16 LOCK WASHER 8X FLAT MOUNTING PLATE 4X PART OF U BOLT 5 16 HEX NUT 8X PART OF U BOLT 531 00 3 8 U BOLT 4X HAND RAIL ANTENNA MOUNT 488504 00 408498 01 5 16 U BOLT 4X 105664 00 ANTENNA MOUNTING ARM 3 8 16 HEX NUT 8X PART OF U BOLT 009035 00 3 8 LOCK WASHER 8X 009026 3 8 FLAT WASHER 8X EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SIZE DWG NO 3000 0 007 maru qeu C A Ser 8 Material List for 5000 A 10 4 0 AWG copper grounding wire 2 4 Main power disconnect box if required by code as req Main power transformers Power cobe MESE 12AWG THHN Black White Green Signal cable from tower to CDP and from CDP to Remote Display as req at sites designated as landline as opposed to UHF radio data link 4000 ft max 3 16 polypropylene pull 1 1 Circuit breaker panel w 100A main breaker required 20A breaker and min 15A circuit breakers Device box 5 holes min 3 4 power amp signal distribution Appleton WST275 duplex receptacle 15A 125V ac power outlet Hubbell 0 2 duplex receptacle plate w cover and gasket Hubbell WPFS 26 EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SP
13. 3000 O 007 for use by the AWOS connecting to an existing power source as determined during the site survey Transformers main disconnect boxes etc if required shall be provided in accordance with ANSI C57 12 25 1981 4 3 2 Communications At rooftop locations designated as land line as opposed to UHF VHF radio data link provide and install a communications data cable as specified in the materials list from a junction box next to the tower to the AWOS central data processing computer The maximum length 1s 4 000 feet The cable should be either in a conduit for its full length or of a type suitable for direct burial 4 4 Tower Installation As far as practical do not install towers near the oil rig platform power lines All towers should be installed by experienced and trained personnel All installations must be grounded per local and national codes Installation of the tower assumes completion of the oil rig platform tower base 4 4 1 UHFAVHF Data Link Antenna Mast Data Link Installations Only See the Radio Data Link Antenna Mast drawing Bend piece of 34 conduit rigid or EMT as shown on the drawing Locate the antenna mast on the side of the tower nearest the Central Station Equipment No obstructions may exist between the antenna on the tower and the antenna located near the Central Station Equipment A clear line of sight path 1s required Use 488292 00 antenna mount to attach the antenna to the mast inste
14. 485 AWOS Net No additional site preparation work is needed for this AWOS Net type 4 5 7 3 UHF Radio AWOS Net The UHF radio AWOS Net is used when the AWOS Net cannot be hard wired to the CDP or is more than 4000 feet from the CDP The CDP must be communicating with the DCP using a UHF radio for this AWOS Net option to be used An antenna mount like the VHF antenna mount described in Section 4 5 5 must be installed on the roof of the building or some other appropriate location within the line of sight to the CDP UHF radio antenna The AWOS Net device uses the same frequency as the DCP CDP UHF radio link Install the antenna mount and mast see the Central Station Antenna Mast Options drawing The mast should be at least 5 in length The UHF radio antenna and cable will be installed by the All Weather Inc engineer 10 SITE CLEANUP AND RESTORATION Site Cleanup and Restoration Site cleanup and restoration shall Include the following 1 Removal of all contractor furnished material tools and equipment that will not become oil rig platform property upon acceptance of site work 2 Removal of all trash litter packing and excess material from the site to be disposed of by the contractor 3 Restoration of portions of the site inadvertently damaged by the contractor so as to be returned to the same condition as existed before beginning work at the site 4 Upon completion of the site cleanup and restoration the contractor sha
15. Automated Weather Observing System Oil Rig Platform SIte Preparation Manual FAA APPROVED NOT FAA APPROVED 3000 0 025 Rev A allweatherinc All Weather Inc 1165 National Drive Sacramento CA 95834 USA 800 824 5873 www allweatherinc com Copyright 201 All Weather Inc All Rights Reserved The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and or service All Weather Inc manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of All Weather Inc Throughout this manual trademarked names might be used Rather than put a trademark symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name we state herein that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner and with no intention of infringement All Weather Inc and the All Weather Inc logo are trademarks of All Weather Inc Disclaimer The information and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice Latest Manual Version For the latest version of this manual see the Product Manuals page under Reference on our web site at www allweatherinc com alweatherinc All Weather Inc 1165 National Drive Sacramento CA 95834 Tel 916 928 1000 Fax 916 928 1165 Contact Customer Service Phone support is available from 8 00am 4 30pm
16. ECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC 3000 0 007 wap ORT Material List for 5000 1 24 0 AWG grounding wire Circuit breaker panel w 100A main breaker if required a 20A breaker and min 15A circuit breakers Signal cable from tower to CDP and from CDP to Remote Display at sites designated as landline as opposed to UHF radio data link 4000 ft max 73 18 povpropyiene pul roge Wu S ur menu GFCI duplex receptacle 15A 125V ac power outlet Hubbell GF 5262 x duplex receptacle plate w cover and gasket Hubbell WPFS 26 EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC 5000 0 007 Pa ww C a e 68 Material List for 5000 2 20 4 0 AWG copper grounding wire Circuit breaker panel w 100A main breaker if required q 20A breaker and min 15A circuit breakers SE Main power disconnect box if required by code MEE S S S S S LLLI as req Main power transformers Gs Reg Power cable incoming 1207 eg 20 Power cable intrasite 12AWG IHHN Black White Green Signal cable irom tower to CDP
17. MENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT BE USED REPRODUCED DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC 3000 0 007 mu wap ORT Material List for 5000 Z 4 0 copper grounding wire Circuit breaker panel w 100A main breaker if required a 20A breaker and 8 min 15A circuit breakers Main power disconnect box if required by code as req Main power transformers as Power cable incoming 120 Se 120 eG Power cable intrasite 12AWG IHHN Black White Green 5194 Cable Trom xower to COP dnd trom CDP to Remote Display as req at sites designated as landline as opposed to UHF radio data link 4000 ft max 3 16 polypropylene pull rope Conduit outlet bodies 2 holes 3 4 vis ceilometer lightning freezing rain pwr amp sig Appleton 5 Conduit outlet body covers Appleton 5 Conduit outlet body rubber gaskets Appleton GK75 N 2 Device box 5 holes min 5 4 power amp signal distribution Appleton WST275 GFCI duplex receptacle 15A 125V ac power outlet Hubbell GF 5262 duplex receptacle plate w cover and gasket Hubbell WPFS 26 EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC 300
18. N WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC 3000 0 007 POWER AND SIGNAL INTERCONNECTION Paw qux 193 M105656 00 GROUND LUG AA 9X J BOLT INCLUDES LOCKING M HARDWARE 4 0 COPPER GROUND WIRE A GROUND TO GRATE DETAIL B 3X C 5 DETAIL C ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION M408527 00 FLAT ROOF MOUNT 1 3 INCLUDED 7 16 X 2 1 2 NC BOLT 3 WITH NUT 4 INCLUDED 5 16 X 2 3 8 NC BOLT 3 WTH NUT TOWER INSTALLATION SUPPLIED BY ALL WEATHER INC DECK GRATE 115 V AC 60 Hz 1 PH SENSOR SITE LOCATION LOAD BREAKER SIZE DATA COLLECTION PLATFORM DAY NIGHT DETECTOR TOWER 900 VA MAX RAIN GAUGE TOWER 200 VA MAX PRESENT WEATHER SENSOR TOWER 200 VA MAX DUPLEX OUTLET TOWER 500 VA MAX VISIBILITY SENSOR 400 VA CLOUD HEIGHT SENSOR LIGHTNING SENSOR FREEZING RAIN SENSOR OTHER SENSORS AS APPLICABLE CENTRAL DATA PROCESSOR POWER REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN DWG NO SIZE AND HEREWTH 15 NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED S m DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC SCAE NONE SHEET 3 OF 10 1 1 2 PIPE HANDRAIL REF M488292 00 ANTENNA MOUNTING KIT REF M489103 UHF VHF OMNI ANTENNA REF M408 1
19. PST Monday through Friday Call 916 928 1000 and ask for Service Online support is available by filling out a request at www allweatherinc com customer support html e E mail your support request to support allweatherinc com CONTENTS AW0S 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL Table of Contents 1 1 12 Doi u n 1 13 Steps Belore site Preparato bom tt Pat ot 2 LA RSG WI FAM uyu 3 390rgifiauor willy Building AUBTOEIUBS d 3 2 SITE PREPARATIO Nedstat Pr 4 3 ELEVATION AND WIND DIRECTION BENCHMARKS U U U U U U UU nere rere re rere rere 5 A HARDWARE INSTALLATION ioci 6 AT 22 AERE pnl a UEN E a E 8 a d o 8 CDP 9 5 9ITE CEEANUP AND RESTORATION u u a m A ua w rt e re ir P e E SE EA 11 6 5 a c n cia ck i ERE 12 Te COORDINATION 13 8 MATERIALS LIS T
20. a wall mounts Radio Shack 15 885 GC Electronics 8312 Select 1 mounting option for each antenna Radio Shack 15 883 4 wall mounts GC Electronics 8304 Si ds EE Radio Shack 15 516 P GC Electronics 9160 Antenna and antenna cables supplied by All Weather Inc 15 DRAWINGS Drawings Chapter The following pages contain drawings detailing site preparation activities 3000 O 007 408527 00 010 105619 00 012 Site Preparation Rig Platform 8509 Tower Flat Roof Mount Base Sensor Foundation Pad Adapter UHF VHF Antenna Assembly 16 REVISIONS OWE NO 3000 0 007 REV ECO DATE APPROVED A 1535 NOTES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED PLATFORM OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO SUPPLY ITEMS 1 CONDUIT OUTLET BODIES 3 4 HOLES APPLETON C75 M WITH COVER K75 CM AND A RUBBER GASKET 75 OR EQUIVALENT 8 REQUIRED 2 WEATHER TIGHT DEVICE BOX FIVE 3 4 HOLES MIN APPLETON WST275 AND COVER WCB24 OR EQUIVALENT 3 REQUIRED THE PLATFORM OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE TERMINATE 2 RECEPTACLE PLATE WITH GASKET AND COVER HUBBELL WPFS26 OR EQUIV AND IES M TR S a DUPLEX RECEPTACLE 15 AMP 125V HUBBELL GF 5262 OR EQUIV 1 REQUIRED 4 WEATHER TIGHT DEVICE BOX 3 4 HOLE APPLETON FD 1 75 OR EQUIV 1 REQUIRED N ATTACH GROUND LUG UNDER BOLT ITEM 4 ON TOWER LEG CLOSEST TO GROUND CABLE INSTALL 5 CONDUCTOR CLX 16 AWG MINIMUM AC POWER WIRES OR EQUIVALENT FROM TOWER BASE
21. ad of the bracket provided with the antenna The AII Weather Inc engineer will install the antenna and the antenna cable HARDWARE INSTALLATION AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL 4 5 Central Data Platform CDP Place the CDP at an indoor location specified by the airport authority The indoor space must accommodate the 1 IRU equipment rack which is 22 x 20 5 x 20 and weights about 150 pounds including the UPS power supply The location should take into account the need to access the front and both sides of the rack 4 5 1 Equipment The CDP is mounted in an industrial grade 11 RU rack along with UPS The rack also houses the VHF ground to air radio and the CDP options 4 5 2 Temperature Requirements The indoor equipment must be located a conditioned space where the temperature 15 maintained between 40 F and 105 F with a relative humidity between 5 and 90 4 5 3 Power Requirements The indoor equipment must be located within three feet of an outlet with 120 V AC 60 Hz 5 The indoor equipment requires 500 V A and should be on a dedicated 15 A circuit 4 5 4 Telephone Requirements The indoor equipment must be located with access to a telephone line terminated with an RJ 11 connector The phone line is dedicated to the AWOS modem and must not be shared with other telephones FAX machines etc 4 5 5 VHF Voice Radio Antenna Mast The VHF radio antenna supplied and installed by All Weather Inc will be located outdoor
22. direction gusts Tower Bottom Section AWOS A V Temperature Dewpoint Dm Mu Visibility Sensor Pad Visibility Dual Digital Barometer Wind speed direction gusts Temperature Dewpoint Sensor Mounts Ceilometer Wind speed direction gusts Temperature Dewpoint Visibility Ceilometer Precipitation Identification Ceilometer Pad DID IBS Tower Bottom Section eu T s Visibility Sensor Pad HARDWARE INSTALLATION AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL AWOS SYSTEM Dual Digital Barometer Wind speed direction gusts AWOS IIIT Temperature Dewpoint Visibility Ceilometer Sensor Mounts Thunderstorm Lightning Tower Bottom Section Dual Digital Barometer Visibility Sensor Pad Wind speed direction gusts Ceilometer Pad Temperature Dewpoint Thunderstorm Lightning Sensor Pad AWOS Ill P T Visibility Ceilometer Precipitation Identification Thunderstorm Lightning Dual Digital Barometer Wind speed direction gusts Sensor Mounts Temperature Dewpoint Tower Bottom Section Visibility Visibility Sensor Pad Ceilometer Ceilometer Pad Precipitation Identification Thunderstorm Lightning Sensor Pad Thunderstorm Lightning Freezing Rain Sensor Pad Freezing Rain 4 1 Sensor Mounting Kits 4 1 1 Twenty Foot Tower Refer to drawing M408527 00 010 for details on installing the oil rig platform tower base Secure the mounting bolts to the oil rig platform structural supports 4 1 2 Sensor Pads Refer to drawi
23. e Gulf Coast in western Florida the magnetic declination 1s Easterly For sites east of the zero line the declination Is Westerly The magnetic declination for a particular site can be obtained from the site survey data form or from an online magnetic declination calculator In addition to determining a wind direction reference point the barometric pressure sensor site elevation needs to be determined so that it can be factored into the altimeter calculations Add the measured or estimated difference between the elevation of the barometric pressure sensor site and the published deck elevation for the corresponding deck to determine the barometric pressure sensor site elevation HARDWARE INSTALLATION Hardware Installation The hardware installation Includes the construction of all sensor mounts placement of conduit erection of the tower connection of the AC power distribution system tower lights and lightning rod and for radio data link installations installation of the antenna mast and antenna It is very important to know what category of AWOS 15 being installed before starting Refer to the following table to identify the relevant sensors and site preparation associated with the AWOS 3000 system category being installed AWOS SYSTEM JE Sensor Mounts Dual Digital Barometer I Sensor Mounts Wind speed direction gusts Tower Bottom Section Temperature Dewpoint Dual Digital Barometer AWOS II Wind speed
24. eather Inc shall supply the tower and the tower light fixture The site preparation contrac tor shall provide the remaining materials as listed in the Material List in the drawing corres ponding to the AWOS system category being installed In addition to these materials the site preparation contractor shall also provide the additional materials and bracing specified by the qualified civil engineer retained to verify the structural integrity of the building oil platform to accommodate mounting the AWOS system 14 ANTENNA MOUNTING MATERIALS LIST Antenna Mounting Materials List The following table lists the material requirements for antennas installed as part of the Central Station equipment All sites require one antenna at the Central Station for VHF radio voice output Sites using UHF data links require two antennas at the Central Station along with mounting hardware and masts Select one mounting option from the table for each antenna Figures showing antenna assembly procedures and the various mounting options are included at the back of the Drawings section of this manual Antennas and Antenna Mounting Materials List bees Radio Shack 15 842 5 E HN Radio Shack 15 843 10 voice and data link Antenna mast 1 1 4 x 5 or 1 1 4 x 10 GC Electronics 32 9013 5 more for each UHF Radio AWOS Net GC Electronics 32 9014 10 VARRO Ide Radio Shack 15 893 GC Electronics 8802
25. he AWOS components NOTE NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY INSTRUCTION OR DETAIL IN THIS DOCUMENT 1 5 Coordination with Building Authorities The Site Superintendent or designate will furnish the contractor with information relative to the facility As available this information will include equipment layout drawings existing termination points for commercial power and communications systems and plot plans delineating proposed construction Specific manufacturer s data 1s included in this document Coordination with the Site Superintendent or designate will address locations of power and communication termination for the site Coordination with the Site Superintendent or designate should also include site access procedures and site contact information for use during site preparation and system installation SITE PREPARATION Site Preparation Once a Notice to Proceed 15 received and all permits and licenses required for the work have been procured the contractor shall perform the following site preparation work 1 Prepare the tower section mounting pipes sensor mounts etc 2 Install the tower base and tower section 3 If applicable provide and install a data cable from the tower section to the central data processing computer 4 Provide and install antenna masts 5 Provide and install a power run and antenna cable to the AWOS sensor site The tower section VHF radio mast and optional tower moun
26. ll obtain a written release from the property owner attesting that the sites have been restored to a satisfactory condition 11 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS Tests and Inspections The contractor 1s responsible for securing all necessary construction and electrical permits waivers etc before commencing work After completion of the work the contractor shall demonstrate acceptable work to the oil rig platform owner manager or other authority as appropriate It 1s the responsibility of the contractor that all aspects of this project that are under his control are in conformance with appropriate building and electrical codes Nothing in this document shall preclude any requirement for code conformance As early as possible the contractor shall notify All Weather Inc of the date when the site will be ready for installation of the AWOS system The contractor is required to provide digital photo graphs showing that all required work has been completed and that the equipment is at the site All Weather Inc will not schedule an FSE Field Service Engineer for installation until these photographs have been submitted and reviewed to ensure the site 1s ready for installation The contractor may also be required to provide a signed document attesting that all required work has been completed and that all equipment and material have been installed in accordance with the appropriate manuals and specifications applicable building codes and accepted engi
27. neering practices that circuit breakers are available in the disconnect box that pull ropes are in the signal conduits that all towers and mounting pipes are leveled properly and that the communication line to the central station 1s in place To assure that the site 16 completely ready for delivery and installation of AWOS equipment the oil rig platform operator may invite the AWOS equipment vendor to participate the acceptance inspection The contractor shall correct all deficiencies detected during the inspection prior to the acceptance of site work Facilities that give evidence of substandard contractor performance will not be accepted by the oil rig platform operator When All Weather Inc 15 notified of completion as described above if any part of the site preparation described in this document has not been accomplished and extra costs are incurred as a result of such deficiency the contractor may be required to reimburse All Weather Inc for such actual excess costs 12 COORDINATION Coordination The contractor shall perform all work in a manner that does not conflict with or adversely affect the air traffic operational environment In the event of any actual or potential conflict air traffic activities shall have priority over all contractor activities The contractor shall provide services in a manner and at such times as will not disrupt the normal flow of air traffic 13 MATERIALS LIST Matenals List All W
28. ng M105619 00 012 for details on installing the oil rig platform sensor mounts for the sensor poles Secure the mounting bolts to the oil rig platform structural supports 4 2 Conduit and Lightning Protection All sensor locations will require signal power and lightning protection cables Install the power cables and conduit that supply power to the site to the equipment mounted on the frame at the tower location see Section 4 3 Place power conduits and attach junction boxes or 90 condulets at the sensor mounts The ends at the tower connect to the circuit breaker cabinet The junction boxes or condulets at the sensor pads are supported by rigid conduit and straps attached to the mount Install the signal conduits in the same manner securing the ends at HARDWARE INSTALLATION AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL the tower to a junction box on the frame If applicable land line sites install the incoming communications conduit and cable from the central data processing computer to a junction box next to the tower see Section 4 3 2 Place electrical wire of an appropriate size and type in the electrical conduits running from the circuit breaker panel to junction boxes at the sensor pads Place 3 16 pull ropes in all signal conduits running between the tower and the sensor pads 4 3 Utility Services 4 3 1 Input Power The contractor shall provide and install the required AC input power see the Power Require ments sheet in drawing
29. on C75 M Conduit outlet body covers Appleton 5 duplex receptacle 15A 125V ac power outlet EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA DISCLOSED HEREIN AND HEREWITH IS NOT TO BE USED REPRODUCED DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ALL WEATHER INC 3000 0 007 mu wap enum A sO n Material List for 5000 T 40 4 0 AWG copper grounding wire Circuit breaker panel w 100A main breaker if required q 20A breaker and 7 min 15A circuit breakers Main power disconnect box if required by code as req Main power transformers as req Power cable incoming 120 1207 20 Power cable intrasite 12AWG IHHN Black White Green Signal cable from tower to CDP and from CDP to Remote Display as req at sites designated as landline as opposed to UHF radio data link 4000 ft max 25 3 16 polypropylene pull Conduit outlet bodies 2 holes 3 4 visibility ceilometer lightning pwr amp sig Appleton 5 Conduit outlet body covers Appleton K 5 M Conduit outlet body rubber gaskets Appleton GK75 N 2 Device box 5 holes min 5 4 power amp signal distribution Appleton WST275 duplex receptacle 15A 125V ac power outlet m NEC duplex receptacle plate w cover and gasket Hubbell WPFS 26 EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT THIS DOCU
30. r more information Model 8364 E Visibility Sensor Locate the sensor as far as practical from strobe lights and other modulated light sources Do not locate it in an area that 1s subject to localized obstructions to vision e g smoke dust etc At the same time it should not be so isolated that it cannot detect more widespread obstructions when they affect visibility in the area of concern Refer to the Model 8364 E Forward Scatter Visibility Sensor User s Manual for more information Model 6490 Present Weather Sensor In general the sensor should be located where the sensor site will be exposed to the same environment as the area around it Ideally the area around the site should be free of obstructions Refer to the Model 6490 Present Weather Sensor User s Manual for more information Model 6500 Thunderstorm Lightning Detector The antenna 15 sensitive to static charges so care must be taken to ensure that the antenna and ground plane are as far removed as possible from composite materials e g plastic materials or fiberglass since these materials have a tendency to build up static charge The sensor should be mounted as far as possible from devices that emit high levels of radio frequency interference RFI and electromagnetic interference EMI such as VHF and UHF radios RF modems fluorescent lamps and ballasts air conditioner and heater blowers as well as any current carrying cables Refer to the Model 6500 Thundersto
31. rm Lightning Detector User s Manual for more information GENERAL AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL The proposed locations of the tower and sensors also take into account the requirements of FCM S4 Federal Standard for Siting Meteorological Sensors at Airports and ICAO Annex 14 Aero dromes so that the tower and sensor locations conform to operational regulatory and safety requirements Some guidelines for locating sensors are included in the User s Manuals for the individual sensors where appropriate but these are only technical guidelines for the individual sensors and do not take into consideration the broader guidelines for a complete system Send FAA Form 7460 1 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration to the FAA Air Traffic regional office located in the area you plan to build the tower or site the sensors at least 30 days prior to the date you propose to begin construction or 30 days before you plan to file an application for a construction permit whichever 15 earlier Site preparation activities may not commence until a Notice to Proceed is received and all permits and licenses required by local authorities for the work have been procured 1 4 Requirements Site preparation consists of all functional responsibilities from coordination with airport authorities to the installation of the wind tower sensor mounts conduits and other physical preparations for the AWOS Drawing 3000 O 007 provides the weights of t
32. s and away from obstructions The antenna should not be mounted within 100 of other radio transmitters such as a UNICOM transmitter If such a location 1s not available for the radio mast contact Weather Inc for further instructions See the Central Station Antenna Mast Options drawing for more information about antenna mounting options The mast should be at least 5 in length Install the desired antenna mount and mast The VHF radio antenna and cable will be installed by the All Weather Inc engineer HARDWARE INSTALLATION AWOS 3000 SITE PREPARATION MANUAL 4 5 6 UHFAHF Data Link Radio Antenna Mast Data Link Installations Only The UHF VHF Data Link Radio Antenna supplied by AII Weather Inc must be located outdoors and away from obstructions See the Central Station Antenna Mast Options drawing for more information about antenna mounting options The antenna mast should be at least 5 in length This antenna should be mounted at least 20 away from the VHF Voice Radio Antenna Install the desired antenna mount and mast The AII Weather Inc engineer will install the antenna 4 5 7 AWOS Net optional Some AWOS systems use the optional AWOS Net The AWOS Net can be used as a Web server and or to support a remote display There are three types of AWOS Net each based on the communication protocol used by the AWOS Net 4 5 7 1 5 232 AWOS Net No additional site preparation work is needed for this AWOS Net type 4 5 7 2 5
33. ted UHF radio masts are either provided by All Weather Inc or are procured by the oil rig owner All other materials required to perform the site preparation instructions listed are provided by the site preparation contractor The Material List 1n Chapter 8 describes the materials required to do the site preparation work ELEVATION AND WIND DIRECTION BENCHMARKS Elevation and Wind Direction Benchmarks Solar noon a compass or the North Star can be used to identify a North South reference line A wind direction reference point must be established in one of the four cardinal directions to align the wind direction sensor It is simplest to use True North as the reference though at some installations this may not be feasible The reference point should be established relative to the center of the AWOS tower Any of the other three directions be determined once True North has been established True North uses earth s geographic meridians while Magnetic North is the North indicated by a magnetic compass Depending on a site s location Magnetic North 1s to either the East or West of True North with the exception of sites along the line of zero declination where Magnetic and True North are the same This difference measured in degrees between True North and Magnetic North is known as the magnetic declination For sites west of the line of zero declination which runs roughly from west of Hudson Bay down along Lake Michigan to th
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