TP1080WC - ProWeatherStation
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1. The data is stored in a file called easyweather dat in a folder called Easyweather on your computer If you ever have a problem with weird readings the file may have become corrupted Clear the memory in the display console by touching the memory indicator until CLEAR shows next to it and then touching again and holding for 6 seconds Then go in and either rename the easyweather dat file or delete the file if you don t care about saving the data The system will automatically create a new file Please help preserve the environment and return m Used batteries to an authorized depot 6 SPECIFICATIONS Subject to change without notice Display Ranges Wind Speed 0 100 MPH Displays in mph m s km h knots or Beaufort Outdoor Temperature 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F 0 1 deg resolution Displays in C or F O to 50 C 32 to 122 F 0 1 deg resolution Indoor Temperature Maur 7 Displays in C or F Humidity 10 to 99 1 resolution Rain Gauge 0 9999mm 394 inches 0 1mm resolution 9 Displays in mm or inches hour day week month or total Barometric Pressure 27 13 to 31 89 inHg 0 01inHg resolution Displays in inHG or hPa Wireless Transmitter Sensor Array Operating Frequency 915 MHz Operating Distance Up to 100meters 300 feet between sensor array and controller Wind Survivability 200 km h 125 mph UV resistant white thermoplastic and stainless mounting Construction pole _Mounting Pole mount using 2 stai2. On Windows 7 machines the software needs to be Run As Administrator Right click on the software shortcut and select Run As Administrator from the menu You can also set the default properties of the shortcut to always run as administrator Refer to your Windows documentation for further instructions Attach the Touch Screen controller to the computer thru a USB cable The connection status can be viewed in the lower right portion of the EasyWeather screen It will show a green Connected when connected or a red Not Connected if disconnected The software will automatically download any exist ing stored data from the Touch Screen Controller This process can take up to 4 minutes if data memory is full Progress can be viewed in the lower left portion of the EasyWeather screen Setup the system on the SYSTEM SETUP page This is also the only place to set the data storage sample interval The range is 5 to 240 minutes Set the time zone where you are located GMT Set the relative pressure which you can obtained from an outside source like internet or radio or TV for your area and elevation Set the units that you want to display Enable or disable the various alarms setup the alarm limits on the SYSTEM ALARM page To view stored data go to RECORD HISTORY Select a condition Comore tra Refresh Clear Data Clear Memory Graph Export Cancel 10 11 12 13 14 from the
3. a remote shady area Cables can be ex tended as needed STEP 12 Before proceeding with installation of the sensor array outdoors we recommend making sure all is working properly first Install 3 AA batteries into the Touch Screen Controller Do Not Touch the LCD screen for at least 15 seconds after inserting the batteries Make sure that the controller is communicating with the sensor array by viewing that outside temperature and humidity are displayed Move wind direction sensor and note that compass display changes Dont mind the actual readings at this point because the system normally takes at least 12 hours to stabilize If Outside Tempera ture and Humidity is blank remove the batteries from the console and re insert in order to re sync to the transmitter STEP 13 Install the sensor array outside in the desired location using the 2 included pipe clamps Rotate the sensor array so the screw head which attaches the wind direction sensor to the top support arm is pointing towards North You may need a magnetic compass to determine North NOTE Make sure there is no obstruction above the 3 rain gauge If doing a wind site survey the sensor array should be mounted at the same location planned for the wind turbine and should be higher than obstructions such as houses or trees which tend to block the wind STEP 14 Route wires to clean up the installation by running them along the arms and metal mast Tie Wraps or electrical tape
4. de termined that there is no fault found NFF on a unit the customer will be charged 50 USD for testing time This charge will be at the sole discretion of TPS The RMA number is valid for 30 days from date of issue and product must be received within this timeframe or shipment will be refused Shipping and Damage Claims All shipping damage claims are the purchaser s responsibility Inspect each shipment upon delivery and IMMEDIATELY report all damage to the carrier There may be time limits and inspections may be required 11 8000003 Rev 4 TP1080WC ProWeatherStation Qwik Install Guide 12
5. TP1080WC Power Systems Professional Wireless Data Logging Weather Station Weather Tracking and Forecasting Wind Turbine Site Survey gt Remote Temp Humidity monitoring Wind Chill Dew point and Storm warning a a Fm le nl a Congratulations on your purchase of the ProWeatherStation one of the finest professional weather stations available Please take a moment to review this Qwik Install Guide before assembly or battery installation DANGER Avoid Powerlines STOP You Can Be Killed When following the instructions in this guide to install the Pro WeatherStation take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines lights and power circuits Contact with power lines lights or power circuits may be fatal We recommend to install ProWeather Station no closer than 20 feet to any power lines Safety For your own protection follow these safety rules c Perform as many functions as possible on the ground o Do not attempt to install the ProWeatherStation on a rainy windy or snowy day or if there is ice or snow accumulation at the install site or if the site is wet c Make sure there are no people pets etc below when you are working on a roof or ladder Recommended Tools Pliers Phillips Screwdriver Flat Blade Screwdriver Qwik Install aio STEP 1 Assemble the 2 halves m en of metal mast together ENSS ee STEP 2 Insert top support arm in the to
6. can be used to hold wires in place Excess wire can be pushed into the top of the mounting pole STEP 15 Mount the Touch Screen controller in the desired location Due to obstructions between the sensor array and controller walls trees buildings etc you may find that you have to move the controller to a different location to get good communications Touch Screen Controller Operation 1 The operation of the touch screen is intuitive so we will be brief in this Qwik Install Guide If you need further details refer to the prod uct manual 2 Touch the parameter you want to change for instance INside tem perature The INside Temperature will start flashing and a and will appear in the TENDENCY window Touching the or will toggle between C and F Touching the INside temperature twice will show the HI Alarm and allow limit setting and turning the alarm on off in the TENDENCY window Touching INside temperature 3 times will show the LO Alarm 3 Touch the parameter OUTside temperature Because this parameter has different display modes when you press or it will allow you to select Temp display or Wind Chill or Dew Point Touching twice will allow you to select C or F and touching 3 or 4 times will allow you to set the alarms 4 To stop a flashing display just touch any blank area of the display or wait about 30 secs for the controller to timeout 5 All parameters follow this
7. drop down near the top left or manually set a start and stop date and time then click on SEARCH to display the data NOTE The date is in DD MM YYYY format in the selector box To clear the memory on the Touch Screen Controller after down loading the data click on the CLEAR MEMORY button Don t press CLEAR DATA as this will permanently clear all EasyWeather stored data on the computer NOTE The data file is stored on the comput er as EasyWeather dat in case you want to make a backup To Export Data to Excel as a delimited file click on the EXPORT button To view stored data as a graph click on the GRAPH button If you want to zoom into a section of the graph just highlight an area with the mouse and the system will automatically zoom When in Graph mode clicking on EXPORT will create a JPG graphics file If the graph function doesn t work on your computer after install of the software Open a COMMAND PROMPT usually located in Ac cessories folder Go to the Easyweather folder cd program files easyweather Run the command regsvr32 easyweather ocx to register the graph software For data integrity its important to make sure the computer time is the same as the time on the Touch Screen Controller within a few minutes The Touch screen controller has a radio controlled clock WWVB DCF so it s time is very accurate and is based on an atomic clock maintained by the government This signal may not be available in all areas
8. erence Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is sub ject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Limited Warranty The ProWeatherStation products are supplied with a limited 12 month warranty which covers material and workmanship defects This warran ty does not cover the following a Parts requiring replacement due to improper installation misuse poor site conditions faulty power etc 2 Lightning or weather damage a Physical damage to the external amp internal parts a Products that have been opened altered or defaced 2 Water damage for units that were not mounted according to user manual a Usage other than in accordance with instructions and the normal intended use Warranty Repairs All returns must have a valid RMA number written clearly on the outside of the box or shipment will be refused For customers located in United States and Canada customer pays all shipping charges incurred to ship the product to Tycon Power Systems TPS TPS pays shipping charges to return the product to the original purchaser For all other countries the original purchaser shall pay all shipping broker fees du ties and taxes incurred in shipping products to and from TPS TPS re serves the right to either repair or replace the defective unit If it is
9. nless pole clamps Controller Setup Touch Sereen or Computer SB Computer Interface U 3 type AA LR6 Alkaline not included gives 1 year bat tery life Dimensions L x W x H 235 x 146 x 38mm 9 25 x 5 75 x 1 5 General Batteries Temperature Humidity Wind Chill Dew Point Rainfall Settable Alarms Wind Speed Barometric Pressure Storm Warning Alarm duration Up to 120 seconds Automatic thru WWVB DCF or manual 12hr or 24hr Perpetual 2 5kg 5 4lbs Time Setting Time Display Calendar Shipping Weight proweatherstation com 7 TECH CORNER Additional Information you may find useful 1 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE A barometer is a device that measures barometric pressure or air pressure We can t feel this pressure be cause it presses on us evenly from all sides A falling barometric pres sure indicates an approaching low pressure system which usually re sults in a storm 2 RELATIVE PRESSURE This barometric pressure measurement takes into account the altitude It is set manually from a reference source 3 ABSOLUTE PRESSURE This barometric pressure measurement is without regard for altitude 4 INCHES OF MERCURY inHg This is the common unit of measure of barometric pressure in the USA 5 HECTOPASCALS hPa This is the international unit of measure for barometric pressure 6 MEMORY The controller memory stores 4080 data sets If the sample interval is set at 5 minutes the memo
10. p of the metal mast Align slot in the mast with tab on support arm Insert small ki _ bolt with nut thru the lower hole pp Tighten nut Insert self tapping D screw thru upper hole and tight gt en gt STEP 3 Install the 2 identical support arms to the metal mast with square end pointing up by loosening the bolts a little then sliding the arm clamp onto the mast from the bottom STEP 4 Position the bottom arm so it is straddling the joint in the metal mast This will keep the top part of the metal mast from rotating in a strong wind Rotate the bottom arm so it is perpendicular to the top sup port arm and then tighten the 4 bolts nuts STEP 5 Position the middle arm so it is about halfway between the bottom arm and the top arm and rotate it so it is perpendicular to the top arm and pointing opposite the bottom arm Tighten the 4 bolts nuts STEP 6 Install the anemometer wind speed gauge to the end of the top support arm Insert a small bolt into the mounting hole attach the nut and tighten STEP 7 Install the wind direction sensor to the other end of the top support arm Insert a small bolt into the mounting hole attach the nut and tighten NOTE In a later step you will need to rotate the entire as sembly to align the wind direction sensor towards North The head of the screw that attaches the sensor to the top support arm indicates the North direction STEP 8 Install the rectangular rain gauge
11. ry will be full in 14 days 10 mins 28 days etc When the memory is full it will discard the oldest record to make room for a new incoming record 7 BATTERIES It s recommended to only use Type AA LR6 Alkaline batteries like Duracell or Energizer Using substandard alkaline or other batteries may cause the sensor array to malfunction especially at out side temperatures lt 20 C 8 SUN The ProWeatherStation is constructed of all UV protected ma terials so it will survive for many years in the most extreme of solar en vironments ie an Arizona rooftop during the summer 9 LIGHTNING Lightning is the single worst enemy of outdoor elec tronics equipment No electronics will survive a direct strike but there are close proximity strikes that can cause huge electrical fields to be generated which can damage electronic equipment We have taken special care in the design of the ProWeatherStation unit to prevent damage from electrical storms but we cannot warrant this unit if dam aged by lightning 10 PAINTING It s not recommended to paint the ProWeatherStation as this will void the warranty 11 WWVB Used for radio controlled clocks in the USA It is a radio signal sent from NIST in Fort Collins Colorado which is based on an atomic clock maintained by the government DCF is used in Europe and 8 is based in Germany Time Zone Map NOTES Appendix FCC ID WAS915MTX Federal Communication Commission Interf
12. same basic operation and with a little practice you will become familiar with them All these settings can also be setup with a PC and the EasyWeather software 6 Clear the display console memory before connecting to a computer for the first time after installation Touch the memory indicator until CLEAR shows next to it Touch one more time and hold for 6 seconds to clear the memory on the display console 7 The MAX values are stored in non volatile RAM in the display console If you want to clear a MAX value you need to touch that 8 parameter till you see the word MAX flashing in the TENDENCY area Then touch once more and hold for 6 seconds This will clear the MAX value Because many areas of the display are multifunction for instance wind can display average or gust you will need to clear each MAX individually by first setting the display to Average or Gust and then clearing the MAX as described above EasyWeather Software Following are some basics to get you started If you need more de tail please refer to the product manual Install the EasyWeather software before hooking the Touch Screen Controller up to the computer with the USB cable Insert the Compact Disk into the CDROM drive in the computer Run SETUP EXE and follow the prompts to install NOTE For the graph functions to work properly you must install this software while logged into the computer as an administrator Open the EasyWeather software on the computer
13. to the middle arm and 533 insert a self tapping screw through the bottom of the arm Tight 53 en screw a STEP 9 Remove the cover from the temperature humidity sen sor by pulling the inside sensor completely out of the cover Re move the battery cover and install 2 AA LR6 Alkaline batteries Replace the battery cover Install the sensor to the bottom arm with the connectors and battery cover facing towards the metal 2 mast Insert small bolt nut and tighten STEP 10 Plug the cable from the anemometer wind speed gauge into the connector on the wind direction sensor Plug the cable from the wind direc tion sensor into the Temp Humidity sensor connector marked WIND Plug the cable from the rain gauge into the Temp Humidity sensor connect or marked RAIN STEP 11 Install the Temp Humidity sensor cover by sliding it down over the sensor NOTE The outside temp reading is affected by direct solar radiation If you find display temperature is too high when sun is shining on the Temp Humidity sensor you might consider moving the Temp Humidity sensor to a shaded area or providing local shading for the sensors One idea would be to move the Temp Humidity sensor directly underneath the rain gauge and then adding a plastic or metal sheet under the rain gauge to create an umbrella shape above the temp humidity sensor to provide mid day shade The sensor arm can also be removed from the pole and mounted to a wall in
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