WE800 Weather Station User Manual - Global Water Instrumentation
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1. a Each Weather Sensor will have to be calibrated to your PLC RTU or SCADA system Calibration numbers have been attached to each sensor Refer to the Weather Sensor manual to determine how often each sensor should have its calibration checked Global Water 800 876 1172 e globalw com VI Specifications a b C Refer to the Weather Sensor manual for individual sensor specifications Refer to the Datalogger manual for datalogger specifications Weather Station Stand Material 1 Stainless Steel Tube VII Maintenance a Refer to the Weather Sensor manual for individual sensor maintenance instructions Refer to the Datalogger for the datalogger s maintenance instructions Periodic cleaning of the stand may be necessary Use soap and water VIII Trouble Shooting a Refer to Weather Sensor and Datalogger manuals for more information Other issues b Call us for tech support 800 876 1172 or 979 690 5560 many problems can be solved over the phone Fax 979 690 0440 or Email globalw globalw com Be prepared to describe the problem being experienced including specific details of the application and installation and any additional pertinent information In the event that the equipment needs to be returned to the factory for any reason please call to obtain a RMA Return Material Authorization Do not return items without a RMA Weather Stationed on the outside of the package Global2. Water 800 876 1172 eo globalw com Include a written statement describing the problems Send the package with shipping prepaid to Global Water s factory address Insure the shipment as the warranty does not cover damage incurred during transit d When calling for tech support please have the following information ready 1 Model 2 Unit serial number 3 P O0 the equipment was purchased on 4 Global Water s sales number or the invoice number 5 Repair instructions and or specific problems relating to the product IX Warranty a Global Water Instrumentation Inc warrants that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from date of shipment from factory Global Water s obligations under this warranty are limited to at Global Water s option I replacing or II repairing any products determined to be defective In no case shall Global Water s liability exceed the products original purchase price This warranty does not apply to any equipment that has been repaired or altered except by Global Water Instrumentation Inc or which has been subject to misuse negligence or accident Itis expressly agreed that this warranty will be in lieu of all warranties of fitness and in lieu of the warranty of merchantability b The warranty begins on the date of the product s invoice Global Water 800 876 1172 e globalw com Appendix A Optional Equipmen
3. side closest to the sun be Sure to level the sensor to get accurate results d Place the Solar Panel under the Radiation Sensor and angle it panel so you get maximum coverage North Global Water 800 876 1172 e globalw com Appendix B Weather Station Assembly Drawing wZeuGE BNL 13935 S531U195 WOJ AYE GO AAAA 4063 fy PUB OOBAM Bulwelg Ajquassty UOQETS Jaye apa UOHe USLUNYSU JayeAA eqo BUNSO IUZ Po Ja yes jeuondo jaued Jejos Leas sss aii kuondo E uogepeH J105 Josua AYpLUNH Josuas anyepdwaj pays Jejos Ee 8k BML 13345 SSBMIEIS O 1 13915 Saus ssuag paads pun Joses uopag PUP 10
4. Global Water 800 876 1172 e globalw com Global Water Instrumentation Inc 151 Graham Road P O Box 9010 College Station TX 77842 9010 T 800 876 1172 Int l 979 690 5560 F 979 690 0440 Weather Station WE800 WE900 Publication Number 38600512 Global Water 800 876 1172 o globalw com Congratulations on your purchase of the Global Water WE800 WE900 Weather Station This instrument has been quality tested and approved for providing accurate and reliable measurements We are confident that you will find the WE 800 WE 900 to be a valuable asset for your application Should you require assistance our technical staff will be happy to help Table of Contents l Checklist Page 3 ll Inspection 5 4 Il Description 7 5 4 IV Installing the Weather Station e 4 V Weather Station Calibration Information 5 VI Specifications e 6 Vil Maintenance i 6 VIII Troubleshooting e 6 IX Warranty 7 X Appendix A Optional Equipment Mounting Instructions 8 XI Appendix B Weather Station Assembly Drawing 10 Copyright Global Water Instrumentation Inc 2012 coa Global Water 800 876 1172 e globalw com Checklist WE800 a Weather Sensors b Weather Sensor Manual c Datalogger d Datalogger Communication package Datalogger Manual Software Cable e Mounting Hardware f Weather Station Manual g 12V Battery insid
5. e Datalogger h Battery charger WE 900 a Weather Sensors b Weather Sensor Manual c Mounting Hardware d Weather Station Manual I TITI IV Global Water 800 876 1172 e globalw com Inspection a The WE800 WE900 unit was carefully inspected and certified by Global Water s Quality Assurance Team before shipping If any damage has occurred during shipping please notify Global Water Instrumentation Inc and file a claim with the carrier involved Use the checklist to ensure that everything needed to operate the Weather Station was shipped Description a The Global Weather Station is a rugged and reliable system for monitoring and or recording several weather related sensors The standard logging model can monitor and record up to seven 4 20 mA sensors and one pulse output sensor such as a rain gauge Installing the Weather Station a Please refer to Appendix A and B prior to installing the Weather Station to review any optional sensor s mounting instructions that may modify the standard setup Each sensor comes equipped with mounting hardware for a 1 diameter pipe The Weather Station stand consists of a 1 diameter stainless steel cross bar with a T fitting and the mast two 1 diameter tubes connected together with a pvc insert The top piece of the mast has a T fitting with a 1 stub attached also Insert the bottom of the mast into a solid base and secure it Global Wate
6. r sells a Tripod for this purpose WE830 Slide the top of the mast onto the pvc insert to complete the mast Mount the cross bar to the top of the mast using the attached T fitting Tighten the set screw with the enclosed hex wrench Ensure that the 4 Global Water 800 876 1172 e globalw com cross bar is level NOTE For best results the cross bar should be at least 8 above the ground or roof The Wind Speed and Wind Direction sensors should be mounted on the opposite ends of the cross bar Loosen the set screw holding the Wind Direction sensor in the elbow Line up the notches on the Wind Direction Sensor turn the sensor until the notches face north and secure the sensor h The Temperature Sensor and Humidity Sensor are pressure fitted inside the Solar Shield The Solar Shield has a 1 elbow that mounts on the stub attached to the top portion of the mast Place the elbow on the stub and secure with the set screw If the mast is in an area of extreme wind it may be necessary to secure the Weather Station with guy wires not included Weather Station Calibration Information WE800 a The Weather Station comes factory calibrated and the sensors are pre attached to the Datalogger and if removed should be reattached to the same channel Refer to the Weather Sensor manual to determine how often each sensor should have its calibration checked Refer to the Datalogger manual for instructions on recalibration WE900
7. s The T fitting and stub should be mounted on the upper portion of the mast and secured at a height and in a direction where the sensor will not be shaded by any other sensor of object Tighten the T fitting s set screws with the enclosed hex wrench to secure the stub in place The Solar Radiation Sensor has a 1 elbow that mounts on the stub Place the elbow on the stub and secure with the set screw Use the bubble level and three mounting screws to level the sensor Global Water 800 876 1172 eo globalw com Tipping Bucket Mounting Instructions a See Tipping Bucket manual for installation instructions Solar Panel Mounting Instructions a The Solar Panel comes with mounting hardware similar to the Wind Direction and Wind Speed Sensors b The T fitting and stub may be mounted any where on the mast as long as the solar panel faces the sun s general path across the sky refer to the solar panel manual for further instructions available online at www globalw com in the downloads section Tighten the T fitting s set screws with the enclosed hex wrench to secure the stub in place Weather Station Orientation a For optimal results set your weather station up so that the Wind Speed and Wind Directions Sensors are to the East and West b Place the Solar Shield with all of it s sensors in the same hemisphere you are in IE if you are in the North hemisphere place it on the North side c Place the Solar Radiation sensor on the
8. t Mounting Instructions Datalogger Mounting Instructions a b The optional mounting hardware is located on the rear of the Datalogger enclosure Loosen the nut so the retaining bolt can be removed and the fitting can placed around the mast Global Water recommends that the Datalogger be attached to the lower portion of the mast Place the Datalogger on the mast with the cables coming out the bottom of the unit Secure the bolt in the fitting and tighten the nut to secure the Datalogger to the mast Barometric Pressure Sensor Mounting Instructions a b If the Barometric Pressure Sensor was installed at Global Water it was installed inside the Datalogger enclosure If the sensor is being installed in the field Global Water recommends that it be attached to the lid of the Datalogger with tape in such a way that the enclosure can open and close freely The cable can either be cut stripped and connected to the Datalogger on a free channel or the cable can be run out of the enclosure through a free strain relief run back into the enclosure through a different strain relief and connected to a free channel on the Datalogger Ensure that a strain relief hole is open or the pressure valve is open to allow airflow or the Pressure Sensor will read incorrectly Solar Radiation Sensor Mounting Instructions a b The Solar Radiation Sensor comes with mounting hardware similar to the Wind Direction and Wind Speed Sensor
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