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1. MetPak Pro Part 1723 2B 2 111 1 IEN 1 UN EN esoo A 2 1 1 1 Wind Speed and Direction Gensor nnn 2 IF MEE o Ss T 3 1 1 3 Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor with Dewpoint Output 3 1 1 4 Barometric Hreeeure 3 A e 3 la ADA sa 4 2 JE UE Ne mm 5 2 1 ER E EE ge E MOCKS ond cuusit eR pxDU Ext E o ER 5 2 1 1 Spare Parts cooocccoccncccnncoccnconnnconnconnnonnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaninnninanens 5 L e OE BO PE OA 6 2 2 1 Bench system test 6 2 2 2 Bench Test Equipment Heoured nennen 6 22S A o o A 6 2 2 4 Communication and Power Connections occccoocnccnncnccnncncnncnnoncncnnnnnnoncncnnncnnnnons 9 2 2 5 Analogue Digital and PRT Input Connections seessseessseeenseerrrerrreerrreerrren 13 22 60 MetPak Pro System CONMMCCIONS sissioni 16 22d MOUNUNONOIPR AK PIO EE 21 eoo MONTI Meira Pro ET Diaen Semarnat 23 3 ODO re Mesiasen EEEE REEE EEE EEEE EEEE ERETT 25 A Aad e A 25 Se NEE 27 AS Ma 27 222 Teil TOL RTE 28 3 2 3 The MetView Console nennen nnne nnne nnn nnns 29 3 2 4 MetView Console Display Optons 31 3 2 5 MetView Gauge Ranges and Graphs nannenonnnennnnnnnnnnnernnennnennnnnnnnernnnrrnenee 32 ao DAA OIG TE 34 po MelPak Pro COnmmOU re WOW BEE 37 3 4 Configuring MetPak Pro with Mettet 39 A ee ne II 39 242 Mele Eding Oc of 41 3 4 3 Monitoring MetPak Pro Ou
2. Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 19 Installation Digital Swrtc h Sensor System Connections MetPak Pro Hub Box Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User Junction Junction Junction Box to User Switch Box Cable Box TB8 or Box TB3 Cable Interface TB8A Signal Name Terminal Signal Signal Signal Number Name Name Name Tag PRT System Connections Connector J8 MetPak Pro Hub Box Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User PRT Junction Junction Box Junction Box Box to User Interface Box Cable TB7 TB4 Cable Signal Name Terminal signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Number PWR ve 1 PWR ve PWR ve PRT Excitation ve PRT 2 PRT PRT PRT Sense Output PRT 3 PRT PRT PRT Sense Output PRT GND 4 GND GND PRT Excitation Ve Tag Connector J7 Extemal Power Supply Connections User to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Cable to User Sensor Junction Junction Box Junction Box Sensors Supplies Box Cable TB1 TB2 Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name PSU1 ve PSU1 ve PSU1 ve PSU1 ve 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 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 20 12 March 2013 Installation 2 2 7 Mounting MetPak Pro MetPak Pro uses a mounting clamp suitable for attaching to a vertical pipe with a diameter of 30 58mm When mounting the MetPak Pro consider the
3. MetPak Pro Ser 253 Data Logging Log File Rotation Log File Rotation Max entries per log file 3600 Add Timestamp 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 A a CC A A uN MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 34 12 March 2013 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 green tick x logging active Logging stopped To stop log
4. NILUM A j j N J SN Ml oc IV 5 f Y A NW HA J H on 1 v Yen t Le E L ii A Ar 11 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 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 MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 3 Introduction 12 Abbreviations Table 1 Abbreviations Meaning 9 L 1 1 1 ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange Centigrade Calibration 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 3 MBar MilliBars JJ Maxmum Medium Frequency 0 Minmum MmHg MMilimetresof Mercury MPH
5. Mie per Hour A Microsoft 0 0 0 0000000000 Metres per Second NSEW NVM Non Volatile Memory 1 1 IBM compatible Personal Computer 10 ROM ReadOnly Memory RS232 RS422 Receve S RXD Received Data 1 10 0 0 0 00000 o SDI 12 Serial Data Interface standard for microprocessor based sensors STX Start of Sting TXD Transmitted Data Very High Frequency 000000000000 WMO WorldMeteorological Organisation COM ETX FPM HPA HTML IMM In Hg KPH Mem ASCII a CAL cD COM CR CSV ETX F FPM HF HPA HIM Hz MN InHg ok KPH KTS L LIF MBa Max ME _ Min Mm Hg MPH MS MS NSEW NM _ PC ROM RS232 RS422 Rx RXD SX _ Oo TXD VHF WMO pe a MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 4 12 March 2013 GU INSTRUMENTS 2 Installation MetPak Pro 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 Ensure the MetPak Pro will not be affected by other equipment operating locally which may not conform to current standard
6. lt LF gt 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 CRC Retrieve a line of the a lt prt gt lt Al1 gt lt Al2 gt lt dig1 gt lt 0 001 19 0000 6 0000 4 0000 000 above data CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF CQx lt CR gt lt LF gt Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 53 Operation aMC6 PRT and CRC atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt Retrieve a line of the a lt prt gt lt CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 001 19IT lt CR gt lt LF gt above data aMC7 Analogue Input 1 Attin 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 Ali 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 attin lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt CRC Retrieve a line of the a lt dig1 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 04 12 2K R lt CR gt lt LF gt above data lt LF gt A A A AA eee MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 54 12 March 2013 Operation 3 4 6 Safe Mode Summary The MetPak Pro Safe Mode provides a means of recovering communication wi
7. Ground Post Platnum Resistance Thermometer PRT Input This is not a default setting ensure the MetPak Pro has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro See Figures 5 to 9 above for Power and Communication Connections J7 Hub Box PRT Sensor 4 Way Terminal Block Signal Names oa Cable Signal Names PRT Excitation ve PWR 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 d d MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 15 Installation 2 2 6 MetPak Pro System Connections A Typical MetPak Pro system might look like the following illustration Anemometer Light Sensor analogue IB i f p Depth Gauge analogue MetPak Pro Base Station Soil Temperature Gauge PRT MetPak Pro Distribution Box Optional Rain Gauge Digital Figure 10 MetPak Pro Example System Picture A SAA ee MetPak Pro User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 16 12 March 2013 Installation MetPak Pro J unction Box Accessory As part of a MetPak Pro 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 sensor and MetPak Pro wiring at a convenient common point Alt
8. Humidity Sensor ON or OFF Humidity Units 96 Page 44 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Operation The Reporting Page can be used to select Report Format USERDEF sl Q NODE DIR SPEED PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 VOLT STATUS Select Parameters to Report NooE or s SPEED v Press 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 PowerUp Page can be used to select Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting Comms ASCII Setup Wind PowerUp Status Message Qutput Report Message Output ON amp Units Message Qutput otatus Message Output ON or OFF E g METPAK PRO 2436 VB 44 STARTUP OK Report Message Output ON or OFF E g NODE DIR SPEED PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 VOLT STATUS CHECK Units Message Output ON or OFF E g DEG MS HPA C C C V PRT CONFIGURED AN1 NOT CONFIGURED AN2 NOT CONFIGURED DIG1 NOT CONFIGURED The PRT Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting Powerllp PT Unt e PRT Sensor ON 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 MetPak Pr
9. INSTRUMENTS 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 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 SDI 12 outputs The instrument uses a rugged mounting clamp that attaches to any vertical pipe up from 30mm to 58mm diameter An electrical Hub box is fitted to the mounting bracket for termination of sensors limited to 1 cable gland entry data and power cables A separate Junction box is available for easier termination of external sensors power and communication cables Wind speed and direction sensor Gortex Vent for Barometric Pressure Sensor Cl 4 Radiation shield Temperature and Relative humidity sensor Hub box Mounting bracket Figure 1 MetPak Pro MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 1 Introduction 1 1 1 1 1 Pnnciple of Operation Wind Speed and Direction Sensor The MetPak Pro uses the WindSonic wind speed and direction sensor The WindSonic measures the times taken for an ultrasonic pulse of sound to travel from the North transduc
10. Message Output 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 User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 37 Operation Example Default Data Sting K sse 1 2 042 1 023 0 009 4 04 9 00 lt ETX gt 40 8 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 lt STX gt is the Start of String character ASCII value 2 is the default output for PRT until configured by Metzer 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 Data Sting all Sensors Configured 1 Q 249 000 01 1017 3 0
11. MetPak Pro Hub box Factory Connections Table 13 HygroClip connections 6 way connector J1 Connector J1 Signal Name NoComecin RXD from HygroClip UART TXD to HygroClip UART Yellow Analogue OV Not Used Supply Signal OV Green Supply ve 3 3V DC Table14 WindSonic anemometer connections 8 way connector J4 Signal Name No Connection No Connection RS232 TX Anemometer Output to Hub RS232 RX Hub Output to Anemometer Signal Ov 6 Yellow Supply Ov 7 No Connection Supply ve 4 5v to 30V dc MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page iv 12 March 2013 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 4 5v 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 User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013
12. Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Operation The MetPak Pro 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 and press Enter The MetPak Pro unit returns to measurement mode and begins reporting if set up for continuous mode Polling for Data The MetPak Pro 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 unit MUST be allowed 9 5 seconds after switch on 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 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 commands The following table lists the full set of commands for checking MetPak Pro
13. 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 lli Gill Instruments Ltd MetView 2 00 18 Sele MetView Control Centre Connection is Receive Only MetView Figure 12 Opening MetView Screen E A A ZZJ MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 27 Operation 3 2 2 Scanning for Devices To set up communicate between MetView and a connected MetPak Pro 1 Click on the Scan button to search the available COM ports for MetPak Pro devices B Gill Instruments Ltd MetView 2 00 18 Scan complete AAA Ce Status Manual setup COMI 2436 METPAK PRO 2 01 0 Pv z COMe2 Not scanned COMO Nok scanned MetView Figure 13 scanning for MetPak Pro Devices When a device is found MetView obtains the MetPak Pro configuration settings and then retrieves and displays MetPak Pro data MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 28 12 March 2013 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 gaug
14. Sensor RS232 wiring Communications Pressure sensor reading not available unit Pressure Sensor Warning faulty 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 More than one fault 4 2 Servicing In the event of failure prior to returning to an authorised Gill distributor it is recommended that ig All cables and connectors are checked for continuity bad contact corrosion etc m A bench test is 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 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 see page 48 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 5 Use an office fan or similar to check that the unit is sensing wind turning the unit to simulate changing wind direction and to check that both axes are functioning 6 Check for output changes in temperature and relative humidity sensor the fan will also cause small changes in these properties Page 58 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 gt p n INSTRUMENTS Filter Ferrule 5 Maint
15. Signal Name SDI 12 SIG Ov 232 422 R Screen Tag Page 18 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 A Installation 4 20mA Current Sensor System Connections Sensor Powered MetPak Pro Hub Box Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User coro Junction Junction Junction Box to User Current Box Cable Box TB9 Box TB10 Cable Interface Signal Name Terminal Signal Number Name E A Signal Name IN IN G 4 GND GND Ce E s Terminal Tag Screen Screen Tag Screen Tag Screen 4 20mA Current Sensor System Connections MetPak Pro Powered MetPak Pro Hub Box Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User Connector J9 Junction Junction Junction Box to User Current Box Cable Box TB9 Box TB10 Cable Interface Signal Name Terminal Signal Signal Signal Number Name Name Name AN A Zu CPR EUR Ce Ce ES Chassis Terminal Tag Screen Screen Tag Screen Tag Screen Screen Tag 0 5 Volt Voltage Sensor System Connections k MetPak Pro Hub Box Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User Connector Jo Junction Junction Junction Box to User Voltage Box Cable Box TB9 Box TB10 Cable Interface Signal Name Terminal Signal Signal Number Name Name Name VI 1 VI 1 VI 1 GND GND GND VI 2 VI 2 VI 2 GND GND GND Chassis Terminal Tag Screen Screen Tag Screen Tag Screen Tag MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change
16. Table10 MetPak Pro Commands 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 SETUP MODE so that User Commands may be sent to change unit settings Where Q is the default node letter but may be set between A 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 2A Z A B to Z Retrieves a line of data from a MetPak Pro 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 EE Used to change the unit from Configuration mode to Measurement mode see also EXIT SERIAL A Used to report the MetPak Pro serial number e g 11270001 SWVER Returns the MetPak Pro Firmware version e g SWVER 2436 V2 01 MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 49 Operation 3 4 4 Configunng MetPak Pro for SDI 12 To configure a MetPak Pro unit for SDI 12 Connect a MetPak Pro 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 unit Change the hardware connections for SDI 12 ZU oe EE
17. 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 by clicking on Save Settings to Device this will change the MetPak Pro configuration to reflect the new MetSet settings AA MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 47 Operation 3 4 3 Monitoring MetPak Pro Output Data Using Hyperleminal NOTE This section describes the procedure using Windows HyperTerminal Alternatively Gill Wind Software http www gill co uk main software html can be used 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 Hyperleminal Connection To monitor MetPak Pro data using HyperTerminal 1 Select an available Com port and connect the MetPak Pro 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 and optionally
18. 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 is configured for the chosen communications method J4Pint J5Ping J5Pin1 Hex Terminal Post Fi F e ev IT EK AZAR de T J1 Pin 6 J5 showing RS232 to USB Configuration Cable Wires Figure 3 Internal view of the hub box MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 9 Installation 7 M ESCH 1 29V9e Figure 4 Hub Box with Analogue and Digital Pec fitted USB Lead Connection COMMS set for RS232 1 8 Metres Connect to Hub box J5 TOP VIEW z a be a be a a pa a ja a ja a be Connect MetPak Pro to a PC USB port using the Gill Configuration Cable 1723 10 051 Figure 5 Connection of Gill USB Cable Part No 1723 10 051 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 ftdichio com Drivers VCP htm A a CC A ol nN uN MetPak Pro User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 10 12 March 2013 Installation Digital Output RS232 Connections COMMS set for RS232 This is the MetPak Pro default communication configuration setting J5 Hub Box PC 9 Way D Type 8 pem Push fit Block mos Terminal Signal S
19. description of the fault condition An RMA number should be obtained from Gill Instruments first if returning directly to Gill Instruments pe a MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 60 12 March 2013 6 Technical Infomaton 6 1 Specification Wind Measurement Parameters Polar Wind Speed amp Direction or U and V Vectors Units of Measurement m s knots mph kph ft min 0 1 C 0 1 F MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page i ee 0 15 C 23 C ambient temp 20 C dew point Units of Measure hPa mbar mmHg InHg Compensated for Temperature dependency 20 C to 70 C Analogue 1 0 to 5V or 4 to 20mA MetPak Pro powered or Analogue Sensor Powered Analogue 1 0 to 5V or 4 to 20mA MetPak Pro powered or Analogue Sensor Powered Analogue Input A D 12 bit resolution with an accuracy of 0 1 of reading Conversion 35uV offset voltage inputs or 0 5uA current inputs Analogue Input Impedance Input impedance for 0 5v input is 330 k ohm Input impedance for 4 20mA input is 47 ohms 4 wire PRT Pt100 conforms to 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 1
20. position orientation and alignment of the unit Note that the mounting pipe should first be degreased and when assembling the MetPak Pro 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 Bracket Assembly Exploded View Earthing Point for supplied screw washer tag Mountng Brac ket Assembled View MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 21 Installation Position It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the MetPak Pro is mounted in a position clear of any structure including the mounting post which may obstruct the airflow or induce turbulence Ornentation Normally the MetPak Pro is mounted on a vertical pole ensuring a horizontal Measuring Plane see Figure 11 For indoor use the unit may be mounted with the Measurement Plane set to any required orientation Alignment The MetPak Pro should be aligned to point to North or other required reference direction There are two arrows a coloured rectangle and an alignment notch to aid alignment see Figure 11 Note It is usually simpler to work first with a compass at ground level and identify a Suitable landmark and its bearing A amp E N C LC C Y Y 28 mm Ju Figure 11 Correct Mounting P
21. 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 unit s settings The default settings are E Bits per second 19200 El Data bits 8 E Parity None B otop bits 1 El Flow Control None 7 Click on the OK button Message Reporting MetPak Pro has two reporting modes ES Continuous mode In continuous mode the default MetPak Pro reports continuously So if you have set up the connection correctly you should now see data strings scrolling across the HyperTerminal window For example 8 169 666 16 1616 2 641 4 025 5 611 5 1 1 1 11 9 00 4r 1 E 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 detects a pressure temperature humidity sensor fault then allow 4 seconds for an error data output Enter SETUP MODE to check Ser Number and Annware Version To enter the unit s setup mode E If the unit is in continuous reporting mode type El If the unit is in polled mode type Q where Q is the unit node letter Page 48 MetPak
22. supplied on the MetPak Pro CD or download from http www gill co uk main software html 2 2 3 Cabling MetPak Pro has five communication connection options E USB using the 1 8m Gill USB cable Part No 1723 10 051 R RS232 E RS422 E RS485 two wire point to point S SDI 12 MetPak Pro has various Sensor Input connection options El 0 5v lg 4 20mA a PRT IH Digital Switch 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 No 1723 10 053 AA AAA EEE EEE eee MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 6 12 March 2013 Installation 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 or RS485 9729 Digital RS232 9503 Digital RS422 9504 Multiple External Sensors 6 9506 Cable length The maximum cable length is dependent on the chosen communication method The
23. 0 12 March 2013 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 configuration settings to a PC file location upload MetPak Pro configuration settings from a PC file and view the MetPak Pro raw data string output MetPak Pro Editing Pages Editing device settings online Online Mode Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting PowerUp PRT ANI AN2 Gei Get Device Settings Save Settings To Device Nee RSet zj de Baud Rate 19200 v A Move mouse over MetPak Pro Load Configuration Fie Node ID Q sl exclamation or question i i Output rate i Device Setting A utput ra 1Hz e marks to read setting Options Message Mode om y O comment Backup Device Settings Restore Device Settings Measurement Mode View MetPak Pro Raw Data Output String Return to opening MetSet Screen Source Device S N 12345678 METPAK PRO 19200 C0M3 S W ver 2436 B 44 M e T Protocol ver 3 o A aa Source of MetSet Firmware Version Serial Number Connection Status Data and Unit ID MetSet Connection Status Information Reading Function 0 ONLINE ONLINE in green indicates the MetPak Pro has been successfully connected to MetSet OFFLINE in Grey indicates that MetSet is being used without a MetPak Pro in communication with MetSet 1
24. 1mS Digital Input Capable of reading a switch contact closure providing the total Digital Switch contact resistance contact and cabling is less than 1k ohm C RS232 RS422 RS485 or SDI 12 1200 SDI 12 4800 57600 ASCII RS232 RS422 RS485 2 wire point to point only A eee MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page ii 12 March 2013 Technical Information Power Supply Input voltage RS232 4 5v to 30v dc RS422 Current 26mA at 12v default setting Input voltage SDI 12 9 6v to 16v dc 12v nominal 0 to 100 Humidity 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 350mmx287mmx142mm excluding bracket clamp 2 1kg including bracket 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 A SSS MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page iii 62 MetPak Pro Hub PCB Connections The following tables summarise the connections for E HygroClip E WindSonic anemometer ir RS232 RS422 RS485 SDI 12 communications El PRT L3 Digital Input D Analogue Inputs Connection details are also found within the
25. 49 2 021 4 010 3 040 45 000 06 000 04 0000 000 11 6 00 7C O NOTE Switch on Time Upon switching on the MetPak Pro allow 9 5 seconds to elapse before data is output Page 38 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Operation 3 4 Configunng MetPak Pro with MetSet Before you use MetSet check that MetPak Pro 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 gt All Programs gt MetSet gt MetSet The MetSet Control Centre window is displayed If you have more than one MetPak Pro connected to your PC MetSet by default selects the first device detected For most applications it is recommended to click on the MetSet Connect and Read button MA MetSet Configuration Software v2 00 06 Welcome Please select configuration mode Connect the MetPak Pro a output to MetSet onfiguration Mode O read it me Work Offline Configuration Software Connect the MetPak Pro output to MetSet E B y without reading d its configuration settings Not Used Disconnect attings a a MetSet supported products list MetPak Pro and 4 create MetPak Pro device settings using MetSet Offline Figure 18 Opening MetSet Screen LXI X XZILEAEKAKNKKXKAXNXAAAXXAZAXXNANAXN
26. 9200 COM 3 19200 is a report on the MetPak Pro Baud rate setting COM 9 is a report on the MetPak Pro COM Port connection number S W ver 2436 B 44 2436 is the MetPak Pro Firmware number B 44 is the firmware revision PV 3 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 MetSet reads File when the source of data has come from a saved file MetSet reports on the connected MetPak device METPAK PRO and reads the unit Serial Number S N 12345678 MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 41 Operation MetSet Online Settings Online Mode Online Mode Buttons Get EES MetSet retrieves the MetPak Pro Configuration settings Settings Save Settings to MetSet configuration settings are saved to a connected MetPak Device Pro ee BE Load Configuration File Save Configuration File WG A Back Up Device When selected the MetPak Pro configuration settings are Settings transferred to MetSet and then to a file location selected on a PC Restore Device When selected MetSet retrieves a MetPak Pro configuration Settings setting from a PC file loads it into the MetPak Pro and updates the MetSet edit settings Get Device Settings Save Settings To Device When selected MetSet retrieves a MetSet edit PC file and Load Configuration File updates MetSet with thes
27. Doc No 1723 PS 0015 Issue 1 SE ami a a pOr ang cutis orn dires A INSTRUMENTS INSTRUI MENTS MetPak Pro Part 1723 2B 2 111 Foreword Guarantee Trademarks 2011 Gill Instruments Ltd All rights reserved Thank you for purchasing the MetPak Pro 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 Warranty is void if the coloured Wind Sensor security seal is damaged or broken or the Wind Sensor transducer caps have been damaged 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 AN O Applicable Parts 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
28. NANAAZAJZNAAZX IE MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 39 Operation MetSet interrogates the MetPak Pro and returns a summary of the device settings Note that MetSet also saves a copy of this screen to the connected PC as a session Report File that can be accessed from the following destination C Program Files X86 Gill Instruments MetSet SessionReports Close this screen to go to the Editing screens ll Summary of Device Settings SETTINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS COMMS RSZ32 BADD 139200 NODE Q OUTFREQ 1H2 MSGMODE CONT ASCTEPM CRLF ECHO ON ALIGN 0 SENSOR WIND ON UNITS WIND MS SENSOR TEMP OM UNITS TEMP C SENSOR DEWPOINT ON UNITS DEWPOINT C SENSOR PRESS ON UNITS PRESS HPA SENSOR PH ON UNITS PH REPORT NODE POLAR PRESS BH TEMP DEWPOINT FET ANI ANZ DIC VOLT STATUS PUPMSG STATUS ON POPMSC REPORT OW PUPMSG UNITS ON PUPMSGC INPUTS ON SENSOR PRT ON UNITS PRT C SENSTYPE AN1 NOT CONFIGURED UNITS ANl ANIP AN1 NOT CONFICURED SUBST AN1 NOT CONFIGURED SENSTYPE ANZ NOT CONFIGURED UNITS ANZ gt ANIP ANZ NOT CONFICURED SUBST ANZ NOT CONFIGURED SENSTYPE DIGL NOT CONFICURED UNITS DIGl DIGCOUNT CIGLI 01 0 SUBST DIGl NOT CONFICURED Note changes to BAUD and COMMS settings will take place after next power up M MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 4
29. PK 203 Pack of 4 brackets for Pole Mounting the Junction Box 1723 10 051 RS232 to USB 1 8M configuration cable 1723 PK 024 Pressure Sensor Filter Spares kit 1723 PK 025 Hygroclip Filter Replacement Kit 2 Filters Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 5 Installation 2 2 Installation 2 2 1 Bench system test Prior to physically mounting the MetPak Pro in its final location we strongly recommend that a bench system test is carried out to confirm the system is configured correctly is fully functional 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 P 2 2 2 Bench Test Equipment Required 1723 PK 200 MetPak Pro set for RS232 communication factory default setting 1723 10 051 MetPak Pro RS232 to USB 1 8M configuration cable with integral 5v power or alternatively use RS232 RS232 converter and separate 5v 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 5V 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
30. Page v 6 3 Hectical Conformity Certificate EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY x ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE INSTRUMENTS 2004 108 EC We Gill Instruments Ltd declare under our sole responsibility that the products MetPak Pro Weather Station Manufactured by Gill Instruments Ltd to 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 excludes 150kHz to 250kHz AC S sa 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 AS AS MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page vi 12 March 2013 Gill Instruments Limited Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington Ha mpshire SO 41 9EG Tel 44 0 1590 613500 Fax 44 0 1590 613501 E mail anem gill co uk Website www gill co uk Copyright O Gill Instruments 2011 Reg No 3154453 Registered Office The George Business Centre Christchurch Road New Milton BH25 6QJ
31. Pak II MetPak II R will take to complete a measurement have data ready and the number of data values TT above data oo 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 TT above data oo data lt humidity gt lt CRO gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 042 7 00BIQ lt CR gt lt LF gt Wind Direction Speed atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 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 TT above deta a line of the a lt dir gt lt mag gt lt temp gt lt pressure gt 0 140 000 06 022 2 1017 7 on ETS 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 TT above deta 0o 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 TT above deta 0o data gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Temperature degrees atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00053 lt CR gt lt LF gt C Humidity Dewpoint Degrees C and CRC TT store s a line pr the a lt temp gt lt humidity gt lt dewpoint gt 04 022 2 042 7 009 0LV lt CR gt lt L E data lt CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF F gt Pressure Hecto atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt Pascals millibars and CRC TT above deta a line of the a lt pressure gt lt CRC gt lt CR gt 0 1017 8GM lt CR gt lt LF gt TT above deta data
32. converter device RX If appropriate use Safe Mode to attempt to obtain communication with the MetPak Pro Check that the communication settings of the MetPak Pro and host system match Try a slower baud rate Check cable lengths and type of cable Check that the Temperature and Dewpoint units of Dewpoint readings measure C F K settings are correct on power up 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 13 Corrupted output a A AAN MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 57 Troubleshooting Table 12 Status codes as output with the MetPak Pro data string Code Status___________ Condition OK measurement period Wind Sensor Axis 1 failed U Axis blocked or faulty Wind Sensor Axis 2 failed V Axis blocked or faulty Wind Sensor Axis 1 and 2 failed U and V axis blocked or faulty Non Volatile Memory checksum failed m EE data could be uncalibrated Read Only Memory checksum failed data m EEN could be uncalibrated 0B 1 Wind Sensor reading failed Wind Sensor faulty Check Wind Sensor is powered 66 Wi 67 WING Sensor Fresoe Check Wind
33. deo Ee qu ri Power up the MetPak Pro 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 B aM3 Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint Degrees C and full MetPak Pro Status Codes El aM4 Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars E aM PRT Analogue Input 1 Analogue input 2 and Digital Input 1 E aM6 PRT E aM7 Analogue Input 1 and Analogue Input 2 E aMg8 Digital Input 1 D aM9 Power Supply Voltage Volts i aDO Request a line of the above data A SAA ee MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 50 12 March 2013 Operation SDI 12 Commands with CRC P aMC Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Humidity 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 aMC2 Wi
34. e Temperature gauge range will be updated to reflect the change Set Gauge Range E Max 160 000 Er Double Click to bring up Set Gauge Range Temperature C Temperature 24 1 C Temperature 24 0 C Figure 15 MetView Gauge Range A a CC A ol nN uN MetPak Pro User Manual O Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 32 12 March 2013 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 Wind Direction Double Click on the reading to bring up the graph 2p blin 317 Max 55 BS Wind Direction 20 35 40 45 50 Time secz Last 24 Hours Click on the Last Min Last Hour or Last 24 Hours buttons as required to view data Figure 16 MetView Graph BEE MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 33 Operation 3 2 6 Data logging O NOTE MetView logs data based on the MetPak Pro configuration not on the MetView console settings To log MetPak Pro data click on the Logging button on the MetView console The Logging dialog box is displayed eres Log file location CriMetPak Pro lagging lng Lag File header
35. e 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 H Gill Instruments Ltd MetView 2 00 18 1100 100 160 1000 080 120 900 060 30 800 040 40 700 8 020 00 600 Wie 000 40 Wind Direction Wind Speed Pressure Humidity Temperature 339 0 24m s 997 8hPa 96 2 19 5 C Min 339 Min 0 24m s Min 997 7hPa Min 56 296 Min 19 5 C Max 14 Max D 63m s Max 997 ShPa Max 56 2 Max 19 5 C Gust 0 69m s Dew Point Markers 10 6 C nsew Averaging pum options L 10min Lon J ofr Ji reset Connection Status Connected d 1 00Hz Q Mon 16 Jul 2011 08 59 10 pen 2436 METPAK PRO 2 01 Q P 22 indicators Disconnect _ 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 Feet Green Background Tick Indicates MetPak Pro logging or communicating correctly with MetView along with reading the MetPak Pro firmware version Indicates the output rate of the MetPak Pro when connected 1 00Hz Heads when the unit is communicating correctly with MetView Mon 18 Jul 2011 08 59 10 Real Time PC date and time i
36. e settings Save Configuration File When selected MetSet edit settings are saved to a PC file location Backup Device Settings Restore Device Settings Measurement Mode Measurement Click on View Output to view the raw ASCII MetPak Pro data Mode string scrolling at the output rate View only feature E g View Output 7 Q 014 000 06 1011 2 042 1 023 0 009 4 12 0 00 40 A Main Menu Click here to go back to the opening MetSet screen View Output x Main Menu E MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 42 12 March 2013 Operation MetSet Editing Pages Comms ASCII Setup wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting PowerUp PRT AN AN DIGl The Comms Page can be used to Select Comms ASCO Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Baud Rate A e Message Mode e Interface RS232 RS422 RS485 point to point and SDI 12 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 power is turned off and turned on again The connecting device will then also need its Comms and Baud rate settings changed to match
37. ed 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 Rotronic Temperature and Humidity filter replacement 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 carefully 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 sensor by the manufacturer If you are replacing the whole cartridge unscrew the metal ferrule and return the probe to Rotronic for calibration Refer to the Rotronic Website for more details http www rotronic humidity com content meta kontakt ph NOTE If you return the sensor to a HygroClip supplier for exchange please request that the return unit has the dewpoint feature enabled Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 59 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 Replacem
38. enance Wind Sensor WindSonic 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 the calibration UV Shield RM Young Model 41003 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 HygroClip for Temperature Humidity and Dewpoint Rotronic Model HC 2 S3 Gl 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 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 allow
39. ent There is a small venting filter for the pressure sensor of the MetPak Pro located on the Hub box lid which ensures proper conditions are present in the MetPak Pro 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 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 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
40. er 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 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 Compass points Figure 2 shows the compass point and polarity of U and V if the wind components along the U and V axis are blowing in the direction of the respective arrows Page 2 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Introduction 1 1 2 Radiation Shield The Multi Plate Radiation Shield protects temperature and relative humidity sensors from error producing solar radiation and precipitation This shield relies on a combination of plate geometry material and natural ventilation to provide effective shielding 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 Hub box VA
41. erature 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 MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 51 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 Operation 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 a lt pr
42. ernatively 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 Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 17 Installation Junction Box Terminal Block Connections FC SCREEN UN TB2 TB5 PSU2 PSU2 PSU1 PSU1 TB8 4 3 3 3 2 DIG 1 2 1 GND 1 TB7 4 GND cr 8 PWR TB6 232 422 R 232 422 T NU P ODN c 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 Hub Box Connector J5 umber ie O swe Terminal Tag Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction Junction Junction Junction Box to User Box Cable Box TB5 Box TB6 Cable Name Name User PC Logger Interface
43. 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 Table 3 Maximum cable lengths for supported communication and sensor network SDHM2 MA 0 5v Analogue Input l Refer to user Analogue 4 20mA Analogue Input Refer to user Analogue petiopplcape sensor data sheet Digital Switch Input owitch contact and cable Not Applicable resistance to be less than 1k ohm PRT Input Refer to user PRT data Cabling unused wires Any unused wires in the connecting cables should be connected to ground preferably at the user equipment end MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 7 Installation Page 8 Cabling protection The Cable should be secured E With cable clamps or equivalent at regular intervals such that the hub box cable gland does not support the cable weight B Away from the mounting bolts to prevent chaffing of the cable 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 th
44. ging To turn off logging 1 Click on the Logging button on the MetView console Clear 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 Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 35 Operation Logfile 000000 Fri 000001 tr 000002 Fri 000003 Fri 000004 Fri 000005 Fri File Edit Format View Help 1 January January January January January January 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 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 10 235 000 40 259 000 10 256 000 40 353 000 0 114 000 10 244 000 02 1017 01 1017 01 1017 01 1017 03 1017 03 1017 3 049 3 049 3 049 3 049 3 049 3 049 2 021 2 021 2 021 2 021 2 021 2 021 4 010 4 010 4 010 4 010 4 010 4 010 3 040 3 040 3 040 3 040 3 040 3 040 45 000 47 000 46 000 52 000 52 4000 50 4000 06 4000 06 4000 06 4000 06 4000 06 4000 06 4000 04 0000 04 0000 04 0000 04 0000 04 0000 04 0000 000 411 000 11 000 11 000 11 000 11 000 11 6 00 74 6 00 7F 6 00 71 6 00 70 6 00 73 6 00 7 Figure 19 A typical data log viewed in Window
45. he 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 ER MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 46 12 March 2013 Operation The DIG1 Page can be used to select Comms ASCO Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting PowerUp PRT Ani ANZ Eag DIG1 Sensor i e Sensor type e Count EE amp Substitute Name Q 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 data output reading when DIG 1 enabled In Polled Mode The MetPak Pro will store
46. ignal names names Nos 3 Pair Cable Na nez RS232 TX mmm L para RX E EE Signa Ground Ground ER Sig Gnd Chasis Ground NEN een wire Chassis NEN Ground Supply ve 8 4 Supply Figure 6 RS232 connections Digital Output RS422 Connections COMMS set for RS422 This is not the default communications setting ensure the MetPak Pro has been configured for this output requirement before wiring to a user device J5 Hub Box RS422 to RS232 or 8 Way Push fit Block ew Converter Signal Names ena 4 Pair Cable Signal Names Names lt id RS422 TX RX EM i EL SG RS422 RX gr oignal Ground Signal Ground Ground Chassis ELE Chassis Ground Ground Post Supply ve DC Power Supply Supply ve Figure 7 RS422 connections MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 11 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 has been configured for this output requirement before wiring to a user device Note that it is not possible to network other devices on this 2 wire RS485 link J5 Hub Box RS485 to RS232 8 Way Push fit Block or USB Converter Signal Names ida 2 Pair Cable Signal Names RS485 TX RS485TX RX RS485 RX RS485 TX i RS485TX RX RS485 RX Signa
47. l Ground Signal Ground Chassis Terminal Chassis ground Ground Post Supply ve Supply ve Figure 8 RS485 Connections Digital Output SDI 12 Connections COMMS set for SDI12 This is not the default communications setting ensure the MetPak Pro has been configured for this output requirement before wiring to a user device J5 Hub Box 8 Way Push fit Block SDI 12 Device Signal Terminal Names 2 Pair Cable Signal Names SDI 12 1 SDI 12 Signal Ground 2 Signal Ground Chassis Terminal Screen wires Chassis Ground Ground Post Supply ve 8 Supply Supply ve 7 DC Power Figure 9 SDI 12 connections MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 12 12 March 2013 Installation 2 2 5 Analogue Digital and PRT Input Connections ee LI e i ee A Mmyryy tity Q E 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 has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro 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 GND 2 Ground GND 4 Ground n Wade sean Chases Ground Ground Post MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 13 Installation Analogue 4 20mA Input Connections Sensor Powered This i
48. nd Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec a 2 digit Status Code and CRC E aMC3 Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint Degrees C and CRC B aMC4 Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and CRC E aMC5 PRT Analogue Input 1 Analogue input 2 Digital Input 1 and CRC RK aMCe PRT and CRC W aMC7 Analogue Input 1 Analogue Input 2 and CRC E aMC8 Digital Input 1 and CRC m aMCg Power Supply Voltage Volts and CRC N aDO Request a line of the above data SDI 12 Command Details 21 Unit Address a lt CR gt lt LF gt 0O lt CR gt lt LF gt Change the unit address b lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 lt CR gt lt LF gt 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 Humidity 7e anda 2 Measurement command to digit Status Code retrieve a reading of the maximum time the MetPak Pro 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 0 220 000 01 021 6 above data lt humidity gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 1013 0 041 9 lt CR gt lt LF gt Wind Direction Speed atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00055 lt CR gt lt LF gt direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temp
49. ndication Red Background Cross Indicates MetPak Pro not logging or connected communicating to MetView ass eS MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 29 Operation MetPak Pro User Extemal Sensor Display PRT AN1 AN2 DIG 1 Input Input Input Input Typically used with user with Rain defined title Sensor SUN ANT SUN TO 100 200 49 080 160 28 060 120 D7 040 080 14 020 040 35 000 000 PRT Solar Depth Total Rainfall 0 000mm Min DOC Min D D i Min 0 00mm Max 0 0 C Max D0 0VV TE Max 0 00mm wm CX 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 data string 2 A A A MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 30 12 March 2013 Operation 3 2 4 MetView Console Display Options MetView Console buttons can convert data from the MetPak Pro to read different units or scale settings This does not alter the actual MetPak Pro configuration Units shown in bold denote default settings Table 5 MetView scale and unit options Maritime Markers or Max Gust kph mph kts fom inHg mmHg Displays Max and Min values during current session in Use buttons to choose from three temperature scales Dew Point C F K PRT Use buttons to choose from three temperature scales DUO TK selected selected DIG1 Typically for Rain reads t
50. nment of the unit see page 22 13 Check the height of the unit and ensure it is clear of any obstructions including the mounting post that could interfere with MetPak Pro s measurements see page 22 14 Tighten the mounting bracket nuts evenly to a torque of 3Nm to hold the unit firmly in place 15 Connect the communications cable to your PC or network device 16 Connect Analogue Digital or PRT cables to respective instruments 17 Place the MetPak Pro CD in your PC s CD drive and install MetSet and MetView pe a MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 26 12 March 2013 Operation 3 2 MetView MetView Software allows you to view the MetPak Pro data graphically and has a simple data logging facility Before you can use MetView check that MetPak Pro 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 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 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 connection to the PC has only transmit wires connected and a MetSet version of its current device settings is available to upload to MetView
51. o User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 45 Operation The AN1 and AN2 Pages can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting PowerUp PRT ANT AN AN Sensor Sensor type MOT CONFIGURED Y Units Analog Input Type NOT CONFIGURED Substitute Name High o Low p 100000 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 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 will then output the actual pressure reading value e g 1027 1 in the AN1 position of the digital data string 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 t
52. osition for MetPak Pro Interference Always check the installation to ensure the MetPak Pro 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 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 22 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Installation 2 2 0 Mounting MetPak Pro J unction Box The MetPak Pro 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 226 75 NPS ef a BEE MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 23 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 C e TNI K LS 8 P 55 FIXING HOLE IN MOUNTING FOOT ITYPICAL 4 POSITIONS 107 5 Panel Wall Mounting foot A a CC A A uN MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 24 12 March 2013 3 Operation This section provides an overview of the operation of the MetPak Pro Fo
53. otal rainfall since connected buttons available for inches or millimetres and a reset button Table 6 MetView averaging options gt Setting Function Choose this button for no averaging except DIG1 readings except DIG 1 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 Function for later retrieval if required previously saved setting Default Settings Will return all MetView screen settings to factory default MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 31 Operation 3 2 5 Metiew Gauge Ranges and Graphs Gauge Range Settings MetView Pressure Humidity Temperature PRT AN1 and AN2 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 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 Th
54. r more detailed information about any of the steps use the references to other sections of this manual gt p n INSTRUMENTS 3 21 Start Guide 1 Decide how you are going to connect MetPak Pro to your PC or communications network MetPak Pro supports the following options m USB connection using Gill s RS232 to USB 1 8M configuration cable includes integral 5V power supply 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 B RS232 connection using standard cable and PC COM port Separate 5V to 30V dc power supply also required compatible with MetSet a RS422 using RS232 converter compatible with MetSet RS485 2 wire point to point not compatible with MetSet SDI 12 connection note SDI 12 is not compatible with MetSet Software NOTE MetPak Pro 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 Unpack MetPak Pro Check that you have the following E MetPak Pro unit Part No 1723 2B 2 111 El Gill MetView and MetSet Software and Manual supplied on the CD If any parts are missing plea
55. rough its mountings or by connecting a grounding cable minimum of 6mm copper wire to a spare MetPak Pro metalwork bolt hole Clean off any paint that might prevent a good connection When you connect the communications cable ensure that the screen has a connection to the hub box case The Junction Box accessory has a plastic case hence ensure continuity of cable screens into and out of the Junction Box using the common earthing terminals provided in the box Routing Cables through the Hub Box Glands NOTE The MetPak Pro Hub Box cable glands contain spring loaded metal leaves that are designed to make a ground contact with cables that have an overall braid screen Care is therefore required when inserting and removing cables through the glands to prevent damage to the metal leaves MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Installation 2 2 4 Communication and Power Connections To connect the MetPak Pro Power and Communications cable 1 Open MetPak Pro s hub box by unfastening the four screws 2 Locate connector J5 see Figure 3 Carefully pull the connector off its circuit board pins Strip the cable wires to 8mm Pass the cable through one of the gland nuts please refer to the 2 NOTE on Page 8 D Connect your cable as shown in the following diagrams lis Gill USB Cable Figure 5 R RS232 Figure 6 m RS422 Figure 7 E RS485 Figure 8 El SDI 12 Figure 9 Attach the
56. s e g radio radar transmitters generators etc Avoid mounting in the plane of any radar scanner a vertical separation of at least 2m should be achieved When installing MetPak Pro near radio transmitting antennas ensure that the mounting position fulfills the following minimum separations all round VHF IMM 1m MF HF 5m Satcom 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 Avoid earth loops wire the system in accordance with these installation guidelines Ensure that the power supply operates to the MetPak Pro specification see Para 6 1 at all times 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
57. s Notepad Each entry in the default reporting order consists of the following 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 00 077 LJ 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 otatus Code End character Checksum NE MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 36 12 March 2013 Operation 3 3 MetPak Pro Configuration MetPak Pro 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 On Wind Speed Units MS Metres Second Temperature Sensor On Temperature Units C Degrees Celsius Dewpoint Sensor Dewpoint Units Pressure Sensor Pressure Units Humidity Sensor Humidity Units Report Format 1Hz Continuous Carriage return and line feed Echo on C Degrees Celsius Hecto Pascals On 2 2 Ee Node Polar Wind Direction and Wind Speed Pressure Humidity Temperature Dewpoint PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 Volts Status Checksum On On On On Status
58. s not a default setting ensure the MetPak Pro has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro See Figures 5 to 9 above for Power and Communication Connections J9 Hub Box 4 20mA Current 8 Way Terminal Block Sensors Sensor Powered 4 FILM ND e G Arouna is Y CT GND 4 Ground Chassis Terminal eee Chassis Ground Ground Post Signal Names Analogue 4 20mA Input Connections MetPak Pro Powered This is not a default setting ensure the MetPak Pro has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro See Figures 5 to 9 above for Power and Communication Connections J9 Hub Box 4 20mA Current 8 Way Terminal Block Sensors MetPak Pro Powered Signal Names Signal Names IL Power 5 Sensor Power In 7 12 Current 2 IL Power Sensor Power In Chassis Terminal Chassis Ground Ground Post ER MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 14 12 March 2013 Installation Digital Switch Connection Rain Gauge This is not a default setting ensure the MetPak Pro has been configured for this input requirement before wiring sensors to the MetPak Pro 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 Chassis Ground
59. se contact your dealer 3 Open the connection box by unfastening the four retaining screws Locate the connector J5 see Page 9 Figure 3 Carefully pull the connector block from its pins 4 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 2 NOTE on Page 8 5 Connect the cable to J5 as described on page 10 for your chosen communications method Carefully press J5 onto its circuit 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 DENEN M 9 MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 25 Operation 8 Tighten the gland on the connection ports to seal the cables in place Replace the top on the connection box 9 If you are carrying out a bench test continue to step When you have finished testing return to Step 12 10 Ensure that if you are using a mounting pole that it has been degreased in the area where the MetPak Pro will be positioned 11 Position the MetPak Pro 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 12 Check the orientation and alig
60. t gt lt Al1 gt lt Al2 gt lt dig1 gt lt CR gt lt 0 027 65 0 0034 above data LF 099903 0135 000 lt CR gt lt LF gt attin 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 attin lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt Retrieve a line of the a lt dig1 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 User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Command Operation Description Response Example MN deaa WIL NN attin lt CR gt lt LF gt 00056 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 Humidity and CRC Measurement command to a is unit identifier 0 is unit identifier n is number of data values 6 is the number of data readings Direction Speed Temperature retrieve a reading of the Pressure Humidity and CRC maximum time the Met
61. th the MetPak Pro 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 for RS232 communication as detailed on Page 11 Figure 6 Method Note at this stage the MetPak Pro supply to be switched off Open a Terminal program e g Gill WIND Software http www qill 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 Precipitation This will result in placing the unit into SAFE MODE Press Enter to start a new line Ignore illegal command line D t About Baudrate Tools SAFE MODE D EEE ILLEGAL COMMAND LINE Q A AA A A AAA MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 55 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
62. the MetPak Pro The ASCII Set Up Page can be used to select Comms ASCIL Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Termination CRLF amp Echo ON g Termination CRLF or CR Echo ON or OFF I Ses MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 43 Operation The Wind Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity North Alignment Sensor Windspeed Wind speed Units 0000 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 The Temperature Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Temperature Units Dew point Sensor Dew point units Dood Temperature Sensor ON or OFF Temperature Units C K or F Dew Point Sensor ON or OFF Dew Point Units C K or F Centigrade Kelvin Fahrenheit The Pressure Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Keesen Humidity 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 l Humidity Sensor e Humidity Units G SA
63. tput Data Using HyperTerminal 48 3 4 4 Configuring MetPak Pro for SDI 12 occcccnccnccccncccccnccocncnncnccnnnnonanononncncnnnnnnos 50 oo DRZ elei E ue GE 50 BEE MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page i Contents 4 1 4 2 4 3 6 1 6 2 6 3 Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 3 4 6 Ee TEE TFOUDICS MOORING DE Ue o O e Pr EP PU O O o lee Technical Information EEEEEEEEEEEE SPCC e ie ee MetPak Pro Hub PCB CGonpnechons Rm IIR Rmi trees i Elecitical ee Meint er sensation E inini aN Compass points Position of Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe in the Radiation Shield Internal view of the hub box Hub Box with Analogue and Digital Pec fitted Figure 5 Connection of Gill USB Cable Part No 1723 10 051 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 RS232 connections RS422 connections RS485 Connections SDI 12 connections MetPak Pro Example System Picture Correct mounting position for MetPak Pro Opening MetView Screen Scanning for MetPak Pro Devices Figure 14 The MetView Console Figure 15 Figure 16 MetView Gauge Range MetView Graph Figure 17 Setting up data logging Figure 18 Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Opening MetSet Screen Abbreviations Recommended Belden cable
64. types Maximum cable lengths for supported communication and sensor network Connection status indicators MetView scale and unit options MetView averaging options Max min markers MetView Screen Settings Options Default configuration settings MetPak Pro Commands Common problems and their solution Page ii MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Table 12 Status codes as output with the MetPak Pro data string 58 Table 13 HygroClip connections 6 way connector J1 Table 14 WindSonic anemometer connections 8 way connector J4 Table 15 PC communications 8 way connector J5 v Table 16 PRT Sensor 4 way connector J7 v Table 17 Digital Switch Input 2 way connector J8 v Table 18 Analogue Sensors Input 8 way connector J9 V MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page iii 12 March 2013 1 Intoduction MetPak Pro is a compact and lightweight 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 Gill ultrasonic technology as used in the proven WindSonic instrument measures wind speed and direction Temperature and Humidity are measured and Dewpoint calculated using an industry standard probe housed ina naturally aspirated radiation shield Barometric pressure is measured using an industry standard sensor i E
65. up again Baudrate Tools Exit About SAFE MODE gt Ee ILLEGAL COMMANDO LINE gt COMMS RS232 DU 268 868 85 101r 5 049 7 9021 2 818 gu 661 66068 03 1017 5 8049 r 48421 2 616 86 131 806 82 101r 5 049 7 t021 2 010 2 r S E DH era Sept H 6 DH rA CK a dk dE H Ge DH WC 805 265 4666 01 10171 5 049 1 421 2 010 23 1 1 11 6 00 r5 CHEM NE ER D Es 3 1 1 1 Es CHEM NE ER D Es DU 211 808 82 101r 5 8049 7 821 5 8148 DU 214 608 45 101r 5 049 7 821 5 8148 DU 835 DDR 05 101r 5 049 7 821 5 818 D era Be wy Be rA Close the 4800 baud rate Wind or HyperTerminal Program Power down the MetPak Pro 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 default 19200 baud rate A a CC A ol nN uN MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 56 12 March 2013 4 Troubleshooting d INSTRUMENTS 4 1 Fault Anding Table 11 Common problems and their solution Symptom Solutio J 3 9 Check DC power to MetPak Pro cable and connections Check communications settings of the MetPak Pro and host system match including correct Com port Check that the unit is in Continuous mode No output Check that in line communication devices are wired correctly NOTE It is usual for Anemometer TX to be connected to

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