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1. VHF WNMO HMM UU MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 4 12 March 2013 Contents 2 Installation MetPak RG has been designed to meet and exceed the stringent standards listed in its specification see Para 6 1 INSTRUMENTS 2 1 Pre Installaton Checks MetPak RG Wind Sensor and Hub Box As with any sophisticated electronics good engineering practice should be followed to ensure correct operation Ig Ensure the MetPak RG Wind Sensor will not be affected by other equipment operating locally which may not conform to current standards e g radio radar transmitters generators etc Ei Avoid mounting in the plane of any radar scanner a vertical separation of at least 2m should be achieved i When installing MetPak RG near radio transmitting antennas ensure that the mounting position fulfills the following minimum separations all round El VHF IMM 1m Ei MF HF 5m E oatcom 5m avoid likely lines of sight EI 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 RG specification see Para 6 1 at all times I Avoid turbulence caused by surrounding structures that wil
2. MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page i ee 0 15 C 23 C ambient temp 20 C dew point Digital Input Rain Gauge Contact Closure input tipping bucket rain gauge capable of capturing events up to 10Hz Digital Input Capable of detecting an event with a duration of greater than 1 4mS Digital Input Capable of detecting a space between events i e terminals open circuit with a duration of greater than 11mS Digital Input Capable of reading a switch contact closure providing the total Digital Switch contact resistance contact and cabling is less than 1k ohm Digital Outputs RS232 RS422 RS485 or SDI 12 Baud Rates 1200 SDI 12 4800 57600 ASCII RS232 RS422 RS485 Data Output 0 25 0 5 1 Hz or Polled Mode MetPak RG Status otatus codes provided within the data message string RS485 2 wire point to point only EE MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page ii 12 March 2013 Contents Power Supply Input voltage RS232 4 5v to 30v dc RS422 RS485 Current 26mA at 12v default setting Input voltage SDI 12 9 6v to 16v dc 12v nominal Current 12mA MetPak Environmental Excluding Rain Gauge IP65 EN 61326 35 C to 70 C 40 C to 80 C Operating Humidity 096 to 100 Humidity Protection Class Operating Temperature Storage Temperature m i O MetPak Mechanical Excluding Rain Gauge External Construction UV Stabilised white thermoplasti
3. RS232 TX mm L perm RX 3 L EI Ground EN een wire Chassis Ground V supply AS supply Figure 6 RS232 connections Digital Output RS422 Connections COMMS set for RS422 This is not the default communications setting ensure the MetPak RG 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 E Converter Signal Names bod 4 Pair Cable SignaNames Names iceman id RS422 TX RX ideni i EL n RS422 RX TX Signal Ov oignal Ground Chassis E Chassis Ground Ground Post V Supply DC Power Supply V Supply Figure 7 RS422 connections MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 11 Contents Digital Output RS485S 2 Wire Pointto Point Connections COMMS set for RS485P2W This is not the default communications setting ensure the MetPak RG 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 ica 2 Pair Cable Signal Names RS485 TX RS485TX RX RS485 RX RS485 TX i RS485TX RX RS485 RX Signal Ov Signal Ground Chassis Terminal Chassis ground Ground Post Power Ov Power ve Figure 8 RS485 Connections
4. RS232 data will now scroll on screen at the MetPak RG default 19200 baud rate e wind Baudrate BU Ze Hee BU Ze DE DH 202 DIR DH 237 088 DH 237 088 DH 237 DEI BH 237 DI BH 237 DI EL 227 BIR Tools E About 61 187 He 1687 HS LR HS 1687 z 167 61 1687 61 1687 z 1687 Hz 1687 9 645 9 646 9 445 9 445 9 445 9 445 9 445 9 445 9 445 6 TH21 6 TH21 6 H21 6 THz1 6 THz21 6 THz21 6 tzl 6 821 6 821 2 tid B tio 2 9 S e rs 6 HERE 6 40048 o tid 6 HGH 6 4808 Skala 6 DEI De 0688 3 683 6 HDD 6 HHH e tHH9 6 HDD Hp 11 HH 11 D 11 Bad 11 D 11 aan 11 aan 11 aan 11 aan 11 6 88 62 6 48 61 6 48 68 6 88 68 6 48 61 6 88 62 6 48 62 6 48 61 6 48 61 The command can now be used if required to place the unit into SETUP mode and make any other changes to the MetPak RG configuration BEER MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Page 47 Contents 4 Troubleshooting E F INSTRUMENTS 4 1 Fault Hinding Table 11 Common problems and their solution Symptom Solutio 5 A4 Check DC power to MetPak RG cable and connections Check communications settings of the MetPak RG and host system match including correct Com port Check that the uni
5. 000 04 1024 3 051 6 023 5 012 9 0000 000 04 8 00 162 000001 wed 14 November 2012 12 37 31 0 262 000 04 1024 3 051 6 023 5 012 9 0000 000 04 8 00 62 000002 wed 14 November 2012 12 37 32 0 262 000 03 1024 3 051 6 023 5 012 9 0000 000 04 8 00 65 000003 wed 14 November 2012 12 37 33 0 262 000 03 1024 3 051 6 4023 5 4012 9 0000 000 404 8 00 65 000004 wed 14 November 2012 12 37 34 9 262 000 02 1024 3 051 6 023 5 4 013 0 0000 000 404 8 00 L6C Figure 19 A typical data log viewed in Windows Notepad Each entry in the default reporting order consists of the following 000001 Wed 14 November 2012 12 37 31 4 Q 262 000 04 1024 3 051 6 4 023 5 4 012 9 0000 000 04 8 00 62 LL Ji JL J LU tamp Line Number PC Date time s Start character Node letter Wind direction Wind speed Pressure Humidity Temperature Dewpoint Dig I P Rainfall Supply Voltage Status Code End character Checksum U2 jj Cj 2S eee MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 30 12 March 2013 Contents 3 3 MetPak RG Configuration MetPak RG can be configured using Gill MetSet software The default configuration settings are listed in the following table Table 9 Default configuration settings North Alignment 0 4 O n n n Data Connection Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None Temperature Units Degrees Celsius lus Degre
6. The default settings are E Bits per second 19200 Bi Data bits 8 E Parity None Ei otop bits 1 E Flow Control None 7 Click on the OK button Message Reporting MetPak RG has two reporting modes E Continuous mode In continuous mode the default MetPak RG reports continuously So if you have set up the connection correctly you should now see data strings scrolling across the HyperTerminal window For example 1 Q 262 000 04 1024 3 051 6 4 023 5 4 012 9 0000 000 04 8 00 62 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 RG detects a pressure temperature humidity sensor fault then allow 4 seconds for an error data output Enter SETUP MODE to check Ser Number and Firmware Version To enter the unit s setup mode m If the unit is in continuous reporting mode type B If the unit is in polled mode type Q where Q is the unit node letter Page 40 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Contents The MetPak RG 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 measuremen
7. characters long NOTE Once all settings have been chosen then save Edited Page Settings to MetPak RG by clicking on Save Settings to Device this will change the MetPak RG configuration to reflect the new MetSet settings Tel MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 39 Contents 3 4 3 d Monitoring MetPak RG 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 RG data using HyperTerminal 1 Select an available Com port and connect the MetPak RG 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 RG and optionally select an icon to represent it Click on the OK button 5 In the Connect To dialog box change Connect Using to COMX where X is the number of the selected COM port Click on the OK button 6 In the COMX Properties dialog box adjust the Port settings to match the MetPak RG unit s settings
8. 2 MetSet Editing Gcreen nennen nennen nnns nnns 35 3 4 3 Monitoring MetPak RG Output Data Using HyperTerminal 40 3 4 4 Configuring MetPak RG for GILI oc eeccceeeeceeeceeeeceeesseesesseeeesseeeees 42 245 SDI12 enn E ue E 42 340 INS e 46 Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 1 Contents 4 BEcelPlel tiepi m 48 Zl SQUE MAUNA CM tdi epee E E areca Designs somethin Ep HERR UE GS ERR 48 EE eege 49 do BENCH RE 49 5 EE ue E 51 DI Wind Sensor WindSonioc ccccccccccecessecesceeesceeeecceseescenesoseeesceeecseeeccenecceasenseetesses 51 5 2 UV Shield RM Young Model 41002 51 5 3 HygroClip for Temperature Humidity and Dewpoint Rotronic Model HC2 S3 51 5 4 Barometer on Hub RBC 52 S ONEEL e ET te LC 52 SP ee uomo m 54 57 Ret uming the TVG ie AT EE 54 6 Technical Information oec tece as dace aces svccencdencsancncusscuseusscuves secu VEUVS cuxV UE ES VES EE ENEE i Or o electio MR 62 MelPak AG Hub PCB ConnectionS eet IV 63 Eleciical Contonmity Cerificate MET om RR vi Figures Figure 1 MetPak RG Parts Figure 2 Compass points 2 Figure 3 Internal view of the hub box 9 Figure 4 Hub Box with Digital Pec fitted 10 Figure 5 Connection of Gill USB Cable Part No 1723 10 051 Ke Figure 6 RS232 connections Figure 7 RS422 connections Figure8 RS485 Connections 12 Figure 9
9. MetView o Note The order in which the instruments are shown in the MetView display reflects the order in which the instrument data appears in the MetPak RG data string MM MM MM My S 7 S E XXZ MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 24 12 March 2013 Contents 3 2 4 MelView Console Display Options MetView Console buttons can convert data from the MetPak RG to read different units or scale settings This does not alter the actual MetPak RG configuration Units shown in bold denote default settings Table 5 MetView scale and unit options Maritime Markers or Max Gust kph mph kts fpm inHg mmHg Displays Max and Min values during current session in Use buttons to choose from three temperature scales Dew Point C F K millimetres and a reset button Table 6 MetView averaging options Setting Function Choose this button for no averaging except DIG1 readings except DIG1 Table 7 Max min markers Maximum and Minimum Markers on all gauges turned off Maximum and Minimum Markers on all gauges turned on Reset all Gauge Maximum Minimum Markers and all digital Maximum Minimum reading at will Table 8 MetView Screen Settings Options Save Settings Will Save all the current MetView screen settings to a file for later retrieval if required Load Settings Will load and update the MetView screen with a previously saved setting Default Settings Will return
10. Signal Name el Mo Connection Blue Red TXDtoHygroClip UART Table14 WindSonic anemometer connections 8 way connector J4 Connector J4 Signal Name 21 NeCometin 2 A No Connection 3 RS232 TX Anemometer Output to Blue Te BCEE ro omen sea vec 2000 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page iv 12 March 2013 Contents 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 Digital Switch Input 2 way connector J8 Signal Name a 2 O DIG1 Digital Switch Contact Input 2 GND Ground fa MetPak RG User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page v 6 3 Electrical 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 RG 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
11. all MetView screen settings to factory default MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 25 Contents 3 2 5 Metiew Gauge Ranges and Graphs Gauge Range Settings MetView Pressure Humidity Temperature and Rainfall 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 RG output For instance if the typical temperature measurement range required is from 10 degrees to 40 deg C then the temperature gauge range can be adjusted to reflect this Place the mouse pointer over the Temperature display gauge and double click to bring up the Set Gauge Range screen Change Max and Min readings to required values e g 10 min and 40 max Click on Set The Temperature gauge range will be updated to reflect the change 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 HERENNIUM M M cceee6tecxccr MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 26 12 March 2013 Contents 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
12. compliance of the product with the following harmonised standards Emissions EN61326 Immunity EN61326 excludes 150khz to 250khz AC S aL c A C R Stickland Director Signed by Date of issue 14 11 2012 Place of issue Gill Instruments Ltd Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington S041 9EG UK BEEN MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page vi 12 March 2013 Gill Instruments Limited Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington Ha mp shire 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 Gill Instruments 201 1 Heg No 3154453 Registered Office The George Business Centre Christchurch Road New Milton BH25 6QJ
13. the graph is not updated once opened Data is collected from the time that MetView is opened and reading data from a MetPak RG Wind Direction Double Click on the At 26 reading to bring up the graph ir 311 grap lax SEP B Wind Direction 7 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 a MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 27 Contents 3 2 6 Data logging O NOTE MetView logs data based on the MetPak RG configuration not on the MetView console settings To log MetPak RG data click on the Logging button on the MetView console The Logging dialog box is displayed Log file location C MetPak Precipitation Logging log Log file header MetPak Precipitation ser xyz Test Logfile Log File Rotation Log File Rotation Max entries per log file 3600 Add Timestamp Figure 17 Setting up data logging Setting up a logging file Select Enable Logging to start logging to a file 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 f required type some notes on the data that is to be recorded which will appear at the top of the saved data log file Choose from the follow
14. 001 to 10 000 in steps of 0 001 to represent one switch closure event taking place 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 RG will store and output the cumulative total number of switch closures since the last poll request Once the cumulative total has been output the count will be reset to zero The maximum number of count events will be 9999 if the number counted exceeds 9999 an overflow character E will be output in the data string 3 4 Configunng MetPak RG with MetSet Before you use MetSet check that MetPak RG is correctly connected to a Serial COM port or USB COM port on your PC 3 4 1 Opening MetSet Click on the MetSet button on your PC s desktop or choose Start All Programs MetSet MetSet The MetSet Control Centre window is displayed If you have more than one MetPak RG 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 EL XXE eS MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 33 Contents Connect the Welcome Please select configuration mode MetPak RG output to MetSet and read its configuration se
15. 29 Digital RS232 _ 2 9503 Digital RS422 9504 Cable length The maximum cable length is dependent on the chosen communication method 1 2 3 The following table shows the maximum cable lengths for the supported communication protocols at the given baud rates using the recommended cable If any problems of data corruption etc are experienced then a slower baud rate should be used Alternatively a higher specification cable can be tried Table 3 Maximum cable lengths for supported communication and sensor network Communication format Max cable length RS232 19200 RS422 485 19200 1000M SDI 12 1200 OM Switch contact and cable Digital Switch Input Not Applicable resistance to be less than 1k ohm MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 7 Contents Cabling unused wires Any unused wires in the connecting cables should be connected to ground preferably at the user equipment end Cabling protection The Cable should be secured iB With cable clamps or equivalent at regular intervals such that the hub box cable gland does not support the cable weight Ei Away from the mounting bolts to prevent chaffing of the cable o NOTE Install appropriate strain relief support to the cable If possible pass the cable through the mounting pole Earthing To ensure correct operation and for maximum protection from lightning a separate lightning rod system is recomm
16. 3 4 2 MetSet Editing Screen When connected correctly a MetSet editing screen is available to read configuration settings change configuration settings save MetPak RG configuration settings to a PC file location upload MetPak RG configuration settings from a PC file and view the MetPak RG raw data string output MetSet Editing Pages lia Editing device settings online Onise fate Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting PowerUp DIG1 niin im Baud Rate 19200 Move mouse over MetPak RG ti ti Lead Configuatonrie ode D exclamation or question Device Setting Opti Output rate marks to read setting Bo Message Mode comment View MetPak RG Raw Data Measurement Mode Output String Return to opening MetSet Screen Source Device S N 12345678 METPAK PRECIPITATION OPT R 19200 COM6 M S W ver 2436 B 39 M eT Protocol ver 3 aal Source of MetSet Data Serial Number Connection Status MetSet Connection Status Infomation Reading 111 1 Fucion 0 0 0 S N 12345678 MetPak RG Number ONLINE ONLINE in green indicates the MetPak RG has been successfully connected to MetSet OFFLINE in Grey indicates that MetSet is being used without a MetPak RG in communication with MetSet 19200 COM 6 19200 reports on the MetPak RG Baud rate setting COM 6 reports on the MetPak RG COM Port connection number S W ver 2436 B 39 2436 is the MetPak RG Firmware
17. 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 Seege 0 029 000 01 00 lt CR gt lt LF gt above data 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 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 AMB Digital Input 1 Input 1 ee Ee e c LN a line of the a lt dig1 i 0 0408 a above data aM9 Power Power Voltage Volts Volts patttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 0000 0001 1 00011 lt CR gt lt LF gt en eene a line of the EE 04 12 ikea NU above data CRC Commands aMC 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 ttt is time in seconds 005 is 5 sec measurement C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Humidity 76 and CRC Measurement command to retrieve a reading of the maximum time the MetPak RG 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 l
18. 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 Mie per Hour A Microsoft 0 0 00 0000000000000 Metres per Second NSEW WM Non Volatile Memory 1 j IBM compatible Personal Computer ROM ReadOnly Memory RS232 RS422 Receve 0 0 0 0000000000000 RXD Received Data 1 10 0 0000 0000 SDI 12 Serial Data Interface standard for microprocessor based sensors STX Start of Sting TXD Transmitted Data Very High Frequency WMO World Meteorological Organisation COM ETX FPM HPA HTML IMM In Hg KPH Mem ASCII C 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
19. Digital Output SDI 12 Connections COMMS set for SDI12 This is not the default communications setting ensure the MetPak RG 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 7 V Supply DC Power V Supply 8 Supply Figure 9 SDI 12 connections MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 12 12 March 2013 Contents 2 2 5 Digital Rain Gauge Connections SBZOLZLL LEZL8 QN KIT Rain Gauge Rain Gauge Cable Entry Connections Gland J8 Terminal 2 J8 Terminal 1 Rain Gauge Digital Switch Connection DIG 1 J8 Hub Box 2 Way Terminal Block Rain Bucket Signal Names SUDBUeO ON CADIE Signal Names DIG 1 2 Clear Switch Contact GND 1 Return Switch Contact Chassis Terminal Screen Wire Post Chassis Ground Figure 10 MetPak RG DIG 1 Rain Gauge Connections Digital Switch e g To connect the Rain Gauge 6 Metre lead to the Hub Box Open MetPak RG s hub box by unfastening the four screws Locate connector J8 see Figure 3 Pass the cable through one of the gland nuts see Note below Connect the cable as detailed in Figure 10 Attach the cable s screen wire to a terminal post SS St eS I c After connection securely tighten the gland nut to pr
20. Doc No 1723 PS 0013 Issue 1 Weather Station MetPak RG Part 1723 3B 2 111 Foreword Guarantee Trademarks 2011 Gill Instruments Ltd All rights reserved Thank you for purchasing the MetPak RG 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 d 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 MetPak RG Part 1723 3B 2 1 1 1 Co
21. SDI 12 connections 12 Figure 10 MetPak RG DIG 1 Rain Gauge Connections E Figure 11 Correct Mounting Position for MetPak RG 5 Figure 12 Opening MetView Screen 2 Figure 13 Scanning for MetPak RG Devices 22 Figure 14 The MetView Console 23 Figure 15 MetView Gauge Range 26 Figure 16 MetView Graph 27 Figure 17 Setting up data logging 28 Figure 18 Opening MetSet Screen 34 Page 2 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Contents Tables Table1 Abbreviations 4 Table2 Recommended Belden cable types 7 Table3 Maximum cable lengths for supported communication and sensor network 7 Table4 Connection status indicators 23 Table5 MetView scale and unit options 25 Table6 MetView averaging options 25 Table7 Max min markers 25 Table8 MetView Screen Settings Options 25 Table9 Default configuration settings 3l Table 10 MetPak RG Commands 4 Table 11 Common problems and their solution 48 Table 12 Status codes as output with the MetPak RG data string 49 Table 13 HygroClip connections 6 way connector J1 iv Table 14 WindSonic anemometer connections 8 way connector J4 iv Table 15 PC communications 8 way connector J5 v Table 16 Digital Switch Input 2 way connector J8 v Tt MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 3 Contents Intentionally Blank MM MM MM My S 7 S E XXZ MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 4 12 Ma
22. 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 RG Wind Sensor should be aligned to point to North or other required reference direction There are two arrows a coloured rectangle and an alignment notch on the WindSonic Wind Sensor that should point to North 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 z amp EIN am LO v Y Y 28 mm i Figure 11 Correct Mounting Position for MetPak RG Interference Always check the installation to ensure the MetPak RG 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 A CAUTION Do NOT mount the MetPak RG 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 Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 15 Contents 2 2 7 Mounting the Rain Gauge The rain gauges tipping bucket mechanism is immobilised before shipping to prevent damage in transit To release the mechanism remove t
23. able 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 a sensor by the manufacturer e If you are replacing the whole cartridge unscrew the metal ferrule and return the a 3 probe to Rotronic for calibration Refer to the Rotronic Website for more details Ferrule 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 MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 51 Contents 5 4 Barometer on Hub PC B The Barometer device is maintenance free however if required observe the following with regard to the central Hub box screw cap Gore Tex filter Pressure Sensor Filter Replacement There is a small venting filter for the pressure sensor of the MetPak located on the Hub box lid which ensures proper conditions are present in the MetPak hub box for pressure measurements without allowing any moisture or other damaging pollutants into the box This filter is mad
24. are html Cabling MetPak RG has five communication connection options Bg USB using the 1 8m Gill USB cable Part No 1723 10 051 E RS232 E RS422 E RS485 two wire point to point i3 SDI 12 MetPak RG has a Rain Gauge Digital Input connection El Digital Switch DIG1 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 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Contents 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 Cable Type Data Comms 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 Cable Type Rain Gauge Wire type 22AWG Wire size 7x30 AWG The cable should contain a twisted pair screened NOTE The Rain Gauge supplied with MetPak RG has a 6 Metre cable connected to it ready to wire into the MetPak RG hub box The following table shows an example manufacturers reference other manufacturers equivalents can be used Table 2 Recommended Belden cable types Application No of Pairs Belden Ref Rain Gauge Connection i tO 9 61 SDI 12 or RS485 2 97
25. be used to select Report Format USERDEF sl NODE DIR SPEED PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT DIG1 VOLT STATUS Select Parameters to Report es Je Leen Jee Jan Je Jpeweom Jee vvar Jeng E ct Report Format FULL or USERDEF Select Parameters to Report NODE DIR SPEED PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT DIG1 VOLT STATUS Report parameters can be selected in any order or on or off in USERDEF The Power Up Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting PowerUp Status Message Output Report Message Output amp Units Message Output N e e otatus Message Output ON or OFF E g METPAK RG OPTION R 2436 VB 39 STARTUP OK Report Message Output ON or OFF e g NODE DIR SPEED PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT DIG1 VOLT STATUS CHECK Units Message Output ON or OFF e g DEG MS HPA C C MM V DIG1 CONFIGURED The DIG1 Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting PowerUp DIGI DIG1 Sensor si Sensor type RAIN e o s m e Count 10 000 Q Substitute Name e DIG1 Sensor ON or OFF Sensor Type Should be left selected to RAIN Units MM or IN Count can be set from 0 001 to 10 000 in 0 001 unit steps Should be set to match the Rain Gauge calibration figure for example 0 199 mm hr This figure can be found marked on the Rain Gauge internal label Substitute Name A field available for typing in a user name between 3 to 8
26. c Wind Sensor and Hygroclip Mountings and anodised Aluminium Bracket Fittings Stainless Steel 316 bracket fittings supplied for clamping to a vertical pipe of diameter 30mm to 58mm Overall Dimensions 350mm x 287mm x 142mm excluding bracket clamp Weight 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 RG Rain Gauge Mechanical External Construction UV Resistant white thermoplastic Fittings Rain Gauge Baseplate RGB1 and 6 Metres of twisted pair overall screened cable Overall Dimensions Funnel Diameter 254mm 10 0 Inches Funnel Rim 340mm 13 4 Inches 1 0kg Weight Rain Gauge Environment Protection Class Not applicable EN 61326 Operating Temperature 35 C to 70 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 80 C Operating Humidity 096 to 100 Humidity m i O MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page iii 6 2 MetPak RG Hub PCB Connections The following tables summarise the connections for el HygroClip factory connection E WindSonic anemometer factory connection i RS232 RS422 RS485 SDI 12 communications User connection EJ Digital Input user connection Connection details are also found within the MetPak RG Hub box Factory Connections Table 13 HygroClip connections 6 way connector J1 Connector J1
27. ce 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 5 2 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 Tum betaken 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 S ice or snow with a tool 5 3 HygroClip for Temperature Humidity and Dewpoint Rotronic Model HC 2 S3 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 allowed to develop for a longer period of time it can lead to permanent damage on the electronics of the temperature probe due to the very high moisture content and corrosive effect of the pollutant or salt Rotronic Temperature and Humidity filter replacement Filter The Rotronics polycarbonate dust filter screw on cap is avail
28. direction sensor The WindSonic measures the times taken for an ultrasonic pulse of sound to travel from the North transducer to the South transducer and compares it with the time for a pulse to travel from S to N transducer Likewise times are compared between West and East and E 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 2 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 RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Contents 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 4 Radiation Shield The Multi Plate Radiation Shield protects temperature and relative humidity sensors from error producing solar radiation and rain This shield relies on a combination of plate geometry material and natural ventilation to provide effective shielding Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor with Dewpoint Output lt lt The Rotronic HygroClip module is a complete instrument with integrated temperature compensation Calibration data is maintained within the inte
29. e 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 55 Rain Gauge Maintenance periods are site dependant but periodic maintenance every 2 3 months should be considered To ensure reliable and accurate measurements we recommend that the following checks are carried out at each visit to the rain gauge Please note that if the gauge is still connected to a data logger and logger is operating care must be taken to avoid tipping the bucket when carrying out the following operations 1 Inspect the funnel and filter f
30. emperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and Dewpoint degrees C P aM2 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec and a 2 digit Wind only Status Codes i aM3 Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint Degrees C and full MetPak RG Status Codes B aMA4 Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars i3 aM Not applicable E aM6 Not applicable B am7 Not applicable R aM8 Digital Input 1 Rain Gauge Input a aM9 Power Supply Voltage Volts D aDO Request a line of the above data BEEN MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 42 12 March 2013 Contents 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 96 and CRC E aMC1 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint degrees C and CRC aMC 2 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec a 2 digit Status Code and CRC isi aMC3 Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint Degrees C and CRC a aMC4 Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and CRC El aMC5 To aMC7 Not applicable n aMCe Digital Input 1 Rain Gauge and CRC N aMCg Power Supply Voltage Volts and CRC R aDO Request a line of the above data SDI 12 Co
31. en will be opened Hold down the key on the keypad With the key still held down apply power to the MetPak RG This will result in placing the unit into SAFE MODE Press Enter to start a new line Ignore illegal command line Tools Exit About Baudrate SHFE MODE gt EHEHEHE HEH HHH HH H ILLEGAL COMMAHD LINE A To now change communication from SDI 12 to RS232 Type COMMS R S232 and press Enter Baudrate Tools Ext About SAFE MODE REE ILLEGAL COMMANDO LINE COMMS RS232 Page 46 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Contents Type Q and press Enter to exit SAFE MODE Data will now scroll on screen Note however for RS232 changes to take place the unit must be powered down and back up again E Wind Baudrate Tools About SAFE MODE gt HHHH HHHH ILLEGAL COMMAND LINE A CONNS RS232 A H Bu 257r 880B8 82 18807 9 845 656 821 BG 2S7 060 01 106r 9 045 6 821 t 287 000 02 1007 9 045 6 021 BH ZG BR DI 1067 9 045 6 021 BH ZG DR D 106r 9 045 Ge FZL 5 t009 6 DDR DD 11 e ERD Ge DDR mnma 11 e ERD Ee DDR DD 11 2 ERD Ge DDR HHH 11 2 ERD Ee DDR mnma 11 6 88 61 6 48 62 6 48 61 6 48 62 6 48 61 Close the 4800 baud rate Wind or HyperTerminal Program Power down the MetPak RG and re apply power Open a new Wind or HyperTerminal program at 19200 baud rate
32. ended to protect the system You can also earth the MetPak RG through its mountings or by connecting a grounding cable minimum of 6mm copper wire to a spare MetPak RG 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 Routing Cables through the Hub Box Glands NOTE The MetPak RG 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 rrr Eee MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 8 12 March 2013 Contents 2 2 4 Communication and Power Connections To connect the MetPak RG Power and Communications cable 1 Open MetPak RG s hub box by unfastening the four screws 2 Locate connector J5 see Figure 3 Carefully pull the connector off its circuit board pins otrip the cable wires to 8mm Pass the cable through one of the gland nuts please refer to the 2 4 NOTE on Page 8 5 Connect your cable as shown in the following diagrams Gill USB Cable Figure 5 m RS232 Figure 6 m RS422 Figure 7 m RS485 Figure 8 E SDI 12 Figure 9 Attach the cable s screen wires to the terminal post see Figure 3 7 After connection securely tighten the gland nu
33. es Celsius Pressure Sensor On gt Humidty Gemen On 0 Report Format Node Polar Wind Direction and Wind Speed Pressure Humidity Temperature Dewpoint DIG1 Volts Status Checksum O M O C O O DIG1 Substitute Name J eee MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 31 Contents Example MetPak RG Default Data String Test 1 2 042 1 023 0 009 4 0000 000 04 9 00 lt ETX gt 40 amp CR LF STX Node letter Wind direction Wind speed Pressure Humidity Temperature Dewpoint Digital Input 1 Supply voltage Status code ETX Checksum Carriage Return Line Feed NOTES STX is the Start of String character ASCII value 2 ETX 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 o NOTE Switch on Time Upon switching on the MetPak Pro allow 9 5 seconds to elapse before data is output HMM UU MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 32 12 March 2013 Contents Configunng the Digital Swrtch Input Rain Gauge Input oee Para 6 1 for Technical Specification Configuring using MetSet MetSet DIG1 Edit screen can be used to allow a MetPak RG count value to be input The DIG1 Count value can be set from 0
34. event moisture ingress i NOTE The MetPak RG Hub Box cable glands contain spring loaded metal a 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 RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 13 Contents 2 2 6 Mounting MetPak RG MetPak RG uses a mounting clamp suitable for attaching to a vertical pipe with a diameter of 30 58mm 1 2 to 2 3 inches When mounting MetPak RG consider the position orientation and alignment of the unit Note that the mounting pipe should first be degreased and when assembling the MetPak 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 Moun ng Bracket Assembled View MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Page 14 Contents Position It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the MetPak RG 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 RG is mounted on a vertical pole ensuring
35. ge 12 March 2013 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 37 Contents The Wind Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity North Alignment Sensor Windspeed Wind speed Units Sooo 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 ASCIL Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Temperature Sensor E s e Temperature Units Dew point Sensor Dew point units 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 Fahrenheight The Pressure Page can be used to select Comms ASCH Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Pressure Units HPA 7 Pressure Sensor ON or OFF Pressure Units HPA MB MMHG INHG HectoPascals Milli Bars Millimetres Mercury Inches Mercury The Humidity Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Humidity Sensor N e Humidity Units ae e Humidity Sensor ON or OFF Humidity Units 96 Page 38 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Contents The Reporting Page can
36. grated electronics It provides digital output signals for Relative Humidity Temperature and Dewpoint to the MetPak RG Hub box Position of Temperature and Relative Humidity posee m A Probe in the Radiation Shield Barometric Pressure Barometric pressure output is provided by a solid state device fitted on to the circuit board in the MetPak RG Hub box Vent to atmosphere is via a Gortex filter which also protects the pressure sensor from the effects of wind and rain Rain Sensor DIG 1 Input Rainfall is measured by the well proven tipping bucket method Rain is collected by a funnel and is passed to one of the two buckets situated at either end of a short balance arm The balance arm tips when the first bucket is full emptying this bucket and positioning the second bucket under the funnel The tipping process repeats indefinitely as long as the rain continues to fall with each tip corresponding to a fixed quantity of rainfall at each tip the moving arm forces a magnet past a reed switch causing contact to be made for a few milliseconds The Rain Gauge is connected to the MetPak RG Digital input which detects when two dedicated terminals are short circuited less than 1k ohm Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 3 Contents 1 2 Abbreviations Table 1 Abbreviations Meaning 9 L 1 1 1 ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
37. he 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 RG 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 Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 41 Contents 3 4 4 Configuring MetPak RG for SDI 12 To configure a MetPak RG unit for SDI 12 Connect a MetPak RG to a PC as described in Para 2 2 4 Open MetSet as described on Page 33 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 Power down the MetPak RG unit Change the hardware connections for SDI 12 Power up the MetPak RG unit QU DR EE dao Ee quo or 3 4 5 SDI 12 Commands SDI 12 Command Summary B 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 E aM1 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec T
38. he following options x 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 E RS232 connection using standard cable and PC COM port Separate 5V to 30V dc power supply also required compatible with MetSet RS422 using RS232 converter compatible with MetSet ia RS485 2 wire point to point not compatible with MetSet i SDI 12 connection note SDI 12 is not compatible with MetSet Software NOTE MetPak RG 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 Unpack MetPak RG Check that you have the following N MetPak RG unit Part No 1723 3B 2 1 11 N Rain Gauge and four pegs S Gill MetView and MetSet Software and Manual supplied on the CD If any parts are missing please contact your dealer 1 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 2 Prepare the communications cable by strip
39. he funnel from its base by unscrewing the three nylon thumbscrews Remove the piece of foam from under the bucket mechanism This foam may be saved and used whenever the rain gauge is moved The MetPak RG mounting arrangement options Baseplate Mounting Due to the low weight of the rain gauge 1kg approximately it must be mounted securely the use of the Baseplate is recommended for this However the gauge may be mounted via the three holes in the base to a paving slab for example It is suggested that rawlbolts are used for this purpose as they provide a means of levelling the rain gauge LE Nylon Spacers PA mm 4 Tipping Bucket ie Gy opirit Level H SH Dt T RB O Upper Nylon Thumb Nut E am P e Corner Hole Unscrew the 3 upper nylon thumb nuts and remove all the nylon spacers from the studs Lift off the tipping bucket base assembly to leave the metal baseplate and studs Fix the baseplate to level ground using the 4 pegs provided through the 4 corner holes The baseplate may be mounted to hard surfaces like concrete by replacing the 4 supplied pegs with screws and rawlplugs For temporary mounting on hard surfaces use some bricks or heavy weights on the four corners of the baseplate the height of the weights should be kept as low as possible to cause the minimum interference with the aerodynamics of the rain gauge Refit the tipping bucket base assembly Hefit the nyl
40. ind 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__ Wind Sensor reading failed WindSensorfauty Check Wind Sensor is powered 66 67 Wind Sensor RS232 Check Wind Sensor RS232 wiring t L gt go Pressure Sensor Warning Pressure sensor reading not available unit 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 MetPak RG bench test as follows 1 Connect the MetPak RG 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 40 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 cha
41. ing 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 are 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 NN EE MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 28 12 March 2013 Contents To start logging Check that the Enable Logging option is selected Click on the OK button to commence logging and return to the console Note To show that data is being recorded the Logging button s icon changes to a o green tick d L ogging active Logging stopped To stop logging Click on the Logging button on the MetView console Clear the Enable Logging check box 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 EN MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 29 Contents 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 File Edit Format View Help MetPak Precipitation ser xyz Test Logfile a 000000 wed 14 November 2012 12 37 30 0 262
42. k RG 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 Note that MetPak RG is supplied with a matching Rain Gauge and its tip calibration factors will have been pre programmed into the MetPak hub box If a replacement Rain gauge is used then the Hub box will need re programming using Gill MetSet ooftware with the new tip calibration factor if this has changed Bench Test Equipment Required 1723 3B 2 111 MetPak RG set for RS232 communication factory default setting and matching Rain Gauge 1723 10 051 MetPak RG 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 Digital Multimeter capable of measuring resistance and dc volts Gill MetSet and MetView Software supplied on the MetPak RG CD or download from http www gill co uk main softw
43. k on the Scan button to search the available COM ports for MetPak RG devices Scan complete Status Manual setup COM 1 Not scanned COM2 Not scanned COM 2436 METPAK PRECIPITATION 6 39 Q PV23 OPTION R MetView 1 Sensor s Found PLEASE WAIT INSTRUMENTS Select the sensor that you would like to connect to 36 METPAK PRECIPITATION B 39 O PV 3 OPTION R t amp baud 19200 Troubleshoot Rescan MetView Figure 13 scanning for MetPak RG Devices When a device is found MetView obtains the MetPak RG configuration settings and then retrieves and displays MetPak RG data MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 22 Connect Last Change 12 March 2013 Contents 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 and Total Rainfall There is also a digital readout of Dew Point Buttons beneath each of the gauges allow you to choose the displayed units and other options Each gauge except Rainfall 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 NMEA or SDI 12 format Wind Direction Wind Speed Pressure Humidity Temperature Rainfall Wind Direction Wind Speed Pre
44. l 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 m Keep away from building exhaust vents machinery and motors Rain Gauge The site chosen to install the rain gauge will depend in part on the application to which it is being put and in part on the particular circumstances at the site But if possible site the rain gauge so that the distance between the rain gauge and an obstruction such as Trees or buildings is at least as great as twice the height of the obstruction If the application is very specific such as monitoring a building site then the siting of the rain gauge is largely prescribed by use NOTE No two rain gauge designs are ever likely to produce identical results and identical rain gauge can give slightly different catches even when sited close to each other Customers with 2 or more sets of equipment must not swap around rain gauges with MetPaks without using MetSet to change the calibration figure RE MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 5 Contents Page 6 2 2 1 P 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 Installation Benc h System Test Prior to physically mounting the MetPa
45. le for the gauge to become tilted as a result of small ground movements vandalism etc There will be times when for one reason or another the rain gauge will be not logging or will be disconnected from the logger during these times it is a good idea to check the balance arm of the bucket for stiffness The easiest way to do this in the field is to try and balance the bucket in its centre position it should be very difficult if not impossible to achieve this if the bucket balances easily then examine the bucket closely for any dirt or wear on the pivot pin and bucket tubes Any wear will require the unit to be repaired replaced Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 53 Contents 11 12 13 There is a drain hole at the base of the instrument with a gauze covering that might require periodic cleaning Carefully lift out the tipping bucket assembly to gain access to the drain hole for checking cleaning 2 1 Drain Hole Gauze P af E Carefully re assemble the Rain gauge parts When assembling the funnel to the base assembly check that the internal funnel does not foul onto the tipping bucket This can be checked by pouring in water and checking the bucket tips or if the whole assembly is not fixed in position by gently rocking the bucket and listening for the bucket to tip Internal parts require no lubrication NOTES MetPak RG is supplied with a matching Rain Gauge and its ti
46. mmand Details Unit Address a lt CR gt lt LF gt O0 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 and Humidity Measurement command to retrieve a reading of the maximum time the MetPak RG 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 Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and Dewpoint degrees C 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 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 RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 43 Contents Wind Direction Speed atttn lt
47. nging 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 Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 49 Contents Carry out Rain Gauge tests as follows 1 Connect a DMM to measure resistance between the 6 Metre cable clear and black wire connections 2 If the unit is assembled slowly pour in water to see make and break connections and momentary readings of 47 ohms in each tip direction 3 If the unit is disassembled gently move the tipping bucket arm to the upright position and read the DMM resistance between the clear and black contact wires is close to 47 ohms As the arm moves away from the upright position to a rest position in either direction the resistance should change to Greater than 1M ohms open circuit RESISTOR 47R ADHESIVE HEATSHRINK MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 50 12 March 2013 Contents emm 9 Maintenance INSTRUMENTS 5 1 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 i
48. ntents 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 BVT OC UG e T PH 1 ale ele L e 2 1 1 1 Wind Speed and Direction Gensor nn 2 IF MEE Leiva 3 1 1 3 Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor with Dewpoint Output 3 1 1 4 Barometric Hreeeure 3 LLS Ran Sensor DIG 1 IMD UU E 3 ele ie Lu 4 REVS PAM Ne mm 5 PresIstallatortX er 5 IG UE el ENDE 6 272 CCT Oy E RR 6 2 2 2 Bench Test Equipment Heoured 6 ie OAG BE 6 2 2 4 Communication and Power CGonnechons 9 2 2 5 Digital Rain Gauge Connechons 13 2 2 6 Mounting MetPak H 14 2 2 Mounting the Rain Gauge eene nnne nnn nnns 16 ShrllCupIM 19 vcua amp tids 19 FUIL M 21 3 2 1 Opening Metdiew nennen nennen nnn nnne nsn nnn nna anna ns 21 3 2 2 X Scanning for DEVICES cccccceeccceeeecceeeceeeeeceececeueeessueeeseueessaeeseueessueeesenseesaes 22 ooo ThelMeieWTOSOlg acecciii en eng de bd oq Itum eee 23 3 2 4 MetView Console Display Options cccccceecccseececeeeeeeeeeseeeesseeeeeseeeesseeeeaes 25 3 2 5 MetView Gauge Ranges and Graphs esee 26 9326 Data logging geseet 28 MeiPak ERR ele E sepsisi EEA 31 Configuring MetPak RG with Mettet 33 3 4 1 Opening Meter 33 3 4
49. number B 39 is the firmware revision Protocol Version 3 Source Device MetSet reads Device when the source of the data that MetSet has retrieved has come from the MetPak RG MetSet reads File when the source of data has come from a saved file MetSet reports on the connected MetPak device METPAK RG and reads the unit Serial Number S N 12345678 MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 35 Contents MetSet Online Settings Online Mode nline Made Buttons Get ENER MetSet retrieves the MetPak RG Configuration settings Settings Save Settings to MetSet configuration settings are saved to a connected Device MetPak RG BDEMNMUU s jb j g5 1L 11111111 Load Configuration When selected MetSet retrieves a MetSet edit PC file and File updates MetSet with these settings Save Configuration When selected MetSet edit settings are saved to a PC file File location Get Device Settings Save Settings To Device Load Configuration File Save Configuration File SSS Back Up Device When selected the MetPak RG 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 RG configuration Settings setting from a PC file loads it into the MetPak RG and updates the MetSet edit settings Backup Device Settings Restore Device Settings Measurement Mode Measurement Click
50. on View Output to view the raw ASCII MetPak RG data Mode string scrolling at the output rate View only feature E g View Output 1 Q 262 000 04 1024 3 051 6 023 5 012 9 0000 000 04 8 00 62 D Click here to go back to the opening MetSet screen View Cutput X Main Menu Tj TS Tt eee eee MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 36 12 March 2013 Contents MetSet Editing Page Functions Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting PowerUp DIG1 Click on any page to select set up parameters The Comms Page can be used to Select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity 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 RG power is turned off and turned on again The connecting device will then also need its Comms and Baud rate settings changed to match the MetPak RG The ASCII Set Up Page can be used to select Comms ASCII Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Termination CRLF SA Echo ON g Termination CRLF or CR Echo ON or OFF Last Chan
51. on spacers over the 3 studs Loosely screw on the 3 nylon thumb nuts HMM UU MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 16 12 March 2013 Contents Leveling the Base Assembly Upon completion of the above adjust the 3 leveling thumb nuts under the tipping bucket to align the spirit level bubble to within the centre circle Now tighten the upper 3 thumb nuts ensuring that the spirit level bubble remains within the centre circle NOTES Ensure that the Foam insert under the tipping bucket is removed before re fitting the funnel No two rain gauge designs are ever likely to produce identical results and identical rain gauge can give slightly different catches even when sited close to each other Customers with 2 or more sets of equipment must not swap around rain gauges with MetPaks without using MetSet to change the calibration figure MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 17 Contents Intentionally Blank E MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 18 12 March 2013 Contents 3 Operation This section provides an overview of the operation of the MetPak RG For more detailed information about any of the steps use the references to other sections of this manual Cell H l a l INSTRUMENTS 3 21 Start Guide Decide how you are going to connect MetPak RG to your PC or communications network MetPak RG supports t
52. or any damage or blockage At certain times of the year leaves may have accumulated in the funnel dirt and dust can also block the filter preventing or reducing the flow rate to a slow drip to the buckets beneath The leaves can easily be removed from the funnel 2 Unscrew the 3 nylon screws securing the funnel to the case assembly and remove the funnel 3 Remove the end cap from the filter tube remove the gauze filter material carefully 4 End Cap Gauze WW MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 52 12 March 2013 Contents 10 The external plastic funnel surface should be cleaned with clean water and a sponge this will generally remove any green Verdi Gris should this have been allowed to grow Chemicals detergents should not be used if the water is to be collected for later analysis Otherwise mild detergents can be used if required The internal funnel tube that directs water to the tipping buckets may need cleaning use a pipe cleaner or small nylon bristle wire brush or similar part to insert into the pipe to clean it Funnel Filter Kit Funnel Tube Clean or replace the gauze filter into the filter tube and replace the top cap see spare part 1723 PK 114 Remove and clean any dirt from the tipping buckets being careful not to tip the bucket should the rain gauge still be logging Balance Arm Bucket Check that the gauge is still level It is possib
53. p calibration factors will have been pre programmed into the MetPak hub box If a replacement or re calibrated Rain Gauge is used then the Hub box will need programming using MetSet with the new tip calibration factor if this has changed Calibration figures can be seen on the labels inside the Rain Gauge on the underneath of the bucket and adjacent to the tip assembly 5 6 Spare Parts MetPak RG 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 1723 PK 076 Aerodynamic Rain Gauge ARG100 EC GI Rain Gauge Tipping Bucket Spares Part 1723 PK 114 comprises of 3 off nylon screws to retain the bucket to the base assembly 2 off funnel gauze filters 2 off funnel gauze retainer top caps 5 7 Retuming the MetPak RG If a unit has to be returned it should be carefully packed in the original packaging and returned to your authorised Gill distributor with a full description of the fault condition An RMA number should be obtained from Gill Instruments first if returning directly to Gill Instruments Page 54 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 12 March 2013 Contents Last Change 12 March 2013 6 Technical Information 6 1 Specification Wind Measurement Polar Wind Speed amp Direction or U and V Vectors Units of Measurement m s knots mph kph ft min Wind Speed 0 1 C 0 1 F
54. ping 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 3 Connect the cable to J5 as required for your chosen communications method Carefully press J5 onto its circuit board pins If connecting the 6 Metre Rain Gauge cable to the Digital Input strip cable wires if necessary and connect to connector J8 in the hub box MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 19 Contents 6 Tighten the gland on the connection ports to seal the cables in place Replace the top on the connection box 7 If you are carrying out a bench test continue to step 13 When you have finished testing return to Step 10 8 Ensure that if using a mounting pole that it has been degreased in the area where the MetPak RG will be positioned 9 Position the MetPak RG against the mounting post see page 15 fit the mounting kit bracket and tighten sufficiently to hold the unit in place but allowing it to be rotated or moved up and down the pole 10 Check the orientation and alignment of the unit see page 14 11 Check the height of the unit and ensure it is clear of any obstructions including the mounting post that could interfere with MetPak RG s measurements see page 15 12 Tighten the mounting bracket nuts evenly to a toque figure of 3Nm to hold the unit firmly in place 13 Connect
55. pressure gt lt CRC gt lt CR gt 0 1017 8GM lt CR gt lt LF gt above data lt LF gt aMCs Digital Input 1 and atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt CRC Retrieve a line of the a lt 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 0 12 2K R lt CR gt lt LF gt above data lt LF gt Tt MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 45 Contents 3 4 6 Safe Mode Summary The MetPak RG Safe Mode provides a means of recovering communication with the MetPak RG 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 R8422 Connection Connect the MetPak RG for RS232 communication as detailed on Page 11 Fig 6 Method Note at this stage the MetPak RG supply to be switched off Open a Terminal program e g Gill WIND Software http www gill co uk main software html or Windows HyperTerminal Note if using Gill Wind Software that the Tools features are not applicable Open Gill Wind Software Serial Port Set the drop down menu to the required COM Port Connection Click on the OK button Baudrate Set the drop down menu to 4800 Bauds A blank Wind Terminal scre
56. rch 2013 Contents 1 Introduction MetPak RG is a compact and lightweight multi sensor instrument that measures the most essential weather parameters 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 in a naturally aspirated radiation shield Barometric pressure is measured using an industry standard sensor The customer is able to add one supplied digital contact closure rain gauge The MetPak RG 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 to 58mm 2 3 inch diameter An electrical Hub box is fitted to the mounting bracket for termination of the Rain Gauge Cable and Power Data cable Wind Speed and Direction Sensor 1 Radiation Shield Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor Gortex Vent for Barometric Pressure Sensor ER Hub Box Mounting Bracket Rain Gauge Figure 1 MetPak RG Parts MetPak RG User Manual Last Change O Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 1 Contents 1 1 1 1 1 Principle of Operation Wind Speed and Direction Sensor The MetPak RG uses the WindSonic wind speed and
57. ssure Humidity Temperature Total Rainfall 0 05m s 1024 4hPa 51 8 0 000mm Min 1024 4hPa lin 51 796 Dew Point Gust 0 09m s Markers g ien fom s Le Averaging options Firmware Version NSTRUMI Connection Status Connected Me Wed 14 Nov 2012 12 12 22 and Unit ID 2436 METPAK PRECIPITATION B 39 Q PV 3 OPTION R MetView Dew Point Load Save Default Loagi i e s gging Disconnect Max Min Settings Settings Settings button button Markers button button button Figure 14 The MetView Console Connection Status Table 4 Connection status indicators Reading Fundin Green Background Tick Indicates MetPak RG logging or communicating correctly with MetView along with reading the MetPak RG firmware version Red Background Cross Indicates MetPak RG not logging Indicates the output rate of the MetPak RG when connected 1 00Hz Reads when the unit is communicating correctly with MetView Wed 14 Nov 2012 12 12 22 Real Time PC date and time indication MetPak RG Rainfall Gauge Display E 500 NES MetPak RG User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 12 March 2013 Page 23 Contents DIG 1 Input with user definable title 040 000 3 Total Rainfall On switch on MetView 0 000mm commences an incremental count of the total rainfall to date The reset button will zero the Rem MetView reading and recommence a new total count
58. t 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 converter device RX If appropriate use Safe Mode to attempt to obtain communication with the MetPak RG Check that the communication settings of the MetPak RG and host system match Try a slower baud rate Check cable lengths and type of cable Corrupted output 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 Check that the Hub Box Gortex filter is not blocked Readings Status code not 00 See Table 12 Check that the funnel and filter are not clogged and are Unexpected Rainfall readings clean Check that the tipping bucket mechanism or no readings when raining l swings freely Tj TS Tt eee eee MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 48 12 March 2013 Contents Table 12 Status codes as output with the MetPak RG data string Code Status j Condtion J J No fault conditions detected in OK measurement period Wind Sensor Axis 1 failed U Axis blocked or faulty Wind Sensor Axis 2 failed V Axis blocked or faulty W
59. t mode To exit from the setup mode and return to the reporting mode Type Q and press Enter The MetPak RG unit returns to measurement mode and begins reporting if set up for continuous mode MetPak RG commands The following table lists the full set of commands for checking MetPak RG Command Parameters Description and examples A Z Q or QUIT SERIAL SWVER Used to place the unit into a SETUP mode so that User Commands may be sent to review unit settings 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 to Z A Z Retrieves a line of data from a MetPak RG set for Polled mode with a Node identifier set to A to Z JE alternatively type Q or QUIT RSS ORR see also EXIT WE NENNEN Used to report the MetPak RG serial number e g 11270001 Returns MetPak RG Firmware version e g SWVER 2436 V2 01 Table 10 MetPak RG Commands MetPak RG Polling for Data The MetPak 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 t
60. t pressure gt 04 139 000 06 022 2 1017 8 co ra E s o aMC1 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 Retrieve a line of the a lt dir gt lt mag gt lt temp gt lt pressure gt 0 140 000 06 022 24 1017 7 above data lt dewpoint gt lt CRO gt lt CR gt lt LF 009 0 00D Z lt CR gt lt LF gt MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 44 12 March 2013 a is unit identifier 0 is unit identifier n is number of data values 6 is the number of data readings Direction Speed Temperature Pressure Humidity and CRC Contents aMC2 Wind Direction Speed atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00053 CR LF direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec a 2 digit Status Code and CRC Retrieve 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 above 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 Retrieve a line of the a lt temp gt lt humidity gt lt dewpoint gt 0 022 2 042 7 009 0LV lt CR gt lt L above data lt CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF F gt aMC4 Pressure Hecto atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt Pascals millibars and CRC Retrieve a line of the a lt
61. t to prevent moisture ingress o NOTE Ensure that MetPak RG is configured for the chosen communications method Figure 3 J4 Pin 1 J5 Pin 8 E wf oe Geck d da a AE J1 Pin 6 LJ LS J5 Pin 1 Hex Terminal Post J5 showing RS232 to USB Configuration Cable Wires Internal view of the hub box Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 9 Contents SBZO ZLL LCPIBENO 1 RA Figure 4 Hub Box with 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 Ke a ja a ja a ja a be Connect MetPak RG to a PC USB port using the Gill Configuration Cable 1723 10 051 J5 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 17 KC oer Ware pes Yelor Gre None Ware Bror Rad 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 ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 10 12 March 2013 Contents Digital Output RS232 Connections COMMS set for RS232 This is the MetPak RG default communication configuration setting J5 Hub Box PC 9 Way D Type 8 pem Push fit Block mos Terminal Signal Signal names names Nos 3 Pair Cable Na nez
62. the communications cable to your PC or network device 14 Place the MetPak RG CD in your PC s CD drive and install MetSet and MetView HMM UU MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 20 12 March 2013 Contents 3 2 MetView Before you can use MetView check that MetPak RG is correctly connected to a Serial COM port or USB COM port on your PC NOTES MetView is compatible with RS232 and RS422 connected units only MetView will note read NMEA data strings Opening MetView Click on the MetView button on your PC s desktop or choose Start Programs MetView MetView The MetView Control Centre window is displayed Scan Button If MetPak RG 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 RG connection to the PC has only transmit wires connected and a MetSet version of its current device settings is available to upload to MetView Select Connection is Receive only tick box and click on the Scan button Upload a MetSet generated Device file from a PC location as directed MetView Control Centre INSTRUMENTS Connection is Receive Only MetView Figure 12 Opening MetView Screen Last Change 12 March 2013 MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 21 Contents 3 2 2 Scanning for Devices To set up communicate between MetView and a connected MetPak RG Clic
63. ttings ConnectAndRead MetSet Connect the Configuration Software MetPak RG Sen Gud without reading e its configuration SERIES Not Used Disconnect L MetS d prod li MetPak RG and etSet supported products list create MetPak RG device settings using MetSet Offline Figure 18 Opening MetSet Screen MetSet interrogates the MetPak RG and returns a summary of the device settings Note that MetSet also saves a copy of this screen to the connected PC as a oession Report File that can be accessed from the following destination C Program Files X86 Gill Instruments MetSet SessionReports Close this screen to go to the Editing screens SETTINGS ABE AS FOLLOWS COMMS R5232 BAUD 19200 NODE Q OUTFREQ 1HZ MSGMODE CONT ASCTERM CRLF ECHO ON ALIGN 0 SENSOR WIND ON UNITS WIND MS NODIR 0 00 SENSOR TEMP ON UNITS TEMP C SENSOR DEWPOINT ON UNITS DEWPOINT C SENSOR PRESS ON UNITS PRESS HPA SENSOR RH ON UNITS BH amp BEPORT NODE DIR SPEED PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT DIG1 VOLT STATUS PUPMSG STATUS ON PUPMSG REPORT ON PUPMSG UNITS ON SENSOR DIGI ON SENSTYPE DIGi BAIN UNITS DIG1 MM DIGCOUNT DIGi 10 000 SUBST DIGL NOT CONFIGURED Note changes to BAUD and COMMS settings will take place after next power up MetPak RG User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 34 12 March 2013 Contents

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