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1. MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 13 Installation Analogue 4 20mA Input Connections Sensor 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 6 to 10 above for Power and Communication Connections J9 Hub Box 4 20mA Current 8 Way Terminal Block Sensors Sensor Powered Signal Names sia Cable Signal Names Il 1 6 So Current 1 GND 2 X Ground Il 2 8 A Current 2 GND 4 ER Ai Ground Chassis Terminal Screen wires Chassis Ground Ground Post 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 6 to 10 above for Power and Communication Connections J9 Hub Box 4 20mA Current 8 Way Terminal Block Sensors MetPak Pro Powered Signal Names oe Cable Signal Names ll 1 6 Current 1 IL Supply 5 b Sensor Power In Il 2 8 tN Current 2 IL Supply 7 e Sensor Power In Chassis Terminal Screen wires Chassis Ground Ground Post EE MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 14 18 August 2011 Installation Digital Switch Con
2. 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 18 August 2011 Page 7 Installation Cabling protection The Cable should be secured nu With cable clamps or equivalent at regular intervals such that the hub box cable gland does not support the cable weight nu Away from the mounting U bolts to prevent chaffing of the cable OH 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 through 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
3. Status code not 00 See Table 13 Corrupted output e MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 55 Troubleshooting Table13 Status codes as output with the MetPak Pro data string Code Status 1 j Condtion A J OK No fault conditions detected in 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 o SINE seneo NY Mamar data could be uncalibrated Read Only Memory checksum failed data o Mind Sense ROM Errar could be uncalibrated 0B Wind Sensor reading failed Wind Sensor faulty Hygroclip faulty Fault condition that can be the sum of 0B 10 20 or 40 e g 1B would mean that Mote har eng Tau both the Wind Sensor 0B and Hygroclip 10 were faulty 4 2 Servicing In the event of failure prior to returning to an authorised Gill distributor it is recommended that E All cables and connectors are checked for continuity bad contact corrosion etc E 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 g
4. 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 Last Change 18 August 2011 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 o 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 A host system and cabling preferably utilising the final cable length The required data format units output rate an
5. 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 Note In Polled mode the unit MUST be allowed 9 5 seconds after switch on to be operational before the is used to enable polling or it will be missed 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 EXIT Used to change the unit from Configuration mode to Measurement mode alternatively type Q or QUIT Q or QUIT NEN Used to change the unit from Configuration mode to Measurement mode see also EXIT SERIAL Used to report the MetPak Pro serial number e g 11270001 SWVER Returns the MetPak Pro Firmware version e g SWVER 2436 V2 01 Table11 Abbreviations used in UNIT configuration command _UNITS measurement parameter Unit Abbreviation _ TEMP and DEWPOINT Fahrenheight MilIBars MB PH M Relative Humidity J qQ O M q ssme MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 46 18 August 2011 Operation 3 4 4 Configuring MetPak Pro for SDI 12 To configure a MetPak Pro unit for SDI 12 nb og cv oo P c Connect a MetPak Pro to a PC as described in Para 2 2 4 Open MetSet as described on Page 40 Click on the Edit Comms page
6. Min Minimum Mm Hg Millimetres of Mercury MPH Miles per Hour MS Microsoft MS Metres per Second NSEW North South East West NVM Non Volatile Memory PC IBM compatible Personal Computer ROM Read Only Memory RS232 Communications standard RS422 Communications standard Rx Receive RXD Received Data SDI 12 Serial Data Interface standard for microprocessor based sensors STX Start of String Tx Transmit TXD Transmitted Data VHF Very High Frequency WMO World Meteorological Organisation n Q m8 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 4 18 August 2011 ST J Si I 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 standards 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
7. SignlName 1 I PWR Current Supply for Analogue Input 1 II 1 Analogue Input 1 7 I PWR current Supply for Analogue Input 2 II 2 Analogue Input 2 MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page v 6 3 Hectical Conformity Certificate G EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 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 AC S aL c A C R Stickland Director Signed by Date of issue 30 06 2011 Place of issue Gill Instruments Ltd Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington SO41 9EG UK aaa ssa MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page vi 18 August 2011 Gill Instruments Limited Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington Hampshire 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 Reg No 3154453 Registered Office The
8. Start All Programs Accessories Communications Hyperterminal Select New Connection from the File menu Enter a name for the connection for example MetPak Pro and optionally select an icon to represent it Click on the OK button 5 In the Connect To dialog box change Connect Usingto 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 ig Bits per second 19200 E Data bits 8 E Parity None E Stop bits 1 E Flow Control None T Click on the OK button Message Reporting MetPak Pro has two reporting modes a 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 BO 169 666 16 1010 2 8041 4 025 5 011 5 11 9 00 71 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 Firmware Version
9. 00 PRT Solar Depth Rainfall 1 2 C 0 6W m 0 000m 0 0mm min Mirc 1 2 C Mr 0 8 m Min 0 000m Mn 0 0mm m z Max A ZC Max 0 6Win Mox 0 000 Mac 0 0mm On switch on MetView oe Rainfall Input starts a 60 second rolling count of Ca Ce G GG switch operations with Co Ce x metres CX m J the default 1 minute button selected 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 Pro data string X n i MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 30 18 August 2011 3 2 4 Operation 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 Use buttons to choose from pressure scales hPa mbar inHg mmHg 96 Dew Point C F K PRT Use buttons to choose from three temperature scales E a selected selected DIG1 Typically for Rain buttons available for inches or IEEE millimetres and count periods of rolling 1 minute 1 hour and 24 hours Table 6 MetView averaging options Setinp 3 G Funcin M A Choose this button for no averaging ex
10. 000 50 0998 2 057 5 022 5 13 7 001 19 0000 6 0000 4 0000 0 24 7 00 078 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 Status Code End character Checksum T aaa e MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 36 18 August 2011 3 3 Last Change 18 August 2011 Operation MetPak Pro Configuration MetPak Pro can be configured using Gill MetSet software The default configuration settings are listed in the following table Table 9 Comms Levels Baud Rate Data Connection Node ID Output rate Message Mode ASCII Set Up North Alignment Sensor WindSpeed Wind Speed Units Temperature Sensor Temperature Units Dewpoint Sensor Dewpoint Units Pressure Sensor Pressure Units Humidity Sensor Humidity Units Report Format Status Message Output Report Message Output Units Message Output Inputs Message Output PRT Sensor PRT Units AN1 Sensor Type AN1 Units AN1 Analogue Input Type AN1 Substitute Name AN2 Sensor Type AN2 Units AN2 Analogue Input Type AN2 Substitute Name DIG1 Sensor Type DIG1 Units DIG1 Digital Count DIG1 Substitute Name Output Sentence Default configuration settings RS232 19200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None Carriage return and line feed Echo on Ot On Hecto Pascals On Node Polar Wind
11. 0V 7 PWROV A e PwR a 2 TB9 a 12 IRS422 T 6 RS422 T K s pwRov 7 IL PWR 7 pwr IRS422 R 5 RS422 R TB1 PSU2 4 Jesus e Uu e lu 232 422 R 4 232 422R PSU2 3 PSU2 5 ILPWR s ILPWR 232 422 T 3 232 422 T PSU1 2 Psut 4 GND 4 GND SIG ov 2 SiG ov PSU1 1 PSU1 3 vi2 3 vi2 SDI 12 1 S0k12 AN 2 Less li J O 1 VI 1 1 SCREEN TB3 4 TB8 4 da 3 ll 2 DIG 1 2 d DIG 1 1 GND 1 GND TB4 4 GND TB7 4 ra N IJ 3 PRT o 3 O SCREEN 2 PRT SCREEN 2 PRT SCREEN 1 PWR 1 PWR 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 Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User Conner ds Junction Junction Junction Box to User PC Logger Box Cable Box TB5 Box TB6 Cable Interface Signal Name Terminal Signal Signal Signal Number Name Name Name SDI 12 TX RX 1 SDI 12 SDI 12 SDI 12 Signal Ov 2 SIG Ov SIG Ov SIG Ov RS232 422 485 TX 3 232 422 T 232 422 T 232 422 R RS232 422 RX 4 232 422 R 232 422 R 232 422 T RS422 RX 5 RS422 R RS422 R 422 T RS422 485 TX
12. 12 0 00 69 80 315 000 13 1020 8 038 0 023 7 008 5 59 90 0000 0 11 9 00 6A 90 323 000 09 1020 7 038 0 023 7 008 5 59 90 8 0000 0 11 9 00 geb 80 286 000 08 1020 7 038 0 023 7 008 5 59 90 8 0000 0 12 0 00 6E Close the 4800 baud rate HyperTerminal Program Power down the MetPak Pro and re apply power Open a new HyperTerminal program at 19200 baud rate RS232 data will now scroll on screen at the MetPak Pro default 19200 baud rate MetPak Pro HyperTerminal Ele Edt View Cal Transfer Help De 93 05 e 80 201 000 1 042 7 022 6 009 3 59 91 8 0000 0 11 9 00 69 80 214 000 03 1023 2 042 7 022 6 009 3 59 91 14 0000 0 11 9 00 V6E 80 328 000 08 1023 1 042 7 022 5 009 2 59 91 14 0000 0 11 9 00 gen 80 328 000 14 1023 1 042 7 022 5 009 2 59 91 1 0000 0 11 9 00 67 80 315 000 15 1023 1 042 7 022 5 009 2 59 91 14 0000 0 12 0 00 062 80 343 000 17 1023 1 042 7 022 5 009 2 59 91 14 0000 0 11 9 00 69 80 006 000 12 1023 1 042 7 022 5 009 2 59 91 1 0000 0 12 0 00 64 80 353 000 15 1023 1 042 7 022 6 009 3 59 91 14 0000 0 11 9 00 068 80 359 000 10 1023 1 042 7 022 6 009 3 59 91 1 0000 0 11 9 00 067 80 324 000 07 1023 2 042 7 022 6 009 3 59 91 8 0000 0 11 9 00 68 80 331 000 08 1023 1 042 6 022 6 009 3 59 91 14 0000 0 11 9 00 61 80 329 000 10 1023 2 042 6 022 6 009 3 59 91 4 0000 0 12 0 00 968 80 329 000 11 1023 1 042 6 022 5 009 2 59 91 14
13. 6 RS422 T RS422 T 422 R Supply Ov 7 PWR Ov PWR Ov PWR Ov Supply ve 8 PWR PWR PWR Chassis Terminal Screen Screen Tag Screen Tag Screen Screen Tag Tag or nn ee _ __ MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 18 18 August 2011 Installation 4 20mA Current Sensor System Connections Sensor 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 I 6 EM II II Lo II GND 2 __ GND GND GND I 2 8 ooo I2 I2 __ IS GND 4 J GND GND Lo GND Chassis Terminal Tag Screen Screen Tag Screen Tag Screen Screen IC IEEE Tag 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 II 6 l I I J I IL PWR 5 IL PWR IL PWR IL Power Il 2 8 2 Il 2 l 112 IL PWR 7 IL PWP IL DW Li IL Power Ch
14. To enter the unit s setup mode m If the unit is in continuous reporting mode type E If the unit is in polled mode type Q where Q is the unit node letter n Ns esse MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 45 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 MetPak Pro commands The following table lists the full set of commands for checking MetPak Pro Table 10 MetPak Pro Commands Command Parameters Description and examples d 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 Used when the unit is configured for Polling and enables Polling 2A Z A
15. User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 18 August 2011 Operation Configuring the 0 5v dc and 4 20mA Analogue Inputs See Para 6 1 for Technical Specification Configuring using MetSet see also Para 3 4 2 for MetSet screen details MetSet AN1 and AN2 Edit screens 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 The low high value can be set to 4100000 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 5v Temperature probe were used scaled over a range 50 to 70 degrees then set ANX low value to 50 and high value to 70 In the 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 Configuring the Digital Switch Input See Para 6 1 for Technical Specification Configuring using MetSet MetSet DIG1 Edit screen can be used to allow a MetPak Pro coun
16. an overall braid screen Care is therefore required when inserting and removing cables through the glands to prevent damage to the metal leaves J a Q gs MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 8 18 August 2011 Installation 2 2 4 Communication and Power Connections To connect the MetPak Pro Power and Communications cable jp Open MetPak Pro s hub box by unfastening the four screws 2 Locate connector J5 see Figure 4 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 27 NOTE on Page 8 5 Connect your cable as shown in the following diagrams u Gill USB Cable Figure 6 E RS232 Figure 7 E RS422 Figure 8 u RS485 Figure 9 E SDI 12 Figure 10 Attach the cable s screen wires to the terminal post see Figure 4 After connection securely tighten the gland nut to prevent moisture ingress Q NOTE Ensure that MetPak Pro is configured for the chosen communications method J4 J5Pin8g J5 Pin 1 Hex Terminal Post J1 J5 showing RS232 to USB Configuration Cable Wires Figure 4 Internal view of the hub box n X t MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change
17. 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 Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 18 August 2011 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 outpu
18. position clear of any structure including the mounting post which may obstruct the airflow or induce turbulence CAUTION Do NOT mount the MetPak Pro in close proximity to high powered A radar or radio transmitters A site survey may be required if there is any doubt about the strength of external electrical noise The temperature and humidity probe is mounted inside the radiation shield as shown in Figure 3 Orientation Normally the MetPak Pro is mounted on a vertical pole ensuring a horizontal Measuring Plane see Figure 12 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 OH Note It is usually simpler to work first with a compass at ground level and identify a suitable landmark and it s bearing P s s nt MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 21 Installation 142mm dia Tee E TN Measurement Plane 25 50mm SI H3 270mm i Figure 12 Correct mounting position for MetPak Pro E MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 22 18 August 2
19. settings are Bits per second 4800 Note 4800 Baud rate setting Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None Click on the OK button A blank HyperTerminal screen will be opened Hold down the key on the keypad With the key still held down apply power to the MetPak Pro This will result in placing the unit into SAFE MODE Press Enter to start a new line Ignore illegal command line File Edt View Cal Transfer Help Dae 558 e amp t SRFE MODE gt WX WxKxwxx ILLEGRL COMMRND LINE gt To now change communication from SDI 12 to RS232 Type COMMS RS232 and press Enter File Edt yew Cal Transfer Help Dae 58 t E SRFE MODE J KKK ILLEGAL COMMAND LINE gt COMMS RS232 gt Page 52 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 18 August 2011 Operation 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 MetPak Pro HyperTerminal File Edit View Cal Transfer Help De 985 mo E SRFE MODE gt ILLEGAL COMMAND LINE gt COMMS RS232 gt Q 80 342 000 07 1020 7 038 1 823 6 808 6 59 90 8 0000 0 11 9 00 61 80 311 000 05 1020 7 038 1 023 7 008 6 59 90 8 0000 0 12 0 00 6E DU 295 800 10 1020 7 038 1 023 6 808 5 59 98 0000 8 12 0 00 65 8Q 311 000 11 1020 7 038 1 023 6 808 5 59 98 0000 0
20. 0 053 mR X A em MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 6 18 August 2011 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 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 Sme 1200 9M 0 5v Analogue Input Refer to user Analogue 4 20mA Analogue Input e Refer to user Analogue Digital Switch Input Switch contact and cable Not Applicable resistance to be less than 1k ohm PRT Input Refer to user PRT data
21. 0000 0 12 0 00 068 The command can now be used if required to place the unit into SETUP mode and make any other changes to the MetPak Pro configuration p X sui MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 53 4 Troubleshooting I INSTRUMENTS 4 1 Fault Anding Table12 Common problems and their solution Symptom Seen 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 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 Unwed windreadnos 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
22. 0056 lt CR gt lt LF gt direction in Degrees es m speed in Metres Sec a is unit identifier 0 is unit identifier Temperature degrees ttt is time in seconds 005 is 5 sec measurement E NEA n is number of data values 6 is the number of data readings E Direction Speed Temperature FUROR pe and GRG Measurement command to Pressure Humidity and CRC retrieve a reading of the maximum time the MetPak Il MetPak II R will take to complete a measurement have data ready and the number of data values ODO Retrieve 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 above data lt humidity gt lt CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 042 7 00BIQ lt CR gt lt LF gt 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 ODO Retrieve 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 above data lt dewpoint gt lt CRO gt lt CR gt lt LF 009 0 00D Z lt CR gt lt LF gt aMC2 Wind Direction Speed 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 ODO 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 aMC3 Temperature degree
23. 011 Installation 2 2 8 Mounting MetPak Pro J unction Box The MetPak Pro Junction Box comes with two mounting arrangement options Junction Box Pole Mount Using Gill Instruments part 1723 PK 203 Pole Mount brackets set for Junction Box P X auati MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 23 Installation Junction Box Panel or Wall Mount Using Gill Instruments part 1723 PK 204 Pack of 4 feet for Wall or Panel Mounting the Junction Box P 132 md Reesen Basch Ki 3 56 GO Y 5 FIXING HOLE IN MOUNTING FOOT TYPICAL 4 POSITIONS 29 244 FIXING HOLE Panel Wall Mounting foot R JJ J S gs MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change 18 August 2011 Gill Instruments Ltd Page 24 IT 3 Operation IET VU I INSTRUMENTS This section provides an overview of the operation of the MetPak Pro For more detailed information about any of the steps use the references to other sections of this manual 3 1 o Decide how you are going to connect MetPak Pro to your PC or communications network MetPak Pro supports the following options a USB connection using Gill s RS232 to USB 1 8M configuration c
24. 4 Pressure Hecto atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt Pascals millibars ODO 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 aM5 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 ODO Retrieve a line of the a lt prt gt lt Al1 gt lt Al2 gt lt digi gt lt CR gt lt 0 027 65 0 0034 above data LF 099903 0135 0 lt CR gt lt LF gt AM6 PRT atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt ODO 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 ODO 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 AM8 Digital Input 1 atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt ODO Retrieve a line of the a lt dig1 gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 0408 0 lt CR gt lt LF gt above data aM9 Power Voltage Volts atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00011 CR LF ODO 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 Last Change 18 August 2011 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 49 Operation Command Description Response Example aMC Wind Direction Speed atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 0
25. 6 2 Mirr 19 5 C Max 14 Max 0 69m s Max 997 8hPa Max 56 2 Max 19 5 C Gust D Sms s Dew Point Markers 10 6 C CNsew es Ce x Averaging options Connection ears s Status o z indicators 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 15 The MetView Console Markers Connection Status Table 4 Connection status indicators Reading Function Green Background Tick Indicates MetPak Pro II logging or communicating correctly with MetView along with reading the MetPak Pro firmware version Red Background Cross Indicates MetPak II Pro not logging or connected communicating to MetView Indicates the output rate of the MetPak Pro when 1 00Hz connected Reads when the unit is communicating correctly with MetView mn nan MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 29 Operation Mon 18 Jul 2011 08 59 10 Real Time PC date and time indication MetPak Pro User Extemal Sensor Display PRT AN1 AN2 Input Input Input with user defined title SUN DIGI RAN DIG 1 Input 60 100 100 with user defined title 40 080 080 RAIN 20 060 050 DA 040 040 20 020 020 40 000 0
26. CRC Le aMC1 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint degrees C and CRC a aMC2 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec a 2 digit Status Code and CRC a aMC3 Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint Degrees C and CRC L aMC4 Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and CRC E aMC5 PRT Analogue Input 1 Analogue input 2 Digital Input 1 and CRC a aMC6 PRT and CRC L aMC7 Analogue Input 1 Analogue Input 2 and CRC aMC8 Digital Input 1 and CRC a aMCS9 Power Supply Voltage Volts and CRC aDO Request a line of the above data SDI 12 Command Details Command Description Response Example Unit Address a lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 lt CR gt lt LF gt aAb 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 aM Wind Direction Speed atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00055 lt CR gt lt LF gt direction in Degrees H T e speed in Metres Sec a is unit identifier 0 is unit identifier Temperature degrees ttt is time in seconds 005 is 5 sec measurement C eee Pocta n is number of data values 5 is the number of data F asomar Dars readings Direction Speed idi fo D Humidity 6 anda 2 Measurement command to Temperature Pressure and digit Status Code retrieve a reading of the Humidit
27. D INSTRUMENTS User Manual MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Part 1723 PK 200 Serial Number 11270001 and higher Firmware 2436 V2 01 and higher Doc No 1723 PS 0006 Issue 2 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 A di 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
28. Direction and Wind Speed Pressure Humidity Temperature Dewpoint PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 Volts Status Checksum Degrees Celcius Not Configured EES Not Configured On On On GL ius De ee Not Configured Not Configured pe o Not Configured Not Configured Pe Comma Separated Variable MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 37 Operation Example Default Data String TULIT C 1 2 042 1 023 0 009 4 4 04 9 00 lt ETX gt 40 amp 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 Status code ETX Checksum Carriage Return Line Feed NOTES STX is the Start of String character ASCII value 2 is the default output for PRT until configured by MetSet is the default output for Analogue Inputs 1 amp 2 and Digital Input 1 until configured by MetSet 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 Example MetPak Pro Data String all Sensors Configured 1Q 084 000 26 1004 7 039 6 023 3 008 8 023 60 0 0033 0 0024 0100 11 9 00 070 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
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30. Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 9 Installation lt 99ZO ZLL LCOIS CN NS L IET TIT TTE lt C Figure 5 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 GI arg Connect MetPak Pro to a PC USB port using the Gill Configuration Cable 1723 10 051 H H H d H d H H d H d E H J5 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Colour None None Yellow Orange None None Black Red Figure 6 Connection of Gill USB Cable Part No 1723 10 051 eg MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 10 18 August 2011 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 Way Push fit Block Connector Terminal Pin Signal Signal names Nos 3 Pair Cable No s Fames RS232 TX 3 _ S aa 2 RXD RS232 RX 4 e 3 TXD Signal Ground 2 IT 5 Ground Chasis Ground Terminal Screen wires NA Chassis Post Ground V supply 7 lt _ DC Power V supply 8 lt supply Figure 7 RS232 connections Digital Output RS422 Connections COMMS set for R5422 This is not the defa
31. MetPak Pro CD in your PC s CD drive and install MetSet and MetView Q uel MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 26 18 August 2011 Operation 3 2 MetView 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 Us 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 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 Gill Instruments Ltd MetView 2 00 18 MetView Control Centre Deren nan MetView Figure 13 Opening MetView Screen RE MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 27 Operation 3 2 2 Scanning for Devices To set up communicate between MetView and a c
32. MetView Console Display OCotons 31 3 25 MetView Gauge Ranges and Graphs sssssssssrrsnessserrrrrrnrrrssrrrrnrrnnnneserrrnne 32 326 Data Le et ERR Eo oS OSTSEE 34 3 3 MetPak uitium 37 34 Configuring MetPak Pro with MetSetivsissccsscis ecdeetaicserccsteennedvsasacetareetexivienusedreexevearunnse 40 3 4 1 Opening i r cM oT 40 3 4 2 MetSet mollgtbeiti l e ccc 42 3 4 8 Monitoring MetPak Pro Output Data Using HyperTerminal 45 3 4 4 Configuring MetPak Pro for SDI 12 esssssssssnnnme 47 3 4 5 SDA i lun ul E 47 346 0 00 2 ccn Rm 51 s u MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page i Contents 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 6 1 6 2 6 3 Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 TIOHBIGSDODING BEE PFault FiNdiNg DE All EE Bench RE Maintenance EE Technical Information KEN RENE KEREN KEN RENE KEREN EEN RENE KENE KEN lee EE MetPak Pro Hub PCB CGonnechons i Electrical Conformity Certificate insides nmitisinslneitnam dine niiend aun MetPak Pro Compass points Position of Temperature and Relative Humidity Pro
33. R DEWPOINT ON UNITS DEWPOINT C SENSOR PRESS ON UNITS PRESS HPA SENSOR RH ON UNITS RH REPORT NODE POLAR PRESS RH TEMP DEWPOINT PRT AN1 ANZ DIGl VOLT STATUS PUPMSG STATUS ON PUPMSG REPORT ON PUPMSG UNITS ON PUPMSG INPUTS ON SENSOR PRT ON UNITS PRT C SENSTYPE ANIL NOT CONFIGURED UNITS AN1 ANIP ANl NOT CONFIGURED SUBST AN NOT CONFIGURED SENSTYPE AN2 NOT CONFIGURED UNITS ANZ ANIP AN2 NOT CONFIGURED SUBST AN2 NOT CONFIGURED SENSTYPE DIGl NOT CONFIGURED UNITS DICl f DIGCOUNT DIGl 01 0 SUBST DIG1 NOT CONFIGURED Note changes to BAUD and COMMS settings will take place after next power up EE MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 41 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 II configuration settings to a PC file location upload MetPak II configuration settings from a PC file and view the MetPak Il raw data string output MetPak Pro Editing Screens MetSet Configuration Software v 00 06 Editing device settings online Ze Comes ASCH Setup Wind Tezegee Presse Humidty Reporting Powerup PRT ANI ae Gat Device Settings Save Settinos To Device Move mouse over MetPak Pro Load Configy ton Fle exclamation or question Device Setting pum marks
34. able 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 RS232 connection using standard cable and PC COM port Separate 5V to 30V dc power supply also required compatible with MetSet u 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 PK 200 B Gill MetView and MetSet Software and Manual supplied on the CD If any parts are missing please contact your dealer 3 Open the connection box by unfastening the four retaining screws Locate the connector J5 see Page 9 Figure 4 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
35. and low range figures set to match external sensor output scaling range 100000 possible If required AN1 can be assigned a user name Use to read or change Analogue sensor on or off and units The Analogue input can be set voltage or current input and high and low range figures set to match external sensor scaling range 100000 possible If required AN2 can be assigned a user name Use to read or change Digital sensor on or off and units The Digital input count unit figure can be set from 0 1 to 10 in 0 1 unit steps If required DIG1 can be assigned a user Click on Save Settings to Device this will change the MetPak Pro configuration to reflect the new MetSet settings A i me Mi MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 44 18 August 2011 Operation 3 4 3 Monitoring MetPak Pro Output Data Using HyperTemminal o NOTE This section describes the procedure using Windows HyperTerminal There are many equivalent terminal emulators that you could use and the procedure will be similar identify the COM port for the connection and configure the port settings as described in step 6 Establishing a HyperTerminal Connection To monitor MetPak Pro data using HyperTerminal A Select an available Com port and connect the MetPak Pro unit 2 Run Hypertrm exe Typically accessed via
36. 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 Power up the MetPak Pro unit 3 4 5 SDI 12 Commands SDI 12 Command Summary il aAb aM B aM1 aM E aM3 a aM4 a aM5 gl aM6 B aM7 ig aM8 a alg aDO Unit Address default is 0 Change unit address a 0 Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and Humidity Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars and Dewpoint degrees C Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec and a 2 digit Wind only Status Codes Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Dewpoint Degrees C and full MetPak Pro Status Codes Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars PRT Analogue Input 1 Analogue input 2 and Digital Input 1 PRT Analogue Input 1 and Analogue Input 2 Digital Input 1 Power Supply Voltage Volts Request a line of the above data Last Change 18 August 2011 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 47 Operation SDI 12 Commands with C RC a aMC Wind Direction Speed direction in Degrees speed in Metres Sec Temperature degrees C Pressure Hecto Pascals millibars Humidity and
37. assis Terminal Tag Screen Screen Tag Screen Tag Screen Screen p Tag 0 5 Volt Voltage Sensor System Connections MetPak Pro Hub Box Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User Connector J9 Junction Junction Junction Box to User Voltage Box Cable Box TB9 Box TB10 Cable Interface Signal Name Terminal Signal Signal Signal Number Name Name Name VI 1 1 H VI 1 VI 1 L WVOut1 GND 2 __ GND GND WL Ground VI 2 3 Jo VI 2 VI 2 VWOwut2 GND 4 J GND GND LL Ground Chassis Terminal Tag Screen Screen Tag Screen Tag Screen Screen RITE o Tag p Quaequanieti MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 19 Installation Digital Switch Sensor System Connections MetPak Pro Hub Box Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User Connectors Junction Junction Junction Box to User Switch niece Box Cable Box TB8 or Box TB3 Cable Interface TB8A Signal Name Terminal Signal Signal Signal Number Name Name Name DIG 1 2 DIG 1 DIG 1 Contact GND 1 GND GND Contact Chassis Terminal Tag Screen Screen Tag Screen Tag Screen Sc
38. ation Max entries per log file 3600 v Add Timestamp MetView Figure 18 Setting up data logging Setting up a logging file 2 Select Enable Logging to start logging to a file 3 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 4 Choose from the following additional options Log File Rotation Setup 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 Add Timestamp Adds the date and time to the logged data file M rr x MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 34 18 August 2011 Operation To start logging 5 Check that the Enable Logging option is selected 6 Click on the OK button to commence logging and return to the console green tick Logging Logging active 6 Note To show that data is being recorded the Logging button s icon changes to a Logging stopped To stop logging To turn off logging 7 Click on the Logging button on the MetView console Clear the Enable Logging che
39. auge 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 EE 1200 SDI 12 4800 57600 ASCII RS232 RS422 RS485 2 wire point to point only MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page ii 18 August 2011 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 Fittings Gloss white painted aluminium mounting bracket with moulded plastic V block and stainless steel U bolt for attachment to a vertical pipe of diameter 25mm to 50mm 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 BEEN MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page iii 6 2 MetPak Pro Hub PCB Connections The following tables summarise the connections for m HygroClip E W
40. 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 na A S T MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 57 6 Technical Infomation 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 Resolution 0 1 C 0 1 F EE Accuracy 0 8 23 C MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page i Dew Point ee 0 15 C 23 C ambient temp 20 C dew point Barometric Pressure Range 600 to 1100hPa Accuracy 0 5hPa Resolution 0 1hPa 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 kohm Input impedance for 4 20mA input is 47 ohms PRT 4 wire PRT Pt100 conforms to IEC 60751 Digital Input Rain G
41. be in the Radiation Shield Internal view of the hub box Hub Box with Analogue and Digital Pec fitted Connection of Gill USB Cable Part No 1723 10 051 RS232 connections RS422 connections RS485 Connections SDI 12 connections Correct mounting position for MetPak Pro Opening MetSet Screen Abbreviations Recommended Belden cable types Maximum cable lengths for supported communication and sensor network Default configuration settings MetPak Pro Commands Abbreviations used in UNIT configuration command Common problems and their solution Status codes as output with the MetPak Pro data string HygroClip connections 6 way connector J1 WindSonic anemometer connections 8 way connector J4 PC communications 8 way connector J5 PRT Sensor 4 way connector J7 Digital Switch Input 2 way connector J8 Analogue Sensors Input 8 way connector J9 Page ii MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 18 August 2011 l Introduction 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 in a naturally aspirated radiation shield Bar
42. cept DIG1 readings except DIG1 Table 7 Max min markers Betting LEBEN Maximum and Minimum Markers on all gauges turned off Wind Speed Use buttons to choose from five wind speed units m s kph mph kts fpm Maximum and Minimum Markers on all gauges turned on Reset 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 all MetView screen settings to factory default Last Change 18 August 2011 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd 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 The Tem
43. ck box 8 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 EE MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 35 Operation 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 E MetPak Pro logging00000 log Notepad Ele Edit Format View Help MetPak Pro Ser 253 Data Logging 000000 Mon 18 July 2011 11 57 32 00 351 000 32 0998 2 057 4 4022 5 4013 7 001 19 0000 6 0000 4 0000 0 24 7 00 07B 000001 Mon 18 July 2011 11 57 33 00 016 000 59 0998 2 057 4 4022 5 4013 6 001 19 0000 6 0000 4 0000 0 424 7 00 077 000002 Mon 18 July 2011 11 57 34 00 005 000 52 0998 3 057 4 4022 5 4013 6 001 19 0000 6 0000 4 0000 0 424 7 00 07F 000003 Mon 18 July 2011 11 57 35 00 353 000 42 0998 2 057 4 4022 5 4013 7 001 19 0000 6 0000 4 0000 0 424 7 00 07E 000004 Mon 18 July 2011 11 57 36 0Q 017 000 35 0998 2 057 5 022 5 013 7 001 19 0000 6 0000 4 0000 0 424 7 00 07C 000005 Mon 18 July 2011 11 57 37 00 010 000 50 0998 2 057 5 4022 5 4013 7 001 19 0000 6 0000 4 0000 0 424 7 00 078 Figure 19 A typical data log viewed in Windows Notepad Each entry in the default reporting order consists of the following 000005 Mon 18 July 2011 11 57 37 010 010
44. 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 n X X E el MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 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 14 When you have finished testing return to Step 10 10 Unfasten the mounting bracket 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 11 Check the orientation and alignment of the unit see page 21 12 Checkthe 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 21 13 Tighten the mounting bracket to hold the unit firmly in place 14 Connect the communications cable to your PC or network device 15 Connect Analogue Digital or PRT cables to respective instruments 16 Place the
45. d other options should also all be set up at this stage 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 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 a USB using the 1 8m Gill USB cable Part No 1723 10 051 E RS232 RS422 E RS485 two wire point to point 8 SDI 12 MetPak Pro has various Sensor Input connection options a 0 5v L 4 20mA E PRT L 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 1
46. dig1 gt lt CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 0000 0EgO lt CR gt lt LF gt above data aMC9 Power Voltage Volts atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 0001 1 lt CR gt lt LF gt and CRC ODO 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 3 4 6 Safe Mode Summary The MetPak Pro Safe Mode provides a means of recovering communication with 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 7 Method Note at this stage the MetPak Pro supply to be switched off Open a Terminal program e g HyperTerminal Run Hypertrm exe Typically accessed via Start All Programs Accessories Communications Hyperterminal Select New Connection from the File menu Enter a name for the connection for example Test and optionally select an icon to represent it Click on the OK button 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 BEE MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 51 Operation In the COMX Properties dialog box adjust the Port settings to match the MetPak Pro unit s settings The Safe Mode
47. ections 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 Nos 2 Pair Cable Signal Names SDI 12 1 Al SDI 12 Signal Ground 2 ooN Signal Ground Chassis Terminal Screen wires Chassis Ground Ground Post Mm V Supply 7 DC Power V Supply 8 Supply Figure 10 SDI 12 connections MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 12 18 August 2011 Installation 2 2 5 Analogue Digital and PRTInput Connections e os 92 a M QBZOLZLL LEZL8 ONV WII TTE s J7 Terminal 1 1 D NS N 1D Ka 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 6 to 10 above for Power and Communication Connections J9 Hub Box 0 5V Voltage Output 8 Way Terminal Block Sensors Signal Names Reien Cable Signal Names VI 1 1 Voltage Out 1 GND 2 Ground VI 2 3 tN Voltage Out 2 GND 4 te Ground Chassis Terminal Screen wires Chassis Ground Ground Post
48. iguration File Backup Device Settings Restore Device Settings Measurement Mode View Output Operation MetSet Online Settings Online Mode Buttons Get Device Settings Save Settings to Device D LL Load Configuration File Save Configuration File Back Up Device Settings Restore Device Settings Lil Measurement Mode View Output ae MetSet retrieves the MetPak Pro Configuration settings MetSet configuration settings are saved to a connected MetPak Pro ee When selected MetSet retrieves a MetSet edit PC file and updates MetSet with these settings When selected MetSet edit settings are saved to a PC file location le RR When selected the MetPak Pro configuration settings are transferred to MetSet and then to a file location selected on a PC When selected MetSet retrieves a MetPak Pro configuration setting from a PC file loads it into the MetPak Pro and updates the MetSet edit settings Click on View Output to view the raw ASCII MetPak Pro data string scrolling at the output rate View only feature E g Q 014 000 06 1011 2 042 1 023 0 009 4 4 4 12 0 00 en OS Click here to go back to the opening MetSet screen MetSet Editing Screens Comms ASCI_Setup Wind Temperature Pressure Humidity Reporting Power p PRT ANI a DIGI Editing Screens Function Comms Use to read or change Comms Interface Baud Rate Node ID O
49. indSonic anemometer L RS232 RS422 RS485 SDI 12 communications E PRT m Digital Input E Analogue Inputs Connection details are also found within the MetPak Pro Hub box Factory Connections Table 14 HygroClip connections 6 way connector J1 a e a RN 2 Bue RXDfromHygrClip UART Red TXD to HygroClip UART A IL Yellow AnalgueOV NotUsed 5 Ge IL SuppyfSignl0V 6 Grem X Suppysve 433VDC Table 15 WindSonic anemometer connections 8 way connector J4 Connector J4 WireColour Signal Name 031 Mo Connection SL NoComecon 3 RS232 TX Anemometer Output to Blue Hub 4 RS232 RX Hub Output to 6 WhteOrage Sun No Connection 8 Omne Suppysve 4Svio30Vdo MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page iv 18 August 2011 Technical Information User Connections Table 16 PC communications 8 way connector J5 ConectrJ5 Signal Name O il S8DH2TXRX 83 RS232 TX or RS422 RS485 TX HUB to user 4 RS232 RX or RS422 RX User to HUB 6 seas 1x4 HUB Io User a suppty ve as t0 30v de Table 17 PRT Sensor 4 way connector J7 Connector Son Name Table18 Digital Switch Input 2 way connector J8 Connector J8 Signal Name DIG1 Digital Switch Contact Input GND Ground Table 19 Analogue Sensors Input 8 way connector J9 Connector
50. nection 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 6 to 10 above for Power and Communication Connections J8 Hub Box Digital Switch e g 2 Way Terminal Block Rain Bucket Signal Names oii Cable Signal Names DIG 1 2 D Switch Contact GND 1 i Return Switch Contact Chassis Terminal Screen Wire Ground Post Chassis Ground Platinum 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 6 to 10 above for Power and Communication Connections J7 Hub Box PRT Sensor 4 Way Terminal Block Signal Names Made Cable Signal Names PWR ve 1 PRT Excitation ve Power to PRT PRT 2 8K PRT Sense Output PRT 3 AK PRT Sense Output GND 4 Ly PRT Excitation ve PRT Power Ground Chassis Terminal Screen Wire Chassis Ground Ground Post P t MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 15 Installation 2 2 6 MetPak Pro System Connections A Typical MetPak Pro sy
51. oing into Set Up mode see page 45 Check for normal output data and that the Status Code is OK 00 If the status code is other than 00 refer to Table 8 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 n MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 56 18 August 2011 ill 9 Maintenance INSTRUMENTS 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 sh
52. ometric pressure is measured using an industry standard sensor I 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 U bolt mounting clamp that attaches to any vertical pipe up to 50mm 2 inch 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 Figure 1 MetPak Pro Radiation shield Gortex Vent for Barometric Pressure Sensor Temperature and Relative humidity sensor Hub box Mounting bracket MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 1 Introduction l l 1 1 1 Principle of Operation Wind Speed and Direction Sensor The MetPak Pro uses the WindSonic wind speed and direction sensor The WindSonic
53. onnected MetPak Pro 1 Click on the Scan button to search the available COM ports for MetPak Pro devices I Gill Instruments Ltd MetView 2 00 18 Scan complete CF Cs Status Manual setup COMI 2436 METPAK PRO 2 01 Q PY 2 COM2 Not scanned COM10 Not scanned MetView Figure 14 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 18 August 2011 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 gauge 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 formats Wind Direction Wind Speed Pressure Humidity Temperature amp Gill Instruments Ltd MetView 2 00 18 020 600 000 Wind Direction Wind Speed Pressure Humidity Temperature 339 0 24nys 997 8hPa 56 2 19 5 C Min 339 Min 0 24m s Mir 997 7hPa Min 5
54. ould 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 HygroC lip for Temperature Humidity and Dewpoint Rotronic Model HC 2 S3 Periodically check the filter Corroded discoloured or clogged dust filters should be replaced Either replace the polycarbonate dust filter screw on cap Rotronic part NSP PCW PE or replace the whole cartridge 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 php o NOTE If you return the sensor to a HygroClip supplier for exchange please request that the return unit has the dewpoint feature enabled Barometer on Hub PC B The Barometer device is maintenance free however if required clean the central Hub box screw cap Gortex filter with a small brush Retuming the MetPak Pro If the unit has to be returned it should
55. perature gauge range will be updated to reflect the change Set Gauge Range Max 160 000 Double Click After to bring up changing Set Gauge the Range Range min 49 000 Temperature C Temperature 24 1 C Temperature 24 0 C Figure 16 MetView Gauge Range E MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 32 18 August 2011 Operation Graphs MetView allows graphs of 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 o Double Click on the 26 reading to bring up the graph Min 311 Max 56 Wind Direction Click on the Last Min Last Hour or Last 24 Hours buttons as required to view data Figure 17 MetView Graph MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 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 Log file location C MetPak Pro logging log Log file header Log File Rotation Log File Rot
56. reen Tag PRT System Connections MetPak Pro Hub Box Hub to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro Junction User PRT C tor J7 Junction Junction Box Junction Box Box to User Interface adc 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 Chassis Terminal Screen Screen Tag Screen Tag Screen Screen Tag Tag Extemal Power Supply Connections User to MetPak Pro MetPak Pro User Power Supplies SA EN Box T Box Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name PSU1 ve PSU1 Ave PSU1 ve PSU1 ve PSU1 ve PSU1 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve Chassis Screen Screen Tag Screen Tag Page 20 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Cable to Sensors Screen User Sensor Supplies Signal Name PSU1 ve PSU1 ve PSU2 ve PSU2 ve Screen Tag Last Change 18 August 2011 Installation 2 2 7 Mounting MetPak Pro MetPak Pro uses a U bolt mounting clamp suitable for attaching to a vertical pipe with a diameter of 25 50mm When mounting MetPak Pro consider the position orientation and alignment of the unit Position It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the MetPak Pro is mounted in a
57. s atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00053 lt CR gt lt LF gt C Humidity Dewpoint Degrees C and CRC ODO 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 ODO Retrieve a line of the a lt pressure gt lt CRC gt lt CR gt 0 1017 8GMLi lt CR gt lt LF gt above data lt LF gt aMC5 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 ODO 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 0CQx above data CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF lt CR gt lt LF gt Page 50 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 18 August 2011 Operation aMCe PRT and CRC atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt ODO 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 Atttn lt gt CR gt lt LF gt 00052 lt CR gt lt LF gt Analogue Input 2 and CRC ODO Retrieve a line of the a lt Al1 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 atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt 00051 lt CR gt lt LF gt CRC ODO Retrieve a line of the a lt
58. sing MetSet Offline Configuring 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 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 MetSet Configuration Software v7 00 06 Welcome Please select configuration mode MetSet Configuration Software LELE Not Used MetSet supported products list 4 Figure 19 Opening MetSet Screen Page 40 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 18 August 2011 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 Gill Instruments MetSet SessionReports Close this screen to go to the Editing screens ll Summary of Device Settings SETTINGS ARE AS FOLLOUS COMMS RS232 BAUD 19200 NODE Q OUTFREQ 1HZ MSGMODE CONT ASCTERM CRLF ECHO ON ALIGN 0 SENSOR WIND ON UNITS WIND nl SENSOR TEMP ON UNITS TEMP C SENSO
59. stem might look like the following illustration Am HR Light Sensor analogue input Depth Gauge analogue input MetPak Pro Soil Temperature Sensor Junction Box PRT Rain Gauge contact closure Figure 11 MetPak Pro Example System Picture MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 16 18 August 2011 Installation MetPak Pro Junction 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 Alternatively 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 Junction Box terminating pcb circuit track layout MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 17 Installation Junction Box Terminal Block Connections TB2 a PwR TB10 10 PWR TB5 s pap TB6 a PwR j 7 PWROV 9 PwROV PWR
60. t signals for Relative Humidity Temperature and Dewpoint to the MetPak Pro Hub box Figure 3 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 Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 3 Introduction 1 2 Abbreviations Table 1 Abbreviations Item Meaning ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange C Centigrade CAL Calibration CD Compact Disc COM Communications CR Carriage Return CSV Comma Separated Variable ETX End of String F Fahrenheight FPM Feet per Minute HF High Frequency HPA Hecto Pascals HTML Hyper Text Markup Language Hz Hertz IMM International Maritime Mobile In Hg Inches of Mercury K Kelvin KPH Kilometres per Hour KTS Knots LF Line Feed M Bar Milli Bars Max Maximum MF Medium Frequency
61. t value to be input The DIG1 Count value can be set from 0 1 to 10 in steps of 0 1 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 Pro 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 Configuring the PRTInput See Para 6 1 for Technical Specification Configure using MetSet MetSet PRT Edit screen can be used to set PRT units The default units are degrees C The output data format for PRT data is Sign or 3 integral digits and 2 decimal places Gc X m MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 Page 39 Operation 3 4 3 4 1 Connect the MetPak Pro output to MetSet and read its configuration settings Connect the MetPak Pro output to MetSet without reading its configuration settings Disconnect MetPak Pro and create MetPak Pro device settings u
62. the best use of this product MetPak Pro Part 1723 PK 200 Applies to Serial Number 11270001 and higher Firmware 2436 V2 01 and higher 1 alt ge Et TT m 1 1 1 Principle of e 2 1 1 1 Wind Speed and Direction Gensor 2 1 1 2 Radiation Shield MERE o o SETS OE 3 1 4 3 Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor with Dewpoint Output 3 1 1 4 Barometric PIGSSUIB ui seesevsssscttcectzcasvcnszet edenszettataeaeieccigestvaasdeneiee EDU FI qua ERR s 3 115 Eu m S o EE 3 1 2 GADDIOVIAUOTIS E 4 2 IC EN TT ee 5 2 1 Pre Installatiori Checks ise re eet E RR erea eNEE EE EU XL Y EE NARRER 5 TIME cic er S E o oo Em 6 22 WER en Eu EE 6 2 2 2 Bench Test Equipment Heouired ENNEN 6 Pees SAW P 6 2 2 4 Communication and Power Connections ccccceeeeeeeeeeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeees 9 2 2 55 Analogue Digital and PRT Input Connections ssssssseeneeesseererrnnrressrrrene 13 2 2 6 MetPak Pro System Connections ke 16 2 2 7 Mounting MelPak PIG erani rotta itr telo pb xia tr eeneg Eeer er 21 22 8 Mounting MetPak Pro Junction BOX eden eg e ber deed ege t 23 3 OperatioM MNT TO T D 25 3 1 Star GUJE c 25 g2 LEE 27 3 2 1 Opening Metiew ENEE 27 S22 BCAaNniINOHMOr DEVIGCS E 28 3 2 3 The MetView Console sscsciciccisiccsienrimnnnweireninuniweniemunnidiiamednse 29 3 24
63. to read setting Options AA E cow comment Backup Device Settings Restore Device Settings C Measurement Mode View MetPak Pro Raw Data Output String Return to opening MetSet Screen Source Device S N 00000253 2436 METPAK PRO 2 01 Q PV 2 19200 COM9 M Device METPAK PRO M e t Protocol ver 2 J Source of MetSet Firmware Version Serial Number Connection Status Data and Unit ID MetSet Connection Status Infomation Reading Function 0 0000 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 19200 COM 9 19200 is a report on the MetPak Pro Baud rate setting COM 9 is a report on the MetPak Pro COM Port connection number 2436 METPAK PRO 2436 is the MetPak Pro Firmware number 2 01 Q PV 2 2 01 is the firmware revision Q is the unit identifier PV 2 is the Protocol Version Device METPAK MetSet reports on the connected device MetPak Pro PRO MetPak II or MetPak II R 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 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change Page 42 18 August 2011 Online Mode Get Device Settings Save Settings To Device Load Configuration File Save Conf
64. ult 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 USB Converter Signal Names eta 4 Pair Cable Signal Names RS422 TX 6 ai RX RS422 TX 3 ee Ai RX RS422 RX 5 t _ _ _ TX RS422 RX 4 4l TX Signal Ov 2 Signal Ground Chassis Terminal Screen wires Chassis Ground Ground Post V Supply 7 DC Power Supply V Supply 8 tm Figure 8 RS422 connections E MetPak Pro User Manual Last Change Gill Instruments Ltd 18 August 2011 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 RS422 to RS232 8 Way Push fit Block or USB Converter Signal Names eren 2 Pair Cable Signal Names RS485 TX 6 iT 3 RS485TX RX RS485 RX 5 RS485 TX 3 tf RS485TX RX RS485 RX 4 Signal Ov 2 gt Signal Ground Chassis Terminal Screen wires Chassis ground Ground Post EM Power Ov 7 4 DC Power Power ve 8 l A Supply Figure 9 RS485 Conn
65. utput Rate and Message Mode NOTE When COMMS or Baud 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 the MetPak Pro s ASCII Set Up Use to read or change message Termination and Echo Wind Use to read or change North Alignment 0 359 degrees Sensor WindSpeed on or off and Wind Units of measure Temperature Use to read or change Temperature sensor on or off and units Dewpoint sensor on or off and units Use to read or change Pressure sensor on or off and units Humidity Use to read or change Humidity sensor on or off and units Last Change 18 August 2011 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Page 43 Operation Editing Screens Function Selects Output Format Full or User and Output Parameters Node Polar Axis Pressure RH Temp Dewpoint PRT AN1 AN2 DIG1 Volts Status either on or off and the in order required in the data string PowerUp Use to read or change reporting the status message report message units message inputs message to on or off Save Edited Screen Settings to MetPak Pro Use to read or change PRT sensor on or off and units Use to read or change Analogue sensor on or off and units The Analogue input can be set to voltage or current input and high
66. y maximum time the MetPak Pro y will take to complete a measurement have data ready and the number of data values ODO 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 aM1 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 Page 48 MetPak Pro User Manual Gill Instruments Ltd Last Change 18 August 2011 Operation Pascals millibars and Dewpoint degrees C ODO 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 aM2 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 ODO 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 aM3 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 ODO 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 aM

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