110-WS-18 Portable Weather Station 
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| 110-WS-18 Portable Weather Station (shown without temperature sensor) |
The 110-WS-18 Portable Weather Station is designed for applications in which weather data is required for a temporary period. The complete system is housed in a weatherproof case weighing approximately 20 pounds and can be deployed by one man in less than five minutes without the use of tools. Sensors are pre-wired for quick deployment and ease of installation. Just turn on the power switch and the unit is operating.
Applications include hazmat/emergency management situations, fire management, and temporary meteorological surveys. The system is compatible with NOAA designed CAMEO/ALOHA Plume Modeling Software.
The basic system includes sensors for wind speed, wind direction, and temperature. Various other sensor options include, but are not limited to, relative humidity, barometric pressure, solar radiation, and precipitation. Two auxiliary channels are available for integration with gas monitoring sensors or other non-meteorological parameters.
The data logger includes 128KB RAM (approximately 45 days at 15 minutes intervals). Additional memory is available. The system is 12V battery powered with a 7AH battery that will operate for approximately five days between charging. A 110V battery charger/power supply is included. An optional solar panel is available. The data logger will communicate with Windows HyperTerminal Software for real-time monitoring of data and for data downloading. NovaLynx also offers several graphical display software programs.
Sample Weather Station Display (110-WS-18STR Graphical Display Software)
Sample HyperTerminal Menus
Logging Period Calculations for WS-16 & WS-18 Systems (PDF 1 page 46K)
Specifications
Data Logger
Reporting units: English or Metric, all measurements
Operating power: 10-16 Vdc
Power consumption: 60 mA maximum
Serial port: 9-pin d-sub connector, selectable baud rate,
flow control
Memory: 128KB RAM nonvolatile (45 days at 15 minute intervals with 6 sensors) Expandable to 256KB or 512KB.
Operating Temperature
Transducers: -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)
Data acquisition module: -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)
Timekeeping
Format: MM/DD and HH:MM
Accuracy: ± 30 seconds/month
Wind Speed
Range: 0 to 125 mph (0-57 m/s)
Resolution: > 0.1 mph
Accuracy: ± 1 mph
Starting threshold: 0.8 mph
Time constant: 2 seconds
Wind Direction
Range: 0-360°
Resolution: > 1%
Accuracy: ± 3%
Starting threshold: 1.2 mph
Temperature
Range: -40° to +140° F
Resolution: > 0.1° F
Accuracy: ± 1° F
Relative Humidity
Range: 0-100% RH
Accuracy: better than ± 3%
Carrying Case
Size: 20" x 17" x 8"
Weight: 20 lbs
Tripod
Height: 36" (with mast 8')
Weight: 12 lbs
Optional Sensors
Barometric Pressure
Range: 28.25 to 30.75 inHg
Measurement span: 2.50 inHg (85 mb)
Resolution: ± 0.01 inHg or ± 0.3 mb
Altitude offset: 0 to +10,000 feet, screwdriver adjustable
Absolute Accuracy: 0.05 inHg
Rain Gauge
Resolution: 0.02"/tip
Accuracy: ± 4% up to 3"/hour
Max rate: Unlimited
Solar Radiation
Sensor: Silicon Pyranometer
Spectral range: 0.4 to 1.1 microns
Sensitivity: 80mV / 1000w/m² approx
Accuracy: ± 5%
Ordering Information
110-WS-18-A Portable Weather Station
includes wind speed, wind direction, temperature
110-WS-18-B Portable Weather Station
includes wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity
Options & Accessories:
110-WS-18BP Barometric Pressure Sensor
110-WS-18H Relative Humidity Sensor
110-WS-18RG Rain Gauge
110-WS-18SR Solar Radiation Sensor
110-WS-18TWS Water/Soil Temperature Sensor
110-WS-18M6 Memory Expansion to 640KB
110-WS-18HHD Hand Held PC for local display of real time data
110-WS-18USB USB to DB9 Serial Adapter
110-WS-18SP Solar Panel, 10 watt (will not fit in carrying case)
110-WS-18SML Display Software
110-WS-18SMM Met Manager Software
110-WS-18STR Graphical Display Software
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