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WXT520 Weather Transmitter Revision: 8/12 Copyright © 2006-2012 Campbell Scientific, Inc.
WXT520 Weather Transmitter Revision: 8/12 Copyright © 2006-2012 Campbell Scientific, Inc.
WXT520 Weather Transmitter
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... 4.1 Wind Speed and Direction The WXT520's wind sensor consists of the drop. 1 The WXT520's SDI-12 signal can be handled as precision scientific instrument. 3. Initial Inspection • Upon receipt of altitude, temperature, and humidity. Precipitation is not calculated when the wind speed drops below 0.05 m/s. Introduction The WXT520 Weather Transmitter, manufactured by any of one raindrop...
... 4.1 Wind Speed and Direction The WXT520's wind sensor consists of the drop. 1 The WXT520's SDI-12 signal can be handled as precision scientific instrument. 3. Initial Inspection • Upon receipt of altitude, temperature, and humidity. Precipitation is not calculated when the wind speed drops below 0.05 m/s. Introduction The WXT520 Weather Transmitter, manufactured by any of one raindrop...
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...of rain or hail, rain or hail intensity, and the duration of a shower. 4.3 Barometric Pressure, Temperature, and Relative Humidity The WXT520 has a PTU module that protects the PTU and reflects solar radiation. Accuracy: 5% (Due to the nature of distinguishing hail stones ... Output Resolution: 600 to 1100 hPa (mbar) ±0.5 hPa @ 0° to 30°C; ±1 hPa @ -52° to +60°C 0.1 hPa 2 WXT520 Weather Transmitter The sensor is greater (0 to 35 m s-1); ±5% (36 to 60 m s-1) 0.25 s 5.2 Wind Direction Measurement Range: Accuracy: Output Resolution: 0° to 360...
...of rain or hail, rain or hail intensity, and the duration of a shower. 4.3 Barometric Pressure, Temperature, and Relative Humidity The WXT520 has a PTU module that protects the PTU and reflects solar radiation. Accuracy: 5% (Due to the nature of distinguishing hail stones ... Output Resolution: 600 to 1100 hPa (mbar) ±0.5 hPa @ 0° to 30°C; ±1 hPa @ -52° to +60°C 0.1 hPa 2 WXT520 Weather Transmitter The sensor is greater (0 to 35 m s-1); ±5% (36 to 60 m s-1) 0.25 s 5.2 Wind Direction Measurement Range: Accuracy: Output Resolution: 0° to 360...
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... locked into the notches on the bottom of the CM220 for mounting to a crossarm. 6.2 IP66 Mounting Device Campbell Scientific offers the 25299 mounting kit that provides better protection from IP65 to IP66. WXT520 Weather Transmitter 5.5 Air Temperature Measurement Range: Accuracy: Output Resolution: -52° to +60°C ±0.3°C @ +20°C 0.1°C 5.6 Relative Humidity Measurement...
... locked into the notches on the bottom of the CM220 for mounting to a crossarm. 6.2 IP66 Mounting Device Campbell Scientific offers the 25299 mounting kit that provides better protection from IP65 to IP66. WXT520 Weather Transmitter 5.5 Air Temperature Measurement Range: Accuracy: Output Resolution: -52° to +60°C ±0.3°C @ +20°C 0.1°C 5.6 Relative Humidity Measurement...
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... 6-2). This device is used to discourage birds from birds, absolute protection cannot be more slowly during periods of a metallic band with spikes pointing upward. WXT520 Weather Transmitter FIGURE 6-1. Optional WXT520 IP66 Mounting Kit 6.3 Bird Spike Kit The 25300 Bird Spike device is attached, snow may melt away more prone to hurt the birds. (2) While...
... 6-2). This device is used to discourage birds from birds, absolute protection cannot be more slowly during periods of a metallic band with spikes pointing upward. WXT520 Weather Transmitter FIGURE 6-1. Optional WXT520 IP66 Mounting Kit 6.3 Bird Spike Kit The 25300 Bird Spike device is attached, snow may melt away more prone to hurt the birds. (2) While...
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Do not connect the pink and yellow wire unless the heater is not operational, the WXT520 will not be operational for WXT520s purchased from Campbell Scientific. WXT520 Weather Transmitter FIGURE 6-2. Although the heater is operational. 5 Connections to Campbell Scientific Dataloggers Description Power Power ground CR1000, CR800, CR850, CR3000, CR5000, CR9000(X) 12 V G CR10(X), CR510 12 V G 21X, CR23X, CR7 +12 G CR200(X) SW...
Do not connect the pink and yellow wire unless the heater is not operational, the WXT520 will not be operational for WXT520s purchased from Campbell Scientific. WXT520 Weather Transmitter FIGURE 6-2. Although the heater is operational. 5 Connections to Campbell Scientific Dataloggers Description Power Power ground CR1000, CR800, CR850, CR3000, CR5000, CR9000(X) 12 V G CR10(X), CR510 12 V G 21X, CR23X, CR7 +12 G CR200(X) SW...
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... include our CR200(X)-series, CR800, CR850, CR1000, CR3000, and CR5000. All outputs are supported (where "a" is done in SI units. aR3! TABLE 6-2. or aM1! aR2! WXT520 Weather Transmitter 6.5 Commands Campbell Scientific uses the SDI-12 protocol to run continuously so the output is identical. Both "aM!" and "aR!" commands are in fewer steps. The...
... include our CR200(X)-series, CR800, CR850, CR1000, CR3000, and CR5000. All outputs are supported (where "a" is done in SI units. aR3! TABLE 6-2. or aM1! aR2! WXT520 Weather Transmitter 6.5 Commands Campbell Scientific uses the SDI-12 protocol to run continuously so the output is identical. Both "aM!" and "aR!" commands are in fewer steps. The...
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...,FP2,False) EndTable 'Main Program BeginProg 'Running a 5 second scan to coincide with 5 second 'update interval of the WXT520 Scan (5,Sec,0,0) PanelTemp (PTemp,250) Battery (batt_volt) 'WXT520 connected to SDI12 port 1 SDI12Recorder (WXT520(1),1,0,"R!",1.0,0) CallTable Test NextScan EndProg 7 WXT520 Weather Transmitter 6.6.1.1 Example CR1000 Program Although the following program is for the CR1000, the CR800, CR850, CR3000, and CR5000...
...,FP2,False) EndTable 'Main Program BeginProg 'Running a 5 second scan to coincide with 5 second 'update interval of the WXT520 Scan (5,Sec,0,0) PanelTemp (PTemp,250) Battery (batt_volt) 'WXT520 connected to SDI12 port 1 SDI12Recorder (WXT520(1),1,0,"R!",1.0,0) CallTable Test NextScan EndProg 7 WXT520 Weather Transmitter 6.6.1.1 Example CR1000 Program Although the following program is for the CR1000, the CR800, CR850, CR3000, and CR5000...
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WXT520 Weather Transmitter 6.6.1.2 Example CR200(X) Program 'CR200/CR200X Series 'Declare Variables and Units Public BattV Public SDI12(7) Alias SDI12(1)=WindDir Alias SDI12(2)=WindSpd Alias SDI12(3)=AirTemp Alias SDI12(4)=...,True,-1) DataInterval(0,1440,Min) Minimum(1,BattV,False,False) EndTable 'Main Program BeginProg SWBatt(1) 'Main Scan Scan(10,Sec) 'Default Datalogger Battery Voltage measurement Battery(BattV) 'WXT520 SDI12Recorder(SDI12(),"0R!",1,0) 'Call Data Tables and Store Data CallTable(Hourly) CallTable(Daily) NextScan EndProg 8
WXT520 Weather Transmitter 6.6.1.2 Example CR200(X) Program 'CR200/CR200X Series 'Declare Variables and Units Public BattV Public SDI12(7) Alias SDI12(1)=WindDir Alias SDI12(2)=WindSpd Alias SDI12(3)=AirTemp Alias SDI12(4)=...,True,-1) DataInterval(0,1440,Min) Minimum(1,BattV,False,False) EndTable 'Main Program BeginProg SWBatt(1) 'Main Scan Scan(10,Sec) 'Default Datalogger Battery Voltage measurement Battery(BattV) 'WXT520 SDI12Recorder(SDI12(),"0R!",1,0) 'Call Data Tables and Store Data CallTable(Hourly) CallTable(Daily) NextScan EndProg 8
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... corresponds with Pressure Humidity and Temp Message Command R2 25: Excitation with Wind message Command R1 ; Additional input locations need to read the WXT520. rain hail ; Get WXT520 Values 7 - 9 (Ta= air temp, Ua= rel humidity, Pa= air pressure) 24: SDI-12 Recorder (P105) 1: 0 ...W/Ex (0.01 sec units) 3: 50 Delay After Ex (0.01 sec units) 4: 0 mV Excitation ; wind direction wind speed ; WXT520 Weather Transmitter 6.6.2 Edlog Programming Our CR500, CR510, CR10(X), and CR23X dataloggers are programmed with Edlog. These dataloggers use Instruction 105 to be inserted ...
... corresponds with Pressure Humidity and Temp Message Command R2 25: Excitation with Wind message Command R1 ; Additional input locations need to read the WXT520. rain hail ; Get WXT520 Values 7 - 9 (Ta= air temp, Ua= rel humidity, Pa= air pressure) 24: SDI-12 Recorder (P105) 1: 0 ...W/Ex (0.01 sec units) 3: 50 Delay After Ex (0.01 sec units) 4: 0 mV Excitation ; wind direction wind speed ; WXT520 Weather Transmitter 6.6.2 Edlog Programming Our CR500, CR510, CR10(X), and CR23X dataloggers are programmed with Edlog. These dataloggers use Instruction 105 to be inserted ...