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Communication between sensor head and Weather MicroServer

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Standard RS-232 Serial Communication Cable

A standard 7-foot serial communication cable connects the Interface Module or Control Module to the MicroServer. A standard 7-foot ethernet cable connects the MicroServer to the Network.

Standard system diagram below shown with Orion Sensor.

Weather MicroServer standard configuration

Wireless Transceivers – 900 MHz

Wireless transceivers offer a cable-free means to remotely monitor weather information when hardwire installations are not feasible or practical.

For fixed-mount weather stations, 900MHz wireless transceivers offer outdoor line-of-site with 2.1 DB antenna at 9 miles (14 km).

For Capricorn FLX Weather Stations, weather sensors are connected to the control module which is housed with a transceiver in a weatherproof enclosure. One or two transceivers are also connected at the data viewing point(s) — the Weather Display Console and/or computer.

For the wireless Orion or Magellan Weather Stations, a transceiver is housed in the weatherproof enclosure near the sensor head. A single transceiver is connected to the Orion Interface Module at the data display site, which then is connected to a Weather Display Console and/or computer.

These stations require power at the site of the weatherproof enclosure. This power can be AC, battery or solar. The Orion and Magellan sensor heads require significantly less power and are good choices for solar or battery-powered operation.

A wireless weather station system configuration would include the weather station itself with display or software, plus a weatherproof enclosure and transceivers.

Portable Wireless Weather Stations

Our portable weather stations come standard with 900MHz transceivers. With the Nomads, the transceiver is mounted in the carrying case with the battery pack.

Certifications:

900 MHz: FCC and IC

900 MHz Model, Catalog Number 8255

RS-422 (Short Haul) Converter Set

Catalog Number 8247-2

Two short haul modems are used to extend the RS-232 range from 200 feet to 4000 feet. Includes power supplies.

Order cable by the foot, catalog number 8230.

Cell Modem

Catalog Number 8403-1

Utilizes a Sierra Wireless AirLink RV50 Industrial modem, shown in optional weatherproof enclosure (Catalog Number 88163). CWS configures to customer-provided cell service.

– Ethernet interface.
– Supported frequency bands: LTE, GSM/GPRS/Edge: Quad-band
– Provides LTE broadband connectivity to remote locations and in harsh environments.
– Ultra-low power consumption, ideal for solar or battery powered installations.
– Built-in, class leading voltage transient protection provides superior reliability and continuous operation.
– North American and International models available.
– Carrier Approvals: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile USA, US Cellular, Rogers, Bell, Telus