Vaisala Hydromet Data Collection Platform User Manual
USER'S GUIDE
Vaisala HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform
Volume 1
M210784EN-E
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Structure of the Data Collection Platform Documentation .10
Contents of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Related Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Documentation Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Product-Related Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ESD Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Regulatory Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Redistribution License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Data Collection Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
QML Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
QML Logger Connector Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sensor Multiplexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Digital I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Transient Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Communication Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
RS-232 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Isolated RS-485 Communication Module . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dual-Isolated RS-485 Communication Module . . . . . . 29
Fixed Line Modem Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ethernet Communication Module DSE101 . . . . . . . . . 31
Data Collection Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Operating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
AWS Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Lizard Setup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Updating QML Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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CHAPTER 3
AWS CLIENT SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Installing AWS Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Establishing Terminal Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Using AWS Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Starting and Exiting AWS Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
AWS Client Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Defining AWS Client Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Read Only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Address Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Serial Line Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
TCP/IP Socket Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Server Socket with SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Dial-Up Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Options Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Number Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Opening Service Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Giving Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Closing Service Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Managing User Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Modifying Station Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Setting the QML Logger Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Setting Static Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Station Parameter Backup and Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Calibrating Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Sensor Status List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Offset Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Manual Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Entering Values for Manual Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Viewing Manual Sensors in AWS Client . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Entering Values for Manual Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Selecting Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Uploading Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Secure Setup Upload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Downloading Setup Files from QML Logger . . . . . . . . . . .83
AWS Settings Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Data Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Log Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Controlling Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Measurement Enable or Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Freeing Up Logging Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Working with Data Log Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Downloading Log Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Converting Downloaded Log Files to CSV Format . . . 94
Auto Downloading Log Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Viewing the Status of Auto Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . 101
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Using External Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Automatic Erase from External Memory Card . . . . . . . . . 103
Resetting the QML Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Reset Using the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Sleep Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Wakeup Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Command Reference for Terminal Connection . . . . . . . .106
CHAPTER 4
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Troubleshooting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Visual Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Determining QML Logger Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Establishing Terminal Connection for Troubleshooting . 119
Recording Terminal Connection Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Opening a Service Connection through QML Logger . . .
Connecti
on Problems
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120
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Resetting QML Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Determining Sensor Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Using External Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Automatic Erase from External Memory Card . . . . . . . . . 129
Commands for Troubleshooting Purposes . . . . . . . . . . . 129
LASTVAL Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Warnings and Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Measurement Enable or Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
CHAPTER 5
TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Wiring Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
RS-232 Module DSU232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Isolated RS-485 Module DSI485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Dual RS-485 Module DSI486, Version A . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Dual RS-485 Module DSI486, Version B . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Digital I/O Module QMI118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Fixed Line Modem DMX501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Ethernet Communication Module DSE101 . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
QML201 Logger, Version C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
APPENDIX A
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
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List of Figures
Figure 1 QML Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 2 QML Logger without Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Figure 3 CompactFlash Memory Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Figure 4 Connector Blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 5 Sensor Multiplexer QMU101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 6 Digital I/O Module QMI118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Figure 7 Surge Protector for Serial Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 8 RS-232 Communication Module DSU232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 9 Isolated RS-485 Communication Module DSI485 . . . . . . . . . .28
Figure 10 Dual-Isolated RS-485 Communication Module DSI486. . . . . .29
Figure 11 Fixed Line Modem Module DMX501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 12 Ethernet Communication Module DSE101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Figure 13 Installation Wizard Welcome Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Figure 14 License Agreement Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 15 Select Installation Folder Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 16 Ready to Install Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 17 Installation Complete Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Figure 18 Connecting Terminal Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Figure 19 Terminal Connector COM0 Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Figure 20 Terminal Main Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 21 Terminal Showing Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 22 Address Book Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 23 Creating Serial Line Address Book Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Figure 24 Creating TCP/IP Socket Connection Address Book Entry. . . . 49
Figure 25 Creating Server Socket with SMS Address Book Entry. . . . . .51
Figure 26 Creating Dial-up Connection Address Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 27 Options Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 28 Address Book Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 29 Common Parameters Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Figure 30 Set Logger Time Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Figure 31 Static Parameters Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Figure 32 Selecting File for Station Settings Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Figure 33 Parameter Backup Completed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Figure 34 Selecting File for Station Settings Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Figure 35 Parameter Restore Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Figure 36 Calibration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Figure 37 Offset Calibration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Figure 38 Manual Calibration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Figure 39 Manual Sensor Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Figure 40 Entering Values for Manual Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Figure 41 Selecting an Upload Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Figure 42 Setup Uplodad in Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Figure 43 Enabling Secure Setup Upload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Figure 44 Setup File Download Progress View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Figure 45 Starting Logger Content Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
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Figure 46 Output of Logshow Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Figure 47 Output of the Logstatus Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Figure 48 List of Log Files Available for Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Figure 49 Log File Download Settings Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Figure 50 Log File Download Progress View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Figure 51 List of Log Files Available for Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Figure 52 Log File Conversion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Figure 53 Auto Download Settings Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Figure 54 Auto Download in Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Figure 55 Auto Download Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Figure 56 Delayed Reset Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Figure 57 Reset Button on QML Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Figure 58 QML Logger without Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Figure 59 Reset Button on QML Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Figure 60 Settings Menu: Calibration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Figure 61 RS-232 Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Figure 62 Suggested T-Connection in Dual Port Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Figure 63 SDI-12 Jumper of DSU232-C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Figure 64 Isolated RS-485 Module Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Figure 65 Dual RS-485 Module Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Figure 66 Dual RS-485 Module Default Jumper Locations . . . . . . . . . .144
Figure 67 Dual RS-485 Wiring Diagram for RS-485 and RS-232 . . . . .144
Figure 68 Dual RS-485 Wiring Diagram for SDI-12 and 12 VDC
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Figure 69 RS-232 Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Figure 70 Digital I/O Module Wiring Diagram (Digital Outputs) . . . . . . .148
Figure 71 Fixed Line Modem Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Figure 72 Ethernet Communication Module DSE101 Wiring Diagram. .149
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List of Tables
Table 1 Structure of the DCP Manual Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Table 2 Manual Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Table 3 Related Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table 4 Analog Measurement Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Table 5 Power Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Table 6 Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Table 7 Toolbar Icons and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Table 8 Settings in AWS Client Options Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Table 9 Interpreting Help Texts (the Correct Syntax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Table 10 Accessible Commands in Different User Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Table 11 Common Parameters Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Table 12 Fields in the Calibration Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Table 13 Sensor Status List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Table 14 Fields in Manual Sensors Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Table 15 Log Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Table 16 Log Entry Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Table 17 Log File Download Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Table 18 Log File Conversion Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Table 19 Settings in Auto Download Settings Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Table 20 Fields in Auto Download Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Table 21 LED Blinking Sequences and Card Status Options. . . . . . . . . . .102
Table 22 Command Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Table 23 Recommended Tools for Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Table 24 Test Commands for GSM Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Table 25 Determining Operation Mode by LED Flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Table 26 Parameters for the Open Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Table 27 Some Common Connection Problems and Their Remedies . . . .122
Table 28 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Table 29 Columns in the Sensor Calibration Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Table 30 Sensor Status List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Table 31 LED Blinking Sequences and Card Status Options. . . . . . . . . . .128
Table 32 DSU232-C Jumper Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Table 33 Jumper Settings for Channel B in the RS-485 Mode . . . . . . . . . . 143
Table 34 Jumper Settings for Channel B in the RS-232 Mode . . . . . . . . . . 144
Table 35 Jumper Settings for DSI486-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Table 36 Technical Data QMI108/118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Table 37 Ethernet Communication Module DSE101 Specifications . . . . . . 149
Table 38 QML201C Logger General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Table 39 QML201C Logger Accuracy Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Table 40 QML201C Logger Regulatory Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter provides general notes for the product(s) and this manual.
About This Manual
This manual provides information on the basic data collection hardware
and software, namely, the QML logger and its accessories, and the
software applications that are used for operating the QML logger and
viewing the logged data.
This manual is applicable for data logger QML201C and AWS Client
software version 7.00.
For more detailed and advanced information on data collection software
and telemetry, refer to the supplementary user manuals Vaisala
HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform User’s Guide, Volumes 2 and 3.
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Structure of the Data Collection
Platform Documentation
The information in the Vaisala HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform
manual set is divided between the different manuals in the
documentation set as outlined in Table 1 on page 10.
Table 1 Structure of the DCP Manual Set
Manual Code Content
User’s Guide, Volume 1 M210784EN Overview of the data collection
platform, the QML logger, and
related accessories. Operating
instructions for AWS Client
software.
User’s Guide, Volume 2 M210785EN Operating instructions for Lizard
Setup Software.
User’s Guide, Volume 3 M210933EN Telemetry and sensor configuration
in Lizard Setup Software.
Installation Manual
(Field Equipment)
M210786EN Installation information on the Data
Collection Platform with
meteorological and/or hydrological
sensors.
Contents of This Manual
This manual consists of the following chapters:
- Chapter 1, General Information: This chapter provides general
notes for the product(s) and this manual.
- Chapter 2, Product Overview: This chapter introduces the basic
data collection hardware and software.
- Chapter 3, AWS Client Software: This chapter provides
information on using Vaisala HydroMet™ Automatic Weather
Station Client, or AWS Client for short, for working with the QML
logger.
- Chapter 4, Troubleshooting: This chapter contains information on
some common problems, their probable causes and remedies.
- Chapter 5, Technical Data: This chapter provides the technical data
of the QML logger and accessory modules.
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- Appendix A, Glossary: This appendix contains a glossary with
explanations of some general meteorological and technical terms
and terms used in specifications.
Version Information
Table 2 Manual Versions
Manual Code Description
M210784EN-E This manual. For MAWS system release 8.00,
AWS Client 7.00, and data logger QML201C.
M210784EN-D Previous version. For MAWS system release
7.00, AWS Client 7.00, and data logger
QML201B.
M210784EN-C Previous version.
M210784EN-B Previous version.
M210784EN-A First version of this manual.
Related Manuals
Table 3 Related Manuals
Manual Code Manual Name
M210785EN Vaisala HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform
User's Guide, Volume 2
M210933EN Vaisala HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform
User's Guide, Volume 3
M210786EN Vaisala HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform
Installation Manual
M210629EN Automatic Weather Station MAWS101 User's
Guide
M210630EN Automatic Weather Station MAWS201 User's
Guide
M210681EN Real-time Display Software YourVIEW 2000
YVU2000 User’s Guide
M210743EN Voice Option for MAWS Technical Reference
M211022EN Configuring BUFR Reports MAWS Technical Note
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Documentation Conventions
Throughout this manual, important safety considerations are
highlighted as follows:
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions very carefully at this point, there is a risk of injury or even
death.
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions carefully at this point, the product could be damaged or
important data could be lost.
Note highlights important information on using the product.
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Product-Related Safety Precautions
The product has been tested for safety and approved as shipped from the
factory. The following safety precautions are not related to any specific
procedures and therefore do not appear elsewhere in this manual. They
are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and
apply during different phases of operation and maintenance.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Keep away from live circuits. Operating personnel must observe safety
regulations at all times. Component replacement or internal
adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not
replace components with the power cable connected. Under certain
conditions, dangerous voltages may exist for some time even with the
power cable disconnected. To avoid injuries, disconnect power and
discharge circuits before touching them.
Do not service alone. Under no circumstances should any person reach
into parts and assemblies that are mains powered and alive, for the
purpose of servicing, except in the presence of someone who is
capable of rendering aid.
Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with
modern methods of resuscitation.
Do not service a live system outdoors. Do not open units outdoors
when the enclosure used contains line voltage levels.
WARNING
WARNING
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Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere, for example, when
flammable gases or fumes are present. Operation of any electrical
instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Do not substitute parts or modify the instrument. Because of the
danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install unsuitable
parts in the instrument. Contact Vaisala or its authorized representative
for repairs to ensure that safety features are maintained.
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WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Use only batteries of the same type as originally installed on the
system.
Do not make changes to the wiring. Incorrect wiring can damage the
device and prevent it from operating correctly.
Risk of damage to the equipment if the battery is replaced with an
incorrect type.
ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to
electronic circuits. Vaisala products are adequately protected against
ESD for their intended use. However, it is possible to damage the
product by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching,
removing, or inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.
To make sure you are not delivering high static voltages yourself:
- Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and
protected ESD workbench. When this is not possible, ground
yourself with a wrist strap and a resistive connection cord to the
equipment chassis before touching the boards. When neither of the
above is possible, at least touch a conductive part of the equipment
chassis with your other hand before touching the boards.
- Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching the
component contacts.
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Recycle all applicable material.
Dispose of batteries and the unit according to statutory regulations.
Do not dispose of with regular household refuse.
Recycling
Regulatory Compliances
The Vaisala HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform complies with the
following EU directives:
- Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
- EMC-Directive (2004/108/EC)
Trademarks
Vaisala HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform is a trademark of
Vaisala Oyj.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
License Agreement
All rights to any software are held by Vaisala or third parties. The
customer is allowed to use the software only to the extent that is
provided by the applicable supply contract or Software License
Agreement.
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Redistribution License Agreement
The QML logger software uses the TCP/IP stack produced by the "lwIP
Lightweight TCP/IP stack" -project with the following copyright and
license:
Copyright © 2001, 2002 Swedish Institute of Computer Science. All
rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
documentation and/or other materials provided with the
distribution.
3. The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote
products derived from this software without specific prior written
permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR "AS IS" AND
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS
OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY
WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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Warranty
For certain products Vaisala normally gives a limited one-year
warranty. Please observe that any such warranty may not be valid in
case of damage due to normal wear and tear, exceptional operating
conditions, negligent handling or installation, or unauthorized
modifications. Please see the applicable supply contract or Conditions
of Sale for details of the warranty for each product.
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This chapter introduces the basic data collection hardware and software.
Data Collection Hardware
QML Logger
1005-064
Figure 1 QML Logger
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The QML logger is a complete AWS data logger designed on one
printed board only. This board contains a 32-bit Motorola CPU for data
processing and 10 differential (20 single-ended) analog sensor inputs
(these can also be used as digital inputs). Moreover, there are two
frequency sensor interfaces, a 24-bit A/D converter, 3.3 MB of secure
Flash memory for data logging, as well as an excitation power supply
for sensors and a charger for the internal backup battery. The last item
mentioned is not needed in systems where a backup battery with higher
capacity is used.
The board uses the latest SMD (Surface Mount Device) technology and
is conformal-coated for improved protection also in high humidity.
Each sensor input has a varistor (VDR) protection against induced
transients. The serial line connections, that is, RS-232 labeled as COM0
and RS-485 labeled as COM1, have two level ESD protection circuits
with VDRs directly at input pins.
The cover of the logger can be removed for installing the battery and for
resetting the weather station. In Figure 2 on page 21, the logger is shown
without the cover and the optional communication modules.
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1004-120
Figure 2 QML Logger without Cover
The following numbers refer to Figure 2 on page 21:
1 = Pressure sensor connector
2 = Communication module places MOD1 and MOD2
3 = SPI connector
4 = Status LED (green)
5 = Lithium battery for RTC
6 = Reset button
7 = CF Card connector
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When long signal cables are needed, these will be equipped with
optional surge voltage protection devices. These surge protectors
consist of a combination of VDRs, gas-filled discharge tubes, transzorb
diodes, and coils, thus providing excellent protection. These DIN-rail
mountable devices are easy to change without any special tools.
The QML logger is equipped with a CF card slot for logging a large
amount of data. The data is logged into daily files making it easy to
locate any particular data set for further analysis. The QML logger
supports CF cards of up to 2 GB. These cards can be read directly in the
PC. Several different types of readers are commercially available:
internal PCMCIA reader as well as external readers to be connected to
USB or parallel port of a PC. You are recommended to only use cards
purchased from Vaisala that have been tested to function in harsh
environments.
1004-042
Figure 3 CompactFlash Memory Card Reader
Optional modules include, for example, various communication
modules and a built-in pressure transducer.
QML Logger Connector Block
The QML logger includes:
1. Ten measurement channels and one internal channel for pressure
measurement.
2. One connector block for power supplies.
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3. One connector block for communication channels.
4. Two blocks for optional communication modules.
Single-ended (H-C or L-C) or differential (H-L) measurements can be
performed in the 10 measurement channels.
NOTE
Each sensor in a basic setup has its own dedicated channel. Table 4 on
page 23 is to be used for reference purposes only.
Table 4 Analog Measurement Channels
Channels Pin Name Description
CH0, CH1, CH2,
CH3 24-bit ADC
CH4, CH5, CH6,
CH7 24-bit ADC
CHA, CHB Suitable
for fast-changing
input signals 12-bit
ADC
E 12 V/25 mA voltage excitation ON/OFF,
voltage can be measured.
OR: 100 A/1mA current excitation.
H Analog input (High)
L Analog input (Low)
C The pin has been connected to ground
(GND) via a 10 resistor so that the
current can be measured.
E 100 A/1 mA current excitation
H Analog input (High)
L Analog input (Low)
C Common return and reference level for
voltage measurements via the channel's
own E-, H-, and L-pins. The pin has been
connected directly to ground.
F Frequency input
E 0 ... 12 V/20 mA adjustable excitation
voltage, can be measured.
H Fast analog input (High)
L Fast analog input (Low)
C Common return (Analog ground)
Table 5 Power Channels
Pin Name Description
GND Ground
SDI-12 SDI-12
GND Ground
+ExtDC 8 ... 30 VDC
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Figure 4 Connector Blocks
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Accessories
Sensor Multiplexer
NOTE
NOTE
0802-049
Figure 5 Sensor Multiplexer QMU101
The QML logger provides the possibility to extend the measuring
capacity with the optional QMU sensor multiplexer. It is designed to
increase the number of analog measurement channels with eight 16-bit
analog channels and two 12-bit analog channels. The unit increases the
measuring capacity with ten differential measurements or alternatively
with 20 single-ended measurements.
The unit interfaces to the logger via the RS-485 line, and is also located
inside the enclosure. The unit conforms to the same environmental
immunity and emission standards as the logger.
The multiplexer unit makes only analog measurements.
The multiplexer unit can only be connected to the QML201 logger or
newer. The type of the logger can be checked with the VER command.
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Digital I/O Module
1004-041
Figure 6 Digital I/O Module QMI118
The QML logger provides the possibility to extend the I/O capacity with
the optional digital I/O module (QMI) equipped with eight inputs and
eight outputs. The digital I/O module interfaces to the logger via the SPI
connector. The module is located inside the enclosure beside the logger
and it conforms to the same environmental immunity and emission
standards as the logger.
NOTE
The module has eight open collector outputs with 30 VDC/1 A
continuous drive capability and LED indicators. The eight inputs of the
module tolerate voltages from 0 to 25 VDC (the absolute maximum
30 VDC) and they have 40 ms (typical) contact debouncing circuitry.
The module allows connection of slow pulse inputs, for example, with
tipping bucket rain gauges.
The digital I/O module can only be connected to the QML201 logger
or newer. The type of the logger can be checked with the VER
command.
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Transient Protection Devices
Each sensor input in the logger has a varistor (VDR) protection against
induced transients. The maintenance terminal I/O ports have transzorb
diodes in their inputs.
In case of long signal cables, additional transient protectors can be
installed on the DIN rail. These surge protectors consist of a
combination of VDR, transzorb diodes, and coils, thus providing
excellent protection. These are easy to change in the field without tools.
0802-050
Figure 7 Surge Protector for Serial Lines
Optional coaxial surge protectors can be used for UHF and VHF
antennas as well as for the RF signal input when radio or satellite
equipment is used.
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Communication Modules
RS-232 Module
The RS-232 communication module is unisolated, providing either a
double serial channel without handshaking (dual RS-232 module) or a
single RS-232 with handshaking (single RS-232 module). The power
consumption is less than 15 mA when communicating, less than 5 mA
at standby.
The later version of the module (DSU232C) adds a separate SDI-12
interface that can be taken into use by jumper selection. Wiring for the
SDI-12 is similar to the dual RS-485 module described in section Dual-
Isolated RS-485 Communication Module on page 29.
In other aspects, the later version is compatible with the old one and can
thus be used as a spare part without modifications to the system.
0403-106
Figure 8 RS-232 Communication Module DSU232
Isolated RS-485 Communication Module
0403-107
Figure 9 Isolated RS-485 Communication Module DSI485
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