vaisala RS92-SGP User Guide
USER'S GUIDE
Vaisala Radiosonde
RS92-SGP
M210295EN-G
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Contents of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Related Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Product-Related Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Introduction to Vaisala RS92-SGP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CHAPTER 3
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Preparing the Balloon and Optional Sounding
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Balloon Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Optional Sounding Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Totex Parachute 5710-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Radar Reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Non-Totex Parachute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Unpacking the Radiosonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Preparing the Sounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connecting the Battery Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connecting the Dry-cell Battery Set with Switch . . . . . . . . 29
Checking the Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting the Water-activated Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Removing the Battery Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Launching the Radiosonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Attaching the Unwinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Attaching the Unwinder to the Balloon. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Totex Parachute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Radar Reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Non-Totex Parachute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Releasing the Balloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Checking the Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Monitoring the Sounding with the Sounding System . . . .40
CHAPTER 4
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Transporting Lithium Batteries and RS92 Radiosondes . .42
CHAPTER 5
FAILURE REPORT AND WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Failure Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Radiosonde Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Vaisala Radiosonde Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Storage Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Transportation and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Criteria for Radiosonde Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Making Warranty Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
APPENDIX A
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BALLOON OPERATORS . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Vaisala Radiosonde RS92-SGP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 2 Loading Weights onto the Gas Nozzle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 3 Attaching the Balloon to the Gas Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 4 Inflating the Balloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 5 Balloon Raises the Gas Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Figure 6 Securing the Neck of the Balloon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 7 Removing the Balloon from the Gas Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Figure 8 Folding the Neck of the Balloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Figure 9 Vaisala Radiosonde Sounding Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Figure 10 Opening the Foil Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 11 Contents of the Radiosonde Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Figure 12 Unwinder Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 13 Vaisala Ground Check Set GC25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 14 Radiosonde in the GC25 with the Communication Cable
Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Figure 15 Placing the Sensor Boom into Flight Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 16 RSB511 Dry-cell Battery Set (Number 1) and RSB611
Lithium Battery (Number 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Figure 17 RSB912P Water-activated Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Figure 18 Battery Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Figure 19 Battery Connector Shown with RSB611 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 20 Connecting the Battery Connector to the Radiosonde. . . . . . .28
Figure 21 Battery Package for Dry-cell Battery Set with Switch. . . . . . . .29
Figure 22 Battery Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Figure 23 Placing Battery Connector into Connector Holder, Part 1 . . . . 30
Figure 24 Placing Battery Connector into Connector Holder, Part 2 . . . . 31
Figure 25 Connecting the Radiosonde to the Battery Case. . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 26 Pressing Battery Case and Radiosonde Together. . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 27 Green LED Light is Lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 28 Battery Package for Water-Activated Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Figure 29 Battery Immersed in Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Figure 30 Battery in the Case, Waxed End Circled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 31 Connecting the Battery Connector to the Radiosonde. . . . . . .36
Figure 32 Removing the Battery Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Figure 33 Attaching the Unwinder to the Balloon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Figure 34 Lithium Battery Handling Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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List of Tables
Table 1 Manual Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Table 2 Related Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Table 3 Ordering Codes for Optional Sounding Accessories . . . . . . . . . .18
Table 4 RS92-SGP Battery Sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter provides general notes for the manual and the product.
About This Manual
This manual provides information for operating the Vaisala Radiosonde
RS92-SGP.
Contents of This Manual
This manual consists of the following chapters:
- Chapter 1, General Information: This chapter provides general
notes for the manual and the product.
- Chapter 2, Product Overview: This chapter introduces the features
and advantages of the radiosonde.
- Chapter 3, Operation: This chapter contains information that is
needed to operate this product.
- Chapter 4, Storage and Transportation: This chapter provides
information for the transport and storage of the product.
- Chapter 5, Failure Report and Warranty: This chapter presents
information about the failure report and radiosonde warranty.
- Appendix A, Safety Instructions for Balloon Operators: This
appendix contains details of safe and proper balloon preparation.
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Version Information
Table 1 Manual Versions
Manual Code Description
M210295EN-G May 2010. This manual.Contains RS92-SGPL.
M210295EN-F October 2009. Previous version.
M210295EN-E Previous version
Related Manuals
Table 2 Related Manuals
Manual Code Manual Name
M210507EN AUTOSONDE AS14 User’s Guide
M210329EN Ground Check Set GC25 User's Guide
M210488EN Vaisala DigiCORA® User's Guide
M210547EN Digital Ozonesonde RS92 User's Guide
M210616EN Radioactivity Sounding with Digital Vaisala
Radiosonde RS92 User's Guide
M010024EN DigiCORA II MW15 User's Guide
M210811EN Configuring and Operating MW11/15 Systems,
RS92 Radiosonde, and GC25 Using Cable
Connection
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
General Safety Considerations
Throughout the manual, important safety considerations are highlighted
as follows:
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
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Conduct soundings in a safe environment and in accordance with all
applicable restrictions and regulations.
Do not use the radiosonde in an area with power lines or other
obstructions overhead. Make sure that you check the area for such
obstructions before using the radiosonde.
Do not use the radiosonde without consultation and cooperation with
local and other applicable aviation authorities.
Do not modify the unit. Improper modification can damage the
product or lead to malfunction.
Do not use the radiosonde for any purpose other than for soundings.
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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
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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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This chapter introduces the features and advantages of the radiosonde.
Introduction to Vaisala RS92-SGP
The digital Vaisala Radiosonde RS92-SGP offers excellent data
availability, accuracy of humidity, pressure, temperature, and wind
measurement.
This radiosonde type features a GPS receiver for wind finding. The
RS92-SGP has a silicon pressure sensor, heated twin humidity sensor
and a small, fast temperature sensor. The RS92-SGP features easy
additional sensor capability. The synthesizer-based transmitter is stable
and uses a narrow bandwidth. The RS92-SGP is compliant with the
European ETSI standard for digital radiosondes operating in the 400
MHz band, EN 302 054.
In addition to regular soundings, the RS92-SGP radiosondes can be
used to conduct ozone and radioactivity soundings. When conducting
an ozone sounding, an ozone sensor with an interface unit is connected
to the radiosonde. When conducting a radioactivity sounding, an
integrated interface and radioactivity sensor unit is connected to the
radiosonde. Follow the procedures and guidelines in the relevant User’s
Guides to conduct additional sensor soundings.
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Figure 1 Vaisala Radiosonde RS92-SGP
1 = GPS antenna
2 = Battery case
3 = Additional sensor interface connector
4 = Antenna
5 = Temperature sensor
6 = Humidity sensors
7 = Sensor boom
8 = GC25 interface
The Vaisala Radiosonde RS92-SGP can be used with the Vaisala
Sounding Systems MW32, MW31 and MW21, and the Vaisala
Sounding Systems MW11, MW12, or MW15.
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CHAPTER 3
OPERATION
This chapter contains information that is needed to operate this product.
General
It is essential that you carry out the pre-launch steps as instructed and
always in the same way. Follow the instructions in the sections below
and refer to Appendix A on page 49 for proper and safe balloon
preparation.
The workorder for a sounding is as follows:
1. Prepare the balloon and optional sounding accessories.
2. Unpack the radiosonde.
3. Prepare the sounding.
4. Connect the battery.
5. Launch the radiosonde.
6. Monitor the sounding with the sounding system.
When conducting additional sensor soundings (ozone or radioactivity
soundings), follow the procedures and guidelines in the relevant User’s
Guides.
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Preparing the Balloon and Optional Sounding Accessories
The balloon and the optional sounding accessories must be prepared
before connecting the radiosonde battery and thereby activating the
radiosonde. This is necessary because the radiosonde should be
launched within 15 minutes of battery connection.
WARNING
WARNING
Read the safety instructions in Appendix A before proceeding.
Normally the balloon-lifting gas (hydrogen or helium) is supplied in
gas bottles, but hydrogen can also be produced with a hydrogen
generator. Carefully study the operation and safety instructions for the
gas bottle facilities or the hydrogen generator.
Take extreme caution when handling the inflated balloon.
Balloon Preparation
It is recommended that the balloon be prepared in a balloon filling
shed. The balloon filling shed must be well ventilated so that possible
gas leaks do not remain inside the shed, even in situations when there
is no electricity.
Follow these steps to prepare the balloon:
1. Load weights that are needed to obtain the required lift onto the gas
nozzle.
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Figure 2 Loading Weights onto the Gas Nozzle
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2. Attach the balloon to the gas nozzle by securing the balloon with a
piece of string or a clamp.
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Figure 3 Attaching the Balloon to the Gas Nozzle
3. Inflate the balloon following the balloon manufacturer’s inflation
instructions. Do not leave the balloon-filling shed while inflating
the balloon.
0705-018
Figure 4 Inflating the Balloon
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