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User’s
Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1
INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 2
DCP Installation ...................................................................................... 2
Sensor Wiring ......................................................................................... 2
Communication Connections .................................................................... 3
Power Wiring .......................................................................................... 4
OPERATION .............................................................................................. 6
General .................................................................................................. 6
Maintenance Switch ................................................................................. 6
DIP Switches........................................................................................... 6
Display Screens ...................................................................................... 7
LED Indicators ...................................................................................... 13
CALIBRATION ......................................................................................... 15
MAINTENANCE....................................................................................... 16
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 17
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 18
DRAWINGS ............................................................................................. 19

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INTRODUCTION

The Model 1190 Data Collection Platform (DCP) is used with Au-
tomated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) for collecting and
processing sensor signals. Located at the sensor station, the DCP
collects data from the sensors, performs error detection on the re-
ceived information, converts the sensors’ data into engineering units,
and transmits a message packet containing sensor data and status
information to the Central Data Platform (CDP) once every five
seconds.

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INSTALLATION
DCP Installation TB4
• The Ceilometer, Visibility Sensor, and Present
The Model 1190 DCP mounts to the sensor tower Weather Sensor interface to interconnecting
using Unistrut; optional barometric pressure (Model daughter boards that mount to the backplane.
7190) and radio kits mount inside the DCP enclo- They communicate via an RS-485 bus ac-
sure. Installation drawings in the Drawings chapter cessed at TB4. The Thunderstorm/Lightning
of this manual illustrate the installation procedures. Sensor’s signal lines connect directly to TB4.
Refer to those drawings when installing the DCP
(1190-007), the 7190 barometric pressure sensor TB2—MARS Wiring
(M403316-003), and the 20980-A radio (M403316-
Power for a Model 8190 MARS unit is obtained at
003).
pins 9 and 10 of TB2.
Two or three junction boxes—1) AC power,
2) ceilometer and visibility signal, and 3) landline 1 Connect the WHITE positive lead of the MARS
(present only when a radio data link is not used)— power cable to pin 9.
that were installed during the site preparation proce- 2 Connect the BLACK negative lead of the
dure are located at the edge of the tower foundation. MARS power cable to pin 10.
After installing the DCP on the tower, install flexible
or rigid conduit between the junction boxes and the
TB2—Wind Speed Wiring
holes in the underside of the DCP enclosure. Route Either a Model 2030 Micro Response Anemometer
the wires from the junction boxes through the con- or a Model 2100 Skyvane can be used to sense wind
duit into the DCP. speed. The wind speed sensor is wired to pins 5-8 of
TB2.
Sensor Wiring 2030 Wiring
The AWOS sensors are connected to the DCP at a When wiring a Model 2030 Micro Response An-
series of terminal blocks along the left side of the emometer to the DCP, connect as follows:
backplane. 1 Connect the BLACK wire to pin 5 of TB2.
2 Connect the WHITE wire to pin 6 of TB2.
TB2
3 Connect the GREEN wire to pin 7 of TB2.
• The MARS (Motor Aspirated Radiation
4 Connect the RED wire to pin 8 of TB2.
Shield), Wind Speed sensor, and Temperature/
Relative Humidity sensor connect to TB2. 2100 Wind Speed Wiring
TB3 When wiring a Model 2100 Skyvane to the DCP, con-
• The Day/Night sensor, Rain Gauge, Auxiliary nect the wind speed portion as follows:
sensor, and Wind Direction sensor connect to 1 Connect the RED wire to pin 5 of TB2.
TB3. 2 Connect the WHITE wire to pin 6 of TB2.
3 Connect the GREEN wire to pin 7 of TB2.
4 Connect the BLACK wire to pin 8 of TB2.

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TB2—Temperature/Relative 2020 Wiring

Humidity Wiring When wiring a Model 2020 Micro Response Vane to
The Model 5190-D Temperature/Relative Humidity the DCP, connect as follows:
sensor is wired to pins 1-4 of TB2 as follows (refer to 1 Connect the WHITE wire to pin 1 of TB3.
the sensor manual for corresponding wire colors): 2 Connect the RED wire to pin 2 of TB3.
1 Connect the BROWN temperature signal wire 3 Connect the BLACK wire to pin 3 of TB3.
(TEMP) to pin 1 of TB2. 2100 Wind Direction Wiring
2 Connect the WHITE relative humidity signal
When wiring a Model 2100 Skyvane to the DCP, con-
wire (RH) to pin 2 of TB2.
nect the wind direction portion as follows:
3 Connect the GREEN positive power lead (V+)
to pin 3 of TB2. 1 Connect the ORANGE wire to pin 1 of TB3.
4 Connect the GRAY ground wire (GND) to pin 2 Connect the GREEN wire to pin 2 of TB3.
4 of TB2. 3 Connect the BLUE wire to pin 3 of TB3.

TB3—Day/Night Sensor Wiring TB3—+5V Power

The Model 83339-A Day/Night sensor’s two wires A +5V output is available at pin 4 of TB3. This is
connect to pins 9 and 10 of TB3. used as a test point by the Model 11920 Sensor Simu-
lator to verify the DCP’s +5V power supply.
1 Connect the positive lead to pin 9.
2 Connect the negative lead to pin 10.
Note: For 8364-E Visibility Sensor installations, the
Communication
visibility sensor provides the Day/Night sensor out- Connections
put, and the Model 83339-A is not installed. The DCP can communicate with the CDP (Central
Data Platform) using one of three available methods:
TB3—Rain Gauge Wiring
RS-232, RS-485, or UHF Radio. Only one of these
The Model 6011 or 6021 Rain Gauge connects to methods can be in use at any one time, with the ac-
pins 7 and 8 of TB3. These two pins are interchange- tive method determined by the settings of switch SW1.
able, allowing the two rain gauge wires to be con- (Refer to the DIP Switches section of the Operation
nected to either pin. chapter of this manual for the required switch set-
tings.) Connections for RS-232 and RS-485 commu-
TB3—Auxiliary Sensor Wiring nication are found at TB4.
An auxiliary voltage output sensor (such as a solar
radiation sensor) can be connected to the DCP via TB4—RS-232 Wiring
pins 5 and 6 of TB3. Since the distance separating the DCP and CDP is
1 Connect the positive lead from the auxiliary generally too great for RS-232 communications, it is
sensor to pin 5 of TB3. an impractical method for this use. The RS-232 port
2 Connect the negative lead from the auxiliary provided at pins 5-7 of TB4 is intended as a mainte-
sensor to pin 6 of TB3. nance port, allowing DCP operation to be checked
using a laptop computer. The three pins have the fol-
TB3—Wind Direction Wiring lowing functions:
The wind direction sensor is wired to pins 1-3 of TB3. 1 Pin 5 is data transmit (TX), and should be con-
Either a Model 2020 Micro Response Vane or a Model nected to the laptop’s data receive (RX) line.
2100 Skyvane can be used.

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2 Pin 6 is data receive (RX), and should be con- Serial Sensor Wiring
nected to the laptop’s data transmit (TX) line. When using an 8339 Ceilometer, a separate “daughter
3 Pin 7 is ground (GND). board” is added to the backplane to interface to the sen-
Note: Remember that only one communication sor. The daughter boards are connected to one another
method can be in effect at any one time, determined via an internal RS-485 bus. Connect the sensors’ signal
by SW1’s switch settings. If communication with the cables to their appropriate daughter boards at TB1 pins
CDP is being maintained using RS-485 or UHF ra- 1-3 on the daughter board.
dio, when the RS-232 port is activated other commu-
nication will cease.
Power Wiring
TB4—-5V Power AC Power Wiring
A -5V output is available at pin 8 of TB4. This is (See drawing M404802-004 in the Drawings chap-
used as a test point by the Model 11920 Sensor Simu- ter.) AC line power is input to the DCP via the AC
lator to verify the DCP’s -5V power supply. Interface Board (M404802). Connect incoming AC
power to TB1 on the AC Interface Board (not TB1
TB4—RS-485 Wiring on the DCP backplane) as follows:
When RS-485 communication is used to communi- 1 Connect the AC LINE (hot) wire to TB1, pin 1.
cate with the CDP, pins 9 and 10 of TB4 are used to 2 Connect the AC NEUTRAL wire to TB1, pin
make the connection. 2.
1 Connect the positive lead of the RS-485 line 3 Connect the AC GROUND wire to TB1, pin 3.
from the CDP to pin 9 of TB4.
2 Connect the negative lead of the RS-485 line DC, Battery Backup, and Solar
from the CDP to pin 10 of TB4. Power Wiring
TB1 on the DCP backplane provides input power
TB4—RS-485 Expansion Port connections for a +15VDC supply (provided by the
The two RS-485 connections on TB4 (1-2 and 3-4) AC Interface Board), backup battery power, and so-
are used to connect RS-485 sensors such as the 6490 lar power.
Present Weather Sensor, 8364-E Visibility Sensor, and
6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Sensor. +15VDC Power
Model 6490 Present Weather Sensor The DCP is usually powered by the AC Interface
Board, which provides a +15VDC output. This +15V
Connect the Model 6490’s signal cable to pins 1 and
is input to the DCP at pins 5 (+) and 6 (-) of TB1.
2 of terminal block TB4.
1 Connect the positive lead from the AC Inter-
Model 8364-E Visibility Sensor face Board to pin 5 of TB1.
Connect the Model 8364-E’s signal cable to pins 2 2 Connect the negative lead from the AC Inter-
and 3 of terminal block TB4. face Board to pin 6 of TB1.
Model 6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning
Sensor
Connect the Model 6500’s signal cable to pins 1 and
2 of terminal block TB4.

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Battery Power BATT. CHARGE lights will be off until the charging
cycle is nearly complete.
The DCP is equipped with a battery charging circuit that
When a battery is not connected, the FLOAT
allows it to be powered by a rechargeable 12V backup
CHARGE LED is always on.
battery during short power outages. The battery con-
nects to pins 1 (+) and 2 (-) of TB1.
Solar Power
1 Connect the battery’s positive lead to pin 1 of TB1.
Where conditions permit, the DCP can be powered
2 Connect the battery’s negative lead to pin 2 of TB1.
by a solar power kit rather than by the AC Interface
The battery charging circuit supplies current to the
Board. (Consult Qualimetrics for solar power require-
battery at different levels and voltages depending on the
ments for a given site.) The solar power unit con-
state of the battery. If the battery is low, the circuit senses
nects to TB1 at pins 3 (+) and 4 (-).
this and provides a trickle charge, and continues to charge
the battery to full capacity. The state of the battery and 1 Connect the positive lead from the solar power
the progress of the charging process are monitored by unit to pin 3 of TB1.
two LEDs on the DCP backplane. 2 Connect the negative lead from the solar power
The green BATT. CHARGE LED indicates, when unit to pin 4 of TB1.
lighted, that the battery is charged to operating levels.
The red LED labeled FLOAT CHARGE indicates,
when lighted, that the battery is in the final stages of its
charging cycle. When the battery is being charged after
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OPERATION
General activity at the site. The ON state of the switch (shown
both on the DCP’s LCD display and at the CDP) will
The Model 1190 Data Collection Platform (DCP) is be reset to OFF automatically after five minutes. This
designed for use with Qualimetrics’ AWOS aviation switch must be pressed to enable several maintenance
weather systems. The DCP collects data from the functions from the keypad.
AWOS sensors, performs error detection on the re-
ceived information, converts the sensors’ data into
engineering units, and transmits a message packet DIP Switches
containing sensor data and status information to the (Note: DIP switches SW1 and SW2 are set at the
Central Data Platform (CDP) once every five sec- factory according to each system’s specific configu-
onds. The DCP interfaces to the following sensors: ration.)
• Model 2100 or Model 2030 Wind Speed
Two DIP switch assemblies (SW1 and SW2) on
Sensor the DCP backplane are used to set configuration pa-
• Model 2100 or Model 2020 Wind Direction rameters for the DCP. These switches are set at the
Sensor factory and should not need to be changed.
• Model 5190-D Temperature and Relative The first set of switches, SW1, specifies the com-
Humidity Sensor
• Model 8190 Motor Aspirated Radiation Shield
munication method in use between the DCP and CDP
(MARS) (RS-232, RS-485, or UHF Radio). Table 1 shows
• Model 7190 Barometric Pressure Sensor the switch settings for each communication setup.
• Model 6011-A/B or 6021-A/B Rain Gauge
• Model 83339-A Day/Night sensor Table 1
SW1 Switch Settings
• Model 8360, 8362-A/B, 8364-A/B/C/D/E
Visibility Sensors Switches
Comm.
• Model 8329-A/B Cloud Height Sensor Input/Output
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
• Model 6490 (OWI-120) Present Weather
Sensor
RS-232 ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
• Model 6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Sensor
• One auxiliary voltage input sensor RS-485 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON

(0-10VDC)
UHF Radio OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF

Maintenance Switch The second set of switches, SW2, is used to set

A maintenance switch (SW3) is located on the DCP the station address, type of wind speed sensor, and
backplane, on the lower right side of the board. This the auxiliary input gain.
momentary switch should be pressed any time main- • The station address should normally be set to
tenance is performed on any part of the AWOS sys- 0, unless multiple DCPs are used.
tem, prior to beginning maintenance. The switch clo- • The wind speed sensor setting should agree
sure will be recorded by the CDP, thereby alerting with the model sensor used (2100 or 2030).
airport personnel that sensor data may be invalid (due • The auxiliary input gain can be set to 1, 10, or
to calibration or maintenance checks being per- 50, depending on the type of sensor (if any)
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The setting combinations for switch SW2 are Screen 2

shown in Table 2. This screen identifies the type of wind speed sensor
Table 2 as configured by SW2.
SW2 Switch Settings
Wind Speed Sensor
Switches
Selection
{2030 Micro Response or 2100 Skyvane}
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Screen 3
Station 0 OFF OFF
This screen displays the current wind speed in knots
Station 1 ON OFF
and wind direction values.
Station 2 OFF ON
Wind Speed {speed in knots to the nearest .1
Station 3 ON ON
knot}
Wind Dir {direction} True; or Wind Dir 999 if miss-
2100 Wind Speed OFF ON ing
2030 Wind Speed ON OFF
Screen 4
Aux. Gain 1 ON OFF OFF
This screen displays the current temperature and dew
Aux. Gain 10 OFF ON OFF point temperature in Celsius and the relative humid-
ity (RH).
Aux. Gain 50 OFF OFF ON

Temp {temperature in degrees Celsius to near-

est .1 degree C} RH {rh value}
Display Screens Dew Point {dew point temperature in degrees
Celsius to nearest .1 degree C}
Located inside the DCP enclosure are a keypad and
LCD display screen, which are used for viewing sen- Values are set to 999 if missing
sor data and performing maintenance checks. The
screens available at the DCP are explained in the fol- Screen 5
lowing sections. The * and # keys on the keypad are This screen displays the current temperature and dew
used for moving through the screens. To move down point temperature in Fahrenheit and the relative hu-
(to a higher numbered screen), press the # key. To midity (RH).
move up (to a lower numbered screen), press the * Temp {temperature in degrees Fahrenheit to
key. nearest .1 degree F} RH {rh value}
In the screen explanations below, unchanging Dew Point {dew point temperature in degrees
screen text is shown unbracketed, while explanations Fahrenheit to nearest .1 degree F}
of the data values for specific parameters are shown Values are set to 999 if missing
in brackets.
Screen 6
Screen 1
This screen displays the status of the 8190 MARS
This screen displays the value of the DCP ad- fan and the system power source.
dress dip switch SW1 and the status of the mainte-
nance switch. The maintenance switch will retain its MARS Fan {OK or FAIL}
System Pwr: {AC or Battery}
ON value for 5 minutes after being pressed.
Address Switch = {dcp poll address}
If the fan fails, the 2090 CDP will stop reporting
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Screen 7 If an error is detected, one of the following messages

This screen displays the current value in volts and will be displayed.
counts of the auxiliary input channel. For a Model 8364-E:
Setup Error
Aux Inp {auxiliary input channel value in volts}
Clean Lenses
Counts=count value
Configuration Error
Value is set to 99.999 if missing Data Missing
3 Headed Operation
Screen 8
Other Error
This screen displays the values obtained from the
For other models:
pressure sensor in inches of mercury. Clean Lenses
Barometric Pres inHg Data Missing
P1 {pressure value 1} P2 {pressure value 2} Vis Conf Err. Use STD
Values are reported to .001 inHg, and are set to 10s, 3min, ext, mi, 1200
99.999 if missing CHECK Visibility
POWER and COMM LINES
Screen 9
This screen displays the rainfall counter.
Screen 13
This screen displays fault information for the visibil-
Rainfall {rain tip counter} tips
ity sensor.
Counter values range from 0 to 99. Visibility Failure
{visibility sensor decoded error(s)}
Screen 10
or
This screen displays the status of the 83339-A Day/
Visibility Sensor
Night sensor if a Model 8364-E Visibility Sensor is
{Status Normal or No input available}
not installed.
Table 3 shows the visibility status codes that might
Day - Night: {Day or Night} be displayed when an error is detected, along with
their meanings.
Screen 11
This screen displays the output of the visibility sen- Screen 14
sor: extinction coefficient and status. This screen displays status information for the 8364-
Vis Ext Coeff: {extinction coefficient} E’s Ambient Light Sensor.
Status: {OK or ERR} {eight digit sensor status code}
Ambient Light Sensor
Status OK
Screen 12
or
This screen displays error messages associated with Status Normal
the visibility sensor. If no errors are detected, the dis-
or
play will show: Not Installed
Visibility Sensor or
Configuration Normal ALS Err Clean Window

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Table 3
Visibility Error Codes
Model 8364-E Model 8364-C
Code Meaning Code Meaning
MODE0D Mode 0 direct error MODE0 Mode 0 error

MODE0I Mode 0 indirect error MODE1 Mode 1 error

MODE1D Mode 1 direct error DIRECT Direct count error

MODE1I Mode 1 indirect error OFFSET Offset error

E0 Emitter 0 failure CROSSCHK Crosscheck error

E1 Emitter 1 failure E0 Emitter 0 failure

D0 Detector 0 failure E1 Emitter 1 failure

D1 Detector 1 failure D0 Detector 0 failure

XCHK Crosscheck error D1 Detector 1 failure

E0HT Emitter 0 heater failure E0HTR Emitter 0 heater failure

E1HT Emitter 1 heater failure E1HTR Emitter 1 heater failure

D0HT Detector 0 heater failure D0HTR Detector 0 heater failure

D1HT Detector 1 heater failure D1HTR Detector 1 heater failure

ALHT ALS head or Day/Night Sensor heater failure

PS Power supply failure

Screen 15 Screen 17
This screen displays the reporting value in Candela This screen displays the power status of the 8364-E.
of the Ambient Light Sensor. 8364-E
Ambient Light Sensor On Battery Power
xxxxx Candela or
or On AC Power
Not Installed or
Sensor Not Installed
Screen 16
This screen displays the status of the 8364-E’s Day/ Screen 18
Night Sensor This screen displays the status of the 8364-E’s power
supplies.
8364-E Day-Night
Missing 8364-E Power Supplies
or OK
Day or
or Sensor Not Installed
Night or
or Fail {+5, +15, -15}
Not Installed

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Screen 19 Present weather data is in the format

This screen displays counts of crc errors and timeout WwwPppppSssss
errors for the visibility sensor. A crc error indicates where:
that data is not being received properly due to com- ww is the present weather code (see Table 4)
munication line problems. Timeout errors indicate that pppp is the rain rate in .001 inches per hour
the sensor is not reporting. This may be caused by ssss is the sensor status word, normally 0000
communication line problems or a fault with the sen-
sor. Table 4
Present Weather Codes
Visi00 CRC Err/Touts
as reported by Model 6490
{crc error counter and timeout error counter}
Code Meaning
Screen 20 L- Light Drizzle
This screen displays cloud height sensor information:
L Moderate Drizzle
cloud height and sensor status.
L+ Heavy Drizzle
{No Clouds Detected or Cloud Base {height} Ft
or Cloud Data Missing} R- Light Rain
Status: {OK or ERR} {four-digit sensor status}
R Moderate Rain

Screen 21 R+ Heavy Rain

This screen displays cloud height sensor status infor- P- Light Precipitation
mation. P Moderate Precipitation
Ceilometer Stat {sensor status} P+ Heavy Precipitation
{decoded sensor status message}
S- Light Snow
Screen 22 S Moderate Snow
This screen displays cloud height sensor crc error S+ Heavy Snow
counts and timeout error counts. CRC errors indicate
ZL Freezing Drizzle
that communication problems exist. Timeout errors
indicate that the sensor is not communicating and may Freezing Rain
be caused by bad communication lines or a problem I- Light Ice Pellet (optional)
with the sensor.
I Moderate Ice Pellet (optional)
Ceil00 CRC Err/Touts
{crc error counter and timeout error counter} I+ Heavy Ice Pellet (optional)
A- Light Hail (optional)
Screen 23
A Moderate Hail (optional)
This screen displays the current present weather sen-
A+ Heavy Hail (optional)
sor data.
No Precipitation
Present Weather Data
{present weather sensor information} — Start-Up Indicator
ER Error Condition
CL Lenses require cleaning

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Screen 24 Screen 28
This screen displays the status values from the present This screen reports any detected lightning strikes
weather sensor. within 10 miles of the installation site. If the strikes
Present Weather Stat are less than 5 miles away, “TS Reported” will be
{present weather status codes} displayed (“TS” denotes “thunderstorm”). This will
Present weather status is in the format: be voiced in the AWOS voice output as “Thunder-
storm at the airport”. If the strikes are within 5-10
XnnnLnnnKnnnHnnnTnnn
miles, “VCTS Reported” will be displayed (“VCTS”
where: nnn is a three digit number denotes “very close thunderstorm”). This will be
X indicates the start of the carrier raw data field voiced in the AWOS voice output as “Thunderstorm
L indicates the start of the low raw data field in the vicinity”. If no strikes are detected, the mes-
K indicates the start of the particle raw data field sage “No Strikes < 10 mi” will be displayed. This
H indicates the start of the high raw data field screen is updated every minute.
T indicates the start of the temperature field
Lightning Sensor Pg1
{“TS Reported” or “VCTS Reported” }
Screen 25
This screen contains status information from the Screen 29
present weather interface computer. CRC errors in- This screen reports any detected lightning strikes more
dicate that the computer is communicating but not than 10 miles from the installation site, up to 30 miles
correctly. It may indicate problems with the commu- away. If no strikes are detected, the message “No
nications line. Timeout errors indicate that no data Strikes > 10 mi” will be displayed. If the data string
was received from the computer when expected. This exceeds the LCD’s capacity (20 characters), the data
may indicate a problem with the interface computer. will be continued on the next screen (Screen 30).
PRWX00 CRC Err/Touts This screen is updated every minute.
{crc error counter and timeout error counter}
Lightning Sensor Pg2
{“LTG_DSNT_” followed by direction in octants}
Screen 26
This screen displays information about the data be- Screen 30
ing received from the present weather sensor. BCC This screen displays data continued from the previ-
errors indicate that the sensor is communicating but ous screen when the amount of data for the 10-30
not correctly. Timeout errors indicate possible prob- mile range exceeds the LCD’s 20-character capacity.
lems with the sensor. If the data does not exceed 20 characters, this screen
PRWX00 BCC Err/Inctr is a duplicate of Screen 29.
{present weather sensor internal crc error
Lightning Sensor Pg3
counter and input message counter}
{“LTG_DSNT_” followed by direction in octants}
Screen 27 Screen 31
This screen contains the counts for the Analog to This screen reports the number of strikes detected
Digital negative and positive reference voltages. within the full measuring area (200 nautical mile ra-
These are normally 0 and 4095. dius of the installation site) during the previous one
ADC Vref- {adc high reference count} minute. The value is reported in strikes per minute.
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Rate none” will be displayed. This screen is CDP information line 1 {airport identifier, date,
updated every minute. time}
CDP information line 2 {other information from
Lightning Sensor Pg4 the CDP}
{number of strikes recorded during previous 1
minute} Screen 37 (A-C)
Screen 32 This series of screens is available when the mainte-
nance switch has been pressed to allow testing of the
This screen shows the current operating mode of the data link radio.
sensor. This should always read “Normal Weather
Data”, unless the sensor fails or is disconnected, in Screen A
which case it will read “Sensor Not Reporting”. Data link radio test
Press 1 to continue
Lightning Sensor Pg5
Pressing 1 calls up Screen B to start the test. Press-
Normal Weather Data
ing any other key bypasses the test.
Screens 33 and 34 Screen B
These two screens show the most recent status mes- (appears if 1 was pressed at Screen A)
sage received from the lightning sensor. The format Idle: Press 2 to start
of the status message is explained in the Model 6500
Press 2 to begin the test.
User’s Manual. Due to the length of the message, it
is split between two screens. Screen C
Lightning Sensor Pg6 Xmit: Any key = Stop
{first 17 characters of status message; e.g., While this screen is displayed, the radio will trans-
SPE00MAG@XXN00000} mit for 60 seconds or until a key is pressed to stop the
transmission.
Lightning Sensor Pg7
{remaining 11 characters of status message;
e.g., R0000VB1.03} Screen 38
This screen allows the keypad to be tested. It appears
Screen 35 only when the maintenance switch has been pressed.
The final lightning sensor status screen shows the Keypad test. # = Exit
number of CRC errors and timeouts detected since
the sensor was last powered up. Press any key to test the keypad. The key’s value
will appear on the second line of this screen. (Note:
LTNG00 CRC Err/Touts
Pressing the * key will cause a decimal point to be
{number of CRC errors/number of timeouts}
displayed.) When done, press the # key to end the
Screen 36 test.
This screen contains information transmitted from the Screen 39 (A-C)
Central Data Processor every five seconds. Line one
This series of screens allows a Model 8364-E Vis-
contains the airport identifier, date, and time. If com-
ibility Sensor to be calibrated using the 1190 DCP’s
munications are normal, the time should update ev-
built-in keypad and display. This series of screens is
ery five seconds.
only displayed when a Model 8364-E is installed and
communicating properly, and the maintenance switch
has been pressed.

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Screen A This series of screens allows a Model 8364-E Vis-

Cal 8364E Vis Sensor ibility Sensor’s Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) to be
1 to Cont or # to Exit calibrated using the 1190 DCP’s built-in keypad and
Screen B display. These screens are only displayed when a
(appears if 1 was pressed at Screen A) Model 8364-E with ALS is installed and communi-
cating properly, the maintenance switch has been
Enter Cal ID * for . pressed, and the DCP’s address switch is not set to
# when done
address 0.
Enter the calibration number from the Visibility
Sensor’s calibration paddle. To enter a decimal point, Screen A
press the * key. Press the # key when done. Cal 8364E ALS Sensor
1 to Cont, # to Exit
Screen C
Screen B
Cal ID is XXXXXX
Press # if OK
(appears if 1 was pressed at Screen A)
If the displayed calibration number is correct, Enter Cal ID * for .
# when done XXXX.X
press the # key to continue to the next screen. Follow
the on-screen instructions on the remaining screens Enter the cal standard light level from the pho-
to complete the calibration process. tometer in Candela. To enter a decimal point, press
the * key. Press the # key when done.
Screen 40 Screen C
This screen allows you to run a series of diagnostic Cal ID is XXXXXX
tests on the 8364-E Visibility Sensor, and is displayed Press # if OK
when an 8364-E is installed and communicating prop- If the displayed number is correct, press the #
erly, and the maintenance switch has been pressed. key to continue to the next screen. Follow the on-
The tests include: screen instructions on the remaining screens to com-
RAM test plete the ALS calibration process.
ROM Test
Power Supply Test
NVRAM Test LED Indicators
Mode tests The DCP backplane is equipped with seven LED in-
Test 8364-E Sensor dicators, which provide a visual clue to the activity
1 to Cont. or # to Exit and status of several portions of the DCP circuitry.
Press 1 to initiate the tests, or press # to bypass PWR. IN
them. If you choose to run the tests, follow the in- The green PWR. IN LED is lighted when a +15VDC
structions on the succeeding screens until the test cycle power source is connected to TB4, pins 5 and 6.
is complete.
BATT. CHARGE
Screen 41 (A-C) The green BATT. CHARGE LED is lighted when
Note: The following ALS calibration procedure re- the backup 12V battery (if present) is fully charged.
quires specialized equipment and facilities and
STATUS
should normally only be performed at the factory.
The green STATUS LED is not currently used.

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RS-485 TX/RX RS-232 TX

The red RS-485 TX/RX LED lights when data is The red RS-232 TX LED lights when data is being
being transmitted to or received from the CDP via transmitted to the CDP via the RS-232 port.
the RS-485 port.
FLOAT CHARGE
RS-232 RX The red FLOAT CHARGE LED lights when the
The red RS-232 RX LED lights when data is being 12V rechargeable battery (if used) is in the final charg-
received from the CDP via the RS-232 port. ing stages. It is also lighted when no battery is con-
nected.

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CALIBRATION
No calibration is required with the Model 1190 Data Collection Platform.

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MAINTENANCE
No regular maintenance is required with the Model When performing maintenance on any other part
1190 Data Collection Platform, other than verifying of the system, remember to press the maintenance
periodically that all cables are connected and in good switch (SW3) prior to beginning maintenance as ex-
condition. plained in the Operation chapter of this manual.
A 0.5A slow-blow fuse protecting a connected
MARS (Motor Aspirated Radiation Shield) is located
at F1 on the DCP backplane. This should be checked
if a MARS failure is detected.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Voltage 110/220VAC
Operating Temperature -40° to +60° C
Storage Temperature -40° to +60° C
Display 2 line x 20 character LCD
Fuses
Backplane
F1 (MARS) 0.5A, 250V slow-blow
Power Interface Board
F1 10A, 250V slow-blow
F2 5A, 250V slow-blow
Supported Sensors Model 2100 and Model 2020/2030 Wind Sensors
Model 5190/5190-D Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor
Model 8190 Motor Aspirated Radiation Shield (MARS)
Model 7190 Barometric Pressure Sensor
Model 6011-A/B and 6021-A/B Rain Gauges
Model 83339-A Day/Night Sensor
Model 8360, 8362-A/B, 8364-A/B/C/D/E Visibility Sensors
Model 8329-A/B Ceilometer
Model 6490 (OWI-120) Present Weather Sensor
Model 6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Sensor
M403326 Day/Night Sensor (with 8364-E only)
M105068 Ambient Light Sensor (with 8364-E only)
One auxiliary voltage input sensor (0-10VDC)
Communication (to/from CDP) RS-232, RS-485, UHF radio
Size 15”W x 16.5”H x 6.25”D (38 cm x 42 cm x 16 cm)
Weight 15 lbs. (6.8 kg)

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WARRANTY
Unless specified otherwise, All Weather Inc. (the Company) warrants its products to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and service for one year from date of shipment, subject to the
following conditions:

a. The obligation of the Company under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing items or parts
which have been returned to the Company and which upon examination are disclosed, to the
Company’s satisfaction, to have been defective in material or workmanship at time of manufacture.

b. The claimant shall pay the cost of shipping any part or instrument to the Company. If the Company
determines the part to be defective in material or workmanship, the Company shall prepay the cost of
shipping the repaired instrument to the claimant. Under no circumstances will the Company reimburse
claimant for cost incurred in removing and/or reinstalling replacement parts.

c. This warranty shall not apply to any Company products which have been subjected to misuse,
negligence, or accident.

d. This warranty and the Company’s obligation thereunder is in lieu of all other warranties, express or
implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, consequential
damages, and all other obligations or liabilities.

No other person or organization is authorized to give any other warranty or to assume any additional
obligation on the Company’s behalf, unless made in writing and signed by an authorized officer of the
Company.

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DRAWINGS
The following pages contain drawings to aid in the use and maintenance of the Model 1190 DCP.

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All Weather Inc.
1165 National Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834
Fax: 916.928.1165
Phone: 916.928.1000 1190-001
Toll Free: 800.824.5873 ECO 4981
www.allweatherinc.com September, 2003