Model 1192

Data Collection Platform

User’s
Manual
Rev. D

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Revision History

Revision Date Summary of Changes

A 2021 Mar 15 Initial release
B 2021 Apr 23 Added PTB330 BP sensor
Added directly connected 6498-DC and 6500-DC sensors, which is a connection
C 2021 Jun 21 adjustment to FAA certified sensors, and updated the associated supporting firmware
to v2.0
Added enhancements to MARS calibration menu and selected Vaisala sensors use
D 2022 Jan 3 with non-Federal AWOS systems as reflected in updating the associated supporting
firmware to v3.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Models ................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Accessories .........................................................................................................................2
1.2.1 Digital Barometer Kits ................................................................................................3

2. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 4
2.1 DCP Electronics Enclosure.................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Pole Mounting.............................................................................................................7
2.2 Electrical Connections ........................................................................................................8
2.3 Connections ......................................................................................................................10
2.3.1 Main Board ...............................................................................................................10
2.3.2 Sensor Interface Boards ............................................................................................12
2.3.3 AC Power Line .........................................................................................................30
2.4 Barometric Pressure Sensors ............................................................................................31
2.5 CDP Communication Options ..........................................................................................33

3. OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 34
3.1 General ..............................................................................................................................34
3.2 LED Indicators..................................................................................................................34
3.3 Battery-Charging Circuit ..................................................................................................35
3.4 Serial Settings ...................................................................................................................36
3.4.1 DIP Switches .............................................................................................................37
3.5 Display Screens ................................................................................................................38
3.5.1 Sensor Interface Board A.2 (outside U.S.) ................................................................39
3.5.2 Sensor Interface Board A.3 (U.S. non-Federal AWOS)............................................48
3.6 Configuration Information ................................................................................................56
3.7 Sensor Configuration Screens...........................................................................................57
3.7.1 Sensor Interface Board A.2 (outside U.S.) ................................................................57
3.7.2 Sensor Interface Board A.3 (U.S. non-Federal AWOS)............................................61
3.8 System Configuration Screens ..........................................................................................65
3.8.1 System Address .........................................................................................................66
3.8.2 Battery Charger .........................................................................................................66
3.8.3 Voltage ......................................................................................................................66
3.8.4 Maximum Voltage ....................................................................................................67
3.8.5 SD Card .....................................................................................................................67
3.8.6 USB Drive .................................................................................................................68
3.8.7 Logging .....................................................................................................................69
3.8.8 GPS Antenna.............................................................................................................71
3.8.9 UHF Radio ................................................................................................................71
3.8.10 Factory ....................................................................................................................72
3.8.11 Network Parameters ................................................................................................76
3.9 Model 8364-E/8365 Visibility Sensor Calibration and Testing .......................................77
3.9.1 Calibrate ....................................................................................................................77
3.9.2 Test Mode .................................................................................................................79
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3.10 Model 6498-DC-V/6498-DC-PV Visibility Sensor Calibration ....................................80

3.11 PWD22-CFG06 Visibility Sensor Calibration ...............................................................82
3.12 UHF Radio Data Test .....................................................................................................82
3.13 Increase Precision of AUX Input Gain Settings .............................................................83

4. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 84
4.1 Diagnostic Support ...........................................................................................................85
4.2 Real-Time Clock Battery ..................................................................................................85
4.3 Firmware Updates .............................................................................................................86

5. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 88

6. WARRANTY .............................................................................................................. 90
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1. OVERVIEW
The Model 1192 Data Collection Platform (DCP) is used with Automated Weather Observing
Systems (AWOS) to collect, process, and log sensor information. The DCP is located at the sen-
sor station, and collects data from the sensors, performs error detection on the received
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). The DCP can
communicate with the CDP using RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, or wireless data radios.
The DCP mounts to the sensor tower or a mounting pole with Unistrut brackets. There is room
inside the enclosure for the barometric pressure sensor (Model 7150 and PTB330) and wireless
data radio kits. A keypad and LCD display screen inside the enclosure are used to view sensor
information and perform maintenance checks. The DCP has electrostatic (ESD) protection and a
battery charging circuit that allows it to be powered by an optional rechargeable 12 V backup
battery during power outages.
The data logger assembly consists of two parts, the
Main Board and the Sensor Interface Board (SIB), as
shown in Figure 2. The SIB is a removable and field
replaceable piece of equipment that houses all the
digital, analog and smart sensor interfaces. In the
event of an electrical transient event, such as a
lightning strike, the SIB will protect the rest of the
DCP from damage and can be replaced if it is
damaged.
The SIB is a modular assembly within the DCP and
can be changed to accommodate varying customer
requirements. The default SIB shipped with the DCP
accommodates industry-standard sensors for
measurement of common AWOS parameters,
including Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Temperature,
Relative Humidity, Pressure, Visibility, Runway
Visual Range (RVR), Present Weather, Freezing Rain, Figure 1. Sensor Interface Board
Lightning, Rain Accumulation, and Solar Radiation. Mounted on Main Board

An onboard GPS receiver provides the time reference.

A battery-powered Real Time Clock (RTC) keeps track of time in the event of a power failure or
temporary GPS signal outage. An LCD display provides diagnostic data for the DCP and all
connected sensors. Status LEDs provide an indication of the state of the system.

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1.1 MODELS
The Model 1192 Data Collection Platform has 120 VAC and 240 VAC models, and there are
three enclosure options available.

Table 1. Model 1192 Options

Model Description
U.S. non-Federal AWOS, 120 VAC
1192
Polyester/Polycarbonate Hybrid Enclosure
1192-120 Polyester/Polycarbonate Hybrid Enclosure
1192-240 Nominal: 16” W x 20” H x 8” D
1192-120-AL Painted White Aluminum Enclosure
1192-240-AL Nominal: 24” x 24” x 8” D
1192-120-SS 304 SS Painted White Stainless-Steel Enclosure
1192-240-SS Nominal: 24” x 24” x 8” D

1.2 ACCESSORIES
The following accessories and replacement parts are available for the Model 1192 Data Collection
Platform.

Part Number Description

M404941-00 Sensor Interface Board A.2 (all others)
M404942-00 Sensor Interface Board A.3 (U.S. non-Federal AWOS)
M406233-00 microSD card
M438130-00 Backup Battery
M438159-00 Real Time Clock CR2032 Battery
M442117-00 Fuse Auto 7.5 A 32 VDC Blade Mini
M442131-00 15 A Single Pole Breaker
M488119-01 Mounting Kit (includes hardware mounting to tower legs and to pole)
M488679-01 UHF Data Radio Kit for 1192 DCP
M489167-00 GPS Antenna, Pole Mounted

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1.2.1 Digital Barometer Kits

The two digital barometers offered by All Weather, Inc. are also available as part of a complete
kit for installation in the Model 1192 Data Collection Platform. These kits include the digital
barometer, the M105037 Quad Plate Pressure Port, and their associated tubing and power/data
cables. Two sets of kits are offered corresponding to the digital barometer models.

Number of BP Sensor
Part Number Digital Barometer Model
Transducers
11926 7150 2
11926-A 7150-A 3
11926-B 7150-B 1
11926-PTB PTB330 2
11926-PTB-A PTB330-A 3
11926-PTB-B PTB330-B 1

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 DCP ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE
Mount the DCP electronics enclosure on the tower using the M488119-01 Unistrut Mounting Kit.
Do not tighten all the nuts completely until all the Unistrut mountings have been completed. The
enclosure may also be mounted on a pole or a mounting pipe (see Section 2.1.1).
If possible, mount the enclosure on the side of the tower opposite to where the sun is shining.
If the DCP electronics enclosure is being mounted on a fold-over tower, find a tower side with
enough room and spacing to hold the enclosure. This could turn out to be the hinged side if the
hinge is above ground, or it might have to be a side other than the hinged side if the hinge is at
the base of the tower. If the tilts in the middle, then the DCP electronics enclosure should be on
the fixed part of the tower; if it tilts at the base, then the electronics enclosure should be above the
tilt. Note that all wires should be routed along leg on the hinged side with a bit of additional
slack at the hinge to allow for the tower to fold over without stressing the wires.
1. Prepare the bolts by applying anti-seize.

Figure 2. Apply Ant-Seize to Bolts

2. Position the upper Unistrut strip approx-

imately 2 m (6 ft) above the ground next to
a face of the tower centered on the tower
legs and secure it to the tower legs using the
mounting hardware provided (Figure 3).
Keep the Unistrut parallel to the ground.
In areas with snow, the lower Unistrut
should be at least 30 cm (1 ft) above the
average maximum snow depth.

Figure 3. Secure Top Unistrut to Tower Leg

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3. Line up and center the top of the DCP electronics enclosure on the upper Unistrut and
secure the enclosure to the Unistrut using the mounting hardware provided (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Secure Electronics Enclosure to Top Unistrut

4. Line up and center a Unistrut with the bottom of the DCP electronics enclosure and
secure the enclosure to the Unistrut using the mounting hardware provided (Figure 5).

Figure 5. Secure Bottom Unistrut to Enclosure

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5. Secure the lower Unistrut to the tower legs using the mounting hardware provided
(Figure 6).

Figure 6. Secure Bottom Unistrut to Tower Leg

6. Apply a light spray of anti-corrosion to all the threaded fasteners. Avoid spraying other
areas such as the gasket surrounding the enclosure door.

Figure 7. Apply Anti-Corrosion Spray to Threaded Fasteners

7. Tighten all the nuts.

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Figure 8 shows the completed installation on a stacked tower as an example.

Figure 8. Completed Installation

2.1.1 Pole Mounting

The enclosure may also be mounted on a pole or mounting pipe with an outside diameter of 2"–
3". Use a multi-strut pipe clamp to attach the Unistrut strips to the pole instead of a tower.

Figure 9. Multi-Strut Pipe Clamp

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2.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Figure 10 shows the external connections at the bottom of the enclosure.
 AC power conduit.
 Signal cables from sensors.
 Serial connection to CDP.
 Ground lug.

Figure 10. External Connections at Enclosure Bottom

The 1192 DCP must be properly grounded by taking a ground wire with a minimum conductor
diameter of 2.9 mm (9 AWG) and maximum length of 5 m from the brass ground lug at the bottom
of the electronics enclosure (Figure 11) to the ground clamp near the bottom of the tower or
mounting pipe. Cut the end of the ground cable to length and connect this end that ground clamp.
Check that the contractor provided a ground connection from the ground rod to the tower or pipe.
If not, that will have to be done using de-ox grease on the below-ground connections.

Figure 11. DCP Grounding

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Sensor cables are from sensors not on the tower typically run to a junction box near the base of
the tower or mounting pole and then underground in conduit according to local code require-
ments. Route the cables from the junction boxes to the bottom of the electronics enclosure and
secure the cables and the ground wire to a tower leg with UV-resistant zip ties. Cables should be
secured at least every 60 cm (2 ft). Do not cinch the zip ties so tightly that they deform the cable.
Cut excess length off the zip ties with a flush cutter so that no sharp stubs are exposed.
1. Route the cables from the sensors into the electronics enclosure using the cable glands
and grommets shown in Figure 10.
2. Connect the wires to the connectors shown in Figure 12 according to the wiring
information provided in this chapter.
Figure 12 shows the layout of the various electronics subassemblies inside the electronics
enclosure and the routing of cables from the cable glands.

Figure 12. DCP Layout and Connections Inside Enclosure

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2.3 CONNECTIONS
2.3.1 Main Board
Note that the AC power switch should be in the OFF position while connections are being made.
The terminal blocks use friction-lock plugs that can be unplugged from the terminal block
headers to make connecting wires more convenient.
GPS
The onboard GPS receiver has a built-in antenna and an SMA
connector that can be used for an external antenna. This connector
also provides power for active external GPS antennas. The system Figure 13. GPS Antenna
is configured to use the internal antenna by default. To use an Connector
external antenna, attach it to the SMA connector and route the
cable through one of the gland seals provided for tower-mounted sensors (Figure 10). Section
3.8.7 explains how to change the system configuration when an external antenna is used. The
antenna will likely be mounted near the enclosure on the tower.
COM 1 — UHF Radio
COM1 is a male DB15 COM port used to connect the UHF
data radio to the DCP with a serial cable.

Figure 14. COM1 UHF Radio

DB15 Connector

Ethernet
The ETHERNET jack is used to connect a network switch or
fiber optic modem to the CDP as described in Section 2.5.

Figure 15. Ethernet Jack

BP
The BP header accommodates the barometric pressure sensor
using a keyed prewired plug, and supports both RS-232 and
RS-485.
Header Connections Summary
 RS-485 D– to Pin 6  RS-232 Tx to Pin 2
 Ground to Pin 7  RS-232 Rx to Pin 3
 RS-485 D+ to Pin 8 Figure 16. BP Sensor Connector
Pinout
 +12 V DC to Pin 9

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VHF — VHF Radio

VHF is a male DB9 port used to connect a VHF radio to the
DCP. Power, keying, and audio are provided.
NOTE: This VHF output for the AWOS broadcast is not
supported at this time.
Figure 17. VHF Radio DB9
Connector

NTC — Battery Temperature Sensor

The NTC terminal block is reserved for a battery temperature
sensor.
NOTE: The NTC connection for the battery temperature
Figure 18. NTC Pinout
sensor is not supported at this time.

DC Outputs
The DC Outputs terminal block provides three 12 V DC
outputs and one 5 V DC output.
 12 V DC, 3 A total
 5 V DC, 1.5 A

External Power Inputs Figure 19. DC Outputs

The External Power Inputs terminal blocks allow external

power to be provided to the DCP. Power from the DCIN and
the 24 V AC inputs is used to charge the backup battery.
 BAT external 12 V DC battery for current > 10 A
 DCIN 12–48 V DC
 24 V AC alternative to blade connectors on rear side Figure 20. External Power Inputs

Backup Battery
The BATT terminal blocks allow the backup battery inside
the enclosure to be connected to the DCP. Use this backup
battery connection only when the current supplied by the
battery is less than 10 A. Figure 21. Backup Battery
Connection
 RED wire to + pin
 BLACK wire to – pin

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2.3.2 Sensor Interface Boards

The Sensor Interface Board is a modular assembly that plugs into the main board and can be
changed to accommodate varying customer requirements. Two Sensor Interface Boards are
available at this time.
 Sensor Interface Board A.2 (AWI sensors for use outside the U.S. — Section 2.3.2.1)
 Sensor Interface Board A.3 (AWI sensors for use with non-Federal AWOS systems in the
U.S. — Section 2.3.2.2)
The general appearance of these boards is similar, but they are not interchangeable.
Section 3.3 provides specific configuration settings for the configurable COM ports and explains
the DIP switch settings. Section 3.5.2 provides detailed information on how the Sensor Interface
Boards are configured for the various sensors.
2.3.2.1 Sensor Interface Board A.2 (outside U.S.)
Sensor Interface Board A.2 supports AWI sensors used outside the U.S. See Section 3.5.2 for
configuration information.
COM4 — Wind (Model 2040/2041)
SIB A.2

The J5 terminal block accommodates ultrasonic

wind sensors such as the Model 2040 series. The
DIP switches at position S1D configure this
terminal block for full duplex RS-485 serial
communication (Table 4).
Terminal Block J14 and Pins 1 and 2 on Terminal
Block J5 provide the 24 V AC power for the Figure 22. COM4 Ultrasonic Wind Sensors
heaters in the heated ultrasonic wind sensors such Pinout
as the Model 2040H and 2040HH.
Each twisted pair in a 2040 cable uses a black wire as power ground or RX–/TX–. The colored
wire in the pair can be used to identify the pair’s function. Make sure to dress the end of the cable
so that it is clear which black conductor belongs with each pair.
Signals Terminal Block Wiring Summary Heaters Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 RED wire (+24 VDC) to Pin 3 All the 24VACA pins are wired to the same
 BLACK wire (PGND) to Pin 5 24 VAC-L power source, and all the 24VACB
pins are wired to 24 VAC-N.
 BLACK wire (RS-485 Rx–) to Pin 6
 WHITE wire (RS-485 Rx+) to Pin 7  YELLOW wire (all models) to J5 Pin 1
 BLACK wire (all models) to J5 Pin 2
 BLUE wire (SGND) to Pin 8
 BROWN wire (2040HH) to J14 Pin 1
 BLACK wire (RS-485 Tx–) to Pin 9  BLACK wire (2040HH) to J14 Pin 2
 GREEN wire (RS-485 Tx+) to Pin 10
 ORANGE wire (2040HH) to J14 Pin 3
 SHIELD to Pin 11  BLACK wire (2040HH) to J14 Pin 4

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COM4 — Wind (Model 9620)

The J5 terminal block also accommodates the
Model 9620 series of ultrasonic wind sensors. The
DIP switches at position S1D must be set up for
half duplex RS-485 (Table 4).
Terminal Block J14 and Pins 1 and 2 on Terminal
Block J5 provide the 24 V AC power for the
heaters in the heated ultrasonic wind sensors such Figure 23. COM4 Ultrasonic Wind Sensors
as the Model 2040H and 2040HH. Pinout

Signal Terminal Block Wiring Summary Heater Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 BROWN wire (+24 VDC) to Pin 3  RED wire (all models) to J5 Pin 3
 WHITE wire (PGND) to Pin 5  BLUE wire (all models) to J5 Pin 5
 YELLOW wire (RS485D–) to Pin 6
 GREEN wire (RS485D+) to Pin 7

COM5 — Lightning (Model 6500)

SIB A.2

The J7 terminal block accommodates the Model 6500

lightning sensors. The DIP switches at position S1B are set
up for half duplex RS-485 (Table 4).
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 WHITE wire (RS-485 D+) to Pin 7
 BLACK wire (RS-485 D–) wire to Pin 6 Figure 24. COM5 Lightning
Sensors Pinout
 RED wire (SGND) to Pin 8

COM5 — Lightning (Model 6500-DC)

The J7 terminal block also accommodates the Model
6500-DC lightning sensors. The DIP switches at position
S1B are set up for full duplex RS-485 (Table 4).
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 BROWN wire (RS-422 Rx–) to Pin 6
 RED wire (RS-422 Rx+)to Pin 7 Figure 25. COM5 Lightning Sensors
Pinout
 GREEN wire (SGND) to Pin 8
 BLACK wire (RS-422 Tx–) to Pin 9  WHITE wire (24 VDC) to Pin 3

 WHITE wire (RS-422 Tx+) to Pin 10  BLACK wire (PGND) to Pin 5

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COM6 — CDP
The J13 terminal block is used to connect the DCP to the
CDP over an RS-485 serial connection.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 WHITE wire (RS-485 D+) to Pin 1
 BLACK wire (RS-485 D–) to Pin 2
 RED wire/shield to Pin 3
Figure 26. COM6 CDP Pinout

COM 7 — Visibility/Present Weather

Use the J6 terminal block to connect either standalone Present Weather sensors or combined
Present Weather/Visibility sensors.
 Model 6490 Present Weather sensor
 Model 6490-I Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-P Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-PV Present Weather/Visibility sensor
SIB A.2

Use the J10 terminal block described in COM12 to connect standalone Visibility sensors.
 Model 6498-V Visibility sensor
 Model 8364/8365 Visibility sensor
The DIP switches at position S1C are set up for half duplex
RS-485 (Table 4).
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 WHITE wire (RS-485 D+) to Pin 7
 BLACK wire (RS-485 D–) wire to Pin 6
Figure 27. COM7 Visibility/
 RED wire (SGND) to Pin 8 Present Weather Sensor Pinout

The following Direct Connect Present Weather/Visibility sensors are also connected to the J6
terminal block. When present the corresponding Background Luminance sensor wires are
connected to the same positions on the Terminal Block as the Model 6498-DC-PV Present
Weather/Visibility sensor.
 Model 6498-DC-P Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-DC-PV Present Weather/Visibility sensor
 Model 6498-DC-V Visibility sensor
Note that a Model 6490/Model 6490-I Present Weather sensor cannot be used when one of the
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Model 6490/Model 6490-I Present Weather sensor is used, then the Model 6498-V or the Model
8364/8365 Visibility sensor connected to the J10 terminal block must be used.
Direct Connect Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 BLUE wire (RS-485 A) to Pin 7  RED wire (24 VAC Hood Power) to Pin 1
 WHITE wire (RS-485 B) wire to Pin 6  BLACK wire (24 VAC Hood Power) to Pin 2
 GREEN wire (SGND) to Pin 8  SCREEN wire (SHIELD) to Pin 11
 RED wire (DC +) to Pin 3  SCREEN wire (SHIELD) to Pin 12
 BLACK wire (PGND) to Pin 5
 Connect a ground wire from the ground lug(s) of the Model 6498-DC series sensor and
Background Luminance sensor (if present) to the ground bus inside the DCP enclosure.
COM8 — Freezing Rain
The J8 terminal block accommodates the Model 6495
Freezing Rain sensor. The DIP switches at position S1A are
set up for RS-232 (Table 4).
Note that the silkscreen shows the default half-duplex
SIB A.2

RS-485 pinouts — see Section 3.3 for more information.

Terminal Block Wiring Summary
Figure 28. COM8 Freezing Rain
 WHITE wire (RS-232 Tx) to Pin 10 Sensor Pinout

 RED wire (RS-232 Rx) wire to Pin 6

 BLACK wire/shield (SGND) to Pin 8

COM9 — CHI
The J22 terminal block is used to connect the 84e39/8340
Ceilometer to the DCP over an RS-232 serial connection.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 WHITE wire (RS-232 Tx) to Pin 1
 RED wire (RS-232 Rx) to Pin 2
 BLACK wire (SGND) to Pin 3 Figure 29. COM9 Ceilometer Pinout
 SHIELD wire to Pin 4

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COM10 — SURFACE
The J4 terminal accommodates the Model 6900 surface
condition sensors over an RS-485 serial connection.
NOTE: This serial port is not supported at this time.

Figure 30. COM10 Surface Sensors

Pinout

COM11 — TEMP/RH PROBE

The J9 terminal accommodates the serial Model
5190-G and Model 5191Temperature/Relative
Humidity probe over an RS-485 serial connection.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
SIB A.2

 (12VDC) to Pin 1
 (PGND) to Pin 2
 (RS-485 D+) to Pin 3 Figure 31. COM11 Serial Temperature/
Relative Humidity Probe Pinout
 (RS-485 D–) to Pin 4
 SHIELD wire to Pin 5

COM12 — VIS 8364/5

Use the J10 terminal block to connect standalone Visibility sensors over an RS-485 serial connection.
 Model 6498-V Visibility sensor
 Model 8364/8365 Visibility sensor
Use the J6 terminal block described in COM 7 to connect
either standalone Present Weather sensors or combined
Present Weather/Visibility sensors.
 Model 6490 Present Weather sensor
 Model 6490-I Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-P/6498-DC-P Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-PV/6498-DC-PV Present
Weather/Visibility sensor
Figure 32. COM12 8364/8365
Terminal Block Wiring Summary Visibility Sensors Pinout
 WHITE wire (RS-485 D+) to Pin 1
 BLACK wire (RS-485 D–) to Pin 2
 RED wire (SGND) to Pin 3

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AUX — Pyranometer
The J16 terminal block accommodates a solar radiation
sensor. The circuitry measures the voltage output of the
pyranometer. The voltage depends on the solar radiation
intensity.
Table 5 explains the DIP switch settings, which are used to set
the auxiliary voltage gain. The gain is normally set to 50
Terminal Block Wiring Summary Figure 33. Pyranometer Pinout

 V+ wire to Pin 1
 V– wire to Pin 2
 SHIELD (if present) to Pin 3
WSPEED — Wind Speed Sensor
The J17 terminal block accommodates the Model 2030.
The circuitry measures the frequency information from
the wind speed sensor. The frequency depends on the
SIB A.2

wind speed.
2030 Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 BLACK positive wire (WS V+) to Pin 1
 WHITE wire (SIG) to Pin 2 Figure 34. WSPEED Wind Speed
 GREEN wire (SIG RTN) to Pin 3 Sensor Pinout

 RED ground or common wire (SGND) to Pin 4

 SHIELD (if present) to Pin 5

WDIR — Wind Direction Sensor

The J18 terminal block accommodates the Model
2020 wind direction sensor. The circuitry measures the
voltage across a variable resistor on the wind direction
sensor. The resistance depends on the wind direction.
2020 Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 WHITE positive wire (WD V+) to Pin 1
 RED wire (SIG) to Pin 2 Figure 35. WDIR Wind Direction Sensor
 BLACK common wire (SGND) to Pin 3 Pinout
 SHIELD (if present) to Pin 4

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TEMP/RH ANALOG — Analog Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe

The J11 terminal block accommodates the analog Model 5190-F
Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe. The probe needs to have
a 0–1 VDC output for both temperature and relative humidity.
The range needs to correspond to -40°C to 60°C.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 BROWN wire (TSIG) to Pin 1
 WHITE wire (RHSIG) to Pin 2
Figure 36. Analog
 GREEN wire (V+) to Pin 3 Temp/RH Probe Pinout
 GRAY and BLUE or YELLOW wire to (V–) Pin 4 and
to (SGND) Pin 5; a jumper wire between Pin 4 and Pin 5
may be used
 SHIELD wire to Pin 6

MARS — MARS Radiation Shield

The J12 terminal block accommodates the Motor Aspirated
SIB A.2

Radiation Shield MARS). It provides power to the MARS.

Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 WHITE wire of the MARS power cable (+12V OUT) to Pin 1
 BLACK wire of the MARS power cable (PGND) to Pin 2
 TACH or RPM wire (if present) to Pin 3
 Switch ground (if present) to Pin 4 Figure 37. MARS Pinout
 MARS power cable SHIELD (if present) to Pin 5
NOTE: The SWITCH and SGND terminals are not supported at this
time.
RAIN — Rain Gauge
The J19 terminal block accommodates the Model 6011/6012,
Model 6021/6022, and the Model RGTE series of rain gauges.
The circuitry counts bucket tips from the rain gauge.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 Either wire to Pin 1
 Remaining wire to Pin 2
 SHIELD to Pin 3 Figure 38. Rain Gauge Pinout

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D/N — Day/Night
The J15 terminal block accommodates the M482297-00
Day/Night sensor.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 RED wire (+24 VDC) to Pin 5
 BLACK (GND) wire to Pin 2
 GREEN wire (NTC GND) to Pin 4
Figure 39. Day/Night Pinout
 WHITE wire (NTC) to Pin 3
 BARE wire (SHIELD) to Pin 7
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2.3.2.2 Sensor Interface Board A.3 (U.S. Nonfederal AWOS)

Sensor Interface Board A.3 supports AWI sensors for U.S. non-Federal AWOS systems. See
Section 3.5.2 for configuration information.
COM4 — Wind (Model 2040/2041)
The J5 terminal block accommodates ultrasonic
wind sensors such as the Model 2040 series. The
DIP switches at position S1D configure this
terminal block for full duplex RS-485 serial
communication (Table 4).
Terminal Block J14 and Pins 1 and 2 on Terminal
Block J5 provide 24 V AC power for the heaters Figure 40. COM4 Ultrasonic Wind Sensors
in the heated ultrasonic wind sensors such as the Pinout
Model 2040H and 2040HH.
Each twisted pair in a 2040 cable uses a black wire as power ground or RX–/TX–. The colored
wire in the pair can be used to identify the pair’s function. Make sure to dress the end of the cable
so that it is clear which black conductor belongs with each pair.
Signals Terminal Block Wiring Summary Heaters Terminal Block Wiring Summary
SIB A.3

 RED wire (+24 VDC) to Pin 3 All the 24VACA pins are wired to the same 24
 BLACK wire (PGND) to Pin 5 VAC-L power source, and all the 24VACB pins
are wired to 24 VAC-N.
 BLACK wire (RS-485 Rx–) to Pin 6
 WHITE wire (RS-485 Rx+) to Pin 7  YELLOW wire (all models) to J5 Pin 1
 BLACK wire (all models) to J5 Pin 2
 BLUE wire (SGND) to Pin 8
 BROWN wire (2040HH) to J14 Pin 1
 BLACK wire (RS-485 Tx–) to Pin 9  BLACK wire (2040HH) to J14 Pin 2
 GREEN wire (RS-485 Tx+) to Pin 10
 ORANGE wire (2040HH) to J14 Pin 3
 SHIELD to Pin 11  BLACK wire (2040HH) to J14 Pin 4

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COM4 — Wind (WAC155)

The DIP switches at position S1D are set up for half duplex RS-485 (Table 4).

Figure 41. WAC155 Serial Wind Transmitter Connections to 1192 DCP

COM4 — Wind (Model WMT702)

The DIP switches at position S1D are set up for half duplex RS-485 (Table 4).
SIB A.3

GND +24 VDC

RS-485 D-

HEATER RTN HEATER

RS-485 D+

Figure 42. WMT702 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor Connections to 1192 DCP

COM5 — Lightning (Model 6500)

The J7 terminal block accommodates the Model 6500
lightning sensors. The DIP switches at position S1B are set
up for half duplex RS-485 (Table 4).
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 WHITE wire (RS-485 D+) to Pin 7
 BLACK wire (RS-485 D–) wire to Pin 6 Figure 43. COM5 Lightning
Sensor Pinout
 RED wire (SGND) to Pin 8

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COM5 — Lightning (Model 6500-DC)

The J7 terminal block also accommodates the Model
6500-DC lightning sensors. The DIP switches at position
S1B are set up for RS-232 (Table 4).
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 BROWN wire (RS-422 Rx–) to Pin 6
 RED wire (RS-422 Rx+)to Pin 7 Figure 44. COM5 Lightning Sensors
Pinout
 GREEN wire (SGND) to Pin 8
 BLACK wire (RS-422 Tx–) to Pin 9  WHITE wire (24 VDC) to Pin 3

 WHITE wire (RS-422 Tx+) to Pin 10  BLACK wire (PGND) to Pin 5

COM5 — Lightning (Model SA20)

The DIP switches at position S1B are set up for
RS-232 (Table 4).
SIB A.3

Figure 45. SA20 Lightning Sensor Connections to 1192 DCP

COM6 — CDP
The J13 terminal block is used to connect the DCP to the
CDP over an RS-485 serial connection.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 RED wire (RS-485 D+) to Pin 1
 WHITE wire (RS-485 D–) to Pin 2
 BLACK wire/shield to Pin 3
Figure 46. COM6 CDP Pinout

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COM7 — Visibility/Present Weather (Models 6490 and 6498 Series)

Use the J6 terminal block to connect either standalone Present Weather sensors or combined
Present Weather/Visibility sensors.
 Model 6490 Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-P Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-PV Present Weather/Visibility sensor
Use the J10 terminal block described in COM12 to connect standalone Visibility sensors.
 Model 6498-V Visibility sensor
 Model 8364/8365 Visibility sensor
The DIP switches at position S1C are set up for half duplex
RS-485 (Table 4).
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 WHITE wire (RS-485 D+) to Pin 7 Figure 47. COM7 6490/6498
Visibility/ Present Weather Sensor
 BLACK wire (RS-485 D–) wire to Pin 6 Pinout
 RED wire (SGND) to Pin 8
The following Direct Connect Present Weather/Visibility sensors are also connected to the J6
terminal block. When present the corresponding Background Luminance sensor wires are
connected to the same positions on the Terminal Block as the Model 6498-DC-PV Present
Weather/Visibility sensor.
 Model 6498-DC-P Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-DC-PV Present Weather/Visibility sensor
 Model 6498-DC-V Visibility sensor
Note that a Model 6490 Present Weather sensor cannot be used when one of the Direct Connect
Present Weather/Visibility sensors is connected to the J6 terminal block. If a Model 6490
Present Weather sensor is used, then the Model 6498-V or the Model 8364-E Visibility sensor
connected to the J10 terminal block must be used.
Direct Connect Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 BLUE wire (RS-485 A) to Pin 7  RED wire (24 VAC Hood Power) to Pin 1
 WHITE wire (RS-485 B) wire to Pin 6  BLACK wire (24 VAC Hood Power) to Pin 2
 GREEN wire (SGND) to Pin 8  SCREEN wire (SHIELD) to Pin 11
 RED wire (DC +) to Pin 3  SCREEN wire (SHIELD) to Pin 12
SIB A.3

 BLACK wire (PGND) to Pin 5

 Connect a ground wire from the ground lug(s) of the Model 6498-DC series sensor and
Background Luminance sensor (if present) to the ground bus inside the DCP enclosure.

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COM7 — Visibility/Present Weather (PWD22-CFG06)

The J6 terminal block also accommodates the
PWD22-CFG06 Present Weather/Visibility sensor.
The DIP switches at position S1C are set up for
RS-232 (Table 4).

Terminal Block Wiring Summary

Figure 48. COM7 PWD22 Visibility/
 WHITE/GREEN and BROWN/GREEN Present Weather Sensor Pinout
wires (HEATER 24 VAC) to Pin 1
 WHITE/YELLOW and YELLOW/BROWN  YELLOW wire (RS-232 Rx) to Pin 6
wires (HEATER RTN) to Pin 2  GREEN wire (RS-232 Tx) to Pin 7
 RED wire (+24 VDC) to Pin 3  GREY wire (RS-232 GND) to Pin 8
 BLACK wire (power GND) to Pin 5  SHIELD wire (SHIELD) to Pin 11
COM8 — Freezing Rain
The J8 terminal block accommodates the Model 6495
Freezing Rain sensor. The DIP switches at position S1A are
set up for RS-232 (Table 4).
SIB A.3

Note that the silkscreen shows the default half-duplex

RS-485 pinouts — see Section 3.3 for more information.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
Figure 49. COM8 Freezing Rain
 WHITE wire (RS-232 Tx) to Pin 10 Sensor Pinout
 RED wire (RS-232 Rx) wire to Pin 6
 BLACK wire/shield (SGND) to Pin 8

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COM9 — CHI
Use the J22 terminal block to connect the Ceilometers.
 8339-FAA Ceilometer
 CL25K Ceilometer
 CL31-CFG01Ceilometer
The J22 terminal block is used to connect the Ceilometer
to the DCP over an RS-232 serial connection.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary (8339-FAA)
 WHITE wire (RS-232 Tx) to Pin 1
 RED wire (RS-232 Rx) to Pin 2
 BLACK wire (SGND) to Pin 3
Figure 50. COM9 Ceilometer Pinout
 SHIELD wire to Pin 4
SIB A.3

Figure 51 shows the wiring for the Vaisala CL25K and

CL31 Ceilometers used to connect them to J22 (COM9).

Figure 51. CL25K and CL31

Ceilometer Wiring

COM11 — TEMP/RH PROBE (HMP155-CFG06)

The J9 terminal accommodates the serial Vaisala
HMP155-CFG06 Temperature/Relative Humidity probe
over an RS-485 serial connection.
Figure 52 shows the pinout for the HMP155-CFG-06
Temperature/Relative Humidity probe connector used to
connect it to the J22 (COM11) terminal block (Figure 53).

Figure 53. COM11 Wiring for

HMP155-CFG-06 Temperature/
Figure 52. HMP155-CFG-06 Connector Pinout
Relative Humidity Probe

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COM12 — VIS 8364

Use the J10 terminal block to connect standalone Visibility sensors over an RS-485 serial
connection.
 Model 6498-V Visibility sensor
 Model 8364-E Visibility sensor
Use the J6 terminal block described in
COM7 to connect either standalone Present Weather sensors or combined Present
Weather/Visibility sensors.
 Model 6490 Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-P Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-PV Present Weather/Visibility
sensor
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 WHITE wire (RS-485 D+) to Pin 1
 BLACK wire (RS-485 D–) to Pin 2
 RED wire (SGND) to Pin 3
Figure 54. COM12 8364/8365
WSPEED — Wind Speed Sensor Visibility Sensors Pinout
SIB A.3

The J17 terminal block accommodates the Model 2030.

The circuitry measures the frequency information from
the wind speed sensor. The frequency depends on the
wind speed.
2030 Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 BLACK positive wire (WS V+) to Pin 1
 WHITE wire (SIG) to Pin 2 Figure 55. WSPEED Wind Speed
 GREEN wire (SIG RTN) to Pin 3 Sensor Pinout
 RED ground or common wire (SGND) to Pin 4
 SHIELD (if present) to Pin 5

WDIR — Wind Direction Sensor

The J18 terminal block accommodates the Model
2020 wind direction sensor. The circuitry measures the
voltage across a variable resistor on the wind direction
sensor. The resistance depends on the wind direction.
2020 Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 WHITE positive wire (WD V+) to Pin 1
 RED wire (SIG) to Pin 2 Figure 56. WDIR Wind Direction Sensor
 BLACK common wire (SGND) to Pin 3

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 SHIELD (if present) to Pin 4 Pinout

TEMP/RH ANALOG — Analog Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe

The J11 terminal block accommodates the analog Model 5190-F
Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe. The probe needs to have
a 0–1 VDC output for both temperature and relative humidity.
The range needs to correspond to -40°C to 60²C.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary (Model 5190-F)
 BROWN wire (TSIG) to Pin 1
 WHITE wire (RHSIG) to Pin 2
Figure 58. Analog
 GREEN wire (V+) to Pin 3 Temp/RH Probe Pinout
 GRAY and BLUE or YELLOW wire to (V–) Pin 4 and
to (SGND) Pin 5; a jumper wire between Pin 4 and Pin 5
may be used
 SHIELD wire to Pin 6
Wiring Summary (Models HMP 45 and HMP155-CFG04)
Figure 57 shows the pinout for the HMP155-CFG04 and
HMP45 Temperature/Relative Humidity connectors used to
connect them to the J22 (COM11) terminal block (Figure 59).
SIB A.3

Figure 59. Analog Wiring for

HMP45/HMP155-CFG04
Figure 57. HMP45/HMP155-CFG04 Connector Pinout Temperature/RH Probe

MARS — MARS Radiation Shield

The J12 terminal block accommodates the Motor Aspirated
Radiation Shield (MARS). It provides power to the MARS.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary (8190)
 WHITE wire of the MARS power cable (+12V OUT) to Pin 1
 BLACK wire of the MARS power cable (PGND) to Pin 2
 TACH or RPM wire (if present) to Pin 3
 Switch ground (if present) to Pin 4 Figure 60. MARS Pinout

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 MARS power cable SHIELD (if present) to Pin 5

Terminal Block Wiring Summary (43408F-4A RM Young MARS)
Figure 61 shows the wiring from the 43408F-4A RM Young
MARS to connect it to the J12 terminal block.

Figure 62. 1192 DCP Wiring

43408F-4A RM Young MARS

Figure 61. 43408F-4A RM Young MARS Wiring

RAIN — Rain Gauge

The J19 terminal block accommodates the Model 6011/6012,
SIB A.3

Model 6021/6022 rain gauges. The circuitry counts bucket

tips from the rain gauge.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 Either wire to Pin 1
 Remaining wire to Pin 2
 SHIELD to Pin 3 Figure 63. Rain Gauge Pinout

D/N — Day/Night
The J15 terminal block accommodates the M403572-00
Day/Night sensor.
Terminal Block Wiring Summary
 RED wire (+24 VDC) to Pin 5
 BLACK (GND) wire to Pin 2
 GREEN wire (NTC GND) to Pin 4
Figure 64. Day/Night Pinout
 WHITE wire (NTC) to Pin 3
 BARE wire (SHIELD) to Pin 7

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2.3.3 AC Power Line

AC power connections are made inside the electronics enclosure. A 3-wire, single-phase AC
source is required consisting of hot, neutral, and earth ground connections.

CAUTION
There are 120 VAC and 240 VAC models of the Model 1192 Data Collection. Check the local
power supply voltage being connected to ensure the correct model is being wired based on the
local voltage.

WARNING
Turn off electrical power at the source before making the electrical connections to the DCP!

1. Install a conduit fitting at the location shown in Figure 10. Feed the power cable through
the conduit fitting. A 3-wire 16 to 18 AWG cable is recommended.
2. Connect the three power cable wires to the DIN rail
terminal blocks to the side of the circuit breaker and surge
suppressor (Figure 65).
 LINE to BLACK or BROWN
 NEUTRAL to WHITE or BLUE
 GROUND/EARTH to GREEN or
GREEN/YELLOW
If there is no green terminal block, connect the green
power cable wire to the ground bar at the bottom right of
the enclosure.

Figure 65. AC Wiring to

Terminal Blocks

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2.4 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSORS

A Barometric Pressure sensors is installed inside the DCP enclosure using one of the 11926
series of Barometric Sensor Kits from Section 1.2.
1. Install the Pressure Port at the bottom of the enclosure as shown in Figure 66.

Figure 66. Install Pressure Port at Bottom of DCP Enclosure

2. Attach the Barometric Pressure sensor to the enclosure backplane using the hardware
supplied.
3. Connect the Pressure Port tubes from the pressure port to the pressure ports on the
Barometric Pressure sensor.
4. Run the M493090-00 cable from the DB9 connector on the Barometric Pressure sensor to
the BP header on the main board as explained in Section 2.3.

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Figure 67 shows the installed Barometric Pressure sensor.

Figure 67. Locations of Barometric Pressure Sensor and Radio Inside DCP Enclosure

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2.5 CDP COMMUNICATION OPTIONS

The maximum distance for the RS-485 serial line accessed via COM6 on the Sensor Interface
Board is 4000 ft (1200 m).
Other options may be used for longer distances. These are the possible communication options.
 UHF radio (this is the only option authorized besides the RS-485 serial line for non-
Federal AWOS systems in the United States)
 Spread spectrum radio
 Point-to-Point Wi-Fi radio
 Short Haul modem
 Fiber optic modem
Figure 67 shows a UHF radio installed inside the DCP enclosure to allow the DCP to communicate
with the Central Data Processor (CDP) running the MetObserver display software.
The radio options require an antenna to be mounted nearby, usually on the tower above the DCP
as shown in Figure 68. Figure 10 shows the location on the bottom of the enclosure that would
be used for the antenna cable. The radio options usually require the antenna on the tower to be in
a line of sight with the other antenna connected to the corresponding radio for the CDP.

Figure 68. UHF Antenna Mounted to Tower

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3. OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL
The Model 1192 Data Collection Platform (DCP) is designed for use with the All Weather, Inc.
AWOS aviation weather systems. The DCP collects data from the AWOS sensors, performs
error detection on the received 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) upon request.

3.2 LED INDICATORS

LED indicators are located to the left of the LCD/keypad on the Main Board. The functions are
described in detail below.
COM Port Activity
The COM LEDs illuminate to indicate Tx or Rx activity on the respective serial COM ports.
 COM 1 — UHF radio or RS-232 CDP connection
 BP —Barometric Pressure sensors
 GPS — GPS receiver
 COM4 — Serial based wind sensors
 COM5 —Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector
 COM6 — CDP RS-485 connection
 COM7 —Combined Present Weather/Visibility sensor or standalone Present Weather
sensor
 COM8 —Freezing Rain sensor
 COM9 —Ceilometer
 COM10 —Surface Condition sensors
 COM11 — Serial Temperature/Relative Humidity probe
 COM12 — Standalone Visibility sensor
 COM13 — not supported at this time

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Performance LEDs
 VHF KEY — VHF radio keying
 CHARGER — The two LEDs indicate the charging status for the backup battery; see
Section 3.3 for more information
S0 S1
not charging, battery fault or shutdown
float charge, charge on the batteries is maintained at an optimum level,
also known as trickle charge
absorption charge, charging tapered within 80–90% of full voltage

bulk charge, charge at maximum rate until 80–90% of full voltage is

reached
 Status — Normal operation, flashes twice a second
 Power — Separate LEDs indicates the DCP is powered and/or AC power is present
SYS indicates that the DCP is powered
HEAT means that AC power is present

3.3 BATTERY-CHARGING CIRCUIT

The battery charger for the backup battery supports a three-stage lead-acid charging profile, and
is enabled/disabled using the Factory System Configuration described in Section 3.8.10. The
default is for the battery charger to be turned on.
The bulk charging stage of the charge profile, the first stage of three-stage battery charging, is a
constant-current charging stage, with the maximum programmed charge current forced into the
battery. This continues until the battery voltage approaches the absorption voltage set in the
charger configuration.
As the bulk charging stage completes and the battery voltage rises to approach the configured
value, the charger transitions into the absorption stage, the second stage of three-stage battery
charging. During the absorption stage, the required charge current is steadily reduced. This is a
constant-voltage charging stage, as the battery voltage is maintained close to the required value.
When the absorption stage charge current is reduced to one-tenth of the maximum charger
current (5 A/10 = 500 mA), the charger will initiate the third stage in the charge profile, the float
charging stage. Once the float charging stage is initiated, the battery reference voltage is reduced
to 92.5% of the configured voltage. The maximum charge current is reduced to one-fifteenth of
the programmed maximum (5 A/15= 333 mA). Once float charging is achieved, the charger
remains active and will attempt to maintain the float voltage on the battery indefinitely.
The typical absorption voltage for a six cell lead-acid battery is 14.4 VDC. This corresponds to a
13.3 VDC float voltage. The charge current can be set up to a maximum of 5 A.
A peak power voltage can be set in the charger configuration. This is useful in solar-powered
systems or with poorly regulated external supplies. When the input voltage begins to collapse
below this preset value, the charger will reduce the charge current to maintain the voltage. When
this functionality is not needed, set the maximum power voltage to 14.4 VDC.

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3.4 SERIAL SETTINGS

Some serial ports have fixed serial configurations; others may be configured using DIP switches.
The configurable serial ports are set at the factory for the sensors described in this manual. Table 2
identifies the serial protocols used by sensors currently supported by the Model 1192 Data
Collection Platform.

Table 2. Serial Protocols Used by Sensors

Protocol Sensor DCP COM Port

RS-422
Model 2040/2041 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor COM4*
(RS-485 Full Duplex)
Model 5190-G/5191 Temperature/Relative Humidity
COM11
Probe
HMP155-CFG06 Temperature and Relative Humidity
COM11
Probe
WAC155 Serial Wind Transmitter COM4*
WMT702 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor COM4*
Model 9620 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor COM4*
RS-485 Model 6490/6490-I/6498-P Present Weather Sensor COM7*
(Half Duplex)
Model 6498-PV Present Weather/Visibility Sensor COM7*
Model 6498-V Visibility Sensor COM12
Model 6500 Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector COM5*
Model 7150/7190 Barometric Pressure Sensor BP
Model 8339/8340 Ceilometer COM9†
Model 8364/8365 Visibility Sensor COM12
Model 9620 Compact Weather Sensors COM4
SA20 Thunderstorm/Lightning Sensor COM5*
PWD22 Present Weather and Visibility Sensor COM7*
RS-232 Model 6495 Freezing Rain Sensor COM8*
Model 7150/7190/PTB330 Barometric Pressure Sensor BP
Model 8339/8340/ CT25K/ CL31K Ceilometer COM9
* These COM ports are configurable for various serial protocols (see Table 3)
† Although the Model 8339/8340 Ceilometers output both RS-232 and RS-485 (half duplex), the
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3.4.1 DIP Switches

Note: The DIP switch assemblies are set at the factory for the connections described in
Section 2.3.2.

Two sets of DIP switch assemblies on the Sensor Interface Board (SIB) are used to set
configuration parameters for the DCP. The configuration and setting of these switches are
outlined below.
The four S1A to S1D switches specify RS-232 or RS-485 communication between the DCP and
a particular serial COM port. Table 3 identifies the serial protocols for the pins on the terminal
blocks that can be set with these DIP switches.

Table 3. Serial Protocol Options for COM4, COM5, COM7, COM8

RS-485 RS-485
Pin RS-232
(Full Duplex) (Half Duplex)
6 RS-485 Tx– RS-485 D– RS-232 Tx
7 RS-485 Tx+ RS-485 D+ —
8 SGND SGND SGND
9 RS-485 Rx– — —
10 RS-485 Rx+ — RS-232 Rx

Table 4 shows the switch settings for each serial protocol option. The specific settings set at the
factory are shown in Section 2.3.2 and should not need to be changed.

Table 4. S1A–S1D DIP Switch Settings

DIP Switch Mode RS-485 Termination

Setting 1 2 3 4
ON Full Duplex RS-232 Tx Rx
OFF Half Duplex RS-485 OFF OFF

The S2 switches are used to set the auxiliary voltage gain for the solar radiation sensor connected
to the AUX terminal block. The gain is normally set to 50.
Table 5 shows the switch settings. DIP Switch 4 is not used.

Table 5. S2 DIP Switch Settings for

Solar Radiation Sensor

DIP Switch Setting

Selection
1 2 3 4
Aux Gain 1 ON OFF OFF
Aux Gain 10 OFF ON OFF
Aux Gain 50 OFF OFF ON

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3.5 DISPLAY SCREENS

An LCD display screen and a keypad inside the enclosure are used to view sensor data, perform
maintenance checks, and configure the specific Sensor Interface Board (SIB) installed in the
DCP. The DCP screens are explained in the following sections.

Figure 69. LCD Screen and Keypad

Navigation
It is possible to move through the screens using either by rotating the ENTER button below the
LCD screen or by using the * and # keys on the keypad.
 When using the ENTER button, rotate the ENTER button either clockwise or
counterclockwise as shown by the arrow. Each subsequent click will display the next
screen.
 When using the * and # keys on the keypad, press the # key to move to the next screen or
press the * key to move to the previous screen.
 Follow the prompt on the LCD screen to confirm the selection by either clicking the
ENTER button or touching the number indicated on the keypad.

The screens that are displayed subsequently have been customized to the Sensor Interface Board
being used on that DCP. These Sensor Interface Boards are currently available.
 Sensor Interface Board A.2 (AWI sensors for use outside the U.S. — Section 3.5.1)
 Sensor Interface Board A.3 (AWI sensors for use with non-Federal AWOS systems in the
U.S. — Section 3.5.2)
Section 3.5.2 explains how the sensors displayed in these screens are selected and configured.

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3.5.1 Sensor Interface Board A.2 (outside U.S.)

Launch Screen
A RAM test is performed when the DCP is turned on, and the results are displayed. If the RAM
test fails, no further screens can be displayed; this indicates a fault in the Main Board.
The AWI will appear after a successful RAM test. As the AWI logo fades, the next screen
displays the firmware version, the firmware build date, the serial number, and the UTC time.

ALL WEATHER INC. ALL WEATHER INC.

DCP III – Loader DCP III – 3.0.0
RAM TEST OK 211202.151449
SN: EC-8D-94
2021-12-21 16:21:52

Wind Sensor Screens

The Wind sensor screens display the processed (wind information) and the raw (wind string)
sensor data. The status of the wind sensor is shown on the wind information screen. The specific
sensor is identified at the bottom of the screen; the screens are slightly different for the 2020/2030.

WIND Information WIND Raw

SIB A.2

Speed: 23.50 kt A, 310, 023.50, 00, 05

Direction: 310.00 True
Status: 00
No Error
2040 2040

If there is a broken wire in the connection between the wind sensor and the DCP, the message
Sensor Disconnected will appear on the WIND Information screen.
Visibility and Present Weather Sensor Screens
The Visibility and Present Weather sensor screens display the processed sensor data (visibility
and present weather information), the sensor status, and the raw sensor data (visibility and present
weather strings). The specific sensor is identified at the bottom of the screen.
The specific information shown depends on the sensor connected to the VIS/PWX COM7
terminal block at J6.
This information will be shown for a sensor capable of reporting both Present Weather and
Visibility.

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VIS Information PWX Information

Ext. Coeff. 2.0000 Weather: R+
Ambient Light 10 Precip: 0.75

6498 6498

VIS/PWX Status
OK

6498

VIS String PWX String

= 2.00 0048 0000 00 04 =W_ _P.00050000 X4
10 2 1 0 0 0 75 06 19L-H129T078 0 41 A842

6498 6498
SIB A.2

This information will be shown for a sensor capable of reporting only Present Weather.

PWX Information PWX Status

Weather: R+ OK
Precip: 0.75

6490-I 6490-I

PWX String
=W_ _P.00050000 X4
19L-H129T078 0 41 A842

6490-I

The PWX weather information shown is truncated to the first two characters of the Precipitation
Intensity being reported if the Precipitation Intensity is more than two characters. For example,
+RA would just be shown as R+ on the PWX weather information screen. The complete
Precipitation Intensity is processed by the DCP and is forwarded to the CDP.

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Table 6 provides the present weather codes that can be reported.

Table 6. Presented Weather Codes

Reported by Present Weather Sensors

Code Meaning Code Meaning Code Meaning

L- Light Drizzle P- Light Precipitation ZL Freezing Drizzle
L Moderate Drizzle P Moderate Precipitation Freezing Rain
L+ Heavy Drizzle P+ Heavy Precipitation No Precipitation
R- Light Rain I- Light Ice Pellet (optional) — Start-Up Indicator
R Moderate Rain I Moderate Ice Pellet (optional) ER Error Condition
R+ Heavy Rain I+ Heavy Ice Pellet (optional) CL Lenses require
S- Light Snow A- Light Hail (optional) cleaning
S Moderate Snow A Moderate Hail (optional)
S+ Heavy Snow A+ Heavy Hail (optional)

Ceilometer Screens
The Ceilometer screens display the processed cloud heights for up to four cloud layers, the sensor
status (cloud status), and the raw data (cloud string). The specific sensor is identified at the bottom
of the screen.
SIB A.2

Cloud Information
CLD 1: 6500 ft
CLD 2: 8000 ft
CLD 3: 10200 ft
CLD 4: 12500 ft
8339 / 8340

Cloud Status Cloud String

Status: 000000 TR100 000000 06500 0125
08000 0250 10200 0100
System OK 12500 0075 0000 00000
c097
8339 / 8340 8339 / 8340

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Temperature/Relative Humidity Screens

The Temperature/Relative Humidity screens display information supporting the collection of
temperature and relative humidity data. The specific sensor is identified at the bottom of the
screen.
 Processed data (T / RH information), including the MARS status
 Raw data (T / RH voltages), including the current through the MARS

T / RH Information T / RH Voltages
T: -20.2C / -4.3F Temp: 0.198 [V]
DP: -28.4C / -19.2F RH: 0.474 [V]
RH: 47.4 MARS: 0.15 [A]
MARS OK
5190-F 5190-F

The MARS fan may fail, there might be a break or short circuit in its wires, or the air flow may
become obstructed. When it happens the current draw will differ from the factory-calibrated
value (Section 3.8.10 MARS Configuration) and a Mars FAN FAIL message will be displayed.
Barometric Pressure Screens
The Barometric Pressure sensor screens display the processed (BP information) and the raw (BP
SIB A.2

string) sensor data. The specific sensor (7150 or PTB330) is identified at the bottom of the screen.

BP Information
S1: 29.920
S2: 29.920

7150 Dual

BP Offsets BP String
RAW + OFFSET = BP 29.920 29.920 **.***
29.920+0.000=29.920 00 00.000 00
29.920+0.000=29.920

7150 Dual 7150 Dual

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Rain Gauge Screen

The Rain Gauge screen displays the raw (TBRG information) sensor data consisting of the
number of tips and the total tips. The current tip number counts from 0 to 99 and will roll over
from 99 to 0.
TBRG Information
Current Tips
07
Total Tips
207
Tipping Bucket

Freezing Rain Screens

The Freezing Rain screens display the processed sensor data (FZRA information, the vibration
frequency of the freezing rain sensor probe), the sensor status, and the raw sensor data (FZRA
string). The specific sensor is identified at the bottom of the screen.
The options are also provided to deice or calibrate the sensor. Sensor calibration only done at the
factory and should not be performed in the field.
SIB A.2

FZRA Information FZRA Status

Freq: 40000 Hz Pass

6495 6495

FZRA DEICE/CAL FZRA String

ZP 40000BE
1 to DEICE sensor
2 to CAL sensor

6495 6495

The FZRA calibration screen display used to calibrate the Freezing Rain Sensor is intended for
factory use only. Do not attempt to calibrate the Freezing Rain sensor in the field.

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Lightning Screens
The Lightning screens display the processed sensor data (LTX information), the sensor status, and
the raw sensor data (LTX string). The specific sensor is identified at the bottom of the screen.

LTX Information LTX Strike Rate

LTX at Airport or VC Strike Rate 15/min
No Strikes < 10 mi
LTX Distant
No Strikes > 10 mi
6500 6500

LTX Status LTX String

Normal Weather Data A>0>_>_>APE00MA01
SPE00MA01XXN00000R00 XXNN00000R0000VB1.234
00 – No Faults >0>0>DF0D
Data Errors: 0
6500 6500

Visibility Sensor Screens

SIB A.2

The Visibility sensor screens display the processed sensor data (visibility information), the sensor
status, and the raw sensor data (visibility strings). The specific sensor is identified at the bottom of
the screen.

VIS Information VIS Configuration

Ext. Coeff. 2.0000
Status: OK
Configuration Normal

8364 / 8365 8364 / 8365

If an error is detected, the VIS Configuration screen will display one of the following messages.

8364/8365 Other Sensors

Setup Error Clean Lenses
Clean Lenses Data Missing
Configuration Error Vis Conf Err. Use STD
Data Missing 10s, 3min, ext, mi, 1200
3 Headed Operation CHECK Visibility
Other Error POWER and COMM LINES

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VIS Status

Status Normal

8364 / 8365

If the screen shows Visibility Failure, one of the following error codes will also be
displayed.

Code Meaning Code Meaning

MODE0D Mode 0 direct error E0 Emitter 0 failure
MODE0I Mode 0 indirect error E1 Emitter 1 failure
MODE1D Mode 1 direct error E0HT Emitter 0 heater failure
MODE1I Mode 1 indirect error E1HT Emitter 1 heater failure
D0 Detector 0 failure ALS head or Day/Night Sensor
ALHT
D1 Detector 1 failure heater failure
D0HT Detector 0 heater failure XCHK Crosscheck error
D1HT Detector 1 heater failure PS Power supply failure
SIB A.2

VIS Power VIS String

= 2.00 0048 0000 00 04
10 2 1 0 0 0 75 06
On AC Power

8364 / 8365 8364 / 8365

The VIS Power display may also show On Battery Power or Sensor Not Installed.

VIS Calibration/Test Enter the desired character on the keypad to

continue when this screen is reached.
1 to Calibrate Sensor
Section 3.9 provides additional information on
2 to Test, # to Exit using these screens to calibrate
8364 / 8365

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Solar Radiation Screen

The Solar Radiation screen displays the current value in volts of the auxiliary input channel.
AUX Information
Input: 0.041 [V]

AUX / SOLAR RAD

Section 3.13describes how to increase the precision of the solar radiation measurements if this is
needed.
GPS Screen
The GPS screen displays GPS information, the GSV string for GPS satellites in view (GSV), and
the recommended minimum specific GPS/transit data (RMC) string.

GPS Information
GPS Signal Acquired
Time:
2021/01/23 18:23:16Z
SIB A.2

ON-BOARD GPS

GSV String RMC String

$GPVSV,3,1,11,04,71 $GNRMC,182333.000,A
,014,20,03,58,178,17 ,3906.1353,N,12133.9
,1648,099,22,09,45, 666,W,0.10,179.20,23
306,18*77 0121,,,A*69
ON-BOARD GPS ON-BOARD GPS

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System Status Screens

The System Status screens display the DCP status.
The main System Status screen shows the DCP
System Status
status, whether the battery charger is active or
Status: OK idle, whether the network is up or down, and the
Battery Chg: Idle status for the SD card and the USB drive
Network: DOWN (Searching…, Mounting…, or OK).
SD Card: Searching . .
USB: OK

The System Detail screen shows the detailed

System Detail
system diagnostic information.
VIN: 36.3 V
 Main input voltage – the highest voltage
FET Temp: 28.0 degC among the AC input (rectified), DC input,
CHG Cur: -0.09 A and battery voltages
CPU Temp: 37.3 degC
 FET temperature – Main DC/DC power
RTC: 3.24 V
supply operating temperature
 Battery charger current
 CPU temperature
 RTC battery voltage
SIB A.2

The RTC backup battery should be replaced when

the RTC battery voltage drops below 2.0 V. See
Section 4.2.
The Battery Charger screen shows the detailed
Battery Charger
battery charging information.
 FLOAT CHARGE is displayed when the
FLOAT CHARGE rechargeable battery (if used) is in the
Current: -0.09 A final charging stages or when no battery is
Voltage: 12.79 V connected; see Section 3.3 for additional
information
 The current and the voltage indicate the
current and voltage being supplied by the
battery charger

The Network screen shows the Network stratus.

Network
 Network link Up or Down
Link Up
 IP address
IP: 192.168.5.5
NM: 255.255.255.0  Net Mask
GW: 192.168.5.1  Gateway
 Whether IP address is static or DHCP
STATIC

There are also Logging Status screens, which are described in Section 3.8.7.

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3.5.2 Sensor Interface Board A.3 (U.S. non-Federal AWOS)

Launch Screen
A RAM test is performed when the DCP is turned on, and the results are displayed. If the RAM
test fails, no further screens can be displayed; this indicates a fault in the Main Board.
The AWI will appear after a successful RAM test. As the AWI logo fades, the next screen
displays the firmware version, the firmware build date, the serial number, and the UTC time.

ALL WEATHER INC. ALL WEATHER INC.

DCP III – Loader DCP III – 1.0.0
RAM TEST OK 210107.102387
SN: EC-8D-94
12:21:17

Wind Sensor Screens

The Wind sensor screens display the processed (wind information) and the raw (wind string)
sensor data. The status of the wind sensor is shown on the wind information screen. The specific
sensor is identified at the bottom of the screen; the screens are slightly different for the 2020/2030.
SIB A.3

WIND Information WIND Raw

Speed: 23.50 kt A, 310, 023.50, 00, 05
Direction: 310.00 True
Status: 00
No Error
2040 2040

If there is a broken wire in the connection between the wind sensor and the DCP, the message
Sensor Disconnected will appear on the WIND Information screen.
Visibility and Present Weather Sensor Screens
The Visibility and Present Weather sensor screens display the processed sensor data (visibility
and present weather information), the sensor status, and the raw sensor data (visibility and present
weather strings). The specific sensor is identified at the bottom of the screen.
The specific information shown depends on the sensor connected to the VIS/PWX COM7
terminal block at J6.
 Model 6490 Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-P Present Weather sensor
 Model 6498-PV Present Weather/Visibility sensor
 PWD22-CFG06 Present Weather/Visibility sensor
This information will be shown for a sensor capable of reporting both Present Weather and
Visibility.

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VIS Information PWX Information

Ext. Coeff. 2.0000 Weather: R+
Ambient Light 10 Precip: 0.75

6498 6498

VIS/PWX Status
OK

6498

VIS String PWX String

= 2.00 0048 0000 00 04 =W_ _P.00050000 X4
10 2 1 0 0 0 75 06 19L-H129T078 0 41 A842

6498 6498
SIB A.3

This information will be shown for a sensor capable of reporting only Present Weather.

PWX Information PWX Status

Weather: R+ OK
Precip: 0.75

6490 6490

PWX String
=W_ _P.00050000 X4
19L-H129T078 0 41 A842

6490

The PWX weather information shown is truncated to the first two characters of the Precipitation
Intensity being reported if the Precipitation Intensity is more than two characters. For example,
+RA would just be shown as R+ on the PWX weather information screen. The complete
Precipitation Intensity is processed by the DCP and is forwarded to the CDP.

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Table 7 provides the present weather codes that can be reported.

Table 7. Presented Weather Codes

Reported by Present Weather Sensors

Code Meaning Code Meaning Code Meaning

L- Light Drizzle P- Light Precipitation ZL Freezing Drizzle
L Moderate Drizzle P Moderate Precipitation Freezing Rain
L+ Heavy Drizzle P+ Heavy Precipitation No Precipitation
R- Light Rain I- Light Ice Pellet (optional) — Start-Up Indicator
R Moderate Rain I Moderate Ice Pellet (optional) ER Error Condition
R+ Heavy Rain I+ Heavy Ice Pellet (optional) CL Lenses require
S- Light Snow A- Light Hail (optional) cleaning
S Moderate Snow A Moderate Hail (optional)
S+ Heavy Snow A+ Heavy Hail (optional)

Ceilometer Screens
The Ceilometer screens display the processed cloud heights for up to four cloud layers, the sensor
status (cloud status), and the raw data (cloud string). The specific sensor is identified at the bottom
of the screen.
SIB A.3

 8339-FAA Ceilometer
 CL25K Ceilometer
 CL31-CFG01Ceilometer

Cloud Information
CLD 1: 6500 ft
CLD 2: 8000 ft
CLD 3: 10200 ft
CLD 4: 12500 ft
8339 / 8340

Cloud Status Cloud String

Status: 000000 TR100 000000 06500 0125
08000 0250 10200 0100
System OK 12500 0075 0000 00000
c097
8339 / 8340 8339 / 8340

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Temperature/Relative Humidity Screens

The Temperature/Relative Humidity screens display information supporting the collection of
temperature and relative humidity data. The specific sensor is identified at the bottom of the
screen.
 Processed data (T / RH information), including the MARS status
 Raw data (T / RH voltages), including the current through the MARS

T / RH Information T / RH Voltages
T: -20.2C / -4.3F Temp: 0.198 [V]
DP: -28.4C / -19.2F RH: 0.474 [V]
RH: 47.4 MARS: 0.15 [A]
MARS OK
5190-F 5190-F

The MARS fan may fail, there might be a break or short circuit in its wires, or the air flow may
become obstructed. When it happens the current draw will differ from the factory-calibrated
value (Section 3.8.10 MARS Configuration) and a Mars FAN FAIL message will be displayed.
Barometric Pressure Screens
The Barometric Pressure sensor screens display the processed (BP information) and the raw (BP
string) sensor data. The specific sensor (7150 or PTB330) is identified at the bottom of the screen.
SIB A.3

BP Information BP String
S1: 29.924 29.924 29.926 **.***
S2: 29.926 19 0.044 00

7150 7150

Rain Gauge Screen

The Rain Gauge screen displays the raw (TBRG information) sensor data consisting of the
number of tips and the total tips. The current tip number counts from 0 to 99 and will roll over
from 99 to 0.
TBRG Information
Current Tips
07
Total Tips
207
Tipping Bucket

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Freezing Rain Screens

The Freezing Rain screens display the processed sensor data (FZRA information, the vibration
frequency of the freezing rain sensor probe), the sensor status, and the raw sensor data (FZRA
string). The specific sensor is identified at the bottom of the screen.
The options are also provided to deice or calibrate the sensor. Sensor calibration only done at the
factory and should not be performed in the field.

FZRA Information FZRA Status

Freq: 40000 Hz Pass

6495 6495

FZRA DEICE/CAL FZRA String

ZP 40000BE
1 to DEICE sensor
2 to CAL sensor
SIB A.3

6495 6495

The FZRA calibration screen display used to calibrate the Freezing Rain Sensor is intended for
factory use only. Do not attempt to calibrate the Freezing Rain sensor in the field.
Lightning Screens
The Lightning screens display the processed sensor data (LTX information), the sensor status, and
the raw sensor data (LTX string). The specific sensor is identified at the bottom of the screen.

LTX Information LTX Strike Rate

LTX at Airport or VC Strike Rate 15/min
No Strikes < 10 mi
LTX Distant
No Strikes > 10 mi
6500 6500

LTX Status LTX String

Normal Weather Data A>0>_>_>APE00MA01
SPE00MA01XXN00000R00 XXNN00000R0000VB1.234
00 – No Faults >0>0>DF0D
Data Errors: 0
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Visibility Sensor Screens

The Visibility sensor screens display the processed sensor data (visibility information), the sensor
status, and the raw sensor data (visibility strings). The specific sensor is identified at the bottom of
the screen.

VIS Information VIS Configuration

Ext. Coeff. 2.0000
Status: OK
Configuration Normal

8364 / 8365 8364 / 8365

If an error is detected, the VIS Configuration screen will display one of the following messages.

8364/8365 Other Sensors

Setup Error Clean Lenses
Clean Lenses Data Missing
Configuration Error Vis Conf Err. Use STD
Data Missing 10s, 3min, ext, mi, 1200
3 Headed Operation CHECK Visibility
Other Error POWER and COMM LINES
SIB A.3

VIS Status

Status Normal

8364 / 8365

If the screen shows Visibility Failure, one of the following error codes will also be
displayed.

Code Meaning Code Meaning

MODE0D Mode 0 direct error E0 Emitter 0 failure
MODE0I Mode 0 indirect error E1 Emitter 1 failure
MODE1D Mode 1 direct error E0HT Emitter 0 heater failure
MODE1I Mode 1 indirect error E1HT Emitter 1 heater failure
D0 Detector 0 failure ALS head or Day/Night Sensor
ALHT
D1 Detector 1 failure heater failure
D0HT Detector 0 heater failure XCHK Crosscheck error
D1HT Detector 1 heater failure PS Power supply failure

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VIS Power VIS String

= 2.00 0048 0000 00 04
10 2 1 0 0 0 75 06
On AC Power

8364 / 8365 8364 / 8365

The VIS Power display may also show On Battery Power or Sensor Not Installed.

VIS Calibration/Test Enter the desired character on the keypad to

continue when this screen is reached.
1 to Calibrate Sensor
Section 3.9 provides additional information on
2 to Test, # to Exit using these screens to calibrate.
8364 / 8365

GPS Screen
SIB A.3

The GPS screen displays GPS information, the GSV string for GPS satellites in view (GSV), and
the recommended minimum specific GPS/transit data (RMC) string.

GPS Information
GPS Signal Acquired
Time:
2021/01/23 18:23:16Z

ON-BOARD GPS

GSV String RMC String

$GPVSV,3,1,11,04,71 $GNRMC,182333.000,A
,014,20,03,58,178,17 ,3906.1353,N,12133.9
,1648,099,22,09,45, 666,W,0.10,179.20,23
306,18*77 0121,,,A*69
ON-BOARD GPS ON-BOARD GPS

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System Status Screens

The System Status screens display the DCP status.
The main System Status screen shows the DCP
System Status
status, whether the battery charger is active or
Status: OK idle, whether the network is up or down, and the
Battery Chg: Idle status for the SD card and the USB drive
Network: DOWN (Searching…, Mounting…, or OK).
SD Card: Searching . .
USB: OK

The System Detail screen shows the detailed

System Detail
system diagnostic information.
VIN: 36.3 V
 Main input voltage – the highest voltage
FET Temp: 28.0 degC among the AC input (rectified), DC input,
CHG Cur: -0.09 A and battery voltages
CPU Temp: 37.3 degC
 FET temperature – main DC/DC power
RTC: 3.24 V
supply operating temperature
 Battery charger current
 CPU temperature
 RTC battery voltage
The RTC backup battery should be replaced when
SIB A.3

the RTC battery voltage drops below 2.0 V. See

Section 4.2.
The Battery Charger screen shows the detailed
Battery Charger
battery charging information.
 FLOAT CHARGE LED is displayed
FLOAT CHARGE when the rechargeable battery (if used) is
Current: -0.09 A in the final charging stages or when no
Voltage: 12.79 V battery is connected; see Section 3.3 for
additional information
 The current and the voltage indicate the
current and voltage being supplied by the
battery charger
The Network screen shows the Network stratus.
Network
 Network link Up or Down
Link Up
 IP address
IP: 192.168.5.5
NM: 255.255.255.0  Net Mask
GW: 192.168.5.1  Gateway
 Whether IP address is static or DHCP
STATIC

There are also Logging Status screens, which are described in Section 3.8.7.

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3.6 CONFIGURATION INFORMATION

The configuration information is stored in EEPROMs on the main board and on the Sensor
Interface Board.
 The EEPROM on the Sensor Interface Board stores configuration information, including
the SIB number (shown on the Sensor Interface Board as A.x, where x is the SIB
number),
 The Main Board has 2 EEPROMs. One stores the system configuration and the other is
used to store the MAC address assigned to the Sensor Interface Board (the last three
octets of this MAC address are shown on the LCD Display as the serial number). The
EEPROM storing the MAC address is read only and cannot be configured.
The Main Board supports both microSD cards and USB flash drives for the purpose of updating
the configuration. These devices can be used to import or export the configuration information
stored in the EEPROMs using the configuration menus on the LCD Display. Figure 12 shows the
locations of the microSD card slot and the USB port. Sections 3.8.5 and 3.8.6 explain how to
save or import the calibration information using a microSD card or a USB drive respectively.
Note that the microSD card slot is on the back side of the Main Board.
There are two configuration files.

 configuration_x.properties resides in the EEPROM on the Main Board, where x

is the SIB number, A.2 or A.3).

 configuration_sib.properties resides in the EEPROM on the Sensor Interface

Board and stores the System/Factory settings, including the SIB number. This file can
only be set by the Factory and cannot be saved, changed, or imported by the user.
The microSD card and USB flash drive have to be formatted as FAT, FAT32, or exFAT in order
to be recognized by the system.
Section 3.7.2 explains how the system configurations are set.

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3.7 SENSOR CONFIGURATION SCREENS

The System Configuration screens are Display screens used to configure the Sensor Interface
Board (SIB) for the sensors connected to it. These screens follow the Display screens described
in Section 3.5 and may be accessed by scrolling through the screens (Figure 69). The
configuration data are stored in the configuration EEPROM on the Sensor Interface Board.
Power cycle the DCP to reboot it once the configuration changes are made in order for the
changes to take effect.
3.7.1 Sensor Interface Board A.2 (outside U.S.)
The launch screen for the System Configuration screens identifies the SIB type (see Section
2.3.2), which is also stored in the EEPROM. Press the ENTER button below the LCD screen
(Figure 69) to begin the configuration.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
SIB Type: A.2

ENTER to Config
SIB A.2

Once the configuration process is under way, the ESC or 0 to exit and ENTER or 1 to
select options will alternate at the bottom of the screen. Either click the ESC or ENTER button
below the LCD display or click the number on the keypad to make the selection.
Rotate the ENTER button below the LCD display or use the * and # keys on the keypad to scroll
through the options. The option selected is between the >>> <<< symbols.

>>>Sensors<<<
System
Select Sensors to configure the sensors.

ESC or 0 to exit

Select the sensor that will be configured.

>>>WIND<<<
Wind VIS
BP
BP SOLAR
VIS/PWX
VIS/PWX LTX
FZRA
FZRA TBRG
TEMP/RH
TEMP/RH DAY/NIGHT
ENTER or 1 to select RAD SURFACE
CEILO

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3.7.1.1 Wind Sensor

WIND SENSOR
None
2020/2030 Select the Wind sensor connected to the DCP
>>>2040/2041<<< from the available options.
962x
ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.1.2 Barometric Pressure Sensor

Select the BP sensor connected to the DCP from
BP SENSOR
the available options.
None 7150 Dual
>>>7150 Dual<<< 7150-A Triple
7150-A Triple 7150-B Single
7150-B Single PTB330 Dual
ENTER or 1 to select PTB330-A Triple
PTB330-B Single

3.7.1.3 Present Weather Sensors

SIB A.2

Select the Present Weather sensor connected to

PWX SENSOR
the DCP from the available options.
None 6490
6490 6490-I
6490-I 6498 Legacy
>>>6498 Legacy<<< 6498 Direct
ENTER or 1 to select  The 6498 Legacy option refers to a
sensor in the Model 6498 series connected
to the DCP via the Model 2715 Universal
Power and Communication Module
 The 6498 Direct option refers to a
sensor in the Model 6498 series connected
using the Model 1192 DCP for power and
communication

3.7.1.4 Freezing Rain Sensor

FZRA SENSOR
None
>>>6495/872C3<<< Select the Freezing Rain sensor connected to the
DCP from the available options.

ENTER or 1 to select

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3.7.1.5 Temperature/Relative Humidity Probes

TRH SENSOR Select the Temperature/Relative Humidity probe

None connected to the DCP from the available options.
>>>5190-F<<< 5190-F
5190-G 5190-G
5191 5191
962x
ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.1.6 MARS Radiation Shield

RAD SHIELD
None Select the Radiation Shield for the Temperature/
>>>MARS 8190<<< Relative Humidity probe connected to the DCP
SARS from the available options.

ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.1.7 Ceilometers

CEILOMETER
Select the Ceilometer connected to the DCP from
None
the available options.
SIB A.2

>>>8339/8340<<<
8339 all variants
8340 all variants
ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.1.8 Visibility Sensors

Select the Visibility sensor connected to the DCP
VIS SENSOR
from the available options.
None
 The 6498 Legacy option refers to a
8364 / 8365
sensor in the Model 6498 series connected
>>>6498 Legacy<<< to the DCP via the Model 2715 Universal
6498 Direct Power and Communication Module
ENTER or 1 to select  The 6498 Direct option refers to a
sensor in the Model 6498 series connected
using the Model 1192 DCP for power and
communication

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3.7.1.9 Solar Radiation

SOLAR RADIATION
None
>>>3022<<< Select the Solar Radiation sensor connected to the
3016 DCP from the available options.
962x
ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.1.10 Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector

LTX SENSOR
None
>>>6500<<< Select the Lightning sensor connected to the DCP
from the available options.

ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.1.11 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges

TBRG SENSOR Select the Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge connected

None to the DCP from the available options.
0.01 in
SIB A.2

>>>0.01 in<<<
0.1mm 0.1 mm
0.2 mm 0.2 mm
962x
ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.1.12 Day/Night Sensor

DAY NIGHT
None
>>>OFF-BOARD<<< Select the Day/Night sensor connected to the
ON-BOARD DCP from the available options.

ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.1.13 Surface Sensor

SURFACE

Surface sensors are not supported at this time.

ENTER or 1 to select

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3.7.2 Sensor Interface Board A.3 (U.S. non-Federal AWOS)

The launch screen for the System Configuration screens identifies the SIB type (see Section
2.3.2), which is also stored in the EEPROM. Press the ENTER button below the LCD screen
(Figure 69) to begin the configuration.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
SIB Type: A.3

ENTER to Config

Once the configuration process is under way, the ESC or 0 to exit and ENTER or 1 to
select options will alternate at the bottom of the screen. Either click the ESC or ENTER button
below the LCD display or click the number on the keypad to make the selection.
Rotate the ENTER button below the LCD display or use the * and # keys on the keypad to scroll
through the options. The option selected is between the >>> <<< symbols.

>>>Sensors<<<
SIB A.3

System
Select Sensors to configure the sensors.

ESC or 0 to exit

Select the sensor that will be configured.

>>>WIND<<<
Wind CEILO
BP
BP VIS
VIS/PWX
VIS/PWX SOLAR
FZRA
FZRA LTX
TEMP/RH
TEMP/RH TBRG
ENTER or 1 to select RAD DAY/NIGHT

3.7.2.1 Wind Sensor

Select the Wind sensor connected to the DCP
WIND SENSOR
from the available options.
None
2020/2030 2020/2030
>>>2040<<< 2040
WMT702 WMT702
ENTER or 1 to select WAC155

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3.7.2.2 Barometric Pressure Sensor

BP SENSOR
None
>>>7150<<< Select the BP sensor connected to the DCP from
7190 the available options.
PTB330
ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.2.3 Present Weather Sensors

Select the Present Weather sensor connected to
PWX SENSOR
the DCP from the available options.
None
6490 6490
>>>6498 Legacy<<< 6498 Legacy
6498 Direct 6498 Direct
ENTER or 1 to select PWD22-CFG06
The 6498 Legacy option refers to a sensor in the
Model 6498 series connected to the DCP via the
Model 2715 Universal Power and Communica-
tion Module.
SIB A.3

3.7.2.4 Freezing Rain Sensor

FZRA SENSOR
None
>>>6495/872C3<<< Select the Freezing Rain sensor connected to the
DCP from the available options.

ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.2.5 Temperature/Relative Humidity Probes

Select the Temperature/Relative Humidity probe
TRH SENSOR
connected to the DCP from the available options.
None
>>>5190-F<<< 5190-F
HMP155 Analog HMP155 Analog
HMP155-CFG06 HMP155-CFG06
ENTER or 1 to select HMP45

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3.7.2.6 MARS Radiation Shield

RAD SHIELD
None Select the Radiation Shield for the Temperature/
>>>MARS 8190<<< Relative Humidity probe connected to the DCP
MARS 43408F-4A from the available options.

ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.2.7 Ceilometers

CEILOMETER
None
>>>8339-FAA<<< Select the Ceilometer connected to the DCP from
CL31-CFG01 the available options.
CT25K
ENTER or 1 to select

3.7.2.8 Visibility Sensors

Select the Visibility sensor connected to the DCP
VIS SENSOR
from the available options.
None
SIB A.3

8364-E 8364-E
>>>6498 Legacy<<< 6498 Legacy
6498 Direct 6498 Direct
ENTER or 1 to select PWD22-CFG06
The 6498 Legacy option refers to a sensor in the
Model 6498 series connected to the DCP via the
Model 2715 Universal Power and
Communication Module

3.7.2.9 Thunderstorm/Lightning Detector

LTX SENSOR
None
>>>6500<<< Select the Lightning sensor connected to the DCP
SA20 from the available options.

ENTER or 1 to select

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3.7.2.10 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges

Select the Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge connected to the
TBRG SENSOR
DCP from the available options.
None
>>>6021-A/6011-A<<< Select the same option for a Model 6022-A/ 6012-A
rain gauge.
Note that a waiver is required to use the Model 6011-A/
ENTER or 1 to select
6012-A rain gauges since they do not have a heater.

3.7.2.11 Day/Night Sensor

DAY NIGHT
None
>>>OFF-BOARD<<< Select the Day/Night sensor connected to the
LCS-624D DCP from the available options.

ENTER or 1 to select
SIB A.3

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3.8 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SCREENS

The System Configuration screens are Display screens used to configure system-specific
settings. These screens follow the Display screens described in Section 3.5 and may be accessed
by scrolling through the screens (Figure 69). The configuration data are stored in the
configuration EEPROM on the Sensor Interface Board.
Power cycle the DCP to reboot it once the configuration changes are made in order for the
changes to take effect.
The launch screen for the System Configuration screens identifies the SIB type (see Section
2.3.2), which is stored in one of the EEPROMs on the Sensor Interface Board. The launch screen
for each SIB type is shown.
Press the ENTER button below the LCD screen (Figure 69) to begin the configuration.
Sensor Interface Board A.2 Sensor Interface Board A.3

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

SIB Type: A.2 SIB Type: A.3

ENTER to Config ENTER to Config

Once the configuration process is under way, the ESC or 0 to exit and ENTER or 1 to
select options will alternate at the bottom of the screen. Either click the ESC or ENTER button
below the LCD display or click the number on the keypad to make the selection.
Rotate the ENTER button below the LCD display or use the * and # keys on the keypad to scroll
through the options. The option selected is between the >>> <<< symbols.

Sensors
>>>System<<<
Select System to configure the system.

ESC or 0 to exit

>>>Address<<<
Battery Charger Select which feature will be configured.
SD Card Address Logging
USB Drive Battery Charger GPS Antenna
Logging SD Card UHF Radio
ENTER or 1 to select USB Drive Factory

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3.8.1 System Address

>>>Address<<<
Battery Charger
SD Card
USB Drive Select Address to set the system address.
GPS Antenna
ENTER or 1 to select

Rotate the ENTER button below the LCD screen

(Figure 69) until the desired address is reached
0 for the DCP.
The address is always 0 for non-Federal AWOS
ENTER or 1 to select systems in the U.S.

3.8.2 Battery Charger

Address
>>>Battery Charger<<<
SD Card Select Battery Charger to configure the Battery
USB Drive Charger.
GPS Antenna
ENTER or 1 to select

Charge Current
2.7 Rotate the ENTER button below the LCD screen
(Figure 69) until the desired current is for the
backup battery.
ENTER or 1 to select

Refer to Section 3.3 for more detailed information about the battery charging circuit.
3.8.3 Voltage

Charge Current
>>>Voltage<<<
Max Voltage Select the Voltage for the Battery Charger.

ENTER or 1 to select

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Voltage
13.80 Rotate the ENTER button below the LCD screen
(Figure 69) until the desired voltage is reached
for the backup battery.
ENTER or 1 to select

Refer to Section 3.3 for more detailed information about the battery charging circuit.
3.8.4 Maximum Voltage

Charge Current
Voltage Select the maximum voltage for the Battery
>>>Max Voltage<<< Charger.

ENTER or 1 to select

Voltage
14.4 Rotate the ENTER button below the LCD screen
(Figure 69) until the desired voltage is reached
for the backup battery.
ENTER or 1 to select

Refer to Section 3.3 for more detailed information about the battery charging circuit.
3.8.5 SD Card

Address
Battery Charger
>>>SD Card<<< Select if the microSD Card will be used to save or
USB Drive load configuration files.
GPS Antenna
ENTER or 1 to select

>>>Save Config<<<
Load Config
Eject Select Save Config to save the existing
configuration from the DCP EEPROM to the
microSD card.
ENTER or 1 to select

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Save Config
>>>Load Config<<<
Eject Select Load Config to load the configuration
from the microSD card to the DCP EEPROM.

ENTER or 1 to select

Load Configuration
User Action: Follow these instructions to complete loading the
1)Press ENTER configuration from the microSD card to the DCP
2)Power cycle device EEPROM. A reboot of the system is required for
the changes to take effect.
ENTER or 1 to select

3.8.6 USB Drive

Address
Battery Charger
SD Card Select if the USB Drive will be used to save or
>>>USB Drive<<< load configuration files.
GPS Antenna
ENTER or 1 to select

>>>Save Config<<<
Load Config
Eject Select Save Config to save the existing
configuration from the DCP EEPROM to the
USB Drive.
ENTER or 1 to select

Save Config
>>>Load Config<<<
Eject Select Load Config to load the configuration
from the USB Drive to the DCP EEPROM.

ENTER or 1 to select

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Load Configuration
User Action: Follow these instructions to complete loading the
1)Press ENTER configuration from the USB Drive to the DCP
2)Power cycle device EEPROM. A reboot of the system is required for
the changes to take effect.
ENTER or 1 to select

Save Config
Load Config
>>>Eject<<< It is good practice to Eject the USB Drive once
the configuration files have been saved or loaded.

ENTER or 1 to select

3.8.7 Logging
Logging enables sensor data being exchanged with the DCP to be logged. Two types of log files
are generated for each sensor.
 Raw sensor logs collect the data sent to and received back from the sensor.
 Parsed logs are logs that are written periodically in CSV format. The configuration screen
allows the logging period to be set between 1 second and 60 minutes.

LOGGING LEVEL
Select the Logging Level.
None
>>>Normal<<<  None — no logging will be done.
Debug  Normal — normal logging selection.
Factory Debug  Debug and Factory Debug — Reserved
for factory use.
ESC or 0 to exit

>>>Raw Sensor Log<<<

Parsed Log
Select Raw Sensor Log or Parsed Log.

ESC or 0 to exit

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The remaining screens are similar for each sensor.

WIND RAW LOG

None If raw sensor logs were selected, this screen is
>>>On<<< used to select whether sensor logs will be
Off collected for the sensor shown. The default value
is On.
ENTER or 1 to select

WIND If parsed logs were selected, this screen is used to

select to select the logging period, which can be
Log Parsed Data from 1 second to 60 minutes. Rotate the selection
Turn Dial To Change knob until the desired logging period is shown,
Every 10 Seconds then click or press 1 on the keypad to finalize the
ESC or 0 to cancel selection.

Log files can only be stored on a microSD card; the microSD card must be inserted. Follow the
instructions in Section 3.8.5 to eject the microSD card when you need to review the logs.
The following Logging Status screens can be accessed along with the other A.2 System Status
Screens or A.3 System Status Screens.

Logging Status
This status screen is displayed when a microSD
Level: Normal card is inserted while the DCP is already on and
Status: Syncing set up for logging. This means logs are being
Pending Logs: 160 synchronized from the internal storage to the
Memory free: 96% microSD card.
SD Card free: 6%

Logging Status
Level: Normal This status screen is displayed once all the cached
Status: Normal log files have been written to the microSD card
Pending Logs: 0 and logging is taking place normally.
Memory free: 100%
SD Card free: 6%

Logging Status
Level: Normal
Status: Caching This status screen is displayed once the microSD
Pending Logs: 57 card is ejected.
Memory free: 98%
SD Card free: N/A

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3.8.8 GPS Antenna

Address
Battery Charger
SD Card
USB Drive Select to set the GPS Antenna.
>>> GPS Antenna<<<
ENTER or 1 to select

GPS ANTENNA STATE

None
>>>Internal<<< Select Internal or External GPS antenna. The
External default selection is Internal.

ESC or 0 to exit

3.8.9 UHF Radio

Battery Charger
SD Card
USB Drive Select to send data to test the UHF radio. Section
GPS Antenna 3.10 explains the steps in the test.
>>>UHF Radio<<<
ENTER or 1 to select

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3.8.10 Factory

SD Card
USB Drive
GPS Antenna Select Factory to set the configurations normally
UHF Radio set at the Factory.
>>>Factory<<<
ENTER or 1 to select

Select which Factory configuration to set up. Note that BP Offsets are not available on SIB
Type A.3 since they are not used with domestic non-Federal AWOS systems.
Sensor Interface Board A.2 Sensor Interface Board A.3

>>>Load SIB Config<<< >>>Load SIB Config<<<

MARS Config MARS Config
BP Offsets Charger Enable
BP Offsets
Charger Enable
ENTER or 1 to select ENTER or 1 to select

SIB Configuration

>>>Load SIB Config<<<

MARS Config
Select Load SIB Config to load the SIB
configuration files.

ENTER or 1 to select

Load SIB Configuration

User Action:
Reboot device Follow these instructions to complete loading the
configuration files.

ENTER or 1 to save

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MARS Configuration

Load SIB Config

>>>MARS Config<<<
Select MARS Config to configure the MARS.

ENTER or 1 to select

>>>Set Tolerance<<<
Current cal.
Zero cal.
Autozero enable First, Set Tolerance.
Autozero int.
ENTER or 1 to select

30 Rotate the ENTER button below the LCD screen

(Figure 69) until the desired tolerance (30 is
recommended) is reached.
ENTER or 1 to select

Set Tolerance
>>>Current cal.<<<
Zero cal.
Autozero enable Now select Current cal..
Autozero int.
ENTER or 1 to select

MARS Calibration
User Action: Follow these instructions to complete calibrating
1) Connect MARS the MARS. The calibration is complete when the
2) ENTER to Cal screen returns to the previous menu.

ENTER or 1 to select

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Set Tolerance
Current cal. Select Current cal. to tell the DCP what the
>>>Zero cal.<<< current reading is when there is no current. You
Autozero enable will be prompted to disconnect the MARS
Autozero int. (holding the MARS test switch has the same
effect) and press ENTER.
ENTER or 1 to select

Set Tolerance
Current cal. Use Autozero enable to enable or disable the
Zero cal. DCP to shut down the 12V rail (which disables
>>>Autozero enable<<< the MARS) periodically and read the “zero
Autozero int. current” value.
ENTER or 1 to select

Set Tolerance
Current cal. Now select Autozero int. to specify the
Zero cal. interval between autozero attempts; it can be set
Autozero enable between 1 and 24 hours. When Autozero
>>>Autozero int.<<< enable is disabled, this setting has no effect.
ENTER or 1 to select

BP Offsets
Note that BP Offsets are not available on SIB Type A.3 since they are not used with domestic
non-Federal AWOS systems.

>>>BP Offset 1<<<

BP Offset 2 Select BP Offset to set. Note that the number of
BP Offset 3 offsets depends on which BP sensor was
configured (Section 3.7.2.2).

ENTER or 1 to select

Units inHg
0.005 Rotate the ENTER button below the LCD screen
(Figure 69) until the desired offset is showing.

ENTER or 1 to accept

The instructions for all the offsets are the same.

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Charger Enable

BATTERY CHARGE ENABLE

None Select whether to enable the Battery Charger.
OFF
The Battery Charger should be enabled if a
>>>ON<<<
backup battery is present.
ENTER or 1 to select

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3.8.11 Network Parameters

The network parameters shown on the System Status screens in Sections 3.5.1 and 3.5.2 cannot
be set through the System Configuration screens in Section 0.
The network parameters are stored in the configuration_x.properties file described in
Section 3.6, where x is the SIB number, and can only be set or changed in this configuration file
by editing the file. Follow the instructions in Section 3.8.5 or 3.8.6, depending on whether a
microSD card or a USB drive is used to copy or load the configuration files.
NOTE: The default settings for the device are to look for a DHCP address and if one cannot be
found, the device will be assigned its default IP Address.
These are the network parameters found in the configuration_x.properties configuration
file.
CDP TCP PORT=2101
IP_ADDR_0=192
IP_ADDR_1=168
IP_ADDR_2=5
IP_ADDR_3=10
SUBNET_MASK_0=255
SUBNET_MASK_1=255
SUBNET_MASK_2=255
SUBNET_MASK_3=0
GW_ADDR_0=192
GW_ADDR_1=168
GW_ADDR_2=5
GW_ADDR_3=1
IP_MODE=0

For DHCP IP_MODE=1, no IP_ADDR, SUBNET_MASK, or GW_ADDR is needed.

The CDP TCP PORT defaults to 2101 and network parameters shown above provide the
override to change it.

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3.9 MODEL 8364-E/8365 VISIBILITY SENSOR CALIBRATION AND

TESTING
This section explains how to use the built-in features of the Model 1192 Data Collection
Platform to calibrate and test Model 8364-E/8365 Visibility Sensors.
Start by accessing the Visibility Sensor display screens as described in Section 3.5.1 (Visibility
Sensor Screens) or Section 3.5.2 (Visibility Sensor Screens). Continue until The Test or
Calibrate options are presented.

VIS Calibration/Test Press the desired character on the keypad to

continue when this screen is reached.
1 to Calibrate Sensor
1 to calibrate
2 to Test, # to Exit
2 to test
0 to exit
8364 / 8365

3.9.1 Calibrate
Follow the instructions on the LCD screen, which match the calibration instructions in the User’s
Manual for the corresponding Visibility Sensor. This feature allows the DCP to be used to
calibrate the Visibility Sensor in lieu of the handheld terminal.

VIS Calibration/Test
Enter the Cal ID # shown on the calibration
Enter Cal Id * for . paddle’s label using the keypad, then press #
# when done xx.xxx when done. Use the * key to enter a decimal
point.
8364 / 8365

VIS Calibration/Test

Clean windows. Clean windows, then press # when done.

# when done

8364 / 8365

VIS Calibration/Test The calibration averaging cycle is started. The

progress is indicated on the display. When
Insert paddle. complete, a prompt to insert the calibration
# when done paddle is displayed. Press # to when the paddle is
inserted.
8364 / 8365

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VIS Calibration/Test The calibration averaging cycle is started. The

progress is indicated on the display. When
Remove paddle. complete, a prompt to remove the calibration
# when done paddle is displayed. Press # to when the paddle is
removed.
8364 / 8365

VIS Calibration/Test

Cover emitters. Cover the emitters and press # when done.

# when done

8364 / 8365

VIS Calibration/Test The calibration averaging cycle is started. The

progress is indicated on the display. When
Remove covers. complete, a prompt to remove the covers is
# when done displayed. Press # to when the covers are
removed.
8364 / 8365

VIS Calibration/Test

Cal Fctr: Old = 54.908 Old and new calibration factors are displayed.
New = 54.738 # when done Press # to continue.

8364 / 8365

VIS Calibration/Test
A percentage change in calibration factor is
% Change = 0.3 displayed. Press # accept the change or press * to
# = Accept * = Reject reject the change.

8364 / 8365
The calibration/test prompt is displayed again.
VIS Calibration/Test
Calibration is complete. Press the desired
character on the keypad to continue when this
1 to Calibrate Sensor screen is reached.
2 to Test, # to Exit
1 to calibrate
8364 / 8365 2 to test
# to exit

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3.9.2 Test Mode

The various tests made in isolating a problem are initiated through the Test Mode. Follow the
instructions on the LCD screen, which match the Test Mode instructions in the User’s Manual
for the corresponding Visibility Sensor. This feature allows the DCP to be used to test the
Visibility Sensor in lieu of the handheld terminal.
Test Menu

First, the Test menu is displayed. Press the desired character on the keypad to select the desired
test.
1 Sensor status
2 Diagnostic menu
3 Test Mode 0
4 Test Mode 1
0 to exit
A test result will be displayed. Press # when finished viewing the test result to return to this Test
menu.
Instead of a test result, selecting the Diagnostic menu will provide additional test options as
explained below.
Diagnostic Menu

The Diagnostic menu is displayed. Press the desired character on the keypad to select the desired
test.
1 RAM test
2 ROM test
3 Power data
4 Nonvolatile memory
0 to exit
The test result will be displayed. Press # when finished viewing the test result to return to the
Diagnostic menu.
Press 0 when finished to return to the Test menu.
Press 0 when finished to exit the Test menu.
The calibration/test prompt is displayed when you
VIS Calibration/Test
exit the Test menu. Press the desired character on
the keypad to continue when this screen is
1 to Calibrate Sensor reached.
2 to Test, # to Exit
1 to calibrate
8364 / 8365 2 to test
# to exit

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3.10 MODEL 6498-DC-V/6498-DC-PV VISIBILITY SENSOR

CALIBRATION
This section explains how to use the built-in features of the Model 1192 Data Collection
Platform to perform visibility calibrations for the 6498-DC series of Present Weather/Visibility
sensors. Note that these instructions apply only to the Direct Connect sensors, which have DC in
their model number.
1. Connect a laptop to the DCP using a standard CAT5/6 cable. (Administrator access is
required to perform the steps in this procedure.)
2. Navigate to the Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center and then click on Change
Adapter settings.

3. Right-click on the network adapter connected to the DCP and click Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
5. Enter the information shown here.
IP Address: 192.168.5.20
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.5.1
DNS information can be left blank.
Click OK.
6. Click Close.
7. Open a terminal emulation utility such as Putty on the test computer.
8. Enter 192.168.5.5 for the host name and 3107 for the port.

The screenshots were obtained using

Putty v 0.71 on a Windows 10
computer. Other terminal emulation
utilities and operating systems may
be used. Please contact AWI
Customer Service for additional
assistance if needed.

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9. Click on Terminal in the list on the left and set Local echo to Force off and Local line
editing to Force off.

10. Click Open. The 6498 setup menu will appear. Follow the instructions in the Model 6498
User’s Manual or the Model 6498 Calibration Technical Bulletin to perform the
calibration.
WELCOME TO THE AWI 6498 SETUP
MENU
ID 0
S/N 1003
(1) Message output menu
(2) User alarm menu
(3) Calibrate AWI 6498
(4) System information
(5) Communications setup
(6) System configuration

(9) Exit and save

(0) Exit and don't save
->

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3.11 PWD22-CFG06 VISIBILITY SENSOR CALIBRATION

Refer to the M210543EN-F Vaisala PWD22 Present Weather Detector User’s Guide for details
on how to check the visibility calibration using the PWA12 calibration kit.

3.12 UHF RADIO DATA TEST

Select the UHF Radio option as explained in Section 3.8.9 to send data to test the UHF radio.

Battery Charger
SD Card
USB Drive
GPS Antenna Select to send data to test the UHF radio.
>>>UHF Radio<<<
ENTER or 1 to select

>>>Data Test<<<
Press ENTER or press 1 on the keypad to start the
data test; press ESC or press 0 on the keypad to
exit.
ENTER or 1 to select

UHF Data Test

Send 60 sec of data
Press ESC to cancel the request to send data if
this is not needed.

ESC to Cancel

UHF Data Test

Sending data. . . Click the ENTER button below the LCD screen
(Figure 69) to stop sending data or wait for 60
seconds.

ENTER to Stop

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3.13 INCREASE PRECISION OF AUX INPUT GAIN SETTINGS

The precision for the default gain settings is limited by the cumulative precision of the
components in the circuit. If a specific application requires a better precision, the R1 trimmer
resistor can be used to do that.
Trimmer resistor R1 located above the DIP switches for the AUX terminal block J16 (Figure 70)
can be used to fine-tune the x10 and x50 gain values.

Figure 70. Location of Trimmer Resistor R1

Follow these instructions to adjust the gain.

1. Connect a known reference voltage to the AUX input.
2. Adjust the trimmer resistor until the desired value is displayed on the AUX Information
screen (see Solar Radiation Screen).

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4. MAINTENANCE
No regular maintenance is required with the Model 1192 Data Collection Platform, other than
verifying periodically that all cables are connected and in good condition and checking the real-
time clock battery voltage.
The test points shown in Figure 71 allow the Sensor Interface Board and its associated circuits to
be checked for troubleshooting.

Figure 71. Sensor Interface Board A.2 and A.3 Test Points

The measurements are made between the test point and GND.
 AUX is the analog voltage level (V+) for the solar radiation sensor after conditioning
circuits as supplied to the A/D converter (not used on Sensor Interface Board A.3) to
verify that the analog input works as expected.
 WS is the wind speed frequency signal (SIG).

 WDIR, TEMP, and RH are analog voltages after conditioning circuits as supplied to the
A/D converter. These are useful to verify that the analog inputs work as expected.
 VREF is a reference voltage that should be 3.000 ± 0.005 V.

 CURRENT is a voltage signal, Vout, proportional to the MARS fan current.

𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡 = (0.4 V/𝐴) × I + 0.25 V where I is the current in A

 SWITCH signal is not available from the AWI MARS.

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 RAIN is the rain gauge signal. When the tipping bucket is tipping, a pulse should be
observed on the test point.
 24V or 12V are for powering external sensors. So if a sensor is not working, these are
good to check.
 +8 V and -8V power the analog conditioning circuits.

 3.3V is the voltage source for most of the digital circuitry.

4.1 DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT

Diagnostic support is provided by the DCP for other equipment.
 Hold the spring-loaded MARS TEST switch next to the MARS terminal block down to turn
the MARS fan off to simulate a fan failure. The switch is normally up, the ON position.
The simulated fan failure is part of the MARS triannual maintenance checks with an
AWOS to make sure the diagnostic system is reporting failures correctly.
 Access the UHF radio data test using the Display screens as explained in Section 3.10 to
send test data. This feature is used in the annual revalidation check for the UHF radio and
is useful for troubleshooting UHF radio problems and issues with the associated cables
and antennas.

4.2 REAL-TIME CLOCK BATTERY

Check the battery voltage for the real-time clock by looking at the System Detail screen as
explained in Sections 3.5.1 (System Status Screens) and 3.5.2 (System Status Screens).
This maintenance step should be performed triannually, and the RTC backup battery should be
replaced when the RTC battery voltage drops below 2.0 V.
The real-time clock CR2032 battery (M438159-00) is located in a battery holder on the Main
Board. The Serial Interface Board has to be removed to access the battery holder.
3. Turn the power off to the DCP with both the circuit breaker and the ON/OFF switch.
4. The Serial Interface Board is secured to the Main Board using spacers and screws.
Remove the screws and unplug the Serial Interface Board, being careful not to bend the
pins that are plugged into the Main Board sockets. The terminal block plugs for the
sensors may be left plugged in. Set the screws and washers aside.
5. Slide out the old CR2032 battery and replace it with a fresh battery.
6. Align the pins of the Serial Interface Board with their sockets on the Main Board and
carefully plug the Serial Interface Board into the sockets on Main Board.
7. Secure the Serial Interface Board using the screws and washers set aside previously.
8. Turn the circuit breaker and the ON/OFF switch on to restore power to the DCP.
9. Check the RTC voltage to verify the battery was replaced correctly and is working.

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4.3 FIRMWARE UPDATES

Install firmware updates using the built- in boot loader on the Model 1192 Data Collection
Platform. The firmware update must be on a microSD card, which is inserted into the microSD
card slot near the top right of the Main Board (Figure 12). The firmware update file must be
named dcp3.bin and must be in the root of the microSD card’s file system. The microSD card
must be formatted as FAT, FAT32 or exFAT. A successful boot loader session will end with a
confirmation message and the background of the LCD will be green. If a failure occurs during
the boot loader session, an error message will be displayed and the background of the LCD will
be red.
Upon each boot, the bootloader runs a series of memory tests on the processors’ internal
memory. The result of the test is displayed before jumping to the main application. Should a
memory error be detected, the processor will not boot and will stay on the boot loader’s test
screen.
Follow these instructions once the microSD card with the firmware update has been inserted,

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1. Press and hold down the ESC button while DCP III – Loader
turning on the DCP. Starting . . .

2. This screen will display if there is a problem ALL WEATHER INC.

with the microSD card, for example, it has not DCP III – Loader
been inserted. Cannot init SD
If this happens, turn the DCP off and insert or
reinsert the microSD card before turning it
back on.

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3. Once the microSD card is being read correctly, DCP III – Loader
a series of screens will be displayed as the
Mounting SD Card
firmware update progresses.

Opening Flash File

Checking Size

Initialize process

Erasing Flash

Writing Program

Cleaning up

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4. Once the final screen has displayed, the regular
launch screen (Section 3.5) will appear, DCP III – Loader
indicating that the firmware update is Completed
complete.

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5. SPECIFICATIONS
Specification
Parameter
1192 & 1192-120 1192-240
64 × 128 Graphic LCD Display
Display
backlit and heated
Keypad 12-character keypad
Connectors Pluggable Terminal Blocks
GPS Onboard GPS receiver
Real-Time Clock 32.768 kHz crystal
32-bit ARM with Real-Time
Processor Operating System,
1.5 MB Internal RAM, up to 400 MHz
External Memory
microSD Card or USB Flash Drive
(FAT, FAT32, and exFAT file systems
up to 32 GB
supported)
Electrical
108–132 V AC, 2.5 A 216–264 V AC, 1.25 A
AC Voltage 55–65 Hz 55–65 Hz
Protected by 15 A circuit breaker
24 V AC
External Supply Voltage (optional) 12–48 V DC
12 V Battery
12 V DC, 5 A•h
Backup Battery
Protected by 7.5 A mini ATC/ATO fuse
Individually Configurable Serial Ports
Serial Ports 13 (10 available for Sensor Interface Board)
RS-485 (half duplex)
Serial Protocols RS-485 (full duplex)
3-wire RS-232 (no flow control)
Serial Baud Rates 300 to 115200 bps
Other I/O
General Purpose I/O 25
Analog Inputs Eight 24-bit oversampled channels: 0 V to 3 V

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Specification
Parameter
1192 & 1192-120 1192-240
Ethernet Port
TCP/IP 10/100Base-T
Connector RJ-45 Jack
Environmental
-40 to +70ºC
Operating Temperature
(-40 to +158ºF)
-40 to +85ºC
Storage Temperature
(-40 to +185ºF)
Humidity 0–100% (noncondensing)
Mechanical
Enclosure NEMA 4X (IP 66)
14" W × 20" H × 6" D
Polycarbonate Enclosure
(36 cm W × 51 cm H × 15 cm D)
Dimensions
Aluminum, Stainless 24" W × 24" H × 6" D
Steel Enclosure (61 cm W × 61 cm H × 15 cm D)
Mounting Enclosure Tower/Pole Mount (2” to 3” O.D.)
Weight 12 kg (26 lb)
Shipping Weight 16 kg (35 lb)
Compliance
EMI/RFI MIL-STD-461G
ESD/Surge/Overvoltage Protection IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5)

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6. WARRANTY
This equipment has been manufactured and will perform in accordance with requirements of
FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220-16B. Any defect in design, materials, or workmanship which
may occur during proper and normal use during a period of 1 year from date of installation or a
maximum of 2 years from shipment will be corrected by repair or replacement by All Weather
Inc.

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Sacramento, CA 95834 1192-001
Fax: 916.928.1165 Revision D
Phone: 916.928.1000 January, 2022
Toll Free: 800.824.5873