User Guide: Pulsar™ Weather Station (Columbia Weather Systems)

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Pulsar
Weather Station
User Guide

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Introduction
Components
Sensors
Monitoring
System Configuration
Calibration
Operation
Maintenance
Support
Index
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Introduction
Our top-of-the-line Pulsar Weather Station model
offers the ease of all-in-one sensor head with several
meteorological parameter configurations to choose
from. Requires Weather MicroServer or Weather
Display Console.
Features:
• Choice of sensor configuration in all-in-one module
• Electronic compass for auto wind-alignment
• Advanced Doppler radar measures precipitation type,
intensity
• Ultrasonic wind sensor
• Ventilated radiation protection
• Accurate and stable measurements
• No moving parts
• Fast and simple to install, low maintenance
• One-year warranty
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Additional Info
This presentation is intended to provide a quick
overview of the Pulsar Weather Station.
Additional detailed information and specifications
are provided on the website and in the User
Manual.
User Manuals are provided with each weather
station and are also available on our website.
User Manual and Website

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Components
Pulsar All-in-One Sensor Module
• Temperature
• Relative Humidity
• Wind Speed and Direction Sensor
• Barometric Pressure
• Rainfall
• Solar Radiation
• Lightning
• Electronic Compass
Monitoring Options:
• WeatherMaster Software
• Weather Display Console
• Weather MicroServer
• Weather Monitor Mobile App
• 4-20mA Interface

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Sensors
800
Pulsar Family Overview
601 600
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Precipitation Type
Precipitation Intensity
Rain Accumulation
Wind Direction & Speed
Solar Radiation
Lightning Detection
Electronic Compass
Barometric Pressure
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Leaf Wetness

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Sensors
501
500 200
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Precipitation Type
Precipitation Intensity
Rain Accumulation
Wind Direction & Speed
Solar Radiation
Lightning Detection
Electronic Compass
Barometric Pressure
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Pulsar Family Overview
502 400

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Sensors
Precipitation
Doppler Radar (Pulsar Models 600 and 100)
The 24 GHz Doppler radar sensor measures the drop
speed of an individual drop of rain or snow.
Precipitation quantity and intensity are calculated
from the correlation between drop size and speed.
The sensor is fast responding with a resolution of
0.01 mm.
Tipping Bucket (Pulsar Model 601 only)
Precipitation is measured by tipping spoon and
tipping bucket processes.
Optionally, the 601 also can be equipped with a leaf
wetness sensor.

• Four ultrasonic sensors are used to continuously
collect measurements from all directions. The
resulting wind speed and direction are calculated
from the measured run-time sound differential.
• The wind sensor has no moving parts, which
makes it virtually maintenance free.
Sensors
Wind Speed and Direction

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Sensors
Barometric Pressure, Temperature,
and Humidity Module
• Barometric pressure is measured using a MEMS
capacitive sensor.
• Temperature measurement utilizes a precision NTC
element.
• Humidity measurement is based on a capacitive
technology. The highly accurate sensor offers
excellent long-term stability in a wide range of
environments with negligible hysteresis.

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The Pulsar Weather Station model 800 includes
lightning detection by an integrated sensor which
analyzes the radio wave emission of the lightning and
delivers a count of recognized strikes.
The sensor analyzes spectrum and wave form of the
received signal to suppress the detection of man-
made electrical discharges.
Lightning Detection: Number of lightning events
Coverage Area: 5-10 km
Sensors
Lightning Detection

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Sensors
Solar Radiation
Model 501 is rated ISO 9060:1990 Second Class. It is
intended for shortwave global solar radiation
measurements in the spectral range from 300 to 2800
nm. The thermopile detector measures irradiance up
to 2000 W/m² with response time <18 seconds and
typical sensitivity 10 µV/W/m² that varies less than 5 %
from -10 ºC to +40 ºC.
Pulsar Weather Station models 800,700 and 502 use a
silicon photodiode radiation sensor.

Monitoring
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A complete weather station includes one or more
monitoring options. While based on the most
common requirements, CWS proprietary
monitoring options can be customized for specific
applications.
• WeatherMaster Software
• Weather MicroServer
• Weather Display Console
• Weather Cloud Server
• Weather Monitor Mobile App
*4-20 mA output available upon request
Monitoring Options

Monitoring
Features:
• Touchscreen operation displays current
conditions, trend graphs, min/max
• Secure, direct connection to a weather station
• Network option via Weather MicroServer
allowing multiple display consoles in different
locations
• Alarm notification
• Visible from a distance
• Available in a Desktop, Panel Mount, and 19” Rack
Mount chassis
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Touchscreen Weather Display

Monitoring
Weather Master is a professional-grade weather
software for robust meteorological calculations and
interoperability with computer models.
Features:
• Real-time monitoring + calculated parameters
• Data logging and reports
• Multi-station monitoring
• Alarm notification and relay control
• Email/text weather reports to multiple recipients
• Automatic CAMEO/ALOHA interface
• Automatic interface to Weather Underground
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WeatherMaster Software

Monitoring
A hardware component that provides Internet and
industrial protocols for automated reporting via web
browser or industrial automation systems.
Features:
• CWS Cloud Weather Server
• FTP output (XML and CSV)
• XML web service Internet browser user interface
• SNMP, Modbus/OPC and RTU, DNP3 and BACnet
• Compatible with popular weather network websites
such as CWOP and Weather Underground
• Datalogging capability
• Optional monitoring with WeatherMaster, Display
• Additional sensors: Snow level, Solar, UV, PAR,
Visibility, Particle Concentration, CO2
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Weather MicroServer

Weather Monitor Mobile App
Check current conditions quickly from a hand-held
mobile device for decision-making in the field.
The CWS Weather Monitor App is compatible with
all CWS weather stations that include the Weather
MicroServer.
Monitoring
Features:
• Real-time data from one or more weather stations
• Detailed NWS forecast for zip code or current location
• Historical data and graphs for Today and Yesterday
• Alarm notifications customizable in the Cloud Weather
Server
Access to a Cloud Weather Server account is required.

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Check current conditions quickly from a hand-held
mobile device for decision-making in the field.
The CWS Weather Monitor App is compatible with
all CWS weather stations that include the Weather
MicroServer. It includes three real-time monitoring
screens which display standard meteorological
parameters.
Access to a Cloud Weather Server account is
required.
MicroServer
Cloud Weather Server

Sensor Mounting
Due to the wide variety of applications, installation
mounting hardware and masts can be purchased
separately.
Mounting Options:
• Universal Mast Mount to your own mast
• Roof Mount
• Wall Mount
• Tripod
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Mounting
Attaches to existing towers or alternate masts, even
those with multiple instruments.
Can be used vertically or horizontally. It comes with
three clamp rings.
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Universal Mount

Mounting
Roof Mount:
The Roof Mounting Kit is suitable for either slanted or
flat roof installation. Mast sold separately.
Wall Mount:
The Wall Mounting Kit consists of two 4-inch
Mounting Brackets with screws. Mast sold separately.
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Roof & Wall Mounts
Roof Mount Wall Mount

Mounting
• Sturdy construction supports up to 60 pounds.
• Legs insert easily into body and fasten securely
with stainless steel retainer pins.
• Guy wires clip quickly to feet for increased
stability.
• Can be permanently mounted in a fixed location.
Also used in portable applications.
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Tripod Mast

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System Configuration
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A typical configuration showing
all monitoring options.
• Sensor Model with cable
• Monitoring Selection
• Mounting System (optional)

More Options
Wireless Transceivers
• 2.4 GHz for one mile line of site
• 900 MHz for up to 20 miles line of site
Weatherproof Enclosure
• For corrosive environments indoors or outdoors
Solar Power
• Optimizes power supply during ideal conditions
Battery Backup
• Provides continuous power during electrical
outage

Calibration
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Sensors
All sensors are calibrated at the factory.
No field calibration is required except for the altitude
on the barometric pressure sensor.
The barometric pressure sensor is sensitive to
changes in elevation of as little as 10 ft. (3 m).
Adding the local altitude for automatic pressure
adjustment is easily accomplished through the
monitoring device.

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Operation
Once set up, the Pulsar will operate automatically by
immediately recording and sending data to the
desired monitoring device.
Reviewing data, updating sensor parameters, and
checking station operation status can all be done
either remotely or on-location through the
monitoring options.

Maintenance
While the Pulsar is a maintenance free sensor
capable of providing years of operation, there are
simple steps you can take to extend the life of the
sensor.
Periodic cleaning - To ensure the accuracy of
measurement results, the sensor transmitter should
be cleaned when it becomes contaminated.
Leaves and other such particles should be removed
from the precipitation sensor and the transmitter
should be cleaned carefully with a soft, lint-free cloth
moistened with water.
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Support
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The User Manual is a comprehensive source of
information with detailed instructions.
Personal, technical support is free via phone
and/or email.

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with the right weather station for your
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