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WEATHERPAK® MTR
User’s Manual
June 2010
P/N: 0302140001 Rev. B
COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC.
820 First Avenue South • Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 682-6048 • (800) 488-8291 • Fax: (206) 682-5658
www.CoastalEnvironmental.com
©2010 Coastal Environmental Systems
WEATHERPAK® MTR
USER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2
SITING AND SETUP................................................................................................................7
2-1
SITING CONSIDERATIONS .......................................................................................................................7
2-1.1
COMPASS ACCURACY ........................................................................................................................7
2-1.2
PROPER WIND MEASUREMENT ...........................................................................................................7
2-1.3
RADIO TRANSMISSION ........................................................................................................................7
2-1.4
GPS OPERATION...............................................................................................................................7
2-2
SYSTEM ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................................................................8
2-2.1
RECEIVER/DISPLAY CONNECTIONS .....................................................................................................8
2-2.2
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER WITH SERIAL PORT (USED ON EARLIER MTR VERSIONS)........................8
2-2.3
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER WITH SERIAL TO USB CONVERTER ......................................................9
2-2.4
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER WITH THE ETHERNET PORT ..................................................................9
2-3
TRIPOD AND WEATHERPAK® SET UP ..................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 3
SYSTEM OPERATION ............................................................................................................9
3-1
CONFIGURING THE DISPLAY....................................................................................................................9
3-2
RECEIVER/DISPLAY FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION..................................................................................10
3-3
USING THE TOUCH SCREENS...............................................................................................................11
3-3.1
THE ACTIVE WPAK SCREEN ...........................................................................................................11
3-3.2
THE WEATHERPAKS DETECTED SCREEN ..........................................................................................11
3-3.3
THE GRAPH DATA SCREEN ..............................................................................................................14
3-3.4
THE PREVIEW SCREEN.....................................................................................................................14
3-3.5
WEATHERPAK STATUS SCREEN .......................................................................................................15
CHAPTER 4
4-1
WEATHERPAK® AND PLUME MODELING SOFTWARE...................................................17
ALOHA® DATA LINE INTERPRETATION ................................................................................................19
CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................................19
5-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................................................................................19
5-2
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................19
5-2.1
THE WEATHERPAK® ....................................................................................................................19
5-2.2
THE RECEIVER/DISPLAY ..................................................................................................................19
5-2.3
DATA TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT ............................................................................................20
5-2.4
THE COMPUTER ...............................................................................................................................20
5-3
REPLACING TOWER BATTERIES AND FUSE ...........................................................................................20
5-3.1
TOWER BATTERIES ..........................................................................................................................20
5-3.2
TOWER FUSE ...................................................................................................................................21
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TABLE OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
COMPUTER WITH RECEIVER/DISPLAY..................................................................................................5
BACK OF RECEIVER/DISPLAY BOX ......................................................................................................8
TOWER SET-UP ..................................................................................................................................9
CONFIGURATION SCREEN .................................................................................................................10
ACTIVE SCREEN...............................................................................................................................11
WEATHERPAK®S DETECTED SCREEN ...........................................................................................13
GRAPH DATA SCREEN......................................................................................................................14
PREVIEW SCREEN ............................................................................................................................15
STATUS SCREEN ..............................................................................................................................16
"NO DATA" ALERT SCREEN .............................................................................................................16
ALOHA® SCREEN CAPTURE ............................................................................................................17
ALOHA® WITH MARPLOT® MAP ....................................................................................................18
BATTERY REPLACEMENT..................................................................................................................21
FUSE LOCATION...............................................................................................................................21
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1
WEATHERPAK® MTR COMPONENTS ..............................................................................................6
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
APPENDIX E
GAMMA SENSOR
VEHICLE MOUNTING A WEATHERPAK®
MAGNETIC DECLINATION / VARIATION AND WEATHERPAK® COMPASS ADJUSTMENT
WEATHERPAK® USB CONNECTION AND VIRTUAL COM PORT SET UP
COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Please call Coastal Environmental Systems if any issues arise or if you have questions regarding the WEATHERPAK®
MTR.
Coastal Environmental Systems, Inc.
820 First Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
Main: 800-488-8291 · Fax: 206-682-5658
Parts & Service: x157
Support@CoastalEnvironmental.com
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WHEN CONTACTING US, PLEASE REFER TO THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER of your
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WEATHERPAK . The serial number is located on a silver label under the radiation shield near the top of the
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WEATHERPAK , on a silver label located near the bottom of the WEATHERPAK cylinder, or on the
Weatherpak Status screen on the Receiver/Display unit.
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WASH OR DECON THE WEATHERPAK® WHEN FULLY ASSEMBLED. Do not allow water to enter the
connectors. WEATHERPAK® is water-resistant only when completely assembled.
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FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. (See “Periodic Maintenance Schedule” Chapter 5, Section 5-1).
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DO NOT OPEN OR DISASSEMBLE THE WEATHERPAK®. The WEATHERPAK® is double O-ring sealed and
purged with desiccant to assure a watertight seal. Opening the cylinder will allow moisture in, damage the
electronics, and invalidate your warranty.
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DO NOT REMOVE THE ANTENNA FROM THE WEATHERPAK®. If the WEATHERPAK® is activated without
the antenna, the radio will be damaged.
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CHAPTER 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The WEATHERPAK® MTR measures wind speed and wind direction, air temperature, relative humidity and barometric
pressure. Gamma radiation sensor is optional. In addition, the WEATHERPAK® calculates the wind stability class and
provides location information. Atmospheric conditions are sampled every second and the system computes a 5-minute
running average. Data is then transmitted every 30 seconds to the display and plume model.
Figure 1 - Computer with Receiver/Display
WEATHERPAK® was specifically designed for use by Hazardous Materials Responders. The following is a list of some of
the features that make the WEATHERPAK® MTR unique:
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WEATHERPAK® MTR features an advanced electronic interface, which allows the use of features such as GPS
and SmartDetect™, the MTR’s unique automatic networking capability, as well as future enhancements as they
are needed.
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The wind sensor is an advanced technology, “ultrasonic” style anemometer. The ultrasonic wind sensor has no
moving parts, is very accurate (particularly at very low wind speeds), and does not require periodic calibration.
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WEATHERPAK® MTR features a multi-function, 5.7” full color, flat panel touch screen display in a ruggedized
enclosure. Multiple display screens are available via the touch screen, which displays data from multiple
WEATHERPAK® weather stations.
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WEATHERPAK® MTR is the only WEATHERPAK® that offers an optional gamma radiation sensor.
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In addition to the above features, MTR shares the following with the rest of the WEATHERPAK® line of products:
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Automatically updates CAMEO®/ALOHA®, CHARM®, MIDAS® and most other plume modeling software
programs.
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Built-in electronic compass allows the WEATHERPAK® to be set up in any orientation – will automatically
determine True North and give you true wind direction. 1
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Set-up time is less than one minute.
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The electrical connections are designed to be intrinsically safe and the housing and tower are constructed of
6061-T6 aluminum, a non-corrosive and non-sparking alloy.
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Designed to withstand decontamination procedures. The WEATHERPAK® housing is double O-ring sealed and
dried with a desiccant to protect the electronics against moisture.
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All electronics are grounded at a single point to protect the WEATHERPAK® against EMI (electro-magnetic
interference) and RFI (radio frequency interference), thus assuring reliable data and transmission.
This manual will familiarize you with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the WEATHERPAK® MTR. Please
read all of the instructions before attempting to operate or troubleshoot the system.
WEATHERPAK® MTR SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Description
Part Number
Please Call
1220-109-040
---1201-140-002
4050-000-094
6016-000-001
1914-000-108
6003-000-094
1914-000-068
3603-000-040
3603-101-009
0302-140-001
0302-140-002
1220-109-001
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WEATHERPAK sensor package with wind monitor
Three meter tower, including:
Upper tower section with j-box and KamLock
Lower tower section
Tower leg – 3 each
Receiver/Display box
Receiver/Display power supply
Receiver/Display power cable
GPS antenna and cable (for Receiver/Display box)
USB data output cable
Receiver/Display radio receiver antenna
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WEATHERPAK carry-case
Tower carry-bag
User’s Manual
Quick reference card for assembly and ALOHA
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WEATHERPAK Training Guide (CD)
Table 1 - WEATHERPAK® MTR Components
1 Declination (the variation of True North from Magnetic North) for your location is configured by Coastal Environmental Systems prior to shipping. If necessary, the declination can be
reconfigured. Please contact Coastal’s Customer Service Department if this is necessary.
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CHAPTER 2 SITING AND SETUP
2-1
SITING CONSIDERATIONS
The following siting considerations must be addressed:
2-1.1
Compass Accuracy
The WEATHERPAK® contains an electronic compass
for automatic alignment to True North. If placed
laterally near a large mass of steel or other magnetic
material, an erroneous compass reading may result.
(The top of a van is OK, but next to it is not an ideal
location). Try to place the WEATHERPAK® at least 30
meters laterally from large vans, busses, cranes, etc.
2-1.2
Proper Wind Measurement
Select a site that is as unobstructed as possible.
Structures, trees, terrain, etc. will disrupt the wind flow for a considerable distance. For example, if the
WEATHERPAK® is placed immediately North of your vehicle and the wind is coming from the South, an
erroneous wind data reading will result.
2-1.3
Radio Transmission
Deploy the WEATHERPAK® as close as safety permits to the hot zone. The WEATHERPAK®’s UHF radio has a
range of 5 to 7 miles2 “line-of-sight”. Do not attempt to transmit through structures containing steel, or through
hills.
2-1.4
GPS Operation
There is a GPS receiver inside the MTR Receiver/Display box and a GPS receiver inside the WEATHERPAK®
MTR. These GPS receivers work together and provide data to the SmartDetect™ firmware, which in turn
furnishes direction and distance information for additional WEATHERPAK® MTRs operating in the vicinity. (The
MTR receiver will also accept data from Coastal Environmental Systems’ WEATHERPAK® TRx and TRx2s, but
since only the MTR has a GPS, location information for the others is not available).
The GPS in the Receiver/Display must be connected to an external GPS antenna. The receiver will
automatically begin to search for and track GPS satellite signals at power-up. The antenna must have good
exposure to the sky.
The performance of a GPS receiver at power-up is determined largely by the availability and accuracy of the
satellite ephemeris data and the availability of a GPS system almanac. When the WEATHERPAK® is poweredup, the GPS searches for satellites from a cold start (no almanac). The GPS will begin to compute position
solutions within the first two minutes. The WEATHERPAK® system should be powered up as soon as possible
upon arrival at the incident scene.
2 This distance assumes ideal conditions. Reception range will vary depending on radio signal path.
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2-2
SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
2-2.1
Receiver/Display Connections
The WEATHERPAK® MTR Receiver/Display box contains the radio receiver and features a 5.7” color TFT display with a
touch screen. In addition, it contains GPS and electronics that allow the WEATHERPAK® to communicate with the
computer. The touch screen on the display provides access to multiple screens that display the weather data in a variety
of ways, including: Active, Preview, and Weatherpak Status screens, a columnar list of other WEATHERPAK®s in the
vicinity, and sensor data graphs.
Figure 2 - Back of Receiver/Display Box
1.
Connect the external GPS and radio antenna to the appropriate connectors on the back of Receiver/Display box.
(See Figure 2).
2.
Connect the USB data cable. (The Ethernet connection will only be used in rare instances where the
Receiver/Display box will be connected to a network).
3.
Plug the Receiver/Display box power supply AC cord into a power source (110V, unless otherwise marked) then
plug the mini-plug end into the plug on the back of the Receiver/Display box.
4.
Press the green power “On/Off” button on the front of the unit. The power indicator light will illuminate, the
Coastal Environmental Systems splash screen will immediately appear, and the display will complete its boot-up
within 20-30 seconds.
2-2.2
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3.
4.
Connecting to a Computer with Serial Port (used on earlier MTR versions)
Plug one end of the Serial data cable into the Serial connector (RS 232) on the back of the Receiver/Display box
and the other end into an available 9-pin Serial port on your PC.
Turn the Receiver/Display on.
The receiver power indicator light should now be on. The system will take approximately 20-30 seconds to bootup.
With the WEATHERPAK® assembled and running and after the Receiver/Display box has completed the boot-up
routine, the amber colored data light will blink approximately every 30 seconds as an indication that data is being
received from the WEATHERPAK®.
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Connecting to a Computer with Serial to USB Converter
In the event the computer does not have a USB port, you must employ a “Serial to USB” converter, which is
available at your local computer supply store. Connect the Serial cable to the converter. Follow the directions
provided with the Serial to USB device.
2-2.4
Connecting to a Computer with the Ethernet Port
This method is to be employed only if the Receiver/Display must be connected to a network. Please contact
Coastal Environmental Systems, Inc. for further information.
TRIPOD AND WEATHERPAK® SET UP
2-3
Assemble the tower in the following manner:
1.
Insert and lock the legs onto the bottom section of the
tower, forming the tower’s tripod base.
2.
Align the slot on the WEATHERPAK® with the guide pin
on the quick release and push straight in. DO NOT
“screw” the WEATHERPAK® onto the KamLock
connector. The KamLock provides a precision sealed fit
and may require an extra push to seat the
WEATHERPAK® properly. Once the weather station is
properly seated, press the arms of the clamp down to
assure a tight fit. The battery indicator light (on the tower
junction box) should illuminate when the
WEATHERPAK® is properly seated into the KamLock.
3.
Place the entire unit (upper tower section and
WEATHERPAK®) onto the tripod, engage the twist-lock
and turn clockwise ¼ turn.
4.
The WEATHERPAK® is now running and sampling data.
When the WEATHERPAK® is removed from the
KamLock connector, it will stop sampling and shut itself
off.
Figure 3 - Tower Set-up
CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM OPERATION
Once set up, the WEATHERPAK® automatically begins sampling
weather conditions and transmits data to the Receiver/Display
every 30 seconds. (See “Data Line Interpretation” in Section 33.5, for additional information.)
Figure 3 – Tower Set-up
The Receiver/Display takes approximately 20-30 seconds to
complete a boot-up routine. When this process is complete, it is
ready to accept the first transmission from the WEATHERPAK®. The data may now be viewed on the display or viewed
and archived using Coastal Environmental Systems’ optional INTERCEPT™ software. Plume modeling software requires
five minutes of data before a valid plume can be presented,
3-1
CONFIGURING THE DISPLAY
During the boot-up process two touch screen buttons will appear labeled Configure and Skip Configuration.
When selected, the Configure button opens a series of screens which allow the operator to select from several
data display configuration choices. Once these selections have been made (typically the first time you boot-up
your new system), the values are stored in memory. It is not necessary to configure the system every time it is
used. The configuration screen will time-out in approximately five seconds, or you can touch the Skip
Configuration button to proceed. Configuration choices are:
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Screen 1: Pressure Temperature and Wind – Metric or English units.
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Screen 2: Latitude and Longitude – Various decimal or Hs:Ms formats.
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Screen 3: Forward All Weatherpak Data – If using ALOHA always, select “No”. The “Yes” selection is for
custom applications only. Selecting “Yes” will prevent ALOHA® or other plume models from working properly.
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Screen 4: Calibrate Touch Screen – Calibrating re-aligns the touch screen. There is no need to calibrate the
display screen every time the system is used. If, over time, the screen becomes misaligned or the touch screen
buttons do not function properly, re-start the Receiver/Display box and follow the procedure presented on this
screen.
Figure 4 - Configuration Screen
3-2
RECEIVER/DISPLAY FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION
The touch screen on the display provides access to multiple information screens which display the weather data
in a variety of ways. The screens include: the Active and Preview screens, a raw data screen, a columnar list of
all WEATHERPAK®s in the vicinity, and sensor data graphs. The following is a summary of the function of each
screen:
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The Active screen is the most important and most frequently used information screen. It displays the data
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received from the Active WEATHERPAK . An Active WEATHERPAK is defined as the weather station
selected to provide data to the plume model. Access to all other screens is initiated here.
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The Weatherpaks Detected screen displays data from all WEATHERPAK®’s detected in the vicinity, in a
columnar fashion. If any of the remote systems are WEATHERPAK® MTR’s, the relative position (direction and
distance) will also be displayed for those stations.
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The Preview screen displays data from any one of the stations listed on the Weatherpaks Detected screen and
allows the operator to view the status of that system and change its Active or Default status, if desired. Please
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Note: Reset the default upon receiving your new WEATHERPAK MTR. It is common practice for organizations
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to purchase multiple WEATHERPAK weather stations and then distribute the systems to several teams without
taking into account the factory default setting. (See Section 3-3.4, “Changing or Setting the Default
WEATHERPAK®”).
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The Weatherpak Status screen displays the unique serial number of the WEATHERPAK®, its tower battery
voltage, and the raw data line being transmitted by the selected system. The MTR Info screen (accessed by the
button at the bottom of the Weatherpak Status screen) lists the serial number of the Receiver/Display box, the
firmware version and the network ID.
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The Graph Data screens display simple graphs of wind direction, wind speed, air temperature, barometric
pressure and relative humidity. The time line auto-scales to a maximum of three hours.
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USING THE TOUCH SCREENS
3-3.1
The Active WPAK Screen
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Once the boot-up process is complete, the ACTIVE WPAK screen appears and, upon receiving the first
transmission from the weather station, the “Default” WEATHERPAK® data is automatically displayed. If a default
station has not been chosen, the ACTIVE WPAK screen will remain blank until a station is selected (from the
Weatherpaks Detected screen) and designated as “Active” or “Default”. (See Figure 5).
The screen label ACTIVE WPAK is followed by the unique serial number of the currently active WEATHERPAK®.
The data validity indicator is located in the upper right corner of the screen. Green indicates the data is current
and valid. Red indicates no data has been received from the WEATHERPAK® for more than two minutes.
The data fields presented on this screen are:
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5-minute running average of wind speed and wind direction (in degrees 0-360)
5-minute average air temperature
Relative humidity
Barometric pressure
Latitude and Longitude
Gamma radiation indicator (optional)
(Section 3-3.5, “Weatherpak Status Screen” provides a detailed description of data output).
Three touch screen buttons are located at the bottom of the ACTIVE WPAK screen: Weatherpaks Detected,
followed by the number of systems automatically detected, Graph Data, and Weatherpak Status. Touch the
Weatherpaks Detected button to view a columnar list and data from additional WEATHERPAK®’s in the vicinity.
Touch Graph Data to view the sensor data graphs. Touching the Weatherpak Status button will open the
Weatherpak Status screen for the active system.
Figure 5 - Active Screen
3-3.2
The Weatherpaks Detected Screen
This screen is accessed by touching the Weatherpaks Detected button on the ACTIVE WPAK screen. Listed in
a columnar fashion are all WEATHERPAK®s, (MTR, TRx, and TRx2) that are within range and detected by the
receiver. (See Figure 6.)
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The data displayed on this screen is:
• WPAK lists the unique serial numbers in numerical order.
• WSPD is the instant wind speed. Instant wind speed is the speed measured one second before data
transmission. (This reading will typically be different from the 5-minute average wind speed displayed on the
ACTIVE WPAK screen).
• WDIR is the instant wind direction, in degrees. Instant wind direction is the direction measured one second
before data transmission. (This reading will typically be different from the 5-minute average wind direction
displayed on the ACTIVE WPAK screen).
• LOC is the direction to the specified remote WEATHERPAK® MTR. (This data is only available for
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WEATHERPAK MTRs).
• DIST is the distance, in statute miles, to the specified remote WEATHERPAK® MTR. (This data is only
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available for WEATHERPAK MTRs).
• STAB is wind stability class, also known as standard deviation. This number is associated with air turbulence
and reflects the mixing ability of air for chemical plume modeling purposes. The default value (–1) is displayed
until the weather station has accumulated 5 minutes of data. STAB ranges from 1 to 100. The higher the
STAB number, the more unstable the wind, which relates to a wider area of concern.
• Status Touching this button will open the Weatherpak Status screen for the selected WEATHERPAK®. (For
additional details see Section 3-3.5).
Color indicators
Some information on the Weatherpaks Detected screen is color-coded to provide additional information:
Green text identifies the Active WEATHERPAK® and indicates valid data.
Yellow text identifies systems other than the Active system and indicates valid data.
Red text indicates data has not been updated for more than two minutes and may be invalid.
The data indicator in the upper right corner of the screen indicates the Active WEATHERPAK®’s data status.
Green is valid. Red indicates no data has been received for more than two minutes.
Previewing WEATHERPAK®s other than the Active system
Touch the appropriate data line and the Preview screen will open, displaying the information for the selected
WEATHERPAK®.
Touch “Exit” to return to the Active screen.
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Figure 6 - WEATHERPAK®s Detected Screen
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The Graph Data Screens
These screens present the wind direction and speed, air temperature, station barometric pressure and relative
humidity data on graphs. The graphs display historic data (on a self-scaling time line) up to a maximum of three
hours. The various data values are accessed by touching the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Figure 7- Graph Data Screen
3-3.4
The Preview Screen
The layout of the Preview screen is similar to the Active screen, but the Preview screen serves a very different
function. When viewing data on the Preview screen you are simply viewing the data on one of the non-active
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weather stations. The currently Active WEATHERPAK is still sending data to the plume model.
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ALOHA (and similar plume modeling programs) are only able to accept data from one weather station at a time.
The WEATHERPAK® MTR is unique in that it allows the operator to select which weather station sends data to
the model. When the Receiver/Display is turned on, it “looks” for the default WEATHERPAK®. The default
system is then listed first on the Weatherpaks Detected page and is automatically designated as the Active
WEATHERPAK®.
Previewing allows the operator to view detailed weather data from other WEATHERPAK® locations. If it is
determined the Previewed WEATHERPAK® is providing more representative information, the operator may
select the alternate WEATHERPAK® as the Active system and send that data to the plume model instead. To
reassign the previewed station to Active status, simply touch the “Select as Active” button near the bottom of the
Preview screen.
The Default WEATHERPAK® - A “default” WEATHERPAK® must be selected for the system to operate properly.
When the Receiver/Display is powered-on, it automatically searches for the default WEATHERPAK® and then
displays its data on the Active screen. If data does not appear (or the wrong data appears) within 30-40 seconds
after the boot-up routine ends, it is an indication that no default, or the wrong default has been set. For this
reason, Coastal Environmental Systems recommends you check the default and reset if necessary upon
receiving your new WEATHERPAK® MTR.
It is common practice for organizations to purchase multiple WEATHERPAK® MTRs and then distribute the
systems to several teams without taking the factory default setting into account. To accommodate every
scenario, the default WEATHERPAK® MTR is factory set according to the following convention:
1.
If one MTR is purchased with one Receiver/Display unit, the default is factory
configured. No additional configuration is necessary.
2.
If multiple MTRs are purchased and each has its own Receiver/Display, the
default is not set at the factory. The default WEATHERPAK® must be set by the
ultimate end user.
3.
If multiple MTRs are purchased with only one Receiver/Display, the weather
station with the lowest serial number is factory configured as the default.
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Setting or Changing the Default WEATHERPAK® - The default WEATHERPAK® can be set or
changed by the following procedure: Open the Weatherpaks Detected screen and select the system you
wish to designate as the default by touching the corresponding line on the display. When the Preview
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screen appears, touch the Select as Default button. The new default WEATHERPAK is now
established. Once set, the default serial number is preserved in the Receiver/Display’s microprocessor
and does not need to be reset during subsequent uses. The operator may change the default at any time
by repeating this process. (See Figure 8.)
Figure 8 - Preview Screen
3-3.5
Weatherpak Status Screen
This screen displays all the information being transmitted by the selected WEATHERPAK®. (See Figure 9).
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WPAK: is followed by the unique serial number. Every WEATHERPAK® has a unique ID number.
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Battery Voltage: is the tripod battery voltage. This value should read approximately 13.5 VDC when fresh
batteries are installed. This number will go down slowly as the batteries are depleted. Batteries should be
replaced when this reading reaches 10.7 or lower.
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Data Message: is the raw data message being transmitted by the WEATHERPAK® and will look similar to the
following:
1329,2.19,140,67.7,23.2,2.9,187,73.7,11.9,2018,1008,27,2661,4,1439,4735.705,12220.026,,,,2893
DATA LINE INTERPRETATION
ID, MW, MD, ST, AT, SI, DI, TI, BV, CKSUM1, BP, RH, CKSUM2, SAT, GMT, LAT, LON,,,,CKSUM3
ID –
MW –
MD –
ST –
AT –
SI –
DI –
TI –
BV –
CKSUM1 –
BP –
RH –
CKSUM2 –
SAT –
WEATHERPAK® unique identification number
5 minute averaged wind speed in meters per second
5 minute averaged wind direction in degrees
Stability class in degrees
5 minute averaged air temperature in degrees Celsius
Instantaneous wind speed in meters per second
Instantaneous wind direction in degrees
Instantaneous air temperature in degrees Celsius
Battery voltage in volts
First checksum
Barometric pressure in millibars
Relative humidity in percent
Second checksum
Number of satellites acquired
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GMT –
LAT –
LON –
CKSUM3 –
Greenwich Mean Time
GPS Latitude
GPS Longitude
Third checksum
Figure 9 - Status Screen
“NO DATA” ALERT
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If no data is received for more than two minutes from the viewed WEATHERPAK (Active or Previewed), the “No
Data” alert shown in Figure 10 will appear. This message is intended to alert the operator that there may be a
problem with the system. This message indicates an interruption in the flow of data from the met station for
longer than two minutes in duration. There are several reasons this may occur. Some possible explanations:
•
The WEATHERPAK® tripod tower batteries may be low.
•
The station may be out of range due to repositioning of the weather station.
•
Line-of-sight may have been lost due to repositioning of the station or vehicle, or a vehicle may have moved
into the line-of-sight.
•
A system malfunction is least likely.
Figure 10 - "No Data" Alert Screen
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CHAPTER 4 WEATHERPAK® AND PLUME MODELING SOFTWARE
When the WEATHERPAK® is assembled and operational, and a computer is connected to the Receiver/Display box, realtime data is available to run air dispersion plume modeling software.
The following is a brief outline of the steps taken to produce an ALOHA® plume model on a PC. The following is based
upon the assumption that the user is familiar with ALOHA® and that the program is properly loaded onto the user’s
computer. Coastal Environmental Systems recommends consulting the ALOHA® web site and/or a certified
CAMEO®/ALOHA® instructor for training, program details and limitations.
1.
Begin by clicking on the ALOHA® desktop icon, or selecting ALOHA® from the Windows® Programs menu. An
“Air Model Limitations” dialogue box will appear with important notes on program limitations. Read and select
“OK”.
2.
A “Text Summary” window will appear with information summarizing the event.
3.
Confirm that your “Site Data” information is correct. If required, use the [SiteData] drop-down menu to change
data.
4.
Select the drop-down menu [SetUp] – [Chemical]. Choose the appropriate chemical.
5.
Select the drop-down menu [SetUp] – [Atmospheric] – [SAM Station]. A series of dialogue boxes will appear
requiring user observations or assumptions. Please note: relative humidity is not captured automatically by the
ALOHA® model and may be entered manually using data from the WEATHERPAK® display.
6.
(Optional) Use the drop-down menu [SAM Options] – [Processed Data] to confirm that WEATHERPAK® data is
being delivered to ALOHA®. The “Processed SAM Data” window will appear. Please Note: A warning message
appears in both the “Text Summary” and “Processed SAM Data” windows if the WEATHERPAK® has been
collecting data for less than five minutes.
7.
ALOHA® requires the SAM station to be operating for five minutes before allowing the selection of the source of
the release (tank, pipe, direct, etc.). Select the drop-down menu [SetUp] – [Source], then select the source of the
leak (tank, for example). A series of dialogue boxes will appear requiring user observations or assumptions.
8.
Select the [Display] – [Threat Zone] drop-down menu. A “Level of Concern” dialog box will appear with default
ERPG ranges displayed. Select “OK” to show the plume footprint. Displaying the footprint in ALOHA® is
essential before the plume can be overlaid on a MARPLOT® or other street map.
9.
(Optional) Select the [Display] drop-down menu to produce graphs for source strength and concentration.
Figure 11 - ALOHA® Screen Capture
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10. Select the [Sharing] drop-down menu to plot the plume onto a MARPLOT® (or other) map. As weather conditions
change, the plume size and position will change on the map, shortly after the WEATHERPAK® provides updated
data. Note: MARPLOT® software requires that the ALOHA® window overlay the map window in order for the
map-plume to update automatically. (See Figure 12.)
Figure 12 - ALOHA® with MARPLOT® Map
WEATHERPAK® reads the sensors every second and automatically applies an algorithm to the sensor data to calculate
five-minute running averages. This calculated data is transmitted, along with “INSTANTANEOUS” data, every thirty
seconds to the Receiver/Display and subsequently the plume model. In addition, the WEATHERPAK® calculates Sigma
Theta. This is a measurement of air turbulence, which affects the mixing or dispersion of a chemical in the atmosphere.
Sigma Theta is also referred to as “Stability.”
The “INSTANTANEOUS” data is the last direct sensor reading prior to the thirty-second update. The operator may be
able to detect a trend (i.e. wind shift) by comparing the “5 MINUTE RUNNING AVERAGE” and “INSTANTANEOUS” data.
The battery voltage is also transmitted. Please Note: If the battery voltage falls below 10.7 VDC, the batteries in the
WEATHERPAK® tower should be replaced.
If you drop-down [SAM Options] from the Main menu and select [Raw Data], something like the following line of data will
appear:
421, 0.9, 225, 1.0, 23.9, 1.0, 226, 23.9, 14.0, 1917, 999, 46, 2536
This is ASCll data being sent by the WEATHERPAK®. Notice that most of these numbers will appear in the “Processed
Sam Data” dialog screen in ALOHA®. The difference is that there are no labels and some additional number characters
are present. In addition, this raw data is delivered in Metric units (millibars, m/s, C), whereas the processed data has been
converted to Standard English units (inches, MPH, F).
Two “checksums” are performed to ensure that the message was sent correctly. The computer adds up the “ASCII value”
of the data line (each letter, number, comma, etc., has a numerical value universal to all computers) to make sure that the
computer received the same number that the WEATHERPAK® transmitted.
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ALOHA® DATA LINE INTERPRETATION
4-1
The data line fields are as follows:
ID, MW, MD, ST, AT, SI, DI, TI, BV, CKSUM1, BP, RH CKSUM2
ID –
MW –
MD –
ST –
AT –
SI –
DI –
TI –
BV –
CKSUM1 –
BP –
RH –
CKSUM2 –
WEATHERPAK® unique identification number
5 minute averaged wind speed in meters per second
5 minute averaged wind direction in degrees
Stability class in degrees
5 minute averaged air temperature in degrees Celsius
Instantaneous wind speed in meters per second
Instantaneous wind direction in degrees
Instantaneous air temperature in degrees Celsius
Battery voltage in volts
First checksum
Barometric pressure in millibars
Relative humidity in percent
Second checksum
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE
5-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Routine maintenance should be performed on the WEATHERPAK® every 12 to 24 months. This maintenance is
to ensure that the overall system and its sensors are working and performing within specification. The actual
services vary based on the sensors installed on your WEATHERPAK® model. For example, a WEATHERPAK®
MTR should have the compass, air temperature, relative humidity, and barometric pressure sensors tested to
their stated specifications. (The wind monitor and optional gamma detector do not require periodic calibration or
maintenance.) In addition, the entire WEATHERPAK® should be examined for any wear, damage or other nonconforming variances. Please contact Coastal Environmental Systems’ Service Department (800-488-8291
x157) for more information.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Do not take the WEATHERPAK® or the Receiver/Display box apart. Doing so will void the warranty. If the
following procedures do not solve the problem, call Coastal Environmental Systems’ Service Department (800488-8291 x157).
The WEATHERPAK®
5-2.1
When completely assembled, the WEATHERPAK® system automatically powers up, locates True North
and begins sampling the atmospheric conditions; it then transmits weather data every 30 seconds. If it
does not, check the following:
5-2.2
•
Confirm the WEATHERPAK® is properly secured in the KamLock connector on the tripod tower.
•
Check the batteries in the tower. The red LED voltage indicator light on the tripod tower will remain
illuminated when the battery voltage is higher than 10.7 VDC. If the LED indicator is not illuminated or if it is
flashing, replace the batteries with fresh alkaline D-cells. The precise battery voltage can be found by viewing
the Weatherpak Status screen on the Receiver/Display. When replacing tower batteries, use only high
quality alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargeable or bargain batteries.
•
Check the fuse. There is an in-line fuse holder located in the junction box at the top of the tripod tower.
Access the fuse by removing the two screws on the junction box cover. If the fuse is blown, replace with a
3AGC fuse. If the fuse blows repeatedly, contact the Coastal Environmental System’s Service Department.
See Section 5-3 “Replacing Tower Batteries and Fuse”.
The Receiver/Display
The green power indicator light, located in the center of the “On/Off” button, should be on and the
display should be illuminated shortly after the “On/Off” button is pressed. If this is not the case, check
the following:
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Be sure the Receiver/Display unit is plugged in and turned on. Double check the power cord connections at
the wall, power supply and back of the Receiver/Display box. If this does not correct the problem, contact
Coastal Environmental Systems’ Service Department.
Data Transmission Indicator Light
Every time a WEATHERPAK® that is within range of the Receiver/Display transmits data (typically every
30 seconds); the amber colored data light will flash, signifying the WEATHERPAK® data carrier signal is
being received. If the light does not flash, check the following:
•
Double check the power cord. Be certain the Receiver/Display unit is plugged in and turned on. Check the
power indicator light on the “On/Off” button on the front panel.
•
Make certain you have direct line-of-sight to the WEATHERPAK®, that it is within 5 to 7 miles, and not
blocked by an obstruction (hills, vehicles, steel buildings, etc.).
•
Check to see that both the WEATHERPAK® antenna and the receiving antenna are securely connected.
•
Reset the system by removing the WEATHERPAK® from the KamLock connector on the tripod tower. Wait
10 seconds, and then replace the WEATHERPAK® on the tower.
•
Check the tripod battery voltage and be certain the batteries are properly aligned (positive towards the top of
the tower). Replace batteries if necessary. (See Section 5-3.)
5-2.4
The Computer
There is data on the display, but no data reaches the computer.
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The WEATHERPAK is designed to deliver weather data to a computer and plume modeling software (or other
data collection software such as INTERCEPT™). If your computer is not receiving the data it is probably caused
by one of the following:
•
Check all the connections from the Receiver/Display to the computer. If the connections appear to be
sound, this indicates the weather station and Receiver/Display box are both working properly and the
fault is probably with the computer.
•
If the issue is with ALOHA®, be certain the most recent version of the software is installed on the
computer. Some earlier versions of ALOHA® (e.g. ver. 5.2.1) need to be upgraded in order to work with
an automatic weather station like the WEATHERPAK®. The U.S. EPA provides CAMEO®/ALOHA®
software downloads, support, and information at its web site:
http://www.epa.gov/OEM/content/cameo/index.htm.
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If indications are that data is not being received by the computer, whether you are running ALOHA® or
another software program, there is a probable virtual COM port configuration problem. ALOHA® must
receive data on COM 1, 2, 3 or 4. If these ports are in use by other devices or if Windows® has
arbitrarily assigned another virtual COM port for use with ALOHA®, the weather station data will not be
received by the software. A discussion and remedy can be found in Appendix B, located in the back of
this manual.
Error messages while running plume model.
These are not related to the use of the WEATHERPAK® and are coming from the plume modeling software.
•
Consult the CAMEO®/ALOHA® web site: http://www.epa.gov/OEM/content/cameo/index.htm.
•
Contact Coastal Environmental Systems’ Service Department. We are not certified CAMEO®/ALOHA®
trainers or representatives, but we may be able to help.
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REPLACING TOWER BATTERIES AND FUSE
5-3.1
Tower Batteries
The WEATHERPAK® MTR uses ten alkaline D-cell batteries, located in the upper vertical section of the tower.
Rechargeable and bargain batteries do not perform well in the WEATHERPAK®. Always use high quality alkaline
batteries. (See Figure 13.)
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Figure 13 - Battery Replacement
Remove the battery “plug” using a large screwdriver. Insert the blade of the screwdriver into the slotted plug,
push the spring-loaded plug in gently, then rotate the plug one-quarter turn either direction. The plug and spring
will come out followed by the batteries. Insert the new batteries by tilting the tower section at an angle of
approximately 45-degrees. A steeper angle will cause the batteries to impact the top terminal too forcefully
denting the positive terminal of the batteries. This may cause the batteries to leak or create a faulty electrical
connection. Slide the batteries in, positive end first, and then replace the spring-loaded plug using the reverse
procedure.
The red LED voltage indicator light on the tripod tower will remain illuminated when the battery voltage is higher
than 10.7 VDC. The precise battery voltage can be determined in two ways: (1) view the Weatherpak Status
screen on the Receiver/Display box. If multiple WEATHERPAK®s are used, be sure you are viewing the status
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screen for the appropriate WEATHERPAK®, (2) with the ALOHA plume model open on the PC, drop down the
[MISC] menu to “Processed Sam Data”. One of the items shown is battery voltage. With new batteries
installed, the voltage should be between approximately 13 and 15 volts.
5-3.2
Tower Fuse
The in-line fuse is located in the tower junction box (see Figure 14). Gain access to the fuse holder by removing
the two machine screws on the junction box faceplate; then carefully separate the faceplate from the junction
box. Inspect the in-line fuse and replace if necessary with a 3AGC fuse.
Figure 14 - Fuse Location
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Appendix A
Gamma Sensor
In September of 2008, Coastal Environmental Systems, Inc. introduced the WEATHERPAK® MTR with an optional
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background radiation (gamma) sensor. The purpose of developing WEATHERPAK MTR Gamma was to provide a
tool that alerts First Responders to the presence of a potential radiation threat. The MTR Gamma system is not
designed to monitor gamma radiation levels; other providers build equipment better suited to monitoring radiation
emissions.
Even though the system is not designed to monitor radiation levels, it features a high-quality, professional grade
sensor, manufactured by RAE Systems, Inc. (Model RGM-1020 Gamma Radiation Monitoring Module).
Operation
The gamma sensor function, and its display of alerts, is automatic. When a WEATHERPAK® MTR is equipped with
this feature, a colored gamma radiation indicator appears in the upper right corner of the Active and Preview
screens. Yellow and Red indicators will flash rapidly.
Green
Yellow
Red
Less than100 µR/hr
100 ~ 200 µR/hr
Greater than 200 µR/hr
In addition, when the gamma measurement exceeds 100 µR/hr, a Yellow pop-up box will appear, with the message:
"GAMMA RADIATION LEVELS ABOVE 100 µR/hr for WPAK ID [Serial #]". Touch this screen to exit the alert. The
gamma data value is listed in the Weatherpak Status window as part of the raw data message.
Detector
Energy Range
Measurement Range
Ambient background
Accuracy of DER
Response time
Sensitivity
Alarm Threshold
Temperature
Humidity
Calibration
Sensor Specifications
CsI (Tl) scintillation crystal (4 cc volume) with photodiode for gamma radiation
60keV ~ 3.0 MeV
10 ~ 4000 µR/h (0.1 ~ 40µSv/h) ( for Cs137 Source)
No more than 20 µR/h (0.20 µSv/h)
± 30% (within the range for Cs137
less than 4 seconds
> 100 cps / µSv/hr
2 level thresholds (high, low)
-20 to 50
5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Factory calibrated with Cs137 gamma source
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Appendix B
Vehicle Mounting a WEATHERPAK®
The WEATHERPAK® weather station is primarily designed to be deployed in (or near) a Hazmat hot zone and the
system includes a portable 3-meter tower for this purpose. However, many of our customers have found it
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convenient to mount the system on a vehicle (or trailer) when the WEATHERPAK is being used for other
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1
applications, such as wildland or structure fires. Any WEATHERPAK can be vehicle mounted ; typically, our
customers use one of the following methods:
1.
Coastal Environmental Systems offers professional, turnkey vehicle mounting solutions for the
WEATHERPAK®. We have modified masts
provided by two premier manufacturers of
emergency lighting products: the Fire Resources
Corporation, Inc. (FRC) push-up mast, and Akron
Brass Company’s roof mounted mast, to accept
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the WEATHERPAK MTR and TRx2. (See Figure
1). Also available, on a special order basis, are top
mount push-up (FRC510), thru roof push-up (FRC
512), side mount pull-up (FRC 540) and side
mount pull-up (FRC 542). Please contact Coastal
Environmental Systems’ Sales Department for
pricing and more information.
2.
Coastal Environmental Systems also sells an
accessory that allows the user to adapt the
WEATHERPAK® (MTR, TRx or TRx2) to a mast of
your choice. (See Figure 2). The
“WEATHERPAK® Vehicle Adapter” (p/n S80061) is
a KamLock Quick-Release with a male 1½” NPT
(National Pipe Thread) on the bottom and 25-foot
cable.
Figure 1 – Side Mount “Push-up” and Roof Mount Masts
Both options arrive with two-conductor bare wire connections that
must be terminated on a 12 VDC source. While we are available
to advise you, it is ultimately the customers’ responsibility to
determine the best way to install these devices on their vehicle.
These mounting solutions are intended to be used with our
current technology. “Current technology” can be identified as
follows: the WEATHERPAK® must be serial number 1325 or
higher, have radio telemetry and a 17-pin KamLock connector.
The masts and adapters can be retrofitted for use with older
WEATHERPAK®’s on a special order basis. These systems are
distinguished by a 10-pin KamLock connector. Contact your
Coastal Environmental Systems’ representative for further
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details. It is helpful if you know your WEATHERPAK serial
number when you call.
Figure 2 – Vehicle Mount Adapter
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Since the gamma sensor is located inside the tripod tower junction box, the background radiation feature does not function when
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the WEATHERPAK MTR Gamma is vehicle mounted.
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Appendix C
Magnetic Declination / Variation and
WEATHERPAK® Compass Adjustment
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Please Note: The compass correction for your WEATHERPAK has been pre-set at the factory. The only time this
procedure may become necessary is:
•
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If the WEATHERPAK has been relocated from its original service area by a distance of 500 miles or more.
•
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If your WEATHERPAK has been designed for potential “worldwide” deployment, then Coastal Environmental Systems
has set the correction to “0”. In this case, the operator must set the proper correction when the system is moved to a
new location.
Note:
•
A special test cable (Coastal p/n 6003101077) and a 12VDC power source are required to perform this procedure.
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Please contact Coastal Environmental Systems’ Sales or Service Dept. for more information.
Magnetic Bearing
Magnetic Declination
True Bearing
360
-11
349
True North
360
+17
17
Magnetic declination / variation
Magnetic Bearing
Magnetic Declination
Either term, declination or variation, is correct and is defined as the angle (at a
particular location) between Magnetic North and True North. Surveyors generally
prefer the term declination and navigators the term variation. The correction for
a particular geographic location can be found on a chart designed for this purpose.
Many Internet sites are available to help identify declination.
True Bearing
Magnetic North
Aeronautical and marine charts give variation as isogonic lines, or lines of constant
magnetic variation. Variation changes with the passage of time and the charts
usually provide the rate of change in the map key. In some areas (such as the
Arctic, for example), charts will note that compass measurements are unreliable.
For the highest accuracy, it is important to use an up-to-date source.
McChord AFB
17 East
Andrews AFB
11 West
When a compass needle points East of True North it is due to easterly variation.
This is the case for most of the western United States. The correction from
Magnetic to True direction for an easterly variation is a positive correction. For
example, in Seattle WA, the variation is approximately 17º and a compass reading
of 0º “Magnetic” corresponds to a true direction of (+) 17º “True”. Alternatively, a
western variation results in a negative correction.
Links to useful web sites such as the NOAA Declination Computer can be found on Coastal’s web site:
http://www.coastalenvironmental.com/magnetic-declination.shtml
It is good practice to doublecheck your calculation or compare it with known information, such as a chart or the table below.
Table of Magnetic Variation (2010)
City
Chicago
Denver
Miami
Salt Lake City
Seattle
St. Louis
Washington D.C.
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Magnetic Variation
3° W (-3)
9° E
(+10)
6° W (-6)
12° E (+13)
17° E (+17)
1°
(-1)
11° W (-11)
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Procedure for Changing the WEATHERPAK® Compass Configuration
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Establishing Communication Using Windows HyperTerminal
• Locate the HyperTerminal program in Windows by selecting Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then
HyperTerminal.
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• If HyperTerminal asks, make it your default terminal program by selecting [Yes].
• Name the connection in the Connection Description window (we suggest: “weatherpak”). Click [OK].
•
In the Connect To window select an open COM port in the Connect using box. Then click [OK]
•
Enter the port settings in the COM Properties window:
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Click [Apply], and then [OK]. The HyperTerminal window should now be connected to the selected COM port. The
message “Connected” should be visible in the lower left of the window with a timer.
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Changing the WEATHERPAK Compass Configuration
•
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Connect the PC to the WEATHERPAK using a direct hardwired connection (e.g. the WEATHERPAK test cable with the
12VDC power attached, or the direct download cable attached to a MIL-SPEC connector on the tower junction box). When
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the WEATHERPAK completes its boot-up routine the following should appear in the HyperTerminal window.
•
Type [U] then [Enter]. The “User Menu” will appear…
USER MENU
(C) Communications Menu
(F) System Functions Menu
(S) Sample Period Menu
(D) Data Retrieval Menu
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(T) Test Menu
(Z) Zeno Program Menu
(Q) Quit
(H) Help
Select [F] then [Enter]. The “System Functions Menu” will appear…
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS MENU
(Cn/m) Change Item n To Value m
(S) System Date And Time
(T) Calibrate Internal Temperature
(V) Program Version
(K) Constants Menu
(B) BIT Names Menu
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
9:
1343
0
1
0
1
0
0
<ESC>
(I) Contact Information
(E) Save Parameters To EEPROM
(U) User Menu
(Q) Quit
(H) Help
(Primary Unit/Experiment ID)
(Secondary Unit/Experiment ID)
(Data Dump Format)
(Real Time Output Format)
(Add Compass To Vane)
(Compass Offset)
(Barometer Elevation)
(Bad Sensor Value Replace)
(Pass-through Mode Escape Character)
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Compass Offset is Item 6. Type [C6/-20] then [Enter]. The menu will update reflecting the changes.
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS MENU
(Cn/m) Change Item n To Value m
(S) System Date And Time
(T) Calibrate Internal Temperature
(V) Program Version
(K) Constants Menu
(B) BIT Names Menu
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
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1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
9:
1343
0
1
0
1
-20
0
<ESC>
(I) Contact Information
(E) Save Parameters To EEPROM
(U) User Menu
(Q) Quit
(H) Help
Please Note: -20 is an
(Primary Unit/Experiment ID)
(Secondary Unit/Experiment ID)
(Data Dump Format)
(Real Time Output Format)
(Add Compass To Vane)
(Compass Offset)
(Barometer Elevation)
(Bad Sensor Value Replace)
(Pass-through Mode Escape Character)
example. Your compass
offset will vary based on
service location.
Important! If the correction
is determined to be “East”,
the number is positive (i.e.
20). If the correction is
“West”, the number is
negative (i.e. -20).
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Save the new the configuration by typing [E] then [Enter]. The WEATHERPAK will respond…
Verifying parameters can be stored in EEPROM . . .
Saving parameters to EEPROM . . .
Saving sensor lists to EEPROM . . .
Saving process lists to EEPROM . . .
Saving data output lists to EEPROM . . .
Saving repeater lists to EEPROM . . .
Saving general serial scripts to EEPROM . . .
Saving constants to EEPROM . . .
994 out of 2048 bytes used in EEPROM.
Total EEPROM Writes = 101, EEPROM Checksum = 191.
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS MENU
(Cn/m) Change Item n To Value m
(S) System Date And Time
(T) Calibrate Internal Temperature
(V) Program Version
(K) Constants Menu
(B) BIT Names Menu
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
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1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
9:
1343
0
1
0
1
-20
0
<ESC>
(I) Contact Information
(E) Save Parameters To EEPROM
(U) User Menu
(Q) Quit
(H) Help
(Primary Unit/Experiment ID)
(Secondary Unit/Experiment ID)
(Data Dump Format)
(Real Time Output Format)
(Add Compass To Vane)
(Compass Offset)
(Barometer Elevation)
(Bad Sensor Value Replace)
(Pass-through Mode Escape Character)
Type [Q], then [Enter] to resume normal operation.
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Appendix D
WEATHERPAK® USB Connection and
Virtual COM Port Set Up
Typically, when the WEATHERPAK® system is first connected to a PC, Windows® automatically establishes a communication
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link between the WEATHERPAK Receiver/Display box and the PC, which allows data to pass to the plume model or other
software, such as Coastal Environmental Systems’ INTERCEPT™. When this does not occur automatically, a “virtual” COM
port will need to be established. The procedure to accomplish this is described below.
1)
To create a virtual COM port for the USB connection, download software from: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.
Select the most recent version of the driver for your Operating System. On the right side of the page, you should see a
link for “Setup Executable”. Click on that link. The download window should open within a few seconds. Choose [Save]
and save the executable to your desktop (or any folder).
2)
In the folder or location selected in Step 1 you will find a file named “CDM 2.02.04.exe”. Look for this icon
, and
double click on it. If an “Open File-Security Warning” window appears, click [Run]. A “Command Prompt” window
(small black screen with white characters) will open. At this point, the driver may load automatically, or you may need to
select [Press enter] next to the blinking cursor. The “Command Prompt” window should then disappear.
3)
Connect a USB cable between the MTR Receiver/Display and any available USB port on the PC. The PC should
recognize the connection, install a driver, and activate the VCP software.
4)
Verify the virtual port has been created. Select [Start], then [Control Panel]. Open the [System] icon and select the
[Hardware] tab. Select the [Device Manager] button. In Device Manager there should be a line labeled “Ports (COM &
LPT)”. Double click on that line and verify that one of the ports is labeled “USB Serial Port (COM X)” where X denotes
the COM port number.
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Since ALOHA only recognizes COM port 1 through 4, if the COM port number (in step 4) is greater than 4, it will need to
be changed. Change the COM port number by double-clicking on [USB Serial Port] to bring up the Properties window.
Select [Port Settings] and click the [Advanced] button. A drop-down menu for the COM port number should be at the
top or bottom of the window. Select an available number from 1 to 4 and then click [OK].
6)
Return to the Properties window [Port Settings] tab. Verify that the settings are configured as shown:
Once the settings are correct, click [OK], then [OK] in the Device Manager and System Properties windows.
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Verify that data is being received from the WEATHERPAK®. Start ALOHA® on the PC and set the COM port to the
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one selected in the previous steps. Be certain you are running the most recent version of ALOHA . Check or
download the most current version from the U.S. EPA web site:
http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/cameo/request.htm.
8)
With the WEATHERPAK® set up and transmitting, open the ALOHA® Text Summary window. It should look similar
to this:
If errors appear on this screen, verify the PC is receiving data. To do this, in ALOHA®, go to [SAM Options] on
the top menu bar and select [Raw Data]. You should see a string of numbers across the screen similar to that
shown below. The data line should refresh every 30 seconds (screen blinks and overwrites the previous data
string).
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An optional verification method uses Windows® HyperTerminal.
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Locate the HyperTerminal program in Windows® by selecting Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications,
and then HyperTerminal.
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If HyperTerminal asks, make it your default terminal program by selecting [Yes].
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Name the connection in the Connection Description window (we suggest: “weatherpak”). Click [OK].
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In the Connect To window select an open COM port in the Connect using box. Then click [OK]
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In the COM Properties window the “Port Settings” are:
Bits per second: 1200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
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Click [Apply], then [OK]. The HyperTerminal window should now be connected to the selected COM port. The
message “Connected” should be visible in the lower left side of the window with a timer.
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Connect a USB cable between the WEATHERPAK Receiver/Display box and a USB port on the PC.
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Turn on WEATHERPAK® and the Receiver/Display. Once the Receiver finishes its boot-up routine and the data light
starts to flash, raw data should appear in the HyperTerminal window similar to the following:
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Coastal Environmental Systems’ Service Department:
1.800.488.8291 x157
1.206.682.6048 x157
support@coastalenvironmental.com
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Appendix E
COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. GENERAL: The following terms and conditions (this “Agreement”) constitute the sole and entire agreement
between the parties. Any different or additional terms or conditions are not binding unless accepted in writing
by Coastal Environmental Systems (Coastal). This Agreement may not be varied, modified, altered, or
amended except in writing. Buyer’s rights, duties, agreements or obligations hereunder may not be assigned
or transferred without the prior written consent of Coastal. The obligations of Buyer shall be binding on its
successors and assigns.
2. PRICE AND PAYMENT: Quoted prices shall apply only for the period specified in the proposal or quotation.
If no period is specified, the quoted prices shall apply for thirty (30) days from the date of the proposal or
quotation. Unless otherwise indicated in writing, payment terms shall be net thirty (30) days. Past due
payments are subject to a service charge of 1.5% per month (18% annual) on the unpaid balance or the
maximum legal rate permitted by state law, whichever is lower. Buyer shall pay for Coastal’s legal costs in the
event that collection becomes necessary. Coastal reserves the right at any time to revoke any credit extended
to the Buyer because of the Buyer’s failure to pay for any goods when due or for any other reason deemed
good and sufficient by Coastal, and in such event, all subsequent shipments shall be paid for on delivery.
Shipping and transportation charges, and applicable taxes, if any, are additional unless otherwise specified in
the proposal or quotation.
3. DELIVERY AND TITLE: All shipments of products by Coastal are FOB Seattle, Washington (or other place
of shipment, at Coastal’s sole discretion) and all transportation charges shall be paid by Buyer in addition to
the price of the products. Insurance, if desired by Buyer, shall be the responsibility of Buyer. Coastal may, at
Coastal’s discretion, add insurance to the delivery method and include its costs in shipping costs. Subject to
Coastal’s right of stoppage in transit, delivery of the products to the carrier shall constitute delivery to Buyer,
and title and risk of loss shall thereupon pass to Buyer. Buyer acknowledges that any delivery dates provided
by Coastal are estimates only and that Coastal is not liable for a carrier’s failure to deliver on such dates.
Coastal reserves the right to make deliveries in installments. Delivery of a quantity that varies from the quantity
specified shall not relieve Buyer of the obligation to accept delivery and pay for the products delivered. Delay
in delivery of one installment shall not entitle Buyer to cancel other installments.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCTS AND PRODUCT RETURNS: Inspection and acceptance of products shall
be Buyer’s responsibility. Buyer is deemed to have accepted the products unless written notice of rejection is
received by Coastal within thirty (30) days after delivery of the products. Buyer shall report any discrepancy in
shipment quantity or damage within thirty (30) days after delivery. No return of products shall be accepted by
Coastal without a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number, which may be issued by Coastal in its sole
discretion. Returned products must be in original manufacturer’s shipping cartons complete with all packing
materials. All products for return shall be returned freight prepaid in the manner specified in the RMA. Buyer is
subject to a 25% restocking fee for returns of standard products. Non-standard or custom products may not be
returned.
5. CANCELLATION: Standard products: Upon written notice of cancellation for Buyer’s convenience of an
order for standard products only, charges will be as follows: after delivery: 25% of purchase price; within thirty
(30) days of scheduled delivery: 15% of purchase price. Non-standard or custom products: Upon written
notice of cancellation for Buyer’s convenience of an order for non-standard or custom products only, charges
will be as follows: after delivery: 100% of purchase price; after placement of order but before delivery: 50% of
purchase price.
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6. FORCE MAJEURE: Coastal shall not be liable for failure to fulfill its obligations herein or for delays in
delivery due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural
disasters, acts or omissions of other parties, acts or omissions of civil or military authority, government
priorities, changes in law, material shortages, fire, strikes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, war,
acts of terrorism, delays in transportation or inability to obtain labor or materials through its regular sources.
Coastal’s time for performance of any such obligation shall be extended for the time period of such delay or
Coastal may, at its option, cancel any order or remaining part thereof without liability by giving notice of such
cancellation to Buyer.
7. WARRANTIES: In lieu of any and all implied warranties, all of which are expressly disclaimed, and as its
sole and exclusive warranty, Coastal hereby warrants for a period of twelve (12) months from the delivery date
of products (the “Warranty Period”) that the products manufactured and supplied by Coastal and purchased by
Buyer shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN
THIS SECTION, COASTAL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. COASTAL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WITH RESPECT TO THOSE COMPONENTS
MANUFACTURED BY THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE,
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Upon shipment of the products, Coastal assigns to Buyer, to
the extent assignable, and Buyer may have the benefit of, any and all manufacturer’s warranties, service
agreements and patent indemnities, if any, with respect to those components of the products manufactured by
third parties. Buyer’s sole remedy for breach of any such third-party warranty shall be against such third party
and not against Coastal, nor shall such breach have any effect whatsoever on the rights and obligations of
either party with respect to this Agreement. Buyer understands and agrees that this coverage will not
necessarily coincide with Coastal’s warranty of products manufactured by Coastal, and Coastal warrants only
those products manufactured by Coastal. All warranty claims shall be subject to Coastal’s determination, in its
sole discretion, that the products are subject to this warranty and are defective in material or workmanship.
Upon Coastal’s positive determination thereof, Coastal at its option after receiving from Buyer the defective
products, will either (1) deliver to Buyer products of like quality, or (ii) repair the defective products, or (iii)
refund to Buyer the total sales price paid for the defective products. THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS
THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY OF COASTAL, AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY COASTAL.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: COASTAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO BUYER, BUYER’S CUSTOMERS, OR
ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY THAT RESULTS FROM THE USE OR
APPLICATION BY BUYER, BUYER’S CUSTOMERS, OR ANY OTHER PARTY, OF COASTAL PRODUCTS
DELIVERED TO BUYER, UNLESS THE LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTS DIRECTLY FROM THE
INTENTIONALLY TORTUOUS OR FRAUDULENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF COASTAL. IN NO EVENT
SHALL COASTAL BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY OF
ANY KIND OR NATURE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS,
OR ANY AGREEMENT INTO WHICH THEY ARE INCORPORATED, OR ANY PERFORMANCE OR
NONPERFORMANCE UNDER THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY COASTAL, ITS EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS, IN EXCESS OF THE NET PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS
OR SERVICES ACTUALLY DELIVERED TO AND PAID FOR BY BUYER HEREUNDER. IN NO EVENT
SHALL COASTAL BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF
ANTICIPATED PROFITS, OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
COASTAL’S BREACH OF, OR FAILURE TO PERFORM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS, OR THE FURNISHING, INSTALLATION, SERVICING, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF
ANY PRODUCTS OR INFORMATION COASTAL SHALL PROVIDE HEREUNDER, EVEN IF NOTIFICATION
HAS BEEN GIVEN AS TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BUYER EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL COASTAL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR
ANY PRODUCTS USED FOR AVIATION OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS.
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9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Buyer agrees and acknowledges that it is not acquiring any ownership or
other interest of any kind whatsoever in any of Coastal’s trademarks, trade names, patents, copyrights,
registrations or applications for registration of any of the foregoing, know-how, unpatented inventions, trade
secrets, common law rights in any of the foregoing, computer software (including all documentation and
source codes) or any other intellectual property of any kind whatsoever or the goodwill associated or which
may become associated therewith. Coastal provides the products to Buyer subject to the terms and conditions
of any standard end-user license agreement of which a copy is provided to Buyer with the products. Buyer
may not sublicense, sell, rent, lend, or give away the products to others. Buyer may not copy,alter, modify, or
adapt the products, nor create any derivative works based on them. Nothing herein shall be construed to
grant any rights or license to use any software or other intellectual property in any manner or for any purpose
not expressly permitted by such license agreement. Buyer further acknowledges and agrees that the sale of
products to Buyer does not convey any license express or implied, other than as expressly stated herein, and
Buyer shall not manufacture, modify, reverse engineer, duplicate, otherwise copy or reproduce any of the
products or any part thereof.
10. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION: Either party hereto may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to
the other following any material breach or omission by the other with respect to any term, representation,
warranty, condition, or covenant hereof and the failure of such other party to cure such material breach or
omission within ten (10) days of notice of such breach or omission. Upon such termination, Coastal shall have
the right to repossess all products delivered to Buyer under this Agreement. Costs of repossession will be
paid by Buyer if Buyer is the defaulting party. Termination under this paragraph does not relieve Buyer from
its payment obligations under this Agreement.
11. U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS: If the products are to be used in the performance of a U.S.
Government contract or subcontract and a U.S. Government contract number shall appear on Buyer’s
purchase order, those clauses of the applicable U.S. Government procurement regulation which are required
by Federal statute to be included in U.S. Government subcontracts shall be incorporated herein by reference.
12. RESALE AND ASSIGNMENT: Buyer agrees that it will not assign its rights under these terms and
conditions to any third party and will not sell any products unless explicitly authorized to do so in writing by
Coastal.
13. COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. EXPORT LAW: If Buyer delivers the products to its customer who may use the
products outside of the United States, Buyer acknowledges and shall advise its customer that the products are
controlled for export by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the products may require authorization prior to
export from the United States or re-export. Buyer agrees that it will not export, re-export, or otherwise
distribute products, or direct products thereof, in violation of any export control laws or regulations of the
United States.
14. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement and the performance of the parties hereunder shall be construed in
accordance and governed by the law, including the Uniform Commercial Code, as enacted in the State of
Washington under the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts sitting in Seattle,
Washington.
15. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS: In any dispute concerning or arising under this Agreement or any
transaction relating hereto, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs,
including, without limitation, costs and fees incurred on appeal or in a bankruptcy or similar action.
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16. NOTICE: Notice may be delivered to Buyer and process served by certified mail or by any nationally
recognized delivery service that provides proof of delivery, addressed to any of the Buyer’s addresses on
Buyer’s Purchase Order, or as authorized by applicable law or court rule.
17. SEVERABILITY: If any term of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person, entity or
circumstance shall at any time or to any extent be determined to be invalid or unenforceable under any
provision of applicable law, to the full extent the applicable law may be waived, it is hereby waived. To the
extent such law cannot be waived, the invalid or unenforceable term shall be replaced by a valid term which
comes closest to the intentions of the parties to this Agreement. In case such replacement term cannot be
agreed upon, the invalidity of the term in question shall not affect the validity of any other term or this
Agreement as a whole, unless the invalid term is of such essential importance that it can be reasonably
assumed that the parties would not have entered into this Agreement without the invalid term.
18. TAXES: Coastal will pay and Buyer will reimburse Coastal for any federal, state, or local sales, use
excise, or similar tax on all orders applicable to this Agreement.
19. WAIVERS: A waiver of any breach or default under this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any
other or subsequent breach or default. The failure of either party to enforce any term of this Agreement will
not constitute a waiver of such party’s rights to subsequently enforce the term.
20. CAPTIONS: The headings, subheadings, and other captions in this Agreement are for convenience and
reference only and shall not be used in interpreting, construing or enforcing any of the terms of this
Agreement.
21. COMMUNCATIONS EQUIPMENT: Coastal Environmental Systems, Inc. provides expert support in
designing and installing various types of communications systems (cell modem, radio, satellite, etc.). However,
communication devices are subject to issues in regard to functionality in the field that may not be within the
control of Coastal to resolve without additional third party support, engineering effort or equipment changes not
included with the original work ordered by the customer. Where issues of this type arise and there is a need for
additional engineering support, services or equipment beyond what was originally included with the order, the
customer will be billed for the additional work. Delays in shipping the equipment to the customer that exceed
30 days will be subject to invoicing for the work performed up to that point prior to shipping the order and prior
to resolution of the particular communications issue.
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