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Automatic Meteorological Observation System

KWS-2000

Product Manual

2014 Korea Digital Co., Ltd. All rights reserved

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manual are reserved to Korea Digital Co., Ltd.
The aim of the contents of this manual is to provide information.
Before the use, please read warning for safety and caution carefully.
The contents of the manual may vary by system and software version.
You can check any differences by downloading the latest version of the manual from
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The size and appearance of the product are subject to change without prior notice for
the improvement of performance.

Customer service center


804, Gudigital-ro 273 Guro-gu Seoul (Guro-dong Ace Twin Tower Unit 2, 804)
TEL. (02)2109-8880
FAX. (02)2109-8884
info@koreadigital.com
Korea Digital Co., Ltd.
804, Gurodigital-ro 273, Guro-gu Seoul (Ace Twin Tower Unit 2, 804)
TEL. (02)2109-8877
FAX. (02)2109-8878
info@koreadigital.com
Plant: Neungjunonggong-gil 36, Neungju-myeon Hwasun-gun Jeonnam (In Neungju
Neunggong Industrial Complex)
TEL. (061)373-5000
FAX. (061)373-5004

Before beginning
This manual contains the installation, operation and maintenance of the KWS-2000, a
meteorological observation and monitoring system for education of Korea Digital Co.,
ltd. This manual intends to provide information for proper use of the product. Please
take proper measurement on your discretion according to the instruction of the
safety staff in an imminent or emergency case.
Warning and caution for safety
Please understand the contents fully on caution for safety in order to use the product
safely and properly to prevent risk in advance.
Warning
Be careful as it may cause accidents of serious injury, disaster or death if the
instruction is violated. (Warning includes instruction of Caution)
Caution for battery use
Do not add shock that causes deformation of the appearance.
Do not put it in high temperature or do not heat the product.
Be careful not to be wet or not to be sunk in water.
Prohibition of separation and modification
Do not separate or modify the body or sensor except for a special engineer
Contact customer service center for check, adjustment and repair.
Prohibition of use of arbitrary size product
Use standard size product only that is provided at the time of purchase the product.
If you use any products other than standard product (sensors, power switch etc),
it may cause malfunction, failure, fire or electric shock.
Caution for the installation of tripod support
Keep the support surface horizontally and fix it not to be swayed or fallen by wind.
Caution
It may cause light damage of product or disaster if the instruction is violated.
Do not touch power plug or adapter of the equipment with wet hands. It may cause
electric shock.
Do not wipe the equipment with water or cleaner.
Wipe the product always with dry cloth. Moisture may cause electric shock, fire or error
of the product.
Do not put the equipment, batter or adapter closer to heating devices
(heater, microwave etc.). It may cause deformation of the product, explosion or fire.
Use the power adapter that is provided by the company only, and use the provided
adapter to this equipment only.
If you use it with other product, it may cause serious problem to the equipment.
Keep the measurement data of this equipment separately always.
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Data may be damaged or deleted by the negligence of the user, repair or upgrade or
any other inevitable events.
The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage caused by the loss or failure of data.
Rapid change of air pressure or strong wind may cause unstable measurement data.

Contents
1. System outline
2. System configuration
2.1. System drawing
2.2. Component list
3. System specification
3.1. Features
3.2. Data logger
3.3. Temperature & humidity sensor
3.4. Amount of rainfall
3.5. Wind direction sensor
3.6. Wind velocity sensor
3.7. Air pressure
3.8. Rainfall detection
3.9. GPS
3.10. Solar cell and charger
3.11. Communication module
4. Installation of tripod support
4.1. Place
4.2. Tools for installation and assembly
4.3. Assembly of tripod support
4.4. Bearing setting
4.5. Installation of tripod tower
5. Sensor installation and wiring
5.1. Rainfall meter
5.2. Shutter box installation (Temperature & Humidity Sensor and Rainfall Detection
Sensor)
5.3. Cross-arm installation
5.4. Logger unit installation
5.5. Earth bar installation
5.6. Cable connection
5.7. Communication module connection
6. Inspection and measurement
6.1. Power inspection and measurement
6.2. Communication inspection
7. Logger program
7.1. Program installation
7.2. Primary program set
7.3. Component of Logger program
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1. System outline
KWS-2000 is an automatic meteorological observation and monitoring system for
education purposes that stores the meteorological observation results such as
temperature, humidity, wind direction, wind velocity, amount of rainfall, rainfall detection
and GPS installed in the tripod support, and transfers data to the host PC through
communication port such as RS-232, RS-485, and USB.

2. System configuration
2.1. System drawing

2.2. Component list


Item

Logger
Unit

Sensor

Installation,
support

Others

Component
Protection box
Solar cell

Product No.

10W, Max18.8V
12V 7Ah
(Lead-acid Type)
12V6A PWM type

Charging battery
Charger
Data logger
Wind velocity
Wind direction
Temperature, humidity
Amount of rainfall
Rainfall detection
Air pressure
GPS
Cross-arm
Tripod support
Pole
Wireless transmission
module
Wireless transmission
module

Remark

SWDL-8160
SWWS-7320
SWWD-7300
SWHT-7101
SWAP-7400
SWRS-7481
SWAP-7151

Install inside logger unit


Install at data logger

KDKMA-TP
SWDL-8020

Option (Bluetooth)

SWDL-8021

Option (Zigbee)

3. System specification
3.1. Features
Long-Term Stability
It is excellent in long-term stability as sensor is released after perfect calibration in
all areas of measurements to minimize uncertainty by the minute differences of
each unique feature.
Fast Measurements
It enables to process data stably and fast with digital signaling of SM-BUS method.
Low Power consumption
It enables low power system realization by MEMS Sensor, and it can operate with
solar cell power only without external power if any product without heater.
Easy Installation
It is convenient in site installation and maintenance as the equipment can be
connected regardless of data logger connection location with SM-BUS method
having unique ID by sensor.
Easy system extension
Communication output is executed by digital SM-BUS method.
It is easy to extend system as sensor addition is very easy.
Local and Remote Communication
It supports wired and wireless communication port by the support of various
RS-485, RS-232, and USB communication Port.
Others
Multi-channel for real-time meteorological data collection
Internal memory support for data collection and storage
GPS embedded data logger that identifies installation location automatically
Meteorological education contents support

3.2. Data logger


Data logger saves Max 14 Ch Sensor data in an external disk (Micro-SD), and sends it
to program through RS232 or RS485.
Model
Sensor Input
Power
Communication

SWDL-8160
Max. 14 Ch.
12V(battery) , 24V(external
adapter if heater is included)
RS232, RS485

Storage

Micro SD

Temperature
Humidity
Output power

-40~80,
0~99%RH (Non-condensation)
5.0 VDC (Wireless module power)

Sensor type

SM-BUS

Consumption
power
Other

15 mW

Appearance

3.3. Temperature & humidity sensor


It uses capacitance sensor based on high performance and high density technology.
It is excellent in long-term stability as sensor is released after perfect calibration in all
areas of measurement to minimize uncertainty by the minute differences of each
unique feature.
Model
Detection scope
Uncertainty
Resolution
Detection
method
Temperature
Humidity

SWHT-7101
-40~60, 0~99%RH
0.3, 3%RH
(@25, 20~80%RH)
0.1, 0.1%RH

Power supply

Integrate Band gap PTAT,


Capacitive polymer
-40~80,
0~99%RH
(Non-condensation)
3.3 VDC

Output signal

SM-BUS

Consumption
power
Other

12 mW

Appearance

Housing : IP65
Sensor filter: Metal Mesh

3.4. Amount of rainfall


It measures amount of rainfall by counting the dropping of the bucket by hour by means
of the principle of opening of the lead switch contact by magnet when tipping bucket is
leaning to one side losing center of gravity because of the rainfall collected through the
filter.
Model
Detection scope
Uncertainty
Resolution

SWAP-7400
~200mm/h
3% (@20 ~ 50mm/h)
0.2mm/h

Detection
method
Temperature

Tipping bucket

Humidity

0~99%RH (Non-condensation)

Power supply

3.3VDC

Output signal

SM-BUS

Consumption
power
Other

50 mW

Appearance

0~80

3.5. Wind direction sensor


It uses the principle that Vane rotates to the direction to minimize resistance by the
wind direction.
The pendulum at the end of Vane points out the wind blowing direction, and the
azimuth is calculated by magnetic encoder by means of the axis of rotation.
Model
Detection scope
Uncertainty
Resolution

SWAP-7300

Appearance

0 ~ 360
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Wind velocity
Detection
method
Temperature

0.5m/s
Magnetic Rotary Encoder

Humidity

0~99%RH (Non-condensation)

Power supply

3.3 VDC

Output signal

SM-BUS

Consumption
power
Other

50 mW

-40~80,

3.6. Wind velocity sensor


It calculates rotation velocity by adopting Photo-Chopping method optical signal
detection structure at the 3-Cup Rotor that rotates regardless of the intensity of the
horizontal wind
Model
Detection scope
Uncertainty
Resolution

SWWS-7320
0 ~ 70m/s
5%
0.1 m/s

Wind velocity
Detection
method
Temperature

0.5m/s
Optical Disk (Photo-interrupt)

Humidity

0~99%RH (Non-condensation)

Power supply

3.3VDC

Output signal

SM-BUS

Consumption
power
Other

50 mW

Appearance

-40~80,

3.7. Air pressure


Piezo resistance effect means the change of electric resistance of an object by internal
stress if external force is added to conductor or semi-conductor. By using this effect,
MEMS Sensor is devised.
Model
Detection scope
Uncertainty
Resolution
Detection
method
Temperature

SWAP-7151
700 ~ 1,100hPa
0.5 hPa ((@25)
0.1 hPa
Piezo resistive Type

Humidity

0~99%RH (Non-condensation)

Power supply

3.3 VDC

Output signal

SM-BUS

Consumption
power
Other

1 mW

Appearance

-40~80,

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3.8. Rainfall detection


It uses the change of impedance value between two electrodes of the detection surface
if rain drops on the detection surface with 20~ 30 slope.
To prevent movement by temporary dew or abnormal bubble, heater control unit for
heating the detection surface is included in order to detect electronic action delay time
and rainfall stop.
Model
Detection scope

SWRS-7481
Rainfall start/finish

Detection
method
Temperature

Impedance Detection method

Humidity

0~99%RH (Non-condensation)

Power supply

3.3 VDC

Output signal

SM-BUS

Consumption
power
Other

50 mW(heater excluded)

Appearance

-40~80,

Heater embedded

3.9. GPS
Model
Channel

Inserted in Data logger


66 Channel Satellite

Sensitivity
Response speed

-165dBm
1-10Hz

Appearance

Multipath Compensation
NMEA 0183/PMTK Protocol
Consumption
power
Other

19 mW

3.10. Solar cell and charger


Model
Max. voltage

18.8V

10W

Max. current
Open voltage

0.58A
22.9V

Charger

12V 6A

Battery

12V 7Ah

Appearance

Other

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3.11. Communication module


Model
Output

Input
Transmit
Power
profiles
Operating
distance
Power

SWDL-8020
Output : Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
4 multiple simultaneous
connections
RS232
Max. +18dBm

Appearance

SPP
up to 1000m using patch antenna
5VDC

Other

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4. Installation of tripod support


4.1. Place
The installation place of KWS-2000 must be the representative area of the region for
the meteorological observation to obtain more accurate data, and it must be flat surface
without huge barriers nearby.
If there is high barrier, it is recommended to distance more than 10 times of the height
of the barrier (H).
The installation place must be avoided to any adjacent of air conditioner/coolant, plant
causing high heating, power plant and any damp area after rainfall. If the installation
area is an inhabitant or movement route of animals or insects, the protection and
maintenance must be considered too.
Caution
There must be no adjacent high-tension line nearby tripod support installation place.
When installing fixed post or earth bar underground, check high pressure gas, and
waste pipe before the work.
4.2 Tools for installation and assembly
Tripod is a meteorological observation tripod tower that can be easily and rapidly
installed using fixed post without cement placing for fixing.
Prepare essential tools for the installation of tripod support.
Besides, use pliers or long-nose pliers for easy work.
4.3. Assembly of tripod support
Tripod support consists of the below bulk product and parts for easy movement and
site installation.
4.3.1 Component.

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4.3.2 Assemble tripod support in the below order.


Insert support (top) to bracket where support (bottom) is mounted.
Assemble 3-direction hinge of center support using included bolt, nut, flat
washer and spring washer.
( Fasten bolt and nut loosely so that it can be adjusted)
Insert central pole to assembled tripod support pipe.

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4.4. Bearing setting


To set base direction setting of wind direction sensor, find true north.
To set true north, find magnetic north using a compass, and calibrate by magnetic
declination between magnetic north and true north, and mark true north.
Magnetic declination varies by latitude and longitude. For Korea, magnetic north is
located at 6 ~ 8 from the west of true north
Find magnetic north using a compass, and rotate it to east (clockwise direction) at
6~8 to set true north.
Magnetic declination by resion ()
Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Gangwon, Ulreungdo:
Chungcheong, Jella, Gyeongsang:
Jeju Island:

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4.5. Installation of tripod tower


Flatness work: Make the surface flat with 3 support points of tripod support.
Mark true north on the surface.
Stretch tripod support, put one support to true north, and adjust minutely to make
flat.
Drive fixed pole: Drive fixed pole into ground
Keep tripod tower location and flatness and be careful not to damage foot.
Check flatness and fix bolt: Check flatness once again and fasten bolt and nut.
Apply silicon grease to prevent rust when disassembly is necessary later.

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5. Sensor installation and wiring


5.1. Rainfall meter
Fix rainfall meter fixed bracket temporarily to be horizontal with central pole top end
and water collection surface of rainfall meter installed to tripod support.
Open cover and check horizontality of rainfall meter using a level aligner, and fix it
along with central pole end line solidly.

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5.2. Shutter box installation


(Temperature & humidity sensor and rainfall detection sensor)
Fix shutter box combined with temperature & humidity sensor and rainfall detection
sensor temporarily to be horizontal with central pole top end and water collection
surface of rainfall meter installed to tripod support.
Check horizontality of rainfall detection sensor and fix it along with central pole end line
solidly.

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5.3. Cross-arm installation


Insert cross-arm into central pole, and adjust the location for both ends direct east
and west. Fix it solidly by rotating screw.
Wind direction meter and wind velocity meter installation
Fasten bolts into 3 holes of fixed round plat at the both ends of cross-arm, and fix it into
wind direction meter or Wind velocity meter solidly.

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5.4. Logger unit installation


Fix logger unit at the central pole end of tripod support temporarily.
Attach solar cell module on the unit front cover and fix it.
Set the light collection surface of solar cell attached to logger unit to the south direction.
Height can be adjusted for the user convenience.

5.5. Earth bar installation


Connect earth line with 1m Earth bar by using combining plug.
Set earth bar installation locate near the installation of tripod support, and dig
ground suitably.
Drive earth bar deep into ground using a hammer so that earth bar head is not seen.
Cover soil and flat the ground.

5.6. Cable connection


Combine Data logger and Sensor by using cable.
Connect output line of light collection plate of solar cell with charging part.
Before power supply to the equipment, check if the output polarity and data logger
polarity are identical and connect carefully.

5.7. Communication module connection


Communication supports RS232 and RS485. Use proper wired/wireless
communication method.
For connection to optional Bluetooth wireless module (SWDL-8020) or Zigbee
wireless module (SWDL-8021), refer to attached CD and manual.

6. Inspection and measurement


6.1. Power inspection and measurement
Power is divided into 12 V battery without using heater, and 24 V external power
with heater.
Heater is operated under 4 at outdoor temperature.
If LED light of data logger is not turned on, check power cable connection and
battery amount.

6.2. Communication inspection


If communication is not available, check if communication port of data logger is set
properly.
Check if spot number set in collection PC and communication port are identical.

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7. Logger program
7.1. Program installation
7.1.1. Insert the Installation CD, and execute setup.exe.

7.1.2. Proceed to install by clicking Next button

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7.1.3. Complete the installation by clicking Close button

7.2. Primary program set


7.2.1. Execute a program from Start Menu

7.2.2 Below input-box appears as program practices for the first


Click save button after designate a connected communication port

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7.3. Component of Logger program


7.3.1. Component of Basic View

Communication Status Indicator : RED Color shows when its communication status
is in error
Indications for its identification number of AWS device and weather data transmit
server
Menu-Bar
Most recent time of collected data
Most recently collected values from AWS
Indication for log-error from communication failure or device status error, etc.

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7.3.1. Component of Graph & Table Screen

~ Same with the prior component explanations


Menu selection from data range to show on graph and table.
Select its certain time and range.
Menu selection for showing its sensors on graph and table.
Click specific sensor name to turn On/Off.
Graph that shows searched data.
Save its image by clicking right-down side button.
Table that shows searched data.
It only shows data from just as enlarged or downsized showing graph domain.
Ascending sort varies by clicking sensor name.

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To enlarge or downsize by dragging graph domain


Explanatory remarks appear when your mouse is on specific graph domain

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WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
Thank you for purchasing the product of Korea Digital Co., Ltd. This product passed
strict quality test of the companys quality management system.
If there is any manufacturing defect or natural failure during the warranty period,
contact the purchasing store or our customer service center.

Product

Date of purchase
Name

Meteorological
observation and
monitoring system
for education

Model

KWS-2000

Warranty period

1 year

Tel

Store
Address
Name

Tel

Customer
Address

Terms and conditions


1. We repair any product defect or failure free of charge during the warranty period.
2. The compensation criteria for repair and change shall comply with the customer
compensation regulation under the notification of the Economic Planning Board.
3. The free warranty shall not be applied in the below cases.
3.1. If defect or failure occurs after the expiry of the warranty period
3.2. If failure occurs by the fault or negligence of the customer
3.3. If failure occurs by the arbitrary revision or modification of product structure,
performance and function
3.4. If failure or defect occurs by natural disasters
4. A/S is available with actual cost after the expiry of the warranty period
5. We do not be liable for failure or malfunction caused by natural disaster or by
animals and plants, insects or other barriers at the installation location. Regular
maintenance may be necessary according to installation environment.
6. If any site visit is necessary, the visiting service charge may be added.

Korea Digital Co., Ltd.

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Korea Digital Co., Ltd.


804, Gurodigital-ro 273, Guro-gu Seoul (Ace Twin Tower Unit 2, 804)
TEL. (02)2109-8877 FAX. (02)2109-8878 E-Mail. info@koreadigital.com
www.koreadigital.com www.sciencecube.com www.sensecube.com

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