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Pegasus FlyAway Kit™ Portable Weather Station

Rapid Deployment Weather Monitoring System

The Pegasus portable weather station empowers accident and incident commanders to establish a fully functional weather operation within minutes to collect weather data and automatically interface with Cameo/Aloha software, creating a cost effective force-multiplier.

Weather Parameters Monitored • Temperature • Barometric Pressure • Wind Direction • Wind Speed • Relative Humidity

Use WeatherMaster™ Software to calculate dew point, heat index, wind chill, density altitude and automatically integrate weather data into Cameo/Aloha HazMat software.
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System Components

Sensors

Weather Monitoring Options

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Features

  • Digital sensors calibrated for accurate readings, yet tough enough for emergency environments
  • Rugged weatherproof Control Module protects sensitive components and is easily decontaminated
  • Wireless transceivers provide remote capability (two-mile range)
  • Tripod sensor mast makes set up simple while "quick-connect" sensors allow system to be instantly operational
  • Sealed battery system with charger for continuous monitoring
  • Rugged transportation cases for instruments and tripod
  • Automatic interface with Cameo/Aloha Software

Standard Pegasus Portable Weather Station Includes

  • Control Module, digital barometer, and battery power cable
  • Weatherproof housing for the Control Module and wireless transceiver with quick-connect sensor plug-in jacks
  • One temperature probe with waterproof cable connector
  • One relative humidity sensor with waterproof cable connector
  • Self-Aspirating radiation shield for temperature and humidity sensors with quick-connect mounting hardware
  • Wind speed and direction sensor with waterproof cable connector, cross-arm support, and quick-connect mounting hardware
  • Two 2.4 GHz wireless transceivers - 2 mile range
  • 32-hour, 12 volt, Sealed Gel Battery System (Other battery capacities are available upon request)
  • 10ft tripod with telescoping mast, tiedown kit, compass, and mounting hardware
  • Heavy-Duty polyethylene transportation case - foam lined with external wheels
  • Heavy-duty canvas tripod transportation bag with tote straps

System Components:


Tripod Sensor Mast:

Made of powder coated heavy-gauge steel for added protection against the elements. The mast has three removable legs with locking pins. Telescoping extension elevates to 10 feet overall maximum height. Includes: Guy-wire ring collar, guy-wires, grounding stakes, compass for north orientation, and heavy duty canvas transportation bag.

Weatherproof Enclosure:
Houses the Control Module, internal barometer, and 2.4 GHz wireless transceivers. All sensor cables and power cords have external weatherproof quick connectors for rapid set up and take down under austere conditions. Sensor mast mounting hardware included.

Transportation Case:
Rugged polyethylene carrying case with roller wheels. Foam padded interior protects sensitive equipment. Keeps all components in a constant state of readiness.

2.4 GHz Wireless Transceivers:
Gives the system remote capability within two (2) mile line-of-sight range. FCC approved and license free.

Battery Power System with Charger:
Two 12 volt sealed lead acid (SLA) gel batteries provide 32 hours of operating time each. Quick-charging battery system keeps a fresh battery in supply. Batteries come with a plastic carrying case to protect against weather elements and contaminants.

Pegasus Control Module
Pegasus Control Module

Features:

  • Clock (date and time of day)
  • Dual on-board RS-232 interfaces; connect to modem and direct to computer at the same time
  • Sensor high/low data memory
  • Data Logger (stores up to 511 records at user-defined intervals) sample data log.
  • Powered by +12 VDC battery power system
  • Calculated parameters and alarm functions through optional weather software and/or the Weather Display Console

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Barometric Pressure
Pegasus Weather Station Barometric Pressure Sensor Housed in the Control Module, the barometric pressure sensor is a silicon shear stress strain gauge. This state-of-the-art sensor integrates on-chip, bipolar op amp circuitry and thin film resistor networks to provide a high level analog output signal and true temperature compensation. The on-chip integration also results in high reliability and accuracy.

Accuracy: ± 0.03 in. Hg over range (at sea level, with temperature between 32° and 182°F (0°- 85°C)

Range: 27 to 33.96 in. Hg

Resolution: 0.01 in. Hg

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Temperature
The Capricorn 2000 Weather Station comes standard with one temperature sensor with 50 feet of cable. Up to four temperature sensors can be connected with a maximum of 400 feet combined cable length. These digital, semiconductor-type probes all connect to a single port, reducing susceptibility to noise interference, reducing cost, and increasing accuracy. The sensors are calibrated at the factory traceable to NIST standards.

Accuracy: ± 0.9°F from +14° to 185°F (±0.5°C from -10° to 85°C), ± 3.6°F from -67° to 257°F (±2.0°C from -55° to 125°C)

Resolution: 0.01°F

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Wind Direction and Speed
Pegasus Wind Sensor The wind speed and direction sensors use a solid state, infrared optical design to decrease wear and improve reliability. These rugged sensors, with a design incorporating years of experience and testing, are enclosed in a PVC housing surrounding stainless steel parts. These sensors operate in extreme temperature and wind conditions for years.

Features:

  • Wind direction in 16 compass points
  • Wind speed displays as low as 1 mph
  • Flexible sensor positioning (up to 1000 feet/305 meters from console)
  • Quick-disconnect cable connector for easy sensor removal

Wind Speed Accuracy: ± 5% or better from 20 to 125 mph , ± 1 mph from 5 to 20 mph

Wind Speed Range: 0 to 125 mph; 200 km/h 108 knots (higher gusts may be recorded)

Wind Speed Mechanical Threshold: 0.5 mph

Wind Direction Resolution: 16 compass points

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Relative Humidity
Pegasus Weather Station Relative Humidity Sensor This optional capacitive relative humidity sensor is compact and easy to use. It can be easily installed in a self-aspirating radiation shield for protection from the sun and rain. This sensor offers long-term stability with minimal drift. Because the sensor is a capacitive device, it will not be affected by surface contamination in unclean environments. Since the sensor element is socketed and laser trimmed it can be easily replaced in the field without any additional calibration. The relative humidity sensor comes with a standard 50-foot cable and a quick disconnect connector.

Type: Capacitance

Accuracy: ± 3% (or better) from 10 to 90% RH at 68° F

Temperature Effect: less than <±1.5% RH from 14° F to 140° F

Stability: ±2% RH over 2 years

Reporting Resolution: 1% RH

Range: 0 to 100%

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System Specifications Summary
Control Module
Dimensions: 10" L x 7.5" W x 3" H
Weight: 3 lbs
Power Requirement: +12 volt DC, 400mA (Supplied via a wall mount power supply) 		Barometric Pressure
Accuracy: ± 0.03 in. Hg over range (at sea level, with temperature between 32° and 182°F (0°- 85°C)
Range: 27 to 33.96 in. Hg
Resolution: 0.01 in. Hg
Temperature
Accuracy:
± 0.9°F from +14° to 185°F (±0.5°C from -10° to 85°C)
± 3.6°F from -67° to 257°F (±2.0°C from -55° to 125°C)
Resolution: 0.01°F 		Relative Humidity
Type: Capacitance
Accuracy: ± 3% (or better) from 10 to 90% RH at 68° F
Temperature Effect: less than <±1.5% RH from 14° F to 140° F
Stability: : ±2% RH over 2 years
Reporting Resolution: 1% RH
Range: 0 to 100%
Wind Direction and Speed
Wind Speed Accuracy: ± 5% or better from 20 to 125 mph
± 1 mph from 5 to 20 mph
Wind Speed Range: 0 to 125 mph; 200 km/h; 108 knots (higher gusts may be recorded)
Wind Direction Resolution: 16 compass points 		 

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