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WEATHER STATIONS

Orion

Cutting-edge all-in-one technology

Ultrasonic wind / Impact rainfall

Fixed Mount
Vehicle Mount
Nomad Portable

Pulsar

Multiple parameter configurations

Compass / Ultrasonic wind

Fixed Mount

Magellan

Rugged all-in-one sensor

Sonic wind / Internal compass

Fixed Mount
Vehicle Mount
Portable

Capricorn 2000EX

Modular system

Multiple sensor options

Fixed Mount
Vehicle Mount
Pegasus EX Portable

Vela

All-in-one multi-sensor design

Reliable mechanical wind sensors

Fixed Mount

Scroll down for a Features Comparison Chart.

MONITORING OPTIONS

Professional Weather Stations, Professional Weather Monitoring

Weather Stations manufactured by Columbia Weather Systems offer a range of meteorological parameters and sensor options, user-friendly monitoring options, multiple communication options, and superior customer service. We back all of our weather stations with a minimum of one-year warranty and free technical assistance.

"Thanks for all of your help. Your company has some of the best service after the sale that I have ever seen."
~ Michael McLean, EQC Department, U.S. Steel - Granite City Works

Features Comparison Chart

	Orion™	Magellan™	Capricorn 2000EX™	Vela™	Pulsar™
WIND SPEED	standard ultrasonic	standard sonic	standard reed switch	standard mechanical	ultrasonic
WIND DIRECTION	standard ultrasonic	standard sonic	standard 360-resolution	standard mechanical	ultrasonic
TEMPERATURE	standard	standard	1 standard, up to 4 available	standard	models 601, 600, 501, 500
HUMIDITY	standard	standard	standard	standard	models 601, 600, 501, 500
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE	standard	standard	standard	standard	models 601, 600, 501, 500
RAINFALL	standard impact	NA	optional tipping bucket	optional tipping bucket	Doppler radar (600) or tipping bucket (601)
SOLAR RADIATION	optional w/ MS*	optional w/ MS*	optional	optional w/ MS*	model 501
LEAF WETNESS	NA	NA	optional	NA	optional model 601 only
ADDITIONAL TEMPERATURE	optional w MS*	optional w MS*	optional	optional w MS*	optional w MS*
VISIBILITY	optional w/ MS*	optional w/ MS*	optional w/ MS*	optional w MS*	optional w MS*
INTERNAL COMPASS	NA	standard	NA	NA	standard
HEAVY DUTY OPTIONS	Heated sensor head optional	NA	Heavy-duty wind sensor optional Heated rain gauge optional	NA	NA
SENSOR CONFIGURATION	All-in-one sensor head	All-in-one sensor head	Modular system, sensor selection	All-in-one	All-in-one
WARRANTY	one-year standard extended and no-fault available	one-year standard	two-year standard	one-year standard	one-year standard
SYSTEM STARTING PRICE**	$4,245	$4,295	$3,025	$2,495	$6,025*** (Model 600)

*Optional sensor requires Weather MicroServer
**Price based on U.S. sale of fixed-mount weather station including all standard sensors and monitoring with Weather Master Software. For additional information including international pricing, call or email for a quotation.
***Pulsar system price based on Model 600 with Doppler radar precipitation, wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, compass, including the required Weather MicroServer and optional Weather Master Software.

Monitoring options for our weather stations include our proprietary Weather Master™ software as well as third-party software, our exclusive touch-screen LCD Weather Display Console, and our Weather MicroServer™ offering Internet-ready weather data and industrial protocols

Orion Weather Stations™
Orion Weather Station: State-of-the-art, ultrasonic all-in-one sensor technology
Orion Vehicle-Mount Weather Station: Combining compact sensor technology with tactical mobility for First Responders
Orion Nomad Portable Weather Station: Cutting-edge sensor technology packaged for rapid deployment anywhere

Pulsar Weather Station:™ State-of-the-art, ultrasonic all-in-one sensor technology with multiple sensor configurations

Magellan Weather Stations™
Magellan Weather Station: Rugged all-in-one weather monitoring with internal compass
Magellan Vehicle-Mount Weather Station: Internal compass for automatic alignment of wind direction
Magellan Portable Weather Station: Rapid deployment weather monitoring with low power consumption, rugged metal housing

Capricorn 2000EX Weather Stations™
Capricorn 2000EX Weather Station: Multiple parameter options data-logging control module
Capricorn 2000EX Vehicle-Mount Weather Station: Modular weather stations for vehicle installations
Pegasus EX Portable Weather Station: End-to-end portable weather monitoring solution for tactical operations

Vela Weather Stations:™ All-in-one sensor package with the reliability and affordability of mechanical wind sensors

Weather MicroServer: FTP Output, XML web service, Internet browser user interface, and industrial communication protocols

Weather Display Console: Powerful, LCD touch-screen, digital weather console

Weather Software: Proprietary professional and third-party weather software

Weather Station Accessories: Radiation shield, masts and mounting hardware, weatherproof enclosures, surge protectors, solar power

Communication Options: Standard, Wireless, RS-422, and Ethernet, 4-20 mA signal