Capricorn 2000EX Weather Station
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Capricorn 2000EX Weather Station shown with WeatherMaster Software screens and Display Console. Modular Sensor Selection
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Features
Designed around Control Module which is housed in a compact, utility-grade enclosure and includes a data logger storing up to 511 records at user-defined intervals. Dual on-board RS-232 interface ports allow simultaneous connection to CWS proprietary Weather Display Console, modem, or directly to a computer. "I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent customer service you and your company provided throughout the installation and setup of our Capricorn 2000EX Weather Station. "The weather station, in conjunction with the MicroServer and WeatherMaster Software, are an integral part of our LEED platinum certified visitor center here at Lassen Volcanic National Park. ... Thank you for providing such outstanding customer service for a superior product." |
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Standard Capricorn 2000EX includes the Control Module with internal barometric pressure sensor, wind speed and direction, temperature and humidity sensor housed in a solar radiation shield. A custom sensor package can be built using any sensor combination including up to four temperature sensors.
Control Module
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| 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: 4.4 to 33.96 in. Hg Resolution: 0.01 in. Hg
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Temperature: Ambient, Soil/Water, and/or Panel Temperature Sensors
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Standard with one ambient 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. Options include: Soil/Water Temperature, Panel Temperature, and Ambient Temperature Sensors 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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The Capricorn 2000EX features a durable aluminum/stainless steel wind direction and speed sensor. The sensor offers 360-degree wind direction resolution and high accuracy.Features:
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For installations subject to extreme weather conditions, a heavy-duty EX wind sensor is available with a heater option.
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| This 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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| The optional tipping bucket electric rain gauge is composed of a complex spun collector funnel with a knife edge that diverts the water to a tipping bucket mechanism. For each tip, a magnet causes an electronic pulse that is recorded. The rainfall sensor is completely automatic - spent water drains out of the bottom of the housing, hence, the instrument requires no servicing. Accuracy: ±1% at 2 in./hr or less Resolution: 0.01 inch Heated rain gauge is available. Please call 1-866-625-8620 for details.
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The pyranometer or solar radiation sensor is calibrated to measure the shortwave radiation reaching the Earth's surface, measured in Watts m-2. Self-cleaning dome-shaped head prevents water accumulation. Sensor head is potted solid to prevent internal condensation in humid environments. Requires the Capricorn 2000MP or 2000EX version of the Control Module. Cosine Response: 45° zenith angle ± 1%, 75° zenith angle ± 5% Absolute Accuracy: ± 5% Uniformity: ± 3% Repeatability: ± 1% Output Responsivity: 0.200 mV per W m-2 In full sunlight: 220 mV (1,100 W m-2) Linear Range: 0 - 350 mV (0 - 1,750 W m-2) Sensitivity: Custom calibrated to exactly 5.00 W m-2 per mV Input Power: None, self-powered Operating Environment: - 40 to 55 °C; 0 to 100% relative humidity. Designed for continuous outdoor use. Can be submerged under water (with or without mounting screw). Materials: Anodized aluminum with acrylic lens Dimensions: 2.4 cm diameter, 2.75 cm high
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Select your desired method of data viewing and monitoring.
Color Weather Display Console
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Industrial grade WVGA touchscreen displays current weather data, trends, min/max. Computes and displays wind chill, heat index and other calculated parameters. Seven-inch color LCD panel with 800 x 480 pixel resolution. Available in desktop/wall-mount chassis, 19" rack mount, or panel mount. |
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Computer Weather Monitoring Software
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WeatherMaster™ is our proprietary software optimized for CWS weather stations. It provides computer weather monitoring, calculated parameters, graphing and trend displays, as well as automatic archiving of weather data, alarm notification, interface with CAMEO/ALOHA, and weather web page updates. Third-party software:
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Internet-Ready Weather Monitoring and Industrial Automation ProtocolsFTP output (XML and CSV) • XML web service • Internet browser user interface SNMP, Modbus/OPC and RTU communication protocols are standard for Industrial Management applications. Compatible with CWOP (Citizen Weather Observer Program) and Weather Underground, the MicroServer can automatically post data from your weather station to these network websites.
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Connection options between sensor head and monitoring device.
Standard RS-232 Serial Communication Cable
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The Capricorn 2000EX Weather Station includes standard cable lengths for each sensor which connect to the Control Module. A standard 7-foot serial communication cable connects the Control Module to the monitoring device whether a computer, MicroServer or Display Console. Extra length RS-232 cable is available up to 200 feet, catalog number 8233. For lengths from 200 to 4000 feet, refer to the RS-485 Short Haul Modem option below. |
Wireless Transceivers – 2.4 GHZzand 900 MHz
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Wireless transceivers offer a cable-free means to remotely monitor weather information when hardwire installations are not feasible or practical.
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Ethernet – Serial to Ethernet Converter
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Catalog Number 8250 This device connects the weather station to a Local Area Network (LAN). At the monitoring computer a driver creates a virtual serial port and converts the data to be read by the available terminal program or weather software such as WeatherMaster or WeatherView 32. For weather monitoring applications situated in a large facility such as an industrial plant or hospital, instead of running miles of cable from the weather station on the roof to a computer on the first floor, users can take advantage of existing LAN cables to hook up. This device provides for the flexibility of placing the weather station any where close to an Ethernet connection. Includes a power supply, driver and Ethernet cable.
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RS-422 (Short Haul) Converter Set
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Catalog Number 8247-2 Two short haul modems are used to extend the RS-232 range from 200 feet to 4000 feet. |
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Due to the wide variety of installations, masts and mounting hardware are sold separately. The following items are available from Columbia Weather Systems.
Steel Mast, 10 ft.
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For mounting wind sensor assembly; includes two five-foot sections. (May be used with Roof Mount Kit below.) |
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For mounting wind sensor assembly; recommended for lightning-prone regions; includes two five-foot sections. (May be used with Roof or Wall Mount Kit below.) |
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Includes universal mast mount, guy wire clamp, guy wire, lag screws, eye bolt screws, cable standoffs, cable nail clips and wall bushings to route cable properly. (Does not include mast - User supplied or select steel or fiberglass mast above) |
Roof Mount Hardware Kit |
Data Sheet including diagrams
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Includes 4" wall mounts with lag screws, cable nail clips, and wall bushings. (Does not include mast - User supplied or select steel mast above) |
Wall Mount Hardware Kit |
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This tripod mast is designed to provide 8 to 10 feet of stable, secure support for your weather station sensors or other instrumentation. Set up takes less than five minutes. Competitively priced and sturdy, the tripod is constructed from welded aluminum and anodized for appearance and longevity. The 15-pound tripod can support up to 60 pounds of equipment such as weather sensors on a 1" (outside diameter) vertical pipe stub. Operational Features
Tripod SpecificationsCapacity: Supports up to 60 lbs. Order InformationTripod with Tiedown Kit, Catalog Number: 88019 |
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Tie-Down Kit IncludedFor additional security in high-wind applications, the Tie-Down Kit includes:
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Universal Mount for Tower/Mast
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Universal mounting adapter to attach weather sensors to existing towers or alternate masts, even those with multiple instruments. Can be used vertically or horizontally. Aluminum construction. Includes three clamps for mast of up to 3” diameter. Catalog Number: 88022 (Does not include mast - User supplied) |
Universal Mount for Tower/Mast shown above with Pulsar 600 Weather Station. |
Self Aspirating Radiation Shield
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When accuracy is critical - especially in environments where your sensors may be subject to incident radiation from either direct sunlight or proximate surfaces - a radiation shield is the solution. This self-aspirating radiation shield will help you get the most accurate temperature and/or humidity readings. We listened to our customers to find out just what they needed and developed a thermally-engineered shield unlike any other. Maximum diameter for probe insertion: 7/8" Catalog Number: 82103
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To fully power weather stations in applications that do not have access to electricity, we offer solar panels. These are custom per installation based on geographical location. Most common are 20 and 40-watt systems. While these can be used with any CWS weather station, the Orion and Magellan all-in-one weather stations consume the least energy and are the best-suited for solar-powered weather monitoring systems. Catalog Number: 83000 Includes
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A weatherproof enclosure is available for the Capricorn 2000 Control Module. The weatherproof enclosure can house the Control Module board, power supply and wireless transceiver. Designed for use in both indoor and outdoor settings, the enclosure can be used to protect sensitive instrumentation from corrosive environments typically found in oil refineries, chemical processing plants, waste water treatment, and marine installations. Cables are routed through liquid tight strain relief fittings. Construction:
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Weatherproof Enclosure for Weather MicroServer
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A weatherproof enclosure is available to house the Weather MicroServer and protect it from the elements. Designed for use in indoor and outdoor settings, the enclosure can be used in highly corrosive environments typically found in oil refineries, chemical processing plants, waste water treatment, and marine installations. Cables are routed through liquid tight strain relief fittings. Construction:
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