Vaisala Automatic Weather Station AWS310

The Vaisala Automatic Weather Station AWS310 is a complete solution for professional weather measurement. The AWS310 provides all of the weather data you need for making confident decisions about weather forecasts. The design quality of Vaisala weather stations has been proven not only through extensive tests in the development phase, but also in the field with over 20,000 installations worldwide.

Overview

When you choose the Vaisala AWS310, you get a complete communication and data monitoring solution, including sensor, electronics, mast, and power supply – everything you need to start taking accurate and reliable weather measurements.

The main benefits of the AWS310:

  • Common options preconfigured; also fully customizable for special needs
  • WMO-compliant sensors for validated data
  • Remote configuration management
  • Easy remote monitoring of network status via optional NM10 software
  • Long calibration intervals
  • Fast delivery for preconfigured systems
Technical Specifications
Data Collection PlatformVaisala Datalogger QML201
Operating temperature-40...+60 °C
Storage temperature-60...+70 °C
Humidity0...100 %RH
Environmental tests: Operating
Dry heatIEC 60068-2-2
ColdIEC 60068-2-1
Damp heatIEC 60068-2-30
Environmental tests: Storage
Dry heatIEC 60068-2-2
ColdIEC 60068-2-1
Damp heatIEC 60068-2-30
Environmental tests: Transport
Vibration (random)ETSI EN 300 019-2-2v2.3.1
Rough handling (free fall etc.)ETSI EN 300 019-2-2v2.3.1
EMC testsIEC 61326-1- Industrial Standard
Electrostatic discharge EN 61000-4-2
Fast transient burstEN 61000-4-4
RF field immunityEN 61000-4-3
Transient surgeEN 61000-4-5
Conducted RF immunityEN 61000-4-6
Immunity to voltage dips and short interrupts EN 61000-4-11
Safety tests
Electrical safetyIEC 60950-1
Enclosure protection and IP classIP66 acc. IEC 60529. Sand & dust
test acc. MIL-STD 810 G
Method 506.5 Procedure 1
Enclosure materialsStainless steel AISI316L, painted white
Enclosure size 600 (H) x 500 (W) x 200 (D) mm
MastTiltable 2/3/10 m pole mast
WeightEnclosure approx. 30 kg
10 m mast with sensors 75...125 kg (composite mast)
150...200 kg (aluminum & steel mast)
Maximum wind speed75 m/s with 10 m mast and two guy wire sets
Powering90...264 VAC, 45...65 Hz
12...24 VDC recommended (30 VDC max.)
Solar panel30W / 2 x 30W
Internal batteryUp to 52 Ah / 12 V
Battery regulatorCharge/recharge control
Temperature compensation
Deep discharge protection
Simultaneous inputs from solar and AC (mains) power allowed

*More detailed technical specs, please see the AWS310 datasheet.

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