Specifications

RAWS-F Remote Automated Weather Station for Fire Weather

5.4.5 Troubleshooting, GOES Transmitter (part #TX312)

If a problem with the GOES transmitter (part #TX312) is suspected, the TX312

may be checked by measuring the +12 V and Ground terminal on the CR1000

PC-board wiring panel. Acceptable readings are +11 VDC to +14 VDC.

Check the SC12 cable connection between the CR1000 wiring panel and the

TX312. Press the TX312 diagnostic button to query the state of the

transmitter. If problems persist, try a substitute. Obtain a Return Material

Authorization (RMA) number before returning this equipment to Campbell

Scientific for repair.

5.5 Voice Radio Interface (part #VSP3) (Optional)

5.5.1 General Description, Voice Radio Interface (part #VSP3)

The DACOM Voice Radio Interface (part #VSP3) shown in Figure 5.5-1 is

mounted inside the RAWS environmental enclosure. The VSP3 converts data

into voice messages that can be transmitted via UHF or VHF transceiver. The

VSP3 Vosponder uses phonetic native text string to speech conversion, which

provides for an unlimited vocabulary. The Vosponder communicates with a

datalogger using the SDI-12 protocol. The VSP3 Vosponder can be integrated

into an existing UHF/VHF radio network. A minimum of two radios with

matching frequencies is required. The VSP3 ships preprogrammed with a

voice image file for the fire weather market.

A minimum of two radios with matching frequencies is required

to transmit voice messages. To activate the voice file, hold down

the radio microphone button and press 9 on the radio keypad.

Radios can be purchased from Campbell Scientific.

NOTE

FIGURE 5.5-1. Voice radio interface