User`s guide

Chapter 3 ________________________________________________________________ Operation
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CHAPTER 3
OPERATION
This chapter provides the instructions for taking MAWS into use when
all the equipment has been assembled and installed, as well as operating
instructions for the MAWS Terminal software.
Operation Principle
MAWS works based on a so-called setup. Setup is a set of parameters
that tells MAWS what to measure, log, calculate, and report. Measured
data is stored in the daily log files that can be downloaded to a PC and
viewed using the MAWS Terminal software. Alternatively, the data
values can be viewed with the YourVIEW software, the optional
handheld terminal, or Vaisala Digital Displays. The delivery/project
specific data reports can be configured to collect data from MAWS
stations by data collection systems.
The Basic setup has been loaded in the MAWS program memory
already at the factory. This allows you to just connect the sensors,
connect communication lines, and supply power to MAWS. Then your
station will start operating: making measurements, doing calculations
and sending report(s). Normally, these example setups need to be
modified according to delivery specific requirements.
On the MAWS CD-ROM, delivered to you with the system, you will
find several setup examples. The delivered setups will suit typical
needs, but you may want to make changes to them. For reconfiguring
the setup files or making totally new ones, refer to the MAWS Lizard
Setup Software User's Guide.