MCLOG-WS-24S

Wireless Weather Station

The Canary Systems® MCLOG-WS-24S is a wireless weather station optimized for many types of meteorological and climatological monitoring. It features accurate measurements, low power requirements and proven reliability in demanding environments.

At the heart of the system is the Campbell Scientific® CR300 measurement and control module. This MCU provides very flexible programming and communications, along with large internal data storage, and is capable of operating under a wide range of temperatures.

Data can be viewed and stored in units of your choice. Measurement rates and data recording interval are independently programmable, allowing calculation of 15-minute, hourly and daily data values from 1-minute or 1-second measurements, for example.

Conditional outputs, such as rainfall intensity and wind gusts, can also be recorded. The program can be modified at any time to accommodate different sensor configurations or new data processing requirements. If needed, channel capacity can be expanded using Canary Systems® multiplexers.

The MCLOG-WS-24S utilizes the all-in-one Campbell Scientific® ClimaVUETM50 meteorological sensor. A complete weather sensor with no moving parts that is able to report:

  • Wind speed and direction
  • Temperature
  • Precipitation
  • Vapor Pressure
  • Solar Radiation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Lightning Strike

Battery & Enclosure

The MCLOG-WS-24S weather station is designed for reliable operation in extreme weather conditions. A 12V 24AHr sealed lead-acid battery powers the system and can be recharged through AC battery charges and the supplied 30W solar panel.

A NEMA 4X rated fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP) enclosure and mil-spec connectors and industrial cable glands protect against harsh conditions and the elements.

Optional mounting kits are available. The enclosures are easily wall-mounted using the integrated enclosure mounting tabs. The MCLOG-WS-24S comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

Automated

Designed to automatically monitor a variety of instruments including vibrating wire gages

Versatile

Versatile configuration options for data acquisition, communications and power supply

Easy Configuration

Easy channel configuration and system programming using our MultiLogger® software

Specifications

MCLOG-WS-24S
MCUCR300
Enclosure TypeFRP
Size (LxWxH, in)16x14x8
Weight (lbs)45
Battery24AHr
Solar30W
ReceivingRS-232
TransmittingWiFi
VW CommNo
MCUEnclosure TypeSize (LxWxH, in)Weight (lbs)BatterySolarReceivingTransmittingVW Comm
MCLOG-WS-24SCR300FRP16x14x845
24AHr30WRS-232WiFiNo

CR300

Power Requirements10–8VDC,16–32VDC
Data Storage30 Mb serial flash
Idle Current Drain, Average1.5mA (@12VDC)
Active Current Drain, Average5mA (@ 12VDC for 1 Hz scan with 1 analog measurement)
23mA (@ 12VDC with processor always on)
SE Analog Channels6
Input Voltage Range0–2.5VDC
Pulse Count Channels8
Excitation Channels2
Digital Ports7
CommunicationsRS-232, USB
Power Consumption (Quiescent)~0.2mA
Power Consumption (Active)~5mA
Data Memory30 Mb flash
OS Memory 80 Mb flash

Physical

Operating Temperature-40° to +70° C
-40 to +160° F

System Power

Battery12V 24AHr sealed lead-acid
Solar30W
Output Voltage18VDC maximum (loaded)
Output Power1.67A maximum (30W)

AC Adaptor

Output Voltage18VDC
Output Power1A maximum

SGX 5150

Power9–30 VDC
Power Consumption1.9 W (quiescent)
maximum 5.5 W (transmitting)
PortsRJ45, RS-232, USB
SpeedUp to 921 kbps
Interface10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (RJ45)
StandardsWPA/WPA2 pre-shared key (PSK) or IEEE 802.1X, AES-CCMP
Range
(line-of-sight)
1.31km (1 mile)
with directional antenna

ClimaVUE™50

OutputSDI-12
Supply Voltage (Min)3.6 Vdc continuous
Supply Voltage (Max)15.0 Vdc continuous
Typical Digital Input Voltage (logic high)3.0 V
Typical Digital Input Voltage (logic low) 0.0 V
Typical Measurement Duration110 ms
Power Consumption (quiescent)0.3 mA
Power Consumption (maximum peak current)33mA