WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU)
WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU)
WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) Description
The WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) provides the means of connecting weather sensors via GSM, WiFi or LAN to WeatherFile.com. The WeatherFile data is accessed by any internet connected PC, tablet or smart phone. Data is viewed on WeatherFile.com (talk to us if you prefer viewing your data via your own website). Data is also accessible over the local network. The WCU has a micro SDHC card for long term storage of data and data backup if required.
The WCU is compatible with a wide range of sensors and the WeatherFile system is easily configured. The electronics are in a tough, weatherproof (IP67 for WiFi and mobile versions, IP65 for LAN version) enclosure with high quality connectors for ease of installation. If at any time the internet connection is lost, the WCU will continue to log data which will be retransmitted to WeatherFile.com when communications are restored ensuring continuous data capture.
In addition, the WCU controls power to the system elements. Power savings can be made if, for example, a reading is needed just a few times a day or data only required remotely during working hours. To keep your data private (such as commercially sensitive data) or if the data is not applicable to a wider audience, an SSL secure login to a private area on the WeatherFile.com site can be provided. WCU is supplied with power supply unit with 3m cable.
Email notifications can be set for high or low values or if the system goes offline.
Call (01590 641223) or email (sales@rpr.co.uk) our technical team who can help specify the relevant wind/weather sensor to integrate with the WCU, define a complete solution, advise on installation and any other questions you may have.
Applications Include
• Temporary structures, stages, marquees, festivals, events
• Construction industry, including crane operations
• Health and safety site operations
• Marinas, ports and harbours
• Yacht clubs, golf clubs, resorts
• Wind farm surveying and operations
• Roads, bridges and tunnels
• Agriculture and Horticulture
• Sports and outdoor activities
• Education and research projects
• Site operations in aviation
Features
• Connects wind and weather sensors to the internet
• Three data transfer options:
GSM mobile cellular network *
Local WiFi
LAN (ethernet cable)
• Display of weather data on any PC, tablet or smart phone connected to the internet via the WeatherFile.com website
• Local logging of wind and weather data
• Viewing of data over local network (with out internet connection)
• Compatible with Gill Instrument sensors: WindSonic, MaxiMet, MetConnect, Wind Observer, WindMaster and NMEA0183 sensors
• Rugged weatherproof enclosure (LAN version IP65, WiFi & GSM version IP67)
• Compact, simple ‘plug and play’ installation
• Notifications can be set for high or low values and if offline
* SIM card not included, please contact us for contract options
Specification
| Physical | |
| Enclosure dimensions including Connectors | 191mm x 80mm x 90mm |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate UL94VO |
| Connections | Power: Binder 720 Series Sensor: Screwless Terminal Block via Cable Gland LAN: RJ45 via Cable Gland (LAN Version Only) |
| WCU Weight excluding Mounting and Cables | Mobile Version: 0.42kg WiFi Version: 0.39kg LAN Version: 0.45kg |
| Optional Pole Mounting Brackets | Stainless Steel. Maximum Pole Diameter 54mm |
| Optional Wall Mounting Brackets | Fixing Centres 91 x 168mm or 64 x 195mm |
| Sensor Input | |
| Sensor type | Gill Instruments: WindSonic, WindObserver, MetConnect, WindMaster
NMEA0183 compatible wind sensors with RS232 output Please Contact RPR if you wish to use other sensors |
| Transmission standard | RS232 and RS485 compatible, 8 bits and no parity |
| Wireless/network Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi (1) | Wi-Fi Certified 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11b/g Security WPA2-PSK, WPA |
| Mobile 3G/4G (2) | LTE FDD: Band 1(2100 MHz)/Band 3(1800 MHz)/Band 7(2600MHz)/Band 8(900MHz)/Band 20(800 MHz),
DC- HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMT S: Band 1(2100 MHz)/Band 8(900 MHz) EDGE/GPRS/GSM: Band2(1900 MHz)/Band3(1800 MHz)/Band 5(850 MHz)/Band 8(900 MHz) (Contact RPR Ltd for other options.) |
| LAN (3) | RJ45 connector 10/100 Base-T |
| Data Storage | |
| Data Storage Card | Removable micro SDHC card |
| Data Capacity | 8 GB (standard) |
| Remote Cloud Storage | Data stored on the WeatherFile.com 2 years as standard |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature range | Operating: -10°C to +55°C Storage: -40°C to +70°C |
| Enclosure protection | GSM/GPRS & WiFi Version IP67 LAN Version IP65 |
| Audible / Visual Indicators | |
| LED indicators | SD card status Data input status Wireless connection status |
| Power | Status Alert |
| Audio bleeper | Status Alert |
| Power | |
| Power Requirement | 10.5V DC to 26V DC |
| Current @ 12V DC | 300 mA typical |
The manufacturer reserves the right to amend the specification and therefore the information in this document may be subject to change.
Documentation
- Data Sheet
- User Manual
- Discovery Tool
WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU)