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HMP155 USB Interface Commands

2018-09-09T03:04:56Z

137.229.21.10: /* Super Site Specific */

You can use a special USB cable from Vaisala to check on the performance of an HMP155. To communicate, first install the driver. This is easier said than done but 'vaisala instrument finder' in google may get you close, then download directly from Vaisala. I can only find it via google, not through searching the Vaisala online software downloads. Also handy is the user manual:
* http://www.vaisala.com/Vaisala%20Documents/User%20Guides%20and%20Quick%20Ref%20Guides/HMP155_User_Guide_in_English.pdf

Check in the Device manager to see which COM port the cable installed as. For me it is listed as COM3. You can also see if you start CSI's Device Config. It shows up there as 'Vaisala USB Device COM3'.... however, the commsettings are not compatible with Device Config so you'll need to try Putty. The settings should be:
* 4800 Baud
* Even Parity
* 7 Data Bits
* 1 Stop Bit
* No hardware flow control

Plug everything in and here a few commands to try:
vers -- Version of probe
smode run -- start automated output of current sensed values
smode stop -- stop automated output
seri -- set the baud etc
Check the manual for much more. All of chapter 4 covers things you can do from this interface.

====Super Site Specific====
Default from the factory will be the above: 4800 / E / 7 1
Baud P D S : 4800 E 7 1
To work with the MD-485 type the following.
seri 9600 n 8 1
This will be the response:
Baud P D S : 9600 N 8 1
Next, change the format of the default message:
FORM 5.3 T " " RH \n

The Default is:
RH= 27.6 %RH T= 26.7 'C
Changing the format results in this:
17.164 49.757

'''Lost to history but I'm sure there is a reason, the MD485 has baud rate 19200 for talking RS232 with CR1000 but 9600 baud talking to HMP155.'''

HMP155 USB Interface Commands

2018-09-09T03:04:24Z

137.229.21.10:

You can use a special USB cable from Vaisala to check on the performance of an HMP155. To communicate, first install the driver. This is easier said than done but 'vaisala instrument finder' in google may get you close, then download directly from Vaisala. I can only find it via google, not through searching the Vaisala online software downloads. Also handy is the user manual:
* http://www.vaisala.com/Vaisala%20Documents/User%20Guides%20and%20Quick%20Ref%20Guides/HMP155_User_Guide_in_English.pdf

Check in the Device manager to see which COM port the cable installed as. For me it is listed as COM3. You can also see if you start CSI's Device Config. It shows up there as 'Vaisala USB Device COM3'.... however, the commsettings are not compatible with Device Config so you'll need to try Putty. The settings should be:
* 4800 Baud
* Even Parity
* 7 Data Bits
* 1 Stop Bit
* No hardware flow control

Plug everything in and here a few commands to try:
vers -- Version of probe
smode run -- start automated output of current sensed values
smode stop -- stop automated output
seri -- set the baud etc
Check the manual for much more. All of chapter 4 covers things you can do from this interface.

====Super Site Specific====
Default from the factory will be the above: 4800 / E / 7 1
Baud P D S : 4800 E 7 1
To work with the MD-485 type the following.
seri 9600 n 8 1
This will be the response:
Baud P D S : 19200 N 8 1
Next, change the format of the default message:
FORM 5.3 T " " RH \n

The Default is:
RH= 27.6 %RH T= 26.7 'C
Changing the format results in this:
17.164 49.757

'''Lost to history but I'm sure there is a reason, the MD485 has baud rate 19200 for talking RS232 with CR1000 but 9600 baud talking to HMP155.'''

SS To Do Next Visit

2018-07-26T20:40:59Z

137.229.21.10: /* 2018 */

===2018===
* Replace tower aspirator fans:
** https://catalog.orientalmotor.com/viewitems/mb-series-ac-centrifugal-fans-blowers/mb-series-50mm-centrifugal-fans-blowers
** I need to confirm that this unit is the correct one. The one I took a picture of operates at 110VAC but I think some of the others operate at a lower voltage.
** 7/6/18 yes all are 110VAC
* Deploy sensor refresh instruments from March.
* Buy a new HMP155 for forest floor site
* More PAR sensors and hardware for in-situ
* Buy another SI-111 SDI12 model
* Attend LI-COR training?
* Polish Battery Backup System
* Tower Top CNR4 longwave thermistor wasn't fixed on last visit after all...
<pre>
'' CNR4 Tower Top
'' CNR4 Left Yellow cable (Red-White Tape)
'' CNR4 Right Yellow cable (Red-Black Tape)
'' Thermistor Hi (White Wire) -- CR1000 SE8
'' Thermistor Lo (Black Wire) -- CR1000 AG
'' Precision Resistor -- CR1000 SE8 to CR1000 VX1
'' Shield -- CR1000 Ground
</pre>
* replace Loggernet computer
* Submit PRs for Summer 2018 Instrument Recalibrations
** Vaisala HMP155s
** MetOne 010C
** Kipp & Zonen CNR4
* Late Fall recalibrations:
Ss soil has room on c7 for sdi12 rest or sr50a are on c3, c4 is open for other stuff.
Just moved cs616 to 5v to see if that does anything. Need to confirm this doesn't mess up and create noise in signals.

SS Site Visit 2018-07-21

2018-07-21T21:31:40Z

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* brought out Ameriflux team
* Fixed CNR4 top thermistor which I think the connector was cross threaded a bit and as tight as it would go but not actually engaged. Or previously engaged and loosened shortly after the reinstallation.
* brought out replacement computer for met data but thinking I won't install until after the experiment is over and power needs are less... or I'll see once everything is all set and then maybe add.
* Extension cord for forest floor tower had fallen out of the wall a bit... plugged it back in.
* still doing a bit of boardwalk work

===For to do next visit===
* could use several power strips in shed to make sure circuits are more easily balanced.
* Should use those one hole deals plus drill and screws to take a bit of pressure off the extension cords plugged in but hanging outside shed.
* need to bring out red & black wire for the 12v power supplies for the two laptops.
* shift data logger power onto the 12v battery system
* buy more cross arm brackets for additional PAR sensors on top
* bring out new skin surface temperature sensors
* bring out charged dewalt battery for sawzall.
* circuits are a bit unbalanced at the moment
* check with Bob about billing.

SS Site Visit 2018-07-21

2018-07-21T21:10:58Z

137.229.21.10: Created page with "* brought out Ameriflux team * Fixed CNR4 top thermistor which I think the connector was cross threaded a bit and as tight as it would go but not actually engaged. Or previou..."

* brought out Ameriflux team
* Fixed CNR4 top thermistor which I think the connector was cross threaded a bit and as tight as it would go but not actually engaged. Or previously engaged and loosened shortly after the reinstallation.
* brought out replacement computer for met data but thinking I won't install until after the experiment is over and power needs are less... or I'll see once everything is all set and then maybe add.
* Extension cord for forest floor tower had fallen out of the wall a bit... plugged it back in.

===For to do next visit===
* could use several power strips in shed to make sure circuits are more easily balanced.
* Should use those one hole deals plus drill and screws to take a bit of pressure off the extension cords plugged in but hanging outside shed.
* need to bring out red & black wire for the 12v power supplies for the two laptops.
* shift data logger power onto the 12v battery system
* buy more cross arm brackets for additional PAR sensors on top
* bring out new skin surface temperature sensors
*

Super-Site

2018-07-21T20:59:38Z

137.229.21.10: /* Visits */

[[Super Site Tower]] 
[[Super Site LI-COR Parts Inventory]]

====Visits====
* [[SS Jan 2011 Trip 1]]
* [[SS Feb 2011 Trip 1]]
* [[SS Mar 2011 Trip 1]]
* [[SS Mar 2011 Trip 2]]
* [[SS June/Jul 2011 Trip 1]]
* [[SS May 2016 Trip 1]]
* [[SS August 2016 Trip 1]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2017-08-03]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2017-09-12]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2017-09-26]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2017-10-13]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2017-12-15]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2018-03-03]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2018-03-22]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2018-04-18]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2018-05-01 to 04]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2018-05-22]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2018-07-02]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2018-07-06]]
* [[SS Site Visit 2018-07-21]]
* [[SS To Do Next Visit]]

===Current Programs===
CSI Signature Values on 2014-08-11... checked from Dropbow/Logger_programs/super-site/:

==> SS_Diag_Diagnostic.dat <==
"TOA5","SS_Diag","CR1000","29724","CR1000.Std.20","CPU:ss_diag_2011-01-25.CR1","30274","Diagnostic"
30274 ss_diag_2011-01-25.CR1

==> SS_Eco_1_AirTemps.dat <==
"TOA5","SS_Eco_1","CR1000","13604","CR1000.Std.22","CPU:ss_eco1_2012-07-10.CR1","10119","AirTemps"
10119 ss_eco1_2012-07-10.CR1

==> SS_HeatFlux_1_Diagnostic.dat <==
"TOA5","SS_HeatFlux_1","CR1000","47954","CR1000.Std.24","CPU:ss_hf_2012-10-09.CR1","31220","Diagnostic"
31220 ss_hf_2012-10-09.CR1

==> SS_Met_AirTemps.dat <==
"TOA5","SS_Met","CR1000","30801","CR1000.Std.20","CPU:ss_met_2013-03-06.CR1","47292","AirTemps"
47292 ss_met_2013-03-06.CR1

==> SS_SnowTemp_Diagnostic.dat <==
"TOA5","SS_SnowTemp","CR1000","22972","CR1000.Std.16","CPU:ss_snow_pro_2011-10-10.CR1","19271","Diagnostic"
19271 ss_snow_pro_2011-10-10.CR1

==> SS_Soil_Diagnostic.dat <==
"TOA5","SS_Soil","CR1000","29723","CR1000.Std.20","CPU:ss_soil_2010-11-03.CR1","11488","Diagnostic"
11488 ss_soil_2010-11-03.CR1

===PFA Cameras===
user: pfa

This is the tower uplooking Serial to USB converter:
root@pfa-CF-AX3SEGJR:/home/PFA_/public_html/original/dc# udevadm info -a -n /dev/ttyUSB0 | grep '{serial}' | head -n1
ATTRS{serial}=="0000:00:14.0"

Forest Floor: /dev/serial/by-path/pci-0000:00:14.0-usb-0:1:1.0-port0
Tower Top: /dev/serial/by-path/pci-0000:00:14.0-usb-0:2:1.0-port0

If you see a message like this in the logs:
Error 10003: eph_waitsig got -2
The camera is probably not turned on. To power on the tower top camera, press the button on the beige box for 2-3 seconds. To turn on the Forest Floor camera you will need to open the domed box and physically turn the power on. 

Images recorded on the cron schedule show here:
* http://monitors.iarc.uaf.edu/poker-flat-research-range/cameras.php
Manually recorded measurements, such as when running the scrip from a terminal window, show up here:
/home/PFA_/public_html/original/dc

===Computers currently at Shed (7/2017)===
* Eddy Flux Tower Top Toughbook CF-31
** 64 bit Windows 7
** hostname: ''tower''
** purpose: log & manage tower top LICOR 7200
* Eddy Flux Forest Floor Toughbook CF-31
** 64 bit Windows 7
** hostname: ''ForestFloor''
** purpose: log & manage forest floor LICOR 7200
* ss-main Toughbook cf-19
** Debian
** hostname: ss-main
** purpose: logs super-site met etc. CR1000 systems
* DTS Toughbook CF-19
** Windows 7
** hostname: ''dts-jics-PC''
** purpose: log & manage DTS system
* MS700 Hyperspectral computer: Sony Vaio laptop
** Japanese Windows 10
** hostname: ''JAMSTECVAIO''
** purpose: LoggerNet for MS700 CR3000 logger
* All Sky Cam Laptop
** Ubuntu 16.04
** hostname: ''pfa-CF-AX3SEGJR''
** purpose: downloads images from up & down looking cameras
* Fiberswitch Small Dell Notepad
** Windows 10
** hostname: ''DELL-HK''
** purpose: manages HR400 system
* JICS PC#1 Toshiba Laptop
** Windows 7
** hostname: ''JICS1-PC''
** purpose: Dropbox backup at the moment for Eddy Flux data
====Other Computer Items====
* Hawking Technology Wireless Access Point
** Signal ID: SS_Wifi
* Ubiquiti M2 Bullet
** Located at tower top w/ power of ethernet injector in shed, this is our access to the Poker Internet Infrastructure.
* Net Gear 16 Port 10/100 Switch
===Forest Floor Flux Bonus info===
* batch file to automove data to dropbox:
move c:\users\user\documents\* "C:\Users\user\Dropbox (JAMSTEC_PFRRdata)\pfrrflux\usprr_flux_original\archive_rawflux\floor\2018\"
* scheduled task set up to run this daily.

===Tower Flux Bonus info===
* Use this batch file to transfer flux data to dropbox:
move c:\users\user\documents\* "C:\Users\user\Dropbox (JAMSTEC_PFRRdata)\PFRRflux\USprr_Flux_Original\Archive_rawflux\Tower\2018\7200RS\"

* Winscp script set up plus batch file running through task scheduler to transfer data from ss-met to dropbox:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\WinSCP\WinSCP.com" /script="c:\users\user\scripting\winscp_metdata.txt"

* contents of '''winscp_metdata.txt'''
open sftp://192.168.10.110
synchronize local "C:\Users\user\Dropbox (JAMSTEC_PFRRdata)\PFRRflux\USprr_Flux_Original\MeteorologicalData\Met" /var/opt/CampbellSci/LoggerNet/4.1/SS_Met
synchronize local "C:\Users\user\Dropbox (JAMSTEC_PFRRdata)\PFRRflux\USprr_Flux_Original\MeteorologicalData\Soil" /var/opt/CampbellSci/LoggerNet/4.1/SS_Soil
exit
* Current raw archive:
C:\Users\user\Dropbox (JAMSTEC_PFRRdata)\PFRRflux\USprr_Flux_Original\Archive_rawflux\Tower\2018\7200RS

* Both of these batch files run as separate scheduled tasks under Task scheduler.
** Met data transfers at 9:10 AK STD
** Flux data transfers at 1:08 AK STD

===Older Content===

Here's a page started by Bob. Not sure how often I'll be adding stuff but it's been on my to-do list. Thought I'd start with packages added to the toughbook.
===COTS network system===
It's not the cheapest way to go but I thought going for commercial hardware for the network components would be the way to go. We'll see once the site is operational for a winter or two. Presently, what I have going on is something like this:

This antenna picks up WiFi from a building at PFRR: 
[http://www.radiolabs.com/products/antennas/2.4gig/backfire.php RadioLabs very directional antenna] 

This WiFi adapter has a linux compatible chipset and was easy to setup: 
[http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/wave-magnum.php RadioLabs Magnum II USB Adapter] 
This powered USB extender (extend using ethernet cable from box to box) allows the usb wifi adapter to be up on the tower, minimizing the coax losses on the run to the antenna: 
[http://www.networktechinc.com/usbc5.html XTENDEX USB-C5-CE] 
I picked up some underground burial suitable Cat5E to go from the computer usb extender to the tower usb extender: 
[http://www.buy.com/prod/75ft-outdoor-waterproof-cat5e-ethernet-cable-direct-burial/q/sellerid/18349122/loc/101/211959049.html purchase link] 
So those items combine to get you to the computer.

I have two CSI white boxes. One to house the computer and one to house the tower USB & WiFi stuff. Each is lined with blueboard, sealed with duct seal, and has some extra desiccant to keep it dry, hopefully warm enough in the cold, time will tell on that though. I'll crunch the numbers at some point to see how much heat is being generated / how quickly it's dissipating.
I don't expect to need to use the toughbook directly, should be available for sshing from UAF proper or via wired ethernet onsite but on the off chance I do need to connect locally, I have a VGA adapter connected to the computer and will leave a surplussed CRT monitor out at the site. Connection to the laptop will be via a bluetooth keyboard/touchpad combo: 
[http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch_v3.asp?scriteria=5177008&pagetitle=Solidtek%20KB-3962B-BT%20Mini%20Bluetooth%20Wireless%20Keyboard%20B purchase link] 

The computer is then connected to a network switch. This allows it to connect to the local NL100 and handle any local DHCP traffic. Probably a future upgrade will be a wireless bridge to allow other computers access to the internet / reduce the amount of brittle cabling laying about in the shed. See below for information and particulars of the software setup.

====Toughbook Setup====
Stock Debian with a few extra packages installed like Numpy, TeamViewer, LoggerNet for Linux

Currently use a Ubiqiti device to provide local network accesss.
192.168.10.x subnet I think.

====PakBus etc.====
Computer MD485:
RS485 & RS232 Active
RS485@ 38k
RS232@ 115.2k

Logger MD485s are setup:
RS485 & CSI/O active
CSI/O Mode -- Modem Enabled
Transparent communication mode
CSI/O @ 38k
RS485 @ 38k

Data loggers:
add-device pakbus-port {PakBusPort} as-child {ComPort};
add-device CR1000 {SS_Met} as-child {PakBusPort}; (420)
add-device CR1000 {SS_Soil} as-child {PakBusPort}; (421)
add-device CR1000 {SS_Diag} as-child {PakBusPort}; (422)
add-device CR1000 {SS_SnowTemp} as-child {PakBusPort}; (424)
add-device CR1000 {SS_Eco_1} as-child {PakBusPort}; (423)
add-device CR1000 {SS_HeatFlux_1} as-child {PakBusPort}; (425)

====Field Visit Checklists====