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BELFORT
INSTRUMENT Co.
800-937-2353 www.Belfortinstrument.com
Belfort
®
Automated Weather
Observing System
AWOS
Maintenance Manual
Proprietary
Prepared in Response
to the
FAA, Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS)
Requirements
Aug. 2014

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  • Page 1 BELFORT INSTRUMENT Co. 800-937-2353 www.Belfortinstrument.com Belfort ® Automated Weather Observing System AWOS Maintenance Manual Proprietary Prepared in Response to the FAA, Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Requirements Aug. 2014...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Interpreting Sensor Status And Data Quality Indicators ........Tools and Test Equipment Required ..............Key System Performance Parameters and Expected Sensor Outputs ....Maintenance Data Recording and Forms ............Belfort AWOS Comprehensive Facility Performance Adjustment Data Form Belfort AWOS Technical Performance Record ..........FAA Form 6030-1..................... 10.0 Component Removal and Replacement Procedures .........
  • Page 3 Appendix C UHF Transceiver Specifications Appendix D Standard Unicom Radio-ICOM A110 VHF Radio Specifications Appendix E Belfort AWOS Commissioning / Annual Inspection Procedure & Data Record Appendix F DCP Site Configuration Procedure Appendix G Belfort AWOS Atomic Clock Verification Procedure...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Forms to be used to document completion of maintenance tasks, system calibration and adjustments are provided in Appendix A of this manual. These forms can also be downloaded from the Belfort Instrument Co. website, http://www.belfortinstrument.com.

  • Page 5: Warranty Support

    – For warranty support, contact Belfort Instrument Co. customer ARRANTY UPPORT support at 1-800-937-2353. When calling, please have the Belfort AWOS location and serial number available. BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...

  • Page 6: Applicable Documents & List Of Acronyms

    CRONYMS PPLICABLE OCUMENTS This manual describes the periodic maintenance tasks to be performed on the Belfort Instrument Co. AWOS system to comply with applicable sections of the following documents: FAA AC No: 150/5220-16D Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) For Non- Federal Applications FAA Order 6700.20...
  • Page 7 T-carrier 1 (digital transmission line, 1.544 Mbps, 24 voice channels) Ultra High Frequency Universal Integrated Communications (System) UNICOM Volts Alternating Current Volts Direct Current Belfort AWOS Version Description Document ( Configuration Baseline Document) Video Display Unit Very High Frequency Visibility Sensor...

  • Page 8: Maintenance Program Overview

    In Test (BIT) features of the Belfort AWOS software to identify system faults and minimize troubleshooting activities. For sensor troubleshooting, removal instructions and procedures refer to section 6.0 of this manual. Refer to the Belfort AWOS Installation and Checkout manual for installation instructions and checkout of replaced sensors and components.

  • Page 9: Preventative Maintenance And Calibration Procedures

    As a standard practice, whenever maintenance personnel visit the outdoors Belfort AWOS site location, regardless whether the visit is scheduled or unscheduled, a general walk-around inspection of the Belfort AWOS tower and associated site grounds area must be performed. This walk-around inspection should include the following observations at a minimum:...

  • Page 10: Datu -Data Acquisition Terminal Unit Maintenance

    3b. Download and install any Windows Updates indicated by the Windows OS. **The Belfort AWOS tower should be powered up with both AC and DC Circuit breakers on. Some of the sensors take up to 5 minutes for their averaged values to be reported to the DATU from the DCP.
  • Page 11 History for past or recurrent problems. View the Status Pages past history by selecting Status Pages from the History menu entry on the Advisor main menu. Refer to the Belfort AWOS "Operator Instruction Manual” for complete user instructions for operating the Advisor software.

  • Page 12: Datu Annual Maintenance

    9. Click on the “Defragment Now” button 10. Note the “% Free Space” If “% Free Space is less than 15% or < 3G ,” notify Belfort Instrument Company for support. 11. Click the “Defragment” button 12. Once the defragmenting process is complete you may exit all windows opened in the above listed steps.
  • Page 13 Record the software version on the Annual Configuration Validation Performance and Maintenance Record. 4. Contact the Belfort Factory Customer Service for the current released versions information and the software if needed. If the current installed versions of software are not the current released FAA approved versions of software, then the system should be updated with the newest released versions 6.

  • Page 14: Dcp Annual Barometric Pressure Sensor Maintenance & Calibration

    AWOS system is being serviced, prior to beginning this maintenance tasks. The NOTAM to be issued is "Belfort AWOS system being serviced, do not use current weather data outputs." Verify that this NOTAM advisory is displayed on the operator screen prior to beginning this maintenance tasks.
  • Page 15 DCP. Secure the tower in that position by tying the rope to the base of the Belfort AWOS tower. Figure 2.a illustrates the height locations where the various Belfort AWOS sensors and other system components are located on the tower. Figure 2.b illustrates the tower as typically secured for maintenance.
  • Page 16 Figure 2. Typical Belfort AWOS Tower Equipment Mounting Locations -13- BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 17 Figure 2a Securing the Tower for Maintenance -14- BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 18 Start the ACBSTXCOM program. After 10 seconds, turn the AC circuit breaker in the Belfort AWOS power box off and then on again to force a reset. Immediately type “m” <enter> to put the DCP in monitor mode. Enter the password.
  • Page 19 .02 in Hg. first, repeat step 12. 14. If the sensors cannot be adjusted to within spec, then the sensors are faulty and the DCP needs to be returned to Belfort for Factory service. Follow the Belfort AWOS System Component Failure Instructions in Section 5.10.

  • Page 20: Procedures

    Kestrel Model 3000 Wind Instrument. VERIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS Turn on the HHDU. Stand near the base of the Belfort AWOS tower, facing into the wind. Observe the Belfort AWOS wind indicator vane to ascertain wind direction. Turn on the Kestrel Model 3000, select average mode, and hold the Kestrel Model 3000 at eye level, square to the wind and record the temperature and relative humidity.

  • Page 21: 6000 Visibility Sensor - Tri-Annual Maintenance Verification And Calibration

    4. Tape Measure PROCEDURE 1. At the DATU display terminal issue a NOTAM advisory to alert users that the Belfort AWOS system is being serviced prior to beginning this maintenance tasks. The NOTAM to be issued is "Belfort AWOS system being serviced, do not use current weather data outputs."...
  • Page 22 If not, disconnect and reconnect the RS232 cable and remove and reapply power to the DCP once again. If this does not result in the display showing the start message with model and version number, contact Belfort Instrument Co. customer support at 1-800-937-2353.
  • Page 23 “FZ”. If the “FZ” is still out of range, then the instrument should be considered faulty and taken out of service. Follow the Belfort AWOS System Component Failure Instructions in Section 5.10.
  • Page 24 19. If the span calibration value is out of range, repeat step 18. If out of range again, the instrument should be considered faulty and taken out of service. Follow the Belfort AWOS System Component Failure Instructions in Section 5.10.

  • Page 25: Wind Speed Sensor Annual Verification Procedure

    2. Kestrel Model 3000 Wind Instrument VERIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn on the HHDU. Stand near the base of the Belfort AWOS tower, facing into the wind. Observe the Belfort AWOS wind indicator vane to ascertain wind direction. Turn on the Kestrel Model 3000, select average mode, and hold the Kestrel Model 3000 as high as possible, square to the wind for approximately one minute.

  • Page 26: Wind Direction Sensor Annual Maintenance Verification

    4. Large rubber band VERIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. At the DATU display terminal, issue a NOTAM advisory to alert users that the Belfort AWOS system is being serviced prior to beginning this maintenance tasks. The NOTAM to be issued is "Belfort AWOS system being serviced, do not use current weather data outputs."...
  • Page 27 Figure 4 Wind Direction Vane Alignment 7. Press the “REFRESH” button on the Belfort AWOS HHDU and verify that the wind direction is 360°. If the direction does not read 360°, verify that the vane is aligned parallel with the red pointer and parallel to the long axis of the cross arm.
  • Page 28 NOTAM that was issued to put the system in the maintenance mode. Verify that this NOTAM advisory is correctly displayed on the operator screen. Refer to the "Belfort AWOS Operator Manual" for instructions on how to enter and delete NOTAMs.

  • Page 29: Lightning Protection System, Battery & Tower Tri-Annual Maintenance

    1. Before starting any power installation/Maintenance tasks, ensure that the A/C mains power circuit breaker is in the open position. 2. Do not perform outdoor Belfort AWOS maintenance tasks during a thunderstorm. 3. Use extreme caution when lowering the tilt-over tower whenever ice or snow has accumulated on the tower cross arm or the sensors.

  • Page 30: The Uhf Transceiver Annual Maintenance

    VSWR. The tolerance for each is located in Appendix C. If the UHF transceiver is found to not be operating within the tolerances, the DCP will need to be returned to the Belfort Instrument factory for repair. Follow the Belfort AWOS System Component Failure Instructions in Section 5.10.

  • Page 31: Belfort Awos System Component Failure

    5.10 Belfort AWOS System Component Failure Instructions: If a Belfort AWOS system component fails a maintenance test, stops operating, or is suspect to be not operating correctly, perform the following notification steps: 1) Notify the proper airport authority of the Belfort AWOS system component failure.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting The System

    IAGNOSTICS AND ROUBLESHOOTING The Belfort AWOS Tower transmits system status, sensor status and data quality status along with weather data. Advisor software captures this data and compares it to the last status received. If there is a difference in any of the data, the software writes all the data to the Advisor Status Log and to the Advisor Current Status Page.
  • Page 33 Temperature / Dew Point OK, Fault Visibility OK, Fault Visibility Polling Error Counter OK, Fault Data Quality Check Pressure Sensor #1 OK, Fault Check Pressure Sensor #2 OK, Fault Check Temperature / Dew Point Sensor OK, Fault -30- BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...

  • Page 34: Interpreting Diagnostic Messages

    18 columns wide representing the above 18 flags. It stores a time stamped record of all the fields every time any of the status fields change. Refer to the “Belfort AWOS Operator’s Instruction Manual” for complete instructions for using the Advisor software and accessing the Belfort AWOS Status History..
  • Page 35 Direction sensor. Secure the tower in that position by tying the attached tower hold down rope to the base of the Belfort AWOS tower as shown in Figure 2. Put the Belfort AWOS in “service mode” by toggling the “ALERT MESSAGE” toggle switch located on the lower half of the hinged tower section six (6) times.
  • Page 36 1. At the DATU display terminal, issue a NOTAM advisory to alert users that the Belfort AWOS system is being serviced prior to beginning investigation of this fault. The NOTAM to be issued is "Belfort AWOS system being serviced, do not use current weather data outputs."...

  • Page 37: Interpreting Sensor Status And Data Quality Indicators

    This fault cannot be resolved in the field. Alert Message Status – Reports an Alert Message if a message is set at the Belfort AWOS tower. 1) If the operational condition requires an Alert condition to be set, the operator should at the tower, toggle the “ALERT MESSAGE”...
  • Page 38 5. Remove tower-securing bolts and tilt the tower until the cross arm is at a comfortable working height to access the wind Speed sensor. Secure the tower in that position by tying the attached tower hold down rope to the base of the Belfort AWOS tower as shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 39 4. Remove tower-securing bolts and tilt the tower until the cross arm is at a comfortable working height to access the wind Speed sensor. Secure the tower in that position by tying the attached tower hold down rope to the base of the Belfort AWOS tower as shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 40 5. Remove tower-securing bolts and tilt the tower until the cross arm is at a comfortable working height to access the wind Speed sensor. Secure the tower in that position by tying the attached tower hold down rope to the base of the Belfort AWOS tower as shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 41 4. Remove tower-securing bolts and tilt the tower until the cross arm is at a comfortable working height to access the wind Speed sensor. Secure the tower in that position by tying the attached tower hold down rope to the base of the Belfort AWOS tower as shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 42 4. Remove tower-securing bolts and tilt the tower until the cross arm is at a comfortable working height to access the wind speed sensor. Secure the tower in that position by tying the attached tower hold-down rope to the base of the Belfort AWOS tower as shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 43 4. Remove tower-securing bolts and tilt the tower until the cross arm is at a comfortable working height to access the wind speed sensor. Secure the tower in that position by tying the attached tower hold-down rope to the base of the Belfort AWOS tower as shown in Figure 2.

  • Page 44: Tools And Test Equipment Required

    16. If no replacement sensor is immediately available, remove the faulty sensor from the system. 17. Put the Belfort AWOS Alert in “Wind Direction Inoperable” mode by toggling the “ALERT MESSAGE” toggle switch located on the lower half of the hinged tower section three (3) times.

  • Page 45: Key System Performance Parameters And Expected Sensor Outputs

    Directions to find hard copies of the Belfort AWOS record forms are provided in Appendix A to this manual or they can be downloaded from the Belfort Instrument Co. website, http://www.belfortinstrument.com.

  • Page 46: Component Removal And Replacement Procedures

    2. Phillips head screwdriver Removal Procedures: Refer to Figure 8. 1. At the DATU display terminal, issue a NOTAM advisory to alert users that the Belfort AWOS system is being serviced prior to beginning investigation of this fault. The NOTAM to be issued is "Belfort AWOS system being serviced, do not use current weather data outputs."...
  • Page 47 8. Contact Belfort Instrument Co. customer support to make arrangements for replacement of defective components. 9. Refer to the Belfort AWOS Installation and Checkout manual Section 9.0 for installation and checkout of the replacement parts. 10. Document sensor replacement on the FAA form 6030-1.

  • Page 48: Temperature, Humidity/Dew Point Sensor Removal Procedures

    2. Socket wrench and ¾" socket Removal Procedures: Refer to Figure 6. 1. At the DATU display terminal, issue a NOTAM advisory to alert users that the Belfort AWOS system is being serviced prior to beginning investigation of this fault. The NOTAM to be issued is "Belfort AWOS system being serviced, do not use current...
  • Page 49 Figure 9. Temperature/Humidity Sensor Removal -46- BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...

  • Page 50: 6000 Visibility Sensor Removal Procedures

    2. Remove tower-securing bolts and tilt the tower until the cross arm is at a comfortable working height to access the Temperature/Humidity Sensor. Secure the tower in that position by tying the attached tower hold-down rope to the base of the Belfort AWOS tower as shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 51 Figure 10- Visibility Sensor Removal -48- BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...

  • Page 52: Wind Speed Sensor And Wind Cups Removal Instructions

    2. Remove tower-securing bolts and tilt the tower until the cross arm is at a comfortable working height to access the Wind Speed Sensor. Secure the tower in that position by tying the attached tower hold-down rope to the base of the Belfort AWOS tower as shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 53 16. Reinstall the screw on the top of the tri-cup assembly. 17. Go to step 10 of this procedure and follow those directions. Figure 11. Wind Speed Removal -50- BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...

  • Page 54: Wind Direction Sensor And Vane Removal Instructions

    2. Remove tower-securing bolts and tilt the tower until the cross arm is at a comfortable working height to access the Wind Direction Sensor. Secure the tower in that position by tying the attached tower hold-down rope to the base of the Belfort AWOS tower as shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 55 16. Position the new vane on the direction shaft and tighten the set screws. 17. Use the rubber band to secure the vane as shown in Figure 4. 18. Go to step 11 of this procedure and follow instructions. Figure 12 Wind Direction Sensor Removal -52- BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...

  • Page 56: Power Supply Replacement Instructions

    Small slotted screw driver Removal Procedures: Refer to figure 13. 1. At the DATU display terminal, issue a NOTAM advisory to alert users that the Belfort AWOS system is being serviced prior to beginning investigation of this fault. The NOTAM to be issued is "Belfort AWOS system being serviced, do not use current weather data...

  • Page 57: Surge Suppressor Replacement Instructions

    NSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Do not perform outdoor Belfort AWOS maintenance tasks during a thunderstorm. 2. Use extreme caution when lowering the tilt-over tower whenever ice or snow has accumulated on the tower cross arm or the sensors. The extra weight may cause the tower to fall over rapidly.
  • Page 58 Slotted screw driver Removal Procedures: Refer to figure 13. 1. At the DATU display terminal, issue a NOTAM advisory to alert users that the Belfort AWOS system is being serviced prior to beginning investigation of this fault. The NOTAM to be issued is "Belfort AWOS system being serviced, do not use current weather data outputs."...

  • Page 59: Recommended Spare Parts

    Belfort Instrument Co. website, http://www.belfortinstrument.com, frequently to obtain the latest information regarding product technical support and to obtain answers to frequently asked questions. When replacement parts are needed, contact the Belfort Customer Support number, 800-937-2353, to make arrangements and assure all necessary authorizations are obtained for Warranty and other replacement parts to minimize delays in component replacement turn- around.
  • Page 60 Appendix A Belfort AWOS® Maintenance Forms BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 61 4. Tower/DCP Mounting Assembly Visual Inspection (refer to Maintenance Manual section 5.7): A. Check for obvious mechanical damage to system and repair or replace as needed   B. Verify obstruction lighting is functional and repair or replace as needed BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT Belfort AWOS Tri-annual Maintenance Form Mar 2012...
  • Page 62  E. Return the system to service and verify the system is reporting data as expected. Perform the Verification of the Belfort AWOS Atomic clock per the Verification Procedure in Maintenance Manual Appendix G. Pass  Fail ...
  • Page 63 Site Location: __________________________________________ Date: _______________ This Annual System Validation must be coordinated with the FAA Regional Flight Standards District Office representative assigned to this facility. Belfort AWOS Version Description Document VDD is located in the site Belfort AWOS Maintenance Log binder. Concurrently Witness ...
  • Page 64 If a replacement was made, verify that P/N and Revision installed is acceptable to current Yes  No  authorized VDD baseline. Record any configuration difference identified ______________________________ BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT Belfort AWOS Annual Maintenance Form, Jan 2013...
  • Page 65 9. Perform the Verification of the Belfort AWOS Atomic clock per the Verification Procedure in Maintenance Manual Appendix G. Pass  Fail  Battery voltage within between 3.5v and 4.8v Clock is receiving WWVB Updates. Last update is with 5 days of current date.
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  • Page 67 OMPREHENSIVE Facility Performance and Adjustment Record Version- Jan 2014 Site Location: __________________________________________ Date: _______________ Belfort AWOS Version Description Document VDD is located in the site Belfort AWOS Maintenance Log binder. 1. DATU Maintenance (refer to Maintenance Manual Section 5.1) Completed ...
  • Page 68 Complete Air Nav Document attached to this sheet: Yes ______ No:_____. DCP Enclosure cover screws fully tightened: Yes ______ No:_____. Barometric Pressure Sensor (refer to Maintenance Manual section 5.2) DCP S/N: Reference Belfort AWOS Acceptable Adjustment Value _________ Standard (A) Reading (B) Tolerance...
  • Page 69 If a replacement was made, verify that P/N and Revision installed is acceptable to current Yes  No  authorized VDD baseline. 11. Perform the DCP UHF Data Radio Accuracy Test Section IV of Appendix E Belfort AWOS Commissioning / Annual Inspection Procedure. Record the measured values: Belfort AWOS UHF Data Radio Accuracy Checklist: 1.
  • Page 70 6. Unicom VSWR: _____________________ (< 3.0:1)  12. Record all corrective actions or adjustments made on FAA Form 6030-1  11. Return the system to service and verify the system is reporting data as expected. Completed by: ___________________________ Date: ___________ BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 71 Appendix B Belfort AWOS® Tri-Annual, Annual & 5-Year Maintenance Plan BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 72 1. Viewing the system data outputs on a HHDU and at the DATU display screen to check for missing data and/or error status reports and listening to the phone and Unicom voice outputs to verify the system data outputs are as expected for the specific Belfort AWOS configuration options installed at the site.
  • Page 73 Five - Year Maintenance Tasks: There are no specific five- year maintenance tasks to be completed for the Belfort AWOS system. All scheduled tri-annual and annual maintenance tasks shall continue to be performed at tri-annual and annual frequencies for as long as the Belfort AWOS weather system remains in service.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Appendix C UHF Transceiver Specifications BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 75 Initial Tolerance: Upper: +.25 W, Lower: -.25 W; Operating Tolerance: Upper: +.25 W, Lower -.25 W; Frequency Deviation: 2.2 KHz Initial Tolerance: +/- 0.5 KHz; Operating Tolerance: +/- 0.5 KHz; VSWR: 1.0:1 Initial Tolerance: 3.0:1 max; Operating Tolerance: 3.0:1 max; BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 76 Appendix D Standard Unicom Radio ICOM A110 VHF Radio Specifications BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 77 The ICOM radio drives a Bird Model 25-AMFN-06 (25 w 6 db) attenuator to the antenna. The radio output is adjusted down to 6 watts max output into the attenuator at the Belfort factory. After the attenuator, the maximum output RF power delivered to the antenna is 2.5 +-.25watts.
  • Page 78 (at 13.75 V; 10% dist.; 60% mod.) 1.5 W typical w/8Ω load Internal speaker More than 10.0 W w/8Ω load External Speaker More than 0.1 W w/500Ω load Headeset (side tone) AF output impedance 8Ω EXT SP 500Ω Headset (side tone) BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 79 Appendix E Belfort AWOS Commissioning/ Annual Inspection Procedure & Data Record BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 80 Belfort AWOS Commissioning / Annual Inspection Procedure This procedure is to be used to ensure that the Belfort AWOS AV 100 system meets the FAA requirements for both Commissioning and Annual Inspections. *Per FAA Circular 150/5220-16D, section 2.9.a, all maintenance technicians must meet the qualifications defined in FAA Order 6700.20, Non-Federal Navigational Aids and Air...
  • Page 81 If the voltage will not adjust to within range, replace the power supply. c) DCP/Obstruction Light Power Supply voltage. Measure the DCP/OBS Power Supply voltage on the DCP PS connection terminals. The voltage BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 82 Commissioning / Annual Record Data Sheet and go to test Step f. f) Close the Battery Circuit Breaker. Belfort AWOS DCP UHF Data Radio Accuracy Test: Notify Regional OCC that system is being taken out of service if it is a commissioned system.
  • Page 83 Commissioning / Annual Record Data Sheet. If the VSWR is out of range, then the antenna cable should be inspected for damage or kinks, or the Ritron RF Transceiver should be replaced. Press any key on the PC keyboard to stop the “K” 1 Khz tone output. BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 84 Press any key on the PC keyboard to stop the “K” 1 Khz tone output. Disconnect the Bird Model 5010 Directional Power Sensor from the antenna and DCP coax cables. Reconnect the DCP antenna cable back to the Ritron Transceiver. Replace the cover on the DCP enclosure. BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 85 Else the radio is suspect bad and should be replaced. On the FBO PC connected to the radio, initiate the 1 khz tone output on the audio output lines as follows: a) On PC navigate to: c:\Belfort AWOS folder; b) Double click on: "1khz.wav"; BELFORT...
  • Page 86 On the FBO PC connected to the radio, initiate the 1 khz tone output on the audio output lines as follows: a) On PC navigate to: c:\Belfort AWOS folder; b) Double click on: "1khz.wav"; c) The 1 KHz tone will start to play.
  • Page 87 Belfort AWOS Commissioning / Annual Inspection Record Data Sheet Version- Feb 2014 Date: ____/____/______ Pressure Standard SN__________ Cal Date_______________ Location: ________________ HP 8920B Comm. Test Set Cal Data _____________________ Bird DPM-50C 400 – 960 MHZ Elements Cal Date___________ Bird DPM-50C 100 – 250 MHZ Elements Cal Date___________...
  • Page 88 Appendix F DCP Site Configuration Procedure BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 89 11. In the DCP Power Enclosure, turn ON AC power by turning on circuit breaker 1. 12. Immediately enter on the PC, the monitor command by entering “m” <cr>. 13. If the unit responds with an “Enter Password” message, enter the default password “XXXXXXXXX”, <cr>. BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 90 Software Firmware Archive Released folder. If firmware is not correct, return the unit to the Belfort Factory for code upgrade. 15. Enter a “v” command followed by a <cr>. The program will respond with the name and version of the sensor board program loaded in the DCP.
  • Page 91 32. To enter the “Visibility Sensor Baud Rate”, press the backspace key until the field is blank. For the standard Visibility Sensor Model “6000”, the standard Baud Rate is “9600”. Enter the Baud Rate value. Press <cr>. Enter the Visibility Sensor Baud Rate on the Comprehensive Facility Performance and Adjustment Form. BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 92 35. Confirm that the six DCP enclosure cover screws are fully tight. 36. On the Belfort AWOS Handheld Receiver or the Belfort AWOS FBO DATU unit, monitor telemetry from the tower and verify all expected telemetry is present. If any telemetry value does not appear on the Handheld or the FBO PC, then trouble shoot the system and repair as required.
  • Page 93 Appendix G Belfort AWOS Atomic Clock Verification Procedure BELFORT Proprietary Information INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 94 Belfort AWOS Atomic Clock Verification Procedure 06/01/2014 The Belfort AWOS Atomic Clock can be tested, configured and verified using the following procedure. Units are typically not shipped with batteries installed. The unit uses 3 AAA batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries is this unit.
  • Page 95 T 01/29/2013-13:41:59 If the unit still reports the wrong local time, contact the Belfort Service Tech or factory for instructions. If the unit has been powered and previously connected to the PC with the Belfort AWOS Application operational for a test period, enter the command RS followed by the enter key.

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