Vaisala AviMet Automated Weather Observing System Maintenance Manual - AviMet

Document code: M210882EN
Revision: AA
Language: English
Product: AviMet
Document type: User guide

About This Document
Version information
Related manuals
Documentation conventions
Trademarks
Product Overview
System introduction
AviMet Complete Aviation Weather Solution
System configuration
Use of Anti-Virus Software
End-user software applications
Viewing current data
Editing and sending weather reports
Entering data manually
Viewing past data
Managing data source and settings
Monitoring system operation
System maintenance software applications
User profiles
Safety
ESD protection
Regulatory compliances
Functional Description
System components
Sensors
Data Collector
Central data unit (CDU)
Workstations
UPS
LAN
Serial/LAN Adapter
AFTN Interface (Optional)
AMHS interface (Optional)
Data Output to External Systems (Optional)
Digital Displays (Optional)
Runway Light Setting Unit (Optional)
ATIS Interface (Optional)
System Architecture
Components in ROA Architecture
ROA processes
ROA Objects
Getting Started
Logging In
Starting and Exiting Applications
User Interface
Diagnostics Application
AviMet Application Icons
Typical Daily Maintenance Tasks
Checking System Status and Events
Checking History Data
Diagnostics
Introduction to Diagnostics
Diagnostics user interface
System Status Panel
Lists of Processes
List of Applications
List of Objects: Object Browser
Object Details Panel
Events Panel
Events Panel Tabs/Event Types
Events Panel Statuses and Colors
Events Panel Columns
Overview Panel (Optional)
Diagnostics: Site View Panel
Diagnostics: Device Details Panel
Tools Panel
Operating Diagnostics Application
Starting and Exiting Diagnostics
Monitoring CDU Status
Manually Changing the Active CDU
Changing the Switch-over Mode to Manual
Changing Back to Automatic Switch-over Mode
Monitoring ROA processes and applications
Monitoring ROA Object Status and Details
Monitoring Sensor Data Status and Value
Monitoring with the Overview Panel (Optional)
Monitoring System Status in Overview Panel
Zooming In and Out in the Overview Panel
Displaying Whole Image
Moving the Image (Panning)
Viewing Site View in Overview Panel
Viewing Device Details in Overview Panel
Viewing Events from Selected Device in Overview Panel
Monitoring and Acknowledging Events
Viewing stored events
Dealing with Technical Event Messages (TECH)
Event Messages Related to Missing Field Device Data
Missing RVR or Pressure Values
Ensuring Data Flow during Maintenance
Device-specific event messages
Event messages related to history files
Dealing with Messages Related to CDU(s)
Abnormal Server Status, Missing ROA Server, or Network Problem Detected by Server X
Object Conflict Detected by Server X
Missing or Too Many Processes Detected by Server X
Remote Object Monitor Fault or Error Reason for Switchover Detected by Server X
Dealing with Operational Event Messages (OPER)
Dealing with Message Notifications (MESG)
Requesting Msg Generation From SYNOP_SRV Failed
Checking Network Connection
Registering Airports to Network Manager
AviMet configuration requirements
Selecting What Data is Sent to NM10
Updating Airport Configuration into Network Manager
Restarting Processes
Restarting the System
Missing Data After System Restart
System Status for External Usage
IO Terminal
Introduction to IO Terminal
IO Terminal User Interface
Connection Control Panel
Terminal Panel
IO Terminal Menu Bar
IO Terminal Status Bar
Operating IO Terminal
Starting and exiting IO Terminal
Monitoring Without Connection
Field Device Connection Options
Data line versus maintenance line
Connection via Active or Hot Standby Server
Connection via Data Collector or Direct Connection
Auto-Send or Polled Sensors
Check List before Connecting
Opening and Closing Connection to Devices
Opening and Closing Connection Directly to Field Device
Opening and Closing Connection via Data Collector
Sending Commands to Devices
Saving Field Device Messages (Logging)
Modifying terminal display settings
ASCII Log View
Introduction to ASCII Log View
ASCII Log View User Interface
ASCII Log View Main Window
Weather parameter files
Reports Files
Events files
ASCII Log View Toolbar Buttons
Operating ASCII Log View
Opening and viewing history files
Viewing several files at the same time
Refreshing Data Automatically
Refreshing Data Manually
Hiding Rows
Showing Hidden Rows
Exporting history files
Backing up History Files
Troubleshooting ASCII Log View
Sensor Selector
Introduction to Sensor Selector
Sensor Selector User Interface
Operating Sensor Selector
Disabling Data Use
Enabling Data Use
Playback
Introduction to Playback
Playback User Interface
Operating Playback
Playing Data
Pausing/Stopping Playback
Sliding to Specific Point in Time
Troubleshooting Playback
Software End User License Agreement
Vaisala AviMet software end user license agreement
License Manager
Activating Software License
Launching License Manager
Activating License with Internet Connection Available
Activating License without Internet Connection
Technical support
Warranty
Recycling

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