Dynalog Application Story — Automated Weather Monitoring System

 In many industries, access to accurate weather conditions is extremely necessary. This is beneficial to the organization in various aspects, right from optimization of processes to worker safety. While regional forecasts are helpful to some extent, automated weather monitoring systems can go a step ahead in terms of accuracy and in ensuring easy data transfer.

We know how precious weather data can be for industries, especially where the processes are dependent on the surrounding environment. But monitoring and recording the various weather-specific parameters requires utmost precision to be able to enhance the efficiency of industrial processes and drive desired outcomes. Dynalog introduced a highly effective solution to this challenge in the form of an automated weather monitoring system (AWMS).

The Need for Automated Weather Monitoring Systems

Dynalog offers a reliable automated weather monitoring system that can be helpful in monitoring critical parameters such as ambient air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, barometric pressure, solar radiation, and rainfall. This data can be extremely useful in the assessment as well as optimization of various industrial operations.

The automation aspect of the weather monitoring systems eliminates the possibility of errors arising due to manual intervention. As a result, the data captured using Dynalog’s automated weather monitoring system is accurate and highly reliable. The communication of data with this system is also more seamless, which ensures that there are no issues in the decision making process.

But apart from this, there are certain features that weather monitoring systems need to be equipped with for better performance. These requirements include:

• Flexibility in selecting the type of sensor
• Suitable to work in harsh environmental conditions of outdoor applications
• Reliable Serial communication on RS — 485
• Robust
• Reliable data logging platform

How Does Dynalog’s AWMS Meet these Requirements?

Dynalog’s Automated Weather Monitoring System uses a variety of reliable and precise sensors to keep track of a number of weather parameters. All of these sensors are installed as per the defined and accepted standards. Each and every component used is of the highest quality to make sure that the weather station performs exceptionally well even in unfavorable weather conditions. This weather station also includes an industrial-grade instrumentation box which is necessary for single conditioning hardware power supplies and MCB.

When it comes to analog type of weather stations, analog signals in the form of analog 4–20 mA type are connected to A to D converter modules installed in remote terminal units (RTUs). Whereas in serial type of weather stations, RS485 signals are connected to the RS485 port of the RTU. This is beneficial in establishing and maintaining seamless communication of data.

The RTU then sends the data to a server through the gateway. Another advantage of Dynalog’s automated weather monitoring system is that it contains high-quality copper arrestors and isolators that are mounted on the top of the mast/ pole. This acts as an excellent shield for the weather station as it properly protects the system from lightning strikes.

What are the Outcomes Achieved Using Dynalog’s AWMS?

• Accurate Readings of Weather Parameters
• Manual Intervention Avoided
• Online Data Transfer to Server
• Easy Expandability
• Flexible Signal Interface and Protocol Support

Are you looking for a highly efficient and productive weather monitoring system? Dynalog India has just what you are looking for. With Dynalog’s cutting-edge, futuristic weather station, streamlining your industry processes and operations can become extremely easy. Get in touch with us to know more about Dynalog’s automated weather monitoring system.