Vaisala Inc. AWS310 Automatic Weather Station

Solicitation Number: NWWV41002300117SML

Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis

Title: Vaisala Inc. AWS310 Automatic Weather Station

Response Date: September 2, 2023

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is not a pre-solicitation announcement. The purpose of this Market Research and Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified U.S. Domestic businesses, which could include Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Women Owned Small Business firms and even Large Businesses. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the Government in making appropriate acquisition decisions.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) Alaska Region (AR) maintains an Observation Network compressed of Surface Observation Platforms throughout Alaska in remote locations.  These OBS sites transmit data via GOES/Modem/TCPIP hourly aiding in the collaboration and forecasting process. The Alaska Region requires one (1) Vaisala AWS310 Automatic Weather Station in order to continue the replacement of obsolete systems within their OBS network.

INTENDED USE/PURPOSE:

Vaisala Automatic Weather Station AWS310 is a weather data collection system that automatically measures, processes, and stores meteorological data for professional use. AWS310 can be operated as a standalone unit, or it can be connected with other compatible Vaisala weather stations to form weather

observation networks. AWS310 stations can be used for several applications, such as synoptic, aviation, and agricultural meteorology, hydrology, and climatology. It is a complete communication and data monitoring solution including sensors, electronics, mast, and power supply. A turn-key system like the Vaisala AWS310 is the only instrument capable of providing the full spectrum of data required by the Alaska Region.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/ESSENTIAL SALIENT FEATURES:

Vaisala weather stations and instruments are fully compliant with World Meteorological Organization guidelines. To ensure continuous accuracy of measurements and calculations, AWS310 includes built-in data quality controls that test sensor data against minimum and maximum limits and changes between successive measurements. The weather station’s QML data logger continuously monitors the status of the sensors to ensure measurement reliability, notifying the user if the status of any sensor becomes invalid. All the sensors operate independently from each other, meaning that an individual sensor failure does not affect the performance of the other sensors.

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Operating environment 

Outdoor use

Use in wet location

Yes

Operating temperature 1) 

−40 … +60 °C (−40 … +140 °F)

Extended operating temperature (project delivery)

−60 … +50 °C (−76 … +122 °F), cold start at −40 °C (−40 °F)

Storage temperature 2)

−60 … +70 °C (−76 … +158 °F)

Operating humidity

0 … 100 %RH, non‑condensing

Pollution degree

2

Maximum operating altitude 

3000 m (approx. 9800 ft)

1) Excluding backup battery, QMD202, QST102‑3, cellular modem, QMN101, RG13(H), SR50A, and

PAA‑36 X W. See the manufacturer documentation.

2) Excluding cellular modem, HMP155, and HMP110. See the manufacturer documentation.

COMPLIANCE

EU directives 

Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)

EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) 

RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)

amended by 2015/863

EMC compatibility 

EN 61326‑1, industrial environment

Electrical safety

EN 61010‑1

Compliance marks 

CE, RCM

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

Test 

Applied standard or test procedure

Specification

Operation

 

Cold

IEC 60068‑2‑1 

−40 °C (−40 °F)

Dry heat

IEC 60068‑2‑2

+60 °C (+140 °F)

Vibration (sinusoidal) 

IEC 60068‑2‑6

Frequency range 5 … 200 Hz

1.2 mm/s velocity, 5 … 12 Hz

0.7 g, 12 … 200 Hz

Shock

IEC 60068‑2‑27

5.0 g, pulse duration 11 ms with 100 pulses in each direction

Damp heat, cyclic

IEC 60068‑2‑30

+40 °C (+104 °F) / 85 … 95 %RH

Vibration (random) 

IEC 60068‑2‑64 

5 … 100 Hz

Storage

 

Cold 

IEC 60068‑2‑1 

−60 °C (−76 °F)

Dry heat 

IEC 60068‑2‑2

+70 °C (+158 °F)

Damp heat, cyclic 

IEC 60068‑2‑30

+40 °C (+104 °F) / 85 … 95 %RH

Transport

 

Shock 

IEC 60068‑2‑27

18 g, pulse duration 6 ms, with 100 pulses in each direction

Rough handling 

IEC 60068‑2‑31

Drop height 60 cm (23.62 in)

Vibration (random) 

IEC 60068‑2‑64

5 … 200 Hz

EMC COMPLIANCE

Test 

Applied standard or test procedure

Specification

Emissions radiated 

CISPR 32 /

EN 55032, Class B

30 MHz … 2 GHz

Emissions conducted to mains (AC)

CISPR 32 /

EN 55032, Class B

150 kHz … 30 MHz

Emissions conducted to telecommunication lines

CISPR 32 /

EN 55032, Class B

150 kHz … 30 MHz

Emissions, harmonic current

EN 61000‑3‑2 

0 … 40th harmonic

Immunity to RF field (80 MHz … 6 GHz)

EN 61000‑4‑3

11 V/m (80 MHz … 1 GHz)

4 V/m (1 GHz … 6 GHz)

Immunity to electrical fast transient

EN 61000‑4‑4

2 kV AC, 1 kV I/O

Immunity to surge 

EN 61000‑4‑5

2 kV / 1 kV AC, 1 kV I/O

Immunity to conducted RF

EN 61000‑4‑6

4 V e.m.f. (150 kHz … 80 MHz)

Immunity to voltage dips and short interrupts

IEC 61000‑4‑11

0 % 1 cycle

40 % 10 cycles

70 % 25 cycles

0 % 250 cycles

POWERING SPECIFICATIONS

AC (mains) power 

100 … 240 V AC, ±10 %

50 … 60 Hz

5.6 A maximum (120 V AC)

Mains fuse (nominal)

10 A

External DC 

16.8 … 26.4 V DC

10 A maximum

Solar panel 

70 W

15.5 … 30 V DC

2.5 A maximum

Internal backup battery

12 V / 26 Ah or 12 V / 52 Ah

Backup battery fuse 

10 A

Overvoltage category

II

ENC652 SPECIFICATIONS

Approvals 

UL 50 / UL 50E-listing

IP rating

IP66

NEMA rating 

NEMA 4X

Material

Stainless steel AISI 316, painted white

Size (enclosure only) 

600 × 500 × 207 mm

(23.62 × 19.68 × 8.15 in)

Weight (excluding backup battery) 

28.9 kg (63.7 lb)

Maximum wind speed

75 m/s (168 mph)

STANDARD SENSOR OPTIONS

Wind speed and direction 

WMT700, WA15 (dual sensors available)

Weather transmitter 

WXT531, WXT532, WXT535, WXT536

Athmospheric pressure

BARO‑1 (Class A accuracy), PTB330 (Class A accuracy, with 3 transducers)

Air temperature, relative humidity, and dew point

HMP110, HMP155

Rain/Precipitation

RG13(H), OTT Pluvio2 L

Global solar radiation

SMP3, SMP6, SMP10, SMP21, SMP22, SP Lite2

Net radiation

QMN101

UV radiation 

SUV5

Visibility and present weather

PWD22

Cloud height and sky condition 

CL31

Ground temperature

QMT110

Snow depth 

SR50A

Water level

VEGAPULS 61, PAA‑36 X W

STANDARD COMMUNICATION OPTIONS

Wireless communication 

4G LTE cellular modem with seamless fallback to 2G and 3G networks

Five-band 3G cellular modem (with quad-band GSM GPRS support)

Landline communication

RS‑232, RS‑485, LAN

Data collection software

Vaisala Observation Network Manager NM10

Satellite communication

Vaisala GOES DCP Transmitter QST102‑3

Maintenance terminal software

Vaisala AWS Client with StationView GUI

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

USB maintenance cable

Removable 2 GB CF memory card

DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

Deliver by 6 months after award.

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