Sokol-K1

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Sokol-K1 front panel 1

Sokol-M1

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[[RU:Сокол-М1| English version]]
[[es:Sokol-M1| Versión en español]]
[[File:Sokol-m1.png|thumb|315x315px|Current Sokol-M1 design]]

= <big>'''Data transfer methods. Configuration.'''</big> =

== '''<big>Station + GSM</big>''' ==
<big>'''[https://wikien.fmeter.ru/index.php/Sokol-M1%2BGSM Connection and configuration the station via GSM]'''</big>
[[File:Sokol-M1+GSM 1 eng.png|center|thumb|602x602px|<big>'''[https://wikien.fmeter.ru/index.php/Sokol-M1%2BGSM Connection and configuration the station via GSM]'''</big>]]

== '''<big>Natlogger server configuration</big>''' ==
<big>'''[https://wikien.fmeter.ru/index.php/Natlogger Natlogger platform instruction/configuration]'''</big>
[[File:Natlogger emblebm 1.png|center|thumb|<big>'''[https://wikien.fmeter.ru/index.php/Natlogger Natlogger platform instruction/configuration]'''</big>|398x398px]]

== '''<big>Sokol-M1 + Modbus</big>''' ==
<big>'''[[Sokol-M1+Modbus|General instructions for the Sokol-M1+Modbus connection]]'''</big>
[[File:Modbus eng 2 scheme.png|center|thumb|646x646px|<big>'''[[Sokol-M1+Modbus|General instructions for the Sokol-M1+Modbus connection]]'''</big>]]

== '''<big>Sokol Analytics + Modbus</big>''' ==
<big>'''[https://wikien.fmeter.ru/index.php/Sokol_Analytics General instructions for the Sokol Analytics program + Modbus connection]'''</big>
[[File:Modbus eng 1.png|center|thumb|659x659px|<big>'''[https://wikien.fmeter.ru/index.php/Sokol_Analytics General instructions for the Sokol Analytics program + Modbus connection]'''</big>]]

== '''<big>Sokol-M1 + Ethernet</big>''' ==
<big>'''[https://wikien.fmeter.ru/index.php/Sokol-M1%2BEthernet General instructions for connecting Sokol-M1 using an Ethernet converter]'''</big>
[[File:Sokol + Ethernet 1 eng.png|center|thumb|661x661px|<big>'''[https://wikien.fmeter.ru/index.php/Sokol-M1%2BEthernet General instructions for connecting Sokol-M1 using an Ethernet converter]'''</big>]]
[[File:Sokol + Ethernet+server 1 eng.png|center|thumb|663x663px|<big>'''[https://wikien.fmeter.ru/index.php/Sokol-M1%2BEthernet General instructions for connecting Sokol-M1 using an Ethernet converter]'''</big>]]

= <big>'''Sokol-K1 Controller. Setup. Connection.'''</big> =
[[File:Sokol-K1 main picture.png|thumb|311x311px|Current Sokol-K1 design]]
<big>'''[[Sokol-K1|Sokol-K1 Controller Manual: Installation and Configuration Instructions.]]'''</big>

= <big>'''Connecting additional sensors/devices'''</big> =
<blockquote>'''WARNING! Additional sensors connected to the station via the RS-485 interface will not work without external power supply!''' (Does not apply to BMVD wireless modules and Sokol-DVP sensors.)</blockquote>

== <big>'''Sokol-DVP, Sokol-DVP+Sokol-BMVD'''</big> ==
<big>'''[[Sokol-M1 + Sokol-DVP (Sokol-BMVD)|Instructions for connecting the Sokol-DVP soil moisture sensor and the Sokol-BMVD wireless module]]'''</big>
[[File:Sokol-M1+DVP(BMVD).png|center|thumb|Sokol-M1+DVP(BMVD)|489x489px]]

== <big>'''Anemorumbometer Sokol-A'''</big> ==
<big>[[Anemometer Sokol-A|'''Instruction for connecting the Sokol-A Wind Speed/Wind Direction Sensors''']]</big>
[[File:Sokol-A main anemometer.png|center|thumb|489x489px|Sokol-A]]

== <big>'''Sokol-TDV meter'''</big> ==
<big>'''[[Sokol-TDV meter|Instruction for connecting the Sokol-TDV Temperature/Humidity/Pressure Sensor]]'''</big>
[[File:Sokol-TDV meter main.png|center|thumb|460x460px|Sokol-TDV]]

= '''General information''' =
The '''SOKOL-M1''' automatic meteorological station (hereinafter referred to as '''SOKOL-M1, product, weather station, station''') is designed for automatic measurement of meteorological parameters: air temperature, soil temperature, soil moisture, water temperature, relative air humidity, air flow velocity and direction, atmospheric pressure, amount and intensity of atmospheric precipitation.

The '''SOKOL-M1''' weather station allows you to collect and process the results of meteorological observations, store and analyze all information in real time. Continuous monitoring of weather conditions increases the accuracy of weather forecasts.

More detailed technical specifications are provided in [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QOl2EUgd4ituTvGGPHU7c54b-T9-iZNz/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113197106569288024895&rtpof=true&sd=true device's datasheet file.]

User manual: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QOl2EUgd4ituTvGGPHU7c54b-T9-iZNz/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113197106569288024895&rtpof=true&sd=true Sokol-M1 user manual.]

= '''Sokol-M1 technical specifications''' =
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Parameter name'''
|'''Meaning'''
|-
|'''Power supply voltage from DC network, V'''
|From 8 to 25
|-
|'''input power, no more than W'''
|10
|-
|'''Battery capacity, Ah'''
|8
|-
|'''Minimum capacity of the black box'''
|month at 10-minute intervals, 4096 records
|-
|'''Communication interfaces with Sokol-M1'''
|USB, Bluetooth 4.0
|-
|'''Positioning system'''
|GPS/ГЛОНАСС
|-
|'''Maximum battery life, at least … hours'''
|2000*
|-
|'''Communication interfaces'''
|GSM**, RS-485, LoRa433, Iridium, Lora WAN, Гонец
|-
|'''Operating conditions:'''
'''Range of measurements of air temperature, oC'''

'''Range of relative humidity measurement, %'''

'''Range of measurements of atmospheric pressure, hPa'''

'''Range of measurement of air flow rate, m/s'''
|from -60 to +55
from 0 to 100

from 540 to 1100

up to 60
|-
|'''Average operating time before failure, hours, not less than'''
|20000
|-
|'''Average service life, years, not less than'''
|8
|-
|'''Maximum battery life, hours, not less than'''
|2000
|-
|'''Dimensions, mm, max.'''
|290х400х418
|-
|'''Weight, kg, max.'''
|2,75
|-
| colspan="2" |''Notes''
1) * With a message sending interval of at least 30 minutes, an ambient temperature of 0 to 55 °C, and compliance with the rules for installing a weather station in the field. 2) **GSM – minimum operating temperature in GSM mode is minus 40 °C.
|}

== '''<big>Principle of operation of sensors and metrological characteristics of Sokol-M1</big>''' ==
'''The operating principle''' of sensors for various measuring channels of stations is shown in '''Table 2.'''

'''Table 2''' – Principle of operation of the '''SOKOL-M1''' weather station sensors
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Measured parameter'''
|'''Principle of operation'''
|-
|'''Air temperature'''
|Based on the change in the conductivity of the sensitive element depending on the ambient temperature
|-
|'''Relative air humidity'''
|Based on the change in the conductivity of the sensitive element depending on the air humidity
|-
|'''Wind speed'''
|Based on the conversion of the airflow speed into the rotational motion of the shaft with а set of cups that is detected and measured by means of the Hall sensor
|-
|'''Wind/Airflow direction'''
|Based on the conversion of the wind vane's angle of rotation into an electrical signal using а magnetic rotation angle recorder (encoder)
|-
|'''Atmospheric pressure'''
|Based on the piezo-resistive effect: а change in the membrane’s resistance when it deforms under atmospheric pressure is registered and recorded
|-
|'''Amount of precipitation'''
|Based on the measurement of the precipitation/rainfall intensity (the total of the mm of rainfall per day
|-
|'''Rainfall intensity'''
|The intensity of rainfall is measured based on the number of tilts of a tray mechanism (small container) with one tilt being equal to 0.29 mm; the counter is reset every time the Station is polled via ModBUS or transmits its data to a server via GSM.
|-
|'''Ultraviolet level of solar radiation'''
|Based on the occurrence of current through the p-n transition under the influence of ultraviolet radiation on the photodiode
|-
|'''Level of the visible solar radiation spectrum'''
|Based on the occurrence of current through the p-n transition under the influence of visible radiation spectrum on the photodiode
|}
'''The SOKOL-M1''' automatic meteorological station measures '''meteorological parameters''' in accordance with '''Table 1.'''

'''Table 1''' – Metrological characteristics of '''SOKOL-M1''':
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Name of characteristic'''
|'''Measurement range/measurement tolerance limits'''
|'''Characteristic value'''
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Atmospheric pressure'''
|Range of measurements of atmospheric pressure, hPa
|from 540 to 1100
|-
|Absolute permissible error limits of atmospheric pressure measurement, hPa
|±0,5
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Air temperature'''
|Range of measurements of air temperature, oC
|from -60 to +55
|-
|Limits of allowed absolute measurement error of air temperature, °C:
- range: -30…55 inclusive

- range: -60…-30 inclusive
|±0,4
±0,5
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Relative air humidity'''
|Range of relative humidity measurement, %
|from 1 to 100
|-
|Absolute permissible error limits of air humidity measurements, %
|±5
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Soil temperature (if additional equipment is used)'''
|Range of measurements of soil temperature, ° C:
|from -60 to +70
|-
|Limits of allowed absolute error of soil temperature measurements, °C:
- range: -30…50 inclusive

- range: -60…-30 and 50…70 inclusive
|±0,2
±0,4
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Water temperature (if additional'''
'''equipment is used)'''
|Range of measurements of water temperature, ° C:
|from -10 to +65
|-
|Limits of allowed absolute error of measurement of water temperature, °C
|±0,2
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Rainfall volume'''
|Precipitation measurement range, mm
|from 0,2
|-
|Limits of permissible relative error of atmospheric precipitation measurements, %
|±(0,2 + 0,05∙Х*)
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Rainfall intensity'''
|Rainfall intensity measurement range, mm/h
|from 0 to 120
|-
|Limits of permissible absolute error of atmospheric precipitation intensity measurements, mm
|±(0,2+0,05∙I*)
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Wind speed'''
|Range of measurement of air flow rate, m/s
|from 1 to 60
|-
|Limits of permissible relative wind speed measurement error, m/s
- range: 1 … 5 m / s inclusive;

- range: 5 … 60 m / s
|±0,5
±(0,5 + 0,05∙V*)
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Wind direction'''
|Measurement range of airflow direction
|from 0˚ to 360˚
|-
|Absolute permissible error limits of wind direction
|±3˚
|-
| colspan="3" |''Notes''
1) X* – measured value of atmospheric precipitation, mm. 2) I* – measured value of atmospheric precipitation intensity, mm/min. 3) V* – measured air flow velocity, m/s.
|}

= '''<big>Design and set of components of the Sokol-M1 station</big>''' =

== '''<big>Sokol-M1 design</big>''' ==

The '''SOKOL-M1''' automatic meteorological station is designed as a monoblock, the housing of which contains: a unit for recording and processing measurement data, sensors for measuring temperature and relative humidity, precipitation amount and intensity, atmospheric pressure, a rechargeable battery, and auxiliary communication equipment. An anemometer and a weather vane are located on the outside of the '''SOKOL-M1''' station housing. Additionally, at the customer's request, it is possible to supplement the weather station with a solar radiation indicator in the '''UV range''', a visible spectrum solar radiation level indicator, a '''JC029F-Y01''' digital video camera, and a tripod for the Sokol-M1 weather station. If necessary, the anemometer and weather vane can be installed remotely.

The appearance of the '''Sokol-M1''' weather station is shown in '''Figure 2:'''

== '''Sokol-M1 set of components''' ==
'''''The scope of delivery''''' of the '''SOKOL-M1''' weather station is shown in '''Table 4:''' '''ATTENTION! THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE DESIGN AND CONTENTS OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE TO THE CONSUMER.'''

'''ATTENTION! THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE DESIGN AND CONTENTS OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE TO THE CONSUMER.'''

'''Table 4''' – '''''Scope of delivery''''' of the '''SOKOL-M1''' weather station:
{| class="wikitable"
|'''№'''
|'''Product Designation'''
|'''Product Name'''
|'''Qua ntity'''
|'''Serial'''
'''number'''
|'''Note'''
|-
|1
|ТЕМГ.416311.010
|SOKOL-M1 automatic meteorological station
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 - 1.png|frameless]]
|-
|2
|МС1.41631.002 ПС
|SOKOL-M1 automatic meteorological stations. Passport
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 - 2.png|frameless]]
|-
|3
|МС1.41631.002 РЭ
| SOKOL-M1 automatic meteorological stations. Operating manual)*(1
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 - 2.png|frameless]]
|-
|4
|ТЕМГ.402161.002
|Vane
|1
|
|[[File:Table - 4 3.png|frameless]]
|-
|5
|'''ТЕМГ.402131.002'''
|'''Anemometer:'''
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 4.png|frameless]]
|-
|6
|
|Screw M3x20
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 5.png|frameless]]
|-
|7
|ТЕМГ.714474.002
|Anemometer Skirt
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 6.png|frameless]]
|-
|8
|ТЕМГ.711141.006
|Anemometer Cover
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 7.png|frameless]]
|-
|9
|ТЕМГ.744131.001
|Anemometer Cup
|3
|
|[[File:Table 4 8.png|frameless]]
|-
| colspan="6" |'''*(1) The operating manual is supplied separately under the supply contract.'''
|-
|10
|'''ТЕМГ.416931.013'''
|'''Mounting parts kit:'''
|
|
|
|-
|11
|МС8.685631.001
|DC12V power cable
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 9.png|frameless]]
|-
|12
|ТЕМГ.685611.003
|Modbus cable assembly
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 10.png|frameless]]
|-
|13
|ТЕМГ.685611.004
|RS-485 adapter
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 11.png|frameless]]
|-
|14
|МС8.713211.001
|2 mm pin
|8
|
|[[File:Table 4 12.png|frameless]]
|-
|15
|МС1.70.10.02
|Pipe clamp
|2
|
|[[File:Table 4 13.png|frameless]]
|-
|16
|
|11/2” M8 DIN 3570 U-bolt
|2
|
|[[File:Table 4 14.png|frameless]]
|-
|17
|
|M8 DIN 985 nut
|4
|
|[[File:Table 4 15.png|frameless]]
|-
|18
|
|8 DIN 125 washer
|4
|
|[[File:Table 4 16.png|frameless]]
|-
|19
|
|8 DIN 6798 washer
|4
|
|[[File:Table 4 16.png|frameless]]
|-
|20
|SN-321
|HF adapter*(1)
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 18.png|frameless]]
|-
|21
|2G/3G/4G 800-2700 (N-male)
|OMNI 5dBi1 circular antenna*(1)
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 19.png|frameless]]
|-
|22
|BY-433-03 SMA-M BEYOND
|ANT 433 MHz antenna* (1)
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 20.png|frameless]]
|-
|23
|
|Power switch*(1)
|2
|
|[[File:Table 4 21.png|frameless]]
|-
|24
|
|USB Type A-B cable *(1)
|1
|
|[[File:Table 4 22.png|frameless]]
|-
|25
|ТЕМГ.416935.009
|Packaging
|1
|
|
|-
| colspan="6" |'''*(1) The appearance of the product/part may differ from that shown in the illustration.'''
|}

== '''<big>Sokol-M1 station installation kit for pole mounting</big>''' ==
To install the '''SOKOL-M1''' automatic weather station equipment on a pole, you must additionally purchase a pole mounting kit. '''ТЕМГ.416931.003.'''

'''Table 4a''' – Composition of the pole mounting kit '''ТЕМГ.416931.003'''
{| class="wikitable"
|'''№'''
|'''Product designation'''
|'''Product/part name'''
|'''Quantity'''
|'''Serial'''
'''number'''
|-
|1
|МС1.70.10.01
|Wall bracket 75 cm
|1
|
|-
|2
|МС8.4321.001
|Bandage clamp
|2
|
|-
|3
|
|M6x16 DIN 933 bolt
|4
|
|-
|4
|
|M6 DIN 934 nut
|4
|
|-
|5
|
|Washer 6 DIN 9021
|8
|
|-
| colspan="5" |'''Note: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design and completeness of the product without prior notice to the consumer.'''
|}

== '''<big>Sokol-M1 station installation kit for mast mounting</big>''' ==
To install the SOKOL-M1 automatic weather station equipment on a mast, you must additionally purchase a mast mounting kit. '''ТЕМГ.416931.004.'''

'''Table 4б''' – Composition of the pole mounting kit '''ТЕМГ.416931.004'''
{| class="wikitable"
|'''№'''
|'''Product designation'''
|'''Product/part name'''
|'''Quantity'''
|'''Serial'''
'''number'''
|-
|1
|МС1.70.10.01
|Wall bracket 75 cm
|1
|
|-
|2
|МС1.70.10.02
|Bandage clamp
|2
|
|-
|3
|
|U-bolt 11/2” M8 DIN 3570
|2
|
|-
|4
|
|Washer 8 DIN 125
|4
|
|-
|5
|
|M8 nut DIN 934
|4
|
|-
| colspan="5" |'''Note: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design and completeness of the product without prior notice to the consumer.'''
|}

= <big>'''Installation and preparation for operation'''</big> =

== '''<big>Preparing the operating site</big>''' ==
The product should be placed in an open area with free access to the equipment. There should be no significant obstacles '''(large buildings, groups of trees)''' within a minimum distance '''of 10 m around the site''' where the station is located.

It is not recommended to install the product near surfaces that heat up significantly, such as roofs covered with roofing felt. It is not recommended to install the station near a motorway, as the vibration caused by the movement of heavy vehicles may affect the measurement results.

Avoid sites on slopes or steep slopes descending in one direction '''(especially if this direction coincides with the prevailing wind direction)''' so that the selected site does not significantly distort the wind speed and direction.

The installation site should be selected in an area that is typical of the surrounding terrain and does not differ from the surrounding area in terms of heat and moisture exchange characteristics. There should be a natural surface '''(grass, soil)''' near the location of the remote sensors.
[[File:SOKOL-M1 1.png|center|frameless|681x681px]]

For the correct operation of the precipitation, temperature, atmospheric pressure, and relative humidity sensors built into the weather station, the product should be installed at a height of '''2±0.05 m''' above the ground.

It is recommended to place the external weather vane and anemometer at a height of '''10 m''' above the ground. Wind sensors can be placed on the roof of a house. In this case, they should be placed at a height of at least '''2-3 m above''' the upper edge of the roof.

When installing the '''Sokol-DR 800''' distance sensor, the expected snowfall height in the area should be taken into account, and it should be installed '''no closer than 15 cm''' to the expected snowline.

The order of installation and connection of the weather station's optional elements depends on their list and installation locations '''(mast, pole, tripod)'''. The installation of optional elements should be carried out '''from top to bottom''', starting with the highest sensor '''(device).'''

'''''Note''''' – ''The results of measurements of basic meteorological parameters at stations make it possible to interpolate measured values at any point within a homogeneous territory with a radius of '''50 to 60 km''' (for precipitation and atmospheric phenomena – within a radius of approximately '''15 to 20 km''').''
[[File:SOKOL-M1 2.png|center|frameless|705x705px]]

== '''<big>Installation at the place of operation</big>''' ==
The product should be installed on a support mast on a '''flat surface''' free from obstacles that could affect the product's readings.

'''The maximum angle''' between the point where the weather station is attached to the support and the top of any obstructing objects should be '''45°''' to the horizontal surface.

To minimize the effect of precipitation splash, '''it is recommended to avoid''' areas with hard surfaces such as metal, asphalt, or concrete. Instead, '''it is recommended''' '''to''' install the product on low grass, gravel, pebbles, or soft soil. '''Avoid sites''' on slopes or steep slopes descending in one direction (especially if this direction coincides with the prevailing wind direction) so that the selected site '''does not significantly distort''' wind speed and direction. '''It is not recommended to''' install the product on building roofs, as this '''may distort''' the measurement results.

Before installing the '''SOKOL-M1''', it is necessary to prepare a mounting support for the product. Metal pipes or poles with an outer diameter of '''40 to 48 mm''' should be used as supports.

'''The product is installed in the following order:'''

− unpack the product;

− check the componentss of the product in accordance with this operating manual. If the product is found to be incomplete, notify the supplier or the organization providing comprehensive centralized service, and consider the '''SOKOL-M1''' station not ready for use;

− Check the components of the product for damage. To do this, you must sequentially inspect all components of the product to check the condition of the power cables and interface cables for external mechanical damage. If external mechanical damage to the product components is found, the supplier or the organization providing comprehensive centralized service must be notified, and the weather station must be considered not ready for use;

− assemble the cup anemometer;

− install the '''cups (4)''' on the '''skirt (3)''';

− Install the '''skirt (3)''' on the '''shaft (2)'''.

− Secure the '''cover (5)''' with the '''screw (6)''' as shown in '''Figure 6.'''
[[File:SOKOL-M1 4.png|center|frameless|700x700px]]

- Install the anemometer and wind vane on the wing of the weather station and secure them with '''fastening nuts (7)''' as shown in '''Figure 7.'''

- Connect the interface cables of the anemometer and wind vane to connectors '''7 and 11 as shown in Figure 7.''' Optionally, wind sensors can be installed at a distance of '''up to 10 meters''' from the ground. The possible location of wind sensors relative to the '''SOKOL-M1''' weather station is shown in '''Figure 5''';

− Install the antennas in '''connectors 5 and 8 as shown in Figure 7''' according to the markings on the product body;

− Insert the SIM card into connector 4 and turn on the weather station by turning the '''key (12)''' twice. After turning on, LED '''indicator 1''' will start flashing '''at a frequency of 3 times per second''' (the weather station is in time capture mode) or '''1 time every 5 seconds''' (the time is set in the weather station).

− Connect the weather station to a PC using the USB cable included in the kit to connect the weather station to a PC as shown in '''Figure 7, connector 3.'''

− Install the standalone software.

− Establish a connection between the '''SokolCFG software''' and the weather station by opening the corresponding '''COM port.''' The readings from the weather station sensors should appear in the program window;

− Install the base of the product on the '''mounting bracket.''' Use a '''13 mm''' wrench to evenly tighten the mounting screws;

− '''Disconnect the product from the PC''';

− After completing the above steps, the product is '''ready for operation.'''

'''ATTENTION! IN THIS CASE, THE SOLAR PANEL OF THE PRODUCT MUST BE ORIENTED WITH ITS FRONT SIDE STRICTLY TOWARDS THE EQUATOR (SOUTH IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE OR NORTH IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE) TO SET THE WEATHER VANE TO ZERO* AND TO OBTAIN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF SOLAR ENERGY, AS WELL AS TO ENSURE THE CORRECT OPERATION OF THE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR. IT IS NECESSARY THAT THERE ARE NO FASTENING ELEMENTS (BRACKETS) UNDER THE RADIATION SHIELD.'''

'''ATTENTION! ACHIEVE A HORIZONTAL POSITION OF THE PRODUCT BASE USING THE INDICATIONS IN THE “SOKOLCFG” PROGRAM IN THE ‘POSITION’ WINDOW (THE “STATUS” TAB). THE VALUES OF THE LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSAL ANGLE OF INCLINATION MUST BE WITHIN THE RANGE OF ±2 DEGREES.'''

'''Note''' – *The zero position of the wind vane is set when it points in the opposite direction from the front of the solar panel, so when the solar panel faces south, the zero position of the wind vane coincides with north!

== '''<big>Location and pinout of station connectors</big>''' ==
[[File:SOKOL-M1 6.png|center|frameless|747x747px]]

'''1''' – LED indicator

'''2''' – External power supply socket

'''3''' – USB connector

'''4''' – SIM card slot

'''5''' – GSM-antenna connector

'''6''' – RS-485 Open Wire socket for additional external sensors

'''7''' – Vane socket,

'''8''' – LoRa 433 MHz antenna connector

'''9''' – RS-485 MODBUS ‘Mbs’ socket

'''10''' – ‘Iridium’modem or camera 6-pin socke

'''11''' – Anemometer socket

'''12''' – Battery circuit on/off switch

'''13''' – Vane attachment point

'''14''' – Anemometer attachment point

'''Table 5''' – Power input cable
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Nr.'''
|'''Wire designation'''
|'''Color'''
|-
|1
| +12
|Brown
|-
|2
|GND
|Blue
|}

'''Table 6''' – RS485 ModBUS RTU output cable
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Nr.'''
|'''Wire designation'''
|'''Color'''
|-
|1
|A
|Yellow and green
|-
|2
|B
|Brown
|-
|3
|GND
|Blue
|}
'''Table 7''' – RS-485 Open Wire socket
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Nr.'''
|'''Wire designation'''
|-
|1
|5 B
|-
|2
|А
|-
|3
|В
|-
|4
|GND
|-
|5
|12 В
|}

== '''<big>Mounting on a tripod, mast, bracket, and pole</big>''' ==
The '''SOKOL-M1''' weather station is installed on a tripod, mast, pole, or bracket as shown in '''Figure 8.'''

The tripod for the '''SOKOL-M1''' weather station is not included in the delivery set and must be purchased separately.

'''''To mount the weather station on a tripod, you need to:'''''

'''1)''' Set up the tripod at the measurement site. The unevenness of the upper head of the tripod should not exceed 0.3 mm. Secure each leg of the tripod.

'''ATTENTION! ENSURE THAT THE TRIPOD IS STABLE.'''

'''2)''' Secure two '''MS1.70.10.02 pipe clamps (3)''' to the top of the tripod using '''U-bolts (4),''' '''washers (5), and nuts (6).'''

'''3)''' Tighten the '''fastening nuts.''' Do not allow the weather station to rotate on the central pole. Secure the '''SOKOL-M1''' weather station installed on the central pole of the tripod '''(mast, bracket, pole)''' to the pole or mast.
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= <big>'''Charging the battery, external power supply'''</big> =
Before starting to use the weather station, and also when the '''battery is low''', it must be '''fully charged.''' The battery installed in the weather station is charged from '''three power sources:'''

− '''sola'''r battery;<blockquote>'''The station’s internal battery is not charged by the solar panel on the station housing at temperatures below 0°C!'''</blockquote>− via a '''USB connector''' from an external power source;

− via an '''8-25 VDC''' connector on the weather station from an external power source.

'''The solar panel''' is an alternative power source that allows the weather station to operate in stand-alone mode. The '''USB and 12 V external power''' connectors are designed to efficiently charge the weather station's built-in rechargeable battery. To do this, it must be connected to a '''PC USB por'''t or a '''12 V DC''' power source.

It takes '''up to 12 hours''' to fully charge the rechargeable batteries from a '''DC power source'''. When the battery is completely discharged, the charging mode can take '''more than 20 hours.''' When charging the station via '''USB,''' charging is very slow '''(from 12 hours),''' and when the battery is '''deeply discharged,''' the charging period can take '''about a day.''' Therefore, the best way to charge is from an '''external power source.'''

The battery charge level can be checked either in the '''SokolCFG configurator''' in the '''Status tab''', in the '''Sokol mobile app''', or on the [[Natlogger]] server '''(Upow field)'''. The battery is considered '''fully charged''' when its voltage is approximately '''4.15±0.05''' V. The battery is considered discharged when its voltage is less than '''3.5 V.'''

'''Please note: if the station is connected to an external power source but the key is not turned to the ON position (i.e., the device's internal battery is not turned on), the station will not be charged.'''

'''To restart or turn off the station, do the following:'''

'''1)''' Disconnect '''external power''' sources.

'''2)''' Turn the key to the '''OFF''' position '''(if restarting is not necessary, skip step 3).'''

'''3)''' Turn the key from the '''OFF''' position to the '''ON''' position, then back to the '''OFF''' position, and then to the '''ON''' position again.

= <big>'''Useful links'''</big> =

* [https://rutube.ru/video/0bb6424d292325009770da690ffbf829/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on connecting the station via GSM to a PC (RUS)</big>''']
* [https://rutube.ru/video/d2d56e6d3bffdc783ed744f60cc68a96/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on setting up a station on the Sokolmeteo server (RUS)</big>''']
* [https://rutube.ru/video/ca22238af0a4258932cbb826d7d9edc8/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on setting up the station via a PC (RUS)</big>''']
* [https://rutube.ru/video/41aaa276f25b198b8043a09d451f1b88/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on the features of connecting the station's power supply (RUS)</big>''']
* [https://rutube.ru/video/bf422be219631e6900f78cf250b0f026/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on connecting the BMVD to the station via a PC (RUS)</big>''']
* [https://rutube.ru/video/a6b0352076af28222bd0a9f9e5ea675d/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video instruction for connecting the station via MODBUS (RUS)</big>''']
* [https://rutube.ru/video/b08a45613b252646e3f4c5bce86f6a92/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on connecting BOLID and configuring it (RUS)</big>''']
* [https://rutube.ru/video/ea079ecf1c81401d35ee7342d4f30df8/?playlist=718716 '''<big>LoRa WAN video tutorial: Sokol-M and Vega BS 2.2 base station; how to connect and configure (RUS)</big>''']
* [https://rutube.ru/video/18ef83ee1ef09be41749af9bf9a6e737/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on connecting the Sokol-M station to the server via USR (RUS)</big>''']
* [https://rutube.ru/video/278f2e6ecfc6ab5541ba67d0df864392/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on connecting the Sokol-M station to the server via Moxa (RUS)</big>''']

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