Open Vaisala AviMet AWOS sensor maintenance training

Name: Open Vaisala AviMet AWOS sensor maintenance training
Brand: Vaisala

Course overview

Vaisala is organizing a 4-day, hands-on training course designed for maintenance and technical personnel at regional, national, and international airports who are responsible for using, maintaining, calibrating, or troubleshooting the AviMet AWOS sensors.

The course focuses on practical, hands-on tasks and skills that you can immediately apply in your day-to-day operational environment, including preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and effective troubleshooting to minimize system downtime.

Time: 21–24 September 2026
Fee: 3 799 € per participant
Participants: Minimum 5, maximum 10

Fill out and submit the form to sign up for training.

See our Privacy Policy for more details.
You can modify your preference settings or unsubscribe at any time here

Target audience

This hands-on, practical training is for all maintenance personnel who are responsible for the Vaisala AWOS sensors installed at Airports.

Prerequisites

A technical background in electronics or instrumentation
Course language is in English (including training material); therefore, the participants should be able to communicate and understand technical discussions in their field of specialization.

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, participants are able to:

Apply preventative maintenance procedures to AWOS sensors to keep the system operating at full capability.
Diagnose possible faults in AWOS sensors using systematic troubleshooting steps.
Resolve issues with Vaisala AWOS sensors to minimize system downtime.
Perform sensor maintenance tasks according to product manuals.

Learning approach & training environment

This is a classroom-based, instructor-led training with a strong emphasis on hands-on practice.
Delivered at the Vaisala Training Center, with access to an operational AviMet AWOS system, its sensors, and spare parts.

Detailed course agenda

Module	Intermediate Objectives – By the end of the module, participants should be able to:	Topics Covered	Length
Module 1 – Data Collection Platform AWS310-SITE and Major Sensors	Explain the purpose and basic operating principles of the AWS310-SITE automatic weather station and its connected sensors, with emphasis on maintenance-relevant functions. Connect to an AWS310SITE using the appropriate interfaces and tools. Verify and adjust key AWS310-SITE settings and sensor parameters as part of maintenance and troubleshooting, in line with Vaisala documentation. Perform routine maintenance and replace key AWS310SITE–related components to keep the station operating within specifications.	Overview of AWS310-SITE in AWOS operations Temperature & Humidity sensor Pressure transmitter Wind sensor Sensor training & periodic maintenance Communication devices Replacement of parts Data logger QML201 Introduction to the new AWS810-SITE	1 day
Module 2 - Visibility Sensor (LT31, PWD/LM21 maintenance)	Describe the role of the visibility sensor in the AWOS system and its basic measurement concept, focusing on what is relevant for maintenance and troubleshooting. Apply safe working practices when handling and maintaining visibility sensors. Perform preventive and periodic maintenance to keep the sensors operating within specifications. Replace key components and carry out maintenance/repair procedures to restore a faulty visibility sensor to normal operation. Verify correct operation of the visibility sensor after maintenance or component replacement.	LT31 product overview and role in the system LT31 operation principle and measurement concept Overview of LT31 measurement unit components Functional sequence (signal path, processing, outputs) Preventive and periodic maintenance. Background luminance sensor (if applicable for this configuration) Replacement of parts and repair procedures	1 day
Module 3 – Visibility Sensor (FS11 & FD70)		FS11 and FD70 product overview and role in the system FS11 and FD70 operation principle and measurement concept Functional sequence (signal path, processing, outputs) FS11 and FD70 Preventive and periodic maintenance Replacement of parts and repair procedures	1 day
Module 4 – Ceilometer (CL31)	Describe the basic operation of the CL31 ceilometer and its LIDAR measurement principle, focusing on what is relevant for maintenance and troubleshooting. Apply safe working practices when handling and maintaining the CL31 ceilometer. Perform routine and periodic preventive maintenance on the ceilometer to keep it within specifications. Replace key components and carry out repair procedures to restore a faulty ceilometer to normal operation.	Product overview Ceilometer operation & LIDAR operation principle Operation safety Overview of measurement unit components Functional sequence Replacement of parts	0.5 day
Module 5 - Lightning Sensor (TSS928)	Describe the primary functions, main components, and structure of the TSS928 lightning sensor. Perform preventive and periodic maintenance on the TSS928 to keep it operating within specifications. Verify and interpret TSS928 communication, data output, and status/diagnostic messages. Troubleshoot and correct common issues related to installation, configuration, communication, and basic maintenance of the TSS928.	General information Primary functions Fundamentals Components Structure and nomenclature of TSS928 Basic configuration: configurable basic settings for standard operation. Communication configuration Checking and interpreting data and status messages Maintenance & troubleshooting: typical issues and basic corrective actions Introduction to the new lightning sensor TSS992.	0.5 day

Certification

A course completion certificate is issued to participants who demonstrate, through knowledge checks and/or the optional final test, that they can perform the key tasks covered in the selected modules.

The certificate:

Specifies the course name and dates
Lists the modules completed

Logistics

Hotel bookings and transportation are the sole responsibility of the customer and must be arranged and paid for directly by the participants. This includes travel to and from the training location, as well as any local transfers (e.g. airport–hotel–training venue).

Training contacts

For more information, please contact [email protected].