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Settings Tab 
 

The Settings tab provides an interactive user interface for changing basic sensor settings with point and click 
operation. Consult the user manual for full software command details. 
 

 

Heater Settings: On/Off and Heater Setpoint 

 

Wind Speed & Direction Filter: On/Off and the averaging time period 

 

Heater Current Limit: Change the maximum current limit used by the sensor 

 

Wind Direction Datum Offset: Apply a directional offset to the sensor 

 

Please be aware that FT sensors can have different software versions and settings available. Some features may 
not be available for configuration. The key differences will be listed in the Appendix at the end of this document. 

 

 

Figure 7: Acu-Vis 2.0 Settings Display  

 

 

The ‘Sensor Warnings and History’ button will provide a history of the connected sensor settings where it 
has been connected to the PC

 

 

 

The  ‘Export  Sensor  Information’  button  creates  an  encrypted  file  containing  current  user  settings  and 
diagnostic  information.  This  feature  will  export  a  file  in  .fff  format  that  can  be  forwarded  to  the  FT 
Technologies support teams

 

 

 

The ‘Unlock Feature’ button is used to unlock advanced features in Acu-Vis 2.0, including the ‘Commands’ 
and the ‘User Calibration Table’ tabs. Contact FT Technologies for further details

 

Summary of Contents for FT702

Page 1: ...089 433 283 WEB www fttechnologies com E MAIL info fttechnologies com October 2019 The FT and Acu Res logos are registered trademarks of FT Technologies Ltd FT702 User Manual for Acu Vis 2 0 V20 V22 S...

Page 2: ...5HD sensors with 5 pin connectors FT055 For 4 20mA sensors with 8 pin connectors The Acu Test FT054 and FT055 cables are not designed for long term datalogging use Do not integrate the Acu Test cable...

Page 3: ...1 Software Installation 1 Insert the Acu Vis 2 0 CD into the PC Begin the installation by running the setup exe file it may be necessary to contact an IT administrator Follow the on screen instruction...

Page 4: ...conds and then run Acu Vis by selecting the shortcut icon on the desktop Figure 4 Acu Vis 2 0 Windows Launch Icon 8 If you need to change the Acu Test cable it is recommended to press the Disconnect b...

Page 5: ...it is powered up and operating normally If the sensor is in Continuous Update mode Acu Vis 2 0 will disable it and provide an option at the end of the session to re enable it Figure 5 The Acu Vis Hom...

Page 6: ...he Wind Readings display includes sensor settings real time wind speed and direction data The temperature gauge on the right hand side shows the Heater Setpoint and Internal Temperature Figure 6 Acu V...

Page 7: ...s available Some features may not be available for configuration The key differences will be listed in the Appendix at the end of this document Figure 7 Acu Vis 2 0 Settings Display The Sensor Warning...

Page 8: ...ucture and allows the user to transmit commands using the Execute Command button If the command has a response it will be shown below Some SET commands require the user to add values into the command...

Page 9: ...CT settings and display them on the table and graph The easiest method of changing the UCT is to use the Standard Offset buttons to establish a calibration change When the calibration change has been...

Page 10: ...to begin a user session the program will detect the wind sensor if it is powered up and operating normally Figure 10 Acu Vis 2 0 Connect Display 1 The Acu Test cable serial number 2 About Window FT Te...

Page 11: ...Test the 4 20mA Current Loop outputs This test will cycle through various mA outputs Sensor Logging This will download relevant sensor settings in a CSV file for analysis by the FT Technologies techni...

Page 12: ...adings display includes Sensor settings Serial Number Software Version Acu Test cable details Real time wind speed and direction data Heater Setpoint and Internal Temperature Figure 12 Acu Vis 2 0 Rea...

Page 13: ...ing can result in different and hazardous behaviour For example if the turbine is monitoring gust frequency analysis for power operational shutdown control Heater Current Limit Change the maximum curr...

Page 14: ...n encrypted file containing current user settings and diagnostic information This feature will export a file in fff format that can be forwarded to the FT Technologies support teams The Unlock Feature...

Page 15: ...d sensor settings with point and click operation Consult the user manual for full software command details Selective Filter On Off time setting Overspeed Warning On Off Figure 14 Acu Vis 2 0 Advanced...

Page 16: ...CT settings and display them on the table and graph The easiest method of changing the UCT is to use the Standard Offset buttons to establish a calibration change When the calibration change has been...

Page 17: ...ating a Connection in Tera Term Create a new Serial connection the COMx channel will be dynamically assigned by the user s computer but should typically be recognised as a USB Serial Port It is necess...

Page 18: ...ccepted using a QUERY command This can be an issue when using CU mode at high frequencies Below are some useful commands 01 WV Query the wind data 01 ID Query the sensor ID setting 01 SV Query the sen...

Page 19: ...ave a heater setpoint range of 0 55 C The wind speed and direction averaging time can be modified on V22 sensors with the latest software 0 2 to 12 8 seconds in 0 2s increments Multiple software versi...

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