Gill Instruments Ltd
Intrinsically Safe WindObserver Anemometer
Page 48
Issue 10
Doc. No. 1360-PS-0001
May 2015
10. Maintenance & fault-finding
10.1 Cleaning and Handling
When installing the unit handle with lint free gloves and degrease the unit to reduce the
build-up of deposits.
If there is any build-up of deposit on the unit, it should be gently cleaned with a cloth,
moistened with soft detergent. Solvents should not be used, and care should be taken to
avoid scratching any surfaces. The unit must be allowed to defrost naturally after being
exposed to snow or icy conditions, do NOT attempt to remove ice or snow with a tool.
Always fit the protective cover supplied (see Para 5.2.5) before installation or when
removing the sensor from the installation.
Do NOT remove black “rubber” transducer caps
.
10.2 Servicing
There are no moving parts or user-serviceable parts requiring routine maintenance.
Opening the unit or breaking the security seal will void the Warranty, Calibration and
Certification.
In the event of failure, prior to returning the unit to your authorised Gill distributor, it is
recommended that:
All cables and connectors are checked for continuity, bad contacts, corrosion etc.
A bench test is carried out as described in Section 10.6.
Contact your supplier for advice if failure persists.
10.3 Fault-finding
Symptom
Solution
No output
Check DC power to the Intrinsically Safe WindObserver,
cable and connections.
Check comms settings of Intrinsically Safe WindObserver
and host system match, including correct Com port.
Check unit is in Continuous mode.
Check Status code in data string (see 10.5).
Check that in-line communication devices are wired
correctly.
NOTE: It is usual for Anemometer TX + to be connected
to converter device RX +.
Corrupted output
Check comms settings of Intrinsically Safe WindObserver
and host system match.
Try a slower baud rate.
Check cable lengths and type of cable.
One way communication Check wiring is in accordance with the manual.
Failed / Incorrect
Intrinsically Safe
WindObserver output,
data invalid flag
Check that transducer path is not blocked.
