Gill Instruments Ltd
Intrinsically Safe WindObserver Anemometer
Page 49
Issue 10
Doc. No. 1360-PS-0001
May 2015
10.4 Safe Mode
If a unit is received that will not communicate or the configuration settings are not known
then Safe Mode can be used to establish communication with the IS WindObserver and
change configuration settings.
Initial Set Up.
Connect the IS WindObserver to a PC as detailed in Para 7 using an RS422 or RS232
connection.
Open a Terminal program e.g. HyperTerminal, Tera Term or use Gill Wind Software as a
Terminal program.
Select the required COM port.
Set the Baud rate to
19200 baud
(if using the Wind Terminal program it opens at 19200
baud).
To Place the unit into Safe Mode.
Turn off the IS WindObserver power supply.
Ensure the Terminal program is set for 19200 baud,
Hold down the PC keyboard * key and turn on the IS WindObserver Power Supply.
The words SAFE MODE should appear on the terminal screen (press the Enter key to
start a new line).
If not then power down the IS WindObserver, hold the * key and power up the sensor.
To Check the Unit Settings or Change settings
Type D1 and press Enter, to see serial number.
Type D2 and Press Enter to see Firmware version.
Type D3 to see configuration settings, e.g.
SAFE MODE
***************************
D1
I000157
D1
D2
1.021
D2
D3
current configuration :
B3 F1 G0000 K1 L1 M2 NA O1 P1 U1 V1 X1
D3
