Gill Instruments Ltd
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WindObserver 65
Page 5
Issue 4
Doc. No. 1390-PS-0039
June 2016
1.
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the WindObserver 65 manufactured by Gill Instruments Ltd.
The unit has no customer serviceable parts and requires no calibration or maintenance.
To achieve optimum performance we recommend that you read the whole of this manual
before proceeding with use. Do
NOT
remove black “rubber” transducer caps.
Gill products are in continuous development and therefore specifications may be subject to
change and design improvements without prior notice.
The information contained in this manual remains the property of Gill Instruments and
should not be copied or reproduced for commercial gain.
2.
INTRODUCTION
The Gill WindObserver 65 wind sensor is a very robust unit with no moving parts,
outputting wind speed and direction. The units of wind speed, output rate and formats are
all user selectable.
The WindObserver 65 is available with or without de-icing heating (recommended if icing
is likely), and with or without analogue outputs.
The WindObserver 65 can be used in conjunction with a PC, data logger or other device,
provided it is compatible with the RS422 output or the analogue outputs. Multiple units
can be networked if required.
Alternatively, the WindObserver 65 is designed to connect directly to the Gill
WindDisplay unit to provide a complete wind speed direction system.
The output message format can be configured in Polar, UV (2-axis), NMEA (0183
Version 3), Tunnel formats, and as either a Continuous output or Polled (requested by host
system), detailed in full in Section 8 Message Formats & Options
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3.
FAST TRACK SET-UP
If you are in a hurry to try out the WindObserver 65, are familiar with Gill equipment, and
coupling to a PC using RS422, go to the following sections:
Section 6 Installation
Section 7 Message Formats & Options
Section 8 Configuring
After you have successfully set up the WindObserver 65, we strongly advise that you then
go back and read the rest of the manual to ensure that you get the best results from the
WindObserver 65.
