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WindObserver 65
Page 60
Issue 4
Doc. No. 1390-PS-0039
June 2016
10.6.
Bench Test
Data Tests
1.
Couple the WindObserver 65 to the host system and power supply, using a known
working test cable.
2.
Check that the unit is correctly configured by going into Configuration mode and
using
D3
See Section 8.4 Checking the Configuration.
3.
Check for normal output data, and that the Status Code is OK – 00, 60 or A (for
NMEA format).
4.
If the status code is other than these, refer to Section 10.5 Status (error) codes.
5.
Use an office fan or similar to check that the unit is sensing wind, turning the unit
to simulate changing wind direction and to check that both axes are functioning.
6.
Note that this is a quick functional test. There are no calibration adjustments; the
unit is designed NOT to require re-calibration within its lifetime. Gill has provided
and Integrity Check, see next page for details.
Code
Status
Condition
00
OK
Sufficient samples in average period
60
OK and heating
enabled
Sufficient samples in average period
A
OK
NMEA data Acceptable
01
Axis 1 failed
Insufficient samples in average period on U axis
02
Axis 2 failed
Insufficient samples in average period on V axis
04
Axis 1 and 2 failed
Insufficient samples in average period on both axes
08
NVM error
NVM checksum failed, data could be uncalibrated.
09
ROM error
ROM checksum failed, data could be uncalibrated.
51
Measurement average
building.
Data valid but warns that average period not reached
when averaging used (non-heat enabled units only).
62
Heating current tripped
or electronic failure,
Valid data still output
63
Heater Thermistor open
circuit
Valid data still output.
65
Heating element open
circuit
Valid data still output, Heater Element or Heater
PSU has dropped out/failed
V
NMEA data Void
Invalid data output
