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WindSonic                      Doc No  1405 PS 0019 Issue 28                November 2019 

 

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10  CONFIGURING 

Gill Wind Software may be used to configure the WindSonic; alternatively, the user may 
elect to use another terminal emulator package such as Windows HyperTerminal. This 
section describes the commands used to change User and Communications settings. 

10.1  Wind 

Wind software is available on the supplied CD or to download, free of charge, from the Gill 
Instruments Limited website 

http://gillinstruments.com/main/software.html

 . 

Wind software allows the unit configuration to be changed and to be able to display the 
Digital Data String on a PC screen. 

NOTE: Wind is not compatible with WindSonic Option 4 – SDI-12 or WindSonic units 
prior to serial number 08100001 with a yellow or blue tab adjacent to the North Marker. 

Connect both WindSonic transmit and receive data lines to the PC to establish 2 way 
communications. 

Open Wind Software and select the appropriate Com Port from the drop down menu and 
click on OK to reach the data screen.  

 

If data is not correctly displayed then on the Menu click on Tools/Synch Comms. 

The Sensor will be interrogated and Sensor Baud Rate and Mode settings detected and 
reported.  

Wind software settings will be adjusted to match those of the sensor to show data scrolling 
on screen.  

If after Synch Comms there is still a problem, repeat Synch Comms or switch off the sensor 
and switch back on again and repeat above procedure. 

Note: - It is also possible to use Wind as a Terminal Program and change settings using 
the Configuration Mode of operation (Commands are listed in Para’s 10.4 to 10.7.1). 

Summary of Contents for WindSonic

Page 1: ...10001 ONWARDS AND WITH FIRMWARE 2368 110 01 ONWARDS APPLIES TO WINDSONIC 75 OPTION 1 AND 2 UNITS SUPPLIED WITH FIRMWARE 2368 107 01 APPLIES TO WINDSONIC 75 OPTION 3 UNITS SUPPLIED WITH FIRMWARE 2816 100 APPLIES TO OPTION 4 SDI 12 UNITS FROM JUNE 2011 WITH SERIAL NUMBERS 11220007 ONWARDS ...

Page 2: ...WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 28 November 2019 1 ...

Page 3: ...S422 20 7 7 CONNECTING TO A GILL WINDDISPLAY 21 7 8 CONNECTING TO A PC USING RS422 OPTION 2 OR 3 22 7 9 USING RS485 2 WIRE POINT TO POINT WITH OPTION 2 OR 3 UNITS 23 7 10 USING THE ANALOGUE OUTPUT OPTION 3 24 8 Mechanical 25 8 1 ORIENTATION 25 8 1 1 Alignment 25 8 1 2 Mounting 25 9 MESSAGE FORMATS 27 9 1 GILL FORMAT POLAR CONTINUOUS DEFAULT FORMAT 27 9 2 GILL FORMAT UV CONTINUOUS 30 9 3 GILL FORMA...

Page 4: ...x Message Terminator 53 Mx to Mxx Message Format 53 Nx Node Address 53 Ox ASCII Output Format 54 Px to Pxx Output Rate 54 Q Measurement Mode 54 Sx Analogue Output Range 55 Tx Analogue Output Type Voltage or Current 55 Ux Output Units 55 Yx Analogue Output Error Status Condition 55 10 8 CONFIGURATION DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION 56 11 MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING 57 11 1 CLEANING 57 11 2 SERVICING 57 11 3 F...

Page 5: ...mber 2019 4 14 3 CABLE LENGTH 65 14 4 CONNECTING TO AN SDI 12 INTERFACE OPTION 4 65 14 5 SDI 12 COMMANDS 66 14 6 GILL OUTPUT MESSAGE FORMAT 69 14 7 SDI 12 STATUS CODES 69 14 8 SDI 12 SAFE MODE 70 14 9 WINDSONIC OPTION 4 ELECTRICAL CONFORMITY 71 ...

Page 6: ...of the standard communication formats provided by the WindSonic WindSonic option 2 or 3 only is designed to connect directly to the Gill WindDisplay unit to provide a complete wind speed direction system WindSonic options 1 2 and 3 may be configured using Wind software which is available free of charge from the Gill website www gillinstruments com The output message format can be configured in Gil...

Page 7: ...to N transducer Likewise times are compared between West and East and E and W transducer If for example a North wind is blowing then the time taken for the pulse to travel from N to S will be faster than from S to N whereas the W to E and E to W times will be the same The wind speed and direction can then be calculated from the differences in the times of flight on each axis This calculation is in...

Page 8: ...WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 28 November 2019 7 Figure 2 Compass Points ...

Page 9: ... 0 75m s WindSonic 75 0 30m s 0 40m s 0 50m s 0 60m s 0 80m s Accuracy 2 at 12m s 2 at 12m s Resolution 0 01 m s 10 bits Wind Direction Range 0 359 0 359 Or 0 539 Wraparound mode Accuracy 2 at 12m s 2 at 12m s Resolution 1 1 Analogue output formats not Windsonic 75 0 5V 4 20mA 0 20mA 1 of full scale N B Analogue output impedance 1KΩ V out Load resistance between the Analogue outputs Pins 8 9 and S...

Page 10: ...rent drain depends on variant i e RS232 approximately 9mA rising to 44mA for Analogue variant Lowest power consumption is obtained with the following configuration M2 P20 B3 S9 approximately 5 5mA at 12v 12 30 V DC Option 1 2and 3 units WindSonic 75 Current drain i e RS232 approximately 13mA at 12v dc Mechanical Size weight 142mm diameter x 163mm 0 5kg Mounting Pipe mounting 1 75 inches 44 45mm di...

Page 11: ...1405 PK 040 Black WindSonic Option 3 RS 232 422 485 p to p analogue output 1405 PK 073 White WindSonic Option 3 RS 232 422 485 p to p analogue output 1405 PK 100 Black WindSonic Option 4 SDI 12 output only 1405 PK 110 White WindSonic Option 4 SDI 12 output only 1405 PK 400 Black WindSonic 75 Option 1 RS232 output only 1405 PK 420 Black WindSonic 75 Option 2 RS 232 422 485 point to point output 140...

Page 12: ...indSonic option 2 or 3 only Other equipment with input output compatibility to the WindSonic Option selected For example Data loggers Cable To connect between the WindSonic and the host system See Section 7 3 1 Cable type for cable specification There are restrictions on the maximum cable lengths for correct operation The cable should be routed up the inside of the mounting tube Mounting tube e g ...

Page 13: ...contacts are suitable for wire gauges 20 AWG to 24 AWG Example crimp tools are Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Tool AF8 and Turret TH1A https www dmctools com oscar catalogue af8 th1a_276 or Astro Tool Corporation Crimp tool 615708 and Turret 615709 https www astrotool com 615708 m22520 1 01 direct equivalent to dmc af8 https www astrotool com 615709 m22520 1 02 astro tool turret head th1a Light...

Page 14: ... the direction of ARROWS A pull in the direction of ARROW B A A B Your connector should now resemble the connector in the picture below Insert each contact pin until you feel a slight click If you have inserted the contact into the incorrect hole it can be removed at this point by simply pulling it out Please note there will be some resistance Rear View of Connector ...

Page 15: ... inserted push the red retainer into place NB The retainer can only be pushed back into place if the contacts are fully engaged Fit the connector to the WindSonic so that you can finish assembling the connector Screw the back shell onto the connector until it is fully in place Please note that the final rotations can be slightly stiff ...

Page 16: ...The connector can now be removed from the WindSonic NOTE To disassemble the connector reverse this procedure Spares For spares purposes the complete WindSonic Souriau Clipper connector comprises of 9 way Connector CL1F1201 Connector female contact CM10SC10MQ size 20 contact Sealing Gland Clipper size1 CL101021 suitable for cables 6 12mm outer diameter ...

Page 17: ...t Use cables recommended by Gill If cables are cut and re connected incorrectly perhaps in a junction box then EMC performance may be compromised if cable screen integrity is not maintained Earth loops should not be created wire the system in accordance with the installation guidelines Ensure the power supply operates to the WindSonic specification at all times Avoid turbulence caused by surroundi...

Page 18: ...put rate and other options should also all be set up at this stage 7 3Electrical 7 3 1 Cable Cable type A RS422 compatible cable should be used with the number of twisted pairs matching the application Generic description Twisted pairs with drain wire screened with aluminised tape with an overall PVC sheath of 6mm 12mm outer diameter Wire size 7 0 2mm 24 AWG The table shows some suitable manufactu...

Page 19: ...ption 1 2 and 3 RS232 9600 6 5 m 20 ft Option 2 and 3 RS422 or RS485 point to point 9600 1 km 3200 ft Option 3 Analogue Voltage o p N A 6 5 m 20 ft Analogue Current o p N A Resistance dependent max 300 Ω 7 3 2 Power supply WindSonic Option 1 and 2 Units Require a DC supply of between 5V 30 V DC 30V DC max WindSonic Option 3 Units Require a DC supply of between 7V 30 V DC 30V DC max WindSonic curre...

Page 20: ...ot applicable to WindSonic Options 2 and 3 set for RS232 operation WindSonic 9 Way circular connector Typical PC or RS232 to USB Converter Serial Port 9 Way D Connector Signal names Pin nos Cable 3 twisted pairs Signal names Pin no s TXD RXD 5 7 RXD TXD 2 3 Signal Ground 1 Signal Ground 5 Do NOT connect at this end N A Screen and drain wires Chassis ground N A V supply V supply 2 3 DC Power supply...

Page 21: ...nds the unit will respond with Safe Mode 4 To change output communication from RS422 to RS232 then remove any characters on screen 5 Type E3 and press Enter changes E2 setting to E3 6 E3 will be seen twice on screen to confirm the setting change to RS232 has occurred 7 Change any other configuration settings as required 8 Type Q and press Enter to go back into measurement mode garbled data may app...

Page 22: ...s and the Averaging period can be selected using the WindDisplay controls See the WindDisplay User Manual Note that although the WindDisplay can display wind speed in various units these are calculated within the WindDisplay The data coming to the WindDisplay must be in metres sec the factory default output setting Notes 1 WindSonic Option 2 or 3 must be used set for RS422 output E2 Mode 2 Use the...

Page 23: ...und 1 Signal Ground Do NOT connect at this end N A Screen and drain wires Chassis ground V supply V supply 2 3 DC Power supply See Para 7 3 2 Notes WindSonic to be set for RS422 RS485 mode E2 default Analogue Outputs are also simultaneously available from the Option 3 unit Default Settings The WindSonic Option 2 and 3 unit is factory configured with the following default settings M2 U1 O1 L1 P1 B3...

Page 24: ...rs may poll using terminal software NOT supplied 4 As unit is point to point only it cannot be networked with other RS485 2 wire devices WindSonic 9 Way circular connector PC with RS485 card Signal names Pin nos Cable 3 twisted pairs Signal names TXD RXD 4 6 T RXD TXD RXD 5 7 T RXD Signal Ground 1 Signal Ground Do NOT connect at this end N A Screen and drain wires Chassis ground V supply V supply ...

Page 25: ...ion See sections 9 10 4 In addition the digital output can be connected if required using RS232 422 or 485 point to point as shown in the previous sections WindSonic 9 Way circular connector Data logger or Chart recorder Signal names Pin nos Cable 3 twisted pairs Signal names Analogue Channel 1 Speed Analogue Channel 2 Direction 8 9 Analogue Channel 1 Analogue Channel 2 Signal Ground Analogue Retu...

Page 26: ...using the 3 stainless steel screws provided Maximum mounting screw torque 1 5 Nm for aluminium and 3 Nm for stainless steel It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the WindSonic is mounted in a position clear of any structure which may obstruct the airflow or induce turbulence Do NOT mount the WindSonic in close proximity of high powered radar or radio transmitters A site survey ma...

Page 27: ...c No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 28 November 2019 26 NOTE Gill Instruments can supply a 0 5 metre Aluminium support tube with drilled and tapped M5 holes as above part number 1405 30 056 Figure 3 Alignment Mounting details ...

Page 28: ...ange the formats and settings follows in Section 10 CONFIGURING 9 1Gill format Polar Continuous Default format Where STX Start of string character ASCII value 2 WindSonic node address Unit identifier Wind direction Wind Direction Wind speed Wind Speed Units Units of measure knots m s etc Status Anemometer status code see Section 11 5 for further details ETX End of string character ASCII value 3 Ch...

Page 29: ... M 00 1A until a new valid value can be calculated Wind speed and units Shows the Wind Speed in the Measurement Plane See Figure 3 Alignment Mounting details in one of the following units Units Identifier Metres per second default M Knots N Miles per hour P Kilometres per hour K Feet per minute F Low Wind Speeds below 0 05ms Whilst the wind speed is below 0 05 metres sec the wind direction will no...

Page 30: ...ion 11 5 for explanation of codes Checksum This enables the host system to check that the data has been correctly received This is the EXCLUSIVE OR of the bytes between and not including the STX and ETX characters Output rate not displayed The WindSonic samples continuously and delivers wind information at 1 default setting 2 or 4 outputs second ...

Page 31: ... Status Anemometer status code see Section 11 5 for further details ETX End of string character ASCII value 3 Checksum This is the EXCLUSIVE OR of the bytes between and not including the STX and ETX characters The WindSonic unit identifier Units and Checksum are as described in Section 0 above Figure 5 shows the polarity of U and V if the wind components along the U and V axis are blowing in the d...

Page 32: ...it identifier it is recommended that ID s A to F and KMNP are not used as these characters can be present in the data string Notes It is suggested that in polled mode the following sequence is used for every poll for information Ensures that the Sensor is enabled to cover the event that a power down has occurred A Z Appropriate unit designator sent to retrieve a line of data Sent to disable poll m...

Page 33: ...on suitable for NMEA See Section 10 M5 U1 O1 L1 P1 B2 H1 NQ F1 E2 T1 S4 C2 G0 K50 Consult specification NMEA 0183 version 3 available on the web for complete interface details The WindSonic can also be set for the alternative start of string NMEA format WIMWV Mode 14 which is a Mnemonic for Wind Instrument Mean Wind direction and Velocity The string format will appear as above but with WIMWV at th...

Page 34: ...or complete interface details 9 6Gill format Tunnel Mode UU Continuous In this mode the output is given as a signed figure i e positive or negative along the U South North axis Direction is indicated by a 0 or 1 Where STX Start of string character ASCII value 2 WindSonic node address Unit identifier U axis U axis Wind Speed U axis U axis Wind Direction Polarity where 0 U vector is a wind from the ...

Page 35: ...ind Speed U Wind Speed Channel 2 Pin 9 wrt Pin 1 Wind Direction Wind Direction U Wind Polarity U Wind Polarity 9 7 3 Polar mode direction wraparound The Wind Direction in Polar mode can be configured for either Standard 0 359 or Wraparound 0 539 options If the Standard mode is used with a chart recorder large swings of the recorder pen will be experienced each time the wind direction passes betwee...

Page 36: ...nd along the U axis where a U vector wind from the N direction is represented by 0V or 0mA 4mA and a U vector is represented by 5V or 20mA 9 7 6 Analogue Output Rate In Continuous and Polled modes the analogue output update rate will be determined by the P command setting 9 7 7 Disabled outputs If the analogue outputs are not required they can be disabled Command S9 9 7 8 Analogue Output Condition...

Page 37: ...oth CSV and Fixed Field Modes if a valid wind measurement cannot be calculated due to a fault condition for example all paths blocked the Analogue outputs on Channels 1 and 2 can report a digital error status condition depending on the Y command setting NOTE The Y command is not applicable to WindSonic 75 Analogue output units WindSonic 75 units will report Error conditions as though set for Y1 be...

Page 38: ...n nnn x 0 025 v T1 setting Error Condition nnn x 0 025 v T1 setting Error Condition nnn x 0 1mA T5 T3 setting Error Condition nnn x 0 1mA T5 T3 setting Y3 nnn setting Analogue Output cycles to a user determined level in an error mode Under data error conditions the analogue outputs will switch back and forth between a user determined level voltage or current with a value depending on the Y3 nnn se...

Page 39: ...s set for 0 5v analogue outputs and it is required to report a fixed voltage level of 3 75v under error conditions Y2 150 then Open a terminal program e g HyperTerminal Tera Term or Gill Wind Software Wind Wizard not applicable at the matching COM Port connection and Baud rate Type to place the unit into CONFIGURATION MODE Type Y2 150 and press the Enter key Type Q and press Enter to return to Mea...

Page 40: ...s prior to serial number 08100001 with a yellow or blue tab adjacent to the North Marker Connect both WindSonic transmit and receive data lines to the PC to establish 2 way communications Open Wind Software and select the appropriate Com Port from the drop down menu and click on OK to reach the data screen If data is not correctly displayed then on the Menu click on Tools Synch Comms The Sensor wi...

Page 41: ...WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 28 November 2019 40 If you wish to review the Sensor Settings click on Tools Report Config When selected a similar message to that below will be seen ...

Page 42: ...WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 28 November 2019 41 To review and change the WindSonic configuration click on Tools Wizard Typical Screen is shown following ...

Page 43: ...n list then click on Next The following screen will show settings that will be changed Then click on Next Wind will report Setting Up Anemometer and then re start the anemometer scrolling data in UV mode Note It is also possible to change settings in Wind using the Configuration Mode operation and using Commands listed in Para s 10 4 to 10 7 1 ...

Page 44: ...te http gillinstruments com main software html WindView features include Data Display Data Logging NOTES WindView cannot be used to change the WindSonic configuration WindView is not compatible with WindSonic Option 4 SDI 12 or WindSonic units prior to serial number 08100001 with a yellow or blue tab adjacent to the North Marker Open Gill WindView software program Select File Connect as follows ...

Page 45: ...t the required Baud rate from the drop down list Parity should be set to None If the Baud rate setting of the Anemometer is unknown then the Auto Find button can be used to interrogate the Anemometer and detect the required setting Click on the Connect button Data should scroll on the screen as follows Data button ...

Page 46: ... display To Change WindView Display Settings Click on the top of Screen menu Settings To change displayed units select and click on required measurement units If for instance the sensor data was outputting metres per second data then WindView performs the calculation to convert and display the output in knots mph kph etc ...

Page 47: ...gging to reach the logging screen If segmented logging is required this will create and save individual files of length set by the figure in the mins box Otherwise a continuous log file will be recorded Select required Directory for saved file and File name Click on Apply Click on the Note OK button ...

Page 48: ...WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 28 November 2019 47 To Start Logging select File Log Start To Stop logging select File Log Stop Example saved data opened in Notepad ...

Page 49: ...Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control Handshaking None Click on OK and data similar to the following example will scroll on screen at the output rate Q 229 002 74 M 00 06 10 4 Entering Configuration mode From Continuous mode From Polled mode Type Type then N Where N is the Unit identifier The WindSonic responds with a CONFIGURATION MODE message stops reporting wind ...

Page 50: ... G0 K50 We suggest you note down the settings so that you can easily return to them To return to measurement mode Type Q then press ENTER All of the above settings are explained in the following sections 10 7 Changing a setting To change a setting refer to the sections below enter the command of the new setting required followed by ENTER The new setting will be sent as a message by the WindSonic F...

Page 51: ...figuration E Set Physical Comms F Data and Parity Options G Not currently used H Power Up message K Minimum Direction Velocity L Message Terminator M Message Format N Unit ID O ASCII Output format P Output rate Q MEASUREMENT MODE S Analogue output range T Analogue output type U Select Units Y Analogue Output Error Status Condition INTERACTIVE MODE ...

Page 52: ...on Baud Rate to 4800 baud Type B and press ENTER the letter B will be shown followed by Capitol B2 Type Q and press ENTER data will scroll at the new baud rate Cx Analogue settings The following command is only valid for the WindSonic Option 3 Item Options Command Analogue Wraparound Chart recorder facility Wrap around 0 539 Normal 0 359 C1 C2 Dx Diagnostic and Configuration Command See Section 10...

Page 53: ...n then a message similar to that below is output whenever the unit goes into Measurement mode i e when power is first applied to the unit or unit returns to Measurement mode from Configuration mode WINDSONIC Gill Instruments Ltd 2368 110 01 RS485 RS422 CFG CHECKSUM ROM E15C E15C PASS CHECKSUM FAC 0A42 0A42 PASS CHECKSUM ENG 12BE 12BE PASS CHECKSUM CAL C980 C980 PASS If any of these checksums fail ...

Page 54: ... Or last wind reading at 0 05m s or above repeated in Fixed Field Mode E g Q 237 000 04 M 3C Lx Message Terminator Item Options Command Message terminator CR LF CR L1 L2 Mx to Mxx Message Format Item Options Command Message Format Gill UV Continuous Gill Polar Continuous Gill UV Polled Gill Polar Polled NMEA IIMWV NMEA status code Tunnel Continuous NMEA WIMWV NMEA status code NMEA WIMWV Gill statu...

Page 55: ...100 000 09 M 00 16 Q M 04 24 error data no figures output in wind fields Example data string for Fixed Field data changing to low wind less than 0 05m s set for K50 and error status code condition Q 160 000 05 M 00 1C Q 160 000 04 M 00 1D low wind last direction figure at 0 05m s or above retained Q 170 000 06 M 00 1E Q 999 999 99 M 04 0A error data wind fields padded with 9 s Px to Pxx Output Rat...

Page 56: ...S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 Tx Analogue Output Type Voltage or Current The following command is only valid for the WindSonic Option 3 Item Options Command Voltage or Current output Set Analogue Output Type 0 5 Volt 4 20 mA 0 20 mA T1 T3 T5 Ux Output Units Item Options Command Output Units Metres per second M Knots N Miles per hour P Kilometres per hour K Feet per minute F U1 U2 U3 U4 U5 Yx Analogue...

Page 57: ...NT V OD16 PASS CHECKSUM ROM AB7D AB7D PASS CHECKSUM FAC 04F4 04F4 PASS CHECKSUM ENG 082A 082A PASS CHECKSUM CAL A9C1 A9C1 PASS Hardware Configuration D10 Serial Number Y16120001 Software Version 2368 110 01 Class WINDSONIC Gill Instruments Ltd Number of axes on this unit 2 Axes tilted 45deg to horizontal plane Analogue outputs 2 12bit Analogue output modes 0 5V 4 20mA 0 20mA Maximum output rate 00...

Page 58: ...ill distributor it is recommended that 1 All cables and connectors are checked for continuity bad contacts corrosion etc 2 A bench test is carried out as described in Section 12 1 3 You contact your supplier for advice 11 3 Fault Finding Symptom Solution No output Check DC power to WindSonic cable and connections Check comms settings of WindSonic and host system match including correct Com port Ch...

Page 59: ...ecksum failed 09 ROM error ROM checksum failed A NMEA data Acceptable V NMEA data Void 12 TESTS 12 1 Bench test 1 Couple the WindSonic 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 10 6 Checking the configuration 3 Check for normal output data and that the Status Code is O...

Page 60: ...ode ENTER 3 Carry out the Self test by entering D 6 ENTER A message similar to that shown below will be generated ALIGNMENT LIMITS 0D59 0CF5 ALIGNMENT U OD15 PASS ALIGNMENT V OD16 PASS CHECKSUM ROM AB7D AB7D PASS CHECKSUM FAC 04F4 04F4 PASS CHECKSUM ENG 082A 082A PASS CHECKSUM CAL A9C1 A9C1 PASS For each of the Alignment tests a Pass or Refer to Manual message is generated For each of the Checksum...

Page 61: ...t with the Baud rate set to 19200 this can be at variance with the original WindSonic Baud rate setting Hold down the character shift 8 and apply power to the WindSonic After approximately 3 seconds the unit will respond with Safe Mode Remove any characters on screen or press the Enter key WindSonic 9 Way circular connector RS232 to USB Signal names Pin nos Cable 4 twisted pairs Converter TXD RXD ...

Page 62: ... connection To Change the Communication setting from a unit set for RS422 to RS232 when in safe mode Type E3 and press the Enter key If the change is successful then another E3 will be shown Type D3 and press Enter to confirm if required Turn off on the unit to return to normal operation change the Wind Software baud rate setting to match that of the WindSonic to view data 12 4 Calibration A Custo...

Page 63: ...terfacing marine electronic navigational devices NVM Non Volatile Memory PC IBM compatible Personal Computer ROM Read Only Memory RS232 Communications standard RS422 Communications standard RS485 Communications standard RXD Received Data TXD Transmitted Data SDI 12 WMO Serial Data Interface standard for microprocessor based sensors World Meteorological Organisation 13 2 Guarantee For terms of guar...

Page 64: ...WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 28 November 2019 63 13 3 WindSonic Options 1 2 3 and 4 Electrical Conformity ...

Page 65: ...Direction 0 359 2 12m s 1 Range Accuracy Resolution Digital output formats Digital Data SDI 12 V1 3 Averaging 1 Minute Vector 1 Minute Scalar 1 Minute Maximum Speed Anemometer status Status OK and Error codes included as part of standard output message Environmental Moisture protection IP66 Temperature Operating 35 C to 70 C Storage 40 C to 80 C Humidity Operating 5 to 100 EMC EN 61000 6 3 Emissio...

Page 66: ...ption 4 WindSonic 9 Way circular connector Data logger or Chart recorder Signal names Pin nos Signal names V V GND SDI 12 2 3 1 5 V 12V GND Serial Data Line Application No of pairs Gill ref Belden ref Batt electronics ref SDI 12 2 9729 WindSonic Option Communication Format Baud Rate Max Cable Length Option 4 SDI 12 1200 90m 300ft ...

Page 67: ...t Continuous Measurement Polar aR0 a dir mag status CR LF e g 0 332 000 04 00 CR LF Continuous Measurement with CRC Polar aRC0 a dir mag status CRC CR LF e g 0 272 000 02 00Ldg CR LF Continuous Measurement UV aR1 a U V status CR LF e g 0 000 03 000 01 00 CR LF Continuous Measurement with CRC UV aRC1 a U V status CRC CR LF e g 0 000 00 000 01 00DUx CR LF Averaged vector UV data converted to polar d...

Page 68: ...m_scalarmax status CR LF e g 0 000 01 000 03 000 07 000 10 00 CR LF Scalar average direction and magnitude then converted into U and V components with CRC ARC5 a U_from_scalarav V_from_scalarav U_from_sc alarmax V_from_scalarmax status checksum CR LF e g 0 000 00 000 03 000 07 000 10 00E CR LF Start Measurement Polar aM atttn CR LF e g a0003 Send Data aD0 a dir mag status CR LF e g 0 083 000 02 00...

Page 69: ...R LF Not Applicable ARC4 Zero Data values ready e g 0AP CR LF Not Applicable AR5 Zero Data values ready e g 0 CR LF Not Applicable ARC5 Zero Data values ready e g 0AP CR LF Start Measurement Polar aM atttn CR LF e g a0053 Where a is unit identifier 005 is measurement time in seconds and 3 is the number of data readings Send Data aD0 a dir mag status CR LF e g 0 083 000 02 00 CR LF Start Measuremen...

Page 70: ...I 12 Status Codes Code Status Condition 00 OK Sufficient samples in average period 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 09 ROM error ROM checksum failed 51 Measurement average building Will be outp...

Page 71: ...dSonic Option 4 RS232 Fault Finding Connection PC 9 Pin D Type Connector Com 1 Port TX 8 2 RX 9 3 GND 1 5 V 2 V PSU V 3 V PSU Power to the WindSonic is turned off at this stage Open up a Terminal Program e g Tera Term or HyperTerminal etc The Safe Mode settings are Baud Rate 4800 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None Click on OK A blank Terminal screen will now be shown Now hold do...

Page 72: ... see below Type Q then press Enter key see below this allows data to scroll on screen The Wind data string can be examined to check for instance that the wind direction and speed are output and the 2 digit status code is 00 If the 2 digit Status Code is other than 00 refer to Para 14 7 Note Once the unit is turned off and back on again it will return to SDI 12 mode If you need to get back into Gil...

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