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DOC 200-WS-02 UM 20210413 

200-WS-02x 

User Manual 

 
 

 

 

 

WeatherPort  

Wind Speed and Direction Sensors 

200-WS-02E, 200-WS-02F 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phone

 (530) 823-7185 

Email

 

[email protected]

   

Website

 www.novalynx.com

 

Summary of Contents for 200-WS-02 Series

Page 1: ...DOC 200 WS 02 UM 20210413 200 WS 02x User Manual WeatherPort Wind Speed and Direction Sensors 200 WS 02E 200 WS 02F Phone 530 823 7185 Email nova novalynx com Website www novalynx com...

Page 2: ...ns in the case of delicate or sensitive items If packing facilities are not available take the equipment to the nearest Post Office UPS or other freight service and obtain assistance with the packagin...

Page 3: ...ON 4 3 PRECAUTIONS 5 4 SPECIFICATIONS 5 5 SITE SELECTION 6 6 TAIL ASSEMBLY 6 7 MOUNTING OPTIONS 7 8 INSTALLATION 8 9 WIRING DIAGRAMS 9 10 MAINTENANCE 10 10 1 General Inspection 10 10 2 Lubrication and...

Page 4: ...arts a rotating cup style anemometer for measuring wind speed and a wind vane for measuring horizontal wind direction Wind Speed Measurement Air movement wind causes the cup and hub assembly to rotate...

Page 5: ...max Speed Threshold 1 2 mph 0 54 m s Speed Constant 1 25 mph 1 Hz 0 5588 m s 1 Hz Accuracy 1 mph 0 4470 m s or 3 Transducer Type Reed switch magnet activated Maximum Rating 10 mA 50 V ac or dc Turning...

Page 6: ...e building and away from all exhaust vents If the sensor is located on top of a building the sensor height should be 1 5 x H where H is the height of the building In all cases when the wind sensor dat...

Page 7: ...aLynx tripods are a convenient alternative for temporary and permanent installations The tripods are available in three sizes 3 5 and 10 tall Appendix A Masts are available in various lengths Swaged m...

Page 8: ...erate torque The PVC jacket of the cable will last for many years outdoors under normal circumstances In harsh environments it may be necessary to protect the cable with conduit Route the sensor cable...

Page 9: ...CCW CW S 355 ELECTRICALANGLE 3 PER REV Earth Ground Clear Black Red Green White Reed Switch 20k ohms Signal Ground Vref Direction Signal Speed Signal DWG 890 0023 04 200 WS 02E Wind Speed and Directio...

Page 10: ...ts 4 Inspect the counterweight to ensure it is firmly cemented to the vane Repair if necessary 5 Inspect the wind vane to ensure the tail is vertical and the screws holding it to the vane are snug 6 I...

Page 11: ...wind vane Hold the base of the sensor and turn it sideways so that the sensor is horizontal to the ground If the vane is balanced it should show no tendency to rotate If it is not balanced either the...

Page 12: ...ance changes smoothly from near zero to the maximum just before hitting the dead band again as you approach north If the dead band does not align with the NORTH label then the position of the vane can...

Page 13: ...NovaLynx Corporation 200 WS 02 Page 13 April 2021 APPENDIX A TRIPOD DIMENSIONS...

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