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200-WS-02E

User Manual

200-WS-02E

Wind Speed and Direction Sensor

Phone

(530) 823-7185

USA Toll Free

(800) 321-3577

Fax

(530) 823-8997

Email

[email protected]

Website

www.novalynx.com

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Summary of Contents for 200-WS-02E

Page 1: ...200 WS 02E User Manual 200 WS 02E Wind Speed and Direction Sensor Phone 530 823 7185 USA Toll Free 800 321 3577 Fax 530 823 8997 Email nova novalynx com Website www novalynx com ...

Page 2: ...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 packaging Please write the RA on the outside of the box Warranty NovaLynx Corporation warrants that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one ye...

Page 3: ...TION 4 3 1 Anemometer Details 4 3 2 Wind Vane Details 5 4 SITING CONSIDERATIONS 6 5 TAIL ASSEMBLY 6 6 MOUNTING 7 7 CABLE INSTALLATION 7 8 WIRING DIAGRAM 8 9 SENSOR MAINTENANCE 8 10 FUNCTIONAL TESTS 9 10 1 Anemometer Electrical Test 9 10 2 Potentiometer Electrical Test 9 11 Additional Precautions 10 11 1 Lightning Protection 10 11 2 Bird Perch 10 11 3 Falling Parts Hazard 10 11 4 Handling 10 ...

Page 4: ... s monitoring equipment This manual contains information to aid in the design of custom interface circuits for use with the NovaLynx Model 200 WS 02E Wind Sensor This information is supplied to systems integrators with the express understanding that NovaLynx Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for the operation of the wind sensor as a part of any equipment that has been designed or ...

Page 5: ... on the body of the sensor Measurement Range 125 mph max 55 88 m s max Speed Threshold 1 2 mph 0 5364 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 Radius 4 inch 10 16 cm Measurement Range 0 360 degree azimuth Potentiometer Gap 5 degree approximate Accuracy 3 degrees Vane Thres...

Page 6: ...ht of the object Roof mounted sensors should be placed on the upwind side of the 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 data is to be correlated to National Weather Service data or World Meteorological Organization data the standard exposure is...

Page 7: ...ng arm Align the North indicator label to geographic true north and secure the sensor to the mast using the set screws provided in the sensor base Do not use excessive force when tightening the screws Tighten the screws until the sensor base can no longer be manually rotated NOTE Wind direction sensors are usually aligned to true north rather than magnetic north True north is usually found by read...

Page 8: ...ed before tightening First inspect the counterweight to ensure it is firmly cemented to the vane Repair if necessary Next remove the entire sensor and hold it horizontal to the ground Adjust the distance of the counterweight until it exactly balances the tail Make sure the tail is vertical to the sensor and then tighten the vane Re check the balance 2 With the sensor mounted on the mast make sure ...

Page 9: ...embly and the base The gap should be about 1 16 1 6 mm 10 2 Potentiometer Electrical Test Wind vane calibration involves checking the potentiometer output and verification of the sensor alignment to north Set the ohm meter to the 20k range or greater range if needed Connect the black meter lead to the black sensor wire and the red meter lead to the red sensor wire The reading on the meter should b...

Page 10: ...ctrically connected to the metal hub vane assembly The purpose is to bleed off static that would otherwise affect the sensor output Therefore it is important to earth ground the shield wire for best results Installations where nearby lightning strikes are likely should include a properly grounded lightning rod above the level of the sensor preferably on a separate tower 11 2 Bird Perch Birds of al...

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