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to always have DCD on. The modem is then plugged into a
telephone line and it is ready to be called from a remote
location.
In order to call the WMS-16 from a remote computer the
computer needs to have a communications program such as
HyperTerminal or Procom. The communications parameters
for the communications program are ASI, 9600, 8-N-1.
When the computer calls the WMS-16, the WMS-16’s modem
will go off-hook and the WMS-16, will begin transmitting to
the remote computer. All of the WMS-16’s functions are
available from the remote computer. This includes observing
real time data, looking at the hourly or daily logs, down
loading data, and changing setup parameters such as logging
period.
APPENDIX 1
WMS-16
The WMS-16 is configured at the factory for the sensors it is shipped with. The following
information is provided to aide the user to make changes in the as delivered setup.
Instructions for setting up the WMS-16 with the following sensors.
Wind Speed and Direction
Connect the wind sensor
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s signal cable to the terminal strip on the back of the control module. This sensor has
a four conductor shielded cable. The RED wire is connected to the +5 REF terminal; The BLACK wire is
connected to a GROUND terminal; the GREEN wire (wind direction signal) is connected to the A7 terminal
and the WHITE wire (wind speed signal) is connected to the P1 terminal. The WMS-16 is now ready for wind
speed and wind direction initializing.
INITIALIZATION OF WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION SENSORS
Press EXC to get the MAIN MENU.
From the MAIN MENU press number 1. STATION SET UP.
From the Station Set Up menu press number 6. ADD OR REMOVE SENSORS. Then press Y, then ENTER.
From the Sensor Types Menu select 2. WIND SPEED.
From the Wind Speed Sensors Menu select 1. (WS-01/02). Then press ENTER.
From the Sensor Input Channel select number 1, P1 (Pulse Counter). Then press ENTER.
The Sensor configuration screen is displayed and it will show:
