background image

Digital Anemometer

 

PRODUCT MANUAL

 

Item # 3305ADD

 

Summary of Contents for WatchDog 3305ADD

Page 1: ...Digital Anemometer PRODUCT MANUAL Item 3305ADD ...

Page 2: ...ind Vane 8 Configuring the Pups to Use the Digital Anemometer 9 Direction Calibration 10 Troubleshooting 11 Warranty Back This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of your new Digital Anemometer Please read this manual thoroughly before using your instrument Wind Direction Range 0 to 359 Resolution 1 Accuracy 3 Wind Speed Range 0 1 to 200 mph 0 1 to 322 km h Accuracy 2 mph 3...

Page 3: ...e sure you have all necessary parts tools and materials pic tured below before you begin Hardware The hardware kit contains the items most commonly needed for the installation of the anemometer Which items you use from the kit de pend on where you install your unit You may need to adapt or pur chase additional hardware to fit your individual requirements ...

Page 4: ...he set screw on the side of the wind cups 4 Spin the wind cups If they do not spin freely loosen the set screw lower the cups slightly then retighten the set screw 5 Repeat Step 4 until the wind cups spin freely Tools and Materials Needed In order to confirm the anemometer is reading accurately you will need access to the SpecConnect Web Portal or a computer on which the Retriever and Pup Launch U...

Page 5: ...ed You may want to use Davis Grounding Kit If you are not certain about how to ground your installation con sult a qualified professional for national and local codes Orienting the Anemometer Arm The wind vane rotates 360 to measure current wind directions To obtain accurate readings the vane must be correctly oriented when mounting the anemometer By default the wind vane considers direc tion of t...

Page 6: ...s in the anemometer base and into the wood Installing the Anemometer Note Only 3 digital anemometers can be connected to a WatchDog Sensor Pup Check the Anemometer Base Orientation Decide which way to orient the base before installing it 1 Insert the anemometer arm into the base 2 Attempt to push the 4 40 x 1 1 4 pan head screw through the holes in the arm and the base 3 If the screw does not slid...

Page 7: ...n the base and slide it through the arm 3 Secure the pan head screw using the flat washer lock washer and hex nut as shown Installing on Antenna Mast or Metal Pipe Use the supplied U bolts to mount on an antenna mast or pipe with an outside diameter between 1 1 4 and 1 3 4 32 to 33 mm To mount on a smaller pole obtain a U bolt that fits the base open ings but that has a shorter threaded section ...

Page 8: ...wnloading the flash drive from the Retriever to the Retriever and Pup Launch Utility RPLU Because of the measurement interval used by the Pup allow approximately 15 seconds for the reading to stabilize after adjusting the wind cups or vane 1 Using the compass or map as a guide point the wind vane in any direction Confirm the Sensor Pup logs the correct wind direction 2 Spin the wind cups to make s...

Page 9: ...a points 1 Wind Direction in 1 degree increments 2 Wind Gust highest measured wind speed during the log interval 3 Average Wind Speed averaged over the log interval Configuration using RPLU Configuration using SpecConnect When the anemometer is selected in the Retriever Pups Launch Utility RPLU the three parameters above are automatically set and no additional channels may be configured for that p...

Page 10: ...sk type magnets such as rare earth magnets are preferred 3 Align the wind vane such that tip points toward the north A com pass or map reference should be used to ensure accurate direction 4 With the wind vane held in the correct direction hold the magnet over the center of the black bulge in the wire just below where the cable plugs into the Pup See image below for proper placement 5 The LED on t...

Page 11: ...still do not get a reading the problem is with the anemom eter Wind speed reading seems too high too low or is dashed out Check installation by spinning wind cups If the wind cups spin freely and the Sensor Pup logs a wind speed the wind cups are installed correctly If the wind cups don t spin freely then try drop ping the wind cups approximately 1 16 to 1 8 1 5 to 3 mm Use the included Allen wren...

Page 12: ... lightning negligence accident or unau thorized modifications or to incidental or consequential damages be yond the Spectrum product Before returning a failed unit you must obtain a Returned Materials Authorization RMA from Spec trum Spectrum is not responsible for any package that is returned without a valid RMA number or for the loss of the package by any ship ping company 3600 Thayer Court Auro...

Reviews: