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WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017

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If you wish to review the Sensor Settings click on

Tools/Report Config.

When selected a similar message to that below will be seen.

WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017

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To review and change the WindSonic configuration click on

Tools/Wizard

Typical Screen is shown following:-

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Summary of Contents for GILL

Page 1: ...S TO WINDSONIC 75 OPTION 1 2 and 3 UNITS SUPPLIED WITH FIRMWARE 2368 107 01 APPLIES TO OPTION 4 SDI 12 UNITS FROM JUNE 2011 WITH SERIAL NUMBERS 11220007 ONWARDS Gill Instruments Limited Saltmarsh Park...

Page 2: ...Wind Speed scaling 35 9 7 5 Tunnel mode 35 9 7 6 Analogue Output Rate 35 9 7 7 Disabled outputs 35 9 7 8 Analogue Output Conditions 35 9 7 9 Low wind speeds below 0 05 m s 36 WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS...

Page 3: ...l user selectable The WindSonic can be used in conjunction with a PC data logger or other device provided it is compatible with one of the standard communication formats provided by the WindSonic Wind...

Page 4: ...red 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...

Page 5: ...esistance Digital output formats Gill Continuous or Polled output on request by host system Polar Speed and Direction or UV 2 axis signed Speed Marine NMEA NMEA 0183 version 3 Communication formats Wi...

Page 6: ...10 080 1405 PK 069 1405 30 056 Bracket for mounting to a Pole includes a WindSonic Adaptor 1771 PK 115 WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 11 6 2Packaging Whilst the WindSonic is bein...

Page 7: ...th an outside diameter of 6 12mm Put the parts on the cable in the order as shown below Whilst squeezing the red retainer in the direction of ARROWS A pull in the direction of ARROW B A A B Your conne...

Page 8: ...onnector until it is fully in place Please note that the final rotations can be slightly stiff WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 15 Now screw the next part of the connector into pla...

Page 9: ...ted on the prevailing wind side of the site The WMO make the following recommendations The standard exposure of wind instruments over level open terrain is 10m above the ground Open terrain is defined...

Page 10: ...t 12v dc rising to 44mA for Analogue variant Lowest power consumption is obtained with the following configuration M2 P20 B3 S9 approximately 5 5mA at 12v WindSonic 75 Option 1 2 and 3 Units Require a...

Page 11: ...reverse voltage connection 7 6Changing an Option 2 or 3 Sensor set for RS232 back to RS422 Connect the Option 2 or 3 WindSonic as per Para 7 5 Repeat instructions shown in Para 7 5 except that in Safe...

Page 12: ...1 S4 C2 G0 K50 See Section 10 Configuring for further details WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 23 7 9Using RS485 2 wire point to point with Option 2 or 3 units Notes 1 The unit mus...

Page 13: ...d its bearing 8 1 2 Mounting The support tube requires three 3 equally spaced holes tapped M5 7 5mm from the top of the tube Pass the cable fitted with the 9 way Clipper plug through the tube Note the...

Page 14: ...MWV with Gill Status Codes Tunnel U Direction U Speed Each of these is described below Information on how to change the formats and settings follows in Section 10 CONFIGURING 9 1Gill format Polar Cont...

Page 15: ...er 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 not be calculated In CSV mode no direction value w...

Page 16: ...ends a Poll signal to the WindSonic consisting of the WindSonic Unit Identifier that is the relevant letter A Z The output formats are otherwise as described in Sections 9 1 and 9 2 The commands avail...

Page 17: ...e Wind Direction Wind Speed and Units are as described in Section 9 1 The Instrument Type IIMWV is a mnemonic for Integrated Instrument Mean Wind direction Velocity alternative start of string format...

Page 18: ...rom 539 to 180 there will be a step change after which the output will change smoothly Wind Direction degrees Voltage Output 0v to 5V Current Output 0mA to 20mA Current Output 4mA to 20mA Standard Wra...

Page 19: ...et Fixed Analogue Output level in an error mode The unit will output a fixed Voltage T1 setting or fixed milli amp T5 T3 settings signal on the analogue output with a value depending on the Y2 nnn set...

Page 20: ...ther 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...

Page 21: ...view the Sensor Settings click on Tools Report Config When selected a similar message to that below will be seen WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 41 To review and change the WindSo...

Page 22: ...using Commands listed in Para s 10 4 to 10 7 1 WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 43 10 2 WindView Gill WindView software is available on the supplied CD or as a download free of ch...

Page 23: ...d setting Click on the Connect button Data should scroll on the screen as follows Data button WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 45 Clicking on the Anemometer 1 Windsock button gives...

Page 24: ...nd 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...

Page 25: ...a Poll signal when in Polled mode WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 49 10 6 Checking the configuration We recommend that as a standard procedure you use this command prior to and af...

Page 26: ...and it is required to set to Baud rate to B2 4800 baud Type to enter Configuration Mode Type B 2 and press ENTER Do not type any further commands at this stage Close the 9600 Baud HyperTerminal connec...

Page 27: ...above may vary WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 53 Kxx to Kxxxx Minimum Direction Velocity Item Options Command Minimum Direction Velocity 0 05m s to 5m s K50 KXX to KXXXX This fea...

Page 28: ...P20 P21 Q Measurement Mode See Section 10 5 WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 55 Sx Analogue Output Range The following command is only valid for the WindSonic Option 3 Item Option...

Page 29: ...ft detergent Solvents should not be used and care should be taken to avoid scratching any surfaces The unit must be allowed to defrost naturally after being exposed to snow or icy conditions do NOT at...

Page 30: ...e calibration within its lifetime WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 59 12 2 Self Test Still Air This test checks Alignment and Checksums Alignment tests The unit performs a transduc...

Page 31: ...olatile 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...

Page 32: ...ndard 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 Emissions EN 61000 6 2 Immunity Standar...

Page 33: ...ta Scalar magnitude maximum and direction associated with that maximum converted into U and V components AR3 a U_vectorav V_vectorav U_from_scalarmax V_from_scalarmax status CR LF e g 0 000 00 000 02...

Page 34: ...00053 Send Data aD0 a dir mag status CRC CR LF e g 0 295 000 01 00B T CR LF Start Measurement with CRC UV aMC1 atttn CR LF e g 00053 Send Data aD0 a U V status CRC CR LF e g 0 000 00 000 00 00JZY CR L...

Page 35: ...ift and 8 and switch on power This should place the WindSonic into Safe Mode WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 69 Unit Checks If commands are typed followed by the Enter key that th...

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