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14 SDI-12 WindSonic
WindSonic option 4 SDI-12 is factory configured in SDI-12 mode and complies with SDI-12
Interface Standard V1.3, see Section 14.5, SDI-12 Commands for details.
Note:
WindSonic Option 4 is not compatible with Gill Wind or WindView Software.
14.1 WindSonic Option 4 Specification
Output
Units of measure
Metres/second (m/s)
Output frequency
1 output per second
Digital Parameters
Polar - Speed and Direction
UV - 2 axis, signed Speed
or
Wind Speed
0 – 60 m/s
2% (at 12m/s)
0.01 m/s
Range
Accuracy
Resolution
Wind Direction
0 - 359
2
(12m/s)
1
Range
Accuracy
Resolution
Digital output
formats
Digital Data
SDI-12 V1.3
Averaging
1 Minute Vector, 1 Minute Scalar, 1 Minute Maximum Speed
Anemometer status
Status OK and Error codes included as part of standard 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)
Standards
Manufactured within ISO9001: 2008 quality system
Power requirement
9.6 – 16 V DC.
Current drain <2mA @12v low power operation
Current drain <10mA @12v high power operation
Mechanical
Size / weight
142mm diameter x 160mm
0.5kg
Mounting
Pipe mounting 1.75 inches (44.45mm) diameter
Material
External - Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile, Polycarbonate blend.
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14.2 Cable Type
14.3 Cable Length
14.4 Connecting to an SDI-12 Interface (Option 4)
WindSonic
9 Way circular
connector
Data logger or
Chart recorder
Signal
names
Pin nos.
Signal names
V+
V-
GND
SDI-12
2
3
1
5
V+ (12V)
GND
Serial Data Line
Application
No. of pairs
Gill ref.
Belden ref.
Batt electronics
ref.
SDI-12
2
-
9729
-
WindSonic
Option
Communication
Format
Baud Rate
Max. Cable Length
Option 4
SDI-12
1200
90m (300ft)