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NOVALYNX CORPORATION

MODEL 200-WS-03D

WIND & TEMPERATURE SENSOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for 200-WS-03D

Page 1: ...NOVALYNX CORPORATION MODEL 200 WS 03D WIND TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...r sensitive items If packing facilities are not available take the equipment to the nearest Parcel Post UPS or freight service and obtain assistance with the packaging 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 year from the date of shipment from t...

Page 3: ...y six gauge flat cable The cable has been terminated by a six pin RJ 11 connector Monitoring equipment supplied by NovaLynx will be equipped with a matching connector receptacle 1 1 ANEMOMETER The anemometer uses a three cup hub and cup assembly to sense wind velocity As the wind blows past the cups the pressure of the wind against the insides of the cups causes them to rotate There are three perm...

Page 4: ...r s resistance Connecting the potentiometer wires to a voltage source allows easy measurement of the wind direction as a change in voltage 1 3 TEMPERATURE The ambient air temperature is measured by using a thermistor that is mounted inside the protective shield located on the side of the sensor base The thermistor exhibits rapid changes in its resistance in response to temperature changes The resi...

Page 5: ...0 Degrees Azimuth Turning Radius 10 1 2 TEMPERATURE Accuracy 0 4F 0 2 C Dissipation 2 5mW Dissipation Factor 7mW C Operating Temperature 40 to 150 F 40 to 60 C Thermal Time Constant 11 seconds in still air approx COMPLETE SENSOR Total Size 12 H x 17 W Cable 40 6 Cond 26 AWG Connector 6 Pin RJ 11 Mounting 1 1 16 O D pipe standard 3 4 pipe Total Weight Shipping 2 lb 4 lbs ...

Page 6: ...ipe or a mast A mast size of 1 to 1 1 16 outside diameter works best If the pole is metal it should be properly grounded to minimize lightning damage It may be necessary in some locations to contact a local contractor to ensure that local electrical codes have been met by the installer The mast should be easy to reach for servicing the sensor and should be properly anchored and grounded Position t...

Page 7: ... two foot intervals Along areas where there is no mast or there is some other type of support structure use the most appropriate method available to fasten the cable to the support Use care when installing the cable to avoid sharp bends excessive twisting scrapes and nicks Additional cable protection can be provided by using plastic or metal conduit 4 0 SENSOR CALIBRATION Calibration of the Wind T...

Page 8: ... resistance After 5 degrees of motion the readings should begin at zero again Correction of the wind direction potentiometer setting involves disassembly of the sensor and rotation of the potentiometer shaft from inside the sensor housing Do not attempt to make this adjustment unless the correct tools and test equipment are available Please contact NovaLynx for assistance before attempting to adju...

Page 9: ...g the sensor assembly down from its mast and placing the entire sensor into a chamber with a stable temperature The chamber should be equipped with a precision temperature sensor or a thermometer must also be placed into the chamber next to the thermistor Again compare the temperature reading of the thermistor to that of the precision thermometer Agreement between the two temperatures should be cl...

Page 10: ...k the counterweight of the wind direction sensor Repair the vane shaft if the counterweight is loose The counterweight is held in place by epoxy Remove any debris that may become lodged inside the temperature shield Rinse off the thermistor bead with clean water Always look at the Wind Vane alignment to North If the alignment is critical do the check with a compass Make corrections to the alignmen...

Page 11: ...TABLE 1 TEMPERATURE Degrees C RESISTANCE Kohm 40 328 4 35 237 7 30 173 9 25 128 5 20 95 89 15 72 23 10 54 89 5 42 07 0 32 51 5 25 31 10 19 86 15 15 69 20 12 49 25 10 00 30 8 060 35 6 536 40 5 331 45 4 373 50 3 606 55 2 989 60 2 490 65 2 085 70 1 753 ...

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