RS Aqua WaveRadar Rex D, Faq

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WaveRadar Rex
RS Aqua Ltd. 4­6 Hurst Barns, Privett, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3PL
Tel: +44(0)1730 828222 ­ Fax: +44(0)1730 828128 ­ Email: waveradar@rsaqua.co.uk ­ Web: www.rsaqua.co.uk
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have compiled a listing of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding WaveRadar Rex and
WaveView software. This listing is divided into five subsections covering distinct areas of interest.
We update this listing at regular intervals and the issue version and date is displayed along with update
details. Please send us your questions or comments.
A. Specification ­ Description ­ Capabilities.
A1. What are the differences between WaveRadar Rex M and D?
A2. Does WaveRadar Rex have an analogue output?
A3. Can we connect our data logger directly to the analogue output?
A4. Why is the analogue output shown as being EEx“e” (non intrinsically safe)?
A5. Clarify the digital output from WaveRadar Rex.
A6. Do we need a RS232/RS422 converter to transmit data over long distances?
A7. Is the Field Bus Modem powered by the WaveRadar?
A8. I want to integrate WaveRadar to a met­ocean monitoring system. Can I do that?
A9. The brochure says that WaveRadar measures at 10Hz but outputs data at 2­10Hz
with a default of 4Hz. Please explain this.
A10. How can the data output be changed from 4Hz?
A11. After each distance measurement is made, is any filtering applied?
A12. Where is the datum point for the distance measurement?
A13. How portable is WaveRadar Rex?
A14. Can WaveRadar measure directional wave data?
A15. The Rosemount Tank Radar web site describes the communication on a TRL2 bus
and 8 to 10 or up to 16 units can be on one TRL2 bus. Do we need a Field
Communications Unit (FCU) and FBM if we are operating just one WaveRadar?
A16. Is there any local visual indication available to monitor the WaveRadar operation?
A17. How does the RDU40 connect to the WaveRadar?