Section 1
Introduction
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FT205EV Wind Sensors
– User Manual
1.3 Scope of Use
The FT205 sensor has been designed primarily for wind reference use on UAV drone systems. Due to
its lack of metallic body and heater, it may not be suitable for long-term, high-reliability operation,
particularly during periods of bad weather.
No promise in part or full can be given to gu
arantee a sensor’s continuous operation, as circumstances
can occur that may result in the failure of the output from a sensor. Circumstances can include:
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Poor installation
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Inadequate inspection
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Power supply failures
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Poor quality electrical connections
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Lightning exposure
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Problematic environmental conditions (rain, snow, icing, cold-temperature etc.)
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Physical Damage
Higher levels of wind speed and wind direction data availability are achieved through the use of an
additional FT sensor or alternative sensor. Control strategies or algorithms, which compensate in whole
or in part, for any temporary interruption of data from individual sensors should also be applied. The
choice and implementation of such methods is entirely the Purchaser’s responsibility.
1.4 Disclaimers
There are no warranties, representations or conditions, expressed or implied of any kind given in this
manual for any design application. The Purchaser should independently undertake sufficient testing to
confirm validity and suitability of any design. The Purchaser assumes all risks and liability in conjunction
with the use of the information given.
Any warranty given by FT Technologies in respect of the Equipment is conditional upon the sensor
being handled, installed, integrated and operated in accordance within the guidelines given in this
manual.
FT Technologies can take no responsibility for the effectiveness of any sensor lightning protection
scheme implemented. The wind sensor has passed a wide range of EMC tests, but FT Technologies
does not warrant the sensor to survive lightning strikes.
Information supplied by FT Technologies Ltd. shall not be construed as permission to license to operate
under, or recommendation to infringe any existing or pending patent, patent applications or trademarks.
FT Technologies reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and functionality without
notice or obligation.
The FT and Acu-Res logos are registered trademarks of FT Technologies Ltd. Copyright © 2020 FT
Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved.
The FT205EV lightweight wind sensor comes with a limited 12-month warranty. FT will replace an
FT205EV sensor that fails within 12 months of despatch due to a failure of electronic components or
poor manufacture. This warranty does not cover failure resulting from mechanical damage or damage
from lightning.
