Section 4
Evaluation
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FT702LT Flat Front Wind Sensor Manual
4 EVALUATION
4.1 Evaluation Pack
To help users carry out a test bench assessment of the FT702LT, FT Technologies sells an Evaluation Pack.
This includes Acu-Vis software and the FT054 cable to connect the sensor to an external power supply and to a
PC through a USB connector. The se
nsor’s communication settings can then be checked, the heater set point
configured and the wind speed and wind direction displayed.
Warning: Live connection/disconnection of the power and/or sensors during live operation, or miswiring
of the power leads c
ould damage the equipment and is not covered by FT’s standard warranty terms
4.2 Acu-Vis Software
The Acu-Vis software automatically detects the FT054 cable and wind sensor. The program will detect the wind
sensor as long as it is powered up and working. The dials then show the real time wind speed and direction
from the wind sensor as shown in Figure 17.
Figure 17: Acu-Vis Dials
The program also shows the communication settings that the sensor is using as well as its software version and
serial number.
The Heater Control tab can be used to monitor the sensor’s heaters and to change the sensor’s heater set point
temperature as shown in Figure 18.
The Acu-Vis software will work on a PC running Microsoft® Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/10.
