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WindObserver II (WindObserver FC)
Page 21
Issue 2
Doc. No. 1390-PS-0011
June 2007
8. CONFIGURING
WindCom may be used to configure WindObserver II (WindObserver FC). This is an
easy to use menu-driven package, available as a free download at
Alternatively, you may use terminal emulator software such as HyperTerminal or
Terminal.
This section describes the commands used to change settings when using terminal
emulator software.
For a fuller description of the settings and options see Section 8 -
Message Formats & Options
Keystrokes are shown thus :-
D 3 ENTER
8.1. Entering Configuration mode
From Continuous mode
From Polled mode
*
* N
- where N is the Unit Identifier.
Note - the Unit Identifier must be entered
as upper-case
The WindObserver II (WindObserver FC) responds with a CONFIGURATION MODE
message, stops reporting wind measurements, and waits for a command (as detailed
below).
8.2. Returning to Measurement mode
Q ENTER
If in
Continuous
mode, the anemometer responds with wind measurements immediately,
continuing at the selected Sampling rate.
If in
Polled
mode,
?
Enables
poll
N
Polls anemometer (where N is the Unit identifier entered as upper-case)
The anemometer replies with a single set of wind measurements
&
Anemometer replies with Unit identifier
!
Disables
poll
Note: - If the unit is in Polled Mode it is always best to interrogate the unit for data with a
?
before the poll identifier to cater for the event that the power has been switched off or
power interrupted.