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NovaLynx Corporation________________________________________________________________________________ 

 

 

 
200-WS-02E 

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December 2018 

 

Receiving and Unpacking

 

 

Carefully unpack all components and compare to the packing list. Notify NovaLynx Corporation 
immediately concerning any discrepancy. Inspect equipment to detect any damage that may have 
occurred during shipment. In the event of damage, any claim for loss must be filed immediately with 
the carrier by the consignee. Damages to equipment sent via Parcel Post or UPS require the consignee 
to contact NovaLynx Corporation for instructions. 

 

Returns

 

 

If equipment is to be returned to the factory for any reason, call NovaLynx between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 
p.m. Pacific Time to request a Return Authorization Number (RA#). Include with the returned 
equipment a description of the problem and the name, address, and daytime phone number of the 
sender. Carefully pack the equipment to prevent damage or additional damage during the return 
shipment. Call NovaLynx for packing instructions in the case of delicate or sensitive items. If packing 
facilities are not available take the equipment to the nearest Post Office, UPS, or other freight service 
and obtain assistance with the packaging. Please 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 the factory. 
NovaLynx Corporation's obligations under this warranty are limited to, at NovaLynx's option: (i) 
replacing; or (ii) repairing; any product determined to be defective. In no case shall NovaLynx 
Corporation's liability exceed product's original purchase price. This warranty does not apply to any 
equipment that has been repaired or altered, except by NovaLynx Corporation, or that has been 
subjected to misuse, negligence, or accident. It is expressly agreed that this warranty will be in lieu of 
all warranties of fitness and in lieu of the warranty of merchantability. 

 

Address

 

 

NovaLynx Corporation 
431 Crown Point Circle, Suite 120 
Grass Valley, CA 95945-9531 USA 
Phone: (530) 823-7185 
Fax: (530) 823-8997 
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.novalynx.com

 

 

Copyright © 1988-2018 by NovaLynx Corporation

  

 

Содержание 200-WS-02E

Страница 1: ...200 WS 02E User Manual 200 WS 02E Wind Speed and Direction Sensor Phone 530 823 7185 USA Toll Free 800 321 3577 Fax 530 823 8997 Email nova novalynx com Website www novalynx com ...

Страница 2: ...the case of delicate or sensitive items If packing facilities are not available take the equipment to the nearest Post Office UPS or other freight service and obtain assistance with the packaging Please 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 ye...

Страница 3: ...TION 4 3 1 Anemometer Details 4 3 2 Wind Vane Details 5 4 SITING CONSIDERATIONS 6 5 TAIL ASSEMBLY 6 6 MOUNTING 7 7 CABLE INSTALLATION 7 8 WIRING DIAGRAM 8 9 SENSOR MAINTENANCE 8 10 FUNCTIONAL TESTS 9 10 1 Anemometer Electrical Test 9 10 2 Potentiometer Electrical Test 9 11 Additional Precautions 10 11 1 Lightning Protection 10 11 2 Bird Perch 10 11 3 Falling Parts Hazard 10 11 4 Handling 10 ...

Страница 4: ... s monitoring equipment This manual contains information to aid in the design of custom interface circuits for use with the NovaLynx Model 200 WS 02E Wind Sensor This information is supplied to systems integrators with the express understanding that NovaLynx Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for the operation of the wind sensor as a part of any equipment that has been designed or ...

Страница 5: ... on the body of the sensor Measurement Range 125 mph max 55 88 m s max Speed Threshold 1 2 mph 0 5364 m s Speed Constant 1 25 mph 1 Hz 0 5588 m s 1 Hz Accuracy 1 mph 0 4470 m s or 3 Transducer Type Reed switch magnet activated Maximum Rating 10 mA 50 V ac or dc Turning Radius 4 inch 10 16 cm Measurement Range 0 360 degree azimuth Potentiometer Gap 5 degree approximate Accuracy 3 degrees Vane Thres...

Страница 6: ...ht of the object Roof mounted sensors should be placed on the upwind side of the building and away from all exhaust vents If the sensor is located on top of a building the sensor height should be 1 5 x H where H is the height of the building In all cases when the wind sensor data is to be correlated to National Weather Service data or World Meteorological Organization data the standard exposure is...

Страница 7: ...ng arm Align the North indicator label to geographic true north and secure the sensor to the mast using the set screws provided in the sensor base Do not use excessive force when tightening the screws Tighten the screws until the sensor base can no longer be manually rotated NOTE Wind direction sensors are usually aligned to true north rather than magnetic north True north is usually found by read...

Страница 8: ...ed before tightening First inspect the counterweight to ensure it is firmly cemented to the vane Repair if necessary Next remove the entire sensor and hold it horizontal to the ground Adjust the distance of the counterweight until it exactly balances the tail Make sure the tail is vertical to the sensor and then tighten the vane Re check the balance 2 With the sensor mounted on the mast make sure ...

Страница 9: ...embly and the base The gap should be about 1 16 1 6 mm 10 2 Potentiometer Electrical Test Wind vane calibration involves checking the potentiometer output and verification of the sensor alignment to north Set the ohm meter to the 20k range or greater range if needed Connect the black meter lead to the black sensor wire and the red meter lead to the red sensor wire The reading on the meter should b...

Страница 10: ...ctrically connected to the metal hub vane assembly The purpose is to bleed off static that would otherwise affect the sensor output Therefore it is important to earth ground the shield wire for best results Installations where nearby lightning strikes are likely should include a properly grounded lightning rod above the level of the sensor preferably on a separate tower 11 2 Bird Perch Birds of al...

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