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1. NX Wind direction Windspeed Units Status Start of Instrument Relative wind measurement Check sum string type The Wind Direction Wind Speed and Units are as described in Section 9 1 The Instrument Type IIMWYV is a mnemonic for Integrated Instrument Mean Wind direction amp Velocity alternative start of string format WIMW can be selected The Gill Status codes are as described in Para 12 5 A typical WindSonic M configuration suitable for NMEA See Section 10 M16 U1 O1 L1 P1 B3 H1 NQ F1 E2 T1 S4 C2 GO K50 Consult specification NMEA 0183 version 3 available on the web for complete interface details 9 6 Gill format Tunnel Mode UU Continuous In this mode the Wind Speed output is given as a signed figure i e positive or negative along the U South North axis Direction is indicated by a 0 or 1 STX Q 001 59 1 M 00 lt ETX gt 2D AAZ NNN WindSonic U axis U axis Units Status Check node speed polarity sum address Where lt STX gt Start of string character ASCII value 2 WindSonic M node address Unit identifier U axis U axis Wind Speed U axis U axis Wind Direction Polarity where 0 U vector is a wind from the North direction or 1 U vector is a wind from the South direction See Section 9 1 for other string information 34 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 9 7 Analogue Outputs and Options Note Analogue ou
2. PR i setting SW VERSION Anemometer Firmware Versian 2358 103 sDasanic Temp DSPE HW DETAILS OF ANEMOMETER Detected Anemometer Class WindSonic Unit Identifier a Number of AXIS an this unit 2 DAC resolution of attached unit 12 Number of DAC channels 2 Power on Message Display Power On Messa Maximum sampling rate 3 P3 4 Hz USER CONFIGURATION OF ANEMOMETER iL Rethes Enabled Baud Rate 9600 Output Message Format M2 Polar Output Message Velocity Units m s L Calibration Enabled Output Message Terminator cr If Averaging settings Averaging inactive FxedFeld Output rate P1 1 Hz ASCII Format Fixed Field Polar angle minimum magnitude 0 050 m s Power On Message Display Power On Messaqe ASCII Format Fixed Field Y Analogue output made Dto 5V DAD CHEARE I T z Unit Identifier Q X Output Channel 1 Polar Magnitude full range 30m s Output Channel 2 Polar angle wrap mode 350 degree wrap Next gt Cancel Nest Cancel Wind will report Setting Up Anemometer and then re start the anemometer scrolling data in UV mode 38 39 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 10 2 WindView WindView software is available for the customer to download as above free of charge from the Gill Instruments Ltd website www gill co uk WindView features include e Data Display e Data Logging e Wind Alarms NOTES W
3. Type and press ENTER Do not type any further commands at this stage Close the 9600 Baud HyperTerminal connection 6 NWemedyws Power Up message KM Direction Vody Unit ID Uae 0 ASCHT Output format Cx settings Dx Diagnostic and Configuration Command See Section 10 8 a ae INTERACTIVE MODE Open HyperTerminal and set the new connection Baud Rate to 4800 baud Type B and press ENTER the letter B will be shown followed by Capitol B2 Type Q and press ENTER data will scroll at the new baud rate Ex Communications Protocol m RS422 RS485 E2 Communications protocol RS232 E3 To change settings refer to Connecting to a PC Para s 7 8 and 7 9 42 43 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Fx Data and parity options 8 bits no parity Data and parity options 8 bits even parity 8 bits odd parity Gx settings Not Applicable Hx Power up Message P moo or If the power up message is On then a message similar to that below is output whenever the unit goes into Measurement mode i e when power is first applied to the unit or unit returns to Measurement mode from Configuration mode WINDSONIC M Gill Instruments Ltd 2368 105 RS232 CFG CHECKSUM ROM E15C E15C PASS CHECKSUM FAC 0A42 0A42 PASS CHECKSUM ENG 12BE 12BE PASS CHECKSUM CAL C980 C980 PASS If any of these checksums fail the word PASS will be replaced by FAIL and the unit will use it
4. Note there are no heating on off or fault status codes Important This test is a stringent laboratory test which will only be passed if carried out under still air conditions at room temperature 17 23 C and heating not powered OK Sufficient samples in average period o 1 Use the original packing box inner and outer to enclose the unit The packaging is Axis 1 failed Insufficient samples in average period on U axis designed as a zero wind enclosure Axis 2 failed Insufficient samples in average period on V axis 2 Go into Configuration Mode ENTER Axis and 2 failed Insufficient samples in average period on both axes 3 Carry out the Self test by entering D lj ENTER NVM error NVM checksum failed ROM error ROM checksum failed NMEA data Acceptable s NMEA data Void A message similar to that shown below will be generated ALIGNMENT LIMITS 0D59 0CF5 ALIGNMENT U ODI5 PASS ALIGNMENT V OD16 PASS 12 TESTS CHECKSUM ROM AB7D AB7D PASS CHECKSUM FAC 04F4 04F4 PASS CHECKSUM ENG 082A 082A PASS 12 1 Bench test CHECKSUM CAL A9C1 A9CI PASS Data Tests l Couple E WindSonic M to the host system and power supply using a known working For each of the Alignment tests a Pass or Refer to Manual message is generated test cable l uu l l For each of the Checksum tests a Pass or Fail message is generated 2 Check that the unit is correctly configured by going into Configuration mode and using See Section 10 6 Che
5. Heater Power ve Optional DC or AC Heater Supply see Para 7 3 2 Heater Power ve Default Settings The WindSonic M unit is factory configured with the following default settings M2 U1 O1 L1 P1 B3 H1 NQ F1 E3 T1 S4 C2 G0 K50 18 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 7 5 Changing a Default Set WindSonic M RS232 Output Mode E3 to RS422 Output Mode E2 WindSonic M PC 9 Way circular connector Typical 9 Way D Connector k Cable twisted Signal names Signal names pairs Chassis Screen Drain Wires Chassis Ground Ground Signal Ground ve DC Power Supply Sensor Power ve S P ensor F ower See Para 7 3 2 ve and Signal Ground Connect the WindSonic M as per the above diagram Note wiring connections below are not the same as a standard WindSonic Option 1 RS232 unit With WindSonic M power off set up a HyperTerminal connection as per Para 10 3 but with the Baud rate set to 19200 this can be at variance with the original WindSonic M Baud rate setting Hold down the character shift 8 and then apply power to the WindSonic M After approximately 3 seconds the unit will respond with Safe Mode Remove any characters on screen or press Enter Type E2 and press Enter changes E3 setting to E2 RS422 E2 will be seen twice on screen to confirm the setting change to RS422 has occurred It is possible to make other configuration setting changes now if req
6. above applies at 0 1m s 29 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Output rate not displayed The WindSonic M samples continuously and delivers wind information at 4 1 2 1 default setting 2 or 4 outputs second Status This indicates either Correct operation Code 00 and A NMEA or Errorcodes See Section 11 5 for explanation of codes Checksum This enables the host system to check that the data has been correctly received This is the EXCLUSIVE OR of the bytes between and not including the lt STX gt and lt ETX gt characters 30 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 9 2 Gill format UV Continuous In this mode the output is given as signed i e positive or negative speeds along the U South North axis and the V East West axis lt STX gt Q 4001 59 002 74 M 00 lt ETX gt 2D Cua de S WindSonic U axis Units Status Check node speed and speed and sum address polarity polarity Where STX Start of string character ASCII value 2 WindSonic M node address Unit identifier U axis speed amp polarity V axis speed amp polarity Units Units of measure knots m s etc Status Anemometer status code see Section 12 5 for further details lt ETX gt End of string character ASCII value 3 Checksum This is the EXCLUSIVE OR of the bytes between and not including the lt STX gt and lt ETX gt characters The
7. 2 axis signed Speed Marine NMEA NMEA 0183 version 3 Tunnel Tunnel U speed amp U Polarity Communication formats Data Levels RS232 RS422 and RS485 2 wire Point to Point only Baud Rates 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 Anemometer status status Status OK and error codes not for heating included in output message OK and error codes not for heating included in output message Becomes Pos Sensor Power Sensor Power 5V to 30 V dc Sensor Current 9mA 12V DC 1Hz 9600B RS232 Sensor Current 5 5mA Q 12V DC 0 25Hz 9600B RS232 Heater Power Heater Power 10V to 30 0V DC Heater Power 24V rms AC 10 50 60Hz Heater Current Allow for 2 2 Amps 12V DC nominal supply 26W max Heater Current Allow for 4 2 Amps 924v AC or DC nominal Supply 100W max Mechanical Size Weight Size 142mm diameter x 160mm Weight 0 9kg Mounting Pipe mounting 1 75 inches 44 45mm diameter Material External Aluminium Alloy 6082 T6 hard anodise finish Connector Polycarbonate blend WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Ronen 6 PRE INSTALLATION Moisture protection IP66 6 1 Equipment supplied Operating Temperature Operating 35 C to 70 C Unit without Heating Operating 40 C to 70 C Unit with Heating Storage Temperature Storage 40 C to 80 C Humidity Operating lt 5 to 100 Hail UL2218 Class 1 EMC EN 61326 1998 and BSEN 60945 Standard
8. M and host system match Class WINDSONIC Gill Instruments Ltd Corrupted output Try a slower baud rate Check cable lengths and type of cable Number of axes on this unit 2 Axes tilted 45deg to horizontal plane Check WindSonic M and host system are both set to the same One way protocol RS232 RS422 or RS485 communication Hardware No Analogue Outputs Configuration Maximum output rate 004Hz Maximum base rate on this unit is 16Hz sampling Available baudrates 002400 004800 009600 019200 038400 Failed Incorrect Check that transducer path is not blocked Available messages M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M12 MIA M15 WindSonic M output M16 data invalid flag Check wiring is in accordance with the manual Safe mode enabled Parity control allowed F1 F2 F3 Communication modes RS232 RS485 422 48 49 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 11 4 Returning Unit If the unit has to be returned it should be carefully packed in the original packaging and 12 2 Self Test Still Air returned to your authorised Gill distributor with a full description of the fault condition This test checks Alignment and Checksums 11 5 Status Alignment tests The unit performs a transducer geometry check and compares the result The Status code is sent as part of each wind measurement message with its factory setting Checksum tests The unit performs a check of its program and data memory
9. WindSonic M specification at all times Avoid turbulence caused by surrounding structures that will affect the accuracy of the WindSonic M such as trees masts and buildings Ideally sensors should be mounted on the prevailing wind side of the site The WMO make the following recommendations e The standard exposure of wind instruments over level open terrain is 10m above the ground Open terrain is defined as an area where the distance between the sensor and any obstruction is at least 10 times the height of the obstruction If mounting on a building then theoretically the sensor should be mounted at a height of 1 5 times the height of the building If the sensor is to be mounted on a mast boom part way up a tower or mast then the boom should be at least twice as long as the minimum diameter or diagonal of the tower The boom should be positioned on the prevailing wind side of the tower 15 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 7 2 Bench system test Note Prior to physically mounting the WindSonic M in its final location we strongly recommend that a bench system test is carried out to confirm the system is configured correctly is fully functional and electrically compatible with the selected host system and cabling preferably utilising the final cable length The required data format units output rate and other options should also all be set up at this stage 7 3 Electrical 7 3 1 Cable Cable type An RS422
10. assembly has warmed up 50 51 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 13 APPENDICES 13 1 Glossary amp Abbreviations Calibration Carriage Return Comma Separated Variable Engineering Factory Kilometres per Hour Line Feed Miles per Hour NMEA 0183 National Marine Electronics Association standard for interfacing version 3 marine electronic navigational devices NVM Non Volatile Memory PC IBM compatible Personal Computer Read Only Memory Communications standard Communications standard Communications standard Received Data Transmitted Data Serial Data Interface standard for microprocessor based sensors World Meteorological Organisation 13 2 Guarantee For terms of guarantee contact your supplier Warranty is void if the transducer caps have been damaged or the unit is opened up 32 13 3 WindSonic M Electrical Conformity EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2004 108 EC We Gill Instruments Ltd declare under our sole responsibility that the product WindSonic M Ultrasonic Anemometer Manufactured by Gill Instruments Ltd WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 GII INSTRUMENTS to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the protection requirements of Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws relating to electromagnetic compatibility This Declaration of Conformity is based upon compliance of the pr
11. be interrogated and Sensor Baud Rate and Mode settings detected and reported Wind software settings will be adjusted to match those of the sensor to show data scrolling on screen If after Synch Comms there 1s still a problem repeat Synch Comms or switch off the sensor and switch back on again and repeat above procedure Note It is also possible to use Wind as a Terminal Program and change settings using the Configuration Mode of operation Commands are listed in Para s 10 4 to 10 7 1 36 WindSonic M FFRRRRR COGS Hy 5 EEBEERE vs T d Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 BET beets 7 En ih Stari yl eee Milena G je Mateet Tesis 90s pra IE Wind Gu E Elw EL amp ao ito If you wish to review the Sensor Settings click on Tools Report Config When selected a similar message to that below will be seen Anemometer Wizard a DETAILS OF DETECTED ANEMOMETER Bw VERSION M Anemometer Firmware Version 2368 103 Hw DETAILS OF ANEMOMETER Detected Anemometer Class WindS onic Number of AXIS on this unit 2 DAC resolution of attached unit 12 Number of DAC channels 2 Maximum sampling rate 3 P3 4 Hz USER CONFIGURATION OF ANEMOMETER Baud Rate 9600 Output Message Format M2 Polar Dutput Message Velocity Units m s Output Message Terminator cr If Averaging settings Averagin
12. can be ordered with Heating Part 1405 PK 200 Heating is autonomous and requires no set up it is continuously enabled and will operate on and off depending on temperature conditions that are likely to lead to icing Heating is first applied to the lower moulding and transducer assemblies as conditions warrant it is then applied to the upper reflector plate Upon switching on a WindSonic M heated unit providing heater power is connected then a one minute burst of heating will occur to give confidence that the heating is functioning 26 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 8 USING THE GILL WINDDISPLAY The WindSonic M is designed to link directly to the Gill WindDisplay unit to provide a complete wind speed and direction system After coupling to a WindDisplay the Wind Speed units and the Averaging period can be selected using the WindDisplay controls See the WindDisplay User Manual Important WindSonic M must be set for RS422 output E2 connected as shown in Section 7 7 Connecting to a Gill WindDisplay The WindSonic M must be set for Polar Mode M2 and 9600 Baud B3 to interface with the Meteorological Wind Display gt If used with a Marine NMEA 4800 Baud WindDisplay set the WindSonic M for NMEA M5 and 4800 Baud B2 Note that although the WindDisplay can display wind speed in various units these are calculated within the WindDisplay The data coming to the WindDisplay must be in metr
13. compatible cable should be used for data communications with the number of twisted pairs matching the application Generic description Twisted pairs with drain wire screened with aluminised tape with an overall PVC sheath Wire size 7 0 2mm 20 24 AWG The tables below show some suitable manufacturers references other manufacturers equivalents can be used WindSonic M Non Heated Gill Belden Batt Application No of pairs died amnes 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG RS 232 026 02660 9730 91030 RS 422 485 026 03156 9728 91199 WindSonic M Heated Thicker or higher specification cable can be used up to 20 AWG If long cables are used then consideration should be given to powering the Heater using lower 20 AWG gauge wire or paralleling heater and sensor power cables 24v dc supply only to reduce volt drops Alternatively locate the sensor heater supply as close as possible to the unit and run data only over the longer cable distances Gill Belden Batt Application No of pairs electronics 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 026 02660 9730 91030 WindDisplay RS 232 026 03156 9728 91199 RS 422 485 026 02661 9731 91031 16 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Cable length The maximum cable length is dependent on the chosen communication format RS232 RS422 or RS485 point to point the baud rate and to a lesser extent on the cable type and the local electrical noise level Th
14. software can be used for WindSonic M configuration and is available from the Gill website It will also run on Vista and Windows 7 PC s gt Gill WindDisplay WindSonic M set for RS422 output Other equipment with input output compatibility to the WindSonic M For example Data logger Cable To connect between the WindSonic M and the host system See Section 7 3 Cable type for cable specification gt There are restrictions on the maximum cable lengths for correct operation gt The cable should be routed up the inside of the mounting tube Mounting tube Standardtube 1 75 inches 44 45mm Outside Diameter x 3mm wall thickness Note it is important that the correct diameter tube is used See Figure 3 in section 7 4 Alignment amp Mounting Details Y For non hostile environments Aluminium tube can be used gt For hostile environments you should select a material suitable for the intended environment For example stainless steel 316 for marine use 10 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 6 4Cable Assembly Open the pack of parts provided with the WindSonic M or as 1405 PK 069 Trim back the screened cable outer and screen sleeves 40mm Join the screen drain wires together and solder to a single 20 24 AWG insulated wire for the Chassis Ground connection Strip back the connection wires by 5mm and tin solder Solder the contact pins to the wires please note that the connector supplies th
15. wind no direction figure output at 0 04m s or lower 1 Q 100 000 09 M 00 16 1 Q M 04 24 error data no figures output in wind fields ASCII output format Example data string for Fixed Field data changing to low wind and error status code condition 1 Q 160 000 05 M 00 1C 1 Q 160 000 04 M 00 1D low wind last direction figure at 0 05m s or above retained 1 Q 170 000 06 M 00 1E 1 Q 999 999 99 M 04 OA error data wind fields padded with 9 s Px to Pxx Output Rate per second P1 2 per second P2 Output rate 4 per second P3 1 4 per second P20 1 2 per second P21 Q Measurement Mode See Section 10 5 Sx Settings Not Applicable Tx Settings Not Applicable 46 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 Ux Output Units Metres per second Knots Miles per hour Kilometres per hour Feet per minute 47 August 2012 Command UI U2 U3 U4 U5 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 11 MAINTENANCE amp FAULT FINDING 10 8 Configuration Diagnostic Information 11 1 Cleaning If there is any build up of deposit on the unit it should be gently cleaned with a cloth moistened with soft detergent Solvents should not be used and care should be taken to avoid scratching any surfaces The unit must be allowed to defrost naturally after being exposed to snow or icy conditions do NOT attempt to r
16. 2 36 40 40 4 4 4 4 42 43 43 43 43 44 44 44 45 45 45 45 46 46 46 46 46 47 48 49 49 49 49 50 50 50 50 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 1 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the WindSonic M manufactured by Gill Instruments Ltd The unit has no customer serviceable parts and requires no calibration or maintenance To achieve optimum performance we recommend that you read the whole of this manual before proceeding with use Do NOT remove black rubber transducer caps Gill products are in continuous development and therefore specifications may be subject to change and design improvements without prior notice The information contained in this manual remains the property of Gill Instruments and should not be copied or reproduced for commercial gain 2 INTRODUCTION With an impressive robust corrosion free aluminium alloy housing and optional anti icing heating system the WindSonic M wind sensor is recommended for use in harsh environmental industrial conditions and is particularly suited to marine offshore ships data buoys and land based installations The Gill WindSonic M wind sensor has no moving parts outputting wind speed and direction The units of wind speed output rate and formats are all user selectable The WindSonic M can be used in conjunction with a PC data logger or other device provided it is compatible with one of the standard
17. HE GILL WINDDISPLAY 27 9 MESSAGE FORMATS 28 9 1 GILL FORMAT POLAR CONTINUOUS DEFAULT FORMAT 28 9 2 GILL FORMAT UV CONTINUOUS 3 9 3 GILL FORMAT POLLED POLAR OR UV 32 9 4 NMEA FORMAT NMEA STATUS CODES 33 9 5 NMEA FORMAT GILL STATUS CODES 34 9 6 GILL FORMAT TUNNEL MODE UU CONTINUOUS 34 9 7 ANALOGUE OUTPUTS AND OPTIONS 35 9 7 1 Low wind speeds below 0 05 m s 35 10 CONFIGURING 36 2 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 10 1 WIND 10 2 WINDVIEW 10 3 CONFIGURING USING HYPERTERMINAL 10 4 ENTERING CONFIGURATION MODE 10 5 RETURNING TO MEASUREMENT MODE 10 6 CHECKING THE CONFIGURATION 10 7 CHANGING A SETTING 10 7 1 Command List Bx Baud rate Cx settings Dx Diagnostic and Configuration Command See Section 10 8 Ex Communications Protocol Fx Data and parity options Gx settings Hx Power up Message Kxx to Kxxxx Minimum Direction Velocity Lx Message Terminator Mx to Mxx Message Format Nx Node Address Ox ASCII Output Format Px to Pxx Output Rate Q Measurement Mode Sx Settings Tx Settings Ux Output Units 10 8 CONFIGURATION DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION 11 MAINTENANCE amp FAULT FINDING 11 1 CLEANING 11 2 SERVICING 11 3 FAULT FINDING 11 4 RETURNING UNIT 11 5 STATUS 12 TESTS 12 1 BENCH TEST 12 2 SELF TEST STILL AIR 12 3 CALIBRATION 13 APPENDICES 13 1 GLOSSARY amp ABBREVIATIONS 13 2 GUARANTEE 13 3 WINDSONIC M ELECTRICAL CONFORMITY August 201
18. INSTRUMENT VWindSonic Part 1405 PK 200 WindSonic M Heated Part 1405 PK 300 WindSonic M No Heating User Manual Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Gill Instruments Limited Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington Hampshire SO41 9EG UK Tel 44 0 1590 613500 Fax 44 0 1590 613501 E mail anem gill co uk Website www gill co uk WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Contents 1 FOREWORD 4 2 INTRODUCTION 4 3 FAST TRACK SET UP 4 4 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 5 5 SPECIFICATION 7 6 PRE INSTALLATION 9 6 1 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 9 6 1 1 WindSonic M Part Numbers 9 6 2 PACKAGING 10 6 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 10 6 4 CABLE ASSEMBLY 11 7 INSTALLATION 15 7 1 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 15 T2 BENCH SYSTEM TEST 16 7 3 ELECTRICAL 16 Jedd Cable 16 JEI 2 Power supply 17 7 4 CONNECTING TO A PC USING RS232 DEFAULT SENSOR 18 7 5 CHANGING A DEFAULT SET WiNDSONIC M RS232 OUTPUT MODE E3 TO RS422 OUTPUT MODE E2 19 7 6 USING SAFE MODE TO CHANGE AN RS422 SET SENSOR BACK TO RS232 OPERATION 20 7 7 CONNECTING TO A GILL WINDDISPLAY 21 7 8 CONNECTING AN RS422 OUTPUT WiNDSONIC M TO A PC WITH AN RS422 INTERFACE CONVERTER 22 7 9 USING 2 WIRE RS485 POINT TO POINT ONLY 23 7 10 ANALOGUE OUTPUT 23 7 11 MECHANICAL 24 7 11 1 Orientation 24 7 11 2 Alignment 24 7 11 3 Mounting 24 7 11 4 Earthing or Grounding 26 7 11 5 Heating 26 8 USING T
19. M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 142 mm dia E C co es A See eee North alignment 3 equally notches spaced mounting holes North alignment notch 7 5mm Support tube Use hole in 1 75 ins 44 45 mm dia support tube to x 3mm wall secure cable fitted with 3 mounting with Tyrap Se holes tapped M5 Figure 3 Alignment amp Mounting details 25 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 7 11 4 Earthing or Grounding To ensure correct operation and for maximum protection against lightning the anemometer metalwork MUST be correctly earthed grounded to an appropriate grounding point The primary earth for the anemometer must be made using the M4 Earthing Point provided via a minimum of 6mm copper wire to the ground point Remove the M4 Nylon screw from the mounting body of the WindSonic M and insert the MA x 6 Earth Screw Shakeproof Washer Ring Terminal lead connection and secure as shown below D32 D0386 W SHAREPROOF WASHER OREO BSS Mae SCREW The 3 screws securing the anodised WindSonic M body to a Grounded metal pole mast cannot be relied on to provide a good ground connection Inadequate Earthing Grounding will degrade anemometer performance particularly in the presence of radio frequency interference If junction boxes are used the cable screens must be joined with any cable screen continuing from the unit s cable via the junction box 7 11 5 Heating The WindSonic M
20. Sonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 WindSonic M node address The default setting is Q If required the WindSonic M can be configured to show a different alphabetical node letter A to Z so as to identify the WindSonic M It is recommended that ID s A to F and K M N and P are not used as these characters can be present in the data string Wind direction Indicated in degrees from 0 to 359 with respect to the WindSonic M North marker In Comma Separated Variable and Fixed Field modes when the wind speed is below 0 05 metres sec the direction will not be calculated the last calculated direction above 0 05 m s will be output um N eee Sensor reads 0 360 With Wind W to E W E With Wind E to W Sensor reads 270 9 lt 4 Sensor reads 90 S ii With Wind S to N Sensor reads 180 Wind speed and units Shows the Wind Speed in the Measurement Plane See Figure 3 Alignment amp Mounting details in one of the following units Metres per second default Knots Miles per hour Kilometres per hour Feet per minute Low Wind Speeds below 0 05m s Whilst the wind speed is below 0 05 metres sec the wind direction will not be calculated In both CSV mode and in Fixed Field mode wind direction output will freeze at the last known valid direction value until a new valid value can be calculated The above applies with the K command set for K50 If K for instance is set for 100 then the
21. WindSonic M unit identifier Units and Checksum are as described in Section 0 above Figure 5 shows the polarity of U and V if the wind components along the U and V axis are blowing in the direction of the respective arrows Figure 5 UV Polarity 3l WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 9 3Gill format Polled Polar or UV When in the Polled mode an output is only generated when the host system sends a Poll signal to the WindSonic M consisting of the WindSonic M Unit Identifier that is the relevant letter A Z The output formats are otherwise as described in Sections 9 1 and 9 2 The commands available in this mode are WindSonic M Unit Identifier Wind speed output generated Enable Polled mode l None Disable Polled mode None Request WindSonic M Unit A Z as configured Identifier Enter Configuration mode CONFIGURATION MODE Where lt N gt is the unit identifier it is recommended that ID s A to F and K M N or P are not used as these characters can be present in the data string Notes It is suggested that in polled mode the following sequence is used for every poll for information Ensures that the Sensor is enabled to cover the event that a power down has occurred A Z Appropriate unit designator sent to retrieve a line of data Sent to disable poll mode and reduce possibility of erroneous poll generation When in polled mode the system will respond to the data com
22. cking the configuration 3 Check for normal output data and that the Status Code is OK 00 or A for NMEA format If the status code is other than 00 or A refer to Section 11 5 Status error codes Note that it will only pass if the specified temperature and zero wind conditions are met Check that there are no visible obstructions or damage to the unit before contacting Gill or your authorised distributor for further advice 4 If any of the tests fail contact your supplier If a refer to manual message appears please see Section 11 5 Fault Finding 5 Use an office fan or similar to check that the unit is sensing wind turning the unit to simulate changing wind direction and to check that both axes are functioning 6 Note that this is a quick functional test There are no calibration adjustments the unit is designed NOT to require re calibration within its lifetime 12 3 Calibration Heater Tests 1f applicable A Custom calibration is available from Gill Instruments This must be specified at the time Connect the WindSonic M Heater wires to a 24v dc power supply of order or the unit must be returned to Gill Instruments for retrospective calibration 2 Switch on the heater Power Supply and observe that heater current is drawn and is greater than 2 5 amps 3 Heating current will be taken for approximately 60 seconds check that the underneath of the top reflector plate has warmed up and the top of the transducer mounting
23. communication formats provided by the WindSonic M WindSonic M set for RS422 output is designed to connect directly to the Gill WindDisplay unit to provide a complete wind speed direction system WindSonic M may be configured using Wind software which is available free of charge from the Gill website www gill co uk The output message format can be configured in Gill format in Polar or UV 2 axis format and to either Polled requested by host system or Continuous output Alternatively it can be configured in NMEA 0183 Version 3 These are described in Section 9 MESSAGE FORMATS The WindSonic M is available with a Heating system or without a Heating system 3 FAST TRACK SET UP If you are in a hurry to try out the WindSonic M and are familiar with Gill equipment and coupling to a PC using RS232 go to the following sections Section 7 INSTALLATION Section 9 MESSAGE FORMATS Section 10 CONFIGURING After you have successfully set up the WindSonic M we strongly advise that you then go back and read the rest of the manual to ensure that you get the best results from the WindSonic M WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 4 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The WindSonic M measures the times taken for an ultrasonic pulse of sound to travel from the North transducer to the South transducer and compares it with the time for a pulse to travel from S to N transducer Likewise times are compared between West and East and E a
24. e correct strain relief for cables with an outside diameter of 6 12mm Twisted Pair Cable Screen drain 20 24 AWG wire 5 e mm Put the parts on the cable in the order as shown below Baa Whilst squeezing the red retainer in the direction of ARROWS A pull in the direction of ARROW B A A 4 Your connector should now resemble the connector in the picture below 11 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Insert each contact pin until you feel a slight click If you have inserted the contact into the incorrect hole it can be removed at this point by simply pulling it out Please note there will be some resistance Rear View of Connector 12 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Continue to insert all of the contacts you require Once all of the contacts are inserted push the red retainer into place NB The retainer can only be pushed back into place if the contacts are fully engaged Fit the connector to the WindSonic M so that you can finish assembling the connector Screw the back shell onto the connector until it is fully in place Please note that the final rotations can be slightly stiff WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Now screw the next part of the connector into place Now screw the cable clamping nut into place The connector can now be removed from the WindSonic M NOTE To disassemble the con
25. e table shows the typical maximum lengths at the given baud rates using the recommended cable If any problems of data corruption etc are experienced then a slower baud rate should be used Alternatively a thicker or higher specification cable can be tried For Heater cable lengths advice refer to the previous Cable Type Section Communication format Max cable length RS232 9600 6 5 m 20 ft RS422 or 485 P to P 9600 1 km 3200 ft 7 3 2 Power supply WindSonic M Sensor Supply 5V to 30V DC 30V DC max WindSonic M Sensor Current 9mA 12V DC 1Hz 9600B RS232 WindSonic M Sensor Current 5 5mA 12v DC 0 25Hz 9600B RS232 For the Heated WindSonic M variant Heater Power 10V to 30 0V DC Heater Power 24V rms AC 10 50 60Hz Heater Current Allow for 2 2 Amps 12V DC nominal supply 26W max Heater Current Allow for 4 2 Amps 24v AC or DC nominal supply 100W max Heater Current Non activated standby current approximately 40mA A 24v dc Heater Supply capable of a minimum of 6 Amps is recommended for initial heating start up surge Note that the Heater supply is isolated from the Sensor supply However it is permissible to connect a common 24v dc supply to both the Sensor supply connections and Heater supply connections if required Neither the Sensor supply connections or the Heater supply connections should be connected to the WindSonic M metal case Heater Cable length should be minimised to avoid cable
26. emove ice or snow with a tool Type Do NOT remove black rubber transducer caps and serial No DI Y12300001 11 2 Servicing There are no moving parts or user serviceable parts requiring routine maintenance Software D2 2368 105 Opening the unit or breaking the security seal will void the warranty and the calibration Lace In the event of failure prior to returning the unit to your authorised Gill distributor it is Unit D3 M2 U1 01 L1 P1 B3 H1 NQ F1 E3 T1 4 C2 G0 K50 coc OTHO DU ea configuration 1 All cables and connectors are checked for continuity bad contacts corrosion etc Supply D5 411 7v 2 A bench test is carried out as described in Section 11 1 Voltage 3 You contact your supplier for advice See Section 12 2 Self Test Still Air 11 3 Fault Finding ALIGNMENT U OD15 PASS eRe Oia Eee Check DC power to WindSonic M cable and connections Self test l Check comms settings of WindSonic M as detailed in Section CHECKSUM ROM AB7D AB7D PASS 10 and host system match including correct Com port CHECKSUM FAC 04F4 04F4 PASS No output Check unit is in Continuous mode CHECKSUM ENG 082A 082A PASS Check that in line communication devices are wired correctly CHECKSUM CAL A9CI AICI PASS NOTE It is usual for Anemometer TX to be connected to Serial Number Y12300001 converter device RX Software Version 2368 105 Each of these commands causes a response from the WindSonic M Check comms settings of WindSonic
27. es sec i e the factory default output setting gt A separate Heater DC or AC power supply is required for a heated WindSonic M Figure 4 WindDisplay 27 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 9 MESSAGE FORMATS On applying power to the WindSonic M it will provide wind measurements in one of the following formats Gill Polar Continuous default format Gill UV Continuous Gill Polar Polled Gill UV Polled NMEA IIMWV or WIMWV with NMEA status Codes NMEA IMWV or WIMWV with Gill Status Codes Tunnel U Direction U Speed VV VV V V Each of these is described below Information on how to change the formats and settings follows in Section 10 CONFIGURING 9 1 Gill format Polar Continuous Default format lt STX gt Q 229 002 74 M 00 lt ETX gt 16 N WindSonic Wind Wind Units Status Check Node address direction speed sum Where lt STX gt Start of string character ASCII value 2 WindSonic M node address Unit identifier Wind direction Wind Direction Wind speed Wind Speed Units Units of measure knots m s etc Status Anemometer status code see Section 11 5 for further details lt ETX gt End of string character ASCII value 3 Checksum This is the EXCLUSIVE OR of the bytes between and not including the lt STX gt and lt ETX gt characters lt CR gt ASCII character lt LF gt ASCII character 28 Wind
28. g inactive Output rate P1 1 Hz Polar angle minimum magnitude 0 050 m s Power On Message Display Power On Message ASCII Format Fixed Field Analogue output made Ov to Sy Unit Identifier G Dutput Channel 1 Polar Magnitude full range 30m s Output Channel 2 Polar angle wrap mode 360 degree wrap 37 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 To change a setting i e change from M2 Polar to M1 UV select M1 from the Wizard To review and change the WindSonic M configuration click on Tools Wizard drop down list then click on Next Typical Screen is shown following Message Output Format M2 Polar Baud Rate Anemometer Wizard Output Rate ES Message Terminator Message Output Format M2 Polar Baud Rate 9600 Output Rate P1 1 Hz cime ni Message Terminator e alb Averaging 0 Off Measurement Units m s Measurement Units Resailtion Minimum direction Resolution 50 nme r Averaging 0 Off fo Resailltion zj The following screen will show settings that will be changed Minimum direction Resolution 50 Then click on Next Anemometer Wizard ae THE FOLLOWING FIELDS HAVE CHANGED Output Message Format M2 Polar IJisplavsnelaguednputs Output Message Format M1 U v w Analogue Output Mode ov to SY THE NEW CONFIGURATION IN FULL s DETAILS OF DETECTED ANEMOMETER
29. ic M must be set for RS422 RS485 mode E2 required Wiring connections below are not the same as a standard WindSonic Option 2 or 3 See Section 9 1 WindSonic M node address unit 3 Customers may poll using terminal software NOT supplied Wiring connections below are not the same as a standard WindSonic Option 2 or 3 unit WindSonic M Cable twisted pairs PC with RS422 232 9 Way circular connector or USB converter i B 9 Way circular connector Signal names Pin nos Signal names Screen Drain Wires Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Signal names Signal names Screen Drain Wires Chassis Ground HL Chassis Ground Ground MM T RXD WindSonic M Cable twisted pairs PC with 2 wire RS485 card o Signal Groand Signal Groand Sensor Power ve DC Power S Supply DCP Suppl Sensor Power ve supply Snore UEP SEM ower Supply P iud Sensor Supply ve See Para 7 3 2 and Signal Ground at ppy and Signal Ground DC or AC Heater Power DC or AC Heater Power ve See Para 7 32 Heater Supply ve Heater Power ve Heater Supply See Para 7 3 2 Heater Supply ve 7 10 Analogue Output Analogue Outputs are not available from a WindSonic M Sensor 227 23 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 7 11 Mechanical Before installing see note at Section 7 2 Bench system test 7 11 1 Orientation Normally the WindSonic M is mounted on a vertical tube ensuring a horizontal Meas
30. ind View cannot be used to change the WindSonic M configuration 10 3 Configuring using HyperTerminal Note Other terminal emulators are configured in a very similar way 1 Decide on an available Com port that you want to use Usually Com1 2 Run Hypertrm exe Typically accessed via Start gt All Programs Accessories gt Communications Hyperterminal 3 Create a New Connection File gt New Connection 4 Entera Name eg WindSonic M 1 5 Change Connect Using to Direct to Com 1 or other Com port as required 6 Adjust the Port settings to match WindSonic M settings WindSonic M default settings are Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control Handshaking None Click on OK and data similar to the following example will scroll on screen at the output rate Q 229 002 74 M 00 06 40 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 10 4 Entering Configuration mode From Continuous mode From Polled mode Type Type P then Where lt N gt is the Unit identifier The WindSonic M responds with a CONFIGURATION MODE message stops reporting wind measurements and waits for a command as detailed below 10 5 Returning to Measurement mode Type Q then press ENTER The WindSonic M responds with a checksum test and then continuous wind information when in continuous mode or on receipt of a Poll signal when in Polled mode 10 6 Checking the configuration We recom
31. mand within 130mS with the last valid data sample as calculated by the Output rate P Mode Setting If the unit is powered down after use or upon switch on then allow 5 seconds from switch on before sending poll commands Polled mode can only be used for point to point communications it is not possible to network units on a common bus 92 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 9 4 NMEA Format NMEA status Codes IIMWV R 002 10 M A 5D NO Wind L Wind speed Units Status Start of Instrument Relative wind measurement Check sum string type The Wind Direction Wind Speed and Units are as described in Section 9 1 The Instrument Type IIMWYV is a mnemonic for Integrated Instrument Mean Wind direction amp Velocity The Status codes are A Acceptable measurement V Void measurement A typical WindSonic M configuration suitable for NMEA See Section 10 M5 U1 O1 L1 P1 B2 H1 NQ F1 E2 T1 S4 C2 G0 K50 Consult specification NMEA 0183 version 3 available on the web for complete interface details The WindSonic M can also be set for the alternative start of string NMEA format WIMWV Mode 14 which is a Mnemonic for Wind Instrument Mean Wind direction and Velocity The string format will appear as above but with WIMW at the start of the string 33 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 9 5 NMEA Format Gill status Codes IIMWV 120 R 002 10 M 00 5D
32. mend that as a standard procedure you use this command prior to and after changing any settings It shows the current settings for all the alterable settings Type Type D 3 then press The WindSonic M responds with the default settings M2 U1 O1 L1 P1 B3 H1 NQ F1 E3 T1 84 C2 GO K50 We suggest you note down the settings so that you can easily return to them Return to measurement mode Type Q then press ENTER All of these settings are explained in the following sections 10 7 Changing a setting To change a setting refer to the sections below enter the command of the new setting required followed by ENTER The new setting will be sent as a message by the WindSonic M For example to change the message format to NMEA Type and press ENTER The WindSonic M will reply M5 When the unit is returned to the Measurement mode it will be in NMEA format Notes The factory set default settings are shown in bold in the following sections To Change E Command setting refer to Safe Mode operation Para s 7 8 and 7 9 41 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Bx Baud rate Bl B2 Baud rate B3 B4 B5 10 7 1 Command List Pianos ane Configuration G To change the Baud rate when using HyperTerminal Eg If set to B3 9600 baud and it is required to set to Baud rate to B2 4800 baud Type to enter Configuration Mode
33. n settings are not known to obtain communication and change settings 20 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 7 Connecting to a Gill WindDisplay For further details see Section 8 USING WITH THE GILL WINDDISPLA Y and the WindDisplay User Manual for the method of operation Notes WindSonic M Option 2 or 3 must be used Set for RS422 output E2 Mode 2 If used with a Marine NMEA 4800 Baud WindDisplay set the Wind Sonic for NMEA e g M5 and 4800 Baud B2 3 The WindDisplay can provide power to the WindSonic M sensor A separate DC or AC power supply is required for a heated WindSonic M 5 Wiring connections below are not the same as a standard WindSonic Option 2 or 3 unit WindSonic M WindDisplay 9 Way circular connector Meteorological ignal names names nos Screen Drain Wires Chassis Ground l Chassis NA Ground TXD TXD 8 TXD TXD I Sensor Power ve 2 C A Sensor Power ve O l and Signal Ground DC Power Heater Power ve ve Optional DC or AC Heater Power ve ye Heater Power 21 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 7 8 Connecting an RS422 output WindSonic M to a PC with 7 9Using 2 Wire RS485 Point to Point Only an RS422 Interface Converter Notes Notes 1 The unit must be set for RS422 485 mode E2 setting 2 WindSonic M must be set in Polled mode a node address letter may be given if WindSon
34. nd W transducer If for example a North wind is blowing then the time taken for the pulse to travel from N to S will be faster than from S to N whereas the W to E and E to W times will be the same The wind speed and direction can then be calculated from the differences in the times of flight on each axis This calculation is independent of factors such as temperature TIME OF FLIGHT THEORY Therefore 2g eae T E T Z3 E ca eee a L Distance between transducer faces C Speed of sound V Velocity of gas flow T1 Transit time of ultrasound T2 Transit time of ultrasound WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 5 SPECIFICATION This Specification relates to WindSonic M Sensors Output Units of measure Metres second m s Knots Miles per hour mph Kilometres per hour kph Feet per minute fpm Output frequency 0 25 0 5 1 2 or 4 outputs per second Digital Output Polar Speed and Direction Parameters UV 2axis signed Speed NMEA Speed and Direction Tunnel U speed amp U Polarity Wind Speed Range 0 60m s Accuracy 2 at 12m s Resolution 0 01 m s Wind Direction Range 0 359 Accuracy 3 at 12m s Resolution 1 Digital output formats Gill ASCII Continuous or Polled output on request by host system NORTH MARKER ARROWS Polar Speed and Direction or UV
35. nector reverse this procedure 14 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 7 INSTALLATION Do NOT remove the black rubber transducer caps Warranty is void if the coloured security seal is damaged or removed 7 1Installation Guidelines The WindSonic M has been designed to meet and exceed the stringent standards listed in its specification Operating in diverse environments all over the world WindSonic M requires no calibration and adjustment whatsoever As with any sophisticated electronics good engineering practice should be followed to ensure correct operation e Always check the installation to ensure the WindSonic M is not affected by other equipment operating locally which may not conform to current standards e g radio radar transmitters boat engines generators etc Guidelines o Avoid mounting in the plane of any radar scanner a vertical separation of at least 2m should be achieved o Radio transmitting antennas the following minimum separations all round are suggested VHF IMM im MF HF 5m Satcom 5m avoid likely lines of sight e Use cables recommended by Gill If cables are cut and re connected incorrectly perhaps in a junction box then EMC performance may be compromised if cable screen integrity is not maintained e LHarth loops should not be created wire the system in accordance with the installation guidelines e Ensure the power supply operates to the
36. oduct with the following harmonised standards EN60945 2002 EN61326 2006 Conducted RF Immunity excludes 150 kHz to 200 kHz AC Stabs A C R Stickland Director Signed by Date of issue 28 08 2012 Place of issue Gill Instruments Ltd Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington SO41 9EG UK ISO 9001 33 Registered
37. s Manufactured within ISO9001 2000 quality system Winsome E SW ComnectorBaly f 1 Connector Sealing Washer The User Manual Wind and WindView software are also available free of charge from the Gill website www gill co uk 6 1 1 WindSonic M Part Numbers 1405 PK 200 Black WindSonic M Heating RS 232 output default 1405 PK 300 Black WindSonic M No Heating RS 232 output default Optional extras Cable 4 Pair twisted and shielded wires 24 AWG per metre 026 03156 Cable 3 Pair twisted and shielded wires 24 AWG per metre 026 02660 WindSonic M 9 way connector parts 1 supplied as standard 1405 PK 069 see above WindSonic M Support Tube 0 5M Aluminium 1405 30 056 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 6 2 Packaging Whilst the WindSonic M is being moved to its installation site the unit should be kept in its inner packaging All the packaging should be retained for use if the unit has to be returned at any time or if a self test is performed 6 3 Installation requirements Host system Use of the following gt PC fitted with a suitable interface to match the chosen communication format RS232 RS422 or RS485 point to point only compatible with the WindSonic M option selected and a suitable Terminal Emulation software package For example HyperTerminal for Windows 9x Windows 2000 and XP or Terminal for Windows 3 will normally be available on your PC gt Gill Wind
38. s default settings If the checksum repeatedly fails after power on contact your supplier NOTE The exact message above may vary 44 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Kxx to Kxxxx Minimum Direction Velocity Minimum Direction 0 05m s to 5m s K50 Velocity KXX to KXXXX This feature allows the minimum wind velocity to be set at which display of the direction is enabled in thousandth of a metre per second The default is 50 which means that any wind magnitude less than 0 05m s will have the wind direction omitted in polar mode The maximum value allowed for this 1s 5000 or 5m s Lx EDEN E E men Opos O Command CR lt LF gt Message terminator CR Mx to Mxx Message Format Gill UV Continuous Gill Polar Continuous Gill UV Polled Gill Polar Polled NMEA IIMWV NMEA status code Tunnel Continuous NMEA WIMWV NMEA status code NMEA WIMWYV Gill status code NMEA IIMWV Gill status code Message Format Nx Node Address It is recommended that ID s A to F and K M N and P are not used as these characters can be present in the data string 45 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 Ox ASCII Output Format Comma separated format CSV O1 Fixed field O2 Example data string for CSV data changing to low wind less than 0 05m s and error status code condition 1 Q 156 000 05 M 00 19 1 Q 000 04 M 00 2A low
39. tputs are not available from the WindSonic M 9 7 1 Low wind speeds below 0 05 m s Whilst the wind speed is below 0 05 metres sec the wind direction will not be calculated In both CSV mode and in Fixed Field mode Channel 2 wind direction output will freeze at the last known valid direction value until a new valid value can be calculated The above applies with the K command set for K50 If K for instance is set for 100 then the above applies at 0 1m s 35 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 10 CONFIGURING Wind may be used to configure the WindSonic M alternatively the user may elect to use another terminal emulator package such as Windows HyperTerminal This section describes the commands used to change User and Communications settings 10 1 Wind Wind software is available for the customer to download free of charge from the Gill Instruments Ltd website www gill co uk Wind software allows the unit configuration to be changed and to be able to display the Digital Data String on a PC screen Connect both WindSonic M transmit and receive data lines to the PC to establish 2 way communications Open Wind Software and select the appropriate Com Port from the drop down menu and click on OK to reach the data screen aa nt Quite oc Eek xd diPfusuiuidd fed 4d ee e PaW d FIT iui Baudrate LL 19200 If data is not correctly displayed then on the Menu click on Tools Synch Comms The Sensor will
40. uired Type Q and press Enter to go back into measurement mode Now wire the WindSonic M to an RS422 device If a new terminal connection is required the Baud rate setting will be as per the WindSonic M configuration setting 19 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 7 6Using Safe mode to Change an RS422 set Sensor back to RS232 Operation Connect the WindSonic M as Para 7 5 With WindSonic M power off set up a HyperTerminal connection as per Para 10 3 but with the Baud rate set to 19200 this can be at variance with the original WindSonic M Baud rate setting Hold down the character shift 8 and then apply power to the WindSonic M After approximately 3 seconds the unit will respond with Safe Mode Remove any characters on screen or press Enter Type E3 and press Enter changes E2 setting to E3 RS232 E3 will be seen twice on screen to confirm the setting change to RS232 has occurred It is possible to make other configuration setting changes now if required Type Q and press Enter to go back into measurement mode Note garbled data may appear on screen if the original WindSonic M Baud rate setting is not 19200 bauds If required close the 19200 baud HyperTerminal connection and re open at the WindSonic M Baud rate If a continuous data mode has been previously chosen then data will scroll on screen NOTE Safe Mode above can be used with any WindSonic M for which communication format or configuratio
41. uring Plane See Figure 3 Alignment amp Mounting details For indoor use the unit may be mounted with the Measurement Plane set to any required orientation 7 11 2 Alignment The WindSonic M should be aligned to point to North or any other reference direction for example the bow of a boat There are three notches aid north alignment See Figure 3 Alignment amp Mounting Details Note It is usually simpler to work first with a compass at ground level and identify a suitable landmark and its bearing 7 11 3 Mounting The support tube requires three 3 equally spaced holes tapped M5 7 5mm from the top of the tube Pass the cable fitted with the 9 way Clipper plug through the tube Note the customer must fit appropriate strain relief to the cable Connect the plug by twisting it whilst pushing it gently into the socket on the WindSonic M When it locates twist the outer sleeve clockwise to connect and lock the plug Fix the WindSonic M to the tube using the 3 stainless steel screws provided Maximum mounting screw torque 4 Nm It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the WindSonic M is mounted in a position clear of any structure which may obstruct the airflow or induce turbulence Do NOT mount the WindSonic M in close proximity of high powered radar or radio transmitters A site survey may be required if there is any doubt about the strength of external electrical noise 24 163 mm WindSonic
42. volt drops and ensure maximum voltage is received at the Anemometer If necessary parallel up spare wires in the cable and connect to the heater pins in order to reduce volt drops There is no heating command on the heated WindSonic M heating is enabled by internal temperature sensing devices and cannot be disabled except by removing the heater supply The WindSonic M has reverse polarity protection 17 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0030 Issue 1 August 2012 7 4 Connecting to a PC using RS232 Default Sensor Notes 1 Some PCs have a Serial RS232 interface and a suitable terminal emulation package already installed which can easily be utilised with the WindSonic M HyperTerminal for Windows 9x Windows 2000 and XP 2 The cable length for reliable operation is limited to 6 5m 20ft See Section 7 3 1 Cable length 3 For longer cable runs we recommend using the WindSonic M configured with RS422 output and a RS422 232 USB converter at the PC See Para 7 8 Connecting an RS422 output WindSonic M to a PC with an RS422 Interface 4 Wiring connections below are not the same as a standard WindSonic Option 1 RS232 unit WindSonic M PC 9 Way circular connector Typical 9 Way D Connector Cable twisted Signal names Bar Signal names Chassis Screen Drain Wires E g sis Ground E g ia i EIRA Signal Ground ve DC Power Supply See Para 7 3 2 Sensor Power ve Sensor Power ve and Signal Ground

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