User Manual Ultrasonic Anemometer Doc No: 1405-PS-0019 Issue 25 APPLIES TO WINDSONIC OPTION 1-3 UNITS SUPPLIED FROM MARCH 2016 WITH SERIAL NUMBERS 16110001 ONWARDS AND WITH FIRMWARE 2368-110-01 ONWARDS. APPLIES TO WINDSONIC 75 OPTION 1, 2 and 3 UNITS SUPPLIED WITH FIRMWARE 2368-107-01 APPLIES TO OPTION 4 SDI-12 UNITS FROM JUNE 2011 WITH SERIAL NUMBERS 11220007 ONWARDS.
SDI-12 (V1.3) and described in Section 14 SDI-12 COMMANDS. 3 FAST TRACK SET-UP If you are in a hurry to try out the WindSonic (options 1, 2 or 3) and are familiar with Gill equipment and coupling to a PC using RS232, go to the following sections: ...
February 2017 4 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The WindSonic 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 and W transducer.
This Specification relates to WindSonic Option 1, 2 and 3 WindSonic Sensors fitted Moisture protection IP66 with a Red Tab and WindSonic 75 Option 1, 2 and 3 fitted with an Orange tab (fitted Temperature Operating -35C to +70C Storage -40C to +80C adjacent to the North Marker arrow).
6.2 Packaging 6 PRE-INSTALLATION Whilst the WindSonic is being moved to its installation site, the unit should be kept in its 6.1 Equipment supplied 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.
Please note there will be some resistance. Open the pack of parts provided with the WindSonic or as 1405-PK-069 Trim back the screened cable outer and screen sleeves 40mm.
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Now screw the cable-clamping nut into place. Fit the connector to the WindSonic so that you can finish assembling the connector. The connector can now be removed from the WindSonic. NOTE: To disassemble the connector, reverse this procedure.
(preferably utilising the final cable length). The required data format, units, output rate, and The WindSonic has been designed to meet and exceed the stringent standards listed in its other options should also all be set up at this stage.
WindSonic Option 1 and 2 Units; Require a DC supply of between 5V – 30 V DC (30V DC max). WindSonic Option 3 Units; Require a DC supply of between 7V– 30 V DC (30V DC V supply - –...
Pin no's pairs Signal Signal Ground Meteorological Display Marine Display Ground The WindSonic is designed to interface with the Gill WindDisplay unit to provide a Do NOT Screen and drain Chassis complete wind speed and direction system. connect wires ground...
V supply - – (See Para 7.3.2) Default Settings The WindSonic Option 2 and 3 unit is factory configured with the following default settings: NOTE: M2, U1, O1, L1, P1, B3, H1, NQ, F1, E2, T1, S4, C2, G0, K50 Analogue Outputs are also simultaneously available from the Option 3 unit.
4 Nm.) It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the WindSonic is mounted in a position clear of any structure, which may obstruct the airflow or induce turbulence. V supply +...
Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 9 MESSAGE FORMATS On applying power to the WindSonic, it will provide wind measurements in one of the following formats: Gill – Polar, Continuous (default format) Gill - UV, Continuous ...
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WindSonic node address This indicates either 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. Correct operation Code 00 and A (NMEA).
‘U’ (= South – North) axis and the ‘V’ (= East – West) axis. When in the Polled mode, an output is only generated when the host system sends a Poll signal to the WindSonic consisting of the WindSonic Unit Identifier – that is, the relevant letter A – Z.
Direction is indicated by a 0 or 1. details. STX> Q, 001.59, 1, 00, M, <ETX> 2D The WindSonic can also be set for the alternative start of string NMEA format WIMWV (Mode 14, which is a Mnemonic for: - WindSonic...
9.7.1 Voltage or Current output The Wind Speed output can be configured such that full-scale output represents 5, 10, 20, The WindSonic (Option 3) can be configured for either Voltage (0 – 5 V) or Current (0 – 30, 40, 50 or 60 metres/sec.
Y3 nnn setting Analogue Output cycles to a user determined level in an error mode. NOTE: The Y command is not applicable to WindSonic 75 Analogue output units. Under data error conditions the analogue outputs will switch back and forth between a user WindSonic 75 units will report Error conditions as though set for Y1 below.
Y2 150. Wind software is available on the supplied CD or to download, free of charge, from the Gill For instance if the unit is set for 0-5v analogue outputs and it is required to report a Instruments Limited website http://gillinstruments.com/main/software.html...
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WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 To review and change the WindSonic configuration click on Tools/Wizard Typical Screen is shown following:- If you wish to review the Sensor Settings click on Tools/Report Config. When selected a similar message to that below will be seen.
To change a setting i.e. change from M2 (Polar) to M1 (UV), select M1 from the Wizard 10.2 WindView drop down list then click on Next. Gill WindView software is available on the supplied CD or as a download, free of charge from the Gill Instruments Limited website http://gillinstruments.com/main/software.html WindView features include: - ...
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WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 Select the required COM Port from the drop down list. Clicking on the Anemometer 1 Windsock button gives the following display.
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WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 For Logging Facilities. Click on Settings/Logging to reach the logging screen. If segmented logging is required this will create and save individual files of length set by the To Start Logging select File/Log/Start.
To change a setting, refer to the sections below, enter the command of the new setting From Continuous mode From Polled mode required, followed by ENTER. The new setting will be sent as a message by the WindSonic. Type * Type * then <N>...
Type Q and press ENTER, data will scroll at the new baud rate. ASCII Output format Output rate MEASUREMENT MODE Cx - Analogue settings Analogue output range The following command is only valid for the WindSonic Option 3: Analogue output type Item Options Command Select Units...
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If the checksum repeatedly fails after power on – contact your NMEA, WIMWV (NMEA status code) supplier. NMEA, WIMWV (Gill status code) NOTE: The exact message above may vary. NMEA, IIMWV (Gill status code) Nx - Node Address...
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See Section 10.5. Item Options Command Full Scale level toggling Output Level Fixed Steady level Y2 nnn Pre-Set level toggling Y3 nnn Where nnn =000 to 200 see Para 9.7.10. NOTE: This command is not applicable to WindSonic 75 analogue output units.
Opening the unit or breaking the security seal will void the warranty and the calibration. Unit M2,U1,O1,L1,P1,B3,H1,NQ,F1,E2,T1,S4,C2,G0,K50, In the event of failure, prior to returning the unit to your authorised Gill distributor, it is configuration recommended that: All cables and connectors are checked for continuity, bad contacts, corrosion etc.
If the status code is other than 00 or A, refer to Section 11.5 Status (error) codes. Check that there are no visible obstructions or damage to the unit before contacting Gill or Use an office fan or similar to check that the unit is sensing wind, turning the unit to your authorised distributor for further advice.
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WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 13.3 WindSonic Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 APPENDICES Electrical Conformity 13.1 Glossary & Abbreviations Item Meaning Calibration Carriage Return...
WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 25 February 2017 14 SDI-12 WindSonic 14.2 Cable Type WindSonic option 4 SDI-12 is factory configured in SDI-12 mode and complies with SDI-12 Batt electronics Application No. of pairs Gill ref. Belden ref.
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Gill Output 14.5 SDI-12 Commands U and V values from the ARC3! a<U_vectorav><V_vectorav><U_from_scalarmax>< WindSonic Option 4 complies with SDI-12 Interface Standard V1.3 averaged vector (UV) data. V_from_scalarmax><status><checksum><CR><LF> We advise that you download the full SDI-12 specification from www.sdi-12.org Scalar magnitude maximum and direction associated with All other commands not defined below respond with a ‘zero data values ready’...
Under error conditions e.g. blocked paths error code 04 the unit will pad the wind data Not Applicable AR4! Zero Data values ready e.g. 0<CR><LF> with 9’s as follows (Gill Fixed Field setting):-. Not Applicable ARC4! Zero Data values ready e.g. 0AP@<CR><LF>...
This should place the WindSonic into Safe Mode. Note: Once the unit is turned off and back on again it will return to SDI-12 mode. If you need to get back into Gill continuous data then you have to perform the safe mode steps again.
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