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Gill WindSonic M 1405-PK-201 User Manual

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with Firmware 2368-110-01 onwards

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  • Page 1 Applies to units with Serial Number 16110001 onwards with Firmware 2368-110-01 onwards...
  • Page 2 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Contents FOREWORD 4 INTRODUCTION FAST TRACK SET-UP PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 5 SPECIFICATION PRE-INSTALLATION QUIPMENT SUPPLIED 6.1.1 WindSonic M Analogue Output Part Numbers ACKAGING NSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ABLE SSEMBLY INSTALLATION 14 NSTALLATION UIDELINES ENCH SYSTEM TEST...
  • Page 4 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 9.7.5 Tunnel mode 9.7.6 Analogue Output Rate 9.7.7 Disabled outputs 9.7.8 Analogue Output Conditions 9.7.9 Low wind speeds (below 0.05 m/s). 9.7.10 Error condition reporting 10 CONFIGURING 41 10.1 10.2 10.3 ONFIGURING USING...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    Version 3). These are described in Section 9 MESSAGE FORMATS. 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: ...

  • Page 6: Principle Of Operation

    WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 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.
  • Page 7 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Figure 2 Compass Points...

  • Page 8: Specification

    Signal Ground (Pin K) must be <= 300 ohms, including cable resistance. Digital output formats Continuous or Polled (output on request by host system) Gill ASCII Polar (Speed and Direction) or UV (2 axis, signed Speed) Marine – NMEA NMEA 0183 version 3 Tunnel - U speed &...
  • Page 9 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Mechanical Size 142mm diameter x 163mm Weight 0.9kg. Size / Weight Mounting Pipe mounting 1.75 inches (44.45mm) diameter. External – Aluminium Alloy 6061T6 or T4, hard anodise finish. Material Connector –...

  • Page 10: Pre-Installation

    Earthing Shakeproof Washer, M4 Earthing Ring Terminal Tag, M4 The User Manual, Wind and WindView software are also available free of charge from the Gill website – www.gillinstruments.com 6.1.1 WindSonic M Analogue Output Part Numbers 1405-PK-201 WindSonic M –Analogue Outputs and Heating, RS 232/422/485 point to point digital outputs.

  • Page 11: Packaging

     Gill Wind software can be used for WindSonic M configuration and is available from the Gill website. It will also run on Vista, Windows 7,8 and 10 PC’s and can be used as a Terminal Program if required. ...

  • Page 12: Cable Assembly

    6.4 Cable Assembly The WindSonic M with analogue outputs is supplied with a mating 12 way connector. Open the pack of connector parts supplied (Gill Part 1405-PK-112). A set of assembly instructions are supplied with the connector together with:-. Table of Equivalent Part Numbers Part Name Gill Part No.
  • Page 13 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Prepare Connector Head (Gill Part 020-04990). Remove the connector thread protector and place the O-ring (part 7) into the groove of the connector head (020-04990). O-Ring to be placed around here Remove the thread protector Assemble Connector to the Cable.
  • Page 14 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Now screw in part 4 and torque up to a value of 10Nm. Part 4 Part 3 Part 2 Pass parts 3 and 2, the cable seal and cable grip from the connector kit, along the cable to the housing.

  • Page 15: Installation

     Satcom – 5m (avoid likely lines of sight)  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.

  • Page 16: Bench System Test

    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, Analogue Output, Non-Heated Batt Gill. Belden. Application No. of pairs electronics. 24 AWG...

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 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’...
  • Page 18 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 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 volt drops and ensure maximum voltage is received at the Anemometer.
  • Page 19 Some PCs may have a Serial RS232 interface and a suitable terminal emulation package already installed, which can be utilised with the WindSonic M. (e.g. HyperTerminal or equivalent). Otherwise use Gill Wind Software. The cable length for reliable operation is limited to 6.5m (20ft).
  • Page 20 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 7.5 Changing a Default Set WindSonic M RS232 Output (Mode E3) to RS422 Output (Mode, E2). WindSonic M Typical 9 Way ‘D’ Connector 12 Way Connector Cable – twisted Signal names Signal names Pin no's...
  • Page 21 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 7.6 Using 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).

  • Page 22: Connecting To A

    August 2021 7.7 Connecting to a 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.
  • Page 23 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Gill Display Wiring Details WindSonic M WindDisplay Cable twisted pairs 12 Way Connector Terminal Signal names Signal names nos. Screen/Drain Wires Chassis Chassis Ground Ground TXD + TXD + TXD –...

  • Page 24: Connecting An

    WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 7.8 Connecting an RS422 output WindSonic M with Analogue Output to a PC with an RS422 Interface/Converter. Notes. WindSonic M must be set for RS422/RS485 mode (E2). WindSonic M Cable –...

  • Page 25: Using 2 Wire

    WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 7.9 Using 2 Wire RS485 Point to Point Only Notes. The unit must be set for RS422/485 mode (E2 setting). WindSonic M must be set in Polled mode; a node address letter may be given if required.
  • Page 26 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 7.10 Analogue Output Notes. If the Current output is used, the total output load MUST be below 300 ohms, including the cable resistance. The current output loads must be returned to Signal Ground. Reconfiguration of the analogue output requires a digital connection (See sections 9 &...

  • Page 27: Mechanical

    WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 8. Mechanical Before installing, see note at Section 7.2 Bench system test. 8.1 Orientation Normally the WindSonic M is mounted on a vertical tube, ensuring a horizontal Measuring Plane. See Figure 3 Alignment &...
  • Page 28 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Gill Instruments 0.5 metre Aluminium support tube can be supplied with drilled and tapped M5 holes as above, part number 1405-30-056. Figure 3 Alignment & Mounting details...

  • Page 29: Earthing Or

    WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 8.4 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 6mm²...

  • Page 30: Message Formats

    Gill – UV Polled  NMEA – IIMWV or WIMWV (with NMEA status Codes)  NMEA - IIMWV or WIMWV (with Gill Status Codes)  Tunnel – U Direction, U Speed Each of these is described below. Information on how to change the formats and settings follows in Section 10 CONFIGURING.
  • Page 31 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 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.
  • Page 32 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Output rate (not displayed) The WindSonic M samples continuously and delivers wind information at ¼, ½, 1 (default setting), 2, or 4 outputs / second. Status This indicates either Correct operation Code 00 and A (NMEA).

  • Page 33: Gill Format

    Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 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.
  • Page 34 Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 9.3 Gill 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 –...

  • Page 35: Nmea Format

    WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 9.4 NMEA Format (NMEA status Codes) $ IIMWV, 120, R, 002.10, M, A*5D Wind direction 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.

  • Page 36: Nmea Format

    The Instrument Type – IIMWV - is a mnemonic for Integrated Instrument Mean Wind direction & Velocity (alternative start of string format WIMWV can be selected). The Gill Status codes are as described in Para 11.5. A typical WindSonic M configuration suitable for NMEA.

  • Page 37: Analogue O

    WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 9.7 Analogue Outputs and Options Note: Analogue Wind Speed output is in Metres/Second only. 9.7.1 Voltage or Current output The WindSonic (Option 3) can be configured for either Voltage (0 – 5 V) or Current (0 – 20mA and 4 –...

  • Page 38: Wind Speed Scaling

    WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 9.7.4 Wind Speed scaling Analogue Outputs are always scaled in m/s irrespective of the digital output units of measurement setting. The Wind Speed output can be configured such that full-scale output represents 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 metres/sec.
  • Page 39 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 9.7.9 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.
  • Page 40 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Y2 nnn Setting, User Set Fixed Analogue Output level in an error mode. The unit will output a fixed Voltage (T1 setting) or fixed milli-amp (T5/T3 settings) signal on the analogue output with a value depending on the Y2 nnn setting. nnn is user-selectable value between 000 to 200.
  • Page 41 For instance if the unit is set for 0-5v analogue outputs and it is required to report a fixed voltage level of 3.75v under error conditions (Y2 150) then:- Open a terminal program (e.g. HyperTerminal, Tera Term or Gill Wind Software, (Wind Wizard not applicable)) at the matching COM Port connection and Baud rate.
  • Page 42 August 2021 CONFIGURING Gill Wind software 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.
  • Page 43 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 If you wish to review the Sensor Settings click on Tools/Report Config. When selected a similar message to that below will be seen.
  • Page 44 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 To review and change the WindSonic M configuration click on Tools/Wizard Typical Screen is shown following...
  • Page 45 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 To change a setting i.e. change from M2 (Polar) to M1 (UV), select M1 from the Wizard drop down list then click on Next. The following screen will show settings that will be changed. Then click on Next.
  • Page 46 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 10.2 WindView WindView software is available to download free of charge from the Gill Instruments Ltd website http://gillinstruments.com/main/software.html WindView features include: -  Data Display  Data Logging NOTES: WindView cannot be used to change the WindSonic M configuration.
  • Page 47 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Select the required Baud rate from the drop down list. Parity should be set to None. If the Baud rate setting of the Anemometer is unknown then the Auto Find button can be used to interrogate the Anemometer and detect the required setting.
  • Page 48 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 To Change WindView Display Settings Click on the top of Screen menu Settings. To change displayed units select and click on required measurement units. If for instance the sensor data was outputting metres per second data then WindView performs the calculation to convert and display the output in knots/mph/kph etc.
  • Page 49 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 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 figure in the mins box. Otherwise a continuous log file will be recorded. Select required Directory for saved file and File name.
  • Page 50 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 To Start Logging select File/Log/Start. To Stop logging select File/Log/Stop. Example saved data opened in Notepad.
  • Page 51 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 10.3 Configuring using HyperTerminal Note – Other terminal emulators are configured in a very similar way. Decide on an available Com port that you want to use (Usually Com1). Run Hypertrm.exe.
  • Page 52 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 10.6 Checking the configuration We recommend 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 ENTER The WindSonic M responds with the default settings.
  • Page 53 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 10.7.1 Command List COMMAND USER Baud rate Analogue angle wrapping Diagnostic and Configuration Set Physical Comms Data and Parity Options Not currently used Power-Up message Minimum Direction Velocity Message Terminator Message Format Unit ID ASCII Output format...
  • Page 54 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Bx - Baud rate Item Options Command 2400 4800 9600 Baud rate 19200 38400 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.
  • Page 55 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) 2368-110-01 RS232 (CFG)
  • Page 56 Gill, UV, Polled Gill, Polar, Polled Message NMEA, IIMWV (NMEA status code) Format Tunnel Continuous NMEA, WIMWV (NMEA status code) NMEA, WIMWV (Gill status code) NMEA, IIMWV (Gill status code) Nx - Node Address Item Options Command Q… -(A to Z) Node Address N<Q>...
  • Page 57 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Ox - ASCII Output Format Item Options Command Comma separated format (CSV) ASCII output format Fixed field Example data string for CSV data changing to low wind less than 0.05m/s (set for K50) and error status code condition.
  • Page 58 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 Sx - Analogue Output Range Item Options Command 0 – 5 metres per second 0 – 10 metres per second 0 – 20 metres per second Analogue Range, Magnitude Scaling 0 –...
  • Page 59 CHECKSUM ENG:082A 082A *PASS* CHECKSUM CAL:A9C1 A9C1 *PASS* Serial Number : Y16120001 Software Version : 2368-110-01 Class : WINDSONIC (Gill Instruments Ltd) Number of axes on this unit : 2 Axes tilted 45deg to horizontal plane Analogue Outputs: 2 (12bit)
  • Page 60 There are no moving parts or user-serviceable parts requiring routine maintenance. Opening the unit or breaking the security seal will void the warranty and the calibration. In the event of failure, prior to returning the unit to your authorised Gill distributor, it is recommended that: All cables and connectors are checked for continuity, bad contacts, corrosion etc.
  • Page 61 11.4 Returning Unit If the unit has to be returned, it should be carefully packed in the original packaging and returned to your authorised Gill distributor, with a full description of the fault condition. 11.5 Status The Status code is sent as part of each wind measurement message.
  • Page 62 If a “refer to manual” message appears please see Section 11.3 Fault Finding. 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.
  • Page 63 Serial – Data Interface standard for microprocessor based sensors SDI-12 World Meteorological Organisation 13.2 Guarantee For terms of guarantee contact your supplier or refer to the Gill Instruments Terms & Conditions here: https://gill.group/wp-content/uploads/Gill-Group-Company-Terms-Conditions-of-Sale-9170- 0003-Issue-02-March-20.._.pdf Warranty is void if the transducer caps have been damaged or the unit is opened up.
  • Page 64 WindSonic M Doc No 1405 PS 0032 Issue 6 August 2021 6.5 FCC WindSonic M complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:- This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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