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QK-AS06 Manual
fresh water. DO NOT immerse the sensor in water or use any organic solvents to clean the unit. DO
NOT lubricate the wind cup shaft or bearings or the wind vane shaft. Natural or synthetic lubricants will
impede the normal operation of the anemometer.
It is recommended to check the performance of the sensor annually. The AS06 showing an unexpected
behaviour is a sign of unwanted bearing resistance most likely due to dirt or dust present inside the
anemometer's bearings. In this case, please contact your local distributor to get the wind sensor re-
calibrated or the bearing/bearings replaced.
Please check the behaviour of your wind sensor in the following way:
1. In sunny and reduced wind conditions, look for signs of bearing contamination by observing
how smoothly the anemometer (both wind vane and wind cups) come to a stop.
2. A good working bearing should rotate smoothly and should stop gradually. Sometimes it will
have a reverse and forward movement before fully stopping.
3. If a quick and abrupt slowdown in rotation is observed before the anemometer comes to a stop,
it is a sign of improper bearing resistance due to dirt entering the anemometer's bearing or the
bearing is possibly worn out if it has been in use for several years.
Please be advised, calibration service and bearing replacement should be performed only by Quark-
elec authorized distributors and trained personnel to maintain warranty validity.
7. Configuration (via USB)
The AS06 is designed to be used out of the box. If required, it can be connected to a Windows PC using
a RS232 to USB adaptor (included) for:
1. Accessing wind data on a PC via the USB port.
2. Use the Configuration tool for:
a. Adjusting the data baud rate
b. Adjusting or calibrating the wind direction sensor
c. Calibrating the wind speed sensor (only modify calibration parameters when you have been
asked by a member of Quark-elec technical team or our authorized distributor)
7.1.
Connection via USB to a Computer
A RS232 to USB adaptor should be used to connect the wind sensor to a
computer.
The wind sensor has to be connected to the adaptor as shown below:
QK-AS06 wires
Green: TX (NMEA OUT)
Yellow: RX (NMEA IN)
Black: GND shield
Ensure you check the above table and your device's documentation carefully before connecting the
wind sensor to the USB adaptor.
The wind sensor still requires power while connected to your PC using the USB adaptor.
V 1.0
Adaptor
USB adaptor - RX
USB adaptor - TX
USB adaptor - GND
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