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LI-COR TriSonica LI-560 Manual

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Using the LI-560
TriSonica™ Sphere Ultrasonic Anemometer
LI-COR Biosciences
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  • Page 1 Regional Offices LI-COR Biosciences GmbH Siemensstraße 25A 61352 Bad Homburg Germany Phone: +49 (0) 6172 17 17 771 envsales-gmbh@licor.com LI-COR Biosciences UK Ltd. St. John’s Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1223 422102 envsales-UK@licor.com LI-COR Distributor Network: www.licor.com/envdistributors...
  • Page 2 Notes on Safety This LI-COR product has been designed to be safe when operated in the manner described in this manual. The safety of this product cannot be assured if the product is used in any other way than is specified in this manual. The product is intended to be used by qualified personnel.
  • Page 3 CE Marking: This product is a CE-marked product. For conformity information, contact LI-COR Support at envsupport@licor.com. Out- side of the U.S., contact your local sales office or distributor. California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1. Welcome to the LI-560 Accessories USB interface adapter LI-570 Data Logger Mounting adapter Data and power cables Software TriSonica™ ultrasonic anemometer comparison Section 2. Mounting the LI-560 anemometer Orientation Mounting the LI-560 Pipe mount 560M mounting adapter Tilt and level considerations Environmental considerations Interference considerations...
  • Page 6 Command-line interface Serial data format Parameters Custom tags Custom delimiters Error codes Section 5. Configuring with the menu interface Main menu Serial setup Data output setup Instrument setup Calibration Diagnostic Instrument reset Enter command line Exit without storing changes Exit Section 6.
  • Page 7 Updating firmware Updating the bootloader Cleaning the sensor Section 9. Specifications Appendix A. Lists of tables and figures Tables Figures Standard Terms and Conditions Index...
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  • Page 9: Section 1. Welcome To The Li-560

    Section 1. Welcome to the LI-560 Welcome, and thank you for your purchase of the LI-560 TriSonica™ Sphere Ultrasonic Anemometer. The LI-560 measures 3-dimensional wind speed and dir- ection, air temperature. It also features an accelerometer that measures tilt. The spherical design provides balance and a full third dimension wind measurement.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Section 1. Welcome to the LI-560 Accessories A variety of accessories are available for the LI-560. USB interface adapter USB interface adapter for the TriSonica™ sensors. Used for configuration and view- Part number 550USB ing data on a computer. Not for outdoor use. LI-570 Data Logger The LI-570 Data Logger powers and logs data from up to four LI-550s, up to three Part number...

  • Page 11: Data And Power Cables

    Section 1. Welcome to the LI-560 Data and power cables Several cables are available for power and to transfer data from the device (see Table 1-1 below). Table 1-1. Cables available for the LI-550 and LI-560 TriSonica™ anemometers. Part Description Number 571D-10 10-meter data and power cable with connectors at each end.
  • Page 12 Section 1. Welcome to the LI-560 Table 1-2. TriSonica™ family comparison guide. Instrument Mount Connection Protocols Outputs Measurements LI-550F Flat 4 Wires EIA232 ASCII Wind Direction, TriSonica™ Base String Wind Velocity, Mini Air Temperature, Air Pressure, Humidity, Tilt, Orientation LI-550P Pipe 12-wire EIA232,...

  • Page 13: Section 2. Mounting The Li-560 Anemometer

    Section 2. Mounting the LI-560 anemometer This section describes how to install the LI-560 and covers considerations for deploy- ment. Orientation The LI-560 has a north indicator on the cap at the top of the mounting post. Airflow passing directly into the will return zero degrees for the wind direction, regardless of the actual orientation of the LI-560.

  • Page 14: Pipe Mount

    Section 2. Mounting the LI-560 anemometer Pipe mount The LI-560 has a circular connector to mount over a standard ½” DN15 Schedule 10 pipe or 22 mm OD/20 mm ID carbon fiber tube. The pipe must be a thin wall type, as indicated by the Schedule 10 designation, to allow an inside diameter wide enough to let the mating cable connector pass through the pipe.

  • Page 15: 560M Mounting Adapter

    Section 2. Mounting the LI-560 anemometer 560M mounting adapter The 560M is an optional mounting adapter for attaching the LI-560 to a custom plat- form. It features a brass ¼-20 threaded insert that is compatible with most camera tri- pods. Figure 2-3.

  • Page 16: Interference Considerations

    Section 2. Mounting the LI-560 anemometer the instrument from sustained rainfall and persistent high humidity (condensing conditions). If the device will sit outdoors unused for long periods, you can cover it to reduce the accumulation of dust, pollen, and other contaminants. Ice and Snow The LI-560 has no on-board heaters.
  • Page 17 Section 2. Mounting the LI-560 anemometer band used by the ultrasonic anemometer’s transducers. The LI-560 operates in the 60 KHz ultrasonic frequency range. We have found that some wind tunnels generate ultrasonic noise that can cause erro- neous readings from the anemometer. This is not an indication of failure of the anemometer but is a result of using the anemometer in an ultrasonically noisy envir- onment.
  • Page 18 Section 2. Mounting the LI-560 anemometer Using the LI-560 TriSonica™ Sphere Ultrasonic Anemometer...

  • Page 19: Section 3. Connecting The Power And Data Cable

    To remove the cable, grasp the collar and pull it away from the anemometer. Pre-made cables with connectors may be purchased from LI-COR in 1.25 and 10 meter lengths. Customized cables up to 25 meters in length can be made with the 571D-C custom cable kit.

  • Page 20: Figure 3-1. 12-Pin Socket Connector And Assignments For The Li-560

    Section 3. Connecting the power and data cable Figure 3-1. 12-pin socket connector and assignments for the LI-560. Caution: The Power In wire is the only one that can handle voltages exceeding five volts. Applying excess voltage to other wires can damage the LI-560. Such damage is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Li-560 To The Usb Interface Adapter

    Section 3. Connecting the power and data cable Table 3-1. LI-560 socket descriptions and wire colors. (...continued) Wire Signal Pin # Description Color Name Light 3.3V LVTTL-UART Serial Data Output. Green Pink Ground connection. See the description for Pin #2. Connecting the LI-560 to the USB interface adapter Note: The USB adapter is for scientific research and development use only.
  • Page 22 Section 3. Connecting the power and data cable Note: The cable contains 12 wires to accommodate the multi-protocol capable LI-560. Therefore, these color assignments do not match the labels, if present. A video demonstrating this connection is available at licor.- com/env/support/LI-560/videos.html.

  • Page 23: Section 4. Connecting To The Anemometer

    Section 4. Connecting to the anemometer This section describes how to connect the LI-560 and what to expect after con- necting. Serial communication settings The LI-560 starts generating data about one second after power up, and outputs data continuously when in sampling mode. With the LI-560 connected to a computer by the USB adapter or similar device that supplies power to the LI-560 and allows data pass-through, the serial data stream from the LI-560 can be viewed with the TriSon- ica™...
  • Page 24 Section 4. Connecting to the anemometer All active ports will be presented in the drop-down list (you can guess which one or find it in your computer's Device Manager). In the example, it is COM3. The soft- ware will attempt to connect immediately after selecting the port. When connected, you'll see the data stream into the tab.

  • Page 25: Connecting With A Terminal Emulator

    Section 4. Connecting to the anemometer Connecting with a terminal emulator To connect using Tera Term: Connect the data and power cables and power on the anemometer. See Connecting the power and data cable on page 3-1. In Tera Term, start a , select as the connection type, select the New connection...

  • Page 26: Connecting To The Li-570 Data Logger

    Section 4. Connecting to the anemometer Connecting to the LI-570 Data Logger When the LI-560 is connected to the LI-570 Data Logger, you can configure it through the data logger. In this case, communication is mediated by the logger. Some minor differences may be apparent. See the LI-570 instructions for details. Configuration options After connecting with either the TriSonica™...

  • Page 27: Serial Data Format

    Section 4. Connecting to the anemometer Serial data format The LI-560 outputs data in an ASCII character string ending with carriage return and line feed characters. Each line is a single record of all the measured parameters contained in a single sample. Note: Although you can configure which measurements appear in the data string, the order in which the measurement data appears is not customizable.

  • Page 28: Custom Tags

    Section 4. Connecting to the anemometer Custom tags Listing 4-1 below gives an example of a data stream without tags. In this example, the columns are wind speed, wind direction, U vector, V vector, W vector, and tem- perature. Listing 4-1. A sample of the output without tags. 05.2 112 -01.9 04.7 01.1 22.6 05.3 107 -01.5 04.9 01.3 22.2 Listing 4-2 below gives an example of a data stream with tags.

  • Page 29: Section 5. Configuring With The Menu Interface

    Section 5. Configuring with the menu interface This section describes how to communicate with the LI-560, how to define which variables appear, how variables are labeled, and how often data packets arrive. The serial connection (See Connecting to the anemometer on page 4-1) allows you to inter- act with the anemometer in several ways.

  • Page 30: Serial Setup

    Section 5. Configuring with the menu interface If the menu has been inactive for one minute, the sensor returns to sampling mode and changes are not stored in the non-volatile memory. Press a key to stay in menu mode. Serial setup From the main menu, press to enter the serial setup menu where you can con- figure the baud rate, parity, and serial protocol.

  • Page 31: Calibration

    Section 5. Configuring with the menu interface Menu Option Description OrientUV Toggles between standard, OTSM, and ATI. See orientuv on page 6-9. Trigger Toggles between internal, external, and synchronizing. Calibration From the main menu, press to start calibration of wind and level. Menu Option Description Wind Sensor...

  • Page 32: Exit

    Section 5. Configuring with the menu interface Exit From the main menu, press (zero) to exit the menu and store changes in non-volatile memory. Changes made up to this point are retained even after a system reset or restart. Using the LI-560 TriSonica™ Sphere Ultrasonic Anemometer...

  • Page 33: Section 6. Configuring With The Command-Line Interface

    Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface The command-line interface is a simple way to access all of the functions available in the anemometer, starting with important information about how you save changes to the anemometer configuration. Applying configuration changes Each time the LI-560 TriSonica™...

  • Page 34: Basic Mode Commands

    Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface Basic mode commands After connecting with either a terminal program or the TriSonica™ application (select the Terminal tab), press to enter command-line interface (CLI) Ctrl + C mode. The LI-560 will stop sampling and provide a prompt: .
  • Page 35 Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface Otherwise, the baud rate is placed in memory to be written to non-volatile memory using the command and used on the next reset. nvwrite Note: In order for the LI-550 or LI-560 to communicate with the terminal pro- gram, the baud rate (and parity) for both needs to match.

  • Page 36: Figure 6-1. Display Command Output Module

    Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface display Shows the current display mode settings. The command shows a table display indicating the name and description of each parameter available, whether it is tagged or not, what the tag value is, how many decimals are displayed, whether the signal is enabled to be added to the serial output string, and the units for each meas- urement.
  • Page 37 Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface from level, it will automatically cancel the calibration. See Level calibration on page 8-2 for more details. nvwrite Writes parameter data to non-volatile memory. Writes to flash memory to preserve the configuration during power down. See Applying configuration changes on page 6-1 for more details.
  • Page 38 Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface a parameter, the command adds that parameter to the list of displayed vari- show ables. The can be the name of a single parameter or a group as listed by parameter the show or display command. The is case sensitive.
  • Page 39 Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface Command Description units Displays and configures the units Set all parameters to default metric units (m/s, C, hPa, kg/m^3) Set all parameters to the sae units (mph, F, psi, lb/ft^3) velocity Units for velocity (mps, kph, mph, fps, or kts) temperature Units for temperature (C and F) untag...

  • Page 40: Expert Mode Commands

    Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface Expert mode commands When expert mode is enabled, additional commands are present in the help menu. These commands enable more advanced settings and configurations that may be out- side of the normal operating settings. We recommended that you understand the effects of these commands before use.
  • Page 41 Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface offset Set or show the offset values for all paths. These are calibration factors set during the calibration cycle. If you enter the value as a single number, it will be applied to all four distances.
  • Page 42 Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface shadowcorrect Enable or disable the shadow correction calculations of the LI-560. = enable, disable. We recommend that you keep the correction enabled. It is enabled by default. tagdelim Gets or sets the tag delimiter for all display parameters. The tag delimiter is a single character displayed immediately after the parameter tag and is controlled by the tag- command.

  • Page 43: Application Programming Interface

    Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface Application programming interface The LI-560 provides an Application Programming Interface (API), which is a method to simplify computer command automation. It is a variation on the com- mand-line interface and uses the same commands as the command-line interface. The API commands are sent to the LI-560 during sampling mode.
  • Page 44 Section 6. Configuring with the command-line interface 6-12 Using the LI-560 TriSonica™ Sphere Ultrasonic Anemometer...

  • Page 45: Section 7. Troubleshooting

    Section 7. Troubleshooting The sensor seems unresponsive Can you hear the transducers? In a quiet room, hold the LI-560 close to your ear and listen for a faint clicking sound. Absence of sound alone is not an indicator of an issue because differences in auditory sensitivity and background noise may make the sound difficult to hear.
  • Page 46 Section 7. Troubleshooting Are the RX and TX data wires connected correctly? Be sure that there are no shorted contacts and that the data connections are cor- rect. Be sure that terminals are clamped onto wire rather than the insulation. See Connecting the power and data cable on page 3-1.

  • Page 47: Connection Issues, No Serial Data, Or The Connection Fails

    Section 7. Troubleshooting Connection issues, no serial data, or the connection fails If you are unable to connect to the device, stream data, or if you experience con- nection failures: Are the RX and TX data wires connected correctly? Be sure that there are no shorted contacts and that the data connections are cor- rect.
  • Page 48 Section 7. Troubleshooting From the , right click Device Manager CP2102N USB to UART Bridge Controller select , and then select Update Driver Browse my computer for drivers Select the folder that has the extracted driver files and click through the prompts. Your computer will install drivers and the USB adapter will be moved to the list of , and be assigned a COM port number.

  • Page 49: Unexpected Readings Or Errors

    Section 7. Troubleshooting Unexpected readings or errors Unexpected readings and errors may indicate a wiring or configuration issue. Unexpected offsets in tilt reading? Check the calibration of the digital level. If multiple anemometers are used together, calibrate them together to achieve consistency between them. See User calibration on page 8-1 for details on these procedures.
  • Page 50 Section 7. Troubleshooting Correct serial port settings? Check the baud rate and parity settings on the receiving unit or computer. The LI-560 default transmission settings are Baud Rate: 115,200, Data Bits: 8, Parity: None, Stop Bits: 1. In Tera Term, the serial connection settings are configured under Setup >...

  • Page 51: Section 8. Calibration And Maintenance

    Section 8. Calibration and maintenance The LI-560 requires very little maintenance. The sensor can be user-calibrated, as described below. The firmware can be updated as well. User calibration Every LI-560 is tested and calibrated prior to shipping. However, you can re-calibrate the sensor to acclimate to unique use cases or local conditions by following these directions.

  • Page 52: Level Calibration

    Section 8. Calibration and maintenance The calibration cycle takes ten seconds. You will see dots printed on the serial con- sole indicating progress, and the serial prompt will return when the calibration is completed. Enter to store the new calibration values in non-volatile nvwrite memory.
  • Page 53 Section 8. Calibration and maintenance Using Tera Term (terminal emulator): With the LI-560 connected and streaming data, press CTRL+C Type programupdate YES From the Tera Term menu select the following: File > Transfer > YModem > Send Select the file to upload and press Enter Perform a user calibration (see User calibration on page 8-1).
  • Page 54 Section 8. Calibration and maintenance Using the LI-560 TriSonica™ Sphere Ultrasonic Anemometer...
  • Page 55 Section 9. Specifications Power Supply Voltage: 5 - 32 VDC Power: 600 mW (500mW typical) Operating Environment: Altitude: Up to 5000 meters Temperature: -20 to 72 °C Relative Humidity: 0 to 100% (non-condensing) The 550USB is not rated for outdoor use. Transient Overvoltage: Category I Temporary Overvoltage: 40 V Pollution Tolerance: Level 3 (enclosure must be intact)
  • Page 56 Section 9. Specifications Temperature Measurements: Range: -20 °C to 72 °C Resolution: 0.01 °C Accuracy: ±2.0 °C Accelerometer: Range (u, v, w): ±2 g Tilt (pitch, roll): ±90° Specifications are subject to change without notice. Using the LI-560 TriSonica™ Sphere Ultrasonic Anemometer...
  • Page 57 Appendix A. Lists of tables and figures Tables Table 1-1. Cables available for the LI-550 and LI-560 TriSonica™ anemometers. 1-3 Table 1-2. TriSonica™ family comparison guide. Table 3-1. LI-560 socket descriptions and wire colors. Table 3-2. LI-560-to-USB adapter wire colors and assignments. Table 4-1.
  • Page 58 Appendix A. Lists of tables and figures Using the LI-560 TriSonica™ Sphere Ultrasonic Anemometer...
  • Page 59 Buyer will be deemed to have assented to these Conditions upon Buyer’s placement of order. Notwithstanding the above, failure of LI-COR to object to provisions contained in any purchase order or other form or document from Buyer shall not be construed as a waiver of these Conditions nor an acceptance of any such provision.
  • Page 60 INCOTERMS 2000 designated by LI-COR. LI-COR title to the Products and the risk of loss of or damage to the Products ordered by the Buyer will pass to Buyer at time of LI-COR delivery of Products to the carrier. The carrier shall be deemed Buyer’s agent, and any claims for damages in shipment must be filed with the carrier.
  • Page 61 LI-COR. LI-COR may assign or transfer these Conditions to any successor by way of mer- ger, acquisition or sale of all or substantially all of the assets relating to these Conditions. LI-COR or any successor may assign all or part of the right to payments under these Conditions.
  • Page 62 LI-COR suppliers or subcontractors, transportation difficulties, customs clearance, shortage of energy, raw materials or equipment, or Buyer’s fault or negligence. In the event of any such delay the date of delivery shall, at the request of LI-COR, be deferred for a period equal to the time lost by reason of the delay.
  • Page 63 Index data -99.xx, 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 serial format, 4-5 serial stream, 4-1 tags, 4-5 data logger, 1-2 accelerometer, 2-3 delimiters, 4-6 accessories, 1-2 dimensions, 2-2 baud rate, 4-1 error codes, 4-6 bits, 4-1 bootloader updating, 8-3 firmware updates, 8-2 cables, 1-3 custom kit, 1-3 calibration, 8-1 interference, 2-4...
  • Page 64 Index parameters, 4-5 parity, 4-1 power specifications, 9-1 serial port number, 4-3 finding, 7-2 software, 1-3 stop bits, 4-1 tags, 4-5 Tera Term, 4-3 terminal, 4-3 TriSonica products, 1-3 troubleshooting, 7-1 units, 4-5 variables, 4-5 Using the LI-560 TriSonica™ Sphere Ultrasonic Anemometer...
  • Page 66 Regional Offices LI-COR Biosciences GmbH Siemensstraße 25A 61352 Bad Homburg Germany Phone: +49 (0) 6172 17 17 771 envsales-gmbh@licor.com LI-COR Biosciences UK Ltd. St. John’s Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1223 422102 envsales-UK@licor.com LI-COR Distributor Network: www.licor.com/envdistributors...

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