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Applies to WindSonic option 1, 2 & 3, and WindSonic Metal units
with firmware 2368-114-03 onwards
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with firmware 2816-102-01 onwards
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with serial numbers 1122007 onwards
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Doc No: 1405-PS-0019
Issue 33
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  • Page 1 2816-102-01 onwards Applies to option 4 SDI-12 units from June 2011 with serial numbers 1122007 onwards Applies to WindSonic option 5 and WindSonic 75 option 5 units gillinstruments.com Doc No: 1405-PS-0019 Issue 33 © 2024 Gill Instruments Limited...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Contents Welcome to the WindSonic user manual 1.1. Overview of Content 1.2. Description of Icons 1.3. General Notes 1.4. User Manual Revision History Product Overview 2.1. WindSonic Specification Pre-Installation 3.1. Equipment supplied for non-Metal WindSonics 3.2.
  • Page 3 Gill format – UV 6.3. NMEA Format (NMEA status codes) 6.4. NMEA Format (Gill status codes) 6.5. Gill format – Tunnel Mode (UU, Continuous ) 6.6. Gill format – UV with Gust 6.7. Gill format – Polar with Gust 6.8.
  • Page 4 Dx – Diagnostic and Configuration Command DRx - Direction Resolution options Ex – Communications Protocol Fx – Data and parity options Gx – Reserved for Gill use only GUSTINTx – Gust Interval in minutes Hx – Power-up Message Kxx to Kxxxx – Minimum Direction Velocity Lx –...

  • Page 5: Using Windset To Set Up Windsonic Option

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix N. WindSet Software Using WindSet to set up WindSonic Option 5 Using WindSet to change the communications protocol Using WindSet to change User Defined Strings Appendix O. Status Codes Option 1-3 and WindSonic Metal Status Codes SDI-12 Status Codes Appendix P.

  • Page 6: Welcome To The Windsonic User Manual

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Welcome to the WindSonic user manual This manual provides the information needed to get the best results from WindSonic. The most recent version of this manual is available at gillinstruments.com. Please read this manual before setting up and installing WindSonic. Unless indicated otherwise, references to Option 1, 2, 3 &...

  • Page 7: General Notes

    No attempt should be made to open or repair any of the parts of the product. Any attempt to dismantle any part of the product will invalidate the warranty provided by Gill Instruments. 1.4.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Gill website www.gillinstruments.com. 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 6.

  • Page 9: Pre-Installation

    A range of accessories is available to support WindSonic. A list of accessories is shown below. More information, and the most up to date list of accessories can be found at gillinstruments.com Accessory Gill Instruments Part Number Cable 4 Pair, twisted and shielded 24 AWG 026-03156...

  • Page 10: Equipment Supplied For Windsonic Metal (Non-Analogue Variant)

    Earthing Shakeproof Washer, M4 Earthing Ring Terminal Tag, M4 3.4. Accessories available for Equipment supplied for WindSonic Metal (non-analogue variant) Accessory Gill Instruments Part Number Cable 4 Pair, twisted and shielded 24 AWG 026-03156 Cable 3 Pair, twisted and shielded 24AWG 026-02660 Cable 15 metres (4 twisted pairs (seven contact wires), shielded 24AWG –...

  • Page 11: Equipment Supplied For Windsonic Metal With Analogue Output

    Earthing Shakeproof Washer, M4 Earthing Ring Terminal Tag, M4 3.6. Accessories available for Equipment supplied for WindSonic Metal with Analogue Output Accessory Gill Instruments Part Number Cable 4 Pair, twisted and shielded 24 AWG 026-03156 Cable 3 Pair, twisted and shielded 24AWG 026-02660...

  • Page 12: Windsonic Ce, Ukca, Fcc Conformity

    3.8. Right to change and revise Gill Instruments reserve the right to change or revise the product without notice or the obligation to notify any person or organisation of such change or revision. Gill Instruments reserve the right to change or revise the information supplied in this manual without notice or the obligation to notify any person or organisation of such change or revision.

  • Page 13: 3.11. Windsonic Part Numbers

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 3.11. WindSonic Part Numbers The following part numbers correspond to the WindSonic variants shown. 1405-PK-021 Black WindSonic Option 1 – RS-232 output only. 1405-PK-068 White WindSonic Option 1 – RS-232 output only. 1405-PK-038 Black WindSonic Option 2 – RS-232, 422 & 485 (point to point) output. 1405-PK-072 White WindSonic Option 2 –...

  • Page 14: Installation

    RS-422, or RS-485 (point to point)), compatible with the WindSonic option selected, and a suitable Terminal Emulation software package. For example, TeraTerm, puTTY or Wind Software that is available from the Gill website at https://gillinstruments.com/downloads/ „ Option 5: PC running Windows with the WindSet application installed. This application can be downloaded from the Gill Instruments website.

  • Page 15: Installation Guidelines

    ƒ 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

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Avoid turbulence caused by surrounding structures that will affect the accuracy of the WindSonic 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: The standard exposure of wind instruments over level open terrain is 10m above the ground.

  • Page 17: Electrical

    PVC sheath of 6mm-12mm outer diameter. Wire size 7/0.2mm (24 AWG). 4.4.2. Cables for all Unheated WindSonics The following table shows some suitable manufacturers’ references; other manufacturers’ equivalents can be used. Gill ref. Belden ref. Batt electronics Application No.

  • Page 18: Cable Length

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 4.4.4. Cable Length The maximum cable length is dependent on the chosen communication format: RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 (point to point), the baud rate, and, to a lesser extent, on the cable type and the local electrical ‘noise’ level. The table shows the typical maximum lengths at the given baud rates, using the recommended cable.
  • Page 19 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 4.4.6. Power Supply for Heated Variants DC Power Supply Voltage 10V to 30.0V DC. AC Power Supply Voltage 24V RMS AC ±10 % @50/60Hz. 12VDC Power Supply Allow for 2.2 Amps @ 12V DC (nominal supply), 26W max. 24VDC Power Supply Allow for 4.2 Amps @24v AC or DC (nominal supply) 100W max.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Windsonic Option1 To A Pc Using Rs-232 Power And Communications Cable

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 4.5. Connecting a WindSonic Option1 to a PC using RS-232 Power and Communications Cable 1. The cable length for reliable operation is limited as shown in 4.4.4. Cable Length on page 18. 2. For longer cable runs, we recommend using the WindSonic configured with RS-422 output, and a RS- 422/232 converter at the PC.

  • Page 21: Connecting An Option 2, 3 Or Windsonic M To A Pc Using Rs-232

    1. Some PCs have a Serial RS232 interface and a suitable terminal emulation package already installed, which can easily be utilised with the WindSonic. Otherwise use Gill Wind Software. 2. The cable length for reliable operation is limited to 6.5m (20ft) (see Section 4.4.4 on page 18.) 3.

  • Page 22: Connecting Windsonic Option 2 Or 3 (Not Metal) Set For Default Rs-422 Using Safe Mode

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 4.7. Connecting WindSonic Option 2 or 3 (NOT Metal) set for default RS-422 using Safe Mode Connecting WindSonic Option 2 or 3 set for default RS-422 to a PC using an RS-232 Safe Mode Connection. WindSonic Typical 9 Way circular connector...

  • Page 23: Connecting An Rs422 Output Windsonic M To A Pc With An Rs422 Interface/Converter

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 4.8. Connecting an RS422 output WindSonic M to a PC with an RS422 Interface/Converter WindSonic M must be set for RS422/RS485 mode (E2). Wiring connections below are not the same as a standard WindSonic Option 2 or 3 unit. For further details on how to change a WindSonic M from the Default Set RS232 Output (Mode E3) to RS422 Output (Mode, E2) please see Appendix H on page 65.

  • Page 24: Changing An Option 2 Or 3 Sensor Set For Rs-232 Back To Rs-422

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 4.9. Changing an Option 2 or 3 Sensor set for RS-232 back to RS-422 Connect the Option 2 or 3 WindSonic as per Section 4.7 on page 22. Repeat instructions shown in Section 4.7 on page 22 except that in Safe Mode set the E Command to E2 etc.

  • Page 25: 4.11. Using Rs-485 (2-Wire Point-To-Point ) With Option 2 Or 3 Units

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 4.11. Using RS-485 (2-wire point-to-point ) with Option 2 or 3 units 1. The unit must be set for RS-422/485 mode (E2 setting). 2. WindSonics must be set in Polled mode, a node address letter may be given if required. (See Nx –...

  • Page 26: 4.12. Using Rs-485 (2-Wire Point-To-Point) With Metal Units

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 4.12. Using RS-485 (2-wire point-to-point) with Metal units 1. The unit must be set for RS-422/485 mode (E2 setting). 2. WindSonics must be set in Polled mode, a node address letter may be given if required. See Section 6.1 on page 32.

  • Page 27: Using The Analogue Output (Option 3 And Metal With Analogue Output)

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 4.13. Using the Analogue Output (Option 3 and Metal with Analogue Output) 1. If the Current output is used, the total output load MUST be below 300 ohms, including the cable resistance. 2. The current output loads must be returned to Signal Ground. 3.

  • Page 28: Windsonic Option 5 Modbus Over Rs-485 (2-Wire Point-To-Point )

    WindSonic option 4 SDI-12 is factory configured in SDI-12 mode and complies with SDI-12 Interface Standard V1.3, see 7. SDI-12 Commands (Option 4) for details. WindSonic Option 4 is not compatible with Gill Wind, WindView or WindSet Software. Connecting to an SDI-12 Interface (Option 4)

  • Page 29: Mechanical

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Mechanical Before installing, see note at Section 4.3. Bench system test on page 16. 5.1. Orientation Normally the WindSonic is mounted on a vertical tube, ensuring a horizontal Measuring Plane. See Figure 2 Alignment and Mounting details on page 30. For indoor use the unit may be mounted with the Measurement Plane set to any required orientation.
  • Page 30 7. Screw an Earth cable minimum of 6mm2 to the Bracket chassis using Screw and Terminal Tag fixings supplied. Figure 2 Alignment and Mounting details Gill Instruments can supply a 0.5 metre Aluminium support tube with drilled and tapped M5 holes as above, part number 1405-30-056. gillinstruments.com...

  • Page 31: Earthing / Grounding (Metal Windsonic Only)

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 5.4. Earthing / Grounding (Metal WindSonic ONLY) Non-metal WindSonic should NOT be grounded as described here. The cable shield should only be connected to ground at the non-anemometer end, and should not connect to any metalwork on the WindSonic.

  • Page 32: Windsonic Option 1, 2 & 3 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, Continuous „ Gill – Polar with Gust, Continuous „...

  • Page 33: Wind Direction

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor WindSonic node address The default setting is ‘Q’ . If required the WindSonic can be configured to show a different alphabetical node letter (A to Z), so as to identify the WindSonic. 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 34: Gill Format - Uv

    The WindSonic samples continuously and delivers wind information at ¼, ½, 1 (default setting), 2, or 4 outputs per second. 6.2. Gill format – UV 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 35: Nmea Format (Nmea Status Codes)

    – IIMWV - is a mnemonic for Integrated Instrument Mean Wind direction & Velocity (alternative start of string format WIMWV can be selected). Gill Status codes are as described in Appendix O. Status Codes. A typical WindSonic configuration suitable for NMEA (See Appendix I. Configuring WindSonic Option 1, 2 & 3...

  • Page 36: Nmea Format (Gill Status Codes)

    Consult specification NMEA 0183 version 3 (available on the web) for complete interface details. 6.5. Gill format – Tunnel Mode (UU, Continuous ) In this mode, the output is given as a signed figure (i.e. positive or negative) along the ‘U’...

  • Page 37: Gill Format - Uv With Gust

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 6.6. Gill format – UV with Gust 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 with both gust direction and magnitude included.

  • Page 38: Gill Format - Polar With Gust

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 6.7. Gill format – Polar with Gust In this mode, the output is given as direction and velocity values with both gust direction and magnitude included. <STX>Q,214,001.14,180,004.02,M,00,<ETX>3C WindSonic Max Gust Direction Magnitude Max Gust...

  • Page 39: Wind Speed Scaling

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 6.8.2. Analogue Output Modes Polar Mode NMEA Mode UV Mode Tunnel Mode Analogue Outputs Modes 2 and 4 Modes 5,14,15 &16 Modes 1 and 3 Mode 12 Channel 1 Wind Speed Wind Speed U Wind Speed U Wind Speed (Pin 8/L wrt Pin 1) Channel 2...

  • Page 40: 6.11. Analogue Output Rate

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 6.11. Analogue Output rate In Continuous and Polled modes, the analogue output update rate will be determined by the P command setting. 6.12. Disabled outputs If the analogue outputs are not required, they can be disabled (Command S9). 6.13.

  • Page 41: Y1 Setting (Default)

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 6.16. Y1 setting (Default) Under data error conditions will switch back and forth between 0 and 5V (or 0/4 to 20mA) at the selected output rate. The following table summarises the above reporting conditions with Analogue Outputs set for Polar Continuous Output and 0-5v (T1), 0-20mA (T5) and 4-20mA (T3).

  • Page 42: 6.19. Error Condition Reporting Notes

    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 43 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor gillinstruments.com...

  • Page 44: Sdi-12 Commands (Option 4)

    Under normal no error conditions a typical data output will show: - 0+083+000.02+00<CR><LF> e.g., Unit ID, Direction, Speed, Status Code. Under error conditions e.g. blocked paths error code 04 the unit will pad the wind data with 9’s as follows (Gill Fixed Field setting):-. 0+999+999.9+04<CR><LF>...

  • Page 45: Commands And Returns In Low Power Mode (Axlpm!)

    Use of the aR2!, aR3!, aR4! and aR5! (and their associated aRCn!) commands when the device is in aXLPM! (Low power - continuous) mode, will return a “zero data values ready” message. Name Command Gill Output atttn<CR><LF> e.g. a0053 Where a is unit identifier, 005 is measurement...

  • Page 46: Commands And Returns In High Power Mode (Axhpm!)

    1-minute rolling average and 1 minute maximum (with associated direction) can be retrieved at any time. 1 minute averaged outputs are available using aR2!, aR3!, aR4! and AR5! Commands. When powering up the unit wait 9.5 seconds before sending a command. Name Command Gill Output a<dir><mag><status><CR><LF> Continuous Measurement (Polar) aR0! e.g., 0+332+000.04+00><CR><LF> a<dir><mag><status><CRC>...
  • Page 47 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Name Command Gill Output a<dir_scalarav><mag_scalarav><dir_at_mag_ Scalar average direction and aR4! scalarmax><mag_scalarmax><status><CR><LF> magnitude e.g. 0+062+000.04+123+000.12+00<CR><LF> a<dir_scalarav><mag_scalarav><dir_ Scalar average direction and at_mag_scalarmax><mag_ aRC4! magnitude with CRC scalarmax><status><checksum><CR><LF> e.g. 0+070+000.03+123+000.12+00JFr<CR><LF> a<U_from_scalarav><V_from_ Scalar average direction and scalarav><U_from_scalarmax><V_from_ magnitude, then converted into U and aR5! scalarmax><status><CR><LF>...

  • Page 48: Modbus Rtu Protocol (Option 5)

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Modbus RTU Protocol (Option 5) Ideal for any networked installation of devices, the Modbus RTU protocol provides data in a number of different formats. 8.1. RS-485 Networking Multiple units can be connected on the same 2-wire RS-485 network. Note that: „...
  • Page 49 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 32-bit 32-bit 16-bit float integer integer Item Units Definition register registers register address address address Speed 2000 4000 6000 Wind speed (polar magnitude). Direction degrees 2002 4002 6001 Wind direction (polar). U-axis velocity 2004 4004 6002 Signed wind speed magnitude (vectorial).

  • Page 50: Measurement Register Scaling

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 8.6. Measurement Register Scaling Available measurements are available in three data formats, with different scaling factors in order to accommodate data that includes decimal fractions: „ 32-bit float - no scaling „ 32-bit integer - scaled x 100 (except status flags) „...

  • Page 51: Appendix A. Technical Specification - Windsonic Options 1, 2 & 3

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix A. Technical Specification - WindSonic Options 1, 2 & 3 Wind Measurement Metres/second (m/s, Knots, Miles per hour (mph), Kilometres per hour (kph), Feet per minute Units of Measure (fpm) Output Frequency 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, or 4 outputs per second Digital Analogue Polar - Speed and Direction...
  • Page 52 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Digital Output Formats Continuous or Polled (output on request by host system) Gill Polar (Speed and Direction) or UV (2 axis, signed Speed) Marine - NMEA NMEA 0183 version 3 Power Supply 5 to 30 V DC Option 1 and 2 units (WindSonic)

  • Page 53: Appendix B. Technical Specification - Windsonic Option 4

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix B. Technical Specification - WindSonic Option 4 Output Units of measure Metres/second (m/s) Wind Speed Range 0 – 60 m/s Accuracy 2% RMSE (at 12m/s) Resolution 0.01 m/s Wind Direction Range 0 - 359° Accuracy 2°...

  • Page 54: Appendix C. Technical Specification - Windsonic Option 5

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix C. Technical Specification - WindSonic Option 5 Output Units of measure Metres/second (m/s) Wind Speed Range 0 – 60 m/s Accuracy 2% RMSE (at 12m/s) Resolution 0.01 m/s Wind Direction Range 0 - 359° Accuracy 2°...

  • Page 55: Appendix D. Technical Specification - Windsonic Metal

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix D. Technical Specification - WindSonic Metal Wind Measurement Metres/second (m/s, Knots, Miles per hour (mph), Kilometres per hour (kph), Feet per minute Units of Measure (fpm) Output Frequency 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, or 4 outputs per second Digital Analogue Polar - Speed and Direction...
  • Page 56 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Digital Output Formats Continuous or Polled (output on request by host system) Gill Polar (Speed and Direction) or UV (2 axis, signed Speed) Tunnel: U speed & U polarity Marine - NMEA NMEA 0183 version 3...

  • Page 57: Appendix E. Cable Assembly For Windsonic (9-Way Connector)

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix E. Cable Assembly for WindSonic (9-Way Connector) Open the pack of parts provided with the WindSonic, or as accessories part 1405-PK-069 for Options 1-4 (1405-PK-111 for WindSonic Metal non-Analogue, 1405-PK-112 for WindSonic Metal with Analogue). Note that the connector supplies the correct strain relief for cables with an outside diameter of 6-12mm).

  • Page 58: Connector Assembly

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Connector Assembly To disassemble the connector, reverse this procedure Put the parts on the cable in the order as shown below. Whilst squeezing the red retainer in the direction of ARROWS A, pull in the direction of ARROW B Your connector should now resemble the connector in the picture below.
  • Page 59 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 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.

  • Page 60: Connector Spares

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Connector Spares For spares purposes the complete WindSonic Souriau Clipper connector comprises of: - 9-way Connector CL1F1201. Connector female contact CM10SC10MQ (size 20 contact). Sealing Gland Clipper size1 CL101021 (suitable for cables 6-12mm outer diameter). gillinstruments.com...

  • Page 61: Appendix F. Cable Assembly For Windsonic M With Analogue Outputs (12-Way Connector)

    Appendix F. Cable Assembly for WindSonic M with Analogue Outputs (12-way connector) 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:-.

  • Page 62: Prepare Connector Head (Gill Part 020-04990)

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 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). Place the O-ring around this part Remove the thread protector...
  • Page 63 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Now screw in part 4 and torque up to a value of 10Nm. Part 4 Part 3 Part 2 Now screw in part 4 and torque up to a value of 10Nm. Pass parts 3 and 2, the cable seal and cable grip from the connector kit, along the cable to the housing. Now screw in item 1, the clamp nut, over parts 2 and 3 and onto the housing and torque up to a value of 10Nm.

  • Page 64: Appendix G. Windsonic Default Setup

    WindSonic Option 4 is set for SDI-12 only. WindSonic Option 5 is set for Modbus only. Analogue Outputs are also simultaneously available from the Option 3 unit. WindSonic Option 4 is not compatible with Gill Wind, WindView or WindSet Software. gillinstruments.com...

  • Page 65: Appendix H. Windsonic Safe Mode

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix H. WindSonic Safe mode Using Safe Mode to get communication and to change settings If an Option 1, 2, 3 or Metal WindSonic is not communicating an output then try the Safe Mode feature as described here.

  • Page 66: Operation Method Summary

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Operation Method Summary Connect the WindSonic as per the previous connection diagrams. With WindSonic power off, set up a Terminal connection but with the Baud rate set to 19200 (this can be at variance with the original WindSonic Baud rate setting). Hold down the * character (shift 8) and apply power to the WindSonic.
  • Page 67 If the 2-digit Status Code is other than 00 refer to Appendix O. Status Codes. 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. gillinstruments.com...
  • Page 68 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Power to the WindSonic is turned off at this stage. Open a Terminal Program e.g., Tera Term or HyperTerminal etc. The Safe Mode settings are: Baud Rate 4800 Data bits Parity None Stop bits Flow Control None gillinstruments.com...

  • Page 69: Appendix I. Configuring Windsonic Option 1, 2 & 3 Using Wind

    Appendix I. Configuring WindSonic Option 1, 2 & 3 using Wind Gill Wind Software may be used to configure WindSonic Options 1, 2 & 3; alternatively, the user may elect to use another terminal emulator package such as Tera Term or puTTY etc. This section describes the commands used to change User and Communications settings.
  • Page 70 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor It is also possible to use Wind as a Terminal Program and change settings using the Configuration Mode of operation (Commands are listed in Appendix K on page 76). If you wish to review the Sensor Settings, click on Tools/Report Config. gillinstruments.com...
  • Page 71 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor When selected a similar message to that below will be seen. gillinstruments.com...
  • Page 72 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor To review and change the WindSonic configuration click on Tools/Wizard Typical Screen is shown following: - gillinstruments.com...
  • Page 73 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 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 74: Appendix J. Configuring Option 1-3 Using Terminal Package

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix J. Configuring Option 1-3 using terminal package 1. Determine the COM port the WindSonic is connected to. 2. Open preferred terminal program (Wind, Tera Term etc.) 3. Select COM port 4. Adjust the Port settings to match WindSonic settings. WindSonic default settings are : Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None...

  • Page 75: Checking The Configuration

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor 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 D3 then press ENTER The WindSonic responds with the default settings shown below for Option 1 units.

  • Page 76: Appendix K. Option 1-3 Configuration Commands

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix K. Option 1-3 Configuration Commands COMMAND USER Baud rate Analogue angle wrapping Diagnostic and Configuration Direction Resolution Set Physical Comms Data and Parity Options Not currently used GUSTINT Set Gust Interval in minutes Power-Up message Minimum Direction Velocity Message Terminator...

  • Page 77: Bx - Baud Rate

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Bx – Baud rate Item Options Command 2400 4800 Baud rate 9600 19200 38400 To change the Baud rate when using a terminal package- E.g. 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 78: Fx - Data And Parity Options

    Command 8 bits, no parity Data and parity options 8 bits, even parity 8 bits, odd parity Gx – Reserved for Gill use only GUSTINTx – Gust Interval in minutes Item Options Command Set the Gust Interval in minutes x=1-10...

  • Page 79: Kxx To Kxxxx - Minimum Direction Velocity

    Gill, Polar, Polled NMEA, IIMWV (NMEA status code) Tunnel Continuous Message format NMEA, WIMWV (NMEA status code) NMEA, WIMWV (Gill status code) NMEA, IIMWV (Gill status code) Gill, UV + Gust, Continuous Gill, Polar + Gust, Continuous Gill, UV + Gust, Polled Gill, Polar + Gust, Polled gillinstruments.com...

  • Page 80: Nx - Node Address

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Nx – Node Address Item Options Command Node Address Q… - (A to Z) N<Q> If used in polled mode then 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 81: Sx - Analogue Output Range

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Sx – Analogue Output Range The following command is only valid for the WindSonic Option 3: Item Options Command 0 – 5 metres per second 0 – 10 metres per second 0 – 20 metres per second 0 –...

  • Page 82: Configuration / Diagnostic Information

    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) Analogue output modes: 0-5V 4-20mA...

  • Page 83: Appendix L. Option 1-3 Polled Mode Commands

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix L. Option 1-3 Polled Mode Commands 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 consisting of the WindSonic Unit Identifier –...

  • Page 84: Appendix M. Wndview Software

    Appendix M. WndView Software Gill WindView software allows for simple configuration of the WindSonic Option 1 - 3, as well as display and logging of output, and is available to download, free of charge from the Gill Instruments Limited website gillinstruments.com/software.

  • Page 85: Appendix O. Status Codes

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix O. Status Codes Option 1-3 and WindSonic Metal Status Codes The Status code is sent as part of each wind measurement message. Code Status Condition Sufficient samples in average period Insufficient samples in average period Axis 1 failed on U axis Insufficient samples in average period...

  • Page 86: Sdi-12 Status Codes

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor SDI-12 Status Codes Code Status Condition Sufficient samples in average period Insufficient samples in average period Axis 1 failed on U axis Insufficient samples in average period Axis 2 failed on V axis Insufficient samples in average period Axis 1 and 2 failed on both axes NVM error...

  • Page 87: Appendix P. Maintenance & Fault-Finding

    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: 1. All cables and connectors are checked for continuity, bad contacts, corrosion etc.

  • Page 88: Returning Unit

    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. Bench Test 1. Couple the WindSonic to the host system and power supply, using a known working test cable.

  • Page 89: Heater Tests (If Applicable)

    Calibration A Custom calibration is available from Gill Instruments. This must be specified at the time of order, or the unit must be returned to Gill Instruments for retrospective calibration.

  • Page 90: Appendix Q. Glossary & Abbreviations

    Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Appendix Q. Glossary & Abbreviations Item Meaning Calibration Carriage Return Comma Separated Variable Engineering Factory Kilometres per Hour Line Feed Miles per Hour National Marine Electronics Association standard for interfacing marine electronic NMEA 0183 (version 3) navigational devices Non-Volatile Memory IBM compatible Personal Computer...

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