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- Page 1 USER'S GUIDE Wind Vane WAV151 M210294en-A...
- Page 2 The contents are subject to change without prior notice. Please observe that this manual does not create any legally binding obligations for Vaisala towards the customer or end user. All legally binding commitments and agreements are included exclusively in the...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety ...............4 General Safety Considerations......4 Product Related Safety Precautions .....5 ESD Protection .............5 Regulatory Compliances........6 Warranty ..............6 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............7 Introduction to WAV151 Wind Vane ......7 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION ................9 Selecting Location ..........9 Installation Procedure ..........10 Mounting.............10 Alignment............12 Verification............12 Connector ..............12... - Page 4 Table 3 Available Spare Parts..........20 Table 4 Some Common Problems and their Remedies ..21 Table 5 WAV151 Wind Vane Specifications......25 Table 6 Output from Connector Pins C to H......26 Table 7 MTBF Values............26 2 ______________________________________________________ M210294en-A...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 General Information
- Chapter 3, Installation, provides you with information that is intended to help you install this product. - Chapter 4, Maintenance, provides information that is needed in the basic maintenance of the WAV151 Wind Vane. - Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, describes common problems, their probable causes and remedies, and contact information. -
Page 6: Version Information
User's Guide ________________________________________________________ Version Information Table 1 Manual Revisions Manual Code Description M210294en-A This manual, the first version of the WAV151 Wind Vane User's Guide. Related Manuals Table 2 Related Manuals Manual Code Manual Name M210293en WAA151 Anemometer - User's Guide... -
Page 7: Product Related Safety Precautions
Chapter 1 ___________________________________________ General Information Product Related Safety Precautions The WAV151 Wind Vane delivered to you has been tested for safety and approved as shipped from the factory. Note the following precautions: WARNING Ground the product, and verify outdoor installation grounding periodically to minimize shock hazard. -
Page 8: Regulatory Compliances
- Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching the component contacts. Regulatory Compliances The WAV151 complies with the following performance and environmental test standards: - Wind tunnel tests per ASTM standard method D5366-96 (for starting threshold, damping ratio, overshoot ratio, and delay distance;... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Product Overview
Chapter 2 ____________________________________________ Product Overview CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW This chapter introduces the WAV151 Wind Vane features and advantages. Introduction to WAV151 Wind Vane The WAV151 Wind Vane is a counter-balanced, low- threshold optoelectronic wind vane. Infrared LEDs and phototransistors are mounted on six orbits on each side of a 6-bit GRAY-coded disc. -
Page 10: Figure 1 Wav151 Wind Vane
User's Guide ________________________________________________________ 0204-044 Figure 1 WAV151 Wind Vane The following numbers refer to Figure 1 above: 1 = Vane assembly 2 = Sensor shaft 3 = Lower body 8 ______________________________________________________ M210294en-A... -
Page 11: Chapter 3 Installation
Chapter 3 __________________________________________________ Installation CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter provides you with information that is intended to help you install this product. Selecting Location Allow sufficient clearance for the wind sensors. Wind sensors should not be located next to a building or any other object that might affect the flow of air. -
Page 12: Installation Procedure
When the diagonal (W) is less than the height (H) the minimum length of the mast is 1.5 × W. Installation Procedure Mounting Sensor installation is most convenient when you use a Vaisala manufactured cross arm for mounting the sensor. 10 _____________________________________________________ M210294en-A... -
Page 13: Figure 4 Mounting Of Wind Sensor
Chapter 3 __________________________________________________ Installation Always mount the WAV151 Wind Vane to the northern end of the cross arm. It is recommended that you remove the vane assembly to ease installation. Fit the 10-pin cable plug through the mounting flange at the end of the cross arm, then connect it to the sensor. -
Page 14: Alignment
Alignment The wind vane does not need any alignment after mounting when a Vaisala cross arm is used. The mounting screws are located at the bottom of the sensor so that you can mount the sensor in one position only to the flange. - Page 15 Chapter 3 __________________________________________________ Installation The following letters refer to Figure 5 on page 12. A = D+, power input from 9.5 to 15.5 VDC B = GND, common ground C = G5, signal output D = G4, signal output E = G3, signal output F = G2, signal output G = G1, signal output H = G0, signal output...
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Page 17: Chapter 4 Maintenance
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Maintenance CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE This chapter provides information that is needed in the basic maintenance of the WAV151 Wind Vane. Periodic Maintenance Cleaning Heavy contamination in the vane, such as bird dropplets or ice will deteriorate the accuracy of the wind vane. Clean the vane when necessary. -
Page 18: Replacing Consumables
User's Guide ________________________________________________________ Replacing Consumables Replacement of the bearings should only be done by a trained technician. To replace the ball bearings, follow the procedure below and refer to Figure 6 on page 19. Open the vane assembly fixing screw with a 2-mm Allen key. - Page 19 Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Maintenance 10. Remove the internal retaining ring at the bottom of the shaft (using narrow-pointed pliers). 11. Remove the lower bearing. 12. Push out the shaft downwards through the upper body. 13. Remove the top bearing. To reassemble the sensor, reverse the above work order. The numbers in parenthesis refer to Figure 6 on page 19.
- Page 20 User's Guide ________________________________________________________ When placing the lower body assembly, make sure that the NOTE O-ring is correctly positioned between the upper and lower bodies. It is recommended to replace the O-rings with new ones before reassembling. Tighten the hexagon nut of the connector (2). Connect the cable plug to the sensor body connector.
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Page 21: Figure 6 Wav151 Assembly
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Maintenance 0204-045 Figure 6 WAV151 Assembly VAISALA__________________________________________________________19... -
Page 22: Parts List For Consumables
User's Guide ________________________________________________________ The wind vane has been counter-balanced at the factory but can be readjusted, if necessary. To do this, loosen the vane assembly and place it on its side on the table. A correctly balanced vane will stay in horizontal position. Parts List for Consumables Table 3 Available Spare Parts... -
Page 23: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
The sensor is not powered Check that the supply voltage properly. is from 9.5 to15.5 VDC Some Vaisala products, for Check that the sensor output example, WAT12, switch rises above (U in - 1.5 V) at the power on to the sensor only end of the power pulse. -
Page 24: Getting Help
User's Guide ________________________________________________________ Problem Probable Cause Remedy The sensor shaft is The heating element does not Send the sensor to Vaisala for covered with ice function. repair. See section Return and snow. Instructions on page 23 for details. The heating element is not Open the sensor and check properly connected. -
Page 25: Return Instructions
Pack the faulty product using an ESD protection bag of good quality with proper cushioning material in a strong box of adequate size. Please include the Problem Report in the same box. Send the box to: Vaisala Oyj SSD Service Vanha Nurmijärventie 21 FIN-01670 Vantaa Finland... - Page 26 User's Guide ________________________________________________________ This page intentionally left blank. 24 _____________________________________________________ M210294en-A...
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Page 27: Chapter 6 Technical Data
Chapter 6 _______________________________________________Technical Data CHAPTER 6 TECHNICAL DATA This chapter provides the technical data of the WAV151 Wind Vane. Specifications Table 5 WAV151 Wind Vane Specifications Property Description/Value Sensor/Transducer type Vane/Optical code disc Measuring range 0 ... 360° Starting threshold <... -
Page 28: Mtbf
User's Guide ________________________________________________________ Property Description/Value Housing material AlMgSi, gray anodized Vane material AlSi 12, anodized Dimensions 300 (h) × 90 (Ø) mm Swept radius of vane: 172 mm Weight 660 g Table 6 Output from Connector Pins C to H (º) Output (º) -
Page 29: Mttr
Chapter 6 _______________________________________________Technical Data MTTR Mean time to repair is 0.3 h. VAISALA__________________________________________________________27... - Page 30 *M210294EN*...