ANEMOMETER
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1. Finally fix the anemometer with the DIN 6921 M6 screw 3 3 6 MAGNETIC FIXATION OPTIONAL Fig 6 Magnetic fixation 1 In the magnetic fixation put the DIN 6921 screw 1 together with the M6 nut 3 without tighten them up through the passing hole 6 of the metallic fixation 2 2 Mount the metallic fixation 2 in the anemometer s body placing its 3 brackets inside the 3 square holes of the fixation so the screw 1 gets placed in its final position 3 Finally put the other M6 DIN 6921 screw 4 and tighten up all with the M6 self retaining nut 3 ANEMOMETER towa Y erae 4 All three magnets must be in contact with the crane subjection surface that must be totally flat and with a thickness of 6 8 mm minimum 5 For more security after placing the anemometer at the crane put the safety clamp 5 that NEVER must be used as the unique fixation system 6 To take it out of the crane you must move it from side to side holding the anemometer s body NEVER by the vane CORRECT INCORRECT 3 7 ANEMOMETER S CONFIGURATION The equipment allows different configuration types through a minidip with 4 selectors placed within as an auto test function a restart function when the A arm signal 70 Km h is activated or to disable the acoustic signal in special areas as hospitals residential zones etc To access the interior of the equipment for changing the configuration or to connect it just tak2. towa Y USER S MANUAL ANEMOMETER VA000906 ITOWA IT IS FORBIDDEN TO FULLY OR PARTIALLY REPRODUCE THIS MANUAL WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORISATION FROM ITOWA IN THE EVENT OF INFRINGEMENT ITOWA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE THE ACTION IT DEEMS NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT LAW ITOWA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THIS MANUAL WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION MAANM2GB Rev 1 22 06 2012 Approved by Engineering Manager I Mart nez ANEMOMETER towa Y ee 1 INTRODUCTION The Itowa s Anemometer has been designed to fulfil the requirements of the spanish law ITC MIE AEM 2 of the Reglamento de aparatos de elevaci n y manutenci n for tower cranes and other lifting aplications in construction sites The anemometer measures the wind speed and shows two different types of alert through visual and acoustic signals One of them is the Warning signal that is intermittent for more than 5 seconds and it s activated when the wind speed surpasses the 50 Km h 31 mph limit but not the 70 Km h 43 5 mph limit and the other is the A arm signal that is continuous and warns that the wind speed is faster than the 70 Km h 43 5 mph limit for at least 2 seconds when it exceeds or when it decreases this limit alerting the danger By this way the anemometer filters any possible false warning produced by wind gusts It offers different solutions for installation from the comfort of the magnetic fixation to the versati
3. andard fixation 306 x 226 x 170 mm Fixation Bichromium plated steel 4 mm plate 3 INSTALLATION The anemometer must be placed at the top of the crane alone making sure that is not shielded by any part of the crane s structure and that is visible and accessible for an easy maintenance The power entry connection has to be made ensuring that the anemometer will only be off when the wind free slewing manoeuvre of the crane is activated Itowa does not claim responsability of any damage caused by a bad installation N ATTENTION THE SUPORT ASSEMBLY SHOULDN T BE HIGHER THAN 15 ANGLE ATTENTION THE ANEMOMETER S FIXATION ASSEMBLY METALLIC PARTS MUST BE FIXED AT THE CRANE BEFORE HANGING ITS BODY EXCEPT IN THE MAGNETIC FIXATION OPTION ANEMOMETER towa Y AE 3 1 HORIZONTAL FIXATION ON A FLAT SURFACE Square section min 30 mm Fig 1 Fixation on a flat surface 3 2 HORIZONTAL FIXATION ON A TUBULAR SURFACE Round section min 30 mm Fig 2 Fixation on a tubular surface 3 3 HORIZONTAL FIXATION ON AN ANGLE Fig 3 Fixation on an angle 3 4 VERTICAL FIXATION Section min 30 mm Fig 4 Vertical fixation ANEMOMETER liway m 3 5 FIXATION PROCESS Fig 5 Fixation 1 Once the fixation group is placed at the crane 1 insert the subjection brackets of the anemometer 2 in the square holes of the fixation and anchor it with a down movement 2
4. devices communication This module fig 10 gives a RS485 output for connecting the different types of Itowa s peripheric devices like the Events recorder or the Display device RS485 VA000920 Fig 10 RS485 output module peripheric devices It allows too to install an external and independent sensor at a maximum 20 meters distance from the anemometer s body only in specific models In these cases you must follow the table below for connecting RS485 Module STANDARD WARMED CIRCUIT N SENSOR SENSOR Black Brown Yellow Ground Blue ANEMOMETER towa Y ae e METALLIC SHOVELS SENSOR These shovels are made in injected aluminium alloy that gives the vane a higher toughness and makes possible thanks to its thermal conductivity the warmed sensor model e WARMED SENSOR WITH METALLIC SHOVELS The warmed sensor highly improves the equipment allowing it to work on hard weather conditions with low temperature when usually the ice that can be formed in the sensor blocks the vane s rotation disabling the equipment and consequently the security for the machine to work This system incorporates a thermal resistor that increases progressively the temperature to the level needed for melting the frost that could have been made inside the vane 6 RECYCLING eS INFORMATION FOR THE PROPER MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES The equipment s refuses should never be mixed with general refus
5. e out the screws of the connection cover Mini dip mm a 1 2 3 4 Fig 7 Configuration mini dip ANEMOMETER towa Y ae 3 7 1 CONFIGURATION DIP1 ON 1 Starting auto test OFF No starting auto test DIP2 ON 1 Horn enabled OFF Horn disabled Once passed the 70 Km h limit the ALARM signal remains activated although ON the wind speed decrease to 0 Km h it only will get deactivated when the DIP3 power is off for at least 15 seconds OFF 1 The ALARM signal disappears when the wind speed is below the 70 Km h limit IMPORTANT THE DIPS CONFIGURATION IT S RESTRICTED FOR AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY ITS RIGHT POSITION IS ON IF THE DIP4 IS IN THE OFF POSITION THE EQUIPMENT WILL SHOW THE SENSOR ERROR MESSAGE N 1 Normal function position pipg ONO P OFF Maintenance position 1 Initial settings 3 8 ANEMOMETER S INTERNAL CONNECTION K Fuse 1A Fig 8 Power entry connection NOTE Once it s connected 1 Tighten up the cablegand strongly against the cable for keeping it safe from liquids and dust 2 Be sure the connection cover is closed to guarantee the total protection IP65 ANEMOMETER towa Y ee 4 OPERATION e AUTO TEST When it starts the anemometer config DIP1 makes an auto test blinking every led and acoustic signal config DIP2 with 2 p
6. es These refuses can be delivered without any extra cost to the centers of refuse collection For further information please contact your local authorities To recycle an electronic device separately from the general refuses avoids possible negative consequences for the environment Furthermore it allows a proper recycling process for all the pieces This implies both energy and resources saving This symbol is marked in all products It highlights both the obligation to collaborate with the refuse collection and the warning of not using traditional containers for the elimination of the products For further information please contact your local authorities 6 1 PACKAGING The materials used for packaging are recyclable Please consider the local norms with regards to the recycling of these products
7. lity of the quick fixing system that adapts on any vertical or horizontal surface no matter being flat tubular or angle The high quality of the materials and components guarantees the highest visual and acoustic power and a great toughness and reliability supporting electrical shutdowns for 15 seconds Its advanced and functional design makes possible an easy quick and safe installation thanks to a simple connection cover Optionally allows e 2 outputs per relay Warning and Alarm e Metallic sensor or metallic warmed sensor e RS485 output for connection of external devices e Adjusting the speed triggering system below the predetermined limits of Warning and Alarm e Magnetic fixation 1 Regulation of elevation and maintenance devices ANEMOMETER towa Y ae 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Sensor Measurement system Optical Measure range 0 30 m s 0 108 km h 0 67 mph Resolution 0 06 m s Dimensions 85 x 120 x 120 mm Horn Bitone 110 dB Lights Amber light Warning triang shape High luminescent diodes 100 milions Red light Alarm round shape of cycles Frequency 1 Hz flashes 60 min Power Amber 55 candles Red 98 candles Power entry 48 115 230 or 400 Vac 10 15 10VA 1A fuse Connection Through 2 PG9 cablegands Closing margin 5 10 mm Working temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Protection degree IP 65 Dimensions with st
8. ulses If you have installed a Speed limit pre selection module see the specific section below e ERROR SENSOR DETECTION When a failure in the sensor is produced a broken cable is detected or there is a wrong connection external sensor models all the leds of the anemometer blink alternatively not stopping until the damage is fixed 5 OPTIONAL e MODULES o 2 Outputs per relay module Warning amp Alarm This module fig 9 has 2 commuted relays 125 Vac 0 6A potential free that only get activated when the wind speed surpasses the WARNING and ALARM limits The WARNING relay keeps activated continuously while the leds blink until the wind speed decreases under the established limit o Speed limit pre selection module This module fig 9 allows you to customize the triggering limits of the different signals in high risk areas this adjustments will always be under the WARNING and ALARM limits established by the ITC MIE AEM 2 otherwise the adjustments won t work and the equipment will return to the initial settings If the selected configuration is different from the standard in the auto test function the leds will blink 3 times instead 2 The adjustments will only be effective after restarting the equipment ANEMOMETER towa Y ee o 2 gt lt zx oc L m lt WARNING ALARM VA000919 Fig 9 Two outputs relay and Speed limit pre selection module o RS485 output peripheric
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