synchrotac 706 series. data sheet and installation instructions
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1. A uo euo MM WA suuuo 8 L 0 AOS U9JAS RIMCO MIDDLETON SYNCHROTAC Precision Weather Monitoring Instruments APPLICATION NOTE Positioning of Wind Speed Instruments The World Meteorological Organisation WMO states that an anemometer for the purpose of measuring surface winds should be mounted 10 metres above the ground as a standard Ideally measurements should be made on level open terrain but since such conditions rarely exist certain guide lines may be followed should obstructions or other problems related to exposure exist Locating Instruments on or near Structures Generally accepted guide lines for locating wind systems around an obstruction while keeping instruments in the ambient airflow 1 For structures up to 10 metres in height Locate instrument generally upwind of a structure at a distance away equal to the structure s height Locate instrument on top of the structure at a height of the structure above the structure Locate instrument a distance generally downwind of structure equal to 5 10 times the structure height For structures in excess of 10 metres height Placing instruments on top of very small structures presents some difficulties Whenever possible it is best to erect a tower to clear any obstructions In the case of a building where a tower may not be practical an alternative is2. NYA ssepn GS 7911 0996 L9 E SG 0 Buy gez Od 1994s seppeo 8G S TIVL3O NOILVNINYAL 90 ns 8S NOILVTIVLSNI 902 OVLONHONAS 87 u3umn 1 Su A 002 Jp s iejec 907NAS 9l d ds A ddng peuBije suayjo Aq pue ueeq uonoes 99 x Peasy L SE L y 9EZNAS dsg m Sd ysureBe Buryoo u l uBil edid Bununo A e40Jeq CMS LMS Buisnou uo Jo Jo pue edid COV LOV u6nouu ajqeo ssed SHUM uonoes Jejeujouieuy pue zezas Q ol M S jeg Bulyoo7 sew o pue DuiuejuBn Jo sjelj peoeds WWGG 3jSsV8 LV 1 NOILO3IOG peeds pUIM Dunse2 BuisnoH EXEN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS anemometer section only SYN732 734 736 1 Prepare a mast to appropriate height with at least 250mm of pipe at top threaded to 3 4 B S P The male thread section D immed must be at least 20mm long Feed a suitable cable with Thread approximately 250mm protruding fro
3. The Synchrotac 706 Series Heavy Duty Wind Speed and Direction Transmiters are designed for long trouble free life under severe climatic conditions They are solidly constructed from naval bronze brass stainless steel and other corrosion resistant materials Bearings are low friction stainless steel for a low starting threshold The instrument is sealed against dust moisture and vermin ingress and mounts directly on a 3 4 inch speed only or 1 inch speed amp direction male BSP thread Special bearing lubricants ensure reliable operation over the temperature range and under normal conditions should give maintenance free operation in excess of 10 years The wind speed section may be any one of three user selected technologies The type 732 is a ten pole ac generator the type 734 employs magnetically actuated reed switch es and the 736 is an opto electronic transducer Wind direction is also ordered in one of two different configurations The type 706 is a potentiometric transducer and the type 724 is a 540 configuration employing two precision potentiometers Wind Speed Transmitter Section General Cup Diameter 127mm 57 Turning Circle Diameter 457mm 187 Body Diameter 102mm 4 Overall Height 229mm 9 Mass of Cup Set 0 95kg 2 1165 Overall Weight 3kg 6 6lbs Mounting BSP Female Thread Maximum Wind Speed gt 100m sec 7200 knots Accuracy Better than 3 above 5m sec Transfer Coefficien
4. to place the instrument on a corner of the building that is generally upwind or the corner which is exposed to the frequency of the wind Before making a permanent installation monitor a small flag at the end of a pole mounted in various locations on the building to assist in determining the location which is most representative In a flat open rural area an installation of 2 metres height may be sufficient File Wind Application Note 1 doc M Van Instrumentsm ABN 56 007 283 963 58 Geddes Street PO Box 298 Mulgrave Victoria AUSTRALIA 3170 Tel 461 3 9582 7333 Fax 61 3 9560 1164 E mail info mcvan com Internet www mcvan com M Van Instruments ABN 56 007 283 963 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 89 336 EEC WE MCVAN INSTRUMENTS PTY LTD DECLARE UNDER OUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE PRODUCTS SYNCHROTAC 706 SERIES WIND INSTRUMENTS SYN732 SYN734V1 SYN734V2 SYN736 SYN706 732 SYN706 734V1 SYN706 734V2 SYN706 736 SYN724 732 SYN724 734V1 SYN724 734V2 SYN724 736 MANUFACTURED BY MCVAN INSTRUMENTS PTY LTD TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES ARE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 89 336 EEC ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS RELATING TO ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBLY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IS BASED UPON COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE FOLLOWING HARMONISED STANDARDS EMISSIONS EN50081 1 USING EN55022 CLASS B IMMUNITY EN50082 1
5. 1 4 AF 1 7 8 AF 47 5mm 2005 Status Copyright Lin 0 2mm Tolerances SYNCHROTAC 706 73x MECHANICAL OUTLINE Ang 0 5 AND INSTALLATION NOTES Unless otherwise stated nless otherwise sta DRN JVDV 22 3 05 22 3 05 SHEET SCALE DWG ISS OF File SYN7OG 73x outline cdr M5 x 5 hex grub screw stainless steel Set after tightening union mating nut 3 4 BSP Thread M5 x 8 2 off stainless steel set screws onto flat of anemometer shaft Safety Notes When securing the cup set ensure the first M5 set screw seats into the circular depression on the flat of the anemometer shaft Fasten tightly The second M5 set screw should be screwed in with a little breakable thread adhesive and when properly fastened should be just below the surface of the cup set hub The 3 4 BSP union parts at the base of the anemometer should have thread adhesive applied to all threads and then fastened tightly Fasten the M5 set screw in the Union Mating Nut only after the Nut has been tightened into place A little breakable thread adhesive is recommended on the thread of the M5 set screw SYNCHROTAC 73x Mechanical Outline POM 19 2 04 SHEET SCALE DWG No HSS stated 10F1 NTS TBA File SYN73x EH RIMCO MIDDLETON SYNCHROTAC Precision Weather Monitoring Instruments SYNCHROTAC 706 SERIES CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMEN
6. RIMCO MIDDLETON SYNCHROTAC Precision Weather Monitoring Instruments SYNCHROTAC 706 SERIES DATA SHEET AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Vers 4 5 O 2005 SYN706 Manual V4 51 indd M Van Instruments 58 Geddes Street PO Box 298 Mulgrave Victoria AUSTRALIA 3170 Tel 61 3 9582 7333 Fax 61 3 9560 1164 C N827 E mail info mcvan com Internet www mcvan com RIMCO MIDDLETON SYNCHROTAC Precision Weather Monitoring Instruments SYNCHROTAC 706 SERIES HEAVY DUTY WIND TRANSMITTER Synchrotac 706 Series Heavy Duty Wind Speed and Direction Transmitter Designed for general meteorological applications where accuracy durability and long term reliability are required even in severe climatic conditions The Synchrotac has a long history of reliable service in very aggresive environments such as in coastal tropical cyclone areas and oil rigs Three anemometer models and two wind direction models are available in the Synchrotac 706 series The anemometer models available are the 732 poly phase linear generator the 734 isolated switch contact closure and the 736 for opto electronic pulse output The wind direction models may be either the 706 unit 360 precision potentiometer or the 724 unit utilising a ganged 540 potentiometer assembly The anemometer section may be purchased separately for wind speed only applications Series 706 Heavy Duty Wind Speed and Direction Transmitter General Specifications
7. T 73x ANEMOMETERS Viewed looking at the base of the Anemometer 3 N C O DC SUPPLY 3 5 5 28V dc GENERATOR SYN732 SYN736 SYN734V1 amp V2 706con3 cdr 2 05 C Copyright 2005 IS Mc Yan Instruments 5 Tolerances SYNCHROTAC 706 SERIES ANEMOMETER ang sos CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT Unless otherwise DRN JVdV 1 6 95 SHEET SCALE DWG No 55 dud APP RMcP 1 6 95 1071 NTS TBA B 58 Geddes Street Mulgrave Vic 3170 Australia Tel 461 3 9582 7333 Fax 61 3 9650 1164 E mail info mcvan com V Val SLN L 30 SSI 31VOS 133HS 0 paes ss jun Buy g oxBuy 9 0 ur VEZNAS Ea 00c WE 3ivd N O SI au Jo eseq ay Bupjoo Jo eseq ye 5 0 soe NOLS AOE 9p ASP XV LMS AnSIS 1 SI pue y eunsue pue jq ssod 9 qeo esf speo eAnonpul pue e qeo enp suni ejqeo Aq peyoaye YOUMS pee 9 0N seuoyws 2
8. USING IEC61000 4 2 IEC61000 4 3 IEC61000 4 4 AND IEC61000 4 6 SIGNED BY JOHN VAN DE VREEDE DIRECTOR DATE OF ISSUE 1 DECEMBER 2003 58 GEDDES STREET MULGRAVE PLACE OF ISSUE MCVAN INSTRUMENTS PTY LTD 827 VIC 3170 AUSTRALIA M Van Instrumentsm ABN 56 007 283 963 58 Geddes Street PO Box 298 Mulgrave Victoria AUSTRALIA 3170 Tel 461 3 9582 7333 Fax 61 3 9560 1164 E mail info mcvan com Internet www mcvan com NOTES Mt Van Instruments ABN 56 007 283 963 58 Geddes Street PO Box 298 Mulgrave Victoria AUSTRALIA 3170 Tel 61 3 9582 7333 Fax 61 3 9560 1164 E mail info mcvan com Internet www mcvan com
9. anical Travel 360 continuous Operating Temperature 40 C to 60 C Type 706 Wind Direction Transducer Transducer 1 precision potentiometer Electrical Travel Better than 354 Max Transducer Voltage 12V dc continuous Type 724 Wind Direction Transducer Transducer Two 1 precision potentiometers ganged 180 apart Electrical Travel 540 Max Transducer Voltage 12 dc continuous Combined Wind Speed and Direction Sections Overall Height 558mm 22 Overall Weight 12 26 4165 Ordering Information Wind Speed Only Order SYN732 SYN734 or SYN736 as required For SYN734 specify VERI or VER 2 Wind Speed amp Direction Start with wind direction section and add wind speed section preceded by a slash Example SYN706 732 Options Ordered separately Specification subject to change without notice SYN706 V9 indd Nov 2003 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS full instrument wind direction and wind speed 1 Cable shield trimmed Prepare a mast to appropriate height with at least 250mm of pipe at top 15 BSP threaded to 1 B S P The male thread section must be at least 55mm long pd Screw the supplied large brass locking nut onto the pipe thread to the bottom s of the thread Feed a suitable cable with approximately 250mm protruding from the top of the mast pipe Ensure that the mast pipe is properly earthed Remove the Synchrotac 706 series wind speed and direction transmitter from i
10. ction cartridge clamp over the conductors tapered sides to the bottom Connect the conductors and prepare to re install the cartridge in the same position as before First note that both the gear and the direction cartridge have a 3mm hole in the top and the clamp has a pin attached to it by means of wire Rotate the gear on top of the wind direction cartridge so that it lines up with the hole in the top of the unit Place the cartridge back in the frame of the unit making sure that the rubber ring is in position at the bottom of the cartridge The holes in the top of the cartridge and the gear should be opposite the small gear in the top of the wind direction unit With the balance weight of the vane in the same position prior to cartridge removal engage the gears Place the cartridge clamp in position and tighten the 4 locking set screws in position so that the rubber ring just compresses Ensure the cartridge is held firmly and will not move Place the supplied 3mm right angled pin in the hole in the cartridge gear To enable this to be done you will note that to the side of a screw over which the conductors from the wind speed section is placed there is a machined section the boss to allow the pin to be installed Turn the wind direction vane until the pin locates in the hole in the top cartridge This now locks the unit in the North position of the cartridge Tighten the wind direction unit on the mast using the 55mm spaced flats on the bottom m
11. ew 2 off Stainless steel See note b below M5 x 5 hex set screw 2 Stainless steel if fitted 2 9 S LR M5 x 5 set screw Stainless steel M5 x 8 set screw Stainless steel Fasten only after wind direction alignment Main External Parts Listing 1 Cup Set 2 Anemometer Casing 3 Upper Connection Union 4 Union Mating Nut 5 Lower Connection Union 6 Vane Assembly T Pointer Counterweight Assembly 8 Wind Direction Rotating Hub 9 Wind Direction Jacket 10 Wind Direction Main Casting M Van Instruments ABN 56 007 283 963 58 Geddes Street PO Box 298 Mulgrave Victoria AUSTRALIA 3170 Tel 61 3 9582 7333 Fax 61 3 9560 1164 E mail info mcvan com Internet www mcvan com See note c below 10 Assembly and Installation Notes a Apply LOCTITE 243 to all screw threads when assembling or installing b When properly installed the top set screw retaining the Cup Set 1 will be below the surface of the cup set hub c The Union Mating Nut 4 must be tightened to a torque setting of 20 N m before applying and tightening its retaining set screw d Refer to the Synchrotac 706 Series Datasheet and Installation Instructions Version 4 5 or later for more detail MCVan SYN73x Anemometer lt lt nstrumentsm 1
12. igned the end of the second grubscrew will be just below the surface of the cup hub Test the anemometer for proper peformance Ensure there is a good earthing contact between the anemometer body and the mast pipe If properly installed the Synchrotac 706 series wind speed transmitter should require no maintenance for many years The characteristics of a suitable cable is dependant on the instrument used and the application environment As a minimum the cable should contain at least 2 cores for the SYN732 and 734 3 cores for the SYN736 5 cores for the SYN706 732 and SYN706 734 and 6 cores for the SYN706 736 although a few spare cores is recommended The conductor core should be overall shielded with the shield terminated at the logger indicator end only The cable should be a low capacitive type particularly for installations containing the SYN734 anemometer version High cable capacitance can shorten the life of the reed switch units in the SYN734 due to the high current discharge it may cause each time the switch closes a limiting resistor is installed in the SYN734 to assist in the protection of the reed switches contained therein SAFETY NOTE To ensure the instrument remains properly installed in service make sure a suitable and quality thread adhesive is used where stipulated Failure to do so may result in the instrument or on of its components working loose under conditions of prolonged thermal or mechanical stress M5 x 8 set scr
13. m the top ofthe mast pipe n Ensure that the mast pipe is properly earthed Remove the anemometer body and cup set assembly from its packing being careful not to damage the cup set assembly Prepare mast end Remove the mating female connector and put aside Separate and cale the bottom half of the 3 4 union at the base of the anemometer body and tightly fit it to the mast pipe using a thread adhesive Ensure the cable is threaded through the union base The mating female connector should be properly terminated to the cable protruding from the top of the mast pipe Male Union Mate the female connector into the plug at the base of Piece the anemometer body Care should be taken to ensure the Fit male union connectors are properly mated The pins are numbered and pem keyed Apply some breakable thread adhesive to the male union thread Place the anemometer body onto its mating union half on the mast and fasten the union nut tightly Fasten the M5 hex set screw in the union nut Fit the cup set assembly to the anemometer shaft The cup set hub is supplied with two M5 set screws Ensure the set screw in the cup set hub is in line with the flat on the anemometer shaft and seated in the circular depression on the shaft Firmly tighten the first set screw Apply a little breakable thread adhesive to the thread of the second setscrew insert behind the first set screw and tighten If the cup hub and the shaft are properly al
14. ounting hub and adjust until the vane balance weight points to the North Lock the unit in position using the set screw in the threaded portion at the base of the unit Remove the 3mm pin so that the vane is free to rotate and let the pin hang down inside the mounting pipe making sure that it does not touch the connection terminals Screw up the brass locking nut and firmly tighten against the anemometer housing ensure the housing does not rotate 10 11 12 Fasten the locking set screw in the base of the wind direction casting onto the mast pipe thread Connect the appropriate conductors to the wind speed terminal strip mounted near the bottom of the main frame Ensure there is a good earthing contact between the instrument body and the mast pipe Replace the weatherproof cover on the unit and tighten the 3 screws Rotate the vane and make sure it moves freely Fit the cup set assembly to the anemometer shaft The cup set hub is supplied with two M5 set screws Ensure the set screw in the cup set hub is in line with the flat on the anemometer shaft and seated in the circular depression on the shaft Firmly tighten the first set screw Screw in the second set screw and tighten If the cup hub and the shaft are properly aligned the end of the second grubscrew will be just below the surface of the cup hub Apply a little thread adhesive to the thread of the second setscrew Test the unit for proper peformance Ensure there is a good ear
15. t 0 35 revs meter Type 732 Wind Speed Transducer Transducer Permanent magnet 10 pole ac generator Signal Output 136mV m sec and 1 8Hz m sec gt 3m sec Starting Threshold lt 0 7 m sec Output Resistance 22 ohms nominal Operating Temperature 40 C to 60 C Type 734 Wind Speed Transducer Transducer Magnetically actuated reed switch Output Momentary contact closure VER 1 single closure per cup set revolution VER 2 five closures per cup set revolution ON resistance 8 2 ohms nom Starting Threshold lt 0 6 m sec Electrical Rating 48Vdc 30Vac 0 3A max Load must be non inductive Operating Temperature 40 C to 60 C Type 736 Wind Speed Transducer Transducer Opto electronic Output From 1 to 30 pulses per cup set revolution either 5V or 1mA to be specified at time of order Starting Threshold 0 5 m sec Power Requirements 5 5 28V dc 10mA max Operating Temperature 20 C to 60 C rumentsin ABN 56 007 283 963 58 Geddes Street PO Box 298 Mulgrave Victoria 3170 AUSTRALIA Tel 61 3 9582 7333 Fax 61 3 9560 1164 E mail info mcvan com Website www mcvan com Wind Direction Transmitter Section General Vane Length 457mm 18 Turning Circle Diameter 914mm 367 Body Diameter 109mm 4 257 Overall Height 329mm 137 Mass of Vane Assembly 1 1kg 2 4165 Overall Weight 9kg 19 8lbs Mounting 1 BSP Female Thread Starting Threshold lt 0 7m sec Mech
16. thing contact between the instrument body and the mast pipe If properly installed the Synchrotac 706 series wind speed and direction transmitter should require no maintenance for many years The characteristics of a suitable cable is dependant on the instrument used and the application environment As a minimum the cable should contain at least 2 cores for the SYN732 and 734 3 cores for the SYN736 5 cores for the SYN706 732 and SYN706 734 and 6 cores for the SYN706 736 although a few spare cores is recommended The conductor core should be overall shielded with the shield terminated at the logger indicator end only The cable should be a low capacitive type particularly for installations containing the SYN734 anemometer version High cable capacitance can shorten the life of the reed switch units in the SYN734 due to the high current discharge it may cause each time the switch closes a limiting resistor is installed in the SYN734 to assist in the protection of the reed switches contained therein SAFETY NOTE To ensure the instrument remains properly installed in service make sure a suitable and quality thread adhesive is used where stipulated Failure to do so may result in the instrument or on of its components working loose under conditions of prolonged thermal or mechanical stress L 40 L 96 Sc HM ddV WOO UPADW MMM 98UJ9 U 5 O 9 9 SSI 5 L33HS 96 SZ
17. ts packing being careful not to damage the cup or vane assemblies Prepare mast end Remove the weather proof 108mm diameter cover from the wind direction section by loosening the 3 screw located on its underside and turning the cover so that the screw heads pass through the enlarged section of the slotted holes in the cover s flange Place the wind direction cover over and through the mast pipe so that the flange is at the bottom and temporarily tie it to the mast until the unit is installed and wiring completed Thread the cable up through the B S P female thread fitting at the base of ed Fit large looking the wind direction unit Apply some slow setting thread adhesive to the mast nui thread and screw the instrument onto the mast Use caution as the instrument is heavy Bare or fix male 6 4mm spade connectors to the necessary number of conductors from the cable and connect to the terminals at the bottom of the wind direction cartridge keeping note of the colours Connection can usually be done using a right angled screwdriver if this is not possible remove the cartridge for connection as follows Note carefully before the removal of the wind direction cartridge the position of all parts in relation to each other Slacken the 4 set screws in the main frame that holds the direction cartridge in position but only far enough to allow the clamp and direction cartridge to be lowered and removed Place the dire
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