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1. 033 0 MOUNTING RING ST ST 316 MINIMUM THICKNESS 3 0MM NORTH INDICATOR GASKET ee MOUNTING RING IF REQUIRED 040 Pipe Mount units do not require the gasket and mounting ring WindObserver 90 Page 25 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Figures 2b WindObserver 90 Outline Dimensions with Mounts Short Base Mount Unit Dimensions Long Base Mount Unit Dimensions 2125 212 5 _ WindObserver 90 Page 26 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Pipe Mount Unit Dimensions 212 5 2125 WindObserver 90 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 7 MESSAGE FORMATS amp OPTIONS On first applying power to the WindObserver 90 it will be in Measurement Mode and it will output wind measurement information in one of the formats as described below Setting the output format units other parameters options and the communication settings are all carried out in the alternative Configuration Mode See Section8 CONFIGURING for details of how this is done The factory default settings are shown here in bold and for convenience some Configuration codes as used to set the configuration are shown in blue boxes For example M 7 1 Wind Speed format The wind speed measurements can be output in one of the following formats UV Polar
2. Not Applicable Bx Baud Rate Setting Configuration code 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 1200 To change the Baud rate when using HyperTerminal Eg If set to B3 9600 baud and it is required to set to Baud rate to B2 4800 baud Type ia to enter Configuration Mode Type h and press ENTERI Do not type any further commands at this stage Close the 9600 Baud HyperTerminal connection Open HyperTerminal and set the new connection Baud Rate to 4800 baud Type B and press ENTERI the letter B will be shown followed by Capitol B2 Type Q and press ENTER data will scroll at the new baud rate Cx Not applicable Dx Diagnostic and Configuration Command see also Section 9 6 Each of these commands causes a response from the WindObserver 90 Item Command code Typical response Type and Serial No 12400001 where E Unheated unit or F Heated Unit Software version Unit configuration z REl 6 01 Current configuration AO B3 Cl El F1 G0000 H2 J1 K1 L1 M2 NA O1 PI T1 UI V1 X1 Y1 Zi Analogue ID Gf present D4 No analogue fitted Anemometer power supply voltage D SS Integrity check D6 See Para 9 6 Bench Tests WindObserver 90 Page 41 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Ex Full Duplex Half Duplex Mode Setting Configuration code Full duplex E1 Half duplex Note Refer also to
3. Pin Designation Example Connector Amphenol CO91A 1 Interface V e g T3301001 2 Interface V 3 Anemometer V 4 Anemometer V RS 232 Output 9 way Skt Pin Designation Example Plug MH Connectors MHDM9 DM9P K l DCD e g RS Components 765 9485 2 RX data 3 TX data 4 DTR 5 Signal Ground 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI WindObserver 90 Page 18 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd RS422 Network In 9 way Skt Pin VD ONIN Nn BW NK RS422 Network Out 9 way Plg Designation Example Plug MH Connectors MHDM9 DM9P Kk Not connected Not connected Not connected RS422 RXA Signal ground RS422_ TXA RS422 TXB RS422 RXB Chassis e g RS Components 765 9485 Pin Designation Example MH Connectors MHDM9 DM9S Kk l Not connected e g RS Components 765 9488 2 Not connected 3 Not connected 4 RS422_RXA 5 Signal ground 6 RS422_TXA 7 RS422 TXB 8 RS422 RXB 9 Chassis WindObserver 90 Page 19 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 6 7 Using the WindObserver 90 with the Gill WindDisplay The WindObserver 90 is designed to interface with the Gill WindDisplay unit to provide a complete wind speed and direction system To interface to anon NMEA WindDisplay the WindObserver is set for Polar M2 and 9600 B3 configuration settings When coupled to a WindDisplay the WindObserver 90 can be used as supplied h
4. 1 INCH NPT THREADED HOLE The mounting pole dimension should be 50mm 1 97 diameter Three M5 x 12 hex screws are provided to secure the Pipe Mount to the WindObserver base Three M5 x 12 hex screws to secure the Pipe Mount to the pipe through M5 tapped holes in the pipe mount If a screw threaded pole is used it should be a 1 5 inch National Pipe Thread NPT type It is recommended that the WindObserver mounting pole be manufactured from Stainless Steel 316 to prevent possible galvanic corrosion Custom Mount Use with WindObserver No Mount Option Although it is recommended that customers select a base mount option from Gill Instruments should a customer wish to design their own mount then the WindObserver base dimension details for this are as follows 4 50mm The WindObserver base has three MS tapped holes 8mm deep D OD 56 60mm North Alignment Dot ke oo 40 00 0 50 WindObserv age 24 Issue A SECTION D D Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Alignment The anemometer should be set to point North or to another known reference direction using the North Spar which can be identified from red dot alignment indicator on the base of the instrument and vertical groove on short base long base or pipe mount adaptor See Figure 2a Figure 2a North Marker Long Base Mount shown for illustrative purposes LONG MOUNT WITH NORTH MARKER 056 6 4 HOLES 25 5
5. BA H15 236 000 BA MI 243 000 Bn H15 198 000 SH H15 180 000 Bn H15 180 000 03 H 338 000 03 H 304 000 03 H 285 000 02 M 336 HH 03 H 200 000 02 H 301 Hun Hi MIZ HI 03 H 090 00A 03 MH 099 000 A H 088 000 Hi Mu 000 H7M 383 000 05 01 94 64 91 943 O2 91 4D 02 591 447 64 91 948 03 91 948 92 91 42 08 951 944 09 91 SE 39 00 4B H Hu 41 03 00 4E WindObserver 90 Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Page 33 Issue A Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 7 7 Heating Option Heating is autonomous and requires no set up once activated Upon unit switch on if heating is enabled and heater power available then a 1 minute burst of heating will occur to give confidence that the heating is functioning WARNING NOTE When heating is activated the bullet and transducer arms will get very hot and should not be handled 7 8 45 Offset If required the U axis can be offset 45 to the transducer axis 7 9 Vertical Output Padding A dummy W vector is inserted to provide compatibility with any WindMaster that may be in a network WindObserver 90 Page 34 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 7 10 ASCII message format UV and Polar ASCII UV format lt STX gt A 000 04 000 02 M 00 lt ETX gt 25 Start of Unit U Axis Wind V Axis Units Status End Check String Identification Speed Wind of Sum Speed Strin
6. Therefore with the RWASHORT number set for 60 default and P command set for 1Hz P1 default the unit will output a rolling averaged reading every 60 seconds The Averaged Direction and Magnitude reading is based on RWALONG Number Averaged Data Output period WindObserver 90 Page 31 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Therefore if the RWALONG number is 10 default and Averaged Data Output Period 1s 60 seconds then the rolling averaged Direction and Magnitude data is calculated over rolling 600 readings Bn H15 293 000 BA H15 301 000 Bn H15 299 000 Bn H15 303 600 HN H 03 H 338 000 03 H 304 HHH 03 H 285 000 02 H 336 006 0 03 H 200 000 02 M 301 000 HA M 172 001 03 M 090 006 03 M 099 000 HA H 0883 OGO O4 H 099 HOH 03 M 345 00O 03 91 447 04 531 443 02 51 4D 02 591 447 64 91 448 03 91 WA 92 91 42 08 31 P44 09 51 AE 39 HH 4B H HH WAT 03 00 4E The Maximum Gust Direction is the direction of the maximum gust measured over the short term output period Gust is generated from a rolling 3s average of the short term output period and reset at the end of short term output period The maximum Gust Magnitude is the magnitude of the maximum gust measured over the short term output period Gust is generated from a rolling 3s average of the short term output period and reset at the end of short
7. a vertical separation of at least 2m should be achieved gt Radio transmitting antennas the following minimum separations all round are suggested e VHF IMM Im e MF HF 5m e Satcom 5m avoid likely lines of sight gt Ensure the product is correctly earthed in accordance with this manual gt Use cables recommended by Gill keeping the length below the maximum allowed See Section 6 3 Where the cables are cut and re connected junction boxes plugs and sockets the cable screen integrity must be maintained to prevent the EMC performance being compromised gt Earth loops should not be created earth the system in accordance with the installation guidelines See Section 6 5 gt Ensure the power supply operates to the WindObserver 90 specification at all times Avoid turbulence caused by surrounding structures that will affect the accuracy of the WindObserver 90 such as trees masts and buildings The World Meteorological Organisation makes the following recommendation gt The standard exposure of wind instruments over level open terrain is 10m above the ground Open terrain is defined as an area where the distance between the sensor and any obstruction is at least 10 times the height of the obstruction When installing the unit degrease the unit and hold with lint free gloves to reduce the build up of deposits WindObserver 90 Page 10 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd
8. 6 2 Bench system test Note Prior to physically mounting the WindObserver 90 in its final location we strongly recommend that a bench system test be carried out to confirm the system is configured correctly is fully functional and electrically compatible with the selected host system and cabling preferably utilising the final cable length The required data format units output rate and other options should also all be configured at this stage If an Integrity Check Chamber ICC has been purchased refer to Section 9 6 6 3 Cabling Cable type An RS422 compatible cable should be used with the number of twisted pairs matching the application Generic description Twisted pairs with drain wire screened with aluminised tape with an overall PVC sheath Wire size 7 0 2mm 22 or 24 AWG The table shows some suitable manufacturers references other manufacturer s equivalents can be used Table 1 Batt electronics ref 2 91071 3 026 02660 91030 4 026 03156 91199 9 026 02663 8774 91009 Cable length The typical maximum length at 9600 baud is 1km 3200ft using the recommended cable If any problems of data corruption are experienced due to for example a high local electrical noise level then a lower baud rate should be used Alternatively a thicker or higher specification cable can be tried If longer cables are used than supplied then consideration should be given to powering the Heater using lower gau
9. Check Ensure the ICC is assembled correctly on the WindObserver 90 and heating supply turned off Using HyperTerminal enter Configuration Mode as described in Section 8 Enter D6 A typical report as shown below will be displayed D6 ALIGMENT LIMITS U 2424 2524 V 2434 2434 ALIGNMENT U 2474 PASS ALIGNMENT V 2484 PASS D6 If Refer to Manual is shown check test temperature conditions are 17 to 23 deg C and tested under zero wind condition If there has been no significant changes to The WindObserver 90 head configuration then PASS will confirm correct operation Alterations to the head geometry can result in a FAIL or Insufficient Samples message If this occurs please contact Gill Instruments 9 7 Returning units 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 WindObserver 90 Page 49 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 10 APPENDICES 10 1 Glossary amp Abbreviations Item Meaning CAL Calibration CR Carriage Return CRLF Carriage Return Line Feed CSV Comma Separated Variable ENG Engineering ESC ESCape key on keyboard used to stop any process that is being executed ETX End of string character FAC Factory fpm Feet per minute GND GrouND HEX HEXadecimal LP InPut IP66 Protection Classification KPH Kilometres per Hour LF Lin
10. OI code Vx Vertical Output Padding Setting Configuration code Disable vertical output padding Vi Enable vertical output padding Xx 45 Alignment Offset Inverted Operation Setting Configuration Notes code Align U axis with SCH X1 Aligns U axis with North South axis transducer axis PE Align U axis 45 a X2 This re aligns both U amp V and polarity 45 to to transducer axis transducer axis Reverses Polar o X3 reverses reported polar direction to allow the Direction X3 instrument to be mounted upside down N B Does NOT affect UV alignment Mode 1 3 Align 45 from X4 set polar alignment at 45 degrees from North North when instrument is mounted upside down Does NOT affect UV alignment Mode 1 3 Figure 4 shows the polarity of U and V if the wind components along the U and V axis are blowing in the direction of the respective arrows A V Figure 4 UV Polarity i V V A U Yx Not Applicable Zx Not Applicable WindObserver 90 Page 44 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 9 MAINTENANCE amp FAULT FINDING 9 1 Cleaning and Handling When installing the unit handle with lint free gloves and degrease the unit to reduce the build up of deposits If there is any build up of deposit on the unit it should be gently cleaned with a cloth moistened with soft detergent Solvents should not be used and c
11. Unit AO B3 Cl El F1 G0000 H2 J1 K1 LI M2 NA OI P1 T1 U1 V1 X1 Y1 Z1 Note that the Heating H Command is enabled as a default condition If heating is not required then the H command must be set for H1 See Section 8 Configuring for further details Connecting to a PC with a RS422 or RS485 input The PC requires either an internal RS422 interface card or an external RS422 485 to RS232 or USB converter to plug into the PC or host equipment WindObserver 90 Converter PC or Logger 19 Way Cable Gland RS422 RS485 Signal Connector Names Pair No Colour Signal Names TXB P TXA C RXB U RXA V Digital Ov M Signal Ground Connected Internally Ground Earth Sensor R 3 Red ve DC Sensor D 3 Black ve PSU Heater A Yellow Heater H Brown Heater E Orange Heater Power Heater B Black Supply Heater G Black Heater F Black For Power Supply Information see Section 6 4 Note The 3 heater ve wires should be connected in Parallel as too should the return 3 Heater ve Wires WindObserver 90 Page 15 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Networking units Before coupling units into a network gt Each device must be configured with a unique Unit Identifier letter A to Z however in multi drop systems it could be advised to avoid using letters A F K M N and P as they could appear in the d
12. V Black Digital Ov M Blue Sensor R Sensor D To Connect the PCI RS232 Output 9 Pin D Type connector to a PC RS232 9 way port to communicate with the sensor connect as follows PCI RS232 Output Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 5 Gnd Environmental PCI Electrical Power Requirements 1 100Vac 120Vac 10VA for the 115V switch position 2 200 Vac 250Vac 10VA for the 230V switch position 3 20 30Vdc 120mA max anemometer 8 15Vdc 50mA max interface 3 Fuses protect the unit PCI Box 15 Way D Type Connector Pin No Signal Name 2 RXB 9 RXA 3 TXB 10 TXA 4 Signal Ground 5 Power V 11 Power Ov PC RS232 Input Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 5 Gnd l Externally accessible 315mA T for 115 230v operation 2 Internally accessible 500mA T AUX 3 Internally accessible 500mA T ANEM WindObserver 90 Page 17 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd PCI Connector Pin and Cable assignments Anemometer connector 15 way skt Pin Designation Example Plug MH Connectors MHDM15 DM15P K Chassis e g RS Components 765 9494 RS422 RXB RS422 TXB Digital OV Signal ground Supply V Not Used Not used Not Used RS422 RXA RS422_ TXA Supply V Not Used Not Used Not used Not Used VD ONAN Ch Nn BW NK p keck gt Se SS e a BB W N Auxiliary Analogue Outputs 9 way Not Applicable DC Supply 4 way
13. or NMEA 7 2 Output formats The UV and Polar wind speed parameters are output in ASCII These parameters can be transmitted continuously or polled from the user Polar is also available in continuous NMEA format Output Formats Table Output format Output Tri state o p Configuration code stet uy Continuous No Polled Yes ASCH Polar Continuous No M32 Polled Yes NMEA Continuous No ASCII Polar See No M15 ASCII Polar Polled Averaged Yes M14 Low wind speeds Whilst the wind speed is below 0 05 metres sec the wind direction will not be calculated and the last known good direction figure is shown All other output parameters will continue to update at the output rate WindObserver 90 Page 28 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Ze Networking Gill Proprietary Network Each anemometer connected to the network MUST be given a unique Unit Identifier Letters A to Z and set to a polled tri state mode UV or Polar M3 or M4 In these modes the communications transmit line is tri state unless the anemometer is responding to a command If used in a multi drop system then it is recommended that Unit Identifiers A B C D E F K M N and P are not used Configuring WindObserver 90 for Half Duplex Operation 1 Set up Two Terminals One for RS485 Half Duplex and the other for RS422 Full Duplex a 2 wire HYPER TERMINAL RS48
14. position clear of any structure which may obstruct the airflow or induce turbulence Do NOT mount the WindObserver 90 in close proximity of high powered radar or radio transmitters A site survey may be required if there is any doubt about the strength of external electrical noise See Section 6 1 Orientation Normally the WindObserver 90 is mounted vertically with the cable exit at the bottom Alternatively the unit may be mounted in any orientation but note that if the unit is mounted with the cable uppermost the gasket provided in the mounting kit must be used or unit base sealed externally to prevent water penetration Mounting Short and Long Mounts A suggested mounting bracket using Short or Long base mounts is shown in Fig 1 It is recommended that the WindObserver 90 mounting bracket be manufactured from stainless steel 316 to prevent possible galvanic corrosion It is also recommended that the supplied gasket be always fitted to ensure IP66 rating and to prevent galvanic corrosion if the mounting bracket is not manufactured from stainless steel 316 Stainless steel 316 fixings must be used Base Mount Short Base Mount Long M5 CLEARANCE HOLES M5 CLEARANCE HOLES 57 00 30 00 4xM5 TAPPED HOLES 30 00 35 00 WindObserver 90 Page 22 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Figure 1 Suggested Mounting Bracket and Earthing Grounding Arrangement The example shows a long mount fit
15. 02 MIL STD 810F Method 521 1 Procedure 1 Traceable to UK national standards None required See Section 9 6 Zero Wind Check When heating is activated the bullet and transducer arms will get very hot and should not be handled WindObserver 90 Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Issue A Nov 2014 Page 5 Gill Instruments Ltd a PRE INSTALLATION 5 1 Equipment supplied WindObserver 90 and Installation kit and WindObserver 90 User Manual on a CD this manual 5 1 1 WindObserver 90 Part Numbers Available parts are as detailed below Connector Cable Gland 2m Cable Cable Gland 10m Cable Cable Gland 15m Cable Product Code B Non Analogue No Base Mount E 1 No Heating Base Mount Short EES 3 Enhanced Heating Base Mount Long Pipe Mount Optional Extras Item Part Number Cable 3 Pair twisted and Shielded wires 24awg per metre 026 02660 Cable 4 Pair twisted and Shielded wires 24awg per metre 026 03156 Cable 9 Pair twisted and Shielded wires 22awg per metre 026 02663 Integrity Check Chamber 1277 00 052 19 way Connector kit 1390 10 163 Base Mount Short 1390 30 154 Base Mount Long 1390 30 155 Pipe Mount 1390 30 156 5 2 Packaging Whilst the WindObserver 90 is being moved to its installation site the unit should be kept in its packaging Retain the packaging for use if the unit has to be moved or returned to Gill Instruments WindObs
16. 5 I F A Half D USB a e o i U L I SWITCH WObsII U L U U U HYPER TERMINAL RS422 I F d B Full D USB b 4 wire One PC with two USB ports can be used for both Terminals although two may be less confusing Note Power must not be disconnected from the anemometer throughout this procedure 2 3 4 5 6 Assuming the unit is set for Full Duplex connect 9 way at b disconnect 9 way at a Set Switch to position b 4 wire On Terminal B enter CONFIGURATION MODE Set Half Duplex E2 The CONFIRM gt prompt will appear Disconnect 9 way b and connect 9 way a Set Switch to position a 2 wire On Terminal A type E lt ENTER gt to confirm The unit should now be configured in Half Duplex mode Configuring WindObserver 90 for Full Duplex Operation 1 Assuming the unit is set for Half Duplex disconnect 9 way b and connect 9 way a Set Switch to position a 2 wire 2 On Terminal A type E1 to select Full Duplex The CONFIRM gt prompt will appear 3 Disconnect 9 way a and connect 9 way b Set Switch to position b 4 wire 4 On Terminal B type E ZENTER to confirm WindObserver 90 Page 29 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 7 4 Units The wind speed can be set to any of the following units Unit Abbreviation Metres per sec m s Knots knots Miles per hour MPH Kilometres per hour kph Fe
17. 6 1 G Command Averaging BE 30 WindObserver 90 Page 2 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 7 6 2 Modes 14 and 15 Road Weather Averaging RWA ssesssesneenreennrnnssrrssen 31 E GR e Elte KA e 34 POs FAS MOMS EE 34 tox Vertical Output PadGInG conser tencneccaderon dE ee 34 7 10 ASCII message format UV and Poar 35 BSC MW Re EE E 35 ASCll P Ola Lee e E 36 ASCII Polled UNV ane Polar EE 36 Pal ds INNA et EE 37 8 CONFIGURIN LCE 39 8 1 Configuring using Hvper fermmmal ene 39 8 2 Entering Configuration mode seeennneeeennnneenrenrrnnnerrrrnrrrrnerrrrrnrrrrrnerrren ene 39 8 3 Returning to Measurement mode ue 40 8 4 Checking the configuration ccccceeecececeeeeeeceeseeececeuseeecsaseeesesuseeeessaseees 40 8 5 CHANGING SCUINGS ee e 40 6 6 ee ele ie edel EE 41 P NOt elle e 41 Bx BAUGH EE 41 Cx NOMAD pla EE 41 Dx Diagnostic and Configuration Command see also Section 9 6 0 41 Ex Full Duplex Half Duplex Mode sssassnsssnseeesseeeneereerrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrren 42 Fx Data and Parity Options EE 42 Gx to Gxxxx Averaging Digital Outputs only 42 EEX MIO AMIIG RE 42 Keele EE 42 KX NMEA Settings eeir en are a a a a E AAEE A EREE 42 Lx ASCII Message Terminator cccccsccccccsscceccceccceccecceecceeececeeeceseceeeceeeeseseeeees 42 Mx to Mxx Message Format ceccceeeeeceecaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaaaaaee
18. Para 7 3 Networking Configuration details Fx Data and Parity Options Setting Configuration code 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit Ei 8 bits even parity 1 stop bit F2 8 bits odd parity 1 stop bit F3 Note If changing to F2 using a Terminal program then when in configuration mode Type F2 and press Enter close the terminal program and open a new one with Even parity settings then type F and press Enter Gx to Gxxxx Averaging Digital Outputs only Setting Configuration code Averaging Default G0000 Enter the required averaging period in seconds as a four figure number between 0000 and 3600 Hx Heating Heating is autonomous and requires no set up once activated Setting Configuration code Disabled Activated H2 Activated H2 command selects heater fault codes 62 63 64 and 65 H3 command selects heater fault codes 66 67 68 and 69 Jx Not applicable Kx NMEA Settings Setting Configuration code NMEA string IIMWV K1 NMEA string WIMWV Lx ASCII Message Terminator Setting Configuration code CRLF LF WindObserver 90 Page 42 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Mx to Mxx Message Format Output format Configuration code ASCII UV Continuous ASCII Polar Continuous M32 ASCII UV Polled tri state ASCII Polar Polled tri state NMEA Continuous Tf units are to be networked t
19. WindObserver 9 User Manual Ultrasonic Anemometer Parts 1390 90 B XXX and 1390 90 B XXX Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Issue A Gill Instruments Limited Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington Hampshire S041 9EG UK Tel 44 1590 613500 Fax 44 1590 613555 Email anem gillinstruments com Website www qgillinstruments com Gill Instruments Ltd Contents 1 FORWARD EE 4 2 INTRODUCTION sinana eee ioes 4 3 FAST TRACK SE PUP ocen a 4 4 SPECIFICATION HE 5 5 PRE INSTALLATION ccccsseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeneeesaeaeneesseaseeeesees 6 5 1 Equipment supplied EE 6 5 1 1 WindObserver 90 Part Numbers cccccsssseeecceeesececeeeeeeeeueeeeeeeeeeeeessanseeeees 6 5 2 PCI ACN IAG E 6 5 3 Installation reouiremente ANEREN NEEN 7 5 4 Connector and Cable Aesembhy 0nnnnnennnnnennnnneenrinerrnnnrrnnrnrrrnnnrrrrnnrrrrenne 8 6 INSTALLA TION H 10 6 1 Installation Ee lt 10 6 2 Bench system test siiciaicunciadscdessnaudanncatacacumndeunnelesmnadiawmnbommainnannttomennscadiamess 11 63 gt ee E 11 6 4 e Ee 12 6 3 EIERE EE 13 AI Setting Sic satiea ta utinn sede sausteisutshtvalssawetciunPereucteiettnaresecktetesattentataute aa aE RENEE ar 15 Connecting to a PC with a RS422 or RS485 Imput ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 Networking WS EEN 16 6 6 Indoor Power and Communications Interface Part 1189 PK 021 17 Connecting to a PCI Unit with RS422 input ec eeceseecceece
20. after changing any settings It shows the current settings for all the alterable settings We suggest you note down your settings so that you can easily return to them Type Enters Configuration Mode from Continuous mode Or Type N Enters Configuration Mode from Polled mode Type D3 and press ENTER The WindObserver 90 responds with the current settings The factory default settings for a heated unit are A0 B3 Cl El F1 G0000 H2 J1 K1 L1 M2 NA O1 P1 T1 U1 V1 X1 YI Z1 Or factory default settings for an unheated Unit are AU B3 Cl El F1 G0000 JI K1 L1 M2 NA O1 P1 T1 Ul V1 X1 YI ZI To return to Measurement mode Type Q and press ENTER How to change these settings is explained in the following sections 8 5 Changing settings To change a setting first go into Configuration mode and then refer to the sections below Enter the Configuration code of the new setting required followed by ENTER If successful the new setting will be echoed back as a message by the WindObserver 90 For example to change the message format to NMEA enter Type M5 and press ENTER The WindObserver 90 will reply with Mai When the unit is returned to the Measurement mode Type Q and press ENTER it will be in NMEA format Note The factory set default settings are shown in bold in the following sections WindObserver 90 Page 40 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 8 6 Configuration Settings Ax
21. are should be taken to avoid scratching any surfaces The unit must be allowed to defrost naturally after being exposed to snow or icy conditions do NOT attempt to remove ice or snow with a tool When heating is activated the bullet and transducer arms will get very hot and should not be handled Do NOT remove black rubber transducer caps 9 2 Servicing There are no moving parts or user serviceable parts requiring routine maintenance 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 gt All cables and connectors are checked for continuity bad contacts corrosion etc gt A bench test is carried out as described in Section 9 6 gt Contact your supplier for advice if failure persists 9 3 Fault finding Symptom Solution Check DC power to WindObserver 90 cable and connections Check comms settings of WindObserver 90 as detailed in Section 8 and host system match including correct Com port No output Check unit is in Continuous mode Check that in line communication devices are wired correctly NOTE It is usual for Anemometer TX to be connected to converter device RX Check comms settings of WindObserver 90 and host system match Corrupted output Try a slower baud rate Check cable lengths and type of cable One way Check wiring is in accordance wit
22. ata string gt Unit must be set for half duplex mode E2 setting see Para 7 3 gt It must be configured to a tri state polled mode M or M4 See also Section 8 Configuring WindObserver 90 Converter PC or Logger 19 Way Cable Gland RS485 2 wire Signal Connector Names Pin No Pair No Colour Signal Names TXB P 1 Green RXB U 2 White T RXB TXA C 1 Black LL T RXA gi i WW WI Digital Ov M 4 Blue Signal Ground Connected Internally Il Ground Earth Sensor R Sensor D Heater A Heater H Heater E Heater Power Heater B Heater G Heater F To Next Unit For Power Supply Information see Section 6 4 Notes Heater Pair wires Yellow Brown and Orange should be connected in Parallel as too should the return 3 Black wires WindObserver 90 Page 16 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 6 6 Indoor Power and Communications Interface Part 1189 PK 021 The desktop PCI is intended for use in a protected environment and provides interfacing and power to a single anemometer Note a separate supply is required for heating The PCI is not intended for outdoor use Note a mains connector lead only is supplied with the PCI Box Connecting to a PCI Unit with RS422 input WindObserver 90 19 Way Cable Gland Signal Connector Names Pin No Colour TXB P Green TXA C Black RXB U White RXA
23. e Feed m s Metres per second MAG MAGnitude scalar reference to wind speed MAX MAXimum MPH Miles per Hour NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NMEA 0183 National Marine Electronics Association standard for interfacing version 3 marine electronic navigational devices Number Non Volatile Memory O P Output PC IBM compatible Personal Computer PCB Printed Circuit Board POR Power On Reset PROCOMM Terminal emulator software package ROM Read Only Memory RS232 Communications standard WindObserver 90 Page 50 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd RS422 Communications standard RS485 Communications standard RTS Request To Send RWA Road Weather Averaging RX Receive RXD Received Data S W SoftWare SOS Speed Of Sound SEC SECond STX Start of string character TERM TERMinal TX Transmit TXD Transmitted Data VE Positive VE Negative WindCom Gill software used to configure WindObserver 90 WRT With Respect To 10 2 Guarantee For terms of guarantee contact your supplier Warranty is void if the green security seal covering base nuts is damaged or broken or the transducer caps have been damaged WindObserver 90 Page 51 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 10 3 Principle of operation The WindObserver 90 measures the times taken for an ultrasonic pulse of sound to travel from the North transducer to the South transducer and co
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25. eeeeeeeeeeeeeaaananaes 43 Kees 43 Ox ASCII Output Format Output String Paddmg 43 POS WUD EE 43 Q Measurement Mode cxcsssicetsedaicssaserousexcodausccucectsccedducondvcidsnadeaststeiedesvendedvsatetacedes 43 TR NOt App CAb E 44 Ux Digital Output Grits EE 44 Vxe Vertical Qutput P ddiNg BEE 44 Xx 45 Alignment Offset Inverted Operation 0cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeneaees 44 VEX NOU elle 44 ZX e eelere 44 9 MAINTENANCE amp FAULT FINDING 00 ccsccceeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeneeesees 45 9 1 Cleaning rican el EE 45 9 27 DCIVIGING EE 45 9 3 Seite e Le ln Le WEE 45 94 Safe MOS EE 46 9 5 Status Emon ee E 47 Os Ee 48 Use of an Integrity Check Chamber Optional Hem 48 9 7 FRO LUVIN Die EE 49 10 APPENDICE EE 50 10 1 Glossary amp ADDIGViallONS EE 50 10 2 EE 51 10233 Principle OF ODEratION WE 52 10 4 Electrical Conformity EE 53 WindObserver 90 Page 3 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 1 FORWARD Thank you for purchasing the WindObserver 90 manufactured by Gill Instruments Ltd The unit has no customer serviceable parts and requires no calibration or maintenance To achieve optimum performance we recommend that you read the whole of this manual before proceeding with use Do NOT remove black rubber transducer caps Gill products are in continuous development and therefore specifications may be subject to change and design improvements with
26. erver 90 Page 6 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 5 3 Installation requirements Host system One of the following gt PC with an internal or external interface compatible with the RS422 output from the WindObserver 90 gt Gill WindDisplay gt Other equipment with I O compatibility to the WindObserver 90 For example if the unit has Digital outputs a Data Logger Chart Recorder or PC gt Networking Multiple WindObserver 90 units can be networked Software One of the following gt Gill Wind Software used as a Terminal program only Wizard and Sync Comms not applicable Wind will run on PC s up to and including Windows 7 and can be downloaded free from http www gill co uk main software html gt HyperTerminal supplied with Windows 9x to XP gt Other Terminal Emulation software packages Cable and Junction box To connect between the WindObserver 90 and the host system The unit is supplied with a base mounted connector system or flying cable options requiring a mast mounted junction box not provided for onward connection If using a flying cable option it must be retained with a cable tie within 150mm of the base of the anemometer Mounting Bracket The WindObserver 90 can be supplied with a short or long base mount to use with a mounting bracket not provided The WindObserver 90 can be attached to the bracket via the four tapped holes in the base mount fitted to the uni
27. es with an outside diameter of 7 9 to 12 6mm Part 7 Part 6 Part 5 Part 4 Part 3 Part 2 Part 1 Prepare Cable e g Gill Part 026 026643 Trim back the cable outer and twisted pair screen sleeves 40mm see diagram below Trim back the screen drain wires to a length of 24mm Strip back the connection wires by 7 1mm and tin solder Solder the bucket contacts to the wires Unused wires should be cut back and insulated Screen Twisted Pair Cable 7 1mm ei SE Screen drain wires 40 mm Prepare Connector Head Gill Part 020 04464 Remove the connector thread protector and place the O ring part 7 into the groove of the connector head 020 04464 O Ring to be placed here Remove the thread protector gt WindObserver 90 Page 8 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Assemble Connector to the Cable Referring to Page 9 push connector contacts through the red connector head seal into the appropriate location when in place there should be a click as the contact locks into position Once contacts are in position pass part 6 up the cable and into position as shown below Note if a connector pin needs removing use Cannon Extraction Tool Manufacturer s Part 192922 1450 Fold and spread screen wires over part 6 and then push up part 5 as shown to clamp screen wires between Parts 5 and 6 Part 6 Part 5 Part 4 Part 3 Part 2 Pass parts 3 and 2 the cable seal and cab
28. est results from the WindObserver 90 WindObserver 90 Page 4 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 4 SPECIFICATION Measurement Output Parameters Units Averaging Wind Speed Range Accuracy Resolution Offset Direction Range Accuracy Resolution Anemometer Status Starting Threshold Dead Band Wind Direction Power Requirement Anemometer only Heating Optional Digital Output Communication Baud rates Formats Dimensions Size Weight Materials External Construction Environmental Moisture protection Operating temperature Humidity Precipitation EMC Icing Standards Site Calibration WARNING NOTE 1 Hz UV Polar NMEA m s Knots MPH KPH ft min Flexible 1 3600 seconds or Adjustable Averaging for Road Weather applications 0 90m s 201mph 2 12m s 0 01m s 0 01m s 0 359 29 1 Supplied as part of standard message 0 01 m s None 9 30 V DC 50mA average reverse voltage protected Allow for 7A 24v AC rms 15 or 24v DC 10 RS422 full duplex network facility 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 8 data odd even or no parity See Manual Figure 2b drawings for dimensions WindObserver 90 1 34kg no mount or lead Base Mount Short 0 63kg Base Mount Long 1 05kg Pipe Mount 1 06kg Stainless Steel 316 IP66 NEMA4X 55 C to 70 C heating on 0 to 100 RH 300mm hr Mil Std 810f Method 506 4 EN 61326 1 2006 EN 60945 20
29. et per minute fpm 7 5 Output rate The output frequency is 1 reading per second The wind speed is sampled every 25ms each axis being sampled sequentially The following Table lists the output per second and the corresponding number of averaged samples A 25ms sample period is used to process and output the results Outputs per Second Sample Average l 39 7 6 Averaging Digital Data There are two digital averaging options 7 6 1 G Command Averaging Using the G Command in association with modes other than M14 M15 and polled modes The Averaging Period can be set from zero to 3600 secs 1 hour The default setting is zero When averaging is enabled data is output at a rate determined by the averaging period The data is an average of valid data collected during the averaging period If G is set to zero then averaging settings will be disabled For instance if the unit is set for G0025 then every 25 seconds there will be a single result output that provides the average of the wind direction and magnitude data over the last 25 seconds A 219 000 78 M 60 OD A 202 000 79 M 60 06 A 207 001 22 M 60 0C A 220 000 48 M 60 04 WindObserver 90 Page 30 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 7 6 2 Modes 14 and 15 Road Weather Averaging RWA The averaging is implemented with reference to the following standard e Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observati
30. g Where U axis wind speed In increments of 0 01 units CEUUU UU V axis wind speed In increments of 0 01 units tVVV VV Value Units Units M Metres per second m s N Knots knots P Miles per hour MPH K Kilometres per hour kph F Feet per minute fpm Start of string ASCII value 2 Unit identification Letter A Z default A Status Value Status 0 OK 60 or 66 Heating enabled and OK if enabled Any other value Warning or fault condition see Section 9 5 End of string ASCII value 3 Check sum Exclusive OR of all characters between Start of String and End of String reported as ASCII hex WindObserver 90 Page 35 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd ASCII Polar format lt STX gt A 121 000 08 M 00 lt ETX gt 06 et TI a T Start of Unit Wind Wind Units Status End Check String Identification Direction Speed of Sum String Where Wind direction In degrees relative to N DDD Wind speed In increments of 0 01 units EMMM MM All other parameters See Section 7 10 ASCH UV format ASCII Polled UV and Polar When in the Polled mode an output is only generated when the host system sends a Poll signal to the WindObserver consisting of the WindObserver Unit Identifier that is the relevant letter A Z The output formats are otherwise as described above The commands available in this mode are Description Command WindObserver response WindObserver Unit Identifier Peart fs Wind s
31. ge wire or paralleling wires to avoid volt drops No of pairs Gill ref Cabling and junction box If the WindObserver 90 unit is fitted with a flying 9 pair cable attached this must be terminated in a suitable terminal box to IP66 or better fitted with glands to prevent moisture ingress The cable type from the terminal box to the host system must be as specified above If any cable is likely to be exposed to mechanical damage it must be enclosed in a suitable conduit or cable tray The cable must be securely fixed with cable clamps or equivalent at regular intervals such that the WindObserver 90 cable gland does not support the cable weight For units with a cable gland at the base of the WindObserver 90 it should not be directly exposed to moisture as the anemometer is vented to air at the base to avoid pressure build up If an IP66 rating is essential or the unit is mounted other than right way up use the gasket provided in the mounting kit WindObserver 90 Page 11 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 6 4 Power supplies WindObserver 90 units Sensor Supply Voltage 9v to 30v DC Current 50mA average Gm A max e The WindObserver 90 has reverse polarity protection WindObserver 90 Heating Option Heater Supply Voltage 24V 15 AC RMS or 24V DC 10 Current allow for 7A e The AC Supply must be isolated from Mains Supply e The heating module requires a separate
32. generated None A Z as configured CONFIGURATION MODE Where lt N gt is the unit identifier if used in a multi drop system then it is recommended that ID s A to F and KMNP are not used as these characters can be present in the data string It is suggested that in polled mode the following sequence is used for every poll for information Ensures that the Sensor is enabled to cover the event that a power down has occurred A Z Appropriate unit designator capitol letter sent to retrieve a line of data Sent to disable poll mode and reduce possibility of erroneous poll generation When polled with the default Mode 14 factory setting the WindObserver set for default 1Hz output will output the last valid 10 minute wind speed and direction average updated every minute along with last valid 1 minute Gust magnitude Notes Non Heat Enabled Units If the unit is powered up and polled before the unit has reached its minimum averaging interval the status code will read 51 Measurement Average Building non heat enabled units only Heat Enabled Units On units where heat is enabled Code 51 will not be output if polled during the measurement average building period therefore allow for this period on power up before taking readings to be fully averaged maximum period of 10 minutes SH MI 293 008 SH H15 301 000 BA H15 299 000 SH H15 303 000 BA H15 291 000 SH H15 291 000 SH H15 243 000
33. h Valid data still output or pcb too hot V NMEA data Void Invalid data output 66 H3 Penang Valid data sufficient samples in average period enabled 67 aay NO POWs lo Beaune syria datostili output module Hardware fault e g 68 H3 Heater peb faulty Valid data still output Warning Heater 69 H3 Supply volts too high Valid data still output or pcb too hot WindObserver 90 Page 47 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 9 6 Bench test Data Tests 1 Couple the WindObserver 90 to the host system and power supply using a known working test cable 2 Check that the unit is correctly configured by going into Configuration mode and using See Section 8 4 Checking the Configuration 3 Check for normal output data and that the Status Code is OK 00 60 66 or A for NMEA format If the status code is other than these refer to Section 9 5 Status error codes 5 Use an office fan or similar to check that the unit is sensing wind turning the unit to simulate changing wind direction and to check that both axes are functioning 6 Note that this is a quick functional test There are no calibration adjustments the unit is designed NOT to require re calibration within its lifetime Heater Tests Heater Option Only 1 Connect the WindObserver Sensor and Heater connections to a 24v dc 7A or greater supply 2 Switch on the 24v de supply and observe that the peak heater c
34. h the manual communication Failed Incorrect Check that transducer path is not blocked output data invalid flag WindObserver 90 Page 45 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 9 4 Safe Mode If a unit is received that will not communicate or the configuration settings are not known then Safe Mode can be used to establish communication with the WindObserver 90 and change configuration settings Initial Set Up The WindObserver 90 RS422 Pair 1 and Pair 2 TX and RX output connections 4 wires are connected to a PC via an RS422 to RS232 USB Converter Open a Terminal program e g Windows HyperTerminal or use Gill Wind Software as a Terminal program Select the required COM port Set the Baud rate to 19200 baud if using the Wind Terminal program it opens at 19200 baud To Place the unit into Safe Mode Turn off the WindObserver 90 Ensure the Terminal program is set for 19200 baud Hold down the PC keyboard key and turn on the WindObserver 90 Power Supply The words SAFE MODE should appear on the terminal screen If not then power down the WindObserver 90 hold the key and re power sensor To now check the unit Type D1 and press Enter to see serial number Type D2 and Press Enter to see Firmware version Type D3 to see configuration settings SAFE MODE Di F922036 Di D2 5 66 D2 D3 current configuration Hp B2 Ci Ei Fi GOGG H2 Ji Ki Li MS NA O2 Pi Ti Ui Vi K
35. hey MUST be given unique Unit Identifiers Nx Node Address Node Address A A to Z If used in a multi drop system 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 Ox ASCII Output Format Output String Padding Setting Configuration code Comma Separated Variable CSV m Fixed Field O2 Example data strings POLAR NMEA CSV data changing to error status code CSV data changing to error status code condition condition 1 A 235 000 77 M 60 E 0A SIIMWV 191 R 000 55 M A 19 7 A M 04 24 SIIMWV R M V 29 Fixed Field data changing to error status Fixed Field data changing to error status code condition code condition 7 A 266 000 73 M 60 08 SIIMWV 191 R 000 55 M A 19 7 A 999 999 99 M 04 0A SIIMWV 999 R 999 99 M V 07 Px Output Rate Outputs per second 1 Configuration code bi Q Measurement Mode See Section 8 3 RWASHORT XX Short term number Where XX 10 to 60 associated with Mode 14 and Mode 15 averaging RWALONG XX Long term number Where XX 1 to 10 associated with Mode 14 and Mode 15 averaging WindObserver 90 Page 43 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Tx Not Applicable Ux Digital Output Units Units metres sec knots miles hour kilometre hour feet minute m s knots MPH kph fpm Configuration 5
36. i Yi Zi Change settings if required Type Q and press Enter to go back into measurement mode If powering down the instrument and repowering and no change has been made to the baud rate B command then open a new terminal program at the units original baud rate setting the default setting would be 9600 Bauds WindObserver 90 Page 46 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd SA Status error codes The Status code is sent as part of each wind measurement message Note Status Codes 60 to 69 are only applicable to a unit with the heating option Code Status Condition 00 OK Heating set off Valid data sufficient samples in average period OK and heating e i 60 H2 enabled Valid data sufficient samples in average period A OK NMEA data Acceptable 01 Axis 1 failed Insufficient samples in average period on U axis 02 Axis 2 failed Insufficient samples in average period on V axis 04 Axis and 2 failed Insufficient samples in average period on both axes 08 NVM error NVM checksum failed data could be uncalibrated 09 ROM error ROM checksum failed data could be uncalibrated 5 Measurement average Data valid but warns that average period not reached building when averaging used non heat enabled units only 62 H2 ee Valid data still output module Hardware fault e g 63 H2 Heater pcb faulty Valid data still output Warning Heater 65 H2 Supply volts too hig
37. ing None Click on OK and data similar to the following example will scroll on screen at the output rate A 229 002 74 M 00 06 ON Ne E 8 2 Entering Configuration mode From Continuous mode From Polled mode where N is the Unit Identifier Note the Unit Identifier must be entered as upper case The WindObserver 90 responds with a CONFIGURATION MODE message stops reporting wind measurements and waits for a command as detailed below WindObserver 90 Page 39 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 8 3 Returning to Measurement mode Type Q and press ENTER If in Continuous mode the anemometer responds with wind measurements immediately continuing at the selected Sampling rate If in Polled mode KR Enables poll Polls anemometer where N is the Unit identifier entered as upper case The anemometer replies with a single set of wind measurements N a Anemometer replies with Unit identifier H Disables poll Note If the unit is in Polled Mode it is always best to interrogate the unit for data with a before the poll identifier to cater for the event that the power has been switched off or power interrupted If used in a multi drop system then it 1s recommended that Unit Identifiers A B C D E F K M N and P are not used 8 4 Checking the configuration We strongly recommend that as a standard procedure you use this command D3 prior to and
38. le 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 1ONm Part 1 WindObserver 90 Page 9 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 6 INSTALLATION Do NOT remove the black rubber transducer caps Warranty is void if the Red security seal is damaged or removed Take care not to knock the four Transducer arms All the time the WindObserver 90 is not in its final location it should be protected from damage by keeping it in the original packaging as long as possible treating it as a delicate instrument If an Intrinsically Safe IS device is required the I S WindObserver must be used the WindObserver 90 is NOT an IS device 6 1 Installation Guidelines The WindObserver 90 has been designed to meet and exceed the stringent standards listed in its specification Operating in diverse environments all over the world WindObserver 90 requires no calibration or adjustment whatsoever As with any sophisticated electronics good engineering practice should be followed to ensure correct operation gt Always check the installation to ensure the WindObserver 90 is not affected by other equipment operating locally which may not conform to current standards e g radio radar transmitters boat engines generators etc Guidelines gt Avoid mounting in the plane of any radar scanner
39. mpares it with the time for a pulse to travel from S to N transducer Likewise times are compared between West and East and E and W transducer If for example a North wind is blowing then the time taken for the pulse to travel from N to S will be faster than from S to N whereas the W to E and E to W times will be the same The wind speed and direction and the speed of sound can then be calculated from the differences in the times of flight on each axis This calculation is independent of factors such as temperature BASIC TIME OF FLIGHT THEORY L holy Therefore Y L Distance between transducer faces C Speed of Sound V Velocity T Transit time of Ultrasound T Transit time of Ultrasound WindObserver 90 Page 52 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 10 4 Electrical Conformity EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2004 108 EC INSTRUMENTS We Gill Instruments Ltd declare our sole responsibility that the products WindObserver 90 Ultrasonic Anemometer Manufactured by Gill Instruments Ltd Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington SO41 9EG to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the protection requirements of Council Directive 2004 108 EEC on the approximation of the laws relating to electromagnetic compatibility This Declaration of Conformity is based upon compliance of the product with the following harmonized standa
40. of radio frequency interference See Fig 1 Suggested mounting bracket and Earthing grounding arrangements The unit MUST be connected to an appropriate grounding point with a minimum of 6mm copper wire via the M5 base screws The cable screens must be joined with any cable screen continuing from the unit s cable via a junction box The primary earth for the anemometer must be provided via the base screws and not via the cable screens WindObserver 90 Page 13 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd View of the WindObserver 90 base connector variant Supplied Plug Anemometer Socket Contact A Table 2 19 way connector and cable connections 19 Way Connector Cable Gland Option Signal Designation Terminal Letter Conductor Colour Fer TAB c EES U Pair 2 White RS422 RXB V Black RS422 RXA R Red Supply V D Black Supply V M Blue Digital Ov N Black Not Used Isolate A Yellow Heater G Heater E Heater F Heater T No Connection Not Used Isolate S No Connection Not Used Isolate L No Connection Not Used Isolate K No Connection Not Used Isolate J No Connection Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Used ee eee WindObserver 90 Page 14 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Default Settings The factory default settings are Unheated Unit A0 B3 C1 El F1 G0000 JI K1 L1 M2 NA O1 P1 T1 Ul V1 X1 YI ZI Heated
41. on World Meterological Organization WMO No8 seventh edition 2008 ISBN 978 92 63 10008 S The direction and magnitude outputs are derived from the vector sum of U and V over the RWALONG averaging period default 10 minutes in P1 The gust output is derived from the vector sum of U and V over 3 readings 3 seconds in P1 and the max gust is the maximum of the gust value over the RWASHORT period default 60 seconds in P1 The max gust value is reset to zero at the end of each RWASHORT period Mode 15 Averaging Data in Continuous mode Averaged Digital Data Output comprises of lt Start of String gt Node Mode Averaged Direction Averaged Magnitude units Maximum Gust Direction Maximum Gust Magnitude Status lt End of String gt checksum e g BA MI 293 000 03 M 338 000 05 51 47 status code 51 shows measurement average building non heat enabled units only BA H15 198 000 04 H 088 000 39 Hu AP status code 00 code shows measurement average building period complete and normal operation non heat enabled units only Principle set up commands associated with this averaging mode are Px Measurement Rate P1 this command sets the underlying measurement rate 1Hz RWASHORT xx Short Term Number where xx is a number from 10 to 60 RWALONG xx Long Term Number where xx is a number from to 10 The Averaged Data Output period in seconds is RWASHORT Number Measurement Rate P Setting Hz value
42. out prior notice The information contained in this manual remains the property of Gill Instruments and should not be copied or reproduced for commercial gain 2 INTRODUCTION The WindObserver 90 wind sensor is a very robust unit with no moving parts outputting wind speed and direction The units of wind speed output rate and formats are all user selectable The WindObserver 90 is available with optional enhanced de icing heating recommended if severe icing is likely The WindObserver 90 can be used in conjunction with a PC data logger or other device provided it is compatible with the RS422 output Multiple units can be networked if required Alternatively the WindObserver 90 is designed to connect directly to the Gill WindDisplay unit to provide a complete wind speed direction system The output message format can be configured in Polar UV 2 axis NMEA 0183 Version 3 Tunnel formats and as either a Continuous output or Polled requested by host system detailed in full in Section 8 Message Formats amp Options 3 FAST TRACK SET UP If you are in a hurry to try out the WindObserver 90 are familiar with Gill equipment and coupling to a PC using RS422 go to the following sections Section 6 Installation Section 7 Message Formats amp Options Section 8 Configuring After you have successfully set up the WindObserver 90 we strongly advise that you then go back and read the rest of the manual to ensure that you get the b
43. owever if a fault occurs the WindDisplay may lock into the last valid reading Re configuring the WindObserver 90 to Fixed Field output O2 will ensure that any fault is flagged on the WindDisplay After coupling to a WindDisplay the Wind Speed units and the Averaging period can be selected using the WindDisplay controls See the WindDisplay User Manual Note that although the WindDisplay can display wind speed in various units these are calculated within the WindDisplay The data coming to the WindDisplay must be in metres sec the factory default output setting Figure 3 WindDisplays Meteorological Display Marine Display NOTES If the WindDisplay is configured for NMEA mode then the WindObserver 90 must also be configured for NMEA mode and 4800 baud operation configuration settings M5 and B2 If required the WindDisplay can provide power for the sensor circuitry but not power for the heater circuitry Units set for Averaging Mode 15 will not be compatible with the WindDisplay input requirements WindObserver 90 Page 20 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Connecting to a Gill WindDisplay Refer to the WindDisplay User Manual for the method of operation WindObserver 90 19 Way Cable Gland Signal Connector Names Pin No Pair Colour No TXB P 1 Green TXA C 1 Black Connected Internally Sensor R 3 Red Sensor D Black Heater Yellow Heater Heate
44. peed output generated Enable Polled mode None Disable Polled mode None Request WindObserver Unit amp A Z as configured Identifier Enter Configuration mode lt N gt CONFIGURATION MODE Where lt N gt is the unit identifier if used in a multi drop system then it is recommended that ID s A to F and KMNP are not used as these characters can be present in the data string It is suggested that in polled mode the following sequence is used for every poll for information Ensures that the Sensor is enabled to cover the event that a power down has occurred A Z Appropriate unit designator sent to retrieve a line of data Sent to disable poll mode and reduce possibility of erroneous poll generation When in polled mode the system will respond to the data command within 30mS with the last valid data sample as calculated by the Output rate P Mode Setting If the unit is powered down after use or upon switch on then allow 3 seconds from switch on before sending poll commands WindObserver 90 Page 36 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 7 11 NMEA Format Instrument Wind direction Wind speed Units Identifier Checksum NN 4 Delimiter IIMWV 120 R 002 10 M A CC ONO OIN Start of string Instrument Wind Status Check type measurement sum Where Wind direction In degrees relative to N DDD Wind speed In increments of 0 01 units EMMM MM Units M Metre
45. power supply e Heater Cable length should be minimised to avoid cable volt drops and ensure maximum voltage received at the Anemometer e All three heater pair cables must be used connect yellow brown and orange wires to heater positive and their respective black wires to heater negative e The heating H command is H2 as a default condition If heating is not required enabled then the H command must be set for H1 The WindObserver 90 has reverse polarity protection WARNING NOTE When heating is activated the bullet and transducer arms will get very hot and should not be handled WindObserver 90 Page 12 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 6 5 Connections Important Any cable wires not used should be isolated and grounded at the terminating equipment user end Do NOT connect the unit s OV heating ve or digital OV to the screen or earth On units with integral cable the screens of each pair are joined together inside the anemometer these should be joined to the cable screen s of any further cable run Avoid long grounding loops Digital OV should be used in conjunction with RS422 TX RX lines in order to improve noise immunity Earthing or grounding To ensure correct operation and for maximum protection against lightning the anemometer MUST be correctly earthed grounded via its mountings Inadequate Earthing will degrade anemometer performance particularly in the presence
46. r Heater Heater Heater Brown 7 Orange Black Black Black For Power Supply Information see Section 6 4 Notes WindDisplay Signal Terminal Names RS422 8 RS422 7 Ground Earth Supply 2 Supply 0 l ve Heater Power Supply ve Heater Pair wires Yellow Brown and Orange should be connected in Parallel as to should the return 3 Black wires Heating H2 command is enabled as a default condition If heating is not required enabled then the H command must be set for H1 See Section 8 Configuring for further details WindObserver 90 Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Page 21 Issue A Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 6 8 Mechanical installation Do NOT remove the black rubber transducer caps Warranty is void if the Green security seal is damaged or removed Take care not to knock the four Transducer arms Before installing a bench system test is recommended All the time the WindObserver 90 is not in its final location it should be protected from damage by keeping it in the original packaging as long as possible treating it as a delicate instrument When installing the unit handle with lint free gloves and degrease the unit to reduce the build up of deposits Do not apply clamps to the WindObserver cylinder body as this will distort the cylinder and affect sealing Location It is important to ensure that the WindObserver 90 is mounted in a
47. rds EN60945 2002 EN61326 2006 Emissions Using EN60945 and EN55011 Immunity Using EN61000 4 2 to EN61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 Excluding 150khz to 200khz Conducted Immunity EN 61000 4 11 Signed by A C R Stickland Director Date of issue 19 09 2012 Place of issue Gill Instruments Ltd Saltmarsh Park 67 Gosport Street Lymington SO41 9EG ISO 9001 Registered WindObserver 90 Page 53 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014
48. s per second m s N Knots knots P Miles per hour MPH K Kilometres per hour kph F Feet per minute fpm Start of string Instrument type IIMWV Wind measurement R Relative wind measurement Status A Acceptable measurement V Void measurement Check sum Exclusive OR of all characters between and reported as ASCII hex A typical WindObserver 90 configuration suitable for NMEA would be B2 El F1 GO K1 L1 M5 O1 P1 U1 Consult specification NMEA 0183 version 3 available on the web www nmea org for complete interface details WindObserver 90 Page 37 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 7 12 Averaging Format Modes 14 and 15 See also Para 7 6 2 Start of String Unit Identification Max Gust Direction Max Gust Speed lt STX gt A M15 270 002 02 M 253 002 83 00 lt ETX gt 4D ff Mode Wind Wind Direction Speed Units TI End of Check Status String Sum Start of string ASCII value 2 Unit identification Letter A Z default A Mode M14 Polled Averaging M15 Continuous Output Averaging Wind Direction In degrees relative to North DDD settable average of direction in degrees Wind Speed In increments of 0 01 units CEMMM MM settable average of speed in m s Units M Metres per Second N Knots P Miles per Hour K Kilometres per Hour F Feet per Minute Max Direction Gust In degrees relative to North DDD Max Gust Speed In incremen
49. t Always ensure that the gasket supplied is fitted to the base of the anemometer mount It is important that the gasket supplied forms a watertight seal on the base of the anemometer In the event that the mounting bracket supplied by the customer is not flat or does not form complete support for the anemometer base the customer must fit a mounting ring as shown in Figure 2 Mounting Pole The WindObserver 90 can be supplied with a pole mount that provides the option to attach to a pole with or without a thread pole not provided The WindObserver 90 can be retained to the pole via the three tapped holes in the pole mount fitted to the unit WindObserver 90 Page 7 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 5 4 Connector and Cable Assembly The WindObserver 90 variant with a connector base is supplied with a mating 19 way connector Open the pack of connector parts supplied Gill Part 1390 10 163 A set of assembly instructions are supplied with the connector together with Table of Equivalent Part Numbers Part Name Gill Part No Cannon Trident Part No Connector head 19 way 020 04464 192993 0054 Metal backshell 7 pieces 020 04465 192993 0084 Solder bucket contacts 020 04469 192900 0635 5 per pack 4 off packs Arrange Backshell Gill Part Number 020 04465 Pass parts 1 6 along the cable as per the diagram below Note that the connector supplies the correct strain relief for cabl
50. ted to a cable gland unit a similar Earthing mounting arrangement can be used with short mounts and connector based units A mounting kit is supplied with the WindObserver 90 to allow assembly of the mount to the base of the WindObserver Included in the supplied mounting kit is an O Ring Seal which must be fitted inside of the Base Mount When assembling the 4 off M5x12 mount screws first fit a wavy washer then a flat washer then the seal washer before screwing to the WindObserver Base mount O RING LOL ET SUGGESTED EARTH CONNECTION CRIMP TERMINALS WASHERS 6MM WIRE LL LL LL LL LL PrOD CUSTOMER SUPPLY GL 3 16 THICK OR SIMILAR PLATE SIZE VAT Z N 4 OFF M5x12 SCREWS d RECOMMENDED gt 3MM WALL THICKNESS TO DRILL AND TAP USE STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS AND WASHERS IF POLE IS NOT SIMILAR MATERIAL PROTECT CONNECTION WITH GREASE OR PAINT ETC TO PREVENT CORROSION OPTIONAL STRENGTHENING WEB Pa OR STRUT TO STIFFEN STRUCTURE 1 DIA OR SIMILAR PIPE SIZE CUSTOMER SUPPLY 4 HOLES OR SLOTS TO ACCEPT M5 SCREWS JAMM DIAHOLE WindObserver 90 Page 23 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Pipe Mounting use with Pipe Mount The Pipe Mount base for the WindObserver 90 has the following dimensions Included in the supplied mounting kit is an O Ring Seal which must be fitted inside of the Pipe Mount Base Pipe Mount M5 CLEARANCE HOLES 4
51. term output period Notes Non Heat Enabled Units Whenever the unit is powered up then until the unit has reached its minimum long term averaging interval the status code will read 51 Measurement Average Building Heat Enabled Units On units where heat is enabled Code 51 will not be output during the measurement average building period therefore allow for this period on power up before taking readings to be fully averaged maximum period of 10 minutes The G Command setting has no effect on Mode 14 and Mode 15 Settings Mode 14 Averaging Polled Mode See Mode 15 for data output format and command explanations For ease of use before changing to this Mode set all other WindObserver parameters first including Px Measurement Rate P1 this command sets the underlying measurement rate of 1Hz RWASHORT xx Short Term Number where xx is a number from 10 to 60 RWALONG xx Long Term Number where xx is a number from 1 to 10 WindObserver 90 Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Page 32 Issue A Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Once set for Mode 14 to Poll for averaged data use the command followed by the unit designator A default setting ensure capitol letter used The polled mode commands available in this mode are Enable Polled Mode WindObserver Unit Identifier N Disable Polled mode Request WindObserver Unit Identifier Enter Configuration mode Command WindObserver response None Output
52. ts of 0 01 units CEMMM MM Status Value Status 00 OK 60 Heating enabled and OK if enabled 51 Means that the averaging is incomplete non heat enabled units only Any other value Warning or fault condition see Section 9 5 End of string ASCII value 3 Check sum Exclusive OR of all characters between Start of String and End of String reported as ASCII hex WindObserver 90 Page 38 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd 8 CONFIGURING The WindObserver 90 can be configured using Terminal emulator software such as HyperTerminal Alternatively it is possible to use Gill Wind Software as a Terminal program only Wizard and Sync Comms not applicable Wind will run on PC s up to and including Windows 7 and can be downloaded from http www gill co uk main software html 8 1 Configuring using HyperTerminal Note Other terminal emulators are configured in a very similar way 1 Decide on an available Com port that you want to use Usually Com1 2 Run Hypertrm exe Typically accessed via Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Communications Hyperterminal Create a New Connection File gt New Connection Enter a Name eg WindObserver Change Connect Using to Direct to Com 1 or other Com port as required Adjust the Port settings to match WindObserver settings WindObserver default settings are Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control Handshak
53. urrent drawn is greater than 4 amps 3 Heating current will be taken for about 60 seconds check that after this period each of the 4 sensor bullets is warm to touch Use of an Integrity Check Chamber Optional Item The Integrity Check Chamber ICC is designed to 1 Provide a zero wind environment to confirm the WindObserver zero calibration 2 Identify any gross changes in the head geometry that would affect the performance The ICC has been designed to be used in an indoor still air environment with an ambient temperature between 17 C and 23 C When conducting the test it is important that the ICC is assembled on to the WindObserver head and not touched or moved during the test This test is only valid if undertaken with an ICC purchased from Gill Note The Heater supply should be disconnected or turned off when using the ICC Zero Wind Check Configure your PC to run HyperTerminal and assemble the ICC by inserting the reflector cases and the two halves of the ICC onto the WindObserver 90 The ICC must be retained using the strips provided Then 1 Ensure that the WindObserver 90 is set for Polar M2 mode For Factory default settings see section 8 4 2 Enter Measurement Mode and Record View data In still air wind speed measurements should not exceed 0 03m s If wind speed exceeds 0 03m s contact Gill Instruments WindObserver 90 Page 48 Issue A Doc No 1390 PS 0041 Nov 2014 Gill Instruments Ltd Alignment

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