MODEL 85106

ULTRASONIC ANEMOMETER

REV D040609

MANUAL PN 85106-90

R. M. YOUNG COMPANY
2801 AERO PARK DRIVE, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN 49686, U S A
TEL: (231) 946-3980 FAX: (231) 946-4772
 WARRANTY AND ASSISTANCE

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be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for
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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Model 85106 Ultrasonic Anemometer

Contents

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

1.0 SPECIFICATIONS 1

2.0 INTRODUCTION 1

3.0 INITIAL CHECKOUT 1

4.0 INSTALLATION 2
4.1 Placement 2
4.2 Mounting and Alignment 2
4.3 Wiring Connections 2
4.4 Power Requirement 2

5.0 OPERATION 2
5.1 With Wind Tracker Display 2
5.2 Voltage Outputs 2
5.3 Serial Output Formats and Protocols 2
5.4 Low Power Operation 4

6.0 SETTING SERIAL OUTPUTS AND OPERATING PARAMETERS

6.1 Setup using Young the 2DSETUP program 4
6.2 Setup using terminal Program 4
6.3 Command Overview 4
6.4 Command Details 5

7.0 EXAMPLE SETTINGS 6

7.1 Voltage Output, Minimum Power 6
7.2 RS232, Continuous ASCII, Minimum Power 6
7.3 RS232, Polled ASCII , Minimum Power 6
7.4 RS232, Polled ASCII Output 6
7.5 SDI-12 Continous 6
7.6 SDI-12 Standby 6

8.0 WARRANTY 7

9.0 CE COMPLIANCE 7

APPENDIX

A WIRING CONNECTIONS 8

B SENSOR PHYSICAL 13

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 2.0 INTRODUCTION
MODEL 85106
The YOUNG Ultrasonic Anemometer is a 2-axis, no-moving-
ULTRASONIC ANEMOMETER parts wind sensor. It is ideal for general meteorological
applications requiring accurate and reliable measurement. The
sensor features wide operating range, compact size, easy
installation and low power operation. Analog and digital signal
outputs are available in several popular formats.

The Ultrasonic Anemometer measures wind based on the transit

time of ultrasonic pulses between four transducers. Air flow
alters the transit time which is used to calculate flow velocity.
Wind direction is determined from relative velocities along each
acoustic path.

Measurement results are available as calibrated voltage output

signals or serial data using RS-232, RS-485, or SDI-12
connections. Continous output or polled operation may be used.
Serial formats may be selected for direct connection to YOUNG
Wind Tracker displays, marine NMEA systems, SDI-12 data
loggers, and ASCII serial communication programs.

Operating parameter options are selected using a simple setup

program provided. All settings are stored internally in non-
volatile memory.

The sensor is constructed using UV-stabilized thermoplastic,

stainless steel, and anodized aluminum for superior
environmental resistance. It is easily mounted on standard 1
inch (IPS) pipe. An orientation ring preserves mounting position
when the sensor is removed.

3.0 INITIAL CHECKOUT

Carefully unpack the unit and inspect for physical damage. Any
damage should be reported to the shipper. The sensor arrives
fully calibrated and ready to use. As supplied, the sensor is
1.0 SPECIFICATIONS configured as follows:
FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIGURATION:
WIND SPEED
Range: 0-70 m/s (156 mph) Serial Output:
Resolution: 0.1 m/s - NMEA Format
Accuracy: 0 to 30 m/s, ±2% or 0.1m/s - RS-232
30 to 70 m/s, ±3% - RS-485 Output Only
- 4800 baud
WIND DIRECTION Analog Voltage Outputs:
Azimuth Range: 0-360 degrees - Channel V1: Wind Speed
Resolution: 1 degree 0-5000 mV = 0-100 m/sec
Accuracy: ± 2 degrees - Channel V2: Wind Direction
0-5000mV = 0-360 Deg
SERIAL OUTPUT
Type: RS-232, RS-485, SDI-12 These settings will permit direct serial connection to the Young
Formats: ASCII Text (polled and continuous) Model 06206 Marine Wind Tracker and connection of the voltage
RMYT (Wind Tracker) outputs to a voltage measuring device or datalogger. For other
NMEA available serial or voltage output configurations refer to the
SDI-12 (v1.3) appropriate sections of the manual.
Baud Rates: 1200, 4800, 9600, and 38400 baud A simple operational check of the sensor may be performed as
follows: (Requires Model 06206 Marine Wind Tracker)
ANALOG VOLTAGE OUTPUT
Polar
3.1 Remove junction box cover and connect power and
Wind Speed: 0 to 5000 mV (0 to 100 m/s) signal wires to terminals as indicated in WIRING
Wind Direction: 0 to 5000 mV (0 to 360° or 0 to 540°) CONNECTIONS (APPENDIX A). Supply voltage must
be 9 to 16 VDC.
Cartesian (UV)
U and V: 0 to 5000 mV (-100 m/s to +100 m/s) IMPORTANT: The Wind Tracker input option must be
set to "SER". See the Wind Tracker manual for
GENERAL setting this option.
Output rate: 1 Hz typical (selectable)
Power Supply: 9 to 16 VDC, 3.2 Apply power to the Wind Tracker and sensor. There
150 mA max will be a 5 second delay for initialization after which
Dimensions: 34 cm high x 17 cm wide the unit will begin to send data. Wind speed and wind
direction values will appear on the Wind Tracker.
Weight: 0.7 kg (1.5 lb)
Shipping Weight: 1.6 kg (3.5 lb)

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 The sensor wind speed threshold is preset to 0.25 m/s 5.0 OPERATION
(0.6 mph). Wind below this level is displayed as zero.
The wind direction display will show the last value that
5.1 WITH YOUNG MARINE WIND TRACKER DISPLAY
appeared when wind speed was above threshold.
The default serial output format is NMEA which is compatible with
3.3 Verify sensor response by using a small fan or gently
theYoung Model 06206 Marine Wind Tracker display. The Marine
blowing through the measuring section. Move the fan
Wind Tracker receives measurements in the form of ASCII data
to create wind from several different directions and
via an RS-485 serial connection. The Wind Tracker automatically
confirm changes on the Wind Tracker display. Small
converts the data to wind values which appear on the display.
fans and gentle blowing create irregular flow patterns.
Set the Wind Tracker input to 'SER'. See the Marine Wind Tracker
This test is for general checkout only.
manual for display options.
If the Marine Wind Tracker display continuously shows "Ser Err"
5.2 VOLTAGE OUTPUTS
then it is not receiving data from the sensor. Remove power and
check all wiring connections. If the problem cannot be
When the default NMEA format is used, analog voltage outputs
corrected, contact your YOUNG representative.
are active. These may be connected to a data logger or other
device such as the YOUNG Model 26700 Programmable
If the sensor is NOT USED with a YOUNG Marine Wind Tracker, an
Translator. See VOLTAGE OUTPUTS in APPENDIX A for
alternative output must be used to check operation. For voltage
connection details and calibration values.
output, a voltmeter may be used as an indicator. For other serial
formats, use the wiring diagrams and appropriate parameter
Voltage outputs may be enabled with any serial output format
settings as a guide. See sections 5.0 and 6.0 of this manual.
except SDI-12 even if the serial output connection itself is
disabled. Polar speed and direction, which is the default, or
IMPORTANT: NMEA, the default serial output format, transmits
Cartesian (UV) voltage output format may be selected. See
ASCII data. Using a communication program such as
section 6.4.13 and APPENDIX B for additional details. The voltage
HyperTerminal will allow for monitoring the serial output.
output may also be set to signal the STATUS CODE. The default
setting causes VOUT to ignore the STATUS CODE. See sections
4.0 INSTALLATION 5.3.2 and 6.4.14 for additional details.

4.1 PLACEMENT When cable length between voltage output terminals and data
acquisition system exceeds 3m (10 ft.), the voltage outputs
Proper instrument placement is important. Eddies from buildings, should be measured differentially.
trees, or other structures can influence measurements. For most
applications, locate the sensor well above or upwind of 5.3 SERIAL OUTPUT FORMATS
obstructions. As a general rule, air flow around a structure is
disturbed to 2 times the height of the structure upwind, 6 times A variety of serial output formats are available. From the factory,
the structure downwind, and up to 2 times the height of the it is programmed for operation with the Young Marine Wind
structure above ground. Tracker display (NMEA format). Other serial formats are selected
using a PC and the Windows 2DSETUP program ([Link])
4.2 MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT provided. The following sections discuss format options
available. Each command is discussed in detail in section 6.0.
The sensor mounts to standard 1-inch (IPS) pipe with an outside
diameter of 1.34 inches (34 mm). 5.3.1 RMYT

Generally, the sensor is aligned to north. In this orientation, the RMYT is a 6-byte binary data format sent at 9600 baud using the
sensor junction box faces south (180 degrees). The tranducers RS-485 OUTPUT ONLY connections. This format is used with the
may be used as sighting aids. See diagram APPENDIX B. YOUNG Model 06201 Wind Tracker.

4.2.1 Place orientation ring over pipe with guide pin up. If RMYT default parameters are used (no other parameters
altered), the maximum number of internal samples are always
4.2.2 Place sensor mounting post over pipe. used, measurements and outputs run continuously, voltage
outputs are enabled, and both RS-232 and RS-485 connections
4.2.3 Using the transducers as a sighting aid, align the are enabled. The average current consumption is about 150 mA,
sensor with a feature on the horizon that represents not including heater power.
the proper orientation. After alignment, tighten the
mounting post band clamp to secure the position. DO 5.3.2 ASCII
NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
ASCII output provides continuous wind measurement data in text
4.2.4 Slide the orientation ring up so its guide pin is fully format. Between each measurent cycle, the sensor goes into a
engaged in the sensor mounting post notch. Tighten the low power mode. There are a number of parameters related to
orientation ring band clamp to secure its position. DO the ASCII serial output format which may be altered. Please
NOT OVER- TIGHTEN. note that the default values are recommended for most
applications. Careful analysis of the sensor's application
If the sensor needs to be removed later, leave the orientation ring should be done prior to making changes due to the interaction of
on the pipe to preserve sensor alignment. parameters such as OUTPUT DELAY and SAMPLE COUNT. See
section 6.0.
4.3 CONNECTIONS
ASCII output appears either in POLAR or CARTESIAN (UV)
With long cable lengths, resistance in the power supply wires format. With POLAR format, the wind speed threshold and wind
reduces the available voltage at the sensor. Power at the sensor speed units are selected. With CARTESIAN format, the threshold
must be in the range of 9 to 16 VDC when the sensor is is ignored and wind speed units are always meters per second
operating. See WIRING DIAGRAMS in APPENDIX A. (m/s).

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 ASCII POLAR FORMAT If an R, M, or C command includes the CRC designator, retrieved
a www.w ddd ss*cc<CR> data will contain an SDI-12 CRC checksum.

where SDI-12 SENSOR

a = Sensor address COMMAND RESPONSE
www.w = Wind speed (selected units)
ddd = Wind direction (degrees) aR0! a+www.w+ddd<CR><LF>
ss = Status code aR1! a±[Link]±[Link]<CR><LF>
* = Asterisk (ASCII 42) aRC0! a+www.w+ddd<CRC><CR><LF>
cc = Checksum aRC1! a±[Link]±[Link]<CRC><CR><LF>
<CR> = Carriage return (ASCII 13)
aM! a0002<CR><LF>
ASCII CARTESIAN (UV) FORMAT aM1! a0002<CR><LF>
a [Link] [Link] ss*cc<CR> aMC! a0002<CR><LF>
aMC1! a0002<CR><LF>
where
a = Sensor address aC! a00002<CR><LF>
±[Link] = U-axis wind speed (m/s) aC1! a00002<CR><LF>
±[Link] = V-axis wind speed (m/s) aCC! a00002<CR><LF>
ss = Status code aCC1! a00002<CR><LF>
* = Asterisk (ASCII 42)
cc = Checksum aD0! a+www.w+ddd<CRC><CR><LF>
<CR> = Carriage return (ASCII 13) a±[Link]±[Link]<CRC><CR><LF>
where:
The CHECKSUM is the two-character printable hexadecimal value a = Sensor address
generated by taking the exclusive-or of all characters up to the ddd = Wind direction (degrees)
asterisk. The STATUS CODE will show a non-zero value only www.w = Wind speed (selected units)
when ±[Link] = U-axis wind speed (m/s)
the sensor cannot acquire sufficient samples or a measurement ±[Link] = V-axis wind speed (m/s)
error has occurred. <CRC> = CRC checksum (only where requested)
<CR><LF> = Carriage return, line feed (ASCII 13, 10)
5.3.3 ASCII POLLED
5.3.6 SDI-12 STANDBY
ASCII POLLED format is the same as ASCII but sends data only
when polled. The sensor stays in low power mode until polled. SDI-12 STANDBY makes wind measurements only when polled
The polling command is Ma! where 'a' is the sensor address. with an M or C command. The sensor responds with an
The default address is '0' (ASCII 48). acknowledgement indicating that the data will be ready in one
second. With M commands, the sensor sends a service request
5.3.4 NMEA as soon as data are ready. Data are retrieved with D commands.
If the M or C command includes a CRC designator, retrieved data
NMEA format provides continuous wind measurements in will include a CRC checksum. After each measurement cycle, the
standard NMEA marine sentences at 4800 baud using the RS-485 sensor goes into ultra-low power (320 uA) standby. Set Damping
output connections. Output is sent once per second. The output Factor (see 6.4.9) to 0 when using SDI-12 STANDBY.
data may be used with the YOUNG Model 06206 Marine Wind
Tracker or other NMEA-capable device. SDI-12 SENSOR
COMMAND RESPONSE
NMEA FORMAT
$WIMWV,ddd,R,www.w,N,A*cc<CR><LF> aM! a0012<CR><LF>
aM1! a0012<CR><LF>
where aMC! a0012<CR><LF>
ddd = Wind direction (degrees) aMC1! a0012<CR><LF>
www.w = Wind speed (knots)
* = Asterisk (ASCII 42) aC! a00102<CR><LF>
cc = Checksum aC1! a00102<CR><LF>
<CR><LF> = Carriage return, line feed (ASCII 13, 10) aCC! a00102<CR><LF>
aCC1! a00102<CR><LF>
The CHECKSUM is the two-character printable hexadecimal value aD0! a+www.w+ddd<CRC><CR><LF>
generated by taking the exclusive-or of all characters between a±[Link]±[Link]<CRC><CR><LF>
'$' and '*'. where:
a = Sensor address
NMEA is the default setting so that the sensor may be connected ddd = Wind direction (degrees)
to a Marine Wind Tracker without altering any other sensor www.w = Wind speed (selected units)
parameters. ±[Link] = U-axis wind speed (m/s)
±[Link] = V-axis wind speed (m/s)
5.3.5 SDI-12 CONT <CRC> = CRC checksum (only where requested)
<CR><LF> = Carriage return, line feed (ASCII 13, 10)
SDI-12 CONT makes continuous wind measurements that may be
retrieved with SDI-12 R, M, and C commands. With R commands,
the sensor responds by sending measurement data. With M and
C commands, the sensor responds with an acknowledgement
showing zero seconds measurement delay. No service request
is sent. Data may be retrieved immediately after an M or C
command with a D command.

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5.3.7 ADDITIONAL SDI-12 INFORMATION 6.0 SETTING OUTPUTS AND OPERATING
The 85004 sensor conforms to all aspects of the SDI-12 version PARAMETERS
1.3 protocol and will respond to the additional commands listed
below. For further information on the SDI-12 protocol, visit 6.1 SETUP WITH YOUNG 2DSETUP PROGRAM
[Link] on the web. (RECOMMENDED)

SDI-12 SENSOR The 2DSETUP program supplied with the sensor provides an
COMMAND RESPONSE easy method for checking and changing operating settings in the
model 85000. Simply install the program on a Windows PC.
?! a<CR><LF> Follow the instructions to get the current settings from the
a! a<CR><LF> sensor, change settings, and send the new settings to the
aI! a13 YOUNG 85000 v1.00<CR><LF> sensor.
aAb! b<CR><LF>
a = Sensor address 6.2 SETUP USING ANOTHER COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM
b = New sensor address
If desired, a serial communications program like HyperTerminal
aV! a0004<CR><LF> may be used. Parameters are set using simple commands. A
Retrieve V data with D command. limited number of parameters may also be set using SDI-12
Response listed next. commands.

aD0! a+sc+fmt+thresh+damp<CR><LF> For serial communication, the sensor and communication program
a = Sensor address must be at the same baud rate and the sensor must be properly
sc = sample count 0-99 connected. The default baud rate is 9600 but may be set to 1200,
fmt = SDI-12 format 0=CONT, 1=STANDBY 4800, or 38400. Either RS-232 or RS-485 full duplex may be
thresh = Polar threshold (cm/s) used. Set hardware handshaking to 'NONE' in your
damp = Damping factor communications program and use 1 start, 8 data, 1 stop bit.

aX1nn! None. nn = Sample count 00 or 03-31 Except for SDI-12 format, the sensor must be in COMMAND
aX2n! None. n =SDI-12 format 0 = CONT MODE in order to set parameters. COMMAND MODE is activated
1 = STANDBY by sending three ESC characters (ASCII 27) in quick succession
aX3nnn! None. nnn = Polar threshold 0-999 cm/s while the sensor is running. To signify that the sensor is ready to
aX4nn! None. nn = Damping factor 0-99 accept commands, a '>' prompt character will appear.

If the prompt does not appear after receiving three ESC

5.4 LOW POWER OPERATION characters, re-check the wiring and communication program
setup. If the sensor baud rate is unknown, try sending the ESC
Average current consumption with default settings is about 150 characters at each of the four available baud rates (1200, 4800,
mA. This configuration uses no power conservation and enables 9600, and 38400). It is also possible that parameters have been
all features even though they may not be used. Average current set to purposefully disable RS-232 or RS-485 connections. If this
consumption with once-per-second ASCII serial output and the case, the following method must be used.
typical power conservation settings is about 30 mA. This is
suitable for many low power applications. In order to provide access under all conditions, the sensor
always begins operation at power up with serial communications
To reduce current consumption further, additional strategies must set to 38400 baud and RS-232 connections enabled. Immediately
be employed. These include disabling unused outputs, using after power up, there is a four second time window in which to
polled serial operation, increasing the delay between samples, send the ESC characters and enter COMMAND MODE.
and limiting the sample count to the minimum optimal number.
Faster baud rates reduce power by limiting transmit duration. To use this feature, set a serial communication program (such as
HyperTerminal) to 38400 baud with no handshaking. Apply
Lowest power consumption is realized with SDI-12 output power to the sensor (the sensor must be off for about 30
format. However, this requires use with an SDI-12 compatible seconds before power up). The sensor will transmit "***"
data logger. With SDI-12, the average current consumption may (three asterisk characters) immediately after power up. Now
easily be reduced to less than 12 mA during measurements and send the three ESC characters. The COMMAND MODE '>'
320 uA in standby. prompt should appear.

6.3 COMMAND OVERVIEW

At the prompt, type '??' to display a list of available commands

and their format. Type 'RPT' to report current settings. (Note
that some values in the list cannot be set by the user.)
Commands are case sensitive and the exact format must be
used. For example, the SET02nn command requires two digits
for the serial format code. If you send SET023 instead of
SET0203, the sensor will reject the command and indicate an
error. Terminate all commands with a carriage return (ASCII 13).
In HyperTerminal, do this by pressing the ENTER key.

When RMYT, NMEA, or SDI-12 serial format is selected, some

parameters are automatically changed. This may change the
baud rate from its current setting. See section 6.4.2 for details on
which parameters are altered.

Although new parameter values are stored immediately when the

command is issued, they do not take effect until the sensor
enters OPERATE MODE.

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 COMMAND DESCRIPTION 6.4.2 SET02nn SET OUTPUT FORMAT

SET01nn Set OUTPUT MODE This parameter determines the serial output data format. See
01 Enable voltage output section 5.0 for operational details. When selecting some formats,
02 Enable RS-232 parameters are automatically changed as listed below:
04 Enable RS-485 full duplex
08 Enable RS-485 half duplex FORMAT ADDITIONAL
16 Enable RS-485 output only CODE PARAMETERS CHANGED

SET02nn Set OUTPUT FORMAT 01 RMYT BAUD = 9600

01 RMYT (default) OUTPUT MODE = 07
02 ASCII THRESHOLD = 25 cm/s
03 ASCII POLLED OUTPUT DELAY = 01
04 NMEA SAMPLE COUNT = 31
05 SDI-12 CONTINUOUS 02 ASCII
06 SDI-12 STANDBY 03 ASCII POLLED None
04 NMEA BAUD = 4800
SET03nn Set BAUD RATE OUTPUT MODE = 19
12 1200 THRESHOLD = 25 cm/s
48 4800 OUTPUT DELAY = 122
96 9600 SAMPLE COUNT = 31
38 38400 05 SDI-12 CONT
06 SDI-12 STANDBY 1200 baud
SET04nn Set ASCII WS UNITS
01 MPH Both SDI-12 settings automatically disable voltage output, RS-232,
02 KNOTS and RS-485 connections. With either POLLED ASCII or SDI-12
03 KMPH STANDBY, set the Damping Factor to 0 (see section 6.4.9).
04 M/S
6.4.3 SET03nn SET BAUD RATE
SET05c ASCII character sensor address (0-9, A-Z, a-z)
SET06nnn Wind speed threshold for polar output (cm/s) All RS-232 and RS-485 communication use the baud rate set with
SET07nnnnn Wind speed scale (nnnnn/10000) this parameter. Power consumption is affected by this setting
SET08nnnnn Direction offset (±nnnnn degrees x 10) since it influences communication duration.
SET09nn Damping factor
SET10nnn Output delay (0-999 x 8.192 milliseconds) 6.4.4 SET04nn SET ASCII WIND SPEED UNITS
SET11nn Direction VOUT (36=0-360, 54=0-540 degrees)
SET12nn Sample count (00=auto or 03-31) Sets wind speed units for ASCII, ASCII POLLED, and SDI-12 polar
SET13nn ASCII and Vout format (00=polar, 01=UV) outputs only.
SET14nn Vout Status Code (1=none, 2=0V, 3=FS)
CALnn Force Vout (00=0V, 01=5V) 6.4.5 SET05c SET POLL ADDRESS CHARACTER

XX Go to OPERATE MODE Sets the sensor address for ASCII POLLED and SDI-12 formats.
RPT Report parameter settings The default is '0' (ASCII 48).
?? Help list
6.4.6 SET06nn SET WIND SPEED THRESHOLD
6.4 COMMAND DETAILS
Sets the wind speed threshold for polar outputs (wind speed and
6.4.1 SET01nn SET OUTPUT MODE direction) to suppress scattered wind direction indications in calm
air. Winds below the threshold are reported as zero, wind
This parameter independently enables and disables voltage direction is held at last value when wind speed was above
output, RS-232, and RS-485 connections. For example, to threshold. Set threshold in centimeters per second (m/s x 100).
enable voltage output, RS-232, and RS-485 full duplex, add the The default setting is 25 cm/s (0.25 m/s, 0.56 mph).
code for each one: 01 + 02 + 04 = 07, SET0107. To enable only
RS-232: SET0102. If RS-485 is used, choose only one RS-485 6.4.7 SET07nnnnn SET WIND SPEED MULTIPLIER
option (04, 08, or 16). See section 6.3 for codes.
All wind speed measurements are multiplied by this parameter.
To reduce power consumption, enable only those outputs that The default value is 10000 for a multiplier of 1.0000. This may be
are needed. When SDI-12 format is selected with the SET02nn used to individually calibrate each sensor for improved accuracy.
command, voltage output, RS-232, and RS-485 connections are
disabled and SDI-12 is enabled. 6.4.8 SET08nnnnn SET WIND DIRECTION OFFSET

Use this parameter to add or subtract a wind direction offset.

Value is degrees x 10 and may be positive or negative. Wind
direction is always re-scaled to a 0-360 range after offset is
applied. The default value is 00000.

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6.4.9 SET09nn SET DAMPING FACTOR 6.4.15 CALnn FORCE VOUT

Wind measurement outputs are damped using the following This command forces both voltage outputs channel to either 0mV
formula: or 5000 mV. This may be used to calibrate or check the operation
Sdamped = [(d-1) * Sdamped + Ssample] / d of external data acquisition devices. 00=0 mV, 01=5000 mV

where: 6.4.16 XX, RPT, and ??

Sdamped = New or last damped wind speed
XX Returns the sensor to OPERATE MODE.
Ssample = New wind speed speed RPT Reports the latest parameter settings.
d = Damping factor ?? Prints a list of commands.

The default value is 4. When set to 00, no damping is applied.

Higher damping factors slow the rate at which the sensor 7.0 EXAMPLE SETTINGS
indicates wind changes.
Use the 2DSETUP program for the following suggested settings.
6.4.10 SET10nnn SET OUTPUT DELAY Not all possible setting combinations are shown.
Sets the amount of time between measurements in increments of
8.192 milliseconds. The default value is 122 ( 0.9994 seconds).
7.1 VOLTAGE OUTPUT ONLY, MINIMUM POWER
Lower values (less delay) increase power consumption when
continuous measurements are taken.
Serial Output Format: ASCII
6.4.11 SET11nn SET DIRECTION VOUT RS-232 Disabled
RS-485 Disabled
Sets wind direction voltage output scale to 0-360 or 0-540 Voltage Output: Enabled
degrees. Use the 0-540 scale if possible. When set to 0-360, Output Delay: 122
wind directions fluctuating about north cause voltage output Sample Count: 0
swings between zero and full scale. Data loggers or display
systems may sample during these transitions causing erroneous 7.2 RS-232 ONLY, CONT ASCII OUTPUT, MINIMUM POWER
readings. A 0-540 scale eliminates output transitions with
northerly wind. Serial Output Format: ASCII
RS-232 Enabled
Data in 0-540 form may be re-scaled to 0-360 by subtracting 360 RS-485 Disabled
degrees from any value greater than or equal to 360. The default Voltage Output: Disabled
parameter setting is 0-360 for systems that cannot re-scale the Output Delay: 122
0-540 output. Sample Count: 0

6.4.12 SET12nn SET SAMPLE COUNT 7.3 RS-232 ONLY, POLLED ASCII OUTPUT, MINIMUM POWER

All measurements are calculated from the median of 3 to 31 Serial Output Format: ASCII POLLED
sample sets. More samples consume more power. More samples RS-232 Enabled
are required at higher wind speeds or in conditions where RS-485 Disabled
adequate samples are difficult to acquire. If SAMPLE COUNT is Voltage Output: Disabled
set to 00, the sensor automatically uses the minimum number of Sample Count: 0
sample sets needed to produce valid data. However, when
powered up for the first time or when polling at intervals longer 7.4 RS-232 ONLY, POLLED ASCII OUTPUT
than a few seconds, the sensor may require more than one
measurement cycle to determine the optimum number of sample Serial Output Format: ASCII POLLED
sets. RS-232 Enabled
RS-485 Disabled
In applications where power consumption is not an issue or Voltage Output: Disabled
where the sensor must acquire results on the first measurement Sample Count: Set to 0 if polling frequently. Set to
cycle, the SAMPLE COUNT may be set manually to the highest highest anticipated wind speed (m/s)
anticipated wind speed (m/s) up to 31 which is the maximum up to 31 if polling infrequently.
SAMPLE COUNT value. Wind speeds above 31 m/s will use 31 Average current consumption is a
sample sets. function of polling rate and sample
count.
6.4.13 SET13nn SET ASCII and Vout FORMAT
7.5 SDI-12 CONTINUOUS
Serial ASCII and ASCII POLLED formats may be set to provide
wind data in either Polar (speed and direction) or Cartesian (UV) Serial Output Format: SDI-12 CONT
form. This setting also determines the whether voltage outputs Output Delay: 0
are in Polar or Cartesian format.
Sample Count: 0
00= Polar, 01=Cartesian (UV).
7.6 SDI-12 STANDBY
6.4.14 SET14n SET VOLTAGE OUTPUT STATUS
Serial Output Format: SDI-12 STANDBY
Serial ASCII and ASCII POLLED formats report a STATUS CODE Output Delay: 0
where non-zero values indicate insufficient samples or Damping Factor: 0
measurement error. SET14n determines how the STATUS CODE Sample Count: Set to 0 if polling frequently. Set to
is handled in the voltage output. highest anticipated wind speed (m/s)
up to 31 if polling infrequently.
1 = None (ignore STATUS CODE) Average current consumption is a
2 = Set Vouts to 0V when STATUS is non-zero function of polling rate and sample
3 = Set Vouts to 5V full scale when STATUS is non-zero count.

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8.0 WARRANTY
Declaration of Conformity
This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and
construction for a period of 12 months from date of initial Standards to which Conformity is Declared:
purchase. Liability is limited to repair or replacement of defective EN 55022 Group 1 (CISPR 22 class B)
item. A copy of the warranty policy may be obtained from R. M. EN 50082-1:1997 using
Young Company. EN61000-4-2:1995
EN61000-4-3:1995 with ENV50204: 1995
EN61000-4-4:1995
9.0 CE COMPLIANCE EN61000-4-6:1995

This product has been tested and shown to comply with Manufacturer’s Name and Address:
European CE requirements for the EMC Directive. Please note that R. M. Young Company
shielded cable must be used. Traverse City, MI, 49686, USA

Importer’s Name and Address:

See Shipper or Invoice

Type of Equipment:
Meteorological Instruments

Model Number / Year of Manufacture:

85000 / 2005

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment

specified conforms to the above Directives and Standards.

Date / Place:
Traverse City, Michigan, USA December 1, 2005

David Poinsett
R & D Manager, R. M. Young Company

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