Campbell 014A User Guide

Model 014A Met One

Wind Speed Sensor

Revision: 3/11

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Warranty and Assistance

The 014A MET-ONE WIND SPEED SENSOR is warranted by Campbell
Scientific, Inc. to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use and service for twelve (12) months from date of shipment unless
specified otherwise. Batteries have no warranty. Campbell Scientific, Inc.'s
obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at Campbell
Scientific, Inc.'s option) defective products. The customer shall assume all
costs of removing, reinstalling, and shipping defective products to Campbell
Scientific, Inc. Campbell Scientific, Inc. will return such products by surface
carrier prepaid. This warranty shall not apply to any Campbell Scientific, Inc.
products which have been subjected to modification, misuse, neglect, accidents
of nature, or shipping damage. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. Campbell Scientific, Inc. is not liable for special, indirect,
incidental, or consequential damages.

Products may not be returned without prior authorization. The following
contact information is for US and International customers residing in countries
served by Campbell Scientific, Inc. directly. Affiliate companies handle
repairs for customers within their territories. Please visit
www.campbellsci.com to determine which Campbell Scientific company
serves your country.

To obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA), contact Campbell
Scientific, Inc., phone [phone]. After an applications engineer
determines the nature of the problem, an RMA number will be issued. Please
write this number clearly on the outside of the shipping container. Campbell
Scientific's shipping address is:

CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC.

RMA#_____
815 West 1800 North
Logan, Utah 84321-1784

For all returns, the customer must fill out a “Declaration of Hazardous Material
and Decontamination” form and comply with the requirements specified in it.
The form is available from our website at
completed form must be either emailed to [e-mail]
435-750-9579. Campbell Scientific will not process any returns until we
receive this form. If the form is not received within three days of product
receipt or is incomplete, the product will be returned to the customer at the
customer’s expense. Campbell Scientific reserves the right to refuse service on
products that were exposed to contaminants that may cause health or safety
concerns for our employees.

www.campbellsci.com/repair

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014A Table of Contents

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1. General .........................................................................1

2. Specifications ..............................................................1

3. Installation....................................................................2

3.1 Siting.........................................................................................................2

3.2 Assembly and Mounting...........................................................................2

4. Wiring............................................................................ 3

5. Programming ...............................................................4

5.1 Wind Speed ..............................................................................................4

5.2 Example Programs....................................................................................5

5.2.1 Pulse Port Examples .......................................................................5

5.2.1.1 CR1000 Example Program....................................................5

5.2.1.2 CR10X Example Program.....................................................6

5.2.2 Control Port Example Program.......................................................7

6. Maintenance ................................................................. 7

6.1 Suggested Maintenance Schedules ...........................................................7

6.1.1 6-12 Month Periodic Service ..........................................................7

6.1.2 12-24 Month Service ......................................................................8

6.1.3 24-36 Month Service ......................................................................8

7. Troubleshooting ..........................................................8

8. References ...................................................................8

Appendices

A. Sensor Maintenance ............................................... A-1

A.1 Reed Switch Replacement Procedure ................................................. A-1

A.2 Bearing Replacement Procedure......................................................... A-1

B. Theory of Operation................................................ B-1

B.1 Mechanical...........................................................................................B-1

B.2 Calibration............................................................................................B-1

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Table

3-1. 014A Mounted on a CM200 Series Crossarm with PN 1049................. 3

3-2. 014A Mounted on a CM200 Series Crossarm with CM220................... 3

A-1. Reed Switch Assembly ...................................................................... A-1

A-2. Cable Diagram ................................................................................... A-2

A-3. Parts Diagram ....................................................................................A-3

1-1. Recommended Lead Lengths ................................................................. 1

4-1. Connections to Campbell Scientific Dataloggers, Pulse Channels......... 4

4-2. Connections to Campbell Scientific Dataloggers, Control Ports............ 4

5-1. Wind Speed Multiplier ........................................................................... 5

5-2. Wiring for Pulse Port Example Programs .............................................. 5

A-1. Met-One Parts List............................................................................. A-4

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Met-One 014A Wind Speed Sensor

1. General

The 014A is a three-cup anemometer that is used to measure horizontal wind
speed. Rotation of the cup wheel opens and closes a reed switch at a rate
proportional to wind speed.

The accompanying Met One manual contains additional information on
operating principals, installation, and maintenance.

Lead length for the 014A is specified when the sensor is ordered. Table 1-1
gives the recommended lead length for mounting the sensor at the top of the
tripod/tower with a 019ALU or CM200 series crossarm.

TABLE 1-1. Recommended Lead Lengths

CM6 CM10 CM110 CM115 CM120 UT10 UT20 UT30

11’ 14’ 14’ 19’ 24’ 14’ 24’ 37’

The 014A ships with:

(1) Calibration Sheet
(1) Instruction Manual
(1) 014ACBL-L Sensor Cable w/user specified length

2. Specifications

Threshold 0.45 m/s (1 mph)
Calibrated Range 0-45 m/s (0-100 mph)
Gust Survival 0-53 m/s (0-120 mph)
Accuracy 1.5% or .11 m/s (0.25 mph)
Temperature Range -50 C to +70 C
Distance Constant*
Standard: Less than 4.6m (15 ft.)
(Aluminum Cups)
Optional Fast Response: Less than 1.5 m (5 ft.)
(Lexan Cups)
Output Signal Contact Closure, Reed Switch
Weight 680 grams (1.5 lbs)

* The distance traveled by the air after a sharp-edged gust has occurred for the

anemometer to reach 63% of the new speed.

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Met-One 014A Wind Speed Sensor

NOTE

The black outer jacket of the cable is Santoprene
compound was chosen for its resistance to temperature extremes,
moisture, and UV degradation. However, this jacket will
support combustion in air. It is rated as slow burning when
tested according to U.L. 94 H.B. and will pass FMVSS302.
Local fire codes may preclude its use inside buildings.

3. Installation

3.1 Siting

Locate wind sensors away from obstructions (e.g. trees and building). As a
general rule of thumb there should be a horizontal distance of at least ten times
the height of the obstruction between the windset and the obstruction. If it is
necessary to mount the sensors on the roof of a building, the height of the
sensors, above the roof, should be at least 1.5 times the height of the building.
See Section 8 for a list of references that discuss siting wind speed and
direction sensors.

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3.2 Assembly and Mounting

Tools Required:

• 1/2” open end wrench

• 5/64” Allen wrench

• compass and declination angle for the site

• small screw driver provided with datalogger

• UV resistant cable ties

• small pair of diagonal-cutting pliers

• 6 - 10” torpedo level

Mount the 019ALU or CM200 series crossarm to the tripod or tower. Orient
the crossarm north-south, with the 3/4” Nu-Rail or CM220 on the north end.

Insert the base of the 014A into the Nu-Rail or CM220 (Figures 3-1, 3-2) and
tighten the set screws on the Nu-Rail, or U-bolts on the CM220 (do not over
tighten).

Attach the sensor cable to the connector on the 014A. Make sure the
connector is properly keyed, and finger-tighten the knurled ring. Route the
sensor cable along the underside of the crossarm to the tripod/tower, and to the
instrument enclosure. Secure the cable to the crossarm and tripod/tower using
cable ties.

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Met-One 014A Wind Speed Sensor

FIGURE 3-1. 014A Mounted on a CM200 Series Crossarm

with PN 1049 (or 019ALU Crossarm)

4. Wiring

FIGURE 3-2. 014A Mounted on a CM200 Series Crossarm

with CM220

Connections to Campbell Scientific dataloggers are given in Table 4-1. When
Short Cut for Windows software is used to create the datalogger program, the
sensor should be wired to the channels shown on the wiring diagram created
by Short Cut.

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