Campbell Scientific 05103, 05106, 05108, 05305 User Manual

Revision: 12/2020

Copyright © 1984 – 2020

Campbell Scientific, Inc.

Table of contents

1. Introduction 1

2. Precautions 1

3. Initial inspection 2

4. QuickStart 2

5. Overview 5

6. Specifications 6

7. Installation 8

7.1 Wiring 8

7.2 Programming 9

7.2.1 Wind speed 9

7.2.2 Wind direction 10

7.2.3 WindVector processing instruction 11

7.3 Siting 11

7.4 Assembly and mounting 11

7.4.1 Mounting the wind monitor to a crossarm 12

7.4.2 Mounting the wind monitor atop a tripod mast 14

8. Sensor maintenance 14

9. Troubleshooting 15

9.1 Wind direction 15

9.2 Wind speed 15

10. References 16

Appendix A. Importing Short Cut code into CRBasic Editor 17

Appendix B. Example programs 18

B.1 CR1000X example program 19
B.2 CR6 example program 20

Appendix C. Wind direction sensor orientation 21

C.1 Determining true north and sensor orientation 21

Appendix D. Wind direction measurement theory 24

Table of Contents - i

1. Introduction

Wind monitors measure horizontal wind speed and direction. The different models are designed
for different applications (Table 1-1 (p. 1)). The wind monitors are manufactured by R.M. Young.

Table 1-1: R.M. Young wind monitors models

Model Description

05103 Standard wind monitor

05103-45 Alpine wind monitor (discourages ice buildup)

05106 Marine wind monitor

05108 Heavy-duty wind monitor that greatly extends service life

05108-45 Heavy-duty wind monitor for alpine applications

05305 High-performance wind monitor for air quality applications

NOTE:
This manual provides information only for CRBasic data loggers. For retired Edlog data logger
support, see an older manual at www.campbellsci.com/old-manuals.

2. Precautions

l READ AND UNDERSTAND the Safety section at the back of this manual.

l The wind monitor is a precision instrument. Please handle it with care.

l Do not use cable lengths greater than 30 m (9 ft) in electrically noisy environments.

l The black outer jacket of the cable is Santoprene® rubber. This compound was chosen for

its resistance to temperature extremes, moisture, and ultraviolet (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.

Wind Monitor Series 1

l Wire color and functions of sensors purchased through Campbell Scientific may not

correspond with the wire colors and functions given in the manufacturer’s manual. To
ensure proper function, follow the wiring provided in Short Cut or in the Campbell
Scientific manual.

l Wind monitors purchased directly from R.M. Young may not have the 1 MΩ resistor used to

short the readings in the dead band to ground.

3. Initial inspection

l Upon receipt of the wind monitor, inspect the packaging and contents for damage. File

damage claims with the shipping company. Immediately check package contents against
the shipping documentation. Contact Campbell Scientific about any discrepancies.

l The model number and cable length are printed on a label at the connection end of the

cable. Check this information against the shipping documents to ensure the expected
product and cable length are received.

The wind monitors ship with:

(1) 1/16 inch hex key wrench from manufacturer (used for bearing replacement)

(1) Bearing gap gauge (spacer) from manufacturer (used for bearing replacement)

(1) Calibration sheet

(1) Ferrite choke from manufacturer

(1) Unthreaded aluminum pipe, 1-inch IPS, 12-inch length

4. QuickStart

A video that describes data logger programming using Short Cut is available at:

www.campbellsci.com/videos/cr1000x-datalogger-getting-started-program-part-3 . Short Cut

is an easy way to program your data logger to measure this sensor and assign data logger wiring
terminals. Short Cut is available as a download on www.campbellsci.com. It is included in
installations of LoggerNet, RTDAQ, PC400, or PC200W.

The following procedure also describes programming with Short Cut.

Wind Monitor Series 2

1. Open Short Cut and create a new program.

2. Double-click the data logger model.

3. In the Available Sensors and Devices box, type 05103, 05106, or 05305 AQ or locate the
sensor in the Sensors > Meteorological > Wind Speed & Direction folder. Double-click
05103 Wind Speed & Direction Sensor, 05106 Wind Speed & Direction Sensor, or 05305-AQ
Wind Speed & Direction Sensor. The wind speed defaults to meters/second. This can be
changed by clicking the Wind Speed box and selecting one of the other options.

4. Click on the Wiring tab to see how the sensor is to be wired to the data logger. Click OK
after wiring the sensor.

5. Repeat steps three and four for other sensors. Click Next.

Wind Monitor Series 3

6. In Output Setup, enter the scan rate, Data Output Storage Intervals, and meaningful table
names.

7. Select the measurement and its associated output options.

8. Click Finish and save the program. Send the program to the data logger if the data logger
is connected to the computer.

9. If the sensor is connected to the data logger, check the output of the sensor in the data
display in LoggerNet, RTDAQ, PC400, or PC200W to make sure it is making reasonable
measurements.

Wind Monitor Series 4

5. Overview

Wind speed is measured by using a helicoid-shaped, four-blade propeller. Rotation of the
propeller produces an AC sine wave signal with frequency proportional to wind speed.

Vane position is transmitted by a 10 kΩ potentiometer. With a precision excitation voltage
applied, the output voltage is proportional to wind direction.

The R.M. Young Instruction Manual includes additional information on the operating principles,
installation, and maintenance of the sensor.

The wind monitors are manufactured by R.M. Young and cabled by Campbell Scientific for use
with our data loggers. Cable lengths for the wind monitors are specified when the sensors are
ordered. Table 5-1 (p. 5) gives the recommended cable length for mounting the sensor at the top
of the tripod/tower by using a CM200-series crossarm.

Table 5-1: Recommended cable lengths

CM106B CM110 CM115 CM120 UT10 UT20 UT30

4.2 m (14 ft) 4.2 m (14 ft) 5.8 m (19 ft) 7.3 m (24 ft) 4.2 m (14 ft) 7.3 m (24 ft) 11.3 m (37 ft)

NOTE:
Maximum cable length is 304.8 m (1000 ft).

CAUTION:
Do not use cable lengths greater than 30 m (9 ft) in electrically noisy environments.

Features:

l Rugged enough for harsh environments

l Constructed with thermoplastic material that resists corrosion from sea-air environments

and atmospheric pollutants

l Ideal for wind profile studies

l Compatible with the LLAC4 4-channel Low Level AC Conversion Module, which increases

the number of anemometers one data logger can measure

l Compatible with Campbell Scientific CRBasic data loggers: CR6, CR3000, CR1000X, CR800

series, CR300 series, and CR1000

Wind Monitor Series 5

6. Specifications

Table 6-1 (p. 6) Table 6-2 (p. 7), and Table 6-3 (p. 8) provide the wind speed, wind direction, and

physical specifications, respectively.

Table 6-1: Wind speed specifications

05103
Wind

Monitor

Range 0 to 100 m/s (0 to 224 mph)

Accuracy ±0.3 m/s (±0.6 mph) or 1% of reading

Starting

threshold

Distance
constant

(63%

recovery)

05103-45

Wind

Monitor-

Alpine

1.0 m/s

(2.2 mph)

05106

Wind

Monitor-MA

2.4 mph
(1.1 m/s)

2.7 m (8.9 ft) 2.1 m (6.9 ft)

05108

Heavy Duty

Wind

Monitor

1.0 m/s (2.2 mph) 0.4 m/s (0.9mph)

05108-45

Heavy Duty

Wind

Monitor-

Alpine

05305

Wind

Monitor-AQ

0 to 50 m/s

(0 to 112mph)

±0.2 m/s

(±0.4mph) or

1% of reading

Output

Resolution

AC voltage (3 pulses per

revolution); 1800 rpm (90 Hz) =

8.8 m/s (19.7mph)

(0.0980 m/s) / (scan rate in
seconds) or (0.2192mph) /

(scan rate in seconds)

AC voltage (3 pulses per

revolution); 1800 rpm

(90 Hz) = 14.9 m/s

(33.3mph)

(0.1666 m/s) / (scan rate

in seconds) or

(0.3726mph)/

(scan rate in seconds)

AC voltage (3 pulses

per revolution);

1800rpm(90Hz) =

9.2m/s (20.6mph)

(0.1024 m/s) / (scan

rate in sec.) or

(0.2290mph) / (scan

rate in sec.)

Wind Monitor Series 6

Table 6-2: Wind direction specifications

05103
Wind

Monitor

Range 0° to 360° mechanical, 355° electrical (5° open)

Accuracy ±3° ±5° ±3°

Starting

threshold

Distance
constant

(50%

recovery)

Damping

ratio

Damped

natural

wavelength

05103-45

Wind

Monitor-

Alpine

1.1 m/s (2.4 mph) 1.0 m/s (2.0 mph)

0.3 0.25 0.45

05106 Wind

Monitor-MA

1.3 m (4.3 ft)

7.4 m (24.3 ft)

05108 Heavy

Duty Wind

Monitor

05108-45

Heavy Duty

Wind

Monitor-

Alpine

05305 Wind

Monitor-AQ

0.5 m/s

(1.0 mph)

1.2 m

(3.9 ft)

4.9 m

(16.1ft)

Undamped

natural

wavelength

analog DC voltage from potentiometer—resistance 10 kΩ; linearity 0.25%;

Output

Power switched excitation voltage supplied by data logger

7.2 m (23.6 ft)

life expectancy 50 million revolutions

4.4 m

(14.4ft)

Wind Monitor Series 7