JDC Electronic SA Skywatch Aero User Manual

Operating manual

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Index

English

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Introduction

Items included .......................................................................4

Warranty ...............................................................................4

General description of operation ..............................................5

Meteorological measurements .................................................5

Recording measurements .......................................................5

Clock and synchronization .......................................................5

Technical Specications

General data ..........................................................................6

Meteorological transmitter ......................................................6

SKYWATCH AEROlog software

Installation of the software .....................................................8

USB driver .............................................................................8

Connecting to the station ........................................................8

Measurement parameters .......................................................9

Measurements .......................................................................9

Date and Time .......................................................................9

Units .....................................................................................9

Memory ...............................................................................10

Localization .........................................................................10

Real time viewing .................................................................10

Viewing of recorded measurements ....................................... 11

Installation guide

Step 1 - Fitting transmitter ....................................................12

Step 2 - Installing transmitter ...............................................12

Step 3 - Station orientation ...................................................13

Step 4 - Fixing remote box....................................................13

Step 5 - Wiring up remote box .............................................. 14

Step 6 - Station states ..........................................................14

Technical assistance

Contact ...............................................................................15

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Introduction

Items included

1x mini USB cable

1 x transmitter
with remote box

1 x AEROlog SKYWATCH CD

Warranty

Your SKYWATCH® AERO is guaranteed by JDC ELECTRONIC SA for one year starting
on the date of purchase in respect of all defects of manufacture. The warranty does not
cover damage caused by incorrect use. JDC ELECTRONIC SA cannot be held responsible
in any case for any consequences, direct or indirect, nor for any damage that may result
from the use of this instrument or from any fault or breakdown in it.

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General description of operation

This meteorological station can measure the following parameters:

• Maximum, minimum and average windspeeds

• Maximum, minimum and average wind directions (as an option)

• Temperature and humidity (as an option)

• Pressure (as an option)

The station, powered by two LR6 batteries, can be easily installed at isolated sites and
in extreme conditions.

The starting and stopping of the measurement process can be done via the SKYWATCH
AEROlog software using the button to be found in the remote control box.

An LED on the control box indicates the system status. Its ashing indicates that the

system is taking measurements.

Meteorological measurements

The SKYWATCH AERO station takes windspeed and direction (as an option) measurements
every second. Temperature, humidity and pressure (as options) are measured once per
cycle. The time for calculating the average is adjustable using the SKYWATCH AEROlog
software.

Recording measurements

All measurements are saved in the station memory. They can be downloaded to a PC

using the USB port and then automatically saved in a CSV le.

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Clock and synchronization

The station has an internal clock that allows measurements to be time stamped.

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