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Throughout the manual, important safety considerations are
highlighted as follows:
Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read
and follow instructions very carefully at this point, there is
a risk of injury or even death.
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read
and follow instructions carefully at this point, the product
could be damaged or important data could be lost.
Chapter 1 ___________________________________________ General Information
NOTE
WARNING
CAUTION
Note highlights important information on using the product.
Product Related Safety
Precautions
WAT12 Analog Wind Transmitter delivered to you has
been tested for safety and approved as shipped from the
factory. Note the following precautions:
Ground the product, and verify the grounding of the
outdoor installation periodically to minimize shock hazard.
Do not modify the unit. Improper modification can damage
the product or lead to malfunction.
ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent
damage to electronic circuits. Vaisala products are
adequately protected against ESD for their intended use.
However, it is possible to damage the product by delivering
electrostatic discharges when touching, removing, or
inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.
To make sure you are not delivering high static voltages
yourself:
- Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly
grounded and protected ESD workbench. When this is
not possible, ground yourself to the equipment chassis
before touching the boards. Ground yourself with a wrist
strap and a resistive connection cord. When neither of the
above is possible, touch a conductive part of the
equipment chassis with your other hand before touching
the boards.
- Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching
the component contacts.
Regulatory Compliances
WAT12 Analog Wind Transmitter is a CE compliant
product.
Warranty
For certain products Vaisala normally gives a limited one
year warranty. Please observe that any such warranty may
not be valid in case of damage due to normal wear and tear,
exceptional operating conditions, negligent handling or
installation, or unauthorized modifications. Please see the
applicable supply contract or conditions of sale for details of
the warranty for each product.
This chapter introduces WAT12 Analog Wind Transmitter
features.
Introduction to WAT12 Analog Wind
Transmitter
The WAT12 transmitter converts the digital data supplied
by the Vaisala 151 and 252 Series wind sensors, into two
industry standard analog current loops; one representing the
wind speed and the other the wind direction. The current
loops are suitable for connection to, for example, chart
recorders, analog or digital panel meters, analog inputs of
computers, or other instruments with an analog input
interface. The power to the sensors is also supplied through
the WAT12 transmitter. The transmitter accepts a wide
range of input power, from 12 to 28 VDC.
The WAT12 transmitter consists of a printed circuit board
unit in a junction box and a cross arm for mounting the wind
sensors, see Figure 1 on page 10. A 4-wire cable for the
wind speed and direction signals and power supply is
needed between the transmitter and the receiving end.
The loop current is user selectable. The loops are supplied
by high-side drivers with a return to the signal and power
ground; thus nearly any input type can be driven.
The WAT12 transmitter provides the sensors with a
throughput for optional heating power. A thermostat switch
is available as an option to automatically connect the
heating power in temperatures below +4 °C.
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Figure 1WAT12 Analog Wind Transmitter
The following numbers refer to Figure 1 above:
1=Flange for mounting a Vaisala anemometer
2=Junction box, containing the circuit board
3=Flange for mounting a Vaisala wind vane
This chapter provides you with information that is intended
to help you install this product.
Selecting Location
Allow sufficient clearance for the wind sensors. Wind
sensors should not be located next to a building or any other
object that might affect the flow of air.