Vaisala WAT12 User Manual

Analog Wind Transmitter
WAT12
USER'S GUIDE
M210309EN-A
June 2002
PUBLISHED BY
Vaisala Oyj Phone (int.):+358 9 8949 1 P.O. Box 26 Fax: +358 9 8949 2227 FIN-00421 Helsinki Finland
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© Vaisala 2002
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical (including photocopying), nor may its contents be communicated to a third party without prior written permission of the copyright holder.
The contents are subject to change without prior notice.
Please observe that this manual does not create any legally binding obligations for Vaisala towards the customer or end user. All legally binding commitments and agreements are included exclusively in the applicable supply contract or Conditions of Sale.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................5
About This Manual..................................................5
Contents of This Manual.......................................5
Version Information...............................................6
Related Manuals...................................................6
Safety .......................................................................6
General Safety Considerations.............................6
Product Related Safety Precautions.....................7
ESD Protection .....................................................7
Regulatory Compliances........................................8
Warranty ..................................................................8
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................................9
Introduction to WAT12 Analog Wind
Transmitter ..............................................................9
CHAPTER 3
INSTALLATION ......................................................................11
Selecting Location................................................11
Installation Procedure ..........................................13
Jumper Settings..................................................14
Connections........................................................16
Sensor Wiring.................................................18
Signal Output..................................................19
Powering ........................................................21
Optional Heating Power..................................22
Wiring Examples ............................................23
Mounting the Thermostat Switch ........................26
Mounting.............................................................27
Mounting WAT12 to the Top of a Pole Mast...27
Mounting Wind Sensors to WAT12 ................28
Alignment............................................................29
Verification..........................................................29
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CHAPTER 4
MAINTENANCE...................................................................... 31
Periodic Maintenance .......................................... 31
Visual Checking ................................................. 31
Testing Proper Operation................................... 31
Replacing Consumables...................................... 33
Parts List for Consumables................................ 33
CHAPTER 5
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................ 35
Common Problems .............................................. 35
Error Messages .................................................... 35
Getting Help.......................................................... 36
Return Instructions .............................................. 37
CHAPTER 6
TECHNICAL DATA................................................................. 39
Specifications....................................................... 39
List of Figures
Figure 1 WAT12 Analog Wind Transmitter ........................... 10
Figure 2 Recommended Mast Location in Open Area.......... 11
Figure 3 Recommended Mast Length on Top of
a Building ............................................................... 12
Figure 4 Location of the Jumpers......................................... 14
Figure 5 Jumpers for the Setting: 4 ... 20 mA, 0° ... 360°,
0 ... 51.2 m/s........................................................... 15
Figure 6 Jumpers for the Setting: 1 ... 5 mA, 0° ... 360°,
0 ... 76.8 m/s........................................................... 16
Figure 7 Jumpers for the Setting: 0 ... 10 mA, 0° ... 540°,
0 ... 51.2 m/s........................................................... 16
Figure 8 Cable Shield Bent over the Plastic Sleeve
and O-ring .............................................................. 17
Figure 9 I/O Connectors ....................................................... 17
Figure 10 Wiring of the Sensors............................................. 18
Figure 11 Typical System with 24 VDC Power Supply
and 5 mA Signal Currents ...................................... 19
Figure 12 Wiring for High Noise Environment ........................ 20
Figure 13 Long Distance Wiring ............................................. 20
Figure 14 Long Distance Wiring with Four Wires ................... 21
Figure 15 Default Heating Power Connection with both
Sensors .................................................................. 22
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Figure 16 Basic Wiring with WAA151 and WAV151
Sensors...................................................................23
Figure 17 Wiring with WHP151 Mains Power Supply .............24
Figure 18 Wiring with WHP25 Mains Power Supply
and the 252 Series Wind Sensors ..........................25
Figure 19 Mounting the Thermostat Switch inside
the WAT12 Junction Box ........................................26
Figure 20 Standard Connection for Thermostat Switch ..........27
Figure 21 Mounting WAT12 to the Top of a Pole Mast ...........27
Figure 22 Installation of the Wind Sensors WAA151 and
WAV151 to WAT12.................................................28
List of Tables
Table 1 Manual Revisions......................................................6
Table 2 Related Manuals.......................................................6
Table 3 Jumper Settings for the 1 to 5 mA Current Loop.....15
Table 4 I/O Connectors........................................................18
Table 5 Power Line Resistance with an 24 VDC Power
Supply.....................................................................21
Table 6 Jumper Selectable Reference Sources
for Testing...............................................................32
Table 7 Output Values for the Jumpers in the Test Mode....32
Table 8 Available Spare Parts .............................................33
Table 9 Some Common Problems and their Remedies.......35
Table 10 WAT12 Analog Wind Transmitter Specifications ....39
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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

About This Manual

This manual provides information for installing and
maintaining WAT12 Analog Wind Transmitter.

Contents of This Manual

This manual consists of the following chapters:
- Chapter 1, General Information, provides important safety, revision history, and warranty information for the product.
- Chapter 2, Product Overview, introduces WAT12 Analog Wind Transmitter features.
- Chapter 3, Installation, provides you with information that is intended to help you install this product.
- Chapter 4, Maintenance, provides information that is needed in basic maintenance of WAT12 Analog Wind Transmitter.
- Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, describes common problems, their probable causes and remedies, and provides contact information.
- Chapter 6, Technical Data, provides technical data of WAT12 Analog Wind Transmitter.
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Version Information

Table 1 Manual Revisions
Manual Code Description
T649en-1.1 WAT12 Analog Wind Transmitter -
Technical Reference.
M210309EN-A This manual, the first version of WAT12
Analog Wind Transmitter User's Guide. Supersedes the above mentioned Technical Reference.

Related Manuals

Table 2 Related Manuals

Safety

WARNING
Manual Code Manual Name
M210293en WAA151 Anemometer - User's Guide M210294en WAV151 Wind Vane - User's Guide

General Safety Considerations

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
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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.
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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
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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.
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CHAPTER 2

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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.
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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 1 WAT12 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
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CHAPTER 3

INSTALLATION

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.
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Figure 2 Recommended Mast Location in Open Area
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