METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
WIND MONITOR-SE-MA
MODEL 09106
R.M. YOUNG COMPANY 2801 AERO PARK DRIVE, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN 49686, USA
TEL: (231) 946-3980 FAX: (231) 946-4772 WEB: www.youngusa.com
P/N: 09106-90
REV: E031214
MODEL 09106
WIND MONITOR-SE-MA
WIND SPEED SPECIFICATION SUMMARY
Range 0 to 100 m/s (224 mph)
Resolution: 0.1 unit
Accuracy: ±0.3 m/s (0.6 mph) or 1% of reading
Threshold: 1.0 m/s (2.2 mph)
Distance constant: 2.7 m (8.9 ft)
Transducer: Rotating magnet and stationary coil.
WIND DIRECTION (AZIMUTH) SPECIFICATION SUMMARY
Range: 0-360 degrees
Accuracy: ± 2 degrees
Resolution: 1 degree
Threshold: 1.1 m/s (2.5 mph) @ 10° displacement
Delay distance: 1.3 m (4.3 ft)
Damping ratio: 0.3
Transducer: Absolute encoder
GENERAL
Power requirement: 11-24 VDC, 20 mA
Dimensions: Overall height 37 cm
Overall length 55 cm
Propeller 18 cm diameter
Mounting 34 mm (1.34 in) diameter
(standard 1 inch pipe)
Weight: Sensor weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
Shipping weight 2.3 kg (5.0 lb)
Voltage Output: WS: 0-5 VDC for 0-100 m/s
WD: 0-5 VDC for 0-540°
Serial RS-485: 2 wire-half duplex, 1200-9600 Baud
RMY, NCAR, NMEA, or RMYT protocols
Polled or continuous
Operating Temperature: -50 to 50°C (-58 to 122°F)
INTRODUCTION
The Wind Monitor-SE-MA combines the performance and durability
of the standard Wind Monitor with an optically encoded direction
transducer and serial data output capability.
The wind speed sensor is a four blade helicoid propeller that turns a
multipole magnet. Propeller rotation induces a variable frequency signal
in a stationary coil. Slip rings and brushes are not used.
The wind direction sensor is a durable molded vane. An optical encoder
measures vane angle, thereby eliminating the characteristic deadband
and wear of potentiometer transducers. The encoder is an absolute type
so direction output remains accurate even if power is interrupted.
Raw transducer signals are processed by onboard electronics. A variety
of serial protocols or a conventional calibrated voltage output may be
selected with simple internal jumpers.
The Wind Monitor-SE-MA is designed for superior environmental
resistance. Housing parts are UV stabilized thermoplastic. Fittings are
stainless steel and anodized aluminum. Precision grade stainless steel
ball bearings are used throughout. The instrument mounts on standard
1 inch pipe.
INITIAL CHECKOUT
Remove the sensor from its shipping carton. Remove the plastic nut
from the propeller shaft and install the propeller with the teeth on the
propeller hub engaging the slots on the shaft hub. Tighten plastic
propeller nut nger-tight only. Do not overtighten.
The instrument is fully balanced, aligned, and calibrated before
shipment. Some simple checks can be made to verify proper function.
Both vane and propeller should rotate easily without friction. Check
vane balance by holding sensor with vane surface horizontal. The vane
should have no tendency to rotate. A slight imbalance will not degrade
performance.
INITIAL SETUP
The 09106 has been calibrated at the factory and requires no additional
adjustments. Operation is congured by onboard jumpers and software
commands.
Unless otherwise specied, the sensor is supplied with the following
settings:
Continuous Serial Output
RMY Protocol
9600 Baud
Meters per Second
Other settings are easily selected by changing the jumper pattern.
Refer to the wiring diagram for jumper J1 and J3 locations. The
following table lists available features and position of each jumper.
Important Note:
Jumper settings are read at power-up only. If jumpers are changed,
remove and reapply power for the new settings to be used.
At rst power-up the Wind Monitor-SE has a 3 second delay before
outputting the rst wind speed value.
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Jumper setting summary:
NCAR PROTOCOL
DESCRIPTION J1 POSITION
Continuous serial output 1 IN
Polled serial output 1 OUT
RMY protocol 2 IN 3 IN
NCAR protocol 2 IN 3 OUT
NMEA protocol 2 OUT 3 IN
RMYT protocol 2 OUT 3 OUT
1200 baud 4 IN 5 IN
2400 baud 4 IN 5 OUT
4800 baud 4 OUT 5 IN
9600 baud 4 OUT 5 OUT
Knots 6 IN 7 IN
Miles per hour 6 IN 7 OUT
Kilometers per hour 6 OUT 7 IN
Meters per second 6 OUT 7 OUT
DESCRIPTION J3 POSITION
Calibrated 0-5 VDC output LEFT
Serial RS-485 output RIGHT
See wiring diagram for J1 and J3 locations.
SERIAL PROTOCOLS
Details of the various operating modes are described in the following
paragraphs.
Important Note:
When the RS-485 bus is used for both sending data and receiving
commands, the connected device must be capable of properly
managing this type of half-duplex communication. If the Wind
Monitor-SE-MA receives a command that will result in sending
a response, it will wait 25 mS for the device which issued the
command to return to receive mode. When not sending data, the
Wind Monitor-SE stays in receive mode.
RMY PROTOCOL
RMY protocol is a simple scheme suitable for use with the Young Model
26700 Translator and many dataloggers.
RMY protocol may be used with either single Wind Monitor-SE-MA
sensors (polled or continuous output) or multiple sensors on a shared
bus operating in polled mode.
The default output rate is once per second. Data output format is:
aa ddd sss.s<CR/LF>
“aa” is the 09106 address, (0 -15)
“ddd” is direction in degrees
“sss.s” is speed in units set by jumper J1.
In polled mode, there are two commands:
Ma! “a” is the 09106 address in hex, 0-F.
This command requests the latest reading.
ADa! “a” is the new 09106 address in hex, 0-F.
This command sets the 09106 address.
NCAR protocol uses a subset of the NCAR PAM III protocol. For full
details on the PAM III protocol, contact:
NCAR - Atmospheric Technology Division
P.O. Box 3000
Boulder, Colorado 80307-3000
Two modes of operation are available: bussed and interactive. Bussed
mode is the normal operating mode and requires a full address/
command/checksum sentence for sending commands. Interactive
mode omits the address and checksum requirements and is intended
primarily for benchtop use.
When NCAR protocol is set via jumper J1, the 09106 defaults to bussed
mode when powered up. A sequence of three ESC codes (ASCII 27)
toggles the 09106 between bussed and interactive mode. The three
ESC codes must occur within 2 seconds.
In bussed mode, the data output format is:
&aaW: sss.s dddc<EOT>
“aa” is the 09106 address in hex, 00-FF
“sss.s” is speed
“ddd” is direction in degrees
“c” is a single character pseudo-checksum
<EOT> is the ASCII end-of-transmission character (ASCII 4).
In interactive mode, the data output format is:
&aaW: sss.s ddd<CR/LF>
“aa” is the 09106 address in hex, 00-FF
“sss.s” is speed
“ddd” is direction in degrees
<CR/LF> is the carriage return/line feed pair (ASCII 13 and 10).
Wind speed units are set by jumper J1. The zero reference direction is
preset but may be reset to a new position using the ZN command.
Commands in bussed mode use the following general format:
#aa[...]c<EOT>
“aa” is the 09106 address in hex, 00-FF
[...] is the command (see below)
“c” is a single character pseudo-checksum
<EOT> is the ASCII end-of-transmission character (ASCII 4).
Commands in interactive mode use this format:
[...]<CR>
[...] is the command
<CR> is a carriage return (ASCII 13).
When operating in continuous output mode, the 09106 will still receive
commands. However, because of the half-duplex serial bus, commands
must be issued between data output transmissions. If commands arrive
while the 09106 is transmitting, data may be garbled by the collision.
In polled mode, collisions are unlikely since the 09106 responds only
when commanded.
Response to commands varies depending on the command and
whether the 09106 is in bussed or interactive mode.
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In bussed mode, commands without the “#” prex or proper address
are ignored. Properly addressed but otherwise invalid commands are
responded to as follows:
&aaNUc<EOT> Undened command
&aaNCc<EOT> Bad checksum
&aaNOc<EOT> Other error
Where “aa” is the 09106 address in hex, 00-FF; “c” is a single character
pseudo-checksum; and <EOT> is the end-of-transmission character
(ASCII 4).
In interactive mode, invalid commands produce this response:
VOLTAGE OUTPUTS
Voltage output mode is selected with jumper J3 in the left position.
Jumper J1 must be set for RMY, NCAR, or NMEA protocol. Wind
direction voltage output calibration is 0-5 VDC for 0-540° range. Wind
speed voltage output is 0-5 VDC for 0-100 meters per second.
In applications where long connection cables or small wire gauge is
used, measure the 09106 voltage outputs differentially to overcome
error-inducing voltage drops in the cable or consider using the serial
RS-485 signal which is more tolerant of this effect.
NAK<CR/LF>
NCAR PAM III (SUBSET) COMMAND SUMMARY
Upper and lower case text must be observed with these commands.
CMD DESCRIPTION RESPONSE
BDddd Boom direction offset none
"ddd" is degrees
CD Continuous output, overrides J1 data
FC Use calibrated speed units &aaFC
FR Use raw speed pulse count &aaFR
MR Manual reset reset
OD Output data data
OS Output status status
PH Print help (abbreviated command list) command list
PM Polled mode, overrides J1 none
PO Print operating parameters parameter list
SAaa Set address, “aa” is new hex address &aa
ZN Set zero direction reference none
calib Enter calibrate mode* none
ratexx Set serial output rate none
"xx" is the delay between each output
in continuous mode. Delay equals the
xx value times 32.77 mS. Examples:
rate02 is about 16/second
rate30 is about once per second
propxxx Set prop pitch none
"xxx" is prop pitch in mm/rev
Example:
Use prop294 for model 08234 propeller,
29.4 cm/rev pitch
NMEA PROTOCOL
Generally used for marine applications, this protocol produces a
standard NMEA output sentence for wind speed and direction at 4800
baud. The sentence is as follows:
$WIMWV,ddd,R,sss.s,U,A*hh<CR/LF>
“ddd” is wind direction in degrees.
“sss.s” is wind speed.
"U" is wind speed units. N = knots, K = km/h, M = m/s, S = mph
"A" is Status
"*hh" is the hex checksum value of output string
This mode may be used for sending NMEA data to the YOUNG Model
06206 Marine Wind Tracker.
RMYT PROTOCOL
This is a protocol for sending serial wind data directly to a YOUNG
Model 06201 Wind Tracker. The output is a special binary format sent
16 times per second at 9600 baud.
INSTALLATION
Proper placement of the instrument is very important. Eddies from trees,
buildings, or other structures can greatly inuence wind speed and wind
direction observations. To get meaningful data, locate the instrument
well away from obstructions. As a general rule, the air ow around a
structure is disturbed to twice the height of the structure upwind, six
times the height downwind, and up to twice the height of the structure
above ground.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY GROUND THE WIND MONITOR-SE
MAY RESULT IN ERRONEOUS SIGNALS
OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.
Grounding the Wind Monitor is vitally important. Without proper
grounding, static electrical charge can build up during certain
atmospheric conditions and discharge through the transducers. This
discharge can cause erroneous signals or transducer failure. To direct
the discharge away from the transducers, it is very important that the
sensor be connected to a good earth ground. Inside the junction box
connect the terminal labeled EARTH to a good earth ground.
Initial installation is most easily done with two people: one to adjust
the instrument position and the other to observe the indicating device.
After initial installation, the instrument can be removed and returned
to its mounting without realigning the vane since the orientation ring
preserves the wind direction reference. Install the Wind Monitor
following these steps:
1. MOUNT WIND MONITOR
a) Place orientation ring on mounting post. Do Not tighten band
clamp yet.
b) Place Wind Monitor on mounting post. Do Not tighten band clamp
yet.
2. CONNECT SENSOR CABLE
a) Remove junction box cover.
b) Route cable thru strain relief opening at bottom of junction box.
Secure cable by tightening packing nut.
c) Connect sensor cable to terminals. See wiring diagram. Terminals
A and B are used for either serial (RS-485) or voltage outputs
depending on the position of jumper J3. Use a small screwdriver
to make connections. Be sure to securely tighten each terminal.
d) Replace junction box cover.
3. ALIGN VANE
a) Connect instrument to an indicator.
b) Choose a known wind direction reference point on the
horizon.
c) Sighting down instrument centerline, point nose cone at reference
point on horizon.
d) While holding vane in position, slowly turn base until indicator
shows proper value.
e) Tighten mounting post band clamp.
f) Engage orientation ring indexing pin in notch at instrument base.
g) Tighten orientation ring band clamp.
*Max set screw torque 80 oz-in
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CALIBRATION
Periodic calibration checks are desirable and may be necessary where
the instrument is used in programs which require auditing of sensor
performance. Recalibration may be necessary after some maintenance
operations.
An accurate wind direction calibration requires a Vane Angle Fixture
(Young Model 18112 or equivalent). Details are listed under "VERTICAL
SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT STEP 10. ALIGN VANE". The
sensor nose cone must be removed if any adjustment is required.
2. INSTALL NEW BEARINGS
a) Insert new front and rear bearings into nose cone.
b) Replace front bearing cap.
c) Carefully slide propeller shaft thru bearings.
d) Place magne t o n propeller sh af t allowing 0 .5 mm (0.020")
clearance from rear bearing.
e) Tighten set screw on magnet shaft collar. Do not overtighten.
f) Screw nose cone into main housing until o-ring seal is seated. Be
certain threads are properly engaged to avoid cross-threading.
VERTICAL SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT
Wind speed calibration is determined by propeller pitch and the output
characteristics of the transducer. Calibration formulas showing wind
speed vs. propeller rpm are shown on the wiring diagram. Standard
accuracy is ± 0.3 m/s (0.6mph). For greater accuracy, the device must
be individually calibrated in comparison with a wind speed standard.
Contact the factory or your YOUNG supplier to schedule a NIST
(National Institute of Standards & Technology) traceable wind tunnel
calibration in our facility.
To check wind calibration using a signal from the instrument, temporarily
remove the propeller and connect an Anemometer Drive to the propeller
shaft. Apply the appropriate calibration formula to the calibrating motor
rpm and check for the proper value. For example, with the propeller
shaft turning at 3600 rpm adjust an indicator to display 17.6 meters per
second (3600 rpm x 0.00490 m/s/rpm = 17.6 m/s).
Details on checking bearing torque, which affects wind speed and
direction threshold, appear in the following section.
CALIBRATION FORMULAS
Model 09106 Wind Monitor-SE w/08234 Propeller
WIND SPEED vs PROPELLER RPM
m/s = 0.00490 x rpm
knots = 0.00952 x rpm
mph = 0.01096 x rpm
km/h = 0.01764 x rpm
MAINTENANCE
Given proper care, the Wind Monitor should provide years of service.
The only components likely to need replacement due to normal wear
are the precision ball bearings. Only a qualied instrument technician
should perform the replacement. If service facilities are not available,
return the instrument to the company. Refer to the drawings to become
familiar with part names and locations. Maximum torque on all set
screws is 80 oz-in.
FLANGE BEARING REPLACEMENT
If an em ometer beari ng s b ecome noisy o r w ind speed t hr es ho ld
increases above an acceptable level, bearings may need replacement.
Check anemometer bearing condition using a Model 18310 Propeller
Torque Disc. Without it, a rough check can be performed by adding
an ordinary paper clip (0.5 gm) to the tip of a propeller blade. Turn the
blade with the paper clip to the "three o'clock" or "nine o'clock" position
and gently release it. Failure to rotate due to the weight of the paper clip
indicates
anemometer bearings need replacement. Repeat this test at different
positions to check full bearing rotation. If needed, bearings are replaced
as follows.
1. REMOVE OLD BEARINGS
a) Unscrew nose cone. Do not lose o-ring seal.
b) Loosen set screw on magnet shaft collar and remove magnet.
c) Slide propeller shaft out of nose cone assembly.
d) Remove front bearing cap which covers front bearing.
e) Remove front and rear bearings from nose cone assembly. Insert
edge of a pocket knife under bearing ange and lift it out.
Ver ti ca l s ha ft bearings are mu ch la rger than the pr op el le r shaft
bearings. Ordinarily, the se b earin gs w ill requi re r eplac ement les s
frequently. In many cases, they may last the life of the sensor. Check
bearing condition using a Model 18331 Vane Torque Gauge. Without
it, a rough check can be performed by holding the instrument with the
vane horizontal and placing a 3 gm weight near the aft edge of the n.
Failure of the vane to rotate downward indicates the bearings need
replacement.
1. REMOVE MAIN HOUSING
a) Unscrew nose cone from main housing. Retain O-ring for
reuse.
b) Gently push main housing latch.
c) While p ush ing latch, lift main h ousing up and remove it from
vertical shaft bearing rotor.
2. UNSOLDER TRANSDUCER WIRES
a) Remove junction box cover.
b) Remove 3 screws holding circuit board.
c) Unsolder tra nsducer wires fro m circuit board. 9 wires attach
at upper edge of board, 1 wire attaches at bottom near cable
terminals.
3. REMOVE TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY
a) Loosen 2 set screws at base of transducer assembly and remove
assembly from vertical shaft. Use care to avoid damaging wires.
4. REMOVE BEARING ROTOR by sliding it upward off vertical shaft.
5. REMOVE OLD BEARINGS AND INSTALL NEW BEARINGS.
When inserting new bearings, be careful not to apply pressure to
bearing shields.
6. REPLACE BEARING ROTOR ON VERTICAL SHAFT
7. REPLACE TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY. Tighten set screws to 80 oz-
in.
8. RECONNECT TRANSDUCER WIRES
a) Gently pull wires through hole in junction box. Needle nose pliers
or a bent wire may be used.
b) Carefully solder wires to circuit board according to
wiring diagram. Observe color code.
c) Secure circuit board in junction box using 3 screws
removed in step 2b. Do not overtighten.
9. REPLACE MAIN HOUSING
a) Position main housing over bearing rotor. Be careful to align
indexing key inside main housing with slot in rotor.
b) Turn direction-adjust thumbwheel until notch in coupling is away
from front opening and aligned with ridge inside housing. Set
screw in coupling should face the front opening.
c) Wi th c oupling oriented, con tinue to push main housing onto
bearing rotor until latch locks into place with a click.
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10. ALIGN VANE
a) Connect sensor to indicator.
b) Install sensor on vane angle fixture (Young Model 8112 or
equivalent) with junction box at 180° or South position.
c) Align sensor to known angular position. If indicator output varies
more than ±1 ° from known angle, loosen setscrew in direction
adjust thumbwhe el and slowly turn t humbwhee l until correct
output value is obtained. Tighten setscrew.
d) Verify correct angular values at other vane positions.
11. REPLACE NOSE CONE
a) Screw nose cone into main housing until o-ring seal is seated. Be
careful to avoid cross-threading.
WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and construction
for a period of 12 months from date of initial purchase. Liability is limited
to repair or replacement of defective item. A copy of the warranty policy
may be obtained from R. M. Young Company.
CE COMPLIANCE
This product has been tested and shown to comply with European CE
requirements for the EMC Directive (see Declaration of Conformity
below). Please note that shielded cable must be used.
Declaration of Conformity
R. M. Young Company
2801 Aero Park Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686 USA
Model 09106 Wind Monitor-SE-MA
The undersigned hereby declares on behalf of R. M.
Young Company that the above-referenced product, to
which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the
provisions of:
Council Directive 2004/108/EC (December 15, 2004)
on Electromagnetic Compatibility
David Poinsett
R&D Manager
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CABLE & WIRING DIAGRAM
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BEARING REPLACEMENT & POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENT
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY & REPLACEMENT PARTS
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Calibration Accessories
Model 18802
Anemometer Drive
Vane Angle Bench Stand
Model 18331 Vane Torque Gauge
Model 18112
Model 18310
Propeller Torque Disc
Model 18212
Vane Angle Fixture-Tower Mount
Model 18301
Vane Alignment Rod
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YOUNG
Calibration Accessories
Model 18802 Anemometer Drive provides a convenient and accurate way to rotate an anemometer shaft at
a known rate. The motor may be set to rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise at any rate between 200 and
15,000 RPM in 100 RPM increments. The LCD display is referenced to an accurate and stable quartz timebase.
For completely portable operation, the unit can be operated on internal batteries. For extended operation, an
AC wall adapter is included.
Model 18811 Anemometer Drive is identical to Model 18802 except the drive motor incorporates a
gear reducer for operation in the range of 20 to 990 RPM in 10 RPM increments. The lower range
is recommended for cup anemometer calibration.
Model 18112 Vane Angle Bench Stand is used for benchtop wind direction calibration of the Wind Monitor
family of sensors. The mounting post engages the direction orientation notch on the Wind Monitor. An easy to
read pointer indicates 0 to 360 degrees with 1/2 degree resolution.
Model 18212 Vane Angle Fixture - Tower Mount similar to the Model 18112, the tower mount feature allows use
on the tower as well as the bench top. The fixture is temporarily placed on the tower between the Wind Monitor
and its tower mounting. Index keys and notches are engaged to preserve direction reference.
Model 18310 Propeller Torque Disc checks anemometer bearing torque with 0.1 gm/cm resolution. The disc temporarily replaces the propeller for torque measurement or simple yet accurate pass/fail
checks. Charts included with the unit relate torque to propeller threshold with limits for acceptable
bearing performance.
Model 18312 Cup-Wheel Torque Disc checks cup anemometer bearing torque.
Model 18331 Vane Torque Gauge checks vane bearing torque of the Wind Monitor family sensors. Slip the
fixture over the main housing and make simple yet accurate vane torque measurements. Charts relating vane
torque to vane threshold provide limits for acceptable bearing performance.
Model 18301 Vane Alignment Rod helps align the vane of a wind sensor to a known direction reference during
installation. The base of the device has an index key that engages the direction orientation notch in the sensor
allowing the sensor to be removed without losing wind direction reference.
Specifications
MODEL 18802 ANEMOMETER DRIVE
(Replaces 18801)
Range:
200 to 15,000 RPM in 100 RPM increments
Rotation:
Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise
Display Resolution:
1 RPM
Quartz Timebase Reference:
0.1 RPM
Power Requirement:
2x 9 V (alkaline or lithium) batteries
115 VAC wall adapter included
(230 VAC – add suffix H)
MODEL 18811 ANEMOMETER DRIVE
(Replaces 18810)
Range:
20 to 990 RPM in 10 RPM increments
Display Resolution:
0.1 RPM
MODEL 18112, 18212 VANE ANGLE
CALIBRATION DEVICES
Range:
0 to 360 degrees
Resolution:
0.5 degree
Ordering Information MODEL
ANEMOMETER DRIVE 200 to 15,000 RPM .............................................. 18802
ANEMOMETER DRIVE 20 TO 990 RPM .................................................. 18811
230V / 50-60 HZ INPUT POWER ................................................... ADD SUFFIX “H”
VANE ANGLE BENCH STAND .......................................................... 18112
VANE ANGLE FIXTURE - TOWER MOUNT ........................................... 18212
PROPELLER TORQUE DISC............................................................ 18310
CUP-WHEEL TORQUE DISC ........................................................... 18312
VANE TORQUE GAUGE ................................................................. 18331
VANE ALIGNMENT ROD ................................................................ 18301
R.M. YOUNG COMPANY
2801 Aero Park Drive
Traverse City, Michigan 49686 USA
TEL: (231) 946-3980 FAX: (231) 946-4772
E-mail: met.sales@youngusa.com
Web Site: www.youngusa.com
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MODEL 18310, 18312 TORQUE DISC DEVICES
Range:
0 to 5.4 gm-cm
Resolution:
0.1 gm-cm
MODEL 18331 VANE TORQUE GAUGE
Range:
0 to 50 gm-cm
Resolution:
5 gm-cm
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2000 R.M. Young Company, Printed in U.S.A. 11/00
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