Ammonit WICOM-32 User manual

measuring wind power
WICOM - 32
Data Logger / Datenlogger - Series 32
METEO - 32X
METEO - 32
www.ammonit.com

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Warranty
All our products are carefully examined before delivery. If any problems
should arise we will do all we can to ensure that measurements can be
resumed in the shortest possible time. In the event of inappropriate use, or
mechanical or electrical overloading we provide no warranty. We accept no
liability for any form of consequential damage.
The right to make alterations is reserved.
Ammonit Gesellschaft für Messtechnik mbH
Wrangelstraße 100
10997 Berlin
Germany
www.ammonit.de
Manual Data Logger English
Edition 1.4.0.
Order No. WICOM-32: P2500.3
METEO-32: P2510.3
METEO-32X: P2520.3
February 2005

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Dear Customer,
The Data Logger from Ammonit is a piece of professional equipment with
which you can record the meteorological details of a location, and all the data
necessary for estimating the wind energy potential of a site. The logger can be
used flexibly and is suited for a wide range of applications. The implemented
standards of measurement evaluation and data security meet the
requirements of professional specialists. But the ease of use means that even
beginners can handle the Data Logger successfully.
Read the manual carefully before installation, and please remember that time
spent now setting up the logger properly might save you from losing important
data!
We hope you find this manual clear and easy to understand. If you have any
comments or suggestions please do not hesitate to let us know.
You can contact us at:
Tel.: [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
Website: www.ammonit.com
We wish you success in your work!

Contents
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Contents
1. Installation 5
1.1. Overview 5
1.2. Starting up 8
1.3. Display & button functions 9
2. Sensors 15
2.1. Anemometer 15
2.2. Wind vane 16
2.3. Hygro/Thermo 16
2.4. Air pressure 17
2.5. Pyranometer 18
2.6. Precipitation sensor 18
2.7. Recording other inputs 19
2.8. Ultrasonic anemometer 19
2.9. External sensor power supply 20
2.10. The Xtend-inputs 20
2.11. Internal measurements 21
2.12. External signal converters 21
2.13. Logger cascading 22
3. Data registration 23
3.1. Measurement series 23
3.1.1. Scan intervals 23
3.1.2. Log interval 23
3.1.3. Pre-evaluation in the log interval 24
3.1.4. Storage organisation or time series 24
3.1.5. Data format of measurement series 25
3.2. Wind statistics 26
3.2.1. Frequency distribution of the wind speed 27

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3.2.2. Frequency distribution of wind direction 28
3.2.3. Data format on the display 29
3.2.4. Data format in PC 30
3.3. Slow Motion Recorder (SMR) 32
4. Data Logger and PC 35
4.1. Software CALLaOLOG02 35
5. Warnings 45
6. Remote monitoring with GSM 47
7. Energy supply 51
7.1. Battery supply 51
7.2. Connecting to an external power supply 52
7.3. Solar power 53
7.4. Energy requirements of your system 54
7.5. Digital output 55
8. RS485 Functions 57
8.1. Online access to data 57
8.2. WindTracker 58
9. Maintenance and service 59
10. Annex 61

Installation
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1. Installation
1.1. Overview
The Data Logger is a universal tool for the detailed registration of meteorological
data.
The different types of logger "series 32" differ only in the number of input
channels, i.e. the three connection sockets of the WICOM-32 are identical to
those of the METEO-32 and METEO-32X. So it is very comfortable to use larger
loggers in smaller measurement configurations, or alternatively to start using a
smaller logger in extended measurement systems.

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All Data Loggers have the following characteristics:
•Recording of measurements at programmable intervals
•Generation of wind statistics for energy predictions
•Recording wind data in slow motion over a short period with Slow
Motion Recorder (SMR)
•3 buttons and a 2-line display for ease of use
•An operating range from –40°to +85°C
•Low-Low-power electronics and stand-by mode for energy
conservation
•Precision real-time clock < 25 ppm over the entire temperature range
(max. deviation approx. 1 minute / month)
•Powered by standard 9V-block batteries (lithium type optional)
•Socket for external 10-26 V DC supply
•Separate supply for wind sensors, with overload cut-out
•GSM-option for data transfer and e-mail / text messages
•Self-control of supply sources and internal temperature
•Plausibility testing of measurements
•Transmission of warnings (GSM option)
•Non-transient data storage / 1000 KB (approx. 500 000 values)
•Updating of user software via serial interface and GSM
•RS232-interface for rapid data transfer at 38400 baud
•Data compression by up to 30%
•RS485-interface for options, e.g. connection of ultrasound
anemometers
•User friendly Software with schematic layout for multi-logger
management

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Socket 5: Xtend 8- pin 4 x 12-bit-ADC 2 x 16-bit-counter 2x Status
Socket 4: Meteo 7- pin 1 x rel. humidity, 1 x air temperature, 1 x air pressure, 1 x global irradiation, 1 x precipitation, sensor supply
Socket 3: Wind 12- pin 3 x Wind strength 2 x Wind direction, Sensor supply
Socket 2: Supply 5- pin External supply, Switching output RS485-interface
Socket 1: Data 6-pin RS232-Data port
5-channel logger: WICOM-32
10-channel logger: METEO-32
18-channel logger: METEO-32X

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1.2. Starting up
After you have unpacked the logger, you should first familiarise yourself with the
basic functions. To do this you must connect it to a power supply.
Either inset the batteries, or
connect to an external e.g. 12 V DC supply.
You will find detailed information about the energy supply in Chapter "Energy
supply".
The display then comes on and as the system starts it shows:
A
Am mm mo on ni it t B Be er rl li in n
C
Co ol ld d S St ta ar rt t. .. .. .
The Data Logger now begins a "Cold start", i.e. the pre-set parameters are
checked and loaded. The display then shows the type of logger:
e.g.
S
Sy ys st te em m M Mo on ni it to or r * *
M
ME ET TE EO O- -3 32 2 V V1 1. .9 9
and the measurement operations begin.
Ex works, the Data Logger has the following default settings:
•Central European Time (CET) / Central European Daylight Savings
Time (CETDST)
•All available input channels are activated (mean values)
•Measurement interval = 1 second
•Storage interval = 10 minutes

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1.3. Display & button functions
The Data Logger has a 2-line display and three buttons on the left-hand side.
The buttons can be used to display various information and
to carry out test functions, making it easier to check the
system during installation and maintenance. On-site you
only need to check the system is operational and start
measurement simply by pushing a button. There is no need
to expose sensitive equipment (notebook, PDA) to the
weather.
In order to save power, the display only comes on when necessary.
Display on: Press any button
Display off: Press and hold the  button for about 2 seconds (Select)
The display switches off automatically 30 minutes after the last button was
pushed.