Anemoment TriSonica Sphere User manual

USER MANUAL

0 Release Date 1 March 2022 Anemoment LLC

1 Release Date 1 March 2022 Anemoment LLC
ANEMOMENT LLC
TriSonica Sphere: User Manual
2022 Anemoment LLC
1545 Pratt Street
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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NOTES:
Sensor Unit Numbers: ___________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________________

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Hello World!.............................................................................................................. 5
Guide to User Manual ............................................................................................................. 5
The TriSonica Family of Products.............................................................................................5
Contact Us! ............................................................................................................................. 6
Limitation Alerts......................................................................................................................6
Certifications.......................................................................................................................6
Compact Fluorescent Lamps................................................................................................6
Data Interpretation .............................................................................................................7
Ice and Snow....................................................................................................................... 7
Viewing the Data Stream..................................................................................................... 7
Wind Tunnels & Ultrasonic Frequency.................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Body & Mounting Specifications ...............................................................................9
Sphere Body Composition .......................................................................................................9
Orientation (“N” = Zero Degrees) ............................................................................................ 9
Mounting on a Pipe.................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3: Connecting Up......................................................................................................... 11
Internal Connector ................................................................................................................ 11
Cable Connector ................................................................................................................... 11
Pin-out Diagram and Cable-Wire Colors ................................................................................ 11
Connecting the Sphere to the USB Adapter ........................................................................... 13
Chapter 4: Data Output ............................................................................................................ 15
See the Serial Data Stream .................................................................................................... 15
Serial Data Format ................................................................................................................ 15
Custom Delimiters................................................................................................................. 16
Error Codes ........................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 5: Customizing the Sphere Configuration.................................................................... 17
Serial Communication - Defaults ........................................................................................... 17
Serial Communication – Access Methods .............................................................................. 17
Serial Menu – Basic Settings .............................................................................................. 17
Command Line Interface – Basic Mode.............................................................................. 18
Command Line Interface - Expert Mode ............................................................................ 21
Application Programming Interface ................................................................................... 23
Additional Communications Information............................................................................... 23

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Triggering ..........................................................................................................................23
Display Command..............................................................................................................24
Show, Hide, Tag, Untag, and Decimal Commands...............................................................24
Tag and Parameter Delimiters............................................................................................25
Horizontal Wind Direction Scale Command (wd540) ..........................................................25
Non-Volatile Parameters – or making configuration changes permanent...............................25
Chapter 6: Calibration Procedures ............................................................................................27
Anemometer Calibration .......................................................................................................27
Level Calibration....................................................................................................................27
Tilt.........................................................................................................................................27
Chapter 7: TROUBLESHOOTING your Sphere ............................................................................29
Common Set-up Errors ..........................................................................................................29
Symptom: The Sphere isn’t doing anything........................................................................29
Symptom: There is no serial data from the Sphere. ...........................................................29
Symptom: The Sphere data is not clear or is all “99”s. .......................................................30
Updating Sphere Firmware ....................................................................................................30
Updating TSM Sphere Bootloader..........................................................................................30
Chapter 8: WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER .................................................................................31
Limited Warranty...................................................................................................................31
Warranty Returns ..................................................................................................................31
Limitation of Liability .............................................................................................................31
Chapter 9: LISTS OF FIGURES AND TABLES ................................................................................33

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Hello World!
Welcome to theUser Manual for the TriSonica Sphere (Sphere)
Wind Flux Sensor from Anemoment.
We hope you (User) find this information useful and wish you every
success in your research. We welcome comments and questions about
this manual by email at [e-mail].
Guide toUser Manual
This User Manual provides technical information tomount, connect,
receive data, andconfigure the Sphere.For specific information on
FUNCTIONALITY, CONFIGURATIONS, andTECHNICAL DATA, use the Table
of Contents inthis User Manual to find information you seek.
The TriSonica Family of Products
1. TSM-WS TriSonica Mini Wind Sensor (discontinued)
2. TSM-FB
3. TSM-PM
4. USB-Interface
5. TriSonica Sphere
6. TSM-FBSK
7. TSM-PMSK
TriSonica Mini Wind and Weather Sensor – Flat Base
TriSonica Mini Wind and Weather Sensor – Pipe-Mount Base
TriSonica Mini USB Interface Module
TriSonica Sphere Wind Flux Sensor (as shipped,includes one
each: Sphere, USB Adapter,USB A-to-B cable, and 2-meter
single terminated instrument cable.
TriSonica Mini Flat Base Starter Kit includes one each:TSM-FB,
USB Adapter, and USB A-to-B cable.
TriSonica Mini Pipe Mount Starter Kit includes one each:
TSM-PM, USB Adapter,USB A-to-B Cable, and 2-meter single
terminated cable.
The TriSonica Mini and TriSonica Sphere share many features,asindicated inTABLE 1 on the next
page.
This manual contains information about the TriSonica Sphere.
The TriSonica Sphere is protected by U.S. Patent No. 11,268,974. The User is not
authorized to copy or reverse engineer any physical, software, algorithm, or other
component of the TriSonica Sphere device.

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TRISONICA MINI SENSOR COMPARISON GUIDE
Table 1: TRISONICA FAMILY COMPARISON GUIDE
MOUNT
STYLE
CONNECTION
TYPE
A
VAILABLE
COMMUNICATION
PROTOCOLS
DATA OUTPUT ON-BOARD SENSOR
TYPES
TSM-WS
(discontinued) Flat Base 4 Wires •EIA232 Configurable
ASCII String
•Wind Direction
& Velocity
•Air Temp.
TSM-FB Flat Base 4 Wires •EIA232 Configurable
ASCII String
•Wind Direction
& Velocity
•Air Temp.
•Air Pressure
•Humidity
•Tilt
•Compass
TSM-PM Pipe-Mount
with 3 Set
Screws
12-pin
Mating
Connector
•EIA232
•EIA422
•EIA485
•LVTTL-UART
•Modbus (future)
Configurable
ASCII String
•Wind Direction
& Velocity
•Air Temp.
•Air Pressure
•Humidity
•Tilt
•
Compass
TriSonica
Sphere
Pipe-Mount
with 3 Set
Screws
12-pin
Mating
Connector
•EIA232
•EIA422
•EIA485
•LVTTL-UART
•Modbus (future)
Configurable
ASCII String
•Wind Direction
& Velocity
•Air Temp.
•Tilt
Contact Us!
Did you spot a bug, a spelling error, or something that just didn’t make sense to you? We’d love
to hear about it. Please send feedback to [e-mail], with a detailed explanation of
your concern. Screenshots and photos can be extremely helpful!
Limitation Alerts
Anemoment wants you to get the best possible use from your Sphere investment, and we
understand that each User has a unique idea they want to create. You know best what you are
trying to accomplish. We know the Sphere can help you get wind and weather data in new
places and new ways, but we cannot promise that it can do everything or go everywhere the
human mind can think up.
We want you to be aware of these points up front as you plan your project.
Certifications
The Sphere is has not yet received CE certification.
Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Many compact florescent lamps (CFL) make ultrasonic noise that can interfere with the
operation of a Sphere. Erroneous readings may result if the Sphere is operated near
compact florescent lamps. Turn off the CFL or move the Sphere away from the CFL to
get correct data.

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Data Interpretation
The Sphere combines a powerful detection algorithm with a high-speed processor to
produce near-real time data facts about atmospheric conditions at the place where the
Sphere is located. The Sphere sends the data by wire in the form of a User-configurable
ASCII data stream.
It is up to the User, however, to interpret this data in the User’s unique situational
context, which may require combination with additional User-provided data or other
post-processing. Anemoment is not responsible for such additional data or processing.
Ice and Snow
At this time, the Sphere does not have on-board heaters. The Sphere is designed to
function in outdoor conditions; however, if ice or snow accumulate on the transducers
or within the Sphere, the acoustic pathways between transducers can be blocked.
Viewing the Data Stream
The data stream from the Sphere can be received, stored, and interpreted by the User’s
choice of device so long as it is connected to the Sensor by the proper communications
protocol.
We recommend the use of a Terminal Emulator, such as Tera Term, to review the data
stream and to communicate with or configure the sensor.
For the convenience of first-time Users, a very simple Windows ™- compatible User
interface app is available for download at the Anemoment website. PLEASE NOTE:this app
is NOT suitable for data logging functions.
We do not have a timeline for developing an interface app for other operating systems.
Wind Tunnels & Ultrasonic Frequency
Ultrasonic anemometers operate by generating ultrasonic pulses and measuring the
time of flight of those sound pulses between transducers. The time-of-flight
measurements can be disturbed by external noise sources in or near the same
frequency band used by the ultrasonic anemometer’s transducers.
The Sphere operates in the 60KHz ultrasonic frequency range.
We have found that some wind tunnels generate ultrasonic noise that can cause
erroneous readings from the anemometer. This is not an indication of failure of the
anemometer but is a result of using the anemometer in an ultrasonically noisy
environment.

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