PCE Health and Fitness PCE-WL 1 User manual

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PCE-WL 1 Wind Speed Alarm
User Manual
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Last change: 27 June 2018
v1.0
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................ 2
2.1 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Delivery content ............................................................................................................... 2
3System description............................................................................... 3
3.1 Logger .............................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Sensor ............................................................................................................................. 4
4Getting started....................................................................................... 5
4.1 Power supply ................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Connecting the sensor ..................................................................................................... 5
4.3 Mounting .......................................................................................................................... 6
4.4 SD card ............................................................................................................................ 7
5Operation ............................................................................................... 8
5.1 Configuration .................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Read out the data ............................................................................................................12
6Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 14
7Warranty............................................................................................... 15
8Disposal ...............................................................................................15

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time.
The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments
personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our
liability and not covered by our warranty.
• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used
otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature,
relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do
not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or
moisture.
• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
• You must not make any technical changes to the device.
• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral
cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications
2.1 Technical Specifications
Logger
Inputs
2 x digital inputs
1 x analogue input
1 x NTC input for external temperature
sensors
Interface
RS-232
Sampling interval
1 min or 10 min
Memory
microSD card (FAT32), max. 2 GB
Data format
CSV file, ASCII format
Recorded parameters
Average values, min/max values and
standard deviation (with date and time
stamp)
Power supply
2 x 1.5 V C-type batteries
Battery life
Up to 1 year (with 1 min sampling interval);
up to 3 years (with 10 min sampling interval)
Housing
Robust plastic housing
Protection class
IP65
Dimensions
160 x 80 x 55 mm
Weight
450 g
Wind sensor
Output
0 … 100 Hz at 40 m/s
Measuring range
0.8 … 40 m/s
Accuracy
±0.5 m/s or ±5 % of measured value
Max. load
Max. 60 m/s (short-term)
Contact classification
10 VA, max. 42 V DC, max. 0.4 A
Mounting
With support bracket
Heating
Max. 24 V AC/DC, max. 1 A
Environmental temperature
-25 … +60 °C (ice-free)
Cable
3 m; LiYY 4 x 0.5 mm²
Protection class
IP54
Dimensions
Ø134 x 160 mm
Weight
Approx. 300 g
2.2 Delivery content
1 x wind speed meter PCE-WL 1 with wind sensor
1 x microSD card (512 MB)
1 x mounting bracket
2 x 1.5 V type C batteries
1 x instruction manual

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3 System description
3.1 Logger
1. Cover plate
2. Cable connection
3. RS-232 interface
4. Sensor connection (2 x anemometer, 1 x wind direction sensor, 1 x NTC temperature
sensor)
5. Batteries (2 x 1.5 V type C)
6. microSD slot
7. Connector for Pro-D anemometers
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