Quark-Elec QK-AS06 User manual

Disclaimer: This product is designed to aid navigaon and should be used to augment normal navigaonal
procedures and pracces. It is the user’s responsibility to use this product prudently. Neither Quark-elec, nor
their distributors or dealers accept responsibility or liability either to the product user or their estate for any
accident, loss, injury or damage whatsoever arising out of the use or of liability to use this product.
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QK-AS06
WARNING:
1. Calibraon service and bearing replacement should be performed only by our
authorized distributors and trained personnel to maintain warranty validity.
2. DO NOT lubricate the wind cup sha, the wind vane sha or any of the bearings
as this could increase the rolling resistance and might lead to inaccurate measure-
ments.
If the AS06 is showing an unexpected behaviour, the following checks need to be done:
1. In sunny and reduced wind condions, look for signs of bearing contaminaon by observ-
ing how smoothly the anemometer (both wind vane and wind cups) come to a stop.
2. A good working bearing should rotate smoothly and should stop gradually. Somemes it
will have a reverse and forward movement before fully stopping.
3. If a quick and abrupt slowdown in rotaon is observed before the anemometer comes to
a stop, it is a sign of improper bearing resistance due to dirt entering the anemometer’s
bearing or the bearing is possibly worn out if it has been in use for several years.
Please be advised, calibraon service and bearing replacement should be performed only by
Quark-elec authorized distributors and trained personnel to maintain warranty validity.
7. Conguraon (via USB)
The AS06 is designed to be used out of the box. If required, it can be connected to a Windows PC
using a RS232 to USB adaptor (included) for:
• Accessing wind data on a PC via the USB port.
• Use the Conguraon tool for adjusng the baud rate.
• Use the conguraon tool to calibrate the wind direcon.
• Use the conguraon tool to calibrate the wind speed (only perform this when you have
been asked by a member of Quark-elec technical team or our authorized distributor).
Check the manual for further informaon on how to connect the QK-AS06 wind sensor to the
USB adaptor and how to use the conguraon tool.
8.Data output protocols
The QK-AS06 will begin sending wind speed and direcon data in MWV sentence format
immediately once is connected to a 12V DC power supply. The default baud rate is 4.8kbs, how-
ever other common baud rates can be set using the conguraon tool.
Example sentence: $IIMWV,214.8,R,5.1,K,A*33 , where the relave wind angle is 214.8 degree
and the speed is 5.1 Km/h.
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QK-AS06 ANOMOMETER
WIND SPEED & ANGLE SENSOR
NMEA 0183 and USB Output
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1. Locaon
The AS06 wind sensor should be mounted where the wind speed or direcon are not altered by
nearby objects or obstacles. Use the following guidelines to determine the best locaon for
installing the AS06.
• For the most accurate readings, the anemometer should be mounted at least 2 m (7 ) above
the ground and consistent with meteorological condions for the applicaon.
• The AS06 cable should be secured with cable es to protect it from damage.
• Secure the mast that the AS06 is mounted on so that it does not vibrate.
• Installing a lightning rod nearby can reduce the risk of damage caused by lightning.
•The sensor can be damaged by improper handling. Store the sensor in its shipping box unl you
are ready to install it.
2. Assembly of the cup unit and vane
The AS06 is shipped with the wind vane and cups not mounted to the unit. The cup unit and the
vane blade are made of light materials for opmum response to the wind. Both are balanced to
provide accurate measurement and to prevent vibraon. Take care not to damage the cup unit
or the vane blade while mounng.
2.1 Aaching the Wind Vane
The wind direcon sensor has been calibrated in the factory so the
wind direcon will be accurate when the vane is installed correctly.
1. Slide the wind vane onto the wind vane sha. The sha’s cross-
secon is D-shaped to ensure that the vane is installed correctly.
2. Tighten the set screw in the wind vane with the provided Allen
wrench.
2.2 Aaching the Wind Cups
1. Push the wind cups onto the anemometer’s stainless steel wind
cup sha.
2. Slide the wind cups up the sha as far as possible.
3. Use the Allen wrench to ghten the set screw on the side of the
wind cups. The wind cups should drop slightly when you let go.
4. Ensure the set screw is screwed in fully and ght. Failure to do so
will cause the AS06 to funcon improperly.
5. Spin the wind cups, they should spin freely. If they do not spin
freely, take them o and repeat the above steps.
3. Mount arm on the mast
1. Mount the D-bracket on the mast or pipe with the provided U-
bolts set. Secure the mast the anemometer is mounted on so that it
does not vibrate. If you are using tripods, secure them with guy
wires. If the AS06 is to be ed to a wooden mast, suitable screws
should be used. Failure to rmly fasten D-bracket to the mast will
cause damage to the AS06.
QK-AS06
This is an overview only. Always familiarize yourself with the product manual and
the manuals of any connecng devices before installaon. Designed to be
connected by an experienced installer.
QK-AS06
2. The AS06 must be substanally horizontal and the arm should be poinng
straight forward. Spirit level (not included) can be used to obtain the right posi-
on. Posion can also be adjusted from the two screws on the D-bracket. Aer
the installaon is complete, please ensure xing screws are ghtened and the
D-bracket is well xed and secured to the mast.
4. Secure the cables
The AS06 comes with one meter cable with a waterproof connector at the end.
This will have to be used to connect it to the extension cable. There are 20 meters and 30 meters
long extension cables available. Please choose the right length extension cable for your applica-
on. Joint the two connectors rmly and fully, ghten the nut on the connector, to ensure no
water or dust can enter into the juncon.
To prevent the anemometer’s cable from damage, secure it to the mast so it does not whip
about in the wind using cable clips or weather resistant cable es. Place clips or cable es evenly,
at approximately every 0.8 to 1.5m (2.6 to 5 ). Do not use metal staples to secure the cable as
these can damage the cable. It is recommended to check the state of the cable annually.
5. Connecons
The AS06 sends wind data using the NMEA 0183-RS232 (single-ended) protocol. For devices us-
ing the RS232 interface, the wires have to be connected in the following way:
*[1] Swap NMEA input(RX) and GND wires if the communicaon does not work
Although AS06 uses single-ended RS232 interface, it also supports RS422 (dierenal signal)
interface devices. In this case devices have to be connected in the following way:
*[2] Swap NMEA input + and NMEA input – wires if the communicaon does not work.
6. Maintenance
The AS06 was designed to be maintenance free for the rst 4 years of use, it does not require
any maintenance other than the occasional cleaning. If the vane and the cups become dirty,
clean them with mild soapy water and rinse them with fresh water. DO NOT immerse the sensor
in water or use any organic solvents to clean the unit. DO NOT lubricate the wind cup sha or
bearings or the wind vane sha. Natural or synthec lubricants will impede the normal operaon
of the anemometer.
QK-AS06 wires RS232 device
NMEA
0183
Green: TX (NMEA OUT) RX (NMEA IN)*[1]
Black: GND GND (somemes called COM)
POWER Black: GND GND
Red: Power 12V Power
QK-AS06 wires RS422 device
NMEA
0183
Green: TX (NMEA OUT) NMEA IN- (somemes called NMEA /B,or -Ve)*[2]
Black: GND NMEA IN+ (somemes called NMEA /A or +Ve)
POWER Black: GND GND
Red: Power 12V Power