Young 85000 User manual

METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

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

PN: 85000-90

REV: J110410

ULTRASONIC ANEMOMETER

MODEL 85000

85000-90(J)

Contents

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

1.0 SPECIFICATIONS 1

2.0 INTRODUCTION 1

3.0 INITIAL CHECKOUT 1

4.0 INSTALLATION 2

4.1 Placement 2

4.2 Mounting and Alignment 2

4.3 Wiring Connections 2

4.4 Power Requirement 2

5.0 OPERATION 2

5.1 With Wind Tracker Display 2

5.2 Voltage Outputs 2

5.3 Serial Output Formats and Protocols 2

5.4 Low Power Operation 4

6.0 SETTING SERIAL OUTPUTS AND OPERATING PARAMETERS

6.1 Setup using Young the 2DSETUP program 4

6.2 Setup using terminal Program 4

6.3 Command Overview 4

6.4 Command Details 5

7.0 EXAMPLE SETTINGS 6

7.1 Voltage Output, Minimum Power 6

7.2 RS232, Continuous ASCII, Minimum Power 6

7.3 RS232, Polled ASCII , Minimum Power 6

7.4 RS232, Polled ASCII Output 6

7.5 SDI-12 Continuous 6

7.6 SDI-12 Standby 6

8.0 WARRANTY 7

9.0 CE COMPLIANCE 7

APPENDIX

A WIRING CONNECTIONS 8

B SENSOR PHYSICAL 13

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Model 85000 Ultrasonic Anemometer

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MODEL 85000

ULTRASONIC ANEMOMETER

1.0 SPECIFICATIONS

WIND SPEED

Range: 0-70 m/s (156 mph)

Resolution: 0.1 m/s

Accuracy: 0 to 30 m/s, ±2% or 0.1m/s

30 to 70 m/s, ±3%

WIND DIRECTION

Azimuth Range: 0-360 degrees

Resolution: 1 degree

Accuracy: ± 2 degrees

SERIAL OUTPUT

Type: RS-232, RS-485, SDI-12

Formats: ASCII Text (polled and continuous)

RMYT (Wind Tracker)

NMEA

SDI-12 (v1.3)

Baud Rates: 1200, 4800, 9600, and 38400 baud

ANALOG VOLTAGE OUTPUT

Polar

Wind Speed: 0 to 5000 mV (0 to 100 m/s)

Wind Direction: 0 to 5000 mV (0 to 360° or 0 to 540°)

Cartesian (UV)

U and V: 0 to 5000 mV (-100 m/s to +100 m/s)

GENERAL

Output rate: 1 Hz typical (selectable)

Power Supply: 9 to 16 VDC,

150 mA max

Dimensions: 34 cm high x 17 cm wide

Weight: 0.7 kg (1.5 lb)

Shipping Weight: 1.6 kg (3.5 lb)

2.0 INTRODUCTION

The YOUNG 85000 Ultrasonic Anemometer is a 2-axis, no-

moving-parts wind sensor. It is ideal for general meteorological

applications requiring accurate and reliable measurement.

The sensor features wide operating range, compact size, easy

installation and low power operation. Analog and digital signal

outputs are available in several popular formats.

The 85000 measures wind based on the transit time of ultrasonic

pulses between four transducers. Air flow alters the transit

time which is used to calculate flow velocity. Wind direction is

determined from relative velocities along each acoustic path.

Measurement results are available as calibrated voltage

output signals or serial data using RS-232, RS-485, or SDI-12

connections. Continuous output or polled operation may be used.

Serial formats may be selected for direct connection to YOUNG

Wind Tracker displays, marine NMEA systems, SDI-12 data

loggers, and ASCII serial communication programs.

Operating parameter options are selected using a simple setup

program provided. All 85000 settings are stored internally in non-

volatile memory.

The sensor is constructed using UV-stabilized thermoplastic,

stainless steel, and anodized aluminum for superior environmental

resistance. It is easily mounted on standard 1 inch (IPS) pipe.

An orientation ring preserves mounting position when the sensor

is removed.

3.0 INITIAL CHECKOUT

Carefully unpack the unit and inspect for physical damage. Any

damage should be reported to the shipper. The 85000 arrives fully

calibrated and ready to use. As supplied, the sensor is congured

as follows:

FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIGURATION:

Serial Output:

- RMYT Format

- RS-232

- RS-485 Output Only

- 9600 baud

Analog Voltage Outputs:

- Channel V1: Wind Speed

0-5000 mV = 0-100 m/sec

- Channel V2: Wind Direction

0-5000mV = 0-360 Deg

These settings will permit direct serial connection to the Young

Model 06201 Wind Tracker and connection of the voltage outputs

to a voltage measuring device or datalogger. For other available

serial or voltage output configurations refer to the appropriate

sections of the manual.

A simple operational check of the sensor may be performed as

follows: (Requires Model 06201 Wind Tracker)

3.1 Remove junction box cover and connect power and

signal wires to terminals as indicated in WIRING

CONNECTIONS (APPENDIX A). Supply voltage must

be 9 to 16 VDC.

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IMPORTANT: The Wind Tracker input option must be

set to "INP 09". See the Wind Tracker manual for set-

ting this option.

3.2 Apply power to the Wind Tracker and sensor. There will

be a 5 second delay for initialization after which the unit

will begin to send data. Wind speed and wind direction

values will appear on the Wind Tracker.

The sensor wind speed threshold is preset to 0.25 m/s

(0.6 mph). Wind below this level is displayed as zero.

The wind direction display will show the last value that

appeared when wind speed was above threshold.

3.3 Verify sensor response by using a small fan or gently

blowing through the measuring section. Move the fan to

create wind from several different directions and conrm

changes on the Wind Tracker display. Small fans and

gentle blowing create irregular ow patterns. This test is

for general checkout only.

If the Wind Tracker display continuously shows "Ser Err" then it is

not receiving data from the sensor. Remove power and check all

wiring connections. If the problem cannot be corrected, contact your

YOUNG representative.

If the 85000 is NOT USED with a YOUNG Wind Tracker, an alterna-

tive output must be used to check operation. For voltage output, a

voltmeter may be used as an indicator. For other serial formats, use

the wiring diagrams and appropriate parameter settings as a guide.

See sections 5.0 and 6.0 of this manual.

IMPORTANT: RMYT, the default serial output format, transmits

binary data. Most serial communications programs can only display

ASCII text, not binary data. Therefore, using such a program to moni-

tor RMYT output will show meaningless characters on the computer

display. To see readable data with a program like HyperTerminal,

a suitable serial output format like ASCII or NMEA must be used.

4.0 INSTALLATION

4.1 PLACEMENT

Proper instrument placement is important. Eddies from buildings,

trees, or other structures can inuence measurements. For most

applications, locate the sensor well above or upwind of obstructions.

As a general rule, air ow around a structure is disturbed to 2 times

the height of the structure upwind, 6 times the structure downwind,

and up to 2 times the height of the structure above ground.

4.2 MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT

The sensor mounts to standard 1-inch (IPS) pipe with an outside

diameter of 1.34 inches (34 mm).

Generally, the sensor is aligned to north. In this orientation, the

sensor junction box faces south (180 degrees). The transducer may

be used as sighting aids. See diagram APPENDIX B.

4.2.1 Place orientation ring over pipe with guide pin up.

4.2.2 Place sensor mounting post over pipe.

4.2.3 Using the transducers as a sighting aid, align the sensor

with a feature on the horizon that represents the proper ori-

entation. After alignment, tighten the mounting post band

clamp to secure the position. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.

4.2.4 Slide the orientation ring up so its guide pin is fully engaged

in the sensor mounting post notch. Tighten the orientation

ring band clamp to secure its position. DO NOT OVER-

TIGHTEN.

If the sensor needs to be removed later, leave the orientation ring on

the pipe to preserve sensor alignment.

4.4 CONNECTIONS

With long cable lengths, resistance in the power supply wires reduces

the available voltage at the sensor. Power at the sensor must be in

the range of 9 to 16 VDC when the sensor is operating. See WIRING

DIAGRAMS in APPENDIX A.

5.0 OPERATION

5.1 WITH YOUNG WIND TRACKER DISPLAY

The default serial output format is RMYT which is compatible with

the Young Model 06201 Wind Tracker display. The Wind Tracker

receives measurements in the form of binary data via an RS-485

serial connection. The Wind Tracker automatically converts the data

to wind values which appear on the display. Set the Wind Tracker

input to 'INP 09'. See the Wind Tracker manual for display options.

5.2 VOLTAGE OUTPUTS

When the default RMYT format is used, analog voltage outputs are

active. These may be connected to a data logger or other device

such as the YOUNG Model 26700 Programmable Translator. See

VOLTAGE OUTPUTS in APPENDIX A for connection details and

calibration values.

Voltage outputs may be enabled with any serial output format except

SDI-12 even if the serial output connection itself is disabled. Polar

speed and direction, which is the default, or Cartesian (UV) voltage

output format may be selected. See section 6.4.13 and APPENDIX

B for additional details. The voltage output may also be set to signal

the STATUS CODE. The default setting causes VOUT to ignore the

STATUS CODE. See sections 5.3.2 and 6.4.14 for additional details.

When cable length between voltage output terminals and data ac-

quisition system exceeds 3m (10 ft.), the voltage outputs should be

measured differentially.

5.3 SERIAL OUTPUT FORMATS

A variety of serial output formats are available in the 85000. From the

factory, it is programmed for operation with the Young Wind Tracker

display (RMYT format). Other serial formats are selected using a PC

and the Windows 2DSETUP program (2Dsetup.exe) provided. The

following sections discuss format options available. Each command

is discussed in detail in section 6.0.

5.3.1 RMYT

RMYT is a 6-byte binary data format sent at 9600 baud using the

RS-485 OUTPUT ONLY connections. This format is used with the

YOUNG Model 06201 Wind Tracker. RMYT is the default setting so

the sensor may be connected to a Wind Tracker without altering any

other sensor parameters.

If RMYT default parameters are used (no other parameters altered),

the maximum number of internal samples are always used, measure-

ments and outputs run continuously, voltage outputs are enabled,

and both RS-232 and RS-485 connections are enabled. The average

current consumption is about 150 mA, not including heater power.

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5.3.2 ASCII

ASCII output provides continuous wind measurement data in text

format. Between each measurement cycle, the sensor goes into a

low power mode. There are a number of parameters related to the

ASCII serial output format which may be altered. Please note that

the default values are recommended for most applications.

Careful analysis of the sensor's application should be done prior to

making changes due to the interaction of parameters such as OUT-

PUT DELAY and SAMPLE COUNT. See section 6.0.

ASCII output appears either in POLAR or CARTESIAN (UV) format.

With POLAR format, the wind speed threshold and wind speed units

are selected. With CARTESIAN format, the threshold is ignored and

wind speed units are always meters per second (m/s).

ASCII POLAR FORMAT

a www.w ddd ss*cc<CR>

where

a= Sensor address

www.w = Wind speed (selected units)

ddd = Wind direction (degrees)

ss = Status code

*= Asterisk (ASCII 42)

cc = Checksum

<CR> = Carriage return (ASCII 13)

ASCII CARTESIAN (UV) FORMAT

a uu.uu vv.vv ss*cc<CR>

where

a= Sensor address

±uu.uu = U-axis wind speed (m/s)

±vv.vv = V-axis wind speed (m/s)

ss = Status code

*= Asterisk (ASCII 42)

cc = Checksum

<CR> = Carriage return (ASCII 13)

The CHECKSUM is the two-character printable hexadecimal value

generated by taking the exclusive-or of all characters up to the

asterisk. The STATUS CODE will show a non-zero value only when

the sensor cannot acquire sufcient samples or a measurement

error has occurred.

5.3.3 ASCII POLLED

ASCII POLLED format is the same as ASCII but sends data only

when polled. The sensor stays in low power mode until polled. The

polling command is Ma! where 'a' is the sensor address. The default

address is '0' (ASCII 48).

5.3.4 NMEA

NMEA format provides continuous wind measurements in standard

NMEA marine sentences at 4800 baud using the RS-485 output con-

nections. Output is sent once per second. The output data may be

used with the YOUNG Model 06206 Marine Wind Tracker or other

NMEA-capable device.

NMEA FORMAT

$WIMWV,ddd,R,www.w,N,A*cc<CR><LF>

where

ddd = Wind direction (degrees)

www.w = Wind speed (knots)

*= Asterisk (ASCII 42)

cc = Checksum

<CR><LF> = Carriage return, line feed (ASCII 13, 10)

The CHECKSUM is the two-character printable hexadecimal value

generated by taking the exclusive-or of all characters between '$'

and '*'.

5.3.5 SDI-12 CONT

SDI-12 CONT makes continuous wind measurements that may be

retrieved with SDI-12 R, M, and C commands. With R commands,

the sensor responds by sending measurement data. With M and C

commands, the sensor responds with an acknowledgement show-

ing zero seconds measurement delay. No service request is sent.

Data may be retrieved immediately after an M or C command with

a D command.

If an R, M, or C command includes the CRC designator, retrieved

data will contain an SDI-12 CRC checksum.

SDI-12 SENSOR

COMMAND RESPONSE

aR0! a+www.w+ddd<CR><LF>

aR1! a±uu.uu±vv.vv<CR><LF>

aRC0! a+www.w+ddd<CRC><CR><LF>

aRC1! a±uu.uu±vv.vv<CRC><CR><LF>

aM! a0002<CR><LF>

aM1! a0002<CR><LF>

aMC! a0002<CR><LF>

aMC1! a0002<CR><LF>

aC! a00002<CR><LF>

aC1! a00002<CR><LF>

aCC! a00002<CR><LF>

aCC1! a00002<CR><LF>

aD0! a+www.w+ddd<CRC><CR><LF>

a±uu.uu±vv.vv<CRC><CR><LF>

where:

a= Sensor address

ddd = Wind direction (degrees)

www.w = Wind speed (selected units)

±uu.uu = U-axis wind speed (m/s)

±vv.vv = V-axis wind speed (m/s)

<CRC> = CRC checksum (only where requested)

<CR><LF> = Carriage return, line feed (ASCII 13, 10)

5.3.6 SDI-12 STANDBY

SDI-12 STANDBY makes wind measurements only when polled with

an M or C command. The sensor responds with an acknowledge-

ment indicating that the data will be ready in one second. With M

commands, the sensor sends a service request as soon as data are

ready. Data are retrieved with D commands. If the M or C command

includes a CRC designator, retrieved data will include a CRC check-

sum. After each measurement cycle, the sensor goes into ultra-low

power (320 uA) standby. Set Damping Factor (see 6.4.9) to 0 when

using SDI-12 STANDBY.

SDI-12 SENSOR

COMMAND RESPONSE

aM! a0012<CR><LF>

aM1! a0012<CR><LF>

aMC! a0012<CR><LF>

aMC1! a0012<CR><LF>

aC! a00102<CR><LF>

aC1! a00102<CR><LF>

aCC! a00102<CR><LF>

aCC1! a00102<CR><LF>

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aD0! a+www.w+ddd<CRC><CR><LF>

a±uu.uu±vv.vv<CRC><CR><LF>

where:

a= Sensor address

ddd = Wind direction (degrees)

www.w = Wind speed (selected units)

±uu.uu = U-axis wind speed (m/s)

±vv.vv = V-axis wind speed (m/s)

<CRC> = CRC checksum (only where requested)

<CR><LF> = Carriage return, line feed (ASCII 13, 10)

5.3.7 ADDITIONAL SDI-12 INFORMATION

The 85004 sensor conforms to all aspects of the SDI-12 version 1.3

protocol and will respond to the additional commands listed below.

For further information on the SDI-12 protocol, visit www.sdi-12.org

on the web.

SDI-12 SENSOR

COMMAND RESPONSE

?! a<CR><LF>

a! a<CR><LF>

aI! a13 YOUNG 85000 v1.00<CR><LF>

aAb! b<CR><LF>

a= Sensor address

b= New sensor address

aV! a0004<CR><LF>

Retrieve V data with D command.

Response listed next.

aD0! a+sc+fmt+thresh+damp<CR><LF>

a= Sensor address

sc = sample count 0-99

fmt = SDI-12 format 0=CONT, 1=STANDBY

thresh = Polar threshold (cm/s)

damp = Damping factor

aX1nn! None. nn = Sample count 00 or 03-31

aX2n! None. n = SDI-12 format 0=CONT, 1= STAND-

aX3nnn! None. nnn = Polar threshold 0-999 cm/s

aX4nn! None. nn = Damping factor 0-99

5.4 LOW POWER OPERATION

Average current consumption with default settings is about 150

mA. This conguration uses no power conservation and enables

all features even though they may not be used. Average current

consumption with once-per-second ASCII serial output and typical

power conservation settings is about 30 mA. This is suitable for many

low power applications.

To reduce current consumption further, additional strategies must

be employed. These include disabling unused outputs, using polled

serial operation, increasing the delay between samples, and limiting

the sample count to the minimum optimal number. Faster baud rates

reduce power by limiting transmit duration.

Lowest power consumption is realized with SDI-12 output format.

However, this requires use with an SDI-12 compatible data logger.

With SDI-12, the average current consumption may easily be reduced

to less than 12 mA during measurements and 320 uA in standby.

6.0 SETTING OUTPUTS AND OPERATING

PARAMETERS

6.1 SETUP WITH YOUNG 2DSETUP PROGRAM

(RECOMMENDED)

The 2DSETUP program supplied with the sensor provides an easy

method for checking and changing operating settings in the model

85000. Simply install the program on a Windows PC. Follow the

instructions to get the current settings from the sensor, change set-

tings, and send the new settings to the sensor.

6.2 SETUP USING ANOTHER COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM

If desired, a serial communications program like HyperTerminal may

be used. Parameters are set using simple commands. A limited

number of parameters may also be set using SDI-12 commands.

For serial communication, the sensor and communication program

must be at the same baud rate and the sensor must be properly con-

nected. The default baud rate is 9600 but may be set to 1200, 4800,

or 38400. Either RS-232 or RS-485 full duplex may be used. Set

hardware handshaking to 'NONE' in your communications program

and use 1 start, 8 data, 1 stop bit.

Except for SDI-12 format, the sensor must be in COMMAND MODE

in order to set parameters. COMMAND MODE is activated by sending

three ESC characters (ASCII 27) in quick succession while the sensor

is running. To signify that the sensor is ready to accept commands,

a '>' prompt character will appear.

If the prompt does not appear after receiving three ESC characters,

re-check the wiring and communication program setup. If the sen-

sor baud rate is unknown, try sending the ESC characters at each

of the four available baud rates (1200, 4800, 9600, and 38400). It

is also possible that parameters have been set to purposefully dis-

able RS-232 or RS-485 connections. If this the case, the following

method must be used.

In order to provide access under all conditions, the sensor always

begins operation at power up with serial communications set to

38400 baud and RS-232 connections enabled. Immediately after

power up, there is a four second time window in which to send the

ESC characters and enter COMMAND MODE.

To use this feature, set a serial communication program (such as

HyperTerminal) to 38400 baud with no handshaking. Apply power

to the sensor (the sensor must be off for about 30 seconds before

power up). The sensor will transmit "***" (three asterisk characters)

immediately after power up. Now send the three ESC characters. The

COMMAND MODE '>' prompt should appear.

6.3 COMMAND OVERVIEW

At the prompt, type '??' to display a list of available commands

and their format. Type 'RPT' to report current settings. (Note that

some values in the list cannot be set by the user.) Commands are

case sensitive and the exact format must be used. For example, the

SET02nn command requires two digits for the serial format code.

If you send SET023 instead of SET0203, the sensor will reject the

command and indicate an error. Terminate all commands with a

carriage return (ASCII 13). In HyperTerminal, do this by pressing

the ENTER key.

When RMYT, NMEA, or SDI-12 serial format is selected, some

parameters are automatically changed. This may change the baud

rate from its current setting. See section 6.4.2 for details on which

parameters are altered.

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Although new parameter values are stored immediately when the

command is issued, they do not take effect until the sensor enters

OPERATE MODE.

COMMAND DESCRIPTION

SET01nn Set OUTPUT MODE

01 Enable voltage output

02 Enable RS-232

04 Enable RS-485 full duplex

08 Enable RS-485 half duplex

16 Enable RS-485 output only

SET02nn Set OUTPUT FORMAT

01 RMYT (default)

02 ASCII

03 ASCII POLLED

04 NMEA

05 SDI-12 CONTINUOUS

06 SDI-12 STANDBY

SET03nn Set BAUD RATE

12 1200

48 4800

96 9600

38 38400

SET04nn Set ASCII WS UNITS

01 MPH

02 KNOTS

03 KMPH

04 M/S

SET05c ASCII character sensor address (0-9, A-Z, a-z)

SET06nnn Wind speed threshold for polar output (cm/s)

SET07nnnnn Wind speed scale (nnnnn/10000)

SET08nnnnn Direction offset (±nnnnn degrees x 10)

SET09nn Damping factor

SET10nnn Output delay (0-999 x 8.192 milliseconds)

SET11nn Direction VOUT (36=0-360, 54=0-540 degrees)

SET12nn Sample count (00=auto or 03-31)

SET13nn ASCII and Vout format (00=polar, 01=UV)

SET14nn Vout Status Code (1=none, 2=0V, 3=FS)

CALnn Force Vout (00=0V, 01=5V)

XX Go to OPERATE MODE

RPT Report parameter settings

?? Help list

6.4 COMMAND DETAILS

6.4.1 SET01nn SET OUTPUT MODE

This parameter independently enables and disables voltage output,

RS-232, and RS-485 connections. For example, to enable voltage

output, RS-232, and RS-485 full duplex, add the code for each one:

01 + 02 + 04 = 07, SET0107. To enable only RS-232: SET0102. If

RS-485 is used, choose only one RS-485 option (04, 08, or 16). See

section 6.3 for codes.

To reduce power consumption, enable only those outputs that are

needed. When SDI-12 format is selected with the SET02nn com-

mand, voltage output, RS-232, and RS-485 connections are disabled

and SDI-12 is enabled.

6.4.2 SET02nn SET OUTPUT FORMAT

This parameter determines the serial output data format. See section

5.0 for operational details. When selecting some formats, parameters

are automatically changed as listed below:

FORMAT ADDITIONAL

CODE PARAMETERS CHANGED

01 RMYT BAUD = 9600

OUTPUT MODE = 07

THRESHOLD = 25 cm/s

OUTPUT DELAY = 01

SAMPLE COUNT = 31

02 ASCII

03 ASCII POLLED None

04 NMEA BAUD = 4800

OUTPUT MODE = 19

THRESHOLD = 25 cm/s

OUTPUT DELAY = 122

SAMPLE COUNT = 31

05 SDI-12 CONT

06 SDI-12 STANDBY 1200 baud

Both SDI-12 settings automatically disable voltage output, RS-232,

and RS-485 connections. With either POLLED ASCII or SDI-12

STANDBY, set the Damping Factor to 0 (see section 6.4.9).

6.4.3 SET03nn SET BAUD RATE

All RS-232 and RS-485 communication use the baud rate set with

this parameter. Power consumption is affected by this setting since

it inuences communication duration.

6.4.4 SET04nn SET ASCII WIND SPEED UNITS

Sets wind speed units for ASCII, ASCII POLLED, and SDI-12 polar

outputs only.

6.4.5 SET05c SET POLL ADDRESS CHARACTER

Sets the sensor address for ASCII POLLED and SDI-12 formats. The

default is '0' (ASCII 48).

6.4.6 SET06nn SET WIND SPEED THRESHOLD

Sets the wind speed threshold for polar outputs (wind speed and

direction) to suppress scattered wind direction indications in calm

air. Winds below the threshold are reported as zero, wind direction

is held at last value when wind speed was above threshold. Set

threshold in centimeters per second (m/s x 100). The default setting

is 25 cm/s (0.25 m/s, 0.56 mph).

6.4.7 SET07nnnnn SET WIND SPEED MULTIPLIER

All wind speed measurements are multiplied by this parameter. The

default value is 10000 for a multiplier of 1.0000. This may be used to

individually calibrate each sensor for improved accuracy.

6.4.8 SET08nnnnn SET WIND DIRECTION OFFSET

Use this parameter to add or subtract a wind direction offset. Value

is degrees x 10 and may be positive or negative. Wind direction is

always re-scaled to a 0-360 range after offset is applied. The default

value is 00000.

6.4.9 SET09nn SET DAMPING FACTOR

Wind measurement outputs are damped using the following formula:

Sdamped = [(d-1) * Sdamped + Ssample] / d

where:

Sdamped = New or last damped wind speed

Ssample = New wind speed speed

d = Damping factor

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The default value is 4. When set to 00, no damping is applied.

Higher damping factors slow the rate at which the sensor indicates

wind changes.

6.4.10 SET10nnn SET OUTPUT DELAY

Sets the amount of time between measurements in increments of

8.192 milliseconds. The default value is 122 ( 0.9994 seconds). Lower

values (less delay) increase power consumption when continuous

measurements are taken.

6.4.11 SET11nn SET DIRECTION VOUT

Sets wind direction voltage output scale to 0-360 or 0-540 degrees.

Use the 0-540 scale if possible. When set to 0-360, wind directions

uctuating about north cause voltage output swings between zero

and full scale. Data loggers or display systems may sample during

these transitions causing erroneous readings. A 0-540 scale elimi-

nates output transitions with northerly wind.

Data in 0-540 form may be re-scaled to 0-360 by subtracting 360

degrees from any value greater than or equal to 360. The default

parameter setting is 0-360 for systems that cannot re-scale the

0-540 output.

6.4.12 SET12nn SET SAMPLE COUNT

All measurements are calculated from the median of 3 to 31 sample

sets. More samples consume more power. More samples are

required at higher wind speeds or in conditions where adequate

samples are difcult to acquire. If SAMPLE COUNT is set to 00,

the sensor automatically uses the minimum number of sample sets

needed to produce valid data. However, when powered up for the

rst time or when polling at intervals longer than a few seconds, the

sensor may require more than one measurement cycle to determine

the optimum number of sample sets.

In applications where power consumption is not an issue or where

the sensor must acquire results on the rst measurement cycle, the

SAMPLE COUNT may be set manually to the highest anticipated

wind speed (m/s) up to 31 which is the maximum SAMPLE COUNT

value. Wind speeds above 31 m/s will use 31 sample sets.

6.4.13 SET13nn SET ASCII and Vout FORMAT

Serial ASCII and ASCII POLLED formats may be set to provide wind

data in either Polar (speed and direction) or Cartesian (UV) form. This

setting also determines the whether voltage outputs are in Polar or

Cartesian format.

00= Polar, 01=Cartesian (UV).

6.4.14 SET14n SET VOLTAGE OUTPUT STATUS

Serial ASCII and ASCII POLLED formats report a STATUS CODE

where non-zero values indicate insufcient samples or measurement

error. SET14n determines how the STATUS CODE is handled in the

voltage output.

1 = None (ignore STATUS CODE)

2 = Set Vouts to 0V when STATUS is non-zero

3 = Set Vouts to 5V full scale when STATUS is non-zero

6.4.15 CALnn FORCE VOUT

This command forces both voltage outputs channel to either 0mV

or 5000 mV. This may be used to calibrate or check the operation of

external data acquisition devices. 00=0 mV, 01=5000 mV

6.4.16 XX, RPT, and ??

XX Returns the sensor to OPERATE MODE.

RPT Reports the latest parameter settings.

?? Prints a list of commands.

7.0 EXAMPLE SETTINGS

Use the 2DSETUP program for the following suggested settings. Not

all possible setting combinations are shown.

When heaters are enabled the OUTPUT DELAY is forced to 0 and

SAMPLE COUNT is forced to 31.

7.1 VOLTAGE OUTPUT ONLY, MINIMUM POWER

Serial Output Format: ASCII

RS-232 Disabled

RS-485 Disabled

Voltage Output: Enabled

Output Delay: 122

Sample Count: 0

7.2 RS-232 ONLY, CONT ASCII OUTPUT, MINIMUM POWER

Serial Output Format: ASCII

RS-232 Enabled

RS-485 Disabled

Voltage Output: Disabled

Output Delay: 122

Sample Count: 0

7.3 RS-232 ONLY, POLLED ASCII OUTPUT, MINIMUM POWER

Serial Output Format: ASCII POLLED

RS-232 Enabled

RS-485 Disabled

Voltage Output: Disabled

Sample Count: 0

7.4 RS-232 ONLY, POLLED ASCII OUTPUT

Serial Output Format: ASCII POLLED

RS-232 Enabled

RS-485 Disabled

Voltage Output: Disabled

Sample Count: Set to 0 if polling frequently. Set to

highest anticipated wind speed (m/s) up

to 31 if polling infrequently. Average

current consumption is a function of

polling rate and sample count.

7.5 SDI-12 CONTINUOUS

Serial Output Format: SDI-12 CONT

Output Delay: 0

Sample Count: 0

7.6 SDI-12 STANDBY

Serial Output Format: SDI-12 STANDBY

Output Delay: 0

Damping Factor: 0

Sample Count: Set to 0 if polling frequently. Set to

highest anticipated wind speed (m/s) up

to 31 if polling infrequently. Average

current consumption is a function of

polling rate and sample count.

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8.0 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.

9.0 CE COMPLIANCE

This product has been tested and shown to comply with European

CE requirements for the EMC Directive. 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 85000

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