We would like to thank you for choosing the WINDCUBE

v2 for
your activities. This LIDAR has been designed to ensure you a
reliable and easy way to measure wind profles. We wish you a
lot of success in its use and hope that it will highly contribute to
the advancement of your projects.
The WINDCUBE

v2 technology has been developed in cooperation with the Applied and

Theoretical Optics Department (DOTA/SLS, ONERA, France).
ONERA has granted an exclusive licence for the manufacturing of the WINDCUBE

v2
to LEOSPHERE.
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Contact information regarding this document:
LEOSPHERE
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91400 Orsay, France
SUPPORT PHONE +33 1 81 87 04 71
FAX +33 1 81 87 05 01
e-mail: client@leosphere.fr
Ackowledgements
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The WINDCUBEv2 system is intended to be used for wind measurement purposes only.
The WINDCUBEv2 is designed for outdoor use only.
Review this manual thoroughly before powering up and operating the WINDCUBEv2.
CAUTION: The protection provided by the WINDCUBEv2 could be compromised if it is
used in a manner not specifed in this manual.
CAUTION: Do not obstruct fan vents during WINDCUBEv2 system operation.
In case of emergency (fre, water food risk), unplug the WINDCUBEv2 main power
supply from 100-240V plug (Fig. 1).
SAFETY
4
Fig. 1 - Main power supply
100-240 V Plug
LASER SAFETY
The WINDCUBEv2 is a class 1M Laser product.
CAUTION: The laser beam emitted by WINDCUBEv2 is in the infrared spectrum and is not
visible to the naked eye.
CAUTION: Do not stare directly into beam with optical instruments (binoculars or telescopes).
The beam is emitted through the Laser aperture situated on the top of the
WINDCUBEv2 at 28 angle off vertical. (Fig. 2).
CAUTION: The WINDCUBEv2 utilizes a class 4 Laser. In order to avoid eye injury, do not open
the optical head nor disconnect any optical fbers.
CAUTION: If the equipment is used in a manner not specifed in this manual, it may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
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Fig.2 - Laser aperture
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
CAUTION: Always unplug the WINDCUBEv2 power supply cable before servicing any part of the system.
CAUTION: Check power supply grounding. Poor ground quality may result in electrical shocks and damage
of electronic components.
STANDARD COMPLIANCE
6
EMC
Safety
Laser
Degrees of protection provided
by enclosure
Transport
IEC EN 61326-1, July 2006
*
IEC EN 61010-1, June 2001
IEC EN 60825-1, January 2008
Class 1M
IEC EN 60529, June 2000
IP54 : enclosure
IP67 : power supply and internal components
ISTA, FEDEX 6B (International Safe Transport
Association)
*Certifcation pending
SYMBOLS APPENDED ON WINDCUBEv2
The following symbols are present in the WINDCUBEv2 trapdoor:
Caution, risk of danger: Documentation must be consulted.
Power connector: provides 24V DC and a maximum power of 200W.
Earth ground: Conductor terminal.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SAFETY
General Safety instructions
Laser Safety
Electrical Safety
Standard Compliance
Symbols appended on WINDCUBEv2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WINDCUBEv2 TECHNOLOGY
WINDCUBEv2 DESCRIPTION
1.1 Packing List
1.2 WINDCUBEv2 overview
1.3 Windweb overview
1.4 Dimensions
1.5 Specifcations
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
FIELD INSTALLATION
3.1 Identify location
3.2 Prepare and secure location
3.3 Installation
3.4 External pump connection
3.5 Power supply connection
3.6 Switch on
3.7 Direct Connection
3.8 Check installation
3.9 Levelling and orientation
3.10 Measurement confguration
3.11 Starting Measurements
3.12 Finalize installation
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FIELD OPERATION
4.1 FTP Data transfer
4.2 Shutting down operation
4.3 Transportation and storage

MONITORING
5.1 Measurements visualisation
5.2 Visual indicators
DATA FILE DESCRIPTION
6.1 Wind vector description background
6.2 STA fle
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
7.1 Maintenance
7.2 First level repair
7.3 First level diagnostic
7.4 Customer service
7.5 Warranty
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Table of contents
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WINDCUBEv2 introduction
The WINDCUBEv2 is a Lidar (Light Detection
And Ranging) used for wind profle measure-
ment up to 200m.
The Lidar sends infrared laser pulses into the
atmosphere. Four beams are sent successively
in four cardinal directions along a 28scanning
cone angle. Laser pulses are backscattered
by aerosol particles in the air (dust, water
droplets, aerosol, etc.), that move at wind
speed. The collected backscattered light allows
for the calculation of wind speed and direction
using Doppler induced laser wavelength shift.
Up to 10 different range gates can simulta-
neously be measured using the laser pulse time
of fight allowing to measure the wind speed at
10 different heights.
The backscattered light is converted into an
electronic signal and digitized. A dedicated
signal processing algorithm computes wind
vector components from four consecutive line
of sight measurements. Leosphere Windsoft
software controls the hardware and performs
the processing. The user interacts with the
WINDCUBEv2 (measurement confguration
and real-time monitoring) through a graphical
user interface, Windweb. Windweb can be dis-
played on any web-browser.
Real time and statistical wind data are stored
on WINDCUBEv2s solid-state hard disk drive.
The user downloads accumulated data fles
1.0
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Fig.3 - WINDCUBEv2 functioning scheme
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1 - WINDCUBEv2 DESCRIPTION
WINDCUBEv2 DESCRIPTION

1. Packing List
2. WINDCUBEv2 overview
3. Windweb overview
4. Dimensions
5. Specifcations
1
12
1.1
1. Packing list
WINDCUBEv2 system
Shipping case
WINDCUBEv2 standard system parts provided to users are :
1.1
13
IP68 100-240VAC / 24VDC Power Converter
External water pump with connector kit
IP65 Straight Ethernet cable
Users manual and installation CD
2. WINDCUBEv2 overview
12
1..2
Window Bubble level
Wiper arm
Rear door
Handle
Fixing ring
against theft
Rough Adjust-
ment feet
Connection
trapdoor
Fan vent
Front door
Wiper blade
14
Door locker
Fine Adjust-
ment feet
1.2
15
Fig.4 - Connection trap door
PORT 1
LAPTOP
RJ 45
PORT 2
LAN
RJ 45
MAIN
Power
Supply
PUMP
Power
Supply
PORT 3
THP* probe
(Optional) RJ 45
USB Port
Main Switch
Measurement LED
External
Antenna Plug
(Optional)
Grounding
*Temperature Humidity Pressure
3. Windweb overview
16
1.3
Start/stop wind
measurements
System status
indicators
Compass
information
Display wind
measurements
Horizontal wind speed profle Horizontal wind direction profle
Restart button
1.4
17
4. Dimensions
Door opens on this side
Door opens on this side
Max height of feet:
104 mm
Feet detail
* Units: millimeters
5. Specifcations
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1.5
MEASUREMENTS
Range 40m to 200m
Data sampling rate 1s
Number of measurement heights 10
Speed accuracy min-max bias versus reference 0.1m/s
Speed range 0 to +55m/s
Direction accuracy 1.5
ELECTRICAL
Power supply Input Power Supply (18-32V DC limited
to 18-28V DC with Windcube Anywhere 3G option)
Power consumption 45W*
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature range -30C to +45C / -22 F to 113F
Operating humidity 0 ... 100 %RH (non-condensing)
Rain protection Wiper
Housing classifcation IP67
Shocks & vibration ISTA/FEDEX 6B
Safety Class 1M IEC/EN 60825-1
Compliance CE
* at 20 C.
1.5
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TRANSPORTATION
Size System : 543 x 552 x 540mm
Transport case : 685x745x685mm
Weight System : 45 kg
Transport case : 30 kg
SOFTWARE/DATA
Data format ASCII
Data storage SSD and compact fash (backup storage)
Data transfer LAN
Standard WINDSOFT Software
Confguration & control
Real time display
Diagnostic
Output data
1s/10min horizontal, vertical wind speed min & max
Direction
Carrier to Noise Ratio (CNR)
Horizontal & vertical wind speed standard deviation
Quality factor (data availability)
GPS coordinates
Access to WINDCUBEv2 software controls and measurements is achieved via an Ethernet
connection. This connection requires a laptop with the following components:
- Standard network board
- A recent Web browser
- Laptop IP address confgured in DHCP (automatic)
- FTP (File Transfer Protocol) software
IP address confguration example for Windows XP operating system (Fig. 5):
Select: Start\Settings\Network Connections
Double click on Local area connection, then Properties
Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then Properties
Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
FTP software installation:
Insert CD included in this manual.
Click on Filezilla setup.
Click on Execute, then on I Agree.
Click on Next several times, then on Install.
2 - REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
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Ackowledgements
2.0
21
Fig.5 - IP adress confguration
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3 - FIELD INSTALLATION
FIELD INSTALLATION
1. Identify location
2. Prepare and secure location
3. Installation
4. External pump connection
5. Power supply connection
6. Switch on
7. Direct Connection
8. Check installation
9. Levelling installation
10. Measurement confguration
11. Starting Measurements
12. Finalize installation
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3.1
Before installing your WINDCUBEv2, determine its future location and ensure that:
1. IDENTIFY LOCATION
The system is located away from any
obstacles in all wind directions of
interest (Fig. 6).
Wind
Obstacles do not interfere with any of the four
28 laser beams (Fig. 7).
Fig. 6 - No obstacle in prevailing
wind direction
Fig. 7 - No obstacle in scanning cone
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Ackowledgements
3.2
25
In case the ground is soft and/or wet at the
site location, it is highly recommended to
install the WINDCUBEv2 on a wood palette
(or any hard material) to make sure that
the system level remains stable over time.
A proper and consistent level is vital to main-
tain in order to keep the same altitude on
both sides of the scanning cone and record
accurate data (Fig. 8).
To prevent theft, chain WINDCUBEv2 to
one or more ground anchors. Hook a hea-
vy duty chain (not included) through WIN-
DCUBEv2 ring (Fig. 9).
The anchor should be located below the
system so it is less visible to the public.
Plan to install hook on chosen spot
Difference
of altitude
2. PREPARE AND SECURE LOCATION
Fig. 8 Put on fat ground or hard material.
Possible tilt up to 15
Fig. 9 Chain WINDCUBEv2 to anchor
Fixing ring
against theft
RECOMMENDATION
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3.3
Unpack system and its elements
Shipping case must be placed in a dry environment.

Install WINDCUBEv2 in the predetermined location.
Adjust the levelling of WINDCUBEv2: use adjustable feet to center the bubble in the level
located atop the system (Fig. 10).
NOTE: Fine level adjustments are performed through Windweb interface.
This step is described later (Fig.23).
3. INSTALLATION
Fig. 10 Levelling WINDCUBEv2
Bubble level
Rough adjustment
Fine adjustment
Ackowledgements
3.4
27
Connect external pump power supply cable (Fig. 11) to WINDCUBEv2 trapdoor (Fig. 12).
4. EXTERNAL PUMP CONNECTION
Fig. 11 - External Pump Connections
Fig. 12 - Connection trap - Pump power supply connector
External Pump
Neoprene Water
Conductor
External Pump
Power Supply Cable
Pump power
supply
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3.4
Connect neoprene water conductor from external pump (Fig. 11) to WINDCUBEv2 wiper water
conductor using the included adapter.

Fill a water container with a mixture of water and isopropanol (isopropyl rubbing alcohol)
according to the table below.
Outside Temperature <-10C >-10C and <0C >0C
Percentage of isopropanol 30% 15% 0%
mixed with water
Place external pump in the external water container (not included with WINDCUBEv2).
Water level must be a minimum of 10 cm in order to completely cover the pump
Ackowledgements
3.5
29
Connect the main power supply in WINDCUBEv2 trapdoor (Fig. 13) to 100-240V.
The WINDCUBEv2 does not integrate an emergency stop. When powered by the included AC/DC
power adapter, the user must remove the adapters main power plug from the grid. The user is
responsible for posting safety signs and maintaining easy access to the main power plug.
Link the system to the ground. The ground plug is located in the WINDCUBEv2 trap (Fig. 13).
5. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
Fig. 13 - Connection Trap - Main power supply and GND plug
Main power
supply
GND Plug
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3.5
Fig. 14 - Ground and power supply scheme
100-200V plug
Converter
Ackowledgements
3.6
31
To turn on WINDCUBEv2, push the main switch in the trapdoor (Fig. 15).
Check that switch light is on.
A few seconds after powering on, the Windsoft software will automatically start.
Check that the blue LED in trapdoor is on: this LED is on when system is measuring (Fig. 15).
NOTE: For extreme outdoor temperatures, the system may not start immediately. It can be take
up to 10 hours if the WINDCUBEv2 is stored at 30C.
The WINDCUBEv2 thermal regulation control automatically starts the system once the internal
temperature has been properly regulated.s
Do not obstruct fan vents when WINDCUBEv2 system is working.
LASER ON: read p.5 Cautions relative to Laser Safety
6. SWITCH ON
Main switch
Measurement LED
Fig. 15 - Connection trap - Main switch and Measurement LED
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3.7
Connect a laptop (prepared as described in section 2) to WINDCUBEv2 via Ethernet cable
(straight or crossed) using the WINDCUBEv2 Ethernet connector number 1 in trapdoor (Fig. 16)
Start a Web browser on laptop and browse to:
http://192.168.0.1/windweb or
http://windcube/windweb as shown on Fig. 17.
7. DIRECT CONNECTION
Port 1
Laptop
Fig. 16 - Connection trap - Local access port
Fig. 17 - Address bar in Web browser
Ackowledgements
3.7
33
WindWeb interface is displayed (Fig. 18).
Fig. 18 WINDCUBEv2 Graphical User Interface WindWeb
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3.8
When installing WINDCUBEv2, make sure no obstacles are obstructing any of the 4 beams.
The four beams are emitted every 90 with the 1st (reference) beam indicated by the bubble level.
Make sure the window is clean.
Click on CNR to display CNR pop-up.
8. CHECK INSTALLATION
Fig. 20 - Beam emission direction Fig. 19 - Beam direction in relation to bubble level
Beam 4
Bubble level
Beam 3
Beam 3
Beam 4
Beam 2
Beam 1
Beam 1
Beam 2
Ackowledgements
3.8
35
What is CNR?
CNR = Career to Noise Ratio
This value depends on the concentration of aerosols in the atmosphere that backscatter laser
light. High atmospheric backscatter coeffcient leads to high CNR.
CNR level depends on weather conditions.
.
Fig. 21 - CNR curves
Power (dB)
Altitude
CNR1 is beam 1
(or bubble level beam).
CNR2 is beam 2
CNR3 is beam 3
CNR4 is beam 4
Visualize the CNR of the four beams shows the CNR win-
dow of the windweb interface (Fig. 21).
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3.8
The four curves should have approximately the same signal level. If one (or more) curves are
more than 3dB below the other, it means that an obstacle blocks one (or more) beam.
Rotate WINDCUBEv2 in order to have all CNR curves superimposed (within a 3dB tolerance
margin) and as shown in the good print screen above.
Fig. 22 CNR curves for free and blocked beams
BAD CNR
Blocked beam
GOOD CNR
Ackowledgements
3.9
37
A digital compass is installed in the WINDCUBEv2 to give levelling and north information relative
to the systems placement. Digital compass reference is aligned toward beam number 1.
NOTE: The digital compass compensates for any directional bias between beam 1 and magnetic
North.
Click on Running to stop measurements.
Visualize compass parameters on the right-hand side of Windweb (Fig. 23).
Adjust WINDCUBEv2 leg lengths to set Pitch and Roll angles to 0 (Fig. 24): Turn fne-tuning
screws clockwise to raise the system and counter-clockwise to lower the system (Fig. 25).
9. LEVELLING AND ORIENTATION
Fig. 23 WINDCUBEv2 Graphical User Interface Compass information
Digital Compass
Information
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3.9
To adjust the Compass information:
- Click on Confgure, WINDCUBEv2 Confguration pop-up appears.
- Copy the Compass heading information in Direction Offset (Fig. 26)
- Click on OK to validate.
Fig. 24 - Pitch and Roll in Compass
Fig. 25 - Fine legs adjustment
Fine adjustment
Ackowledgements
3.9
39
WINDCUBEv2 magnetic compass is sensitive to the proximity of metallic objects. Make sure that
no nearby metallic object is affecting the system environment.
Fig. 26 - Copy compass heading value in Direction offset
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3.10
Click on Confguration
WINDCUBE Confguration pop-up appears.
10. MEASUREMENT CONFIGURATION
Fig. 27 WINDCUBE Confguration Pop-up
1
2
3
4
5
Ackowledgements
3.10
41
Confgure your identity parameters:
1 Enter your company identity in Client ID.
2 If necessary, enter comments in the Comments box.
3 Enter the measurement site name in Site location.
Confgure measurement altitudes:
Under Height, a table of altitude measurements is confgurable:
4 Click on X to delete existing altitudes.
5 Click on Add an Altitude and enter the measurement in meters in the pop-up that appears.
NOTE: When modifed, your WINDCUBEv2 confguration is stored in volatile memory until you
press Run. All parameters are then downloaded and will remain unless otherwise changed.
.
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3.10
WINDCUBEv2 is designed to measure from 40m
to 200m with good data availability. However, the
system has technical limits: no value below 40m or
above 400m can be entered.
There is no minimum difference in distance between
successive altitudes of measurement.
Default altitudes programmed during the manufac-
turing process are from 40m to 200m. (Fig. 28)
Fig. 28 - Altitude measurement information
Altitude max
Default = 200m
System limit = 400m
Altitude Resolution
Default = 20m
10
5
1
Altitude min
Default = 40m
System limit = 40m
=
Ackowledgements
3.11
43
Click on Run to start WINDCUBEv2 measurements.
NOTE: Pressing the Run button induces hardware and software tasks like switching the laser on,
processing and storing data. The frst wind profle is available only after a few seconds of sequen-
tial line of sight measurements.
LASER ON : read p.5 Cautions relative to Laser Safety
Check that the seven indicators on the upper right of WindWeb are green. Those indicators
give information about the proper functioning of WINDCUBEv2 internal elements.
Any indicator red? page 57
11. STARTING MEASUREMENTS
Fig. 29 - Wind Profle tab - Check proper WINDCUBEv2 functioning
Functioning indicators
Horizontal
wind
direction
profle
Horizontal
wind speed
profle
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3.12
Quit the Web browser by pressing the red X in the upper-right corner of the window.
Disconnect the laptop from WINDCUBEv2
12. FINALIZE INSTALLATION
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4 - FIELD OPERATION
FIELD INSTALLATION
1. FTP Data transfer
2. Shutting down operation
3. Transportation and storage
4
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4.1
An FTP server is installed on the WINDCUBEv2 internal computer. Once the user is connected
to WINDCUBEv2 via the Ethernet link on port 1, data can be downloaded using Filezilla software
installed on customer computer (see part 2.).
Open Filezilla
1. FTP DATA TRANSFER
Fig. 30 - Filezilla presentation
Top bar
Status window
Client window
Server window
Transfer progression
Fig. 31 - Filezilla status window
Ackowledgements
4.1
47
Enter WINDCUBEv2 information in the top bar (Fig. 31):
- Host: 192.168.0.1
- User: user
- Password: Refer to the sticker on the right
- Port: 22
Click on the Quickconnect button.
A message Directory listing successful should appear on the FileZilla status window. (Fig. 31).

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4.1
Browse Data folder on WINDCUBEv2: /home/user/DATA
Browse destination folder on client window
Drag data fles from server window to client window to transfer data.
Transfer progression bar should appear on the lower part of Filezilla. (Fig. 32).
Transfer complete message appears when transfer is fnished.
Ackowledgements
4.1
49
Destination folders WINDCUBE
TM
data folders
Transfer progression
TRANSFER
Fig. 32 - Data transfer via FTP
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4.2
Switch WINDCUBEv2 off by pushing main switch (Fig. 33).
NOTE: To shut off completely the system, please wait 30 seconds before restarting.
2. SHUTTING DOWN OPERATION

Fig. 33 - Connection trap - Main switch
Main switch
Ackowledgements
4.3
Remove any moving parts that may have been placed inside WINDCUBEv2 casing.
Adjust WINDCUBEv2s feet to minimum lengths with both fne and rough adjustments.
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3. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Fig. 34 - Raising WINDCUBEv2s feet
Fine adjustment
Rough adjustment
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4.3
Put WINDCUBEv2 in the shipping case following the steps presented in Fig. 35.
Fig. 35 - Storage in shipping case
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5 - MONITORING
MONITORING
1. Measurements visualisation
2. Visual indicators
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5.1
Connect a laptop to WindWeb as described in section 3.7.
When the system is running, wind measurements are automatically displayed on user interface.
1. MEASUREMENT VISUALIZATION
Fig. 36 WINDCUBEv2 Graphical User Interface Main Windweb interface
Wind direction profle Horizontal wind speed profle
Ackowledgements
5.1
55
The frst graph on the left-hand side shows
the horizontal wind speed profle at user
defned altitudes.
Horizontal wind speed is expressed in
meters per second.
On this graph, four curves are plotted:
Yellow curve is real time wind profle. A new
curve is refreshed every second.
Blue curve is the 10 minutes wind speed
average.
Red curve is the minimum wind speed over
the last ten minutes.
Green curve is the maximum wind speed
over the last ten minutes.
Fig. 37 - Horizontal wind speed profle
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5.1
The second graph on the right-hand side
shows the wind direction profle at user
defned altitudes. The direction is repre-
sented on a polar plot and the altitudes
are represented from the center (0m) to
the perimeter (maximum). A 0 (or 360)
measurement means that the wind comes
from North.
On this graph, two curves are represented:
Yellow curve is real time direction profle. A
new curve is refreshed every second.
Blue curve is the 10 minutes direction
average.
Fig. 38 - Direction wind profle
In this example, wind comes from North-East
Ackowledgements
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On the right side of Windweb, seven indicators inform the user about status and proper
functioning of the main module of WINDCUBEv2.
.
2. VISUAL INDICATORS
Fig. 39 - Indicators on Windweb
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5.2
Green Operating temperature OK Proper operation Proper operation
Orange Warning high or low
temperature reached.
Red Measurement critical Laser status is abnormal. Scanner status is abnormal.
temperature reached. WINDCUBEv2 may have Wind speed may not be
WINDCUBEv2 will stop poor data availability. correctly retrieved.
measurements, and then
shut down when extreme
temperature is reached.
When proper temperature
is back to normal, system
and measurements
automatically restart.
In warm weather, make sure
that fan vents are not
obstructed.
1st action: Stop and
start measurement.
2nd action: Shutdown
WINDCUBEv2 and start it
again after 30 seconds.
1st action: Stop and start
measurement.
2nd action: Shutdown
WINDCUBEv2 and start it
again after 30 seconds.
Indicators
More than 80% of
altitudes between
40m and 200m
have LESS than
30% of availability.
Check that all line of
sight are free (see
section 3.8)
Check that window is
clean.
Poor mean availability
at all heights.
Temperature Data availability Laser Scanner
-
Suggested
action
More than 80% of
altitudes between
40m & 200m have
MORE than 80% of
availability.
-
What is availability?
Under a defned CNR threshold, if the signal detected is too low, the measurement is considered
inaccurate and is discarded.
Data availability is the percentage of data in exceedance of a defned CNR threshold.
Indicators
Ackowledgements
5.2
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Proper
communication
with compass and
correct pitch & roll.
Pitch or roll shift
above limits.
Measurements
may be biased.
Orange: Shutdown
WINDCUBEv2 and
start it again after
30 seconds.
Red: Correct
WINDCUBEv2
position in its location
(see section 3.9)
Compass
communication loose.
Proper communication
with GPS.
GPS communication
loose.
No GPS localization
and synchronization
Shutdown
WINDCUBEv2
and start it again
after 30 seconds.
Wiper available
-
Wiper can be
tested by clicking
the wiper indi-
cator.
Wiper in standby
to limit wear.
Green
Orange
Red
Suggested
action
Compass GPS Communication Wiper standby
-
Power Pack (option)
Proper operation
Option not available
or communication issue
Please refer to
power pack manual
-
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6 - DATA FILE DESCRIPTION
DATA FILE DESCRIPTION
1. Wind vector description background
2. STA fles
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6.1
1. WIND VECTOR DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND
In STA fle, wind vector is described with the following wind characteristics:
Vh: Horizontal wind speed vector.
x: Component of horizontal wind speed vector along line of sight 3 (axis x).
y: Component of horizontal wind speed vector along line of sight 4 (axis y).
z: Vertical wind speed vector. A positive z component corresponds to a down sloping wind vector.
Direction : Wind direction, angle given from line of sight 1.
Fig. 40 - Wind vector reconstruction
Fig. 41 STA fle scheme
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63
The data is averaged over 10 minutes.
STA fles contain the daily statistical measurements.
STA fle name is time stamped as describe below:
WLS7-XXXX_YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.sta
- WLS7-XXXX: WINDCUBEv2 serial number
- YYYY: year of data
- MM: month of data
- DD: day of data
- hh_mm_ss: time of the frst data registered in fle.
STA fle structure is described below:
2. STA FILE
Line
Column
Header
Column titles
Data
independent
of altitude
1st altitude data 2
nd
altitude data 3
rd
altitude data etc
1
1 7 6 17
40
41
42
64
6.2
General system information
WINDCUBEv2 parameters.
For diagnostic purposes
only.
Altitudes
Fig. 42 - STA fle header detail
Ackowledgements
6.2
65
Timestamp:
Data timestamp. Timestamp is
relative to the end of the 10 minute
averaging intervals
Int Temp(C):
Internal
temperature.
Wiper Count:
Number of wiper
activation.
Ext Temp(C), Pressure(hPa), Rel Humidity(%):
External temperature, pressure and
humidity.
Parameters available with TPH option.
Fig. 43 - STA data independent of altitude
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Fig. 44 - STA data dependent on altitude
Wind Speed (m/s):
Horizontal wind
speed
Wind Speed Dispersion
(m/s):
Horizontal wind speed
standard deviation
Wind Direction () :
Wind direction
Wind Speed max (m/s):
Maximum horizontal
wind speed
Z-wind (m/s):
Vertical wind speed: Wind
vector
projection along Z-axis
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Fig. 44 - STA data dependent on altitude
CNR (dB):
Vertical wind speed: Wind
vector projection along
z-axis
Z-wind Dispersion (m/s):
Z-wind standard
deviation
CNR min(dB):
Minimum CNR
Dopp Spect Broad (Hz):
Doppler Spectral
Broadening.
Data Availability (%):
Data availability
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7 - MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
1. Maintenance
2. First level repairs
Wiper fuse change (F1)
General supply fuses change (F2 and F3)
3. First level diagnostic
Advanced signals
4. Customer service
5. Warranty
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7.1
1. Maintenance
Perform the following care on a regular basis:
To ensure the warranty period, the customer is only allowed to perform the actions
described in this section. Damages resulting from unauthorized actions will not be
covered by warranty.
Fig. 45 - Example of periodic maintenance schedule
Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 ...
Check
window
WINDCUBE v2
DEPLOYMENT
Check
window
Fill
container
Fill
container
Fill
container
Change
wiper
blade
Check
window
Check
window
Check
window
Check
window
NOTE : For a 4L container
3
2
1
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1 - Window cleaning (Once a month):
If necessary, clean WINDCUBEv2 window with water or isopropanol (isopropyl rubbing alcohol)
and optical tissues
2 - Wiper liquid tank reflling (Frequency of reflling depends on climate and location):
Refll wiper liquid tank with a mixture of water and isopropanol according to the table below:

NOTE: Automotive wiper liquid should not be used; it may result in loss of measurement.
3 - Wiper blade change.
Lift the wiper arm.
Remove wiper blade, pulling it away from the middle.
Clip back the new blade, pushing it from the middle.
Replace the arm on the window
Outside Temperature <-10C >-10C and <0C >0C
Percentage of isopropanol 30% 15% 0%
mixed with water
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7.1
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Fig. 46 WINDCUBEv2 wiper blade
Wiper blade
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WIPER FUSE CHANGE (F1):
Open WINDCUBEv2 rear door.
Wiper fuse F1 is located near the wiper motor in a black plastic protector (Fig. 47)
Open the plastic protectors of the fuse.
If the fuse wire is broken, change the fuse with one matching the specifcations defned below.
2. FIRST LEVEL REPAIR
7.2
Fig. 47 WINDCUBEv2 wiper fuse
Wiper motor
Wiper fuse
F1
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7.2
Fuse F1 characteristic:
Type Current rating Voltage rating Nominal Melting It
ATO fuse 2A 32V 1.4 A s
Fuse dimensions are presented on Fig. 49
Fig. 49 - ATO

Fuse dimensions
Fig. 48 Fuse wire
Reference Dimensions
Wire
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GENERAL ALIMENTATION FUSE CHANGES (F2 AND F3):
Open WINDCUBEv2 front door.
General supply fuses are located above the connectors in black plastic protectors (Fig. 50)
7.2
Fig. 50 WINDCUBEv2 general supply fuses
General
supply fuses
F2
F3
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7.2
Open plastic protectors of the fuses.
If any fuse wire is broken, change the fuses with one matching the specifcations defned below.
Fuses F2 and F3 characteristics:
Type Current rating Voltage rating Nominal Melting It
ATO fuse 4A 32V 14 A s
Dimensions on Fig. 49.
Fig. 51 Fuse wire
Wire
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Some parameters are available for customers to perform a primary diagnostic test. If any of them
are not nominal, please contact customer service to complete the diagnostic.
ADVANCED SIGNALS
Click on NRG Systems logo. About pop-up appears (Fig. 52).
3. FIRST LEVEL DIAGNOSTIC
7.3
Fig. 52 WINDCUBEv2 Graphical User Interface About pop up
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7.3
SPECTRA:
Click on Spectra to display the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of the detected signal.
Spectra pop-up shows noise spectra and Doppler spectra measured at user defned altitudes.
Altitude is selected with the Altitude drop-down list (Fig.53).
Fig. 53 WINDCUBEv2 Graphical User Interface Spectra pop up
Fig. 54 Spectra of detected signal at 100 m
Ackowledgements
Nominal signals and main characteristics are described on the following fgures:
Visualize spectra for an altitude around 100 meters.
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- One peak existing
- Peak varies around 70
- Experimental and estimated
spectrum approximately
superimposed
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7.3
ACQUISITION:
Click on Acquisition to display the raw detected signal.
Nominal signals and main characteristics are described on the following fgures:
Fig. 55 Acquisition popup
- Pulse existing
- Pulse width around 75
- Pulse amplitude more than -75/+75
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+75
-75
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LEOSPHERE:
From Monday to Friday
Between 10AM to 5PM (GMT+1):
+331 81 87 04 71
+331 81 87 04 60
support@leosphere.fr

4. CUSTOMER SERVICE
7.4
NRG Systems (North & South America):
From Monday to Friday
Between 8:30AM to 5PM Eastern time
+1 802 482 2255
support@nrgsystems.com
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7.4
When contacting customer service, it is recommended to provide status fle information.
STATUS FILE
Status fles summarize information relative to WINDCUBEv2 functionality. They are generated every hour
and also every time an indicator turns red.
Status fles are available by FTP in \home\user\ALARME folder. They can be loaded by following the action
described in section 4.1.
Fig. 56 - ALARME folder in DATA EOLID folder
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Status fle name is time stamped as describe below:
WLS7-XXXX_YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.alm
- WLS7-XXXX: WINDCUBEv2 serial number
- YYYY: year of data
- MM: month of data
- DD: day of data
- hh_mm_ss: time of the frst data registered in fle.
Most recent status fle contents are always visible directly on Windweb interface by clicking on
Status as shown on Fig. 57.
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Fig. 57 - Windweb interface - Status button
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7.4
Status fles detail:
Fig. 58 - Status fles detail
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Unless provided otherwise, LEOSPHERE/ NRG Systems products, including instruments and
software, are under warranty for one year starting from the date of delivery and are applicable only
for delivered
materials.
The warranty contract provides assistance in case of WINDCUBEv2 hardware or software
breakdown. It does not include scheduled maintenance operations.

Return of goods is applicable only to goods that have not been modifed or altered in any manner
and must be in original packaging.
The warranty does not cover non-capital goods the cost which are covered by the owner.
The warranty does not cover replacement and/or repairs resulting from: exterior wear, aging or
tear of the instrument components; instrument deterioration, damage or accidents resulting from
negligence or disregard for the operating instructions enclosed in this document; lack of
supervision, maintenance or stocking, or from manipulation or use not conforming to LEOSPHERE
/NRG System or manufacturers specifcations.
The warranty does not confer the right to download new system software versions but the right
to the replacement of identical system software as acquired by owner at a time of purchase.
The warranty does not constitute a maintenance contract. This must be the object of a
separate contract.
7.5
5. WARRANTY
No goods shall be returned without LEOSPHERE/ NRG Systems prior written agree-
ment. If the user invokes the warranty, LEOSPHERE/NRG Systems shall determine
intervention methods.