WLS7 UserManual 01rev01 PDF

WINDCUBE
User’s manual
November 2009
Document identification
Writer: Romain PAULIAC
Last edition or revision: 15/11/200
/2009
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Document purpose
This document is intended to describe technical information, security cautions and
operational instructions that are necessary to efficiently operate the WINDCUBE lidar
system manufactured by LEOSPHERE.
Revision Records
Version Date Affected § Change Justifying
01rev00 15/11/09 All New creation and overall revision from previous WLS7 First Edition v1.3
version.
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Table of contents
PREFACE ....................................................................................................... 6
1. SAFETY, REGULATIONS AND LIABILITIES .......................................... 7

1.1. LIDAR Operation ...................................................................................................................................7
1.2. Laser Radiation Hazards......................................................................................................................8
1.3. Mechanical Safety ................................................................................................................................8
1.4. Electrical Safety ....................................................................................................................................8
1.5. LIDAR System Limits of Use ...............................................................................................................9
2. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................... 10

2.1. WINDCUBE
 - Principle of Measurement ........................................................................................10
2.2. WINDCUBE
 – Block Diagram ..........................................................................................................10
2.3. WINDCUBE
 – Outside and Inside ...................................................................................................12
2.4. WINDCUBE
 – Performances and Specifications ..........................................................................14
3. INSTALLATION ...................................................................................... 15
3.1. Inventory and Inspection ...................................................................................................................15
3.2. WINDCUBE
 Deployment .................................................................................................................15
4. OPERATION........................................................................................... 20
4.1. Switching on procedure.....................................................................................................................20
4.2. WINDCUBE
 software (Windsoft) ....................................................................................................24
4.3. Switching off procedure ....................................................................................................................30
4.4. Test Procedure ...................................................................................................................................31
5. DATA FILE STRUCTURE ...................................................................... 31

5.1. Folders frame ......................................................................................................................................31
5.2. Type of files .........................................................................................................................................31
6. REMOTE CONTROL .............................................................................. 39
7. PRISM REPLACEMENT ........................................................................ 40

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8. MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 41
8.1. Light Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................41
8.2. Heavy maintenance program ............................................................................................................42
9. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE ................................................... 43
10. CUSTOMER SERVICES AND WARRANTY ....................................... 45

10.1. Hotline..................................................................................................................................................45
10.2. Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................45
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PREFACE
We would like to thank you for choosing the WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE for your activities. This
LIDAR has been designed to ensure you a reliable and easy way to measure wind
profiles. 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 product range guarantees a high level of user friendliness and requires no
specific knowledge about LIDAR technology. The system provides a consistent
measurement of 10 heights wind profile in real time without any calibration
calibratio performed by the
user.
This particular document encloses the technical information required to handle, operate and
maintain the WINDCUBE in a proper and safe way.
All Users of the WINDCUBE™

WINDCUBE must own a certificate of certified training provided by
LEOSPHERE or by the trainer certified by LEOSPHERE, to read the WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE
Users’ Manual, and to sign the confirmation letter before being authorized to use the
system.
The
he Caution Labels In accordance with CDRH and CE requirements
the Caution Labels are prominently displayed on the WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE casing. These cautions
may exceed the actual level of hazard of the WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE system itself but apply to its inner
components that are individually marked with such caution labels.
The Laser used in the WINDCUBE

WINDCUBE produces radiation hazardous to eyes. It can
cause dazzling. Please refer to the safety chapter of this document, which
which contains essential
information and guidance about the mentioned hazards.
Acknowledgements
• The WINDCUBE 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
WINDCUBE
to LEOSPHERE.
• LEOSPHERE and WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE are registered trademarks
Contact information regarding this document
LEOSPHERE LIDAR Environmental Observations,

Centre scientifique d’Orsay, Bâtiment 503, Plateau du Moulon, 91400 Orsay, France
PHONE +33 1 69 35 87 26 FAX +33 1 69 35 87 11
e-mail: client@leosphere.fr
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1. SAFETY, REGULATIONS AND LIABILITIES

The WINDCUBE is compliant with the regulations related to its product category:
• The WINDCUBE has been designed to comply with EN 60825-1

60825 regulation
regarding eye-safety
The Laser itself used in the WINDCUBE

WINDCUBE produces radiation hazardous to eyes that can
cause dazzling. The Laser itself is not eye-safe
eye safe and requires a careful handling as
described below class IIIB).
Meaning of the used Caution Labels:
Caution! Risk of exposure to invisible hazardous Laser radiation
Caution! Risk of electric shock
Caution! Call attention to a procedure, practice or condition that could

cause damage to the product or cause bodily injury to the user.
In case of emergency (fire, water flood risk), unplug main power supply cable from
wall
1.1. LIDAR Operation
Before powering up and operating the WINDCUBE™

WINDCUB thoroughly read
this description
Be sure that all features and controls of WINDCUBE

 have been fully
understood before operating
operat it
Use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than specified in

this manual might result in hazardous radiation exposure, system damage or
voiding the warranty
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Refrain from connecting the Main Power and operating the WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE before
you make sure that nothing is blocking the WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE laser beam path
1.2. Laser Radiation Hazards

The WINDCUBE is an eye-safe safe system though it uses an IR class IIIB Laser as a radiation
source. Direct long exposure of eye to IR radiation can cause dazzling.
Avoid looking through the WINDCUBE

WINDCUBE window along vertical or
slightly deviated direction when the system is functioning. Such exposure can
cause dazzling
Do not block the laser beam path with any metallic target that
could reflect the laser beam
Always wear IR (1.55 µm) radiation protective goggles when

opening the WINDCUBE while it is functioning
1.3. Mechanical Safety
Mind the heavy weight of the WINDCUBE

 and its main elements. Be
cautious when manipulating the WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE, its protective cover or its
transport case
1.4. Electrical Safety
Mind that the WINDCUBE  AC/DC power converter contains

electrical circuits that operate at lethal voltage and current levels
Always unplug the WINDCUBE

 power supply cable before
servicing any part of the system
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Check power supply grounding. Poor ground quality might

result in exposure
osure electrical shocks and electrical damages or electronic
components
1.5. LIDAR System Limits of Use
The WINDCUBE systems supplied by LEOSPHERE are intended to be

used for scientific measurement purposes only
LEOSPHERE cannot be liable for any damage that may occur due to the
operations that are not detailed in this document
In no case the LEOSPHERE LIDAR devices are designed and ensured

for their use in any other activity or process, above all those dealing with
human safety
The WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE includes
ludes a powerful Laser. Its eye-safety
eye
conditions are ensured by optical means. It is strictly forbidden to modify the
optical function of the WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE by adding focusing or reflecting optics on
the beam path
All the instructions written in this manual

manual must be respected to ensure
reliable measurements
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1. WINDCUBE - Principle of Measurement

The WINDCUBE is an active remote sensor based on Light Detection And Ranging
technique (Fig. 1). The heterodyne LIDAR principle relies on the measurement of the
Doppler shift of laser radiations backscattered by the particles in the air (dust, water droplets,
aerosols…). A laser pulse is sent into the atmosphere. The backscattered light is collected,
converted into an electronic signal and sent to a computer. A specific signal processing
algorithm is used to determine the scattered signal Doppler shift, and though, the wind speed
along the line of sight. The time for the light pulse to travel out to the target and back to the
LIDAR is thereby used to determine the range to the target.
Fig. 1 - WINDCUBE
 Principle of Measurement
2.2. WINDCUBE – Block Diagram
The WINCUBE is composed of 3 main elements (Fig.2) :
• Optical Head - containing the emission and reception optics

• Electronics Unit – containing optoelectronic elements from laser source to detector
• Computer - for data acquisition, signal processing and data saving. Processor is
Pentium Mobile 1.8GHz with 1024 Mb RAM.
Additionally WINDCUBE can comprise optional units as for example temperature control
unit.
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 Block Diagram
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2.3. WINDCUBE – Outside and Inside
Connection Trap
Rear Door
Front Door
Fine-tuning Screws
Adjustable Feet Paddlocks

DC uninterrupted
Optical Head power supply with
Battery
Electronic Unit
Computer
 Front Panel
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Wiper Liquid
Tank Bubble level
Temperature Electronit Unit

Control Unit
Computer
 Rear Panel
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2.4. WINDCUBE – Performances and

Specifications
Performances
Range 40 to 200m
Accumulation 0.5 s
Time
Data output 1 Hz
frequency
Probed length 20m
Scanning cone ∼30°
angle
Speed Accuracy 0.2m/s
Speed range Up to 45m/s
Direction 1.5°
Accuracy
Data Availability > 95% up to 150 m*
Laser
Wavelength 1,54 µm
Pulse energy 10 µJ
Eye safety IEC 60825-1
Environmental
Temperature -15 to +40°C with Temperature Control Unit*
Range
Operating IP65
humidity
Rain protection Wiper (with water pump)
Compacity Portable (2persons)
Dimensions
Weight 60 Kg
Dimensions 900X550X550mm
Power Supply Specifications
Electric Power 27 DC
Supply
Power 111W (without wiper, window heating ruban and temperature control)/
consumption 375W Total with Temperature Control/ 400W Peak
Data
Format ASCII/Binary
Transfer GPRS/Ethernet
* for indication
Table 1 - WINDCUBE
 Performances and Specifications
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3. INSTALLATIIO
ON
3.1. Inventory and Inspection
WINDCUBE,, sun protection cover and cables were tested, used in real
conditions, carefully inspected and packed prior to the shipment
Unpack each part of the system and carefully inspect for any visible
damage. If any of the parts are damaged, please contact LEOSPHERE as the
parts could be damaged in transit
Retain all packing slips and shipment information in case a claim needs
to be submitted to the carrier
INVENTORY
WINDCUBE System parts provided to users are:
• WINDCUBE with 27..XX° prism assembled (see exact value on label on this manual
front page)
• WINDCUBE sun protection cover with 4 maintaining screws
• IP65 Ethernet connexionion cable (straight)
• IP655 power supply connexion cable
• Padlock keys
• Desiccant bags inside WLS at the rear door
• User Manual and Installation CD
• 220/110VAC / 27VDCVDC Converter + leg
• Transportation case
• External waterpump with connexion kit
• Spare prism and M4 screws with integrated O-ring
O (optional)
• External GSM antenna (optional)
• THP/ PTU probe (optional)
• Insulation cover (optional)
3.2. WINDCUBE Deployment

INSTALLATION
• Determine WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE location being careful that:
- The system is located before any obstacles in the preferable wind direction
- Thehe 4 beam paths (27.XX°
( degrees along cardinal directions - see exact value
on label on this manual front page)
page are free
• If required for safety reasons, the user might want to plant ground anchors into
ground at WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE location such that only the top ring in which the chain is
attached is visible (the
the anchor should preferably be located below the system)
• Install WINDCUBE on the location previously determined
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In case the floor is wet and soft on site location,location it is highly

recommended to install the WINDCUBE  on a wood palette (or any hard
material) in order to make sure that the system levelling remains
remain stable in time
• Using a manual compass, orientate

o WINDCUBE such that the straight line visible
on the optical mount below the system window is on North/South/South axis (Fig. 6) and
Peltier door is pointing toward North (Fig. 7).
• Using the level placed on the top of the WINDCUBETM roughly adjust the levelling. A
more précised levelling will be performed later with the digital compass displayed on
the configuration window.
• To prevent vandalism it is recommended to chain WINDCUBE to anchors
NOTE: WINDCUBE protection cover should not be installed

led on the system at this stage
NOTE:: Precise levelling and orientation will be done after switching the system on
Waterproof Screws
Water
Reservoir
Plug
Window Holder
Prism
North/South
Indicating Line
Wiper
 Window
(System not running)
North
 oriented toward North
ON
POWER SUPPLY CONNEXION
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Several options are available to power WINDCUBE : the user can either choose to power
the lidar with 27V
V source (from wind turbine or diesel generator output for example) or use
110-220VAC/27VDC VDC voltage converter.
converter In both cases, it is highly recommended to check the
quality of the power supply chain and make sure that 27V 2 line is within the following
specifications:
- maximal ripple and noise <150mVp-p
<150mVp
- Line regulation: +/-0.2%
0.2%
VDC voltage converter provided by Leosphere follows previous

NOTE: 110-220VAC/27VDC
specifications
Voltage at Windcube
indcube level (ie after line losses in DC cable) has to be
above 25V.
In case the system is powered with 110-220VAC voltage not from grid, it
is highly recommended to implement a filter between 110-220VAC
220VAC source and
110-220VAC/27VDCVDC voltage converter to ensure sufficient voltage line quality.
quality
• Connect main power supply cable from power supply output to WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE (Fig. 8)
Connecting power supply cable automatically starts WindCubeTM

temperature control module. In case of low external temperature (around 0°
and below), it is preferable to wait 10 to 15 minutes before switching on the
system in order to warm it up.
up
LEDs
Port 2
Port 3 Pump Main Port 1
PTU
CAN Bus Power Power Remote USB Port
Probe
(Optional) Supply Supply Access
(Optional)
GND Main
Plug External Switch
Antenna Plug
Fig. 8 - Connection Trap
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NOTE: The user can connect

onnect a USB hard-disk drive to this USB port in order to rapidly
download periodically WINDCUBETM data
• Visualize red LED turning on in connection trap (Fig. 8)
If red LED does not turn on or if red light is week, DC voltage is below
25V at WindCubeTM. This might be due to high line losses in DC cable. Please
check power supply chain.
chain
EXTERNAL PUMP CONNEXION
• Connect external pump power supply cable (white cable) (Fig. 9)

9 to WINDCUBE
(Fig. 8)
External Pump
Norprene Water
Conductor
External Pump
Power Supply
Cable
Fig. 9 - External Pump Connections
• Disconnect WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE wiper water conductor (Fig. 10)
Wiper Water
Conductor
 Wiper Water Conductor
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• Connect external pump Norprene water conductor (black tube) to WINDCUBE

wiper water conductor using adaptor installed on external pump Norprene water
conductor (Fig. 11).
External Pump
Water Conductor
Water Conductor
Adaptor
WINDCUBE External Pump water conductor connection
• Put the pump switch on position II on optolectronic rack back panel. (Fig. 12).
Internal / External
pump switch
Fig. 12 - Optoelectronic Rack Rear Panel
• Place external pump in water container (Fig.

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Water Container
WINDCUBE External Pump Final Installation
Water level has to be 10 cm minimum in order for the pump to be

completely immersed.
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4. OPERATION
Before switching the WINDCUBETM on, the user has to make sure that, as recommended by
Leosphere Client Service, he has a laptop
lap available with standard network board and
Windows operating system
NOTE: WINDOWS XP is preferable. However Leosphere provides Windows remote desktop

connexion software if needed
NOTE: WINDCUBETM contains an a industrial computer with Windsoft software installed. The
user can then access WINDCUBETM from any computer or laptop via remote connexion.
There is no need to install WINDCUBETM software on user’s computer
4.1. Switching on procedure

• Switch WINDCUBE on using the system main switch (Fig. 8)
• Configure laptop IP address to be compatible with WINDCUBETM internal PC one
- IP: 129.175.131.15
129.175.131.
Two last digits are given here as an example.

ex Last number in IP address
has to be inferior to 30.
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.224

255.255.255.
- Gateway: 129.175.131.1
NOTE: To change a computer IP address:

↵ Settings↵
- Select: Start↵ ↵ Network connexions↵↵
- Double click on Local area connexion,
connexion then Properties
- Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
(TCP/IP) then Properties
- Modify IP
• Connect laptop to WINDCUBETM via Ethernet cable (non-crossed

crossed) using the system
Ethernet connector number 1 (Fig. 8)
Please note that most of standard network board operates with crossed
or non crossed cables. However, if laptop is not recent enough, the user
should use a non-crossed
crossed cable.
cable
Please make sure that WiFi switch is off on laptop as WiFi connexion
attempts might perturb remote connexion to WINDCUBETM.
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• Use Windows remote desktop connexion software for example (see section 6)
accessible via
All program↵ ↵ Accessories↵ ↵ Communication↵
↵ Remote Desktop Connexion
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or installable from supplied WINDCUBE CD if needed
• WINDCUBETM WLS7-XX IP address is 129.175.131.YY:1266) (see exact value on
label on this manual front page)
• Use user as login and operator as password
• Visualize the WINDCUBE graphical user interface (Fig. 14)
Fig. 14 - WINDCUBE Graphical User Interface
It is composed of two zones:
- A column on the left hand side showing, in the upper part, the following information:
Time
Date
System ID
Client ID
Site Location
As well as, in the lower part,
Percentage of disk used
Altitudes availability (%)
System status (Synchronizing, In Acquisition…)
It also contains three buttons: Start, Stop and Quit, to respectively start and stop the
measurement and quit the software. On the lower part of the columns, five LEDs inform the
user about the proper functioning of the Laser source, the scanning stage, the compass, the
wiper (LED turns green when the wiper is wiping) as well as the inside temperature of the
system. One additional LED is related to GPS positioner.
In more details:
- Temperature LED turns red when WINDCUBE inside temperature (measured by

electronic compass) reaches 40°C but this has no in cidence on system operation.
However, when internal temperature becomes critical for system operation
(>45°C), measurement is automatically stopped. Less power is than consumed in
the system and its temperature decreases. When WINDCUBE inside
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temperature becomes inferior to critical value with security marging,

marging the
measurement automatically restarts (T<40°C).
- In addition, GPS LED turns green when GPS positioner is installed on
WINDCUBE.
- Laser source LED
ED turns
turn red when communication with laser module is stopped
- Scanning stage LED turns red when there is a difference between theoretical and
real stage angular position
- Compass LED turns ns red when communication with magnetic compass is stopped
- A main window composed of 5 tabs:

a ‘Wind Profile’’ tab to visualize wind and direction profiles
a ‘Time
Time Profiles’
Profiles tab to visualize wind and direction evolution versus time at
different altitudes (real-time values over about an 20 minutes and 10min
average over about 7 days)
a ‘Statistics’’ tab to visualize last 10 minutes averaged data at different
altitudes
a ‘Configuration’
Configuration’ tab to set measurement parameters
a ‘System settings’ tab to set Windows system parameters
• View ‘Configuration’ tab (Fig.

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The ‘Configuration tab’’ contains 5 groups of information: Instrument and user

identification (ID parameters),
parameters) Digital Compass information,, Measurement parameters,
Altitudes and Autorun function settings. The meaning of these different parameters will be
described in details later in this document,
document as well as how to set these parameters when
needed.
Digital
Compass
ID Parameters Information
Measurement
Parameters Autorun Function
Altitudes
Status File Creation
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Fig. 15 - WINDCUBE
INDCUBE Graphical User Interface: 'Configuration' Tab
• Stop measurement by pressing the ‘Stop’ button on the left hand side
WINDCUBE  magnetic compass is sensitive to the proximity of metallic

masses. Make sure that motor is stopped (measurement stopped) and that no
metallic mass is obtruding the system environment.
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• Visualize compass parameters on the upper right hand side corner (Fig. 15)
• Finely re-orientated WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE to equal ‘Heading’’ parameter to 0
• Finely tune WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE length legs to set ‘Pitch’ and ‘Roll’’ angle to 0: 0 turn fine-
tuning screws (Fig. 3) clockwise to level up the system (anti-clockwise
clockwise to level it
down)
- Level up the South side of the system to increase Pitch value (Fig. 16)
- Level up the East side of the system to increase Roll value (Fig. 16)
North
+
+
Pitch
Roll
Fig. 16 - Pitch and Roll variation
WINDCUBE is now ready to be operated
WINDCUBE  internal PC is configured such that its keyboard is Qwerty

(american keyboard).
It is highly recommended to add dessicant bags (2)) inside WINDCUBE 

in order to prevent from moisture contamination, in particular if the system has
been opened in exterior environment.
environment
Check that wiper liquid container is filled with water and alcohol (up to
10%) in very cold weather conditions.
conditions
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4.2. WINDCUBE software (Windsoft)
DEFINE SETTINGS FOR NEW MEASUREMENT:
‘Configuration’ TAB
The ‘Configuration’ tab (Fig. 15) contains 5 groups of information that are:
ID parameters
Digital Compass Information
Measurement parameters
Altitudes
Autorun function setting
ID parameters
On the upper left hand side, enter ID parameters such as Client ID and Site location
NOTE: system ID can’tt be modified
Altitudes
In the low left hand side,, fill in the different altitudes at which you want
wa to perform wind
measurement (you can overwrite existing values).
values). New values can be also added in the
empty spaces that might be left on the right hand side of the heights line.
No value below 40 m can be entered. Indeed, measurement below 40m

could be biased by stray light inside the instrument and retrieved horizontal
wind speed underestimated.
underestimated
NOTE:
- to remove an altitude,, select it by clicking on its green sign below and select ‘delete
selected altitude’ in the menu located below altitudes cases (Fig. 15)
- Altitudes will be automatically sorted to keep increasing height series
- There is no minimal difference between successive altitudes. However, measurement

m at
altitudes
ltitudes less than 20m apart will be correlated
- Maximal altitude is intrinsically limited to 480m

m by acquisition window length.
length However,
WINDCUBE is designed to measure up to 200m with significant data availability
Measurement Parameters
Apart from Direction offset and scanning cone angle value,, modification of these
parameters is restricted to users owning the optional Expert version of the software.
They are provided as indicator to all users.
• CNR stands for Carrier to Noise Ratio. It is a diagnostic of signal strength,

st equivalent
to signal to noise ratio. On the left hand side, CNR threshold defines the threshold
under which the WINDCUBETM automatically rejects the measured value. value
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• Scanning cone angle: make make sure that the scanning cone angle corresponds to the
one that is set-up
up on the instrument (27.XX°
( - see exact value on label on this manual
front page).. In case this is not correct, please contact LEOSPHERE immediately.
• Data file duration: from

rom our experience, we recommend 12 hour file duration.
• Period of time over which statistical data will be averaged is 10 minutes.

minutes
• If during installation the system has been voluntarily tilted to avoid obstacles along
the 4 beam directions, enter direction offset.
offset
• Time format: WINDCUBETM is synchronized on local time (windows synchronization

service). The user owning the expert version of the software can choose UTC
synchronization.
• Filtering: in case of turbulent or inhomogeneous wind flow, absolute value of radial

wind speed on two opposite
opposite directions can be highly different. In
I case of large
difference, calculated wind speed has no sens and measured value is automatically
filtered. User owning the expert version of WINDCUBETM software can choose to
activate or deactivate this filter.
filte
Autorun Function
• right hand side) allows the software to be launched automatically

‘Autorun’ function (right
after switching on the WindCubeTM, with the last saved set of parameters. In case of
power failure, this allows the measurement to start again with no action from user.
Activate ‘Autorun’ function if required
• The user can also reload the setting parameters

(YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.
hh_mm_ss.windconfig.ini files) from a previous measurement
session,, using the ‘LOAD Parameters’
Parameters button
• By pressing ‘Create a report’, the user creates

create a status file (Fig. 28)
28 that can be used
to diagnose the system
‘System Settings’ TAB
The ‘System Settings’ tab contains two sub-tabs ‘Time, Date, Regional Settings’
ettings’ and
‘Network Services’,’, to allow the user to parameter Windows system information as:
- Current date and time
- Decimal separator
- Synchronization mode: mode manual, internet or GPS
GPS synchronization mode is available only if GPS Receptor

eceptor has been
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- Time zones
- Time server
in ‘Time, Date, Regional Settings’
ettings’ sub-tab
su (see Fig. 10)
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Fig. 17 - WINDCUBE Graphical User Interface: ‘Time, Date, Regional Settings’ Sub-Tab in
'System Settings' Tab
And:
- Network connections configuration
- Ftp server activation/desactivation
- Remote desktop connexion activation/desactivation in ‘Network Services’
sub-tab (see Fig. 18)
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Fig. 18 - WINDCUBE Graphical User Interface: ‘Network Services' Sub-Tab in 'System
Settings' Tab
RUNNING NEW MEASUREMENT
• Click on ‘START’ to start the measurement
NOTE: Pressing the ‘START’ button induces hardware and software tasks as switching
the laser on, data processing and data storage. In consequences, first wind profile is
available only after few seconds.
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Horizontal wind speed and direction profile: ‘Wind Profile’ tab

• Switch to ‘Wind Profile’ tab to visualize real time and statistical horizontal wind speed
and direction profiles (Fig. 19)
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Fig. 19 - WINDCUBE Graphical User Interface: ‘Wind Profile’ Tab
- The first graph on left hand side shows wind speed profile at altitudes selected by user
- The second graph on the right hand side shows relative direction profile in reference to 1st
measurement point (0° corresponding to 1 st altitude wind direction)
On both graphs, statistical data (corresponding to the averaging period selected by user) are
plot in green. For a given averaging period, minimum and maximum wind speed profiles are
also plot respectively in blue and red.
- Altitudes are repeated on the central part of the menu, as well as real time horizontal wind
speed and direction at these altitudes
- In addition, on the lower part of the tab, a color bar graph and a compass allow to better
visualize wind speed intensity and direction at first measurement point
NOTE:
- The bars of the color bar graph correspond to levels of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 m/s
- The compass arrow indicates the direction the wind is coming from
Horizontal wind speed and direction profiles evolution versus time: ‘Time Profiles’ tab
• Switch to ‘Time Profiles’ tab to visualize real time and statistical wind speed and
direction profiles evolution versus time (Fig. 20)
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Fig. 20 - WINDCUBE Graphical User Interface: ‘Time Profiles’ Tab
Two sub-tabs are visible on the central part of this frame: ‘Real time’ sub-tab and ‘Statistics’
sub-tab
‘Real time’ sub-tab

Upper window shows real time horizontal wind speed plotted versus time at altitudes
selected by the user. Lower window shows real time wind direction plotted versus time at
altitudes selected by the user. Both graphs show a history corresponding about 20 minutes
‘Statistics’ sub-tab
Upper window shows statistical horizontal wind speed, averaged over 10 minutes, and
plotted versus time at altitudes selected by the user. Lower window shows similar information
for wind direction. Both graphs show a history corresponding 7 days
Numerical values
Statistical horizontal wind speed and direction versus altitudes are repeated on the right hand
side column of the frame. Averaging time interval is informed on the bottom of the column
Averaged data history: ‘Statistics’ tab

• Switch to ‘Statistics’ tab to visualize statistical wind speed at different altitudes (Fig.
21)
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Fig. 21 - WINDCUBE Graphical User Interface: ‘Statistics’ Tab
Statistical data at user selected altitudes are presented in a table where one line corresponds
to one altitude. The table counts 11 columns showing the following information:
- Heights
- Horizontal wind speed averaged over 10 minutes
- Wind direction averaged over 10 minutes
- Standard deviation on horizontal wind speed over the averaging period
- Maximal wind speed in the past 10 minutes
- Minimal wind speed in the past 10 minutes
- Vertical wind speed averaged averaged over 10 minutes
- Standard deviation on vertical wind speed averaged over 10 minutes
- Real time data availability over the averaging period (this corresponds to the
ratio of measurement points accepted by built-in data filters over the complete
set of measurement that took place during the averaging period)
NOTE: Additional parameters as mean spectral broadening and mean CNR are available for
users owning the optional Expert version of the software
Averaging time interval is informed on the top of the table.
These information are stored in the “*.sta” output files.
STOPPING THE MEASURMENT
• Connect laptop to WINDCUBE and take control using Windows desktop remote
connection (see section 6). Click on ‘STOP’ button. The laser source is stopped and
the data files closed
• Make sure that the ‘Autorun’ function is set if required.
NOTE: At this stage, if you start again a measurement without modifying any parameter, data
will automatically be stored in new files.
• Press ‘ QUIT’ to quit the WINDCUBETM measurement software
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NOTE: When quitting the software, all measurement parameters

previously used in the ‘Configuration’ tab will be saved and automatically
reloaded when you will start the WINDCUBETM measurement software.
software If the
user wants to come back to other previously used measurement parameters,
once has to click on the ‘LOAD Parameters’ button in the ‘Configuration’ and
choose the corresponding YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.WindConfig.ini
WindConfig.ini file in
the DATA folder.
EXPERT SOFTWARE LEVEL

Please refer
efer to Expert Software Notice at this end of this manual.
4.3. Switching
witching off procedure
• Connect laptop to WINDCUBE

WINDCUBE and take control of WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE via Windows
desktop remote connexion (see section 6)
• Stop measurement following the procedure described above
NOTE: Before displacing WINDCUBE

 to a different location, the user
has to record WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE internal computer IP address in order to be able to
reconnect to the computer later on.
on
• If displacing WINDCUBE,
WINDCUBE record WINDCUBE internal computer IP address in
dedicated table at the end of this document.
document IP address is accessible via:
↵ Control Panel↵
Start↵ ↵ Network connections↵ ↵ Local Network Connections↵
Conne ↵
Properties↵↵ Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)↵
Protocol ↵ Properties↵
↵
NOTE: WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE IP address is accessible on status files (see
section 5.2).
• STOP and QUIT the Windsoft

• Turn off computer :
click on START// SETTINGS / WINDOWS SECURITY / SHUT DOWN
• Wait for about 2 minutes to ensure computer completely turned off
• Switch WINDCUBE off with main switch (Fig. 8)
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5. DATA FILE STRUCTURE
5.1. Folders
olders frame
WINDCUBE current Data Files are structured as follow. Four folders are created on
D:/DATA EOLID file (Fig. 22):
- DATA folder contains real time data files, 10 minutes averaged data files, and
parameters files
- RAW folder contains reconstructed spectra
- ALARME folder contains
contain system status files
- ARCHIVE folder contains all files from DATA and ALARME folders transferred after
being e-mailed
mailed to user in case Windcube Anywhere
nywhere option has been selected
NOTE: Users owning the Optional expert version of the software can choose to average data
every 2, 5 or 10 minutes
Fig. 22 - Measurement Folder Internal Structure
5.2. Type of files

DATA FOLDER
DATA folder contains three types of file (Fig. 23).. These files are created whenever the
user press ‘START’ button or every 12 hours (at 12pm and 0pm, 0 GMT) while
measurement is running.
NOTE: Expert version of the software allows choosing any multiple of 1 hour instead of
steady 12 hours value
Time reference for all data files and folders is local time (from Windows synchronization
service).
NOTE: Users owning the Optional expert version of the software can choose UTC as
time reference
NOTE: Negative sign for vertical wind speed indicates a vertical wind
speed component pointing up.
up
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Fig. 23 - DATA Folder
- Configuration files:
YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss-WindConfig.ini files summarizes all measurement
relevant parameters including data acquisition board parameters and processing
parameters, stored in ASCII format (Fig. 24)
Fig. 24 - Example of YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss-WindConfig.ini file
- 10 min average data files:

WLS7-00XX_YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.sta files contain 10 minutes time period
processed statistical data in ASCII format (Fig. 25).
- Average data comes from scalar calculation (fluctuation of direction are not taken
into account in the calculation of the 10 minutes average wind speed).
- Timestamp is relative to the instant when the average is calculated; then, averaged
data given at instant t correspond to data acquired during the past 10 minutes.
- Data relative to a given altitude are grouped in columns. The titles of the columns of
a same group are indexed with the number of the range gate (for example, if the user
selected the following altitudes: 40m, 60m, 80m, and 100m, data relative to 40m will
be indexed with 1, data relative to 60m will be indexed by 2…).
- Data stored in this file are the following (Fig. 25):
- 1st column: Date is data timestamp
- 2nd column: Tm is the average temperature over the past 10 minutes
- 3rd column: Wiper system activation indicator (number of trigs)
- 4th to 21th columns: data relative to first altitude (40m in example above)
including, column by column:
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- Vhm1: 10 minutes averaged horizontal wind speed [m/s]

- dVhm1: Variance on horizontal wind speed
- Vhmax1: Maximal horizontal wind speed during the past 10
minutes [m/s]
- Vhmin1: Minimal horizontal wind speed during the past 10
minutes [m/s]
- Azim1: 10 minutes averaged wind direction [rd]
- um1: 10 minutes averaged wind vector projection along x-axis
[m/s]
- dum1: Variance for previous value
- vm1: 10 minutes averaged wind vector projection along y-axis
[m/s]
- dvm1: Variance for previous value
- wm1: 10 minutes averaged wind vector projection along z-axis
[m/s]
- dwm1: Variance for previous value
- CNRm1: 10 minutes averaged CNR (Carrier to Noise Ratio)
[dB]
- dCNRm1: Variance for previous value
- CNRmax1: Maxima horizontal CNR during the past 10
minutes [dB]
- CNRmin1: Minimal horizontal CNR during the past 10 minutes
[dB]
- sigmafreq1:10 minutes averaged spectral broadening
[converted to m/s]
- dsigmafreq1: Variance for previous value
- Avail1: Raw data availability during the last 10 minutes
- 22nd column: Empty column.

- 23th to 39th columns: data relative to second measurement above classified as
in columns 3 to 20
- …
NOTE : (u,v,w) forms a positive orthonormal basis, where:

- u is oriented towards North -> South,
- v is oriented towards East -> West
- w is oriented along the vertical axe and pointing down
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Fig. 25 - Example of WLS7-00XX_YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.sta file
• Real time data files:

WLS7-00XX_YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.rtd file is a real time acquisition file, in
binary format. As for .sta files, data relative to a given altitude are grouped in
columns. The titles of the columns of a same group are indexed with the number of
the case distance (for example, if the user selected the following altitudes: 40m, 60m,
80m, and 100m, data relative to 40m will be indexed with 1, data relative to 60m will
be indexed by 2…). Data stored in this file are the following:
- 1st column: Date is data timestamp
- 2nd: Position is the beam angular position with respect to North (0°). East is
+90°, South is +180° and West is +270°
- 3rd : Temperature is WINDCUBETM internal temperature in °C
- 4th : Wiper mentions if wiper was on or off during measurement
- 5th to 12th columns: data relative to first altitude (40m in example above )
including, column by column:
- CNR1: Carrier to Noise Ratio (4.2) in the corresponding line of
sight [dB]
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- RWS1: Radial Wind Speed [m/s]

- RWSD1: Averaged Doppler Spectrum width converted into
[m/s]
- Vh1: Horizontal wind speed [m/s]
- Azim1: Wind direction [°]
- u1, v1 and w1: Wind coordinates along x-, x y- and z- axis
(named respectively u, v and w)
- 13th to 20th columns: data relative to second measurement above classified as
in columns 3 to 8
- 21st to 28th columns: data relative to third measurement window…
NOTE : (u,v,w) forms a positive orthonormal basis,

basis where:
- u is oriented towards North ->
- South,
- v is oriented towards East ->> West
- w is oriented along the vertical axe and pointing down
A reader (RTD converter software) is provided to convert WINDCUBETM binary files into
ASCII and available on CD provided by Leosphere at WINDCUBETM delivery (Fig. 26)
Fig. 26 - RTD Converter
The user can choose to select only one file (central

( button
tton on top position) or a list of files
(central button down) and then press on start button to convert files.
files. Destination folder can
be selected by the user.
NOTE: it is necessary to have Labview Runtime 8.6 software installed

before installing RTD Converter.
Converter. This software can be installed from Leosphere
CD.
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Fig. 27 - Example of WLS7-00XX_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.rtd file
NOTE: Both .rtd and .sta files contains header where the parameters of the measurement
are summarized (including Scanning Cone Angle, Pitch, Roll and Heading, and Altitudes)
ALARME FOLDER
ALARME folder contains status files that summarize information relative to WINDCUBETM
functionality. These files are created each time the user click on ‘Create Report ‘(see 4.2) or
is generated automatically each time an alarm is detected (once every half an hour).
Information contained in status files allow the user to check if the system functions properly
and to diagnose a potential issue
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Fig. 28 - Example of Status File
Information included in this file are the following:

• DATE
• ALARME ORIGIN
• CNR: Averaged Carrier to Noise Ratio (dB) at measurement heights selected by user
CNR is equivalent to Signal to Noise Ratio. Measured wind value is taken into
account if : CNR > -22 dB. Typical values are in the range of 0 to -20dB
• EDFA: fibre amplifier with two amplification stages. Nominal current in first stage
varies from 290mA to 330 mA, Nominal current in second stage varies from 1500 to
1800 mA. EDFA Temperature should be between 0 and 50°C
• DIODE: PSD level expected in operation allows to diagnostic if optical power level is
in agreement with expected value. Expected value is between 250 and 500.
• DRIVE STATUS: Information on rotation stage operation. The user expects ‘Absolute
position’ and ‘Absolute position read’ to be equal, and ‘error on drive position’ to be
zero
• SYSTEM: Temperature, Space disk used, IP address
• COMPASS: Information on compass connection
• DATA AVAILABILITY: number of altitudes (%) for which the measurement is valid
• DIGTIZER: acquisition board temperature should be between 0 and 50°C.
ARCHIVE FOLDER
Please refer to ‘WINDCUBETM ANYWHERE’ notice.
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RAW SPECTRA FOLDER
RAW folder contains raw spectra stored in binary format in YYYY_MM_DD_hh_mm_ss.dsp

files (Fig. 29). One file is created every 2 hours at full even hours (00:00, 02:00, 4:00...).
Fig. 29 - Example of RAW Data Folder Containing
NOTE: Raw Spectra Reader software is provided (CD) to convert WINDCUBETM binary files
into ASCII files in case ‘Expert Software’ option has been selected.
INDICATIVE DATA FILES VOLUME
.rtd files 10 10000 ~4Mo/12h ~240Mo/month

altitudes shots
.sta files 10 10000 ~80ko/12h ~5.2Mo/month
altitudes shots
RAW data 10 10000 10Mo/h 7.5Go/month
altitudes shots
DATA TRANSFER
- FTP server is installed on WINDCUBETM internal computer. Once the user is connected to
WINDCUBETM via Ethernet link or GPRS (see section below or ‘Windcube Anywhere’ option
notice), data can be downloaded using any ftp client. For information, Filezilla software is
provided on CD delivered with WINDCUBETM
NOTE: Windows FTP server uses port 21. IP address should not be followed by :1266 when
dialled on ftp client tab, such as Filezilla for example
- The user can connect a USB hard-disk drive to WINDCUBETM USB port in order to rapidly
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download periodically WINDCUBE data (Fig. 8)
- Login is : User and password is: operator
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6. REMOTE CONTROL
DIRECT LAPTOP CONNECT
CTION VIA ETHERNET LINK
• Switch WINDCUBE on using the system main switch (Fig.

( 8)
• TM
Connect laptop to WINDCUBE via Ethernet cable (non crossed) using the system
Ethernet connector number 1(
1 Fig. 8)
NOTE: WINDOWS XP is preferable. However Leosphere provides with Windows remote

desktop connexion software if needed
NOTE: Laptop with standard network board is required
• Configure laptop IP address to be compatible with WINDCUBETM internal PC one:

- IP: 129.175.131.15
Two last digits are given here as an example. Last number in IP address
has to be inferior to 30
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

255.255.255.
- Gateway: 129.175.131.1
NOTE: To change a computer IP address:

↵ Settings↵
- Select: Start↵ ↵ Network connexions↵↵
- Double click on Local area connexion,
- Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
(TCP/IP) then Properties
- Modify IP
Please note that most of standard network board operates with crossed
or non crossed cables. However, if laptop is not recent enough, the user
should use a non-crossed
crossed cable.
cable
Please make sure that WiFi switch is off on laptop as WiFi connexion
attempts might perturb remote connexion to WINDCUBE™.
WINDCUBE
• Use Windows remote desktop connexion software for example (see section 6)
accessible via
All program↵ ↵ Accessories↵ ↵ Communication↵ ↵ Remote Desktop Connexion
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or installable from supplied WINDCUBE CD if needed
• WINDCUBETM WLS7-000X 000X IP address is 129.175.131.YY:1266) (see exact value on
label on this manual front page)
• Use user as login and operator as password
• Visualize the WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE graphical user interface (Fig. 14)
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CONNEXION THROUGH EXISTING NETWORK
To connect WINDCUBETM to existing network, the user has to configure the internal
computer IP address (Ethernet port 2) for it to be compatible with intranet addresses:
addresses
• Select: Start↵
↵ Settings↵
Settings↵ Network connexions↵ ↵
• Double click on Local area connexion,
• Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then Properties
• Modify IP
WINDCUBE
 internal PC is configured such that its keyboard is
QWERTY.
NOTE: record WINDCUBE

WINDCUBE internal computer IP address in dedicated
table at the end of this document in order to be able to reconnect to the
computer later on.
WINDCUBE ANYWHERE
Please refer to WINDCUBETM Anywhere Notice at the end of this manual.
7. PRISM REPLACEMENT
NOTE: replacing Windcube

Windcube prism required to open the system
container. It is highly recommended to let the system open as short as
possible to avoid humidity and dust to invade the container.
container
REQUIRED MATERIAL
• Replacement prism with dedicated screws
• 6 Spare M4 screws with integrated O-ring
O
• Medium size flat screwdriver
• Medium size cross screwdriver
REMOVING PRISM
• Stop WINDCUBE measurement as indicated in session 4.2
• ‘QUIT’ WINDCUBE software (session
( 4.2)
• Unscrew and carefully remove window holder (Fig.
( 6)
• Disconnect window heating ribbon if needed and temperature probe
• Place window holder on a clean and flat surface with lots
lot of care
• Unscrew and carefully remove prism mount (Fig.
( 8)
MOUNTING NEW PRISM

• Check that prism surface is perfectly clean for dust or liquid
• If needed, clean prism surface using soft optical paper and acetone
• Place new prism in top of rotation stage such that:
- Prism face with deviation angle sticker is orientated upwards.
upwards
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- Straight
traight line drawn on the prism mount is orientated towards North/South
North axis
- Wideide side of the mount fixed on 0° on motor rotation stage.
• Screw new prism
• Restart WINDCUBE following the procedure described in cession 4.2
• Update scanning cone angle value in ‘Configuration’
‘ tab
NOTE: not updating the scanning cone angle value will lead to aberrant
measurements
• Check that nothing is obtruding the rotation of the prism

• Replace window holder (and large seal) with new screws with integrated o-rings
o
• Screw one quarter of turn on each screw to flat the seal little by little on its whole
length
Mount wide
side
Fig. 30 - Prisme positioning
8. MAINTENANCE
The WINDCUBE has been designed in a way to reduce the system maintenance to an
absolutely necessary minimum.
Two levels of maintenance are required to ensure long lasting operation and extend
operation time between failures:
- Light Maintenance, i.e. the replacement
replaceme of consumables
- Heavy Maintenance, i.e. the servicing of the WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE itself
8.1. Light Maintenance
Perform following maintenance on a regular basis!
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• At least once every month, make sure that the WINDCUBE

WINDCUBE window is not
obstructed by dirt and dust particles that could not be removed by
b the wiper.
Clean these window if needed with appropriate cleaning fluids (water and
alcohol) and tissues, dedicated to optics care and cleaning
• Change silica gel containers after servicing the system with opened doors in
humid conditions.
conditions
Any other kind of humidity absorber

absor that do not catch water
permanently is not suitable for WINDCUBE™.
WINDCUBE™
• Fill wiper liquid container (2L) with water and alcohol (5%) every month
approximately.. Add some alcohol for very cold weather conditions operation
(10%).
• Change wiper blade every 6 months
8.2. Heavy maintenance program
It is highly recommended to ensure at least once a year a full check-up

check
of the WINDCUBE in order to reduce the risk of breakdown and to extend the
product lifetime.
The warranty contract provides assistance in the case of the

WINDCUBE hardware or software breakdown. It does not include scheduled
maintenance operations.
WINDCUBE rotation stage has to be checked at least every two years of use. A spare part
can be provided during maintenance if LEOSPHERE has been appointed at least 2 months
before maintenance period.
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9. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

WINDCUBE is a compact and easy to set-up set up Lidar instrument that can be displaced and
re-installed at different locations
location very easily.
Handle with Care – Do not put up side down.
In all circumstances, it is important to respect the following rules in

order to maintain WINDCUBE
WINDCUBE system in a proper way when moving it: it
• Always ensure that the WINDCUBE

WINDCUBE is powered off before any transportation.
transportation You
may follow the switching off procedure (4.3).
(
• Remove any moving parts that might have been placed inside WINDCUBETM casing
(temperature probes, silicant gel bags).
bags)
• Empty water tank.
• Take up WINDCUBE’s
WINDCUBE feet at maximum height with both fine and roughly
adjustments.
• Put WINDCUBE in flight case with care as shown on Fig. 32 (Peltier door on wide
foam). Screw its protective cover before you close the flight case.
When closing the flight case, take care to fit the black marks on the
case (Fig. 31).
Fig. 31 - Black marks on flight case
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Screws for
protective
cover
Protective
cover
Peltier door on
wide foam side
Convertor
support
Fig. 32 - Storage of the WINDCUBE

 in flight case
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10. CUSTOMER SERVICES AND WARRANTY
10.1. Hotline
The WINDCUBE users have access to a free Hotline* in the case when any assistance is
required, regarding the system’s operations or maintenance.
Qualified software, optoelectronics and LIDAR engineers provide

support ** over the Hotline Phone Number + 33 1 69 35 88 23 or 88 56 *** or
support@leosphere.fr from Monday to Friday between 10am to 5pm (GMT+1).
(GMT+1)
* free Hotline of 30 hour credit.. Communication cost can not be charged to LEOSPHERE.
** in certain countries a local first-level
level support is available and provided during the LEOSPHERE Training
*** if the phone number was to change a new one will be immediately communicated to the WINDCUBE users
10.2. Warranty
Unless provided otherwise, the LEOSPHERE’s
LEOSPHERE products
(instruments and software) are warranted for 1 year (components
and labor) from the date of delivery and are applicable only to
delivered materials.
No goods shall be returned without LEOSPHERE’s prior written

agreement! If the user invokes
invokes the warranty LEOSPHERE shall determine
intervention method!
• Return of goods is applicable only to goods that have not been modified or altered in
any manner and must be done in original packaging.
pac
• The warranty does not cover non-capital
non pital goods, the cost of which is supported by the
owner.
• The warranty does not cover replacement and/or repairs resulting from either
outwear, ageing or tear of the instrument components,
components instrument deterioration,
demolitions and accidents resulting from negligence or disregard of the operating
instructions enclosed in this document, from lack of supervision, maintenance or
stocking, or from manipulation or use not conforming to LEOSPHERE or
manufacturer’s
rer’s specifications.
• The warranty does not convey 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
arranty does not constitute a maintenance contract
contract which must be the object of
a separate contract.
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1. SAFETY, REGULATIONS AND LIABILITIES .......................................... 7

1.2. Laser Radiation Hazards......................................................................................................................8

1.3. Mechanical Safety ................................................................................................................................8

1.4. Electrical Safety ....................................................................................................................................8

1.5. LIDAR System Limits of Use ...............................................................................................................9

2. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................... 10

4.3. Switching off procedure ....................................................................................................................30

4.4. Test Procedure ...................................................................................................................................31

5. DATA FILE STRUCTURE ...................................................................... 31

5.2. Type of files .........................................................................................................................................31

6. REMOTE CONTROL .............................................................................. 39

7. PRISM REPLACEMENT ........................................................................ 40

8.2. Heavy maintenance program ............................................................................................................42

9. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE ................................................... 43

10. CUSTOMER SERVICES AND WARRANTY ....................................... 45

10.2. Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................45

All Users of the WINDCUBE™

The Laser used in the WINDCUBE

Contact information regarding this document

LEOSPHERE LIDAR Environmental Observations,

1. SAFETY, REGULATIONS AND LIABILITIES

• The WINDCUBE has been designed to comply with EN 60825-1

The Laser itself used in the WINDCUBE

Meaning of the used Caution Labels:

Caution! Risk of exposure to invisible hazardous Laser radiation

Caution! Risk of electric shock

Caution! Call attention to a procedure, practice or condition that could

1.1. LIDAR Operation

Before powering up and operating the WINDCUBE™

Be sure that all features and controls of WINDCUBE

Use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than specified in

1.2. Laser Radiation Hazards

Avoid looking through the WINDCUBE

Always wear IR (1.55 µm) radiation protective goggles when

1.3. Mechanical Safety

Mind the heavy weight of the WINDCUBE

1.4. Electrical Safety

Mind that the WINDCUBE  AC/DC power converter contains

Always unplug the WINDCUBE

Check power supply grounding. Poor ground quality might

1.5. LIDAR System Limits of Use

The WINDCUBE systems supplied by LEOSPHERE are intended to be

In no case the LEOSPHERE LIDAR devices are designed and ensured

All the instructions written in this manual

2.1. WINDCUBE - Principle of Measurement

2.2. WINDCUBE – Block Diagram

The WINCUBE is composed of 3 main elements (Fig.2) :

• Optical Head - containing the emission and reception optics

2.3. WINDCUBE – Outside and Inside

Adjustable Feet Paddlocks

Temperature Electronit Unit

2.4. WINDCUBE – Performances and

3.1. Inventory and Inspection

3.2. WINDCUBE Deployment

In case the floor is wet and soft on site location,location it is highly

• Using a manual compass, orientate

NOTE: WINDCUBE protection cover should not be installed

VDC voltage converter provided by Leosphere follows previous

Connecting power supply cable automatically starts WindCubeTM

Fig. 8 - Connection Trap

NOTE: The user can connect