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If any problems should arise we will do all we can to ensure that measurements can be resumed in the shortest possible time. In the event of inappropriate use, or mechanical or electrical overloading we provide no warranty. We accept no liability for any form of consequential damage. The right to make alterations is reserved. Ammonit Gesellschaft fr Messtechnik mbH Wrangelstrae 100 10997 Berlin Germany www.ammonit.de Manual Data Logger English Edition 1.4.0. Order No. WICOM-32: P2500 METEO-32: P2510 METEO-32X: P2520 February 2005
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Dear Customer, The Data Logger from Ammonit is a piece of professional equipment with which you can record the meteorological details of a location, and all the data necessary for estimating the wind energy potential of a site. The logger can be used flexibly and is suited for a wide range of applications. The implemented standards of measurement evaluation and data security meet the requirements of professional specialists. But the ease of use means that even beginners can handle the Data Logger successfully. Read the manual carefully before installation, and please remember that time spent now setting up the logger properly might save you from losing important data! We hope you find this manual clear and easy to understand. If you have any comments or suggestions please do not hesitate to let us know. You can contact us at: Tel.: +49 (0)30 600 31 88-0 Fax +49 (0)30 600 31 88-10 E-mail info@ammonit.de Website: www.ammonit.de We wish you success in your work!
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1. Installation 1.1. Overview 1.2. Starting up 1.3. Display & button functions 2. Sensors 2.1. Anemometer 2.2. Wind vane 2.3. Hygro/Thermo inputs 2.4. Air pressure 2.5. Pyranometer 2.6. Precipitation sensor 2.7. Recording other inputs 2.8. Ultrasonic anemometer 2.9. External sensor power supply 2.10. The Xtend-inputs 2.11. Internal measurements 2.12. External signal converters 2.13. Logger cascading 3. Data registration 3.1. Measurement series 3.1.1.Scan intervals 3.1.2.Log interval 3.1.3.Pre-evaluation in the log interval 3.1.4.Storage organisation or time series 3.1.5.Data format of measurement series 3.2. Wind statistics 3.2.1.Frequency distribution of the wind speed 4 7 7 10 11 17 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 25 25 26 27 27 28 29
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3.2.2.Frequency distribution of wind direction 3.2.3.Data format on the display 3.2.4.Data format in PC 3.3. Slow Motion Recorder (SMR) 4. Data Logger and PC 4.1. Software CALLaOLOG02 5. 6. Warnings Remote monitoring with GSM
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7. Energy supply 7.1. Battery supply 7.2. Connecting to an external power supply 7.3. Solar power 7.4. Energy requirements of your system 7.5. Digital output 8. RS485 Functions 8.1. Online access to data 8.2. WindTracker 9. 10. Maintenance and service Annex
Installation
1. Installation
1.1. Overview
The Data Logger is a universal tool for the detailed registration of meteorological data.
The different types of logger "series 32" differ only in the number of input channels, i.e. the three connection sockets of the WICOM-32 are identical to those of the METEO-32 and METEO-32X. So it is very comfortable to use larger loggers in smaller measurement configurations, or alternatively to start using a smaller logger in extended measurement systems.
All Data Loggers have the following characteristics: Recording of measurements at programmable intervals Generation of wind statistics for energy predictions Recording wind data in slow motion over a short period with Slow Motion Recorder (SMR) 3 buttons and a 2-line display for ease of use An operating range from 40 to +85C Low-Low-power electronics and stand-by mode for energy conservation Precision real-time clock < 25 ppm over the entire temperature range (max. deviation approx. 1 minute / month) Powered by standard 9V-block batteries (lithium type optional) Socket for external 10-26 V DC supply Separate supply for wind sensors, with overload cut-out GSM-option for data transfer and e-mail / text messages Self-control of supply sources and internal temperature Plausibility testing of measurements Transmission of warnings (GSM option) Non-transient data storage / 1000 KB (approx. 500 000 values) Updating of user software via serial interface and GSM RS232-interface for rapid data transfer at 38400 baud Data compression by up to 30% RS485-interface for options, e.g. connection of ultrasound anemometers User friendly Software with schematic layout for multi-logger management
Socket 1: Data
Socket 2: Supply
Socket 3: Wind
Socket 4: Meteo
Socket 5: Xtend
5- pin
RS232-Data port 2 x Wind direction, Sensor supply 1 x air pressure, 1 x global irradiation, 1 x precipitation, sensor supply 1 x air temperature,
External supply,
3 x Wind strength
1 x rel. humidity,
Switching output
AMMONIT GmbH / February 2005 5-channel logger: WICOM-32 10-channel logger: METEO-32 18-channel logger: METEO-32X
RS485-interface
Installation
1.2. Starting up
After you have unpacked the logger, you should first familiarise yourself with the basic functions. To do this you must connect it to a power supply. Either inset the batteries, or connect to an external e.g. 12 V DC supply. You will find detailed information about the energy supply in Chapter "Energy supply". The display then comes on and as the system starts it shows:
e.g.
and the measurement operations begin. Ex works, the Data Logger has the following default settings: Central European Time (CET) / Central European Daylight Savings Time (CETDST) All available input channels are activated (mean values) Measurement interval = 1 second Storage interval = 10 minutes
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Installation
The Data Logger has a 2-line display and three buttons on the lefthand side. The buttons can be used to display various information and to carry out test functions, making it easier to check the system during installation and maintenance. On-site you only need to check the system is operational and start measurement simply by pushing a button. There is no need to expose sensitive equipment (notebook, PDA) to the weather.
Up Select Down
In order to save power, the display only comes on when necessary. Display on: Display off: Press any button Press and hold the seconds (Select) button for about 2
The display switches off automatically 30 minutes after the last button was pushed.
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The displays are grouped according to topics. You can move through the sequence of topics by briefly pressing down the Select Button as often as required. Topic System Monitor Contents and functions Reports on the current status of the logger (e.g. time, external power supply etc.) and the display of the measurement values of all activated input channels Display of warnings and error reports Manual logging on to a GSM network and display of connection status etc. Display and manual control of the digital switching output Output of the wind data statistics, as required for wind energy predictions Resets all data records and restarts measurements -button again returns
When you have reached "Reset", pressing the you to the first topic "System Monitor".
and When you have selected a topic, then you can press the arrow buttons (Down and Up) to see the individual displays or to reach special functions. The top line of the display will always show the chosen topic, and the data you need will be displayed in the bottom line.
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Installation
System Monitor This is where the current values are displayed: this is particularly useful during the installation and when checking the system. A new measurement is shown by the brief appearance of a star (*) in * the first line of the display. Note that only activated Input Channels will be displayed, and the measurements will be updated at the selected intervals: Display Logger type & version Date & time Supply voltage No. of stored warnings Measurement Channel 1 Measurement Channel 2 ... Measurement Channel n Down Up
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Warnings Here you can see the stored warnings. For example, these might show if an anemometer has not given an impulse for some time, or if a defective wind-vane has been identified. Warnings are only displayed once, and will be deleted if the cause has been put right. If the fault occurs again then the error report will be repeated. Display Down Up Number Warning 1 Warning 2 Etc. GSM Modem The Data Logger can be equipped with a GSM System, so that data can be downloaded and remote checks carried out. Normally the GSM System will be activated at a chosen time. There are useful help functions which allow use control the operation of the modem manually during installation. Display Modem not registered Activation phase (Modem On, Send PIN, Search Net... etc.) Modem on line (Network-Name Interrupt activation Down Up
-/- )
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Installation
Digital Control The socket for the external power supply includes a pin for a switching output which can be controlled remotely by PC-software or GSM/SMS. The control signal can be for example to activate a sensor heating or a modem. Here this signal can be switched on or off manually. Display OFF (Pin is open) ON (Pin is GND) Statistics The wind statistics required for energy applications can be read off the display and noted. In the first line you will see in parentheses what the second line displays, for example (run) refers to the statistics currently being set up. Display Logger no. & start date No. of evaluations Mean - Anemometer 1 Max. - Anemometer 1 Frequency 0..1 m/s Frequency 1..2 m/s Etc. See description of statistical data Down Up Down Up
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Reset The Reset function starts the logger again and deletes all the existing data. It is normally only needed after the installation or relocation of the Data Logger to restart the system. Re-setting involves pressing the buttons in a specific sequence in order to prevent unintended or unauthorised deletion of data. Display reset? Reset? REset? etc. (until the display shows RESET) RESET! Look out! 1. Press down and hold! 3. Release button! 2. Press down in addition! Down Up
RESET! or "u missed it", if it failed The configuration parameters are not deleted or changed using the "RESET" function. For information about these changes see the chapter on "Maintenance".
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Sensors
2. Sensors
The connections to the sockets of the individual logger types are 100% compatible. The WICOM-32 can register three wind speeds and two wind directions, whereas the METEO-32 also has additional sockets for humidity, temperature, air pressure, global irradiation and precipitation and the METEO-32X has additional inputs which are not pre-defined (ADC, Counter, Status). Details of the wiring to the sockets is provided in the Annex.
2.1. Anemometer
To measure wind speed attach an anemometer with impulse output. The characteristic of the anemometer is given in the form of a linear equation with a gradient and an intercept at 0 m/s: v = a I + b v = Wind speed a = Gradient of characteristic I = Pulse rate b = Intercept of characteristic The parameters are entered with the "CALLaLOG" software: the gradient is in 0.1mm/pulse rate and the intercept in cm/s. The Data Logger counts the pulses of the anemometer signal and calculates the wind speed (in m/s) to one decimal place. The individual measurement values therefore represent exact means for each completed measurement interval. The display shows the wind speed in [m/s]
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d=U+O
The measurement values are presented in 1-steps from 1 ... 360, measured clockwise:
Vane1 : 342
Any implausible measurement values are documented as "777". The directional data is stored in 1 degree steps. Mean values are calculated, and of course the mean of "1" and "359" is recorded as "North (360)" and not "180"!
T=aU-b
T= a= U= b=
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The gradient is in C/V. The temperature reading in C for 0 V output voltage is entered as the Intercept value. The display shows the value in C:
Temp.1:
18.4C
Temperature data is stored in tenths of a Kelvin. [0C = 273,15 Kelvin] The humidity sensor consists of a capacitor sensor element with an integrated converter circuit. For the calculation enter the gradient in %rel.humidity . Volt
F=aU
Hygro : 45 %
The relative humidity values are stored in % .
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2.5. Pyranometer
These inputs are only available for the "METEO" versions. Pyranometer, e.g. from the "CM" series of Kipp & Zonen, will be connected via pre-amplifier which aligned the V signal to the data logger (0 - 1.2V). The output signal is proportional to the global radiation. For the calibration you must enter the gradient of the characteristic in [ W/m/V ] as parameters.
R=aU
N=aI
The display shows the precipitation during the last measurement interval [0.1 mm]:
Rain:
4.8 mm
Data is stored in [0.1 mm/minute], so that before evaluation the numbers must be divided by 10.
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Sensors
Note that the vertical wind speed is stored with an offset of "1000". Three-digit values indicate downward air flows. Before connecting up the sensors these should be configured appropriately. The necessary settings are shown in the connection plan. Further information about the sensors can be found in the anemometer manuals. AMMONIT GmbH / February 2005 21
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Note: the internal temperature is recorded with an offset of +40C, so it is always necessary to subtract 40 from the value before any evaluation.
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The "Slave"-logger is cascaded via the RS485-interface and the parameters must be set as usual (enter measurement interval, activate channels, enter slope and offset, etc). In addition it is necessary to set the following: Logger number: Value between 95 and 99 (matching the address in Master) Slave mode: Activate (see Settings / RS485 Options)
Please note that: When the logger is in Slave mode no other functions are allowed via the RS485-interface (Sonics, Scada-output, etc. must be switched off) A logger in "slave mode draws a constant 50 mA, because it can no longer revert to standby status in the breaks between measurements.
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Data registration
3. Data registration
The entire memory available on the data logger is subdivided into: measurement series memory Wind statistics memory Slow Motin Recorder (SMR)
The data of measurement series and wind statistics are subdivided into blocks. In the measurement series memory, one block of data encompasses the measurements for one day; in the statistics memory, one block encompasses one statistic. Both individual memories are organized as shift registers. When there is no space left in a memory, the system overwrites the respective oldest stored block. This protects the user against data loss, because even that data which has already been read out remains "logged" in the shift register memory until memory space is required for newer data. Because the various data sets overlap chronologically, data from several read-outs can be joined continuously.
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accordance to a standard. In other cases it is best to choose scan intervals of at least 10 seconds. Shorter intervals may be necessary for turbulence measurements. Please note also, that power consumption increases at shorter scan intervals. 3.1.3. Pre-evaluation in the log interval The scan values acquired within a log interval can be separately programmed and calibrated for each channel.
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Data registration
3.1.4. Storage organisation or time series The shift register for the measurement series is subdivided into blocks. Each block encompasses one day; the system automatically inserts a block mark after midnight. Each block mark has a time code assigned to it. After the entire memory is allocated, the oldest block - this corresponds to one day - is deleted. When the system is being programmed such that the entire memory is occupied before a block mark has been set, the system stops logging the time series when there is no more space. In this case it is only possible to free the memory by pressing "Reset".
3.1.5. Data format of measurement series Data output can be in TEXT files as ASCII code that the user can read directly and process with most text editors. A new time code is inserted into the data after a RESET, after a cold start or after an interruption in the measurement operation and automatically at:
Identification letter Starting time / and date Scan interval in [s] Number of scan values
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and the number of columns correspond to the parameters programmed into the parameter file. Example of a measurement delivering a wind speed: average value (4.5 m/s), maximum value (6.2 m/s), standard deviation (1.4 m/s) and mean wind direction 156:
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Synchronisation
Scan interval
Generally, the user will want to think and work in "round" intervals. To support this, the scan interval is always synchronised to the full minute. Thus, after a RESET command, the user must wait until the clock reaches the next full minute before the just programmed measurement operation starts.
Synchronisation Log interval
Every midnight the log interval is synchronised to the full hour - even if this results in an incomplete log interval just before 24:00 hrs.
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Statistics parameters Memory reserves: Averaging time: Store statistic after: 4 1 1 Statistics Minutes Monthly (calender month)
Each statistic of Data Logger provides: Mean and maximum value of wind speed Frequency distribution of wind speed Frequency distribution of wind direction
The wind speed that is recorded by a second anemometer at a different measurement level calculates as well mean and maximum wind speed and frequency distribution. 3.2.1. Frequency distribution of the wind speed The frequency distribution indicates how often a certain wind speed occurs. The Data Logger provides 29 wind classes each 1m/s wide. The upper class contains all averaging above 28 m/s wind speed You get these values as relative frequency in % for the whole measurement period. This provides the analytically basis for determining the energy content of the wind and also for the so-called Weibull distribution which is occasionally used to characterise wind sites. The following graph represents an example of frequency distribution of wind speed. This graph - as well as further pictures shown in this manual - is drawn with the evaluation software "ALWIN for Windows" (copyright Deutsches Windenergie-Institut and Ammonit / Order No. P7005).
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ALWIN "imports" the measurement data of a Data Logger directly to your PC. Above picture shows the frequency distribution as diagram. ALWIN calculates the parameter for Rayleigh- and Weibull distribution from the measurement data (see above curves in the diagram). And it links the data with the power curves of various wind energy converters. Thus, you get a prognosis of the energy yield, but keep in mind to consider further influences as hub height and air density. 3.2.2. Frequency distribution of wind direction The recorded wind direction is classified into sectors of 10 aperture each. The 36 sectors are north centred and start with the sector zero= S0 (355 to 5). For each sector you get the average wind speed and the frequency distribution of the wind direction as well as the mean wind speed for the resp. sector, measured with anemometer no. 1. Graph in ALWIN:
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Data registration
The left part of the graph shows the frequency distribution of the wind direction and the right part the mean wind speed of the resp. sector. At the site of above example most of the energy can be gained from west to north west direction: important for positioning of several WECs at one site. 3.2.3. Data format on the display If you have activated the theme "Statistics" with the button, you can read off the statistical data on display. First you get the headline of the current statistic on display:
99 03feb03 00:00
The headline starts with device number, followed by the date and hour at which the following statistic was created ( here 3. February 2003, 00:00 oclock at midnight). The following output show the number of previous measurements, than avarage and maximum wind speed of the first anemometer.
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0- 1 m/s 0.7%
1- 2 m/s 7.2%
etc. as long as the data is in the classes. The sum made up fromall wind classes may deviate insignificantly from 100 % due to rounded values.
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Next the frequencies of the wind direction devided in 36 sectors with 10 wide each, together with the average wind speed in this sector measured with anemometer 1. Sectors with no values are not shown.
D 0
1.9%
3.4
D 1
1.2%
3.2
etc. If you recorded a second wind speed, next the values S2(ave) and S2(max) as well as the frequency distribution of the second anemometer follow. Now the output of the current statistic block is finished. 3.2.4. Data format in PC The data is stored ALWIN compatible as text file on your PC. If you would like to integrate the data in specific evaluation software, see below information about data format. Each statistic starts with a status line:
ID code "#" for statistics block Device-Nr. 08 Start: 20.10.89 21:13 hrs Time passed: 738 minutes (always 5 digits) Averaging time: 10 minutes
#08102089211300738 10
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v 35 70 41 111 12 4 1 0 0 ... 0 0 0
and for a second anemometer
et c.
v/r-35 10 3 18 0 0 1 3 4 5 0 0 5 2 9 6 9 6 1 4 1 3 2
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To allow you to make best use of this option, several parameters can be adjusted: The threshold for the start signal in [dm/s]. The switching output is activated during a recording Recurring recordings are possible, in case there is a new event After a measurement, the initial measurement value can be set as the new threshold
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The start signal can also lead to a text message (SMS) being sent to a pre-set GSM-number. This function can be switched on by the recipient sending the message "E+" to the Logger. This is a very simple way of achieving an automatic alarm when the wind speed exceeds a chosen value. Please note that in the case of repeat events, a new text message will be sent each time. The function can be switched off at any time by sending the message "E-". The data is stored in text files in a separate directory. At the start of every file a line specifies the time when the start signal was received. The number of columns and the order of the data in a line are always the same, however many sensors are attached: the first three columns are for the 3 anemometers, and this is followed by the values for the two wind vanes. In the example only one sensor was attached in each case: E 02/27/03 11:57:00 1*1 57 0 0 257 777 56 0 0 257 777 54 0 0 256 777 56 0 0 257 777 61 0 0 254 777 60 0 0 253 777 61 0 0 251 777 61 0 0 252 777 etc. ... in all 180 lines (900 measurement values)
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The program "CALLaLOG02" enables simple configuration, monitoring and manually or time- controlled data transfer. Each user-defined measurement system can be attached over modem or cable. Several logger can be grouped in individual projects and each project can be assigned its own interface and a separate inquiry time. All projects with user-defined measurement systems can be supervised with this software fast and clearly. Commonly used settings can be access over a Button directly. For example: a "click" on the Button "Settings..." will be indicated the most important attitudes of the selected Data logger and a click on the button "Channels" will be able to see and configure the different channels. The software "CALLaLOG02" and a suitable cable for connection between PC and logger are included in delivery with Ammonit Data logger. Quick start CALLaLOG2002 Your Data Logger is supplied with CALLaLOG2002 software for WINDOWS, that A short introduction, covering: 1. Copying the necessary files 2. Creating a new client with "Projects" and "Loggers" 3. Using the WINDOWS TAPI Interface or the serial interface 4. Connecting a logger 5. Using the "tabsheets" 6. Using the "Settings..." window 1. Copying the necessary files You need a drive "c.\ with a directory "c:\ammonit. If this directory is not present it will be automatically created during the installation of CALLaLOG2002. If you already have a version of CALLaLOG2002 installed on your PC please follow these steps: 1. Create a main directory c: \ammonit\callalog02 and copy the new "*.csi"-file contained in the software pack to this location. 2. Should the file "latestopen_client.ccl" already exist rename it to allow creation of a new file. Now open your previous version of CALLaLOG2002 and select "save all" in the menu..
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3. Note: If you open a new client without saving the old one, the file "latestopen_client.ccl" will be OVERWRITTEN!
2. Creating a new client with "Projects" and "Loggers" The WELCOME screen Select "Create new Client"
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Select "new project" and/or "new site/logger" from the menu and enter an appropriate name. After creating your project with all desired loggers, save your settings with the "save all" command. Always save before leaving the program, or your changes will be lost. The button "Start with last client" on the Welcome screen allows you to quickly and easily access your previous configuration. 3. Using the WINDOWS TAPI Interface or the serial interface The WINDOWS TAPI Interface allows you to connect to the data logger. The necessary settings can be made directly on the "project page. Click on "Select Connection Interface..." and choose a connection.
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When leaving the WINDOWS TAPI window you might experience a short pause before it closes. This is normal, and does not indicate an error in the settings.. 4. Connecting a logger Connect your data logger to the COMx port. On activating a logger, the button "connect" appears on the "logger" page.
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The "connect" button activates the link directly via COMx or alternately via modem and transmits the password. After successful connection the other buttons are activated too. You can close the connection by selecting "disconnect.." at any time. Selecting a different logger/client/project will also close the connection. 5. Using the "tabsheets" The connection to the Data Logger is separated every time you change a "tabsheet" or select a symbol. You see the tabsheets on the right side of the screen. a) The CLIENT You can use the "Client-tabsheet" to access the directories in which you have stored your data. Access via a network is also possible.
b) The Project
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Click on a project symbol or on a button of the Client-tabsheet, to select and interface. (See the chapter: "Using the WINDOWS TAPI Interface or the serial interface") When you activate this tabsheet you can also see all the logger which belong to this project. Click on a logger symbol to gain direct access to the data from that logger. c) Site/Logger This is a highlight. The most frequently used commands can be accessed directly via a button.
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You can also view the settings of the Data Logger in offline mode. A connection is only needed to make alterations. With the button "Go Online" you can receive a rapid overview of the data your sensors are currently producing.
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6. Using the "Settings..." screen The "Settings" screen shows the key settings of the chosen Data Logger. It is accessed using the "Settings..." button in the menu of the Logger page. If you are connected with the Data Logger ("Connect.." on), then you can alter the settings as required.
You have direct access to the settings of the Data Logger via the button alongside. Password In order to avoid unwanted alteration of the password, it is necessary to confirm any change: Click on "Password" and enter the new password. You then have access to the button "Upload New Password". Confirm the new password here and it will be stored in the Logger.
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Channels Here you can view the configuration of the individual channels: The data from the Logger such as means, maximums and standard deviations The generation of the measurement and storage intervals
The calibration data (gradient (slope) and intercept (offset)) Give the slope value in 0.1mm, the offset value in cm. Here too the changes must be confirmed with "Upload New Settings".
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Warnings
5. Warnings
In the Data Loggers, measurement values are constantly being checked for their plausibility. As soon as a fault is identified or suspected, the relevant information is stored. This might involve an anemometer which has not given an impulse over a longer period of time, or the solar power supply which is not recharging the battery sufficiently. The warning list can be viewed on the display, and every fault will be reported by text message to a specified recipient if this option has been activated in advance with the text message command "W+". The following measurements are grounds for a "Warning": The external power supply is 5 to 11.8 V The voltage from one of the two batteries is 3 to 6 V The internal temperature is below -35C or above 80C An anemometer has not given an impulse for the past 12 hours An anemometer has measured a value above 65 m/s A wind-vane has not reported a value for the past 12 hours A wind vane reports the error code "777" A rel. humidity measurement lies outside the range 5 to +110% The temperature measurements lie outside the range 30 to +70C The air pressure measurement lies outside the range pre-set offset and 1100 hPa
A measurement channel is not checked for plausibility if it has been switched off (Pre-set slope parameter = "0"). The information in the warning list is stored after the fault has been corrected. Only when the warning is selected on the display does it examine if this point can be deleted. A warning function activated by a text message can be switched off again by the command message " W- ". Note that the warning function itself is deactivated once the report has been sent. This prevents a series of reports being sent for the same fault. The function must therefore be switched back on again once the cause of the fault has been corrected.
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If no laptop computer is available, the time setting can also be made by a text message from a mobile phone. As a temporary solution the preset PIN number "0000" can be used if the card is configured appropriately. After you have set up the logger and connected up the modem, you can test the functions manually (see also Chap. 1.3: Display and button functions).
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After activating the GSM modem various messages appear on the display (Modem ON, Send PIN..., etc.) until the network has been found. As soon as the network operator or his Network code shows on the display, the measurement station is registered and ready. Additional information is shown on the display: "SQ" = Signal quality, over a range from 0 (no signal to 31 (max.).
SQ21 *
As soon as the connection has been established the broken line "-/-" changes to "---".
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Remote supervision of the system without a PC is possible with any mobile telephone capable of sending and receiving SMS text messages. Send one of the messages in the following table to the stations number and you will receive a reply either within seconds or whenever the GSM module is activated next. Function View current data Activate/deactivate digital output of the Data Logger Activate/deactivate warning messages by mobile phone (SMS) To set GSM settings on 02:00, 09:00, 14:00, 21:00, Period of the activation = at a time 3 hours Deactivate GSM modem (stand-by) Start Slow Motion Recorder (SMR) Activate/deactivate SMR message in case of programmed events by mobile phone (SMS) To set a call number for SMS information ("warnings" and "SMR") Afterwards all SMS informations will be send to the addresser of these SMS To set an email-address for SMS information ("warnings" and "SMR")
( )
S T E+ resp. E-
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In reply the logger will transmit any current data back to you (display may vary slightly depending on the mobile phone).
Test logger S55 20Sept02 15:09:21 12.4S1 12.2S2 9.8S3 358D1 352D2 / 22.0Ti 12.4Vx 7.0Vbl 8.8Vbr W- 1 O+ E+
Name of station (or ID number) Station Internal date and time of logger Value Speed1 Value Speed2 Value Speed3 Value Direction1 Direction2/ Logger internal temperature Voltage of external supply Voltage of internal battery left/right Warning messages off (1 message saved), digital output on, SMS information on in case of programmed event (SMR)
A warning for a measurement channel is shown by a "w" before the value. E.g.: "w358D1" shows that an error has been registered for Wind Vane 1 (even though the current values are obviously correct again).
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Energy supply
7. Energy supply
A reliable energy supply is essential for continuous measurements and long-term operations. The Logger can be powered by tow standard Alkaline batteries (9V-blocks), or by lithium type batteries. However, for long-term operations we recommend an additional external power supply, either from a transformer, accumulators, or a complete solar power supply. You will also need an external power supply if you want to attach extra sensors to a METEO Data Logger.
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When operating with the internal batteries the electronics makes sure that the one battery is completely discharged before the second one is used. This is economical, and means that a battery can be replaced without interrupting the measurements. So that you know which battery has to be replaced, there is a line reserved in the "System Monitor" to display the supply voltages:
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Energy supply
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If you have a current consumption of 1 mA, the capacity of the internal batteries is approx. 400...500 days. The life of the batteries decreases by up to 50% in temperatures that are continuously below - 20C.
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8. RS485 Functions
8.1. Online access to data
In some cases, it would be convenient to be able to make the measurements from the sensors linked to the Data Logger available for other applications. For example, the data-sets could also be used in parallel in the SCADA-system of a wind farm control system, and processed there online. The RS485-interface offers a number of convenient options for such purposes. Digital data supply When this option is activated the logger sends out a text via the serial interface which contains the time, continuous measurement data, and stored values. The receiver filters the required information out of this stream of data. A converter installed directly at the Logger can also provide the data in a format required by the network or by the transmission medium. Modbus-controlled data access In this case the Data Logger is defined as "Slave, as described in the section Sensors/Logger cascading. The receiver can call up the measurement values as required. (It is important to use the Modbus protocol.) Analog signal output (with external module) If the recipient requires analog data, this can be provided by an additional converter, also controlled via the RS485-interface. The output signals can either be 0..10V, or alternatively 0/4..20mA.
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8.2. WindTracker
The Young WindTracker is a compact wind speed and wind direction display which can be used directly with Ammonit Loggers. It includes a programmable alarm output. To install the WindTracker, connect the A and B pins between WindTracker (RS-485 terminal) and Logger (RS485 port on Supply) and insert the power supply plug. Setting up the data logger Start CALLaLOG and choose RS485 Options (Connect / Settings / RS485 Options) Enable Wind Display output Select wind data channel (1 or 2) and upload new configuration. Setting up the Windtracker Press and hold ENTER and SELECT keys for about 5 seconds. The left display will show InP. Press SELECT until right display shows SEr. Press ENTER repeatedly until the display returns to normal operation.
Remarks: The measurement interval of the logger should not be more than 3 seconds, so as to avoid a serial error report on the display. You can activate the Alarm function of the wind display. Please read the WindTracker manual for further information.
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How to load factory settings If You want to/need to get back all parameters, which are provided with the unit at delivery state ("factory settings"), proceed like this: check if You need any collected data in the logger, if yes load and save them disconnect ALL supplies (batteries, external) press the "Select" button, hold it down and connect one supply again
wait until You see the text "factory settings" on the display; then You can release the "Select" button: the factory settings are loaded. ATTENTION: As mentioned, this action clears all data within the data logger, there is no recovery possible!
Updates The software for the Data Loggers is constantly being developed further. In order to allow you to benefit from the latest functions and options for your measurement systems, it is possible to upload updated user software via the serial interface, including by telephone or GSM-connections. To obtain the necessary programming files and further information, contact ammonit@ammonit.de.
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10. Annex
- Technical Data - WICOM-32 - Pin assignment - METEO-32 - Pin assignment - METEO-32X - Pin assignment - Connecting sockets of the Data Logger - Chart: wire ident code
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Technical Data Housing: Material Dimensions Weight Protection type Connector sockets Cap screw Power Supply: Operating batteris Polycarbonat HxBxT [mm]: 120 x 200 x 75 approx. 1 kg IP 65, waterproof Miniature-round-socket connectors screwed: protection type IP 67 V2A
External
2 Alkaline-Batteries, approx. 550mAh (9V E-Block - 6LR61 - PP3) can be replaced by Lithium batteries DC 10 ... 24 Volt
Power consumption: Standby approx. 0,5 mA between the measurements Meas. Operation approx. 45 mA Temperature range: Meas. Operation - 40 ... + 85 C Display readable - 10 ... + 50 C Measurement inputs: Anemometer Number 3 wind speeds Variable Pulses Signal level TTL-Level Meas. range 0 ... 2000 Hz Resolution 0,1 m/s Wind vane (potentiometric) Number 2 wind directions Variable resistance proportion (wiper position of the potentiometer) Meas. range 0 ... 360 Resolution 1 Potentiometer 2000 ... 10000 resistance
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Wind vane (opto-electronic) Number 2 wind speeds Variable serial data Meas. range 0 ... 360 Resolution 11.25 Humidity probe Number 1 rel. humidity Variable DC Voltage Meas. range 0 V ... 1230 mV Resolution 1% RH Thermo probe Number 1 temperature Variable DC Voltage Meas. range 0 V ... 1230 mV Resolution 0,1 K Air pressure probe Number 1 air pressure Variable DC Voltage Meas. range 0 V... 5000 mV Resolution 1 hPa Rain Number 1 Rain Variable Pulses Meas. range 0 ... 1000 Hz Resolution 0.1 mm Analog input Number 4 Variable DC Voltage Meas. range 0 .. 1200 mV Resolution 0.1 mV Counter Number 2 Variable Pulses Meas. range 0 ... 2000 Hz Resolution 0.1 Hz Status Number 2 Variable Switcher Signal level TTL-Level Meas. range ON / OFF
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Measurement value processing: Meas. interval 1...60 seconds processing see Chapter data acquisition storage capacity 1000 kByte Memory (EEPROM) Real time clock: Accuracy
< 10 ppm at ambient temperature + 20 C < 25 ppm a temperature range of - 30 ... + 60 C 3V Lithium Button Cells CR2032, approx. 180230mAh approx. 10 years
Display: Alphanumeric display 16 character double spaced Data In / Out: Serial Interface Electr. specification Data transmission
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Wicom-32
Connecting sockets of the Data Logger: 1. Data 6-pin 2. Supply 5-pin 3. Wind 12-pin Pin assignment: Pin Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin 1 2 3** 4 5 Data input Handshake input Data output do not connect Signal ground Handshake output Supply Ground / GND Digital output (GND) External supply: + 10 V ... + 24 V RS - 485 / A RS - 485 / B
Pin Wind A Signal input / wind speed 1 B Signal input / wind speed 2 C Signal input / wind speed 3 D Wind direction 1 / Potentiometer end E / West E Wind direction 1 / Potentiometer start a / East F Wind direction 1 / wiper position R / Direction G Wind direction 1 / Potentiometer start A / East H Anemometer: output + 5V J Wind direction 2* / wiper position R / Direction K Wind direction 2* / Potentiometer end E / West L** External supply: + 10 V ... + 24 V M Ground / GND *) Wind direction 2 / Potentiometer start: connect with Ground
**) interconnected pins
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Meteo-32
Connecting sockets of the Data Logger: 1. Data 6-pin 2. Supply 5-pin 3. Wind 12-pin 4. Meteo 7-pin Pin assignment: Pin Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 Data input Handshake input Data output do not connect Signal ground Handshake output
Pin Supply 1 2 3** 4 5 Ground / GND Digital output (GND) External supply: + 10 V ... + 24 V RS - 485 / A RS - 485 / B
Pin Wind A Signal input / wind speed 1 B Signal input / wind speed 2 C Signal input / wind speed 3 D Wind direction 1 / Potentiometer end E / West E Wind direction 1 / Potentiometer start a / East F Wind direction 1 / wiper position R / Direction G Wind direction 1 / Potentiometer start A / East H Anemometer: output + 5V J Wind direction 2* / wiper position R / Direction K Wind direction 2* / Potentiometer end E / West L** External supply: + 10 V ... + 24 V M Ground / GND *) Wind direction 2 / Potentiometer start: connect with Ground
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Pin Meteo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rel. humidity, 0 V...+1230 mV Air temperature; 0 V...+1230 mV Air pressure; 0 V ...+5000 mV Analog: Volt 1 0 - 1,2V DC Switched external supply, max. 24 VDC Signal input / rain Ground / GND
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Meteo-32X
Connecting sockets of the Data Logger: 1. Data 6-pin 2. Supply 5-pin 3. Wind 12-pin 4. Meteo 7-pin 5. Xtend 8-pin Pin assignment: Pin Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 Data input Handshake input Data output do not connect Signal ground Handshake output
Pin Supply 1 2 3** 4 5 Ground / GND Digital output (GND) External supply: + 10 V ... + 24 V RS - 485 / A RS - 485 / B
Pin Wind A Signal input / wind speed 1 B Signal input / wind speed 2 C Signal input / wind speed 3 D Wind direction 1 / Potentiometer end E / West E Wind direction 1 / Potentiometer start a / East F Wind direction 1 / wiper position R / Direction G Wind direction 1 / Potentiometer start A / East H Anemometer: output + 5V J Wind direction 2* / wiper position R / Direction K Wind direction 2* / Potentiometer end E / West L** External supply: + 10 V ... + 24 V M Ground / GND *) Wind direction 2 / Potentiometer start: connect with Ground
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Pin Meteo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rel. humidity, 0 V...+1230 mV Air temperature; 0 V...+1230 mV Air pressure; 0 V ...+5000 mV Analog: Volt 1 0 - 1,2V DC Switched external supply, max. 24 VDC Signal input / rain Ground / GND
Pin Xtend 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 bit ADC 1 12 bit ADC 2 12 bit ADC 3 12 bit ADC 4 16 bit Counter 1 16 bit Counter 2 Status Status 0 ... 1200 mV 0 ... 1200 mV 0 ... 1200 mV 0 ... 1200 mV Signal input Signal input OFF (=0) / ON (=100) OFF (=0) / ON (=100)
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1. plug Data
(Plan view Data Logger)
2. plug "Supply"
(Plan view Data Logger)
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3. plug "Wind"
(Plan view Data Logger)
4. plug "Meteo"
(Plan view Data Logger)
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4. plug "Xtend"
(Plan view Data Logger)
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Chart:
Pin No
Farbe
colour
color
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
A B C D E F G H J K L
Wei Braun Grn Gelb Grau Rosa Blau Rot Schwarz Violett Grau/Rosa
white brown green yellow grey pink blue red black violet grey/pink
blanco marrn verde amarillo gris color de rosa azul rojo negro violeta gris/ color de rosa rojo/azul
12
rtbl
Rot/Blau
red/blue
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