Gill Instruments 1561-PK-020 User Manual

WindMaster and WindMaster Pro 1561-PS-0001. Issue 11 February 2017
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Contents
Contents 2
1. FOREWORD 5
2. INTRODUCTION 5
3. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 6
Polar definition 7
U, V, and W axes definition 7
Effects of temperature, barometric pressure, rainfall and humidity 7
Measurement sequence 8
Signal processing 8
4. SPECIFICATION 9
5. PRE-INSTALLATION 11
5.1. Equipment supplied 11
5.2. Software 11
5.3. Ordering Options 11
5.4. Accessories 12
5.5. Packaging 12
5.6. Installation requirements 12
PC requirement 12
Other equipment 12
Connection 12
Power supply 12
6. INSTALLATION 13
6.1. Installation Guidelines 13
6.2. Bench system test 13
6.3. Cable type 13
6.4. Cable length 14
6.5. Grounding (Earthing) 14
6.6. Connections 15
6.6.1 WindMaster 1590-PK-020/W), WindMaster RA 1590-PK-130, WindMaster Pro 1561-PK-
020/W), WindMaster Pipe Mount 1590-PK-050 (with Pipe Mount Adaptor removed). 15
31 Way Connector Cable Assembly. 16
Connector Pin & Conductor positions 17
6.6.2 WindMaster 1590-PK-050 Pipe Mount Box Connection Details and WindMaster and
WindMaster Pro Pipe Mount Box Connection Details (Spared Item 1590-PK-048). 19
6.7. Connection to a PC using RS 232 22
6.8. Connection to a PC using RS 422 22
6.9. Connection to a PC via a Power and Communications Interface WindMaster (1590-PK-020/W
+options, WindMaster RA 1390-PK-130+options and WindMaster Pro (1561-PK-020/W + options). 23
Environmental 23
PCI Electrical Power Requirements 23
PCI Operation. 23
Connector Pin and Cable Assignments for PCI/A 24
PCIA Box (1189-PK-020) WindMaster Analogue Output Connections. 24
6.10. Using RS485, 2 Wire, WindMaster/WindMaster Pro Networking 26
6.11. Mechanical installation 27
Location 27
Orientation 27
Alignment and Dimensions 27
Part 1590-PK-130 North Marker and WindMaster RA Dimensions 28
Part 1590-PK-050 WindMaster Pipe Mount Dimensions 29
Corrosion 29
Grounding (Earthing) 30
Mounting WindMaster (1590-PK-020/W +options and WindMaster Pro (1561-PK-020/W + options). 30
Cable strain relief 30

Gill Instruments 1561-PK-020 Specifications

General

Brand	Gill Instruments
Model	1561-PK-020
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English