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Issue: 8 (Applies to firmware 2387 6.09 onwards)
Document number: 1390-PS-0039
4. Requirements & Installation
4.1. Requirements
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Host system - One of the following:
PC with an internal or external interface compatible with the RS422 output from the WindObserver 65.
Gill WindDisplay.
Other equipment with I/O compatibility to the WindObserver 65 option selected.
For example if the unit has Digital outputs, a Data Logger, Chart Recorder, or PC fitted with an ADC card.
Networking - Multiple WindObserver 65 units can be networked.
Software - One of the following:
Gill Wind Software used as a Terminal program only (Wizard and Sync Comms not applicable). Wind will run on
PC’s up to and including Windows 11 and can be downloaded free from:-
http://www.gillinstruments.com/main/software.html
TeraTerm or PuTTY.
Other Terminal Emulation software packages.
Cable and Junctions Box
To connect between the WindObserver 65 and the host system. The unit is supplied with a base mounted connector
system or flying cable options (requiring a mast mounted junction box (not provided)) for onward connection.
If using a flying cable option it must be retained with a cable tie within 150mm of the base of the anemometer.
Mounting Bracket
The WindObserver 65 can be supplied with a short or long base mount to use with a mounting adaptors
The WindObserver 65 can be attached to the bracket via the four tapped holes in the base mount fitted to the unit. The
gasket supplied can be fitted between the sensor and its mounting bracket when it is important to minimise the effects
of corrosion should two dissimilar metals be used.
In the event that the mounting bracket supplied by the customer is not flat or does not form complete support for the
anemometer base; the customer must fit a mounting ring as shown in Figure 2a.
Mounting Pole
The WindObserver 65 can be supplied with a pole mount that provides the option to attach to a pole with or without a
thread (pole not provided). The WindObserver 65 can be retained to the pole via the three tapped holes in the pole
mount fitted to the unit.
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