Gill WindSonic - 7.5 Connecting WindSonic Option 2 or 3 set for default RS422 to a PC using an RS232 Safe Mode Connection

WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 28 November 2019
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7.4 Connecting to a PC using RS232 (Option 1 Sensor)
Notes
1. The cable length for reliable operation is limited to 6.5m (20ft).
(See Section 7.3.1 Cable length.)
2. For longer cable runs, we recommend using the WindSonic configured with RS422
output, and a RS422/232 converter at the PC.
3. Wiring connections below are not applicable to WindSonic Options 2 and 3 set for
RS232 operation.
WindSonic
9 Way circular connector
Typical PC or RS232 to USB
Converter Serial Port
9 Way ‘D’ Connector
Signal names
Pin nos.
Cable – 3 twisted
pairs
Signal names
Pin no's
TXD
RXD
5
7
RXD
TXD
2
3
Signal
Ground
1
Signal Ground
5
Do NOT
connect
at this end
N/A
Screen and drain
wires
Chassis
ground
N/A
V supply -
V supply +
2
3
–
+
DC Power supply
(See Para 7.3.2)
Default Settings
The WindSonic Option 1 unit is factory configured with the following default settings:
M2, U1, O1, L1, P1, B3, H1, NQ, F1, E3, T1, S4, C2, G0, K50,