Gill WindSonic User Manual

WindSonic Doc No 1405 PS 0019 Issue 28 November 2019
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12.3 Using Safe Mode to get Communication and to
change Settings
If an option 2 or 3 unit is not communicating an output then try the Safe Mode feature as
detailed following.
Operation Method Summary.
Connect the Option 2 or 3 WindSonic as per the above connection diagram.
With WindSonic power off, set up a Terminal connection but with the Baud rate set to
19200 (this can be at variance with the original WindSonic Baud rate setting).
Hold down the * character (shift 8) and apply power to the WindSonic. After approximately
3 seconds the unit will respond with Safe Mode.
Remove any * characters on screen or press the Enter key.
WindSonic
9 Way circular connector
RS232 to USB
Signal names
Pin nos.
Cable – 4 twisted pairs
Converter
TXD
RXD
5
7
RX Data Input
TX Data Output
Signal Ground
1
Signal Ground
Do NOT connect
at this end
N/A
Screen and drain wires
Chassis ground
V + supply
V - supply
2
3
+
–
DC Power supply
(See Para 7.3.2)

Gill WindSonic Specifications

General

Brand	Gill
Model	WindSonic
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English