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Lufft VENTUS-UMB - User Manual

Lufft VENTUS-UMB
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Lufft VENTUS-UMB Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryAccessories
Measuring principleUltrasonic
Wind direction measuring range0 to 360°
Operating temperature range-40 to +70 °C
Power supply12 to 30 V DC
Accuracy Wind Direction± 3°
InterfaceRS485, SDI-12
Accuracy Wind Speed±0.3 m/s
MaterialAluminium
DescriptionUltrasonic wind sensor for measuring wind speed and direction

Summary

Please Read Before Use

Symbols Used

Explains symbols used in the manual to highlight important information.

Safety Instructions

Critical safety guidelines for operation and installation of the equipment.

Designated Use

Defines the intended purpose and conditions for using the equipment.

Incorrect Use

Details consequences of improper usage and potential damage to the device.

Warranty

Outlines the warranty period and conditions for forfeiture.

Brand Names

Lists brand names mentioned and their ownership rights.

Scope of Supply

Order Number

Accessories

Additional Documents and Software

Equipment Description

Wind

Explains the ultrasonic measurement principle for wind speed and direction.

Virtual Temperature

Describes how virtual temperature is calculated from sound propagation.

Air Pressure

Explains the measurement of air pressure using an integrated sensor.

Heating

Details the heating elements and their function for winter operation.

Heating mode

Describes the different modes for operating the device's heating system.

Heating capacity

Explains the settings for heating power and capacity.

Heater Turn Off on Over; Under Voltage

Details the automatic shut-off function for voltage fluctuations.

Generation of Measurements

Current Measurement (act)

Describes how the last measurement is transmitted and stored.

Minimum and Maximum Values (min and max)

Explains how min/max values are calculated from stored measurements.

Average Value (avg)

Details the calculation of average values from stored measurements.

Vectorial Average Value (vct)

Explains the vectorial calculation for wind speed and direction.

Measurement Output

Virtual Air Temperature

Lists output channels and measuring ranges for virtual air temperature.

Heating Temperature

Details output channels and ranges for heating temperatures.

Air Pressure

Lists output channels and ranges for air pressure measurements.

Wind Speed

Details output channels and ranges for wind speed.

Wind Direction

Lists output channels and ranges for wind direction.

Wind Measurement Quality

Explains the output for wind measurement quality and its interpretation.

Status Information

Describes the output status codes for supply and heating.

Installation

Fastening

Provides instructions and tools for physically mounting the sensor.

North Alignment

Details the procedure for aligning the sensor to magnetic North.

Selecting the Installation Location

Provides points to consider for choosing an optimal installation site.

Installation Sketch

Visual representation of recommended installation setup.

Connections

Pin assignment full duplex

Details pin configuration for full duplex communication.

Pin assignment half duplex;analog interface

Details pin configuration for half duplex/analog interfaces.

Pin assignment SDI-12 interface

Details pin configuration for SDI-12 interface.

Supply Voltage

Specifies the required supply voltage and unit approval.

RS485 Interface

Describes the RS485 interface capabilities and restrictions.

Analog Interface Circuits

Explains the analog output configurations and settings.

Control line

Details the function and configuration of the control line.

Connection to ISOCON-UMB (8160.UISO)

Shows connection diagram for ISOCON-UMB.

Use of surge protector (8379.USP-V)

Refers to connection example for surge protector.

SDI12 Connection

Explains SDI-12 connection options and wiring.

Commissioning

Configuration and Test

Lufft ConfigTool

Introduces the configuration software and its features.

Configuration

Details the process of configuring the sensor settings.

Sensor selection

Describes how to select the sensor type in the configuration tool.

Device settings

Overview of all configurable parameters for the Ventus device.

Device identification

Explains how to identify and describe the device.

Device parameters

Details device-specific parameters like Baudrate and Protocol.

Communication parameters

Lists and explains various communication parameter settings.

Heating Parameters

Details the configurable heating parameters like mode and capacity.

Wind Parameters

Covers configurable parameters for wind measurement.

Pressure Parameters

Details configurable parameters for pressure measurement.

Analog outputs

Explains configuration options for analog output channels.

Value retrieval

Describes how to retrieve measured values using the configuration tool.

Firmware Update

Maintenance

Technical Data

Measuring Range; Accuracy

Details the performance limits and precision of measurements.

Drawing

Provides a dimensional drawing of the sensor.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Fault Description

Disposal

Repair; Corrective Maintenance

Appendix

Channel List Summary

Lists available data channels and their properties.

Channel List Summary per TLS2002 FG3

Specific channel list for TLS2002 FG3 processing.

Communication in Binary Protocol

Explains data communication using the binary protocol.

Communication in ASCII Protocol

Details data communication via the ASCII protocol.

Communication in NMEA Protocol

Describes data transmission using the NMEA protocol.

Communication in SDI-12 Mode

Explains data communication in SDI-12 mode.

Communication in Modbus Mode

Details data communication using Modbus protocols.

List of Figures

Keyword Index

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