Lufft VENTUS-UMB - Selecting the Installation Location

Operating Manual V25/09.2019 Ventus / Ventus-X / V200A
Chapter 9 Installation 16
9.3 Selecting the Installation Location
In order to guarantee long service life and correct equipment operation, please pay attention to
the following points when selecting the installation location.
9.3.1 General Instructions
 Stable subsurface for installing the mast
 Free access to the equipment for maintenance works
 Reliable power supply for permanent operation
 Good network coverage when transmitting over a mobile communications network
Note: The computed measurements specifically apply to the equipment location only. No
conclusions can be drawn with regard to the wider environment or a complete road section.
ATTENTION:
 Only approved and tested appliances (conductors, risers etc.) should be used to install
the device on the mast.
 All relevant regulations for working at this height must be observed.
 The mast must be sized and anchored appropriately.
 The mast must be earthed in accordance with regulations.
 The corresponding safety regulations for working at road side and in the vicinity of the
road carriageway must be observed.
If the equipment is installed incorrectly
 It may not function.
 It may be permanently damaged.
 Danger of injury may exist if the equipment is allowed to fall.
9.3.2 Installation of Ventus
 Installation at the top of the mast
 Installation height at least 2m above the ground
 Free field around the sensor
Note: Buildings, bridges, embankments and trees may corrupt the wind measurement. Equally,
passing traffic may cause gusts which may influence the wind measurement.