Lufft WS Series User Manual

Quickstart – Smart Weather Sensors WSxxx Status 06/2016
G. Lufft Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH, Fellbach, Germany 1
WSxxx Quickstart: Connection & First Check
Thank you for choosing our product. With this quickstart sheet, we would like to assist with connection,
installation and first check of the smart weather sensor WSxxx.
Mounting of the WSxxx on a pole:
- For mounting of the sensor on a pole, a combination wrench SW13 is required
- WSxxx with wind sensor: Every device with wind sensor must be aligned to the North in
order to ensure correct wind measurement, or automatic compass correction must be
activated – additional information to compass correction may be found in the WSxxx manual.
Connections & Pin assignment for using the UMB protocol:
1
White
Supply voltage ground
2
Brown
Positive supply volt.
(12-24V)
3
Green
RS485_A (+)
4
Yellow
RS485_B (-)
5
Grey
External Sensor a
6
Pink
External Sensor b
7
Blue
Heating voltage ground
8
Red
Positive heating voltage
Note: If you do not
use the UMB protocol, the pin assignment is changing. More detailed
information on this subject may be found in the WSxxx manual.
Connection to ISOCON-UMB:
Warning: The heating voltage (red = positive
heating voltage; blue = heating voltage
ground) is not connected to the ISOCON-UMB but
wired direct to the power supply unit.
When using surge protection, please pay attention
to the connection example in the surge protection
operating instructions.
First check of WSxxx after installation via UMB-Config-Tool software:
1. Install UMB Config tool software on the PC or laptop
(Software available on the in the delivery included memory stick and on www.lufft.com/WSxxx /
)
2. Connect Com-Port PC/laptop with interface ISOCON-UMB (RS232-SUBD9 1:1)
3. Start program under: Start  programs  Lufft UMB-Config  start UMB-Config Tool
4. Choose used Com-port “Edit  connection settings”
5. Open sensor menu with „Edit  Sensors“, use „Type of sensor“ and add the WSxxx (click add
button) to the sensor list
6. Use „Verify“ to check the communication to the sensor
7. Click on „Active channels“ and activate the desired channels
(click on the channel)
8. Leave window with button„Save/Exit“
and start measurement using button „file -> start measurement“
Manual of the Lufft smart weather sensor WSxxx:
You can find the complete manual of the WSxxx on the memory stick, which is
included in the scope of delivery or as download under the following link:
www.lufft.com/WSxxx/

Lufft WS Series Specifications

General

Brand	Lufft
Model	WS Series
Category	Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Mounting the WSxxx Sensor

Pole Mounting Requirements

Requires a combination wrench SW13 for mounting on a pole.

Wind Sensor Alignment

Align the wind sensor to North for accurate measurements or activate compass correction.

UMB Protocol Connections and Pin Assignment

Pin Definitions for UMB

Details pin assignments for supply voltage, RS485, external sensors, and heating voltage.

Alternative Pin Assignments

Note that pin assignments change if the UMB protocol is not used.

ISOCON-UMB Connection Details

ISOCON-UMB Wiring

Illustrates connections for RS485 interfaces A/B and supply voltage/ground.

Heating Voltage Warning

Heating voltage (red/blue) is not connected to ISOCON-UMB but wired directly.

Surge Protection Note

Pay attention to connection examples for surge protection.

First Check with UMB-Config-Tool

Software Installation

Install UMB Config tool from memory stick or www.lufft.com/WSxxx/.

Connection and Setup

Connect ISOCON-UMB, start program, select Com-port, and add WSxxx sensor.

Verification and Activation

Use 'Verify' to check communication and 'Active channels' to activate desired channels.

Saving and Measurement

Save settings with 'Save/Exit' and start measurement via 'file -> start measurement'.

WSxxx Manual Access

Manual Location

Find the complete manual on the delivery memory stick or download at www.lufft.com/WSxxx/.