WindSonic GILL - SDI-12 WindSonic; WindSonic Option 4 Specification; Cable Type; Cable Length

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14 SDI-12 WindSonic
WindSonic option 4 SDI-12 is factory configured in SDI-12 mode and complies with SDI-12
Interface Standard V1.3, see Section 14.5, SDI-12 Commands for details.
Note: WindSonic Option 4 is not compatible with Gill Wind or WindView Software.
14.1 WindSonic Option 4 Specification
Output
Units of measure Metres/second (m/s)
Output frequency 1 output per second
Digital Parameters Polar - Speed and Direction
UV - 2 axis, signed Speed
or
Wind Speed
0 – 60 m/s
 2% (at 12m/s)
0.01 m/s
Range
Accuracy
Resolution
Wind Direction
0 - 359
 2 (12m/s)
1
Range
Accuracy
Resolution
Digital output
formats
Digital Data SDI-12 V1.3
Averaging 1 Minute Vector, 1 Minute Scalar, 1 Minute Maximum Speed
Anemometer status
Status OK and Error codes included as part of standard output
message
Environmental
Moisture protection IP66
Temperature
Operating -35C to +70C Storage -40C to +80C
Humidity Operating <5% to 100%
EMC EN 61000-6 - 3 (Emissions)
EN 61000-6 - 2 (Immunity)
Standards
Manufactured within ISO9001: 2008 quality system
Power requirement
9.6 – 16 V DC.
Current drain <2mA @12v low power operation
Current drain <10mA @12v high power operation
Mechanical
Size / weight 142mm diameter x 160mm 0.5kg
Mounting Pipe mounting 1.75 inches (44.45mm) diameter
Material External - Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile, Polycarbonate blend.
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14.2 Cable Type
14.3 Cable Length
14.4 Connecting to an SDI-12 Interface (Option 4)
WindSonic
9 Way circular
connector
Data logger or
Chart recorder
Signal
names
Pin nos.
Signal names
V+
V-
GND
SDI-12
2
3
1
5
V+ (12V)
GND
Serial Data Line
Application No. of pairs Gill ref. Belden ref.
Batt electronics
ref.
SDI-12 2 - 9729 -
WindSonic
Option
Communication
Format
Baud Rate Max. Cable Length
Option 4 SDI-12 1200 90m (300ft)