Vaisala WS425 - Manual (Page 73)

Chapter 6 ___________________________________________________________ Troubleshooting
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CHAPTER 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter provides you information on common problems.
Common Problems
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q = Question
A= Answer
Q:
I am looking for mounting options/products for the WS425 Ultrasonic
Wind Sensor. Preferably, a tripod mount. If none is available, are there
CAD files so we can design a tripod to fit this sensor?
A:
A drawing of an optional sensor adapter is included in Chapter 3 section
Installation Procedure on page 21. This adapter fits onto an 1" IPS
standard pipe. Following the dimensions of the adapter, you may prefer
to design your own sensor mounting. See also a dimensional drawing of
the sensor in Appendix A on page 81. Please make sure that no obstacles
are near the sensor, especially at the level of the ultrasonic transducers.
Q:
We intend to install a WS425 to a radio link tower. Is the sensor sensitive
to RF frequencies generated by GSM link antennas ?
A:
A radio link tower is an extremely demanding RF environment for any
measurement device. The WS425 sensor has undergone electromagnetic
compatibility tests in two different laboratories and is compliant with
requirements of MIL-STD-461B and EN 61000-4-3. The tested