Operation, 1 sensor configuration, Sensor configuration – Campbell Scientific WINDSONIC 2-D Sonic Wind Sensors User Manual

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WindSonic Two-Dimensional Sonic Anemometer

White Dot

FIGURE 6-1. White dot indicating that the WindSonic1 has the newer

settings

7. Operation

7.1 Sensor Configuration

In order to best mimic a mechanical anemometer, the WindSonic’s output
frequency must match the datalogger’s scan frequency. The factory setting for
the WindSonic1 and WindSonic4 is 1 Hz; for example, 1 output per second.
The data output frequency of the WindSonic4 cannot be changed.

The data output frequency of the WindSonic1 can be set to five discrete values
(see TABLE 7-1) using Gill’s PC support software and the RS-232 WindSonic
to PC cable.

TABLE 7-1. WindSonic1

Output Frequencies

Output
Frequency (Hz)

Seconds
Per Output (s)

4 0.25

2 0.5

1 1

0.5 2

0.25 4

10

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