Campbell Scientific WINDSONIC 2-D Sonic Wind Sensors - Manual (Page 10)

WindSonic Two-Dimensional Sonic Anemometer
• The black outer jacket of the cable is Santoprene® rubber. This
compound was chosen for its resistance to temperature extremes, moisture,
and UV degradation. However, this jacket will support combustion in air.
It is rated as slow burning when tested according to U.L. 94 H.B. and will
pass FMVSS302. Local fire codes may preclude its use inside buildings.
3. Initial Inspection
• Upon receipt of the WindSonic, inspect the packaging and contents for
damage. File damage claims with the shipping company. Immediately
check package contents against the shipping documentation (see Section
3.1, Ships With). Contact Campbell Scientific about any discrepancies.
• The model number and cable length are printed on a label at the
connection end of the cable. Check this information against the shipping
documents to ensure the expected product and cable length are received.
3.1 Ships With
The WindSonic is shipped with the ResourceDVD and a mounting kit (pn
17387). The mounting kit includes a 34.93 cm (13.75 inch) length of tubing
(pn 17386), three #6-32 x 0.375 inch pan head screws (pn 505), and a Right
Angle Mounting Kit (pn CM220).
4. Quickstart
4.1 Siting
Locate the WindSonic away from obstructions such as trees and buildings.
The distance between wind sensors and the nearest obstruction should be ten
times the height of the obstruction. If it is necessary to mount the WindSonic
on the roof of a building, the height of the sensor, above the roofline, should be
at least 1.5 times the height of the building. See Section 10, Siting References,
for a list of references that discuss siting wind direction and speed sensors.
4.2 Mount the Sensor
The WindSonic is mounted using the components of the 17387 Mounting Pipe
Kit, which is shipped with the WindSonic (see Section 3.1, Ships With).
1. Thread the connector end of the cable through the tubing; start at the end
without the three threaded holes.
2. Attach the female mating connector on the cable to the male mating
connector located on the bottom of the WindSonic.
3. Secure the WindSonic to the tubing using the three #6-32 x 0.375-inch pan
head screws (pn 505).
4. Attach the tubing to a CM202, CM204, or CM206 crossarm via the
CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit (see FIGURE 4-1).
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