Description |
Instrument type |
15 channel internet-enabled wind energy data logger |
Applications |
• Wind resource assessment • Turbine power performance verificat |
Sensor compatibility - counter channels |
• NRG #40C anemometer • Rain gauge • Opto anemometer • Reed switch anemometer |
Sensor compatibility - analog channels |
• NRG Systems #200P direction vane • NRG Systems #110S temperature sensor • Li-Cor #200SZ pyranometer • NRG Systems #BP20 absolute pressure (requires optional iPack power) • RH-5X relative humidity (requires optional iPack power) |
Counter channels |
Channels 1-3 and 13-15 are counter (digital) inputs • Channels 1-3 and 13-15 are pre-programmed for NRG #40C anemometers or compatible sensors • Maxumum counter input frequency: 2500 Hz |
Analog channels |
Channels 7-12 are analog input • Channels 7 and 8 are dedicated for NRG #200P direction vane • Channels 9-12 use analog Signal Conditioning Modules (SCMs) to configure each channel for a particular sensor |
Flex channels |
Channels 4-6 are Flex channels • Analog or counter (digital) inputs • Accept Signal Conditioning Modules (SCMs) to configure the channel for a particular sensor type |
Data Collection |
Sampling interval |
One second |
Averaging interval |
10 minute, fixed |
Real time clock |
Internal battery-backed |
Storage medium |
SD Card, non-volatile FLASH |
Maximum data storage |
672 files |
Parameters recorded for each channel |
Each data interval is time/date-stamped: • Average • Standard deviation • Min* • Max* * min and max not used for wind direction vanes |
file format |
• Windows compatible • (1) 14 KB binary file per day • Header includes site, serial number and sensor information |
Software |
Symphonie Data Retriever for Windows • Scales raw data • Creates measurement database for each site • Creates basic reports • Maintains site and sensor information • Configures iPacks |
Reader |
Windows compatible SD Card reader |
Data delivery |
• SD Card • Internet email via GSM, CDMA, or Iridium Satellite with optional iPack |
Resolution |
Analog measurement |
0.1% of full scale (1024 counts) |
Counter average |
0.1% of the value stored |
Analog average |
0.1% of the value stored |
Min / Max stored |
0.4% of the value stored |
Standard deviation |
4% of the value stored |
Configuration |
User interface |
• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 4 x 20 characters • 16 key pad (6 navigation keys plus numeric/phone pad) with audible feedback |
Configurable parameters |
• Clock • Time zone • Site number • Display scaling (defaults are provided for each channel based on channel type) |
iPack options |
• iPack configured via serial port connection to your PC • Serial connection direct to iPack or through loggers iPack access port • Symphonie Data Retriever for Windows integrates iPack settings |
Connections |
Sensor wiring |
• Sensors connect to removeable field wiring panel • field wiring panel plugs into logger • Ground stud connects to earth ground with included ground cable |
Expansion slots |
• Three (3) "Flex" SCM slots accept analog or counter (digital) SCMs |
Communication ports |
• Four (4) SCM slots accept only analog SCMs • Male DB25 interfaces to one optional iPack communications module • iPack access port provides a connection to the iPack programming port without dismounting the iPack or logger |
Power requirements |
Batteries |
• Two (2) 1.5 Volt D-Cell Batteries (included) • Nominal voltage: 1.5 Volts • Minimum voltage: 0.9 Volts • Battery life approximately one year, depending on configuration |
External power input |
Provided by an optional iPack |
External solar input |
Provided by an optional iPack |
Other |
• Optional iPacks provide 12V power required by some sensors • PV/Battery Only iPack provides power to sensors and logger for stand alone configurations |
Installation |
Mounting |
• Mounts with 4 bolts (included) to keyed slots inside of metal shelter box • Shelter box mounts to tower with hose clamps |
Tools required |
• Screwdriver for input terminals, included • 8 mm (5/16 inch) wrench or nut driver for logger mounting screws and ground nuts |
Environmental |
Operating temperature range |
• -40¡ÆC to 65¡ÆC (-40¡ÆF to 149¡ÆF) • Note: display readable -30¡ÆC to 55¡ÆC (-22¡ÆF to 130¡ÆF) |
Operating humidity range |
• 0 to 100% RH non-condensing |
Lifespan |
• 10 years + |
Physical |
Weight |
• 1.3 kg (2.6 pounds), including batteries |
Dimensions |
• 22.2 cm (8.7) h x 18.8 cm (7.4) w x 7.7 cm (3.0) d, including field wiring panel |
Materials |
Faceplate |
• Injection molded black ABS |
Buttons |
• White elastomer dome keypad |
Wiring panel |
fiberglass-epoxy terminal board, sealed gold plated pins, zinc plated screws and terminals |
Enclosure |
Weatherproof polycarbonate, meets the following specifications: • NEMA type 4, 4X13 • IEC: IP65 |