User manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 FOREWORD
- 2 INTRODUCTION
- 3 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
- OPTIONS AND SPECIFICATION
- INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
- INSTALLATION
- 7 MECHANICAL
- 8 OUTPUT FORMATS
- 9 ANALOGUE OUTPUTS AND OPTIONS
- 10 METPAK SDI-12
- 11 MAINTENANCE & FAULT-FINDING
- 12 TESTS
- 13 APPENDICES
- CS215_jun06.pdf
MetPak Doc No 1575-PS-0001 Issue 02 CN 4240 March 2006
5 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Host system
Access to the RS232 output from the MetPak is provided for programming and fault detection via a
socket in the junction box. This can be connected to a PC fitted with a RS232 interface, and a suitable
Terminal Emulation software package. (For example Hyperterminal for Windows™ 9x, Windows™
2000 and XP or Terminal for Windows™ 3.n will normally be available on your PC.) WindCom is
available from the Gill website.
Equipment with input/output compatibility to the WindSonic Option selected.
For example, Chart recorder or Data logger, using the WindSonic Analogue output or SDI-12 output.
Cable - To connect between the MetPak and the host system
See Section 7.3 Cable type for cable specification.
There are restrictions on the maximum cable lengths for correct operation.
The cable should be routed up the inside of the mounting tube.
Mounting Pipe
Mounting fits vertical pipe 25-50mm (1-2in) diameter.
See Figure 3 in section 7.4 Alignment & Mounting Details
For non-hostile environments, Aluminium tube can be used.
For hostile environments, you should select a material suitable for the intended environment. For
example, stainless steel 316 for marine use.
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