User manual

MetPak Doc No 1575-PS-0001 Issue 02 CN 4240 March 2006
9.1 Entering Configuration mode (see section 8.1 for message format)
From Continuous mode From Polled mode
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<N>
where <N> is the Unit identifier
The WindSonic responds with a CONFIGURATION MODE message, stops reporting wind measurements, and waits
for a command (as detailed below).
9.2 Returning to Measurement mode
Q ENTER
The WindSonic responds with wind measurements immediately when in Continuous mode,
or on receipt of a Poll signal when in Polled mode.
9.3 Checking the configuration
We recommend that, as a standard procedure, you use this command prior to, and after, changing any settings. It shows
the current settings for all the alterable settings.
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D 3 ENTER
The WindSonic responds with the default settings shown below:
M2, U1, O1, L1, P1, B3, F1, H1, NQ, E1, T1, S3, C2
We suggest you note down the settings, so that you can easily return to them.
Return to measurement mode
Q ENTER
All of these settings are explained in the following sections.
9.4 Changing a setting
To change a setting, refer to the sections below, and enter the command of the new setting required, followed by
ENTER . If successful, the new setting will be sent as a message by the WindSonic.
For example, to change the message format to NMEA, enter M 5 ENTER
The WindSonic will reply M5. When the unit is returned to the Measurement mode, it will be in NMEA format.
Note : The factory-set (default) settings are shown in bold in the following sections.
9.5 Power-up Message
Item Options Command
Power –up message
ON
OFF
H1
H2
If the power up message is On, then a message similar to that below is output,
whenever the unit goes into Measurement mode (ie. when power is first applied to
the unit, or unit returns to Measurement mode from Configuration mode).
WINDSONIC (Gill Instruments Ltd)
FIRMWARE: 2231 - 102
RS232 (CFG) RS 232(Auto)
CHECKSUM ROM 9F5E 9F5E *PASS*
CHECKSUM FAC 04F4 04F4 *PASS*
CHECKSUM ENG 0824 0824 *PASS*
CHECKSUM CAL DFBF DFBF *PASS*
If any of these checksums fail, the word PASS will be replaced by FAIL and the unit
will use its default settings. If the checksum repeatedly fails after power on – contact
your supplier.
NOTE: The exact message above will vary.
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