THIES CLIMA Wind Sensor Display
THIES CLIMA Wind Sensor Display
Table of contents
1. General Information
1.1 Versions of the Indicator
1.2 Elements of the Indicator
2 Installation
2.1 Power supply
2.2 Wind transmitter input
2.3 Serial interface
3 Setting the Wind Indicator LED
4 Operating the Wind Indicator LED
4.1 Selecting the units
4.2 Controlling the brightness
4.3 Testing the LED’s (Soft reset)
4.4 Remote control
4.5 Selecting True / Relative Wind
4.6 Serial protocol
4.7 Specification protocol
4.7.1 Specification NMEA Protocol
4.8 Checksum in the Protocol
5 Troubleshooting
6 Technical Data
1. General Information
The Wind Indicator LED is a state-of-the-art indicator unit which displays both the wind direction and the
wind speed parameters. It is extremely reliable, flexible and offers optimal display.
Thanks to its compact construction and a system of integrated self-test functions, the Wind Indicator unit is
very reliable - an important quality. Moreover, its flexibility is guaranteed owing to the versatile connection
possibilities available on it to transmit the wind parameters; different wind transmitters can be connected or
the wind parameters can be transmitted over an optional serial interface.
Displayed are the True or the Relative Wind. The data for both wind values are received by serial telegrams
(NMEA-format).
Calculated and displayed are the instantaneous values of the wind speed and the wind direction. Moreover,
you can choose between 3 other modes of displaying the wind direction and its variation (see chapter 3.
Setting the Wind Indicator LED on page 7.
There are 3 different units for wind speed: m/s, kn , Beaufort (Bft). You can control the brightness of the
displays manually or automatically in a wide range.
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1.1 Versions of the Indicator
2 3
1 4
7
5
figure 1
In this (ship-) version of the Wind Indicator LED the display of the wind direction is scaled linear from 0
degrees at north over east (starboardside) to 180 degrees at south with green LED's and in the same way
over west (portside) to 180 degrees at south with red LED's. Just at south and north the LED marking the
wind direction is yellow. Using the display modus with variation, the set of LED's representing the variation of
the wind direction is green on the starboardside and red on the portside, the LED marking the wind direction
is yellow.
4.3223.xx.1xx
In this version the Wind Indicator LED is equipped with a serial interface RS232 to receive or send the wind
speed and direction signals as a serial data telegram by selecting a DIP-switch on the back panel. (see
chapter 3. Setting the Wind Indicator LED on page 7 and option 1 in figure on page 4.
4.3223.xx.2xx
In this version the Wind Indicator LED is equipped with a serial interface RS422 to receive or send the wind
speed and direction signals as a serial data telegram by selecting a DIP-switch on the back panel. (see
chapter 0 3. Setting the Wind Indicator LED on page 7 and option 1 in figure on page 4).
4.3223.x0.xxx
In this version of the Wind Indicator LED the power supply is 230 VAC 50/60 Hz as well as 115 VAC 50/60
Hz, selectable by switch. Factory setting: 230V AC 50/60Hz.
4.3223.x2.xxx
In this version of the Wind Indicator LED the power supply needs 24V DC.
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4.3223.1x.xxx
In this version the Wind Indicator LED is equipped with one terminal strip for wind transmitters (see in figure
on page 5).
4.3223.2x.xxx
In this version the Wind Indicator LED is equipped with two terminal strips for one wind transmitter and ad-
ditional Wind Indicators LED.
(1) The large (h=15 mm) 3-digit red display for the instantaneous value of the wind speed can be read from
a considerable distance. The wind speed can be displayed in several units depending on the version of
the indicator. The display can be dimmed.
(2) The status of the power supply is displayed with a text field („PWR“). This display cannot be dimmed.
(3) The rectangular illuminated fields (size 2x5 mm) of 72 two colour (red, green and mixed) LED's to dis-
play wind direction together with the illuminated scale contribute to optimal readability and orientation
even in the most difficult circumstances. The display can be dimmed.
There are 4 different ways of displaying the wind direction selectable with a DIP-switch on the back
panel of the instrument (see chapter 3. Setting the Wind Indicator LED on page 7).
(4) A display for the 3 units of wind speed. To select the unit the optical sensor key can be used. The
display can be dimmed.
(5) 2 optical sensor keys to dim the display manually or automatically (see chapter 4. Operating the wind
Indicator on page 9).
(6) 1 octical sensor key to select True or Relative Wind. Hint: when a NMEA-telegram with a status ‘a’ is
received, it is no more possible to select a wind.
(7) An illuminated scale for the wind direction face shows the scale and its legend in the dark. This illumi-
nation cannot be dimmed.
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2. Installation
The electrical connections are located on the back panel of the display.
Fuse DIP-switch
Changeover switch
230V/115V
3 pole Option 2
terminal strip 12 pole
power supply terminal strip
Option 1 12 pole
9 pole D plug terminal strip
transmitter input
Size of the opening: 138 mm x 138 mm
figure 2
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2.1 Power supply
Terminal Strip: 230V / 115V AC 24V DC
at 4.3223.x0.xxx at 4.3223.x2.xxx
1 L1 phase 1 +
2 N null 2 -
3 PE not connected 3 PE
The Wind Indicator LED 4.3223.x0.000 operates from a 230 VAC as well as 115 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz mains
supply. The setting take place at a changeover switch. Factory setting: 230 VAC.
The Wind Transmitter LED 4.3223.x2.xxx needs a power supply of 24 V DC.
R = 10 kΩ
As an option (4.322x.2x.x00), the display can be equipped with a second 12 pole terminal strip (dashed in
the above table). This terminal allows to connect up to 5 Wind Indicators LED parallel to one transmitter with
8 or 6 Bit wind direction code. The max. cable length over all is about 500 m. If the heating of the transmitter
is supplied via the same cable, the max. cable length is about 50 m.
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2.3 Serial interface (4.322x.xx.1xx or 4.322x.xx.2xx)
For the different versions of the Wind Indicator LED with a serial interface see chapter Versions of the
Indicator on page 2.
The electrical connection for the serial interface is a 9-pole D-plug (male, see figure on page 4):
Pin Function
2 RX (RS232)
3 TX (RS232)
8 + RX / TX (RS422)
9 - RX / TX (RS422)
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3. Setting the Wind Indicator LED
The Wind Indicator LED has a number of different routine functions and different instrument versions which
can be set on the back panel of the instrument by means of a DIP-switch.
DIP-switch:
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
switches S1 - S8
ON ON instantaneous values
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S5 life-zero error control
ON error control on
The life-zero error control is switched off through the switch-function S5 = OFF for all wind sensor models.
Therefore no error information E03, E04, E05.
S6 switches two functions: the master/slave modus and the serial data input/output.
ON Slave ON
serial output is OFF
− The output of the instantaneous wind data on the serial interface (RS232 or RS422) is switched off.
− The input of the instantaneous wind data on the serial interface (RS232 or RS422) is switched on.
− The test for the supply current of the wind transmitter (error „E06“) is switched off (see chapter 5.
Troubleshooting on page 12). This is necessary if you connect 2 to 5 indicators to one parallel wind di-
rection transmitter to prevent an error message.
− The output of the instantaneous wind data on the serial interface (RS232 or RS422) is switched on.
− The input of the instantaneous wind data on the serial interface (RS232 or RS422) is switched off.
− The test for the supply current of the wind transmitter (error „E06“) is switched on (see chapter 5.
Troubleshooting on page 12).
* The serial wind sensor models (8 bit/5 bit/ WR) are identified automatically. If a compact-windsensor ( 5 bit
WR) is connected, „COP“ is indicated in the display for approx. 2 sec. after switching on the instrument.
** The 6 bit combined wind sensor has no life-zero error control for the wind speed sensor. Therefore no
error information E04, E05.
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4. Operating the Wind Indicator LED
The Wind Indicator LED is operated from the front with optical sensor keys. These keys are located behind
the front pane. This pane of glass protects the instrument from dust.
The sensor keys respond to the contrast between the reflected and the direct radiation resulting when the
surface of the sensor is touched. For this reason, care must be taken that when the sensor surface is
touched, no direct sunlight falls onto the wind display (otherwise the sensor will not work). One simple way to
prevent this from happening is for the user to make sure that the wind display is shaded. Also, it is very
important to make sure that the sensor surfaces are not dirty.
OSK 3 OSK 1
OSK 2
OSK 4
figure 3
OSK 3 Units
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4.1 Selecting the units
The unit of wind speed can be switched as desired by touching the optical sensor key OSK 3 (see figure3)
with your fingers. The unit switches once a second as long as the sensor key remains activated.
After switching on the indicator (hard reset) or the LED test (soft reset), you will get the unit selected at last.
Please note:
As long as the dimming mode is switched on, no measurements or calculations will be carried out!
If the dimmer of the indicator is set to automatic, (see chapter 3. Setting the Wind Indicator LED on page 7
(switch S4)), then the "bright" and "dark" sensor keys serve as brightness sensors.
The brightness of the displays adapts automatically to the brightness of the surroundings.
Test run:
- Lamptest (first lights up red and, a few seconds later, switches to green, all segments)
- Display 2 seconds software-version in wind speed disdlay (e.g.”3.19”)
- If a “compact” wind sensor is recognized: display “CoP” for 2 seconds
- Display the recognized serial Baudrate (e.g. “1.2-“ means 1200Bd)
- Display the special software version (e.g. “P.01”)
- Then a complete self-test is carried out and recognised errors are displayed by means of an
error code (see chapter 5. Troubleshooting on page 12).
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4.4 Remote control
The Wind Indicator LED can be operated from an external point. The precondition for this is that no 8 bit or
6 bit parallel wind transmitter has been connected (see chapt. 3. Setting the Wind Indicator LED on page 7).
The following pins on the terminal strip can be used for the operation:
To activate a function the corresponding pin must be short circuited against pin 1 on the terminal strip. This
can be done with a push button.
Pin 10
To select between True or Relative Wind you can use the optical sensor key OSK 4.
After switching on the indicator (hard reset) or the LED test (soft reset), you will get the last manually
adjusted wind.
Hint: when a NMEA-telegram with a status ‘a’ is received, it is no more possible to select a wind by the OSK
4! After turn on or reset of the indictor or the timeout-error (“E10”) has occurred, it is again possible to
change the wind manually.
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4.6 Serial protocol (4.322x.xx.1xx , 4.322x.xx.2xx)
Standard Adjustment :
Receive: 1200…9600Bd **1 ** The eighth recieving bit will not be evaluated. 1 stopbit
Therefore, the following receipt is possible: 8N1, 7E1, 7O1, 7M1
The baud rate can be selected in the following operation modes of the wind indicator LED:
Bridge
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4.7.1 Specification NMEA Protocol
Receive of the NMEA-Protocol:
- greatest receivable length between “$” and <CR>: 26 characters
- between the 2 possible telegrams (true/relative) should be a time gap of at least 50ms
$WIMWV,XXX.X,R,XXX.X,N,A*HL<CR><LF>
Checksum (see 4.8)
Status: A= Data valid; a=data valid and display relation;V=error
* Unit WS: N = kn; M=m/s; K=km/h; S=miles/h
WS (Wind speed)
Relation R= Relativ T=True
WD (Wind direction) 0°...359°
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5. Troubleshooting
The Wind Indicator LED has a number of error control routines which are automatically carried out during the
switch on phase of the instrument i.e. while the instrument is in operation. If an error occurs, this is indicated
on the wind speed display in the form of an error code. If several errors occur simultaneously, the error with
the highest priority is displayed.
E06 Icc error (transmitter supply cur- perhaps wind transmitter not connected 3
rent)
Serial interfaces:
Internal hardware:
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Error code Error Cause / Remedy Remark
WD = Wind direction
WS = Wind speed
Remarks:
1. Definitions for the optical sensor keys OSK 1 to OSK 3 see chapter 4. Operating the wind Indicator on
page 9
2. The 6 bit combined wind sensor has no life-zero error control for the wind speed sensor. Therefore no
error information E04, E05.
3. Only possible if the DIP-switch is set to S6=OFF (see 3. Setting the Wind Indicator LED on page 7)
4. If no telegram was received since more than 10 s
5. Check the transmitter connected to the sender of the telegram
6. Watch-dog errors occur after system break down by external or internal troubles. This error occurs regu-
larly only after a hard or soft reset.
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6. Technical Data
Display: • two colour LED's (red, green) for the wind direction
• size of LED 2 x 5 mm
• 3-digit 7-segment display for the wind speed
• height of digits 15 mm
• text fields for the units (m/s, kn, Beaufort)
• text field to display the status of the supply voltage (power LED, PWR)
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Test functions: • identification of a break in the supply line by measurement of the supply
current of the wind transmitters
• identification of a break in the line for parallel wind direction transmitters by
"life-zero“ signal
• identification of a break in the line for synchronous-serial wind direction
transmitters by software
• serial communication (wind data telegrams) with checksum test.
• watch-dog for self-testing the program run of the instrument and for restart
when an error is identified.
• instrument display of the software version and self-testing after switch on
(hard reset) or by a "LED-test" (soft reset).
• max. 20 VA
• Option: 24 V DC (4.322.x.x2.xxx)
Weight 1.4 kg
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ADOLF THIES GmbH & Co. KG
Hauptstraße 76 37083 Göttingen Germany
P.O. Box 3536 + 3541 37025 Göttingen
Phone ++551 79001-0 Fax ++551 79001-65
www.thiesclima.com [email protected]
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