PCE-WSAC 50W Wind Speed Alarm User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: PCE

Table of Contents

PCE-WSAC 50W Wind Speed Alarm
Safety notes
Specifications
Assembly
- Connections
Operation of wind speed display
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PCE-WSAC 50W Wind Speed Alarm

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Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non- observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.

The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
You must not make any technical changes to the device.
The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.

Safety symbols
Safety-related instructions the non-observance of which can cause damage to the device or personal injury carry a safety symbol.

Symbol	Designation/description
General warning sign

Non-observance can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.

| Warning: electrical voltage

Non-observance can cause electric shock.

Specifications

Technical specifications of the wind speed sensor

Measurement

Measurement range| 4 … 180 km/h
Start-up speed| 8 km/h
Maximum speed| 200 km/h
Accuracy| ±1 km/h (4 … 15 km/h)

±3 % (15 … 180 km/h)

Units| km/h mph

m/s

Data transfer
Type of data transfer| IEEE 802.15,4. ISM 2.4 GHz
Transmission power| 6.3 mW (8 dBm)
Receiving sensitivity| -102 dBm
Reach| In buildings

max. 60 m, typ. 30 m

Outside buildings, direct sight: max. 750 m, typ. 200 m

-35 … +70 ºC (Storage)

0 … 95 % RH non-condensing

Protection class| IP65

Technical specifications of the wind speed display

Electrical specifications

Power supply| Depending on version: PCE-WSAC 50W 230:

110 … 230 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz

PCE-WSAC 50W 24:

24 V DC

-35 … +70 ºC (Storage)

0 … 95 % RH non-condensing

Protection class| IP65

Delivery contents

1x wind speed sensor (incl. standard bracket)
1x wind speed display
1x self-levelling additional bracket
1x radio antenna
1x monocell battery D 1.5V DC
1x user manual

Assembly

Standard bracket

PCE-WSAC 50W Wind Speed Alarm-3

60-degree bending along dashed line, stainless steel, 2 mm thick

Self-levelling additional bracket

PCE-WSAC 50W Wind Speed Alarm-4

ATTENTION: When mounting the self-levelling additional bracket, make sure it is not completely tightened. It must be locked with the two M8 nuts in a way that it is still freely movable but without play!
Observe the correct order of the connecting elements (see image).

Assembly plan with borehole description

Preparing the wind speed sensor

PCE-WSAC 50W Wind Speed Alarm-6

ATTENTION: Ensure correct polarity!
Before inserting or replacing the battery, loosen all 4 screws of the case.

Connections

Connect the antenna to the threaded bush of the case, via the screw connection.
To establish the power supply for the wind speed display, open the case.
Connect the power cable to terminal J2 in the case.

ATTENTION: Disconnect the device from the power supply before opening the case cover!

PCE-WSAC 50W Wind Speed Alarm-8

Function keys
Key functions in programming mode

Taste	Funktion
SEL	Erhöht die Programmschritte (P00, P01…) und die zu programmierenden

Optionen oder Werte.
TEST| Verringert die Programmschritte und die zu programmierenden Optionen oder Werte.
ENTER| Bestätigung der Eingabewerte, beendet den Programmschritt.
ESC| Verlassen des aktuellen Programms und Verschiebung der Dezimalstelle.

Operation of wind speed display

The wind speed sensor is coupled with the wind speed display.
The wind speed measured by the sensor is displayed when the battery is inserted into the transmitter.
The transmitter and the receiver communicate via RF IEEE 802.15.4, at a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
The wind sensor must always be positioned vertically!

Settings

Alarm
The alarm is triggered when the wind speed exceeds the set value. A delay time can be set via the function keys. This is to prevent unnecessary alarms from being triggered, for example, by wind gusts.
When the wind speed is below the set value, no alarm will be triggered.
When ALARM 2 is activated, ALARM 1 will be deactivated. When ALARM 2 is triggered, the reading will flash to additionally warn of strong wind gusts.
Standard user setting
You can save your settings as “standard user setting“ and use them again when required, see 5 Menu, P00 – (4).
If no configuration has been saved, the same operation will restore the factory default settings.
Indication of minimum and maximum wind readings
The PCE–WSAC 50W automatically records the mimnimum and maximum wind speed. Press the ENTER key in normal measuring mode to view the lowest wind speed measured after powering on the meter. Press the ENTER key again to view the highest measured wind speed.
The meter returns to normal measuring mode when no key has been pressed for 3 seconds.
To reset the minimum and maximum values, press and hold the ESC key for 3 seconds.
Note: Both values will be deleted when the power supply is interrupted.

In order to enter „programming mode“, press and hold the keys ENTER and ESC simultaneously for 2 seconds.

Note: The values within brackets [x] are the default settings.

Program no.	Function
P00	Options to leave the menu:

(1) Discard changes and return to normal measuring mode

(2) Save changes and return to normal measuring mode

(3) Save changes as „standard user setting“ and return to normal measuring mode

(4) Restore „standard user setting“ when parameters have been changed unintentionally. To do so, press and hold the ENTER key for at least 10 seconds. If the reset was successful, “USER SETTINGS RESTORED“ will appear in the

display.

P01| Wind sensor selection:

(0) wind speed meter only, [0]

(1) wind direction meter only,

(2) wind speed meter + wind direction meter

P02| Setting the input for the wind speed:

For P01 = 0 and P01 = 2 only

(0) pulse input, [0] (1) 4 … 20 mA input (2) radio sensor

P03| Setting the input for the wind direction:

Forr P01 = 1 and P01 = 2 only

(0) 4-20 mA input, [0] (1) radio sensor

P04| Unit:

(0) km/h, [0] (1) mph (2) m/s

P05| For P02 = 0 only

Displayed reference speed (1-999) [100]

P06| For P02 = 0 only

Frequency [Hz] for visualisation of the programmed value in P05 [121]

P07| For P02 = 0 only

Ratio offset = speed / frequency [3]

P08| Selection of maximum measurement range (wind speed)

For P02 = 1 only

(0) 120 km / h, [0] (1) 180 km / h

P09| Selection of maximum measurement range (wind direction)

For P03 = 0 only (0-359) [0]

P10| ALARM 1

(0) deactivated (1) normally open contact (NO) , [1] (2) normally closed contact (NC)

P11| ALARM 1

Threshold value (1-999) [50]

P12| ALARM 1 mode

(0) Continuous alarm (1) pulsating alarm [1]

P13| ALARM 1

For P12 = 1 only

Switch-on time when pulsating alarm is activated in 0.1 s (1-99) [10]

Program

no.

| Function
---|---
P14| ALARM 1

For P12 = 1 only

Switch-off time when pulsating alarm is activated in 0.1 s (1-99) [10]

P15| ALARM 1

Activation delay in seconds (0…999) [2]

P16| ALARM 1

Deactivation delay in seconds (0…999) [5]

P17| ALARM 2

(0) deactivated (1) normally open contact (NO) , [1] (2) normally closed contact (NC)

P18| ALARM 2

as P11, [70]

(When this value is exceeded, the displayed value will flash, as an additional warning).

P19| ALARM 2

as P12, [0]

P20| ALARM2

as P13, [5]

P21| ALARM 2

as P14, [5]

P22| ALARM 2

as P15 [2]

P23| ALARM 2

as P16 [5]

P24| ALARM 2

(0) non-resting , [0] (1) resting (switch off to enable)

P25| Analogue output

(0) deactivate, [0] (1) proportional to wind speed

(2) proportional to wind direction

P26| Wind speed / direction value corresponding to the analogue output value of 20

mA [120]

P27| Timeout of radio transmission

For P02 = 2 and P03 = 1 only Time in seconds (5 … 99) [12]

NOTE : The Timeout should not be less than 9 seconds if the meter is battery powered

P28| Alarm status when timeout is activated

(0) no alarm (1) ALARM 1 active (2) ALARM 2 active, [2]

Contact
If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments contact information

Germany
PCE Deutschland GmbH
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Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29
info@pce-instruments.com
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Germany
Produktions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
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Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 471
Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 9971
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The Netherlands
PCE Brookhuis B.V.
Institutenweg 15
7521 PH Enschede
Nederland
Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 Fax: +31 53 430 36 46
info@pcebenelux.nl
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United States of America
PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach
33458 FL
USA
Tel: +1 561-320-9162
Fax: +1 561-320-9176
info@pce-americas.com
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Turkey
PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti.
Halkalı Merkez Mah.
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34303 Küçükçekmece – İstanbul Türkiye
Tel: 0212 471 11 47
Faks: 0212 705 53 93
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