PCE-WSAC 50 Anemometer, Wind Speed Alarm Controller User Manual

: June 11, 2024
: PCE

Table of Contents

Safety notes
Specifications
System description
Getting started
Operation
RS-485 interface (optional)
Warranty
Disposal
PCE Instruments contact information
References
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WSAC 50 Anemometer, Wind Speed Alarm Controller
User Manual

Thank you for purchasing a wind speed alarm controller from PCE Instruments.

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
Warning: hazardous area

Non-observance can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.
| Warning: electrical voltage
Non-observance can cause electric shock.

Specifications

2.1 Technical specifications

Power supply| 115 V AC
230 V AC
24 V DC
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Supply voltage for sensors (output)| 24 V DC / 150 mA
Measurement range| 0 … 50 m/s or (depending on version)
0 … 112 mph
Resolution| 0.1 m/s or (depending on version)
0.2 mph
Accuracy| ±0.3 m/s or (depending on version)
±0.7 mph
Signal input (selectable)| 4 … 20 mA
0 … 10 V
Alarm relay| 2 x changeover contact
250 V AC / 10 A AC
30 V DC / 10 A DC
Interface (optional)| RS 485
Operating temperature| -20 … 60 °C
Dimensions| 191 mm x 125 mm

2.2 Delivery contents

1 x wind speed alarm controller PCE-WSAC 50
1 x user manual
1 x plug „Signal Input“
1 x plug “RS485 interface” (only versions with communication interface)

2.3 Order code

PCE WSAC 50 Anemometer, Wind Speed Alarm Controller - Order
code

Example: PCE-WSAC 50-711

Power supply	230 V AC
Unit	mph
Signal input	4… 20 mA
Communication	RS-485 interface

2.4 Accessories
PCE-WSAC 50-A1C:
PCE-FST-200-201-I: Wind speed sensor 0 … 50 m/s / Output 4…20 mA
PCE-WSAC 50-SC25: 25 m Sensor cable to connect PCE-FST-200-201<->PCE-WSAC 50
PCE-WSAC 50-A2C:
PCE-FST-200-201-U: Wind speed sensor 0 … 50 m/s / Output 0…10 V
PCE-WSAC 50-SC25: 25 m Sensor cable to connect PCE-FST-200-201<->PCE-WSAC 50

System description

3.1 Device description

PCE WSAC 50 Anemometer, Wind Speed Alarm Controller - Device
description

Opening groove
LED „normal“
LED „pre-alarm“
LED „alarm“
Display measured value
Enter key
Arrow right key
Arrow up key
Display wind scale (wind force)
Cable gland power supply
Cable gland relay / wind sensor
Connection wind sensor
RS-485 interface (optional)

3.2 Electrical wiring

PCE WSAC 50 Anemometer, Wind Speed Alarm Controller - Electrical
wiring

3.3 Pin assignment of „Signal Input“ plug

1| Vcc power supply output|
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2| GND
3| Signal
4| Protective earth conductor

3.4 Pin assignment “RS485 interface” plug

1| B|
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2| A
3| GND

Getting started

4.1 Assembly
Attach the wind speed alarm controller where desired. The dimensions can be taken from the assembly drawing below.

PCE WSAC 50 Anemometer, Wind Speed Alarm Controller -
Assembly

4.2 Power supply
Establish power supply by means of the relevant connections and set up the connection of the relay outputs to your system or signalling device (see 3.2). Make sure that the polarity and the power supply is correct.
ATTENTION: Excessive voltage can destroy the device! Ensure zero voltage when establishing the connection!
The device will power on immediately when connected to the power supply. The current reading will be displayed when a sensor has been connected. If no sensor has been attached, the display will show “00,0“ if you have one of the PCE-WSAC 50-A2C versions (signal input 0…10 V) or. “Err“ if you have a PCE- WSAC 50-A1C version (Signal input 4…20 mA).
4.3 Connecting the sensors
Connect the sensor (not included in the standard package) and the (optional) interface, using the plugs as described in 3.3 and 3.4. Make sure that the polarity and the power supply are correct.
ATTENTION: Non-observance of the polarity can destroy the wind speed alarm controller and the sensor.

Operation

5.1 Measurement
The device measures continuously as long as it is connected to the power supply. The factory default setting for the pre-alarm (S1) is from 8 m/s and for the alarm (S2), the default setting is from 10.8 m/s.
The pre-alarm will make the pre-alarm relay switch, a yellow LED will glow and a beep sound will be emitted in intervals.
In case of an alarm, the alarm relay will switch, the red LED will glow and a continuous beep sound will be activated.
5.2 Settings
To get to the setup menu, press the ENTER key (6) until the first digit flashes. Then enter “888“. With the Arrow right key (7), you can navigate through the digits and change the value of the digit with the Arrow up key (8). Confirm with ENTER (6).
The following options can be selected using the Arrow up key (8):

Display	Meaning	Description
Ext	Exit	Back to normal measuring mode
S1	Pre-alarm	Enter the desired value (max. 50 m/s). You can move the cursor

with the Arrow right key (7) and change the value of the digits with the Arrow up key (8). Confirm with ENTER (6).
Please note:
The pre-alarm value must not be higher than the alarm value and the alarm value must not be lower than the prealarm value.
S2| Alarm| Enter the desired value (max. 50 m/s). You can move the cursor with the Arrow right key (7) and change the value of the digits with the Arrow up key (8). Confirm with ENTER (6).
Please note:
The pre-alarm value must not be higher than the alarm value and the alarm value must not be lower than the prealarm value.
Flt| Filter| You can use the Arrow right key (7) to navigate through the digits and the Arrow up key (8) to change the value of the digits. Confirm with ENTER (6).
The following options can be selected:
“000“ Current wind speed
Change interval of display: 200 ms
Change interval of relay: 200 ms
“002“ 2-minute average value
Change interval of display: 120 s
Change interval of relay: 120 s
“005“ 5-minute average value
Change interval of display: 300 s
Change interval of relay: 300 s
Str| Factory settings| Resets all parameters to factory settings

To enter the relevant menu, select the menu with the Arrow up key (8) and confirm with ENTER (6).
You can leave the menu by selecting “Ext“ and confirming with the ENTER (6) key. If no key is pressed for 60 seconds, the device enters normal measuring mode automatically.

RS-485 interface (optional)

The communication with the wind speed alarm controller PCE-WSAC 50 is enabled by the MODBUS RTU protocol and the serial RS-485 port. This allows different registers containing the measured wind speed, the wind scale and other information to be read.
6.1 Communication protocol

The registers can be read by means of the Modbus function 03 (03 hex) and written into by the function 06 (06 hex).

Supported baud rates| 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 56000, 57600, 115200
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Data bits| 8
Parity bit| None
Stop bits| 1 or 2
Data type of registers| 16-bit unsigned integer

6.2 Standard setting

Baud rate	9600
Parity	None
Stop bit	1
Address	123

6.3 Excerpt from register addresses

Register address (dec)| Register address (hex)| Description| R/W
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0000| 0000| Current wind speed in m/s| R
0001| 0001| Current wind scale| R
0034| 0022| Pre-alarm| R/W
0035| 0023| Alarm| R/W
0080| 0050| Modbus address| R/W
0081| 0051| Baud rate (12 = 1200 baud, 24 = 2400 baud, etc.)| R/W
0084| 0054| Stop bits (1 or 2)| R/W

Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/agb.

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.

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PCE Instruments contact information

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France
Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17
Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18
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02500 Tobarra (Albacete)
España
Tel.: +34 967 543 548
Fax: +34 967 543 542
info@pce-iberica.es
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Germany
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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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Ensign Way, Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0
Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9
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Italia
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