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Wind Data Logger Data Samples

 

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Data Samples:

The following samples are from a Wind Data Logger with one anemometer, a wind vane and a temperature sensor. Each row of data represents one logging interval. Each file contains data from a single day. Instructions for graphing your data using Microsoft Excel can be found in the Wind Data Logger Manual.

Raw data will include the following parameters:

Data Sample - Raw

Data imported into Microsoft Excel will look like this:

Data Sample - Excel


Add Headings to Data Spreadsheet:

Please note that the file exported from the Wind Data Logger contains raw data only. When you are ready to evaluate it using any spreadsheet program, you may wish to add headings to your data columns. We've made it easy by providing a Spreadsheet Headings file available on our Documentation Page. Simply copy and paste the rows above your raw data. See sample below:

Spreadsheet Headings

Spreadsheet Field Descriptions:

The following channels show wind speed, wind gust, direction, and pulses in day. Anemometer / pulse inputs are set on the “Anemometer Setup” menu. Counter inputs are configured in the “Counter Setup” menu. Wind Direction is configured in the “Wind Vane” setup menu.

Field Name Description Format / Range
A Date and Time Date and time YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS

YYYY is year (2000 to 2099)
MM is month (01 to 12)
DD is day (01 to 31)
HH is hour (00 to 23)
MM is minute (00 to 59)
SS is second (00 to 59)

B Anemometer 0
Pulse Input 0
Speed Wind speed based on anemo_m and anemo_b calibration values Floating point, 32 bit
C Gust Maximum wind speed during interval based on anemo_m and anemo_b calibration values
D Pulse Count Rotations during interval Unsigned integer, 16 bit
E Anemometer 1
Pulse Input 1
Speed Same as Anemometer 0
F Gust
G Pulse Count
H Anemometer 2
Pulse Input 2
Speed Same as Anemometer 0
I Gust
J Pulse Count
K Counter 0 Counter value based on counter_m and counter_b values Floating point, 32 bit
L Counter 1
M Counter 0
N Wind Direction In degrees Integer, 0 to 359

The following channels show analog voltages from a variety of inputs. Each channel has a linear equation of the form y=m*voltage + b applied to the raw 0 to 5 volt measurement. These linear equations are set in the "ADC Setup" menu.

Field Channel, Resolution Typical Use Source Format / Range
O A0, 10 bits Input Voltage Supply voltage for data logger. Floating point, 32 bit
P A1, 10 bits Wind Vane Potentiometer 0 Typically represents voltage from wind vane potentiometer. Voltage from “TEMP&ADC” jack pin 6.
Q A2, 10 bits Wind Vane Potentiometer 1 Typically represents voltage second wiper of wind vane potentiometer. Voltage from “TEMP&ADC” jack pin 7.
R A3, 10 bits Temperature Sensor
Typically represents voltage from included temperature sensor. Voltage “TEMP&ADC” pin 1.
S A4, 12 bits User Analog Input Voltage from “TEMP&ADC” pin 4.
T A5, 12 bits User Analog Input Voltage from “TEMP&ADC” pin 5.
U A6, 12 bits User Analog Input Voltage from “TEMP&ADC” pin 6.
V A7, 12 bits User Analog Input Voltage from “TEMP&ADC” pin 7.
W Cylic Redundancy Check (CRC) Calculated checksum of columns A to W Integer, 8 bit (see CRC discussion in manual)

The following channels are sent to the RS-232 port but are not logged to the SD card. Site name is set in “Site Name” menu.

Field Name Description Format / Range
X Site Name   String of up to 9 ASCII characters
Y

SD Card Logging Status

  0 if "NOT READY", 1 if "LOGGING"
Z Not used   Always 0
AA Cylic Redundancy Check (CRC) Calculated checksum of columns X to AA Integer, 8 bit (see CRC discussion in manual)

 

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