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Anemometer With, Photochopper Output
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SECTION 7. MEASUREMENT PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 02: Do (P86) 1: 41 Set Port 1 High 03: Excitation with Delay (P22) 1: 2 Ex Channel 2: 0 Delay w/Ex (units = 0.01 sec) 3: 15 Delay after Ex (units = 0.01 sec) 4: 0 mV Excitation 04: Volts (SE) (P1) 1: 1 Reps 2: 5 2500 mV Slow Range 3: 2 SE Channel 4: 2 Loc [ RH ] 5: .1 Mult 6: 0 Offset 05: Do (P86) 1: 51 Set Port 1 Low 7.4 ANEMOMETER WITH PHOTOCHOPPER OUTPUT An anemometer with a photochopper transducer produces a pulse output which is measured by the CR510's Pulse Count Instruction. The Pulse Count Instruction with a Configuration Code of 20, measures "high frequency pulses", "discards data from excessive intervals", and "outputs the reading as a frequency" (Hz = pulses per second). The frequency output is the only output option that is independent of the scan rate. The anemometer used in this example is the R. M. Young Model 12102D Cup Anemometer, with a 10 window chopper wheel. The photochopper circuitry is powered from the CR510 12 V supply; AC power or back-up batteries should be used to compensate for the increased current drain. Wind speed is desired in meters per second (m/s). There is a pulse each time a window in the chopper wheel, which revolves with the cups, allows light to pass from the source to the photoreceptor. Because there are 10 windows in the chopper wheel, there are 10 pulses per revolution. Thus, 1 revolution per minute (rpm) is equal to 10 pulses per 60 seconds (1 minute) or 6 rpm = 1 pulse per second (Hz). The manufacturer's calibration for relating wind speed to rpm is: Wind(m/s) = (0.01632 m/s)/rpm ∗ Xrpm + 0.2 m/s The result of the Pulse Count Instruction (Configuration Code = 20) is X pulses per sec. (Hz). The multiplier and offset to convert XHz to meters per second are: Wind (m/s) = (0.01632 m/s)/rpm x (6 rpm/Hz) x XHz + 0.2 m/s Wind (m/s) = (0.09792 m/s)/Hz x XHz + 0.2 m/s PROGRAM 01: Pulse (P3) 1: 1 Reps 2: 1 Pulse Input Channel 3: 20 High Frequency, Output Hz 4: 10 Loc [ WS_mph ] 5: .09792 Mult 6: .2 Offset CR510 FIGURE 7.4-1. Wiring Diagram for Anemometer 7-3