WindLogger is compatible with the following Gill Instruments' meteorological sensors:

• WindSonic ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors
• WindObserver ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors
• WindMaster ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors
• MetPak Weather Station
• MetPak Pro Weather Station
• MetPak RG Weather Station
• MaxiMet GMX 200
• MaxiMet GMX 400
• MaxiMet GMX 500
• MaxiMet GMX 501 (& 501 GPS)
• MaxiMet GMX 531 (& 531 GPS)
• MaxiMet GMX 600

These sensors may be set to output in the following compatible modes:

• ASCII UV (or UVW) continuous
• ASCII Polar continuous (default setting)
• ASCII Tunnel continuous
• MODBUS RTU (MaxiMet GMX range)

WindLogger is also compatible with other sensors with RS232 serial output starting <STX> and ending <LF>.

For data logging NMEA data from WindSonic or MetPak sensors and for logging from other RS232 & NMEA sensors please see the SpaceLogger S10 model.

WindLogger is ideal for field data acquisition due to its low power consumption, high capacity data storage and compact design.

Wind data is date and time-stamped and conveniently stored onto an SD card so no PC hook-up is required in the field.

A new data file (.CSV) is generated for each day's recording and when transferred to a PC, may be analysed with any standard spreadsheet program.

The WindLog.xls spreadsheet template may be used to import WindSonic data quickly to Excel.

SD card included with 2GByte capacity.

OEM versions and quantity discounts are available - please contact our sales team for a quote.

.W10 WindLogger Features

• WindSonic sensor compatible
• Recording of wind speed and direction data
• Recording of full meteorological data with a MetPak Weather Station
• Real-time clock for date and time-stamping of data with battery backup
• Compact, economical and robust design
• Low power consumption
• SD or MMC card for high capacity data storage in easily removable and transferable format
• Stored data files simple to read with standard PC office software
• Customisable file names and extensions for saved data
• Optional RS232 output of incoming or recorded data stream

Typical Applications

• Remote site data collection
• Wind & weather sensor data recording
• Data buoys
• Meteorological data collection for:
     • Weather monitoring
     • Wind farm surveying and operations
     • Construction industry, including crane operations
     • Education and research projects
     • Aviation operations
     • Health and safety
     • Sports and outdoor activities
     • Agriculture

For more advice on how our SpaceLogger W10 WindLogger can provide a solution to your data logging application as part of a full wind system, please contact our sales office.

Example of SpaceLogger W10 application

Example of WindLogger application

SD Card Data Capacity

With WindLogger, the logging interval may be selected from the WindSonic settings of 4, 2 or 1 reading per second, or set to one reading every 1 to 60 seconds. With a logging interval of one reading per second, using a 2GByte card, WindLogger will store up to 19 months worth of WindSonic data.

When logging from a WindSonic sensor, each data reading comprises up to 41 bytes. The following table gives the approximate capacity of various sized memory cards, depending on the logging interval selected, assuming a WindSonic sensor is connected:

	WindSonic Logging Interval (Readings per time interval)
Memory Card Size	4 per sec	2 per sec	1 per sec	1 per 2 sec	1 per 5 sec	1 per 10 sec
1 GB	75 days	150 days	300 days	600 days	>4 years	>8 years
2 GB	150 days	300 days	600 days	>3 years	>8 years	>16 years

When logging from a MetPak weather station, each data set comprises at least 75 bytes.  The following table gives the approximate capacity of various sized memory cards, depending on the logging interval selected, assuming a MetPak is connected:

	MetPak II Logging Interval (Readings per time interval)
Memory Card Size	1 per sec	1 per 2 sec	1 per 10 sec
1 GB	>150 days	>300 days	4.5 years
2 GB	>300 days	>600 days	9 years

Physical	Enclosure dimensions	Width: 67 mm Depth: 67 mm Height: 28 mm (excluding optional rubber feet)
	Weight	75g
	Enclosure material	GP ABS (UL94-HB) plastic and acrylic
Input / Output Capability	Sensor type	Gill Instruments' WindSonic, WindObserver II and WindMaster ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors MetPak II weather station Other sensors with data output starting <STX> and ending <LF>
	Transmission standard	RS232 compatible, 8 bits and no parity
	Sensor output format	Continuous mode: ASCII UV (or UVW), Polar or Tunnel from all sensors NMEA output from MetPak II only
	Transmission speed	9600 Baud (default) or selectable to 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 4800, 2400 or 1200 Baud
	Wire acceptance	0.32 to 0.65 mm diameter (AWG 28 to 22)
Data Storage	Data storage card	Removable SD, MMC or MMC mobile card
	Data capacity	2 GByte (max)
	File system	FAT16 or FAT32 with 8.3 file names Sector size 512 Bytes
	Data sample	Records only the data between specified start (STX) and end (ETX) characters
	Data logging interval	Default is to log every data sample output - e.g. as per WindSonic setting (1, 2 or 4 readings per sec) or select logging interval from 1 to 60 seconds
Audible / Visual Indicators	LED indicators	Green: Ready to record data Red: Writing data to SD card
	Audio bleeper	Two tone signal on correct card insertion Single tone when data purge button depressed Four bleeps per minute when time and date not set
Real Time Clock	Accuracy	±40 ppm at 25°C
	Backup battery	CR2032
Power	Power requirement	7 to 30 V DC
	Current at 12 VDC	10 mA typical
	Supply input protection	Polarity reversal protected and internal resettable fuse – 140 mA
	Connection options (both included)	1.3 mm centre pin DC connector, or Screwless terminals (0.32 to 0.64 mm diameter, AWG 28 to 22 conductors)
Environmental	Temperature range	Operating: -25°C to +70°C [or dependent on card conditions] Storage: -40°C to +70°C
	Enclosure protection	IP203
	EMC	EMC Directive 89/336/EEC - CE marked (Emissions: EN61326:1997 inc A1/A2/A3:2003, EN60945:1997 Immunity: EN61326:1997) FCC/CFR 47: Part 15:2004

The manufacturer reserves the right to amend the specification and therefore the information in this document may be subject to change.

Data Sheet
	SpaceLogger W10 - Data Sheet
User Manual
	SpaceLogger W10 - User Manual
	SpaceLogger - Power Options Application Note
Software
	WindLog (.xls)
WindLog is an Excel spreadsheet program to enable easy download of WindLogger .CSV data files into Excel. It is particularly useful when the data files for each day exceed the maximum number of lines that can be imported into one Excel worksheet. WindLog is only compatible with data recorded by a WindLogger from WindSonic sensors. The data output format from the WindSonic sensor must be as per the default configuration of ASCII Polar Continuous. Click image above for larger view WindLogger data imported into WindLog Excel spreadsheet Click image above for larger view Graph of WindLogger data in WindLog

Case Study
Our following Case Studies give an overview of how this product applies to different sectors.
Please click on the title below to read the full case study.

	Agriculture
	Aviation
	Construction
	Emergency Services
	Environmental Monitoring (Data Loggers)
	Environmental Monitoring (Wind Systems)
	Fire Fighting
	Health & Safety Monitoring
	Marine, Ships & Harbours
	Outdoor
	Scientific Research (Data Loggers)
	Scientific Research & Education
	Sport (for Wind Systems)
	Sports (for Data Loggers)
	Temporary Structures
	Tower Cranes
	Weather