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User’s manual

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User’s manual

November 2009

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WINDCUBETM User Manual Page 3

Document purpose This document is intended to describe technical information, security cautions and operational instructions that are necessary to efficiently operate the WINDCUBE lidar system manufactured by LEOSPHERE.

Revision Records

Version Date Affected § Change Justifying

01rev00 15/11/09 All New creation and overall revision from previous WLS7 version.

First Edition v1.3

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Table of contents

PREFACE ....................................................................................................... 6

1. SAFETY, REGULATIONS AND LIABILITIES ............... ........................... 7

1.1. LIDAR Operation ................................... ................................................................................................ 7

1.2. Laser Radiation Hazards............................ .......................................................................................... 8

1.3. Mechanical Safety ................................. ............................................................................................... 8

1.4. Electrical Safety ................................. ................................................................................................... 8

1.5. LIDAR System Limits of Use ........................ ....................................................................................... 9

2. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................... ..................................... 10

2.1. WINDCUBE - Principle of Measurement ....................... ................................................................. 10

2.2. WINDCUBE – Block Diagram .................................. ........................................................................ 10

2.3. WINDCUBE – Outside and Inside ............................. ...................................................................... 12

2.4. WINDCUBE – Performances and Specifications ................ .......................................................... 14

3. INSTALLATION ...................................... ................................................ 15

3.1. Inventory and Inspection .......................... ......................................................................................... 15

3.2. WINDCUBE Deployment ....................................... .......................................................................... 15

4. OPERATION ........................................................................................... 20

4.1. Switching on procedure ............................ ......................................................................................... 20

4.2. WINDCUBE software (Windsoft) .............................. ...................................................................... 24

4.3. Switching off procedure ........................... ......................................................................................... 30

4.4. Test Procedure .................................... ............................................................................................... 31

5. DATA FILE STRUCTURE ............................... ....................................... 31

5.1. Folders frame ..................................... ................................................................................................. 31

5.2. Type of files ..................................... .................................................................................................... 31

6. REMOTE CONTROL .............................................................................. 39

7. PRISM REPLACEMENT ................................. ....................................... 40

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8. MAINTENANCE ....................................... .............................................. 41

8.1. Light Maintenance ................................. ............................................................................................. 41

8.2. Heavy maintenance program ......................... ................................................................................... 42

9. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE ........................ ........................... 43

10. CUSTOMER SERVICES AND WARRANTY .................... ................... 45

10.1. Hotline ........................................... ....................................................................................................... 45

10.2. Warranty .......................................... .................................................................................................... 45

WINDCUBETM User Manual

PPRREEFFAACCEE We would like to thank you for choosing the WINDCUBELIDAR has been designed to ensure you a reliable an d easy way to measure wind profiles. We wish you a lot of success in its use a nd hope that it will highly contribute to the advancement of your projects. The WINDCUBE product range guarantees a high level of user friendliness and requires no specific knowledge about measurement of 10 heights wind profile in real time without any calibratiouser. This particular document encloses the technical information required to handle, operate and maintain the WINDCUBE in a proper and safe way. All Users of the WINDCUBELEOSPHERE or by the trainer certified by LEOSPHERE, to Users’ Manual, and to sign the confirmation letter before being authorized to use the system.

The Caution Labelsthe Caution Labels are prominently displayed on the WINDCUBEmay exceed the actual level of hazard of the WINDCUBEcomponents that are individually marked with such caution labels.

The Laser used in the WINDCUBEcause dazzling. Please refer to the safety chapter of this document, winformation and guidance about the mentioned hazards. Acknowledgements

• The WINDCUBE technology has and Theoretical Optics Department (

• ONERA has granted an exclusive licence for the manufacturing of the WINDCUBEto LEOSPHERE.

• LEOSPHERE and WINDCUBE

Contact information regarding this document LEOSPHERE LIDAR Environmental Observations, Centre scientifique d’Orsay, Bâtiment 503, Plateau du Moulon, 91400 Orsay, FrancePHONE +33 1 69 35 87 26 FAX +33 1 69 35 87 e-mail: [email protected]

to thank you for choosing the WINDCUBE for your activities. This LIDAR has been designed to ensure you a reliable an d easy way to measure wind profiles. We wish you a lot of success in its use a nd hope that it will highly contribute

your projects.

product range guarantees a high level of user friendliness and requires no specific knowledge about LIDAR technology. The system provides a consistent

wind profile in real time without any calibratio

This particular document encloses the technical information required to handle, operate and in a proper and safe way.

All Users of the WINDCUBE ™ must own a certificate of certified training provided by LEOSPHERE or by the trainer certified by LEOSPHERE, to read the WINDCUBEUsers’ Manual, and to sign the confirmation letter before being authorized to use the

he Caution Labels In accordance with CDRH and CE requirements are prominently displayed on the WINDCUBE casing. These cautions

may exceed the actual level of hazard of the WINDCUBE system itself but apply to its inner components that are individually marked with such caution labels.

Laser used in the WINDCUBE produces radiation hazardous to eyes. It can dazzling. Please refer to the safety chapter of this document, which contains essential

information and guidance about the mentioned hazards.

technology has been developed in cooperation with the Applied and Theoretical Optics Department (DOTA/SLS, ONERA, France).

has granted an exclusive licence for the manufacturing of the WINDCUBE

LEOSPHERE and WINDCUBE are registered trademarks

Contact information regarding this document

LEOSPHERE LIDAR Environmental Observations, Centre scientifique d’Orsay, Bâtiment 503, Plateau du Moulon, 91400 Orsay, FrancePHONE +33 1 69 35 87 26 FAX +33 1 69 35 87 11

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for your activities. This LIDAR has been designed to ensure you a reliable an d easy way to measure wind profiles. We wish you a lot of success in its use a nd hope that it will highly contribute

product range guarantees a high level of user friendliness and requires no LIDAR technology. The system provides a consistent

wind profile in real time without any calibration performed by the

This particular document encloses the technical information required to handle, operate and

certified training provided by read the WINDCUBE

Users’ Manual, and to sign the confirmation letter before being authorized to use the

In accordance with CDRH and CE requirements casing. These cautions

system itself but apply to its inner

produces radiation hazardous to eyes. It can hich contains essential

been developed in cooperation with the Applied , ONERA, France).

has granted an exclusive licence for the manufacturing of the WINDCUBE

Centre scientifique d’Orsay, Bâtiment 503, Plateau du Moulon, 91400 Orsay, France


11.. SSAAFFEETTYY,, RREE The WINDCUBE is compliant with the regulations related to its product category:

• The WINDCUBE has been designed to comply with EN 60825regarding eye-safety

The Laser itself used in the WINDCUBEcause dazzling. The Laser itself is not eyedescribed below class IIIB). Meaning of the used Caution Labels:

Caution! Risk of exposure to invisible hazardous

Caution! Risk of electric shock

Caution! Call attention to a procedure, practice or condition that could cause damage to the product or cause bodily injury to the user. In case of emergency (fire, water flood risk), unpl ug main powerwall

1.1. LIDAR Operation

Before powering up and operating the WINDCUBthis description

Be sure that all features and controls of understood before operat

Use of controls, this manual might result in hazardous radiation exp osure, system damage or voiding the warranty

EEGGUULLAATTIIOONNSS AANNDD LLIIAABBis compliant with the regulations related to its product category:

has been designed to comply with EN 60825

The Laser itself used in the WINDCUBE produces radiation hazardous to eyes that can The Laser itself is not eye -safe and requires a careful handling as

described below class IIIB).

Meaning of the used Caution Labels:

Caution! Risk of exposure to invisible hazardous Laser radiation

Caution! Risk of electric shock

Caution! Call attention to a procedure, practice or condition that could cause damage to the product or cause bodily injury to the user.

In case of emergency (fire, water flood risk), unpl ug main power supply cable from

LIDAR Operation

Before powering up and operating the WINDCUB E™

Be sure that all features and controls of WINDCUBE understood before operat ing it

Use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than specified in this manual might result in hazardous radiation exp osure, system damage or

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BBIILLIITTIIEESS is compliant with the regulations related to its product category:

has been designed to comply with EN 60825-1 regulation

produces radiation hazardous to eyes that can safe and requires a careful handling as

Laser radiation

Caution! Call attention to a procedure, practice or condition that could

supply cable from

thoroughly read

have been fully

adjustments and procedures other than specified in this manual might result in hazardous radiation exp osure, system damage or


Refrain from connecting the Main Power and operating the WINDCUBEyou make sure that nothing is blocking the WINDCUBE

1.2. Laser Radiation Hazards

The WINDCUBE is an eye-safe system though it uses an IR class IIIB Laser as a radiation source. Direct long exposure of eye to IR radiation can cause dazzling.

Avoid looking through the WINDCUBEslightly deviated direction when the cause dazzling

Do not block the laser beam path with any metallic target that could reflect the laser beam

Always wear IR (1.55 opening the WINDCUBE

1.3. Mechanical Safety

Mind the heavy weight of cautious when manipulating the WINDCUBEtransport case

1.4. Electrical Safety

Mind that the electrical circuits that operate at lethal voltage and current levels

Always unplug servicing any part of the system

Refrain from connecting the Main Power and operating the WINDCUBEis blocking the WINDCUBE laser beam path

Radiation Hazards

safe system though it uses an IR class IIIB Laser as a radiation source. Direct long exposure of eye to IR radiation can cause dazzling.

looking through the WINDCUBE window along vertical orslightly deviated direction when the system is functioning. Such exposure can

Do not block the laser beam path with any metallic target that could reflect the laser beam

Always wear IR (1.55 µµµµm) radiation protective goggles when while it is functioning

Mechanical Safety

Mind the heavy weight of the WINDCUBE and its main elements. Be manipulating the WINDCUBE , its protective cover

Electrical Safety

Mind that the WINDCUBE AC/DC power converter electrical circuits that operate at lethal voltage and current levels

Always unplug the WINDCUBE power supply servicing any part of the system

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Refrain from connecting the Main Power and operating the WINDCUBE before

safe system though it uses an IR class IIIB Laser as a radiation

window along vertical or system is functioning. Such exposure can

Do not block the laser beam path with any metallic target that

radiation protective goggles when

and its main elements. Be , its protective cover or its

converter contains electrical circuits that operate at lethal voltage and current levels

power supply cable before


Check power supply grounding. Poor ground quality m ight result in exp osure electrical shockscomponents

1.5. LIDAR System Limits of Use

The WINDCUBE used for scientific measurement purposes only

LEOSPHERE cannot be liable for any damage operations that are not detailed in this document

In no case the LEOSPHERE LIDAR devices are designed and ensured for their use in any other activity or process, abo ve all those dealing with human safety

The WINDCUBEconditions are ensured by optical means. It is stri ctly forbidden to modify the optical function of the WINDCUBEthe beam path

All the instructions written in this manuareliable measurements

Check power supply grounding. Poor ground quality m ight osure electrical shocks and electrical damages or electronic

LIDAR System Limits of Use

systems supplied by LEOSPHERE are intended to be used for scientific measurement purposes only

LEOSPHERE cannot be liable for any damage that may occur due to the operations that are not detailed in this document

In no case the LEOSPHERE LIDAR devices are designed and ensured for their use in any other activity or process, abo ve all those dealing with

The WINDCUBE inc ludes a powerful Laser. Its eyeconditions are ensured by optical means. It is stri ctly forbidden to modify the optical function of the WINDCUBE by adding focusing or reflecting

All the instructions written in this manua l must be respected to ensure

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Check power supply grounding. Poor ground quality m ight and electrical damages or electronic

systems supplied by LEOSPHERE are intended to be

that may occur due to the

In no case the LEOSPHERE LIDAR devices are designed and ensured for their use in any other activity or process, abo ve all those dealing with

ludes a powerful Laser. Its eye -safety conditions are ensured by optical means. It is stri ctly forbidden to modify the

or reflecting optics on

l must be respected to ensure

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22.. GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN

2.1. WINDCUBE - Principle of Measurement

The WINDCUBE is an active remote sensor based on Light Detection And Ranging technique (Fig. 1). The heterodyne LIDAR principle relies on the measurement of the Doppler shift of laser radiations backscattered by the particles in the air (dust, water droplets, aerosols…). A laser pulse is sent into the atmosphere. The backscattered light is collected, converted into an electronic signal and sent to a computer. A specific signal processing algorithm is used to determine the scattered signal Doppler shift, and though, the wind speed along the line of sight. The time for the light pulse to travel out to the target and back to the LIDAR is thereby used to determine the range to the target.

Fig. 1 - WINDCUBE Principle of Measurement

2.2. WINDCUBE – Block Diagram

The WINCUBE is composed of 3 main elements (Fig.2) :

• Optical Head - containing the emission and reception optics • Electronics Unit – containing optoelectronic elements from laser source to detector • Computer - for data acquisition, signal processing and data saving. Processor is

Pentium Mobile 1.8GHz with 1024 Mb RAM. Additionally WINDCUBE can comprise optional units as for example temperature control unit.


Fig.

Fig. 2 - WINDCUBE Block Diagram

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2.3. WINDCUBE

Optical Head

Electronic Unit

Adjustable Feet

Rear Door

Fine-tuning Screws

WINDCUBE – Outside and Inside

Fig. 3 - WINDCUBE

Fig. 4 - WINDCUBE Front Panel

Paddlocks

Connection Trap

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Outside and Inside

Computer

Paddlocks

Front Door

DC uninterrupted power supply with

Battery

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Fig. 5 - WINDCUBE Rear Panel

Temperature Control Unit

Electronit Unit

Computer

Wiper Liquid Tank Bubble level

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2.4. WINDCUBE – Performances and Specifications

Performances Range 40 to 200m Accumulation Time

0.5 s

Data output frequency

1 Hz

Probed length 20m Scanning cone angle

∼30°

Speed Accuracy 0.2m/s Speed range Up to 45m/s Direction Accuracy

1.5°

Data Availability > 95% up to 150 m* Laser Wavelength 1,54 µm Pulse energy 10 µJ Eye safety IEC 60825-1 Environmental Temperature Range

-15 to +40°C with Temperature Control Unit*

Operating humidity

IP65

Rain protection Wiper (with water pump) Compacity Portable (2persons) Dimensions Weight 60 Kg Dimensions 900X550X550mm Power Supply Specifications Electric Power Supply

27 DC

Power consumption

111W (without wiper, window heating ruban and temperature control)/ 375W Total with Temperature Control/ 400W Peak

Data Format ASCII/Binary Transfer GPRS/Ethernet

* for indication

Table 1 - WINDCUBE Performances and Specifications


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3.1. Inventory

WINDCUBE, sun protection cover and cables were tested, used in real conditions, carefully inspected and packed prior to the shipment

Unpack each part of the system and carefully inspec t for any visible damage. If any of the parts areparts could be damaged in transit

Retain all packing slips and shipment information i n case a claim needs to be submitted to the carrier INVENTORY WINDCUBE System parts provided to users are:

• WINDCUBE with 27.front page)

• WINDCUBE sun protection cover with 4 maintaining screws• IP65 Ethernet connexion cable• IP65 power supply connexion cable• Padlock keys • Desiccant bags inside WLS at the rear door• User Manual and Installation CD• 220/110VAC / 27VDC • Transportation case • External waterpump with connexion kit• Spare prism and M4 screws with integrated O• External GSM antenna• THP/ PTU probe (optional)• Insulation cover (optional)

3.2. WINDCUBE

INSTALLATION

• Determine WINDCUBE- The system is located before any obstacles in the preferable wind direction- The 4 beam paths (

on label on this manual front page• If required for safety reasons,

ground at WINDCUBEattached is visible (the anchor should preferably be located below

• Install WINDCUBE on

IOONN

Inventory and Inspection

, sun protection cover and cables were tested, used in real conditions, carefully inspected and packed prior to the shipment

Unpack each part of the system and carefully inspec t for any visible damage. If any of the parts are damaged, please contact LEOSPHERE as the parts could be damaged in transit

Retain all packing slips and shipment information i n case a claim needs to be submitted to the carrier

System parts provided to users are: .XX° prism assembled (see exact value on label on this manual

sun protection cover with 4 maintaining screws ion cable (straight)

5 power supply connexion cable

inside WLS at the rear door Installation CD VDC Converter + leg

External waterpump with connexion kit Spare prism and M4 screws with integrated O-ring (optional)

antenna (optional) (optional)

Insulation cover (optional)

WINDCUBE Deployment

Determine WINDCUBE location being careful that: The system is located before any obstacles in the preferable wind direction

he 4 beam paths (27.XX° degrees along cardinal directionson label on this manual front page) are free

If required for safety reasons, the user might want to plant ground anchorsground at WINDCUBE location such that only the top ring in which the chain is

the anchor should preferably be located below the system)on the location previously determined

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, sun protection cover and cables were tested, used in real conditions, carefully inspected and packed prior to the shipment

Unpack each part of the system and carefully inspec t for any visible damaged, please contact LEOSPHERE as the

Retain all packing slips and shipment information i n case a claim needs

label on this manual

The system is located before any obstacles in the preferable wind direction directions - see exact value

ground anchors into in which the chain is

the system)


In case the floor isrecommended to install the material) in order to make sure that

• Using a manual compass, o

on the optical mount below the system window is Peltier door is pointing

• Using the level placed on the top of the WINDCUBEmore précised levelling the configuration window.

• To prevent vandalism it is recommended to NOTE: WINDCUBE protection NOTE: Precise levelling and orientation will be done after switching the

Fig. 7 POWER SUPPLY CONNEXION

North /South Indicating Line

Window Holder

Waterproof Screws

floor is wet and soft on site locationrecommended to install the WINDCUBE on a wood palette

make sure that the system levelling remain

Using a manual compass, orientate WINDCUBE such that the straight lineon the optical mount below the system window is on North/South

pointing toward North (Fig. 7). the level placed on the top of the WINDCUBETM roughly adjust the levelling. A

levelling will be performed later with the digital compass displayed on the configuration window. To prevent vandalism it is recommended to chain WINDCUBE to anchors

protection cover should not be installed on the system at this stage

: Precise levelling and orientation will be done after switching the system on

Fig. 6 - WINDCUBE Window (System not running)

7 - WINDCUBE oriented toward North

ON

North

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on site location , it is highly palette (or any hard

remain s stable in time

such that the straight line visible /South axis (Fig. 6) and

roughly adjust the levelling. A with the digital compass displayed on

to anchors

led on the system at this stage

system on

Prism

Wiper

Water Reservoir

Plug


Several options are available to power the lidar with 27V source (from wind110-220VAC/27VDC voltage converterquality of the power supply chain and make sure that 2specifications:

- maximal ripple and noise <150mVp- Line regulation: +/-0.2%

NOTE: 110-220VAC/27VDC voltage converter provided by Leosphere specifications

Voltage at W indcube level (ie after line losses in DC cable) ha s to be above 25V.

In case the system is powered withis highly recommended to implement a filter110-220VAC/27VDC voltage converter

• Connect main power supply cable

Connecting power supply cable automatically starts temperature control module. In case of low external temperature (around 0°and below), it is preferable to system in order to warm it up

Port 3 CAN Bus (Optional)

Port 2PTU

Probe(Optional)

GND Plug

Several options are available to power WINDCUBE : the user can either choose to power V source (from wind turbine or diesel generator output for example) or use VDC voltage converter. In both cases, it is highly recommended to check the

quality of the power supply chain and make sure that 27V line is within the following

maximal ripple and noise <150mVp-p 0.2%

VDC voltage converter provided by Leosphere

indcube level (ie after line losses in DC cable) ha s to be

In case the system is powered with 110-220VAC voltageis highly recommended to implement a filter between 110- 220VAC

VDC voltage converter to ensure sufficient voltage line quality

Connect main power supply cable from power supply output to WINDCUBE

Connecting power supply cable automatically starts temperature control module. In case of low external temperature (around 0°

it is preferable to wait 10 to 15 minutes before switching on thein order to warm it up .

Fig. 8 - Connection Trap

Port 2 PTU

Probe (Optional)

Pump Power Supply

Main Power Supply

Port 1 Remote Access

Main SwitchExternal

Antenna Plug

GND Plug

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: the user can either choose to power for example) or use

In both cases, it is highly recommended to check the within the following

VDC voltage converter provided by Leosphere follows previous

indcube level (ie after line losses in DC cable) ha s to be

voltage not from grid, it 220VAC source and

ensure sufficient voltage line quality .

to WINDCUBE (Fig. 8)

Connecting power supply cable automatically starts WindCubeTM temperature control module. In case of low external temperature (around 0°

before switching on the

USB Port

Main Switch

LEDs


NOTE: The user can connect a USB download periodically WINDCUBE

• Visualize red LED turning on in connection trap

If red LED does not turn on or if red light is week , DC voltage is below 25V at WindCube TM. This might be due to high line losses in DC cable . Please check power supply chain

EXTERNAL PUMP CONNEXION

• Connect external pump

(Fig. 8)

Fig.

• Disconnect WINDCUBE

Fig. 10

External Pump Power Supply

Cable

External Pump Norprene Water

Conductor

onnect a USB hard-disk drive to this USB port in order to download periodically WINDCUBETM data

Visualize red LED turning on in connection trap (Fig. 8)

If red LED does not turn on or if red light is week , DC voltage is below . This might be due to high line losses in DC cable . Please

check power supply chain .

EXTERNAL PUMP CONNEXION

Connect external pump power supply cable (white cable) (Fig. 9

Fig. 9 - External Pump Connections

WINDCUBE wiper water conductor (Fig. 10)

10 - WINDCUBE Wiper Water Conductor

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to this USB port in order to rapidly

If red LED does not turn on or if red light is week , DC voltage is below . This might be due to high line losses in DC cable . Please

9) to WINDCUBE

Wiper Water Conductor


• Connect external pump wiper water conductorconductor (Fig. 11).

Fig. 11 - WINDCUBE

• Put the pump switch on position II

Fig.

• Place external pump in water container (

Fig. 13 - WINDCUBE

Water level has to be 10 cm minimum in order for th e pump to be completely immersed.

External Pump Water Conductor

Water Conductor Adaptor

Water Container

Internal / External pump switch

external pump Norprene water conductor (black tube) towiper water conductor using adaptor installed on external pump

WINDCUBE External Pump water conductor connection

Put the pump switch on position II on optolectronic rack back panel.

Fig. 12 - Optoelectronic Rack Rear Panel

Place external pump in water container (Fig. 13)

WINDCUBE External Pump Final Installation

Water level has to be 10 cm minimum in order for th e pump to be

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Norprene water conductor (black tube) to WINDCUBE using adaptor installed on external pump Norprene water

connection

rack back panel. (Fig. 12).

Water level has to be 10 cm minimum in order for th e pump to be


44.. OOPPEERRAATTIIOONN Before switching the WINDCUBELeosphere Client Service, he has a lapWindows operating system NOTE: WINDOWS XP is preferable. However Leosphere providesconnexion software if needed NOTE: WINDCUBETM contains auser can then access WINDCUBEThere is no need to install WINDCUBE

4.1. Switching on procedure

• Switch WINDCUBE on using the system main switch • Configure laptop IP address to be compatible with

- IP: 129.175.131.

Two last digits are given here as an exhas to be inferior to 30.

- Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.- Gateway: 129.175.131.1

NOTE: To change a computer IP address:- Select: Start ↵↵↵↵ Settings ↵↵↵↵- Double click on Local area connexion- Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)- Modify IP • Connect laptop to WINDCUBE

Ethernet connector number 1

Please note that most of standard network board ope rates with crossed or non crossed cables. However, if laptop is not re cent enough, the user should use a non- crossed cable

Please make sure that WiFi switch is off on laptop as WiFi connexion attempts might perturb remote connexion to WINDCUBE

NN WINDCUBETM on, the user has to make sure that, as recommended by

Leosphere Client Service, he has a laptop available with standard network board

NOTE: WINDOWS XP is preferable. However Leosphere provides Windows remote desktop

contains an industrial computer with Windsoft software WINDCUBETM from any computer or laptop via remote connexion.

WINDCUBETM software on user’s computer

Switching on procedure

on using the system main switch (Fig. 8) Configure laptop IP address to be compatible with WINDCUBETM internal PC one

129.175.131.15

Two last digits are given here as an ex ample. Last number in IP address

255.255.255.224 129.175.131.1

NOTE: To change a computer IP address: ↵↵↵↵ Network connexions ↵↵↵↵

Local area connexion , then Properties Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , then Properties

WINDCUBETM via Ethernet cable (non-crossednumber 1 (Fig. 8)

Please note that most of standard network board ope rates with crossed or non crossed cables. However, if laptop is not re cent enough, the user

crossed cable .

make sure that WiFi switch is off on laptop as WiFi connexion attempts might perturb remote connexion to WINDCUBE TM.

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on, the user has to make sure that, as recommended by network board and

Windows remote desktop

Windsoft software installed. The from any computer or laptop via remote connexion.

internal PC one

Last number in IP address

crossed) using the system

Please note that most of standard network board ope rates with crossed or non crossed cables. However, if laptop is not re cent enough, the user

make sure that WiFi switch is off on laptop as WiFi connexion

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• Use Windows remote desktop connexion software for example (see section 6) accessible via

All program ↵↵↵↵ Accessories ↵↵↵↵ Communication ↵↵↵↵ Remote Desktop Connexion or installable from supplied WINDCUBETM CD if needed

• WINDCUBETM WLS7-XX IP address is 129.175.131.YY:1266) (see exact value on label on this manual front page)

• Use user as login and operator as password • Visualize the WINDCUBE graphical user interface (Fig. 14)

Fig. 14 - WINDCUBE Graphical User Interface

It is composed of two zones:

- A column on the left hand side showing, in the upper part, the following information: � Time � Date � System ID � Client ID � Site Location

As well as, in the lower part, � Percentage of disk used � Altitudes availability (%) � System status (Synchronizing, In Acquisition…)

It also contains three buttons: Start, Stop and Quit, to respectively start and stop the measurement and quit the software. On the lower part of the columns, five LEDs inform the user about the proper functioning of the Laser source, the scanning stage, the compass, the wiper (LED turns green when the wiper is wiping) as well as the inside temperature of the system. One additional LED is related to GPS positioner. In more details:

- Temperature LED turns red when WINDCUBE inside temperature (measured by electronic compass) reaches 40°C but this has no in cidence on system operation. However, when internal temperature becomes critical for system operation (>45°C), measurement is automatically stopped. Less power is than consumed in the system and its temperature decreases. When WINDCUBE inside


temperature becomes inferior to critical value with security margingmeasurement automatically restarts

- In addition, GPS LED WINDCUBE.

- Laser source LED turn- Scanning stage LED turns red when

real stage angular position- Compass LED turns

- A main window composed of � a ‘Wind Profile’ tab to � a ‘Time Profiles

different altitudesaverage over about

� a ‘Statistics’ tab to altitudes

� a ‘Configuration’ � a ‘System settings’ tab to

• View ‘Configuration’ tab (

The ‘Configuration tab’ contains 5 groups of information: identification (ID parameters)Altitudes and Autorun function settings. The meaning of these different parameters will be described in details later in this documentneeded.

Fig. 15 - WINDCUBE

• Stop measurement by pressing the ‘Stop’ button on the left hand side

WINDCUBE magnetic compass is sensitive to the proximity of m etallic masses. Make sure that motor is stopped (measurement stoppe d) and that no metallic mass is obtruding

ID Parameters

Measurement Parameters

temperature becomes inferior to critical value with security margingmeasurement automatically restarts (T<40°C).

GPS LED turns green when GPS positioner

ED turns red when communication with laser module Scanning stage LED turns red when there is a difference between theoretical and real stage angular position

ns red when communication with magnetic compass is stopped

A main window composed of 5 tabs: ’ tab to visualize wind and direction profiles

Time Profiles’ tab to visualize wind and direction evolution versus time at different altitudes (real-time values over about an 20 minutesaverage over about 7 days)

’ tab to visualize last 10 minutes averaged data at different

Configuration’ tab to set measurement parameters a ‘System settings’ tab to set Windows system parameters

tab (Fig. 15)

’ contains 5 groups of information: Instrument and user identification (ID parameters), Digital Compass information, Measurement parameters, Altitudes and Autorun function settings. The meaning of these different parameters will be described in details later in this document, as well as how to set these parameters when

INDCUBETM Graphical User Interface: 'Configuration' Tab

Stop measurement by pressing the ‘Stop’ button on the left hand side

magnetic compass is sensitive to the proximity of m etallic Make sure that motor is stopped (measurement stoppe d) and that no

obtruding the system environment.

Altitudes

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temperature becomes inferior to critical value with security marging, the

positioner is installed on

module is stopped there is a difference between theoretical and

red when communication with magnetic compass is stopped

visualize wind and direction evolution versus time at 20 minutes and 10min

10 minutes averaged data at different

Instrument and user , Measurement parameters,

Altitudes and Autorun function settings. The meaning of these different parameters will be as well as how to set these parameters when

Tab

Stop measurement by pressing the ‘Stop’ button on the left hand side

magnetic compass is sensitive to the proximity of m etallic Make sure that motor is stopped (measurement stoppe d) and that no

Autorun Function

Digital Compass

Information

Status File Creation


• Visualize compass parameters• Finely re-orientated WINDCUBE• Finely tune WINDCUBE

tuning screws (Fig. 3) down)

- Level up the South side of the system to increase Pitch value- Level up the East side of the system to increase Roll value

WINDCUBE is now ready to be operated

WINDCUBE internal PC is configured such that (american keyboard).

It is highly recommended to in order to prevent from moisture contamination, been opened in exterior environment

Check that wiper liquid container is filled with10%) in very cold weather conditions

+

Roll

Visualize compass parameters on the upper right hand side cornerWINDCUBE to equal ‘Heading ’ parameter to 0

WINDCUBE length legs to set ‘Pitch ’ and ‘Roll ’ angle to 0clockwise to level up the system (anti-clockwise to level it

the South side of the system to increase Pitch valueLevel up the East side of the system to increase Roll value

Fig. 16 - Pitch and Roll variation

is now ready to be operated

internal PC is configured such that its keyboard is Qwerty

It is highly recommended to add dessicant bags (2 ) inside moisture contamination, in particular if the system has environment .

Check that wiper liquid container is filled with water and alcohol in very cold weather conditions .

North

+ Pitch

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on the upper right hand side corner (Fig. 15) ’ parameter to 0

’ angle to 0: turn fine-clockwise to level it

the South side of the system to increase Pitch value (Fig. 16) (Fig. 16)

keyboard is Qwerty

) inside WINDCUBE if the system has

water and alcohol (up to


4.2. WINDCUBE

DEFINE SETTINGS FOR NEW ‘Configuration’ TAB The ‘Configuration’ tab (Fig. 15

� ID parameters � Digital Compass � Measurement parameters� Altitudes � Autorun function setting

ID parameters On the upper left hand side, enter

NOTE: system ID can’t be modified

Altitudes In the low left hand side, fill in the different altitudes at which you wameasurement (you can overwrite existing values)empty spaces that might be left on the right hand side of the heights line.

No value below 40 m can be entered. Indeed, measure ment could be biased by stray light inside the instrumen t and retrieved horizontal wind speed underestimated

NOTE: - to remove an altitude, select it by clicking on its green sign below andselected altitude’ in the menu located below - Altitudes will be automatically - There is no minimal difference between altitudes less than 20m apart will be correlated - Maximal altitude is intrinsicallyWINDCUBE is designed to measure up to 200m with significant data availability Measurement Parameters Apart from Direction offsetparameters is restricted to users owning the optional Expert version of the software. They are provided as indicator to all users.

• CNR stands for Carrier to Noise Ratio. It is a diagnostic of

to signal to noise ratio. under which the WINDCUBE

WINDCUBE software (Windsoft)

DEFINE SETTINGS FOR NEW MEASUREMENT:

15) contains 5 groups of information that are:

Compass Information Measurement parameters

Autorun function setting

On the upper left hand side, enter ID parameters such as Client ID and Site location

t be modified

, fill in the different altitudes at which you waoverwrite existing values). New values can be also added in the

empty spaces that might be left on the right hand side of the heights line.

No value below 40 m can be entered. Indeed, measure ment could be biased by stray light inside the instrumen t and retrieved horizontal wind speed underestimated .

, select it by clicking on its green sign below andselected altitude’ in the menu located below altitudes cases (Fig. 15)

Altitudes will be automatically sorted to keep increasing height series

There is no minimal difference between successive altitudes. However, mltitudes less than 20m apart will be correlated

intrinsically limited to 480m by acquisition window lengthdesigned to measure up to 200m with significant data availability

Measurement Parameters

Apart from Direction offset and scanning cone angle value, modification of these parameters is restricted to users owning the optional Expert version of the software. They are provided as indicator to all users.

CNR stands for Carrier to Noise Ratio. It is a diagnostic of signal stto signal to noise ratio. On the left hand side, CNR threshold defines the threshold

the WINDCUBETM automatically rejects the measured value

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and Site location

, fill in the different altitudes at which you want to perform wind . New values can be also added in the

empty spaces that might be left on the right hand side of the heights line.

No value below 40 m can be entered. Indeed, measure ment below 40m could be biased by stray light inside the instrumen t and retrieved horizontal

, select it by clicking on its green sign below and select ‘delete

However, measurement at

m by acquisition window length. However, designed to measure up to 200m with significant data availability

, modification of these parameters is restricted to users owning the optional Expert version of the software.

signal strength, equivalent CNR threshold defines the threshold

the measured value.


• Scanning cone angle: mone that is set-up on the instrument (front page). In case this is not correct, please contact

• Data file duration: from our experience, we recommend 12 hour file duration.

• Period of time over which statistical data will be averaged

• If during installation the system has been voluntarily tilted to avoid obstacles along

the 4 beam directions, enter direction offset

• Time format: WINDCUBEservice). The user owning the expert version of the software can choose UTC synchronization.

• Filtering: in case of turbulent wind speed on two opposdifference, calculated wind speed has no sens and measured value is automatically filtered. User owning the expert version of activate or deactivate this filte

Autorun Function

• ‘Autorun’ function (rightafter switching on the WindCubepower failure, this allows the measurement to start Activate ‘Autorun’ function if required

• The user can

(YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.session, using the ‘LOAD Parameters

• By pressing ‘Create a report’, the user createto diagnose the system

‘System Settings’ TAB The ‘System Settings’ tab contains ‘Network Services’, to allow the user to parameter

- Current date and time- Decimal separator- Synchronization mode

GPS synchronization mode is installed on WINDCUBE TM

- Time zones - Time server

in ‘Time, Date, Regional Settings’ su

Scanning cone angle: make sure that the scanning cone angle corresponds to the up on the instrument (27.XX° - see exact value on label on this manual

. In case this is not correct, please contact LEOSPHERE

rom our experience, we recommend 12 hour file duration.

of time over which statistical data will be averaged is 10 minutes

If during installation the system has been voluntarily tilted to avoid obstacles along the 4 beam directions, enter direction offset.

WINDCUBETM is synchronized on local time (windows synchronization service). The user owning the expert version of the software can choose UTC

Filtering: in case of turbulent or inhomogeneous wind flow, absolute value of opposite directions can be highly different. I

difference, calculated wind speed has no sens and measured value is automatically filtered. User owning the expert version of WINDCUBETM software can choose to activate or deactivate this filter.

right hand side) allows the software to be launchedswitching on the WindCubeTM, with the last saved set of parameters. In case of

power failure, this allows the measurement to start again with no action from user. Activate ‘Autorun’ function if required

The user can also reload the setting parametershh_mm_ss.windconfig.ini files) from a previous measurement

, using the ‘LOAD Parameters’ button

‘Create a report’, the user creates a status file (Fig. 28the system

contains two sub-tabs ‘Time, Date, Regional Settings’ and ’, to allow the user to parameter Windows system information

Current date and time Decimal separator Synchronization mode: manual, internet or GPS

GPS synchronization mode is available only if GPS R eceptor TM.

ettings’ sub-tab (see Fig. 10)

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ake sure that the scanning cone angle corresponds to the see exact value on label on this manual

LEOSPHERE immediately.

rom our experience, we recommend 12 hour file duration.

is 10 minutes.

If during installation the system has been voluntarily tilted to avoid obstacles along

is synchronized on local time (windows synchronization service). The user owning the expert version of the software can choose UTC

absolute value of radial ite directions can be highly different. In case of large

difference, calculated wind speed has no sens and measured value is automatically software can choose to

to be launched automatically , with the last saved set of parameters. In case of

again with no action from user.

reload the setting parameters from a previous measurement

28) that can be used

ettings’ and information as:

eceptor has been

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Fig. 17 - WINDCUBETM Graphical User Interface: ‘Time, Date, Regional Se ttings’ Sub-Tab in 'System Settings' Tab

And:

- Network connections configuration - Ftp server activation/desactivation - Remote desktop connexion activation/desactivation in ‘Network Services’

sub-tab (see Fig. 18)

Fig. 18 - WINDCUBE TM Graphical User Interface: ‘Network Services' Sub-T ab in 'System Settings' Tab

RUNNING NEW MEASUREMENT

• Click on ‘START’ to start the measurement NOTE: Pressing the ‘START’ button induces hardware and software tasks as switching the laser on, data processing and data storage. In consequences, first wind profile is available only after few seconds.

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Horizontal wind speed and direction profile: ‘Wind Profile’ tab • Switch to ‘Wind Profile’ tab to visualize real time and statistical horizontal wind speed

and direction profiles (Fig. 19)

Fig. 19 - WINDCUBE TM Graphical User Interface: ‘Wind Profile’ Tab - The first graph on left hand side shows wind speed profile at altitudes selected by user - The second graph on the right hand side shows relative direction profile in reference to 1st measurement point (0° corresponding to 1 st altitude wind direction) On both graphs, statistical data (corresponding to the averaging period selected by user) are plot in green. For a given averaging period, minimum and maximum wind speed profiles are also plot respectively in blue and red. - Altitudes are repeated on the central part of the menu, as well as real time horizontal wind speed and direction at these altitudes - In addition, on the lower part of the tab, a color bar graph and a compass allow to better visualize wind speed intensity and direction at first measurement point NOTE: - The bars of the color bar graph correspond to levels of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 m/s - The compass arrow indicates the direction the wind is coming from

Horizontal wind speed and direction profiles evolution versus time: ‘Time Profiles’ tab • Switch to ‘Time Profiles’ tab to visualize real time and statistical wind speed and

direction profiles evolution versus time (Fig. 20)

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Fig. 20 - WINDCUBE TM Graphical User Interface: ‘Time Profiles’ Tab Two sub-tabs are visible on the central part of this frame: ‘Real time’ sub-tab and ‘Statistics’ sub-tab ‘Real time’ sub-tab Upper window shows real time horizontal wind speed plotted versus time at altitudes selected by the user. Lower window shows real time wind direction plotted versus time at altitudes selected by the user. Both graphs show a history corresponding about 20 minutes ‘Statistics’ sub-tab Upper window shows statistical horizontal wind speed, averaged over 10 minutes, and plotted versus time at altitudes selected by the user. Lower window shows similar information for wind direction. Both graphs show a history corresponding 7 days Numerical values Statistical horizontal wind speed and direction versus altitudes are repeated on the right hand side column of the frame. Averaging time interval is informed on the bottom of the column

Averaged data history: ‘Statistics’ tab • Switch to ‘Statistics’ tab to visualize statistical wind speed at different altitudes (Fig.

21)

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Fig. 21 - WINDCUBE TM Graphical User Interface: ‘Statistics’ Tab Statistical data at user selected altitudes are presented in a table where one line corresponds to one altitude. The table counts 11 columns showing the following information:

- Heights - Horizontal wind speed averaged over 10 minutes - Wind direction averaged over 10 minutes - Standard deviation on horizontal wind speed over the averaging period - Maximal wind speed in the past 10 minutes - Minimal wind speed in the past 10 minutes - Vertical wind speed averaged averaged over 10 minutes - Standard deviation on vertical wind speed averaged over 10 minutes - Real time data availability over the averaging period (this corresponds to the

ratio of measurement points accepted by built-in data filters over the complete set of measurement that took place during the averaging period)

NOTE: Additional parameters as mean spectral broadening and mean CNR are available for users owning the optional Expert version of the software Averaging time interval is informed on the top of the table. These information are stored in the “*.sta” output files.

STOPPING THE MEASURMENT

• Connect laptop to WINDCUBE and take control using Windows desktop remote connection (see section 6). Click on ‘STOP’ button. The laser source is stopped and the data files closed

• Make sure that the ‘Autorun’ function is set if required.

NOTE: At this stage, if you start again a measurement without modifying any parameter, data will automatically be stored in new files.

• Press ‘ QUIT’ to quit the WINDCUBETM measurement software


NOTE: When quitting the software, previously used in the ‘Configuration’ tab will be reloaded when you will start the WINDCUBEuser wants to come back to other previously used measurement once has to click on the ‘LOAD Parameters’ button in the ‘Configuration’ choose the corresponding the DATA folder. EXPERT SOFTWARE LEVELPlease refer to Expert Software Notice at this end of this manual.

4.3. Switching off procedure

• Connect laptop to WINDCUBE

desktop remote connexion• Stop measurement following the procedure described above

NOTE: Before displacing has to record WINDCUBEreconnect to the computer later on

• If displacing WINDCUBEdedicated table at the end of this document

Start ↵↵↵↵ Control Panel ↵↵↵↵Properties ↵↵↵↵ Internet Protocol

NOTE: WINDCUBEsection 5.2).

• STOP and QUIT the Windsoft• Turn off computer : click on START / SETTINGS• Wait for about 2 minutes to ensure computer completely turned off• Switch WINDCUBE off with main switch (

When quitting the software, all measurement in the ‘Configuration’ tab will be saved and automatically

will start the WINDCUBE TM measurement softwareto come back to other previously used measurement

the ‘LOAD Parameters’ button in the ‘Configuration’ choose the corresponding YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss. WindConfig.ini file in

EXPERT SOFTWARE LEVEL efer to Expert Software Notice at this end of this manual.

witching off procedure

Connect laptop to WINDCUBE and take control of WINDCUBEdesktop remote connexion (see section 6) Stop measurement following the procedure described above

NOTE: Before displacing WINDCUBE to a different location, the user to record WINDCUBE internal computer IP address in order to be able to

reconnect to the computer later on .

WINDCUBE, record WINDCUBE internal computer dedicated table at the end of this document. IP address is accessible via:

↵↵↵↵ Network connections ↵↵↵↵ Local Network ConneInternet Protocol (TCP/IP)↵↵↵↵ Properties ↵↵↵↵

NOTE: WINDCUBE IP address is accessible on status files (see

STOP and QUIT the Windsoft

/ SETTINGS / WINDOWS SECURITY / SHUT DOWN2 minutes to ensure computer completely turned off

off with main switch (Fig. 8)

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measurement parameters saved and automatically

measurement software . If the to come back to other previously used measurement parameters,

the ‘LOAD Parameters’ button in the ‘Configuration’ and WindConfig.ini file in

and take control of WINDCUBE via Windows

to a different location, the user IP address in order to be able to

internal computer IP address in IP address is accessible via:

Local Network Conne ctions ↵↵↵↵

IP address is accessible on status files (see

SHUT DOWN


55.. DDAATTAA FFIILLEE SS

5.1. Folders frame

WINDCUBE current Data Files are structured as follow. Four folders are created on D:/DATA EOLID file (Fig. 22):

- DATA folder contains real time data files, 10parameters files

- RAW folder contains reconstructed spectra- ALARME folder contain- ARCHIVE folder contains all files from DATA and ALARME folders

being e-mailed to user NOTE: Users owning the Optional expert version of the software can choose to average data every 2, 5 or 10 minutes

Fig. 22

5.2. Type of files

DATA FOLDER DATA folder contains three types of file (user press ‘START’ button or every 12measurement is running. NOTE: Expert version of the software allows choosing any multiple of 1 hour instead of steady 12 hours value Time reference for all data files and folders is service). NOTE: Users owning the Optional expert version of the software can choose time reference

NOTE: Negative sign for vertical wind speed indicat es a vertical wind speed component pointing up

SSTTRRUUCCTTUURREE

olders frame

current Data Files are structured as follow. Four folders are created on

contains real time data files, 10 minutes averaged data files, and

contains reconstructed spectra contains system status files contains all files from DATA and ALARME folders

mailed to user in case Windcube Anywhere option has been selected

NOTE: Users owning the Optional expert version of the software can choose to average data

22 - Measurement Folder Internal Structure

Type of files

DATA folder contains three types of file (Fig. 23). These files are created whenever the button or every 12 hours (at 12pm and 0

NOTE: Expert version of the software allows choosing any multiple of 1 hour instead of

Time reference for all data files and folders is local time (from Windows synchronization

Users owning the Optional expert version of the software can choose

NOTE: Negative sign for vertical wind speed indicat es a vertical wind speed component pointing up .

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current Data Files are structured as follow. Four folders are created on

minutes averaged data files, and

contains all files from DATA and ALARME folders transferred after nywhere option has been selected

NOTE: Users owning the Optional expert version of the software can choose to average data

. These files are created whenever the and 0pm, GMT) while

NOTE: Expert version of the software allows choosing any multiple of 1 hour instead of

local time (from Windows synchronization

Users owning the Optional expert version of the software can choose UTC as

NOTE: Negative sign for vertical wind speed indicat es a vertical wind

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Fig. 23 - DATA Folder

- Configuration files: YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss-WindConfig.ini files summarizes all measurement relevant parameters including data acquisition board parameters and processing parameters, stored in ASCII format (Fig. 24)

Fig. 24 - Example of YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss-WindConfi g.ini file

- 10 min average data files: WLS7-00XX_YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.sta files contain 10 minutes time period processed statistical data in ASCII format (Fig. 25). - Average data comes from scalar calculation (fluctuation of direction are not taken into account in the calculation of the 10 minutes average wind speed). - Timestamp is relative to the instant when the average is calculated; then, averaged data given at instant t correspond to data acquired during the past 10 minutes . - Data relative to a given altitude are grouped in columns. The titles of the columns of a same group are indexed with the number of the range gate (for example, if the user selected the following altitudes: 40m, 60m, 80m, and 100m, data relative to 40m will be indexed with 1, data relative to 60m will be indexed by 2…). - Data stored in this file are the following (Fig. 25):

- 1st column: Date is data timestamp - 2nd column: Tm is the average temperature over the past 10 minutes - 3rd column: Wiper system activation indicator (number of trigs) - 4th to 21th columns: data relative to first altitude (40m in example above)

including, column by column:

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- Vhm1: 10 minutes averaged horizontal wind speed [m/s] - dVhm1: Variance on horizontal wind speed - Vhmax1: Maximal horizontal wind speed during the past 10

minutes [m/s] - Vhmin1: Minimal horizontal wind speed during the past 10

minutes [m/s] - Azim1: 10 minutes averaged wind direction [rd] - um1: 10 minutes averaged wind vector projection along x-axis

[m/s] - dum1: Variance for previous value - vm1: 10 minutes averaged wind vector projection along y-axis

[m/s] - dvm1: Variance for previous value - wm1: 10 minutes averaged wind vector projection along z-axis

[m/s] - dwm1: Variance for previous value - CNRm1: 10 minutes averaged CNR (Carrier to Noise Ratio)

[dB] - dCNRm1: Variance for previous value - CNRmax1: Maxima horizontal CNR during the past 10

minutes [dB] - CNRmin1: Minimal horizontal CNR during the past 10 minutes

[dB] - sigmafreq1:10 minutes averaged spectral broadening

[converted to m/s] - dsigmafreq1: Variance for previous value - Avail1: Raw data availability during the last 10 minutes

- 22nd column: Empty column. - 23th to 39th columns: data relative to second measurement above classified as

in columns 3 to 20 - …

NOTE : (u,v,w) forms a positive orthonormal basis, where: - u is oriented towards North -> South, - v is oriented towards East -> West - w is oriented along the vertical axe and pointing down

Michael

Sticky Note

This is really a standard deviation, not variance.

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Fig. 25 - Example of WLS7-00XX_YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss .sta file

• Real time data files: WLS7-00XX_YYYY_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.rtd file is a real time acquisition file, in binary format. As for .sta files, data relative to a given altitude are grouped in columns. The titles of the columns of a same group are indexed with the number of the case distance (for example, if the user selected the following altitudes: 40m, 60m, 80m, and 100m, data relative to 40m will be indexed with 1, data relative to 60m will be indexed by 2…). Data stored in this file are the following:

- 1st column: Date is data timestamp - 2nd: Position is the beam angular position with respect to North (0°). East is

+90°, South is +180° and West is +270° - 3rd : Temperature is WINDCUBETM internal temperature in °C - 4th : Wiper mentions if wiper was on or off during measurement - 5th to 12th columns: data relative to first altitude (40m in example above )

including, column by column: - CNR1: Carrier to Noise Ratio (4.2) in the corresponding line of

sight [dB]


--

[m/s] ---

(named respectively u, v and w)- 13th to 20th columns: data relative to second measurement above classified as in columns 3 to 8 - 21st to 28th columns:

NOTE : (u,v,w) forms a positive orthonormal basis- u is oriented towards North -- v is oriented towards East -> West - w is oriented along the vertical axe and pointing down A reader (RTD converter software) is provided to convert WINDCUBEASCII and available on CD provided by Leosphere at WINDCUBE

The user can choose to select only one file ((central button down) and then press on start button to convert filesbe selected by the user.

NOTE: it is necessary to before installing RTD ConverterCD.

- RWS1: Radial Wind Speed [m/s] - RWSD1: Averaged Doppler Spectrum width converted into

- Vh1: Horizontal wind speed [m/s] - Azim1: Wind direction [°] - u1, v1 and w1: Wind coordinates along x

(named respectively u, v and w) columns: data relative to second measurement above classified as

columns: data relative to third measurement window…

positive orthonormal basis, where: -> South, > West

w is oriented along the vertical axe and pointing down

software) is provided to convert WINDCUBEASCII and available on CD provided by Leosphere at WINDCUBETM delivery

Fig. 26 - RTD Converter

The user can choose to select only one file (central button on top position) or a list

and then press on start button to convert files. Destination folder can

NOTE: it is necessary to have Labview Runtime 8.6 software Converter . This software can be installed from Leosphere

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width converted into

Wind coordinates along x-, y- and z- axis

columns: data relative to second measurement above classified as

data relative to third measurement window…

software) is provided to convert WINDCUBETM binary files into delivery (Fig. 26)

tton on top position) or a list of files . Destination folder can

software installed . This software can be installed from Leosphere

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Fig. 27 - Example of WLS7-00XX_MM_DD__hh_mm_ss.rtd file

NOTE: Both .rtd and .sta files contains header where the parameters of the measurement are summarized (including Scanning Cone Angle, Pitch, Roll and Heading, and Altitudes) ALARME FOLDER ALARME folder contains status files that summarize information relative to WINDCUBETM functionality. These files are created each time the user click on ‘Create Report ‘(see 4.2) or is generated automatically each time an alarm is detected (once every half an hour). Information contained in status files allow the user to check if the system functions properly and to diagnose a potential issue

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Fig. 28 - Example of Status File Information included in this file are the following:

• DATE • ALARME ORIGIN • CNR: Averaged Carrier to Noise Ratio (dB) at measurement heights selected by user

CNR is equivalent to Signal to Noise Ratio. Measured wind value is taken into account if : CNR > -22 dB. Typical values are in the range of 0 to -20dB

• EDFA: fibre amplifier with two amplification stages. Nominal current in first stage varies from 290mA to 330 mA, Nominal current in second stage varies from 1500 to 1800 mA. EDFA Temperature should be between 0 and 50°C

• DIODE: PSD level expected in operation allows to diagnostic if optical power level is in agreement with expected value. Expected value is between 250 and 500 .

• DRIVE STATUS: Information on rotation stage operation. The user expects ‘Absolute position’ and ‘Absolute position read’ to be equal, and ‘error on drive position’ to be zero

• SYSTEM: Temperature, Space disk used, IP address • COMPASS: Information on compass connection • DATA AVAILABILITY: number of altitudes (%) for which the measurement is valid • DIGTIZER: acquisition board temperature should be between 0 and 50°C.

ARCHIVE FOLDER Please refer to ‘WINDCUBETM ANYWHERE’ notice.

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RAW SPECTRA FOLDER RAW folder contains raw spectra stored in binary format in YYYY_MM_DD_hh_mm_ss.dsp files (Fig. 29). One file is created every 2 hours at full even hours (00:00, 02:00, 4:00...).

Fig. 29 - Example of RAW Data Folder Containing NOTE: Raw Spectra Reader software is provided (CD) to convert WINDCUBETM binary files into ASCII files in case ‘Expert Software’ option has been selected. INDICATIVE DATA FILES VOLUME .rtd files 10

altitudes 10000 shots

~4Mo/12h ~240Mo/month

.sta files 10 altitudes

10000 shots

~80ko/12h ~5.2Mo/month

RAW data 10 altitudes

10000 shots

10Mo/h 7.5Go/month

DATA TRANSFER - FTP server is installed on WINDCUBETM internal computer. Once the user is connected to WINDCUBETM via Ethernet link or GPRS (see section below or ‘Windcube Anywhere’ option notice), data can be downloaded using any ftp client. For information, Filezilla software is provided on CD delivered with WINDCUBETM NOTE: Windows FTP server uses port 21. IP address should not be followed by :1266 when dialled on ftp client tab, such as Filezilla for example - The user can connect a USB hard-disk drive to WINDCUBETM USB port in order to rapidly download periodically WINDCUBETM data (Fig. 8) - Login is : User and password is: operator


66.. RREEMMOOTTEE CCOO DIRECT LAPTOP CONNECT

• Switch WINDCUBE on using the system main switch (• Connect laptop to WINDCUBE

Ethernet connector number 1 NOTE: WINDOWS XP is preferable. However Leosphere provides with Windows remote desktop connexion software if needed NOTE: Laptop with standard network board is required

• Configure laptop IP address to be compatible with

- IP: 129.175.131.15

Two last digits are given here as an example. Last number in IP address has to be inferior to 30

- Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.- Gateway: 129.175.131.1

NOTE: To change a computer IP address:- Select: Start ↵↵↵↵ Settings ↵↵↵↵- Double click on Local area connexion- Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)- Modify IP

Please note that most of standard network board or non crossed cables. However, if laptop is not re cent enough, the user should use a non- crossed cable

Please make sure that WiFi switch is off on laptop as WiFi connexion attempts might perturb remote connexion to WINDCUBE

• Use Windows remote desktop connexionaccessible via

All program ↵↵↵↵ Accessories ↵↵↵↵ or installable from supplied

• WINDCUBETM WLS7-000X IP address islabel on this manual front page)

• Use user as login and • Visualize the WINDCUBE

OONNTTRROOLL CTION VIA ETHERNET LINK

on using the system main switch (Fig. 8) Connect laptop to WINDCUBETM via Ethernet cable (non crossed) using the system

number 1(Fig. 8)

NOTE: WINDOWS XP is preferable. However Leosphere provides with Windows remote desktop connexion software if needed

NOTE: Laptop with standard network board is required

Configure laptop IP address to be compatible with WINDCUBETM internal PC one:129.175.131.15

Two last digits are given here as an example. Last number in IP address

255.255.255.0 129.175.131.1

To change a computer IP address: ↵↵↵↵ Network connexions ↵↵↵↵

Local area connexion , then Properties Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , then Properties

Please note that most of standard network board operates with crossed or non crossed cables. However, if laptop is not re cent enough, the user

crossed cable .

Please make sure that WiFi switch is off on laptop as WiFi connexion attempts might perturb remote connexion to WINDCUBE ™.

remote desktop connexion software for example (see section

Communication ↵↵↵↵ Remote Desktop Connexionor installable from supplied WINDCUBETM CD if needed

000X IP address is 129.175.131.YY:1266) (seelabel on this manual front page)

operator as password WINDCUBE graphical user interface (Fig. 14)

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crossed) using the system

NOTE: WINDOWS XP is preferable. However Leosphere provides with Windows remote

internal PC one:

Two last digits are given here as an example. Last number in IP address

operates with crossed or non crossed cables. However, if laptop is not re cent enough, the user

Please make sure that WiFi switch is off on laptop as WiFi connexion

(see section 6)

Remote Desktop Connexion

(see exact value on


CONNEXION THROUGH EXISTING NETWORK To connect WINDCUBETM to existing network, the user has to configure the internal computer IP address (Ethernet port 2)

• Select: Start ↵↵↵↵ Settings• Double click on Local area connexion• Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),• Modify IP

WINDCUBE internal PC is configured such that its keyboard is QWERTY.

NOTE: record WINDCUBEtable at the end of this document in order to be ab le to reconnect to the computer later on. WINDCUBE ANYWHERE Please refer to WINDCUBETM

77.. PPRRIISSMM RREEPPLL

NOTE: replacing Windcubecontainer. It is highly recommended to let the syst em open as short as possible to avoid humidity and dust to invade the c ontainer REQUIRED MATERIAL

• Replacement prism with dedicated screws• 6 Spare M4 screws with integrated O• Medium size flat screwdriver• Medium size cross screwdriver

REMOVING PRISM

• Stop WINDCUBE measurement• ‘QUIT’ WINDCUBE software (• Unscrew and carefully remove window holder (• Disconnect window heating • Place window holder on a clean and flat surface with lot• Unscrew and carefully remove prism mount (

MOUNTING NEW PRISM

• Check that prism surface is • If needed, clean prism surface using soft optical paper and acetone• Place new prism in top of

- Prism face with

CONNEXION THROUGH EXISTING NETWORK

to existing network, the user has to configure the internal (Ethernet port 2) for it to be compatible with intranet addressesSettings ↵↵↵↵ Network connexions ↵↵↵↵ Local area connexion , then Properties

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then Properties

internal PC is configured such that its keyboard is

WINDCUBE internal computer IP address in dedicatedtable at the end of this document in order to be ab le to reconnect to the

TM Anywhere Notice at the end of this manual.

LLAACCEEMMEENNTT

NOTE: replacing Windcube prism required to open the system container. It is highly recommended to let the syst em open as short as possible to avoid humidity and dust to invade the c ontainer .

Replacement prism with dedicated screws 6 Spare M4 screws with integrated O-ring

Medium size flat screwdriver screwdriver

measurement as indicated in session 4.2 software (session 4.2)

Unscrew and carefully remove window holder (Fig. 6) window heating ribbon if needed and temperature probe

window holder on a clean and flat surface with lots of care Unscrew and carefully remove prism mount (Fig. 8)

surface is perfectly clean for dust or liquid If needed, clean prism surface using soft optical paper and acetonePlace new prism in top of rotation stage such that:

face with deviation angle sticker is orientated upwards

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to existing network, the user has to configure the internal for it to be compatible with intranet addresses:

internal PC is configured such that its keyboard is

IP address in dedicated table at the end of this document in order to be ab le to reconnect to the

prism required to open the system container. It is highly recommended to let the syst em open as short as

and temperature probe

If needed, clean prism surface using soft optical paper and acetone

is orientated upwards.


- Straight line drawn - Wide side of the mount fixed on 0° on motor rotation stage.

• Screw new prism • Restart WINDCUBE • Update scanning cone angle value in ‘

NOTE: not updating the scanning cone angle value wi ll lead to aberrant measurements

• Check that nothing is obtruding• Replace window holder (and large seal) with new screws with integrated o• Screw one quarter of turn on each screw to flat the seal little by little on its whole

length

88.. MMAAIINNTTEENNAANN The WINDCUBE has been designed in a way to reduce the system maintenance to an absolutely necessary minimum. Two levels of maintenance are required to ensure long lasting operation and extend operation time between failures: - Light Maintenance, i.e. the replaceme - Heavy Maintenance, i.e. the servicing of the WINDCUBE

8.1. Light Maintenance

Perform following maintenance on a regular basis!

Mount wide side

traight line drawn on the prism mount is orientated towards Northide side of the mount fixed on 0° on motor rotation stage.

following the procedure described in cession Update scanning cone angle value in ‘Configuration’ tab

NOTE: not updating the scanning cone angle value wi ll lead to aberrant

obtruding the rotation of the prism Replace window holder (and large seal) with new screws with integrated oScrew one quarter of turn on each screw to flat the seal little by little on its whole

Fig. 30 - Prisme positioning

NNCCEE

has been designed in a way to reduce the system maintenance to an necessary minimum.

Two levels of maintenance are required to ensure long lasting operation and extend operation time between failures:

Light Maintenance, i.e. the replacement of consumables Heavy Maintenance, i.e. the servicing of the WINDCUBE itself

Light Maintenance

Perform following maintenance on a regular basis!

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on the prism mount is orientated towards North/South axis

cession 4.2

NOTE: not updating the scanning cone angle value wi ll lead to aberrant

Replace window holder (and large seal) with new screws with integrated o-rings Screw one quarter of turn on each screw to flat the seal little by little on its whole

has been designed in a way to reduce the system maintenance to an

Two levels of maintenance are required to ensure long lasting operation and extend


• At least once every month, make sure that the WINDCUBE

obstructed by dirt and dust particles that could not be removed bClean these windowalcohol) and tissues, dedicated to optics care and cleaning

• Change silica gel containers

humid conditions

Any other kind of humidity absorpermanently is not suitable for WINDCUBE™

• Fill wiper liquid container approximately. Add some alcohol for very cold weather conditions operation(10%).

• Change wiper blade every 6 months

8.2. Heavy maintenance program

It is highly recommended to ensure at least once a year a full checkof the WINDCUBE in order to reduce the risk of breakdown and to ext end the product lifetime.

The warranty contract provides assistance in the ca se of the WINDCUBE hardware or software breakdown. It does not include scheduled maintenance operations. WINDCUBE rotation stage has to be checked at least every can be provided during maintenance if LEOSPHERE has been appointed at before maintenance period.

At least once every month, make sure that the WINDCUBEobstructed by dirt and dust particles that could not be removed bClean these window if needed with appropriate cleaning fluids

and tissues, dedicated to optics care and cleaning

gel containers after servicing the system with opened doors in humid conditions.

Any other kind of humidity absor ber that do not catch water permanently is not suitable for WINDCUBE™ .

Fill wiper liquid container (2L) with water and alcohol (5%) . Add some alcohol for very cold weather conditions operation

Change wiper blade every 6 months

Heavy maintenance program

It is highly recommended to ensure at least once a year a full checkin order to reduce the risk of breakdown and to ext end the

The warranty contract provides assistance in the ca se of the hardware or software breakdown. It does not include scheduled

rotation stage has to be checked at least every two years of use. A spare can be provided during maintenance if LEOSPHERE has been appointed at

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At least once every month, make sure that the WINDCUBE window is not obstructed by dirt and dust particles that could not be removed by the wiper.

if needed with appropriate cleaning fluids (water and

after servicing the system with opened doors in

that do not catch water

and alcohol (5%) every month . Add some alcohol for very cold weather conditions operation

It is highly recommended to ensure at least once a year a full check -up in order to reduce the risk of breakdown and to ext end the

The warranty contract provides assistance in the ca se of the hardware or software breakdown. It does not include scheduled

of use. A spare part can be provided during maintenance if LEOSPHERE has been appointed at least 2 months


99.. TTRRAANNSSPPOORRTT WINDCUBE is a compact and easy to setre-installed at different location

Handle with Care –

In all circumstances, it is important to respect the f ollowing rules in order to maintain WINDCUBE

• Always ensure that the WINDCUBEmay follow the switching off procedure (

• Remove any moving parts that might have been placed inside WINDCUBE(temperature probes, silicant gel bags)

• Empty water tank. • Take up WINDCUBE

adjustments. • Put WINDCUBE in flight case

foam). Screw its protective cover

When closing the flight case, take care to case (Fig. 31).

Fig.

TTAATTIIOONN AANNDD SSTTOORRAAGGis a compact and easy to set-up Lidar instrument that can be displaced and

different locations very easily.

– Do not put up side down.

all circumstances, it is important to respect the f ollowing rules in WINDCUBE system in a proper way when moving it

Always ensure that the WINDCUBE is powered off before any transportationthe switching off procedure (4.3).

Remove any moving parts that might have been placed inside WINDCUBE(temperature probes, silicant gel bags).

WINDCUBE’s feet at maximum height with both

in flight case with care as shown on Fig. 32 (Peltier door its protective cover before you close the flight case.

When closing the flight case, take care to fit the black marks

Fig. 31 - Black marks on flight case

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GGEE up Lidar instrument that can be displaced and

all circumstances, it is important to respect the f ollowing rules in when moving it :

is powered off before any transportation. You

Remove any moving parts that might have been placed inside WINDCUBETM casing

fine and roughly

(Peltier door on wide

fit the black marks on the

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Convertor support

Peltier door on wide foam side

Protective cover

Screws for protective

cover

Fig. 32 - Storage of the WINDCUBE in flight case


1100.. CCUUSSTTOOMMEE

10.1. Hotline

The WINDCUBE users have access to a free Hotline* in the case when any assistance is required, regarding the system’s operations or maintenance.

Qualified software, optoelectronics and LIDAR engineers provi de support ** over the Hotline Phone Number + 33 1 69 35 88 23 or 88 56 ***[email protected] from Monday to Friday between 10am to 5pm (GMT+1) * free Hotline of 30 hour credit. Communication cost can ** in certain countries a local first-level support is available and provided during the LEOSPHERE Training*** if the phone number was to change a new one will be immediately communicated to the

10.2. Warranty

Unless provided otherwise, (instruments and software) are warranted for 1 year (components and labor) from the date of delivery and are applic able only to delivered materials.

No goods shall be returned agreement! If the user iintervention method!

• Return of goods is applicable only to goods that have not been modified or altered in any manner and must be done in original pac

• The warranty does not cover nonowner.

• The warranty does not cover replacement and/or repairs resulting from outwear, ageing or tear of the instrument componentsdemolitions and accidents resulting from negligence or disregard of the operating instructions enclosed in this document, from lack of supervision, maintenance or stocking, or from manipulation or use not conforming to LEOSPHERE or manufacturer’s specifications.

• The warranty does not convey the right to download new system software versions but the right to the replacement of identical system software as acquired by owner at a time of purchase.

• The warranty does not constitute a maintenance ca separate contract.

EERR SSEERRVVIICCEESS AANNDD WWAA

users have access to a free Hotline* in the case when any assistance is required, regarding the system’s operations or maintenance.

software, optoelectronics and LIDAR engineers provi de over the Hotline Phone Number + 33 1 69 35 88 23 or 88 56 ***

from Monday to Friday between 10am to 5pm (GMT+1)

. Communication cost can not be charged to LEOSPHERE. level support is available and provided during the LEOSPHERE Training

*** if the phone number was to change a new one will be immediately communicated to the

Warranty

Unless provided otherwise, the LEOSPHERE(instruments and software) are warranted for 1 year (components and labor) from the date of delivery and are applic able only to

No goods shall be returned without LEOSPHERE’s prior written agreement! If the user i nvokes the warranty LEOSPHERE shall determine

Return of goods is applicable only to goods that have not been modified or altered in any manner and must be done in original packaging. The warranty does not cover non-capital goods, the cost of which is supported by the

The warranty does not cover replacement and/or repairs resulting from outwear, ageing or tear of the instrument components, instrument demolitions and accidents resulting from negligence or disregard of the operating instructions enclosed in this document, from lack of supervision, maintenance or stocking, or from manipulation or use not conforming to LEOSPHERE or

rer’s specifications. The warranty does not convey the right to download new system software versions but the right to the replacement of identical system software as acquired by owner at

arranty does not constitute a maintenance contract which must be the object of

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AARRRRAANNTTYY

users have access to a free Hotline* in the case when any assistance is

software, optoelectronics and LIDAR engineers provi de over the Hotline Phone Number + 33 1 69 35 88 23 or 88 56 *** or

from Monday to Friday between 10am to 5pm (GMT+1) .

level support is available and provided during the LEOSPHERE Training

*** if the phone number was to change a new one will be immediately communicated to the WINDCUBE users

the LEOSPHERE ’s products (instruments and software) are warranted for 1 year (components and labor) from the date of delivery and are applic able only to

without LEOSPHERE’s prior written nvokes the warranty LEOSPHERE shall determine

Return of goods is applicable only to goods that have not been modified or altered in

pital goods, the cost of which is supported by the

The warranty does not cover replacement and/or repairs resulting from either instrument deterioration,

demolitions and accidents resulting from negligence or disregard of the operating instructions enclosed in this document, from lack of supervision, maintenance or stocking, or from manipulation or use not conforming to LEOSPHERE or

The warranty does not convey the right to download new system software versions but the right to the replacement of identical system software as acquired by owner at

ontract which must be the object of

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