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The SpaceLogger W8 Wireless enables wireless access to live wind & weather data over a WLAN network.
Like the SpaceLogger W10, the SpaceLogger W8 Wireless has been developed for economic logging of real-time wind speed and direction data when using Gill Instruments' anemometers with a single serial output and for full environmental data logging from the MetPak Weather Station.
| SpaceLogger W8 Wireless is compatible with the following Gill Instruments' meteorological sensors: |
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| These sensors may be set to output in the following compatible modes: |
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Data is stored on a removable SD or SDHC memory card. Current and historic data files may be accessed wirelessly using the SpaceLogger Real-time Communicator Software.
Data is sampled at 1Hz from the connected sensor. Each data record is date and time-stamped when it is stored. A new file (.CSV) is generated for each day's worth of data.
Raw wind & weather data is processed by the logger to calculate 10 minute averaged values with min and max readings during that period. This data set is recorded every 10 minutes in a separate daily .CSV file.
A Wi-Fi wireless local area network (WLAN) is required for remote access to the data stored on the logger. If this is temporarily unavailable, data may be downloaded directly from the SD card to a PC if it is removed from the SpaceLogger. Includes WPS functionality.
Configuration of the SpaceLogger for the WLAN is via a simple set-up file written to the SD card.
The SpaceLogger Launcher Software may connect to multiple loggers within the same WLAN at any time.
The SpaceLogger W8 Wireless may be enabled for FTP'ing of live wind & weather data to the WeatherFile.com website to provide access to the real-time data remotely.
The SpaceLogger W8 Wireless logger requires RS232 input; this may be direct from the sensor or via a WS-15A Display Unit for local display of live weather data. When long cable runs dictate use of RS485, a WS-15A Display or RS485 to RS232 converter enables connection to the logger.
OEM versions and quantity discounts are available - please contact our sales team for a quote.
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) |
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| 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 aMetPak 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) |
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| 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: 92 mm Height: 28 mm (excluding optional rubber feet) |
| Weight | 100g | |
| Enclosure material | GP ABS (UL94-HB) plastic and acrylic | |
| RS232 Input | Sensor type | Gill Instruments' WindSonic, WindObserver and WindMaster ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors MetPak, MetPak RG and MetPak Pro weather stations |
| Transmission standard | RS232 compatible, 8 bits and no parity | |
| Sensor output format | Continuous mode: ASCII UV (or UVW), Polar or Tunnel from all sensors | |
| Transmission speed | Default 9600 Baud, 19200, 38400, 57600 also available | |
| Connection | 9-way D-type connector | |
| Wireless Connectivity | Configuration | WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| Wireless module | Wi-Fi Certified 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11b/g 802.11i Security WPA2-PSK, WPA, WEP | |
| Aerial | Internal | |
| Data Storage | Data storage card | Removable micro SDHC card |
| Data capacity | 8 GB (standard) or as per memory card capacity | |
| File system | FAT16 or FAT32 with 8.3 file names Sector size 512 Bytes |
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| Data logging interval | 1 Hz | |
| Audible / Visual Indicators |
LED indicators | Micro SD card: Green (card present) Data Status: Green (recording data) WiFi Status: Green (connected to wireless network) Status: Red (configuration in progress) |
| Audio bleeper | Status alert | |
| Real Time Clock | Accuracy | ±40 ppm at 25°C |
| Backup battery | CR2032 | |
| Power | Power requirement | 5 V DC ±10% |
| Current at 5 VDC | 200 mA typical | |
| Connection | Micro USB connector | |
| Environmental | Temperature range |
Operating: -25°C to +70°C [or dependent on card conditions] Storage: -40°C to +70°C |
| Enclosure protection | IP203 | |
| EMC | CE marked - EMC Directive 2004/108/EC |
The manufacturer reserves the right to amend the specification and therefore the information in this document may be subject to change.
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