4.920x.00.Xxx Clima Sensor US e

CLIMA SENSOR US
Instruction for Use

4.920.x.00.xxx
From Softwareversion V4.15 Stand: 11/2019
Dok. No. 021690/11/19
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Contents
1 Models available ............................................................................................................. 6
2 Application ...................................................................................................................... 7
3 Construction and Mode of Operation..............................................................................10
3.1 Wind measurement: ................................................................................................10
Measuring principle: Wind speed and direction .................................................10
Measuring principle: Acoustic virtual temperature .............................................10
3.2 Temperature and humidity measurement: ............................................................... 11
3.3 Air pressure: ............................................................................................................11
3.4 Brightness: ..............................................................................................................12
3.5 Precipitation:............................................................................................................12
Measuring principle: Precipitation: .....................................................................12
Type of precipitation (Synop Code): ..................................................................13
4 Recommendation Side Selection/Standard Installation ..................................................14
5 Installation of CLIMA SENSOR US ................................................................................14
5.1 Mechanical Mounting ...............................................................................................14
5.2 Electrical Mounting ..................................................................................................15
5.3 Electrical installation ................................................................................................15
Cable, cable preparation, connector installation ................................................15
Connection diagram for 16-core cable (function example).................................17
Connection with optional 16-core cable 509311 ................................................18
Connection diagram for 8-core cable (function example)...................................18
Connection with optional 8-core cable 509427 ..................................................18
6 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................19
6.1 Calibration ...............................................................................................................19
6.2 Warranty ..................................................................................................................20
7 Storage and Handling ....................................................................................................20
8 Functional description ....................................................................................................20
8.1 Command interpreter THIES ASCII format .............................................................. 20
Duplex mode .....................................................................................................21
Delayed response .............................................................................................22
General telegram structure................................................................................22
Storage of CLIMA SENSOR US parameters .....................................................23
Return values of CLIMA SENSOR US ..............................................................23
Access mode ....................................................................................................23
Baud rate ..........................................................................................................25
Device ID ..........................................................................................................25
Bus mode ..........................................................................................................26
8.2 Command interpreter MODBUS RTU ...................................................................... 27
Measured values (input register) .......................................................................28
Commands (holding register) ............................................................................35
Commands and descriptions .............................................................................36
Sensor Status ...................................................................................................37
8.3 Analogue outputs.....................................................................................................37
North correction ................................................................................................38
8.4 Instantaneous values and output of raw measured values....................................... 38
Averaging ..........................................................................................................39
8.5 Serial data output ....................................................................................................40
Data request .....................................................................................................40
Autonomous telegram output ............................................................................40
Fixed telegram formats......................................................................................41
Generation of check sum ..................................................................................42
8.6 Device behaviour under extreme measuring conditions ........................................... 42
Occurrence of errors: ........................................................................................42
Behaviour of analogue outputs ..........................................................................42
Behaviour of telegram output ............................................................................42
8.7 Output of all system parameters ..............................................................................42
8.8 Query software version ............................................................................................42
8.9 Force restart ............................................................................................................43
8.10 Plausibility ...............................................................................................................43
8.11 Online Help..............................................................................................................43
9 Configuration of CLIMA SENSOR US by customer ........................................................44
10 List of commands ...........................................................................................................44
10.1 Commands and descriptions ...................................................................................47
11 Appendix 1 Predefined data telegrams ..........................................................................68
11.1 Telegram 1 VDT ......................................................................................................68
11.2 Telegram 2 VDTHP .................................................................................................69
11.3 Telegram 3 VDTBDRE ............................................................................................70
11.4 Telegram 4 VDTHPBDRE .......................................................................................71
11.5 Telegram 5 NMEA - WIND ......................................................................................72
11.6 Telegram 6 ..............................................................................................................73
11.7 Telegram 7 ..............................................................................................................75
11.8 Telegram 14 Scientific telegram ..............................................................................77
11.9 Telegram Addition by Parameter OP ....................................................................... 79
12 Technical Data ...............................................................................................................80
13 Accessories (available as optional features) ..................................................................83
14 Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................84
15 EC-Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................85
Table
Table 1: Synop Code table ...................................................................................................13
Table 2: Restrictions in full and half duplex mode .................................................................21
Table 3: Access keys for different command levels ..............................................................24
Table 4: MODBUS frame......................................................................................................27
Table 5: MODBUS exceptions ..............................................................................................27
Table 6: MODBUS input register ..........................................................................................34
Table 7: List of commands ...................................................................................................36
Table 8: Sensor Status .........................................................................................................37
Table 9: Factory-set Scaling of analogue outputs .................................................................38
Table 10: Selection of averaging periods with parameter AV ................................................50
Table 11: List of baud rates with telegram BR ......................................................................51
Table 12: Conversion factors between different wind speeds ...............................................61
Patent protection
This device is protected by the patents:
Patent No.: EP 1 448 966 B1
Patent No.: US 7,149,151 B2
Instructions for use

These instructions for use describe all application and adjustment options for the device.
These detailed instructions allow users to modify the factory settings to their needs via the
serial interface of the CLIMA SENSOR US.
Scope of supply
1 x CLIMA SENSOR US
1 x Supplementary sheet with the factory settings
1 x Short manual
1 x CD with:
PC-Program “ThiesDeviceUtility.EXE” (9.1700.81.000).
Instruction for Use for “Thies Device Utility”.
Instruction for Use for CLIMA SENSOR US.
Short manual for Use for CLIMA SENSOR US.
1 Models available
Article No. Designation Parameters Output / Interfaces /
Features
4.9200.00.000 CLIMA SENSOR US NHTFB Wind speed - 0...10V
Wind direction - RS485 / 422
Precipitation - Magnetic compass
Brightness
- GPS receiver
Temperature
Humidity - 19-pin plug connection
Pressure - Data protocol, adjusted:
- ASCII (Thies-Format)
4.9201.00.000 CLIMA SENSOR US TFB Wind speed - 0...10V
Temperature - Magnetic compass
Humidity
- 19-pin plug connection
Pressure
- Data protocol, adjusted:
4.9202.00.000 CLIMA SENSOR US NH Wind speed - 0...10V
Wind Direction - RS485 / 422
Precipitation - Magnetic compass
Brightness
- GPS receiver
4.9203.00.000 CLIMA SENSOR US WIND Wind speed - 0...10V
- Magnetic compass
4.920X.00.001 CLIMA SENSOR US As above As above, however
Data protocol, adjusted:
- BINARY (Modbus RTU)
in half duplex mode
4.92X.00.100 CLIMA SENSOR US As above As above, however
configuration for THIES DATA
LOGGER
4.9200.00.020 CLIMA SENSOR US NHTFB Wind speed As above, however
4.9200.00.021 Wind direction configuration relating
4.9200.00.030 Precipitation -outputs
Brightness -data telegrams
Temperature
-scaling
Humidity
Pressure -etc.
* The complete article number results from the agreed equipment and configuration. The configuration
is documented in the supplementary sheet with the factory settings.
2 Application
The CLIMA SENSOR US is used for acquisition of the most important meteorological
parameters.
Depending on the development level the device supplies measured data for:
• Wind speed and direction, averaging acc. to WMO- recommendations.
• Air temperature.
• Relative humidity.
• Barometric air pressure.
• Precipitation.
• Brightness.
For a correct determination of the wind direction in mobile use of the CLIMA SENSOR US
there is a magnetic compass integrated in all models available. Furthermore, an integrated
GPS-receiver serves for the determination of the exact Universal Time, and geographic
position.
For an exact north alignment at stationary installation it is used the difference angle between
the brightness direction – measured by the instrument at cloudless sky – and the sun
position angle – calculated via Universal Time and geographic position of the GPS.
In addition to the meteorological sensors there is integrated a GPS-receiver, an electronic
magnetic compass, and an acceleration sensor in the instrument.
The options for data output are

- analogue, as a standard signal or / and in
- ASCII (THIES format) or
- binary (MODBUS RTU protocol).
The compact design, simple mounting and different options for data output permit operation
with numerous applications.
The device is particularly suitable for use in the following sectors:
- Building services management.
- Traffic control.
- Meteorology.
- Industry.
- Energy Supply.
- Environmental monitoring.
The wind speed and wind direction are determined through the acquisition of 2-
dimensional horizontal components of ultrasonic measurement paths positioned at right
angles in relation to each other. The speed of sound can be additionally used to calculate
and output the acoustic virtual temperature.
The principle of measuring the ultrasonic propagation time means that the device is ideal for
the inertia-free measurement of gusts and peak values.
The air temperature and relative humidity are measured via a built-in precision
combination sensor. It is protected from harmful environmental influences by a micropore
filter that is impermeable to water but open to water vapour. The built-in pressure sensor
based on MEMs (micro-electro-mechanical system) technology is also protected with such a
filter.
Measurement of the precipitation intensity is contactless using a signal reflected back with
a Doppler radar. When calculating this, the intensity captured for the last minute is
extrapolated to an output for one hour.
Brightness is captured by 4 photo sensors with spectral sensitivity curve, which is ideally
suited to the sensitivity of the human eye. The direction of the light source is calculated using
the prevailing intensity conditions. The logarithmic intensity characteristic of the photo
sensors allows light intensities to be measured and output in a wide range between 1 –
150,000lux.
The real direction of the maximum brightness ca be calculated via the 4 photo sensors, and
can be output as brightness direction. With unclouded sky this direction corresponds to the
azimuth angle of the sun position.
With diffuse light conditions it might deviate from the real azimuth angle of the sun position.
Therefore, a threshold of 10kLux has been determined. Below this threshold the brightness
direction is output with 0°.
In weather situations with quickly travelling clouds the direction of the measured maximum
brightness can steadily change, which might result in an irregular control of connected
clouding devices. Here, it makes more sense to use the azimuth angle of the sun position,
which is calculated via GPS information, for external control.
Remark:
The components of the single brightness sensors can be measured correctly only when the
CLIMA SENSOR US is aligned mechanically to the north direction. The electronic north
correction affects only the vectorial brightness direction (see command BO).
A GPS receiver, which is built-in with certain models, is used for the determination of
position and as a real-time source. This data is additionally used to calculate the current
position of the sun. The position, time and position of the sun are output via the e
RS485/422 interfaces.
An electronic compass which is integrated, detects the horizontal aspecular angle of the
north marking of the instrument to the magnetic north pole in angular degrees.
The analogue and digital interfaces are electrically isolated from the power supply and the
housing potential. This means that there is no conductive connection that might result in the
output signals being superposed by interference currents or voltages.
Digital output:
A RS485/422 interface is available for serial communication. It can be operated in full or half
duplex mode. Predefined data telegrams are available for outputting measured values (e.g.
VD, VDT, NMEA, etc.).
A MODBUS RTU protocol is additionally implemented for extended standardised
communication. The device can be switched to MODBUS-RTU mode with the relevant
command.
Analogue outputs:
8 voltage outputs 0…10V are available.
The first 3 outputs are set to:
1. Wind speed.
2. Wind direction.
3. Temperature.
The other 5 voltage outputs are predefined for:

4. Relative humidity,
5. air pressure,
6. brightness,
7. brightness direction,
8. precipitation intensity.
Individual output scaling of the measuring ranges is possible; see Command OL, Output
Link.
These outputs are either active or inactive depending on the model.
Serial and analogue output of the data can take the form of an instantaneous value or a
sliding mean.
Device models without GPS nevertheless have a battery-backed real-time clock, which can
be used to output a date and time stamp in the data telegrams.
The CLIMA SENSOR US is equipped with a built-in heating system.
3 Construction and Mode of Operation
3.1 Wind measurement:
The wind speed measuring module of the CLIMA SENSOR US consists of 4 ultrasonic
converters, arranged in pairs of two facing each other via a reflector. The two resulting
measurement paths are at right angles to each other. The converters function both as
acoustic transmitters and acoustic receivers.
The electronic control system is used to select the respective measurement path and its
measuring direction. When measurement starts, a sequence of 4 individual measurements is
performed in all 4 directions of the measurement paths in a basic measuring cycle of one
millisecond.
The measuring directions (sound propagation directions) rotate clockwise. Mean values are
calculated from the 4 individual measurements of the path directions and then used for
further calculations. The time required for a measuring sequence at the maximum measuring
speed is exactly 10.0 milliseconds (measuring sequence 8ms + 2ms for analysis).
Measuring principle: Wind speed and direction

The propagation speed of sound in calm air is superposed by the speed components of an
airflow in the direction of the wind. A wind speed component in the propagation direction of
the sound supports its speed of propagation, so causing it to increase. On the other hand, a
wind speed component against the propagation direction reduces the speed of propagation.
The propagation speed resulting from superposition results in different propagation times of
the sound at different wind speeds and directions over a fixed measurement path.
As the speed of sound greatly depends on the temperature of the air, the sound propagation
time is measured on each of the two measurement paths in both directions. These rules out
the measurement result being influenced by temperature.
By combining two measuring paths at right angles to each other, the sum and angle of the
wind speed vector are obtained in the form of rectangular components. After the rectangular
speed components have been measured, they are converted to polar coordinates by the
CLIMA SENSOR US microprocessor and then output as a sum and angle of wind speed.
Moving averaging of the wind velocity and wind direction acc. to the WMO-
recommendations:
The wind data can be averaged moving over a time span of up to 10 minutes on a base of
100 millisecond values. This averaging is calculated according the recommendation of the
WMO as the FIFO-method. That means, that all data are kept in the memory up to the end of
the averaging period. Thus, a data outlier can be identified as such, and - contrary to a first-
order averaging – does not lead to a settling of its influence for a longer period.
Measuring principle: Acoustic virtual temperature

The thermodynamic interrelationship between the propagation speed of sound and the
absolute air temperature is defined by a root function. The speed of sound is also more or
less independent of the air pressure and only depends on the absolute air humidity to an
insignificant extent.
This physical relationship between the speed of sound and temperature can be used to
measure the temperature of the air as long as its chemical composition is known and
remains constant. The levels of gases in the atmosphere are constant and, with the
exception of the content of water vapour, vary by no more than a few 100ppm (CO2) even
over lengthy periods.
The determination of gas temperature via its speed of sound is performed directly from
measurement of its physical properties without the indirect step of thermal coupling of this
gas to a sensor, which would otherwise be necessary.
Note:
The acoustic-virtual temperature is the air temperature which refers to dry air without any
water vapour. It is detected by sonic logging of acoustic pulses .
The acoustic temperature is not suitable for the exact measurement of air temperature. It
serves exclusively for the verification of the acquired wind measuring values.
3.2 Temperature and humidity measurement:

A built-in hygro-thermo sensor with an I2C interface is used to measure temperature and
humidity levels. The sensor's power consumption is so low that even when actively
performing measurement, the increase in temperature through heat loss can hardly be
measured.
The hygro-thermo sensor is protected from the ingress of water by a miniature housing with a
vapour-permeable membrane. The very small air exchange volume means that the sensor
responds to changes in air humidity in a matter of seconds.
The sensor is mounted on a plug-in board equipped with weather and radiation protection
and therefore supplies accurate values for air temperature and humidity even when exposed
to solar irradiation.
3.3 Air pressure:

Air pressure is measured with a MEMs sensor, based on piezoresistive technology, and
output via an I2C interface.
The sensor is mounted on the same plug-in board as the hygro-thermo sensor. The air
pressure sensor is likewise protected from the ingress of water by a protective element
equipped with a vapour-permeable membrane.
3.4 Brightness:
Brightness is measured using 4 individual photo sensors facing the 4 points of the compass
at an elevation angle of 50°. They are soldered onto a printed board in the cover of the
device as SMD components.
The elevation angle of 40° corresponds to the mean vertical position of the sun (equinox) in
our latitudes.
For meaningful mapping of the intensity dynamic for brightness with 5 orders of magnitude
the photo sensors output a current, which is logarithmically dependent on the brightness
level.
The current reading is converted to a digital measured value by an A/D converter. After
further processing as a digital value by the CPU, it is then output in the telegram or as an
analogue linear value in a pre-selectable range of measured values.
3.5 Precipitation:
A Doppler radar module is used to detect precipitation and determine its intensity. This radar
module operates with radiated RF power of a few milliwatts at a frequency, which has
international clearance for this purpose.
Like the brightness sensors, the radar module is mounted on top of the printed board in the
device cover and is protected from environmental influences by an optically and
electromagnetically transparent cover.
The sending and receiving aerial points vertically upwards, towards precipitation from above.
Measuring principle: Precipitation:

The Doppler radar beams a very small (mW range) electromagnetic signal via an array of
sending aerials. A receiving aerial array receives both the transmitted signal and the signal
reflected by tiny particles or droplets.
Where there is a difference in frequency between the send and receive signal, combining the
transmitted signal with the reflected signal will generate the difference frequency of the two
signals.
This difference frequency is an accurate measure for the relative speed at which the particle
is moving towards or away from the Doppler radar module.
The speed at which rain drops fall is roughly proportional to the square root of the drop
diameter (Gunn and Kinzer 1949).
The precise relationship between the speed at which rain falls and the diameter / volume of
the rain drops can be used to calculate individual volumes and thus the rainfall intensity
based on the frequency rate and the frequency of the Doppler frequencies.
Type of precipitation (Synop Code):
Attention:
Attention: The full synoptic resolution, especially at the transition from rain
to snow and vice-versa, can only be reached in the fully extended version
with integrated thermo-hygro-sensor. In rare cases, the synop code may
differ from the human observer.
The type of precipitation can be roughly determined from the measured values of rainfall
speed, intensity, temperature and humidity.
The following table shows the codes for the identifiable types of precipitation based on the
Synop Table 4680, VuB Vol. D Supplement 6 applicable to automatic stations:
Synop Code wawa Meaning
0 No precipitation.
40 Precipitation present.
51 Light drizzle.
52 Moderate drizzle.
53 Heavy drizzle.
61 Light rain.
62 Moderate rain.
63 Heavy rain.
67 Light rain and/or drizzle with snow.
68 Moderate rain and/or drizzle with snow.
70 Snowfall.
71 Light snow.
72 Moderate snow.
73 Heavy snow.
74 Ice crystals.
89 Heavy hail.
Table 1: Synop Code table
Attention:
The synoptic key serves only for differentiating the precipitation types. In
addition, the intensity must be considered for control purposes in order to
avoid unnecessary operation of e.g. shading equipment.
4 Recommendation Side Selection/Standard Installation
Recommendation:
The Clima Sensor US should be stored in the original packing dry (relative humidity <60%),
and a moderate temperatures (5°C…25°C).
Remark: The storing temperature must not fall below or exceed the range of -55°C…80°C.
Special requirements by the electronic magnetic field compass:

Please take care that the instrument is not exposed to strong static magnetic fields > 1m
Tesla with storing, handling, and of course also in operation, as else the calibration of the
magnetic compass might be changed permanently.
Otherwise, a demagnetization with subsequent re-calibration might be necessary.
5 Installation of CLIMA SENSOR US
Caution:
The working position of the CLIMA SENSOR US is vertical (plug connection
at bottom).
During installation, dismantling, transport or servicing of the CLIMA
SENSOR US, it must be ensured that no water gets into the base of the
device or plug connector.
The instrument must be mounted and wired only by qualified personnel, who
knows and observes the generalities of techniques, and applicable
regulations and norms.
5.1 Mechanical Mounting
Proper installation of the CLIMA SENSOR US is carried

out using a tube socket Ø 48 – 49mm and at least 30mm
in length. The inside diameter of the tube socket must be
at least 30mm as the electrical connection of the CLIMA
SENSOR US is carried out at the bottom of the device.
After connection the CLIMA SENSOR US is then
mounted on the tube or mast socket. The marking for
north on the device must be aligned to north (see section
4.2.1). The device is fixed to the shaft with the two Allen
screws (AF 4mm).
Caution:
The allen screws must be tightened to 2Nm
5.2 Electrical Mounting
For exact determination of the wind and Brightness

direction the CLIMA SENSOR US must be installed
aligned to north (true north).
When aligning the device, the marking for north (N)
must point to north (true north). To do so, select a
conspicuous feature of the landscape to the north or
south with a compass and turn the mast or sensor until
the marking for north points to true north.
When aligning the device to north using a compass, bear
in mind the magnetic variation (= deviation in the
direction of the compass needle from true north) and
possible interference from magnetic fields (e.g. iron
parts, electric cables).
The lower edge of the sensor base is equipped with a

bore for north aligned to the marking for north. This
bore allows a mast adapter with a pin for north to be
used here. The mast adapter is not included in the scope
of supply.
5.3 Electrical installation

The CLIMA SENSOR US is equipped with a 19-pin plug for electrical connection. A socket
outlet (mating connector) is included in the scope of supply.
Cable, cable preparation, connector installation

The connecting cable should have the following properties depending on the model of the
device:
16 cores, core cross-section for supply and data communications 0,25mm², cable diameter
max. 8.0mm, resistant to ultraviolet rays, overall shielding.
Note:
A prepared connecting cable is available for the CLIMA SENSOR US as an optional
accessory (see accessories).
Attention:
A short-circuit at the analogue output may lead to malfunction of the
serial communication, falsification of measuring values, and in the
long term, may damage the instrument!
Outputs which are not used, should be applied to unused terminals, in
order to avoid a short-circuit among each other, with the
housing/analogue ground, or with other lines.
Socket outlet 212812, 19-pin, (Binder, Series 440), EMC
1. Strip over L = 33mm.

Do not remove sheath.
2. Slip on pressing screw and clamping
device. Remove sheath.
3. Strip wire strands and tin-coat.
4. Fan / comb out shielding. Thread
shield wires into crown all round.
5. Engage distance sleeve and

clamping device.
6. Slide assembled unit backwards over

cable (approx. 10mm).
7. Solder inserts in place.
8. Slide assembled unit forwards until it

engages
in the contact insert.
9. Draw shield wires towards shielding
ring and shorten.
Too long: wires on packing ring – no
seal.
Too short: no contact with shaft ring.
10. Insert assembled unit in carrier sleeve.
Connection diagram for 16-core cable (function example)
Note:
- See the supplementary sheet "Werkseinstellung" with the factory settings for
precise function assignment.
- The pins A,B,C,H,I,K,L,M,N,O,P,R,S,T,U are electrically isolated from the
supply voltage.
Electrical connection View of solder

terminal
PIN Colour Assignment Function of socket outlet
coding**
T PINK Analogue 0..10V Wind speed (m/s).
S VIOLET Analogue 0..10V Wind direction (°).
O RED-BLUE Analogue 0..10V Air temperature (°C).
N GREY-PINK Analogue 0..10V Relative humidity (%).
C BROWN-GREEN Analogue 0..10V Air pressure (hPA).
B WHITE-YELLOW Analogue 0..10V Brightness (lux).
A WHITE-GREEN Analogue 0..10V Brightness direction (°).
P YELLOW- Analogue 0..10V Precipitation intensity.
BROWN
H BLUE GND isolated Analogue earth.
I GREY GND isolated Analogue earth.
L YELLOW TXD+, RXD+ Serial interface (RS485).
(HD)
K GREEN TXD-, RXD- Serial interface (RS485).
(HD)
U BROWN RXD+ (full Serial interface (RS485).
duplex)
M WHITE RXD- (full duplex) Serial interface (RS485).
R not assigned (-)24V feedback (-) Power supply*.
E RED (+)24V AC/DC (+) Power supply*.
nom.
F not assigned (+)24V AC/DC (+) Power supply*.
nom.
D BLACK (-)24V AC/DC (-) Power supply*.
nom.
G not assigned (-)24V AC/DC (-) Power supply*.
nom.
SH GREEN/YELLOW CABLE SHIELD Shielding from electric
fields.
* Reverse voltage protection.
** The above colour coding scheme only applies to cables of the type SABIX D315 FRNC
16 x 0.25.
Connection with optional 16-core cable 509311
The optional 509311 cable is a ready prepared 16-core cable, which has a plug connector on
the transmitter side, and open, colour-coded wire ends on the user side.
See section 5.3.2 for cable assignment.
Connection diagram for 8-core cable (function example)
Electrical connection View of solder

terminal
PIN Colour coding Assignment Function of socket outlet
T − − −
S − − −
O − − −
N − − −
C − − −
B − − −
A − − −
P − − −
H − − −
I GREY GND isolated Interface GND.
L YELLOW TXD+, RXD+ Serial interface (RS485).
(HD)
K GREEN TXD-, RXD- Serial interface (RS485).
(HD)
U BROWN RXD+ (full Serial interface (RS485).
duplex)
M WHITE RXD- (full duplex) Serial interface (RS485).
R − − −
E RED (+)24V AC/DC (+) Power supply*.
nom.
F − − −
D BLUE (-)24V AC/DC (-) Power supply*.
nom.
G − − −
SCH GREEN/YELLOW CABLE SHIELD Shielding from electric
fields.
* Reverse voltage protection.
Connection with optional 8-core cable 509427

The optional 509427 cable is a ready prepared 8-core cable, which has a plug connector on
the transmitter side, and open, colour-coded wire ends on the user side.
See section 5.3.4 for cable assignment.
6 Maintenance
As the device does not have moving parts, i.e. is not subjected to wear during operation, only
minimal servicing is required.
The device may become soiled depending on its installation site. Cleaning should be carried
out using water, non-aggressive cleaning agents and a soft cloth.
The surface of the instrument cover is roughened for measurement technique reasons, and
must not be polished, by no means. The cover is to be cleaned with soft cloth and brushes
only, without polishing effect, and by a fat-dissolving cleaning agent (dish liquid, no
aggressive solvents such as Acetone).
Caution:
During storage, installation, dismantling, transport or servicing of the CLIMA
SENSOR US, it must be ensured that no water gets into the device or plug
connector.
The cover surface should not be touched with palms or fingers, in order to
avoid a contamination through skin-fat
6.1 Calibration
The CLIMA SENSOR US does not contain any adjustable components such as mechanical
or electrical trimming elements. All components and materials are invariant over time. There
is thus no need for regular calibration due to ageing. Only major mechanical deformation of
the device and a resulting change in the measurement path length of the ultrasonic
converters can cause errors in measured values.
The acoustic virtual temperature can be used to check the effective length of the acoustic
measurement path. A change of approx. 1% in the measurement path length and thus a
measuring error of approx. 1% of the wind speed corresponds to a deviation of the acoustic
temperature of approx. 6K at 20°C. A deviation in the acoustic temperature of 2 Kelvin from
the real acoustic air temperature could lead to a measuring error of the wind speed of
approx. 0,34%.
Due to the construction of the instrument a significant change in the measurement path
length without mechanical damage of the housing can be excluded.
Important:
Mechanical damage involving deformation of the device may lead to errors in
measured values.
6.2 Warranty
Damage caused by improper handling or external influences, e.g. strike by lightning, are not
covered by the warranty provisions. The warranty is void if the device is opened.
7 Storage and Handling

Recommendation:
The Clima Sensor US should be stored in the original packing dry (relative humidity <60%),
and a moderate temperatures (5°C…25°C).
Remark: The storing temperature must not fall below or exceed the range of -55°C…80°C.
Important:
The CLIMA SENSOR US must be returned in the original packaging.
Special requirements by the electronic magnetic field compass:

Please take care that the instrument is not exposed to strong static magnetic fields > 1m
Tesla with storing, handling, and of course also in operation, as else the calibration of the
magnetic compass might be changed permanently.
Otherwise, a demagnetization with subsequent re-calibration might be necessary.
8 Functional description
The functions of the CLIMA SENSOR US are described below.
The CLIMA SENSOR US has 2 command interpreters, one for the specific THIES ASCII
format and one for MODBUS communication.
The relevant command interpreter must be switched on depending on the communication
format required. In the standard configuration the THIES command interpreter is the default.
This setting can be changed with Command CI.
8.1 Command interpreter THIES ASCII format

The CLIMA SENSOR US is equipped with a RS485 / RS422 interface for serial
communication. It can be operated either in full or half duplex mode and at different baud
rates.
A standard terminal program for example can be used for communication with the CLIMA
SENSOR US. With a Windows-based operating system Hyper Terminal is included in the
scope of supply. Should it not be included, subsequent installation is possible if required.
When the CLIMA SENSOR US is started, the firmware version, date of creation for the
firmware, the serial number of the device, system time, device ID and duplex mode of the
serial interface will be output. The last baud rate to be selected and stored is used for output.
Example:
------------------------
THIES-CLIMASENSOR-US
Bootloader: V1.1
Version: 4.14 / COMPASS
Aug xx 2019 / xx:xx:xx
Serial-No.: 012170001
System-Time: 9:39:20
System-ID.: 00
Serial-COM: 4-wire RS485
Interpreter: Thies
------------------------
Help: 00??<CR>
------------------------
The example shows that the CLIMA SENSOR US with the device ID 00 is operating in full
duplex mode.
Duplex mode
Duplex mode decides the type of physical connection of the serial interface. In full duplex
mode the send and receive signals are each transmitted via separate pairs of cables. This
means it is possible to send and receive signals in parallel, i.e. simultaneously. In half duplex
mode transmission of the send and receive signals is via the same pair of cables and does
not take place simultaneously, but in turn, see Command DM.
For bus mode with half duplex (RS485), in which the CLIMA SENSOR US is generally the
slave, the line transmitter has to be switched to the high impedance state in the transmission
pauses so as not to suppress the responses of the other bus users.
With point-to-point connections in full duplex mode (RS422) it may be important to leave the
line transmitter switched on during the transmission pauses so that a maximum differential
input level results in a maximum signal-to-noise ratio. This depends on the interference
conditions influencing the communication lines.
Command DM (Duplex Mode) can be used to select half duplex mode. In this setting the line
transmitter is only ever switched on with transmission.
For full duplex operation there are 2 modes, one for bus mode (RS 485) in which the line
transmitter is controlled as in half duplex mode, and an additional mode (RS 422) in which
the line transmitter also remains switched on with receive. See Command DM.
The following table shows the functional options for full and half duplex mode.
Full duplex mode Half duplex mode

Autonomous telegram output possible Autonomous telegram output possible with the
(see Command TT). following restriction: Communication with the
CLIMA SENSOR US is only possible in the first
10s after each restart. This is followed by
autonomous telegram output.
Bus mode possible (RS 485, DM=1). Bus mode possible (RS 485, DM=0).
Bus mode not possible (RS 422, DM=2).
Table 2: Restrictions in full and half duplex mode
Delayed response
With serial communication it should be remembered that the CLIMA SENSOR US reacts
very quickly to incoming telegrams. The response time of the device is in the low millisecond
range. The delay between the receive and send signal may be too short for some interface
converters. It is possible that an interface converter will not have switched over between the
modes 'send' and 'receive’ in this period. This may result in incomprehensible telegrams.
To avoid this effect the CLIMA SENSOR US offers the parameter RD (Response Delay).
With this parameter the response is additionally delayed by the selected value in
milliseconds on receive. The setting for this parameter on delivery depends on the article
number of the device.
General telegram structure

For serial communication the CLIMA SENSOR US has a fixed telegram format, which also
permits communication in bus mode. It has the following form:
NNBB<cr> <cr> stands for Carriage return (Enter key)
for data request and
NNBBPPPPP<cr> <cr> stands for Carriage return (Enter key)
for a change in parameters.
The individual letters have the following meanings:

NN: Two-position ID of CLIMA SENSOR US. It can be selected in the range
from 00 to 99. The default is the ID '00'; see also Command ID.
BB: Two-position command. A complete list can be found in the section List
of commands.
PPPPP: Parameter input is always left-justified and may be between 0 and 5
positions, with the exception of the parameters RT, SN and TA (see also
section 8 List of commands).
Example:
Request for telegram No. 2. The relevant command is:
00TR2<cr> <cr> stands for Carriage return (Enter key)

Alternatively,
00TR00002<cr> can also be input.
The prerequisite in this example is that the Clima Sensor ID has the value '00'.
Example:
With the command
00BR<cr> <cr> stands for Carriage return (Enter key)
the selected data record for the baud rate is returned.
!00BR01152 stands for 115200 baud

Note:
The input buffer of the CLIMA SENSOR can be cleared by transmitting Carriage return
<CR>. In case of possibly faulty communication it is recommended to transmit a Carriage
return at the beginning of an entry, for ex.: <CR>00TR00002<CR>
Storage of CLIMA SENSOR US parameters

After parameters have been changed with the user or administrator key, the CLIMA
SENSOR US must be reset to the locked state with the command "00KY0" (key "00000"). (In
this example the Clima Sensor ID is "00".)
Parameters will only be stored permanently if the key is reset (incl. after
restart).
If the CLIMA SENSOR US is restarted without all edited parameters being stored
beforehand, they will be lost. It is therefore advisable to save important parameters as soon
as they are input by resetting the key (00KY0). Alternatively, the command "00CS1" can be
used to save the configuration without having to leave the command level.
Return values of CLIMA SENSOR US

After a valid command has been input, the CLIMA SENSOR US sends an acknowledgement,
e.g. acceptance of the parameter or outputs a data telegram.
For a standard command the response starts with '!', followed by the ID and the parameter
value.
If the input command is TR or TT, the CLIMA SENSOR US transmits a data telegram as the
response.
Access mode
For configuration the CLIMA SENSOR US has a set of commands, which determine
behaviour in terms of the propagation time. There are three levels for commands:
• Query mode.
• User mode.
• Configuration mode.
Query mode ("READ ONLY"):

This mode comprises commands, which do not influence the parameters of the CLIMA
SENSOR US. They include for example output of the system status and data telegram
request with TR.
User mode ("USER"):

This mode comprises commands, which alter the behaviour of the CLIMA SENSOR US. The
user can change these parameters. The system behaviour of the device is altered with these
commands. This category of commands covers e.g. settings for output scaling and
averaging.
Configuration mode ("ADMIN"):
This mode comprises commands, which are defaults set at the factory for delivery.
The device is equipped with an access key KY to distinguish between commands of the
three groups when parameterising the CLIMA SENSOR US. Inputting the key accesses the
individual levels. Access to higher-level commands includes access to commands at a lower
level.
Access key Response from CLIMA SENSOR Command level

US
00KY00000 READ ONLY Query mode (default).
!00KY00000
00KY00001 USER ACCESS User mode.
!00KY00001
00KY04711 ADMIN ACCESS Configuration mode.
!00KY04711
Table 3: Access keys for different command levels
After the access key has been changed, the CLIMA SENSOR US transmits a response,
which contains not only the input parameter but also the access mode.
After parameters have been changed with the key '00001' or '04711', the CLIMA SENSOR
US must be reset to the initial position with the command 00KY00000 for the parameters to
be saved (see also section 6.1.4).
If the power supply is interrupted, the device is automatically reset to query mode.
Example:
00KY1 Switch to "USER ACCESS" mode
!00KY00001 Response from CLIMA SENSOR US

Setting rights -> USER Response from CLIMA SENSOR US
00AV5 Command for changing the averaging period
!00AV00005 Response from CLIMA SENSOR US
New AVeraging time frame: 5 Response from CLIMA SENSOR US
00KY0 Command for "READ ONLY" mode
Setting rights -> READ ONLY Response from CLIMA SENSOR US
Configuration saved. Response from CLIMA SENSOR US
Baud rate
The baud rate is used to select the transmission speed via the serial interface. The
parameter range is from 1200baud to 921.6kbaud.
Reprogramming of the baud rate with the command BR at once affects the CLIMA SENSOR
US temporarily. After the transmission of a command, the user program used must be set to
the corresponding baud rate. The baud rate will only be stored permanently after resetting to
query mode (READ ONLY) or when using the command "CS". This means that unintentional
resetting of the baud rate can be cancelled using the Off/On switch on the CLIMA SENSOR
US (see also section 8.1.4).
Example:
The baud rate is to change to 115200baud:
Command:
00KY4711 Allow command for access
Setting rights -> ADMIN Response from CLIMA SENSOR US
00BR1152 Command to change baud rate
!00BR01152 Response from CLIMA SENSOR US
The baud rate of the PC interface now has to be changed to 115200!
To save baud rate:
00KY0 Return to "READ ONLY" mode
Setting rights -> READ ONLY Response from CLIMA SENSOR US
Or alternatively with:
00CS1 Save without leaving command mode
!00CS00001 Response from CLIMA SENSOR US
Device ID
The device ID specifies the address to which the CLIMA SENSOR US should respond with
serial communication. The device ID is in the range from '00' to '99'. The default is '00'. Every
telegram from the CLIMA SENSOR US starts with the ID selected. This provides for bus
mode under certain conditions, see section 8.1.9.
The device ID "99" is a generic address to which all Clima Sensors will respond. The ID is
reprogrammed with the command 'ID'. The new ID of the CLIMA SENSOR US is specified as
the parameter. After the change has been made, the CLIMA SENSOR US immediately
responds to the new address (see also section 6.1.4).
Example:
00KY4711 Allow command for access
Setting rights -> ADMIN Response from CLIMA SENSOR US
00ID00004 Change ID to address 4

!00ID00004 Response from CLIMA SENSOR US
The CLIMA SENSOR US now responds to the new ID '04'. To
permanently change the ID, see section 9.1.4.
04AV Query averaging time with new ID
!04AV00005 Return of averaging time
Bus mode
The concept of ID-based communication allows more than one CLIMA SENSOR US to be
operated in bus mode. The prerequisites for this are:
• Individual bus users must have different IDs.
• Master-slave structure, i.e. there is a device in the bus (control, PC, etc.) that polls the
data of the individual Clima Sensors and possibly parameterises them.
In bus mode there are no restrictions on changing parameter values.

It is not recommended using a CLIMA SENSOR US with the ID '00' here as this ID is for
devices that are integrated in the bus for the first time.
For the bus mode we recommend to switch off the Verbose mode, see Command HH.
8.2 Command interpreter MODBUS RTU
If the command interpreter MODBUS RTU has been selected, the transmitted bytes will be
interpreted according to the MODBUS specification (http://www.modbus.org/). The Clima
Sensor Ultrasonic acts as a MODBUS slave here.
Data is transmitted in packets, so-called frames, max. 256 bytes in length.
Every packet includes a 16-bit CRC check sum (initial value: 0xffff).
Slave address Function code Data CRC

1 byte 1 byte 0...252 byte(s) 2 bytes
CRC low-byte CRC high-byte
Table 4: MODBUS frame
The following MODBUS functions are supported:

- 0x04 (read input register).
- 0x03 (read holding registers).
- 0x06 (write single register).
- 0x10 (write multiple registers).
The sensor supports write access for the slave address 0 ("Broadcast").
All MODBUS requests received are checked for validity before execution. With any error the
weather station responds with one of the following exceptions (MODBUS Exception
Responses).
Code Name Meaning

0x01 ILLEGAL FUNCTION The function code in the request is not permissible for
the register address.
0x02 ILLEGAL DATA The register address in the request is invalid.
ADDRESS
0x03 ILLEGAL DATA VALUE The data given in the request are not allowed, or the
parameter is write-protected.
Table 5: MODBUS exceptions
Measured values (input register)
All measured values of the Clima Sensor occupy 32 bits, i.e. 2 MODBUS register addresses.
The following table shows the assignment of measured values to the register address, with
the measured values being sorted as follows:
- By type of measured value (30003 to 34999).
- In an unbroken sequence (35001 to 39999).
The measuring values are available also under protocol addresses 2 to 4998 resp. 5000 to
9998.
The protocol addresses arise from the register address less an offset of 30001.
Remark:
Please note the following with the further processing of the measuring
values: In the data output the following types of erroneous measuring values
are reported: type S32 (signed integer 32Bit) by „0x7FFFFFFF“,type U32
(unsigned integer 32Bit) by „0xFFFFFFFF“.
These outputs must be identified, and be discarded!
Register- Parameter name Unit Multiplier Explanation Data

address type
30003 Mean wind speed m/s 10 Value / 10 U32
0x7533 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
101=10.1m/s)
30011 Maximum value Wind velocity m/s 10 Value / 10 U32
0x753B (gust) (1 decimal place, e.g.
101=10.1m/s)
30203 Mean wind direction ° 10 Value / 10 U32

0x75FB (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
1010=101.0°)
30211 Wind direction of the gust ° 10 Value / 10 U32
0x7603 (1 decimal place, e.g.
1010=101.0°)
30401 Air temperature °C 10 Value / 10 S32

0x76C1 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
255=25.5°C)
30403 Internal temperature of housing °C 10 Value / 10 S32
355=35.5°C)
30405 Acoustic temperature °C 10 Value / 10 S32
255=25.5°C)
address type
30407 Air temperature uncorrected °C 10 Value / 10 S32
255=25.5°C)
30409 Wind Chill Temperature °C 10 Value / 10 S32
0x76C9 Valid if the air temperature (1 decimal place, e.g.
<10°C. 255=25.5°C)
30411 Heat Index Temperature °C 10 Value / 10 S32
0x76CB Valid if the air temperature >26°C (1 decimal place, e.g.
and rel. humidity >40% 255=25.5°C)
30601 Relative humidity %rh 10 Value / 10 U32
0x7789 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
355=35.5%rh)
30603 Absolute humidity g/m^3 100 Value/ 100 U32
0x778B (2 decimal places, e.g.
923=9.23g/m^3)
30605 Dew-point temperature °C 10 Value / 10 S32
0x778D (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
115=11.5°C)
30607 Rel. humidity uncorrected %r.h. 10 Value/ 10 U32
0x778F (1 decimal place, e.g.
355=35.5%r.F.)
30801 Absolute air pressure hPa 100 Value / 100 U32
0x7851 (to 2 decimal places,
e.g.
105000=1050.00hPa)
30803 Relative air pressure referred to hPa 100 Value / 100 U32
0x7853 standard elevation zero (NHN) (to 2 decimal places,
e.g.
105000=1050.00hPa)
31201 Brightness north klux 10 Value / 10 U32
0x79E1 (fixed device assignment) (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
1200=120.0klux)
31203 Brightness east klux 10 Value / 10 U32
1200=120.0klux)
31205 Brightness south klux 10 Value / 10 U32
1200=120.0klux)
31207 Brightness west klux 10 Value / 10 U32
1200=120.0klux)
31211 Direction of brightness ° 1 Value U32
0x79EB Attention: under diffuse radiation (no decimal place, e.g.
conditions please use the 120=120°)
parameters of the sun azimuth,
address 34807
31213 Brightness, maximum value kLux 10 Value / 10 U32
0x79ED of 4 single sensors (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
1200=120.0klux)
address type
31215 Brightness North Lux 1 Value U32
0x79EF (fixed device assignment) (no decimal place, e.g.
12000=12000Lux)
31217 Brightness East Lux 1 Value U32
0x79F1 (fixed device assignment) (no decimal place, e.g.
12000=12000Lux)
31219 Brightness South Lux 1 Value U32
12000=12000Lux)
31221 Brightness West Lux 1 Value U32
12000=12000Lux)
31223 Brightness, maximum value Lux 1 Value U32
0x79F7 of 4 single sensors (no decimal place, e.g.
12000=12000Lux)
31225 Brightness, vector sum Lux 1 Value U32
0x79F9 (no decimal place, e.g.
12000=12000Lux)
31401 Precipitation status 1 Value U32
0x7AA9 (no decimal place,
(0=no precipitation,
1=precipitation)
31403 Precipitation intensity mm/h 1000 Value U32
0x7AAB (for last minute extrapolated to an (3 decimal places, e.g.
hour) 12345=12.345mm/h)
31405 Amount of precipitation mm/d 1000 Value U32
0x7AAD (is reset at 24:00 h) (3 decimal places, e.g.
12345=12.345mm/d)
31407 Type of precipitation Synop 1 Value U32
0x7AAF Code (no decimal place, e.g.
61=Light rain, see table
1, section 3.5.2)
34601 Date 1 Value U32
0x8729 (no decimal place,
YYYYMMDD, e.g.
20121210=10.12.2012)
34603 Time of day 1 Value U32
0x872B (no decimal place,
HHMMSS, e.g.
121035=12:10:35)
34801 Degree of longitude ° 1000000 Value / 1000000 S32
0x87F1 (6 decimal places, e.g.
9876543 =
±009.876543 Decimal
degree)
34803 Degree of latitude ° 1000000 Value / 1000000 S32
0x87F3 (6 decimal places, e.g.
51509153 =
±51.509153 Decimal
degree).
address type
34805 Position of the sun ° 10 Value / 10 S32
0x87F5 elevation (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
900=90.0°, from
0 .. 90° and 0 .. - 90°)
34807 Position of the sun azimuth ° 10 Value / 10 S32
0x87F7 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
1800=180.0°/
0°=north,180°=south,
clockwise 0…360°)
34809 Height above mean sea level m 1 Value S32
0x87F9 (no decimal place, e.g.
240=240m amsl)
34811 Sensor status 1 See sensor status chap. U32
0x87FB 8.2.4
34837 Magnetic compass ° 10 Value U32
0x8815 Aspecular angle Instrument north (1 decimal place, e.g.
marking to magnetic North Pole 1234=123.4°)
34995 Sensor power supply V 10 Value /10 U32
0x88B3 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
241=24.1V)
34997 Live Counter ms 1 Value. U32
0x88B5 (no decimal place,
internal ms counter)
34999 Error status of last measured value 1 Value U32
0x88B7 (no decimal place, 0=no
error, 1= measured
value was incorrect)
Complete sequence of measuring
values from 35001
35001 Mean wind speed (30003) 1 m/s 10 Value / 10 U32
0x88B9 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
101=10.1m/s)
35003 Mean wind direction ° 10 Value / 10 U32
0x88BB (30203) 1 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
1010=101.0°)
35005 Air temperature °C 10 Value / 10 S32
0x88BD (30401) 1 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
255=25.5°C)
35007 Internal temperature of housing °C 10 Value / 10 S32
0x88BF (30403) 1 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
355=35.5°C)
35009 Acoustic temperature °C 10 Value / 10 S32
0x88C1 (30405) 1 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
255=25.5°C)
35011 Air temperature uncorrected °C 10 Value / 10 S32
255=25.5°C)
35013 Relative humidity %rh 10 Value / 10 U32
355=35.5%rh)
address type
35015 Dew-point temperature °C 10 Value / 10 S32
115=11.5°C)
35017 Absolute air pressure hPa 100 Value / 100 U32
0x88C9 (30801) 1 (to 2 decimal places,
e.g.
105000=1050.00hPa)
35019 Relative air pressure referred to hPa 100 Value / 100 U32
0x88CB sea level (30803) 1 (to 2 decimal places,
e.g.
105000=1050.00hPa)
35021 Brightness north klux 10 Value / 10 U32
0x88CD (fixed device assignment) (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
(31201) 1 1200=120.0klux)
35023 Brightness east klux 10 Value / 10 U32
0x88CF (fixed device assignment) (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
(31203) 1 1200=120.0klux)
35025 Brightness south klux 10 Value / 10 U32
0x88D1 (fixed device assignment) (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
(31205) 1 1200=120.0klux)
35027 Brightness west klux 10 Value / 10 U32
0x88D3 (fixed device assignment) (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
(31207) 1 1200=120.0klux)
35029 Brightness direction ° 1 value U32
0x88D5 (31211) 1 (no decimal place, e.g.
Attention: under diffuse radiation 120=120°)
conditions please use the
parameters of the sun azimuth,
address 35051
35031 Brightness, maximum value of 4 klux 10 Value / 10 U32
0x88D7 single sensors (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
(31213) 1 1200=120.0klux)
35033 Precipitation status 1 Value U32

0x88D9 (31401) 1 (no decimal place,
(0=no precipitation,
1=precipitation)
35035 Precipitation intensity (31403) 1 mm/h 1000 Value U32
0x88DB (for last minute extrapolated to an (3 decimal places, e.g..
hour) 12345=12.345mm/h)
35037 Amount of precipitation mm/d 1000 Value U32
0x88DD (is reset at 24:00 h) (31405) 1 (3 decimal places, e.g.
12345=12.345mm/d)
35039 Type of precipitation Synop 1 Value U32
0x88DF (31407) 1 Code (no decimal place, e.g.
61=Light rain, see table
1, section 3.5.2)
address type
35041 Date 1 Value U32
0x88E1 (34601) 1 (no decimal place,
YYYYMMDD, e.g.
20121210=10.12.2012)
35043 Time of day 1 Value U32
0x88E3 (34603) 1 (no decimal place,
HHMMSS, e.g.
121035=12:10:35)
35045 Degree of longitude ° 1000000 Value / 1000000 S32
0x88E5 (34801) 1 (6 decimal places, e.g.
9876543 =
±009.876543 Decimal
degree)
35047 Degree of latitude ° 1000000 Value / 1000000 S32
0x88E7 (34803) 1 (6 decimal places, e.g.
51509153 =
±51.509153 Decimal
degree)
35049 Position of the sun elevation ° 10 Value / 10 S32
0x88E9 (34805) 1 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
900=90.0°, from 0 .. 90°
and 0 .. - 90°)
35051 Position of the sun azimuth ° 10 Value / 10 S32
0x88EB (34807) 1 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
1800=180.0°/
0°=north,180°=south,
clockwise 0…360°)
35053 Height above mean sea level m 1 Value S32
0x88ED (34809) 1 (no decimal place, e.g.
240=240m amsl)
35055 Sensor status 1 see sensor status U32
0x88EF (34811) 1 chapter 8.2.4
35057 Sensor power supply (34995) 1 V 10 Value /10 U32
0x88F1 (to 1 decimal place, e.g.
241=24.1V)
35059 Live counter ms 1 Value U32
0x88F3 (34997) 1 (no decimal place,
internal ms counter)
35061 Error status of last measured value 1 Value U32
0x88F5 (34999) 1 (no decimal place, 0=no
error, 1= measured
value was incorrect)
35063 Brightness North Lux 1 Value U32

12000=12000Lux)
35065 Brightness East Lux 1 Value U32
12000=12000Lux)
address type
35067 Brightness South Lux 1 Value U32
0x88FB (fixed device assignment) (no decimal place, e.g.
12000=12000Lux)
35069 Brightness West Lux 1 Value U32
0x88FD (fixed device assignment) (no decimal place, e.g.
12000=12000Lux)
35071 Brightness, maximum value of 4 Lux 1 Value U32
0x88FF single sensors (no decimal place, e.g.
(31223) 1 12000=12000Lux)
35073 Maximum value of the wind m/s 10 Value / 10 U32
0x8901 velocity (gust)
(1 decimal place, e.g.
(30011) 1 101=10.1m/s)
35075 Wind direction of the gust ° 10 Value / 10 U32
0x8903 (1 decimal place, e.g.
(30211) 1
1203=120.3°)
35077 Absolute humidity g/m^3 100 Value / 100 U32
0x8905
(30603) 1 (2 decimal places , e.g.
923=9.23g/m^3)
35079 Rel. humidity, uncorrected %r.h. 10 Value / 10 U32
0x8907
(30607) 1 (1 decimal place, e.g.
234=23.4%rh)
35081 Magnetic compass ° 10 Value U32
0x8909 Aspecular angle Instrument north (1 decimal place, e.g.
marking to magnetic North Pole 1234=123.4°)
(34837) 1
35083 Brightness, vector sum Lux 1 Value U32
0x890B (31225) 1 (no decimal place, e.g.
12000=12000Lux)
35085 Wind chill temperature °C 10 Value / 10 S32

0x890D Valid if the air temperature (1 decimal place, e.g.
<10°C 255=25.5°C)
(30409) 1
35087 Heat index temperature °C 10 Value / 10 S32
0x890F Valid if the air temperature (1 decimal place, e.g.
>26°C and rel. humidity >40%
255=25.5°C)
(30411) 1
Table 6: MODBUS input register

1:The figures in brackets specify register addresses representing the same measured values.
The mean value for wind speed can for example be found at address 30003 and 35001.
An incorrect measured value of the type S32 (signed integer 32-bit) is reported
with "0x7FFFFFFF ". An incorrect measured value of the type U32 (unsigned integer 32-bit)
is reported accordingly with "0xFFFFFFFF ". Alternatively, the error status can be queried via
the register address 34999 or 35061 following a request for an individual measured value.
Note:
Due to uninterrupted listing of the measured values from address 35001 the
MODBUS Master can read out several measured values with one request!
Commands (holding register)

All commands of the Clima Sensor Ultrasonic occupy 32bits, i.e. 2 MODBUS register
addresses and represent whole numbers with no leading sign except the TA command
(64bit). The following example illustrates changing the baud rate to 19200 baud, with
permanent storing of parameter, afterwards.
1. Set password for user level "ADMIN" (KY=4711)

Slave- Function Start No. of No. of Data CRC
address code address registers byte(s)
0x01 0x10 0x9C 49 0x00 02 0x04 0x00 00 12 67 0x83 B9
low-byte high-byte
2. Command to set baud rate to 19200 baud (BR=192)
0x01 0x10 0x9C 45 0x00 02 0x04 0x00 00 00 C0 0xCE F6
low-byte high-byte
3. Storing of Parameter with Change-over to user-level „READ ONLY“ (KY=0)
0x01 0x10 0x9C 49 0x00 02 0x04 0x00 00 00 C0 0xCE F3
low- high-Byte
Byte
Commands and descriptions
The following table shows the available commands and associated passwords for read and
write:
Command MODBUS Description Password
register address
Protocol address Read1 Write2
Command AV 40015 / 14 Averaging interval for wind speed and wind Without Admin
direction. 0..6000 (x100ms).
Command BP 40031 / 30 Parität, s. Command „BP“ Thies format Without Admin
Command BR 40005 / 4 Baud rate (see Command "BR" Thies Without Admin
format).
Command CI 40013 / 12 Command interpreter Without Admin
(see Command "CI" Thies format).
Command DM 40011 / 10 Duplex mode Without Admin
(see Command "DM" Thies format).
Command HC 40023 / 22 Heating conditions. Without Admin
Command HS 40025 / 24 Height setting. Without Admin
Command HT 40027 / 26 Heating control. Without Admin
Command ID 40003 / 2 Identification number / slave address. Without Admin
Command KY 40009 / 8 Set key / password (admin = 4711). Without Without
Command MC 40029 / 28 Magnetic Compass correction, housing for Without Admin
sensor(0..359°).
Command NC 40017 / 16 North correction of the wind direction Without Admin
(0..359°) /
1000 = automatic direction correction acc. to
magnetic compass.
Command RS 40253 / 252 Reset: 1 -> Warm start. Without Admin
2 -> Daily total precipitation = 0.
Command SH 40019 / 18 Station height (0...9000m). Without Admin
Command SN 40007 / 6 Serial number. Without Not permitted
Command SV 45005 / 5004 Software Version e.g.: 160 = V1.60. Without Not permitted
Command TA 45001 / 5000 Thies aricle number e.g: 4.9200.00.000 Without Not permitted
(64Bit).
Command TZ 40021 / 20 Time zone (see Command "TZ" Thies Without Admin
format).
Table 7: List of commands

1
: Command without parameter (used to read the selected parameter).
2
: Command with parameter used to write a new parameter).
Sensor Status
Explanation:
Bit-Number Function Description

Bit 0 General error Averaging time < 30sec An error is outputted in case that for a
(s. command ET) time period of 30sec (s. command ET)
no new measuring value can be
detected.
Averaging time >= 30sec An error is outputted in case that the
(s. command ET) averaging buffer includes no new
values.
Example: at an averaging time of 60
seconds, an error is messaged after
60 seconds.
Bit 1 User Indicates the used averaging memory. Bit1 to bit3 indicates the
Bit 2 Averaging space usage of the averaging buffer in binary format.
memory
Bit 3
0: Buffer 0< x ≤ 1/8.
1: Buffer 1/8 < x ≤ 1/4 gefüllt.
3: Buffer 3/8 < x ≤ ½ gefüllt.
4: Buffer ½ < x ≤ 5/8 gefüllt.
7: Buffer 7/8 < x ≤ 1 gefüllt.
Bit 4 Plausibility on Is set when plausibility is activated.
Bit 5 Static error Is set when a static error occurred.
for ex. the general error lasts more than 60 seconds.
Bit 6 Heating release Is on, when the heating control is activated.
Bit 7 Heating status Is on, when the heating is activated.
Table 8: Sensor Status
8.3 Analogue outputs

Eight connections provide the output of analog voltage values:
1. Windvelocity,
2. Wind Direktion,
3. Air Temperature,
4. Rel. humidity,
5. Air Pressure,
6. Brightness,
7. Direction of brightness (or 4 individual direction values for brightness)
8. Precipitation intensity (or precipitation status)
The measured values
1. Wind speed, 2. Wind direction and 3. Air temperature are permanently assigned to the
analogue outputs T, S and O (T,S,O = PIN designation of plug connector); see section 5.3.2.
Command "OL" can be used to switch the optional measured values to any of the remaining
5 analogue outputs; see Command "OL".
Scaling of certain measured values to the voltage output is also possible. Wind direction,
direction of brightness and precipitation status are fixed values, which are not scalable.
By default, the analog channels are linked always in the same way. Measuring values,
missing by partial configuration level, and erroneous measuring values are treated acc. to the
command "EI" (Error Inversion).
The following table lists the selectable parameters and factory-set scaling:
Parameter Measured value Scaling Analogue

output
AB80106 Air pressure 800...1060hPa 0...10V
AH00100 Relative humidity 0...100% 0...10V
AL00120 Brightness 0...120klux 0...10V
AP00100 Precipitation intensity 0...100mm/h 0...10V
AQ00100 Daily sum of 0...100mm/d 0...10V
precipitation
AP00000 Präzipitation Status 0/1 0 / 10V
AT14060 Air temperature -40...+60°C 0...10V
AR00060 Wind speed 0...60m/s 0...10V
Fixed scale Wind direction 0°…360° 0...10V
Fixed scale Brightness direction 0°…360° 0...10V
Table 9: Factory-set Scaling of analogue outputs
North correction
The command NC can be used to shift the angle measured for wind direction by an angle
offset in a positive direction. The device adds the value input to the angle measured for the
wind direction. If the resulting value is greater than 360°, 360° is subtracted from the
corrected angle value. This setting is used whenever it is not possible to align the CLIMA
SENSOR US exactly to north and this angle needs to be electronically corrected afterwards.
See also Command NC.
If a wind speed < 0.1m/s is calculated, the wind direction is set to zero. The wind direction 0°
is reserved for no wind.
In contrast to no wind, the precise wind direction north, i.e. 0°, is output as 360° with wind
speeds > 0.1m/s.
8.4 Instantaneous values and output of raw measured values

The output of instantaneous values is generally a special case. Given the high acquisition
speed for the measured values averaging of the data is advisable in most cases. If
instantaneous values are to be output, averaging must not be switched on. The parameter
AV should be set to '0'; see Command AV.
The OR parameter is used to adjust the output rate with autonomous output.
Averaging
Given the high data acquisition rate averaging is recommended in most cases. The
averaging period is freely selectable from 100ms to 600 seconds. See also Table 10 under
Command AV.
Wind velocity and wind direction are averaged according to the recommendations of the
WMO and to the FIFO storage method.
The measuring values: air temperature, relative humidity and air pressure are averaged via
first-order averaging (a first-order averaging corresponds to the integrating characteristic of
natural time constants of most sensors).
The brightness is averaged moving over 4 seconds, independently from the setting of AV
always via a first-order averaging.
For detecting the gust and wind direction of the gust the averaging period must be set at
least to 3 seconds ( ‚AV‘ >= 30 )
It is a basic principle that only valid values are written to the averaging puffer. The size of the
buffer is not determined by the number of data records but by the difference in the time
stamp between the first and last data record. As a result any missing measured values do
not influence the averaging result.
The CLIMA SENSOR US 2D offers two practical procedures for averaging:
• A procedure for generating vectorial mean values from the wind components and
• a procedure for generating scalar mean values from the wind components.
These different procedures can each be selected for averaging wind speed as well as wind
direction depending on the actual application.
Vectorial averaging takes into account the wind direction for averaging the wind speed, and
the wind speed when averaging the wind direction. Both averaged variables, wind speed and
wind direction, are thus evaluated together with the other measured variable. This averaging
procedure is very suitable e.g. for measuring and analysing the spread of pollutants.
Scalar averaging averages the two variables, wind speed and wind direction, independently
of each other. This averaging procedure leads to comparable results with mechanical
pickups for wind speed and wind direction. The scalar averaging procedure is suitable e.g.
for analysing sites for wind turbines where only the wind vector variable relevant to energy
generation is of interest and not its direction.
The vectorial and scalar averaging procedure for wind velocity and wind direction can be
selected via the command AM like Average Method.
Command for selecting the averaging procedure:

AM00000 vectorial averaging of velocity and direction.
AM00001 scalar averaging of velocity and direction.
8.5 Serial data output
Data transmission via the RS485 interface is referred to as serial data output. Two modes
are available for transmission of the data:
• Autonomous transmission of data.
• Transmission of data via request telegram.
Autonomous transmission of the data is selected using the command 00TT000XX, with XX
standing for the relevant telegram number. In this case the CLIMA SENSOR US transmits its
data cyclically at the repeat rate selected with the parameter OR.
Data request
Command TR is used to request data from the CLIMA SENSOR US. This command has no
access protection. After processing the command the device sends back a response
telegram. The time between the last sign in the request telegram and the first sign in the data
telegram is pre-set for the „full-duplex“ operation to at least 5ms, and for the „half-duplex“
operation to at least 20ms, see also command RD.
The telegrams as described under ‚Fixed telegram format’ are available as data telegrams.
Autonomous telegram output

Autonomous telegram output is selected with the command TT. After a valid telegram type
has been input, the CLIMA SENSOR US autonomously transmits the data telegram selected.
The transmission interval is set in ms using the command OR. By default, one telegram each
second is sent. If the selected baud rate exceeds the output cycle (the time for data
transmission is greater than the interval), telegram output may not be possible.
Fixed telegram formats
A number of predefined telegrams are available for autonomous output (Command TT) and
data request (Command TR). The detailed structure is described in Appendix 1 (Predefined
data telegrams). A reference list of telegram formats can be found in Table 9.
Telegram name Telegram number Telegram structure

VDT 00001 (STX)VVV.V DDD ±TT.T *CC(CR)(ETX)
VDTHP 00002 (STX)VVV.V DDD ±TT.T hhh pppp.p
*CC(CR)(ETX)
VDTBDRE 00003 (STX)VVV.V DDD ±TT.T bbbbbb ddd RRR.RRR
E *CC(CR)(ETX)
VDTHPBDRE 00004 (STX)VVV.V DDD +TT.T hh pppp bbbbbb ddd
RRR.RRR E *CC(CR)(ETX)
NMEA V 2.0 00005 $WIMWV,DDD.D,R,VVV.V,X,A*CC(CR)(LF)
EXTENDED 00006 (STX)VVV.V DDD ±TT.T hhh pppp.p nnnnnn
eeeeee ssssss wwwwww bbbbbb ddd E
RRR.RRR SUM.RR SS *CC(CR)(ETX)
EXTENDED WITH GUST 00007 (STX)VVV.V BVV.V DDD BDD ±TT.T hhh
pppp.p nnnnnn eeeeee ssssss wwwwww
bbbbbb ddd E RRR.RRR SUM.RR SS
*CC(CR)(ETX)
Scientific telegram 00014 See Appendix (section 10)
Table 1: List of predefined data telegrams
Key:
V: Wind speed (see Command OS).
BV: Wind speed of gust.
D: Wind direction.
BD: Wind direction of gust.
T: Temperature.
h: Relative humidity.
p: Air pressure.
b: Brightness (see Command BO).
d: Direction of brightness.
R: Precipitation intensity.
E: Precipitation event.
C: Check sum (EXOR linking).
X: Identifier for scaling wind speed (K, N, M, S = km/h, knots, m/s, mph).
n: Brightness north.
e: Brightness east.
s: Brightness south.
w: Brightness west.
SUM.RR: Total precipitation.
S: Synop (see table 1, section 3.5.2).
Generation of check sum
The check sum is the result of the bytewise EXOR-link of the bytes output in the telegram,
between the telegram start sign “STX” or resp. “$” with the NMEA-telegram, and the byte “*”
as identification for the beginning of the check sum.
The bytes „STX“ or resp. „$“ and „* “ are not considered with the check sum calculation!
8.6 Device behaviour under extreme measuring conditions

t is a basic rule that the measured values output are always valid and can be used by the
target system. In case of error, i.e. when individual sensors are unable to supply valid
measured values over a certain period of time, the data in the telegram is no longer updated
and 'freezes up'. If the error lasts for more than 30s (see also Command ET), the values
concerned are replaced in the telegram by an "F" instead of the outdated value, and a
defined voltage value is transmitted to the analogue outputs (see also Command EI).
Occurrence of errors:
An error may occur under the following circumstances:
Averaging time(AV) < 30sec An error is outputted (s. “ ET”), when no new
Error Timeout, see Command ET wind data could be acquired over 30sec.
Averaging time(AV) >= 30sec An error is outputted, when the averaging
Error Timeout, see Command ET buffer runs out of data.
Behaviour of analogue outputs

If the analogue outputs are active, they are switched to the minimum or maximum value in
case of error. The parameter EI determines which of the two values is output; see Command
EI.
Behaviour of telegram output

In case of error the relevant error telegram is output; see Fixed telegram formats.
8.7 Output of all system parameters

Most parameters of the CLIMA SENSOR US are stored internally in an EEPROM. The
command SS can be used to output all stored parameters.
Before editing parameters it is recommended making a backup copy of existing settings and
storing them in a text file; see also Command SS.
8.8 Query software version

The software version is queried using the command SV. For further details see Command
SV.
8.9 Force restart
The command RS can be used to force a restart of the CLIMA SENSOR US. The commands
00RS00001 <cr> Warm boot
00RS00002 <cr> Reset daily total of precipitation
are only possible with ADMIN rights; see Command KY.
8.10 Plausibility
In order to recognize erroneously measured wind values, the CLIMA SENSOR US includes
an internal plausibility test, assessing the measuring values on the basis of the history.
Erroneous measuring values can be caused, for example, by foreign objects in the ultrasonic
measuring distance.
8.11 Online Help

For a short description of commands the CLIMA SENSOR US includes an Online Help
feature which provides information about individual commands. The Help text for the
command is returned by inputting the command and '?'.
If the following commands are input:
00HH <cr> <cr> stands for Carriage return (Enter key)
or
00?? <cr> <cr> stands for Carriage return (Enter key)
the CLIMA SENSOR US will list all commands with the relevant Help.
Example:
Help with setting the baud rate is required: see Command BR.
If the command
00BR?<cr> <cr> stands for Carriage return (Enter key)
is input, the CLIMA SENSOR US responds as follows:
Baud rate in baud per second Only admin authorised!
12: 1200 baud
24: 2400 baud
48: 4800 baud
96: 9600 baud
192: 19200 baud
384: 38400 baud
576: 57600 baud
1152: 115200 baud
2304: 230400 baud
4608: 460800 baud
9216: 921600 baud
9 Configuration of CLIMA SENSOR US by customer
The CLIMA SENSOR US is factory-set before delivery to the customer.
• This is described in the supplementary sheet with the factory settings
("Werkseinstellung").
The customer can alter the factory settings of the CLIMA SENSOR US or adapt them to new
requirements. It should be borne in mind here that if settings are changed, the order number
allocated at the factory can then no longer help with identification.
The CLIMA SENSOR US can be configured via its serial data interface using commands.
See sections:
- Access mode.
- List of commands.
Any standard terminal program such as "Telix" or a Windows terminal program, e.g. Hyper
Terminal or "TeraTerm", can be used here.
Recommendation:
After performing configuration please amend the supplementary sheet for the factory settings
and send in to the manufacturer when the device is returned for servicing or repair.
10 List of commands
Command Description
Command AB <id>AB<para5> Measuring range analogue output of air pressure (Analogue
Barometer).
Command AD <id>AD<para5> Delay of runtime measurement (Acquisition Delay).
Command AH <id>AH<para5> Measuring range analogue output of relative humidity
(Analogue Humidity).
Command AL <id>AL<para5> Measuring range analogue output of brightness (Analogue
Luminance).
Command AM <id>AM<para5> Setting of averaging method (Averaging Mode).
Command AO <id>AO<para5> Switch the analogue outputs on/off (Analogue On).
Command AP <id>AP<para5> Measuring range analogue output of precipitation intensity
(Analogue Precipitation).
Command AQ <id>AQ<para5> Measuring range analogue output of daily sum of
precipitation (Analogue Qty).
Command AR <id>AR<para5> Scale the analogue wind speed output (Analogue Range).
Command AS <id>AS<para5> Set the analogue outputs to preselected values (Analogue
Static).
Command AT <id>AT<para5> Measuring range analogue output of temperature (Analogue
Temperature).
Command AV <id>AV<para5> Averaging period (Average).
Command Description
Command BO <id>BO<para5> Selection calculation mode for total brightness (Brightness
Option).
Command BP <id>BP<para5> Select parity for the interfaces (Baud Parity).
Command BR <id>BR<para5> Select baud rate for the interfaces (Baud Rate).
Command BT <id>BT<para5> Activating termination of RS485 – bus (Bus Termination).
Command CI <id>CI<para5> Select command interpreter (Command Interpreter).
Command CS <id>CS<para5> Saving configuration (Configuration Save).
Command DM <id>DM<para5> Duplex mode (Duplex Mode).
<id>DO<para5> Selecting measured or calculated brightness direction as
Command DO analogue value.
Command DT <id>DT<para5> Date and time stamp (Date and Timestamp).
Command EI <id>EI<para5> Analogue values in case of error (Error Inversion).
Command ET <id>ET<para5> Time until a measuring value error sets the generic error bit
(Error Timeout).
Command GP <id>GP<para5> Query the GPS data and the position of the sun.
Command HC <id>HC<para5> Defines the lower threshold for heating operation (Heating
Condition).
Command HH <id>HH<para5> Output Help (Help, identical to: <id>??<para5>).
Command HP <id>HP<para5> Lowest heating level in % (Heating Power).
Command HS <id>HS<para5> Selecting mode for setting the station height (Height
Setting).
Command HT <id>HT<para5> Heating control ON/OFF/automatic (Heating).
Command ID <id>ID<para5> CLIMA SENSOR US ID (IDentifier).
Command II <id>II<para5> Identifier Index
Command KY <id>KY<para5> Access key (Key).
Command MC <id>MC<para5> Magnetic compass correction optional.
Command MD <id>MD>>para5> Measuring interval for the wind measurement (Measurement
Delay).
Command NC <id>NC<para5> Correction to north (North Correction).
Command OL <id>OL<para5> Linking analogue measuring values with the outputs (Output
Link).
Command OP <id>OP<para5> For extending the output telegrams by optional parameters.
Command OR <id>OR<para5> Telegram output interval (Output Rate).
Command OS <id>OS<para5> Scale wind speed output (Output Scale).
Command PE <id>PE<para5> Precipitation events lower precipitation threshold
(Precipitation Events).
Command PH <id>PH<para5> Precipitation threshold single volume (Precipitation High).
Command PN <id>PN<para5> Precipitation events upper precipitation threshold
(Precipitation Number).
Command PT <id>PT<para5> Precipitation threshold for the precipitation-flag (Precipitation
Threshold).
Command RD <id>RD<para5> Delayed response (Response Delay).
Command RS <id>RS<para5> Warm-boot CLIMA SENSOR US (ReSet).
Command RT <id>RT<para7> Set real-time clock (Real Time Clock).
Command SH <id>SH<para5> Station height for reducing the air pressure on sea
level(Station Height).
Command SM <id>SM<para5> Energy saving mode (Sleep Mode).
Command SN <id>SN<para8> Output serial number.
Command SS <id>SS<para5> System status (System Status).
Command ST <id>ST<para5> Threshold for Synop Status (Synop status Threshold).
Command Description
Command SU <id>SU<para5> Preparation for “software upload” (firmware update).
Command SV <id>SV<para5> Version of software (Software Version).
Command TA <id>TA<para9> Thies order number e.g. 4.92xx.xx.xxx.
Command TI <id>TI<para5> Short information about the telegram (Telegram Info).
Command TR <id>TR<para5> Telegram Request.
Command TT <id>TT<para5> Autonomous telegram output (Telegram Transmission).
Command TZ <id>TZ<para5> Select the hourly offset to GPS time for the time zone.
10.1 Commands and descriptions
Command AB
<id>AB<para5> Adjust the measuring range of the air pressure for analogue output.
Access: Configuration mode (ADMIN).
Description: This command is used to specify the analogue measuring range.
Call-up e.g. 00ABxxyyy
The first two parameters (xx) specify the lower measured value
and the last 3 parameters (yyy) the upper measured value (resolution 10hPA).
Parameter description:
00AB80106 Sets the measuring range of the analogue output to
800...1060hPa.
00AB60100 Sets the measuring range of the analogue output to
600...1000hPa.
Value range(xx): 60..80 (10hPA)
Value range(yyy): 100..150 (10hPA)
Initial value(xxyyy): 80106
Command AD
<id>AD<para5> Setting delay of runtime single measurement for ultrasonic wind measurement
(Acquisition Delay).
Description: This command can be used to select the time from the start of a propagation
time measurement (time of flight, TOF) to the start of the following TOF (TOF
repeat rate).
Value range: 2..25 [ms]

Initial value: 5
Command AH
<id>AH<para5> Adjust the measuring range of relative humidity for analogue output
Description: This command is used to specify the analogue measuring range for relative
humidity.
Callup e.g. with 00AHxxyyy .
The first two parameters (xx) specify the lower measured value and the last 3
parameters (yyy) the upper measured value (resolution %).
00AH10100 Sets the measuring range of the analogue output to
10...100%.
00AH00100 Sets the measuring range of the analogue output to 0...100%.
Value range(xx): 0..20 [%]
Value range(yyy): 50..100 [%]
Initial value(xxyyy): 00100
Command AL
<id>AL<para5> Adjust the measuring range of brightness for analogue output
Access: Configuration mode (ADMIN)
Description: This command is used to specify the terminal value of the analogue output.
00AL00150 Sets the measuring range of the analogue output to
0...150klux
Value range: 10..150[klux]
Initial value: 120
Command AM
<id>AM<para5> Select the averaging method of wind measurement (Average Method).
Description: This command can be used to select the averaging method. Averaging can
be either vectorial or scalar; see also section 8.4.1.
0: Vectorial averaged velocity and vectorial averaged direction.
1: Scalar averaged velocity and scalar averaged direction.
Value range: 0..1
Initial value: 1
Command AO
<id>AO<para5> Switch the analogue outputs on/off (Analogue On).
Access Configuration mode (ADMIN).
Description: Command used to switch the analogue outputs on/off.
0: Analogue outputs switched off
1: Analogue outputs switched on
Value range: 0..1
Initial value: 1
Command AP
<id>AP<para5> Adjust the measuring range of the precipitation intensity [mm/h] for
analogue output.
Description: This command determines the measuring range final value of the precipitation
intensity.
Special case: with AP=0 applies, when precipitation status=1, then final value.
00AP00000 Sets the analogue output to final value with precipitation status
= 1.
00AP00100 Sets the measuring range of the precipitation intensity to
0..100mm/h.
00AP01000 Sets the measuring range of the precipitation intensity to
0..1000mm/h.
Value range: 0..1000[mm/h]
Initial value: 100
Command AQ
<id>AQ<para5> Sets measuring range of daily sum of precipitation [mm/d] for the
analogue output.
Description: This command determines the final value of measuring range of the
precipitation daily sum. With exceeding the final value the automatic summation
occurs again from „0“. The sum is reset at 00:00:00h.
00AP00010 Sets the measuring range of the precipitation daily sum to 0..10
mm/d.
Value range: 10..100 [mm/d]
Initial value: 100
Command AR
<id>AR<para5> Scale the analogue wind speed output (Analogue Range).
Description: Determines the measuring range final value for the analogue wind velocity
output. The standard CLIMA SENSOR US scales the wind speed as follows:
0..10V corresponds to 0..60m/s.
It may however also be advisable to scale the wind speed of 0..30m/s:
0..10V correspond to 0..30m/s.
The end of the measuring range is specified with this parameter. Specification is
made in m/s.
1..80: Specifies of the end of the measuring range for wind speed (WS).
If the command AR00045 is input for example, 10V corresponds to a wind
speed of 45m/s.
Value range: 1..80[m/s]
Initial value: 60
Command AS
<id>AS<para6> Test the analogue outputs (Analogue Static output).
Description: By means of this command the analogue outputs can be set temporarily, e.g.
for a test, to a required fixed value.
00AS902500 Sets the analogue outputs to 2500mV.
00AS105000 Sets the analogue WS output to 5000mV.
00AS210000 Sets the analogue WD output to 10000mV.
00AS900000 Sets the analogue outputs to 0mV.
00AS Resets the analogue outputs to normal mode.
Value range: 0..910000
Command AT
<id>AT<para5> Adjust the measuring range of the air temperature [°C] for analogue output.
Description: This command is used to specify the output range for the air temperature.
00APsxxyy s : leading sign of lower temperature
xx: lower terminal value of temperature
yy: upper terminal value of temperature
00AP14060 Sets the measuring range of the temperature to -40...+60°C
00AP13070 Sets the measuring range of the temperature to -30...+70°C
Value range: s 0..1 1 = negative leading sign

xx 0..50
yy 50..90
Initial value: 14060 output range -40°C..+60°C
Command AV
<id>AV<para5> Averaging period (Average).
Access: User mode.
Description: This command determines the period when the CLIMA SENSOR US averages
all measuring values.
The wind measuring values are gliding-averaged, corresponding to WMO-
regulation acc. to the FIFO method. No gust is calculated for averaging times
below 3s!
Parameter for AV Selected averaging time
0 No averaging
1 Averaging over 100ms
10..6000 Averaging over 1..600.0s
Table 10: Selection of averaging periods with parameter AV
The averaging memory is designed as a sliding memory.

On start-up the data of the averaging memory is instantly valid. Averaging is
performed immediately using the measured values available.
Initial value: 10
Command BO
<id>BO<para5> Calculation method of the total brightness (Brightness Option).
Description: Defines the calculation of the total brightness from the values of the 4 single
sensors.
0: Greatest value of the four sensors.
1: Vectorial sum from both adjacent sensors
with the maximum measured brightness.
Value range: 0..1
Initial value: 0
Command BP
<id>BP<para5> Determines the parity of the serial interface (Baud Parity)
Description: Parameter 7: parity 7E1 Parameter 8: parity 8N1-
Parameter 9: Parity 8E1 Parameter 10: Parität 8N2
Note: Parameter 7 (parity 7E1) is only allowed for Thies mode
Value range: 7..10
Initial value: 8
Command BR
<id>BR<para5> Select baud rate (Baud Rate)
Description: CLIMA SENSOR US communication can take place at different baud rates.
The following baud rates are defined for BR:
12: 1200 baud

24: 2400 baud
48: 4800 baud
96: 9600 baud
192: 19200 baud
384: 38400 baud
576: 57600 baud
1152: 115200 baud
2304: 230400 baud
4608: 460800 baud
9216: 921600 baud
Table 11: List of baud rates with telegram BR
If the baud rate is changed, the CLIMA SENSOR US will return the value of the new baud rate
selected in the baud rate set previously to show command acceptance.
When the baud rate is queried with Command BR, the CLIMA SENSOR US returns the baud rate last
programmed and the selected parity.
See also Command BP.
Example: 00BR
!00BR00096
Actual baud rate -> 9600 8N1
Initial value: 96
Command BT
<id>BT<para5> Activating and deactivating of the 120-ohms load resistance on the serial
interface (Bus Termination)
Description: Command for connecting / disconnecting a load resistance of approx 120ohms
on the RS485-wire
0: Bus termination off.
1: Bus termination on.
Initial value: 0
Command CI
<id>CI<para5> Select the command interpreter

Description: This command is used to select the required command interpreter.
Parameter Description
0 THIES
1 MODBUS RTU
Value range: 0 to 1
Initial value: 0
Command CS
<id>CS<para5> Save configuration (Configuration Saving).
Description: Command to save the configuration without leaving configuration mode. A new
configuration will only be written to the EEPROM when the command "CS1" or
"KY0" is executed.
Parameter: 1: Save configuration.
Command DM
<id>DM<para5> Duplex mode..
Description: Duplex mode decides the type of physical connection of the serial data
interface. In full duplex mode the send and receive signals are transmitted via
separate pairs of cables. This means it is possible to send and receive signals
simultaneously.
In half duplex mode transmission of the send and receive signals is via the
same pair of cables. (Time multiplex).
0: Half duplex mode (RS485).
1: Full duplex mode (RS485 transmission drivers are switched off if no
data is transmitted).
2: Full duplex mode (RS422 transmission drivers are not switched off).
Value range: 0..2

Initial value: 1
Command DO
<id>DO<para5> Calculation of brightness direction on the analogue output (Direction Option).
Description: The parameter determines the calculation of the analogously output brightness
direction. The brightness direction 0...360° is output respectively as 0...10V.
(see chap. 6.3, table 8).
0: Output of the brightness direction calculated from the measuring
values of the 4 brightness sensors.
1: Azimuth of sun position from the GPS data.
2: When no brightness direction can be determine because of too low
intensities, the azimuthal sun position, calculated from the GPS data,
shall be output instead.
Value range: 0..2

Initial value: 1
Command DT
<id>DT<para5> Date and time stamp (Date and Timestamp).
Description: Adds the date and/or time from the internal real-time clock (see Command RT)
to the output telegrams as well as the GPS position (optional). This information
is always found at the end of the telegram before the check sum.
Examples of telegrams:
TR1 with DT0: 000.1 338 +22.1 *03

TR1 with DT1: 000.1 315 +21.8 21.02.13 08:07:45 *0B
TR1 with DT2: 000.2 360 +22.0 08:09:41 *28
TR1 with DT3: 000.1 349 +22.1 21.02.13 *26
TR1 with DT4: 000.2 031 +22.3 +51.509193 +009.957118 0186 21.02.13 08:10:33 *04
TR1 with DT5: 000.8 310 +22.5 +51.509180 +009.957146 0186 *0B
TR1 with DT6: 000.2 285 +28.4 +51.509153 +009.956990 0165 006.9 114.4 25.02.13
08:10:15 *13
TR1 with DT7: 000.2 279 +28.5 006.9 114.4 25.02.13 08:10:41 *0E
0: No date and time stamp.
1: With date and time stamp.
2: With time stamp.
3: With date stamp.
4: With GPS position (optional) and with date and time stamp.
5: With GPS position (optional).
6: With GPS position, position of the sun (elevation, azimuth) (optional)
and with date and time stamp.
7: With position of the sun (elevation, azimuth) (optional) and with date and
time stamp.
Value range: 0..3
Initial value: See factory setting on supplemental sheet.
Command EI
<id>EI<para5> Analogue value in case of error (Error inversion).
Description: Specifies whether 0 or maximum value is output at the analogue outputs in case
of error. If the CLIMA SENSOR US determines a static error during a
measurement, it will output an error under certain conditions. This output
prevents the user from interpreting incorrect measured values. If the analogue
signals of wind direction and wind speed are used for analysis, the CLIMA
SENSOR US switches the outputs to the maximum or minimum output value in
case of error. This parameter is used to specify whether it is the minimum or
maximum value that is output in such case.
0: Analogue outputs are set to maximum in case of error.
1: Analogue outputs are set to 0 in case of error.
2: Analogue outputs: The wind speed and all optional measured values are
set to minimum (0V) in case of error, and the analogue output for wind
direction is set to maximum (10V) in this case.
3: Analogue outputs: The wind speed and all optional measured values are
set to maximum (10V) in case of error, and the analogue output for wind
direction is set to minimum (0V) in this case.
Value range: 0..3
Initial value: 0
Command ET
<id>ET<para5> Time in ms, until the generic error bit is set (Error Timeout).
Description: Determines, after which time span the generic error bit is set.
The static error bit is always set when the generic error exists more than 60 s.
Special case: With output rates (OR) < 100ms the error basis reduces by the
ratio OR/100.
Value range: 10..60 [s]

Initial value: 30
Command GP
<id>GP<para5> Request GPS data and position of the sun (optional) (GPS).
Description: Query global position (degree of latitude/longitude, height) in the following
format:
"±DD.MMMMMM ±DDD.MMMMMM HHHH" if available.
DD.MMMMMM = decimal degrees.
HHHH = height in metres.
1: Output of sensor position in degrees.
2: Output of sun's position calculated as azimuth 0..360° and elevation +/- 90°.
3: New request for GPS data.
Value range: 0..3
Command HC
<id>HC<para5> Heating Condition.
Description: This command defines the lower threshold of supply voltage, when the heating
is no more activated.
When the supply voltage drops below the set value, the heating is no more
activated. Only when the voltage exceeds the set value by 2 volts, the heating is
reactivated. A request without parameters outputs the currently measured peak
value of the supply voltage in the extended help.
Value range: 5..48 (Volt)
Initial value: 10
Command HH
<id>HH<para5> Help
Description: The command HH allows detailed Help to be switched off (Verbose Mode).
0: Detailed messages in command mode on (Verbose Mode on).
With restart a start-up message is outputted (see chapter 6.1), main
program starts afterwards.
1: Messages switched off, only command echo with '!' e.g. !00TT00001
(verbose mode off).
2: No restart messages output (silent boot mode).
3: All messages and restart-messages deactivated (s. 1+2).
a: The pin assignment is outputted in the standard configuration.
??: A detailed help text is outputted about all available commands.
Value range: 0..3, a, ??
Initial value: 0
Command HP
<id>HP<para5> Lowest heating level (Heating Power) at which the heating system starts up.
Description: This command is used to specify the minimum heating power level in %.
This command is only active when heating control (see Command HT) is
switched on.
0: The heating capacity starts at 1%, and increases depending on the wind
velocity
and falling temperature.
10: The heating capacity starts always at minimum 10%, and increases
depending on
the wind velocity and falling temperature.
Value range: 0..100

Initial value: 10
Command HS
<id>HS<para5> Height Settings.
Description: This command determines if the station height is set manually by the command
“SH”, or automatically acc. to GPS level. The station height is necessary for the
calculation of the air pressure on sea level.
0: The station height is set to “SH”, and is not readjusted by GPS.
1: The station height is averaged, and is stored after14 days as fixed “SH”
parameter, the parameter “HS“ is reset afterwards.
2: As 1, however the parameters are not stored permanently, the height
averaging
starts again after each re-start.
3: Sets the station height acc. to the instantaneous value of the GPS receiver.
Value range: 0..3
Initial value: 1 (only article: 4.9200.xx.xxx and 4.9202.xx.xxx)
Command HT
<id>HT<para5> Heating control (Heating).
Description: In order to avoid a malfunction of the precipitation radar and the brightness
sensors, caused by snowfall and ice formation, the Climasensor Ultrasonic is
equipped with a cover heating.
0: Heating always off.
1: Heating switches on with air temperatures below 5°C.
2: Heating permanently on with a heating power level of 50%.
This setting should only be used for testing and switches
back automatically to "1" when parameters are saved.
3: Heating switches to 100% for 60s.
Value range: 0..3
Initial value: 1
Command ID
<id>ID<para5> CLIMA SENSOR US devices (IDentifier)
Description: This command is used to specify the identification number of the CLIMA
SENSOR US.
The ID is required to address the CLIMA SENSOR US with every command.
Whenever its ID is changed, the CLIMA SENSOR US will respond to its new
identifier immediately.
The ID 99 is an universal ID. Every CLIMA SENSOR US will always respond to
commands with the ID 99 (with the correct baud rate).
The ID 99 must not be used in bus mode under any circumstances.
Example: 00KY04711 Open with user key.
00ID00023 Change ID from 0 to 23.
!00ID00023 CLIMA SENSOR US acknowledges change.
23DM Query of duplex mode with new ID.
!23DM00000 Response from CLIMA SENSOR US.
23ID00000 Change ID from 23 to 0.
!23ID00000 CLIMA SENSOR US acknowledges change.
Value range: 0..99
Initial value: 0
Command II
<id>II<para5> Device identification in the telegram output (Identifier Index)
Description: To switch on the device ID output in the response telegrams.
This allows an unambiguous assignment of the response telegrams. s.a.
Command "ID".
This function applies to the standard telegrams 1,2,3,4,6,7.
0: no additional ID at the beginning of the message
1: Device identification is output at the beginning of the telegram after the
STX
2: the serial number is output at the telegram end
3. Device identification is output at the beginning and the serial number at the
end of a standard telegram
Initial value: 0
Command KY
<id>KY<para5> Access mode (Key).
Access: Query mode.
Description: When editing the parameters of the CLIMA SENSOR US access authorisations
are required for most commands. This prevents any accidental change in
parameters. Access consists of three levels:
• Query mode "0"
• User mode "1"
• Configuration mode "4711"
0: Query mode
Parameters which have no access restrictions are those not stored in
the EEPROM, e.g. cyclic telegram enquiry or output of system status.
1: User mode (USER ACCESS)
The user key protects parameters, which influence the behaviour of the
CLIMA SENSOR US, e.g. averaging period and baud rate. The user
can change these parameters but should realise that this will modify the
behaviour of the CLIMA SENSOR US.
Before any change it is recommended using the command SS to output
and then save the current configuration.
4711: Configuration mode (ADMIN ACCESS)
Parameters protected with this key are only available to the administrator. They
were set as defaults at the factory.
If the user switches from a higher access mode to the query mode by
command, e.g.: with "00KY0", the edited parameters will be permanently stored
in the EEPROM. Query mode is always switched on after a restart.
Value range: 0,1,4711
Initial value 0
Command MC
<id>MC<para5> Magnetic compass correction optional.
Description: With the magnetic compass correction a constant angle is added to the
measured direction of the magnetic compass.
The parameter serves for compensating a magnetic variation. The direction of
the
magnetic compass can be used for automatic north correction of wind direction
and direction of brightness. See also command NC.
Value range: 0..359 [°]
Initial value: 0
Command MD
<id>MD>>para5> Measuring interval of the complete wind measurement (Measurement Delay).
Description: Specifies the time in increments of 10ms from the start of one measuring cycle
(4 TOF) to the start of the next. In standard mode the time is 20ms so that a
complete data record is generated from all sensors every 20ms.
Initial value: 2
Command NC
<id>NC<para5> North Correction of the wind direction and direction of brightness.
Description: With the north correction a constant angle is added to the measured wind
direction. The parameter is used to correct electronically a possible alignment
error subsequently after mounting. If the CLIMA SENSOR, for example, is not
aligned directly to north but to northeast, the wind direction always indicates 45°
too little. In this case a north correction of 45 must be set.
North correction influences the wind directions output in the data telegrams as
well as the analogue output values.
1000 : Automatic north correction via magnetic compass (optional), see also
command MC.
0..359: Set north correction in °.
Value range: 0..359 / 1000
Initial value: 0
Command OL
<id>OL<para5> Output link (Output Link).
Description: This command can be used to link optional measured values to the analogue
outputs 4-8.
Parameter: 1: Linked to relative humidity.
2: Linked to air pressure.
3: Linked to brightness from north.
4: Linked to brightness from east.
5: Linked to brightness from south.
6: Linked to brightness from west.
7: Linked to brightness (see Command BO).
8: Linked to direction of brightness or resp. azimuth (see command DO).
9: Linked to precipitation intensity or precipitation status, see command
AP.
0: Linked to precipitation sum.
The position of the parameter from left to right describes the numbers 4-8 of the
relevant output.
Example: OL=12789 means: output 4 (PIN:N) = relative humidity
output 5 (PIN:C) = air pressure
output 6 (PIN:B) = brightness
output 7 (PIN:A) = direction of brightness
output 8 (PIN:P) = precipitation intensity
Note: The first 3 measured values have fixed linking to the
analogue outputs, cannot be changed and are linked as follows:
output 1 (PIN:T) = wind speed
output 2 (PIN:S) = wind direction
output 3 (PIN:O) = temperature / virtual
temperature
Value range: 0...99999
Initial value: 12789
Command OP
<id>OP<para5> Possible parameter for the output of calculated values (Optional Param.)
Description: By means of this parameter, it is possible to output additionally to each telegram
– excepted the NMEA telegram (TR5/TT5) the parameters stated below. The
output is carried out always after the measuring values, and before date/time
resp. before the checksum, see parameter DT. The order is defined by the
position from left to right in the parameter. When the parameter OP=14, first,
the value „absolute humidity“ is added to the measuring values, and then the
value “heat index temperature”.
0: No additional values in the output telegram (off).
1: Output of the calculated absolute humidity.
2: Output dew point temperature.
3: Output of wind-chill temperature (valid if the air temperature <10°C).
4: Output of heat index temperature (valid if the air temperature >26°C
and rel. humidity >40%).
5: Output of direction of magnetic compass (optional).
Value range: 00000...55555
Initial value: 0 (see factory setting: supplement sheet)
Command OR
<id>OR<para5> Telegram output interval (Output Rate).
Description: When the telegram output is autonomous, the time distance between the
telegrams is specified by means of this parameter. The selection is carried out
in increments of milliseconds. If the output rate is higher than the data
transmission speed, the upcoming output is rejected. If the output repetition rate
is several times faster than the measuring value acquisition, the available
measuring values are double- or multiple-output.
10..60000 Specifies the output interval in milliseconds.
Value range: 0..60000 [ms]
Initial value: 1000 (see factory setting: supplement sheet).
Command OS
<id>OS<para5> Meas. Unit of the wind speed output (Output Scale)
Description: This command specifies the unit used for output of the wind speed in the serial
telegram. Different units of measurement are available for this purpose.
Parameter Meas. unit Conversion factor referred to m/s
0 m/s 1
1 Km/h 1m/s => 3.6km/h
2 miles/h 1m/s => 2.236936292 miles/h
3 Knots 1m/s => 1.94253590 knots
Table 12: Conversion factors between different wind speeds
Value range: 0..3

Initial value: 0
Command PE
<id>PE<para5> Minimum number of drops or particles (Precipitation Events), to recognize begin
of precipitation.
Precipitation events above precipitation-intensity-threshold (Precipitation Events).
Description: Determines the number of precipitation events above threshold within the last
minute, above which precipitation is reported. (s. command PT).
Value range: 2..30
Initial value: 16
Command PH
<id>PH<para5> Precipitation-volume-threshold of drops or hail high single volume (Precipitation
High).
Description: Sets the threshold for a 2-second-volume in µm.
This threshold is required for the precipitation start detection for ex. at rain with
big drops at rare intervals or hail (see also command PN).
Value range: 100..600 Volume of single particle in μm.
Initial value: 260
Command PN
<id>PN<para5> Number of precipitation events with high single volume (Precipitation Number).
Description: Determines the number of threshold within the last minute, which are required
before precipitation is reported. (s. command PH).
Value range 1..15
Initial value: 2
Command PT
<id>PT<para5> Precipitation-intensity-threshold for the precipitation status flag.
Description: Sets the threshold of the precipitation intensity in µm, when the status flag is set
to “1”. In addition, the status flag can be linked to a precipitation event counter.
This threshold is required for the precipitation start detection for ex. with drizzle
(see also command PE).
1..200 Threshold of intensity in µm/h. The status flag is set at this threshold or
by the event counter.
Initial value: 10
Command RD
<id>RD<para5> Delayed response (Response Delay).
Description: The response of the CLIMA SENSOR US is delayed by the time specified in ms
with a command via the serial interface.
The minimum delay time from the end of the last character of the request
telegram until transmission of the first character of the response telegram is
5ms.
For the half duplex mode we recommend RD=20 in order to guarantee a
smooth communication with diverse interface converters.
Value range: 5...1000 [ms]
Initial value: 5
Command RS
<id>RS<para5> Warm-boot CLIMA SENSOR US (Reset).
Description: The CLIMA SENSOR US is restarted on transmission of this command.
1: The CLIMA SENSOR US performs a warm boot, behaving as if the
supply voltage had just been connected.
2: Resets the precipitation sum.
Value range: 1..2
Command RT
<id>RT<para7> Used to set the real-time clock of the CLIMA SENSOR US (Real Time).
Description: Output and setting of time and date of CLIMA SENSOR US.
0: Synchronization of date and time deactivated by GPS information.
1: Synchronizes seconds acc. to GPS every day at 3:30:30h.
2: Synchronizes seconds and minutes by GPS every day at 3:30:30h.
3: Synchronizes time and date by GPS every day at 3:30:30h.
Manual commands which do not affect the parameter, these commands can be used for the following
situation.
The customer switched off the time synchronization (RT = 0) and would like to set the time manually:
RTT or / and RTD
The customer switched from RT0 to RT> 0 and would like to synchronize immediately after GPS: RTG
or RTS
Command Function
T: System time of CLIMA SENSOR US output in the format:

"hh:mm:ss".
Example for setting the system time to 12 noon: "
00RTT120000"
D: System date of CLIMA SENSOR US output in the format:
"dd:mm:yy".
Example for setting the date to 25.09.2012: "00RTD250912"
G: One-off setting of the time and date acc. to GPS information
(optional).
Time and date are set automatically if a valid GPS time is
received (see also Command "TZ" Time Zone).
S: Minutes and seconds synchronised to GPS time.
Time and date are set automatically if a valid GPS time is
received.
Command SH
<id>SH<para5> Station height to calculate the air pressure at standard elevation zero (NHN).
Description: Input of the station height in meters above sea level for conversion of the air
pressure to sea level.
For an automatic setting of the station height see parameter “HS“.
0...9000: Station height in meters (basis for conversion of the

air pressure to sea level).
Value range: 0
Command SM
<id>SM<para5> Energy saving mode (Sleep Mode).
Description: Entry of the alarm interval for measurement and telegram output.
The Climasensor is called up by the RTC in a specified interval, measures
once, and outputs afterwards the current measuring values via the set telegram.
The heating is deactivated for the sleep mode, and the averaging „AV“ is
switched off, in order to receive actual measuring values.
Normally the analog data outputs will be switched off at entry of sleep mode.
However the analog outputs can be reactivated by the command AO=2.
Important: Even at running sleep mode the daily total and intensity of
precipitation
will be kept and actualized.
0: Energy saving mode off.
1...600: Alarm interval in seconds.
Initial value: 0
Command SN
<id>SN Output of 8-digit serial number (Serial Number).
Access: Query mode.
Description: During factory setting of the device every CLIMA SENSOR US is given a serial
number. This serial number is a unique identifier for the CLIMA SENSOR US.
The CLIMA SENSOR US responds e.g. with the serial number "12345678":
!00SN12345678
Serial number: 12345678 (see also Command HH "Verbose ON")
Command SS
<id>SS<para5> System status (System Status).
Access: Query mode.
Description: Outputs the selected parameters of all commands. All parameters stored in the
EEPROM are output here.
Before editing parameters of the CLIMA SENSOR US, this command should be
used to generate and save a list of the selected parameters, e.g. by copying the
parameters to a text file.
No parameter is necessary when using the command SS. Call-up with the
selected device ID 00 is as follows:
00SS<cr> with <cr> Carriage return (Enter key)
Command ST
<id>ST<para5> Synop status Threshold.
Description: Determines the lower precipitation intensity threshold from on which the Synop
status is output.
Causes the output of the Synop status not before exceeding the set intensity
threshold. The Synop code is detected already with an intensity of 0,001mm/h.
Downstream displays, which output the intensity for ex. only with one decimal
place, could, therefore, indicate a Synop although when the intensity is
displayed with 0,0mm/h.
Setting the threshold to ST=100[µm/h] would output a Synop code only when
the intensity exceeds 0,1mm/h.
Value range: 0...1000 [µm/h]

Initial value: 0
Command SU
<id>SU<para5> Preparation for firmware upload (Software Upload).
Description: Starts the bootloader for the firmware update.
The upload must be started within the stated time period, otherwise the
previous firmware restarts. A started upload must not be interrupted, for ex. by
disconnecting the power supply or interrupting the communication, as otherwise
the firmware is not loaded completely, and the firmware of the CLIMA SENSOR
US would possibly be no longer executable. It should then be sent to the
manufacturer.
The baud rate should be within a range from 4800Bd to 115200Bd 8N1, and
with upload should correspond to the upper pc board (top) of the
communication baud rate (see BR).
With the firmware upload of the lower pc board (bottom), the baud rate is
arranged through the upload program “FlashMagic”, regardless of the
communication baud rate.
For a firmware update in bus mode all other instruments should be removed
from the bus, in order to avoid an interference of the upload.
Important: The power supply and the communication must not be disconnected or
interrupted during the firmware upload.
For the firmware update in half-duplex mode the echo mode of the
interface converter must be activated.
B4711: Starts the bootloader for firmware update of the lower pc board
Timeout for starting the upload 6min.
T4711: Starts the bootloader for firmware update of the upper pc board
Timeout for starting the upload 2min.
Command SV
<id>SV<para5> Version of software (Software Version).
Access: Query mode.
Description: Without parameter the command outputs the software version.
1: Output of the detailed start message included the software version.
Command TA
<id>TA Thies article number.
Access: Query mode.
Description: Without parameter the factory-determined Thies article number is output without
the leading 4 e.g.. 920000000, for 4.9200.00.000.
1: Output of the first 5 characters of the Thies article number e.g.
„49200“.
2: Output of the last 5 characters of the Thies article number, e.g.
„00000“.
Command TI
<id>TI<para5> Telegram information.
Access: Query mode.
Description: Telegram information about the type of measured value is output in abbreviated
form.
Value range: 1,2,3,4,5,6,14 valid telegrams; see also Command TR.
Command TR
<id>TR<para5> Telegram request (Telegram Request).
Access: Query mode.
Description: The command TR can be used to specifically request a telegram from the
CLIMA SENSOR US. The device offers a series of predefined telegrams.
With a telegram request the response time of the CLIMA SENSOR US is the
delay time from the last character of the request telegram until transmission of
the first character of the response telegram. The minimum delay is 5msec and
can be selected from 5...1000 ms using Command RD.
1: VDT telegram (wind speed, wind direction and temperature).
2: VDTHP telegram (wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative
humidity and air pressure).
3: VDTBDRE telegram (wind speed, wind direction, temperature,
brightness, Brightness direction, precipitation intensity / status).
4: VDTHPBDRE (wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative
humidity, air pressure, brightness, brightness direction, precipitation
intensity / status).
5: NMEA V2.0.
6: Extended telegram.
7: Same as telegram 6 with additional gust.
14: Scientific diagnostics telegram.
Value range: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,14

Initial value: No initial value.
Command TT
<id>TT<para5> Autonomous telegram output (Telegram Transmission).
Access: User mode.
Description: Specifies the number of the telegram that the CLIMA SENSOR US
autonomously transmits on a cyclic basis. The same telegrams are available as
described under Command TR. The time interval in which telegrams are
transmitted is specified with Command OR.
Autonomous transmission is only possible in full duplex mode; see Command
DM.
If TT = 0, autonomous telegram output is switched off.
Value range: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,14
Initial value: See factory settings on the supplement sheet.
Command TZ
<id>TZ<para5> Setting of the instrument on local time by entering the time difference to UTC.
Description: Selects an hourly offset of the local time to the UTC time of the GPS time
signal.
Is required for automatic time / date setting with the command "RTG".
0: No time correction.
23: UTC time -1 hour.
24: UTC time.
25: UTC time +1hour.
Value range: 0..47
Initial value: 0
11 Appendix 1 Predefined data telegrams
Note:
The date and time stamp, see also command „DT“, this information is
always found at the end of the telegram before the check sum.
If you are using the command "II", the telegram shifts by 3 to 9 characters
from the position of the command "II" depending on which parameter is
executed by command "II".
11.1 Telegram 1 VDT

Wind speed, Wind direction and Temperature
Command: TR1 / Command: TT1 (with DT=0, see also Command DT and OP=0,
see also Command OP and Command II=0; see also Command II).
Telegram structure:
Position Length Example Description Meas. error

1 1 <STX> Start of Text character (HEX 02). <STX>
2 5 ## # .# Wind speed unit [m/s], see Command OS. F F F .F
7 1 ’ ’ Blank character (HEX 20). ’ ’
8 3 ## # Wind direction [°]. FFF
12 5 ## # .# Temperature [°C]. F F F .F
18 1 * Asterisk (identifier for following check sum). ’ *’
19 2 CC Check sum (XOR). CC
21 1 <CR> Carriage return (HEX 0D). <CR>
22 1 <ETX> End of TeXt character (HEX 03). <ETX>
Extension of telegram possible to include date and time; s. section 9, Command DT.
11.2 Telegram 2 VDTHP
Wind speed, Wind direction, Temperature, Relative humidity and Air pressure
Telegram structure:

18 3 ## # Relative humidity [%]. FFF
22 6 ## # #. # Air pressure [hPa]. F F F .F
33 1 <ETX> End of Text character (HEX 03). <ETX>
Missing measuring values by partial expansion stage are marked by „F“ as „measuring value
error“.
11.3 Telegram 3 VDTBDRE
Wind speed, Wind direction, Temperature, Brightness, Brightness direction,
Precipitation intensity / status
Telegram structure:

18 6 ## # ## # Brightness max. / vectorial sum [lux] (s. FFFFFF
Command BO).
25 3 ## # Direction of brightness [°]. FFF
29 7 ## # .# # # Precipitation intensity [mm/h]. F F F .F F F
37 1 # Precipitation event [0/1]. F
error“.
11.4 Telegram 4 VDTHPBDRE
Wind speed, Wind direction, Temperature, Relative humidity, Air pressure, Brightness,
Brightness direction, Precipitation intensity / status
Telegram structure:

18 3 ## # Relative humidity [%]. FFF
22 6 ## # #. # Air pressure [hPa]. FFFF.F
29 6 ## # ## # Max. brightness / vectorial sum [lux] (s. FFFFF
Command BO).
36 3 ## # Direction of brightness [°]. FFF
40 7 ## # .# # # Precipitation intensity [mm/h]. F F F .F F F
48 1 # Precipitation event [0/1]. F
error“.
11.5 Telegram 5 NMEA - WIND
NMEA V 2.0
Command: TR5 / Command: TT5
Telegram structure:
Position Length Example Description

1 6 $WIMWV NMEA identifier.
7 1 , Comma (HEX 2C).
8 5 DD D. D Wind direction [°].
14 1 R (HEX 52).
16 5 V V V. V Wind speed.
22 1 U Unit: K, N, M, S = km/h, knots, m/s, mph.
24 1 A A, V A = valid, V = invalid.
25 1 * Check sum identifier (HEX 2A).
26 2 CC Check sum in hexadecimal format.
28 1 <CR> Carriage return (HEX 0D).
29 1 < LF> Line feed (HEX 0A).
Telegram structure in case of error:

1 6 $WIMWV NMEA identifier.
9 1 R (HEX 52).
12 1 U Unit: K, N, M, S = km/h, knots, m/s, mph.
14 1 A A, V A = valid, V = invalid.
15 1 * Check sum identifier (HEX 2A).
16 2 CC Check sum in hexadecimal format.
18 1 <CR> Carriage return (HEX 0D)
19 1 < LF> Line feed (HEX 0A)
11.6 Telegram 6
Brightness direction, Precipitation status / intensity and Daily total
Telegram structure:

1 1 <STX> Start of Text character (HEX 02) <STX>
2 5 ## # .# Wind speed unit [m/s], see Command OS F F F .F
7 1 ’ ’ Blank character (HEX 20) ’ ’
8 3 ## # Wind direction [°] FFF
12 5 ## # .# Temperature [°C] F F F .F
18 3 ## # Relative humidity [%] FFF
22 6 ## # #. # Air pressure [hPa] FFFF.F
29 6 ## # ## # Brightness north [lux] FFFFFF
36 6 ## # ## # Brightness east [lux] FFFFFF
43 6 ## # ## # Brightness south [lux] FFFFFF
50 6 ## # ## # Brightness west [lux] FFFFFF
57 6 ## # ## # Brightness max. value / vectorial sum [lux] (s. FFFFFF
Command BO)
64 3 ## # Direction of brightness [°] FFF
68 1 # Precipitation event [0/1] F
70 7 ## # .# # # Precipitation intensity [mm/h] F F F .F F F
78 6 ## # .# # Total precipitation [mm/d] F F F .F F
85 2 ## Synop (Table 1, section 3.5.2) FF
88 1 * Asterisk (identifier for following check sum) *
89 2 CC Check sum (XOR) CC
91 1 <CR> Carriage return (HEX 0D) <CR>
92 1 <ETX> End of TeXt character (HEX 03) <ETX>
The precipitation sum [mm/d] is reset at 00:00 o’clock the next day!
error“.
Brightness direction, Precipitation status / Intensity and Daily total with GPS position
and Time of day
Command: TR6 / Command: TT6 (preselected telegram with DT=6, see also Command DT
and OP=0, see also Command OP)
Telegram structure:

1 1 <STX> Start of Text character (HEX 02) <STX>
2 5 ## # .# Wind speed unit [m/s], see Command OS ## # .#
8 3 ## # Wind direction [°] ## #
12 5 ## # .# Temperature [°C] ## # .#
18 3 ## # Relative humidity [%] ## #
22 6 ## # #. # Air pressure [hPa] ## # #. #
29 6 ## # ## # Brightness north [lux] ## # ## #
36 6 ## # ## # Brightness east [lux] ## # ## #
43 6 ## # ## # Brightness south [lux] ## # ## #
50 6 ## # ## # Brightness west [lux] ## # ## #
57 6 ## # ## # Brightness max. value / vectorial sum [lux] ## # ## #
(s. Command BO)
64 3 ## # Direction of brightness [°] ## #
68 1 # Precipitation event [0/1] #
70 7 ## # .# # # Precipitation intensity [mm/h] ## # .# # #
78 6 ## # .# # Total precipitation [mm/d] ## # .# #
85 2 ## Synop (Table 1, section 3.5.2) ##
88 10 ## # .# # ## # # Degree of latitude [°] (GPS position) ## # .# # ## # #
99 11 ## # #. # ## # ## Degree of longitude [°] (GPS position) ## # #. # ## # ##
111 4 ## # # Height of sensor referred to sea level [m] ## # #
116 5 ## # .# Position of the sun, elevation [°] (- ## # .#
90°...+90°=zenith)
122 5 ## # .# Position of the sun, azimuth [°] (0° = ## # .#
north ; 180° = south)
128 8 ## . ## .# # Date, day.month.year (dd.mm.yy) ## . ## .# #
137 8 ## : ## :# # Time of day, hour:minute:second ## : ## :# #
(hh:mm:ss)
146 1 * Asterisk (identifier for following check *
sum)
147 2 CC Check sum (XOR, initial value HEX 00) CC
149 1 <CR> Carriage return (HEX 0D) <CR>
150 1 <ETX> End of Text character (HEX 03) <ETX>
11.7 Telegram 7
Like telegram 6 with additional gust
Command: TR7 / command: TT7 (with DT=0, s. a. command DT and OP=0,
see also command OP and Command II=0; see also Command II).
Telegram construction:
Position Length Example Description Meas. value

error
1 1 <STX> Start of text signs (HEX 02) <STX>
2 5 ## # .# Wind velocity unit [m/s], s. command OS F F F .F
7 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
8 5 ## # .# Gust unit like wind velocity F F F .F
13 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
14 3 ## # Wind direction [°] FFF
17 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
18 3 ## # Wind direction of gust [°] FFF
21 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
22 5 ## # .# Temperature [°C] F F F .F
27 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
28 3 ## # relative humidity [%] FFF
31 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
32 6 ## # #. # Air pressure [hPa] F F F F. F
38 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
39 6 ## # ## # Brightness north [lux] F F F FFF
45 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
46 6 ## # ## # Brightness east [lux] F F F FFF
52 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
53 6 ## # ## # Brightness south [lux] F F F FFF
59 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
60 6 ## # ## # Brightness west [lux] F F F FFF
66 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
Position Length Example Description Meas. value
error
67 6 ## # ## # Brightness max. value/vectorial sum [lux] (s. F F F FFF
command BO)
73 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
74 3 ## # Direction of brightness [°] FFF
77 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
78 1 # Precipitation event [0/1] F
79 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
80 7 ## # .# # # Precipitation intensity[mm/h] F F F .F FF
87 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
88 6 ## # .# # Precipitation total [mm/d] F F F .F F
94 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
95 2 ## Synop (table 1, chapter 3.5.2) FF
97 1 ’ ’ space (HEX 20) ’ ’
98 1 * Star (marking for following checksum) *
99 2 CC Checksum (XOR) CC
101 1 <CR> Carriage Return (HEX 0D) <CR>
102 1 <ETX> End of Text signs (HEX 03) <ETX>
The precipitation total [mm/d] is reset at 00:00 o’clock of the next day!
Missing measuring values by partial expansion stage are marked with „F“ like „measuring
value error“.
Extension of telegram by time and date is possible s. chapter 9. command DT.
11.8 Telegram 14 Scientific telegram
Scientific diagnostics telegram
Command: TR14 / Command: TT14 (with DT=0, s. a. Command DT and OP=0,
see also Command OP)
Telegram Length Example Description
structure:
Position
1 5 V V. V V Wind speed unit [m/s], see Command OS
6 1 ; Semicolon (HEX 3B)
7 5 DD D. D Wind direction [°]
13 5 + VT .x Virtual temperature [°C]
19 5 SNx x x Propagation time converter 3 towards converter 1 (south
to north)
25 5 W Ex x x Propagation time converter 4 towards converter 2 (west to
east)
31 5 NSx x x Propagation time converter 1 towards converter 3 (north
to south)
37 5 E Wx x x Propagation time converter 2 towards converter 4 (east to
west)
43 2 BU Measured value buffer content level 0..99%
46 1 H Heating requirement
48 5 + RT. C Calculated air temperature [°C]
54 5 +TT.S Temperature uncompensated [°C]
60 5 HU M. S Relative humidity uncompensated [%]
66 5 HU M. C Calculated relative humidity [%]
72 6 PR E S S . B Air pressure [hPa]
79 6 br ig h N Brightness north [lux]
86 6 br ig h E Brightness east [lux]
93 6 br ig h S Brightness south [lux]
100 6 br ig h W Brightness west [lux]
107 6 br _s u m Brightness max. value / vectorial sum [lux] (s. Command
BO)
114 3 dd d Direction of brightness [°]
118 8 RR RR .R RR Precipitation intensity [mm/h]
127 1 # Precipitation event [0/1]
129 5 +TT.n Temperature in housing [°C]
135 4 VC .C Supply voltage [V]
140 7 LCx x x x x Internal counter [ms]
147 1 * Asterisk (identifier for following check sum)
148 2 CC Check sum (XOR, initial value HEX 00)
150 1 <CR> Carriage return (HEX 0D)
151 1 <LF> Line feed (HEX 0A)
Example of a telegram:
02.42;242.5;+24.8;20451;20380;20538;20530;99;0;+24.1;+24.3;022.2;022.4;1000.4;000924;
000583;000331;000423;000924;015;000.000;0;+25.8;23.8;3210198*2F<CR><LF>
Extension of telegram possible to include date and time; s. section 9, Command DT:
00.21;320.8;+23.5;20548;20497;20533;20511;99;0;+22.8;+24.3;022.2;024.3;1000.4;000895;
000561;000338;000442;000895;012;000.000;0;+25.8;23.8;3250229;20.02.13;14:28:33*21
Incorrect values are indicated by : "???.?" or "!!!.!" in the telegram.
11.9 Telegram Addition by Parameter OP
By means of this parameter, it is possible to output additionally to each telegram – excepted the
NMEA telegram (TR5/TT5) – the absolute humidity and/or the dew point temperature, wind chill, heat
index and direction of magnetic compass. The output is carried out always after the measuring values,
and before date/time resp. before the checksum if DT=0.
By “OP=12345“, all parameters are delivered in the order of the following table.
The order and number of the optional parameters can be determined randomly by command OP.
Telegram construction:
Length Example Description Meas. value error

--- s. Telegram Last measuring value of set telegram. s. Telegram
1 ’ ’ or ; space (pre-set telegram separator). ‘ ‘ or ;
4 ## . # Absolute humidity [g/m³]. F F .F
5 ## # .# Dew point temperature [°C]. F F F .F
5 ## # .# Wind chill temperature [°C]. F F F .F
5 ## # .# Heat index temperature [°C]. F F F .F
5 ## # .# Direction of magnetic compass [°] (optional). F F F .F
--- s. Telegram Date/time if DT>0, or checksum. s. Telegram
12 Technical Data
Attention:
For the actual scaling of the analogue outputs, please refer to the
supplementary sheet "Factory setting" on delivery or Table 9.
Parameter
Wind velocity 1 Measuring range 0.01 ... 60m/s
Scaling of analogue output freely selectable.
Accuracy ≤5m/s: ±0.3m/s (rms - mean over 360°).
5 ... ±3% of measured value (rms - mean over
60m/s: 360°)
Resolution 0.1m/s: in telegrams 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
0.01m/s: in telegram 14
Wind direction 1 Measuring range 0 ... 360°
Accuracy ±2.0° with WS >2m/s
Resolution 1°: in telegrams 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
0.1°: in telegrams 5, 14
Acoustic virtual Measuring range -50 ... +80°C
temperature 2
Accuracy ±0,5K at absolutely dry air in the range of 20°C.
The acoustic temperature is not suitable for the exact measurement
of air temperature. It serves exclusively for the verification of the
acquired wind measuring values
Resolution 0.1K
3
Air temperature Measuring range -50 …+80°C
Accuracy ±0.3K @ 25°C
±0,5K @ -45 … 60°C
±1.0K @ -50 … +80°C
Resolution 0.1K
Long-term stability < 0.04K per year.
Air humidity, Measuring range 0 …100% relative humidity.
relative 3
Accuracy ±1.8% of 10 … 90%, ±3.0% of 0 … 100%
Long-term stability <0.5% per year.
Resolution 0.1%
Air pressure 3 Measuring range 260 … 1260hPa
Accuracy typ. ± 0,25hPa @ -20 … +80°C @ 800…1100hPa
typ. ± 0,50hPa @ -20 … +80°C @ 600…1100hPa
typ. ± 1,00hPa @ -50 … -20°C @ 600…800hPa
Resolution 0,1hPa
Long-term stability typ. ± 0,3hPa pro Jahr
4
Brightness Measuring range 1lux …150klux.
Accuracy 3% of relative measured value.
Resolution Approx. 0,3% of measuring value.
Brightness Measuring range 0 … 360°, 0° ≙ Brightness <10kLux
direction 4
Accuracy Typically <2° in direct sunlight without clouds
Precipitation 5 Measuring ranges:

Intensities 0.001 … 999mm/h
Resolution intensity 0.001mm/h
Daily total 0.01 … 999mm
Resolution daily 0.01mm
total
Droplet size 0.25 … 5.0mm, large as hail.
Accuracy with With 95% of the precipitations deviations less than 15%
precipitation compared with Thies Laser Precipitation Monitor
(Reference).
Type of precipitation Rain, snow, sleet, ice crystals, hail.
Electr. compass 6 Measuring range 1 … 360°

Differential angle of
instrument north
marking to magnetic
north pole
Accuracy Typically <2° in magnetically undisturbed environment.
Resolution 0.1°
Derivative
Parameter
Absolute Humidity Measuring Range: 0 …10,00g/m³
3
Resolution: 0.01g/m³
Dew point Measuring range: Data see „Air Temperature“
temperature 3 Accuracy:
Resolution:
Windchill Measuring range: Data see „Air Temperature“
Remark: measuring Resolution:
value valid only from
≤10°C
Heat index Measuring range: Data see „Air Temperature“
Remark: measuring Resolution:
value valid only from
≥26°C
Direction of Measuring range: 1 … 360°
magnetic compass Accuracy: Typ. <2° in magnetically undisturbed surroundings.
(optionally) 6 Resolution: 0.1°
Data output digital Interface RS 485 / RS 422
7
Electrically isolated from supply
Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200,
230400, 460800, 921600 selectable
Output Instantaneous values, sliding means from 100msec
to 10 min in increments of 100msec freely selectable.
Output rate One per 20 msec to one per 60 seconds in increments
of 1 msec freely selectable.
Protocol ASCII- Thies-Format and MODBUS RTU

Parameter All a/m parameters, including derivative parameters,
are depending on the respective model.
Data output Electrical outputs 0 ... 10V
analogue 7 Electrically isolated from supply.
Attention:
For the actual scaling of the analogue outputs, please refer to the supplementary sheet "Factory
setting" on delivery or Table 9.
Quantity max. 8
Burden Permissible burden on voltage output: ≥2000Ω.
Output Instantaneous values, sliding means from 100msec to
2min in increments of 100msec freely selectable.
Output rate Update rate 10msec.
Resolution 16bit
Parameter @ 4.9200.00.00x :
WV, WD, Temp., Rel. H., Air Pressure; Brightness,
Direction of brightness, Precipitation
@ 4.9201.00.00x :
WV, WD, Temp., Rel. H., Air Pressure
@ 4.9202.00.00x :
WV, WD, Brightness, Precipitation
@ 4.9203.00.00x :
WV, WD,
General Internal measuring Wind: up to 500 propagation time measurements per
rate second, up to 125 complete measuring
sequences/second incl. calculations.
Temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation,
brightness:
updated 1x a second.
Bus mode Bus mode with up to 99 devices possible.
Firmware update Firmware update via RS422/485 with 4800 Bd..115200
Bd 8N1 in full duplex and half duplex mode.
Temperature range Operating temperature -50 ... +80°C
Storage temperature -55 ... +80°C
Operating voltage Supply without 6 ... 40V DC or 10 ... 28V AC 50Hz / 60Hz
cover heating typ. 50mA @ 24V
Operating voltage Supply with cover 24V AC/DC ±15%, 25VA typically @ 24V nominal
heating (execution only 4.9200.00.00x, 4.9202.00.00x)
Type of protection IP 67 (when mounted correctly, see section
"Preparation for operation").
Housing 4.92xx.xx.xxx Plastic: LEXAN (polycarbonate, UV-stabilised) impact
and weather-resistant.
Mounting e.g. on mast tube outer-Ø 48 … 49mm, inner-Ø >30mm
Type of connection 19 pin plug connection.
Weight Approx. 900g (full version).
1),2), 3), 4), 5), 6),7) @ 4.9200.00.00x
1), 2), 3), 7) @ 4.9201.00.00x
1), 2), 4), 5), 7) @ 4.9202.00.00x
1), 2), 7) @ 4.9203.00.00x
13 Accessories (available as optional features)
Connecting cable, complete 509311 10m, 16-pin cable (16x0.25) with socket outlet
on transmitter side.
Connecting cable, complete 509427 10m, 8-pin cable (8x0.25) with socket outlet
on transmitter side.
PC program Meteo- Online 9.1700.98.001 For visualising and archiving measured data
on a PC with WIN7.
Interface converter 9.1702.40.002 For signal conversion: RS232/ 422/ 485 to
USB.
Power supply unit 9.3389.20.000 For power supply to the
CLIMA SENSOR US.
Primary: 230V AC / 115V AC.
Secondary: 24V AC, 30VA.
Lightning rod 4.3100.99.000 To protect the sensors.
Other accessories available on request.
14 Dimension drawing
15 EC-Declaration of Conformity
Please contact us for your system requirements.
We advise you gladly.
ADOLF THIES GMBH & CO. KG

Meteorology and environmental metrology
Hauptstraße 76 · 37083 Göttingen · Germany
Phone +49 551 79001-0 · Fax +49 551 79001-65
info@thiesclima.com
www.thiesclima.com

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Instruction for Use

Dok. No. 021690/11/19

THE WORLD OF WEATHER DATA

Instructions for use

is documented in the supplementary sheet with the factory settings.

The options for data output are

The other 5 voltage outputs are predefined for:

The CLIMA SENSOR US is equipped with a built-in heating system.

Measuring principle: Wind speed and direction

Measuring principle: Acoustic virtual temperature

3.2 Temperature and humidity measurement:

3.3 Air pressure:

Measuring principle: Precipitation:

Synop Code wawa Meaning

Table 1: Synop Code table

Special requirements by the electronic magnetic field compass:

5 Installation of CLIMA SENSOR US

5.1 Mechanical Mounting

Proper installation of the CLIMA SENSOR US is carried

For exact determination of the wind and Brightness

The lower edge of the sensor base is equipped with a

5.3 Electrical installation

Cable, cable preparation, connector installation

1. Strip over L = 33mm.

5. Engage distance sleeve and

6. Slide assembled unit backwards over

8. Slide assembled unit forwards until it

10. Insert assembled unit in carrier sleeve.

Electrical connection View of solder

Connection diagram for 8-core cable (function example)

Electrical connection View of solder

* Reverse voltage protection.

Connection with optional 8-core cable 509427

7 Storage and Handling

Special requirements by the electronic magnetic field compass:

8.1 Command interpreter THIES ASCII format

Full duplex mode Half duplex mode

Table 2: Restrictions in full and half duplex mode

General telegram structure

The individual letters have the following meanings:

Request for telegram No. 2. The relevant command is:

00TR2<cr> <cr> stands for Carriage return (Enter key)

With the command

00BR<cr> <cr> stands for Carriage return (Enter key)

the selected data record for the baud rate is returned.

!00BR01152 stands for 115200 baud

Storage of CLIMA SENSOR US parameters

Return values of CLIMA SENSOR US

Query mode ("READ ONLY"):

User mode ("USER"):

Access key Response from CLIMA SENSOR Command level

Table 3: Access keys for different command levels

!00KY00001 Response from CLIMA SENSOR US

00ID00004 Change ID to address 4

In bus mode there are no restrictions on changing parameter values.

Slave address Function code Data CRC

Table 4: MODBUS frame

The following MODBUS functions are supported:

Code Name Meaning