Wind Speed Sensor System

Introduction

The wind speed sensor system installed in N-GN corridor is a set of devices which are working together
continuously for sensing wind actual speed of wind blowing around the Noida Metro Rail Corridor. This system
is installed to detect high wind speed so to prevent any incident by ceasing train operations.

The anemometer generates pulse based upon wind speed & converts it to 4-20 mA signal which are read by
ADC & simultaneously transmitted to OCC via RTU of respective unit. The Display Screen reads data from ADC
& displays it on the screen. For wind speed > 70 KMPH the relay (Y2) is closed & hooter is activated.

Various components of Wind Speed Sensor

1. Anemometer
2. ADC Module
3. Signal Filter
4. SMPS
5. Display Screen
6. Isolating Amplifier
7. Hooter

In the above picture wind speed sensor setup is shown which is enclosed in a housing and installed in station
controller’s room at SEC 51, NSEZ, SEC-144, Knowledge Park II and Depot Station. All above mentioned devices
are clearly visible in this picture.

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 Anemometer

The Global Water Wind Speed Sensor is constructed of high-impact materials, ensuring its durability and
ruggedness even in severe weather conditions. The wind speed indicator has a very low threshold, and it
responds accurately to subtle changes in wind speed. The wind speed transmitter is molded to 25 ft of marine
grade cable, with lengths up to 500 ft available upon request. The wind speed sensor's output is 4-20 mA with
two wire configurations. The wind speed transmitter's electronics are completely encapsulated in marine
grade epoxy within a rubber sleeve.

This anemometer is installed on the roof of the metro station with the support of a stainless-steel pipe. A 2
core 0.5 Sq. mm cable is coming internally to the wind sensor housing unit installed in Station controller room.
For this 2-core cable 1 core is used for 24V DC supply to anemometer and other core is used to receive 4-
20mA output to the filter module.

Brand: Global Water (Xylem)

Operating Voltage: 10 – 36 V DC
Output: 4-20mA
Range: 6.4 kmph to 177 km/hr.
Operating Temp: -40 to 55°C
Weight: 500g
Type: 3 Cup Anemometer

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 ADC Module

This a multi-channel PLC module which is programmed here to convert analogue values from anemometer to
digital to the display unit through which display unit shows the speed. It also triggers the hooter in case of
wind speed exceeds from 70km/hr. According to the settings the default wind speed will be 8km/hr. at 4mA
current when wind speed exceeds from 8km/hr. in actual then the speed will start varying on wind sensor
display screen as well as OCC SCADA system along with mA current.

This ADC module is installed in housing unit of wind speed sensor system installed in station controller room.
There four devices connected with this module one is SMPS AC/DC power supply which provides 24V DC
output supply to the module to operate, second one is filter modules which provides un distorted 4-20mA
values coming from anemometer, third one is digital display which shows the 4-20mA current values and wind
speed through ADC module and fourth one is hooter which is triggered by NO contact of ADC module at the
time high wind speed condition.

Brand: Renu Electronic Pvt. Ltd.

Operating Voltage: 24 V DC
Output: Analogue Current
Execution Speed: 0.06µs per contact
Ports: 2- Serial Ports & 1 – USB port
Weight: 48g
Model: FL005-0808RP0201L
Type: CPU Model with 8 DI/8 DO relay type 2 AI & 1 AO

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 Display Screen

This is a smart 4.3-inch touch screen HMI which can be programmed and calibrated with any PLC, Drive or
GSM gateway to display the device parameters and to control the devices directly from touch screen as
desired. This HMI is but in 32bit RISE processor which has 128 MB of memory to store programmed values.
Supports both USB and ethernet interface with speed up to 100mbps. It is an excellent performer in various
industrial applications.

This 4.3-inch smart TFT HMI touch screen is installed in the housing unit of wind speed sensor system installed
in station controller room. This device relates to two devices of this system i.e. SMPS for 24V DC input supply
and ADC module. This HMI has configured to show wind speed from 8km/hr. to 100 km/hr. the alarm speed is
70km/hr. As the picture shown below this is the actual display of the screen in which speedometer is available
along with 4-20mA values are also being shown. At the bottom there is an alarm acknowledge button which
will be used to acknowledge alarm in case of high wind speed.

Brand: Renu Electronic Pvt. Ltd.

Operating Voltage: 24 V DC
Resolution: 480x272 pixels
Operating Temp: 0 - 60°C
Power Rating: 4W
Ports: 2- Serial Ports, 2 – USB port, 1 – Ethernet Port
Weight: 200g
Model: FP3043TN
Type: 4.3’’ WQVGA Colour TFT
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 ISOLATION AMPLIFIER

The purpose of the RISH CON SI-102 is to electrically isolate input, outputs and power supply. The isolator fulfills all
requirements and regulation concerning electromagnetic compatibility EMC and safety (IEC61326-1 and IEC 61010-
1:2010). The device has one input and provides two independent outputs in an extremely small space.

This isolating amplifier this device is installed in wind speed sensor housing installed in stations controller’s room. This
device has 2 inputs one is for AC/DC Auxiliary Supply which is connected to input terminal of SMPS and other one is for
4-20mA which is connected to the 4-20mA coming from filter module. It has 2 outputs which are isolated and passes
undistorted 4-20mA signal out of which one is connected to ADC module and another output is going to AI card in RTU.

Electric Isolation
1) Two electrically isolated analog outputs prevent interference voltage and current. Solves grounding problem in
meshed signal networks.
2) High electric isolation between input and outputs – 2.3 kV, and power supply versus all other circuits – 3.0 kV.

Function
Simple dc isolator serves to electrically isolate input dc signal in the range 0 – 20 mA or 4-20 mA or 0-10V or 2-10V is
then converted to signal 0 – 20 mA or 4-20 mA or 0-10V or 2-10V.

Features
- Electric isolation between input, outputs and power supply. Prevents false measurement due to spurious potentials.
- Processes live zero signals, provision for signal conversion. Green LED signals indicates device in operating condition.
- Electrical insulation between power supply versus all other circuits
-3.0 kV, and between input and outputs -2.3 kV.

Brand: Rishabh Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

Operating Voltage: 60 – 300V AC / DC
Input: 4-20mA
Operating Temp: 0 - 60°C
Outputs: 2 Isolated Outputs
Weight: 30g
Model: SI - 102
Type: 1 Input & 2 Output Isolating Amplifier

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 SMPS

This is a simple power supply which convers AC voltage 220V to AC voltage 24V DC. This power supply has 1 in put and 2
outputs. The input is to feed 220 to 240 V AC and 2 outputs is to draw 24V DC. In this wind speed sensor system, we are
using this power supply to feed different devices of the system 24V DC supply for running.

This power supply is installed in housing unit of wind speed sensor system which is installed in station controller’s room.
Except Isolating amplifier all other devices are connected to DC source of this power supply.

Brand: Weidmuller
Operating Voltage: 85 to 264V AC
Operating Temp: 0 - 60°C
Outputs: 24 to 28V DC
Weight: 550g
Model: CP SNT 74W 24V
Type: 1 Input & 2 Output AC/DC

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 Filter Module

Three-stage SPD-20mA surge protection device meets standard protection against power surges, voltage surges and
disturbances with three stages of protection. Housed in a din rail panel mount case with a protected earth ground. In
order to work properly, it is important to have a good connection in E terminal to solid earth ground. Unknown
electronic device failure and misbehave in controller units might be avoided by using SPD-20mA

Features: - 1. Protection provided by high energy MOV and TVS

2. Replaceable modular design, DIN Rail compatible base

This device is installed in the wind speed sensor housing installed in station controller’s room. This device has 1 input
and 1 output both receives 4-20ma and gives 4-20mA after filtering surges to protect other devices.

Brand: Ulive Systems

Input: 4-20mA
Operating Temp: 0 - 60°C
Outputs: 4-20mA
Weight: 10g
Model: 4-20mA SPD 24V
Type: 1 Input & 1 Output 4-20mA

Hooter Alarm
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The High wind Level Alarm will sound a loudspeaker and flash a bright flash strobe when a switch closure
signal is detected. This signal is usually from a wind speed level sensor but can be integrated with other
equipment such as our PC300 controller or any device that has a 24V DC contact switch output.

The AD-ES-F1 is 24V DC operated version may be quickly deployed in temporary emergency applications or
anywhere you need a level alarm where no AC power is available. The unit will strobe and sound continuously
on 24V DC output from the control panel.

Brand: Agni
Input: 24V DC
Operating Temp: 0 - 60°C
Outputs: Sound Alarm sound with flash strobe light
Weight: 200g
Model: AD-ES-F1
Type: Hooter Alarm

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 Anemometer

SMPS

Hooter Alarm

Display Screen ADC Filter Isolating Amp.

OCC Analogue Input Card (RTU)

Maintainance and Trouble shooting

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From maintainace point of view every device or equipment need to be checked on preodic basis to ensure
proper functioning of the device with outmost efficiency all the time. Here in wind speed sensor system
installed at all five locations of Noida Metro Rail corridor also needs maintainance by following bellow
mentioned checklists.

Annemometer

For annemometer maintainance we have to check the annemometer physically by accecing the roof of the
location were it is installed and below mentioned checklist needs to be followed.

1. Check outgoing 2 core cable connections which should be properly terminated and dressed with
stainlees steel pipe of the structure as it might get disturbed in high wind blowing conditions due to
some external substance.
2. Check movement of 3 cup wind propeller it should not move hard and should be free enough to move
with wind speed.
3. Check alingment and hodlding strength of annemometer stucture with the roof it should be sturdy.
4. Ensure house keeping around the annemometer structure, there should not be any sharpe of heaving
material araound which could damage the structure in high wind speed condition.
5. Check output 4-20mA and varying wind speed on display screen.

SMPS

AC to DC power supply installed for auxillary supply of various devices of wind speed sensor system is the
most important device. Which is need to be checked preodically to ensure proper supply is being suplied to all
devices for which below mentioned checklist is to be followed.

1. Check the output voltage of SMPS using multimeter which should be around 24V DC and there should
not be any leakage voltage or current with respect to earth terminal.
2. Check the input voltage of SMPS using multimeter which should be around 220V AC and there should
not be any leakage voltage or current with respect to earth terminal.
3. Check tightness of all connections of the SMPS.
4. Proper Cleaning of dust is to be done with fine microfiber cloth on surfaces.

Hooter

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Hooter alarm installed above the housing unit of wind speed sensor system also a improtant device of the
system which alearts the on duty station controller during the high wind speed conditions and it is triggerd
from ADC module. To ensure proper functioning of hooter below mentioned checklist is to be followed.

1. Pull out hooter from the wall hanging clip and can be cleaned with micro fiber cloth.
2. Check both terminals behind the hooter should be tight and properly connected.
3. Check the working of hooter by shorting the trigger terminals of ADC mode it should blow and if it does
not blows the check other end behind the hooter.
4. Ensure proper cleaning of dust from inside and outside of the hooter using fine microfiber cloth.

Isolating Amplifier

The isolating amplifier is the device which provides 4-20mA output to ADC and AI card (RTU) so it is also
equally improtant device of wind speed sensor system. To ensure proper working below mentioned checklist
is to be followed.

1. Check all connections of the device which should be sturdy and tight if any of the connection is loose
make it tight.
2. The isolating amplifier runs on both 14V DC and 220V AC supply so ensure the supply should be
available to the device around proper measurments.
3. Check 4-20 mA at both used outputs using multimeter.
4. Ensure proper cleaning of dust from outside of isolating amplifier using fine microfiber cloth.

Display Screen

The display screen is a touch screen smart display which shows the wind speed with 4-20mA output on the
display and there is a “Acknowledge” button configured on display which can be used to aknowledge the
bitton when alarm blows during high wind speed conditions to stop the alarm. To maintain the proper
functioning of this device below mentioned checklist need to be followed.

1. Check all connections of the device which should be sturdy and tight if any of the connection is loose
make it tight.
2. Ensure proper working of touch button of acknowledge by stimulation alarm by shorting triggering
wire.
3. Ensure proper delivery of auxillary supply to the device.
4. Ensure proper cleaning of dust from outside of isolating amplifier using fine microfiber cloth.

ADC Module

The ADC module is very important as well as critical part of the wind speed sensor system the maintainance of
which should be done very carefully. As there is nothing much from the maintenance point of view but it can
be always be cleaned from outside with microfiber cloth carefully and check RUN led is glowing and there is no
Error Led sould glow.

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