The device interfaces are not intended to be exposed to the internet. The device runs only on Vaisala-signed firmware. Known software vulnerabilities are listed in the firmware release notes. In case of critical software vulnerabilities, Vaisala provides a firmware update package or mitigation proposal. |
The device uses serial communication over RS-485. The following protocols are used.
- NMEA 0183
- ASCII
- Modbus RTU
Interface | Description | Output |
---|---|---|
RS-485 | Serial data output that provides two-way communication |
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2 ×analog (sourcing) | Analog data output that provides wind speed and wind direction output, as well as fault information. | 4–20 mA |
For configuration and troubleshooting, you can connect to the device using Vaisala Insight PC software.
The measurement data output varies depending on the used protocol and message.
Output | NMEA 0183 | Data message 21 | Data message 23 | Data message 24 | Data message 25 | Modbus | 4-20 mA analog output 1 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sample | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
Instant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Average | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Gust speed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Gust direction | ✓ | ||||||
Lull speed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Lull direction | ✓ | ||||||
Sonic temperature | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
1 User can
select which values are output.