17. Wind Sensor (FTT)#
Note
The Sensor may be connected/disconnected only when the system is powered off.
Attach the pole holding the sensor to the drone using two mounting places.
Tighten the first mount (at the bottom of the pole) to the leg of the drone.
Tighten the second mount (at the middle of the pole) to the top of the drone.
Connect the data cable to SkyHub Connector #4 (white).
Power on the system.
Establish either the drone link or auxiliary connection with the SkyHub in the UgCS-CPM software.
On the main screen of the UgCS-CPM, click on the “Payloads” button.
From the available payload list, enable the “Wind sensor (FTT)”.
Press the “Save” button and confirm system reload.
Wait until the reload process is finished and the connection to the SkyHub is reestablished.
On the main screen of the UgCS-CPM, click the “Start” button.
From the drop-down widget list, select the “Wind sensor (FTT)” and press the blue “plus” button.
To access the configuration menu, press on the “three-dot” icon on the upper right corner of the widget and select “Settings”.
17.1. Wind Sensor (FTT) Configuration Parameters#
Parameter |
Default |
Min |
Max |
Precision |
Unit |
Options |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Min wind speed |
0.0 |
0.0 |
100.0 |
0.01 |
mps |
Minimal wind speed limit |
|
Max wind speed |
1000.0 |
0.0 |
1000.0 |
0.01 |
mps |
Maximal wind speed limit |
|
Raw log |
False |
Write raw data byte stream into separate log |
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Serial device |
Connector #4 (AMA3) |
Connector #4 (AMA3), Connector #5 (AMA4) |
SkyHub connector number where altimeter is connected |
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Baud rate |
38400 |
bps |
19200, 38400, 57600 |
Connection port baud rate, 38400 recommended by manufacturer |
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Payload Id |
217 |
192 |
220 |
1 |
Payload Id |