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WindSonic M Ultrasonic Anemometer

Description

The WindSonic M features an impact resistant, corrosion-free, hard anodised Aluminium alloy housing with optional heating system to the same proven WindSonic technology. The WindSonic M Ultrasonic anemometer is ideally suited to the harshest environmental conditions. This can be Marine or low temperature installations as low as -40°C with the optional heating.

FeaturesWindSonic75 Ultrasonic Anemometer Diagram

  • Wind Speed & Direction Sensor
  • 0-60m/s (116 knots) Wind Speed
  • 0-359° Wind Direction
  • WMO Compliant gust wind speed and directions
  • Vibration BS EN 60945:2002
  • Impact Resistance to UL2219 Class 1
  • NMEA Output
  • RS485 Modbus RTU Output
  • Hard anodised Aluminium alloy construction
  • Optional heating allow -40°C Operation
  • 24 Month Warranty
  • Free WindCom Software

Typical Applications

  • Data buoys
  • Marine vessels
  • Ports and harbours
  • Offshore helipads
  • Road & rail tunnels
  • Remote island weather stations
  • Coastal weather monitoring stations

Specifications

Wind Speed Range 0-60m/s (0-116 knots)
Wind Direction 0-360° (no dead band)
Starting Threshold 0.01m/s
Accuracy Wind Speed 2%, Direction 2° @ 12m/s
Resolution Wind Speed 0.01m/s, Direction 0.1°
Ultrasonic Output Rate 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 or 4Hz
Parameters Speed & Direction or U & V Vectors
Units m/s, knots, mph, kph, ft/min
Power Supply 5-30vDC (Output Dependant)
Housing Material Al Alloy 6061 T6 with Hard Anodised finish
Size 142 x 163mm
Weight 0.9Kg

WindSonic M Output Options

Heating Option: 24vAC/DC (4.2A @ 24V)
Option 1: RS232, RS422, RS485 and NMEA
Option 2: RS232, RS422, RS485 and NMEA plus
2 x Analogue Outputs: 0-5V, 0-20mA or 4-20mA
Baud Rates: 2400 to 38400.
Anemometer Status: Supplied as part of standard message