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WindSonic75 Ultrasonic Anemometer

Description

The WindSonic75 is a robust versatile wind speed and direction sensor with an wind speed range of 0-75m/s. Requiring very little maintenance and with no moving parts, or cups that can easily be damage, the WindSonic75 Ultrasonic anemometer can be position in less accessible areas to take wind readings clear of obstructions.

FeaturesWindSonic75 Ultrasonic Anemometer Diagram

  • Wind Speed & Direction Sensor
  • 0-75m/s (146 knots) Wind Speed
  • 0-359° Wind Direction
  • WMO Compliant gust wind speed and directions
  • NMEA Output
  • RS485 Modbus RTU Output
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Maintenance Free.
  • Free WindCom Software

Typical Applications

  • Remote weather monitoring stations
  • Building controls
  • Small airports & helipads
  • Road & rail tunnels
  • Environmental field sites
  • Coastal weather monitoring stations

Specifications

Wind Speed Range 0-75m/s (0-146 knots)
Wind Direction 0-359° (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 12-30vDC
Housing Material Polycarbonate
Size 142 x 163mm
Weight 0.5Kg

WindSonic75 Output Options

Option 1: RS232
Option 2: RS232, RS422, RS485 and NMEA
Option 3: RS232, RS422, RS485 and NMEA plus
2 x Analogue Outputs: 0-5V, 0-20mA or 4-20mA
Option 5: 2-Wire RS485 Modbus RTU
Baud Rates: 2400 to 38400.
Anemometer Status: Supplied as part of standard message