Two axis Solent range - Two axis Ultrasonic wind sensors

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides detailed information about Gill Instruments' range of two-axis wind speed and direction sensors, including the WindObserver II, WindSonic, and MetPak. These sensors are designed for various applications such as aviation, meteorology, environmental monitoring, and more.

Specifications:

WindSonic: Offers a wind speed range of 0-60 m/s and direction range of 0-359° with no dead band. It is lightweight, robust, and requires no maintenance.
WindObserver II: Available in standard, high wind speed, and intrinsically safe versions. It features a wind speed range of up to 75 m/s and is suitable for extreme environments.
MetPak: Combines wind speed and direction with temperature and humidity measurements. It is cost-effective and easy to install.

Construction and Features:

WindObserver II is constructed from stainless steel with an IP66 rating, making it suitable for harsh conditions.
WindSonic is made from a polycarbonate blend, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance.
MetPak uses a white thermoplastic, UV stable material for its exterior.

Applications: The sensors are used in various sectors including aviation, HVAC, meteorology, environmental monitoring, defense, disaster management, and energy.

Output and Calibration:

WindSonic and MetPak offer digital and analogue outputs, with factory calibration ensuring accuracy.
WindObserver II provides multiple digital output options and is available with a de-icing system for cold environments.

Maintenance: WindSonic requires no maintenance, while MetPak's temperature and humidity sensors need a yearly check.

Conclusion: Gill Instruments' sensors are reliable, maintenance-free, and suitable for a wide range of environmental conditions, making them ideal for both land and marine applications.

Catalog excerpts

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Gill has more than twenty years experience in the field of ultrasonic gas flow measurement and offers the most extensive range of ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors on the market today. Rugged construction and the elimination of moving parts removes the need for routine maintenance, making our sensors ideal for operation in all environmental conditions.All Gill ultrasonic products have the same basic operation:The anemometer measures the time taken for an ultrasonic pulse to travel from one transducer to the opposite transducer and then compares it with the time taken for another pulse...

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Aviation and Transport Weather - Airports, Roads, Railways, Marine Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Monitoring and optimising energy use Meteorology and Weather - Reporting, forcasting and safety Environmental - Industrial hazardous emission monitoring Defence - Aircraft operations on land and sea and armaments direction setting Disasters - Fire, severe storm or terrorism - wind information for fast, corrective action Power & Energy - Wind turbine control > With two-year warranty, the WindSonic is the real low cost alternative to conventional cup and vane or propeller wind sensors....

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SPECIFICATIONS WindSonic WindObserver II High Wind Speed IS WindObserver WindObserver Ultrasonic Output Rate 1, 2, 4, Hz1Hz, 4Hz, 10Hz1Hz1Hz Wind Speed Range 0-60 m/s0-65 m/s0-75 m/s0-75 m/s Wind Direction Range 0-359 no dead band0-359а no dead band0-359 no dead band0-359а no dead band Operating Temp Range -35C to +70ںC-55C to +70ںC(heating option fitted)-55C to +70ںC-30C to +70ںC Moisture Protection IP65IP66IP66IP66 External Construction LuranStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel Digital Output Options RS232 / 422 / 485 / SDI-12RS422RS422RS232 / 422 NMEA Output Options YesYesYesYes Analogue...

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