WindSonic - Wind Speed and Direction Sensor

Product catalog summary

Overview: The WindSonic by Gill Instruments is a cost-effective ultrasonic anemometer designed for both land-based and marine environments. It offers a robust, corrosion-free construction and requires no calibration, making it a reliable 'fit and forget' solution.

Specifications:

Power Options: 5-30V dc (Options 1 & 2), 7-30V dc (Option 3), 9-30V dc (Option 4).
Performance: Wind speed range of 0-60 m/s with an accuracy of ±2% at 12 m/s and a resolution of 0.01 m/s. Wind direction range of 0-359º with an accuracy of ±3º at 12 m/s and a resolution of 1º.
Response Time: 0.25 seconds for both speed and direction.
Construction: Made from LURAN S KR 2861/1C ASA/PC, with dimensions of 142mm x 160mm and a weight of 0.5kg.
Environmental Tolerance: Operating temperature from -35°C to +70°C, storage temperature from -40°C to +80°C, and humidity range from <5% to 100% RH.
Protection Class: IP65.
EMC Compliance: EN 61326: 1998.

Key Features:

Low start speed and low power consumption.
Corrosion-free and robust construction.
True 0-359º operation with no dead band.
Single unit for both wind speed and direction measurement.
Available in black or white.

Outputs and Options:

Option 1: RS232 + NMEA.
Option 2: RS232 + RS422 + RS485 + NMEA.
Option 3: RS232 + RS422 + RS485 + NMEA + 0.5V or 0-20mA or 4-20mA.
Option 4: SDI-12.
Baud Rate: 2400 to 38400.
Output Rate: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, or 4 outputs per second.

Installation and Maintenance: The WindSonic is maintenance-free, easy to install with a standard pole fitting, and comes with all necessary fittings and a comprehensive user manual. It includes a 2-year warranty and optional factory calibration traceable to national standards.

Applications: Suitable for agriculture, HVAC, pollution control, portable weather stations, roadside weather stations, tunnels, and marine applications.

Contact Information: Gill Instruments Ltd, Saltmarsh Park, 67 Gosport Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9EG, UK. Phone: +44 (0) 1590 613 500, Email: [email protected], Website: www.gill.co.uk.

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