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Class 1 Anemometer

Class 1  Anemometer

Class 1 Anemometer

Product catalog summary
Overview: NRG Systems has achieved a significant milestone by being the first company to receive endorsement for an anemometer classification from Troels Pedersen of the DTU Wind Energy Department. The Class 1 Anemometer is designed to be precise, reliable, and affordable, featuring a patent-pending dual shaft design that protects bearings from debris and impact loads.
Specifications:
  • Sensor Type: 3-cup anemometer
  • Sensor Range: 1 m/s to 96 m/s (2.2 mph to 215 mph)
  • Instrument Compatibility: Compatible with all NRG Systems data loggers
  • Applications: Suitable for wind resource assessment, meteorological studies, and environmental monitoring
Output Signal:
  • Signal Type: Low level AC sine wave, frequency linearly proportional to wind speed
  • Output Voltage: 80 mV (peak-to-peak) minimum at threshold, 12 V (peak-to-peak) typical at 60 Hz
  • Output Signal Range: 0 Hz to 125 Hz
Calibration:
  • Individually calibrated with a report provided electronically
  • Calibrated per IEC 61400-12-1, Annex F
Uncertainty:
  • IEC 61400-12-1 Classification: Class 1.01A and Class 8.44B
  • Operational Standard Uncertainty: ± 0.06 m/s at 10 m/s for Class A, ± 0.49 m/s at 10 m/s for Class B
Response Characteristics:
  • Threshold: 0.79 m/s (1.77 mph) per ASTM D 5096-02
  • Swept Diameter of Rotor: 190 mm (7.5 in)
  • Distance Constant: 2.36 m (7.74 ft) at 5 m/s, 2.28 m (7.48 ft) at 10 m/s
  • Moment of Inertia: 1.01 x 10-4 kg-m2
Installation:
  • Mounting: Onto a 13 mm (0.5 in) diameter mast with cotter pin and set screw
  • Tools Required: 0.25 in nut driver, petroleum jelly, electrical tape
Environmental Conditions:
  • Operating Temperature Range: -55 °C to 60 °C (-67 °F to 140 °F)
  • Operating Humidity Range: 0% to 100% RH
Physical Characteristics:
  • Weight: 0.14 kg (0.3 lbs)
  • Dimensions: 3 cups of conical cross-section, 51 mm (2 in) diameter, 81 mm (3.2 in) overall assembly height
  • Materials: Cups made of injection-molded black polycarbonate, body of black ABS plastic, shaft of hardened 400 series stainless steel, ball bearings, Indox 1 magnet, single coil with 4100 turns of #40 wire
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Class 1  Anemometer-1

NRG Systems is the first company to obtain endorsement in the classification of an anemometer from Troels Pedersen of the DTU Wind Energy Department. Patent-pending, dual shaft design protects bearings from debris and impact loads common in harsh climates Excellent friction performance across the IEC-specified temperature range, ensuring minimal changes to the calibrated transfer function Class 1 performance at an affordable price Data Loggers Turbine Control Sensors Condition Monitoring Systems Renewable NRG Systems | Hinesburg, Vermont 05461 | USA 802.482.2255 | www.renewablenrgsystems.com

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Class 1  Anemometer-2

Sensor type Sensor range Instrument compatibility ■ all NRG Systems data loggers ■ wind resource assessment Output Signal Signal type ■ low level AC sine wave, frequency linearly proportional to wind speed Anemometer transfer function ■ refer to individual calibration report for anemometer transfer function ■ all NRG Class 1 anemometers are calibrated per Output voltage at threshold ■ output amplitude NOT proportional to wind speed ■ individually calibrated, calibration report provided via electronic download Output signal range EC 61400-12-1 operational standard uncertainty ■ refer to individual...

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