Features
- Fully compatible with Neon Internet Telemetry data loggers
- Low-cost 2-axis ultrasonic wind sensor
- Solid-state – maintenance-free
- 0-60m/s wind speed
- 0-359º wind direction
- Corrosion-free polycarbonate exterior
- NMEA Output
- SDI-12 V1.3 Compatible
- Low Power <2mA – standby
Overview
The WindSonic is a robust, low cost ultrasonic wind sensor with no moving parts. This 2-axis ultrasonic wind sensor offers maintenance-free wind speed and direction monitoring for true ‘fit and forget’ wind sensing.
The WindSonic is a genuine low cost alternative to conventional cup and vane or propeller wind sensors, with all of the advantages of solid-state ultrasonic technology. With no moving parts to jam, break or wear out, this ultrasonic wind sensor is ideal for use in harsh weather conditions.
WindSonic is a 2-axis ultrasonic wind sensor, providing wind speed and direction data via one serial or two analogue outputs. To confirm correct operation, wind sensor outputs are transmitted together with an instrumentation status code.
Technical
Wind Speed | |
Range | 0 - 60 m/s (116 knots) |
Accuracy | ±2% @12 m/s |
Resolution | 0.01 m/s (0.02 knots) |
Response Time | 0.25 seconds |
Threshold | 0.01 m/s |
Direction | |
Range | 0 - 359° (No dead band) |
Accuracy | ±2° @12 m/s |
Resolution | 1° |
Response Time | 0.25 seconds |
Power Requirement | |
Anemometer | 5-30 VDC Option 1 & 2 |
7-30 VDC Option 3 | |
9-30 VDC Option 4 | |
Current Drain | < 2mA @ 12V (SDI-12) to 44mA @ 12V (4-20mA) |
Start up time | < 5 seconds |
Measurement | |
Ultrasonic Output Rate | 0.25 0.5 1 2 or 4 Hz |
Parameters | Wind Speed & Direction or U and V (vectors) |
Units of Measure | m/s knots mph kph ft/min |
Outputs | |
Option 1 | RS232 |
Option 2 | RS232 + RS422 + RS485 + NMEA* |
Option 3 | RS232 + RS422 + RS485 + NMEA |
Option 4 | SDI-12 |
Analogue (optional) | 0-5V or 0-20mA or 4-20mA |
Baud Rate | 2400 to 38400 |