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WindSonic M

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Specifications

Power Requirement: 5-30V DC (5.5mA @ 12V), optional heating at 24V AC/DC (4.2A @ 24V).
Start-up Time: Less than 5 seconds.
Analogue Outputs: Increases current consumption by up to 40mA.

Wind Speed

Range: 0 - 60 m/s (116 knots).
Accuracy: ±2% at 12 m/s.
Resolution: 0.01 m/s (0.02 knots).
Response Time: 0.25 seconds.
Threshold: 0.01 m/s.

Wind Direction

Range: 0 - 359° (No dead band).
Accuracy: ±3° at 12 m/s.
Resolution: 1°.
Response Time: 0.25 seconds.

Mechanical

Construction: Aluminium Alloy 6061 T6, hard anodised finish.
Size: 142mm x 160mm.
Weight: 0.9kg.

Environmental

Protection Class: IP66 BS EN 60529: 1992.
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (with heating), -35°C to +70°C (without heating).
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +80°C.
Operating Humidity: <5% to 100% RH.
EMC: BS EN 61326: 2006 & BS EN 60945: 2002.
Impact Resistance: UL2218 Class 1.
Compass Safe Distance: BS EN 60945: 2002 Section 11.2.
Vibration: BS EN 60945: 2002.

Outputs

Digital: RS232, RS422, RS485, NMEA* with baud rate 2400 to 38400.
Analogue (optional): 0-5v, 0-20mA, or 4-20mA.

Operational

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.
Warranty: 2 years.
Factory Calibration: Traceable to National Standards.

Key Features

Compact wind speed and direction sensor.
Impact resistance to UL2218 Class 1.
Hard anodised aluminium alloy construction.
Solid-state, maintenance-free.
-40°C operation with optional heating.
NMEA output.
IP66 protection class.
Optional analogue output.
Vibration compliant with BS EN 60945: 2002.

Applications

Remote weather monitoring stations.
Environmental field sites.
Building controls.
Ports & harbours.
Data buoys.
Mobile weather monitoring vehicles.
Marine vessels.
Remote airports & helipads.
Road & rail tunnels.
Coastal weather monitoring stations.

The Gill WindSonic M is a robust ultrasonic wind sensor designed for harsh environments, featuring a corrosion-free, hard anodised aluminium housing and optional heating system. It is suitable for both marine and land-based installations, offering maintenance-free operation with no moving parts.

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Ultrasonic Wind Sensor Aluminium Construction, Optional Heating System Compact Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Hard Anodised Aluminium Alloy Construction -40°C Operation (with optional heating) IP66 Protection Class Vibration BS EN 60945 : 2002 Impact Resistance to UL2218 Class 1  Solid-State – Maintenance-Free  NMEA Output  Analogue Output (Optional)  The Gill WindSonic M utilises Gill’s proven ultrasonic technology that has an established performance over many years of operation in the popular WindSonic. With an impact resistant, corrosion-free, hard anodised aluminium alloy housing and optional heating system this wind sensor is recommended for use in harsh environmental conditions and is particularly suited to both marine and land based installations. The WindSonic M has no moving parts, offering maintenance-free operation in a wide range of applications. WIND SPEED Range External Construction Hard Anodised Response Time ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Class -40°C to +70°C (with heating) -35°C to +70°C (without heating) Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Impact Resistance Compass Safe Distance Resolution Response Time MEASUREMENT Ultrasonic Output Rate Wind Speed & Direction or U and V (vectors) OPERATIONAL Warranty Baud Rate Factory Calibration Traceable to National Standards Analogue (optional) POWER REQUIREMENT Anemometer Optional heating** Pipe Mounting 5-30V DC (5.5mA @ 12V) 24V AC/DC (4.2A @ 24V) Start up time < 5 seconds Analogue Outputs Current consumption increases if analogue output is selected. Add up to 40mA to nominal power consumption above Windview Software Available to match output options See Gill display datasheet * NMEA 0183 ** Consult the technical manual for optimum heating supply voltage. *** Download so

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Hard Anodised Aluminium Construction, Optional Heating Sytem Remote weather monitoring stations Building controls Data buoys Marine vessels Road & rail tunnels Environmental field sites Ports & harbours Mobile weather monitoring vehicles Remote airports & helipads Coastal weather monitoring stations North alignment notch M5 fixing screws & washers (supplied) M5 threaded hole Mounting pipe dimensions showing the size and position of the 3 mounting holes 9 or 12 way mating connector supplied (for analogue or digital version of sensor) North alignment notch Specifications may be subject to change...

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