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WindSonic

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Gill WindSonic is a cost-effective anemometer utilizing ultrasonic technology to measure wind speed and direction. It provides data through serial or analogue outputs and includes a status code for operational confirmation. The device is housed in a robust, corrosion-free polycarbonate casing, making it suitable for harsh environments, particularly marine and offshore applications.

Specifications:

Power Requirements: Options range from 5-30 VDC, with current drain dependent on the selected option (e.g., < 2mA @ 12V for SDI-12 to 44mA @ 12V for 4-20mA).
Wind Speed: Range of 0-60 m/s (116 knots), accuracy of ±2% at 12 m/s, resolution of 0.01 m/s, and a response time of 0.25 seconds.
Wind Direction: Range of 0-359° with no dead band, accuracy of ±2° at 12 m/s, resolution of 1°, and a response time of 0.25 seconds.
Mechanical: Constructed from LURAN S KR 2861/1C ASA/PC, with dimensions of 142mm x 160mm and a weight of 0.5kg.
Environmental: Operating temperature from -35°C to +70°C, storage temperature from -40°C to +80°C, and operating humidity from <5% to 100% RH. Protection class is IP66, and it complies with EMC standard EN 61326: 1998.

Outputs: The device offers multiple output options, including RS232, RS422, RS485, NMEA, 0-5 V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA, and SDI-12. The baud rate ranges from 2400 to 38400.

Operational Features: The WindSonic has a fast start-up time of less than 5 seconds and an ultrasonic output rate of 0.25 to 4 Hz. It measures wind speed and direction or U and V vectors, with units in m/s, knots, mph, kph, and ft/min.

Applications: Suitable for remote weather monitoring stations, road and rail tunnels, building controls, environmental field sites, data buoys, ports, harbors, marine vessels, mobile weather monitoring vehicles, small airports, helipads, and coastal weather monitoring stations.

Additional Information: The device has a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 15 years and a 2-year warranty. Factory calibration is traceable to national standards. Accessories include pipe mounting options and cables to match output options. Free wind software for display and logging is available for download.

Catalog excerpts

Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Key Features Wind Speed & Direction Sensor  0-60m/s (116 knots) Wind Speed  0-359º Wind Direction  NMEA output  Low Power consumption  Fast start-up  Solid-state – maintenance-free  Corrosion Free  The Gill WindSonic is a low-cost anemometer, which utilises Gill’s proven ultrasonic technology to provide wind speed and direction data via one serial or two analogue outputs. To confirm correct operation, outputs are transmitted together with an instrument status code. With a robust, corrosion-free polycarbonate housing, this small, lightweight wind sensor is recommended for use in harsh environmental conditions and is particularly suited to marine & offshore (ships, data buoys) and land based installations. The WindSonic has no moving parts, offering maintenance-free operation in a wide range of applications. POWER REQUIREMENT WIND SPEED Range Accuracy Resolution Response Time Current Drain Dependent on option selected e.g. < 2mA @ 12V (SDI-12) to 44mA @ 12V (4-20mA) Refer to manual for further advice Start up time < 5 seconds External Construction Response Time MEASUREMENT Ultrasonic Output Rate Wind Speed & Direction or U and V (vectors) ENVIRONMENTAL OperatingTemperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Protection Class SDI-12 (refer to manual or separate datasheet for technical specification) Factory Calibration Traceable to National Standards Baud Rate Anemometer Status Supplied as part of standard message Wind Software Display / Logging** Cables * NMEA 0183 ** Download software free from www.gill.co.uk Pipe Mounting Available to match output options

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Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Remote weather monitoring stations Building controls Data buoys Marine vessels Small airports & helipads Road & rail tunnels Environmental field sites Ports & harbours Mobile weather monitoring vehicles Coastal weather monitoring stations North indicating arrows M5 fixing screws & washers (supplied) M5 threaded hole Mounting pipe dimensions showing the size and position of the 3 mounting holes 9 way mating connector (supplied) North alignment notch Specifications may be subject to change without prior notice. Gill Instruments Saltmarsh Park, 67 Gosport Street Lymington,...

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