WS-Wind-Ult Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor (SDI12)

Description

The WindSonic™ SDI-12 is a low cost anemometer, utilising proven ultrasonic technology to provide wind speed and direction data via an SDI-12 output.  Features include low power consumption <2mA in standby.

With a robust, corrosion-free polycarbonate housing, this small, lightweight wind sensor is particularly suited to meteorological and hydrological based installations.  This sensor has no moving parts, offering maintenance- free operation in a wide range of applications.

Features

• Low Power Operation <2mA
• SDI-12 v1.3 compatible
• Solid State - maintenance free
• Corrosion free.

Specifications

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 secondsThreshold 0.01 m/s

Direction

• Range 0 - 359° (No dead band)
• Accuracy ±2° @12 m/s
• Resolution 1°
• Response Time 0.25 seconds   

Output

• SDI-12 v1.3
• Baud rate = 1200

Mechanical

• External Construction LURAN S KR 2861/1C ASA/PC
• Size 142mm x 163mm
• Weight 0.5kg

Environmental

• Protection Class IP66
• OperatingTemperature -35°C to +70°C
• Storage Temperature -40°C to +80°C
• Operating Humidity < 5% to 100% RH
• Precipitation 300mm/hr
• EMC EN 61326: 1998

Technical

Ultrasonic Wind Sensor (SDI-12) Datasheet