WindSonic Wind Sensors

Technical Specification

The WindSonic wind speed and direction sensor is based on proven ultrasonic technology from Gill Instruments.

Physical	Dimensions		142mm diameter x 160mm
	Weight		0.5 kg
	Mounting		Pipe mounting 1.75 in (44.45mm) diameter
	Material		LURAN UV stabilised black thermoplastic
Performance	Wind speed	Range	0 to 60 m/s (116 knots, 134 mph)
		Accuracy	±2 % @ 12m/s
		Resolution	0.01 m/s
		Threshold	0.01 m/s (0.02 mph)
		Response time	0.25 sec
	Wind direction	Range	0 to 359º (no dead band)
		Accuracy	±3º @12 m/s
		Resolution	1º
		Response time	0.25 sec
Outputs	WindSonic Option 1		RS232
	WindSonic Option 2		RS232 RS422/RS485 NMEA 0183
	WindSonic Option 3		RS232 RS422/RS485 Analogue 0-5V, 0-20mA or 4-20mA NMEA 0183
	Output rate		0.25, 0.5, 1,2 or 4 outputs per second (Hz)
	Parameters output		Polar wind speed and direction or U & V Vectors, anemometer status
	Units		kt, m/s, km/h, mph, ft/min
	Serial output format		Polar (speed and direction) UV (2 axis, signed speed) or Marine NMEA 0183 v3 sentence MWV
	Serial output baud rate		2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400
			click here for details of the default serial output
Power	Power requirements	WindSonic 1 & 2	5 to 30 V dc
		WindSonic 3	7 to 30 V dc
			From 5.5 mA @ 12 V
	Start up time		<5 seconds
Environmental	Temperature		Operating range: -35ºC to +70ºC Storage range: -40ºC to +80ºC
	Humidity		Operating range: <5% to 100% RH
	Protection Class		IP65
	EMC		EN 61326: 1998
Miscellaneous	MTBF		15 years
	Warranty		2 years
	Quality system		Manufactured within ISO9001 quality system
The manufacturer reserves the right to amend the specification and therefore the information in this document may be subject to change