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	Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile, Polycarbonate blend (External)
Performance	Wind speed range	0.1m/s to 60m/s
	Wind speed accuracy	±2%
	Wind direction range	0 to 360º (no dead band)
	Wind direction accuracy	±3º
Outputs	WindSonic 1	RS232
	WindSonic 2	RS232, RS422/RS485
	WindSonic 3	RS232, RS422/RS485, analogue 0-5V or 4-20mA
	Output rate	1,2 or 4 outputs per second
	Parameters output	Wind speed and direction or 2 axis signed speed, 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 NMEA0183 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	9 to 30 Vdc at 40 mA typical
Environmental	Temperature	Operating range: -35ºC to +70ºC Storage range: -40ºC to +90ºC
	Humidity	Operating range: <5% to 100%
	EMC	BS EN 50081-1:1992 (Emissions class B) BS EN 50082-1:1997 (Immunity)
Miscellaneous	MTBF	10 years
Miscellaneous	Quality system	Manufactured within ISO9001 quality system
The manufactures reserve the right to amend the specification and therefore the information in this document may be subject to change