u[sonic] Ultrasonic Wind Sensor
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The combined ultrasonic sensor u[sonic] for wind direction and wind speed. The seawater resistant sensor is perfectly heated and ideal for use under cold climate conditions. The equipment is connected by an 8 pole screw connector. The measured values can be requested over a variety of interfaces.
- Without moving measuring elements
- 2 parameters measurable
- Intelligent heating depending on wind speed and wind direction
- Easy installation, easy to maintain
Regular price
$5,349.50 AUD
+ GST
$5,884.45 AUD Inc. GST
$5,884.45 AUD Inc. GST
The ultrasonic wind sensor u[sonic] was specially designed for extreme environmental conditions. It comes without any moving measuring elements and is ideal for high wind speeds. The extreme robust, compact sensor has a high-quality, pollutant-resistant housing made of hard anodized aluminium and stainless steel.
Features:
- Measure three parameters in one device: wind direction, wind speed and virtual temperature
- Without movable measuring elements
- No abrasion, low maintenance
- Standard RS 485 interface with ESD protection
- ASCII data protocol according to NMEA 0183
- Power supply (without heating) 6...60 VDC or 12...42 VAC
- Power supply (with heating) 24 V AC/DC +/- 20 %
- Simple, space-saving assembly on 50 mm standard pipe
- Analogue output 0...20 mA, 4...20 mA, 0...5 V or 0...10 V for wind speed and wind direction
- Heating power 60 W, 120 W, 240 W (standard)
- Without movable measuring elements
- No abrasion, low maintenance
- Standard RS 485 interface with ESD protection
- ASCII data protocol according to NMEA 0183
- Power supply (without heating) 6...60 VDC or 12...42 VAC
- Power supply (with heating) 24 V AC/DC +/- 20 %
- Simple, space-saving assembly on 50 mm standard pipe
- Analogue output 0...20 mA, 4...20 mA, 0...5 V or 0...10 V for wind speed and wind direction
- Heating power 60 W, 120 W, 240 W (standard)
Applications:
- Under icing conditions
- Onshore and offshore applications
- Wind turbines
- Railway line monitoring
- Traffic meteorology
- Chemical and industrial facilities
- Power plants, sewage plants and landfills
Specifications
- Meas. range wind direction: 0 to 359.9 degrees
- Meas. range wind speed: 0...75 m/s
- Accuracy wind direction: less than 2 (more than 1 m/s) RMSE
- Accuracy wind speed: +/- 0,2 m/s RMSE (v less than 10 m/s) ; +/- 2 % RMSE (10 m/s less than v less than 65 m/s)
- Resolution wind direction: 0.1
- Resolution wind speed: 0.1 m/s
- Trigger threshold: 0.1 m/s (adjustable for wind direction)
- Output: RS 485 Analog: 0...20 mA 4...20 mA 0...5 V 0...10 V
- Protocol: NMEA 0183
- Measuring rate: 0.1...10 Hz (internal measurement 50 Hz)
- Protocol: NMEA 0183
- Measuring rate: 0.1...10 Hz (internal measurement 50 Hz)
- Operating conditions: -40...+70 C (with heating -50...+70 C); 0...100 % r. h.
- Strongest wind impact velocity: 100 m/s
- Supply voltage: 6...60 VDC 24 V AC/DC
- Current consumption: sensor: typ. 45 mA at 24 VDC and deactivated analog output. heater factory configurable: 60 W 120 W 240 W (standard)
- Measuring principle: Ultrasound
- Heating data: configurable (factory-setting) 60 W 120 W 240 W (standard)
- Dimensions: 199 mm x height 149 mm
- Housing: seawater resistant aluminium
- Protection class: IP 66/IP 67
- Weight: approx. 2 kg
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