Ultrasonic Anemometer
The WindObserver 75 (MTI.AWS.GL.WO75) has been developed for measuring higher wind speeds in extreme weather environments featuring 150 Watts of electrical heating power in the anemometer head. This anemometer has been designed to remain ice free in most freezing weather conditions. The sensor provides data via RS422/RS485 bidirectional link, which allows several units to be networked together and data logged on demand.
With innovative transducer design, this anemometer boasts a very high wind speed range of 0 - 75 m/s (0-168mph) and gives an output status indicating the validity of data, so that you can be confident that the instrument is providing accurate information. Constructed from Stainless steel this anemometer meets the stringent performance criteria specified by wind turbine manufacturers, airports, marine, oil and gas production, and meteorological organisations around the world. Customer selectable vector rolling average and 3 second gust in accordance with WMO - No. 8 Seventh Edition 2008 ISBN 978-92-63-10008-5.
WindObserver 75
WIND SPEED
• Range 0 - 75 m/s (0-168mph)
• Starting threshold 0.01 m/s
• Accuracy ±2% @12 m/s (1% for turbine control)
• Resolution 0.01 m/s
• Offset ±0.01 m/s
DIRECTION
• Range 0 - 360°
• Dead band direction None
• Accuracy ±2° @12 m/s (1˚ for turbine control)
• Resolution 1°
POWER REQUIREMENT
• Anemometer only 9 - 30 VDC (60mA max, 50mA average)
• Heating Max 7A @24 VAC or DC
DIGITAL OUTPUT
• Communication (Operat’n) RS422/RS485 full duplex/half duplex
• Baud rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
• Formats 8 bit data; odd, even or no parity
• Anemometer status Supplied as part of standard message
MECHANICAL
• External construction Stainless steel 316
• Size Refer to diagram overleaf
• Weight 1.7kg (with 2m cable)
• 1.3kg (with connector)
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Protection class IP66 (NEMA4X)
• Humidity 0% to 100% RH
• Operating temperature -55°C to +70°C (with heating)
• Precipitation 300mm/hr
• EMC EN 61326-1: 2013, EN60945: 2002
• Icing MILSTD810F Method 521.2 Procedure I