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WindSonic M - Mertani_Gill Instruments
Gill WindSonic M (MTI.AWS.GL.WSM) utilises Gill’s proven ultrasonic technology to provide wind speed and direction data. WindSonic is WMO-compliant for gust measurement. With an impact resistant, corrosion-free, hard anodised aluminium alloy housing and optional heating system, this wind sensor is recommended for use in harsh environmental conditions and is particularly suited to both marine and land based installations. WindSonic M has no moving parts, offering maintenance-free operation in a wide range of applications.Gill WindSonic M utilises Gill’s proven ultrasonic technology to provide wind speed and direction data. WindSonic is WMO-compliant for gust measurement. With an impact resistant, corrosion-free, hard anodised aluminium alloy housing and optional heating system, this wind sensor is recommended for use in harsh environmental conditions and is particularly suited to both marine and land based installations. WindSonic M has no moving parts, offering maintenance-free operation in a wide range of applications.

WindSonic M

SKU: MTI.AWS.GL.WSM

  • WIND SPEED

    • Range: 0 - 60 m/s (116 knots)

    • Accuracy: 2% RMSE @12 m/s

    • Resolution; 0.01 m/s (0.02 knots)

    • Response time: 0.25 seconds

    • Starting threshold: 0.01 m/s

    WIND DIRECTION

    • Range: 0 - 360° (no dead band)

    • Accuracy: 3° RMSE @12 m/s

    • Resolution: 1°

    • Response time: 0.25 seconds

    OUTPUTS

    • Digital: RS232, RS422, RS485**, Analogue (optional) 0-5 V or 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA

    • Protocols: ASCII, NMEA 0183

    • Baud Rate: 2400 to 38400

    POWER REQUIREMENT

    • Anemometer 5-30 VDC non-analogue (5.5 mA @ 12 V), 7-30 VDC analogue (9-44 mA @ 12 V)

    • Optional heating ***: 24 V AC/DC (4.2 A @ 24 V)

    • Analogue outputs: Current consumption increases if analogue output is selected. Add up to 40 mA to nominal power consumption above, Start up time < 5 seconds

    MECHANICAL

    • External construction: Al Alloy 6061 T6

    • Finish: Hard anodised

    • Size: 142 mm x 163 mm

    • Weight: 0.9 kg

    ENVIRONMENTAL

    • Protection class: IP66 BS EN 60529 : 1992

    • Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C (with heating), -35°C to +70°C (without heating)

    • Storage temperature: -40°C to +80°C

    • Operating humidity: < 5% to 100% RH

    • Precipitation: 300 mm/hr

    • Impact resistance: UL2218 Class 1

    • Compass safe distance: BS EN 60945 : 2002 Section 11.2

    • Vibration: BS EN 60945 : 2002

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