High quality, general purpose, ultrasonic anemometers Gill
WindSonic 60 (MTI.AWS.GL.WS60 is a low-cost anemometer, which utilises Gill’s proven ultrasonic technology to provide wind speed and direction data via one serial or two analogue outputs. To confirm correct operation, outputs are transmitted together with an instrument status code.
WindSonic is WMO-compliant for gust measurement.
With a robust, corrosion-free polycarbonate housing, this small, lightweight wind sensor is recommended for use in harsh environmental conditions and is particularly suited to marine & offshore (ships, data buoys) and land based installations. WindSonic anemometers have no moving parts, offering maintenance-free operation in a wide range of applications.
WindSonic 60
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: 2° RMSE @12 m/s
• Resolution: 1°
• Response time: 0.25 seconds
OUTPUTS
• Option 1 interface: RS232
• Option 2 interfaces: RS232, RS422, RS485**
• Option 3 interfaces: RS232, RS422, RS485**, Analogue 0-5 V or 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA
• Option 1, 2 & 3 protocols: ASCII, NMEA 0183
• Option 4: SDI-12 (refer to manual or separate datasheet for technical specification)
• Baud Rate: 2400 to 38400
POWER REQUIREMENT
• Anemometer: 5-30 VDC Option 1 & 2, 7-30 VDC Option 3, 9-30 VDC Option 4
• Current drain: Dependent on option selected e.g, < 2 mA @ 12V (SDI-12), to 44 mA @ 12V (4-20 mA), Refer to manual for further advice, Start up time < 5 seconds.
MECHANICAL
• External construction: LURAN S KR 2861/1C ASA/PC
• Size: 142 mm x 163 mm
• Weight: 0.5 kg
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Protection class: IP66
• Operating temperature: -35°C to +70°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to +80°C
• Operating humidity: < 5% to 100% RH
• Precipitation: 300 mm/hr