This  2-axis  ultrasonic  wind  sensor offers  maintenance free wind speed and direction monitoring for true  ‘fit and forget’ wind sensing. It  is  a  genuine  low  cost  alternative  to  conventional  cup  and  vane  or  propeller  wind  sensors,  with  all  of  the advantages  of  solid-state  ultrasonic  technology.  With  no  moving  parts  to  jam,  break  or  wear  out,  this  ultrasonic wind  sensor  is  ideal  for  use  in  harsh  weather  conditions  and eliminates  the  need  for  expensive  on-site maintenance. Wind  speed  and  direction data is  output via  one  serial  or  two  analogue
channels.  To  confirm  correct  operation, serial outputs are transmitted together with an instrumentation status code. Low power consumption, no moving parts and the corrosion free exterior make the WindSonic ™M ideal for a wide range  of  wind  monitoring  applications.   

Particularly  suited  to  marine  &  offshore  (wind  farms, ships,  data  buoys) and land based installations, especially in remote locations where access is difficult and power availability limited. The serial data output is ideal for interfacing with a WS-15A Display Unit or for data logging to a  SpaceLogger®WindLogger.

•  Hard Anodised Aluminium Alloy Construction
•  -40°C Operation (with heated option)
• Impact Resistance to UL2218 Class 1
•  Solid-state technology - no moving parts
•  0-60m/s wind speed
•  0-359° wind direction
•  NMEA Output
•  Optional RS232, RS422 and RS485 Outputs
•  Single unit for both wind speed and direction
•  No need for on-site calibration or maintenance
• 2 year warranty

• Gill Instruments WSM WindSonic M Wind Sensors- RS-232/422/485

Specifications:

• Wind Measurement Sensor: Gill WindSonic™ ultrasonic 2-axis
• Parameters: PolarWind Speed & Direction or U & V Vectors Wind Speed
• Range: 0-60m/s (116 knots, 134 mph)
• Accuracy:± 2% @12m/s
• Resolution: 0.01 m/s (0.02 mph)
• Threshold: 0.01 m/s (0.02 mph)
• Response time: 0.25 seconds
• Units of measure: m/s, knots, mph, kph, ft/min Wind Direction
• Range: 0 to 359 degrees – no dead band
• Accuracy:± 3° @12m/s
• Resolution:1°
• Response time:0.25 seconds Outputs
• Output: RS232 + RS422 + RS485 + NMEA 0183
• Baud rates: 2400 to 38400
• Data output rate: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 or 4 Hz
• Anemometer status: Status codes provided within the data message string Mechanical
• External construction: Al. Alloy 6082 T6, hard anodised
• Mounting:Pipe mounting: 44.45mm (1.75 inch) diameter
• Weight:0.9kg
• Size: 142mm diameter x 160mm height Power Supply
• Anemometer: 5-30 V DC (5.5mA @ 12V)
• Optional Heating: 24V AC/DC (4.2A @ 24V)
• Start up time: <5 seconds Environmental
• Protection class: IP66
• 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% humidity
• EMC: EN 61326: 1998 & BSEN 60945
• Impact Resistance: UL2218 Class 1 Miscellaneous
• Calibration: Factory calibrated, traceable to National Standards
• Warranty: 2 years
• Software: WindView - free software providing the means for configuring the WindSonic sensor and reading output data