WINDSONIC4

Name: WINDSONIC4
Brand: Campbell Scientific
SKU: 44380
Availability: InStock

2-D Sonic Wind Sensor with SDI-12 Output

WINDSONIC4

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2-D Sonic Wind Sensor with SDI-12 Output

No moving parts. Low maintenance.

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Model:: WINDSONIC4
Item Number:: 44380
Warranty:: 1 year

Overview

The WindSonic4 is a two-dimensional ultrasonic anemometer for measuring wind direction and speed. It provides an alternative to traditional mechanical cup and vane or propeller and vane anemometers. This sonic wind sensor outputs an SDI-12 signal that can be read a a compatible Campbell Scientific data logger.

The WindSonic4 is not recommended for conditions where rime, ice, or horizontal snow will occur. This sensor is not heated. Please contact Campbell Scientific for information on a heated 2-D sonic anemometer that will work in these conditions.

Note: The mounting equipment supplied with this sensor may vary depending on which Campbell Scientific regional office the sensor is ordered from.

Key Advantages

No Moving Parts
Minimizes routine maintenance costs

Technical Description

The WindSonic4 uses two pairs of orthogonally oriented transducers to sense the horizontal wind. The transducers bounce the ultrasonic signal from a hood, thus minimizing the effects of transducer shadowing and flow distortion.

Unlike mechanical anemometers, the WindSonic4 has no moving parts to be periodically replaced—minimizing routine maintenance costs.

Benefits

Low maintenance—no moving parts significantly reduces maintenance cost and time
Provides a minimum detectable wind speed of 0.01 meters per second
Compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers

Specifications

Applications: General
(Rain with light snow. Little or no riming or blowing sand. No salt spray.)
Extreme
(Blowing sand. Very little maintenance required. Will handle salt spray.)
Sensor: 2-dimensional ultrasonic anemometer
Measurement Description: Wind speed and direction
Operating Humidity Range: < 5% to 100% RH
Operating Temperature Range: -35° to +70°C
Storage Temperature Range: -40° to +80°C
(typical)
Input Voltage: 9 to 30 Vdc
Typical Current Drain: < 10 mA
(@12 V)
Measurement Frequency: 40 Hz block averaged to a 1 Hz output frequency
Outputs Parameters: Polar (direction and speed) or orthogonal (U_x and U_y wind)
Output Signal: SDI-12 version 1.3
Diameter: 14.2 cm
(5.6 in.)
Length: 16.0 cm
(6.3 in.)
Weight: 0.5 kg
(1.1 lb)