The WXT510 Weather Transmitter, manufactured by Vaisala, is a compact and lightweight multi-sensor instrument that measures the most essential weather parameters. It is a configurable product that can measure wind speed and direction, liquid precipitation, barometric pressure, temperature and relative humidity—all in one transmitter. The WXT510’s SDI-12 signal can be measured by any of our SDI-12-equipped dataloggers. The WXT510 is about the size of our larger Gill
radiation shield, making it ideal for use with our CR200-series
dataloggers in applications requiring quick, short-term deployment.
However, the WXT510 is not intended for weather stations that require
research-grade performance.
Precipitation is measured one raindrop at a time. Whenever a raindrop hits the precipitation sensor, an electrical signal is produced that is proportional to the volume of the drop.
The WXT510 has a PTU module that contains a capacitive silicon BAROCAP sensor for barometric pressure measurements, a capacitive ceramic THERMOCAP sensor for air temperature measurements, and a capacitive thin film polymer HUMICAP sensor for relative humidity measurements. The PTU is housed in a naturally-aspirated radiation shield that protects the PTU and reflects solar radiation.
Features
The WXT510's wind sensor consists of three equally spaced transducers that produce ultrasonic signals. Wind speed and direction are determined by measuring the time it takes for the ultrasonic signal of one transducer to travel to the other transducers.Precipitation is measured one raindrop at a time. Whenever a raindrop hits the precipitation sensor, an electrical signal is produced that is proportional to the volume of the drop.
The WXT510 has a PTU module that contains a capacitive silicon BAROCAP sensor for barometric pressure measurements, a capacitive ceramic THERMOCAP sensor for air temperature measurements, and a capacitive thin film polymer HUMICAP sensor for relative humidity measurements. The PTU is housed in a naturally-aspirated radiation shield that protects the PTU and reflects solar radiation.
Specifications
- Combines the six most essential weather parameters in one instrument: wind speed and direction, liquid precipitation, barometric pressure, temperature and relative humidity
- Compact and lightweight
- No moving parts—low maintenance
- Low power consumption
- Fast and simple to install
