Experience longer life span and anti-icing design for enhanced durability

The Wind Direction Smart Sensor is a research-grade plug-and-play sensor for measuring and logging wind data. It provides average wind direction for the measurement interval. This highly-durable wind vane has a drip overhang for anti-icing. Its shielded stainless-steel ball bearings and static-dissipating housing provide a long sensor long life. The sensor calculates a unit vector average of the wind direction, providing data directly in degrees.

The Wind Direction smart sensor is designed to work with HOBO® stations. The smart sensor has a plug-in modular connector that allows it to be added easily to a HOBO station. All sensor parameters are stored inside the smart sensor, which automatically communicates configuration information to the logger without the need for any programming or extensive setup.

NOTE: an M-CAA Full Cross Arm or M-CAB Half Cross Arm is required for mounting.

Features

• Research-grade plug-and-play sensor for measuring and logging wind direction data
• Highly-durable wind vane has a drip overhang for anti-icing
• Shielded stainless-steel ball bearings

 

Measurement Range	0 to 355 degrees, 5 degree dead band
Accuracy	±5 degrees
Resolution	1.4 degrees
Starting Threshold	1 m/s (2.2 mph)
Maximum Wind Speed Survival	67 m/s (150 mph)
Measurement Definition	Unit vector averaging used; vector components for each wind measurement are calculated every three seconds for duration of logging interval (see Measurement Operation)
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Environmental Rating	Weatherproof
Service Life	4 to 6 years typical depending upon environmental conditions
Housing	Injection-molded plastic housing and vane, static dissipating base, lead-free silicon bronze nose and aluminum mounting rod
Bearing Type	Two shielded stainless steel ball bearing
Turning Radius	Approximately 13.5 cm (5.25 in.)
Dimensions	46 x 20 cm (18 x 8.5 in.) including 1.27 cm (0.5 in) diameter mounting rod; 2.5 mm (0.1 in.) drip overhang
Weight	370 g (13 oz)
Bits per Sample	8
Number of Data Channels*	1
Measurement Averaging Option	Automatic averaging (see Measurement Operation)
Cable Length Available	3.5 m (11.5 ft)
Length of Smart Sensor Network Cable*	0.5 m (1.6 ft)
CE	The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant directives in the European Union (EU).