The u[sonic] wind sensor is very robust, compact, and extremely reliable. During its development, particular care was taken to comply with meteorological requirements.
The system records the horizontal air flow and processes the measured values into the meteorological parameters wind speed and wind direction.
The sensor is housed in a splash-proof and dust-proof metal housing (IP66 and IP67) and can even be submerged for short periods. The measurement data is automatically output via a galvanically isolated RS485 interface in talker mode after the power supply is switched on. The u[sonic] is designed to be shock- and vibration-resistant, making it particularly suitable for use in harsh environmental conditions.
The housing is made of hard-anodized, seawater-resistant aluminum and stainless steel. An electronically controlled sensor heater allows the sensor to operate over a wide temperature range from -40 to +70 °C (+85 °C).
Areas of application:
- Locations at risk of icing,
- Onshore and offshore applications,
- wind turbines,
- Railway line monitoring,
- Traffic meteorology,
- Chemical and industrial plants,
- Power plants, sewage treatment plants and landfills,
Advantages at a glance
- 3 parameters in one device:
- wind direction,
- wind speed,
- virtual temperature,
- without moving measuring elements,
- no mechanical abrasion, low maintenance,
- Standard RS485 interface with ESD protection,
- ASCII data protocol according to NMEA 0183,
- Operating voltage (without heating) 6...60 VDC or 12...42 VAC,
- Operating voltage (with heating) 24 V AC/DC ± 20 %,
- simple, space-saving installation on 50 mm standard pipe,
- Analog output 0...20 mA · 4...20 mA · 0...5 V or 0...10 V for wind speed and wind direction,
- Heating output 60 W/ 120 W/ 240 W (standard)/max. 310W
