Ambient Meteorological · Wind
50.5 Solid State Wind Sensor
50.5 Solid State Wind Sensor from Belfort Instrument. No moving parts. Digital and analog outputs. 16-point wind tunnel calibration with each sensor
Features
- No moving parts
- Digital and analog outputs
- 16-point wind tunnel calibration with each sensor
- Optional heating unit allows continuous operation in ice and snow
- Low maintenance
Product Specifications
| Wind Speed | ||
|---|---|---|
| Range: | 0-50 m/sec standard | |
| Accuracy: | ±0.2 m/sec < 11.3 m/sec or ±2 % > 11.3 m/sec | |
| Resolution: | 0.1 m/sec | |
| Wind Direction | ||
| Range: | 0° – 360° | |
| Accuracy: | ±3° | |
| Resolution: | 1° | |
| Operation | ||
| Sampling Rate: | 5 per second | |
| Data Output Rate: | 1 per second | |
| Sonic Frequency: | 200 kHz | |
| Output Signal | ||
| Wind Speed Voltage: | 0 to 1 ,2.5 or 5 VDC (specified at time of purchase) | |
| Wind Direction Voltage: | 0 to 1 ,2.5 or 5 VDC (specified at time of purchase) | |
| RS-232: | 1200 to 19.2K Baud (9600 Baud Standard) | |
| Optional Digital Outputs: | SDI-12, RS-422, RS-485 (specified at time of purchase) | |
| Power Requirement | ||
| Sensor: | 9-18 VDC 10 mA at 12 VDC -average power .75 amp pulse for 2 msec. -peak power (once/sec) | |
| External Heater: | 15 Volts DC @ 50 watts | |
| Environmental | ||
| Operating Temperature: | -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to +131°F) no ice | |
| Extended Temperature Range: | -50°C to +55°C (-58°F to +131°F) with external heater | |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Weight: | 5.5 Ibs (2.5 kg) | |
| Finish: | i~6~ aluminum & stainless steel | |
| Ingress Protection: | IP65 | |
| Cable & Mounting | ||
| PN 9574 | Cable Assembly; specify length in feet or meters | |
| Mounting: | PN 3188 Mounting & Orientation Fixture | |
| Options | ||
| PN 50.5H | Wind Sensor with External Heater & Control Box | |
| PN 50.5PS | External Heater Power Source (100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz)-15VDC @ 4 amps | |
| Heater option must be specified at time of purchase. | ||
Specifications are subject to change. Contact Belfort Instrument to confirm current specifications.
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