50.5 Sonic Wind Sensor
The 50.5 Sonic Wind Sensor is the latest field-proven sensor originating from the development work started with NOAA on sonic wind sensors over 25 years ago. This sensor design contains the same wind distortion algorithm and factoring that has been proven and accepted in applications around the world.
No other sensor technology has the history of time proven field performance comparable to the 50.5 Sonic Wind 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
| 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: | 200kHz |
| 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 Requirements | |
| Sensor: | 9-18 VDC 10mA at 12VDC average 750mA pulse for 2ms peak (once/sec) |
| External Heater: | 15 Volts DC @ 50 watts |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature: | -40°C to 55°C no ice |
| Extended Temperature Range: | -50°C to +55°C with external heater |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight: | 2.5kg |
| Finish: | i~6~ aluminium and stainless steel |
| Ingress Protection: | IP65 |
| Cable & Mounting | |
| PN 9574 | Cable Assembly; specify length in feet or meters |
| Mounting: | PN 3188 Mounting and Orientation Fixture |
| Options | |
| PN 50.5H | Wind Sensor with External Heater and 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.
