| Specifications |
Wind Direction |
| Measurement Range |
0 to 355 degrees, 5 degree dead band |
| Maximum Wind Speed Survival |
67 m/sec (150 mph)
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| Accuracy |
± 5 degrees |
| Resolution |
1.4 degrees |
| Starting Threshold |
1.0 m/s (2.2 mph) |
| Measurement Definition |
Unit vector components of wind direction are accumulated every three seconds for duration of logging interval. Average direction is calculated from the average of these. |
| 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 housing and vane, static dissipating base, lead-free silicon bronze nose, and aluminum mounting rod. |
| Bearing Type |
two shielded stainless steel ball bearings |
| 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 |
Approximately 370 g (13 oz) |
| Number of Data Channels |
1 |
| Measurement Averaging Option |
Automatic averaging (see Measurement Definition) |
| Cable Length Available |
3.5 m (11.5 ft) |
| Length of Smart Sensor Network Cable |
0.5 m (1.6 ft) |