Windmeter – Digital Anemometer
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WindMeter is a high performance digital anemometer (wind gauge).
This kind of digital anemometer is suitable for monitoring wind plants and wind speed in ski lifts, motorways, airports and ridge ways.
WindMeter has been designed to give reliable readings.
The sensor has a mechanical plug-and-play. The use RS485 digital output simplifies the wiring especially in stations with multiple instruments and gauges, so that it’s possible to create a unique chain (bus) at the confluence of the different sensor data.
WindMeter is available with a M8-4 pole connector that allows a faster and superior installation and maintenance, as well as the possibility of installing a multi-probe plug&play for easier maintenance controls.
It is compatible with the Ammonit Meteo-40 data-logger (on bus RS485).
Also available in the MEASNET centre’s calibrated version.
Key features
- Standard Modbus RTU RS485 port to assure correct reading even at 500m distance.
- Average and maximum wind speed measurement
- Temperature measurement
- Extreme weather resistance
- Ease of installation to the structures
- Calibrated one by one, for maximum accuracy
- Anti-icing option
Datasheet
| NAME | WindMeter | |
| PRODUCT | Digital anemometer or digital wind gauge | |
| REFERENCE STANDARDS | IEC 61400-12-1, MEASNET (on request) | |
| Output | Serial interface RS485 | |
| Measured values | Wind speed | 0÷50 m/s (0-180 km/h) |
| Internal temperature | -30 ÷ +85°C | |
| Calibration | Individual according to IEC 61400-12-1; Optional: MEASNET | |
| Measured quantity | Time interval | Unit |
| Instantaneous speed | 5s | m/s; km/h; ft/s; knot; mph |
| Instant direction | 5s | ° sexadecimal degree. |
| Average speed | 1; 2; 5; 10 | min m/s; km/h; ft/s; knot; mph |
| Average direction | 1; 2; 5; 10 min | ° sexadecimal degree. |
| Vector result speed | 5s | m/s; km/h; ft/s; knot; mph |
| Vector result direction | 5s | m/s; km/h; ft/s; knot; mph |
| Vector average speed | 1; 2; 5; 10 | min m/s; km/h; ft/s; knot; mph |
| Average vector direction | 1; 2; 5; 10 | min m/s; km/h; ft/s; knot; mph |
| Accuracy | Wind speed | ± 3% (Measnet calibrated); Correlation > 0,99995 St.Err 0,022m/s |
| Internal temperature | ± 3°C (-30 to +85°C) | |
| Supply | 5 ÷ 40 Vdc / 9 ÷ 28 Vac, consumption <1 W
Protected against reverse polarity and overvoltage Power consumption < 500mW (except heater) |
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| Protection | IP65 Electronic circuit sealed |
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| Case | Aluminum with 3 screws for direct mounting on poles up to Ø 35mm | |
| Cable | 3m long, 4 conductors | |
| Connector | Optional | |
| Dimensions (mm) | Body: 223h x 44 Øext; 36 Øint | |
| Options | Heater anti-icing thermoregulated | |
To achieve optimum measurement during installation, please refer to the Annex G in the IEC 61400-12-1 standard.
Accessories
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Vanemeter
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Support rod
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USB/RS485 interface cable
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USB/MICRO-USB smartphone adapter
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Sm configuration for Android smartphone and tablet
SMCONFIG allows you to configure Windmeter in the field from your Android smartphone. It is no longer necessary to bring sensor back to the laboratory for configuration.
The software allows you to:
- configure Windmeter.
- make a diagnosis of the basic functions.
- log irradiance, temperature and wind (Sunmeter Wind only) readings.
The software is available for free on this page in the downloads area. In addition to the software it is necessary to have a USB / RS485 converter, an adapter cable between microUSB/USB and a female connector M8 4 pin.
In the Download area you can find a wiring diagram of our cable that connects Smartphone/Tablet or PC with windmeter, it takes and transforms the voltage present on the USB (Price on request). Alternatively, it is possible to use other cables with external power supply (9V battery).
Compatibility
| Producer | Datalogger / Inverter model |
|---|---|
| Ammonit | Ammonit datalogger Meteo-40
Meteo Station: Series Lufft – WS 200 |
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Anemometers
Temperature sensors