2-AXIS ULTRASONIC ANEMOMETER
WindSonic M
The metal-bodied, heated WindSonic.
WindSonic M replaces the ASA/PC body with hard-anodised aluminium alloy and adds heating, extending the operating range to minus 40 degrees C. It is the WindSonic for exposed and cold installations where the standard body and unheated build are not enough.
Heated as standard
Operating -40°C to +70°C
Up to 60 m/s
2% RMSE accuracy at 12 m/s
Hard-anodised aluminium
Alloy 6061 T6 housing, IP66
Configurable outputs
RS232, RS422, RS485, analogue
WHERE IT SITS
WindSonic M in the WindSonic range
Within the WindSonic family the models differ by measurement range, output rate, build and approvals rather than by measurement principle.
MEASUREMENT
What the WindSonic M measures
The WindSonic M is a 2-axis ultrasonic anemometer.
SPECIFICATION
Full specification
Figures from the WindSonic M datasheet, issue 16. Confirm the current issue before ordering.
Measurement
| Wind speed | 0 to 60 m/s (116 knots) |
|---|---|
| Wind direction | 0 to 360 degrees, no dead band |
| Direction range | 0 to 360°, no dead band |
| Accuracy | Wind speed ±2% RMSE at 12 m/s, direction ±2° RMSE at 12 m/s |
| Resolution | 0.01 m/s, starting threshold 0.01 m/s |
Outputs and power
| Outputs | RS232, RS422, RS485 depending on option; analogue 0 to 5 V, 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA |
|---|---|
| Interface | ASCII and NMEA 0183, baud 2400 to 38400 |
| Supply voltage | 10 to 30 V DC, or 24 V RMS AC ±10% at 50/60 Hz |
Environment
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP66 |
| Heating | Heated |
Mechanical
| Materials | Aluminium alloy 6061 T6, hard anodised |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
Approvals and documentation
| Datasheet | 1405-0029 Iss 16 |
|---|
COMPARE
WindSonic M against WindSonic 60: only what differs
| WindSonic M | WindSonic 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Aluminium alloy 6061 T6, hard anodised | LURAN S KR 2861/1C (ASA/PC), 142 × 163 mm |
| Heating | Heated | Unheated |
| Weight | 0.9 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C | -35 °C to +70 °C |
| Datasheet | 1405-0029 Iss 16 | 1405-027 Iss 12 |
Show the 2 rows that are the same
| WindSonic M | WindSonic 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind speed | 0 to 60 m/s (116 knots) | 0 to 60 m/s (116 knots) |
| Wind direction | 0 to 360 degrees, no dead band | 0 to 360 degrees, no dead band |
The nearest sibling in the range. Confirm which specification the application actually needs before ordering either. Compare the whole range
ACCESSORIES
Accessories for the WindSonic M
The parts that fit the WindSonic M: cable, mounting, set-up kit and spares.
In the box. Every WindSonic ships with its mating connector, so most installations only need cable and a mount.
Cables
- Cable, 3 pair, cut to length
- Cable, 4 pair, cut to length
- Cable, 4 pair, 15 m, pins fitted
- Cable, 9 pair, cut to length, for the heated WindSonic M
Connectors
- Spare connector, output option 2
- Spare connector, output option 3
Mounting
- Bracket for pole or wall mounting
- Support tube, 0.5 m
Order accessories with your sensor or on their own. Quote the part number when you get in touch.
BEFORE YOU SPECIFY
Is the WindSonic M the correct configuration?
Before specifying, confirm:
- the wind speed range the site actually sees
- the output rate the receiving system needs
- the operating temperature and whether heating is required
- any approval or certification the installation demands
- the mounting arrangement and cable or connector choice
- the interface and output the receiving system expects
If those match, the WindSonic M provides that configuration.
QUESTIONS
Specification questions about the WindSonic M
What wind speed range does the WindSonic M cover?
The WindSonic M measures 0 to 60 m/s (116 knots).
What is the difference between the WindSonic M and the WindSonic 60?
The WindSonic M has a hard-anodised aluminium alloy body and is heated, so it operates from -40 °C to +70 °C. The WindSonic 60 has an ASA/PC polymer body, is unheated and operates from -35 °C to +70 °C. The WindSonic M weighs 0.9 kg against 0.5 kg.
How accurate is the WindSonic M?
The WindSonic M is specified at wind speed ±2% RMSE at 12 m/s, direction ±2° RMSE at 12 m/s.
What resolution does the WindSonic M report?
The WindSonic M reports to 0.01 m/s, starting threshold 0.01 m/s.
What outputs does the WindSonic M provide?
The WindSonic M provides RS232, RS422, RS485 depending on option, with ASCII and NMEA 0183 protocols; analogue 0 to 5 V, 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA.
What power supply does the WindSonic M need?
The WindSonic M requires 10 to 30 V DC, or 24 V RMS AC ±10% at 50/60 Hz.
What temperature range does the WindSonic M operate over?
The WindSonic M operates from -40 °C to +70 °C.
What ingress protection does the WindSonic M have?
The WindSonic M is sealed to IP66.
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