Ultrasonic Anemometer 2D

The 2D Ultrasonic Anemometer detects the horizontal component of the wind speed and wind direction. With no moving parts the anemometer is free from wear and needs no maintenance or calibration
Ultrasonic Anemometer 2D
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Overview

Overview

The 2D Ultrasonic Anemometer detects the horizontal component of the wind speed and wind direction. With no moving parts the anemometer is free from wear and maintenance and needs no calibration. The sensor arms are automatically heated if necessary ensuring continued operation in snow and during icing events. The electronics of the ultrasonic anemometer is based on the latest DSP (digital signal processor) technology.

Measuring principle

Ultrasonic anemometers measure wind speed by detecting the difference in time taken for an ultrasonic pulse to travel in each direction between pairs of transducers caused by movement of the air. This method allows accurate measurement even at low wind speeds as there is no mechanical inertia to overcome. The lack of mechanical inertia also allows measurements to be taken at high frequency allowing precise time dependent measurement. Sonic temperature is also available in the output data.

A number of sensor variants are available to cover a wide range of applications.

Specifications

Wind Speed

Measuring range
0.01 – 75 m/s
Accuracy
±2% of measured value for >5ms
Resolution
0.01m/s

Wind Direction

Measuring range
0-360°
Resolution
Accuracy
±1º

Acoustic Temperature

Range
-50oC to + 70oC
Accuracy
±0.5K to 35m/s
Resolution
0.1K

General

Data output serial
RS422 / RS485
Data output analogue
0-20mA, 0-10V or 4-20mA, 2-10V
Analogue inputs
Up to three possible
Operating voltage - Sensor
8-78VDC or 12-55 V AC 1.5W typical
Heating (Model Dependent)
24 V AC/DC; 80W
48 V AC/DC: 280W
Operating temperature
-50° to +80° C
Electrical connection
Multi-pin plug
Mounting
onto mast tube 1.5” Ø
Dimensions
Ø287mm x 424mm
Protection
IP67
Weight
2.5 Kg
Material of housing
Stainless steel

Available Variants

The sensor is available in a number of variants covering heating and data output options. For full details please follow the link: Thies_Ultrasonic_Options

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Sales & Support

Contact Biral for more information

To find out more about this instrument or to discuss your application requirements please do not hesitate to contact Biral.

After Sales Support

Biral offers free advice and technical support for the lifetime of the instruments we sell. Once you have purchased the unit you can always contact us for help using the links on our Service Support page.

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