Gill WindObserver 65 - Appendix A - Technical Specification

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Issue: 8 (Applies to firmware 2387 6.09 onwards)
Document number: 1390-PS-0039
Ultrasonic Anemometer
Appendix A - Technical Specification
Wind Measurement
Parameters
UV, Polar, NMEA, Tunnel
Output
1,2,4,5,8,10Hz
Averaging
Flexible 1-3600 seconds or Adjustable Averaging for Road Weather
applications
Wind Speed
* Values are dependent on anemometer being used
Range
0 - 65m/s (0-145mph)
Accuracy
±2%@12m/s
Resolution
0.01m/s
Offset
±0.01m/s
Units of Measurement
m/s, Knots, MPH, KPH ft/min
Wind Direction
Range
0-359 Degrees
Accuracy
± 2°
Resolution
1
°
Anemometer Status
Supplied as part of standard message
Starting Threshold
0.01 m/s
Dead Band Wind Direction
None
Power Requirement
Input Voltage
9-30V DC 30mA @ 12V DC
Reverse voltage protected
YES
Heating - Optional
Allow 3A @ 22v to 30v (max) AC rms or DC
Digital Output
Communication
RS422, full duplex, RS485 2 wire network facility
Baud rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
Formats
8 data bits, odd, even or no parity, 1 stop bit
Weight & Dimensions
Size
See manual Fig 2b for dimensions
WindObserver 65 Weight
1.34kg (no mount or lead)
Base Mount Short
0.63kg
Base Mount Long
1.05kg
Pipe Mount
1.06kg
Materials
External Construction
Stainless Steel 316