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General| Manufacturer | Metek |
|---|---|
| Measurement Principle | Ultrasonic |
| Number of Axes | 2 |
| Resolution Wind Speed | 0.01 m/s |
| Measuring Range Wind Direction | 0 to 360° |
| Accuracy Wind Direction | ±2° |
| Resolution Wind Direction | 0.1 ° |
| Resolution Sonic Temperature | 0.01 °C |
| Protection Class | IP65 |
| Measuring Range Sonic Temperature | -50 - +60 °C |
| Sampling Rate | 1 to 100 Hz |
| Output | RS-485, Analog |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +70 °C |
| Heating Option | Optional |
| Mounting | Mast mounting |
| Accuracy Wind Speed | ±0.1 m/s or ±1% of reading |
Explains the physical principles behind ultrasonic anemometer measurements.
Details how wind velocity is determined using ultrasonic pulses and travel times.
Describes how temperature is derived from sound speed in the anemometer.
Provides instructions on how to physically mount the uSonic-2 device.
Guides users on aligning the sensor head to geographical north for accurate direction readings.
Details the process of installing and connecting the sensor's cable connector.
Specific steps for installing the connector, referencing appendix.
Explains the pin configuration for 16-wire and 10-wire cables.
Outlines the requirements and procedure for connecting the device to a power source.
Describes how to connect optional analog output signals and their configurations.
Details the connections for RS232, RS422, and RS485 serial interfaces.
Explains how to establish and perform communication via the serial interface.
Details how to configure and use the uSonic-2 in RS485 bus mode.
Steps for connecting the device to an RS485 bus and setting addresses.
Procedure to switch the device back from RS485 mode to RS422.
Explains the wildcard address for sending commands to all devices on the bus.
Lists commands that are not functional when the device is in RS485 mode.
How to use the serial number instead of the device address.
Describes the structure and indicators of data transmitted via the serial interface.
Explains how to select different output protocols like standard or NMEA.
Details how to choose which data values are displayed via the serial output.
Illustrates various serial data output formats with examples.
Explains configuration of averaging time, sampling frequency, and coherent averaging.
Describes how analog output signals are updated and maintained.
Details parameters for configuring analog output signals precisely.
Explains how to set an offset to limit the output range for error indication.
Describes how to adjust the output range for optimal resolution.
Explains how to assign different measured variables to analog output ports.
Defines how errors are indicated on the analog output ports using specific commands.
Details the settings for the NO command to configure NMEA output format and units.
Lists and briefly describes system parameters for device configuration.
Provides a reference for various commands used to control and query the device.
Explains the internal data logger's operation, capacity, and logging control.
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