WindSensor P2546A Cup Anemometer
Model Number : 4333
DescriptionThe WindSensor P2546A anemometer is a dependable wind measurement sensor constructed of durable materials, including anodized aluminum and stainless steel.
Wind speed is measured using a three-cup, one-piece rotor assembly. Permanent magnets mounted on the shaft cause a switch to open and close two times per revolution. The switch has no bounce and is equipped with a special built-in mechanism which reduces the variation in operating time over the frequency range. This feature provides instantaneous wind speed by measuring the time interval of each revolution.
Features
- One-piece rotor anemometer head (OPR)
- Low threshold speed
- Low distance constant
- Negligible overspeeding
- Angular response independent of wind speed
- Fully tested temperature performance
- Symmetrical geometry
- No external power source
- Bounce free reed switch
- MEASNET calibrated
Description
| Sensor type | 3-cup anemometer |
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| Sensor range | 0 m/s to 70 m/s (0 mph to 157 mph) |
| Instrument compatibility | all NRG loggers |
Input signal
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Output signal
| Calibration | each anemometer individually calibrated, calibration reports provided via electronic download |
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| Output signal range | 0 Hz to 112 Hz |
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Response characteristics
| Threshold | < 0.4 m/s (0.9 mph) |
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| Distance constant (63% recovery) | 1.81±0.04 m (5.94 ±0.13ft ) |
| Moment of inertia | 1.01× 10-4 kg-m2 (7.45 × 10-5 S-ft2 ) |
| Swept diameter of rotor | 187 mm (7.36 inches) |
Installation
| Mounting | onto a 25 mm (0.984 inch) diameter mast with two set screws |
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| Tools required | 4mm Allen wrench |
Environmental
| Operating temperature range | -35 °C to 60 °C (-31 °F to 140 °F) |
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| Operating humidity range | 0 to 100% RH |
Physical
| Connections | push-pull connector (purchased separately) |
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| Weight | 0.36 kg (0.8 pounds) |
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Materials
| Cups | robust one-piece injection molded polycarbonate/glass blend |
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| Body | anodized aluminum |
| Shaft | stainless steel |
| Bearing | stainless steel ball bearings |
| Magnet | two permanent magnets |
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