200-7000 WindSonic Ultrasonic Anemometer

A lightweight unit, the 200-7000 WindSonic Ultrasonic Anemometer, manufactured by Gill Instruments, is of a robust, high strength construction. Without the need for expensive on-site calibration or maintenance, and with a corrosion free exterior, WindSonic is a true fit and forget unit.

The flexible design enables you easily to configure WindSonic to deliver the information you require. By using the software provided it is possible to select the output rate and choose the units of measurement that suit your application. Ensuring accuracy and reliability, WindSonic automatically transmits an anemometer status code with each output to indicate its operating status. Available in three options, providing a number of different digital and analog outputs, WindSonic is supplied with NMEA and RS232 digital output as standard.

Maintenance free, quick and easy to install, WindSonic is designed to be mounted using a standard pole fitting and comes complete with all screw fittings, a mating marine grade connector, and comprehensive user manual.

Providing accurate results in all weather conditions, WindSonic exhibits a number of distinct advantages:

Consistent performance throughout life (no accuracy degradation due to wear of moving parts)
Corrosion free, UV resistant material
Low start speed (0.01 m/s, 0.09 knots)
Maintenance free
No calibration required
Robust construction
Software configurable
Status code output
True 0-359° operation (no dead band on direction output)
Wind speed and direction from a single unit

Specifications

Wind Speed
Range: 0-60 m/s (116 knots)
Accuracy: ±2% @12 m/s
Resolution: 0.01 m/s (0.02 knots)
Response time: 0.25 seconds
Threshold: 0.01 m/s

Wind Direction
Range: 0-359° (no dead band)
Accuracy: ±3° @12 m/s
Resolution: 1°
Response time: 0.25 seconds

Measurement
Ultrasonic output rate: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 or 4 Hz
Parameters: Wind Speed & Direction or U and V (vectors)
Units of Measure: m/s, knots, mph, kph, ft/min

Outputs
Option 1: RS232
Option 2: RS232 + RS422 + RS485 + NMEA*
Option 3: RS232 + RS422 + RS485 + NMEA*, 0-5 V or 0-20mA or 4-20mA
Option 4: SDI-12 (refer to manual for technical specification)
Baud rate: 2400 to 38400
Anemometer status: Supplied as part of standard message
* NMEA 0183

Power Requirement
Anemometer
5-30 Vdc Option 1 & 2
7-30 Vdc Option 3
9-30 Vdc Option 4
From 5.5mA @ 12 V
Start up time < 5 seconds

Mechanical
External construction: LURAN S KR 2861/1C ASA/PC
Size: 142mm x 160mm
Weight: 0.5kg

Environmental
Protection class: IP65
Operating temperature: -35°C to +70°C
Storage temperature: -40°C to +80°C
Operating humidity: < 5% to 100% RH
EMC: EN 61326: 1998

Operational
MTBF: 15 years
Warranty: 2 years
Factory calibration: Traceable to National Standards

Accessories
Pipe mounting: 44.45mm (1.75 in) diameter
Wind Software: Display/Logging software, provided with sensor
Cables: Available to match output options
Display: See Wind Tracker

Manuals

WindSonic User Manual - Doc No. 1405-PS-0019, Issue 20, July 2011

Ordering Information

200-7000-1 WindSonic Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor, RS232 output (1405-PK-021)
200-7000-2 WindSonic Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor, RS232/422/485 output (1405-PK-038)
200-7000-3 WindSonic Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor, RS232/422/485 and 0-5 V or 0-20 mA 4-20 mA output (1405-PK-040)
200-7000-4 WindSonic Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor, SDI-12 (1405-PK-100)
WindSonic SDI-12 Data Sheet

200-7000-CA WindSonic Cable Assembly Fee
200-7000-CC RS232 Communication Cable 6', DB9F to terminal strip
200-7000-CK WindSonic Connector Kit, not assembled (1405-PK-069)
200-7000-MA-B WindSonic Mounting Assy, 1' boom
200-7000-MA-W WindSonic Mounting Assy, wall mount
200-7000-MS-AL WindSonic Mast Mounting Stub, aluminum
200-7000-MS-SS WindSonic Mast Mounting Stub, stainless steel
200-7000-RA Replacement Reflector Assembly
200-7000-WTC Wind Tunnel Calibration
330-04TP24 Signal Cable, per foot

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