WindSonic Metal
Ultrasonic Wind Sensor
Aluminium Construction, Optional Heating System
The Gill WindSonic M utilises Gill’s proven ultrasonic technology that has an established performance over many years of operation in the popular WindSonic.
With an impact resistant, corrosion-free, hard anodised aluminium alloy housing and optional heating system this wind sensor is recommended for use in harsh environmental conditions and is particularly suited to both marine and land based installations. The WindSonic M has no moving parts, offering maintenance-free operation in a wide range of applications.
- 0-60 m/s (216 km/h) wind speed
- 0-360° wind direction
- NMEA output
- Anodized aluminium alloy construction
- 0.9 kg
- Heating option (-40°C to +70°C)
- Tested for exposed environments (IP66, BS EN 60945, UL2218 Class 1)
| 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 |
| DIRECTION | |
| Range | 0 - 360° (No dead band) |
| Accuracy | ±2° @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 | |
| Digital | RS232 + RS422 + RS485**** + NMEA* |
| Baud Rate | 2400 to 38400 |
| Analogue (optional) | 0-5v or 0-20mA or 4-20mA |
| POWER REQUIREMENT | |
| Anemometer | 5-30V DC (5.5mA @ 12V) |
| Optional heating** | 24V AC/DC (4.2A @ 24V), Start up time < 5 seconds |
| Analogue Outputs | Current consumption increases if analogue output is selected. Add up to 40mA to nominal power consumption above |
| MECHANICAL | |
| External Construction | Al. Alloy 6061 T6 |
| Finish | Hard Anodised |
| Size | 142mm x 163mm |
| Weight | 0.9kg |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Protection Class | IP66 BS EN 60529 : 1992 |
| OperatingTemperature | -40°C to +70°C (with heating) -35°C to +70°C (without heating) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +80°C |
| Operating Humidity | < 5% to 100% RH |
| Precipitation | 300mm/hr |
| EMC | BS EN 61326 : 2006 & BS EN 60945 : 2002 |
| Impact Resistance | UL2218 Class 1 |
| Compass Safe Distance | BS EN 60945: 2002 Section 11.2 |
| Vibration | BS EN 60945 : 2002 |
| OPERATIONAL | |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Factory Calibration | Traceable to National Standards |
| ACCESSORIES | |
| Wind Software | Display / Logging** |
| Pipe Mounting (optional) | 44.45mm (1.75 in) diameter |
| Cables (optional) | Available to match output options |
| Display (optional) | See Gill Display datasheet |
