This product is no longer available and has been replaced by: WINDSONIC4-L. Some accessories, replacement parts, or services may still be available.
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Overview
The WindSonic was a two dimensional ultrasonic anemometer that output an SDI-12 signal. Our WindSonics are an alternative to traditional mechanical cup and vane or propeller and vane anemometers. They do not have moving parts, which minimizes routine maintenance.
WindSonics are manufactured by Gill Instruments Ltd.
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Specifications
- Temperature Range: -35° to +70°C
- Operating Humidity: 0% to 100% RH
- Power Requirements: 9 to 30 Vdc, 40 mA continuous
- Outputs: Polar (direction and speed) or orthogonal (L.C. and L.C. wind)
- Dimensions: 5.6" (14.2 cm) diameter, 6.3" (16.0 cm) height
- Weight: 1.1 lb (0.5 kg)
Compatibility
Please note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible products.
Dataloggers
| Product | Compatible | Note |
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| 21X (retired) | ||
| CR10 (retired) | Requires a special PROM. | |
| CR1000 (retired) | ||
| CR10X (retired) | ||
| CR200 (retired) | ||
| CR205 (retired) | ||
| CR206 (retired) | ||
| CR210 (retired) | ||
| CR211 (retired) | ||
| CR215 (retired) | ||
| CR216 (retired) | ||
| CR23X (retired) | ||
| CR295 (retired) | ||
| CR3000 (retired) | ||
| CR500 (retired) | ||
| CR5000 (retired) | ||
| CR510 (retired) | ||
| CR800 (retired) | ||
| CR850 (retired) | ||
| CR9000 (retired) | ||
| CR9000X (retired) |
Additional Compatibility Information
The WindSonic is connected to one control port, +12 Vdc, and ground. The SDI-12 instruction is used to collect data from the WindSonic; up to ten WindSonics (each with a unique address) can be connected to one data logger control port.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Number of FAQs related to WINDSONIC-L: 15
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The closest we could come to a built-in datalogger would be the small CR206 with its built-in radio combined with a small battery.
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The instrument is guaranteed for two years.
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Yes, but some electronic measurement, display, or recording device will be needed. A schematic for the wind monitor may be found in Appendix B of the manual. R.M. Young company at YoungUSA.com offers several display devices.
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After installing the mounting pipe, place the orientation ring, followed by the wind sensor, on the mounting pipe. Orient the junction box to the south, and tighten the band clamps on the orientation ring and mounting post. Final sensor orientation is done after the datalogger has been programmed to measure wind direction as described in Appendix A of the wind monitor manual.
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We do not sell an extension cable. We do sell a replacement cable, 05106CBL-L, which can be built to the desired length. This replacement cable has a connector that mates with the connector at the end of the 3 foot cable attached to the 05106 Marine Wind Monitor.
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The short answer is less than 0.01 mA. The wind speed signal requires no power. The wind direction portion of the sensor only uses a maximum of 0.5 mA when excited with 5 Vdc, and then it is only on for 0.016 sec every measurement. When the wind direction is measured every second (typical), then the average current drain is less than 0.01 mA.
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Yes, but only with the appropriate CRBasic program. Short Cut does not support that type of programming. The custom program would have to be written by someone at Campbell Scientific, and the client would be charged for the time to write and test the code.
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The measurement instructions will likely remain the same. However, in addition to the multiplier and offset, the type of pulse may change for the wind speed, and the excitation voltage may change for the wind direction. For an explanation of how the data logger needs to be programmed, see the instruction manual.
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The fastest output frequency is 4 Hz for the WindSonic1 and 1 Hz for the WindSonic4.
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There are no user-serviceable parts on the WindSonic1 and WindSonic4. Should the WindSonic require service, it will start setting diagnostic flags. Campbell Scientific recommends that all data logger programs record the total number of times the flags are set in an output period. For details, see the WindSonic Instruction Manual.