Gill Instruments WindSonic M is a robust ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor with aluminium alloy construction and optional heating system. The sensor is solid-state with no moving parts, using ultrasonic measurement technology to detect wind speed and direction at speeds up to 60 m/s (134 mph).

The robust aluminium alloy housing is hard-anodised to ensure suitability in harsh marine environments, and the optional heating system allows operation down to -40º C.

Gill Instruments WindSonic M has been designed to comply with all the applicable sections of BS EN 60945 standard for 'exposed equipment'. These include but are not limited to; corrosion (salt mist), vibration, radiated and conducted emissions and water ingress. In addition the unit has been designed to withstand hail or falling ice to UL 2218 Class 1.

WindSonic M provides a marine-standard NMEA 0183 output, with options for RS232, 422, 485 and analogue outputs also available to ensure compatibility with most systems. A single connector and three mounting holes for attachment to a 1.75" pipe ensure installation is straightforward. With no moving parts to wear out and no routine calibration required, WindSonic M has a very low maintenance overhead.

This sensor is recommended for use in harsh environmental industrial conditions and is particularly suited to marine and land based installations (optional heating).

Dynamax is a distributor and service center for Gill Instruments in the US.

Features

  • Hard-Anodized Aluminium Construction
  • Optional Heating System
  • 0-60 m/s wind speed, 0-359º wind direction
  • -40° C to +70° C Operation (heated)
Wind Speed Range 0-60 m/s
Starting Threshold 0.01 m/s
Wind Speed Accuracy ±2% @ 12 m/s
Wind Speed Resolution 0.01 m/s (0.02 knots)
Wind Speed Response Time 0.25 seconds
Wind Direction Range 0-359º
Dead Band Direction None
Wind Direction Accuracy ±3º @ 12 m/s
Wind Direction Resolution
Wind Direction Response Time 0.25 seconds
Ultrasonic Output Rate 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 or 4 Hz
Units of Measure m/s, knots, mph, kph, ft/min