Vaisala Weather Transmitter WXT520

  • Measures 6 most essential weather parameters as WXT510
  • Accurate and stable
  • Low power consumption - works also with solar panels
  • Compact, light-weight
  • Easy to install
  • No moving parts
  • Vaisala Configuration Tool for PC
  • USB connection
  • Housing with mounting kit IP66
  • Applications: weather stations, dense networks, harbors, marinas
  • All WXT510’s sent to Vaisala for service will be upgraded to WXT520

Read how WXT520 differs from WXT510

 

Wind speed

 

Speed
Measurement range
Accuracy
     0 ... 35 m/s
     36 ... 60 m/s

Direction
Measurement range
Accuracy
Response time


0 ... 60 m/s

±0.3 m/s or ±3%, whichever is greater
±5%


0 ... 360°
±3°
250 ms

Liquid precipitation

 

Rainfall
    
     output resolution
     accuracy

Rainfall duration
    
     output resolution

Rain intensity
     range
     output resolution

cumulative accumulation after latest automatic or manual reset
0.01 mm, 0.001 inches
5%*

counting each ten-second increment when droplet detected
10 s

one-minute running average in ten-second steps
0 … 200 mm/h (broader range with reduced accuracy)
0.1 mm/h, 0.01 inches/h

Barometric pressure

 

Measurement range
Accuracy

600 ... 1100 hPa
±0.5 hPa at 0 ... 30 °C (+32 ... +86 °F)
±1 hPa at -52 ... +60 °C (-60 ... +140 °F)

Air temperature

 

Measurement range
Accuracy at +20 °C (+68 °F)

-52 ... +60 °C (-60 ... +140 °F)
±0.3 °C (±0.5 °F)

Relative humidity

 

Measurement range
Accuracy

0 ... 100 %RH
±3 %RH within 0 ... 90 %RH
±5 %RH within 90 ... 100 %RH

General

 

Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Input voltage
Typical power consumption
Heating voltage
Serial data interface
Housing
Housing with mounting kit
Electromagnetic compatibility
IEC standards

-52 ... +60 °C (-60 ... +140 °F)
-60 ... +70 °C (-76 ... +158 °F)
5 … 32 VDC
3 mA at 12 VDC (with defaults)
5 … 32 VDC (or AC, max. 30 VRMS)
SDI-12, RS232, RS485, RS422, USB adapterr
IP65
IP66
complies with EMC standard EN61326-1; Industrial Environment
IEC 60945/61000-4-2 … 61000-4-6

*

Due to the nature of the phenomenon, deviations caused by spatial variations may exist in precipitation readings, especially in short time scale. The accuracy specification does not include possible wind induced error.

For complete specifications, please see the datasheet or user guide in "Product Documentation".

 

Typical delivery times

 

  USA

  EUROPE

  JAPAN, CHINA, ASIA

  1 - 5 products

  7 work days

  7 work days

  7 work days

  6 or more products

  21 work days

  21 work days

  21 work days


Note that the products are configured to your needs.

 

Spare parts

 

Common spare parts are available. For availability contact sales.

Repair

 

Repair services are available at Vaisala service centers for a fixed price.

Repair price includes:
-repair work
-required parts
-service report

Technical support

 

Technical support for your installed units, contact helpdesk@vaisala.com.

WXT520 Weather Transmitter