Vaisala WINDCAP® Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT52

  • Measures horizontal wind speed and wind direction
  • Triangular design ensures excellent data availability
  • No moving parts
  • Maintenance-free
  • Optional heating available
  • Compact, durable and robust
  • Low power consumption
  • Housing with mounting kit IP66
  • Applications: marine, wind energy, environmental monitoring
 

Wind

 

Speed
Range
Response time
Available variables
Accuracy
     (range 0 ... 35 m/s)
     (range 35 ... 60 m/s)
Output resolution
Direction
Azimuth
Response time
Available variables
Accuracy
Output resolution
Measurement frame
Averaging time

Update interval


0 ... 60 m/s
250 ms
average, minimum, maximum

± 0.3 m/s or 3%, whichever is greater
±5 %
0.1 m/s, 0.1 km/h, 0.1 mph, 0.1 knots

0 ... 360°
250 ms
average, minimum, maximum
±3°


1 ... 3600 s (=60 min), at one-second steps on the basis of samples taken at 4 Hz rate (configurable)
1 ... 3600 s (=60 min), at one-second steps

General

 

Serial data interface
Baud rate
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Dimensions
        height
        diameter
        weight
Housing
Housing with mounting kit
Electromagnetic compatibility

IEC standards

SD-12, RS232, RS485, RS422, USB adapter
1200 ... 115 200
-52 ... +60 °C (-60 ... +140 °F)
-60 ... +70 °C (-76 ... +158 °F)

139 mm (5.47")
114 mm (4.49")
510 g (1.12 lb)
IP65
IP66
complies with EMC standard EN61326-1, Industrial Environment
IEC 60945 paragraph 8, vibration
IEC 60945/61000-4-2 … 61000-4-6

Power supply

 

Input voltage
Typical power consumption on average
Heating voltage

5 ... 32 VDC

3 mA at 12 VDC (default measuring intervals)
5 … 32 VDC (or Ac, max. 30 VRMS)

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

 

Brochures

Order Forms

User Guides

Wiring Diagrams

Vaisala News articles

 

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.

 

WMT52 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor