Vaisala Serial Wind Transmitter WAC155

  • Capable of measuring the wind parameters at a configurable interval (typical 3 seconds) using the instant method according to the WMO standard
  • Communication with the host system with NMEA 0183 compliant protocol over RS-485 electrical interface (half-duplex)
  • Fail-safe RS-485 operation with configurable baud rate and turnaround delay
  • Configurable ID setting
  • Adjustable heating control of sensors
  • Auto-detection of sensor failure

 

 

Signal input from sensors

 

Wind direction
Wind speed

6-bit parallel GRAY code
Pulse frequency 0...750 Hz

Operating environment

 

Operating temperature
Storage temperature

-55...+55 °C (-67...+131 °F)
-60...+70 °C (-76...+158 °F)

Inputs and outputs

 

Input operating power

Heating power
Outputs
Output accuracy
Output range
   for direction
   for speed
Signal cable

9...15,5 VDC,9 mA typical incl. sensors (when power-save mode is enabled
20V/40V AC/DC
Digital RS-485 serial bus, NMEA compliant data stream.
Better than 1% of full scale

0...360°
0...76.8 m/s
4 wires minimum (Vin+, Vin-, RS-485 A, RS-485 B)

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

 

 

Brochures

User Guides

Wiring Diagrams

 

Typical delivery times

 

  USA

  EUROPE

  JAPAN, CHINA, ASIA

  1 - 2 products

  4 work days *

  3 work days *

  4 work days *

  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.

* Urgent delivery fee will be added.

 

Spare parts

 

Common spare and wearing 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.

 

WAC155 Vaisala Serial Wind Transmitter