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Vaisala WINDCAP® Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WS425 F/G

  • Premium, ice-free sensor for most demanding weather conditions
  • Enhanced 150 W heating to ensure ice-free operation
  • Wide measurement range up to 165 knots
  • Highly accurate up to 125 knots
  • Maintenance-free
  • Superior data availability secured by Vaisala patented WINDCAP® technology
  • Triangular shape prevents wind interference between transducers
  • Wide operating temperature range -62 ... +55 °C (-80 ... +130 °F)
  • Large transducer heads are insensitive to rain
  • Optical cable modem, RS-232 for service mode
  • Field verification device available
  • US National Weather Service relies on Vaisala WINDCAP® technology

 

Wind speed

Range
Starting threshold
Delay distance
Resolution
Accuracy
(range 0 … 125 knots)

0 … 165 knots
virtually zero
virtually zero
0.1 knots
±0.26 knots or ±3 % of reading, whichever is greater

Wind direction

Range
Starting threshold
Delay distance
Resolution
Accuracy
(2 knots < wind speed <
0 … 125 knots))

0 ... 360°
virtually zero
virtually zero
1°
±2°

Outputs

Communication media
Message format
Baud rate
Available averages
Response time
(continuous measurement)

optical cable, RS-232 for service
ASOS compatible
2400, 4800, and 9600
1 ... 30 s
1 s

General

Operating voltage
Power consumption
(max. heating)
Operating temperature
Material
     body, arms, power
     transducer heads
Approvals

115 VAC/60 Hz or 240 VAC/50 Hz
150 W

-62 … +55 °C (-80 … +130 °F)

stainless steel
silicone rubber
CE

Accessories

Power supply
Cable
Installation kit for ASOS
Field verifier

WS425PowerUS, WS425PowerEU
4253100
4257100
WS425VERIFIER

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

Brochures

Order Forms

User Guides

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 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.

WS425 F/G Ultrasonic Wind Sensor

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