Vaisala WINDCAP® Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WS425

  • Measures wind speed and direction from the smallest breeze to hurricane force gales (0...65 m/s), including gusts
  • Superior data availability and accuracy in all wind directions due to the patented three transducer layout
  • Analog, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 and SDI-12 outputs
  • No moving parts: virtually maintenance free
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Heated model available
  • US National Weather Service relies on Vaisala ultrasonic technology
 

Wind speed

 

Measurement range
      serial output
      analog output
Starting threshold
Delay distance
Resolution
Accuracy (range 0...65 m/s)


0...65 m/s (0...144 mph, 0...125 knots)
0...56 m/s (0...124 mph, 0...107 knots)
virtually zero
virtually zero
0.1 m/s (0.1 mph, 0.1 knots, 0.1 km/h)
± 0.135 m/s (±0.3 mph, ±0.26 knots) or 3% of the reading, whichever is greater

Wind direction

 

Measurement range
Starting threshold
Delay distance
Resolution
Accuracy (wind speed over 1 m/s)

0...360°
virtually zero
virtually zero

±2°

Inputs and outputs

 

Operating power supply
      for heated model
Digital outputs

Analog outputs
      wind speed
            frequency
            voltage
      wind direction
            simulated potentiometer

10...15 VDC, 12 mA typical (analog)
36 VDC ±10%, 0.7 A
RS232, RS422 or RS485
SDI-12 Standard Data Interface


5 Hz/mph
8.0 mV/mph

0...Vrefrepresents 0...359°

Operating temperature

 

Non-heated
Heated

-40...+55 °C (-40...+131 °F)
-55...+55 °C (-67...+131 °F)

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

 

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 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor