The MetSENS500 compact weather sensor measures wind speed and direction via an ultrasonic sensor, as well as air temperature, relative humidity, and barometric pressure, in a single, combined instrument mounted inside three double-louvered, naturally aspirated radiation shields with no moving parts. An integrated electronic compass allows the MetSENS500 to provide accurate, relative wind direction measurements without being oriented in a particular way, making installation easier. WMO average wind speed and direction and gust, temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, absolute humidity, air density, and wet bulb temperature data are provided.
The MetSENS500 is available as part of a measurement station that employs the MeteoPV Solar Resource Platform and any other Campbell Scientific data logger using SDI-12, RS-485, ModbusRS-485, or RS-232.
- Quality measurements
- Fast and simple to install
- Compact, integrated design
- Lightweight and robust
| Measurements Made | Air temperature, barometric pressure, relative humidity, wind direction, and wind speed. |
| Sampling Rate | 1 Hz |
| Digital Communication Modes | Serial RS-232, RS-485, SDI-12, NMEA, Modbus, ASCII |
| IP Rating | 66 |
| Compliance |
CE, RoHS Where applicable, all individual parameters meet or exceed specifications of IEC 61724-1 (2017, 2021). |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40° to +70°C |
| Operating Voltage | 5 to 30 Vdc |
| Typical Current Drain @ 12 Vdc |
25 mA (continuous high mode) 0.7 mA (eco-power mode; 1 hour polled) |
| Weight | 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) |
Air Temperature
| Measurement Range | -40° to +70°C |
| Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Accuracy | ±0.3°C (@ 20°C) |
Relative Humidity
| Measurement Range | 0 to 100% |
| Resolution | 0.1 |
| Accuracy | ±2% @ 20°C (10 to 90% RH) |
Barometric Pressure
| Measurement Range | 300 to 1100 hPa |
| Resolution | 0.1 hPa |
| Accuracy | ±0.5 hPa (@ 25°C) |
Wind Speed
| Measurement Range | 0.01 to 60 m s-1 |
| Accuracy |
±3% (up to 40 m s-1) ±5% (up to 60 m s-1) |
| Resolution | 0.01 m s-1 |
| Starting Threshold | 0.01 m s-1 |
Wind Direction
| Measurement Range | 0° to 359° |
| Accuracy | ±3° (up to 60 m s-1) |
| Resolution | 1° |
Compass
| Measurement Range | 0 to 359° |
| Resolution | 1° |
| Units of Measure | Degrees |
| Accuracy | ±3° |
