WindSonic 60
Wind Speed & Direction Sensor
WindSonic low cost ultrasonic wind sensors (anemometers)
The Gill WindSonic is a low-cost anemometer, which utilises Gill’s proven ultrasonic technology to provide wind speed and direction data via one serial or two analogue outputs. To confirm correct operation, outputs are transmitted together with an instrument status code.
With a robust, corrosion-free polycarbonate housing, this small, lightweight wind sensor is recommended for use in harsh environmental conditions and is particularly suited to marine & offshore (ships, data buoys) and land based installations. The WindSonic has no moving parts, offering maintenance-free operation in a wide range of applications.
- Wind Speed & Direction Sensor
- 0-60m/s (116 knots) Wind Speed
- 0-360º Wind Direction
- NMEA output
- Low Power consumption
- Fast start-up
- Solid-state – maintenance-free
- Corrosion Free
| Wind Speed | |
| Range | 0 - 60 m/s (116 knots) |
| Accuracy | ±2% @12 m/s |
| Resolution | 0.01 m/s (0.02 knots) |
| Response Time | 0.25 seconds |
| Threshold | 0.01 m/s |
| Wind Direction | |
| Range | 0 - 360° (No dead band) |
| Accuracy | ±2° @12 m/s |
| Resolution | 1° |
| Response Time | 0.25 seconds |
| Measurement | |
| Ultrasonic Output Rate | 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 or 4 Hz |
| Parameters | Wind Speed & Direction or U and V (vectors) |
| Units of Measure | m/s, knots, mph, kph, ft/min |
| Output | |
| Option 1 | RS232 |
| Option 2 | RS232 + RS422 + RS485 + NMEA* |
| Option 3 | RS232 + RS422 + RS485 + NMEA* 0-5 V or, 0-20mA or 4-20mA |
| Option 4 | SDI-12 (refer to manual or separate datasheet for technical specification) |
| Baud Rate | 2400 to 38400 |
| Anemometer Status | Supplied as part of standard message |
| Power Requirement | |
| Anemometer | 5-30 VDC Option 1 & 2, 7-30 VDC Option 3, 9-30 VDC Option 4 |
| Current Drain | Dependent on option selected e.g. < 2mA @ 12V (SDI-12) to 44mA @ 12V (4-20mA) Refer to manual for further advice |
| Start up time < 5 seconds | |
| Mechanical | |
| External Construction | LURAN S KR 2861/1C ASA/PC |
| Size | 142mm x 163mm |
| Weight | 0.5kg |
| Environmental | |
| Protection Class | IP66 |
| OperatingTemperature | -35°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +80°C |
| Operating Humidity | < 5% to 100% RH |
| Precipitation | 30mm/hr |
| EMC | EN 61326: 1998 |
| Operational | |
| MTBF | 15 years |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Factory Calibration | Traceable to National Standards |
| Accessories | |
| Wind Software | Display / Logging** |
| Pipe Mounting (optional) | 44.45mm (1.75 in) diameter |
| Cables (optional) | Available to match output options |
| Display (optional) | See Gill Display datasheet |
