Gill Instruments

Gill Instruments Ultrasonic 2D Wind Sensors - WindSonic

ClimateMeteorological Station & Sensors

High quality, general purpose, ultrasonic wind sensors

High accuracy, low cost wind measurement
Excellent reliability, low maintenance
Models and outputs to suit varied applications

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Overview

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.

Specification

WindSonic 60

0-60 m/s (216 km/h) wind speed
0-360° wind direction
NMEA output
Corrosion free polycarbonate
Available in black or white
0.5kg

WindSonic 75

0-75 m/s (270 km/h) wind speed
0-360° wind direction
NMEA output
Corrosion free polycarbonate
Available in black or white
0.5kg

WindSonic M

0-60 m/s (216 km/h) wind speed
0-360° wind direction
NMEA output
Anodized aluminium alloy construction
0.9 kg
Heating option (-40°C to +70°C)
Tested for exposed environments (IP66, BS EN 60945, UL2218 Class 1)

Drawing

Anemometer Comparison

WindSonic Comparison

	WindSonic 60	WindSonic 75	WindSonic Metal
Wind Speed	0 - 60 m/s	0 - 75 m/s	0 - 60 m/s
Accuracy	±2% @12 m/s
Wind Direction	0-360° (No dead band)
Accuracy	±2° @12 m/s
Output Rate	0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 or 4 Hz
Digital Output	RS232, RS422, RS485, SDI-12, NMEA
Analogue Outputs	V, mA
Construction	Corrosion free polycarbonate (black or white)		Anodized aluminium alloy

General Comparison

	WindSonic	WindSonic M	WindUltra	WindObserver	WindObserver IS
Wind Speed	up to 75 m/s	0 - 60 m/s	0 - 75 m/s	up to 90 m/s	0 - 75 m/s
Output Rate	up to 4Hz	up to 4Hz	up to 8Hz	up to 10Hz (WO 65) up to 4Hz (WO 70+)	up to 4Hz
Digital Output	RS232, RS422, RS485, SDI-12, NMEA	RS232, RS422, RS485, NMEA	RS485, SDI-12, NMEA, MODBUS	RS422, RS485, NMEA	RS232, RS422, RS485, NMEA (all via PCI)
Analogue Outputs	V, mA	V, mA	No	V, mA	No
Measurement Status Code Output	Yes
Enhanced Calibration Available	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Low Power Mode	Yes (SDI-12 model only)	No
Construction	Polycarbonate	Aluminium	Thermoplastic & steel	Stainless steel	Stainless steel
Approvals / Acceptance	-	-	-	CAA/FAA, Lloyds Register	IECEx/ATEX
Weight	0.5kg	0.9kg	270g with 1" (25-25mm) pole mount	from 1.4kg	from 1.9kg
Height	163mm	163mm	189mm with 1" (25-26mm) pole mount	389mm	380mm