Gill Instruments

WindSonic 60

ClimateMeteorological Station & Sensors

WindSonic ultrasonic anemometers offer high accuracy, low-cost wind measurement

Renewable energy wind monitoring
Coastal weather monitoring equipment
Environmental monitoring wind sensor

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Overview

The Gill WindSonic 60 is a 2-axis ultrasonic wind sensor designed for accurate, maintenance-free measurement of wind speed (0–60 m/s) and direction (0–360°). Built with no moving parts, it uses ultrasonic technology to detect wind based on the time of flight of sound pulses, ensuring reliable performance and long lifespan even in harsh environments. It features multiple output options—including RS232, RS422, RS485, NMEA, and optional analogue or SDI-12—making it highly versatile for integration into various meteorological and environmental monitoring systems. With an IP66-rated polycarbonate housing and an operating range from −35 °C to +70 °C, the WindSonic 60 is ideal for weather stations, marine platforms, renewable energy sites, and research applications requiring robust, precise, and low-maintenance wind measurement.

Typical applications

Remote weather monitoring stations
Building controls
Data buoys
Marine vessels
Small airports & helipads
Road & rail tunnels
Environmental field sites
Ports & harbours
Mobile weather monitoring vehicles
oastal weather monitoring stations

Key Features

Wind speed & direction sensor
0-60 m/s (116 knots) wind speed
0-360º wind direction
WMO-compliant gust wind speed and direction calculated from a rolling average
NMEA output
Low power consumption
Fast start-up
Solid-state ultrasonic technology - no moving parts
Corrosion free

Benefits

High accuracy, low-cost wind measurement
Excellent, well proven reliability
Low maintenance delivers low cost of ownership
Models and outputs to suit varied applications

Specifications


WIND SPEED
Range	0 - 60 m/s (116 knots)
Accuracy	2% RMSE @12 m/s
Resolution	0.01 m/s (0.02 knots)
Response time	0.25 seconds
Starting threshold	0.01 m/s

WIND DIRECTION
Range	0 - 360° (no dead band)
Accuracy	2° RMSE @12 m/s
Resolution	0.1° Option 1,2 & 3 (output at 0, 1 or 2 decimal places) 1° Option 4 0.1° Option 5
Response time	0.25 seconds

OUTPUTS
Option 1 interface	RS232
Option 2 interface	RS232, RS422, RS485**
Option 3 interface	RS232, RS422, RS485** Analogue 0-5 V or 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA
Option 1, 2 & 3 proto cols	ASCII, NMEA 0183
Option 4	SDI-12 (refer to manual or separate data sheet for technical specification)
Option 5	Modbus RTU, 2-wire RS-485
Baud Rate	2400 to 38400

POWER REQUIREMENT

Anemometer

5-30 VDC Option 1 & 2

7-30 VDC Option 3

9-30 VDC Option 4 & 5

Current drain

Dependent on option selected e.g. < 2 mA @ 12V (SDI-12) to 44 mA @ 12V (4-20 mA) Refer to manual for further advice

Startup time < 5 seconds

MECHANICAL
External construction	LURAN S KR 2861/1C ASA/PC
Size	142 mm x 163 mm
Weight	0.5 kg

ENVIRONMENTAL
Protection class	IP66
Operating temp.	-35°C to +70°C
Storage temp.	-40°C to +80°C
Operating humidity	< 5% to 100%
RH Precipitation	300 mm/hr

ACCESORIES
Pipe mounting (optional) 44.45 mm (1.75 in) diameter	44.45 mm (1.75 in) diameter
Wind software	Display / logging*
Cables (optional)	Available to match output options
Display (optional)	See Gill Display datasheet

MEASUREMENT
Ultrasonic output rate	0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 or 4 Hz
Parameters	Wind speed & direction or U and V (vectors)
Units of measurement	m/s, knots, mph, kph, ft/min
Anemometer status	For unit diagnostics