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Wind Speed Logger, Wireless, for Cranes

Data logger records wind speed, wind gust, and average wind speed at one minute intervals. Data is downloaded wirelessly from a laptop computer running the supplied software. Logger and anemometer mount on crane boom. No cables to run.

Package Contents:

  • Industrial wind data logger, stainless steel housing, wireless
  • Anemometer, Wind tunnel calibrated, accurate to 0.1 m/s
  • Anemometer mount, pivoting, stainless steel
  • Solar panel and mounting bracket for top of crane boom
  • Transit cases, Pelican, nearly indestructible
  • Mounting hardware, stainless steel
  • Anemometer cable, 12 feet, continuous flex rated
  • Illustrated installation and operation instructions
  • Wireless modem, USB, and cable for laptop
  • Download software for Microsoft Windows™
  • Warranty, one year, hardware

Price as configured: $5,200

Wind Speed Display, wireless, for use with Crane Wind Data Logger

Designed for crane operators, site managers, safety officers, and others to have live crane top wind information. Wireless wind speed display shows current wind speed and gust from crane mounted wind data logger. Speed units are selectable in MPH or m/s. Display is bright and easy to read in all lighting conditions. Operates from 12 or 24 vehicle power system, or from an AC outlet.

Package Contents:

  • Wind speed display, main unit
  • Power supply, AC Adapter
  • Power cable, 25', fused, for hardwiring to vehicle
  • Power cable, for vehicle cigarette lighter
  • Antenna, rubber ducky, indoor
  • Velcro for attaching display

Price as configured: $618

Install kit for Wind Speed Logger

The Wind Data Logger for cranes comes with mounting hardware to attach the anemometer and main box to 2" or 3" diameter crane structure. For installation that don't meet that criteria we offer a hardware package to ease custom installations. It provides the fasteners and materials that your on-site mechanics can use to install the system.

Package Contents:

  • 16 x 3/8"-16 Nuts, Nylock, stainless steel
  • 8 x 3/8" Fender washers, stainless steel
  • 8 x 3/8" Flat washer, stainless steel
  • 3 x 1/4" x 1.5" x 24" mild steel
  • 24" of 3/8"-16 all thread rod, steel
  • Loctite 222MS single use packet
  • 3/8" clearance (0.397" diameter) drill bit, high speed steel, jobbers length

Price: $35

Wind Speed Logger, Wireless + Cellular (GSM), for Cranes

Data logger records wind speed, wind gust, and average wind speed at one minute intervals. Data is sent automatically to a dedicated data service that receives and stores the data. Data can be downloaded wirelessly from a laptop computer running the supplied software for areas with no cell phone coverage. Logger and anemometer mount on crane boom. No cables to run.

Unit incorporates a GSM / GPRS cellular modem for world-wide data transmission capabilities. With suitable GSM coverage, data plan, and SIM card the logger can send wind data with no human interaction. A server or data service, see below, is required to receive and store the data. In the USA a data account with AT&T wireless is required. Suitable data plans and rates can be found at: http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/popup/dataconnect-comp-table.jsp#pda

Package Contents:

  • Industrial wind data logger, stainless steel housing, wireless
  • Anemometer, Wind tunnel calibrated, accurate to 0.1 m/s
  • Anemometer mount, pivoting, stainless steel
  • Solar panel and mounting bracket for top of crane boom
  • Transit cases, Pelican, nearly indestructible
  • Mounting hardware, stainless steel
  • Anemometer cable, 12 feet, continuous flex rated
  • Illustrated installation and operation instructions
  • Wireless modem, USB, and cable for laptop
  • Download software for Microsoft Windows™
  • Warranty, one year, hardware

Price as configured: $7,200

Dedicated Data Collection Server

Dedicated server for wind data collection. Installed and operated by you at your site or home office. Data is received from the cranes over the Internet. Can handle data from up to 100 cranes. Server runs Linux operating system. 1U rack mount. 3 year on site hardware warranty. Requires Internet connection and firewall configuration.

Price: $4,000 + $340 annual support contract with APRS World

Hosted Data Collection Server

Data is received by APRS World's server. Data is made available through a secure (HTTPS) website with username and password required.

Price: $600 per year for up to 5 cranes
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