Wind Data Logger
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This device is sold as "Test Equipment" for industrial and commercial applications. It is intended to be used for maintenance, research, evaluation, simulation and other analytical or scientific applications.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Sensors
Anemometers
- Three digital anemometer inputs
- Supports dry contact switch, hall effect switch, or TTL level signal
- RC low pass filter on each input (fc=159 Hz)
- Inputs pulled to 5 volts with internal 4.7k resistor
- Capable of displaying and logging in miles per hour (MPH), meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour (kph)
- Calibration values supplied for APRS World / Fascinating Electronics anemometer and for NRG Systems #40 (part number 1901) Hall Effect Anemometer
Wind Vane
- Two analog inputs support either one dual wiper potentiometer or one single wiper potentiometer type wind vane
- Accessible through RJ-45 connector marked "ANEMOMETER"
- Displays 0° to 359°
Temperature Sensor
- Measures -40°C to 100°C (-40°F to 212°F)
- Resolution: 1°C (1.8°F)
- Un-calibrated Accuracy: 3°C or better
- 25' foot cable length
- Terminated with RJ-45 connector
- Plugs into "TEMP & ADC" connector on Wind Data Logger
- Displays °C and °F
Analog Inputs
- Three channels
- 0 to 5 volt range
- 10 bit analog to digital converter, 4.9 mV precision
- Internal 5 volt 1% band gap voltage reference
- RC low pass on all inputs (fc=159 Hz)
- User configurable linear functions for displaying real units as well as voltage
- Accessible through RJ-45 connector marked "TEMP & ADC"
Real Time Clock
- +-10 minutes per year accuracy
- Battery: CR1225 / BR1225, 3 volt lithium, 48mAh
- Battery life: 9 years minimum, 17 years typical
- Leap year compensation
- Accurate calendar until year 2099
Interfaces
Operator Interface
- 16 character by 2 line LCD display
- Backlight with automatic or manual shutoff
- Adjustable contrast
- Three momentary buttons
Logging and Storage
- Logs at 10 to 16,000 second intervals
- Secure Digital™ or Multi Media Card™
- Data files in Comma Separated Vertical (CSV). Can be used with spreadsheet software, databases, or custom software
- One data file per calendar day
- Approximately 100 bytes of data per record. Over one year of storage possible on 128 megabyte memory card.
RS-232 Interface
- EIA/TIA-232 voltage levels
- Three position screw terminals connector. Accepts 0.08 to 1.5 mm2 (28-16 AWG) wire. Strip length, 5.5 mm (0.21 in)
- 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 baud rates, 8 bits, no stop bit, 1 parity bit (8N1)
- No hardware handshaking
- Accessible through connector marked "RS-232"
- Outputs raw data logger record in same format as written to memory card
- Selectable output for Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) weather and user defined packets through attached TNC or KISS TNC
- #1 flat screw driver required
Electrical, Mechanical, and Regulatory
Power
- 7 to 40 volts DC
- 2.1 x 5.5mm power jack
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- 0.35 watts peak power while writing to SD card
- 0.20 watts with backlight on
- 0.16 watts with backlight off
- All sensors inputs have Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) protection
Mounting
- Mounts into double gang electrical box or custom panel
- Includes four stainless steel #6-32 x 3/4 in mounting screws and four stainless steel #6-32 lock nuts
- #2 Phillips screw driver required
Weight and Dimensions
- Weight: 126 gram (4.5 oz)
- Overall Dimensions: 116 mm wide, 114 mm tall, 37 mm deep (4.55 x 4.5 x 1.475 in)
- Dimensions behind bezel: 96 mm wide, 70 mm tall, 33 mm deep (3.775 x 2.765 x 1.285 in)
Materials
- Bezel: Screen printed acrylic
- Circuit board: FR-4, 1.6mm (0.062 in), double sided, plated through holes, solder mask, silk screen
- Hardware: stainless steel and Nylon
Regulatory Compliance
- RoHS compliant, no lead used in manufacture
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