Onset HOBOnet Wireless Ultrasonic Wind Speed and Direction Sensor
SKU
RXW-WCG-900
$1,099.00
- Measures Very Low Wind Speeds Down to 0.4 m/s and Wind Direction
- Accurate Wind Data in Every Direction
- Rugged and Compact with No Moving Parts
- 450 to 600 Meter Wireless Range and up to 5 Extended Hops with a Wireless Repeater
- Simple Push Button Setup for Joining a HOBOnet Wireless Network
- Powered by a Rechargeable AA Batteries and Built-In Solar Panel
- Designed to Meet WHO (World Meteorological Organization) Guidelines
- Available in 4 Different Wireless Radio Frequencies: 900 MHz (United States), 868 MHz (Europe), 922 MHz (Australia/New Zealand) and 921 Mhz (Taiwan)
A Complete System Requires an RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station or RX2100 MicroRX Monitoring System, HOBOnet Wireless Manager and HOBOnet Wireless Sensor
Special order - please be advised that due to supply shortages, some items may require 6 weeks for shipment
User Manuals and Product Guides
Onset HOBO RXW-WCG Wireless Ultrasonic Wind Speed and Direction Sensor Specifications
| Wind Speed | Measurement Range: 0 to 41.16 m/s (0 to 92.07 mph) Accuracy: ±0.8 m/s (1.79 mph) or ±4% of reading, whichever is greater Resolution: 0.4 m/s (0.89 mph) Measurement Definition: Wind Speed Readings are Taken every 3 Seconds for the Duration of the Logging Interval Wind Speed: Average Speed for the Entire Logging Interval Gust Speed: The Highest 3 Second Wind recorded during the Logging Interval |
| Wind Direction | Measurement Range: 0 to 359 degrees Accuracy (0.2 to 3 m/s): ±4 Degrees Accuracy (> 3 m/s): ±2 Degrees Resolution: 1 degree (0 to 359 degrees) Measurement Definition: Unit Vector Averaging Used; Vector Components for Each Wind Measurement are Calculated Every 3 Seconds for Duration of Loggging Interval |
| Operating Temperature Range without Icing | -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F) |
| Wireless Communications | Radio Power:12.6 mW (+11 dBm) Non-Adjustable Transmission Range (1.8 Meter Height): 457.2 Meters (1500 ft) Line of Sight Transmission Range (3.0 Meter Height): 609.6 Meters (2000 ft) Line of Sight Wireless Data Standard: IEEE 802.15.4 Radio Operating Frequency (RXW-WCG-900): 904 to 924 MHz Radio Operating Frequency (RXW-WCG-868): 866.5 MHz Radio Operating Frequency (RXW-WCG-922): 916 to 924 MHz Radio Operating Frequency (RXW-WCG-921): 921 MHz Modulation Employed: OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) Data Rate: Up to 250 kbps, Non-Adjustable |
| Duty Cycle | <1 % |
| Max Number of Motes | 50 Motes per 1 RX Wireless Sensor Network |
| Power Source | Sensor: Photovoltaic Panel, LIFEP04 3.2 Volts ~600 mAh Battery Mote: (2) AA 1.2 Volt Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Powered by Built-in Solar Panel or (2) AA 1.5 V Lithium Batteries for Operating Conditons of 40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Battery Life | NiMH Batteries: 3 to 5 Years @ -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) and Positioned Toward the Sun (Operation Outside this Range will Reduce the Battery Service Life) Lithium Batteries: 1 Year, Typical Use |
| Memory | 16 MB |
| Sampling Interval | 1 Minute to 18 Hours |
| Number of Data Channels | 4 |
| Operating Temperature Range | Rechargeable Batteries: -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F) Lithium Batteries: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Standards Compliance | Mote: FCC (RXW-WCG-900), CE (RXW-WCG-868), RCM (RXW-WCG-922), NCC (RXW-WCG-921), IP67, NEMA 6 Sensor and Cable: Weatherproof |
| Materials | Sensor: Polyacetal Mote: PCPBT, Silicone Rubber Seal |
| Weight | Sensor and Cable: 200 grams (7.0 oz) Mote: 223 grams (7.87 oz) |
| Dimensions | Sensor Length: 38.0 cm (14.96") Sensor Head Diameter: 6.0 cm (2.36") Sensor Rod Diameter: 1.6 cm (0.63") Cable Length: 3 Meters (9.8 ft) Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 cm x 4.14 cm (6.38" x 3.38" x 1.63") |
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