HOBOnet Wind Speed and Direction Sensor

SKU: RXW-WCF-921

Overview

The HOBOnet Wireless Wind Speed and Direction Sensor records wind speed, wind gust, and wind direction. HOBOnet Wireless Sensors communicate data directly to the RX weather station or pass data through other wireless sensors back to the central station. They are preconfigured and ready to deploy, and data is accessed through HOBOlink, Onset’s innovative cloud-based software platform.

Sensor Features

  • Provides average wind speed, highest 3-second wind gust, and average wind direction for the measurement interval
  • Designed to meet World Meteorological Organization (WMO) guidelines

Wireless Features

  • 921 MHz wireless mesh self-healing technology
  • 450 to 600 meter (1,500 to 2,000 feet) wireless range and up to five hops
  • Up to 50 wireless sensors per RX Station
  • Simple button-push to join the HOBOnet wireless network
  • Onboard memory to ensure no data loss
  • Powered by rechargeable AA batteries and built-in solar panel

In what environment does this sensor operate?

This sensor operates in an outdoor environment.

What measurements does this sensor support?

The RXW-WCF-921 sensor supports the following measurements: Evapotranspiration and Wind

Important Info:

A complete system requires at least one HOBO RX Remote Monitoring Station, a HOBOnet Wireless Manager (RXMOD-RXW-921), and a HOBOnet Wireless Sensor. HOBOnet Wireless Repeaters (RX-RPTR-921) can be added to extend the range.

Sensor
  Wind Speed/Gust Wind Direction
Measurement Range 0 to 76 m/sec (0 to 170 mph) 0 to 355 degrees
Accuracy ±1.1 m/sec (±2 mph) or ±5% of reading,
whichever is greater
±7 degrees
Resolution 0.5 m/sec (1.1 mph) 1.4 degrees (0 to 355 degrees)
Starting Threshold ≤1 m/sec (2.2 mph) 1 m/sec (2.2 mph)
Turning Radius 108 mm (4.25 in.) Approximately 135 mm (5.25 in.)
Measurement Definition Cup revolutions are accumulated every three seconds for the
duration of the logging interval
Wind speed: Average speed for the entire logging interval
Gust speed: The highest three-second wind recorded during the logging interval
Unit vector averaging used; vector components for each wind measurement are calculated every three seconds for duration of logging interval
Wireless Mote
Operating Temperature Range -25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F) with rechargeable batteries
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) with lithium batteries
Radio Power 12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non-adjustable
Transmission Range Reliable connection to 457.2 m (1,500 ft) line of sight at 1.8 m (6 ft) high
Reliable connection to 609.6 m (2,000 ft) line of sight at 3 m (10 ft) high
Wireless Data Standard IEEE 802.15.4
Radio Operating Frequencies RXW-WCF-900: 904–924 MHz
RXW-WCF-868: 866.5 MHz
RXW-WCF-921: 921 MHz
RXW-WCF-922: 916–924 MHz
Modulation Employed OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying)
Data Rate Up to 250 kbps, non-adjustable
Duty Cycle <1%
Maximum Number of Motes Up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per one HOBO RX station
Logging Rate 1 minute to 18 hours
Number of Data Channels 4
Battery Type/ Power Source Two AA 1.2V rechargeable NiMH batteries, powered by built-in solar panel or two AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Battery Life With NiMH batteries: Typical 3–5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) and positioned toward the sun (see Deployment and Mounting), operation outside this range will reduce the battery service life With lithium batteries: 1 year, typical use
Memory 16 MB
Dimensions Sensor: 470 x 191 x 121 mm (18.5 x 7.5 x 4.75 in.)
Cable length: 3 m (9.8 ft)
Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches)
Weight Sensor and cable: 1.332 kg (2 lb, 15 oz)
Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz)
Materials Sensor: Polycarbonate wind cups, sealed stainless steel bearing, UV-resistant ABS wind vane and black-anodized aluminum anemometer arm
Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal
Environmental Rating Sensor: Weatherproof
Mote: IP67, NEMA 6

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