Onset HOBOnet Wireless Wind Speed and Direction Sensor
SKU
RXW-WCF-900
$495.00
- Wireless Sensor for Measurements of 0 to 76 m/sec (Wind Speed) and 0 to 355 degrees (Wind Direction)
- ±1.1 m/sec (Wind Speed) and ±7 degrees (Wind Direction) Accuracy
- 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 or Lithium Batteries
- Designed to Meet WHO (World Meteorological Organization) Guidelines
- Available in 3 Different Wireless Radio Frequencies: 900 MHz (United States), 868 MHz (Europe) and 922 MHz (Australia/New Zealand)
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 HOBOnet RXW-WCF-XXX Wireless Wind Speed and Direction Sensor Specifications
| Wind Speed | Measurement Range: 0 to 76 m/sec (0 to 170 mph) Accuracy (±4.0%): ±1.1 m/sec (±2.0 mph) or ±5% of Reading, Whichever is Greater Resolution: 0.5 m/sec (1.1 mph) Starting Threshold: ≤1 m/sec (2.2 mph) Turning Radius: 108 mm (4.25 in) Note: Cup Revolutions are Accumulated 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 355 degrees Accuracy (±4.0%): ±7 degrees Resolution: 1.4 degrees (0 to 355 degrees) Starting Threshold: 1 m/sec (2.2 mph) Turning Radius: Approximately 135 mm (5.25 in) Note: Unit Vector Averaging Used; Vecotr Components for Each Wind Measurement are Calculated Every 3 Seconds for Duration of Logging Interval |
| Wireless Communications | Radio Power: 12.6 mW (+11 dBm) Non-Adjustable Transmission Range (6ft Height): 457.2 Meters (1500 ft) Line of Sight Transmission Range (10ft Height): 609.6 Meters (2000 ft) Line of Sight Wireless Data Standard: IEEE 802.15.4 Radio Operating Frequency (RXW-RGF-900): 904 to 924 MHz Radio Operating Frequency (RXW-RGF-868): 866.5 MHz Radio Operating Frequency (RXW-RGF-922): 916 to 924 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 | (2) AA 1.2 Volt Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Powered by Built-in Solar Panel or (2) AA 1.5 Volt Lithium Batteries for Operating Conditions 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 |
| 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) |
| Materials | Sensor: Polycarbonate Wind Cups, Sealed Stainless Steel Bearing, UV-Resistant SBA Wind Vanee and Black-Anodixed Aluminum Anemometer Arm Mote: PCPBT, Silicone Rubber Seal |
| Standards Compliance | FCC (RXW-WCF-900), CE (RXW-WCF-868), RCM (RXW-WCF-922), IP67, NEMA 6 |
| Weight | Sensor and Cable: 1.332kg (2 lbs, 15 oz) Mote: 223 grams (7.87 oz) |
| Dimensions | Sensor: 47.0 cm x 19.1 cm x 12.1 cm (18.5" x 7.5" x 4.75") Cable Length: 3 Meters (9.8 ft) Mote: 16.2 cm x 8.59 cm x 4.14 cm (6.38" x 3.38" x 1.63") |
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