Wind Speed Sensor
High-precision three-cup anemometer for wind speed and wind run.
Product overview
The BKC-ANM Wind Speed Sensor is a reliable and high-performance instrument designed for accurate wind speed and wind run measurement. Featuring a sensitive three-cup anemometer with lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber cups, it offers a low starting threshold and responsive performance even under low wind conditions.
With integrated signal processing electronics, the sensor provides multiple output options for seamless integration with automatic weather stations, data loggers, and environmental monitoring systems. Its robust construction and IP65-rated protection make it suitable for continuous outdoor operation across meteorological, industrial, agricultural, and transportation applications.
Key features
- Accurate wind speed and wind run measurement
- Sensitive three-cup anemometer design
- Lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber cups
- Low starting threshold for detecting light winds
- Multiple output options: pulse, 4–20 mA, 0–5 V, and RS485
- Easy installation with stainless steel mounting brackets
- Suitable for continuous weather monitoring
Where it is used
- Automatic weather stations
- Solar power plants
- Mobile weather monitoring vehicles
- Road and rail tunnels
- Marine applications
- Airports
- Harbors
- Agricultural monitoring
- Industrial facilities
- Environmental research
Technical specifications
| Measurement Principle | Three-Cup Anemometer |
|---|---|
| Measured Parameters | Wind Speed and Wind Run |
| Measurement Range | 0–75 m/s |
| Accuracy | ±1% |
| Resolution | 0.1 m/s |
| Starting Threshold | Less than 0.1 m/s |
| Maximum Wind Speed | 75 m/s |
| Output Signals | Pulse, 4–20 mA, 0–5 V, RS485 |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V / 12–24 V DC, depending on output |
| Load Capacity | Greater than 1 kΩ for pulse/voltage outputs; less than 500 Ω for 4–20 mA output, subject to configuration |
| Ingress Protection | IP65 |
| Operating Temperature | −40°C to +70°C |
| Storage Conditions | −40°C to +85°C, 0–100% RH |
| Cable Rating | 300 V nominal; temperature rating 80°C |
| Cup Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Mounting Brackets | Stainless Steel |
| Cup Rotor Diameter | 179 mm |
| Overall Height | 160 mm |
| Unpacked Weight | Approximately 170 g |
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