Standard Compact Anemometer:
- All Stainless Steel Construction
- Strong and Light Weight Titanium Rotor Hub
- Anti-ice Coated Shaft Tower
- Hardened Stainless Steel Shaft
- Compact Profile and Light Weight
- .50" O.D. Tubing Mount
- Field Replaceable Stainless Steel Bearings
- Internal Over Voltage Protection
Technical Specifications:
| Anemometer Output | |
|---|---|
| Analog output voltage is low level AC sine wave with frequency linearly proportional to wind speed | |
| Anemometer Performance and Transfer Functions | |
| Maximum Speed | 230+ mph or 102.82 + m/s |
| Distance Constant @ 63% Recovery | 35.30 ft or 10.76 m |
| Characteristic Transfer Function | V[m/s] = .638 x f[Hz] + .71 |
| Measuring Range | 0 mph to 230 mph or 0 m/s to 102.82 m/s |
| Starting Threshold All Positions Averaged | 2.70 mph or 1.21 m/s |
| Starting Threshold @ Optimum Flow Position | 1.54 mph or 0.69 m/s |
| Accuracy Test Range | 8.97 mph to 100.60 mph or 4.01 m/s to 44.97 m/s |
| Accuracy within Range with Characteristic Transfer Function | .2 mph or .1 m/s |
| Electrical Technical Data | |
| Transducer Voltage | 20mv/mph |
| Single Coil | Bobbin wound, 4100 turns of #41 wire |
| Magnet | 4-Pole |
| Materials of Construction | |
| Shaft Tower | 316 stainless steel |
| Shaft | Hardened 303 stainless steel |
| Anemometer Housing | 316 stainless steel |
| Cups, Arms, and Rotor Assembly | 316 stainless steel, Titanium |
| Bearings | C-BRN0203OF double shielded, hardened stainless steel balls |
| Physical Dimensions | |
| Height | 4.25 inches or 107.95 mm |
| Weight | .942 pounds or 427.28 grams |
| Body Diameter | 1.50 inches or 38.10 mm |
| Swept Diameter of Rotor | 5.5 inches or 139.70 mm |
| Rotor Cup Conical Cross-Section | 2.196 inches or 55.77 mm |
| Electrical Connections for Heater and Signal Cables | |
| Cable End | 108” cable split with bare leads |
| Cable | 2 conductors, 20 gauge, shielded, with drain, PVC jacket |
| Tools Required for Mounting, Installation, and Maintenance | |
| Tools | 1/8, 5/32, inch Allen wrench and .25 inch pin |
| Mounting | 0.5 inch or 12.7 mm diameter mast with set screws |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Operating Humidity Range | 0 to 100% RH |
| Bearing Operating Temperature | -65°F to 300°F or -54°C to 148°C |
| Anemometer Protection | |
| Climatic Protection | Protection against water, high humidity, salt spray, and dust |
| Calibration Test Standards | |
| ASTM D 5096-02 | Standard Test Method for Determining the Performance of a Cup or Propeller Anemometer |
| ISO 17713-1 | Meteorology Wind Measurements Part 1: Wind Tunnel Test Methods for Rotation Anemometer Performance |
Pricing:
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AS Richards anemometer, compact, std, AC output, uncoated
AS Richards anemometer, compact, standard, AC frequency output, uncoated rotor (C5C-1263-1-AC).
The Richards C5C Compact Anemometer is the perfect sensor for wind resource analysis projects for the wind industry. For low power consumption, it provides a low level AC frequency output. This anemometer is made completely from high grade stainless steel and Titanium for maximum durability and corrosion resistance.
This is a special order item that may require a two week lead time prior to shipping.
Mounting Options:
AS Richards, buck horn wind sensor crossarm
The BHC-36-C-SS Buck Horn Wind Sensor Crossarm is a heavy duty, stainless steel wind sensor mounting platform for C5C series anemometers and D5C series wind vanes. The arm is used to securely mount two wind sensors horizontally on a common mast.
914 mm (36 in) span, 13 mm (0.5 in) O.D. sensor mounts, 1" female NPT, 316 stainless steel (BHC-36-C-SS).
This is a special order item that may require a two week lead time prior to shipping.
AS Richards, wind sensor mast adapter
Mast adapter, 152 mm (6 in) long, 1" NPT female, solid 316 stainless steel (C-MMA-16-06).
For applications requiring only a single anemometer or wind vane mounted on a mast or pole.
This is a special order item that may require a two week lead time prior to shipping.
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