NRG Systems

NRG 200M Wind Vane

The 200M Wind Direction Vane features a remarkably accurate sensing element that produces no dead band, achieving lower uncertainty and 360° continuous measurement.

  FACTORY CALIBRATED (#11748) MEASNET CALIBRATED (#14619) MEASNET CALIBRATED, DWG (#11967)
Description  
Sensor type n/a Continuous rotation wind direction vane Continuous rotation wind direction vane
Applications n/a
  • Wind resource assessment
  • Meteorological studies
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Wind resource assessment
  • Meteorological studies
  • Environmental monitoring
Sensor range n/a 360° mechanical, continuous rotation
Maximum sustained wind speed > 90 m/s 		360° mechanical, continuous rotation
Maximum sustained wind speed > 90 m/s
Instrument compatibility n/a All Symphonie Data Loggers All Symphonie Data Loggers
Measurement range n/a 0 - 360° 1 to 75 m/s 0 - 360° 1 to 75 m/s
Output signal  
Signal type n/a Analog DC voltage Analog DC voltage
Linearity n/a 0.1° 0.1°
Transfer function n/a SymphoniePRO:
  • Default slope = 147.91°/V
  • Default offset = -1.460°

    SymphoniePLUS3:
  • Default slope = 0.368°/V
  • Default offset = -5.3°
 SymphoniePRO:
  • Default slope = 147.91°/V
  • Default offset = -1.460°

    SymphoniePLUS3:
  • Default slope = 0.368°/V
  • Default offset = -5.3°
Dead band n/a None None
Calibration n/a Each sensor is individually factory calibrated and calibrated at SOH WE wind tunnel per IEC 61400-12-1 Ed. 2 Part 12-1. Factory and SOH WE wind tunnel calibration certificates available via electronic download. Each sensor is individually factory calibrated and calibrated at DWG wind tunnel per IEC 61400-12-1 Ed. 2 Part 12-1. Factory and DWG wind tunnel calibration certificates available via electronic download.
Output signal range n/a 0.007Vdc to 2.5Vdc 0.007Vdc to 2.5Vdc
Resolution n/a 0.088° 0.088°
Uncertainty n/a Expanded uncertainty (k=2) 95% confidence [Sensor only]:
  • +/-1.6° (>0.9° to <359.1°)
  • +/-2.5° (359.1° to 0.9°)
 Expanded uncertainty (k=2) 95% confidence [Sensor only]:
  • +/-1.6° (>0.9° to <359.1°)
  • +/-2.5° (359.1° to 0.9°)
Response characteristics  
Threshold n/a 0.97 m/s (2.16 mph) at 90° per ASTM D5366-96 0.97 m/s (2.16 mph) at 90° per ASTM D5366-96
Delay distance n/a 1.18 m (@5 m/s), 1.20 (@10 m/s) per ASTM D5366-96 1.18 m (@5 m/s), 1.20 (@10 m/s) per ASTM D5366-96
Power requirements  
Supply voltage n/a 4.5 Vdc to 15 Vdc 4.5 Vdc to 15 Vdc
Supply current n/a 1.5mA 1.5mA
Installation  
Mounting n/a Onto a 13 mm (0.5") diameter mast with cotter pin and #2 phillips set screw. Onto a 13 mm (0.5") diameter mast with cotter pin and #2 phillips set screw.
Tools required n/a #2-Phillips driver, 0.25" nut driver, petroleum jelly, electrical tape #2-Phillips driver, 0.25" nut driver, petroleum jelly, electrical tape
Environmental  
Operating temperature range n/a -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Operating humidity range n/a 0 to 100% RH 0 to 100% RH
Other n/a
  • IP65 Rated
  • IP65 Rated
Physical  
Connections n/a 4-40 nickel plated brass hex nut/post terminals 4-40 nickel plated brass hex nut/post terminals
Weight n/a 0.108 kg (0.238 pounds) 0.108 kg (0.238 pounds)
Dimensions n/a
  • 21 cm (8.3 inches) length x 12 cm (4.3 inches) height
  • 27 cm (10.5 inches) swept diameter
  • 21 cm (8.3 inches) length x 12 cm (4.3 inches) height
  • 27 cm (10.5 inches) swept diameter
Materials  
Wing n/a Black UV stabilized injection-molded plastic Black UV stabilized injection-molded plastic
Body n/a Black UV stabilized static-dissipating plastic Black UV stabilized static-dissipating plastic
Shaft n/a Stainless steel Stainless steel
Bearing n/a Stainless steel Stainless steel
Magnet n/a Neodymium Neodymium
Boot n/a Protective PVC sensor terminal boot included Protective PVC sensor terminal boot included
Terminals n/a Nickel plated brass Nickel plated brass

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