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Hybrid MC Anemometer
Reliably measure wind speed for turbine control in moderate climates.
Details
When your turbine control sensors are not working, your turbines are not producing, so we designed our sensors to maximize your turbine availability. Our Hybrid MC technology is based on 25 years of icing climate sensor experience and data from over 70,000 fielded sensors.
Hybrid MC sensors are engineered with a two-stage contamination protection system to prevent dust, dirt, and water from damaging the bearings. The first level of defense is a fully sealed body that minimizes contamination ingress. Inside, a sealed bearing cartridge system prevents contamination from affecting the bearings. The result: extended bearing life and a recommended maintenance interval of 10 years, meaning fewer trips to your turbines.
The Hybrid MC turbine control sensor provides the same exceptional reliability as our Hybrid XT at a more economical price for areas that don’t experience icing. The head of the Hybrid MC is made of Lexan, which is exceptionally tough yet lightweight – this allows for improved aerodynamic performance while retaining the dependability and long service interval of the Hybrid XT.
Benefits
Reliability
- Two-stage contamination protection extends sensor life
- Fully sealed sensor body minimizes dust, dirt, and water ingress
- Sealed cartridge bearing system prevents contamination from affecting the bearings
- Shock-resistant bearing mounting prevents damage caused by rough handling
- Rugged Lexan head prevents breakage due to accidental drops or icing
- Recommended maintenance interval of 10 years eliminates unwanted trips to your turbines
Aerodynamic Performance
- Threshold of <1.3 m/s
- Accuracy: +/- (0.3 m/s + 2% of measured value)
Specifications Print Specs
PUSH-PULL OUTPUT (#9380) | 4-20MA OUTPUT 0-50M/S (#9379) | |
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Description | ||
Sensor type | 3 Cup Wind Turbine Control Anemometer | 3 Cup Wind Turbine Control Anemometer |
Applications | Wind Turbine Control | Wind Turbine Control |
Sensor range |
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Instrument compatibility |
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Sensor compatibility |
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n/a |
Certifications | CE Marked | CE Marked |
Output signal | ||
Signal type |
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Current loop, 4 to 20mA, sourced by the sensor |
Anemometer Transfer Function | Wind speed is 0.509 m/s per Hz + 0.4 m/s |
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Accuracy | +/- (0.3 m/s + 2% of measured value) | +/- (0.3 m/s + 2% of measured value) |
Sensor to Sensor Variation | 99.7% of sensors fall within 2% of the specified slope | 99.7% of sensors fall within 2% of the specified slope |
Recommended load resistance | 1200 Ω minimum | 50Ω to 1000Ω(depending on power supply) |
Calibration | Available upon request | n/a |
Output signal range | n/a | 4 to 20 mA |
Resolution | Frequency output, resolution dependent on controller | 0.1 m/s, guaranteed monotonic |
Response characteristics | ||
Threshold | 1.27 m/s (2.84 mph) | 1.27 m/s (2.84 mph) |
Distance constant (63% recovery) | 2.64 m (8.66 ft.) | 2.64 m (8.66 ft.) |
Swept diameter of rotor | 172 mm (6.8") | 172 mm (6.8") |
Power requirements | ||
Supply voltage | 8 to 24 V DC | 11 to 24 V DC |
Supply current |
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15 mA max, plus output signal currents. |
Heater supply voltage | 24 V, AC or DC | 24 V, AC or DC |
Heater supply current |
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Installation | ||
Mounting |
Sensor housing compatible with:
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Sensor housing compatible with:
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Tools required | 10 mm wrench | 10 mm wrench |
Accessories |
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Wiring | Sensor plugs onto captive connector - see manual for wiring details | Sensor plugs onto captive connector - see manual for wiring details |
Environmental | ||
Operating temperature range | -40 ° C to 50 ° C ( -40 ° F to 122 ° F) Ambient | -40 ° C to 60 ° C (-40 ° F to 140 ° F) |
Operating humidity range | 0 to 100% RH | 0 to 100% RH |
Other |
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Physical | ||
Connections |
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Weight | 1.36 kg (2.99 lbs) | 1.36 kg (2.99 lbs) |
Dimensions |
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Materials | ||
Cups | Black Polycarbonate | Black Polycarbonate |
Body | Zinc | Zinc |
Shaft | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Bearing | Double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings in a protective cartridge | Double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings in a protective cartridge |
- Sensor type
- 3 Cup Wind Turbine Control Anemometer
- Applications
- Wind Turbine Control
- Sensor range
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- Measuring range 0 to 60 m/s (133 mph)
- Maximum speed 70 m/s (156 mph)
- Instrument compatibility
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- Digital inputs of turbine controllers
- PLCs
- Sensor compatibility
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- Direct replacement for IceFree 3 anemometers
- Certifications
- CE Marked
- Signal type
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- High level square wave frequency
- Push/Pull (compatible with NPN or PNP inputs)
- Amplitude equals supply voltage
- Anemometer Transfer Function
- Wind speed is 0.509 m/s per Hz + 0.4 m/s
- Accuracy
- +/- (0.3 m/s + 2% of measured value)
- Sensor to Sensor Variation
- 99.7% of sensors fall within 2% of the specified slope
- Recommended load resistance
- 1200 Ω minimum
- Calibration
- Available upon request
- Resolution
- Frequency output, resolution dependent on controller
- Threshold
- 1.27 m/s (2.84 mph)
- Distance constant (63% recovery)
- 2.64 m (8.66 ft.)
- Swept diameter of rotor
- 172 mm (6.8")
- Supply voltage
- 8 to 24 V DC
- Supply current
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- 25 mA max plus signal output current (not including heater)
- Heater supply voltage
- 24 V, AC or DC
- Heater supply current
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- Self regulating
- 0.5 to 1 A, thermal load dependent
- Mounting
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Sensor housing compatible with:
- 25 mm pipe per BS1387, or
- 32 mm tube, or
- 1 inch IPS pipe, or
- 1-1/4 inch tube
Quick disconnect allows for easy mounting or dismounting
captive M6 clamp bolt, nut, and connector
- Tools required
- 10 mm wrench
- Accessories
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- Pre-wired cable assembly (not included)
- Wiring
- Sensor plugs onto captive connector - see manual for wiring details
- Operating temperature range
- -40 ° C to 50 ° C ( -40 ° F to 122 ° F) Ambient
- Operating humidity range
- 0 to 100% RH
- Other
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- IP55 per IEC 60529 and DIN40050-9 (Ingress Protection)
- MIL-STD-810F Method 509.4 (96 Hour Salt Fog Corrosion)
- IEC 60068-2-52, Severity 1 (28 Day Salt Fog Corrosion)
- IEC60068-2-38 Z/AD (Cyclic Humidity & Temperature)
- IEC 60068-2-78 (Constant Humidity)
- IEC 60068-2-6, Test Fc (Sinusoidal Vibration)
- IEC 60068-2-64, Test Fh (Random Vibration)
- packaging meets ISTA 1A (Drop Test)
- Connections
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- Quick release connector mount
- Two heater wires
- Three sensor wires: power, common, signal
- Weight
- 1.36 kg (2.99 lbs)
- Dimensions
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- Overall height: 241 mm (9.5 ")
- Swept diameter of rotor: 172 mm (6.8 ")
- Body diameter: 58 mm (2.3")
- Cups
- Black Polycarbonate
- Body
- Zinc
- Shaft
- Stainless Steel
- Bearing
- Double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings in a protective cartridge
- Sensor type
- 3 Cup Wind Turbine Control Anemometer
- Applications
- Wind Turbine Control
- Sensor range
-
- Measuring range 0 to 50 m/s (112 mph)
- Maximum speed 70 m/s (156 mph)
- Instrument compatibility
-
- 4-20 mA current loop inputs of wind turbine controllers
- PLCs
- Other instruments compatible with a 4-20mA input
- Certifications
- CE Marked
- Signal type
- Current loop, 4 to 20mA, sourced by the sensor
- Anemometer Transfer Function
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- 4 to 20 mA corresponds to 0 m/s to 50 m/s
- output 20 mA for > 50 m/s
- Accuracy
- +/- (0.3 m/s + 2% of measured value)
- Sensor to Sensor Variation
- 99.7% of sensors fall within 2% of the specified slope
- Recommended load resistance
- 50Ω to 1000Ω(depending on power supply)
- Output signal range
- 4 to 20 mA
- Resolution
- 0.1 m/s, guaranteed monotonic
- Threshold
- 1.27 m/s (2.84 mph)
- Distance constant (63% recovery)
- 2.64 m (8.66 ft.)
- Swept diameter of rotor
- 172 mm (6.8")
- Supply voltage
- 11 to 24 V DC
- Supply current
- 15 mA max, plus output signal currents.
- Heater supply voltage
- 24 V, AC or DC
- Heater supply current
-
- Self regulating
- 0.5 to 1 A, thermal load dependent
- Mounting
-
Sensor housing compatible with:
- 25 mm pipe per BS1387, or
- 32 mm tube, or
- 1 inch IPS pipe, or
- 1-1/4 inch tube
Quick disconnect allows for easy mounting or dismounting
captive M6 clamp bolt, nut, and connector
- Tools required
- 10 mm wrench
- Accessories
-
- Pre-wired cable assembly (not included)
- Wiring
- Sensor plugs onto captive connector - see manual for wiring details
- Operating temperature range
- -40 ° C to 60 ° C (-40 ° F to 140 ° F)
- Operating humidity range
- 0 to 100% RH
- Other
-
- IP55 per IEC 60529 and DIN40050-9 (Ingress Protection)
- MIL-STD-810F Method 509.4 (96 Hour Salt Fog Corrosion)
- IEC 60068-2-52, Severity 1 (28 Day Salt Fog Corrosion)
- IEC60068-2-38 Z/AD (Cyclic Humidity & Temperature)
- IEC 60068-2-78 (Constant Humidity)
- IEC 60068-2-6, Test Fc (Sinusoidal Vibration)
- IEC 60068-2-64, Test Fh (Random Vibration)
- packaging meets ISTA 1A (Drop Test)
- Connections
-
- Quick release connector mount
- Two heater wires
- Three sensor wires: power, common, signal
- Weight
- 1.36 kg (2.99 lbs)
- Dimensions
-
- Overall height: 241 mm (9.5 ")
- Swept diameter of rotor: 172 mm (6.8 ")
- Body diameter: 58 mm (2.3 ")
- Cups
- Black Polycarbonate
- Body
- Zinc
- Shaft
- Stainless Steel
- Bearing
- Double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings in a protective cartridge
Product Support
Customer Service
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