The ZephIR 300 is a continuous-wave (CW) LiDAR system that provides remote wind measurements across ten user-defined heights from 10 m to 200 m. It is ideal for applications that require wind measurements at multiple heights, and for locations where the installation of a tall tower is difficult.

The ZephIR 300 has been used worldwide for site assessment, prospecting, and turbine micrositing; extreme flow conditions; power-curve assessment; permanent wind-farm anemometry; and complex site analysis.

Benefits and Features

• Remote wind profiling across 10 user-defined heights from 10 m (33 ft) to 200 m (656 ft)
• Accurate measurements at the heights that count
• Proven extreme operation from -40° to +50°C across 450 lidar deployments globally
• IP67-rated enclosure sealed against moisture and ingress
• Measures 50 data points every second across a full 360-degree scan providing the high sample rate advantageous in complex and fast changing air flows

• Measurement Height Range:
  10 m to 200 m (33 ft to 656 ft);
  300 m (984 ft) optional extended height also available
• Probe Length: 
  0.07 m (0.23 ft) @ 10 m (33 ft)
  measurement height;
  7.70 m (25.26 ft) @ 100 m (328 ft)
  measurement height
• Number of Measurement Heights:
  10, user configurable
• Sampling Rate: 50 Hz
• Averaging Period: 1 second upwards (user configurable)
• Scanning Cone Angle: 30°
• Wind Speed Accuracy: < 0.5% (as measured against a calibrated moving target)
• Wind Speed Range:
  < 1 m/s to 70 m/s
• Wind Direction Accuracy: < 0.5°

• Temperature Range:
  -40° to +50°C
• Power Consumption: 69 Watts
• Input Power: 12 Vdc
• Weight: 55 kg (121.3 lb)

• 10-minute Averaged Data:
  80 KB/day
• 3-second Data: 3 MB/day

• Laser Classification: Class 1
• Eye Safety Standard: IEC 60825-1
• IP Rating: IP67 (excludes external fans)
• EMC Compliance:
  EN55022  Class A, EN61326
  Industrial,
  FCC Radiated and Conducted Emissions

Technical Description