Suitable for marine applications
Overview
Designed for offshore and marine applications, the 05106 is a lightweight, robust instrument that measures wind speed and direction. Manufactured by R. M. Young, this wind monitor is cabled for use with Campbell Scientific dataloggers.
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Benefits and Features
- Waterproof bearing lubricant and a sealed, heavy-duty cable pigtail instead of the standard junction box make it more durable at marine and off-shore locations
- Compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers
- Rugged enough for harsh environments
- Constructed with thermoplastic material that resists corrosion from sea-air environments and atmospheric pollutants
- Compatible with the LLAC4 4-channel Low-Level AC-Conversion Module, which increases the number of anemometers one data logger can measure
- Uses stainless-steel, precision-grade ball bearings for the propeller shaft and vertical shaft bearings
- Compatible with the CWS900-series interfaces, allowing it to be used in a wireless sensor network
The "-L" on a product model indicates that the cable length is specified at the time of order.
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Detailed Description
The 05106 Wind Monitor-MA is made out of rigid UV-stabilized thermoplastic with stainless steel and anodized aluminum fittings. The thermoplastic material resists corrosion from sea air environments and atmospheric pollutants. It uses stainless-steel precision-grade ball bearings for the propeller shaft and vertical shaft bearings.
To make it more durable in offshore and marine applications, the 05106 has waterproof bearing lubricant and a sealed, heavy-duty cable pigtail instead of the standard junction box.
The 05106 measures wind speed with a helicoid-shaped, four-blade propeller. Rotation of the propeller produces an ac sine wave that has a frequency directly proportional to wind speed. The ac signal is induced in a transducer coil by a six-pole magnet mounted on the propeller shaft. The coil resides on the non-rotating central portion of the main mounting assembly, eliminating the need for slip rings and brushes.
Wind direction is sensed by the orientation of the fuselage-shaped sensor body, which is connected to an internal potentiometer. The datalogger applies a known precision excitation voltage to the potentiometer element. The output is an analog voltage signal directly proportional to the azimuth angle.
Compatibility
Please note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible products.
Dataloggers
| Product | Compatible | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CR500 (retired) | Measurements are typically processed for output with the Wind Vector instruction, which is not present in the CR500. | |
| CR9000 (retired) | Measurements are typically processed for output with the Wind Vector instruction, which is not present in the CR9000. |
Additional Compatibility Information
Data Logger Considerations
The 05106-L is compatible with most of our data loggers.
Specifications
| Operating Temperature Range | -50° to +50°C (assuming non-riming conditions) |
| Mounting Pipe Description |
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| Propeller Diameter | 18 cm (7.1 in.) |
| Overall Height | 37 cm (14.6 in.) |
| Overall Length | 55 cm (21.7 in.) |
| Main Housing Diameter | 5 cm (2.0 in.) |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (3.2 lb) |
Wind Speed |
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| Range | 0 to 100 m/s (0 to 224 mph) |
| Accuracy | ±0.3 m/s (0.6 mph) or 1% of reading |
| Starting Threshold | 1.1 m/s (2.4 mph) |
| Distance Constant | 2.7 m (8.9 ft) 63% recovery |
| Output |
ac voltage (three pulses per revolution) 90 Hz (1800 rpm) = 8.8 m/s (19.7 mph) |
| Resolution | (0.0980 m s-1)/(scan rate in seconds) or (0.2192 mph)/(scan rate seconds) |
Wind Direction |
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| Mechanical Range | 0 to 360° |
| Electrical Range | 355° (5° open) |
| Accuracy | ±3° |
| Starting Threshold | 1.1 m/s (2.4 mph) at 10° displacement |
| Distance Constant | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) 50% recovery |
| Damping Ratio | 0.3 |
| Damped Natural Wavelength | 7.4 m (24.3 ft) |
| Undamped Natural Wavelength | 7.2 m (23.6 ft) |
| Output |
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| Voltage | Power switched excitation voltage supplied by data logger |
Videos & Tutorials
Frequently Asked Questions
Number of FAQs related to 05106-L: 2
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The information included on a calibration sheet differs with each sensor. For some sensors, the sheet contains coefficients necessary to program a data logger. For other sensors, the calibration sheet is a pass/fail report.
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- Using Short Cut, click the applicable wind direction sensor in the Selected Sensors list of the Outputs screen.
- The two output options enabled are Sample and WindVector. Select WindVector.
- The WindVector instruction has output options. Select an option with mean wind direction in it.
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