HOBOnet Wind Speed & Direction Sensor
The HOBOnet Wireless Wind Speed and Direction Sensor records wind speed, wind gust, and wind direction. HOBOnet Wireless Sensors communicate data directly to the RX3000 weather station or pass data th..
- Brands ONSET
- Product Code: RXW-WCF-xxx
- Availability: 7-10 Days
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Wind Speed & Direction HOBOnet Sensor
The HOBOnet Wireless Wind Speed and Direction Sensor records wind speed, wind gust, and wind direction. HOBOnet Wireless Sensors communicate data directly to the RX3000 weather station or pass data through other wireless sensors back to the central station. They are preconfigured and ready to deploy, and data is accessed through HOBOlink, Onset’s innovative cloud-based software platform.
Highlighted Features
Sensor Features
- Provides average wind speed, highest 3-second wind gust, and average wind direction for the measurement interval
- Designed to meet World Meteorological Organization (WMO) guidelines
Wireless Features
- 900 MHz wireless mesh self-healing technology
- 450 to 600 meter (1,500 to 2,000 feet) wireless range and up to five hops
- Up to 50 wireless sensors per RX3000
- Simple button-push to join the HOBOnet wireless network
- Onboard memory to ensure no data loss
- Powered by rechargeable AA batteries and built-in solar panel
In what environment does this sensor operate?
This sensor operates in an outdoor environment.
What measurements does this sensor support?
The RXW-WCF-xxx sensor supports the following measurements: Evapotranspiration and Wind
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Product Datasheet/s |
Product Operation Document/s |
Product Software |
RXW-WCF-xxx Datasheet | RXW Davis® Wind Speed and Direction Sensor (RXW-WCF-xxx) Manual | |
RXW Davis® Wind Speed & Direction Sensor (RXW-WCF-xxx) Quick Start | ||
Sensor | |
Sensor Operating Temperature Range | -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F) without icing |
Wind Direction Accuracy | 0.2 to 3 m/s (0.44-6.7 mph): ±4 degrees >3 m/s (6.7 mph): ±2 degrees |
Wind Direction Range | 0 to 359 degrees |
Wind Direction Resolution | 1 degree (0 to 359 degrees) |
Wind Speed Accuracy | ±0.8 m/s (1.79 mph) or ±4% of reading, whichever is greater |
Wind Speed Range | 0 to 41.16 m/s (0 to 92.07 mph) |
Wind Speed Resolution | 0.4 m/s (0.89 mph) |
Wind Direction | |
Wind Direction Measurement Definition | Unit vector averaging used; vector components for each wind measurement are calculated every three seconds for the duration of logging interval (see Measurement Operation) |
Wind Speed | |
Wind Speed Measurement Definition | Wind speed readings are taken every three seconds for the duration of the logging interval Wind speed: Average speed for the entire logging interval Gust speed: The highest three-second wind recorded during the logging interval See Measurement Operation. |
Wireless Mote | |
Battery Life | With NiMH batteries: Typical 3-5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) and positioned toward the sun (see Deployment and Mounting), operation outside this range will reduce the battery service life With lithium batteries: 1 year, typical use |
Data Rate | Up to 250 kbps, non-adjustable |
Duty Cycle | <1% |
Maximum Number of Motes | 50 motes per one RX Wireless Sensor Network |
Power Source | Sensor: Photovoltaic panel, LIFEP04 3.2 V -600 mAh battery Mote: Two AA 1.2 V rechargeable NiMH batteries powered by built-in solar panel or two AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) |
Wireless Mote Dimensions | Sensor length: 380 mm (14.96 inches) Sensor head diameter: 60 mm (2.36 inches) Sensor rod diameter: 16 mm (0.63 inches) Cable length: 3 m (9.8 ft) Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches) |
Wireless Mote Environmental Rating | Sensor and cable: Weatherproof Mote: IP67, NEMA 6 |
Wireless Mote Materials | Sensor: Polyacetal Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal |
Wireless Mote Memory | 16 MB |
Wireless Mote Modulation Employed | OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) |
Wireless Mote Operating Temperature Range | -25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F) with rechargeable batteries -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) with lithium batteries |
Wireless Mote Radio Operating Frequencies | RXW-WCG-900: 904-924 MHz RXW-WCG-868: 866.5 MHz RXW-WCG-922: 916-924 MHz |
Wireless Mote Radio Power | 12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non-adjustable |
Wireless Mote Weight | Sensor and cable: 200 g (7 oz) Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz) |
Wireless Mote Wireless Data Standard | IEEE 802.15.4 |