Standard Compact Wind Vane:
- All Stainless Steel Construction
- Anti-ice Coated Shaft Tower
- Hardened Stainless Steel Shaft
- Compact Profile and Light Weight
- .50" O.D. Tubing Mount
- Field Replaceable Stainless Steel Bearings
- 10K Potentiometer Output
Technical Specifications:
| Wind Direction Vane Output and Range | |
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| Analog DC voltage output proportional to wind direction angle with excitation voltage supplied by data logger, 360° continuous mechanical rotation, direction range, uses a 360° magnetic encoder with a 0-5 volt DC output with no dead band. | |
| Wind Direction Vane Performance | |
| Threshold | 0.9 mph or 402 m/s |
| Angular Accuracy | <.05 degrees @ 25°C |
| Life Expectancy | 50 million revolutions or 4-6 years operation |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Operating Humidity Range | 0 to 100% RH |
| Bearing Operating Temperature | -65°F to 300°F or -54°C to 148°C |
| Instrument Operating Temperature | -67°F to 140°F or -55°C to 60°C |
| Materials of Construction | |
| Shaft Tower | 316 stainless steel |
| Shaft | Hardened 303 stainless steel |
| Wind Vane Housing | 316 stainless steel |
| Wind Vane and Hub Assembly | 316 stainless steel |
| Bearings | Double shielded and hardened stainless steel balls |
| Physical Dimensions | |
| Height | 9.25 Inches or 234.95 mm) |
| Weight | 1.87 Pounds or 849.58 grams |
| Body Diameter | 1.50 inches or 38.10 mm |
| Vane Height | 5.20 Inches or 132.08 mm |
| Vane Length | Length 10.75 Inches or 273.05 mm) |
| Swept Diameter of the Vane | 12.00 Inches or 304.80 mm |
| Electrical Connections and Cables | |
| Wind Direction Vane | 108”, 3-wire cable, shielded, drain wire, PVC jacket |
| Cable | Split and bare leads |
| Tools Required for Mounting, Installation, and Maintenance | |
| Tools | 1/8, 5/32, Allen wrench, Phillips screwdriver and .25 inch torque pin |
| Mounting | 0.5 inch or 12.7 mm diameter mast with three set screws |
| Electrical Techncial Data | |
| Signal | 0-5 volts DC proportional to wind vane position, no dead band |
| Wind Vane Protection | |
| Finish | Modified green anti-ice coating |
| Climatic Protection | Protection against water, high humidity, salt spray, and dust |
| Power Requirements | |
| Power Supply | 4.5 VDC min to 5.5 VDC max, Typical 5.0 VDC |
| Supply Current | Typical 16 mA, 20 mA maximum |
| Analog Output | 0.015 VDC minimum and 4.987 VDC maximum |
Pricing:
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AS Richards wind direction vane, compact
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Please inquire for pricing. Please call us at +1-507-454-2727 to place an order. Or click here to order online from AS Richards wind direction vane, compact, magnetic encoder with a 0-5 Volt DC Output, green anti-stick coated vane (D5-2263-1). This is a special order item that may require a two week lead time prior to shipping. Part Number: APRS6526 Shipping Weight: 1.87 pounds RoHS: unknown Origin: USA 
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AS Richards, buck horn wind sensor crossarm
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Please inquire for pricing. Please call us at +1-507-454-2727 to place an order. Or click here to order online from The BHC-36-C-SS Buck Horn Wind Sensor Crossarm is a heavy duty, stainless steel wind sensor mounting platform for C5C series anemometers and D5C series wind vanes. The arm is used to securely mount two wind sensors horizontally on a common mast. 914 mm (36 in) span, 13 mm (0.5 in) O.D. sensor mounts, 1" female NPT, 316 stainless steel (BHC-36-C-SS). This is a special order item that may require a two week lead time prior to shipping. Part Number: APRS6530 Shipping Weight: 6.64 pounds RoHS: unknown Origin: USA
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AS Richards, wind sensor mast adapter
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Please inquire for pricing. Please call us at +1-507-454-2727 to place an order. Or click here to order online from Mast adapter, 152 mm (6 in) long, 1" NPT female, solid 316 stainless steel (C-MMA-16-06). For applications requiring only a single anemometer or wind vane mounted on a mast or pole. This is a special order item that may require a two week lead time prior to shipping. Part Number: APRS6531 Shipping Weight: 1.05 pounds RoHS: unknown Origin: USA
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