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Compact Wind Vane

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Heated 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
  • Internal Heater



Technical Specifications:

Wind Direction Vane Output and Range
Analog DC voltage output proportional to wind direction angle with excitation voltage supplied by data logger, 360° continuous mechanical rotation, direction range has a 360° magnetic encoder with a 0-5 volt DC output and 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 black anti-ice coating
Climatic Protection Protection against water, high humidity, salt spray, and dust
Heater Specifications
Heater Power Supply 15 Watts @ 12V DC, draws 1.25 Amps, tolerance of +/- 25% or 11.5-18.5Watts, .68-10.3 Ohms
Wind Vane Housing Temperature with Heater Under Power 147°F or 63.9°C, heater activation temperature of 37°F or 2.8°C
Power Requirements
Regulated Potentiometer Excitation 1 VDC to 15 VDC
Power Rating 1.5 Watts @ 70°C

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Pricing:

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AS Richards wind direction vane, compact
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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

Mounting Options:

AS Richards, buck horn wind sensor crossarm
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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
AS Richards, wind sensor mast adapter
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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

Enclosures:

AS Richards, Heater Control Box, D5H Heated Wind Direction Vane
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AS Richards, Heater Control Box, 120 VAC, 12VDC Power Supply, D5H Heated Wind Direction Vane (SJB-1263-H-01D-VA)

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Part Number: APRS6536
Shipping Weight: 0.00 pounds
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AS Richards. Wind Sensor Junction Box
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AS Richards. Wind Sensor Junction Box, assembled with terminal blocks and cable glands (SJB-1263-X)

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Part Number: APRS6537
Shipping Weight: 0.00 pounds
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Dimensional Drawing:

D5CH

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