Lufft WS200-UMB Ultrasonic Wind Sensor

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Lufft WS200-UMB Ultrasonic Wind Sensor

Product Number: 8371.1

Compact all‑in‑one weather sensor designed for accurate measurement of wind direction and wind speed in environmental applications.

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Overview

Compact all-in-one weather sensor for measurement of wind direction and speed. From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications for measuring wind direction and speed. One external temperature or rain sensor is connectable.

Benefits

Built-in components

Built-in data pre-processing, universal interfaces and selectable output protocols.

Versatile

Compatible with many commercially available Met/HydroMet dataloggers and PLS systems thanks to an open communication protocol.

Maintenance-free

Maintenance-free operation – no moving parts that can wear out.

Specifications

Technical Attributes

Resolution EU	Wind Speed: 0.2 mph (0.1 m/s)
Analog Output	No
Product highlights	Compact all-in-one weather sensor Low power Heater Maintenance-free operation Open communication protocol
Ambient Temperature	-40 - +60 °C (-40 - +140° F)
Operating voltage	Heating: 20VA at 24VDC 4-32 VDC (with heating)
Measurement technology	Ultrasonic
Measurement Range EU	Wind Direction: 0 - 359.9 ° Wind Speed: 0 - 246.06 ft/s (0 - 75 m/s)
Accuracy	Wind Direction: 3° RMSE 1.0 m/s Wind Speed: ±0.3 m/s or ±3% (0 - 35 m/s) ± 5% (35 m/s) RMS
Interface	RS485 with supported protocols UMB-Binary, UMB-ASCII, Modbus-RTU, Modbus-ASCII, XDR and SDI-12
Dimensions (free text)	Ø approx. 5.9 in (150 mm), H approx. 7.6 in (194 mm)
Wind Speed	0 - 75 m/s (0 - 246 ft/s)
Weight EU	Approx 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Diameter, Outer	mast diameter 60 - 76mm (2.4 - 3.0 in)
Transducer Heater	No
Casing IP Rating	IP66

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