MCS 177 Wind Speed Sensor

The MCS 177 wind speed sensor may be used to accurately measure continuous low and high atmospheric wind velocities in range of 0,5 to 45 m/s. The wind speed sensor is a standard 3 cup anemometer design. The rotation of the cups is converted into a digital data stream where the frequency is proportional to the wind speed. This signal can be recorded as wind run or wind speed by a data logger. The sealed stainless steel bearings ensure a low starting threshold and provide long operational life for the sensor. The wind speed sensor may be directly connected either to a MCS 120 Multichannel or similar data logger. MC Systems offer a standard tower arrangement providing a fast and convenient method of installation for portable and permanent weather stations .

Technical Specifications

Me asuring Range

Operating Te mperature

Starting Threshold:

Accuracy

Turning Radius

Cup Size

Output Signal

Power Requirements

Cups

Housing

Vertical Height

Mounting Requirements

Weight

0,5 m/s to 45 m/s (160 K/h)

-10ºC to 50ºC non-freezing

0,5 m/s

+2% full scale

150mm

70mm diameter

Debounced reed switch

4 to 15 volts, 20 micro-amps

Anodized aluminum

UV protected PVC

150mm

25.4mm inside diameter

0,5 Kg

Applications

Automatic weather stations

Wind profile studies

Agriculture

Part Number

MCS 177-3 

Wind Speed sensor with 5 metre cable