YOUNG Heavy Duty Wind Monitor
Features
- Extremely long-wearing, oversize ceramic bearings to extend service
- Oversized propeller shaft
- High pitch propeller & stainless steel locking propeller nut
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The YOUNG 05108 Heavy Duty Wind Monitor has important features that greatly extend the service life of this popular sensor. It promises improved survivability for the most severe wind-measuring applications.
Durability
The YOUNG HD utilizes extremely long-wearing, oversized ceramic bearings to increase service life many times longer than standard stainless steel bearings. In addition to being more wear-resistant, ceramic is resistant to corrosion in environments that are hostile to steel bearings.
Deployment
The YOUNG 05108 Heavy Duty Wind Monitor also has an oversized propeller shaft, high-pitch propeller, and stainless steel locking propeller nut, all features that enhance the long-term reliability of the sensor. The instrument mounts to a standard 1-inch pipe.
Range:
Wind speed: 0-100 m/s (224 mph)
Azimuth: 360° mechanical, 355° electrical (5° open)
Accuracy:
Wind speed: ± 0.3 m/s (0.6 mph) or 1% of reading
Wind direction: ± 3 degrees
Threshold: Propeller: 1.0 m/s (2.2 mph) Vane: 1.0 m/s (2.2 mph)
Signal Output:
Wind speed: magnetically induced AC voltage, 3 pulses per revolution.
Azimuth: analog DC voltage from conductive plastic potentiometer − resistance 10K Ω , linearity 0.25%, life expectancy − 50 million revolutions
Power Requirement:
Potentiometer excitation: 15 VDC maximum
Dimensions:
Overall height: 37 cm (14.6 in)
Overall length: 55 cm (21.7 in)
Propeller: 18 cm (7 in) diameter
Mounting: 34 mm (1.34 in) diameter (standard 1 inch pipe)
Weight:
Sensor weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Shipping weight: 2.3 kg (5 lbs)
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