SmartQ Anemometer

Sensor Accessories The Anemometer (Product No. 3297)

Data Harvest Group Ltd. 1 Eden Court, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 4FY Tel: 01525 373666 Fax: 01525 851638 e-mail: sales@data-harvest.co.uk www.data-harvest.co.uk

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Anemometer

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Anemometer information The Anemometer is constructed using a high quality ball bearing, stainless steel hardware, UV stable plastic, and durable anodized aluminum hemispherical cups that are weight matched.

The Anemometer’s wiring is protected inside a PVC pipe which allows for easy mounting using a 50 mm (2”) pipe clip or similar. The only moving part on the anemometer is a ball bearing that typically lasts 3 years in high winds or 10+ years in less extreme areas.

Assembly of the anemometer: 1) Push the PVC pipe into the top and then base section – making sure wiring doesn’t get trapped between the pipes.

Beware of trapping wires

2) Connect the jack plug from one end of the 10 m lead to the socket in the base of the Anemometer.

3) Connect the jack plug at the other end of the lead to the jack socket on the side of the Smart Q Count/Tachometer adapter.

4) Select the range of the Count/Tachometer adapter as Wind speed either in metres per second or miles per hour.

Specifications: Performance Accuracy: 0.45 m/s (1 mph) when operating at between 5 to 25 m/s (11 to 55 mph) Starting speed: 1 m/s or 2 mph Output Signal Sensor Type: Reed switch, dry contact. Frequency proportional to cup rotational speed.

Transfer Function: m/s = (Hz * 0.786) + 0.948; mph = (Hz * 1.758) + 2.121 Physical Properties of Anemometer

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Anemometer

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Cup Diameter: 64 mm (2.5 inches) Rotor Diameter: 254 mm (10 inches) Mid-section PVC pipe outer diameter: 48.5 mm (1.9 inch) RoHS: compliant Jack lead 2 x 3.5 mm stereo jack plugs fitted to 10 m of cable.

Mounting instructions: An anemometer should be mounted so it is in free flowing air.

There are several ways to mount an anemometer and you need to determine which is the best based on your situation. Keep these considerations in mind:  Find a location where wind flow will not be obstructed by tall buildings or trees.  Mount the anemometer as far away from any obstacle as is practical. Objects such as fences will slow the wind and cause reduced readings.  If mounting on a roof an anemometer should have 4 feet of clearance above the roof line to avoid any aerodynamic effect that may affect the reading.  There is a risk of lightning strike damage with any anemometer. Data Harvest will not be liable for any damage arising from use in these circumstances.  Avoid mounting the anemometer on an active chimney as the corrosive fumes and heat may damage the sensor.

Jack plug connection The Anemometer is supplied with a 10 m lead ending with two 3.5 mm stereo jack plugs. The lead maybe lengthened by using a 3.5 mm male/female jack extension cable.

Limited warranty For information about the terms of the product warranty, see the Data Harvest website at: https://data-harvest.co.uk/warranty.

The right of alteration of this product without notice due to technical developments is reserved.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Legislation Data Harvest Group Ltd are fully compliant with WEEE legislation and are pleased to provide a disposal service for any of our products when their life expires. Simply return them to us clearly identified as ‘life expired’ and we will dispose of them for you.

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