Gill Windsonic – Ultrasonic Wind Sensor

At last, a real low cost alternative to conventional cup / vane / propeller wind sensors in a single unit – WindSonic from Gill Instruments. Ideal for applications that demand economic wind speed sensing, the WindSonic anemometer is suitable for land-based and marine environments.

Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor

The Gill Windsonic Anemometer is a lightweight, robust wind speed and wind direction sensor, designed to withstand installation and use with no fear of damage commonly experienced with the more fragile cups, vanes or propellers. Without the need for expensive on-site calibration or maintenance and with a corrosion free exterior, the Gill Windsonic is a true fit and forget unit.

The flexible design enables you to easily configure Windsonic to deliver the wind speed and wind direction information you require. By using the software provided it is possible to select the output rate and choose the units of measurement that suit your application. Ensuring accuracy and reliability, Windsonic automatically transmits an anemometer status code with each output to indicate its operating status.

Communication Options

Available in four options, providing a number of different digital and analogue outputs, Windsonic can be supplied with RS232, RS422, RS485, SDI-12 and NMEA digital outputs as standard.

The Windsonic Anemometer exhibits a number of distinct advantages. Suitable applications include

• Agriculture,

• HVAC,

• Pollution control,

• Portable weather stations,

• Roadside weather stations,

• Tunnels,

• Utilities

• Yachting

Accessories

Accessories available

• Gill Wind Display

• Windlogger

Gill Windsonic features

• Measurements: Wind speed (m/s, knots, mph, kph, ft/min), wind direction

• Range: 0 – 60 m/s

• Ouput options: Voltage, 4-20mA, RS232 – Serial, RS485 – Serial, RS422 – Serial, SDI-12

Gill Windsonic benefits

• Corrosion free and UV resistant housing – suitable for marine environments

• No moving parts – ensures consistent performance and removes the need for calibration

• Full 360° operation

Systems integration services

Do you need assistance with developing your monitoring system? Pacific Data Systems specialises in manufacturing integrated monitoring and process control systems and can assist in developing a turn-key solution to meet your requirements.

Please view our Case Studies to see examples of custom systems developed for our customers.