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WeatherSens MP - Compact Weather Sensors

WeatherSens MP - Compact Weather Sensors

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The MP Series compact weather sensors are designed for robust and maintenance-free measurements in hydrology, meteorology and weather-critical applications where durability, precision and operations in different climatic conditions are required. The compact…  Read more

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Variants

MP500

MP650

AR200
Measures Measures Measures
  • wind speed
  • wind direction
  • temperature
  • relative humidity
  • air pressure
  • wind speed
  • wind direction
  • temperature
  • relative humidity
  • air pressure
  • solar radiation
  • wind speed
  • wind direction
H 12.13 x D 6.3 inch  
(H 308 x D 160 mm)
3.09 lbs (1.4 kg)
23 mA @ 12 VDC *		 H 13.11 x D 6.3 inch
(H 333 x D 160 mm)
3.09 lbs (1.4 kg)
27 mA @ 12 VDC *		 H 7.64 x D 6.3 inch
(H 194 x D 160 mm)
2.43 lbs (1.1 kg)
20 mA @ 12 VDC *


Technical Specifications
IP Class IP66
Interfaces SDI-12 (default) / RS 485
Protocols SDI-12 V 1.3 (default) / RS 485 (MODBUS-RTU, ASCII, NMEA 0183)
Operating Voltage 10 to 30 VDC for all measuring parameters (opt. heater: 1 A@24 VDC or 24 Watt for wind speed and direction transducers)
Connector and Cable Connector M12-8pol; Cable PUR 32.8 ft (10 m) (other lengths on request)
Operating Temperature and Humidity -40 to 158 °F (-40 °C to +70 °C); 5 % to 100 % RH
Operating Measuring and Deployment Range -40 to 158 °F (-40 °C to +70 °C) (without snow accumulation and/or ice accretion)
Operating Measuring Range for Rain 32 °F to 158 °F (0 °C to +70 °C)
Temperature Control Range for Wind Speed and Direction 14 °F to 39 °F (-10 °C to +4 °C)


Parameters
  Wind Speed Wind Direction Temperature Relative Humidity Air Pressure Solar Radiation

Principle

 Ultrasonic Ultrasonic Diode voltage Capacitive Piezoresistor Photoelectric
Range 0 to 134 mph or 167 mph
(0 to 60 m/s or 75 m/s)		 0 to 359.9° -40 to 176 °F
(-40 to +80 °C)		 0 to 100 % RH 500 to 1100 hPa 300 to 2100 nm;
0 to 2000 W/m²
Accuracy ±0.67 mph
(±0.3 m/s) or 3 %		 ±3° ±0.54 °F
(±0.3 °C **)		 ±3 % RH ±0.3 hPa

±5 %
Resolution 0.22 mph (0.1 m/s) 0.1° 0.18 °F (0.1 °C) 0.1 % RH 0.1 hPa 0.1 W/m²
Additional Device - - - - - MPS100:
H6,3 x D3,94 inch
(H160 x D100 mm)
2,65 lbs (1.2 kg)
17 mA @ 12 VDC
* Please note: With interface RS 485 the power consumption is 20 to 30 % less. Please ask for details.
** Accuracy in measuring range 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C): ±32,4 °F (±0.2 °C)

The MP Series compact weather sensors are designed for robust and maintenance-free measurements in hydrology, meteorology and weather-critical applications where durability, precision and operations in different climatic conditions are required.

The compact devices allow for single or all-in-one measurements of up to 6 parameters such as:

  • Wind speed for 60 m/s or 75 m/s (option)
  • Wind direction
  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Air-pressure
  • Radiation

All sensors have been tested and approved against following environment conditions:

  • High and low temperature ranges
  • Humid weather (humidity and ingress protection)
  • Windy and coastal environments (vibration and salt spray sustainability)
  • Low costs of installation and total costs of ownership
  • Aluminum alloy with teflon coating for harshest environment
  • Product portfolio to suit best to automatic weather stations
  • Build-In data processing and algorithm
  • Universal and selectable interfaces and protocols such as SDI-12 or RS 485 (MODBUS-RTU, ASCII, NMEA 0183)
  • Easy integration into 3rd party systems
  • Low power consumption to be supplied by solar power packages
  • No moving parts and maintenance-free with high IP grade 66
  • Sustainability and high accuracy at entire wide temperature operating range from -40 to +158°F (-40 to +70 °C) (non-heated versions)
  • Metric and imperial units
  • Unheated versions: Operating measuring and deployment temperature range from -40 °F to +158 °F (-40 °C to +70 °C)
  • Heated versions: Heating control range from 14 °F to 39 °F (-10 °C to +4 °C) for wind speed and direction
  • Extended versions for models E-H with wind speed up to 167 mph (75 m/s), heater, ventilation for T/RH and electronic compass

WeatherSens MP is especially suitable for hydro-meteorological applications by one sensor design and construction, e.g. for

  • Automatic Weather Stations
  • Smart Cities, Urban Areas and Municipalities
  • Road weather monitoring
  • Road traffic and railway traffic/energy control systems
  • Bridges and tunnel monitoring
  • Photovoltaic farms
  • Chemical and industrial areas
  • Building Automation
  • Harbour monitoring and container terminals
  • Airfield and helicopter landing platform
  • Offshore platforms and wind Energy Industry