IceFree Wind Direction Sensor
IceFree Wind Direction Sensor FA18
Features
High efficiency heating system, melting ice in -40℃.
Two stage temperature control system, three stage heat insulation system and three layer sand proof design.
use high temperature resistance bearing, guarantee the performance and lifetime of bearing.
Based on CFD design of wind cup, compatible with Damping ratios and high efficiency ice melting performance.
Adopt non-contact magnetic measuring technology, high precision and strong anti-interference ability.
Optimized heating system, heating power consumption decreased by 25%.
Products description and application
FA18 wind direction sensor is a maintenance free and IceFree sensor, designed for freezing rain, sand, extreme cold and other harsh environments such as wind power, high way and railway meteorological monitoring, disaster prevention system application. Product has the anti-freezing capacity by using 90W high efficiency heating system. The sensor has multi-layer sand-proof and dust-proof structure design, effectively protects the rotation performance of the bearing. Metal body with surface oxidation treatment, strong wind resistance, corrosion resistance and wear resistance.
General Specifications
Base
Product name
wind direction sensor
Product model
FA18
Additional instruction
¹ Rated voltage, see How to Order. ² Current at signal end. ³ When environmental temperature ≤3℃, start the heating, when temperature ≥10℃, stop the heating. ⁴ Lead wire type, see How to Order.
Electrical
Rated voltage
DC18V~30V¹
Operating current
Max. 50mA²
Heating voltage
DC24V±10%
Heating power
90W
Heating type
Mica heating³
Lightning surge
IEC 61000-4-5 4kV /2kA
Electrostatic discharge
IEC 61000-4-2 air discharge 16kV IEC 61000-4-2 contact discharge 8kV
Mechanical
Housing material
Aluminum alloy/ Hard anodizing
Wind vane
Aluminum alloy/ Hard anodizing
Bearing
SS 440C
Humidity
0%~100%RH
Operating temperature
Ta：-40 ̊C ~ +70 ̊C
IP rate
IEC 60529 IP65
Wiring
Aviation socket⁴
Housing color
RAL7013 gray
Weight
0.5 kg
Meteorological
Starting threshold
0.35m/s
Anti-wind level
＞70m/s
Range
0°~360°
Accuracy
±1°
Resolution
0.35°
Size
