SENSORS

MODEL 5050WD : Wind Direction Sensor

General Description

The 5050WD is the standard sensor used on the Model 5081 Packaged Weather Stations for measuring wind direction. The vane assembly, which responds to changes in wind direction, is attached to the shaft of a potentiometer. The potentiometer translates the wind direction into a 0-5 Vdc linear output when a 5 Vdc reference voltage is applied across the potentiometer.

Options

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Specifications

MODEL 5050WD : SPECIFICATIONS

Accuracy: 1%

Deadband: 20 degrees

Range: 0 to 360 degrees

Threshold: 0.7 mph @ 10 degree deflections

Distance Constant: 4.8 ft.

Damping Ratio: 0.5

Mounting: 1 in. diameter pipe

Weight: ½ lb.

Ordering Information

5050WD
Wind Direction Sensor

5050C
Cable, per foot