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WA15 Wind Set for High Performance
Wind Measurement
The output pulse rate is directly proportional to wind
speed (e.g. 246 Hz = 24.6 m/s). However, for the highest
accuracy, the characteristic transfer function should be
used to compensate for starting inertia.
Sensitive Wind Vane
The WAV151 is a counter-balanced, low-threshold,
optoelectronic wind vane. Infrared LEDs and
phototransistors are mounted on six orbits on each
side of a 6-bit GRAY-coded disc. Turned by the vane,
the disc creates changes in the code received by the
phototransistors. The output code resolution is ±2.8°.
Heated Bearings Withstand Cold Weather
Heating elements in the shaft tunnels of both the
The WA15 is based on accurate sensors installed on a large anemometer and vane keep the bearings above freezing in
crossarm. It is designed for demanding wind measurement cold climates.
applications.
Complete Package Available
With a proven track record of successful installations, the The anemometer and vane are designed to be mounted on
Vaisala Wind Set WA15 has earned its reputation as the Vaisala crossarms.
industry standard in the wind sensor market. The WHP151 power supply provides the operating and
The WA15 consists of a Vaisala Anemometer WAA151, a heating power needed for the WA15. The power supply,
Vaisala Wind Vane WAV151, an optional crossarm, a power as well as the signal and power cables are available as
supply and cabling. options.
Anemometer with Excellent Linearity
The WAA151 is a fast response, low-threshold anemometer. Technical Data
Three lightweight, conical cups mounted on the cup wheel,
provide excellent linearity over the entire operating range, Vaisala Wind Set WA15
up to 75 m/s.
Options and Accessories
A wind-rotated chopper disc attached to the shaft of Crossarm and termination box WAC151
the cup wheel cuts an infrared light beam 14 times 16-lead signal cable ZZ45048
per revolution. This generates a pulse output from the 6-lead power cable ZZ45049
phototransistor. Crossarm and analog transmitter WAT12
6-lead cable for signal and power ZZ45049
Features/Benefits Crossarm and serial RS485 transmitter WAC155
▪ High-performance wind measurement set Serial RS485 transmitter card
Power supply
WAC155CB
WHP151
▪ Long and successful track record in meteorological Set of bearings and gasket 16644WA
applications Dimensions
▪ Accurate wind speed and direction measurement Junction box 125 x 80 x 57 mm
Crossarm length 800 mm
▪ Low measurement starting threshold
Mounting to a pole mast with a nominal
▪ Conical anemometer cups provide excellent linearity outside diameter 60 mm
Cup assembly 7150WA
▪ Heated shaft prevents bearings from freezing Tail assembly 6389WA
Technical Data
Vaisala Anemometer WAA151 Vaisala Wind Vane WAV151
Wind Speed Wind Direction
Measurement range 0.4 ... 75 m/s Measurement range at wind speed 0.4 ... 75 m/s 0 ... 360°
Starting threshold < 0.5 m/s * Starting threshold <0.4 m/s
Distance constant 2.0 m Resolution ±2.8°
Characteristic transfer function U = 0.328 + 0.101 × R Damping ratio 0.19
(where U = wind speed [m/s], R = output pulse rate [Hz]) Overshoot ratio 0.55
Accuracy (within range 0.4 ... 60 m/s) Delay distance 0.4 m
with characteristic transfer function ± 0.17 m/s ** Accuracy better than ±3°
with transfer function U = 0.1 × R ± 0.5 m/s***
General General
Operating power supply Uin = 9.5 ... 15.5 VDC, 20 mA typical Operating power supply Uin = 9.5 ... 15.5 VDC, 20 mA typical
Heating power supply AC or DC 20 V, 500 mA nominal Heating power supply AC or DC 20 V, 500 mA nominal
Output 0 ... 750 Hz square wave Output code 6-bit parallel GRAY
Transducer output level Output levels
with Iout < +5 mA high state > Uin-1.5 V With Iout < +5 mA high state > Uin –1.5 V
with Iout > –5 mA low state < 2.0 V With Iout > –5 mA low state < 1.5 V
Settling time after power turn-on < 30 µs Settling time after power turn-on < 100 µs
Plug 6-PIN MIL-C-26482 type Plug 10-PIN MIL-C-26482 type
Cabling 6-wire cable through crossarm Cabling 10-wire cable through crossarm
Recommended connector at cable end SOURIAU MS3116F10-6P Recommended connector at cable end SOURIAU MS3116F12-10P
Operating temperature with heating -50 ... +55 °C (-58 ... +131 °F) Operating temperature with heating -50 ... +55 °C (-58 ... +131 °F)
Storage temperature -60 ... +70 °C (-76 ... +158 °F) Storage temperature -60 ... +70 °C (-76 ... +158 °F)
Material Material
housing AlMgSi, grey anodized housing AlMgSi, grey anodized
cups PA, reinforced with carbon fibre wave Alsi 12 anodized
Dimensions 240 (h) × 90 (Ø) mm Dimensions 300 (h) × 90 (Ø) mm
Swept radius of cup wheel 91 mm Swept radius of vane 172 mm
Weight 570 g Weight 660 g
Test Compliance Test Compliance
Wind tunnel tests ASTM standard method D5096-90 Wind tunnel tests ASTM standard method D5366-93
Exploratory vibration test MIL-STD-167-1 (for starting threshold, distance constant, transfer function)
Humidity test MIL-STD-810E, Method 507.3 Exploratory vibration test MIL-STD-167-1
Salt fog test MIL-STD-810E, Method 509.3 Humidity test MIL-STD-810E, Method 507.3
Salt fog test MIL-STD-810E, Method 509.3
Complies with EMC standard EN61326-1:1997 + Am1:1998 +
Am2:2001; Generic Environment Complies with EMC standard EN61326-1:1997 + Am1:1998;
Am2:2001; Generic Environment
* Measured with cup wheel in position least favoured by flow
direction. Optimum position gives approx. 0.35 m/s threshold.
** Standard Deviation
*** Typical error vs. speed with the "simple transfer function" used.
RANGE (m/s) 0-3 3-10 10-17 17-24 24-31 31-37 37-44 44-51 51-58 58-65
ERROR (m/s) -0.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.1 0.0 +0.1 +0.2 +0.3 +0.4 +0.5
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