HOBO Ultrasonic Wind Smart Sensor
Features
- No wind direction dead band – accurate wind data in all directions
- Powered by its own built-in solar panel
- Plug-and-play with HOBO stations
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Onsite Ultrasonic Wind Speed and Direction Smart Sensor is compact and rugged with no moving parts. Because this sensor is ultrasonic, it is able to measure very low wind speeds, down to 0.4 m/s (compared to 1.0 m/s for mechanical sensors).
Integration
As with all Onset smart sensors, this sensor is plug-and-play with HOBO stations (RX3000, RX2100, USB Micro Station, and the U30-NRC). Because it is automatically recognized by HOBO stations, there is no need for programming, resulting in fast and easy deployment. The sensor is powered by its own built-in solar panel.
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