Vaisala WXT532 Wind Sensor
Features
- Low power consumption is ideal for battery powered systems
- No moving parts for durability and long maintenance intervals
- Easy integration with 3rd party data collection platforms
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
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 | WXT532A1A1A1A1A1B | WXT532 wind sensor | $1,196.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
 | WXT532A1B1A1A1A1B | WXT532 wind sensor with M12 male connector | $1,247.00 | In Stock | ||
 | WXT532A1A2A1A1A1B | WXT532 wind sensor, includes heating | $1,287.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
 | WXT532A1B2A1A1A1B | WXT532 wind sensor with M12 male connector, includes heating | $1,338.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
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 | 222287 | 8-pin M12 female cable with bare wires on one end, 2m | $140.00 | In Stock | ||
 | 222288 | 8-pin M12 female cable with bare wires on one end, 10m | $232.00 | In Stock | ||
 | CLB210679 | 8-pin M12 cable with female & male connectors, 10m | $245.00 | In Stock | ||
 | 212792 | Mounting kit for 3/4" pipe | $119.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
 | 212793 | Bird spike kit | $135.00 | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
 | 220614 | Service Pack 2: configuration tool for Windows, USB service cable | $162.00 | In Stock | ||
 | WSP150 | Surge protector for Vaisala ultrasonic wind sensors | $294.00 | In Stock | ||
 | WSP152 | Surge protector for host PC (e.g. USB connection). Includes M12 connectors. For use with 220782 and CLB210679. | $363.00 | In Stock | ||
 | 220782 | RS-232/485-to-USB cable adapter with 8-pin M12 female connector, 1.4m | $113.00 | In Stock | ||
Flexibility
The WXT530 is a series of weather instruments that provides six of the most important weather parameters, which are air pressure, temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed and direction through various combinations. You can select the transmitter with the needed parameter(s) into your weather application, with a large variety of digital communication modes and wide range of voltages. There is a heated option available. Low power consumption enables solar panel applications. The Vaisala WXT530 Series focuses on maintenance-free operations in a cost effective manner.
Integration
The series offers analog input options for additional third party analog sensors. With the help of the built in analog to digital converters, you can turn the Weather Transmitter WXT530 into a small, cost effective weather parameter hub. Additional parameters include the solar radiation and external temperature sensor. Further, the analog mA output option for wind speed and direction enables wide variety of industrial applications. The WXT530 exceeds IEC60945 maritime standard.
Solid Performance
The WXT530 Series has a unique Vaisala solid state sensor technology. To measure wind the ultrasonic Vaisala WINDCAP Sensors are applied to determine horizontal wind speed and direction. Barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity measurements are combined in the PTU module using capacitive measurement for each parameter. This module is easy to change without any contact with the sensors. The precipitation measurement is based on the unique acoustic Vaisala RAINCAP Sensor without flooding, clogging, wetting, and evaporation losses.
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