Wind vane sensor FT7 Series

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The compact size of FT7 series wind sensors allows for efficient power usage, making them easy to heat and keep ice-free. Made from hard-anodised aluminium and equipped with a thermostatically controlled heating system, they are ideal for extreme cold conditions, operating down to -40C and throughout severe icing events.


The FT7 series wind sensors are subjected to over 30 independent environmental tests. These sensors are highly resistant to corrosion, sand, hail, solar radiation, and bird strikes, and are sealed to IPX6K, IP66, and IP67 standards. Additionally, they are MIL-STD-810G rated for anti-icing.


Benefits


Quality: From initial goods inspection to calibration and testing, FT is ISO9001 and ISO14001 accredited and adheres to APQP4Wind for new product development.
Performance: Reading wind speeds from 0 to 90m/s and outputting data at 10Hz, FT’s unique Acu-Res technology provides precise wind measurements with no delay.
Reliability: Hard-anodised aluminium, waterproof housings, industrial-grade connectors, and all-body heating ensure reliable wind speed and direction data, even in extreme conditions.


Features

• Wind Speed 0-90 m/s
• Wind Angle 0-360 degrees
• Temperature -20C to 60C
• Pressure 260 to 1260 hPa
• Compass (FT743-SM)
• Hard anodised aluminium body is corrosion resistant to ISO9227 & IEC12944, corrosion class C5M
• Powered by Acu-Res Technology: gives a signal 40dB stronger than other ultrasonics
• wind readings unaffected by shock and vibration
• Acu-Res software automatically compensates for changes in air temperature, pressure and humidity
• No moving parts, maintenance free
• Compact size and shape make it physically strong
• Thermostatically-controlled heating system
• Ideal for use in extreme environments
• Fully-sealed and waterproof to IPX6K, IP66 and IP67
• Shock-resistant, immune to vibration, electromagnetic interference and solar radiation
• Operates at temperatures between -40C and 85C
• Resists icing conditions to MIL-STD-810G
• Operates at altitudes up to 4000m
• No exposed parts – resistant to bird attack
• Low power usage – even when heated
• Wind speed can be output in m/s, km/h or knots
• Available with digital RS485HD or analogue 4-20mA interface
• Individually calibrated in our wind tunnel, no re-calibration required - Calibration results traceable by serial number, report available upon request

Applications

• Control Systems: Enables precise adjustments based on wind data for optimal equipment performance.
• Navigation Systems: Provides real-time wind data for route optimization, energy conservation, and safety.
• Safety Warnings: Delivers critical wind information for accident prevention and operational reliability.
• Weather Monitoring: Supports air quality analysis, methane leak detection, and dynamic line rating.
• Marine: Ensures reliable wind data for navigation, safety, and performance in marine environments.

Certifications

• Environmental Tests: EN 60068-2-1 (Cold), EN 60068-2-2 (Dry Heat), EN 60068-2-14 (Temperature Cycling), EN 60068-2-30 (Cyclic Humidity), EN 60068-2-78 (Stationary Humidity), EN 60068-2-38 (Combined Temperature & Humidity), EN 60068-2-6 (Sinusoidal Vibration), EN 60068-2-64 (Random Vibration), EN 60068-2-27 (Mechanical Shock), EN 60529 (IP 6X Dust, IP X7 Immersion), DEF STAN 00-35 Issue 4 (Wind Blown Dust/Sand Test), ISO 9227 & IEC12944 (Corrosion), EN 60068-2-5 (Solar Radiation), EN 60068-2-13 (Altitude), EN 60068-2-31 (Drop), EN 61215 (Hail), DEF STAN 00-35 (Fog, Rain), MIL-STD-810G (Icing)
• EMC: EN 61000-6-3 (Emission standard), EN 61000-6-2 (Immunity for Industrial Environments), EN 61000-4-2 (Electrostatic discharge), EN 61000-4-3 (Radiated RF immunity), EN 61000-4-4 (Electrical fast transient/burst), EN 61000-4-5 (Surge immunity), EN 61000-4-6 (Conducted disturbances), EN 61000-4-8 (Power frequency magnetic field), EN 61000-4-9 (Pulse magnetic field)