Wind vane sensor FT6

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The FT6 Series are lightweight, industrial-grade ultrasonic anemometers designed for accurate wind measurement in harsh environments. Weighing only 170g, these compact wind sensors are equipped with Acu-Res technology as standard, enabling wind speed readings up to 75m/s, as well as wind angle, temperature, pressure, compass, tilt, and acceleration. Their robust construction and IP66 ingress protection make them suitable for demanding industrial uses, including control systems, navigation, safety warnings, weather monitoring, and marine applications.


Benefits

Fast update rate: 10Hz output rate for real-time fine tuning of navigation and control systems.

High accuracy: Each sensor is individually calibrated in wind tunnels for precise wind speed and angle measurements.

Reliable performance: Utilizes Acu-Res acoustic resonance technology for robust ultrasonic signals, highly resistant to shock, vibration, and interference.

Features

Wind speed: 0-75 m/s (146 knots)

Wind angle: 0-360 degrees

Temperature: -20 to 60C

Pressure: 540 to 1200 hPa

Tilt: -40 to 40

Compass: Prevailing wind direction 5 RMS

Low power: 5-24 VDC (5V USB compatible)

UV stabilised polycarbonate blend

Powered by Acu-Res Technology – signal 40dB stronger than other ultrasonics

Software compensates for changes in air temperature, pressure, and humidity

No moving parts, maintenance free

Compact, physically strong design

Fully-sealed IP67 sensor and connector

Shock-resistant, immune to vibration, electromagnetic interference, and solar radiation

Operates at temperatures between -20C and 60C

Data I/O Interface: RS422, RS485, UART, CANbus

Data I/O Format: ASCII, NMEA 0183, NMEA2000

Operates at altitudes up to 4000m

No exposed parts – resistant to bird attack

Low power usage – even when heated

Wind speed output in m/s, km/h, or knots

Individually calibrated, no re-calibration required

Calibration results traceable by serial number

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)

Technical Specifications

Weight: 170g

Shock resistance: up to 50g

Ingress protection: IP67

Wind speed range: 0-75m/s (0-270km/h, 0-145.8 knots)

Wind speed resolution: 0.1m/s (0.1km/h, 0.1 knots)

Wind speed accuracy: ±0.3m/s (0-16m/s), ±2% (16-40m/s), ±4% (40-75m/s)

Wind direction range: 0 to 360

Wind direction resolution: 1

Wind direction accuracy: 4 RMS

Compass accuracy: 5 RMS

Operating temperature: -20C to 60C

Operating altitude: up to 4000m

Power supply: 5-24 VDC

Interfaces: RS422, RS485, UART, CANbus

Output formats: ASCII, NMEA 0183, NMEA2000