Airmar 150WX WeatherStation Instrument

• Ultrasonic measurement of apparent and theoretical wind speed and direction
• Barometric pressure
• Air and wind chill temperature
• GPS position, speed over ground, course over ground
• Two-axis solid-state compass provides heading data
• Three-axis accelerometer for best-in-class pitch and roll information
• Housing IPX6 rated for water-ingress protection
• Data output via a single cable (various lengths available)
  • NMEA 0183/ASCII serial protocol over RS-232 interface
  • NMEA 2000 protocol over CAN

The WeatherStation 150WX is designed for land-based weather monitoring—particularly mobile applications. With a built-in GPS and electronic compass, it is the model of choice for portable or mobile situations. This is based on its GPS position and time-stamping functionality and a compass which self-aligns to north. Orienting the sensor to north is not required.

Theoretical wind speed and direction are important for many applications and often mission-critical. On moving vehicles the 150WX calculates the theoretical wind speed and direction based upon the apparent wind, speed of the vehicle, and vehicle heading.

Packed with features and encased in a durable, rugged, small-footprint housing that is IPX6 rated, the 150WX can be deployed as an integral component of a larger system. It has been successfully used with the JBTDS HazMat program and on OEM’s mobile agricultural platforms.

Specifications

Wind Speed:

• Range: 0 to 40 m/s (0 to 89 MPH)
• Accuracy: 5% at 10 m/s at 4 angles
• Resolution: 0.1 m/s
• Calculations: User configurable damping

Wind Direction:

• Range: 0 to 359.9°
• Accuracy: ±3° at 10 m/s
• Resolution: 0.1°
• Calculations: User configurable damping

Air Temperature:

• Range: -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F)
• Accuracy: ±1.1°C at 20°C
• Resolution: 0.1°C

Barometric Pressure:

• Range: 300 to 1100 hPa
• Accuracy: ±0.5 hPa at 25°C (or better)
• Resolution: 0.1 hPa

Two-axis Compass:

• Range: 0 to 359.9°
• Accuracy: 1° RMS when level
• Resolution: 0.1°

Pitch and Roll:

• Measurement Type: MEMS
• Range: 50°
• Accuracy: ±1° in range of ±30°
• Resolution: 0.1°
• GPS Position Accuracy: 3 m (10′) CEP

Power:

• Supply Voltage: 9 to 40 VDC
• Supply Current: <75 mA (<0.9 W) at 12 VDC
  NMEA 2000® Load Equivalency Number (LEN): 2

Communications:

• Available Interface: Serial RS-232, Serial RS-422, CAN
• Available Protocol: Comma delimited ASCII, NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000
• Serial Output Rate: 1 Hz typical. User selectable. 10 Hz maximum recommended

Other:

• Weight: 300 g (0.7 lb.)
• Operating Temperature Range: -25 to 55°C C (-13 to 131°F)
• Mounting-thread Size on Base: Standard 1″-14 UNS (3/4″ NPT optional)
• Certifications and Standards: CE, IPX6 (IPX4 with optional Relative Humidity sensor), RoHS, IEC61000-4-2, IEC60945, IEC60950_1C, IEC60950_22A, EN55022, EN55024, EN15014982