Wind sensor is energy self-sufficient

Wireless, with no moving parts and self-powered, it simplifies installation making it well suited for applications where running a cable is difficult or impossible. One of its advantages is to simplify installation on elevated sites for measurements where the wind is free and unobstructed.

The CV7SF wind sensor integrates a radio transmitter, a photovoltaic cell and an energy accumulator. A measurement of wind speed/direction and temperature is transmitted for a short time interval of 25ms at an average rate of one second during the day and 15 seconds during the night to cover a 15 hour night.

The radio signal is remotely received by a receiver/decoder box and formatted, providing standardised messages directly usable by computer USB or COM ports or by specialised navigation displays. The receiver is a low consumption unit and may also be supplied from 12V, from COM port or USB port. The link range is more than 50m in free space.

This sensor will allow the replacement of mechanical anemometers / wind vaneswith with no need of anything else but a power supply. It is well suited for both professionals and well informed amateurs.