WS800-UMB
First and only compact all-in-one weather sensor with detection of lightning strikes.
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Key features
- Measuring wind direction and speed insusceptibly to bird nesting thanks to roofed construction
- First and only all-in-one compact weather sensor with lightning detection
- Built-in data pre-processing, universal interfaces and selectable output protocols
- Maintenance-free operation – no moving parts that can wear out
- Compatible with many commercially available Met/HydroMet data loggers and PLS systems thanks to an open communication protocol
- Suitable for all climate zones; also for solar-powered automatic meteorological stations
- Integrated heater that can be switched on if there is danger of frost
From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, precipitation intensity, precipitation type, precipitation quantity, solar radiation, lightning detection, air pressure, wind direction and wind speed. One external temperature sensor is connectable.
Technical specification
| Dimensions | Ø approx. 150 mm, height approx. 317 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.5 kg |
| Interface | RS485, 2 - wire, half - duplex |
| Power supply | 11...32 VDC |
| Power supply | 5...11 VDC (electronics with limited precision of measurements) |
| Power supply | 24 VDC +/- 10% (heater) |
| Operating temperature | -50...60°C (with heater) |
| Operating rel. humidity | 0...100% RH |
| Cable length | 10 m |
| Protection level housing | IP66 |
| Standards/Regulations | Compliant to IEC 61724-1:2017 Class C |
| Mast mounting suitable for | Mast diameter 60 - 76 mm |
| Lightning detection | Number of lightning events |
| Coverage area | 5 - 10 km |
| Principle | NTC |
| Measuring range | -50...60 °C |
| Unit | °C |
| Accuracy | ±0.2°C (-20...50°C), otherwise ±0.5 °C (> -30 °C) |
| Principle | Capacitive |
| Measuring range | 0 ... 100 % RH |
| Unit | % RH |
| Accuracy | ±2 % RH |
| Principle | MEMS capacitive |
| Measuring range | 300 ... 1200 hPa |
| Unit | hPa |
| Accuracy | ±0.5 hPa (0...40 °C) |
| Principle | Ultrasonic |
| Measuring range | 0 ... 359.9 ° |
| Unit | ° |
| Accuracy | < 3° RMSE > 1.0 m/s |
| Resolution | 0.1 |
| Principle | Ultrasonic |
| Measuring range | 0...75 m/s |
| Unit | m/s |
| Accuracy | ±0.3 m/s or ±3 % (0...35 m/s) ±5 % (>35 m/s) RMS |
| Resolution | 0.1 |
| Droplet size | 0,3 … 5 mm |
| Detection sensitivity | 0,01 mm/h |
| Particle velocity | 0.9 ... 15.5 m/s |
| Precipitation types | rain/ snow |
| Solid precipitation | 5.1 ... ~30 mm |
| Intensity range | 0…200mm/h |
| Intensity resolution | 0.01 mm/h |
| Amount resolution | 0.1 mm |
| Accuracy | 20 % under laborary conditions |
| Reproducibility | Typical >90 % under laborary conditions |
| Unit | W/m² |
| Accuracy | 5% |
| Response time (95%) | < 1s |
| Spectral range | 300 to 1100 nm |
| Measuring range | 1400 W/m² |
