Wind Sensors - Rika
What is an anemometer/wind sensor?
An anemometer is an instrument that measures the air velocity. The main applications of wind sensor are in the field of meteorology and industrial applications such as in wind turbine business or high-rise crane safety monitoring. Wind speed sensor & wind direction sensor are used for wind speed and direction measurement. For the measurement of wind speed and wind direction, several principles may be used, as described in the WMO ‘Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observations. RIKA offers a wide range of wind anemometer & wind sensors with wind cup principle, ultrasonic principle or hotline principle, which all have one thing in common: designed to be used within the hardest environmental conditions. There are diverse types of wind sensors like cup anemometer, vane anemometer, etc and among which that the wind cup anemometer is the most commonly used in meteorological stations.
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Rika wind speed and direction sensors
RK100-01 Wind Speed Sensor
The RK100-01 Wind Speed Sensor is specifically designed to accurately and reliably measure wind velocity under the adverse environmental conditions. Digital circuits capable of strong RFI & EMI resistance and automatic temperature compensation are build-in, it outputs voltage and current signals by electromagnetic induction, the value and horizontal wind speed are linear relation.Shell is made of high-strength aluminum alloy, the wind cup is made of 304 stainless steel, the PCB board is painted with anti-corrosion coating, featured with water proof, corrosion resisting. Inside and turning position have sealing rings with nice sealing function, stop water, salt fog and dust getting in.The RK100-01 Wind speed sensor has good performance in harsh environment.
Features:
- Low starting threshold
- Massive all-metal construction
- Strong corrosion resistant ability
- Stainless steel Wind cup, anti-wind load until 70m/s
- Double bearing design
- Surge protection design
- Easy Installation
Applications:
- Weather monitoring stations
- Safety monitoring of high altitude equipment
- Ports
- Solar and wind power generation
- Mobile weather monitoring vehicles
- Marine vessels
- Remote airports & helipads
- Road & rail tunnels
Specifications:
Output | Pulses | 4-20mA | RS485 | 0-5V/0-10V/1-5V |
Supply Voltage | 5-24VDC ① | 12-24VDC | 5-15VDC(typ12) ② | 12-24VDC |
Load Capacity | >2k0 | <5000(typ 2500) | >2k0 | |
Range | 0-30m/s, 0-60m/s |
0-30m/s, 0-60m/s |
0-30m/s, 0-60m/s |
0-30m/s, 0-60m/s |
Accuracy | ±0.5m/s(<5m/s) ±3%FS(5m/s) | ±0.5m/s(<5m/s) ±3%FS(5m/s) | ±0.5m/s(<5m/s) ±2%FS(5m/s) | ±0.5m/s(<5m/s) ±3%FS(5m/s) |
Starting Threshold | <0.5m/s | |||
Ingress Protection | IP65 | |||
Operating Temperature |
-30°C-+70°C | |||
Weight(unpacked) | 240g | |||
Dimension | Cup rotor: 0200mm, Height: 125mm | |||
Main material | Cup: 304stainless steel, Main Body: Aluminum alloy | |||
Finish | Polyester powder electrostatic spraying (black) | |||
Storage Condition | 10°C-60°C@20%-90%RH | |||
① The output follow input voltage amplitude. ② If the power supply is 24 VDC, please specify when ordering. |
Product Details:
Part No | Product Details | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK100-01 | Wind Speed Sensor Material: aluminum alloy Test range: 0~30m/s, 0-60m/s Output signal: Pulses/4-20mA/0-5V/RS485 Supply voltage: 5V/12-24VDC |
$193.12 |
Data sheet on RK100-01 Wind speed sensor (pdf, opens in a new tab)
RK100-02 Wind Speed Sensor
The RK100-02 Wind Speed Sensor uses a sensitive 3-cup anemometer designed to measure wind speed and wind run. The cups are made of carbon fiber material, with high intensity and low starting threshold. The signal processing units are built in the housing shell. Rika RK100-02 3 cup anemometer can be widely used in meteorology, marine, environmental monitoring, airport, harbor, laboratory, industrial and agricultural areas.
Features:
- Low starting threshold
- Overall carbon fiber material
- Strong corrosion resistant ability
- Light structure
- Various output signals optional
- Easy Installation
Applications:
- Weather monitoring stations
- Safety monitoring of high altitude equipment
- Ports
- Solar and wind power generation
- Mobile weather monitoring vehicles
- Marine vessels
- Remote airports & helipads
- Road & rail tunnels
Specifications:
Output | Pulses | 4-20mA | 0-5V | RS485 |
Supply Voltage | 5V,12V-24V | 5V,12V-24V | 5V,12V-24V | 5V,12V-24V |
Load Capacity | >1kΩ | <500Ω(typ 250Ω) | >1kΩ | |
Range | 0-45m/s | 0-45m/s | 0-45m/s | 0-45m/s |
Accuracy | ±(0.3+0.03V)m/s; (V is the current wind speed) | |||
Starting Threshold | <0.5m/s | |||
Limit Wind Speed | 50m/s | |||
Ingress Protection | IP65 | |||
Operating Temperature | -40℃~ +50℃ | |||
Cable Grade | Nominal voltage:300V ,Temperature grade:80℃ | |||
Weight(unpacked) | 170g | |||
Dimension | Cup rotor:179mm,Height:160mm | |||
Main material | Carbon fiber | |||
Storage Condition | 10℃-50℃@20%-90%RH |
The output voltage amplitude is 5V.
Product Details:
Part No | Product Details | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK100-02 | Wind Speed Sensor Material: carbon fiber Test range: 0~45m/s Output signal: Pulses/4-20mA/0-5V/RS485 Supply voltage: 5V/12-24VDC |
$148.41 |
Data sheet on RK100-02 Wind speed sensor (pdf, opens in a new tab)
RK110-01 Wind Direction Sensor
The RK110-01 Wind direction sensor is a sensitive wind direction indicator that gives a visual indication of wind direction. Digital circuits capable of strong RFI & EMI resistance and automatic temperature compensation are build-in. The construction of the sensor reflects the requirements for reliability and durability. Only the highest quality corrosion resistant materials, such as high strength aluminum and stainless steel are used. The sensor has good resistance to sand, dust, salt spray and fungus resistance. This sensor is ideal for wind resource assessment studies and similar applications requiring accuracy, reliability and minimal maintenance.
Features:
- Low starting threshold
- Massive all-metal construction
- Strong corrosion resistant ability
- Various output signals optional
- Easy Installation
Applications:
- Weather monitoring stations
- Ports
- Solar and wind power generation
- Mobile weather monitoring vehicles
- Remote airports & helipads.
Specifications:
Output | 4-20mA | RS485 | 0-5V/0-10V/1-5V |
Supply Voltage | 12-24VDC | 5-15VDC(typ12)① | 12-24VDC |
Load Capacity | <5000(typ 2500) | >2k0 | |
Range | 0-360° | ||
Accuracy | ±3° | ±2° | ±3° |
Resolution | 16 direction② or 1° | 1° | 16 direction② or 1° |
Starting Threshold | <0.5m/s | ||
Ingress Protection | IP55 | ||
Operating Temperature | -30ć-+70ć | ||
Weight(unpacked) | 410g | ||
Dimension | Turning Radius:147mm,Height:160mm | ||
Main material | Vane:304stainless steel,Main Body:Aluminum alloy | ||
Finish | Polyester powder electrostatic spraying(black) | ||
Storage Condition | 10ć-60ć@20%-90%RH | ||
① If the power supply is 24 VDC, please specify when ordering. ② d16 direction:22.5°. |
Product Details:
Part No | Product Details | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK110-01 | Wind Direction Sensor Material: aluminum alloy Test range: 0~360° Resolution: 22.5° Accuracy: ±3° Output signal: 0-5V/4-20mA/RS485 Supply: 5V/12-24VDC |
$193.12 |
Data sheet on RK110-01 Wind Direction Sensor (pdf, opens in a new tab)
RK110-02 Wind Direction Sensor
The RK110-02 wind direction sensor is a sensitive wind direction indicator that gives a visual indication of wind direction. High precision magnetic sensitive chips are built in the housing shell. The wind vane is constructed on low inertia light metal to show wind directions. The product is wide range, good linearity, strong anti- lightning strike, good performance.
Features:
- Low starting threshold
- Great dynamic characteristics
- Overall carbon fiber material
- Strong corrosion resistant ability
- Light structure
- Various output signals optional
- Easy Installation
Applications:
- Weather monitoring stations
- Ports
- Solar and wind power generation
- Mobile weather monitoring vehicles
- Remote airports & helipads
Specifications:
Output | 4-20mA | 0-5V | RS485 |
Supply Voltage | 5V,12V-24V | 5V,12V,24V | 5V,12V-24V |
Load Capacity | <500Ω(typ 250Ω) | >1kΩ | |
Range | 0~360° | ||
Accuracy | ±3° | ||
Resolution | 1° | ||
Starting Threshold | <0.5m/s | ||
Limit Wind Speed | 50m/s | ||
Ingress Protection | IP65 | ||
Operating Temperature | -40℃~+50℃ | ||
Cable Grade | Nominal voltage:300V ,Temperature grade:80℃ | ||
Weight(unpacked) | 195g | ||
Dimension | Turning Radius:147mm,Height:199mm | ||
Main material | Carbon fiber | ||
Storage Condition | 10℃-50℃@20%-90%RH |
Product Details:
Part No | Product Details | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK110-02 | “Wind Direction Sensor Material: carbon fiber Test range: 0~360° Resolution: 1° Accuracy: ±3° Output signal: 0-5V/4-20mA/RS485 Supply: 5V/12-24VDC” |
$166.29 |
Data sheet on RK110-01 Wind Direction Sensor (pdf, opens in a new tab)
RK120-01C Combined Wind Speed & Direction Sensor
RK120-01C Combined Wind Speed & Direction Sensor is assembled with aluminum alloy precision machined parts, which has high strength and convenient installation. The wind speed part adopts the traditional three-wind cup structure, the wind cup is made of carbon fiber material, the starting performance is good, the measuring range is large, the linearity is good, stable and reliable. The wind direction part adopts low inertia wind direction to respond to the wind direction. When the wind direction changes, the tail wheel drives the angle sensor to sense the azimuth change, thereby generating a change of electrical signal output, good linearity, high precision, and no blind zone.
Features:
- Combined wind speed & direction sensor
- Low starting threshold
- Good corrosion resistance
- Compact and light design
- Easy installation
Applications:
- Environmental monitoring
- Bridge & Tunnel
- Solar and wind power generation
- Wind resource assessment
- Automatic weather station
- Agriculture.
Specifications:
Item |
Technical Specification |
|
Wind Speed | Wind Direction | |
Range |
0-45m/s(current or voltage ouput), 0-70m/s(pulse,RS485,RS232 output) |
0-360° |
Resolution | 0.1m/s | 1° |
Accuracy |
±(0.3+0.03V)m/s ,V is current wind speed |
≤±3° |
Acquisition Cycle | 3s | |
Starting wind speed | 0.5m/s | |
Limited wind speed | 75m/s | |
Supply | 5V(only for digital output),12-24VDC | |
Output Signal | RS485,4-20mA,0-5V,RS232,pulse(NPN,only for wind speed) | |
Operating Temperature | -40℃-+70℃ | |
Ingress Protection | IP65 | |
Main material | Aluminum alloy and carbon fiber | |
Storage | 10-60℃@20%-90%RH | |
Cable length | Default 2.5m,other length is optional | |
Installation bracket | attached | |
Weight(unpacked) | 700g |
Specifications:
Part No | Product Details | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK120-01C | “Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Material: ABS Wind speed range: 0-60m/s, resolution: 0.1m/s Wind direction range: 0-360°, resolution: 1° Output signal: 4-20mA/0-5V/RS485 Power Supply: 12-24V “ |
$472.53 |
Data sheet on RK120-01C Combined Wind Speed & Direction Sensor (pdf, opens in a new tab)
RK120-03 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor
RK120-03 Economical Ultrasonic Wind Sensor is a fully digital detector, high-precision sensors, integrated by the ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors. it can accurately and quickly detect the wind speed, wind direction; built-in signal processing unit can output a corresponding signal in response to user needs, with the structure lightweight and compact, no moving parts, high-strength structural design can be accurately detected in the harsh climatic conditions, made the accurate and stable elements, low maintenance, an open communications protocol and so on. It can be widely used in meteorology, oceanography, environment, airports, ports, laboratories, industry and agriculture, and transportation and other fields.
Features:
- Adapt to complex weather conditions
- No moving parts, long service life
- The surface preservative treatment
- Strong anti-interference
- High accuracy
- Automatic heating anti-frozen
Applications:
- Environmental monitoring
- Sea-going vessel
- Bridge & Tunnel
- Solar and wind power generation
- Wind resource assessment
- Drilling platform
- Automatic weather station
- Agriculture
Specifications:
Item | Technical Specification |
Power Supply | 12-24VDC |
Power consumption | <1W(Heating not activated);<3W(Heating activated) |
Output Signal | RS232/RS485(Modbus /NMEA-0183),4-20mA (only for wind speed & direction) optional |
Operating Temperature | -30℃-+70℃ |
Ingress Protection | IP66 |
Heating power | 3W max. |
Electronic Compass | Optional |
Atmopsheric Pressure | Optional |
Dimension | Ф145*138mm |
Weight(unpacked) | 0.8kg |
Main material | Anti-radiation ABS Engineering plastic |
Item | Technical Specification | |||
Wind speed | Wind direction | Atmospheric Pressure(Optional) | ||
Range | 0-45m/s, 0-60m/s | 0-360° | 150-1100hPa | |
Resolution | 0.01m/s | 1° | 0.1hPa | |
Accuracy | ≤10m/s:±0.2m/s >10m/s:<±2% the current value |
±3° | ±1 hPa | |
Starting Threshold | 0.1m/s | 0.1m/s | / | |
Extreme Wind Speed | 60m/s | / |
Product Details:
Part No | Product Details | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK120-03 | Ultrasonic Wind Sensor Material: ABS Wind speed range: 0-60m/s, resolution: 0.01m/s Wind direction range: 0-360°, resolution: 1° Output signal: 4-20mA/RS485/RS232/SDI-12 Power Supply: 12-24V |
$1087.24 |
Data sheet on RK120-03 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor (pdf, opens in a new tab)
RK120-07 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor
RK120-07 The wind speed and direction meter is a kind of measuring instrument which uses the time difference of ultrasonic wave in the air to measure the wind speed and direction. RK120-07 uses low-power chip with power consumption of only 0.2W, which is especially suitable for solar or battery powered environment with high power consumption requirements. Due to the adoption of new technology and new process, the structure is more compact and compact. Optional temperature and air pressure module.
Features:
- Adapt to complex weather conditions
- No moving parts, long service life
- The surface preservative treatment
- Strong anti-interference
- High accuracy
Applications:
- Environmental monitoring
- Sea-going vessel
- Bridge & Tunnel
- Solar and wind power generation
- Wind resource assessment
- Drilling platform
- Automatic weather station
- Agriculture
Specifications:
Item | Technical Specification |
Power Supply | 12-24VDC |
Power consumption | 1.7W |
Output Signal | RS232/RS485(Modbus/NMEA-0183),SDI-12 |
Operating Temperature | -30℃-+60℃ |
Ingress Protection | IP65 |
Dimension | |
Ф82*108mm | |
Weight(unpacked) | 0.8kg |
Main material | ABS |
Item | Technical Specification | |||
Range | Resolution | Accuracy | ||
Wind Speed | 0-45m/s | 0.1m/s | ±3% | |
Wind Direction | 0-360° | 1° | ±3° | |
Starting Threshold | 0.1m/s | 0.1m/s | – | |
Extreme Wind Speed | 60m/s | 60m/s |
Product Details:
Part No | Product Details | Price (ex-GST) |
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RK120-07 | “Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor Material: ABS Wind speed range: 0-40m/s Wind direction range: 0-360° Output: RS485/RS232/SDI-12 Power supply: 12-24VDC” |
$450.18 |
Data sheet on RK120-07 Ultrasonic Wind Speed & Direction Sensor (pdf, opens in a new tab)